Mum and moi take Orlando: the never-ending trip report (aka we are nuts) NEW 5/20 x4!!!

[LifeIsDis]

November 8th: Bokeh is bae

We got to MGM which I was so thrilled about but in reality, I was so crappin' excited.

We head straight for Animation because BAYMAX!!!!

I need you

We waited about 35 minutes to meet Baymax and Hiro, which was fine with me because they are awesome.

Can't.

It was almost time for Osborne to come on so we found a spot in front of the big tree and waited. And of course, we had to get the holiday mug and hot chocolate. Always a tradition for Osborne.

NOW LET'S MOVE ON TO MY FAVORITE THING IN THE HISTORY OF THINGS.

And good god, the amount of bokeh this year because my 50mm lens.

That's it for Osborne for like a day because the pictures just get better from here on out, folks. You better be ready for your minds to be blown cause bokeh. #bokehisbae #truestory #thisisgettingridiculous #yourewelcome

BUT GUYS. The fact that they added WHAT'S THIS AKA MY FAVE SONG LIKE EVER to Osborne is amazing. I go nuts when my jam comes on. People look at me like I am awesome, not nuts.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 14th: Replace that w with a b, yo

Since we weren't going to MVMCP this year, I wanted to shoot Holiday Wishes cause it really is a good show, even though it isn't Hallowishes. Nothin' beats Hallowishes. Nothin'.

We parked at the TTC and took the monorail to the Contemporary.

We browsed in BVG for a few and ball bokeh became a thing right then and there.

So I got a spot on like the 6th(ish) floor stairwell thing and I am not that thrilled with the shots I got. I mean, they are ok, I guess. My 180 degrees one is my fave but the other ones (besides like two) are total crap.

And then I look at the shots I just got of Holiday Wishes this past weekend and lol these are a total joke compared to those, which I still need to upload and edit.....

Like ew

I guess this is ok.

I packed up my tripod and camera and went inside to see this..... thing.

(this is the only pic you people are getting of this.... I could call it so many things)

WHO WANTS A RANT

I DO

YOU'RE WELCOME

This whole display made/makes me upset.

YOU DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT MIX SOMETHING CLASSIC LIKE IASW/MARY CRAPPIN BLAIR WITH A CRAPPY THING LIKE FROZEN.

Now before anyone says that they have Disney characters in IASW out in Disneyland, I KNOW THAT. That doesn't bother me because THEY DON'T SLAP IN IT YOUR FACE. I do not understand why we had to change last year's AMAZING gingerbread display to feature some witch (replace that w with a b) like Elsa. WHY in god's name do we have to praise her/this movie like it is some mindblowing masterpiece. Don't get me wrong. The movie is enjoyable and I really liked it before it started being shoved down my throat everywhere I go. I can't go to one resort (ok yes I can but) without having some Frozen thing in their display or a park without something Frozen going on. I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE. I don't know if it is different for people who aren't locals and don't have to put up with this crap 24/7, but it is getting real old real fast.

All this stupid movie is is a money maker for Disney because Bob Iger ain't makin' enough I guess. And yeah, it is the number one animated movie of all time, but did we forget that we have like I don’t even know how many other movies and stuff we can focus on and do something with?!

And I don't want to hear any crap about me being Anna for MNSSHP! I was done with it then but now I want to murder those idiots.

You guys just wait until I talk about the worst castle lighting ever.

Lord help me

We decided to take the monorail to the G Flo because the Gingerbread House was done and I wanted to see it even though it is the same thing every year, but it is CA-LASS-IC.

Oh is that who I think it is at the top of that window? OF COURSE IT CRAPPIN IS.

Just so everyone knows, the majority of baked goods they are selling this year at the G FLo Gingerbread House have to do with Frozen. Just throwing that out there.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 15th (part 1): I SAID NO!

WHO IS READY FOR MK DECORATIONS?!

Favorite window displays!

Cause we always need bokeh from Uptown Jewelers.

I LOVE this window display on Center Street. It is so vintage!

The old cameras are an awesome touch.

