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[monami7]

Your TR is great. You are so cute together. Congratulations on your wedding.

[jaycns]

Originally Posted by serendipity

and lastly, my favorite.........the showdown

Super awesome picture!! I LOVE it! I can almost hear them "You talkin' to me?" "Yeah, what of it?!"

[serendipity]

November 18th

Our last full day at the parks . We woke up kind of sad but...we still had all of today, tonight and tomorrow before we went home so we were going to live it up!

We got ready quickly, ate a quick breakfast at Mara and hung around the lobby waiting for our stomachs to digest.



Finally we made our way over to the AK! We still had lots of exploring to do!




Take a quick second to look at the sign above. What's with the dragon? I know that the imagineers originally intended to have a land in AK dedicated to mysterious creatures so I have to wonder why they never changed the sign...maybe they're up to something


Anywhoo, we made our way through the turnstiles and on our way we were!

Neither of us had ever seen the Flights of Wonder show and we were around the theatre right around the start of the show so we decided to see it. It was a cute show but I didn't think it was a must see by any means. They do the bird/dollar trick and have a couple big birds fly over the crowd, but really that was about all. Nothing to write home about.



We had the oppurtunity to see Nemo again but it's such a long show that we decided to pass up the oppurtunity.

We walked around perusing the various shops and trails and just had an overall relaxing day. Before we knew it we were already ready for lunch.

I hornswoggled Jeremy into eating healthy by taking him into the Tusker House. At his dismay he found only healthy entrees, at which point his response was "with a name like Tusker House you would think they'd be selling elephant meat!" Well, he still managed to get the most unhealthy thing on the menu. Men have a gift for this!

Tusker House was an overall let down. God awful salads. Stick to Flame Tree Barbeque!

We got Fast Passes for Everest and walked around some more......



Eventually our time was up and we were ready



"I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse".

Everest for the second time was just as terrifying. Again I did my combo of burying head in Jeremys shoulder, covering eyes, and covering ears, adjusting at the appropriate times. I thought I had it figured out how to not get quezy when going backwards. Just hold your breath! I thought to myself. Problem arose when I had no more breath to hold at the fastest point. Ugh!

Somehow, I managed to survive. Jay had a grand old time so it was worth it. Plus, I convinced him into taking this. This was yet another picture I had to persuede him into taking, but it was all worth it!



Women and children run screaming in horror, men, get your swords!.......it's the Jay Monster!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH!

Sorry, I needed that.

After Everest we decided to do the Pangani Exploration Trail.



Jeremy tried to convince me he could take a full grown Gorilla. Sorry darling, not quite there yet...



........maybe next time.



After the trail we decided to visit Camp Minnie Mickey and then call it a day. There were HUGE lines for all of the characters but we managed to get one with Santa Goofy which was pretty cute


We had an early dinner reservation at Boma so we decided to make it back to the hotel to just relax for awhile before dinner. We sadly said our goodbyes to Animal Kingdom and reluctantly went to the bus stop. Fortunately we still had Magic Kingdom tonight, and EPCOT tomorrow so we weren't able to be too sad!

After relaxing in the room for a nominal amount of time it was time for dinner. We mad our way downstairs to check in. We were one of the first to arrive at the restaurant which was nice because we were seated almost immediately.

We made our way to our table and our waitress came over quickly. She was fast and efficient
Just the kind of server I like. I had my bacardi and diet and jay his jack and coke.

Then it was time for the mad dash to the buffet tables! We both enjoy Boma because everything is SO different. It's definitely an experience worth trying!

We both had several helpings and by the time dinner was over we could easily have been rolled back to our room for a siesta but that was not on the agenda for today!



Up Next: Our Night at Magic Kingdom, and our fun adventures at the boardwalk!!

[serendipity]

After dinner we decided to go outside to see the animal viewing areas. We had made it out here last trip but still hadn't this trip and we knew if we didn't now it was never going to happen.



What beautiful views there were!



Our room was somewhere back there on the 4th floor.



How beautiful is this resort??



We could have stayed out here forever, but we wanted to catch the parade and wishes over at the Magic Kingdom and unfortunately time was limited. We made our way over to the bus stop and within no time there was a bus to take us to the park.

Upon arriving at the kingdom we knew we didn't have much time so instead of stressing and waiting on long lines (the park was pretty crowded as it was the start of thanksgiving week and the weekend) we would go to toontown and see if there was any cool characters to meet.

Without a wait we were able to meet Chip, Dale....and......



Clarice! Not the best picture but I know a lot of people were out to find her.

We decided to see if we would be able to find a good spot for the parade and so ventured back over to our wonderful seat we had at the MVMCP. Score! Although we were an hour early we had it!

It was cold but we were determined to see the parade.

Wouldn't you know it that immediately as the parade starts I happened to move foward on my seat and a woman put her child where I was sitting leaving me hanging off the seat. Was she kidding? No. I tried to give her a look that inferred for her to move her child but this woman was not getting the point. Jay tried to get the point across more directly by telling her, "please move, you're right on top of us, in fact you're in our seat". The woman responded, "this whole thing is yours? You think there's only room for two of you?" (bear in mind she could barely speak english). Meanwhile the "thing" she spoke of was a stoop that the two of us could barely squeeze on to. Jay responded "yeah actually, this barely fits two, and you're leaning on top of us". Rude woman replies, "oh I guess you need more food for space to put". Obviously an insult saying how fat we are, but personally if I'm going to insult someone I'm going to make sure it's in proper grammar. How rude is that?????????? FINALLY she left.

