I've fallen in love with the VGF - TR (pics from Jan. trip, 2/23, p.22)

[Pinkocto]

How lucky that you were able to change your Fastpass to an earlier time and even better that you got to do the ride twice. I love the close ups of baby Dumbo. The sleigh ride sounds amazing.

I have yet to eat at Via Napoli, but it is the sister restaurant to Naples at Downtown Disney at Disneyland and the food there is amazing.

Corinna

It was quite lucky we could change the FP for such a close time, but with only a ten minute wait we really didn't need one. It worked out nicely.

The sleigh ride was amazing, I'm so glad we did that, very magical.

Oh, I should have tried Naples, it was on my list but I never got there.

 

[Pinkocto]

Welcome home! So glad you had a marvelous time with your friend It's fun to go with first time visitors because you get to see the excitement on their face and it gets you excited too!

I was a little worried how it would be, but it turned out to be wonderful

Eeek! You're so right about the carousel horse.

I know, it looked like a trophy head to me!

I think that is so great that the CM's have to be completely trained with horses for that long, in order to be a carriage driver. Makes me feel much safer knowing this if we ever take a ride!

I was impressed.

LOVE Via Napoli!!! Every food item there is so delicious. You know, i'm a 'meat' girl, but your white pizza looks fantastic!

It was because of you and Mary Ellen that I knew I had it try it. I'm so glad I did

 

[Pinkocto]

Another lovely day
We did the sleigh ride during our December trip and loved it
Your dinner at Via Napoli looks delicious

I love hearing the clip clop of horses hooves, it was a magical ride that's for sure

Dinner was positively scrumptious!

 

[Pinkocto]

What a fun day! I would love to do one of those carriage rides sometime. I wonder if Fran could get into the carriage.

It's a big step up but not too bad. They might have a smaller step to help with the big step.

We loved Via Napoli too, but our pizza didn't have the artichokes, just the cheese. We still enjoyed it!

I think we'll get two small pizzas next time to try more deliciousness. We had to take 3 pieces home anyway.

 

[Pinkocto]

Love that you did a carriage ride. That looks like such a fun thing to do. I forget, do they have them all year round or just during the holidays?

They do have them year round, they just had some decorations on the carriage and showed us the decorations. Our driver said that the holiday sleigh rides will be canceled for bad weather, but the regular ones they have a top that can be pulled up in case of rain.

Yummy dinner. I LOVE Via. That white pizza looks so delicious. YUM - O!!!!!

What a perfect day!

It was because of you and Alicia that I knew I had to try it, and I'm glad I did! I made a reservation for the day before our cruise in May

 

[Pinkocto]

Welcome back!

Thank you!

What a great evening! That's the problem with going to WDW. There are so many fantastic experiences to enjoy that you could spend a month there and not get through half of it (assuming money was no issue, of course).

I know, I love that there's always something new to try. I wish money was no issue!

I loved the look of the sleigh ride.

It was lovely, I highly recommend it.

Dinner at Via Napoli looked amazing. That 2 cheese pizza looks divine. And I love artichoke. So double divinity!

That pizza was one of the best I've ever had, it was so delicious!

 

[Pinkocto]

Oh what another wonderful update reflecting a day in the magic! Starting with the carousel , oh my re that horse maybe it was there to make the other horses look better lol...that one only a mother could love! Hello Mine train. We are waiting for you. We too really enjoyed the borders they have up and the art on them. I love the peep holes to see the progress!

The head on that horse made me think it was a decapitated head

I can't wait for that mine train ride, it's going to be fabulous!

How wonderful to ride Dumbo twice. Did you do the same Dumbo or do one on each? I just adore that ride and such a plus to now have two. Did you see the Dumbo popcorn bucket? I wanted one very badly but I can't eat popcorn and Jo said she couldn't eat the whole bucket. Spoil sport!

We actually got to ride both of the Dumbos, which was even cooler. I haven't seen the popcorn bucket, sounds cute. Jo doesn't have to eat it all at once, she can save some for later

Love the baby Dumbo. Little feet! Too cute.

More unnecessary details, I love it!

The sleigh ride sounds a must. Thank you Corbin what a fine specimen of a horse. Very interesting re the training the horse handlers require. Good to know! I bet seeing the lights and decorations from you cart was amazing around FW.

It was wonderful, truly magical I'm so glad we did that.

Now Via Napoli sounds like the perfect end to the day but what's this I am hearing about no cannoli's? I have never tried one they are not common here in Italian restaurants in the UK but I love the sound of them. I wonder is there anywhere in WDW that serves them?

I think they have them at the other Italian restaurant. I don't care for them but a lot of people do.

That Chandelier is a master piece

I thought it was gorgeous!

Now that must be an English/American phrase lost in translation lol. You say Pam ' you got a seat for both legs' I cannot imagine a seat that only accommodates one of my legs...