Pictures of the new wreaths will come later, but just wanted to give my thoughts on them now. I think they are ok. I don't hate them, but I just don't get the same "Christmas feel" I got from the old wreaths. Of course I understand why they had to do it and it is nice they still have wreaths, but they aren't my favorite.

We went to Cosmic Rays to get a little dinner before the worst thing ever. We just split a burger, and I all think we know what a burger looks like with toppings on it from the amazing topping bar, so I don’t need to include a picture. And I don't even have a picture.

I thought we would have PLENTY of time if we headed down to the castle at like 5:55, giving us 20 minutes to get a spot for the castle lighting.

And here where rant number dos comes in.

This whole stupid Frozen Holiday Wish thing attracts way too many stupid tourists and I have never seen so many people in my life at a castle lighting. We were so far back and we got there pretty early for a CASTLE LIGHTING. But once you add the Witch (always replace that w with a b), her awkward sister, some guy who looks nothing like Kristoff, and 6 foot Olaf, we can't have nice things.

I seriously just wanted to see this stupid thing even though let's be real now, I didn't want to, but no. WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS.

We had to wait for the 7:30 show to see these dumb stupid losers do their thang aka interpretive dancing.

One word: why

I really love it though when everyone starts cheering "ICE AND SNOW" and Mum and I cheer "I SAID NO" cause that's how we roll.

We pushed our way through the 12000000 strollers to get to the front of the stage which actually took I swear to god like 20 minutes.

At least I had this view.

And then I heard the music of one of the worst things in the history of things.

Dream Along with Mickey

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO TORTURE ME

But I have to say, DAWM is so much better at night. Still such a crappy show (idk why people actually like it) but it had a different vibe at night that made it better. And by better, I mean a little less crappy.

Anything is better than the castle lighting though!

MY GIRL!

Are you 12 years old or

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 15th (part 2): THAT'S MY MAN!

I seriously don’t even want to do this update but I am sure everyone loves my commentary so yeah.

Go home.

Go home.

YOU REALLY NEED TO GO HOME.

Go home and take all your stupid chocolate with you.

Go home.

Go home, ya Witch. Just not the bokeh. That can stay.

GO HOME WE DON’T WANT YOU HERE.

Go home and stop showing off your stupid cape.

Go home peasants.

I was so happy when that crap ended. Good god.

We headed into Liberty Square AND UM the Liberty Belle was running and a trip on it at night >>>

Rednecks

MY MANSION GAHHH ♥♥♥

We headed to Main St and looked at all of the decorations cause perf.

Chapeau tree

Love the Emporium decorations

Goodnight, Jiminy

Rockin' dat beanie tho

Had to pay a visit to the boyfriend

OH NO YOU DIDN'T, MUM. THAT'S MY MAN!

We (aka me) had a mini photoshoot on the way out.

Christmas got me feelin' like

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 27th (part 1): Well hello there, Four Seasons

So this update and the next one are two that I have been SO excited to tell you guys about. This day was pretty amazing, and it was Thanksgiving!

I don't even know how to start this off because what we did first was THAT incredible.

Ok, so a few days before, Mum got a call from an Orlando number she didn’t recognize and just let it go to voicemail. It was actually the Four Seasons confirming our reservation for Thanksgiving and making sure we didn’t have any questions or concerns and if anyone had allergies.

That right there really showed what we were getting into.

Now, I have a very expensive taste and I like my service. I need to find a rich man or become the next Kalogridis. #futuregoals

I knew I was going to love the Four Seasons, but I didn't realize I was going to fall head over heels with it and we weren't even staying there cause we are not exactly rich by any means.

I guess I know how to live it up.

Anyways

We pulled up to Golden Oak and I have to say, those houses really aren’t that spectacular. They are way too close together for what you are paying for. They are still building a ton of them and those seem to have a lot more land.

Wow I sound ridiculous

We drove to the back and to be honest with you guys, the outside of the Four Seasons isn't mindblowing. It looks bland and not very fancy.

But then they valet your car (you have no choice, people) and the level of service just hit me right then and there. Not because of the whole valet thing--where is my self parking at--but the cast. Two words: holy moly.

We headed inside and the firework chandelier is nuts. It is so pretty!

