Last Trip? It was until we met Food & Wine -- Recap 2/12

[annie170]

Happy Birthday, Mark!

I'm drooling over your Food & Wine photos. This was the first year in awhile that we missed it. Isn't Food & Wine just fantastic!?

That clown is so creepy. Considering Boardwalk Inn is a deluxe resort, I'm actually surprised by the decor around that pool.

I enjoyed your photos from the Museum of Science & Industry. Sadly, we didn't make it there before the exhibit was gone. The picture of the two of you there was really good!

 

[KatMark]

Hi there,

Fairly new around these boards... But long time Disney lover.

thank you so much for joining. We love Disney lovers here.

I literally just spent an hour reading your trip report and cant wait to see what other adventures you and your adorable husband got into.

Wow....now that's dedication. Thank you...I feel honored.

You two look like a lovely couple, such fun spirits.

Thanks; we always feel a lot younger at Disney.

I always admire people who've been married that long. My 8 year relationship pales in comparison and sadly, my spouse only "kinda likes" Disney but not nearly as much as I love it...

And I wish you as many wonderful years as us. I can't believe it will be 32 years in a few months. I'm sorry your spouses doesn't love Disney as much...but it could change.

We are planning our ultimate disney trip for 2017 and plan on renting points for a 1 bedroom at AKLV! Your photos make me even more excited!
Definitely going for a split stay too, just cant decided between POFQ, Poly DVC, or GF Villas...

I absolutely love AKL; I've never stayed at POFQ (my best friend has and she loves it); my hubby is not a fan of GF at all and the Poly...wow...those prices are nuts.

But anyway... I look forward to the rest of the trip.

Thank you again for being here.

I love all the hotel & pool pictures (just not so much the clown)!

That clown is just too creepy.

Happy birthday, Mark! I hope he has a wonderful year!

Mark says thank you, Sarah.

Once again Kathy, I'm lagging behind posting on your TR; however, I don't miss a day reading up on it. Mark sitting in that hot tub is an excellent idea. As sore as I am feeling right now ( after all I am a year older now) and as long as this week has been, a good soaking would be great.

Happy Birthday again! He felt so good after that.

Send my Happy Birthday Wishes to Mark.

I told him and he says thanks.

Boo for the last night! The clown really is freaky!

It really is...no way I'm coming out of that.

Happy Birthday Mark!

Jill in CO

Mark also thanks you Jil.

Happy Birthday, Mark!

He says thank you.

I'm drooling over your Food & Wine photos. This was the first year in awhile that we missed it. Isn't Food & Wine just fantastic!?

Oh yes...it is fantastic.

That clown is so creepy. Considering Boardwalk Inn is a deluxe resort, I'm actually surprised by the decor around that pool.

I guess it is the theme that goes with it. Just not my thing; thankfully there is a quiet pool.

I enjoyed your photos from the Museum of Science & Industry. Sadly, we didn't make it there before the exhibit was gone. The picture of the two of you there was really good!

Thanks; I'm sorry you didn't get there. It was really great.

 

[disneyshakeygirl]

I'm catching up. Lots of thoughts and hugs to those who need them. I also got Geary when I saw Robin's picture.

 

[Wood Nymph]

The BWV's look like a nice place to stay. Although the BC is our favorite, I would be tempted to try one of the villas some day. We really enjoy walking to DHS and it would be easy to do from there.

Are you planning a return to Food and Wine in the fall? We have booked a bounce back for October, same time as last year. We are hoping to get lucky with the weather again since our October trip had perfect weather. We are never going to Florida is September again - too humid and rainy.

 

[Pluto0809]

Awe Figment, I love that ride too. I could do without the skunk smell though.

The Boardwalk is such a beautiful resort but boy that clown pool is creepy. That slide looks like a lot of fun but I'm like you and wouldn't go near it!

Happy Birthday Mark!

 

[Chicago Mo]

The resort is Beautiful! Except that HORRIBLE HORRIBLE clown!!!
blah.. I just cannot get past the clown! I wish i could because i'd love to stay there!

AWWWWWWWW FIGMENT!!! our favorite Purple dragon! like you i just adore that ride.

Yes. I, like you, did give the most talented comedian a few minutes - standing there, just shed a couple of tears.. So so sad to lose him. we have lost so many fantastic comedians.


OK OK on a brighter note. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!!!

 

[Vernie822]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! I hope you have a great day!

The Boardwalk looks great. We enjoyed spending an evening walking around on our last trip and seeing everything. But I have to agree with you, I will not be spit out of that clown!! Hahaha.

 

[mickeystoontown]

First off, Happy birthday Mark! Second, I love all of the pictures that you took of the Boardwalk. I guess that we need to make an attempt to get over there again but it sure is going to take convincing after the whole fiasco we went through last May.

 

[Disneymoon09]

Love your F&W pics! Happy Birthday Mark!

 

[that's nice]

Happy Birthday Mark!!

