May Vacay - Let's celebrate the end of the school year. But why is it surface of the sun hot?

[Stacybaeasm]

Hello friends! I'm back for another trip report. I was in my happy place May 25-June 1, staying at Pop Century. Overall, it was a great trip! But first, introductions.

That's me - Stacy. This trip was mostly a solo trip so it's all about me!! LOL. Just the way I like it. Some facts:
Favorite Park - Magic Kingdom
Favorite Ride - Guardians of the Galaxy
Favorite Princess - Belle (she reads!!!)
Favorite overall character - The Evil Queen! (My students are pretty sure I AM the Evil Queen and they aren't wrong, although I have no illusions I am the fairest in the land.)

I had some plans and goals for this trip. First and foremost - I was going to learn to RELAX on these Disney trips. Every trip I say I am going to take it easy and just enjoy instead of pushing. Every trip, I do the opposite. And then I read trip reports from all of my Dis friends and see them spending time at the pool, doing crafts, taking breaks and I say "I want to do that!" and then never do. This trip I was absolutely determined to do this. Especially after surviving spring semester. This was a HARD academic year altogether and spring was insane. I needed a chance to just let go and find some joy again.

Other plans along the way - do the make your own tiara thing at Arribas brothers in MK, Steakhouse 71, After Hours at Hollywood Studios, Toppolino's breakfast, Liberty Tree dinner, meet up with Caroline (DisneyAndi), see Scotty, Stephen, and Eli, watch one of my former students perform in Fantasmic!, Flower and Garden Festival, and see my aunt Barb. Lots of plans if you are also determined to relax every day. Did I accomplish it all? Did I survive the crazy storms every day? And that heat! I mean, it was August hot in May.

Anyway, I hope you will join me on my May adventure.

Up next - the drive down.

 

[kclark9830]

Joining in! I am the same way, always wanting to slow down at Disney but never pulling it off.

Also, we are going this summer, which hadn't necessarily been in our plans, but after a very rough school year decided it was necessary .

 

[Jodo98]

its so hot it feels like the AC cant even cool in Florida. Its a furnace.... Hope you enjoyed your trip! How was Steakhouse 71?

 

[GGOOFY1]

I'm back!! Can't wait to hear about your adventure.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Joining in! I am the same way, always wanting to slow down at Disney but never pulling it off.

Also, we are going this summer, which hadn't necessarily been in our plans, but after a very rough school year decided it was necessary .

Welcome!!! Let me tell you, slowing down and enjoying is AMAZING!! I also recognize it is a very privileged place to be - I can slow down because I know I have been here many times and will be back many more times. I feel badly for the folx who have the "once in a lifetime" trips because they CAN'T slow down and accomplish it all.

Go!! Relax and recover from the school year. Because I'm not sure next year is going to be easier. I'm spending my "vacation" developing 2 new classes and hiring 4 positions. Not so much vacation, lol.

its so hot it feels like the AC cant even cool in Florida. Its a furnace.... Hope you enjoyed your trip! How was Steakhouse 71?

Hi!! Thanks for joining in! It was a furnace the entire time. I thought I was prepared but I was not. Enjoyed the trip anyway!

Steakhouse 71 was wonderful as always. It is now a staple in my dining on trips. I know people complain about the decor, but I have never had a bad experience and I love going!

I'm back!! Can't wait to hear about your adventure.

Welcome back!!! Thanks for coming along for another of my adventures.

 

[DLo]

Following along. Looking forward to reading more .

 

[disneyAndi14]

I’m here! I tried to relax some but man I’m bad at it, lol
I agree it was just like my late August trips weather wise! It was really hot, humid, and a few crazy storms.
Excited to hear all about it!