We had to go to the bathroom like right away and those bathrooms are intense! And they don't even have poop smeared on the floor like the one I went into at the Poly this past weekend!

They don't mess around in the bathrooms, as you can see.

We went into Lickety Split next, which is their coffee shop type thing. They also have a crapload of gelato which looks awesome.

We went out on the balcony off of Lickety Split and good lord.

It was pretty chilly so we went back inside for a few.

But then I HAD to go back outside because it is so crappin' amazing.

THESE TREES THO

Can we not

It was almost time for our reservation so we headed to Ravello and checked in.

We were seated towards the back in a giant booth. Like, yo, only the two of us.

Just wanted to say that this was the best character meal I have ever been to and was worth every penny. Wanted to put that out there first before I begin.

They do a character meal every Thursday and Saturday (and Tuesdays when it gets busier) at Ravello, their Italian restaurant.

Our waitress came over and introduced herself and all of that fun stuff. She also said that if we didn’t see a character, to let her know. That will be important in like a minute.

Goofy came over right away and he was great. He gave me so many kisses!

There is a photopass photographer there and you can call him over if he is free to take your picture with a character, and I saw him do that for a few families. And something good is that you can get all your pictures for free online!
I just think they need more PPs because many families want their pictures, but it is nice that they have one!

We went up to get some food and I just about died when I saw the selection. Best buffet hands down.

Here is my first plate. I got like two more plates cause ya know.

Minnie came over next and she was kind of a dud. But, that would change.

And the Mickey came over! I complimented him on his outfit cause it was on point.

Just like Chef Mickey's they do the napkin wavin' and all of that fun stuff. You could say that I was getting into it.

And then look who was back! We got a fresh Minnie this time around.

AND THEN YO GOOFY!

I went up and got an omelet and I didn’t take a picture of my other plate so just imagine a lot of yummy food in your mind.

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 27th (part 2): Exploring heaven on earth

I don't have any more pictures with the characters but let's see. You know how our waitress said to let her know if we didn’t see someone?

We saw each character three times and they were always energetic and I had great interaction with them, except the first Minnie.

I think at like one or two character meals I have gone to, I have seen a character SOMETIMES more than once. Usually happens at Crystal Palace, with like one character.
And we were there for like an hour and 15 or so minutes and we saw the characters that many times, considering there are only three, but still!

And overall, the food was FANTASTIC. The variety was amazing. I will put pictures in of the buffet in a second, but what they offer is nuts. I don't see Chef Mickey's offering the stuff they do at the Four Seasons. I am just sayin'.

They bring orange juice to your table, but you can go up and get this stuff. Mum tried the limoncello and she said it was pretty sour.

Like, look at this setup!

Just add some cookie butter and I will be all set.

They also had make your own parfaits!

I didn't take pictures of everything because there is SO much. Of course they have your basic breakfast foods, but they have a crazy amount of variety, and yes I know I have said that like 1400 times but THEY DO.

Final thoughts:
This breakfast is a little pricey, but SO. WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. Hands down my favorite character meal in all of WDW property. Of course you are meeting basic characters, but you see them so many times, and then you add the food and BOOM MIND = BLOWN.
This meal is not something we would ever do all the time. We wanted to do something special for Thanksgiving, and I think we need to make this an annual thing. Of course there are other restaurants at the Four Seasons, including PB&G, which lol we are going to like next week because Christmas decorations are up and I miss my resort!
One thing about eating at the restaurants is that they take your valet charge down to $5, which isn’t bad considering what they originally charge you ($28........). Your server just needs to put a sticker on your valet ticket.

After finishing up breakfast, I wanted to explore more.

The Ravello Bar is right upstairs from the main restaurant.

We passed by Lickety Split again and CAN WE TALK ABOUT THOSE TABLES?!

They have a Disney planning desk, which is whatever, BUT I LOVE THE DESK.

OBSESSED WITH YOU

We went outside, and I just can't deal with this resort.

They even have a rock climbing wall, dudes!

LIKE HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE

We went into the Hideout, which is back by the basketballs courts and behind Explorer Island.

