SnowWhiteOz
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I am glad you are back, alive and well. Congrats on the marriage. Thanks for sharing your trip report with us.
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I am glad you are back, alive and well. Congrats on the marriage. Thanks for sharing your trip report with us.
Okay.I didn't take it as criticism. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist so I'm just embarrassed when I let things like that happen!
This is a family board so I shall restrain myself from commenting...Isn't that how you get magical powers though? Eating fairies?
Disney will do that. Every. Time.I think over 6 weeks I gained over 5lbs so about a lb a week....
Yeah, I don't know when I'll get back after it expires... No plans for now, anyways.That's a shame. But I can understand the expense not being worth it if you don't have multiple trips booked per year.
After a busy night at MNSSHP most normal people would probably sleep in or plan a resort day. But I’m not most people. Or smart. Or normal…
Oh! Nice!The park was due to open at 9 and my Keys to the Magic Kingdom tour was at 8:30.
Cute outfit. Nice bounding.
That seems to be the consensus as well.The best part, however, was being able to go into the utilidors.
Wow! That fast!We also got to do a private ride on Jingle Cruise which had been transformed in just a few hours after the last MNSSHP ended.
Oh! We stayed there!After the tour I headed back to my next resort and home for the next three nights – Old Key West.
You don't want to be far. Because... Boy it's far!Thankfully my room request for a room near the main building was granted and I was soon on a bus and on my way to Epcot.
That's what happens when you have marriage in your future but you don't know it yet?I then had my first FP at Spaceship Earth but apparently, I forgot to take a picture of my future on this occasion.
Too bad. I remember really enjoying it. That was years ago too.I was also starting to get hungry and headed back to Refreshment Port to grab the newish thing at the time – the croissant donut. It was good but not as great as many people thought it was.
Nah. Time is money at Disney. Cram as much in as you want.I then headed back to the Festival Center to head on over to the cooking class I’d signed up for. I know two things in one day is a lot
Huh! How was the brownie?I did a brownie baking class with the boys from Baked. It was a good experience and we got to take home some brownie mix with us.
That's about how I feel about it too.But first up I had a FP for FEA – I think it is a perfectly fine little ride – not bad but not great either.
Cute ride photo, though.
Dang. I wanted that, but by the time I got there... I was too full.The first stop on my list that night was the Germany booth. I ordered the Roast bratwurst. It was good.
Oh, no!!!!At least the one tiny bite I had before I dropped it on the ground was good. It’s a great way to waste $5!
I finally got to try that and liked them.I got the spicy hummus fries.
Oh! I never even thought of that aspect. How was it cooked? Probably Medium.And finally, the last dish of the night was all the way up at the Canada booth where I got the wild mushroom fillet. This was tasty but it is so expensive when half the time the steak is not cooked how you’d like it.
I bet!I definitely needed my sleep after that busy day
Holy cow! GOOOO!Today was the day I was going to attempt my four parks one day challenge, so I had no time to waste.
Impressive! And unique. I don't think I've seen that before.The rules I’d set for myself were simple – to be successful I needed to achieve the following in each park: one ride, one meet & greet, one photo in front of the park icon and one snack/meal. I was going to do one show but that was almost impossible to achieve in all four parks but I did it where I could.
And, did you enjoy it compared to other times?When the gates opened, I headed all the way back to the back of the park to ride Kilimanjaro Safari – I wanted to do it as I’d never done an early morning one and I’d heard that was the best time for animal activity.
You didn't get the giant cinnamon bun??? YOU WERE RIGHT THERE!!!!!!stopped at Kusafari for a mickey brownie.
Where does she meet now? We met her when the kids were little up by the Conservation Station.After that I headed to do a meet and greet, I hadn’t done before – Pocahontas. She was such a great character and I really enjoyed the location they had set up for it.
Hey! Your hair's down! I think this is the first post I've seen you with your hair down.
Still too kewl for skool
Counts.I stopped by the animation courtyard and did the only meet and greet that did not have an enormous wait – so here I am with Princess Sofia.
Interesting choice! I've never eaten there, but... I might've tried that.Darth Vader waffles and chicken nuggets from Backlot Express.
The Chinese Theatre is the icon. The hat was an abomination that wasn't removed nearly soon enough.I know it’s not quite the sorcerer’s mickey hat, but I did think the Chinese Theatre was a good replacement – it was that or TOT.
(which links back to another challenge to try and eat at every booth for F&W).
