meeko_33785
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- Joined
- Oct 20, 2000
Welcome! With three different trips in various states of planning though the end of the year, I thought Id combine them all together into one report. Before we get to the trips though, lets start with the cast:
Meeko- College student/ author for this trip report. Im probably the biggest planner of the group. I like to make sure we have a good itinerary and details worked out before we get to the parks. I love taking pictures at WDW, and you will likely see many of them throughout the pre-trip and trip reports. I also really enjoy meeting the characters and usually like to find and get photos and autographs from a few new ones every trip (if possible). Ill be going on all three trips, of course.
Favorite Disney Movie: Beauty and the Beast. Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom. Favorite Attraction: Tower of Terror
Buzz- My twin brother/ friend/ fellow Disney fan. Buzz is an artist and works primarily in photography so he also really likes taking photos in the park (which will not be posted here though; hes very protective on where his art gets posted). He has an interest in animation, especially Disney and PIXAR. He also loves animals and puppetry (especially the Muppets). Buzz will be going on all three trips.
Favorite Disney Movie: Toy Story. Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom. Favorite Attraction: Splash Mountain
Mom- My and Buzz's mother. Mom loves learning about cultures and history, so World Showcase at EPCOT is definitely one of her favorite places in WDW. She also really enjoys going to all the different restaurants in the parks and resorts and also taking time to relax at Disney and doing some of the easily-overlooked things in the parks like the Main Street Vehicles, etc. Mom will be going on the August and December trips.
Favorite Disney Movie: Sleeping Beauty. Favorite Park: EPCOT or Animal Kingdom. Favorite Attraction: Doesnt have one
Dad- My and Buzz's father. Dad is really into the relaxing aspects of the trip. Our running joke in the family is that if you cant find Dad when youre at Disney, hes probably on a bench somewhere. Hes also interested in gardening and is our familys Tim Burton/ Nightmare Before Christmas fan. He can be a little goofy sometimes, but hes not bad. Dad will be going on the August and December trips.
Favorite Disney Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas. Favorite Park: Doesnt have one. Favorite Attraction: Soarin
And for the trips .
Days of Discovery- August 2009 Trip
Our family summer vacation to WDW including three nights at Port Orleans Riverside and visits to Disneys Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Downtown Disney and Port Orleans French Quarter.
Pre-Trip Report
Trip Report
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Happy Birthday- October 2009 Trip
Buzz and my quick Birthday trip including a one-night stay at All Star Movies Resort (a first for us) and trips to Magic Kingdom, the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, The Boardwalk, Downtown Disney and All Star Music Resort
Pre-Trip Report
Trip Report
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Wet Christmas- December 2009 Trip
A Holiday trip with the family with three nights at Port Orleans French Quarter and visit tp Disneys Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, the Contemporary Resort, and Port Orleans Riverside.
Pre-Trip Report
Trip Report
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Final Thoughts
Meeko- College student/ author for this trip report. Im probably the biggest planner of the group. I like to make sure we have a good itinerary and details worked out before we get to the parks. I love taking pictures at WDW, and you will likely see many of them throughout the pre-trip and trip reports. I also really enjoy meeting the characters and usually like to find and get photos and autographs from a few new ones every trip (if possible). Ill be going on all three trips, of course.
Favorite Disney Movie: Beauty and the Beast. Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom. Favorite Attraction: Tower of Terror
Buzz- My twin brother/ friend/ fellow Disney fan. Buzz is an artist and works primarily in photography so he also really likes taking photos in the park (which will not be posted here though; hes very protective on where his art gets posted). He has an interest in animation, especially Disney and PIXAR. He also loves animals and puppetry (especially the Muppets). Buzz will be going on all three trips.
