Pluto0809
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2012
A Soggy Afternoon and Evening
After lunch, we walked across the path and headed into the Hall of Presidents. Mom hadn’t seen the new show and neither had I. Jim did see it in January but I wasn’t with him. That of course is a story for my other TR.
When we exited the show it had started to rain. Luckily the Chicago gang did get their Mine Train ride in before the rain got too bad. This picture portrays the three kids pretty well. Maddie in the back of the first picture and Lewie in the front of the second picture were fearless and loved everything. Raymond (first picture front) on the other hand was terrified by a lot of the rides.
We put on our cheap dollar store ponchos and headed up to Fantasyland. Our Mine Train FP wasn’t available yet so we ducked into IASW for a cruise around the world. I took a lot of pictures but I will only torture you with a few of them.
Still dodging between the rain drops, we stopped to see Mickey’s Philharmagic. Funny thing, Mom was not happy we went there because she said she really disliked the show. But when we exited she realized she was mixing it up with Fantasmic at HS. She does like Philharmagic but not Fantasmic.
It was still raining and not supposed to stop so we decided to ditch our Mine Train FP and headed towards Tomorrowland instead. Neither one of us wanted to ride 7DMT in the rain.
We stopped at an ice cream cart and then found a small dry spot on a bench under the TTA tracks. I got my usual ice cream sandwich and Mom got her usual ice cream bar.
Since we were right there, we took a spin around a soggy Tomorrowland on the TTA.
Next up was another one of our shopping sprees up and down Main Street. As we walked towards Main Street from Tomorrowland, we passed the Purple Wall. There were lots of people getting their pictures taken and Mom was confused by the whole thing. So I had to explain the whole wall picture thing that's going on right now at WDW. She thought this was awesome and has already decided to get pictures there in October.
I know Mom bought some stuff as we shopped up and down Main Street but don’t ask me what at this point. I ended up with just one item. I found a Disney Traditions by Jim Shore Stitch figurine that I wanted in the art store. What I didn’t realize was how long it would take to get the item. Apparently the store’s stock is kept somewhere else and the CM that helped me had to radio someone to bring one for me. This took a good 20 minutes before the item arrived. I think from now on, I’ll skip buying from the Main Street art store and get my items either at Epcot or DS where the storerooms are attached. I did get him eventually. Here’s some pictures.
When we finished shopping, we still had a good hour and a half before we needed to check in for the Happily Ever After dessert party at 6:45 pm. So we found a dry bench down the side alley off of Main Street and planted ourselves for a bit. I took our packages to the locker to drop them off and also pick up our heavy duty ponchos. I should have grabbed my sweatshirt too because I got cold later that night. Mom was fine because she had on long sleeves.
Once I was back, Mom ran to Casey’s and grabbed us each a hot dog so we had something savory before the dessert party. I feel bad because while she was on her way back, the skies opened and it poured for a bit. She keep our hot dogs dry by carrying the to-go box under her poncho.
And here’s a few pictures taken from our bench.
While we were sitting there, the Rainy Day Cavalcade went by and I managed to get a couple of very blurry pictures.
We sat there so long, we got to watch the lights come on.
Finally at about 6:30, we got up and headed towards Tomorrowland Terrace. We actually ran into a PP photographer and realized we hadn’t gotten any pictures that day. She tried to get the castle in the background but you can barely see it.
Oh, and meantime, the Chicago gang had left the park around 4 pm and headed back to the room for a break. We didn’t see them again that day. That evening, they had dinner at 1900 Park Faire which they loved.
Mom and I checked in for the Dessert party and were seated quickly. Unfortunately Mom won’t eat chocolate at night because it keeps her awake. She wasn’t too impressed with the non-chocolate items. Oh and I do have pictures of the entire buffet that I took in January. Haven’t quite gotten that far in that TR.
Here’s Mom’s first plate:
And my first plate. I think Mom was a little envious of my chocolate choices.
I really enjoy the choices at this dessert party and you can't beat the viewing area in the Plaza Garden.
It was while we were eating that I got a bit cold. I had taken off my poncho to eat and it was quite chilly where we were seated. I was OK once I put my poncho on.
Once it got closer to the time for HEA at 8 pm, we headed down to the garden area. We found a pretty good spot along the back railing so we could lean on it. I was hoping that we could sit on the grass but it was just too wet. Here’s our view.
And some pictures of the Plaza Garden area around us. Not crowded at all.
Those were the last pictures I took that evening because it was still sprinkling and I didn’t want to risk ruining my camera.
I was really nervous as to whether or not the fireworks would even take place. And sure enough, an announcement came on at 8 pm that they were delayed. Thank goodness it turned out to be only 5 minutes. I really enjoyed HEA in January and did so again on this trip. It’s not quite Wishes for me but it still makes me tear up so I guess that’s good. I think my only complaint is the fact that there is just too much going on to take it all in. But that just means I’ll have to watch it again and again to catch everything. Oh and Tinkerbell didn’t fly on this night but I wasn’t surprised with the wind and rain. Mom also loved the show. She doesn’t normally like to stay and see the night shows because of the crowds so the dessert party worked out really well.
Magic Kingdom was open for another 45 minutes after the show but we chose to head out. After a brief stop at the locker we headed to the bus stop. This may have been the night we waited for a second bus in order to get seats but I really don’t remember.
When we got back to the room we watched the second half of the Super Bowl and then headed to bed.
I only ended up trading for two pins that day.
And my Fitbit stats for the day.
