blemon
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Mar 23, 2016
I posted some of this in the camping thread. This is an edited version with more info and less camping.
Me and DH and our 8-year old daughter.
Did I mention it was HOT? Temps were in the 90s with actual feel around 110 F.
We got to the Fort around 9 or so on Friday morning and the people at the gates were great. So friendly, welcoming and helpful. In fact, all CMs were amazing except for one weird dude at the Rapunzel meet in Fantasyland.
Every single princess was amazing. They really made the kid feel special and never rushed. Great interactions with every one. I LOVED Gaston. He is not to be missed. Wait in line for him. I was dying.
After we got set up on our first day, we took the boat to the Contemporary to see the amazing Mary Blair mural. We also rode the monorail over to Epcot and around the whole circle, then went to the pool, headed over to the campfire singalong which was great. Loved meeting Dale. This was my daughter's first time at Disney so it was truly magical. I was getting all teary-eyed just watching her absolute joy. So great. The guy singing was really incredible with the kids. It was not overly crowded. Wonderful night.
I highly recommend the campfire program. It's great. And they sell s'mores kits and sticks so if you're staying in a hotel you can enjoy some. It was about $10.
Saturday we got up at the crack of dawn and headed to our 8:15 reservation at CRT. The kid hiked up her snow white gown and rode on the back of my husband's bike to the boat (he has pegs on his bike). I took photos of her like I was the paparazzi. Took the boat to the Contemporary and walked over to MK. It was very cool at that time. Not hot or muggy at all. We waited in line until they opened up the gates and let us in. It was so empty. Got tons of pics of her in front of the castle with no one else. We got seated right away and were let in before our res. Worth every penny of that cost. No doubt (and we are vegetarian).
Used touring plans. Checked out Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The plans were accurate down to about 2 minutes. Amazing. We didn't wait in line for more than 10 minutes for anything. Headed back to the Fort around 3. Dealt with the aftermath of a torrential rain then headed back for the fireworks (which we missed because we were stuck on the people mover inside space mountain -- yes, it was awful). They gave us FP that we could use for anything anytime at MK.
LUNCH at BOG.
Super loud, very disappointing. The CMs were nice and the food came quickly but even with a res we had to stand in the hot sun (did I mention it was HOT?) and wait for 10-15 minutes to order. Then we had to search around for a free table. We sat near the music box. Food was meh. The kids meal was not enough food for my 8 yr. old.
The rooms are gorgeous. Liked checking out the snow and the West Wing as well. If we go again it will be in the evening as I heard there are fewer screaming kids.
Sunday we got up early and went to Epcot. Just rode the buses there. Very quick. It was longer back as the bus stopped at the Lodge first then dropped us off at the campground.
Never waited long for buses within the fort or to and from anywhere. Ever.
Rode our bikes a good bit as well.
DH and kid tapped off magic bands at the character spot where I had FP and they went to Soarin'. They waited about 20 minutes. I was first to see the characters.
Then I went across the way and waited for 1 person to see Baymax (love). Then no one was waiting for Joy and Sadness except for one family so I went ahead to say hi even though I am not like a superfan or anything although I did enjoy the movie.
Had FP for FEA and loved it. Great ride. Really great. Saw Anna and Elsa. Waited maybe 8 minutes.
Then walked around the whole world and headed home when we were dead. I think it was 5 or 6.
Had a delicious lunch at Marrakesh. Got to see Belle in the blue dress. She was perfect.
That grapefruit beer in Germany truly is delicious.
Had an amazing lunch at Marrakesh. The musicians were great and the belly dancer was super fun and brought all the kids up to dance. I got the appetizer with the little balls of cheese. Oh so tasty.
That night we watched the boats lit up on the lake down at the marina of the Fort then the MK fireworks after. Very nice.
Monday back to MK for Frontierland, Main St. and Liberty Square and Adventureland. Again, no waits because of Touring Plans.
Watched the parade from Frontierland then headed back to the Fort around 5. Had dinner in the campervan then swam in the pool until dark.
So a great trip.
I will not likely go to Disney in July ever again. It was really just unbearable. I'm pretty active and fit and it's muggy as heck here in WV in the Summer but that was something else. Even with breaks, even with lots of frozen lemonade. I just had a hard time keeping hydrated.
The pool at the Fort was nice. Loved the water slide.
We had a lovely time and I'm ready to go back (although I will fly and stay in a hotel next time. I love me some Florida but I'll need another 10 years to do that trip again - we camped for a total of 3 weeks all over the state, ).
