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We arrived on Sat. and went to the Poly for an early check-in. Our room was not ready so we went straight to MK as it was the last day Pooh was open during our trip. We picked up our FPs for Pooh and then ate lunch at Pecos Bill's which was OK. Not horrible, but not great either. I got very concerned about the crowds as Peter Pan had a 50 minute wait. But my DH reminded me, we were only there to ride Pooh and then it was off to Epcot. Rode Pooh with FP and got out of the crowds.
At 3:00 we returned to the Poly and went to our room, Tokelau 3944. What a room! We were on the quiet pool side which was great, but if you looked over the balcony to the right - Cinderella's Castle. Yes-we could see Cindy's Castle from our balcony.
What a dream come true! Once settled in - we went to Epcot WS and strolled around to the different countries and let the kids enjoy the Kidcot Stops. Had a fabulous dinner at LeCellier - our favorite of the trip.
Returned to our room early so we could get an early start on Sunday.
Arrived at AK early and went straight to EE. I loved this ride. My DH and 2 DDs thought it was just OK. We won Dream Fastpasses for the day, but guess what - they weren't even needed. We only used them on the Safari ride. All of the other rides were walk-ons. We had a wonderful lunch at Flame Tree BBQ. Saw the Nemo show and the Lion King show, rode all of the rides, and saw the parade. Nemo show was OK. "Lion King" and "Beaty and the Beast" are my hands down favorites still. After a full day at AK we went to dinner at Boma. Once again - an OK meal. My DH did not like it at all.
On Monday, we went to Epcot and rode Soarin' and Nemo. Test Track broke during our ride and we had to ride this one on another day. We had a great lunch at Teppanyaki. My 2 DDs and I left after lunch for the BBB. The girls loved this. My DH and DS went to the room for a nap. We all went to MK around 5:00 for the P&P Party. We walked on all the rides this night. We rode everything that was open. The lines for the autographs were looooong! We encouraged the children to enjoy the rides and to get autographs/pics later in the week. Dinner was at Columbia Harbor House. We loved this place so much we ate here twice during our stay.
On Tuesday, we slept in and went to have a late breakfast at PSB. It was a great meal. The princess interaction was good also. We strolled leisurely around the remaining countries we missed on the previous visit to WS. We then took the boat to MGM for dinner at the Brown Derby and Fantasmic. We happended to walk into the park just as the Parade was starting. It was one of the best parades we saw. Dinner was wonderful. My 2nd favorite meal of the week. After dinner we rode ToT and then went to Fantasmic. Everyone love Fantasmic.
On Wednesday, we slept in since we had already ridden all of the rides at the P&P Party. Arrived at MK around 10:00. We rode some additional rides - most were walk-on. We ate at CHH. We got lots of autographs on this day. We then at dinner at LTT. Another great meal with great character interaction. We saw Spectromagic and Wishes. What a great way to end a great day.
Thursday was DS day. We were on the first car to leave at RnR. Thanks Mike for all of the great advice! We also rode ToT, got lots of autographs, enjoyed Playhouse Disney Show, and the Little Mermaid. My oldest DD who wants to be on TV one day, got picked for the Playhouse Disney Show and to dance at the HS Musical Show. Needless to say it was a very magical day for her and for all of us.
After spending the day at DS we went to Downtown Disney to pick up gifts for friends and then had dinner at 'Ohana. 'Ohana was my least favorite meal. I did not like the seasonings on the meats. My DH thought it was OK. We had a late dinner and I enjoyed watching the fireworks from 'Ohana. Unfortunately all 3 children fell asleep before dessert. Lesson learned - no late night dinners for our family.
Friday was our last day.
We went back to MK and let each child chose one ride they wanted to do before leaving. We also saw the Mickey show at the Castle which was really good. We ate lunch at Casey's and then left.
It was a wonderful vacation! Thanks to all of you who gave me advice while I was planning the trip. I could not have done it without my DIS friends!
At 3:00 we returned to the Poly and went to our room, Tokelau 3944. What a room! We were on the quiet pool side which was great, but if you looked over the balcony to the right - Cinderella's Castle. Yes-we could see Cindy's Castle from our balcony.
What a dream come true! Once settled in - we went to Epcot WS and strolled around to the different countries and let the kids enjoy the Kidcot Stops. Had a fabulous dinner at LeCellier - our favorite of the trip. Returned to our room early so we could get an early start on Sunday. Arrived at AK early and went straight to EE. I loved this ride. My DH and 2 DDs thought it was just OK. We won Dream Fastpasses for the day, but guess what - they weren't even needed. We only used them on the Safari ride. All of the other rides were walk-ons. We had a wonderful lunch at Flame Tree BBQ. Saw the Nemo show and the Lion King show, rode all of the rides, and saw the parade. Nemo show was OK. "Lion King" and "Beaty and the Beast" are my hands down favorites still. After a full day at AK we went to dinner at Boma. Once again - an OK meal. My DH did not like it at all.
On Monday, we went to Epcot and rode Soarin' and Nemo. Test Track broke during our ride and we had to ride this one on another day. We had a great lunch at Teppanyaki. My 2 DDs and I left after lunch for the BBB. The girls loved this. My DH and DS went to the room for a nap. We all went to MK around 5:00 for the P&P Party. We walked on all the rides this night. We rode everything that was open. The lines for the autographs were looooong! We encouraged the children to enjoy the rides and to get autographs/pics later in the week. Dinner was at Columbia Harbor House. We loved this place so much we ate here twice during our stay.
On Tuesday, we slept in and went to have a late breakfast at PSB. It was a great meal. The princess interaction was good also. We strolled leisurely around the remaining countries we missed on the previous visit to WS. We then took the boat to MGM for dinner at the Brown Derby and Fantasmic. We happended to walk into the park just as the Parade was starting. It was one of the best parades we saw. Dinner was wonderful. My 2nd favorite meal of the week. After dinner we rode ToT and then went to Fantasmic. Everyone love Fantasmic.
On Wednesday, we slept in since we had already ridden all of the rides at the P&P Party. Arrived at MK around 10:00. We rode some additional rides - most were walk-on. We ate at CHH. We got lots of autographs on this day. We then at dinner at LTT. Another great meal with great character interaction. We saw Spectromagic and Wishes. What a great way to end a great day.
Thursday was DS day. We were on the first car to leave at RnR. Thanks Mike for all of the great advice! We also rode ToT, got lots of autographs, enjoyed Playhouse Disney Show, and the Little Mermaid. My oldest DD who wants to be on TV one day, got picked for the Playhouse Disney Show and to dance at the HS Musical Show. Needless to say it was a very magical day for her and for all of us.
After spending the day at DS we went to Downtown Disney to pick up gifts for friends and then had dinner at 'Ohana. 'Ohana was my least favorite meal. I did not like the seasonings on the meats. My DH thought it was OK. We had a late dinner and I enjoyed watching the fireworks from 'Ohana. Unfortunately all 3 children fell asleep before dessert. Lesson learned - no late night dinners for our family. Friday was our last day.
We went back to MK and let each child chose one ride they wanted to do before leaving. We also saw the Mickey show at the Castle which was really good. We ate lunch at Casey's and then left. It was a wonderful vacation! Thanks to all of you who gave me advice while I was planning the trip. I could not have done it without my DIS friends!
