Hands down... BEST vacation of my life (ps: tons of pictures)
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almousefan
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Love your trip report so far. Thanks for sharing your pics too! We just got back 2 weeks ago and it's nice to relive the moments! 
Love your TR!!
I'm practically crying though because I always have a soft spot for the characters with no line!
It makes me so sad to see them so lonely! Ugh...I'm such a baby! lol
Keep up the great pictures! I really love seeing them!
I'm practically crying though because I always have a soft spot for the characters with no line!
It makes me so sad to see them so lonely! Ugh...I'm such a baby! lolKeep up the great pictures! I really love seeing them!
rentayenta
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This is a really fun report and the photos are terrific! 
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I'm trying to make a new post on my report and none of my pictures are showing up
I've been doing everything exactly the same as before.. is anyone else experiencing problems when inserting pictures?? The links are all there with the right code.. just no pictures in their place
I've been doing everything exactly the same as before.. is anyone else experiencing problems when inserting pictures?? The links are all there with the right code.. just no pictures in their place
ah ha! figured it out.. anywhere there was a "com" was replaced with ***
Day 4: Magic Kingdom
Today brought on my favorite place... the Magic Kingdom!!!! It was killing me the last three days to see buses all the time going there, but it was finally time
We woke up to get there first thing. Normally our resort was fairly close to everything.. but MK was def. one of the longer rides. I went in with one main objective: meet Ariel. haha. But as we wandered our way down main street to the way back of the park to her grotto, we could't miss out what little lines we were seeing. ps: here our first, (and one of many) castle shots...
We walked by Mickey's Philharmagic and there was absolutly no wait. As much as I wanted to be on of the firsts for the little mermaid, we didn't want to risk huge lines later on. And I'm glad we went when we did.. it was so cute! Absolutly loved how 3-D it was. Things were jumping out of the things that were jumping out! lol. I loved how they incorporated so many of the classic disney movies into it. A def. not miss!!
Right next to that was Peter's Pans Flight, which also had no line. We hopped on that.. so no wait for it's a small world across the way. After SWEARING Ariel was next.. we went on. Sat behind a family who got dream fastpasses... and definitly didn't look like they deserved them, haha.. so I'm a bit bitter.. I'll spare the details on the kind of family they were
By this time I was getting a major migrane. In all the rush of getting on things with no lines, we still hadn't eating anything. Plus I hadn't really had food since 3pm the day before. But we made our way to se my Idol. The line was pretty long by then.. about a 40 min wait it said. We waited out in the million degree sun, with a quick run to Scuttle's Landing to grab an icee inbetween.. as I was about to die of heat exhaustion. We finally made our way in though...
Notice my shirt?? Cute, right?? She didn't even notice
Next we went on a search for food. Geoff was on a quest for a turkey leg, that apparently he ONLY would get from Frontierland.. even though we passes about 3 other turkey leg stands on the trip before. haha.
By that time my head hurt so bad that I felt like I would puke if I ate anything. I passed up a hot dog stand as we found a place to sit down as Geoff ate. As we were getting up, I started feeling really sick. I had absolutly no strength, was over heated, had no food in me, tired, plus had the headache of the century. As much as I hated it, I had to agree when Geoff said it was best to leave for now
We found our way back to the bus stop, and I did the unthinkable... I cried in Disney World. The Magic Kingdom no less. Luckily there was only one lady in line for the bus, haha. I was just so worn out and had nothing left in me I couldn't do anything but cry. We just really pushed ourselves and kept going and going , waking up for early magic hours and staying for the late ones... and all the walking.. I needed a MAJOR break. Barely able to talk, I pathetically made my way up the stairs to our hotel room as Geoff had to hold me up so I wouldnt pass out, and crashed for about 3 hours. I wish that were an exaggeration, but unfortuantly thats really how I felt.
After we woke up, I think we grabbed something small at the Pepper Market and had to start getting ready for California Grill. The nap was exactly what I needed, and after I got some food in me I was up and functional We showered and dress and waited for the bus to take us to Epcot, where we would transfer to the Monorail that would take us to the Contempory.
It was kind of a pain, but we got there and were immediatly taken up. Although the elevator ride up was interesting... The family with us was french, and the man taking us up was speaking some language I couldnt even comprehend. Everyone just nodded their heads and smiled at each other.
