Dollyrar
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Hey all! Myself + GF + GF's parents got back from Florida yesterday, 18/10/10, absolutely exhausted but with enough happy memories to last a lifetime! 
I took thousands of photos, and will be starting a detailed trippie shortly. In the meantime however, here are the immediate Highs and Lows that come to mind;
Highs
WWOHP - Absolutely loved this place! Butterbeer is Laaarvely, but frozen butterbeer is DIVINE! The best place to get it from was inside the Hogs Head, as the queues outside were huge and it appeared most weren't aware that it was served in here
Forbidden Journey was amazing, but broke down on our first two rides, which put a slight dampener on it. The whole castle, village and full ride (third time lucky!!) were just stunning though. Call me controversial however, but I still think Spiderman slightly pips it in the overall Wow factor, even after 10 years..
Hard Rock Hotel and Express - This was so worth the money for the first 2 days of the holiday. It was a really chilled start, just walking to whatever ride we felt like next and getting straight on (We use the Unofficial Guide plans for the Disney parks, which were again spot on)
It meant that I could do my favourite ride in the world (Jaws) as many times as I fancied!! 
Speaking of which, It was so good to see that the full fire effects were being used on it at night again, as well as the vortex being back on at Poseidons Fury 
The HRH was much more luxurious than I imagined, and the staff were lovely. We didn't stay the night due to the fact that it would have been a bit awkward sleeping in the same room as my gf's parents, but we would definitely stay there if we go to Florida as a couple again.
Halloween Horror Nights - After wanting to go for over 15 years, this absolutely exceeded my expectations!! An incredible night out, made even better with the tips/touring plan from the Uni section of the Disboards! I would just say though, that Express is essential for this event if you want to see all of the houses and the Bill & Ted Show in one night, even on a Thursday or Sunday. Dogs of War was the best house, and Saws & Steam the best scarezone imho 
The Disney Parks - Fantastic as always. Their fireworks and evening shows are still the best in the world!
Having a Villa - I forgot how much better this makes an Orlando vacation. We stayed in Indian Creek, and to go from the manic Illumination exit crowds to a quiet private hot tub in less than 15 minutes was just lush
The Outback Steakhouse - Still the best steak out there! Love the Bread and whipped butter they do also, along with the Bloomin Onions and Coconut Shrimp We weighed ourselves before and after the holiday, and I won by putting on a full stone in 2 weeks!! 
This is on the High list still, because I loved every minute of doing it and couldn't give a monkeys!!! 
Lows
I had to go back to work today!!
Tons more good stuff to be discussed in my trippie, but just wanted to say Hi to you all for now! xx
I took thousands of photos, and will be starting a detailed trippie shortly. In the meantime however, here are the immediate Highs and Lows that come to mind;
Highs
WWOHP - Absolutely loved this place! Butterbeer is Laaarvely, but frozen butterbeer is DIVINE! The best place to get it from was inside the Hogs Head, as the queues outside were huge and it appeared most weren't aware that it was served in here
Forbidden Journey was amazing, but broke down on our first two rides, which put a slight dampener on it. The whole castle, village and full ride (third time lucky!!) were just stunning though. Call me controversial however, but I still think Spiderman slightly pips it in the overall Wow factor, even after 10 years..Hard Rock Hotel and Express - This was so worth the money for the first 2 days of the holiday. It was a really chilled start, just walking to whatever ride we felt like next and getting straight on (We use the Unofficial Guide plans for the Disney parks, which were again spot on)
It meant that I could do my favourite ride in the world (Jaws) as many times as I fancied!! Speaking of which, It was so good to see that the full fire effects were being used on it at night again, as well as the vortex being back on at Poseidons Fury The HRH was much more luxurious than I imagined, and the staff were lovely. We didn't stay the night due to the fact that it would have been a bit awkward sleeping in the same room as my gf's parents, but we would definitely stay there if we go to Florida as a couple again.Halloween Horror Nights - After wanting to go for over 15 years, this absolutely exceeded my expectations!! An incredible night out, made even better with the tips/touring plan from the Uni section of the Disboards!
I would just say though, that Express is essential for this event if you want to see all of the houses and the Bill & Ted Show in one night, even on a Thursday or Sunday. Dogs of War was the best house, and Saws & Steam the best scarezone imho The Disney Parks - Fantastic as always. Their fireworks and evening shows are still the best in the world!
Having a Villa - I forgot how much better this makes an Orlando vacation. We stayed in Indian Creek, and to go from the manic Illumination exit crowds to a quiet private hot tub in less than 15 minutes was just lush
The Outback Steakhouse - Still the best steak out there! Love the Bread and whipped butter they do also, along with the Bloomin Onions and Coconut Shrimp
We weighed ourselves before and after the holiday, and I won by putting on a full stone in 2 weeks!! This is on the High list still, because I loved every minute of doing it and couldn't give a monkeys!!! Lows
I had to go back to work today!!
Tons more good stuff to be discussed in my trippie, but just wanted to say Hi to you all for now! xx
Howcome you aren't being pestered for photos? They won't leave me alone about it 
