Zombie Apocalypse and Pixie Dust - A 2 week Disneymoon (PTR link 11/14)

ronnmel

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"ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE AND PIXIE DUST"
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Welcome to my Disneymoon trip report! Our trip was two weeks filled with lots of attractions, lots of characters, lots of fun, and more importantly, lots of PICTURES.

If you've read my pre-trip-report, thank you for following me and welcome back. If you are new, thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy reading along. Don't be shy to say "Hi". :wave2:

In my PTR I have written two "unofficial" trip reports, which you can read about in my PTR (there are links to every chapter in the first post), or go directly there:
- Our 2009 trip, which sparked our love (*cough*obsession*cough*) for Disney
- Our destination wedding in paradise, which is the reason for this Disneymoon

The Cast:
ME : Mel, 30 years old​

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Favorite Characters : Stitch, Tinkerbell
Favorite Movies : The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch
Favorite Show : Festival of the Lion King
Favorite Rides : Toy Story Mania, Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth
I'm an elementary school teacher, which is why we had to wait a few months after our wedding to go on our Disneymoon, and why we can't avoid the heat and crowds of summer in Disney. I started work the very next day after we came back.


DH : Ron, 37 years old​

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Favorite Characters : Donald Duck, Genie
Favorite Movies : Fantasia, All the classic ones from the 90s (Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, etc.), None of the crappy "direct-to-DVD" sequels (his words, not mine :laughing:)
Favorite Show : Finding Nemo
Favorite Rides : Toy Story Mania, Rock N Roller Coaster, Spaceship Earth, Soarin, etc. (Each of these is his favorite for a different reason: thrill, fun game, calming, etc.)
DH works in an office and spends his time daydreaming about a Disney filled life if we ever won the lottery. He has a 12 year old daughter who did not accompany us on this trip. He and his daughter love to play or watch zombie related games and anime. As you can see from his way too long answers he spends a LOT of time thinking about Disney, reading about Disney, analyzing all things Disney and of course talking about Disney (with me!).

Both of us had been to WDW during our youth, but it's really during our 2009 trip that our complete LOVE for all things Disney was rekindled. I feel so blessed to have found such a wonderful and loving man who I can share a passion for Disney with. :lovestruc We both love thrill rides, though lately I've had more motion sickness problems which has affected my ability to go on some attractions. Nevertheless, this did not stop us from experiencing almost everything we wanted to.

When and Where:
POP Century Resort, August 10 to August 24, 2011

What:
Well our honeymoon, of course! Also, we had the free Quick Service Dining Plan. On top of that, we paid OOP for a few table-service.

Before we really start this trip report, I have a POP QUIZ for you:
1. Was a two weeks trip too long, too short, or just perfect?
2. Which restaurant did we try to walk up to and did we get in?
3. Did we get rained on and did it affect our plans?
4. Speaking of plans, how much did we stick to them?
5. What kind of Pixie Dust did we receive?
6. How many characters did we meet and which ones? Which one was the best interaction?
7. How many times did we ride Toy Story Mania?
8. Did I ever beat Ron's score?
9. What ride did we go on the most?
10. What's our record number of fastpasses held at one time?

Read on if you want to find out the answers (and feel free to post your guesses)! :goodvibes



 
Wednesday August 10
Day 0 part 1 - Arrival Day - Our First Dose of Pixie Dust
Day 0 part 2 - Polynesian Resort - An Evening of Appetizers
Day 0 part 2 Cont'd - Polynesian Resort - An Evening of Appetizers (2)

Thursday August 11
Day 1 part 1 - Animal Kingdom - "Hey Rafiki! That's MY Wife!"
Day 1 part 1 Cont'd - Animal Kingdom - "Hey Rafiki! That's MY Wife!" (2)
Day 1 part 2 - Animal Kingdom - These Ears Sure Get Us a Lot of Attention!
Day 1 part 2 Cont'd - Animal Kingdom - These Ears Sure Get Us a Lot of Attention! (2)

Friday August 12
Day 2 part 1 - Hollywood Studios - Ants In The Pants
Day 2 part 2 - Hollywood Studios - That Giant Dog's Nose Stinks
Day 2 part 3 - Pool Time and Hollywood Studios - I Eat Nice People For Lunch
Day 2 part 4 - Hollywood Studios - Zombie Apocalypse and Honeymoon Suite

Photopass Days 1 and 2 - Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios

Saturday August 13
Day 3 part 1 - Typhoon Lagoon
Day 3 part 2 - Shopping in Downtown Disney
Day 3 part 3 - A Romantic Dinner at Fulton's

Sunday August 14
Day 4 part 1 - Magic Kingdom - Don't Count On Me To Fight Off Zurg
Day 4 part 2 - Magic Kingdom - Ron Got The Manly Horse
Day 4 part 3 - Magic Kingdom + POP - Do the Hustle
Day 4 part 4 - Magic Kingdom - What Time is Witches?
Day 4 part 5 - Magic Kingdom - Perfect Spot for MMY and How Late Do We Stay For EMH?