Our waiter was Javier, which excited me since I love Javier from Dirty Dancing Havana Nights, haha. I refrained from asking him to break out some Cuban moves though. The view was fantastic, and the food was even better. Geoff started out with some Sushi, I with a flatbread. We both had steak and some awesome chocolate/strawberry concoction for dessert. (sorry I dont have any sushi pictures!)
Here's some pictures of the restuarant itself:
When the bill came out and said $152, we were more than happy to hand over our room key and use the DDP. After dinner, we made our way back to the resort to change and head back to the Magic Kingdom, this time hopefully for a better time.
We arrived, got our wristbands for extra magic hours, and walked right into the SpectroMagic parade.. with the little mermaid float right in front of us... an obvious sign this was going to be a better trip, haha. We decided to wait to catch another one since we missed the begining and get some rides in. Heading to Tomorrowland, there was little wait for Buzz Lightyear:
Geoff totally kicked my butt, but I was due for it considering the comix ride.
After that, we waited for Wishes. We were right in front of the Castle, so we didnt really see the fireworks are they should look coming from main street (they looked like they were all BEHIND the castle) but we did get some pretty awesome pictures anyway:
Weaving through the crowd, we made our way to Adventureland. Absolutly no wait for Pirates. For some reason no one wanted to use the right side of the enterence, we got right on while the other side had to wait. After that, we did the Big Thunder Railroad... only took us 4 days to get on a roller coaster. Apparently I have a "blood curdeling scream" on this ride according to Geoff..
Did some more roaming around... and walked right into the start of the SpectroMagic parade again. We got an awesome spot... theres a little bridge on the Adventureland side that looks right at the castle, and we were right there. It was cool to see everything pass right in front of the castle like that.
Not wanted to start to overdo it again, we decided to call it a night and head back. So we gave the Magic Kingdom a goodnight kiss
and got a good nights rest for my first trip to Animal Kingdom the next morning!
Day 4: Magic Kingdom
Today brought on my favorite place... the Magic Kingdom!!!! It was killing me the last three days to see buses all the time going there, but it was finally time
We woke up to get there first thing. Normally our resort was fairly close to everything.. but MK was def. one of the longer rides. I went in with one main objective: meet Ariel. haha. But as we wandered our way down main street to the way back of the park to her grotto, we could't miss out what little lines we were seeing. ps: here our first, (and one of many) castle shots...
We walked by Mickey's Philharmagic and there was absolutly no wait. As much as I wanted to be on of the firsts for the little mermaid, we didn't want to risk huge lines later on. And I'm glad we went when we did.. it was so cute! Absolutly loved how 3-D it was. Things were jumping out of the things that were jumping out! lol. I loved how they incorporated so many of the classic disney movies into it. A def. not miss!!
Right next to that was Peter's Pans Flight, which also had no line. We hopped on that.. so no wait for it's a small world across the way. After SWEARING Ariel was next.. we went on. Sat behind a family who got dream fastpasses... and definitly didn't look like they deserved them, haha.. so I'm a bit bitter.. I'll spare the details on the kind of family they were
By this time I was getting a major migrane. In all the rush of getting on things with no lines, we still hadn't eating anything. Plus I hadn't really had food since 3pm the day before. But we made our way to se my Idol. The line was pretty long by then.. about a 40 min wait it said. We waited out in the million degree sun, with a quick run to Scuttle's Landing to grab an icee inbetween.. as I was about to die of heat exhaustion. We finally made our way in though...
Notice my shirt?? Cute, right?? She didn't even notice
Next we went on a search for food. Geoff was on a quest for a turkey leg, that apparently he ONLY would get from Frontierland.. even though we passes about 3 other turkey leg stands on the trip before. haha.
By that time my head hurt so bad that I felt like I would puke if I ate anything. I passed up a hot dog stand as we found a place to sit down as Geoff ate. As we were getting up, I started feeling really sick. I had absolutly no strength, was over heated, had no food in me, tired, plus had the headache of the century. As much as I hated it, I had to agree when Geoff said it was best to leave for now
We found our way back to the bus stop, and I did the unthinkable... I cried in Disney World. The Magic Kingdom no less. Luckily there was only one lady in line for the bus, haha. I was just so worn out and had nothing left in me I couldn't do anything but cry. We just really pushed ourselves and kept going and going , waking up for early magic hours and staying for the late ones... and all the walking.. I needed a MAJOR break. Barely able to talk, I pathetically made my way up the stairs to our hotel room as Geoff had to hold me up so I wouldnt pass out, and crashed for about 3 hours. I wish that were an exaggeration, but unfortuantly thats really how I felt.
