Mom/Daughter Birthday Celebration: Lots of Firsts and Laughs! (Update 3-18-13)

[Pinkocto]

I've heard nothing but fantastic reviews of The Lion King, everybody loves it!

[jenseib]

That is a nice room!

[mousetravel]

Originally Posted by UGAFan0829

The hotel looks awesome and you had an AWESOME view!

Having that extra space was nice, I know! I don't think you could ever have too much getting ready space in a hotel!

The rental car is too cute!!

Can't wait to hear about MK!

We really like that hotel! I was actually surprised that we got that view, because they charge more for the "Disney Views", but the view we had was just as good as the more expensive one would be!

I loved the rental car, and I've decided I want one now! (It's a 2012 Kia Forte)

Originally Posted by archdandy

I'm joining in. I started reading your other TR but haven't caught up to it yet. I'm glad I'm reading another of yours! I hope you guys had fun

Thanks for joining my TR!! Hope you enjoy the others, if you get a chance to read them!

Originally Posted by Pinkocto

You really can't beat a 55 minute flight!

Originally Posted by mnrhannah07

Funny Story about that hotel...Last Nov we stayed there for one night before our Dream cruise, seemed like a really nice place to stay..We were all tucked in for the night and our room was chilly so we tried to turn our heat on. We waited for it to start, and waited, and waited. After about 20 min we decided to call and ask someone to look at it, normally we wouldn't care and would just have gone to bed but with DS's asthma, if the room was the slightest bit too cold he would wake up coughing and wheezing..((Which would lead to a not so fun B2B cruise)) Anywho, someone came up and told us they normally dont have the heat activated because people dont usually use it..He had to open a large vent in the ceiling to turn it on, all of a sudden we heard a gush of water! There was a build up in the vent and the water went everywhere!!! Can you even imagine having to switch rooms at 1am when you are trying to finish packing for a cruise and having to be up at 7am! I was not a happy camper!

That's not good!! I know what you mean about the asthma situation. I think I mentioned that DD has asthma, too. This was our 2nd stay there, and we didn't have any problems, but with a large hotel such as this one (18 floors I think I remember that right), I imagine they do have glitches here & there. Even as hot as FL is, I wonder why they wouldn't have the heat activated, especially in November!

Originally Posted by Pinkocto

I've heard nothing but fantastic reviews of The Lion King, everybody loves it!

I can't wait!!

Originally Posted by jenseib

That is a nice room!

We loved it!

[mousetravel]

Thursday, June 14


We made it to MK about 9:30am. We seem to never get to the parks at opening time!



We checked the wait times for pics with Mickey, but it was too long, so we got a pic with Statue Goofy:




We went into a few stores, and we came out of a store to see the band playing (What's the name of it??). You've probably all seen them, but have you seen them from behind?? I thought the backside of their outfits were too cute!!








We then came across the Mayor and this lady (??). DD met the same lady last year on our trip.





And there's the lovely blue building, obstructing views of the castle!









And the construction crane in the backgrounds:





We headed off for Adventureland!




I really wanted a Dole Whip for breakfast , but they weren't open yet!




We rode the Jungle Cruise, with a 25 minute wait:





We caught the last few minutes of this show:






Then rode Pirates of the Caribbean with a 10 minute wait:






As we came out, we seen Pirate Goofy!






(Continued...)

[mousetravel]

We then headed to Haunted Mansion, and there was a 15 minute wait.





This guy was really into character, and had some fun with DD, and as she wanted a pic, he just stood there, looking crazy :





Pics of Fantasyland & construction:












We got in line for Philharmagic, with a 15 minute wait:



We then made our way back to Main St, for lunch at Casey's Corner!!






More MK coming up:


"Watching the Parade from a Different Angle, and The Clouds Come Rolling In!!"

[disney-inspired]

Originally Posted by mousetravel

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We then came across the Mayor and this lady (??). DD met the same lady last year on our trip.

She's a suffragette. Think of Winifred Banks from Mary Poppins.

[Pinkocto]

What a fun morning, and you got tons done! Your pictures make me want to be back there so bad!

[archdandy]

Wow, you guys sure got a lot done in one morning!

[luckylady]

I'm in for what sounds like a great trip.

[jenseib]

I have never seen that band...nor do I think I have seen pictures. Wow...I love learning new things.

[MelMel11]

Count me in!!

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

Sounds great so far! We were there during this time as well!

[alice99]

I am loving this trip report! It is simple and sweet with nice photos!

[heaven2dc]

What a great trip you are having already! The room at Best Western looks really nice and has a great view! I loved the pic of your lunch at Caseys - what kind of hot dog was that? It looked yummy

[mousetravel]

Originally Posted by disney-inspired

She's a suffragette. Think of Winifred Banks from Mary Poppins.

Thanks! We seen her last year, but didn't even know who she was!

Originally Posted by Pinkocto

What a fun morning, and you got tons done! Your pictures make me want to be back there so bad!

I know, I want to go back, too!

Originally Posted by archdandy

Wow, you guys sure got a lot done in one morning!

I know, I'm surprised the wait times were so short!

Originally Posted by luckylady

I'm in for what sounds like a great trip.

Thanks for joining my TR!

Originally Posted by jenseib

I have never seen that band...nor do I think I have seen pictures. Wow...I love learning new things.

Originally Posted by MelMel11

Count me in!!

Welcome to my TR!

Originally Posted by BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM

Sounds great so far! We were there during this time as well!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by alice99

I am loving this trip report! It is simple and sweet with nice photos!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by heaven2dc

What a great trip you are having already! The room at Best Western looks really nice and has a great view! I loved the pic of your lunch at Caseys - what kind of hot dog was that? It looked yummy

It was a BBQ slaw dog. It was a standard hot dog, with BBQ (pulled pork kind, I think) and slaw on top, then topped with BBQ sauce. DD ordered that, but probably only ate about half of it. (It's huge!) I had a few bites of it, and it was really good!!