Wow... You guys hit so many F&W carts. You probably spent as much as we did on our dinner at Narcoosee's

Those perogies and those scallops look amazing. I just ate breakfast and now I'm hungry all over again. Thanks a lot. Can you believe I had 1 beer, 1! after seeing you and Mark in Epcot. After the fireworks, most of the carts were closing up and Epcot was open till 11? I donno.

Well, now you know why we couldn't bring your gift into the parks. I think that is frowned upon. I guess we should of gotten you a rum cake too. Those are so gooooood.

You can always order them at http://www.tortugarumcakes.com The prices include shipping and taxes. We bought a couple rum cakes but didn't buy ourselves any rum. I don't know what we were thinking.

Did you guys have the boardwalk to yourselves? I don't see one other person in your pictures.

I'm not scared of clowns but that pool is just creepy!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Oh my Kathy, Robin is the reason I will visit Figment one more time. I'm not a big fan of the ride (no hate, just not a fan), but he's worth it.

Oh yes, that fountain is such a beautiful spectacle even if it does like to splash me from time to time.

That really is one quiet pool. I don't see a soul.

I still don't understand that clown face. Do they not want people to use the slide?

Are you really coming up to the final day????? That can't be right.

Aww Kathy, what a beautiful sentiment for your wonderful hubby.

 

[Gracefulskinny]

That clown slide really is a thing of Nightmares isn't it?


Sounds like a wonderful last evening in the parks.

 

[schmass]

I'm sad that the Disney portion of your trip is almost over.

Love all the pictures of the Boardwalk (except the scary clown!), I'm getting very excited to stay there in 3 months!

I like the fountain picture. I can practically feel the FL humidity and the mist from the fountain looking at it.

Happy Birthday, Mark!

 

[teekathepony]

Love all the pics from the archives, what a great exhibit!

I'm having fun re-living the Food and Wine festival through your pictures. You guys had some really yummy choices!
Oh... I forgot Robin Williams' picture was in Figment. I shed a few tears over that loss myself Kathy, what a shame indeed.

Hahaha your reaction to the creepy clown slide, I would not want to be spat out of that either!!
Ahhh hot tub... I could go for a soak in a hot tub... at the Boardwalk...
What a nice evening.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Happy birthday to Mark!

When I last updated, we had just gotten a final Cronut on the trip.

We had one more attraction to do before we left that we had not done in our previous visits to Epcot on this trip.

I would have just stuck with the cronut.

Sorry...I am NOT being spit out of that

I can't believe you wouldn't want the psychotic clown from Stephen King's IT to vomit you out into a pool.

We weren't starving since we'd been pigging out all afternoon at Food & Wine, so we just split a cheeseburger and fries from the stand on the Boardwalk

I can imagine all the F&W booths cut down on the sales at the normal restaurants.

Up next, our final day at the Magic Kingdom and some traditions

Always love the traditions!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

"I will not lie...I shed a few tears as I stood and looked at this comedic genius. " ... must admit that our last trip I teared up a bit during wishes when you hear Aladdin say "Genie, I wish for your freedom!"

I also like Figment a lot - actually, as a kid, that was the one Disney stuffed animal I had - but also wish they would bring back the Dreamfinder. Actually, I just wish the attraction was better and more technologically advanced. When you think how important Imagination was to Walt and the creation of Disneyland/World - really should be a focus. Not sure if you have seen Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland - but picturing something like that but with Figment and the Dreamfinder would be really cool

Sometimes those relaxing afternoons and just walking the boardwalk with someone you love are the best! Speaking of which - Happy Birthday to Mark!!!!

 

[ddstratton]

Happy belated birthday to your hubby! We love Figment, too. That pool area is beautiful. I'm undecided about that clown, though. Normally, clowns don't bother me - but that one's creepy!

 

[MissMaryQC]

MAN ALIVE did I fall behind!!

Your PP pictures are adorable, as always!

F&W looks SO yummy! The beef tips and kielbasa, yum! Especially those potato pancakes with the salmon I'd plan another trip just for those as well!

The Cronut! An invention that should be hailed for its greatness. I might be hungry...?

Robin Williams. I'd shed a tear as well. He was a great performer, and a Disney legend.

We love Figment too! New old, whatever; he's a cute little guy.

Happy belated Birthday to Mark! I hope you two had a wonderful time together!

 

[dizneeat]

Last full day? Say it isn't so!

BW looks great, love all your pics. We nearly would have stayed at the BWVs but my waitlist went through and we will stay at the BCV. Less walking to Epcot - I hope.

So sorry to have missed Mark's birthday.

Happy belated Birthday, Mark!

 

[Steppesister]

Oooh...I bet Mark would like the rumcakes.



If you go to Downtown Disney, try the Bailey's Shake at Raglan Road.

Oh definitely! I will put that on my list for sure!! Sounds devine!

Trying to play catch up around here... getting harder and harder to do, as the Term becomes more and more involved with adding Clinicals, some presentations, and SO MUCH READING.

But I am reading and love all of your pictures! That resort is on my list...