2 weeks at Disney all summed up in 1 trip report:good,bad,the best:higlights/lowlight

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I decided 2 week report is too long to do so let me put in this one report.
As I posted day 1 already, let me start with the rest of the week: June 3-16 at Dolphin

At Epcot we got stuck on test track the car just stopped where you can see the line to enter the building. Everyone was looking up. I was on the driver side and I am a little pooh sized and it was hard holding on to the railing of the car. After 5 minutes they started and inside they asked if I wanted to ride again because of the problem and I refused but son wanted to again so we did and it was okay the 2nd time. that sure was a scary experience.

Epcot was always crowded in the evenings and we were always looking for spot to see illuminations and we really did not find any good places this year. All the good spots were taken by private parties,dessert parties and for private functions. There sure were a lot this year.

Animal Kingdom was always crowded we went at least 3 times to the park during our 2 weeks. It was very hot and humid at this park for some reason. VERY VERY crowded also. this is one park that is becoming very popular. All the rides were lines and there wasnt place hardly to walk because of so many people. did i mention that it is very hot in Animal Kingdom. If you have an ap do not forget to stop at the lounge near flame tree bbq. They also have a new gorrilla habitat that had a grand opening when we were there but we did not go see it. There were so many people at ak, I was really surprised that it was crowded like MK.

MK is another story. MK was very crowded to but managable because of a lot of rides indoors. We did many rides with fastpass and without. Lines were not that big except for snow white and dumbo and buzz lightyear was a nightmare. Lines were out all the way near alien encounter. Do not forget to do E night. We did 3 E nights on our visit. You feel the whole park is open just for you and the castle is there just for you. It was hardly crowded. I purchased my tickets at the disney guest office of Dolphin. Ice cream plaza is still closed and so is the bake shop. Do the alladin ride and winnie pooh during the 3pm parades. No lines!!!. It was veryhot during the parade also. We usually went either during 11-3 or 7-9 on alternate days since we were there for 2 weeks and did not have to rush.

MGM- we did all the rides there. Toy story pizza planet was closed. Fantastic was full b 8:55 pm and they would not let anyone in. Lot of people were pretty upset. We already had done fantastic and just passing time and wanted to see if we could get in the last minute but it was full to capacity. either do a package or arrive 1 hour early. A family was very upset because they had the package but they arrrived at 9pm and they were turned away even though they had done the fantasmic package. MGM was also very crowded.

Here is where we ate;
CHEF MICKEY- the best dinner we had at disney. Great service and very very fun. Love the parmesan mashed potatoes and their desserts yumm-chocolate mousse cake,carrot cake,cheesecake and many more

BEACHES AND CREAM- the best burgers in disney. Best service and the best brownie ala mode.

Spoodles- best to go pizza. Cheesey and very yummy

Hollywood and vine-okay food. Curried rice,mashed potates,chicken,baked beans, little cakes not a huge selection like chef mickeys.

Pecos bill-best counter service restaurant at Magic Kingdom

cindys breakfast- The best breakfast we had at Magic kingdom. the best character interaction. Do not miss!!!!

Chevy fresh mex- good mexican food but not like tex-mex.

Dennys for breakfast.
TGI Fridays-Good sandwiches
Krispy Kreme- picked up 2 boxes on 1-92
1900 park fare- very good breakfast.
Coral cafe in the dolphin: good breakfast

Overall this was a very relaxing trip we took. we took everything very easy and not rushing. I usually go during july 4 but we decided to go early this year to avoid the crowds but the crowds were very large and the parks closed earlier than they do during july 4.

WE HAD THE BEST TIME and are already planning our next trip and next and next


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I've heard that getting stuck outside on Test Track is scary. I'm glad they offered to let you ride again. Thanks for the great resturant reports too. :)
 
Next time, do an Illuminations Cruise...kinda costly, but so well worth NOT having to find a spot to see Illuminations well and fight the crowds after the show! We did that this trip and it was wonderful, expensive but wonderful!

Thanks for the trip report! I will do the same as you did with one when I recooperate from the trip. I am still tired (just got in last night).
 
How wonderful to be able to go for 2 weeks. Sounds like you were able to take it slower. Sorry to hear about the crowds and the heat though.

thanks for posting
 

Thanks for posting the highlights of your trip. Getting stuck on the outside part of Test Track does *not* sound fun!!! E-ride nights are great!! I don't know if I could have done three of them, though. Thanks for also posting about the restaurants....Gotta try Chef Mickey's dinner sometime.

Beth :D
 
Great trip report. I loved your special hints of when to ride what.. I have to say the best burger I found in WDW was at Tubbi's Buffeteria at the Dolphin Hotel when I went this last time in May, but Beaches and Cream is excellent too..
 
What do you mean by the parks were closed? They were still open to resort guest, right?
 
hi I meant that the hours for the parks closed early. July 4th hours last year closed around 11pm at MK but this year during Our trip june hours were shortened to 9pm.
 














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