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

[PrincessInOz]

I've never been to OKW nor eaten at Olivia's. It looks like it is worth making a trip out for the food. That shrimp and grits looks delicious.

Thanks for sharing Illluminations. Looks like you got a decent spot with a clear view.

Did Vinny enjoy meeting his DGD at Epcot?

 

[pas130]

YAY Aubrey! Missed seeing her Thank you for Iluminations video, I really gotta get there!! And I love the "goodnight" on SE Now to figure out when I can get to Olivia's, only fitting since we are (((still))) booked at OKW. Some many rave reviews and I see crayons on the table

 

[KatMark]

Okay, I guess that I should comment on the post that should have been posted that you didn't post in which you then deleted and added the post about HOP and then did the post that I responded to. And this is even though you've not been on my TR in 2 weeks? 3 weeks?

Mark and I enjoy doing HOP every other year or so. I think we are definitely due this year since we missed it the last two.

I'm so happy you got to meet Brenda. Isn't she wonderful? I love that gal...she has a heart of gold.

Great picture of the castle. Where are those posters?

 

[GrammyJudy]

I really liKíe the Hall of Presidents. It makes me tear up everytime.

 

[Trentmom]

Never been at Old Key West. IT was nice to see some pics

That is great he got to see his granddaughter. Cute pics

Never seen Good Night on Epcot ball before. Very cool

 

[Volkswagenphreak]

Phew.. made it to the end! I just spent the last few hours looking through your trip report great job. I loved all the pictures! Cant wait till hubby and I go on our honeymoon trip!!

 

[rndmr2]

Nice update, looks like you had a great meal at Olivia's. That's one of my Brother and his family's fave places to eat, I haven't been there yet. That's good that you guys were able to visit with Vinny's Grand-daughter even if it was ony for a short time, every little bit counts.

Oh and did you see I have a new ticker now?? I am so excited!

I was thinking we weren't going to be able to get there this year but then the time frame opened up. We made the reservation this afternoon. I went right in and made all my ADR's already, a few were already booked but I got most of what I wanted-- Boma (dinner), Biergarten, 50's PTC, Kona Cafe (Breakfast), Yak and Yeti, Via Napoli, and Crystal Palace (Dinner). the Biergarten is the only one we have been to before.

 

[scottny]

I had the Shrimp N Grits at Olivia's in May and it is probably now my most favorite meal in all of Disney World. It was SO good and you can bet Denny and I will be going back in October! LOVE THAT PLACE!!!!!!!

Thanks for the video of Illuminations. The sound track and fireworks come out really well. Glad you stayed and enjoyed it. Such a great show! Night time in Epcot is the best!

it is so good.
Thanks. I wish I had a better spot but it wasn't too bad.

I've never been to OKW nor eaten at Olivia's. It looks like it is worth making a trip out for the food. That shrimp and grits looks delicious.

Thanks for sharing Illluminations. Looks like you got a decent spot with a clear view.

Did Vinny enjoy meeting his DGD at Epcot?

You should go see it. It is fun to take the boat from DTD. it was very good.
I was mad about the rock but otherwise the spot was good.
He always enjoys seeing her.

YAY Aubrey! Missed seeing her Thank you for Iluminations video, I really gotta get there!! And I love the "goodnight" on SE Now to figure out when I can get to Olivia's, only fitting since we are (((still))) booked at OKW. Some many rave reviews and I see crayons on the table

it was short but great to see her.
You should try to get there, it is really good.

Okay, I guess that I should comment on the post that should have been posted that you didn't post in which you then deleted and added the post about HOP and then did the post that I responded to. And this is even though you've not been on my TR in 2 weeks? 3 weeks?

Mark and I enjoy doing HOP every other year or so. I think we are definitely due this year since we missed it the last two.

I'm so happy you got to meet Brenda. Isn't she wonderful? I love that gal...she has a heart of gold.

Great picture of the castle. Where are those posters?

I got mixed up. I have not been on many tr's in weeks. I have been busy with the group I started on Facebook and trying to get the travel business going and also seeing talk shows.
It is fun to see it and cool off if needed.
it was great meeting Brenda and I do hope to see her again if our paths cross.
Thanks.
Under the train station when you walk out of the park.

 

[scottny]

I really liKíe the Hall of Presidents. It makes me tear up everytime.

Never been at Old Key West. IT was nice to see some pics

That is great he got to see his granddaughter. Cute pics

Never seen Good Night on Epcot ball before. Very cool

You should go and visit it one time. It is a pretty resort.
He was happy he saw her.
My first time seeing it also. I liked it.

Phew.. made it to the end! I just spent the last few hours looking through your trip report great job. I loved all the pictures! Cant wait till hubby and I go on our honeymoon trip!!

Thank you for reading along.
When is your honeymoon? You will have a blast.

Nice update, looks like you had a great meal at Olivia's. That's one of my Brother and his family's fave places to eat, I haven't been there yet. That's good that you guys were able to visit with Vinny's Grand-daughter even if it was ony for a short time, every little bit counts.

Oh and did you see I have a new ticker now?? I am so excited!

I was thinking we weren't going to be able to get there this year but then the time frame opened up. We made the reservation this afternoon. I went right in and made all my ADR's already, a few were already booked but I got most of what I wanted-- Boma (dinner), Biergarten, 50's PTC, Kona Cafe (Breakfast), Yak and Yeti, Via Napoli, and Crystal Palace (Dinner). the Biergarten is the only one we have been to before.

it was very good. it was short amount of time but great for it.
No I have not seen but that is very exciting.
That is great you can get there this year, I can't but I will live.
Those are some good choices for dining.

 

[scottny]

I took this pic at 8:30 in the morning.