Favorite Disney Movie: Toy Story. Favorite Park: Magic Kingdom. Favorite Attraction: Splash Mountain
Mom- My and Buzz's mother. Mom loves learning about cultures and history, so World Showcase at EPCOT is definitely one of her favorite places in WDW. She also really enjoys going to all the different restaurants in the parks and resorts and also taking time to relax at Disney and doing some of the easily-overlooked things in the parks like the Main Street Vehicles, etc. Mom will be going on the August and December trips.
Favorite Disney Movie: Sleeping Beauty. Favorite Park: EPCOT or Animal Kingdom. Favorite Attraction: Doesnt have one
Dad- My and Buzz's father. Dad is really into the relaxing aspects of the trip. Our running joke in the family is that if you cant find Dad when youre at Disney, hes probably on a bench somewhere. Hes also interested in gardening and is our familys Tim Burton/ Nightmare Before Christmas fan. He can be a little goofy sometimes, but hes not bad. Dad will be going on the August and December trips.
Favorite Disney Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas. Favorite Park: Doesnt have one. Favorite Attraction: Soarin
And for the trips .
Days of Discovery- August 2009 Trip
Our family summer vacation to WDW including three nights at Port Orleans Riverside and visits to Disneys Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Downtown Disney and Port Orleans French Quarter.
Pre-Trip Report
- Introduction (Post #8)
- Riverside Photos- 2003 (Post #23)
- Dining and ADRs (Post #24)
- Potential Firsts and Re-Discoveries (Post #29)
- 10 Year Flashback Mini Trip Report- July 1999 (Post #37, Post #41, and Post #42)
- Plans and Priorities (Post #50)
- Characters (Post #54)
- Busch Gardens Trip Report (Post #58 and Post #59)
- Trip Mix Tape (Post #84)
- Wrap Up (Post #88)
Trip Report
- Introduction (Post #92)
- Day One, Part One- Arrival and Riverside (Post #97)
- Day One, Part Two- Lots of Shops But No Boat Ride (Post #101)
- Day One, Part Three- Bongos and Didgeridoos (Post #105)
- Day One, Part Four- More Marketplace (Post #111)
- Day Two, Part One- Animal Kingdom at Last! (Post #121)
- Day Two, Part Two- Why Did the Giraffe Cross the Road? (Post #131)
- Day Two, Part Three- Africa Character Greeting Trails (Post #134)
- Day Two, Part Four- Exploring and Eating in Anandapur (Post #139)
- Day Two, Part Five- The Adventure Continues (Post #142)
- Day Two, Part Six- Good Times at Camp Minnie-Mickey (Post #148)
- Day Two, Part Seven- Hi Eeyore... I Mean... (Post #158)
- Day Two, Part Eight- Rain and a Rainbow (Post #163)
- Day Three, Part One- My Bag!!! Where's My Bag!?! (Post #168)
- Day Three, Part Two- Goofy Thinks That Hes Zoolander (Post #174)
- Day Three, Part Three- Blue Skies and Distractions (Post #180)
- Day Three, Part Four- (Somewhat) Starting a Kim Possible Mission (Post #186)
- Day Three, Part Five- Adventures in France (Post #195)
- Day Three, Part Six- Still Wet in World Showcase (Post #198)
- Day Three, Part Seven- Clouds Clear and Characters Reappear (Post #202)
- Day Three, Part Eight- Sounds Like Summer (Post #204)
- Day Three, Part Nine- The Last Evening (Post #206)
- Day Four, Part One- Beignets for Breakfast (Post #220)
- Day Four, Part Two- The Last Moments (Post #223)
- End-of-Trip Reflections (Post #227)
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Happy Birthday- October 2009 Trip
Buzz and my quick Birthday trip including a one-night stay at All Star Movies Resort (a first for us) and trips to Magic Kingdom, the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, The Boardwalk, Downtown Disney and All Star Music Resort