Oops, that was for both legs of the monorail. You have to get off at the TTC and get a resort monorail. We were able to get seats for both.

great reading. Doesn't make May come any sooner though. This time I am def getting that popcorn bucket even if I have to throw away the popcorn! At Toni's in the MK they sell us the empty pirate and mermaid cups without a drink. We love those and bring those home to use i will see if I can talk CM into selling me a bucket without popcorn. Calling it a 'dietary requirement' Dumbo bucket lol.

I don't see why not! You know they'd sell anything to make money

 

[Pinkocto]

Truffle oil? I must try that pizza. Italian always had great veggie head options.

It was so good, can't wait to eat there again

You and your mom are just darling. The carriage ride sounds really fun.

Thank you it was a really nice extra to do.

Did you find that with FP+ you rode less than normal?

Oh no, we rode way more than usual. With FP+ you don't have to waste time going to the ride and getting a FP, and then figuring what to do while you're waiting for your window to open. You already know when your window is so can make your way to the ride while riding other things on the way. And, if you need to change a time you can do that on your phone. Sometimes there's not a new time available but most of the time there is. I feel like its a much more leisurely way to enjoy the parks.

I like the topiary Stitch all lit up. So cute.

I hate that it's not the best picture but I had to post it anyway.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

The Dumbo popcorn bucket. Too cute...

 

[hstrickland]

We're home today because of ice and freezing rain...crazy!! No usual for us South Georgians to see this kind of stuff. But I'm not complaining....more Dis time

Glad you had a fabulous ride around FW - it's one of my favorite places to stay with the kids. Sooooo much to do, although we've never done the carriage rides.


You're pizza looks fab, too! We might just have to try that place in June.


By the way....already making plans for a 2015 Fantasy cruise Hubby wants to do that instead of the World....I'll take it

 

[eandesmom]

I love that you did a sleigh ride!!! I would absolutely love to do that and to really see the decorations, that is still on my bucket list although I don't foresee being there at that time of year again...WAH!

I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's just the primary colors but I am always drawn to Dumbo pictures. Then again, maybe it's just Dumbo, I have a major soft spot for Dumbo.

Dinner looks delish and now I am hungry!!!

 

[Pinkocto]

The Dumbo popcorn bucket. Too cute...

I want one!

 

[Pinkocto]

We're home today because of ice and freezing rain...crazy!! No usual for us South Georgians to see this kind of stuff. But I'm not complaining....more Dis time

Glad you had a fabulous ride around FW - it's one of my favorite places to stay with the kids. Sooooo much to do, although we've never done the carriage rides.


You're pizza looks fab, too! We might just have to try that place in June.


By the way....already making plans for a 2015 Fantasy cruise Hubby wants to do that instead of the World....I'll take it

Stay safe with that weather! Its been all over the news today.

FW is just lovely, really peaceful and beautuful.

Definiteky put Via Napoli on the list, so delicious!

Very exciting cruise plans!!!! When do you think you'll go?

 

[Pinkocto]

I love that you did a sleigh ride!!! I would absolutely love to do that and to really see the decorations, that is still on my bucket list although I don't foresee being there at that time of year again...WAH!

I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's just the primary colors but I am always drawn to Dumbo pictures. Then again, maybe it's just Dumbo, I have a major soft spot for Dumbo.

Dinner looks delish and now I am hungry!!!

Never say never! It wasnt a long ride but I loved it.

Dumbo is just so freakin cute! Add the colors and the water, its a special ride.

Id have that exact dinner in a heartbeat, so good.

 

[hstrickland]

Stay safe with that weather! Its been all over the news today.

FW is just lovely, really peaceful and beautuful.

Definiteky put Via Napoli on the list, so delicious!

Very exciting cruise plans!!!! When do you think you'll go?

School tomorrow but a 2 hour delay.

Cruise is being planned for Summer of 2015....probably the end of May or very first week in June...definitely on the Fantasy.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

School tomorrow but a 2 hour delay. Cruise is being planned for Summer of 2015....probably the end of May or very first week in June...definitely on the Fantasy.

oh you lucky aqua duck! I would love to read a TR of The Fantasy!

 

[Pinkocto]

School tomorrow but a 2 hour delay.

Cruise is being planned for Summer of 2015....probably the end of May or very first week in June...definitely on the Fantasy.

Very exciting anout the cruise!!!! The weather should be fabulous. Did you reas my Fantasy TR? Its such a gorgeous ship

 

[Pinkocto]

oh you lucky aqua duck! I would love to read a TR of The Fantasy!

Theres a link to one in my signsture

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Theres a link to one in my signsture

oh thanks would love to read that but because I use the mobile app I don't see any links on your signature?

 

[Pinkocto]

oh thanks would love to read that but because I use the mobile app I don't see any links on your signature?

Hmmm, maybe. Ive never used the mobile app.