This is Magical, this is Horrific, and this is Epic! TR 8/27-9/7/25, updated 10/10*

[buzzrelly]

Jock’s had a long wait again even for outside.

Jeez! Seems to be the theme and I really want to try this! What time do you think we should get there to get in?

We decided to take a bus, of course it was there, Andi ran ahead and the bus driver waited for us.

That bus stop at DS is ridiculously far and then you have to go up and around

We constantly are laughing on our trips, sometimes at our own expense, sometimes others, and definitely at Disney’s expense.

Love this!

Here is our picture! Nothing fancy for us!

Nice pic! But he could have mentioned the magic shot.

hey give you a rolled up wet washcloth but it was cold?? We thought this was odd.

Must feel very nice on a hot day.

This flatbread was heavenly. Chefs Kiss we really enjoyed this.

The description of this is roasted mushrooms, miso-mascarpone, mozzarella, fontina, pickled red onion, and black garlic molasses.

Looks good. I don't super love mushrooms but maybe I'll give it a try.

Well.... I got some bad MRI news

IMPRESSION:

1. SUSPECTED PRIOR LATERAL MENISCECTOMY WITH POSTOPERATIVE CHANGE, DEGENERATION AND POSSIBLE RECURRENT TEAR EXTENDING TO THE INFERIOR ARTICULAR SURFACE AND LATERAL FREE EDGE WHERE THERE IS A 4 MM PARAMENISCAL CYST.
2. SIMILAR ACL DEGENERATION WITHOUT COMPLETE RUPTURE.
3. EARLY QUADRICEPS TENDINOPATHY.

It super hurts right now. Lots of Aleve and an Ortho Eval on the 30th.

Oh no, Liesa! Sounds painful!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Not going to lie, I was sad to read that you're not going to write any more reports. I completely understand and they're something that's meant to be fun and relaxing. Once they become a chore, that's when it's time to step away. I do hope if you ever change your mind or want to recap events, you know we are all happy to read whatever you want to share!

Ditto! But I totally understand too.

This morning we arrived around 9am. Guess where we went first? If you said Kali River Rapids who are you?

Dinosaur was our first choice!

Of course it was

Our next stop was Everest for Andi. We saw a PPCM on the bridge before Everest and the CM was very nice.

He gave us a typical Minnesota day, lol

Looks like weather at home to me

We had a FP$$ for Safari next. We saw more animals on this Safari. There were quite a few giraffes out and about.

My favourite ride in all of AK though I do love Dinosaur and Everest and Kali too.

I saw a Crash of Rhinos and also a full moon,

It really was nice walking through the WS without a ton of people around.

This! This is my absolute favourite thing! Perfect way to end the day

 

[Wood Nymph]

I had been making FP$$ for Epcot and had Remy, Soarin, and LwtL lined up. Our ADR at Geo82 was at 7:45pm. The EMH was from 9-11pm. We didn’t plan on doing too much during that time. We would see what the wait times were like and go with the flow.

You did a great job with the Epcot FP$$. I wasn't as lucky as you were when I tried to do this in June. Almost all the Remi times were gone when I tried to get one after our first fp$$ in AK. I guess it helps to have a low crowd time of year.

The lounge and artwork are beautiful. We were seated at the bar. This was fine but our back was to the windows. There is a fireworks package and those seats are saved for the people with the ADR for fireworks

That looks like a really nice lounge. I'll try to get one when we return in March.

It was now extra hours, we didn’t want to wait in any long lines so we did Soarin, LwtL, Gran Fiesta, and Remy on our way out! It really was nice walking through the WS without a ton of people around.

I love the WS when no one is around.

 

[uem]

Great trip report!

 

[disneywlf]

Love your TR! I am also glad you ladies got to go to Shiki-Sai as when I went there with my Mother on our July 2025 trip, we found the sushi to be stellar! Cannot wait to read more!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Yes, they downgraded it. BOOOOO!!!! (Oh sure, I probably couldn't even eat 2, but I'd sure try!!!)

I remember when there were 2 snacks a day and you could buy a bunch of goodies at the end of the trip with QS and snack credits, Disney is so good at taking away and charging more haha It will be plenty of food for us!

I'm not sure the solution to this. Hmmm, ask to wait for front or back row?

I loved when you could just have two to a row

Well.... I got some bad MRI news

Oh no! I hope the trip goes okay, we certainly do not need to rush or speed walk because Andi is not with us! Haha

It super hurts right now. Lots of Aleve and an Ortho Eval on the 30th.

