Live Trip Report! Two Weeks of Disney Fun!

[mrsS.Gerrard]

What were your impressions of the Thomas Cook flight? I have only ever flew to Orlando with Virgin but am considering Thomas Cook as their packages seem to be far cheaper than Virgin or Travel City Direct. Glad you're having a fab time x

 

[gillybeaaan]

What were your impressions of the Thomas Cook flight? I have only ever flew to Orlando with Virgin but am considering Thomas Cook as their packages seem to be far cheaper than Virgin or Travel City Direct. Glad you're having a fab time x

I was cautious but I was impressed with the service! We had a slight delay but it was because of a re-route out of Manchester so I think it could have happened with anyone! The little added extras soon build up though; we bought snacks and drinks at the airport but I still ended up buying about 3 drinks on the flight!!

My case got broken as well, but again I'm sure that could happen with any airline!

If money wasn't an issue I'd always fly Virgin however as that's not the case I'd say its a good trade off! Just be prepared for the extras that add up cost wise

 

[wayneg]

If money wasn't an issue I'd always fly Virgin however as that's not the case I'd say its a good trade off! Just be prepared for the extras that add up cost wise

I think that's a good summary. We flew home with them last month, not the most comfy seats, 1 hour to check in with no online check in, mega strict with luggage allowance and extras onboard that other airlines include. End of the day we paid £200pp for a 1 way flight, VA wanted £1,000pp No way would I have paid £2,400 extra to fly with VA. If the difference was small then worth paying but not silly amounts.

 

[gillybeaaan]

It is hot today! Just having a little rest before heading back to the Magic Kingdom for dinner at be our guest!

Today we explored Magic Kingdom and rode a fair few rides!

We started off meeting Tinkebell; the wait time was way longer than posted though! It stated 10 mins and took more like 45 Then after a few Memory Maker pictures we headed off to Adventureland and explored!



Had one of these beauties for lunch! I wasn't aware they were on the Dining plan as a quick service meal so I was a happy bunny! You get two sides so we had apple slices and a cookie!



We had a fastpass for 7DMT which I enjoyed! Although I wouldn't have wanted to wait 70+ mins for it! We then went over to tomorowland for our space mountain fastpass (which Ryan hated!)

Took him on Carousel of Progress for the first time, and he wasn't impressed! I absolutley love it so my heart sank a little! (Is this grounds for a break up!?

We watched Festival of Fantasy which I enjoyed! I really really loved the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade so I'm not 100% sure I like as much!



Heading back for dinner in a second; So excited for BOG! I'll report back with food pictures asap

 

[Cyrano]

I enjoy plane food too \

Sounds like you are having a great time

 

[BudgieMama]

Sounds like you are having fun! Enjoy!!

 

[gillybeaaan]

Sorry for the absence! Seem to have been hitting the parks hard over the last few days!

Be our guest was absolutely amazing! I has the herb crusted lamb rack served medium and it was perfect! Honestly the nicest lamb I've ever has! The grey stuff was meh (is this an unpopular opinion?) I just thought it tested of nothing! Meeting the beast was fab as well

The next day we were at Hollywood studios; this was probably our least productive day yet! I had to go back to the hotel half way though the day as I was feeling really unwell!! I was in the line for the animation drawing class and I thought I was going to faint! After a snooze at the hotel I was okay though and headed back to Hollywood studios to see the frozen fireworks! They are AMAZING; especially timed to the music!

Yesterday we were at animal kingdom. It was hot out hot and I still wasn't feeling 100% so we just took it easy; had fast passes for Everest; kali river rapids and meeting Mickey and Minnie! Had lunch at flame tree BBQ and the pulled pork sandwich just hit the spot! We also managed dinosaur and primeval whirl (oouch; it's so painful!) as well as a few photopass pics. We're gonna do the animal side of things next week when I'm hopefully back to 100%!

Dinner that evening was at planet Hollywood!! I had the ribs and it looked like they had put a whole pig on my plate; far too much food! Desert is included in the dining plan so I managed about half a slice of banana fosters cheese cake! That was delicious!!

Did some shopping and bought my Dooney and Bourke bag. I would never usually spend so much on a bag but it's just absolutely adorable and I've been saving so hard so it's justified!

Had a lazy morning today because we're currently in magic kingdom riding out these extra magic hours until 2am! It's crazy busy today as it is Labor Day weekend over here! Wait times have been long all day even now at these EMH!

When watching the first Main Street electrical parade disney's crowd control really slipped and it was serious mayhem! People were standing on railings and climbing over them walking all over the plants in the bits near the castle! I was concerned for people's safety and have previously seen people being told to get down by cast members so it was all a bit odd!!

