timandlesley
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O.K., for those of you who actually read day 1 and want more here is day 2 of our Disney World Vacation- it is myself (28 year old mom of 2, my 29 year old husband, our 4 1/2 year old son, and our 20 month old daughter) We stayed at the WL for 6 nights (June 4-10th).
DAY 2:
We awake at 6:45 to the Mickey wake up call, my son answers and he is SO excited. Today is the morning we have an 8:00 P.S. for Donald's breakfastasaurus, got to get moving to be at the bus by 7:30. We were told by the lodge front desk that the bus only comes every 1/2 an hour for this park for early breakfasts so we had to get there by 7:30 or would miss the bus. We managed to get everyone out to the bus stop by 7:20, good thing too because the bus was there at 7:25 and had pulled away by 7:30.
We arrive at Animal Kingdom and my head is filled of thoughts of what my childrens faces will look like when they see Mickey, Donald, etc. Happy Disney thoughts. My husband goes in front of me with the stroller and puts his card in for entrance to the parks and my sons card. I reach into my back pocket where I always keep my card and it ISN'T THERE!!!!! Oh no, panic sets in, I HAD LEFT MY CARD BACK AT THE HOTEL!! Here are my children SO excited to see Mickey, it's 8:00, time for breakfast and I CAN'T GET INTO THE PARK. Thoughts of trying to get back to the resort to get the card and get back fill my head, but then we'd miss our p.s., would they keep it for us? I had booked this p.s. so we could get to the park when it opened. BUMMER! What to do? The VERY NICE lady at the gate pointed me in the direction of the customer service window and told me they could help me. As my inpatient husband and children waited for me on the other side of the gate I ran over to the counter. There was a woman in front of me I wanted to kill who had decided to dispute being overcharged for dinner at the MK in front of me for 15 minutes. PATIENCE WEARING THING, DO THIS ANOTHER TIME LADY! FINALLY, my turn at the window. The very pleasant CM was able to look me up in the computer by room number and issue me a one day pass, INCREDIBLE! I was through the gates by 8:20. THANK GOODNESS.
We had a great breakfast at Donald's. The buffet line was SUPER long, but the food was great, LOVED the separate fruit bar, and the character interaction was wonderful. Met Donald, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto. The kids had a blast. Made it into the parks by 9:10. Walked onto the Dinosaur ride, super scary but a great ride. Went to Triceritops spin, grabbed a Fastpass for the safari, hit the Tarzan show (LOVED IT!) and then did the safari and before we left did "It's tough to be a bug" 3-D show. My poor 20 month old daughter literally thought she was dying when the theatre filled with smoke, I felt so badly for her. I thoroughly enjoyed the show, my son thought it was great, but I wouldn't recommend this for small children who wouldn't understand it isn't real, I would have skipped it had I known.
BAck to the resort for naps around 1;30 after eating lunch at the pizza place at AK.
We had ressie's for Teppakanayi in Japan at Epcot for dinner so we decided we'd enjoy WL's boat service and take our time on the LOVELY evening to take the boat to the Contemporary and hop on the monorail for dinner. We loved the Flower Festival displays, we were there on the last day of the festival, very pretty. Walked to Japan and had the BEST meal of our trip. The kids loved our waitress, she did tons of tricks and kept them entertained and the food was EXCELLENT! The bill was 101.00 but used the dining plan and didn't pay a dime that night, NICE! Took our time shopping in the World Showcase, then I had to find a store that sold underwear (Mousegears does) since I didn't have my luggage. FOUND SOME!! Not bad- 10.00 for 2 pairs : ) They were cute too : )
We decided to beat the crowds and not stay for Illuminations (not my choice, my hubby's, but it was fine after a long day). Returned to the WL turndown service with the radio playing softly and chocolates on the pillows, which my kids LOVED. Jumped on the elevator right by our room down to Roaring forks to fill our mugs with hot chocolate for the fireworks. We watched the fireworks from our wonderful view on our balcony. WHAT A GREAT DAY! Hope my box from UPS comes tomorrow. I don't have my strapless bra and the only shirt in my carry on is a tank top, and the nice shirts with sleeves in the gift shop downstarirs cost 32.00!! YIKES. Goodnight.
