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

[Pinkocto]

Love it Pam and aside from the check in headache, it sounds like a practically perfect last afternoon. The treats look delicious. I like the ornate the bird cage too. Was that the kids Splash area the VGF pool?

This is the VGF pool

There is also a slide which I didn't get a picture of.

It really was a perfect las day. The little things were just annoyances, we still got to sit together in the plane which is all we're worried about.

 

[MEK]

Pam - What? You're done? Oh No! No more VGF pictures?

What a great trip. I don't blame you for getting every last minute out of your gorgeous room. Just lovely.

I think I told you this already, but I also found the Sorcerer's game rather addictive (once I figured out how to play it).

That pool area is lovely.

OK - I do NOT think that was vanilla ice cream - I agree with you mom. Yours is white and hers is yellow.

Loved your TR. Are you going to do one for your most recent trip? Please?

 

[Pinkocto]

I can't believe it's time to face the final curtain on this wonderful TR! Lol re coffee pot noise sounds like me when my poor Jo is trying to sleep. I choose the most annoying loud activity.

I hope not on purpose

How confusing re the airline. That must be very frustrating. We don't experience that travelling internationally. We drop off our bags and check in with virgin at DTD.

It's partly because I like to travel with a cheap airline that doesn't have assigned seating. If it was assigned seating it wouldn't matter at all. I didn't know you could drop off baggage at DTD, that's nice and convenient.

Nice to go back into MK via monorail there am guessing. I read thread after thread about this fabulous 'dole whip' and being a lover of all things iced I raced over to try one in September. I spat it out! Like your Mom I love my vanilla smooth and mine was very icy with chips in it. I asked for orange but it had a tang of pineapple. Was not impressed nor was Jo. Maybe the machine is slightly faulty!

Oh my goodness, you need a do-over! The pineapple ice cream is beyond amazingly delicious, and the vanilla I had was the smoothest ice cream. They must have different machines for the different flavor combinations, and somehow they turned out different.

Cute re the nephews!

They're adorable!

Now this is what I am talking about the glorious gingerbread house. Isn't that just the best? I didn't know if I should admire it or eat it lol. It was senses overload on the nose and eyes! Beautiful.

They do such a good job. Did you buy some gingerbread from inside?

Yum re McDonalds!

What a change in temperature! Focus on next trip quick.. Thank you so much for sharing Pam. I so enjoyed this TR both at the VGF and the lights, decs and parks. Roll on next TR...encore...

Thanks so much for reading

The temperature change was unreal.

 

[Pinkocto]

Pam - What? You're done? Oh No! No more VGF pictures?

What a great trip. I don't blame you for getting every last minute out of your gorgeous room. Just lovely.

It was a short trip but chock full of magical memories. I love going during the holidays

I think I told you this already, but I also found the Sorcerer's game rather addictive (once I figured out how to play it).

I agree, so much fun. Something new to enjoy, and really fun to play with mom.

That pool area is lovely.

Isn't it cute! During a super hot day that would be pretty fabulous.

OK - I do NOT think that was vanilla ice cream - I agree with you mom. Yours is white and hers is yellow.

The difference between my vanilla and her vanilla was bizarre. But when they gave her a sample of the actual pineapple/orange the taste difference was definitely there. She was much happier when I swapped with her, I was happy with either.

Loved your TR. Are you going to do one for your most recent trip? Please?

Thank you so much for reading I don't think my latest trip was trip report worthy. Although it was a wonderful trip it was not overly exciting, and not much new was done. I do want to share some of my favorite photos though. I got some great ones of the animals.

 

[mousetravel]

Hey, there! Trying to get caught up and noticed I missed a couple of your TR's, so I've read a few pages of this one, and some of your DL one (I'm up to the Carsland on that one! ).

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

We did buy gingerbread because I just adore it. But sadly it didn't make it back to the UK because we have a gremlin in our room that ate it it was soooo good.

I will def have to give the 'Dull whip' as I named it another go!

It seems a long time till May! I look forward to another TR before I get my live fix! Just customised our MB's! I have more listed than I have wrists lol..they seem to be providing them for our ankles too...

 

[Pinkocto]

Hey, there! Trying to get caught up and noticed I missed a couple of your TR's, so I've read a few pages of this one, and some of your DL one (I'm up to the Carsland on that one! ).

Thanks so much for reading! I know you've been super busy.

 

[Pinkocto]

We did buy gingerbread because I just adore it. But sadly it didn't make it back to the UK because we have a gremlin in our room that ate it it was soooo good.

I will def have to give the 'Dull whip' as I named it another go!

It seems a long time till May! I look forward to another TR before I get my live fix! Just customised our MB's! I have more listed than I have wrists lol..they seem to be providing them for our ankles too...

I'll have to get some gingerbread next time, the line always deters me.

Its ridiculous how many MBs they're sending out, I thought they were supposed to be used for several trips?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I'll have to get some gingerbread next time, the line always deters me. Its ridiculous how many MBs they're sending out, I thought they were supposed to be used for several trips?

yes me too! Somebody said you can use any of the ones that are active. I now have 5 listed! Surely that means people can lend them to others...I wonder if the system stops you going into multiple parks if it sees you are already in another!

 

[Pinkocto]

yes me too! Somebody said you can use any of the ones that are active. I now have 5 listed! Surely that means people can lend them to others...I wonder if the system stops you going into multiple parks if it sees you are already in another!

