Ellester
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Day 7 (May 8th) Continued
Ellen (34) Disney Veteran, 20+trips since 1973
John (37) Devoted husband, father, and son-in-law. 5th time to WDW
Mom (59) Ellens Mom, veteran but first trip since mid-80s
Anabelle (5) Princess, first class. 3rd time to WDW
Rebecca (20 months) Princess-in-Training, 1st time to WDW
We followed the end of the parade down to the Country Bears Jamboree. I love this show and have since I was Anabelles age. I even used to have an Album of the show along with the storybook attached to the jacket. I video taped it since the closing of the Jamboree at DisneyLand has made me nervous. Anabelle really wanted to do the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse so John took her while I got FastPasses for the Jungle Cruise and a popsicle for Rebecca. I had learned from someone elses trip report that the icecream carts do carry sugarfree bars even though it isnt on the menu, so my mom was able to enjoy a strawberry bar. I predicted that Anabelle would be very disappointed with the Treehouse since I know I always wanted to play with the stuff when I was little and was always disappointed that I could only look. I was right on the money, as evidenced by Anabelles face when they came back. But a popsicle set her to rights. She even got it for free! The CM said if she could pronounce the name (itzakadoozie, or some such ridiculous name) she could have it for free, and she did! Way to save us a big $2.50! John and I headed over for some Dolewhips.
Anabelle wanted to go on Aladdins Magic Carpets next. It was nice that the whole family could ride in one car, but other than that it was no great shakes for the adults. Rebecca has a thing for birds, so we thought she would enjoy the Tiki Birds. John had never seen the show which means I hadnt seen it in 15+ years. I thought the new show was fine and Anabelle enjoyed seeing the familiar characters of Iago and Zazu. We had promised Anabelle a ride on Dumbo, convincing her earlier in the day that the 40 minute wait would drop later on. Thankfully, we were right and we had about a 10 minute wait. Closing time was drawing nearer, so we decided to skip Mickeys Toontown Fair. It is fun for the kids, but is a time sink. We rode the teacups with no wait and then John and I investigated the line for Space Mountain. FastPasses were gone for the day and the standby line was 40 minutes. We decided to try to do the rest of Tomorrowland first and head back to Space Mountain if there was still time. We rode one of my all time favorites, the PeopleMover (or whatever it is called now) with no wait, and hit Buzz with a 5 minute wait. John took Anabelle on the AstroOrbiters with about a 10 minute wait while mom, Rebecca, and I enjoyed some popcorn. The thing Anabelle enjoyed most about the Orbiters was that it, in her words, is on the roof! I cant believe we are on the roof!". At about 6:45 (closing was at 7:00), John and I got in the standby line for Space Mountain. We had about a 30 minute wait, but it was well worth it. Only the right side was running for both standby and FastPass. We finished up with Space Mountain at about 7:15. We had a very leisurely stroll down Mainstreet and out to the resort bus depot. I had read a suggestion somewhere to stick around for a few minutes and let the park empty some before leaving and that was great advice. No huge throng of people trying to get out of the park right at 7. As long as we were headed toward the gate, the CMs didnt seem to mind. All the attractions, shops and food vendors were closed except on Mainstreet, so there wasnt much to keep guests hanging around.
The bus ride back to All Star Music was interesting. We just missed a bus, so were first in line for the next one. However, the next bus was for all three All Stars and pulled up to Movies, the first of the three. The bus proceeded to fill up with the Movie guests and then the back of the Music line walked over there. So for being first in line, we missed that bus. The next bus was also for all three and pulled past Music to Sports, which was the last line! The bus driver waved us over as he passed by. We walked over and kind of butted in line, but by this point we had decided we were getting on that bus! We settled in the back near two women and kids speaking what I thought was Italian. It turned out to be Portugese. They asked me in English why they didnt see Bugs Bunny! I had to break it to them that Warner Brothers and Disney are not the same. They were hoping to see Scrooge McDuck as well (I didnt know he was big in Brazil!). I didnt remember ever seeing Scrooge, but told them you never know. They wanted to know where they could see Bugs. I think Six Flags are the only parks affiliated with Warner Bros. and told them the closest one was in Atlanta. Once back at the hotel, we refilled Moms insulin cooler with ice and headed back to Treasure Island.
Days 8, 9 & 10 (May 9, 10, & 11th) Back to the beach, then home
We recuperated at the pool on Friday and packed up for the journey home. We left Saturday morning and after a brief detour (whoops, someone should pay attention to the map!), we headed to Savannah for the night. We stayed another night at the Econolodge, stuffed ourselves at Cracker Barrel for Mothers Day breakfast and headed home. We got home in the afternoon, so we had time to unpack and wind down before heading to bed and back to reality.
Summary
A short trip to Disney is better than no trip, but I am longing to go back. On this trip I realized that I have never been to Disney for longer than 3 days at a time (a byproduct of living in Florida growing up, lots of weekend and one day school trips). John and I really want to take the girls back for a week or so once Rebecca gets a little older. Something to look forward to!
We have since planned a trip during our New Year's visit to see my Dad and his family in Lake Worth. We'll be staying at the Contemporary (through SoG, thanks to my BIL) for three nights, Jan 1-4. My Dad and step-mom will be treating us and my stepbrother and my stepsister and her family. We did the same thing in 2000 and it was a blast! I know it will be crowded, but I can't wait. I'll be 6+ months pregnant by then so won't be going on too much. But, I'll enjoy it none the less! We'll now have to postpone our week long dream trip until this little one gets older!