Me and DH and our 8-year old daughter.
Did I mention it was HOT? Temps were in the 90s with actual feel around 110 F.
We got to the Fort around 9 or so on Friday morning and the people at the gates were great. So friendly, welcoming and helpful. In fact, all CMs were amazing except for one weird dude at the Rapunzel meet in Fantasyland.
Every single princess was amazing. They really made the kid feel special and never rushed. Great interactions with every one. I LOVED Gaston. He is not to be missed. Wait in line for him. I was dying.
After we got set up on our first day, we took the boat to the Contemporary to see the amazing Mary Blair mural. We also rode the monorail over to Epcot and around the whole circle, then went to the pool, headed over to the campfire singalong which was great. Loved meeting Dale. This was my daughter's first time at Disney so it was truly magical. I was getting all teary-eyed just watching her absolute joy. So great. The guy singing was really incredible with the kids. It was not overly crowded. Wonderful night.
I highly recommend the campfire program. It's great. And they sell s'mores kits and sticks so if you're staying in a hotel you can enjoy some. It was about $10.
Saturday we got up at the crack of dawn and headed to our 8:15 reservation at CRT. The kid hiked up her snow white gown and rode on the back of my husband's bike to the boat (he has pegs on his bike). I took photos of her like I was the paparazzi. Took the boat to the Contemporary and walked over to MK. It was very cool at that time. Not hot or muggy at all. We waited in line until they opened up the gates and let us in. It was so empty. Got tons of pics of her in front of the castle with no one else. We got seated right away and were let in before our res. Worth every penny of that cost. No doubt (and we are vegetarian).
Used touring plans. Checked out Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. The plans were accurate down to about 2 minutes. Amazing. We didn't wait in line for more than 10 minutes for anything. Headed back to the Fort around 3. Dealt with the aftermath of a torrential rain then headed back for the fireworks (which we missed because we were stuck on the people mover inside space mountain -- yes, it was awful). They gave us FP that we could use for anything anytime at MK.
LUNCH at BOG.
Super loud, very disappointing. The CMs were nice and the food came quickly but even with a res we had to stand in the hot sun (did I mention it was HOT?) and wait for 10-15 minutes to order. Then we had to search around for a free table. We sat near the music box. Food was meh. The kids meal was not enough food for my 8 yr. old.
The rooms are gorgeous. Liked checking out the snow and the West Wing as well. If we go again it will be in the evening as I heard there are fewer screaming kids.
Sunday we got up early and went to Epcot. Just rode the buses there. Very quick. It was longer back as the bus stopped at the Lodge first then dropped us off at the campground.
Never waited long for buses within the fort or to and from anywhere. Ever.
Rode our bikes a good bit as well.
DH and kid tapped off magic bands at the character spot where I had FP and they went to Soarin'. They waited about 20 minutes. I was first to see the characters.
Then I went across the way and waited for 1 person to see Baymax (love). Then no one was waiting for Joy and Sadness except for one family so I went ahead to say hi even though I am not like a superfan or anything although I did enjoy the movie.
Had FP for FEA and loved it. Great ride. Really great. Saw Anna and Elsa. Waited maybe 8 minutes.
Then walked around the whole world and headed home when we were dead. I think it was 5 or 6.
Had a delicious lunch at Marrakesh. Got to see Belle in the blue dress. She was perfect.
That grapefruit beer in Germany truly is delicious.
Had an amazing lunch at Marrakesh. The musicians were great and the belly dancer was super fun and brought all the kids up to dance. I got the appetizer with the little balls of cheese. Oh so tasty.
That night we watched the boats lit up on the lake down at the marina of the Fort then the MK fireworks after. Very nice.
Monday back to MK for Frontierland, Main St. and Liberty Square and Adventureland. Again, no waits because of Touring Plans.
Watched the parade from Frontierland then headed back to the Fort around 5. Had dinner in the campervan then swam in the pool until dark.
So a great trip.
I will not likely go to Disney in July ever again. It was really just unbearable. I'm pretty active and fit and it's muggy as heck here in WV in the Summer but that was something else. Even with breaks, even with lots of frozen lemonade. I just had a hard time keeping hydrated.
The pool at the Fort was nice. Loved the water slide.
We had a lovely time and I'm ready to go back (although I will fly and stay in a hotel next time. I love me some Florida but I'll need another 10 years to do that trip again - we camped for a total of 3 weeks all over the state, ).
