Mickey, Minions & more. 2 week holiday. Updated 9/14 - FINAL THOUGHTS

[Brenle]

It's hard to believe everything was made out of chocolate! The smell of chocolate must have been overwhelming, no?

Hope you had a chance to see the gingerbread house in the Grand Floridian. Another Disney work of art!!

 

[scottny]

I really need to hit WDW at Christmas time one of these visits. It looks beautiful.

You really should. It wasn't a bad time when we went. A little busy but manageable.

Whew! I'm all caught up & subscribing so I don't miss out on any updates!! Have to say, congrats on your weight loss. And you are making me want a Christmas trip so bad!!

I fall behind all the time.
Thank you.
You should go. It is a great time to see the property.

I'll even buy.

Deal. I will buy round 2.

Great decorations at Yacht Club

Love all the blue in the decorations

so pretty

They do a nice job.

 

[scottny]

The YC train display is incredible...and I'll buy both you and Kathy a drink!

it was very nicely done.
Then I will buy you one. I am going to be so drunk.

It's hard to believe everything was made out of chocolate! The smell of chocolate must have been overwhelming, no?

Hope you had a chance to see the gingerbread house in the Grand Floridian. Another Disney work of art!!

The smell was strong but not overwhelming but you did smell it before you got to the display.
We shall see a little later on if I do.

 

[scottny]

We arrive in Italy around 8:30 and will hopefully have had an uneventful flight. I do like the seats on the plane as they are 2 – 4 – 2. I figure we should be at the hotel around 11-12 or at least I am hoping. Now this first day we have nothing planned so I think we might do this, the hop on – hop off bus tour. Not everyone has to do it but it was let us see Milan quickly being we only have this day for touring.
http://www.toursinitaly.net/?event=offer.detail&offerId=2161

I would like to see “The Last Supper” but not sure if we will be able to get into it. This day is really nothing being planned as I am sure we will be tired from the flight. We might just walk around the area of the hotel until the rooms are available and then nap and then go for dinner.

So nothing really planned and either the bus tour or just walking around because the next day we have to be up REALLY early.

Up next,

Day 3 in Switzerland….

 

[englishrose47]

No Plans sounds good to me !!!

 

[Trentmom]

Bus tour looks nice

 

[KatMark]

Sounds like a good way to spend the little time you have there. The bus tour looks fun.

 

[pas130]

it was very nicely done.
Then I will buy you one. I am going to be so drunk.

Drunk at YC with Dis friends sounds fun!

I've never done a bus tour, but Italy sounds like a perfect place for me to start. I can't wait to hear. And see about it!!

 

[dizneeat]

Scott, the hop on hop off bus tours are fun. They let you see most of the time in nearly no time. I was just going to suggest a two day ticket (as it sometimes beats public transport, but I see you are coming closer to Austria, by going to Switzerland. Sitting at the edge of my seat to find out what you have planned there.

 

[jenseib]

I am loving all the decorations. I really need to get over to the Swolphin resorts as they look so pretty!!!

 

[scottny]

No Plans sounds good to me !!!

Bus tour looks nice

It does. I think we will do it for sure not sure of the others.

Sounds like a good way to spend the little time you have there. The bus tour looks fun.

That is what I think too.

Drunk at YC with Dis friends sounds fun!

I've never done a bus tour, but Italy sounds like a perfect place for me to start. I can't wait to hear. And see about it!!

That does sound like fun.
We have done them in NYC, London and Paris.

Scott, the hop on hop off bus tours are fun. They let you see most of the time in nearly no time. I was just going to suggest a two day ticket (as it sometimes beats public transport, but I see you are coming closer to Austria, by going to Switzerland. Sitting at the edge of my seat to find out what you have planned there.

Yep. We did them before in other cities so I think it is the best way to go.
I am so excited for the next day.

I am loving all the decorations. I really need to get over to the Swolphin resorts as they look so pretty!!!

You should. They are great resorts to see.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Sounds like a perfect way to get over the long flight. No plans; except for a HOHO bus. Perfect.

 

[scottny]

Sounds like a perfect way to get over the long flight. No plans; except for a HOHO bus. Perfect.

That is what I am thinking.

 

[scottny]

After our tour of YC we then ventured over to Beach Club.
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Already we were seeing decorations.
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It looks so pretty here. I love this pool.


I love these tables. I would love these when we move.


I love this place but it is usually so crowded.


A different view looking outside.


Of course I had to take the mat.


Then we saw the lobby.


Here is one tree.
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Flash.


The main attraction here for Christmas is the carousel.


Let’s walk around and look closer at it.












How it is made.




Impressive!


A closer look at Captain.


I think I will stop here for now.

UP next,

Boardwalk​

 

[PrincessInOz]

Home.










Wonderful pictures, Scott. Thank you.

 

[pas130]

Love the carousel! That little table would be awesome in your new place Wonder if you can find one on eBay or something...

 

[MeMom]

The Christmas Village is awesome.

The horses on the carousel are amazing, aren't they? Such detail.

I love all the Yacht and Beach Club pictures. I wish I was walking out of a Beach Club room this morning getting ready for an Epcot day. Marc and Anita are right across the water at Boardwalk this morning. I am pretty jealous.

 

[GrammyJudy]

I love the beach club but it looks so much like Maine and since we go there often, it is not enough Disney for me and don't think I'd want to stay there. But the pool is amazing and we liked Cape May when we ate there.

 

[englishrose47]

OMG I did not realize the Carrousel was edible . That is sooooo cool. The detail is amazing

 

[khertz]

The thing they can create out of gingerbread and chocolate are absolutely amazing!!