My Mostly 1st Solo Trip Report/Completed

[froglover2]

Thank you
I got a pic up!!!

 

[tinknme]

Your welcome!

Thank you
I got a pic up!!!

 

[jmskinner]

I haven't been able to get our here and read your trip report and your already this far. Enjoying it so much. Maybe since I will soon be so close, I can drive over one day for just a day trip and try going it alone that way.
Love all the pictures.

Love all the pics of empty Main St.

Thats weird that when you got your wakeup call Mickey or Stitch wasnt there. Hmmm I guess they were still sleeping too.


Can't wait to read more of your trip!

I read on another thread that the system is getting overloaded and sometimes you have to wait awhile for Stitch or Mickey to come on. Or it was stated you should make your wakeup calls at strange times, such as 5:37. I'm going to try in June.

 

[addicted2dizney]

I can't wait to try for a Stitch and Mickey wake up call in July! My kids are Stitch crazy!

 

[tinknme]

I think if I lived close enough I would be taking day trips quite often lol

I didn't see the thread about the phone, sounds like that might have been my problem.

I haven't been able to get our here and read your trip report and your already this far. Enjoying it so much. Maybe since I will soon be so close, I can drive over one day for just a day trip and try going it alone that way.
Love all the pictures.



I read on another thread that the system is getting overloaded and sometimes you have to wait awhile for Stitch or Mickey to come on. Or it was stated you should make your wakeup calls at strange times, such as 5:37. I'm going to try in June.

 

[tinknme]

Stitch is very obnoxious on the phone, he definetly wakes you up

I can't wait to try for a Stitch and Mickey wake up call in July! My kids are Stitch crazy!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Loving your TR! Your Main St photos are great. Love the shot of the train station!

Sounds like a great day, and a long one.
Wandering around the MK with beautiful weather!

We have 8:05 ADRs for Crystal Palace next trip! I'm so excited about this, I've never been in a park before opening. What time did you end up leaving CP. Was the park open by then? Or was it still empty?

Your lunch and your toffee pudding look fabulous.

Your garden photos are gorgeous! I really want to go to the F&G fest some day, just has not worked out time wise yet.

I don't know what those parents at the fireworks were thinking.

Looking forward to more!

Kathleen,
I'm the friend who had breakfast with Janet. When we sat down to eat the server told us to go up to the buffet. I didn't notice that Pooh was already in our room and because there were only about 5 tables seated that early he made it through before we got back so my DD & I waited for Pooh to came back. The date stamp on my photo of Pooh was 9:20am. I have made it out of CP before the 9am in that past but most often do not.

 

[tinknme]

Thanks Bernadette!

I left before you at CP, so that is why I was out by 9 am, I did not want to wait for pooh lol

Loving your TR! Your Main St photos are great. Love the shot of the train station!



Kathleen,
I'm the friend who had breakfast with Janet. When we sat down to eat the server told us to go up to the buffet. I didn't notice that Pooh was already in our room and because there were only about 5 tables seated that early he made it through before we got back so my DD & I waited for Pooh to came back. The date stamp on my photo of Pooh was 9:20am. I have made it out of CP before the 9am in that past but most often do not.

 

[racefanof88]

Thanks Bernadette!

I left before you at CP, so that is why I was out by 9 am, I did not want to wait for pooh lol

We had 8:10 reservations. We didn't get Pooh I didn't want to keep the table held up that long. He went to the other side first and we were though eating. We were at rope drop for the Tea Cups.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Enjoying your report, what beautiful pics from Epcot! Looks like such a treat to see those beautiful flowers and things!

Allyson

 

[tinknme]

Oh Epcot was beautiful & the flowers smelled so good!

Enjoying your report, what beautiful pics from Epcot! Looks like such a treat to see those beautiful flowers and things!

Allyson

 

[Jamie77]

I read somewhere on the Dis that in order to get Mickey or whoever is the wakeup call is from to speak, that you have to say hello or something. I am not sure that is true but that is what I have read.

I believe this is true, as I tested it. Mickey & Stitch called and there was nothing but dead silence on the line. I said hello and then Mickey spoke. Nice trip report! You are giving me ideas for my own solo trip coming up soon.

 

[Tammi67]

Thanks for the next instalments Janet. I'm enjoying it!

 

[tinknme]

I will be giving this a try in Aug.

I believe this is true, as I tested it. Mickey & Stitch called and there was nothing but dead silence on the line. I said hello and then Mickey spoke. Nice trip report! You are giving me ideas for my own solo trip coming up soon.

 

[tinknme]

Thanks Tammi! Hopefully I will have the next day up tomorrow

Thanks for the next instalments Janet. I'm enjoying it!

 

[kathleen27]

Kathleen,
I'm the friend who had breakfast with Janet. When we sat down to eat the server told us to go up to the buffet. I didn't notice that Pooh was already in our room and because there were only about 5 tables seated that early he made it through before we got back so my DD & I waited for Pooh to came back. The date stamp on my photo of Pooh was 9:20am. I have made it out of CP before the 9am in that past but most often do not.

