Day 2: MGM
We had another great day! It was beautiful, but VERY hot. Even being from the Deep South, I was hot. Slept in late and got an early lunch/late breakfast from the Food and Fun Center in the CR. We got 2 adult meals and 2 kids meals for us all to split and had food left over. DH and I both had a burger meal and the kids got a chicken tenders and a hot dog. After eating we went to the bus stop. Only waited 2-3 minutes for the bus to MGM. It stopped at the Poly and the GF before going to MGM. Still, from the time we got on the bus to MGM was only 20 minutes.
MGM was pretty dead. There were not lines for Playhouse Disney or Little Mermaid (and no fastpasses). We saw both of these and then went to watch the parade. It was great. We were directly across from the Hat in the shade. Lots of the characters walking the parade stopped to shake hands or talk to the kids. After the parade, we walked down Mickey Avenue and visited with characters. We saw the Little Einsteins, Kim Possible and Ron, Sorcerer Mickey, JoJo and Goliath. I met Momimouse27 and her family in line. I got a picture of us together. They were so nice! Then we walked over to Streets of America. We saw the Power Rangers, Lightning McQueen and Mater, and Buzz and Woody. There was NOBODY even in line for Woody. We walked right up! After that we went and got a drink and took the kids to the "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" set to play in the shade.
We had FDP ADRs at 5:20 at Mama Melrose. They were not taking any walk-ups when we got there. We were seated within 5 minutes. We asked the server if we could just do the regular menu instead of the FDP (since the park wasn't crowded). She said no problem. Ordered 2 kids meals (cheese pizza and spaghetti) for them to split. DH got the steak, and I had the Char grilled shrimp with cheese sauce and pasta. We had the cheese bread with marinara for our appetizer (ordered 2). For dessert we got the Coffee ice cream and the chocolate mouse cake. We paid OOP for the kids since we have more ADRs than credits. We'll use their child credits tomorrow at PSB for lunch.
After dinner we walked around and did some shopping. DD got the Marie stuffed animal she's been wanting. Went to Fantasmic around 7:30pm. Only the 1st 3 sections were full at that time. Sat about 1/3 way down the middle section right in front. Great seats! We loved Fantasmic.
Walked around a little afterwards and headed to the bus. Waited about 5 minutes and the CR was the first stop coming back. Came up to the lounge and got some desserts and drinks. They had tarts with fruit, little chocolate eclairs, chocolate filled mouse cups, cheesecake bars, peanut butter with choc chips in a cup, little PBJ for the kids, cordials. It was a nice way to wind down. We did have an adorable towel animal when we got back tonight too. Mousekeeping has done a very good job.
Tomorrow we head to Epcot. We have lunch with the Princesses at PSB and then dinner at Biergarten. Hopefully, the kids will be able to make it through Illuminations.
I'm going to go upload the pics from today. I took several of the lounge on the 12th floor. As far as beverages, they had Diet coke, Coke, Sprite, Gingerale, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Lemonade in a can, and Root Beer. They also had apple juice and white milk if you ask for it. A couple from England asked for hot chocolate mix yesterday, and it was out today. Have coffee, assorted hot and cold teas.
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Hey triplefigs look for 2 dorky middle agers acting like newlyweds. We will be celebrating our 33rd anniversary. We are just silly about this trip. Hope to see you. Keep the reportrs coming please it is great. 
You look fabulous! 
