The World's Longest Trip Report

[jlovesee]

Hi all, I a pretty avid lurker on the trip report threads, but have posted a few times.

We returned about three weeks ago from a 9 day trip at Pop Century (1 night), BWV and Polynesian, while planning the trip I had a lot of questions and love photos and the trip reports of people in the past really helped, so I thought I would return the favor. Our trip included a stay in a recently refurbed 1-bedroom standard view, with a great view of Illuminations fireworks, plus we used the basic Dining Plan, which we enjoyed. I have included reviews of both and lots of photos!

We also had A LOT of pixie dust this trip (except for Poly wasnt so great of an experience), so I hope those who read enjoy it. However, you have been warned there is a reason I called this the world's longest trip report!

Jennifer

Pre-Trip
Post I
http://jeffreyjennifer.blogspot.com/2009/10/pre-trip-report-for-january-disney-trip.html
Post II
http://jeffreyjennifer.blogspot.com/2009/12/disney-pre-trip-report-post-ii.html
Post III
http://jeffreyjennifer.blogspot.com/2010/01/pre-trip-report-iii-so-here-we-are-11.html

Actual Trip
Post 1 (Days 1 & 2) Pop Century/BWV/Busch Gardens Tampa/Akershus
http://jeffreyjennifer.blogspot.com/2010/02/jan-2010-disney-trip-report-post-i.html

Post II (Days 3 & 4) BWV/Magic Kingdom/Narcoosee's/EPCOT/MGM/SCI-FI and Illuminations Fireworks
http://jeffreyjennifer.blogspot.com/2010/02/jan-2010-disney-trip-report-post-ii.html

 

[mymainmouse]

Signing on!

 

[jlovesee]

I got a reply FINALLY! One person loves me

Jennifer

 

[JLR]

I checked out your blog spot - great photos! I'm looking forward to the rest of the trip!

 

[mymainmouse]

I got a reply FINALLY! One person loves me

Jennifer

I checked out your blog and loved your pictures! What kind of camera were you using? I am hoping to get a new camera and am looking for any recommendations.

 

[jlovesee]

Thanks, my husband is the unofficial/official photographer of the two of us. He is a professional photographer so he mostly carried around this trip his Nikon D700, however the D100 series (D200, etc) are all VERY good cameras,

You can still find the D100 used for a pretty affordable amount, good camera equipment doesn't wear out fast so its usually just as good used in many cases.

We also used a Sony point and shoot.

BTW Canon is evil.



I will be posting a new update hopefully tonight.

Thanks for all your kind words its appreciated!

Jennifer

 

[Señor DonDuck]

Joining in. Those are gorgeous pictures! Kudos to your husband.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Even though I'm a Canon user I'm in

 

[acejka]

Can I join in on the fun even if I'm a Sony Alpha girl?

 

[acejka]

Small world! We checked into BWV on the 23rd of Jan... AND my MIL lives in Independence, BIL in KC... love the area!

 

[saracriss]

Great stuff. You must write a book or atleast a blog.

 

[jlovesee]

That's everyone for your kind words! ACEJK I saw your posts while we were planning our trip, I didn't post but I was thinking the same thing, small world.



I have added my third update

http://jeffreyjennifer.blogspot.com/2010/02/jan-2010-trip-report-post-iii.html

This includes a VERY detailed review of the Backstage Magic tour, and I discuss a lot of the things you see on the tour, I have included a large header (SPOILERS) for those who don't want to read about what goes on behind the scenes, and how some of the attractions really work. Because no photos are allowed, and it ate up almost all of Friday for us there are very few photos from that day.

Backstage Magic though is a great tour, definitely worth the cost ($200 about), and we had a GREAT tour guide, Wayne!

Jennifer