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ShayBells

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Hey everyone!! I wanted to thank everyone on here for all the good information and tell a little about my trip for anyone else :)

It was awesome and I already want to be back!!! Lol

We had rain all week but we didn't let that get us down. I brought dollar store ponchos and they didn't last a day. They were too thin so we bought Disney ones. I recommend to make sure you bring think ones or buy theirs.

We over planned and while I didn't expect to follow it thoroughly we didn't follow it at all. It was DS4's first time being over 40" so he got to ride all the "big boy" rides so we rode them 50 million times haha but we just kept going back to MK and cut down at other parks for him to enjoy it. Gotta love those hoppers.

We swam either in between parks or went until dinner time and came and swam until bed. He loved the pool at POFQ. It was amazing!!!

We tried MNSSHP for the first time. Had front row seats for the first parade. Got them at 7:15 sat until 8:00 and it was like 8:05 when it started pouring. DS was crying and cranky so we just left :( we hit candy lines on the way out though. Won't be trying that again until he's way older and can stay up even in the rain ;)

We did soft opening of F&W. ammmazing!!! We went at 2:00 after doing test track and soarin and other rides and got in a lot if booths with lower crowds before we left @5 when everyone seemed to be pouring in as we left. It was great!!! Would love to go back :)

I've never seen so much rain in one week in Florida but I usually go at the beginning of Sept? But even with all the rain and everyone else having magic bands but me lol it was awesome!!!!

A couple more tips:

Try not to over pack. There is nothing worse than have a stroller an over packed bag and other things while trying to stop a four year old from running around at a bus stop or on the bus. I ditched the bag half way into the week and did just fine in the park without anything. It was awesome to not have to worry about so much Though I didn't need sun screen at all since it was overcast all week.

Don't forget your camera!!! Did that one day and am still upset about it :(

Don't let rain get you down!!! Put on a poncho and enjoy. (I swear crowds were just as bad I was waiting for everyone to leave when it POURed one day and it seemed just as busy. Way over a 1 crowd level that was projected!)

I can't stress enough how good that Sunshine grill? Place is in The lands at Epcot. I've never eaten there before and I don't know how I missed it!!!!????

And speaking of food loved BOG. I had a lunch FP and walked right in past the mile long line. Thank GOD I found out about that on these boards. I would have never waited than I would have missed out on an awesome experience!!

And finally saw celebrate the magic and wishes for the first time. Just wow!!!!!!!!

Now that I've gone on long enough and probably have lost half of you (and probably forgot to mention a lot as there is so many exciting things) I hope everyone enjoys their trips!!!!!

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Sorry you had so much rain. We were in Disney the week after July 4th and the weather was incredible. Not really hot and never rained. Hate you missed the parade, we have seen it once and really enjoyed it. I guess it gives you a reason to go back!
 
sorry to hear about the rain but at least you still had a blast!

any other dining experiences or fun snacks that you encountered besides the land??
 
Just thought.. Was rated 1/2 crowd level last week and seemed insanely packed??? I had waits for rides I've never waited for at the beginning of September. It was weird. :confused3

Probably my only complaint. :) waiting was worth every ride though!!!!! (Rain was worth it all too) ain't nothing will bring me down at Disney!!!!

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sorry to hear about the rain but at least you still had a blast!

any other dining experiences or fun snacks that you encountered besides the land??

The beignets from POFQ were everything I heard about and more. I'd go back just for them!! They were a party in my mouth lol

Mostly we just ate at places we always eat quick service stops real quick. I do have to agree somewhat with what I hear on these boards. Disney food is not what it once was. It was bad but it didn't seem as fast or as hot as I remember.

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Sorry you had so much rain. We were in Disney the week after July 4th and the weather was incredible. Not really hot and never rained. Hate you missed the parade, we have seen it once and really enjoyed it. I guess it gives you a reason to go back!

Yes! I love reasons to go back ;)

Ill wait though. It was too much for my four year old. Too late to much. Next time ill plan better. Make sure he's older make sure he can stay up and make sure we can rest all day before the event. ;)

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Glad you didn't let the rain dampen your spirits! :joker:
 
Did you say you didn't have magic bands but you did get a FP for BOG?? If so, please tell me more! We're staying offsite, no magic bands, but would love to avoid that lunch line...
 
Did you say you didn't have magic bands but you did get a FP for BOG?? If so, please tell me more! We're staying offsite, no magic bands, but would love to avoid that lunch line...

I went to beourguestlunch.disney.go.com

Andyou have to use a reservation number so off site might not work. You can call Disney and ask maybe??

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Thought of something else lol


Disney has cameras everywhere!! Here's a cute story lol

We got to the bottom of the plunge on splash mountain and we were waiting near that small waterfall with two logs ahead of us. All of a sudden over the intercom comes "Sir please put your shirt back on and keep all hands inside the log at all times." Lmao I couldn't see who didn't have a shirt on but we couldn't quit laughing.
Went back in waiting in line down the hall with the pictures before the bend. Out of site of the CMs and people are stopped talking and taking pictures with gaps in the line. Over the intercom comes "please keep the line moving and your party's together"
I turn to DS4 and say "Big brother is always watching you."
His reply with wide eyes looking around, " Whose big brother and why is he watching me."
Oh my gosh. I still can't quit laughing.

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