Monday August 15
Day 5 part 1 - Epcot - Sleeping In!! And Plans? What Plans?
Day 5 part 2 - Epcot - World Showcase, At Last!!!
Day 5 part 3 - Epcot - More World Showcase, And Some Bad news
Day 5 part 4 - Epcot - Sunset Over World Showcase
Day 5 part 4 Cont'd - Sunset Over World Showcase 2
Day 5 part 5 - Epcot - Soarin' Over Dinner

Tuesday August 16
Day 6 part 1 - POP Century - Miss Diva Has A Case Of The Blabbermouth
Day 6 part 2 - POP Century - Exploring POP Century One Decade At A Time Cont'd
Day 6 part 3 - Blizzard Beach - Fun In The Snow
Day 6 part 4 - Blizzard Beach - "Due To Some Inclement Weather In The Area, All Water Attractions Are Closed"


Wednesday August 17
Day 7 part 1 - Hollywood Studios - "I Love Being 2!"
Day 7 part 2 - Hollywood Studios - "Be Our Guest"
Day 7 part 3 - Hollywood Studios - Sully Is Being Silly
Day 7 part 4 - Hollywood Studios - Heavenly Cupcake
Day 7 part 5 - Hollywood Studios - Walking From New York To San Francisco
Day 7 part 6 - Hollywood Studios - Lights! Motors! Action!
Day 7 part 7 - Hollywood Studios - Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Day 7 part 8 - Hollywood Studios - Best Night Ever
Day 7 part 9 - Hollywood Studios - Best Night Ever Cont'd; Delicious Food


Thursday August 18
Day 8 part 1 - Epcot - An Epcot Morning
Day 8 part 2 - Epcot - The Relaxing Seas
Day 8 part 2 Cont'd - Epcot - The Relaxing Seas (2)
Day 8 part 3 - Epcot - Totally Awesome Dude!
Day 8 part 4 - Epcot - Stupid Judy, Stupid Energy!
Day 8 part 5 - Epcot - Spaceship & Monorail
Day 8 part 6 - Epcot - Mexican Donald Gets Ron On His Knees
Day 8 part 7 - Epcot - The Skies Open Up
Day 8 part 8 - Epcot Has Been Transformed Into Kali River Rapid


Friday August 19
Day 9 part 1 - Animal Kingdom - A Rough Start to a Rough Day
Day 9 part 2 - Animal Kingdom - Hungry Hungry Hippos
Day 9 part 3 - Animal Kingdom - Can I Bounce With You?
Day 9 part 4 - Animal Kingdom - Lunch By The Water, And How To Look Bored On Dinosaur
Day 9 part 5 - POP Century & Downtown Disney - A Restful Afternoon and A Photoshoot
Day 9 part 6 - Downtown Disney & POP - Eating, Playing, and An Adult Meltdown


Saturday August 20
Day 10 part 1 - POP & Typhoon Lagoon - Another Switch In Our Plans
Day 10 part 2 - Typhoon Lagoon & POP - "We Are Pleased To Announce..."


Sunday August 21
Day 11 part 1 - Magic Kingdom - Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
Day 11 part 2 - Magic Kingdom - Searching For A Paintbrush
Day 11 part 3 - Magic Kingdom - The Mother Of All Cinnamon Rolls
Day 11 part 3 Cont'd - Magic Kingdom - Liberty Bell Riverboat
Day 11 part 4 - Magic Kingdom - "Brer Bear and Brer Fox Are Causing Some Troubles"
Day 11 part 5 - Magic Kingdom - Celebrate A Blazing Hot Dream
Day 11 part 6 - Magic Kingdom - My beast Is Hairier And Taller Than Yours
Day 11 part 7 - Magic Kingdom - "I Kissed A Monster"
Day 11 part 8 - Magic Kingdom - A (Almost) Perfect View Of A Perfect Show



