I found myself on the backside of the trip. It’s like the backside of water, but way less exhilarating.
Way. Waaaayyyyyy less exhilarating.
Follow me on a day-long trek from resort to resort
Geez, if you can't remember your room number, just ask. Sheesh.
but drat-blasted if a group of folks who think it’s standard protocol to yell at the top of their lungs as they walk by rooms at 6:30AM did just that.
Why don’t parents check that nonsense anymore?
Because often enough, the parents are just as clueless.
heat up my leftover pizza from the night before for a decent breakfast.
I know that leftover pizza for breakfast is a thing for a lot of people, but it's just not for me.
The easiest way was to grab a bus to DHS, but that was listed as being 30 minutes away, so I hopped on an EPCOT bus that pulled up fairly quickly. From there, I boarded one to DHS.
Hard to believe that was quicker.
I was being a bit of a stingemeister.
Hence some of your dining... choices.
I had no idea the station was such a freaking long walk to Old Port Royale
Hence why I've never wanted to stay there.
I like that.
I approached a CM and asked what the fastest way back to the Skyliner would be and she suggested I take the internal bus back to the station instead of walking which was a perfect solution.
Ah. However... I don't want to go to my resort and then have to wait for yet
another bus, just to get to my room.
Sadly, the line to AoA and POP was down
Wonder how often that happens?
Unfortunately, the Riviera’s trees were a paltry attempt at anything really magical; I was super unimpressed.
Just a wreath? Or was there a tree as well?
I asked a CM if that was “it”, and her reply was, “There just isn’t much room in our lobby to do more.”
Yeah... I'll wait for your response to my previous question.
My most very favorite coffee stop in all of WDW is the Joffrey’s at the Skyliner Transfer station.
Interesting. With all the choices there are in The World...
The first stop was the Swolphin and shockingly, I’ve never stepped foot in either one in all my years of going to Disney.
I haven't either.
I like this!
I was wondering why you said it was Santa's fave.
Meh, indeed.
I took oodles of photos here because, well, as you can see, the decorations were over-the-top, just so much fun! Look at the animals? The colors? Just so turn-of-the-century retro and cool.
Won't comment on every photo, but... dang!
Here is the little diorama at the Boardwalk’s House- super cute, no?
I’d heard about the new Cake Bake Shop and wanted to see what a $25 piece of cake looked like.
I'd be tempted... but not very.
I also checked out the new Corn Dog stand and came very close to pulling the trigger on one but again had a hard time justifying the cost- $16 for a dough-wrapped mystery meat, hah.
Now this... I think I'd splurge and try one.
the most extraordinary gingerbread carousel!
Seen many photos and heard lots about it. Stunning!
here are the images I managed to grab of this marvelous creation
Thanks for that. Your closeups reminded me that it's actually made from food!
The Yacht Club’s Train display was equally incredible. The animations were outstanding with gondolas and trains, and the lights and sounds they added made this such a fun addition to the holiday fun of Disney.
I could watch this for a long time.
Even when it’s not Christmas-time I adore this lodge. But with the massive tree and rustic, nature-inspired additions, my love for this resort soars.
I bet!
Massive tree.
Having passed up the corndog and racketeering in the form of cake
With the weather just so absolutely perfect, Geyser Point beckoned
Of course! Great spot.
my hiney in an Adirondack.
From the grab-n-go I ordered some edamame with tajin
mmm... that sounds good.
I try not to be nosey, but hey when you’re having a conversation that others can hear in a public space…
If you're in public, you're broadcasting. Sorry, not sorry, but I'm not going to respect that.
I approached her and asked her about her job and if she had any words of wisdom for a new NP just starting out. She was soooo super friendly and asked if I was looking for work.
Well, small world!
Problem was, it was on the Oregon Coast, and I vowed never to return once I’d left.
Why?
My next notes are a bit of a mystery to me. They say, “On a bus to DS at 3:50. Arrived at 4:35. UGH, 45 minutes!” Why on earth would a bus from WL to DTD (sorry, still gonna call it that) take a whole freaking 45 minutes?
Odd you don't remember. Maybe it sat for a while after you got on?
I’d not dressed even remotely appropriately for the chilly temps and was becoming cranky.
Uh, oh! Cranky Steppe! Stay out of her way!
I checked in and was told that I could be seated right away on the patio or I’d have to wait about 30 minutes for an inside table. Seriously? I was already freezing my once-very-comfortable hiney off and now I was going to have to have a chilly dinner outside. Sigh… The only good news is that there was a stand heater pretty close to the table they sat me at.
I'm a bit surprised you didn't take the wait, to get out of the cold.
aside from the fact that they made someone with an ADR wait 30 minutes.
Yeah... I know how they do it, but... still, not a fan.
Agreed. Classy.
Chipotle Chicken Flautas: Crispy chipotle chicken tortilla flautas, Chihuahua cheese, red garlicky beans, roasted tomatillo-avocado salsa, garnished with crema, Cotija cheese, fresh herbs (contains dairy), $15
That sounds good!
The old song, "It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas” couldn’t have been any truer as I made my way back to the bus stop.
We all know how long that walk from the portico to the furthest bus stall is and whether you’re hot and sweaty or cold and shivering it always feels like you’re walking to the next zip code.
Apparently not, given my injurious performance at DHS just a day prior.
Hence my recommendation for bionic legs.
What I mean is that aside from these "REPRESENTATIONS" of living things, aside from plants/flora in Pandora, these are the only animals in the land outside the ride attractions.
ohhhh...
No, that's why they are VERY strict about telling you that EVERYTHING goes into the storage bins including cell phones. I've watched some videos of the ride system from the side (camera aimed at the seats/theater) and it's more "violent" that you think. It pitches quite a lot.
Huh. Never really realized that. Too busy having
way too much fun on the ride.