Thats a scary thought!

 

[Leshaface]

I can't remember the flight situation for 2012 with Southwest. I know I checked us in 24 hours before and the Boardwalk was able to take our luggage no problem. However, for this past trip, I checked in at the 24 hour mark again, but this time, even thought it was a Southwest flight, it was on an Airtran plane, so there were unable to take our luggage.

That vanilla ice cream situation is very odd! Even though the CM swore it was Vanilla, they should have at least offered up another one to your mom, seeing as she wasn't happy with it. At least that's what I would have done.

What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing!

Soooo...does when's the next TR link showing up?!

 

[Pinkocto]

I can't remember the flight situation for 2012 with Southwest. I know I checked us in 24 hours before and the Boardwalk was able to take our luggage no problem. However, for this past trip, I checked in at the 24 hour mark again, but this time, even thought it was a Southwest flight, it was on an Airtran plane, so there were unable to take our luggage.

That happened once with me too, I was so frustrated! Thankfully they have that problem fixed now.

That vanilla ice cream situation is very odd! Even though the CM swore it was Vanilla, they should have at least offered up another one to your mom, seeing as she wasn't happy with it. At least that's what I would have done.

I agree, I thought she'd be coming back with a different one too. Poor mom was not enjoying that vanilla!

What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much for reading even though it was a short trip we did so many new and fun things it felt a lot longer.

Soooo...does when's the next TR link showing up?!

That's for my birthday trip a 5 night cruise on the Wonder followed by 4 days at Vero Beach. I am going to post some of my favorite pictures from the trip a couple weeks ago, but not do a full TR.

 

[Pinkocto]

Hi guys, I'm going to post some pictures from my January trip. Even though it was a lovely getaway and I had a fabulous time with my friend, it's not quite exciting enough to warrant a TR.

In case anyone is interested in a 1BR at OKW this is what one looks like.





















directly outside the room







We were right across from the HH, it was a perfect location

 

[franandaj]

That looks just like the room we had for one night. We were in it less than 10 hours! I can't wait to stay there again for longer, it was heavenly with such a large place to stay!

 

[dolphingirl47]

That brings back memories. We also only had one night in a one bedroom at Old Key West, but I relished every minute of it.

Corinna

 

[Pinkocto]

That looks just like the room we had for one night. We were in it less than 10 hours! I can't wait to stay there again for longer, it was heavenly with such a large place to stay!

I had originally booked the 1BR for me so I could use the hot tub, but when she finally decided she was coming I left it alone. The studio with the two beds might have been better but I slept on the sofa bed and it was quite comfortable. And I did manage to soak in that glorious tub, you're right, its a lot bigger than the one at AKV!

 

[Pinkocto]

That brings back memories. We also only had one night in a one bedroom at Old Key West, but I relished every minute of it.

Corinna

I'd really like it for a longer stay, the space was fabulous. And you can't beat the points either. OKW just has such a relaxing feel to it.

 

[Pinkocto]

We went to MK the first day and did the Haunted Mansion, Old Country Bear Jamboree, caught the Main Street Electrical Parade, watched the show before the fireworks, then watched the fireworks from Fantasyland. That was a really cool place to watch them, I literally felt like I was inside the show.

Horrible photo but proof of the evening’s events.



A stop at the Tangled bathrooms.





Then dinner at Pecos Bills




















we saw this little boy on It's a Small World. Could he possibly be any cuter!?



We also did Peter Pan as an FP+ which was a walk on. I really enjoy the FP+



This was in a dress shop right behind the castle. It was straight out of the Cindarella movie where the mice make her dress.



After perusing the dress store for Jessica's DD we took a ride on the Little Mermaid.






Then headed over here for a ride on Dumbo



My friend



then we took a ride on Pooh with no line



I had never seen it this empty before.



Then off to the icecream parlor for some treats.



We did a final ride on Pirates and then headed back to OKW. No pictures, I was busy eating my raspberry sorbet. Jessica absolutely loved MK, and of course talked all evening how much her DD would love it too. The child had been invited, and I’m still not sure why she didn’t bring her, but we had a fabulous time catching up and just enjoying each other’s company. The ride she couldn’t stop talking about was to my surprise the Haunted Mansion. Oh, and we got stuck right in the ballroom scene and I saw tons of details I usually miss. Very cool place to stop.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Goodness, you managed to pack a lot in. That line (or the lack thereof) at the Winnie the Pooh ride is impressive. I really need to make a point of watching the Main Street Electrical Parade the next time I am at Walt Disney World. I saw it at Disney California Adventure many years ago and absolutely loved it, but still have not managed to see it at Magic Kingdom.

Corinna

 

[Pinkocto]

Goodness, you managed to pack a lot in. That line (or the lack thereof) at the Winnie the Pooh ride is impressive. I really need to make a point of watching the Main Street Electrical Parade the next time I am at Walt Disney World. I saw it at Disney California Adventure many years ago and absolutely loved it, but still have not managed to see it at Magic Kingdom.

Corinna

And I forgot to say we got to MK about 4:30. I was glad for the lack of lines and FP+ to show her so many things. We totally missed Tomorrowland but there's always next time. I absolutely love the Main Street Electrical Parade, the music, the lights, it's wonderful