Leaving soon, again :-)

[iluvtot]

Love Chilis We used to be able to get a 'chili fix' at Canary Wharf, but it's closed down


Thanks for all the great photos Wayne!

Jules x

 

[florida sun]

Brilliant updates Wayne, I've totally caught up now, fantastic photos

 

[Ware Bears]

Great to see you're having fun, love the photos of those 'giraffes'.

 

[ruthie]

Hi Wayne
Great photos!
Can't wait to hear about Trails End as we have an ADR.


Ruthie

 

[wayneg]

Loving it so far

Just wondered when you went to SW if they mentioned the trainer at the Shamu show? - we plan to go in December as I always enjoy SW but I thought it might feel different somehow - what do you think?

No mention of the trainer. Shamu show totally changed now, trainers
don't enter the water and don't touch the whales anywhere near as much as they did. no sight of the large whale.

When are you doing Busch???? I know we are both fans of it, so I can't wait to live it through your report!!

Its probably my fave park but we have run out of time this trip, will have to go in August now.

I recall that you did not think you would do Disney this trip so I think that you are doing remarkable well

Looking forward to seeing your update on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Not supposed to have done Disney this trip as we have 21 day tix for August but you know me and a bargain, I could not turn down free entry.

Another great update! enjoy clearwater today

Really enjoyed Clearwater today, 1st time back since we stayed there for a week about 10 year ago. Back then we were bored silly 7 days with no car, for a day or 2 its a fantastic place. Went out on Little Toot, dolphins jumping in the wake. Ate lunch at a place called Frenchies, really nice food. Pics to follow, sorry I am getting further behing with uploading the.
Video Matt uploaded today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZYH4X5BhBA

Hi Wayne
Great photos!
Can't wait to hear about Trails End as we have an ADR.
Ruthie

Been to Trails End 4 or 5 times now, we think its great value (about $70 for 3 of us) I wouldn't do it on DDP last August as its somewhere I will pay for OOP, its not good use of credits compared to other places but I am sure many use credits here. Its not a big food selection compared to other buffets onsite but we really like what they offer.

Only a few WWoHP pics tonight, been a long day.

A couple of views that might not have been seen so much. Matt stretched his 6'3" body over a fence that was over 8' high and managed to get these. they could be elsewhere on the net but 1st time we have seen them.

 

[jackieleanne]

Wow Wayne/Matt those pictures are amazing I can't wait to get back to Florida now and see these.

 

[UKDEB]

Great shots, Matt.

 

[Pegasus928]

Those shots of WWoHP are great. I can't wait to see it all for real

 

[jockey]

Great pics WWOHP looks amazing

 

[mandymouse]

Wow ! Fab photos of WWoHP Wayne I can't wait to see it for myself

 

[Natasha&Matt]

Great report wayne so far Great pics

 

[Cyrano]

Amazing photographs of WWoHP. Well done for stretching Matt

The youtube video of the dolphins is a real highlight also Think I might investigate this further to see what time is the best to see the dolphins, as I think this would be a great treat for the troops

 

[T16GEM]

Another fab day!

I am not at all interested in the HP movies but I am looking forward to seeing at at Universal!

 

[disneyholic family]

the dolphin video is GREAT!!! dolphins are such beautiful animals!!
but, i get so nervous when dolphins chase boats....
they love to do it, but they don't realise how dangerous boats can be to them, so they sometimes are injured/killed....
especially if there are many boats/watercraft around....
i'm not speaking about clearwater in particular, just what happens in the day to day encounter between dolphins and people...

just coming back in to edit this post - i watched the hermans hermits video.....didn't know they were still alive one of my favorite songs back whenever that came out....(don't use that revelation against me )

 

[Scrap_Vamp]

I love Matt's photos of WWOHP - good for us that he is so tall

We stayed at Clearwater on our first trip, way back in 1996, and we did one of those dolphin boat trips - it's great!

 

[DISWolves]

Hi to all,

Just catching up with the thread. Some nice pics here. Glad you liked the cheesecake factory, we will probably go again in August. Only problem we have everytime is the air-con is way too low.
Just off to have a look at the dolphin vid.......enjoy what is left of your hols
Was the dolphin trip walk up or pre-book?

Safe journey home

 

[amystevekai&bump]

great photos of WWOHP - I love how the buildings look like they have snow on them - or at least I assume thats what it is!! - that will really add to it for us when we visit at New Years

Not sure when you are leaving - but have a safe trip home

 

[Clare D]

Love the WWoHP pics, not sure about the palm trees though, can't remember seeing them in the films

 

[wayneg]

Was the dolphin trip walk up or pre-book?

Safe journey home

We booked in the morning for 3pm but it wasn't needed, only about 10 of us onboard. I guess August will be busier. Everywhere is really quiet now, called in Seaworld this afternoon just to ride Manta, it was walk on, I went on twice with Matt then Karen went on with him.

Not sure when you are leaving - but have a safe trip home

1 day left, fly home Friday, only about 15 weeks to next trip so don't feel too bad about going home this time.

Uploaded a few pics so recap of past couple of days.

Monday afternoon looking around Wilderness lodge/Contemp & Poly

Day in Clearwater

 

[wayneg]

Evening meal at Cracker Barrel. I know some say its good for breakfast and not eve meal but thought we would try, myself and Matt really enjoyed our steak meals, Karen not so much, ended up with chicken strips. Desserts were good.

Today we went shopping, got a 20% discount voucher when we bought a counter service meal in MK on Sunday. Could use in World of Disney before 12 noon any day so we bought gifts for people. Thanks Disney, I spent $100 I wasn't going to. Also got Matt the shoes he wanted and Disney outlet had pins at 49cents, just managed to get 37 before someone cleared the rest, he bought over 200. They had loads more Pirate ones at 99 cents.

Onto Old Town, just a walk around. Lunch at Market Street Cafe, Celebration. 1st time here but we will return, really nice food.

A quick trip into Seaworld just to ride Manta.

This evening Orlando Ale House, I had Seafood Medley, Karen and Matt had same as before so no new pics, shared Capt Jacks Dessert

Ended evening at DTD Westside.
Last day tomorrow, have complimentary Waterpark tix so if weather is good will goto TL for a few hours. Not sure what else yet.