TimNDansMom
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I had a wonderful time although at times I wished there was someone there to share it all with. When I first arrived I thought the crowds were light but last weekend was busy and this week seemed busier probably as the US heads into their Columbus Day weekend. I noticed there were lots of younger kids there. I don't think I waited any more than 30 minutes for a couple of the more popular rides though (TOT and Peter Pan) because the FP machines were sold out.
I did the Keys to the Kingdom tour which was a very informative 5 hours behind the scenes look at Magic Kingdom. It included lunch at Columbia Harbour House, which I had never been in before and is a nice cool stop to remember for counter service for future trips and a gorgeous pin shaped like a key. I also went to Spirit of Aloha which was pretty good although it's true what they say about the first part of the show being a bit weak. I could hardly make a dent in all the food and I joked with my server that I hoped he didn't expect me to eat it all!
The MNSSHP was a lot of fun and the MK looked great with all the special lighting. The Headless Horseman was amazing as he galloped up Main Street on a big black horse. Instead of Tinkerbell, a witch all lit up with little green lights flew from the Castle which was very neat! I met up with MaMudduck and her SIL and another Diser, Cthia from Massachusetts, for a while. We all had dinner at Cosmic Ray's together.
I rode Mission:SPACE 3 times and loved it! I suffered no ill effects other than trembling after my first time due to nerves. I thought it is an amazing experience! I did not eat anything before going on or waited at least a couple of hours. The first 2 times I took one Dramamine an hour before going on but didn't need them and they made me sleepy anyway, so didn't for the 3rd time. During the more intense parts of the ride I concentrated on my breathing and the beautiful scenes before me on the screen. I was going to go back to EPCOT for a 4th time on my last day but after visiting AK one last time, then hopping over to MK to say goodbye, decided on having a scrumptious gourmet dinner and dessert at Kona Café instead, complete with a yummy "Island Paradise" drink in the lounge beforehand and then headed over to MGM for FANTASMIC for the perfect end to my vacation.
Mickey's PhilharMagic is VERY cute and the 3D effects are excellent!
I'll write a more thorough trip report when I get organized here at home. The boys and dh survived without me for a week and the house is pretty tidy but needs a good cleaning, there is a ton of laundry waiting for me (including mine) and the cupboards and freezer are pretty bare.
I did the Keys to the Kingdom tour which was a very informative 5 hours behind the scenes look at Magic Kingdom. It included lunch at Columbia Harbour House, which I had never been in before and is a nice cool stop to remember for counter service for future trips and a gorgeous pin shaped like a key. I also went to Spirit of Aloha which was pretty good although it's true what they say about the first part of the show being a bit weak. I could hardly make a dent in all the food and I joked with my server that I hoped he didn't expect me to eat it all!
The MNSSHP was a lot of fun and the MK looked great with all the special lighting. The Headless Horseman was amazing as he galloped up Main Street on a big black horse. Instead of Tinkerbell, a witch all lit up with little green lights flew from the Castle which was very neat! I met up with MaMudduck and her SIL and another Diser, Cthia from Massachusetts, for a while. We all had dinner at Cosmic Ray's together.
I rode Mission:SPACE 3 times and loved it! I suffered no ill effects other than trembling after my first time due to nerves. I thought it is an amazing experience! I did not eat anything before going on or waited at least a couple of hours. The first 2 times I took one Dramamine an hour before going on but didn't need them and they made me sleepy anyway, so didn't for the 3rd time. During the more intense parts of the ride I concentrated on my breathing and the beautiful scenes before me on the screen. I was going to go back to EPCOT for a 4th time on my last day but after visiting AK one last time, then hopping over to MK to say goodbye, decided on having a scrumptious gourmet dinner and dessert at Kona Café instead, complete with a yummy "Island Paradise" drink in the lounge beforehand and then headed over to MGM for FANTASMIC for the perfect end to my vacation.
Mickey's PhilharMagic is VERY cute and the 3D effects are excellent!
I'll write a more thorough trip report when I get organized here at home. The boys and dh survived without me for a week and the house is pretty tidy but needs a good cleaning, there is a ton of laundry waiting for me (including mine) and the cupboards and freezer are pretty bare.
So...welcome back. 
Your're getting to be a WDW pro lol
