Trip Report SSR - 6/18-6/27

[granmaz]

I'm really enjoying your report. We are staying here for the first time in December and are really looking forward to it.

 

[alldiz]

Sounds like a great trip....I'm gettting tired reading all the stuff you got accomplished
Kerri

 

[toocherie]

I'm enjoying your report too!

 

[georgemoe]

Nice report Peggy Jean. Can't wait for the next installment.

 

[DVCJones]

I am really enjoying your trip report

Thank you for sharing!!!

 

[dvc at last !]

subscribing...

 

[ses1230]

I'm enjoying your report!

We are staying at SSR for the first time in Nov. and I can't wait

 

[mickeysmate65]

Peggy Jean -
I am loving your trip report! Glad everyone had such a wonderful time. I haven't had the chance to catch up with you since you got back.

-- It is such a "small world" - you may not even know who this is!
Think about it - we left for WDW the week before you!

See you soon!

 

[Eventer98]

Your TR makes me excited for our trip home SIX weeks from today! Can't wait for your next installment!

 

[dbprimeaux]

...waiting for the next addition.

 

[Peggy Jean]

Day 3, Part 2

Sorry for the wait, let's just say yesterday was Monday Anyway after eating and resting up a bit we decided to go to the Magic Kingdom. Now I don't care how often I go to the MK, but when I get my first glimpse of the castle from the bus, I get all gooey inside. After going through the bag check and gate we all got wristbands so we could stay late if we wanted. This is the first time we experienced this, I like it, works real well. I was excited about being there at night, there's nothing like the MK at night, the lights, music, attractions.

We headed to the Grand Prix Raceway, this is something we hadn't done in years!! The wait was only about 20 minutes so we hopped on. I had to laugh because DH "drove" our car and he was ALL OVER the place. Good thing we're on a track. Next up, Mad Tea Party, now this is another that DH and DS will not do, all that spinning So 4 of us, and may I say all "adults" squeezed into one cup, I was thinking, "where will all our butts fit?", but our knees were the problem, so we were laughing even before we started spinning. We spun soooooo fast I couldn't see when the ride stopped. My ribs were killing me from laughing so hard.

From there we checked the line and FP to Space Mountain, too long, and since we knew we'd be back, we figured we'd do it later. So I suggested It's a Small World. I thought for sure the suggestion would be met with lots of and but I guess they figured they'd humor the old lady. At least it was cool and again somethig we haven't done in along time.

We figured by now we shoud start looking for a place to check out the fireworks. So we headed to the bridge that leads from LS to the hub. THOUGHT we had a good spot until the fireworks started and realized there was a big tree in the way. How'd we miss that??? Well we were able to move a little closer to the hub and that wasn't too bad, not ideal, but not bad.

After that the tiredness of the day was taking over a few of our party, so DH, DS, and DS's future bride went home. Me, DD and her friend stayed on. So we everyone goodnight and we went to Frontierland. First up, BTMRR, the wait said 30 minutes, we asked the CM if that was accurate and she just smiled, the wait was more like 15 minutes . Next, Splash Mountain, again only about a 10 minute wait. So we got on and were moving along laughing at the folks in the boat ahead of us, because they got SPLASHED from the boat that went down the hill. As we were approaching that area, another boat went down and we were spared, but then we were in that spot, you know where I mean, and then, you got it, another boat came down and we were DRENCHED!! Even more so than when we were on Kali River Rapids. All we could do was laugh. Once off there we decided to "dry" off by going on BTMRR again!

We then walked over to check the wait on Space Mountain only to find that it was down for the time. By now it was midnight, so we thought we'd go home and rest up for the next day.

I was pleased to see the CM were checking wristbands before entering attractions and you did have to show your KTTW card to get the band.

Another funny thing happened, as we were on the bus going back home, DS called me to see where we were. I just thought that was funny that he was checking up on us.

Next up - Typhoon Lagoon and Spirit of Aloha

 

[Peggy Jean]

Peggy Jean -
I am loving your trip report! Glad everyone had such a wonderful time. I haven't had the chance to catch up with you since you got back.

-- It is such a "small world" - you may not even know who this is!
Think about it - we left for WDW the week before you!

See you soon!

Howdy neighbor!! Thanks for following along.

And thanks to all of you for your kind comments, I really love sharing my vacation with a captive audience. You know how it is at home, not EVERYONE gets the excitement of a Disney vacation, they just all look at you like, "Okay, that's nice......." and you're like "But it's Disney, really it's great!!!"

 

[dizney4us]

You're trip sounds fun! Gets me excited for my october trip at SSR with just me and my hubby!

 

[byoung]

Nice report thanks.

 

[dgaston]

I'm really enjoying your trip report. Our children are now older too, but we have a hard time getting them to WDW with their limited vacation time. I know how special a trip like this is.

 

[Eventer98]

Great update!

 

[Peggy Jean]

Saturday was a non-park day. We had reservations for the Spirit of Aloha Luau in the evening so we figured we'd go to Typhoon Lagoon for the day. Since we had been out late the night before, (well some of us were, the other 3 pooped out around 10) it was nice to sleep late. This is someting we don't often do in WDW, seems we're always up early and out late. So this was a real treat.