It was early so no one was really in there but the (idk what they call their cast) CM in there showed us around and it is so cool! They have a ton of games in there, a gelato shop, and these Microsoft tables, which are like giant tablets.

It was around 11:30 at this time and we were pretty much done for the day at my fave resort (besides WL duh) like ever. We chilled in the lobby for a few before going to pick up our car.

Now let's talk a little about the cast at the Four Seasons.

Over the past few years, I have seen the CMs at Disney getting worse and worse. Of course there are some awesome and friendly CMs that are amazing, but overall, I see a bad change in terms of service.
We see a lot of CMs that yell at guests, are very rude, have no personality whatsoever, and don’t know what they are doing half of the time or aren’t doing their job. I know a major factor in this is how the guests have changed over the years, but that's what you signed up for. Yeah, I get being a CM is a lot of work and all, but still. With most CMs being part time and treating working at Disney as a "job" and not a career, it shows.
And a lot of this has to do with six hour Traditions. It used to be two whole days for cryin' out loud. What can you teach in six hours?! I have heard things about Traditions from CMs we know and one said that the CM leading his group never even mentioned having to point with two fingers (which is ridiculous), and our friend had to bring it up at the end.

I saw how proud the cast at the Four Seasons is to work at a place like that. We talked to a lot of people and they were helpful, welcoming, and had a great personality. The girl in the Hideout said how much she loved working there and I could see how proud she is of the resort.
The all around level of service blows Disney out of the water. Yeah, I know I am talking about the Four Seasons here, but you always used to hear about the level of service at Disney, and overall, that really isn't there anymore. It is sad, but it is the truth.

It is a whole other level goin on at the Four Seasons. Every CM we walked by said good morning or happy thanksgiving and then we got to Disney later in the day and it was like I was in another world. No one says anything to you anymore.

I seriously just want to go to the Four Seasons for the service because I am sick of the CMs at the parks.

So yeah. Go to the Four Seasons. The end.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 27th (part 3): Home for the holidays

We got our car and drove to the TTC and took the monorail to the G Flo.

I already missed the cast at the Four Seasons right away. BRING ME BACK.

But hey, christmas at the G Flo makes me happy.

Always has to happen

I noticed that they changed a lot of the ornaments and decorations this year at the G Flo. I looked back on past pictures from other years, and I definitely see that they changed some things up. It's not a bad change, but I just thought it was weird.

We chilled in the lobby for a little bit. Mum brought her Black Friday ads and she went through them. In the G Flo lobby. Normal.

We took the monorail to the Contemporary and then a boat to WL because I needed to see my Lodge.

I found my new favorite place in the WL lobby. It is back behind bell services with those couches and the TV (which was playing Octonauts YASSSSS my fave show) and it felt so homey and cozy back there. I loved it.

♥

We went upstairs and made ourselves at home by the fireplace.

Bae

I LOVE the little animal ornaments

We were volunteering at Give Kids the World that night so we took the boat back to the Contemporary and then the monorail back to the TTC.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 29th (part 1): "I KNOW THAT SIGN!"​

We got to AK and my fave Christmas tree was up!

Once we entered the park, we went to Guest Relations to ask about what shows were having ASL interpreters that day (they do it on Tuesdays and Saturdays at AK) and the CM said that they were doing FotLK at four and it was about three at this time SO GO GO GO.

We got in the stand by line and waited.

We were let in and we asked the CM that was seating people if we could go over to the ASL interpreters and he let us right over. Not like they can ask any questions!

The interpreters are on the right side of the warthog section and they seated us right in front of them. I got to talk to both of them and I was just about dying because I am obsessed with ASL and I love to see if I can pick up any signs, and I always learn new ones.
I told them I am learning ASL in school and they thought that was so cool and didn't know they did that. Um yeah!

I couldn't take my eyes off of them for the whole show. I didn’t take any pictures because um that would be rude and I was so mesmerized by them. I always get excited when I can tell what they are signing from the signs I already know.

Seriously, it made me so happy watching them and I was SO excited to see FotLK in ASL. If any of you ever get the chance to watch them, DO IT! They are amazing.