Ellen (34) Disney Veteran, 20+trips since 1973
John (37) Devoted husband, father, and son-in-law. 5th time to WDW
Mom (59) Ellens Mom, veteran but first trip since mid-80s
Anabelle (5) Princess, first class. 3rd time to WDW
Rebecca (20 months) Princess-in-Training, 1st time to WDW
We followed the end of the parade down to the Country Bears Jamboree. I love this show and have since I was Anabelles age. I even used to have an Album of the show along with the storybook attached to the jacket. I video taped it since the closing of the Jamboree at DisneyLand has made me nervous. Anabelle really wanted to do the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse so John took her while I got FastPasses for the Jungle Cruise and a popsicle for Rebecca. I had learned from someone elses trip report that the icecream carts do carry sugarfree bars even though it isnt on the menu, so my mom was able to enjoy a strawberry bar. I predicted that Anabelle would be very disappointed with the Treehouse since I know I always wanted to play with the stuff when I was little and was always disappointed that I could only look. I was right on the money, as evidenced by Anabelles face when they came back. But a popsicle set her to rights. She even got it for free! The CM said if she could pronounce the name (itzakadoozie, or some such ridiculous name) she could have it for free, and she did! Way to save us a big $2.50! John and I headed over for some Dolewhips.
Anabelle wanted to go on Aladdins Magic Carpets next. It was nice that the whole family could ride in one car, but other than that it was no great shakes for the adults. Rebecca has a thing for birds, so we thought she would enjoy the Tiki Birds. John had never seen the show which means I hadnt seen it in 15+ years. I thought the new show was fine and Anabelle enjoyed seeing the familiar characters of Iago and Zazu. We had promised Anabelle a ride on Dumbo, convincing her earlier in the day that the 40 minute wait would drop later on. Thankfully, we were right and we had about a 10 minute wait. Closing time was drawing nearer, so we decided to skip Mickeys Toontown Fair. It is fun for the kids, but is a time sink. We rode the teacups with no wait and then John and I investigated the line for Space Mountain. FastPasses were gone for the day and the standby line was 40 minutes. We decided to try to do the rest of Tomorrowland first and head back to Space Mountain if there was still time. We rode one of my all time favorites, the PeopleMover (or whatever it is called now) with no wait, and hit Buzz with a 5 minute wait. John took Anabelle on the AstroOrbiters with about a 10 minute wait while mom, Rebecca, and I enjoyed some popcorn. The thing Anabelle enjoyed most about the Orbiters was that it, in her words, is on the roof! I cant believe we are on the roof!". At about 6:45 (closing was at 7:00), John and I got in the standby line for Space Mountain. We had about a 30 minute wait, but it was well worth it. Only the right side was running for both standby and FastPass. We finished up with Space Mountain at about 7:15. We had a very leisurely stroll down Mainstreet and out to the resort bus depot. I had read a suggestion somewhere to stick around for a few minutes and let the park empty some before leaving and that was great advice. No huge throng of people trying to get out of the park right at 7. As long as we were headed toward the gate, the CMs didnt seem to mind. All the attractions, shops and food vendors were closed except on Mainstreet, so there wasnt much to keep guests hanging around.
The bus ride back to All Star Music was interesting. We just missed a bus, so were first in line for the next one. However, the next bus was for all three All Stars and pulled up to Movies, the first of the three. The bus proceeded to fill up with the Movie guests and then the back of the Music line walked over there. So for being first in line, we missed that bus. The next bus was also for all three and pulled past Music to Sports, which was the last line! The bus driver waved us over as he passed by. We walked over and kind of butted in line, but by this point we had decided we were getting on that bus! We settled in the back near two women and kids speaking what I thought was Italian. It turned out to be Portugese. They asked me in English why they didnt see Bugs Bunny! I had to break it to them that Warner Brothers and Disney are not the same. They were hoping to see Scrooge McDuck as well (I didnt know he was big in Brazil!). I didnt remember ever seeing Scrooge, but told them you never know. They wanted to know where they could see Bugs. I think Six Flags are the only parks affiliated with Warner Bros. and told them the closest one was in Atlanta. Once back at the hotel, we refilled Moms insulin cooler with ice and headed back to Treasure Island.
Days 8, 9 & 10 (May 9, 10, & 11th) Back to the beach, then home
We recuperated at the pool on Friday and packed up for the journey home. We left Saturday morning and after a brief detour (whoops, someone should pay attention to the map!), we headed to Savannah for the night. We stayed another night at the Econolodge, stuffed ourselves at Cracker Barrel for Mothers Day breakfast and headed home. We got home in the afternoon, so we had time to unpack and wind down before heading to bed and back to reality.
Summary
A short trip to Disney is better than no trip, but I am longing to go back. On this trip I realized that I have never been to Disney for longer than 3 days at a time (a byproduct of living in Florida growing up, lots of weekend and one day school trips). John and I really want to take the girls back for a week or so once Rebecca gets a little older. Something to look forward to!
We have since planned a trip during our New Year's visit to see my Dad and his family in Lake Worth. We'll be staying at the Contemporary (through SoG, thanks to my BIL) for three nights, Jan 1-4. My Dad and step-mom will be treating us and my stepbrother and my stepsister and her family. We did the same thing in 2000 and it was a blast! I know it will be crowded, but I can't wait. I'll be 6+ months pregnant by then so won't be going on too much. But, I'll enjoy it none the less! We'll now have to postpone our week long dream trip until this little one gets older!
