Bonnie40
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Cast of Characters: Bonnie (me!) 43, obsessive trip planner
Shane (DH) 45, just rolls with my trip plans!
Shayna (DD) 18, obsessed with all things Disney. Going to university in the fall
Ben (DS) 15, who states that if he has to hug Mickey one more time, hes going to scream, but I think enjoys himself more than he cares to admit!
Jarrett (DS) 13, who doesnt really care where we go as long as he isnt in school!
Day 6:
Began a rainy day at Epcot. Finally took the kids to Ice Station Cool and everyone but me drank the Beverly! Too funny! Headed to Living Seas and Turtle Talk with Crush. What a wonderful attraction! We really enjoy spending time at Living Seas and didnt rush through this time.
Headed out early for our PS at WCC at Wilderness Lodge. I knew we would enjoy looking around this resort because we built a timberframe addition on our house and really appreciate wood! Our PS was for 12 noon and we were a little early. We were seated on time, and I was looking forward to an entertaining lunch. Unfortunately, we were disappointed! Our server tossed the napkins and straws and that was it. The whole place was subdued and I really didnt see anything fun happening anywhere. Couldnt even ask for ketchup because there were bottles on all the tables! We enjoyed our lunch DH and I had the cold meat sandwich, DS had the pulled pork, other DS had the burger and I cant remember what DD had. Kids really enjoyed the all you can drink milkshakes! Dont think we will take the time to go here again.
Overall rating: B
After lunch we went to MK to catch some characters and see the parade. Even though it was raining, we had a wonderful time! We noticed Goofy in a corner on the right just inside the park and headed over. Hardly anyone there! After we took our pictures, a CM motioned us inside, only to find a whole bunch of characters just waiting to have their pictures taken! What a wonderful surprise! We finished just as the parade was starting, so we just watched from the front of Main Street. DH and youngest DS enjoyed sitting at a small table playing checkers while the parade went by! Enjoyed strolling around the park and headed out around dinner time.
We werent terribly hungry but everyone was determined to get back to Earl of Sandwich one more time! Headed to DTD and split some very tasty sandwiches.
Overall rating: A
We jumped on a bus from DTD to Yacht/Beach Club to get to Epcot quickly. Wasnt exactly sure where we were going, but once we figured it out, we really enjoyed the walk and realized that we didnt have to walk through Future World to get to World Showcase we got in the backdoor! Very convenient! We had never seen Illuminations on previous trips, so we staked out a spot right next to the outdoor seating area at Rose and Crown. I thought it was pretty good, and we really enjoyed seeing the show! Unfortunately, there was a group of young adults who were standing behind us and were having too good a time talking and drinking to notice the show! Its sad when tired, young children are better behaved than adults who should know how to behave!
Walked back through Future World and caught the bus back to POR. As any Disney nut knows, its so hard to leave, knowing you wont be back for awhile!
Spent some time at the POR pool and called it a night. In the morning, we were off to spend a week in the Florida Keys!
Comments and Observations:
Crowds were much better than I had expected.
For the first time, we did not do the trip commando style. I think we enjoyed the trip more that way.
Anyone notice the wonderful orange blossom fragrance that fills the right corner just inside MK? Those orange trees are beautiful and that smell is intoxicating!
I thought the improvements to the castle were wonderful, EXCEPT for the oversized medallion on the front! What is that?! We all found it took away from the beauty of the castle itself. JMHO
Transportation was great as always. DH loves to just leave the car in the lot and not worry about driving around.
The beauty and serenity of POR just cant be beat! We had hoped to see Bob the Piano Player, but he wasnt playing the nights we could get there.
CMs were friendly and accommodating. Considering what they have to put up with, its a wonder they can still smile!
As I explained to our friends its all in the details at Disney. We so appreciate all the little details that go into making it the most magical place on earth!
Shane (DH) 45, just rolls with my trip plans!
Shayna (DD) 18, obsessed with all things Disney. Going to university in the fall
Ben (DS) 15, who states that if he has to hug Mickey one more time, hes going to scream, but I think enjoys himself more than he cares to admit!
Jarrett (DS) 13, who doesnt really care where we go as long as he isnt in school!
Day 6:
Began a rainy day at Epcot. Finally took the kids to Ice Station Cool and everyone but me drank the Beverly! Too funny! Headed to Living Seas and Turtle Talk with Crush. What a wonderful attraction! We really enjoy spending time at Living Seas and didnt rush through this time.
Headed out early for our PS at WCC at Wilderness Lodge. I knew we would enjoy looking around this resort because we built a timberframe addition on our house and really appreciate wood! Our PS was for 12 noon and we were a little early. We were seated on time, and I was looking forward to an entertaining lunch. Unfortunately, we were disappointed! Our server tossed the napkins and straws and that was it. The whole place was subdued and I really didnt see anything fun happening anywhere. Couldnt even ask for ketchup because there were bottles on all the tables! We enjoyed our lunch DH and I had the cold meat sandwich, DS had the pulled pork, other DS had the burger and I cant remember what DD had. Kids really enjoyed the all you can drink milkshakes! Dont think we will take the time to go here again.
Overall rating: B
After lunch we went to MK to catch some characters and see the parade. Even though it was raining, we had a wonderful time! We noticed Goofy in a corner on the right just inside the park and headed over. Hardly anyone there! After we took our pictures, a CM motioned us inside, only to find a whole bunch of characters just waiting to have their pictures taken! What a wonderful surprise! We finished just as the parade was starting, so we just watched from the front of Main Street. DH and youngest DS enjoyed sitting at a small table playing checkers while the parade went by! Enjoyed strolling around the park and headed out around dinner time.
We werent terribly hungry but everyone was determined to get back to Earl of Sandwich one more time! Headed to DTD and split some very tasty sandwiches.
Overall rating: A
We jumped on a bus from DTD to Yacht/Beach Club to get to Epcot quickly. Wasnt exactly sure where we were going, but once we figured it out, we really enjoyed the walk and realized that we didnt have to walk through Future World to get to World Showcase we got in the backdoor! Very convenient! We had never seen Illuminations on previous trips, so we staked out a spot right next to the outdoor seating area at Rose and Crown. I thought it was pretty good, and we really enjoyed seeing the show! Unfortunately, there was a group of young adults who were standing behind us and were having too good a time talking and drinking to notice the show! Its sad when tired, young children are better behaved than adults who should know how to behave!
Walked back through Future World and caught the bus back to POR. As any Disney nut knows, its so hard to leave, knowing you wont be back for awhile!
Spent some time at the POR pool and called it a night. In the morning, we were off to spend a week in the Florida Keys!
Comments and Observations:
Crowds were much better than I had expected.
For the first time, we did not do the trip commando style. I think we enjoyed the trip more that way.
Anyone notice the wonderful orange blossom fragrance that fills the right corner just inside MK? Those orange trees are beautiful and that smell is intoxicating!
I thought the improvements to the castle were wonderful, EXCEPT for the oversized medallion on the front! What is that?! We all found it took away from the beauty of the castle itself. JMHO
Transportation was great as always. DH loves to just leave the car in the lot and not worry about driving around.
The beauty and serenity of POR just cant be beat! We had hoped to see Bob the Piano Player, but he wasnt playing the nights we could get there.
CMs were friendly and accommodating. Considering what they have to put up with, its a wonder they can still smile!
As I explained to our friends its all in the details at Disney. We so appreciate all the little details that go into making it the most magical place on earth!