We will tape it up and bring plenty of advil!

UGH. It's high on my list, soooo... ?

I really want to go to Jocks so we will make it work!

Sometimes sacrificial purchases have to be made for the sake of... well, a drink.

Haha very true especially the duck drink!

BUT!!! It opens up on the 25th! (Or so they say....)

Yay I’m excited. Love SE

Fun how the chandeliers look like fireworks in the reflections.

It is a really nice lounge!

Ohhhh, I'll keep that in mind. I don't really need a fan$y drink, but the one for $25, but this non-alcoholic one sounds very intersting!

They will make whatever you want!

A Walk Through the Garden: Seedlip Garden 108 Non-Alcoholic Spirit, basil, fennel, lemon, Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters, The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters, and bubbles $17.00

That does sound good but wow $$$ for no alcohol

That's exactly what I'd planned to order there. It sounded so good to me.

The flatbread is awesome!

I'm hoping to see this at night too. I'm sure it's really pretty at night.

Moana at night is really cool and usually less people

What a perfect ending to a great day! Lots done!

It was a good night!

NICE!!! Remind me I need to sit on the left side of the boat!

Such a fun little boat ride

I cannot even tell you how jealous I am......wah!

I will miss you! It will be weird at Thanksgiving without you on the trip

You know I wish I could go too!

I know! I’m glad we have done several trips together and we will have more!

Honestly I wasn't that impressed with the list of narrators for Candlelight this year.

I agree, I don’t even know the narrator for the weekend I am there. I am more excited for Festival of Holidays

Nnnnnnooooooo! Maybe you'll be ready to write again when I can travel south again.

Haha I will maybe do one a year now!

Love Satuli!

Such a favorite of ours!

Did the Duck Duck drink make you as tipsy as it did on our Christmas 2023 trip??

Haha it sure does! Such a little drink packs a punch!

I would definitely do fireworks here. You know how much I love Luminous!

I would even like luminous at Geo82

 

[disneyAndi14]

I heard that’s pretty cool.

I sure hope to get in Jock’s this trip. This is the first year they decorated for Halloween usually it is just at Christmas

Did not know that.

Splitsville outside bar was packed and they had live music. It was hoppin there!

Whoa. Sounds amazing.

It was delicious it filled me up!

Looked it up. Hadn’t heard of it! Sounds really good.

It really is and the little drink packs a punch!

Sure, after the full moon and all…

Haha I could just eat those buttery buns and have the drink!

Just rewatched it the other day. He dies wash his hands at least.

Haha he is a clean little rat

Well that’s not okay. Does he not know who you are????

Exactly how rude!

Maybe because of the Florida heat?

That went right over my head when we got the washcloths but that does make sense!

Sure looks nice! Like the chandeliers.

I really liked this lounge, it is up there with Nomad and Dahlia for me

Must remember this.

Andi loves the aquarium but hates the large crowds in there so this was perfect

Jeez! Seems to be the theme and I really want to try this! What time do you think we should get there to get in?

I would go right when it opens! Our mistake was later afternoon and DS is always crowded at that time of day.

That bus stop at DS is ridiculously far and then you have to go up and around

I know, I was not running in the heat, Andi did run ahead

Nice pic! But he could have mentioned the magic shot.

I know! I wonder what the magic shot is? Probably F&W related maybe

Must feel very nice on a hot day.

True, I just thought it was weird

Looks good. I don't super love mushrooms but maybe I'll give it a try.

This was delicious but I do like mushrooms. I have read a few reviews where people really liked it and aren’t big mushroom fans

Ditto! But I totally understand too.

Awww thank you. I really enjoying writing about our trips! I may still do one a year!

Of course it was

You know Dinosaur is first for me!

Looks like weather at home to me

Same for us, coming soon ugh it is beautiful here today, low 60s and sunny!

My favourite ride in all of AK though I do love Dinosaur and Everest and Kali too

Safari is one of my favorites different every time!

This! This is my absolute favourite thing! Perfect way to end the day

Something about a night walk through WS with very few people around

 

[disneyAndi14]

You did a great job with the Epcot FP$$. I wasn't as lucky as you were when I tried to do this in June. Almost all the Remi times were gone when I tried to get one after our first fp$$ in AK. I guess it helps to have a low crowd time of year.

I could really tell this time of year with the low crowds made it easier to get several top tier FP$$

That looks like a really nice lounge. I'll try to get one when we return in March.