After we woke up, I think we grabbed something small at the Pepper Market and had to start getting ready for California Grill. The nap was exactly what I needed, and after I got some food in me I was up and functional
We showered and dress and waited for the bus to take us to Epcot, where we would transfer to the Monorail that would take us to the Contempory.
It was kind of a pain, but we got there and were immediatly taken up. Although the elevator ride up was interesting... The family with us was french, and the man taking us up was speaking some language I couldnt even comprehend. Everyone just nodded their heads and smiled at each other.
Our waiter was Javier, which excited me since I love Javier from Dirty Dancing Havana Nights, haha. I refrained from asking him to break out some Cuban moves though. The view was fantastic, and the food was even better. Geoff started out with some Sushi, I with a flatbread. We both had steak and some awesome chocolate/strawberry concoction for dessert. (sorry I dont have any sushi pictures!)
Here's some pictures of the restuarant itself:
When the bill came out and said $152, we were more than happy to hand over our room key and use the DDP. After dinner, we made our way back to the resort to change and head back to the Magic Kingdom, this time hopefully for a better time.
We arrived, got our wristbands for extra magic hours, and walked right into the SpectroMagic parade.. with the little mermaid float right in front of us... an obvious sign this was going to be a better trip, haha. We decided to wait to catch another one since we missed the begining and get some rides in. Heading to Tomorrowland, there was little wait for Buzz Lightyear:
Geoff totally kicked my butt, but I was due for it considering the comix ride.
After that, we waited for Wishes. We were right in front of the Castle, so we didnt really see the fireworks are they should look coming from main street (they looked like they were all BEHIND the castle) but we did get some pretty awesome pictures anyway:
Weaving through the crowd, we made our way to Adventureland. Absolutly no wait for Pirates. For some reason no one wanted to use the right side of the enterence, we got right on while the other side had to wait. After that, we did the Big Thunder Railroad... only took us 4 days to get on a roller coaster. Apparently I have a "blood curdeling scream" on this ride according to Geoff..
Did some more roaming around... and walked right into the start of the SpectroMagic parade again. We got an awesome spot... theres a little bridge on the Adventureland side that looks right at the castle, and we were right there. It was cool to see everything pass right in front of the castle like that.
Not wanted to start to overdo it again, we decided to call it a night and head back. So we gave the Magic Kingdom a goodnight kiss
and got a good nights rest for my first trip to Animal Kingdom the next morning!
rentayenta
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Awwww, you guys are such a cute couple! I am sorry you were feeling ill but glad it was only temporary.
The castle pic with the big fireworks behind is pure magic!
The castle pic with the big fireworks behind is pure magic!
You have awesome pictures of the fireworks! Mine never turn out.
It is so easy to try and rush and do everything, that it's always nice to slow down and take a break. I know how you felt. My DH always tries to push us to keep going and going on our last day. I am always exhausted and ready to cry myself!
It is so easy to try and rush and do everything, that it's always nice to slow down and take a break. I know how you felt. My DH always tries to push us to keep going and going on our last day. I am always exhausted and ready to cry myself!
awww thanks!! I was ADDICTED to reading your trip report a couple months back when you went! haha, thats cool
trip with DBF's are wonderful
KathyRN137
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The picture of you and Ariel sitting on the rock is really beautiful. It is a really long wait in the Grotto... that's why 
we've never been there!! (I know...sacrilage!!)
What a nice evening after your break... Geoff is very sensible.
Kathy
we've never been there!! (I know...sacrilage!!)What a nice evening after your break... Geoff is very sensible.
Kathy
I can't wait to read more. I am absolutely loving your trip report. You and your boyfriend make such a lovely couple. Wouldn't WDW make a nice trip for a honeymoon. LoL
thanks!
and as for the honeymoon.... we've sadly had discussions already on how I want our wedding there already 
I'm sad, hahah 
The picture of you and Ariel sitting on the rock is really beautiful. It is a really long wait in the Grotto... that's why
thank you! the wait was well worth it. I have loved the little mermaid since I was 3 and "meeting" her has to be a must do for me
The good thing about California Adventure is since she has her own restaurant you go and meet her as you have you dinner reservation, so there is virtually no line
All I did was call up Coral Reef. They took care of the diver right over the phone, and then she gave me an email address as to where to send pictures and the message for the menu. After a couple emails back and forth everything was all set up. And the best part... it was all FREE
Send me a PM if you need to know the phone number and email
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