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

[oopsiDAISY]

Wow, you have done so much already. SCORE, on such a short line at HM!!!

I am with D~, I have never done Jungle Cruise at night. It was on my must do list when we went in 2012, and I KNEW I would get to do it, because it was supposed to be open for EMH's....but then it wasn't. That was the major disappointment of that particular trip for me. JC is one of my all time favorites, and I missed it altogether because I was holding out for a night time ride. :worried One of my favorite Diser's (princessjess) is a skipper on JC at Disneyland for her CP right now. THAT would be fun!!!!

Mark's grandchildren comment had me

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I am so excited that on your (and Mary's and others) recommendation, our first stop on our December trip is Olivia's!!! I cannot wait to try a Turtle Krawl! We're staying at OKW for the bulk of the trip - so maybe I'll get more than one during the trip!

Looks like some fun times at MK!! Jungle Cruise, People mover, Haunted Mansion!!! YAY!

I'll try to keep up here now!

I hope your mom's doing okay. I'm sure it's difficult.

 

[MissMaryQC]

I love your socks Kathy!!

You PP photo is really cute.

Love the walking stick joke, or maybe not such a joke?!

I don't think I've ever done JC at night, looks like fun, BTMRR too!

I can't wait to see the Tangled area next year. I'm a little peeved it's just the rest area, but it looks gorgeous.

You guys already got a lot done, and all before the fireworks! Can't wait fir the rest of the evenings fun!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

I love the attractions you picked! Jungle Cruise at night is kinda cool, looks a little creepier out there in the dark!

Your new camera is nice, the pictures are all great. And I'm not a huge fan of Dole Whips either!

 

[disneyshakeygirl]

I love your photos!

SO glad there's someone else who's not really a fan of Dole Whips.

 

[obxlvr13]

Loved the update! I loved your shirt! What does it say? I could only see the Mrs. part.

 

[SarahDisney]

I saw you comment on a few of the PTRs & TRs that I read, and since I kept seeing your name, I figured I'd check out your TR. Hi!
Thanks for the reassurance that you don't bite - I was a little nervous about that.

Firstly, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she at least doesn't suffer too much.

Now, on to the happier stuff:
I love your Dumbo bag ... super cute!
And yay for Disney extending your APs! I love when they do something nice for you after you have a bad experience (I actually just had that happen to me, so I really understand how nice it feels).

I love all of the pictures from the resort! So beautful! And yay for the pixie dust from awesome CM Jon!
And I love your awesome gift shop pictures too ... looks like you wer having tons of fun trying on the hats!

It was so nice of your friends who won the Disney tickets to give them to you. I guess they knew they were going to a good home with someone who would appreciate them.

I love the selfie of you and Mark on the ferry - such a cute picture!

MK pictures look really nice (especially the ones from the People Mover) ... looks like you had a good time!

Ok, 30 pages, and I think that's all I have to say (for now at least). I'm looking forward to reading more!

 

[Gondingl]

What a great update! I going to have to do the Jungle Cruise at night on my upcoming trip after seeing those pictures - I usually go for a cruise in the morning!

Looking forward to the next update and I hope all is well with your family.

 

[goofy4prez]

Kathy, It seems like you just can't miss a day with your TR's without getting so far behind. Gonna try and get caught up now.

Sorry to see your pool day ended up being washed out. Seems like the last few times you have been back to Disney you bring the rain with you from Chicago. In fact, I was checking my weather app on my phone the time you were down there as if I was on the trip. But then again, I check the Orlando forcast every day from my phone. Glad to see you were able to relax from your room though and enjoy the animals out on the safari. I have never stayed at the AKL but I have been in it many times and it just amazes me


Because of you, now that we are members of DVC I'm going to make a visit to OKW just to look around and see how we like it. It is very favorable with points and I'm sure at some point in time we will end up staying there.


You have my interest peaked with Olivia's. The menu does look good and how can anyone go wrong with a good pulled pork sandwich. I could eat pulled pork every day if it was calorie free. Geez, I gain weight just eating ice cubes. With that said, the Banana Bread Pudding Sunday looked out of this world...


I have never been to WDW during the fall season to see the decorations, but if it is half as good as Disney is during Christmas I bet it is just breath taking. The pictures look great, but I bet it is incredible being there in person.


I should say that I loved your evening at the MK; there is something so magical about being in the MK into the night. From the pictures it looks like a whole lot of other people love it as well. It seems like there is no such thing as a slow period anymore at Disney... It is now two crowd seasons, busy or packed.