How was that? It was on my list but I never did get it.the trio of artisan cheeses from the Wine & Dine Studio booth.
I've never seen that!
Still too kewl!
Works. I'd say Monsters also would've worked.The only thing left was a show and that’s super hard in MK so I went with Mickey’s Phillharmagic as the closest thing I could do.
Agreed that the desserts aren't the greatest. But I really liked being able to sit and enjoy the fireworks without fighting for a spot and guarding it for an hour... only to have the tallest person in the planet (with a child on his shoulders) stand in front of you at the last minute.Nothing was amazing and I definitely could have spent a lot less on a single treat elsewhere (I think it was like $79 for the dessert party), but I wanted to try it and I wanted the easy view for wishes.
I might do that... or... maybe I'll pick a different challenge... how long can I lay by the pool without moving.Overall, I think I did the challenge well and would highly recommend it if you’ve been to Disney plenty of times before and want to do something different on one of your park days.
The longest lines were for race gear and souvenirs and of course I had to pick up something. After all I spent so much money entering the race, I needed something to remember it by.
I remember having that and liking it.And then moved across to Scotland where I got the Tipsy Laird Cake
Well, crap! How did I miss this?!?!?Next up was Greece where I had the Chicken Gyro.
I've never had... and it doesn't appeal to me either.I headed into the Odyssey Center for some Pimento Cheese. This was my first tine trying pimento cheese and this was not a good version. My DH is from Georgia so I've have my fair share of pimento cheese over the last three years.
I see nothing but goodness in that statement.the Frozen Szarlotka which was basically alcoholic apple pie in a glass.
Thoughts on that? (If you recall)the Chicken and Dumplings
I still wasn’t done (which is probably why I gained 10lbs on the trip!)
mmm... sounds yummythe Mango Starr slushy.
Which is what I'm doing trying to keep up with you!!!Next up – Running, running, running
Okay.
I am too and hate when I post an update with a typo. But... it happens.
We need an editor.
But you're cute as a button, so you get a pass.
Oh! Nice!
So many of my DIS friends have done this tour now... and I've heard nothing but good things.
Cute outfit. Nice bounding.
Oh! We stayed there!
That's what happens when you have marriage in your future but you don't know it yet?
Huh! How was the brownie?
Oh! I never even thought of that aspect. How was it cooked? Probably Medium.
And, did you enjoy it compared to other times?
You didn't get the giant cinnamon bun??? YOU WERE RIGHT THERE!!!!!!
Where does she meet now? We met her when the kids were little up by the Conservation Station.
Interesting choice! I've never eaten there, but... I might've tried that.
The Chinese Theatre is the icon. The hat was an abomination that wasn't removed nearly soon enough.
How was that? It was on my list but I never did get it.
Works. I'd say Monsters also would've worked.
Agreed that the desserts aren't the greatest. But I really liked being able to sit and enjoy the fireworks without fighting for a spot and guarding it for an hour... only to have the tallest person in the planet (with a child on his shoulders) stand in front of you at the last minute.
I might do that... or... maybe I'll pick a different challenge... how long can I lay by the pool without moving.
Well, crap! How did I miss this?!?!?
Thoughts on that? (If you recall)
Which is what I'm doing trying to keep up with you!!!
Ha! Speak for yourself!Or we just embrace our foibles and acknowledge it's normal not to be perfect
Thanks for the tip.After doing a few tours and special events this is one that I really do think is worth the money if you are at all a Disney fan.
For me it has to be obvious, or I just don't get it.Thank you. I tried bounding on a few days but this one is probably the most obvious.
Ah. I got my points from a friend, so it was much more affordable.I think it's a one and done for me. It was nice but for the price I'd rather pay a little more for a deluxe that is closer to the parks or just save the money and stay value
Interesting. I'd probably like it more, since I like the soft fudges.It was good. But it was very fudgy - like getting the center bit from a tray. I prefer a little crispyness around the edges to balance it all out.
Way overcooked for my liking.It was medium well leaning towards well done. A little overcooked for my liking.
Bad girl!I'm sorry!!!!
Ah. Probably won't look anyways. I'm not much into characters... except one.It was somewhere near the front of the park and tree of life down a little pathway.
Isn't it nice when Disney occasionally does the right thing????I have the park icon magic band bits and they went with the hat so that's why I considered it the icon for this challenge (even though it was gone by then).
Holy mother of cheeses. That's too bad.I love good cheeses. This was not good cheeses.