We headed to Kilimanjaro next since it only had a 10 minute wait! Yay!

There were barely any animals out which was sad but oh well. Here are some flamingos though.

We headed into Asia and got a drink and a snack at Royal Anandapur.

They have a holiday menu for the season!

We got the Eggnog Latte and it was ok. I don't drink a ton of coffee, but I thought it was pretty good.

I really wanted to do some long exposure on this night, but the shots I got were pretty crappy. The only decent one I got was of Dino the Flying Dinosaur. Figures.

We had a FP for Everest so we went on that and then headed out of the park.

I was craving a chicken burger so our next stop was AoA.

Their Christmas tree is so amazing. One of my favorite ones.

ALWAYS AMAZING.

While we were eating, a CM came over and talked to us and she was really nice. She even took our trash away and overall, she was a great CM. We had to put in a good word for her at Concierge because she deserved it.

We left AoA and I really wanted to go to MGM because OSBORNE. It needed to happen, ok?!

OSBORNE LIGHT SPAM COMIN AT YA

 

[LifeIsDis]

November 29th (part 2): WHAT'S THIS?! THERE'S COLOR EVERYWHERE!

I really wanted to focus on getting the details this year, as you can probably tell. I wanted to use the street signs and the props they put out and the permanent ones.

♥

SNOAP!

Sorry not sorry for the amount of Osborne pics

I was dancing so hard to What's This on this night that my camera swung out and crashed into my hip and LORD it killed. This is what happens when I have too much fun.

And someone from my World History class was at MGM on this night and saw me jamming out to Feliz Navidad. #winning​

 

[LifeIsDis]

December 7th (part 1): "...the only thing in Disney that isn't frozen!"

Something very special was goin on at MK on this day and I was SO excited. But we will get to that later.

We had a FP for the Jingle Cruise so off to Adventureland we went.

The Jingle Cruise this year is SO much better. They added a ton of decorations to the ride itself instead of just the queue. And plus we had a fantastic skipper! Shout out to Skipper Crystal!

My favorite joke was "Look! It is a waterfall from a melting glacier. The only thing in Disney that isn't frozen!"

WINNING WINNING WINNING

We were both a little hungry afterwards so we went to Columbia Harbor House.

We sat upstairs cause THAT VIEW.

We got the fried shrimp and the tuna sandwich and shared the two between us.

We headed towards Main St because of reasons.

We looked around in the Emporium and the Confectionery for a few.

BAYMAX APPLE!

FoF was at five because of the parade taping and holy poops. It had such a different feel at night. I was just dying because BOKEH FROM CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND FOF GAHHH. And we were watching from my favorite parade spot. Can’t get much better than that.

 

[LifeIsDis]

December 7th (part 2): BOKEH BOKEH BOKEH, BABY

ARE WE READY OR WHAT

BOKEH BOKEH BOKEH, BABY

GAHHHHH

CANT ACTUALLY BREATHE RIGHT NOW

Can we not

So there you have it. FoF at night aka the best thing EVAH.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

December 14th: "GET A MANAGER!"

We had not been to Epcot yet for the Christmas season and that needed to change! I wanted to see storytellers!

But oh hey Mum couldn’t get into the park for some reason. She had just used that same magic band the weekend before. I was perfectly fine, but something was up hers. We had to go to stupid guest relations and for some reason, the pin number for her credit card she uses to pay off her AP had to be re-entered again cause that makes sense.

We had some entertainment while we waited. A family had already been at Disney for three days and all of a sudden, their tickets stopped working. The mother was at the window and you know it is pretty bad when Mum is saying to her "GET A MANAGER GET A MANAGER!"
This GR CM was SO CRAPPIN RUDE. He was yelling at this woman and talking over her and was like "I don't know what to tell you!" and all this other stuff. Like why are you even a GR CM, buddy. Finally, he did something for her and apologized for "overreacting." Pretty sad when a CM has to apoligize for how they acted.

Mum could get into the park now so we headed to World Showcase.

I became obsessed right then and there with Canada's decorations. They remind me a little of WL's.

Our first storyteller of the day was Morocco and it was so lovely because I got pulled to dance with the woman and good god I was such an awkward mess. Fun times.