Lesley
DAY 2:
We awake at 6:45 to the Mickey wake up call, my son answers and he is SO excited. Today is the morning we have an 8:00 P.S. for Donald's breakfastasaurus, got to get moving to be at the bus by 7:30. We were told by the lodge front desk that the bus only comes every 1/2 an hour for this park for early breakfasts so we had to get there by 7:30 or would miss the bus. We managed to get everyone out to the bus stop by 7:20, good thing too because the bus was there at 7:25 and had pulled away by 7:30.
We arrive at Animal Kingdom and my head is filled of thoughts of what my childrens faces will look like when they see Mickey, Donald, etc. Happy Disney thoughts. My husband goes in front of me with the stroller and puts his card in for entrance to the parks and my sons card. I reach into my back pocket where I always keep my card and it ISN'T THERE!!!!! Oh no, panic sets in, I HAD LEFT MY CARD BACK AT THE HOTEL!! Here are my children SO excited to see Mickey, it's 8:00, time for breakfast and I CAN'T GET INTO THE PARK. Thoughts of trying to get back to the resort to get the card and get back fill my head, but then we'd miss our p.s., would they keep it for us? I had booked this p.s. so we could get to the park when it opened. BUMMER! What to do? The VERY NICE lady at the gate pointed me in the direction of the customer service window and told me they could help me. As my inpatient husband and children waited for me on the other side of the gate I ran over to the counter. There was a woman in front of me I wanted to kill who had decided to dispute being overcharged for dinner at the MK in front of me for 15 minutes. PATIENCE WEARING THING, DO THIS ANOTHER TIME LADY! FINALLY, my turn at the window. The very pleasant CM was able to look me up in the computer by room number and issue me a one day pass, INCREDIBLE! I was through the gates by 8:20. THANK GOODNESS.
We had a great breakfast at Donald's. The buffet line was SUPER long, but the food was great, LOVED the separate fruit bar, and the character interaction was wonderful. Met Donald, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto. The kids had a blast. Made it into the parks by 9:10. Walked onto the Dinosaur ride, super scary but a great ride. Went to Triceritops spin, grabbed a Fastpass for the safari, hit the Tarzan show (LOVED IT!) and then did the safari and before we left did "It's tough to be a bug" 3-D show. My poor 20 month old daughter literally thought she was dying when the theatre filled with smoke, I felt so badly for her. I thoroughly enjoyed the show, my son thought it was great, but I wouldn't recommend this for small children who wouldn't understand it isn't real, I would have skipped it had I known.
BAck to the resort for naps around 1;30 after eating lunch at the pizza place at AK.
We had ressie's for Teppakanayi in Japan at Epcot for dinner so we decided we'd enjoy WL's boat service and take our time on the LOVELY evening to take the boat to the Contemporary and hop on the monorail for dinner. We loved the Flower Festival displays, we were there on the last day of the festival, very pretty. Walked to Japan and had the BEST meal of our trip. The kids loved our waitress, she did tons of tricks and kept them entertained and the food was EXCELLENT! The bill was 101.00 but used the dining plan and didn't pay a dime that night, NICE! Took our time shopping in the World Showcase, then I had to find a store that sold underwear (Mousegears does) since I didn't have my luggage. FOUND SOME!! Not bad- 10.00 for 2 pairs : ) They were cute too : )
We decided to beat the crowds and not stay for Illuminations (not my choice, my hubby's, but it was fine after a long day). Returned to the WL turndown service with the radio playing softly and chocolates on the pillows, which my kids LOVED. Jumped on the elevator right by our room down to Roaring forks to fill our mugs with hot chocolate for the fireworks. We watched the fireworks from our wonderful view on our balcony. WHAT A GREAT DAY! Hope my box from UPS comes tomorrow. I don't have my strapless bra and the only shirt in my carry on is a tank top, and the nice shirts with sleeves in the gift shop downstarirs cost 32.00!! YIKES. Goodnight.
Lesley
Keep us updated and enjoy your trip. 