Thanks for the info! Want to get some empty MK photos, will try to take them before breakfast! We'll get there early and walk slowly to CP. Not so much worried about rope drop as we have other MK time scheduled.

 

[mommykds]

Stitch is very obnoxious on the phone, he definetly wakes you up

No sleeping!!!!!!!!!!!

Janet,
Great report so far.

 

[tinknme]

Thank you Anne Marie!

No sleeping!!!!!!!!!!!

Janet,
Great report so far.

 

[tinknme]

Day 3 HS & Epcot

I woke up around 7 am & took my time getting ready for the day. I now had a blister on the bottom of my foot & my head was burnt, nope didn’t buy the sunscreen for my head One thing I really enjoyed about being alone was not feeling rushed to get somewhere, today would be a slower pace for me. I took my shower, ate a granola bar & headed for the bus stop. My 1st destination for today was HS. Again my wait for the bus was not long & I arrived at HS around 10 am. Upon entering the HSM float was just coming down the street.

After watching this go by I headed to The Great Movie Ride. I was able to walk right on & was on the side with the robbery scene. I think I have only seen the gunfight scene once. Still a great ride & one of my favorites at HS. After this I just walked around, not many rides here I care for. I would miss the AP holders preview of Toy Story Mania by one day Oh well I will get to experience this in Aug. with my boys & I am really looking forward to it, looks like a very cute, fun ride! There were a lot of characters out, but I did not stop to get any pictures. This is probably the one thing I felt funny about being alone. If I had been with family or friends I would have been in as many lines as possible for character pictures. The soldiers from Toy Story were very funny to watch & were interacting wonderfully with everyone. I also finally figured out how to make it rain while standing under the umbrella but was to shy to ask anyone to take my picture. But at least now I know for the next trip. I headed over to the Animators Courtyard & ran into my friend & her dd. They were on their way to Sci-Fi for lunch. I walked around some & went to see what characters were out. Sorcerer Mickey & The Incredible's were there, I watched for a little while & then decided to head over to Indiana Jones. The show had already started & apparently was full, they had ropes up & were not letting anyone else in, bummer! I decided I was getting hungry & thought I would try B&C. I headed towards Hollywood Blvd. & the Streetmosphere characters were coming out. They are so funny, so I had to watch them for a little while.

I left the park & walked over to catch the boat to the Beach Club. I was seated right away at B&C at the counter. A lady & her ds were seated next to me & this was there 1st time eating here as well. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Bacon & BBQ sauce on the side with an order of onion rings. I love the atmosphere in this little restaurant & the servers were so friendly. I did not feel out of place eating here by myself at all. My lunch was good, but nothing that really wowed me. I think next time I will go just for dessert, they all looked so good!

After lunch I was still feeling tired from the previous day & decided to head back to the resort. I took the boat back over to HS & then rode the bus to PC, very painless just a little time consuming. I did a little shopping in the gift shop in hopes of getting the tote for $10 with a purchase of $40(I thought it was only $30, oops!). After my items were rang up I asked about the tote & they were sold out. When I arrived on Monday they still had them, so I was bummed that I had missed out. The cm told me that they might get more in on Friday, but that would not work for me as I was leaving early that day. Oh well, what can you do. I went to the foodcourt to get some ice cream. I got a yummy hot fudge brownie sundae.

I sat in the seating area outside of the foodcourt & people watched while I ate my treat. I headed back to my room & called my friend trying to decide if I should book the bounce back for part of my trip in Aug. or for a trip in Dec. The 1st cm I spoke with said deluxe's were not included, but the 2cd time I called I was given quotes for deluxe's I decided to not book & just wait for AP rates to come out. I closed the curtains, put my pj’s on & laid down for a quick nap I was to meet my friend at Epcot for dinner. I woke up around 4:30, freshened up & headed for Epcot. I arrived around 5:30 pm & decided to see if fast passes were left for Soaring & Surprise they were! My return time was between 8pm & 9pm. I walked over to the GG to wait for my friend & her dd. They arrived shortly after & we did not have to wait to long before we were seated. This was my 1st time eating here. I loved the character interaction, but the food was so-so. I am glad I tried it, but will be in no hurry to return.

After dinner my friend headed back to the resort & I stayed to ride Soaring. I walked around some more & decided to head back to the resort. I did not feel like messing with the bus crowds at closing. I got back to PC a little after 9pm & decided to have a drink. You can now get Pinacolva's at the Petals Pool Bar I feel in love with these in Dec. at the Polynesian, so I was a happy camper!

This picture is from Dec., but the drink looks & tastes the same.

After my nightcap I headed to my room, talked to my boys at home & called it a night. I had an early morning planned with my friend for Epcot.

Next up, my last day

 

[kathleen27]

Sounds like another great day!

That Pinacolava looks good!