Japan's was starting like 5 minutes later so we got a spot to watch that one.

Favorite picture of all time

y u have to be so cute

We continued on our way and saw the Hanukkah one in America. Of course I sat on the ground with all the little children in the front.

We made our way to Italy next so we could see La Befana.

We made our way into Germany because I love looking at all the blown glass ornaments.

We continued to Norvay.

And we ended up here.

I NEEDED SCHOOL BREAD, OK?!

Next stop was Mouse Gear because I needed to buy Mum a few things for Christmas. I got a few things and of course they didn't have what I was looking for but.... can't say anything cause she reads this so.

I paid, met back up with Mum, and we headed on out.​

 

[Curiouser&curiouser!]

Holy updates!

I think I am finally caught up. Though, now I can't really remember what I wanted to comment on . . .

The 4 Seasons looks amazing. I LOVE that chandelier!

The decorations at Christmas are just so lovely. Someday maybe we will be there for the Holidays or live close enough to see them!

 

[dawnmichele]

Oh my goodness girl, so many of those photos are simply stunning!

I leave for my DCP in 24 days and your updates made me even more excited than I already was - and I didn't even think that was possible. Thanks for taking the time to do all those!

Definitely come visit me while I'm there - and give me some photo tips!

 

[LifeIsDis]

Oh my goodness girl, so many of those photos are simply stunning!

I leave for my DCP in 24 days and your updates made me even more excited than I already was - and I didn't even think that was possible. Thanks for taking the time to do all those!

Definitely come visit me while I'm there - and give me some photo tips!

Thank you!
I am so going to visit you soon! Probably tomorrow because duh

Holy updates!

I think I am finally caught up. Though, now I can't really remember what I wanted to comment on . . .

The 4 Seasons looks amazing. I LOVE that chandelier!

The decorations at Christmas are just so lovely. Someday maybe we will be there for the Holidays or live close enough to see them!

THE FOUR SEASONS IS TO DIE FOR
I hope you will be able to see the holiday decorations soon! They are so amazing.​

 

[LifeIsDis]

December 20th (part 1): ONCE UPON A CHRISTMASTIME AT CHRISTMAS

So way back in December (….......), we went to the Poly because NEW LOBBY! Now, I don't understand why people were so obsessed with the waterfall. It was a moldy disaster and dudes, the lobby still pretty much smells the same, and now, it is SO much nicer, at least to me. It is brighter, more open, and those lanterns are amazing.

They put the Christmas tree and everything up after the lobby was done so it looked extra beautiful.

Can we please talk about the artwork by the elevators because OBSESSED

I love the new lobby SO much better and if you are not a fan, see it in person and form your opinion then. And if you have seen it in person and still hate it, I don’t know what to tell you.

We took the monorail to MK and got a spot for the Christmas parade because they were doing daytime showings at this point.

I went to the Emporium, Uptown Jewelers, and the Confectionery to get some last minute gifts for Mum.

Our spot was at the end of Main St of course because where else would I be shooting from?

They did the pre parade with Cinderella's golden carriage because hooray.

Now let's get to parade pictures!

But first let me rant/say my opinions on the changes.

So, 1/4 of the parade is now Frozen because we can’t have nice things. It is basically the Frozen Summer Fun parade but they added 6 foot Olaf aka my favorite thing ever. Since they added all of this Frozen crap, it took out Cindy's carriage with Mum's fave ponies and she was about to FLIP. Like, yeah I get they did the pre parade with the big ponies but little ponies are better. And I am sorry, but that gold carriage is not that great. BRING BACK CINDY AND HER TINY PONIES. But hey lets add more Frozen and call it a day.

Anyways

The Mad Hatter is me

Everyone's favorite trio

So let's pretend the Frozen extravaganza never happened because I got crap pictures of it. No really I did.