Had a BBQ slaw dog at caseys corner for dinner (sorry no pic my camera has decided to act up right before MNSSHP!!). Those hot dogs are so big we probably could have shared one!

Only actually managed big thunder mountain, Peter Pan and Buzz during extra magic hours as Ryan is being a grumpy sod!! Went on splash 4 times before it closed at midnight though. I think it my be my favourite ride ever!

Mickeys not so scary Halloween party tomorrow (well today now!) so a nice lazy morning! May head to one of the water parks but will just see how we go!


I will upload some pictures tomorrow, I'm just too lazy to get my laptop out right now! I have posted some on Instagram under the username gillybeaaan if you want to see some before then! Speak tomorrow

 

[maclondon]

Food was served at about 1pm. Options were chicken curry or sausage and mash! I'm a bit off an oddball and I love plane food so I was happy

I love plane food too - its like doing a puzzle trying to eat it in such a space and theres an art in folding placeing stacking to make it all the more fun

viva oddballs!

 

[gillybeaaan]

Okay so heres a few pictures of the last few days! Got to try and fix my camera now anyone have any idea why a dslr flash would just stop working?!

Be our Guest food (sorry for iphone photos, I took my camera but left my memory card in the hotel )



Frozen fireworks


Lunch at Flame Tree BBQ (pulled pork sandwich and chocolate mousse




Planet Hollywood Dinner (ribs & banana foster cheesecake)

 

[scoobydooby]

Wow that's a LOT of ribs!!!!!!!

 

[BigMommaMouse]

Love the frozen fireworks.

 

[gillybeaaan]

I am super sorry that my live trip report failed over the second week of my holiday! I felt pretty rotten every day and could only really manage out for a few hours at a time (I have no idea what was up ) I had an absolutely fabulous two weeks despite feeing poo though!

Currently in Orlando airport waiting to board the flight (still got an hour and a half to wait) cried the entire way to the airport because I'm not ready to come home yet! I thought I'd go ahead and do my highs and lows and what not. Will post some pictures when I'm home tomorrow once I've gone through them all!

Highs

Old Key West was lovely as ever; it's just such a calm resort thF is really nice to come back too after a long day at the parks! Our view from the balcony was beautiful and we really lucked out with the location!

The frozen fireworks were amazing! They were timed so well to the music and they took my breath away!

Be our guest was also fabulous, the food was some of the nicest I've ever eaten! I almost wish i had made more than one reservation here for the trip!!

Meh's

Mickeys not so scary Halloween party was good however I don't think we got everything out of it we could have! The boo to you parade was fabulous and may be my new favourite parade! We waited it out for hallo wishes and it was entirely my fault that we picked a rubbish spot! I hadn't done my research and stood to the left of the castle and saw almost nothing I'd go to MNSSHP again but I'd definitely really do my research and go with a plan and not just wing it!



Lows
Ohanas was a real low for me this trip. It may have just been because I wasn't well and that it was our last night but it was just pants! The food was good however it came out in a funny order. We'd eaten almost ebeything else (including the meets) before they brought out the veggies/ noodles. Then we had said we were finished and it took almost 45 mins to bring our dessert!! The server just seemed to vanish!

WDW seems to be construction central at the moment; it's almost like there isn't a single place they aren't working on! I know it's to improve it for us but it's also a bit too much to do all at once!! It wasn't a big thing it just seems like a lot!

Fingers crossed all goes well with the flight and will update you a in the morning with pics as well! Thanks for reading along and for all the help I have been given with planning, you're all super stars!!!

 

[BigMommaMouse]

Enjoy your flight home.

 

[dixonsontour]

Thanks for taking the time to update, hope you have a smooth flight home.

 

[wilma-bride]

Looks like you had a faulous time, all things considered. Sorry you weren't feeling well for part of your trip - there's nothing worse than feeling unwell on holiday.

I'm glad you enjoyed Be Our guest - reviews seem to be pretty mixed but I really enjoyed it on my last trip and wish I'd been able to get a reservation there for October.

 

[gillybeaaan]

Had an absolutely rubbish flight home with Thomas Cook, so much so I've even logged a complaint! Such a shame considering our flight out was so good!

Got serious Disney Depression right now, but have managed to avoid the Jet lag so far! Slept through the whole of yesterday and last night!!

Thanks to all for following!

 

[BigMommaMouse]

Had an absolutely rubbish flight home with Thomas Cook, so much so I've even logged a complaint! Such a shame considering our flight out was so good!

Got serious Disney Depression right now, but have managed to avoid the Jet lag so far! Slept through the whole of yesterday and last night!!

Thanks to all for following!

Start planning the next one. I see your going in less then 12 months.

 

[stephensmum]

Enjoyed your report, thanks for doing it. What happened with the flight?

 

[Tony Bush]

Thanks for the trip report - been great fun reading