Once again, it was breakfast in the villa. I must say it is really relaxing being able to get up, stay in my jammies, leisurely drinking a cup of tea, maybe even having two, and eating when I want. Not being at a food court, having to get up and get presentable so early is great.

So about 11ish we were at the stop and the bus came almost right away. We needed to purchase 2 one day passes for our guests as DH, DD, DS and I all had 6 "fun" options left on old passes. We were able to get $4 off each ticket because we are AP holders. In no time I was renting a large locker and jamming as much as possible in there.

First up, Crushin' Gusher. We haven't been to Typhoon Lagoon for about 8 years or so, so we were looking forward to it. This was FUN, we ended up doing all 3 chutes and each seemed a little different. Two chutes are for 2 riders and one is for 3 riders.

We spent the first part of the day doing all the raft rides, none of us are really fond of body slides. so this was perfiect. Well as the afternoon approached it began to get cloudier with each passing moment. I don't remember the name of the last one we were on, but as soon as my raft hit the water a huge bolt of lightning struck and a really LOUD clap of thunder. Even the lifeguard had a surprised look on her face. Well she didn't have to tell me twice to leave the water ASAP!! I was the first down and the rest of my family, all 5 of them, were in the chute, riding down as the storm continued on. Each one of them really looked relieved to be done.

So we walked around and around and around trying to find the store and waste a little tiem to see if the water areas would open back up. Why is it that rain in WDW always costs us money? DD and DS found a few things they wanted to buy. After about waiting 45 minutes we decided to leave since there seemed to be no break in the storm and we were tired of being wet, just standing around. We were all a little disappointed about the rain particularly since we didn't even get to do the lazy river or the wave pool.

On our way out I overheard a CM telling someone about a rain check if you purchased a one day ticket and if you were in the park less than 2 and 1/2 hours. Well we had been there like 2 hours and 45 minutes. I told DH, had I known about this we would have left earlier instead of waiting around for the weather to break. So I went to the CM, outside the turnstiles to politely plead my case, but there was no need, I showed her the 2 passes I bought and she handed me 2 raincheck tickets, for a one day entrance, that had no expiration. I pleasantly thanked her and counted my blessings and thought to myself, this is why I love Disney.

So we headed back to the room, I made some grilled cheese sandwiches and fruit salad. After drying off and resting up we played some cards and just chilled out. We have reservations for the Luau at 8, and we figured we'd leave by 6:30 to go to the Polynesian. So we took a MK bus and then rode the monorail to the Polynesian. After checking in and getting our picture taken, we perused through the shops.

Right around 8 they herded us down the walkway and seated us. Let me say that the food was tasty. We especially like the coconut bread and pineapple. There also was salad, this too was cold and crisp, just what was needed, because even thoug there are fans it was a bit warm, or it could have been the wine. Entree included juicy chicken, meaty and tender ribs, rice and veggies. The rice and veggies were average, nothing to write home about, but they were ok. Dessert was a show in itself with steaming volcaoes and a parade of servers, then the actual dessert was a chocolate rasberry somthing that was tasty. They did a last call for beverages and the show went on. Let me rephrase that, there were bits and piecesof the show between and during each course. Teh show was good and entertaing. We did this back in '97 and while it was worth revisiting, I din't think it would be on the "let's do every time" list.

While we were leaving we could hear the 10 o'clock fireworks going off at the MK,so we hustled down the walkway and were able to catch the tail end. It was a different perspective. So onto the monorail and off at MK to catch the bus back home, along with what felt like a million other folks too. But once again, no problem. On our way to the bus we caught a portion of the boat parade? I can't rememer the right name for it, but it's the one where different floats go around the lagoon abd they're all lit up. It was cool.

Back home we all felt like we had to shower again form being out in the heat and humidity, so once we were all clean and cozy we started sawing some zzzzzzz's dreaming of tomorrow at the MK. The whole day there including another extended hours there.

So see you soon

 

[DISNEY CRAZY 69]

Enjoying Your Trip Report -thanks For Sharing, You Are Making Me Look More And More Forward To My Trip In Dec.

 

[Peggy Jean]

Hi All,

I know I've neglected my reporting, but life has managed to take over for a bit. I had my sister and brother-in-law here visiting, then DD went in for surgery on her foot. She had an old break that didn't heal well and has been painful for what seems like forever. She ended up in surgery this past Tuesday and they had to fuse a bone, put in a plate and 6 screws. DS wants to see if a magnet will stick to her foot.

Anyway she's been a 24 hour patient. Well,it wouldn't have been too bad except for the fact that she had to go through 3 painkillers in as many days to find one that would work well. Painkiller #1 left horrible headaces, painkiller #2 had her throwing up all day, so now painkiller #3 seems to be agreeing. She actually slept in 4 hour intervals last night.

And to make this REALLY interesting DH is all the way across the country at a work conference until Friday.

So I PROMISE, I will try to get at least another day or two of trip up asap. I think DD and her freind will probably be able to steal away tomorrow after church to go to lunch and I may be able to post then. She's sleeping right now so I can do this little update.

So thanks to all for hanging in there, I'll be here soon!

 

[Eeyore18]

Thanks for sharing-hope your patient is getting better. My kids are 3 and 10 right now. I hope they will enjoy Disney like yours all grown up!