It is in my top 5 for sure!

love the WS when no one is around.

Same and it is really nice staying within walking distance to Epcot!

Great trip report!

Glad you are reading and commenting!

Love your TR! I am also glad you ladies got to go to Shiki-Sai as when I went there with my Mother on our July 2025 trip, we found the sushi to be stellar! Cannot wait to read more!

We really loved Shiki-Sai and it will be on our list again! Glad you joined in!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Hello There!

Today was our last full day at Disney!

Our plans today included Epcot for F&W and MNSSHP at MK.

We really loved our stay at YC. Our room was very nice and quiet overall. Staff at YC had been wonderful from the Mousekeeping, Lobby, Bell Service, and the QS area. We had big dreams to eat and drink at Crew Cup and/or Ale&Compass and we did neither sigh Just not enough time for everything. That is why one must keep coming back haha

We had a little breakfast in the room with iced coffee! Not beer @pkondz

It was time to walk over to Epcot. We had FP$$ for TT, LWTL, and Soarin, with a fancy ride on GotG.

We headed to the land and rode both rides here. Andi got us a Frozen FP$$ and a Figment one.

Figment was for right away so we headed over there. We like this quirky little ride.

When the ride was over, we noticed Figment was going to be coming out soon for a meet and greet. I noticed only one family waiting and we hopped in the line.

Figment came out of the dream portal area. We had a nice visit.

We checked out the gift shop before leaving and Andi really liked a Figment shirt but they didn’t have her size. I will look for it on my trip coming up soon!

It was time for F&W booths to open. We went into the Odyssey building for the fried pickles and a beer, oh and of course to see the Muppet lab! I went to find a table while Andi waited in the line. One nice thing is this building has lots of seating. I failed on getting pictures of the Muppets. There is a show with Dr Bundsen Honeydew and Beaker, it is cute and, of course, Beaker has a work accident every few minutes so their no accidents at work counter is never less than every 2-3 minutes, haha

Andi returned with the deep fried pickles and 2 beers. The CM made a mistake and asked Andi if she wanted another beer on the mouse, Andi said of course I do!

The pickles were really good, maybe a little more of the dill ranch dip would make these even better.

The beer was a crooked can brewing company Raspberry blanc wheat and the other one was Brewdog 95 tropical session IPA. I thought the beer was fine but not something I would get again.

We headed to the Fry Basket and Andi asked if we could just get the Truffle-Parmesan fries with the black garlic-truffle aioli. This is part of the fry trio and we wanted just that one. We did get these and ate the fries and drank the rest of the beer. The fries were really delicious and I would recommend them. We have had the yucca fries before and these are also very good.

It was now time for a few more rides. It was time for TT with our FP$$. The new ride overlay is fine but part of it wasn’t working right this time. It also is a bit jerky. We did get our picture. I do love the fast part outside. I’m glad that is the same.

We did GotG next and we got Disco Inferno, still no September. I have had every other song multiple times but never September. Maybe someday!

We wanted to try more F&W treats so we headed into WS and shared the 2 savory treats at the India booth. I found a seat in the China Pavilion and Andi went to get the food.

We tried the Potato and Pea samosas with plant based coriander-lime cream. I loved these, so yummy!

The other item is the Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel spice yogurt and naan bread. Another hit! This was very flavorful with warm spices.

So far everything we have tried has been very good.

Andi wanted to try the Gulf Stream brewing cloud 9 watermelon hibiscus lager. Again, beer is not a favorite of mine and I just tried a sip of this. It was okay, I think Andi enjoyed it.

It was time to ride Frozen so we headed back to Norway.

We didn’t get wet yay, Andi looks less than thrilled on the ride haha

We went back to working our way around the showcase until we hit Brazil. I had to have the Brazilian Cheese Bread.

We shared this, I love this bread! What is not to like about cheese baked in little bread bites! It was so good I forgot a picture! Costco has this I need to try it and compare!

It was time for a little dessert and cocktail before heading out of the park. We got the creme brûlée, a vanilla creme with blueberry lime compote. This was really good. We loved this.

I had to get the chilled French cosmo, this was vodka, citron vodka, grand marnier liqueur and simply cranberry juice. I loved this drink!

We saw a PP and did some pictures and this CM actually gave us a magic shot!



We decided to head out and relax some before the Halloween party.

Stay tuned for a very crowded party! Was it still fun??