I thought it was. I did the pre party and really enjoyed it. But go early so you can get the best table.Ugh that sucks. I almost booked it for this trip so DH wouldn't have to wait in such a crowded area to see the fireworks but now that they do both pre and post show dessert parties and they all share the same space I'm not sure it's worth it.
Actually... so do I. But I am slowing down somewhat... as you'll see in my next Tr...I get too bored to do that. An hour or two is my pool relaxing limit.
Really! Huh! I believe you when you say you'd know good Greek food, then!You didn't miss much. The town I'm from has the largest Greek population outside of Greece so I'm spoiled (or was) when it comes to good Greek food.
I'll try my best to keep up!I'm sorry! But I leave in 15 days so it's a sprint to the finish line!
For me it has to be obvious, or I just don't get it.
It's like I'm bounding blind.
Ah. I got my points from a friend, so it was much more affordable.
Interesting. I'd probably like it more, since I like the soft fudges.
Way overcooked for my liking.
Ah. Probably won't look anyways. I'm not much into characters... except one.
Holy mother of cheeses. That's too bad.
I thought it was. I did the pre party and really enjoyed it. But go early so you can get the best table.
Actually... so do I. But I am slowing down somewhat... as you'll see in my next Tr...
Which you said you'd visit. Right?
RIGHT?????
I'll try my best to keep up!
You're lucky I caught this one!You did miss the Rapunzel one from earlier in the trip....
Well... sure, but... beggars can't be... etc... He had points, the spots I wanted weren't available (too short notice).I rented points but I'd still rather pay the extra for Beach Club or Wilderness Lodge just for the locations
You know who you're talking to, right?I might be biased but I think I make some pretty darn good brownies. If you're ever in Denver I'll make them for you!
she's madly in love with me.I can't believe that in the last three years she hasn't taken out a restraining order against you
There is a great cheese board coming up in the report so stay tuned
Yeah, I get that.I may change my mind in the next few weeks but that's also $150 I could be spending elsewhere at Disney
Photos or it never...I will be there with bells on.
… oh. Darn.Figurative bells not literal bells. Literal bells sound really uncomfortable.
So far so good!And I'll try my best to keep it interesting!
You know who you're talking to, right?
Denver is only a 17 hour drive away.
she's madly in love with me.
I'll wait 'til summer, thanks.Come if you want some more snow - we're meant to get 8 inches between Wed night - Thurs morning!
Shhhh! She doesn't know... about Ruby.I mean how could she not be? Although if I were Ruby I might have something to say about it.
Now I understand.So it was race morning plus I was boarding a cruise that afternoon so of course I had no sleep and was up at the crack of dawn – 4:30am to be exact.
Okay... phew. I saw the photo before I read the caption and I thought it was raining.The race started in the parking lots of AK and being Disney of course it kicked off with ‘snow’.
How do you feel when that happens? I know how I feel about it, as a foreigner...the national anthem was sung
Um... kinda dull?the first third of the race was basically running through the parking lot until you made it into AK.
Look out behind you! Run!
Cool!After crossing the finish line I got my medal (this was the first time Disney gave out a metal medal for the 5K).
And with that it was back on a bus to OKW to shower and change – and all before 8am.
Oh, poop. Now you tell me. I could've broken my "chip fast" there instead!the best homemade chips
Shhhh! She doesn't know... about Ruby.
Now I understand.
You were so exhausted after this trip that the first guy who came up to you and asked to marry you... you were just too tired to say no.
Okay... phew. I saw the photo before I read the caption and I thought it was raining.
How do you feel when that happens? I know how I feel about it, as a foreigner...
Um... kinda dull?
Oh, poop. Now you tell me. I could've broken my "chip fast" there instead!
Fair point.But Ruby knows about her? Man one marriage is hard enough I don't know how you're going to keep up with two!
Running is not fun. I reserve that when something/one is running after me.I have run in rain and snow before - I won't lie and say it's fun but it's not terrible.
Interesting. I too feel a bit awkward.I felt awkward then and still do now. I stand obviously and am respectful but no hand on heart or anything like that. And I don't know all the words so I definitely can't sing along yet!
Ah! Yes!Most races are all dull locations so at least this one had some fun bits.
I didn't have any chips at Disney!I think they're the same as any Disney resort chip so if you didn't like the ones you had these probably wouldn't have been any better.
Interesting. I too feel a bit awkward.
I didn't have any chips at Disney!