Live Update & Photos 9/27 - 10/5

[ADP]

World Shwcase rule #1. Don't buy margaritas from this booth. Go inside to La Cava to buy them where they are 100% better.

 

[rentayenta]

World Shwcase rule #1. Don't buy margaritas from this booth. Go inside to La Cava to buy them where they are 100% better.

Great tip! Thank you.

 

[OKW Lover]

World Shwcase rule #1. Don't buy margaritas from this booth. Go inside to La Cava to buy them where they are 100% better.

So true!
I just shake my head when I walk by that stand and see people in line.

 

[ADP]

At EPCOT's 30th.

Free when you enter.

Cast Member seminars.

D23 seminars

The line for limited edition merch is insane!

The line is so long they are handing out snacks.

Here are the pins. They are showing them as we wait in line.

 

[ADP]

At the Animal Kingdom

Headed to Africa

Best character breakfast on property.

 

[RachelTori]

Loving your updates, Aaron! Great pictures!

This is the first year in 8 that I haven't made opening week at F&W (work got in the way this year!) so I'm living vicariously through you!

I hated missing Epcot's 30th, but I was there for the 25th and remember the frenzy to get the pins and merchandise!! I wonder if those free guide maps are showing up on ebay yet!!

I'm getting excited now as I will finally be there on Sunday!!

 

[ADP]

Heading over to EPCOT. Saw Divine on my way out.

Larry Dotson is at the EPCOT Artof Disney.

 

[ADP]

Spending the day at Universal Orlando.

Rode Spiderman 6 times and now heading to Potter

The crowd is building back at Potter. Over two years now and Potter still packs them in!

 

[shellyminnie]

Spending the day at Universal Orlando.

Rode Spiderman 6 times and now heading to Potter

The crowd is building back at Potter. Over two years now and Potter still packs them in!

You done gone to the dark side!!

 

[ADP]

The wait to get into Olivander's Wand Shop to see the show is over 90 minutes.

 

[Cherinva]

Great report Aaron !!

 

[rlduvall]

Really enjoying your live reports, Aaron. I love Universal - almost as much as Disney World. We always stay one night there to get 2 full days of FOTL access. Did you do that?

I have never been to Disney for F&W, but listening to you and Pete and the gang the other day makes me want to go then. But, I would have a hard time giving up my annual solo trip in December. Don't think DH would go for me taking too many solo trips . . . or he might enjoy getting rid of me for the week.

 

[ADP]

Really enjoying your live reports, Aaron. I love Universal - almost as much as Disney World. We always stay one night there to get 2 full days of FOTL access. Did you do that?

I have never been to Disney for F&W, but listening to you and Pete and the gang the other day makes me want to go then. But, I would have a hard time giving up my annual solo trip in December. Don't think DH would go for me taking too many solo trips . . . or he might enjoy getting rid of me for the week.

Hi -
I just came for the day. I have an annual pass so I wanted to take advantage of it while I was in town. Getting to the park when it opens really allows you to ride what you want without waiting.
I also take solo trips an know where to draw the limit. One thing I'd suggested alternating your solo trip each year. One year go during Food & Wine and then the next year go during Christmas time.

 

[ADP]

Construction walls up just outside of Hogsmede.

 

[ADP]

Getting ready to head out of Hogsmede, but before I go one last photo.

 

[ADP]

Well, heading back home today. It's been quite a week.
On Wednesday I stopped by DVC's Welcome Home Wednesday. It now has an all new format.
Waiting to get in at 2:00.

Inside

Free snacks - Pretzels, Cracker Jacks, and fresh fruit.

Lemonade

On Thursday I stopped in at Downtown Disney for some souvenir shopping. Saw the new Princess D Tech Me experience where you can have your daughter's likeness put on her favorite princess.