And CHIPPIES ARE MORE IMPORTANT

Can we not

The blonde guy is actually me

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[LifeIsDis]

December 20th (part 2): World's Biggest Stalker in the flesh

Dopey is the cutest

Snow is perf the end

But can we talk about the guy in the back

MY FAVORITE FLOAT AKA THE CASTLE FLOAT OMG I LOVE IT SO MUCH IT HASN'T BEEN AROUND FOR LIKE 30 YEARS OR ANYTHING

But can we talk about this please

STOP OK JUST STOP

All of these performers are me end of story

Pooh FTW

Everyone's favorite part

$wag

The World's Biggest Stalker, ladies and gents

After the parade, we went to Adventureland because I had to meet Peter Pan to film a birthday message for some people back in MA, and lord that was awkward. I don't understand why people fangirl over a boy in tights so much but I ain't judging

We went to the Enchanted Forest for a few so I could see the Christmas decorations

I think we got something to eat at Cosmic Rays afterwards but don't quote me on that. Or maybe we had corn do nuggets.......idk. All I can remember is what happened afterwards because I am still dying
​

 

[LifeIsDis]

December 20th (part 3): So um Holiday Wishes was nice

I needed to get a spot at the train station for Holiday Wishes! because duh. I needed to shoot the show, so we got there like three hours in advance. What else is new.

I love all of the little trees at the train station. The ornaments are so cute

My view for three hours

I mostly took test shots during this time, went to the bathroom, and froze to death #floridian

At least the stupid castle lighting had fireworks

I decided to use my 50mm for fireworks, something I had never done before. I usually don't check my pictures while shooting fireworks unless I think something is wrong and I need to fix settings. Usually, it is one big YOLO.

I was shocked when I looked at my shots after the show because holy bananas. When I say these are the best firework shots I have ever taken, I mean these are the best firework shots I have ever taken. I am SO proud of these, and I hope you guys like them! And no, none of these are photoshopped. They came right off the good ol camera.

So there's that.
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[LifeIsDis]

December 21st: The things we do for catnip

Oh Hollywood Studios, how I loathe you, but whatever. Let's go there anyways....

4 days before Christmas.

First stop was Starring Rolls because um QS is horrendous at MGM and I needed a cupcake.

We split a ham sandwich and chips. it was fine. It had a spread on the bottom of idk what and mum wasn't exactly a huge fan.

And then of course

After we finished eating, I saw my chippies meeting by the no longer hat and IT HAD TO HAPPEN. I had never met them in their Hollywood gear before. But lord their character attendant was awful. She was yelling at little kids and just all around rude. Lighten up, sweetie.

But chippies.

We browsed in the stories along Hollywood Blvd for a few.

110% true

We had a FP to use next and that was for Comedy Warehouse! We didn’t even need the FP but oh well.

Favorite thing ever.

First show was so good that we had to see it a second time! Seriously, if y'all are at MGM around Christmas, GO SEE COMEDY WAREHOUSE. I don’t understand why they don't make this a permanent thing. They have so much room, especially at the Studios! Like, come on, Disney!

We left after the second show to head to Epcot. We walked to the Boardwalk and then to International Gateway.

I was DYING to see Candlelight on this night because Marlee Matlin was the narrator and I love me some ASL! Our friend Matt was singing tonight in the CM choir so we wanted to see him too.

We got in the standby line and we didn’t think we were getting in for the first show. At the last minute, they let us sit on the wall on the right of the theater. Not the best seats but I could still see.

Marlee was amazing. I was picking up a ton of signs and there was also another ASL interpreter so I watched both of them for like the whole show. It was great!

The show ended and out of nowhere, it started POURING. Thunder, lightning, the whole shabang. Of course, I forgot my umbrella in the car. What else is new.

We spent like 30 minutes in Liberty Inn because of the no umbrella situation. We got some hot chocolate and chilled in our soaking wet clothes. Fun times for all.

After the rain let up, we took a Friendship boat to MGM to get our car.

We drove to DTD which was a big mistake. We wanted to get catnip for our cats. Yes, catnip. The things we do for those cats. They still haven’t thanked us for fighting for a parking spot.

We spent like all of 5 minutes at DTD.

Catnip in hand, we walked to the car aka across the street at casting because we can’t have nice things and headed on home.
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[Li Li]

Wow, you should be proud!! Those Holiday Wishes pics are amazing!