Up Next: The “New” Purple Wall
After lunch, we walked across the path and headed into the Hall of Presidents. Mom hadn’t seen the new show and neither had I. Jim did see it in January but I wasn’t with him. That of course is a story for my other TR.
When we exited the show it had started to rain. Luckily the Chicago gang did get their Mine Train ride in before the rain got too bad. This picture portrays the three kids pretty well. Maddie in the back of the first picture and Lewie in the front of the second picture were fearless and loved everything. Raymond (first picture front) on the other hand was terrified by a lot of the rides.
We put on our cheap dollar store ponchos and headed up to Fantasyland. Our Mine Train FP wasn’t available yet so we ducked into IASW for a cruise around the world. I took a lot of pictures but I will only torture you with a few of them.
Still dodging between the rain drops, we stopped to see Mickey’s Philharmagic. Funny thing, Mom was not happy we went there because she said she really disliked the show. But when we exited she realized she was mixing it up with Fantasmic at HS. She does like Philharmagic but not Fantasmic.
It was still raining and not supposed to stop so we decided to ditch our Mine Train FP and headed towards Tomorrowland instead. Neither one of us wanted to ride 7DMT in the rain.
We stopped at an ice cream cart and then found a small dry spot on a bench under the TTA tracks. I got my usual ice cream sandwich and Mom got her usual ice cream bar.
Since we were right there, we took a spin around a soggy Tomorrowland on the TTA.
Next up was another one of our shopping sprees up and down Main Street. As we walked towards Main Street from Tomorrowland, we passed the Purple Wall. There were lots of people getting their pictures taken and Mom was confused by the whole thing. So I had to explain the whole wall picture thing that's going on right now at WDW. She thought this was awesome and has already decided to get pictures there in October.
I know Mom bought some stuff as we shopped up and down Main Street but don’t ask me what at this point. I ended up with just one item. I found a Disney Traditions by Jim Shore Stitch figurine that I wanted in the art store. What I didn’t realize was how long it would take to get the item. Apparently the store’s stock is kept somewhere else and the CM that helped me had to radio someone to bring one for me. This took a good 20 minutes before the item arrived. I think from now on, I’ll skip buying from the Main Street art store and get my items either at Epcot or DS where the storerooms are attached. I did get him eventually. Here’s some pictures.
When we finished shopping, we still had a good hour and a half before we needed to check in for the Happily Ever After dessert party at 6:45 pm. So we found a dry bench down the side alley off of Main Street and planted ourselves for a bit. I took our packages to the locker to drop them off and also pick up our heavy duty ponchos. I should have grabbed my sweatshirt too because I got cold later that night. Mom was fine because she had on long sleeves.
Once I was back, Mom ran to Casey’s and grabbed us each a hot dog so we had something savory before the dessert party. I feel bad because while she was on her way back, the skies opened and it poured for a bit. She keep our hot dogs dry by carrying the to-go box under her poncho.
And here’s a few pictures taken from our bench.
While we were sitting there, the Rainy Day Cavalcade went by and I managed to get a couple of very blurry pictures.
We sat there so long, we got to watch the lights come on.
Finally at about 6:30, we got up and headed towards Tomorrowland Terrace. We actually ran into a PP photographer and realized we hadn’t gotten any pictures that day. She tried to get the castle in the background but you can barely see it.
Oh, and meantime, the Chicago gang had left the park around 4 pm and headed back to the room for a break. We didn’t see them again that day. That evening, they had dinner at 1900 Park Faire which they loved.
Mom and I checked in for the Dessert party and were seated quickly. Unfortunately Mom won’t eat chocolate at night because it keeps her awake. She wasn’t too impressed with the non-chocolate items. Oh and I do have pictures of the entire buffet that I took in January. Haven’t quite gotten that far in that TR.
Here’s Mom’s first plate:
And my first plate. I think Mom was a little envious of my chocolate choices.
I really enjoy the choices at this dessert party and you can't beat the viewing area in the Plaza Garden.
It was while we were eating that I got a bit cold. I had taken off my poncho to eat and it was quite chilly where we were seated. I was OK once I put my poncho on.
Once it got closer to the time for HEA at 8 pm, we headed down to the garden area. We found a pretty good spot along the back railing so we could lean on it. I was hoping that we could sit on the grass but it was just too wet. Here’s our view.
And some pictures of the Plaza Garden area around us. Not crowded at all.
Those were the last pictures I took that evening because it was still sprinkling and I didn’t want to risk ruining my camera.
I was really nervous as to whether or not the fireworks would even take place. And sure enough, an announcement came on at 8 pm that they were delayed. Thank goodness it turned out to be only 5 minutes. I really enjoyed HEA in January and did so again on this trip. It’s not quite Wishes for me but it still makes me tear up so I guess that’s good. I think my only complaint is the fact that there is just too much going on to take it all in. But that just means I’ll have to watch it again and again to catch everything. Oh and Tinkerbell didn’t fly on this night but I wasn’t surprised with the wind and rain. Mom also loved the show. She doesn’t normally like to stay and see the night shows because of the crowds so the dessert party worked out really well.
Magic Kingdom was open for another 45 minutes after the show but we chose to head out. After a brief stop at the locker we headed to the bus stop. This may have been the night we waited for a second bus in order to get seats but I really don’t remember.
When we got back to the room we watched the second half of the Super Bowl and then headed to bed.
I only ended up trading for two pins that day.
And my Fitbit stats for the day.
Up Next: The “New” Purple Wall