It was on the balcony in our room. Now here is the funny thing, I have NO clue what I did for the next few hours. Vinny and Renee went to Hollywood Studios but I did not so no clue here. LOl. Anyway here are there PP+ pics.

Entering the park.




Then they were inside.


They found an alien along the way.


They also found some Cars.






Then they saw.


That is all the pics I have for them.

My day in photos started at 11:01 when I took the bus to MK.


I passed this.


Then I was at Magic Kingdom.


But this was not my destination.


Then I was boarding this.


I think this is the next resort I want to stay in.


When I hit the lottery. LOL.


Lots of people going to MK.


A boat, 2 resorts and a bird. What a pic. LOL


Then I saw the Polynesian.


Looking back at the Magic Kingdom.


Soon enough it was time to board.


The announcement on the monorail but no “Por favor”.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/scottenchanted/0Foj10

A bus load of people going for fun.


The crowds did not look bad.






Then I was at Epcot.

Think I will stop here.

Up next,

Is this my destination or do I go elsewhere?

 

[Trentmom]

Great PP pics. Looks like Vinny and Renee color coordinated their outfits, made for good pics

Oh, love that Mickey Pic you did with balcony. Very cool

Epcot looked dead

 

[PrincessInOz]

Great PP pics.

I'm the same. If there is no photo evidence of what I did on a day, I don't really remember it all that well either.

Love the Mickey ears picture.

I hope you stayed at Epcot. It looks nice and empty.

 

[pas130]

The DHS pics with Vinny and Renee are great

Hmmm maybe you stay at Epcot, shoot a few pics then meet up with hubby and Renee at DHS or BW

 

[scottny]

Great PP pics. Looks like Vinny and Renee color coordinated their outfits, made for good pics

Oh, love that Mickey Pic you did with balcony. Very cool

Epcot looked dead

Amazing how that pic turned out being it was on my cellphone. LOL
We never had big big crowds.

Great PP pics.

I'm the same. If there is no photo evidence of what I did on a day, I don't really remember it all that well either.

Love the Mickey ears picture.

I hope you stayed at Epcot. It looks nice and empty.

it is sad to rely on a camera but it is necessary. Italy will be constant photo taking.
Thanks.
We shall see.

The DHS pics with Vinny and Renee are great

Hmmm maybe you stay at Epcot, shoot a few pics then meet up with hubby and Renee at DHS or BW

Coming up soon.

 

[scottny]

Here is an update on my weightloss. The shirt for day 1 is a 4x. The Minion shirt is a xl. It is tight but hopefully soon it will be looser.


Now for Italy updates. I have been so busy planning it and doing the group I created on Facebook that I have not had a chance to update on it. I will just lay out the blueprint of the plans.

• 9/18 – fly to Milan
• 9/19 – we will most likely do the double decker tour bus.
• 9/20 – Tour to St. Mortitx Switzerland.
• 9/21 – We take a train to Venice (George Clooney is reportedly getting married here the day before).
• 9/22 – We go to Florence.
• 9/23 – 2 of us (not me) go to the Ferrari Museum.
• 9/24 – Tuscany in one day tour.
• Here is the link to the description of the tour. http://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Tuscany-in-One-Day-Sightseeing-Tour/d519-5070TUSCANY
• 9/25 – Florence full day tour.
• http://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-Half-Day-or-Full-Day-Sightseeing-Tour/d519-24281AGROUP
• 9/26 – This day we go to Rome in the morning. In the afternoon we have a tour.
• Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour.
• http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/An...Arena-and-Upper-Tier/d511-3731COLOSSEUM_SMALL
• 9/27 – Rest day to just lounge or walk around.
• 9/28 – Pompeii Day Trip
• http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Pompeii-Day-Trip-from-Rome/d511-3731VESUVIUS
• 9/29 – Skip the line: Vatican
• http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Sk...silica-Half-Day-Walking-Tour/d511-3058VATICAN
• 9/30 – Our last full day in Rome. Nothing planned.
• 10/1 – I leave bright and early in the morning and fly to London. (No more Vienna or Disney on this trip)
• I will be going to see the Harry Potter WB Studios Tour. Here is the link if you want to check it out.
• http://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/
• Then after the tour I will get on the train and go to Paris and meet everyone at the hotel.
• 10/2 – 10/4 we will be in Paris and we have no plans. I know we will do the Eiffel Tower in the day and night. Barbara, Jeff and Lorraine have never been so I think they need to see the Mona Lisa.
• Other than that we will wing it.
• 10/4 – We fly home.

I hope it will be a fun trip.

I will do an update soon for the Disney trip.

 

[ddstratton]

Ok. Not sure how I did this. I thought I had subbed to this TR earlier, but apparently I was only seeing it on Facebook! I am loving your pictures! I can't get that fruit plate from Grand Floridian out of my head - it looked wonderful!!! I loved your resort tour - sounds like a great thing to do for a down day. You're not rushing all over, but you're still immersed in Disney.

 

[Volkswagenphreak]

Thank you for reading along.
When is your honeymoon? You will have a blast.



Our honeymoon starts November 1st its my husbands very first time going to disney. I think I'm more excited than he is, but he has no idea of the amazingness that he is in for i havent been in 8 years, so I'm thrilled to visit! Keep up the good work, i love reading your posts

 

[Angelrose]

Oh my goodness Scott, you look AMAZING! Again I must say you are an inspiration and I'm so proud of you.

Your Italy, Paris and London trip sounds fantastic. Wish I could fit in your luggage.

 

[Trentmom]

Wow, you looked great!!!! Keep it up


Your itinerary looks awesome. I can't wait til you get back and we get to hear all about it

 

[OhMari]

Looking Good Scotty"
Sorry for asking, or if it was explained, but why are you not going to Disney Paris."