We were able to enjoy the parade after this. Although SpectroMagic isn't one of our favorites it's always enjoyable.





We left the parade a little early so that we knew we'd have a good viewing area for Wishes, which I absolutely love. I bought the soundtrack which I now have in my car and listen to it CONSTANTLY since returning home.

As usual, it was wonderful. I got teary eyed. We were leaving Magic Kingdom and wouldn't be back. It was a beautiful way to say goodbye.

Sadly we made our way out of the park and over to the bus station. We perked up though. I didn't tell you- we were going to the board walk instead of the hotel. We were going to Jellyrolls baby and nothing was stopping us!

We made our way over to the boardwalk. How cute it is! We had never been and I really enjoyed how it was set up.

We went into Jellyrolls and grabbed seats by the bar. The piano players were very good and played a lot of enjoyable songs. The crowd was a little older than us (mostly 40's) but we still had a great time. However, they did play A LOT of songs for little kids (think the bunny hop) which was a little confusing since it was 18 to get in but the crowd seemed to enjoy it. Of course, everyone was pretty drunk! My biggest complaint is that you can smoke in Jellyrolls which was a drag, but otherwise we enjoyed it. I don't know if we'd go back anytime soon as we enjoy pleasure island more, but it was definitely a good time!



Maybe I was a little jaded because I was sick....who knows?

After stopping for a quick dance at the Atlantic Dance Hall we took a cab back to the resort and fell into a deep slumber.

Up Next: our last day with the mouse and the 3, err 2 caballeros!

[bride03]

Originally Posted by serendipity

Where did you guys get this shirt? I love it!!

[tiggerbell]

Originally Posted by bride03

Where did you guys get this shirt? I love it!!

Ooh! I can answer that one! The Disney Store - I got one for my daughter there.

And I'm loving the report! So sorry it's almost over.

[serendipity]

Bride03- thanks for reading! As Tiggerbell noted we got the shirt at the Disney Store right before our trip. It was only $10!

Tiggerbell- thanks for continuing to read! I'm sad that it's almost over too! I'm going to miss talking to all of you!

[KatGarcia]

How was the Atlantic Dance Hall? I was considering checking it out this trip but heard its slowing going under... any thoughts?? Thanks!

[Blaynexox]

those were some great installments! hmm.. lemme see what i need to comment on --> there was that wONDERFUL foreign woman with her child .. i think you handled it very well! Im proud of you! Oh and WHO IS CLARICE? Because Im pretty sure that I have no idea who she is but shes pretty cute! Im so sad that this trip report is almost over .. i feel like i was there with you! Well hopefully if you dont go back before I do then you can just live vicariously through MY trip report once I finally get there!! Cant wait for last day!

[serendipity]

KatGarcia- Atlantic Dance Hall was really big. They play music videos on large screens. It was DEAD but we like to go to clubs like that because it eliminates having a problem with disrespectful guys which we run into a lot in this area. I noticed you were from NY so you know what I'm talking about.

Blayne- thanks for your support with the foreign woman. It really was a ridiculous situation. Clarice is Chip n Dale's girlfriend...they fight over her in an old cartoon. Can't wait till you go!

[wdwtravels]

Wow - we flew home on the 17th and I'm actually glad considering how cold it got! I don't do cold too well

That Narnia exhibit was a complete con - I wanted to see props and a making of or something - not a trailer for a film I saw at the cinema last year and own on DVD! The odd thing was when you actually got to the props people just marched right on past them

Glad you finally made it to Jellyrolls... it's been on our list for the last two trips and we've not made it, usually being fit to drop by 10.30pm... maybe next year we'll get there!

[Cass]

Wow, I just got all caught up on your trip report, love the photos from AKL, my favourite resort

I was happy to see there was no plastic and scaffolding obstructing your room like at WL!

The photo with the mad hatter is hilarious - they could be long lost brothers and you in all your pics are adorable.

Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[Luckymommyx2]

Another great installment but I feel it coming to an end....NOOOOOOOOO!

Sorry you've had to deal with some very unmagical people during the parades. You handled it better than I would have. As far as you being fat--never!

Can't wait for what I'm guessing will be the last installment.

[GreyStr0ke]

Ive been reading your report everyday at work and I too am sad that it will be over soon. You guys absolutley acomplished a lot and ate at a lot of good restaurants. This TR really got me excited for my trip with my DGF next week so thanks for going out of your way to give us all our fix.

[serendipity]

**********- I just started reading your report and it's fabulous! If you get a chance try to stop by Jellyrolls, it's an experience to be had although I don't think that it's a do or die kind of excursion.

Cass-the Mad Hatter was great as was the AKL. I miss it! Have fun at Disney and I can't wait for your TR!

LuckyMommyx2- I'm sad that I've come to an end here also! I just noticed something in above your avatar...tu parle francaise? Je dois etudier francaise!

GreyStroke- thanks so much for reading and for your response. I hope that you guys have a wonderful time and I can't wait for your TR!