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love all the pictures, and the ones of Illumintaions makes me want to actually see it for once. We never do too much in Epcot, and so we arent usually there in the evening. I need to make an effort to make sure we see this on our next trip. Thanks for the pictures.
Sorry about the stress of meeting up with Joe. I hate to be in Disney and stressed at the same time. Just puts everything in a bad state. Glad you were able to get past it and ENJOY
Oh yeah--have a MAGICAL time tonight at Mary Poppins! Hoping to hear lots on your blog and see lots of pictures too from your evening
You lucky duck!
The first time I saw Illuminations I was kinda like "okay, that was nice." and we skipped it our 2nd trip - we saw Wishes instead...but from then one we have always made it a point to see both, and while Wishes is still my favorite, this one has grown on me. It's beautiful.
That evening in EPCOT wasn't the best, but it turned out lovely. One thing I forgot about in my update was that Henry asked for popcorn right before Illuminations and I practically walked the ENTIRE World Showcase looking for popcorn and none to be found!
That was before Joe and I made up, so I had some adrenaline pumping my legs around the lagoon.
I hate when this thing it hanging on the knob. It makes it all too real.
I know! Real world calling us back. Blah. Thankfully on this trip it wasn't back to real world, but onward to another adventure in New Orleans!
I have never ever wanted to try Biergarten, but now after your wonderful post about it, it is suddenly on my radar! It sounds like a fun and delicious meal!!!
The Candlelight Processional sounds just lovely -- I am glad Henry was able to stay entertained with his coloring book and the camera!
The Holiday Illuminations pictures are breathtaking!
It is a lot of fun, the music is great and the food was awesome! It seems to usually get good reviews, except a meh one here and there. But I do think there is enough on the buffet to please everyone.
The CP is a beautiful show. If you ever can make it in December definitely fit this in!
I hope you are enjoying Mary Poppins. I am VERY jealous.
It's hard being the leader and I just lead Marc around Disney. I can't imagine leading such a large group like you were!! Sometimes you need moments like those so you can regain perspective. I'm glad you were able to enjoy Illuminations though.
Soarin is the best, Grammy knows what she is talking about!
The whole week had exhausted me. Leading newbies, and that many people through those crowds, constantly answering a zillion questions and on top of it caring for a 2 year old (though, Joe did MUCH of that because I was playing Tour Guide Barbie!). When we got to NOLA I just wanted to sleep!
I've never been tempted to try Biergarten, the menu just doesn't appeal to me, but I'd probably be able to make a meal out of that pretzel bread and cheesecake! I do love your pictures from the inside of the restaurant, it's very pretty
Thanks for the video from the Candlelight Processional, it took me right back to when we saw it - gave me chills again, it was so wonderful!
Sorry about the stress over the Illuminations viewing spot, if it makes you feel any better we checked the reserved area out when we went and it was an awfully small area to be able to hold people from 3 different showings of the CP - there is a good chance you wouldn't have gotten a decent spot anyway......
Can't wait to hear about Mary Poppins, I'm so jealous!
Oh ya, a meal of the pretzel bread and cheesecake would be sufficient.
There are several potato dishes too, so chances are you'd like one of those as well! A nicely balanced meal.
I remember reading about the VIP spot being so tiny after we got home from our trip! I wonder why they had such a small area?!?! So it all worked out in the end, and probably saved us ALL some frustration.
Biergarten- how I await thee with the greatest of anticipatory dreams...
Little spaeltzels come to me, and fill me with delight....
You lucky ducky getting to see Mary Poppins! I know you had a GREAT time!!
You sounds like me and the Corn Dog Nuggets!
But, I have to agree, it's all good over at Biergarten. My Mom lived in Germany for a year after she was married (my dad was stationed there) and misses the food incredibly. She will be in EPCOT for one day in October with a friend and I told her to make a reservation here! I hope they follow my advice, she'll LOVE it I'm sure!
It feels totally surreal to be able to decide the night before to go to a Broadway show. "What do you want to do tomorrow Mom?" "Let's go see Mary Poppins." "Okay, I'll get the tickets online." And every Sunday on our way to church we walk past the Gershwin (where Wicked it showing). I mean really...it's so weird and yet so very cool. We love it here!
Awe!! Thanks for the review. It is on my list of Broadway shows I want to see!
It's AWESOME. I have seen quite a few shows over the years, and this one just took my breath away. I haven't told Joe a thing about it because I want him to go see it too!
Oh goodness. The theater looks beautiful. I'd love to go see Mary Poppins in NY. Sigh. Someday.
You should come!! I have no idea exactly where you are, but I'm pretty sure there are cheap-ish buses that run in your direction from NYC. The detail in the theater is gorgeous. There was a lot of detailing I couldn't capture due to the low-lighting.
So cool that you were able to get back in the CP theater by giving a password! The show looks absolutely incredible--I really wish we had made time to see in in December.
Glad Grammy loved Soarin'. Sorry about the misunderstanding about the Illuminations viewing spot, but it sounds like it worked out in the end.
I have no idea why, but I got choked up when you mentioned and showed pictures of the different good-by's on SE. All of a sudden I had a rush of memories about our adults only trip and seeing the same thing.
Mary Poppins sounds so awesome! I really, really want to see a Broadway show someday!
I felt kinda stealth like giving a password.
Do you have plans for another December trip sometime? It's well worth the time to go...it's beautiful!
I totally understand about getting choked up during people's TRs at random pictures - same thing happens to me!
That's another great thing about TRs, they really take you back to some wonderful moments from your own trips.
I hope you are able to see a show someday, they truly are incredible. The artistry in each of them, the sets, the acting, the music, the dancing, the singing....
Meanwhile you can get a great taste of it all at the WDW shows - they really do an excellent job in the parks!
Ah, your pictures so made me want to head to NYC to see a Broadway show again!
That's a shame about the talkative people! Really, why do people go to a show if they aren't even going to pay attention???
You saw Mary Poppins, right? Where did you guys go see it? What show did you see here? If you ever decide to go for it, let me know, I'll meet you there!
There isn't much on Broadway (or off-Broadway) that I don't want to see!
I so don't understand the people talking thing. I mean yes, we were in the "cheap seats", but $50 isn't really all that cheap in my opinion!
The pictures of the CP and of Illuminations were wonderful, plus the videos. It makes me want to go to Disney all the more in December. Maybe I need a Birthday trip.
the little extras in December are wonderful. I loved seeing the Holiday Parade at MK, and it snowing on Main Street was a lot of fun - plus Holiday Wishes, and the OSBORNE LIGHTS!!!
and all this at EPCOT. We didn't get to see the Jingle parade at AK though. It truly is a great time to go to the World!
I guess there is some stuff I just don't get....
But I loved the music!