Monday August 22
Day 12 part 1 - Epcot - Lets Do The Twist
Day 12 part 2 Epcot - Were Stars In Our Own Video Game!
Day 12 part 3 - Epcot - "O Canada!"
Day 12 part 4 - Epcot - BEST PIZZA EVER!!!
Day 12 part 5 Your Prince Is Very Brave To Go On A Mission To Space
Day 12 part 6 Viking Fashion
Day 12 part 7 Illuminations


Tuesday August 23
Day 13 part 1 - Hollywood Studios - Envelope Of Doom
Day 13 part 2 - Hollywood Studios - What A Creepy Bell Hopper!
Day 13 part 3 - Hollywood Studios - The Green Army Man Is Scaring People
Day 13 part 4 Hollywood Studios - We End The Trip The Same Way We Started It


Wednesday August 24
Day 14 The Saddest Thing Of All, Leaving

Souvenirs
Our Thoughts on POP Century
POP Quiz Answers
Final Thoughts
PTR link : In Loving Memory... We’re Going Deluxe!


Real Life Updates
Big News
Chinese Lanterns
Tests Results
New Car
Ultrasound pictures
Bump Pictures - 13 weeks
Christmas
First Baby Purchase - Crib
Prediction Time!! Boy or Girl?
Second Baby Purchase - Stroller
Ultrasound Result
Follow-Up on Ultrasound
Nursery Ideas
REAL Ultrasound Results
Ultrasound Pics
Third Big Baby Purchase - Furniture
Babymoon - A Week-End in Quebec City
Babymoon#2 - A Week-End in Toronto
Life Update May 4
Bump Pictures Week 33
Nursery Photos
Life Update May 20
Life Update May 22
Baby Shower + Bump Pictures Week 35
Weekend in Mont-Tremblant - part 1
Weekend in Mont-Tremblant - part 2
Maternity Photoshoot
Disneymoon Photobook
Baby News!! (No, Not The Birth Yet)
Peanut Is Born!
Baby Pics - July
Baby Pics - August
Baby Pics - October
Halloween Pic

 


Yah I can't wait to read all about your trip!
I recently finished your other reports which were fabulous. You looked so beautiful on your wedding day.. Congratulations. I hope your honeymoon was amazing :)
 
Sadly, not good at POP quizzes, so will look forward to the answers.:thumbsup2

Looks to be a fun TR!:goodvibes

Congratulations!
 
Yah I can't wait to read all about your trip!
I recently finished your other reports which were fabulous. You looked so beautiful on your wedding day.. Congratulations. I hope your honeymoon was amazing :)

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my other trip reports. My honeymoon was indeed amazing.

I'm second! Sadly, not good at POP quizzes, so will look forward to the answers.:thumbsup2

Looks to be a fun TR!:goodvibes

You're third, but only by a few minutes. ;)

I hope I can express how much fun we had through my words and pictures. :goodvibes
 


"ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE AND PIXIE DUST"
Before we really start this trip report, I have a POP QUIZ for you:
1. Was a two weeks trip too long, too short, or just perfect?
2. Which restaurant did we try to walk up to and did we get in?
3. Did we get rained on and did it affect our plans?
4. Speaking of plans, how much did we stick to them?
5. What kind of Pixie Dust did we receive?
6. How many characters did we meet and which ones? Which one was the best interaction?
7. How many times did we ride Toy Story Mania?
8. Did I ever beat Ron's score?
9. What ride did we go on the most?
10. What's our record number of fastpasses held at one time?

Read on if you want to find out the answers (and feel free to post your guesses)! :goodvibes
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I lurked your PTR. Joining in on the TR!

1. Was a two weeks trip too long, too short, or just perfect?

Being an avid Disney fan myself. Is any trip to Disney ever long enough?! I'm going to go with too short. I'm sure there are so many things you still didn't get to do.

2. Which restaurant did we try to walk up to and did we get in?

Ohana?

3. Did we get rained on and did it affect our plans?

It rained, but no it did not affect your plans?

4. Speaking of plans, how much did we stick to them?

If you are like me, the plans went right out the door and you did not stick to them.

5. What kind of Pixie Dust did we receive?

Room upgrade? Free cupcakes? Wedding buttons upon arrival?

6. How many characters did we meet and which ones? Which one was the best interaction?

I'm guessing the best was the fairies, because they were our best interaction? You met 12?

7. How many times did we ride Toy Story Mania?

5?

8. Did I ever beat Ron's score?

Yes!?

9. What ride did we go on the most?

TTA/People mover?

