Wow! You got so much done during that EMH!
I have to agree with you about Space Mountain. I like the DL version a whole lot more just because it's such a smooth ride. I think MK's SM is more equivalent to DL's Matterhorn in terms of its jerkiness and likelihood to cause concussions
I'm predicting that the soft opening for the Mine Ride will begin in the next couple of weeks. Or at least I'm hoping! For New FL, they did the Media Day the day before the official opening date and after a month of soft opening activities. In any case, we can't wait to go on it in October!
I should have thanked all those people exiting after Wishes since it made for short wait times the rest of the evening!
Yes, you have the comparison down. MK SM = DL Matterhorn. For both you need to bring a cushion for your bum and some side impact air bags for good measure.
I'm hoping it has some type of AP preview or other soft open before May 8th! If so, I will have timed our next trip well.
At least you know that by October it will be open.
Hmmm.... I wonder who it was that wasn't using their cell phone?!? I tend to remember someone always having it in their bag and not paying much attention to it lol.
Do you think there is any way we can squeeze in seeing the Magic Memories and You show!?!? I have no idea where since we have so many dinners planned a bit on the later side...
I've never met Ariel in her fins! Always such a line when I've been there!
Awesome pictures of everything that night! Looks like you had a fabulous EMH! And being able to be "home" and sleeping that quickly is awesome!
Actually..... I'm usually the guilty one but Em was the non-responder this time. Hard to believe huh?
Yikes! You are right. I looked at all of our dining plans and they would be cutting it close. The only possible spot I see is after Citricos. Unless that takes more than 4 hours to be completely spoiled by Chef Philip.
Never? We may need to drag the guys there for a pose.... or let the guys do their own thing and we'll spend time with Ariel.
Oh yes! Our beds were not far away being practically next door.
Soooo, we were in EMH at the same time that night with you!! No sightings of us in your photos, however!
You got a lot done in your short time there that evening. We were in Tomorrowland to start our EMH and ended at Pooh and TTA! Just missed you!
I will live vicariously through the rest of your TR now that I have finished mine.
Loved your photos in Little Mermaid. We were in DL the year it first opened in DCA. We had early entry and were able to ride that without a line. Sooo glad we didn't have to wait in a line. I think I would have been disappointed. It's cute, but not a "wait in line" kind of cute.
Never have had dinner at Kona. That will be on the try it list in 2015. Hoping Poly is all done by then.
Can't wait to see where you head off to "tomorrow".
I just looked back at the photos I didn't post and I don't have any Linda sightings. Awww man, so close!
Funny but back in 2011 when Little Mermaid opened in DCA we had no comparison so didn't think much about the lack of theming for the queue. Now that it's been open 3 years there's hardly a line - it's mostly walk on. (Except when World of Color finishes, then the line gets long.)
Keep Kona on your list for trying next year and then you'll thank me after you try the bread.
Loved your review of Kona Café for dinner (and I skipped ahead to breakfast, too- you know I love it!)
You may have thought we'd camped out at the Poly since we were back the next morning! We both belong to the Kona breakfast fan club!
I'm surprised to hear that you had such a wait to be seated. The restaurant is never very busy when we are there, but we are at off hours (11:30 breakfast, 5 pm dinner)
Nate orders the steak there and loves it.
I have to say that waiter did you a favor! We ordered the pineapple upside-down cake last time we were there and his description was right on!
I'd not had that long a wait for any meal at the Poly. Must just have been a busy time. The hungrier you are the longer the wait apparently.
Nate knows the good stuff!
Your nighttime pictures of the Poly are gorgeous. I love the one with the matrix-like lights.
Thanks Dee! That was an oops setting on the camera! Guess it turned out well.
Sounds like what we have here is a redneck Wishes cruise! People pay big bucks for this experience!
So true! Who needs to spend big money on a Wishes cruise. Just time your boat launch from the Poly just right.
Great view for Celebrate the Magic. I love that Peter Pan shot!
I almost didn't include that photo since I reached my limit so I randomly removed a photo from that section. Glad you liked it.
TTA/Space Mountain- not to rub it in or anything, but on one of my first trips to WDW, Space was undergoing renovations and I have pictures of the ride! Predigital, so I have no idea where those pictures are. The 8th grade class trip from our school often does the Y.E.S class where they ride Space with the lights on and off, but we didn't do it the year I went with Nate. We did Stitch instead!
Oh man! That's so cool. Even the YES kids get to see it sometimes.