Pre-Trip Report
- Introduction (Post #14)
- Dining and ADRs (Post #78)
- Potential Firsts and Re-Discoveries (Post #153)
- Tickets and Mix Tape (Post #164)
- Plans and Priorities (Post #179)
- Characters (Post #189)
- Single Digit Updates (Post #203)
- Wrap Up (Post #211)
Trip Report
- Day One, Part One- Arriving at All Star Movies (Post #238)
- Day One, Part Two- Good Mornin'! (Post #246)
- Day One, Part Three- Fantasyland Favorites (Post #251)
- Day One, Part Four- My Arrival Day at Pixie Hollow (Post #256)
- Day One, Part Five- Snow White and the White Rabbit (Post #259)
- Day One, Part Six- Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! (Post #269)
- Day One, Part Seven- Almost a Double Mountain Whammy (Post #272)
- Day One, Part Eight- Fast Food and Fast Passes (Post #275)
- Day One, Part Nine- Celebrate A Dream Come True (Post #281)
- Day One, Part Ten- Returning to The Hall of Presidents (Post #289)
- Day One, Part Eleven- Halloween in Toontown (Post #297)
- Day One, Part Twelve- A Philharmagical Finale (Post #301)
- Day One, Part Thirteen- All Star Birthday Dinner (Post #307)
- Day Two, Part One- From the Movies to Broadway (Post #318)
- Day Two, Part Two- More Music and Movies (Post #323)
- Day Two, Part Three- A Birthday Celebration with Characters (Post #329)
- Day Two, Part Four- On the Boardwalk (Post #341)
- Day Two, Part Five- The Birthday Trip Ends (Post #350)
- End-of-Trip Reflections (Post #355)
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Wet Christmas- December 2009 Trip
A Holiday trip with the family with three nights at Port Orleans French Quarter and visit tp Disneys Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, the Contemporary Resort, and Port Orleans Riverside.
Pre-Trip Report
- Introduction (Post #18)
- 10 Year Flashback Mini Trip Report- December 1999 (Post #67 and Post #72)
- A French Quarter Christmas (Post #243)
- Dining and ADRs (Post #262)
- Potential Firsts and Re-Discoveries (Post #292)
- A Very Merry Mix Tape (Post #311)
- Characters (Post #334)
- Plans and Priorities (Post #347)
- Christmas at Busch Gardens (Post #356)
- Wrap Up (Post #360)
Trip Report
- Introduction (Post #361)
- Day One, Part One- Down in Port Orleans (Post #366)
- Day One, Part Two- Christmas at Riverside (Post #376)
- Day One, Part Three- A Taste of the Magic Kingdom (Post #385)
- Day One, Part Four- Holiday Fun and Dinner at The Wave (Post #391)
- Day Two, Part One- From the French Quarter to Hollywood (Post #396)
- Day Two, Part Two- Morning Mania (Post #407)
- Day Two, Part Three- Waiting and Waiting and Waiting... (Post #413)
- Day Two, Part Four- 50s Prime Time and Muppet Time (Post #430)
- Day Two, Part Five- A Prince and a PIXAR Parade (Post #438)
- Day Two, Part Six- Singin' and the Rain (Post #439)
- Day Two, Part Seven- A Fantastic Evening (Post #448)
- Day Two, Part Eight- Changes in the Forecast (Post #455)
- Day Three, Part One- Morning of EPCOT Thrills (Post #460)
- Day Three, Part Two- A Royal Surprise (Post #469)
- Day Three, Part Three- On to World Showcase (Post #477)
- Day Three, Part Four- Oktoberfest in December (Post #483)
- Day Three, Part Five- Kwanzaa and Kim Possible (Post #491)
- Day Three, Part Six- Cancellations, Changes and Confusion (Post #498)
- Day Three, Part Seven- That's Entertainment (Post #503)
- Day Three, Part Eight- Holiday Storytelling Around the World (Post #511)
- Day Three, Part Nine- EPCOT Classics and Beautiful Music (Post #523)
- Day Four- The Last Day (Post #530)
- End-of-Trip Reflections (Post #539)
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Final Thoughts