10. What's our record number of fastpasses held at one time?

6?
 
Saw your post on the POP board, so I'm in! Looking forward to your TR!

And as far as the quiz, I will agree with the PP, can any vacation to WDW be long enough? I'd say too short :goodvibes
 
I didn't read your PTR but am joining in for this one! :thumbsup2

Congrats on the wedding and am looking forward to hearing all about Pop and the pixie dust! :goodvibes
 
Subbing :yay:

I didn't read your PTR but saw your post on the POP thread.. I'll post some guesses to your questions though...

1. Was a two weeks trip too long, too short, or just perfect?
-- I'd say just perfect.

3. Did we get rained on and did it affect our plans?
--Yes you did, but no it didn't.

4. Speaking of plans, how much did we stick to them?
--I'd say you stuck to them initially but then half way through your trip this decreased to about 50% of the time.

5. What kind of Pixie Dust did we receive?
-- maybe, towel animals, extra fast passes, and lots of wedding well wishes?

7. How many times did we ride Toy Story Mania?
-- I will guess 4.

8. Did I ever beat Ron's score?
--yes

10. What's our record number of fastpasses held at one time?
--maybe 6?
 
:rotfl: Went to another thread while posting and did not realize someone posted before me!:rotfl: Heck, third is fine!;)

I'm guilty of having multiple threads open at the same time.


I'm in and yep..I saw you guys around the resort..lol

Cool. :goodvibes I wonder if I did notice you, as I'm notorious for being oblivious to details and people around me. There'll even be a picture on this very subject at some point... :rotfl:

I lurked your PTR. Joining in on the TR!

1. Was a two weeks trip too long, too short, or just perfect?

Being an avid Disney fan myself. Is any trip to Disney ever long enough?! I'm going to go with too short. I'm sure there are so many things you still didn't get to do.

2. Which restaurant did we try to walk up to and did we get in?

Ohana?

3. Did we get rained on and did it affect our plans?

It rained, but no it did not affect your plans?

4. Speaking of plans, how much did we stick to them?

If you are like me, the plans went right out the door and you did not stick to them.

5. What kind of Pixie Dust did we receive?

Room upgrade? Free cupcakes? Wedding buttons upon arrival?

6. How many characters did we meet and which ones? Which one was the best interaction?

I'm guessing the best was the fairies, because they were our best interaction? You met 12?

7. How many times did we ride Toy Story Mania?

5?

8. Did I ever beat Ron's score?

Yes!?

9. What ride did we go on the most?

TTA/People mover?

10. What's our record number of fastpasses held at one time?

6?

:welcome:

You got 3 right answers, and a few that were pretty close. :thumbsup2



I'm here and ready to hear all about your trip!

Yay! Glad you are here Lisa. :banana:


popcorn:: joining in popcorn::

I'm here Mel! :yay: Great start, can't wait to hear all about your trip!!

Saw your post on the POP board, so I'm in! Looking forward to your TR!

And as far as the quiz, I will agree with the PP, can any vacation to WDW be long enough? I'd say too short :goodvibes

I didn't read your PTR but am joining in for this one! :thumbsup2

Congrats on the wedding and am looking forward to hearing all about Pop and the pixie dust! :goodvibes

Thanks, and :welcome: to all of you. :cool1:

Subbing :yay:

I didn't read your PTR but saw your post on the POP thread.. I'll post some guesses to your questions though...

1. Was a two weeks trip too long, too short, or just perfect?
-- I'd say just perfect.

3. Did we get rained on and did it affect our plans?
--Yes you did, but no it didn't.

4. Speaking of plans, how much did we stick to them?
--I'd say you stuck to them initially but then half way through your trip this decreased to about 50% of the time.

5. What kind of Pixie Dust did we receive?
-- maybe, towel animals, extra fast passes, and lots of wedding well wishes?

7. How many times did we ride Toy Story Mania?
-- I will guess 4.

8. Did I ever beat Ron's score?
--yes

10. What's our record number of fastpasses held at one time?
--maybe 6?

Thanks for joining in! You also got 3 correct answers. :yay:
 
:wave2:And your gonna leave us hanging?!

Oh the suspense, lol.

Haha, sorry! :laughing: I do want to write an update today, but I didn't log on yesterday and it seems that everyone has decided to write an update yesterday, so I have a lot of catching up to do. Hopefully it won't take forever.

If the suspense is about the answers though, of course I won't tell them right now! You'll have to read to find out ;)
 

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