So let me get this straight... You went on the WDW Speedway voluntarily??? I know, mother-daughter tradition and all... Actually sounds like you have fun. And it must be much better at night, with no line to get on. I can't get past the HOT queue line and the diesel smell.
Fantastic pictures of New Fantasyland at night!!!
In the picture of King Triton, his triton looks like a dinglehopper.
Wow, really cool picture of the train station through the castle!!! Bet you can only get that shot late at night when everyone else has gone "home"
Yep. No coercion for the Speedway ride. I'm a sucker for that attraction when it means breaking all the rules of the road!
Why yes, it does look like Triton has a huge dinglehopper. He certainly has enough hair to make use of one.
bummer about the wait for Kona but glad you enjoyed the eventual meal. The bread / butter there is heavenly. Oh, and the best dessert to get there is .... the bread pudding from 'Ohana
(if you ask nicely they will get that for you)
I think that totally counts as watching Wishes from the Poly beach - and great "Finale" photo from the boat!
The "it all started with a mouse" seen from CTM always gets me - from that moment of brilliance on the train (plus Walt being talked out of calling him Mortimore) to what we have today and what Disney and the parks mean to so many people is pretty amazing
I don't think I have ever seen Space Mountain lit up while riding the people mover, but have watched on Youtube POV ridethroughs with it lit up. Actually is probably more scary with the lights on as all the tracks and supports are so crammed in there and on top of each other and totally looks like you will hit something
Even on non-EMH hours I feel like one can get a ton done in MK after Wishes! but EMH even enhances that
I had completely forgotten about the bread pudding for those that ask nicely. I just made a note for our next trip to remember that. Thanks for the PSA.
We had perfect timing with Wishes. We had a great skipper that timed it for us so we could see the finale before we docked.
I agree Phil! I loved the DL welcome speech by Walt but the quote, "it all started with a mouse" is even better for WDW. It is a sentimental favorite for sure.
So you're saying the cover of darkness masks the reality that that structure is darn scary and you may feel the urge to duck!
I think my photo on Main Street when we arrived is Exhibit A of your observation that wait times drop after Wishes!
whew, you got a lot posted all at once.......yuuuuuuuum, breeeeeeaaaaad!!!! we aren't eating at Kona at all but we might have to go back, just for that! It looks delicious!
Looks like you guys had a great night with the EMH. I LOVE all your pics! it makes me so excited to go!!!!!
I know, shocker huh? I'm usually good for an update a week.
Oh yes, that bread is amazing! I'm a big Kona fan so I'll be back for more bread.
Thanks! It was a great evening.
I just love your use of the EMH! I used them for the first time for a solo gig on Mother's Day last year and couldn't believe how much I could fit in. Hoping to maybe do something similar on our April trip, there is something magical about that time. You guys certainly got a ton done that evening. I share your feelings about ETWB, it isn't even on our plans this next trip.
I unfortunately couldn't swing a West Coast trip this spring break...but I'm hoping maybe next summer. I MUST get back to
Disneyland and the beautiful SO CAL weather.
Looking forward to seeing what else you check off your must-do list!
I also haven't given my official congrats to Em, what an exciting time for you guys!
Hi Cara! I remember your solo park time when you were staying at BLT. EMH is really a great way to knock out some favorites quickly. I don't see us doing ETwB this next trip but I do love the cottage and the entire theming.
Gotta say, the weather in Orange County during summer is far better than Central Florida.
Hang in there because I will get more crossed off that must do list.
Thank you Cara! We are thrilled to anticipate a wedding in our family.
Distance-wise it's closer... 100 miles vs 150. Depending on the border crossing and where you're trying to get to in Toronto, it can take a LONG time to get there! We went to a Blue Jays game for my birthday last year and sat on the
exit ramp for close to an hour and a half!
It was brutal.
YAY for another trip!!!!!! So glad I can live vicariously though everyone!!
I love this picture!!!
That's awesome that the boat driver stopped so you could watch!! But swimming upstream with all those people looks... painful. A practically deserted park makes it all worthwhile though I would guess!!
It's very interesting to me that not only did people take the time to complain about Ariel's hair, but that they actually changed it because of the complaints!
Yikes! That's a loooong wait to get to a ball game! I hope the team that you were rooting for won!
I'm looking forward to another trip.
I suppose it was a small price to pay to arrive at the park after Wishes but our skipper was really sweet to time the fireworks for us perfectly.
Ha ha! I didn't think anything of Ariel's hair, and we certainly wouldn't have complained. Interesting that Disney caved to the pressure. Maybe they'll listen to me if I tell them bring back Ariel's sea flower in her hair.
She's usually walking ahead of me because of it. 
