Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina
Life is short. Live it well.
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We returned from our magical 11 day trip last night. My husband just left for work, and he wasn't happy!!we had a wonderful time, followed touring plans (and I believe they were very accurate), went to all 4 parks and IoA at Universal, ate at some old favorites, and tried some new places (dinner at BoG was amazing!!) Our DS's are 10 and 17, and they still love Disney as much as they always have!!
We stayed off site in a vacation home- we LOVE the space (it had 5 bedrooms!!) and private pool. It would take us no longer than 10-15 minutes to get from our house to the front of any park! We always rent a car regardless if we stay on property or not. We have stayed in the same area 6 times now, and love it!!! We did the dessert party and met a Dis family (hi Beth!). We spent the most time at Epcot, which is our favorite park, did all the sorcerer missions at MK, made rope drop every day, went back to the house, and most days went back at night. We also did a marathon day on our last park day, 14 hours in the park!!!
On our first day we exchanged out UCT tickets for RIFD tickets at DTD without a problem. We saw Planes at DTD on our last day, as our plane didn't even take off until 7:30.
We have been to WDW in July and August several times, and August is by far our favorite time- extremely hot, yes, but we experienced such low crowds this time we will always go without worry!! We went to MK on both Saturdays we were ther, as per touring plans, and even at 11 am even the new fantasyland attractions were a 5-10 min wait! We did headliners first thing, got fast passes as needed (no problem with them being available despite new magic bands and fp+). Just an FYI the haunted mansion did not have fast passes available, as they said they were testin out magic bands and fp+, but posted stand by time was always 20 minutes, and we waited less than that, even at 9 pm one night.
Guess this was pretty long, but you know us DISers- always willing to give more info if you want it!! I love talking about my trips! Ask away if you want more info!!
Awesome report, and so glad to hear you had such a fantastic getaway
. We love staying offsite as well.....all that space is soooo wonderful after a busy day of family fun!So today is our 2 year anniversaryand we have 3 days til Disney!! (I don't count today since I'm already working lol).
Happy anniversary!!
Awesome trip report!!! Thank you!! I can't wait!! Soooooooooo happy to hear about the lack of crowds!!!What area did you stay in? We're staying off-site too.
Where are you staying, saylorbunch? As an offsite lover, I am always interested to hear which other resorts and communities other families have enjoyed (so I can note 'em for the next trip!). We are trying a new resort this summer.......first time at SVR!