I will leave you with this; I agree with you 100% about a Dole Whip. I just don't get it. I tried one once and while it was ok, there is no way I'm going to wait in some long line for one of these as if I was standing in the stand by line for TSM. It would not surprise me someday to see Disney have a FP+ to buy a Dole Whip.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I know you updated in case D and I decided to take over right?!?!

Despite you not learning the camera fully i think the pictures are wonderful!!!

Your getting a LOT done this evening too. Night at MK? NOTHING beats it. except Twilight and sunrise with colors!!!

nothing more beautiful then the castle and pink skies.

YES! Grandkids! I cannot wait to see you guys with them!!! Until then i have 3 who would be more then willing to step in for your training?!?!

 

[natebenma]

Great update and awesome pictures! I would definitely say your new camera was a wise purchase.



Pretty sky that night.

I love the Peoplemover pictures, especially the aliens.

Dumbo looks like he is patting Mark with his trunk.

Really nice pictures inside the Tiki Room.

We have been on the Jungle Cruise once at night. It wasn't great. Our skipper wasn't very good, and she was behind on her script or even skipped a lot of it.

BTM is great at night. I'm not sure if I like it better or not. It is just fun ride. Anytime.

 

[stacy~**]

I'm a also a big fan of Olivia's although we have only gone for breakfast (banana bread French toast )! Glad you were able to have another great meal there.

You are my kinda girl making your first stop Starbucks. I can't wait for Starbucks to be in all parks!

Yay for all the rides you were able to get on even with larger crowds.

That PP picture at the castle is perfect. You both look so excited and happy!

 

[ddstratton]

Wow - you guys are getting a lot done! I'm loving all the pictures.

 

[Denovagirl]

Hi Kathy! I made it over!

Awww, I love meeting you and your hubby Mark in the intro, you two look so sweet together, and your sons and their gf/wife are all beautiful too!

GREAT start to your trip! I think I could learn a thing or two from you with your pace! I love it! Very relaxing!

Wow! Your room at AKL is gorgeous! As is the resort! I think I will need to put this on my dream resort list for sure!

Enjoying everything so far, can't wait to read more!

 

[CaseFace5]

Great update Kathy! Believe it or not I have never done the Jungle Cruise or the Tiki Room... Going to do those this next time I swear!!

I love the Peoplemover. Always make sure to ride it at least once a day while I'm at MK. It's just so relaxing and I especially love people watching! They should change the name to "PeopleWatcher!" haha

Can't wait to see your nighttime pictures. I have seen the Castle in pictures and real life SO MANY times.. but it never gets old!

 

[afwdwfan]

Kona Pressed Pot Coffee...it can't be beat (not even by Starbucks, Andy)

I'm sure I'd dislike both equally!

Looks like a great breakfast though. I've still not been to Kona. Ever. But... unless we can change a dinner ADR we won't be able to see the castle lighting ceremony at all on our upcoming trip. And as far as available MK area ADR's go, they are few and far between.


Looks like a nice, relaxing day before your EMH. You should have been napping and then loading up on caffeine before hitting the park though. Why waste valuable MK time at Starbucks????

You did a good job planning your evening though. I always love JC and BTMRR after dark. Totally different ride experiences from the daytime.

 

[WDW2012]

I love seeing the Tangled rest area pics. It was probably the ONE thing that we missed in August and I am so completely bummed out about it! We had plans to go back after our dinner on our last night but it was pouring rain, we were already wet and had no desire to trudge through the parks so mama could see the lights

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I left you off with us having arrived at the MK and seeing the crowds. The first thing I needed was coffee. It was EMH's this evening and if I wanted any chance of making it, I'd need a pick me up.

Didn't you just have a whole pot of Kona?

We stopped for our first PP pic of the trip:

Good one!

All these crazy people were in line for Dole Whips (sorry...NOT a fan)

Obviously Starbucks has ruined your taste buds.

We stopped to browse in the shops near Aladdin's Magic Carpets. Mark informed me that if our children don't give us grandchildren soon, he will need this when we are finally able to take them:

The pressure is on!

 

[DVCWDWMEMBER]

I've got to get something typed up for one of my assignments in the next 20 minutes before I leave so I can't finish responses. But I will get them done tonight and will be talking to Alisha tonight.

And good news...Mark got a part time job today. I'll fill you all in later.

that is awesome news for both of you. Way to go Mark. I am still trying to catch up only on page 15 so far. I am so sorry about all the bad news your family has been getting. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[dekkerdisneydreamer]

Rides galore!! I love them all, even your least favorite one. Although, that one can be a one per trip ride. No more necessary!

There's something about popcorn in the MK that makes it all the more special. Waiting for a parade and fireworks doesn't hurt, either.