Who invited Milton to her 21st Birthday?? An October 2024 Trip Report---UPDATED September 9th!

[missjackiemcg]

I want to just praise your genius for adding the DDP for your one night stay! What a great idea, and I'm sure you came out ahead on your meal price versus adding it for the one night.

 

[buzzrelly]

I want to just praise your genius for adding the DDP for your one night stay! What a great idea, and I'm sure you came out ahead on your meal price versus adding it for the one night.

It's honestly one of my favorite hacks! We'll be doing this again in October!

 

[buzzrelly]

OCTOBER 4, 2024
BEACH CLUB VILLAS 444

After riding Guardians we headed to Spaceship Earth.
I have no idea how long the line was but if I had to guess it wasn't very long or I wouldn't have waited.


While in line for Spaceship Earth, I mobile ordered our lunch at Connections. We shared an order of Pepperoni Pizza and Mike got a beer because it came with it. I think this is a pretty good way to use a QS dining credit and it's definitely shareable since the slices are huge and you get two of them!



This was the next picture in my roll and judging by Allie's face, Daisy had gotten herself into some trouble back home!


Anywhooo...we started back towards the International Gateway because our room was ready.
On the way Mike stopped at the Hawaii booth on the way to try the Hawaiian Rice Bowl...


A very short walk later and we were at our home for the week.
I was surprised they had our room since it was only 2 pm!


We had a 2-bedroom lockoff booked. we did that on purpose so everyone could have their own sleeping spaces and this worked out very nicely for our group...especially since Allie and Clay didn't get to leave as planned and had to work from the room the last couple days!

Room tour...



It's hard to appreciate just how huge these rooms are from pictures but trust me, they are.

More room pics in next post...​

 

[buzzrelly]

OCTOBER 4, 2024
BEACH CLUB STUDIOS 444 AND CAPE MAY DINNER

This is the king bed in the 1-bedroom suite...

and then heading towards the lock-off...


The lock-off studio...

The place was huge! I could literally live in one of these and be quite happy!

After settling in and getting our bags and owners locker delivered we headed down to dinner.
I had said we used our dining credit at WBG but now, looking at the pictures I realize I misspoke.
We actually used our dining credit here...

We've been here once for breakfast which we all really liked a lot.
I think dinner here was okay but I'm in no rush to go back. It was convenient though which was a plus.


While we were eating Allie sent me some pics saying they were on their way! Yay!



Mike and I finished up our dinner and then we ran to Publix for some snacks and waters for the room on the way to the airport to pick them up. I have zero pictures from the rest of this night but I did get a good video coming back to WDW!

Everyone settled in for the night to get ready for our first park together the next day! That's next!​

 

[buzzrelly]

OCTOBER 5, 2024
ROPE DROPPIN' THE WILDEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS



We were up bright and early getting ready to rope drop Magic Kingdom.
I was able to snag Boarding Group 3 for Tiana's


I think I had my mom's scooter dropped off the day before but honestly I can't remember.
In any case it was charged up and ready to go by this morning.


Ava was excited to be here!


We always take this pic with the car, I hope they never move it.


Everyone was in good spirits while waiting for the bus, but I'd be lying if I said I remembered how long it took...


By 8:45 am we were through security...or most of us were. Poor Clay was being frisked in the extra security line. His first time back and this was his first experience getting into the park. The security officer told him it was because his Apple Card is metal and zings off so after that he left it in the safe and I don't think he got pulled over again. Funny enough, I'm usually the one who gets pulled over for whatever reason but this day I got right through.


A quick castle pic as we zoomed to our first ride of the day.


The wildest ride in the wilderness!

Just the three of us went on this...I don't recall what Mike, my mom and Ava did in the meantime.
Since we had Boarding Group 3, we headed to Tiana's next!​

 

[ThreeBoyMama]

Wow your room looks awesome! And HUGE! I love the Beach Club

 

[missjackiemcg]

The room looks super spacious! I love the Mickey shape of the plates on the table.

We've never done Cape May Cafe. I've wanted to go for breakfast, but it always ends up on the maybe list and gets cut for something else. Maybe this year will be the trip we actually make it over there!

So nice to have everyone together. Awesome getting Boarding Group 3 for Tiana's! I absolutely suck at being successful getting a boarding group at all, let alone a single digit! LOL

 

[vamassey1]

I'm here and ready for any Trip Report.

I'm so glad you're doing another one.

We drive a lot but our drive is shorter than yours. We try to stop at Bucee's too. DH loves the sandwiches. I love the bathrooms.

You're off to a great start.

 

[pkondz]

After walking around checking out the resort (which only took about 5 minutes since it's so small )

But it's also really nice.

we took the boat down the Sassagoula to Disney Springs. By far, this is the superior way to arrive to DS, beating bus, car and rideshare.

100% agree with this!
I think it's the biggest perk from staying at POR or POFQ.

You both look pretty content.

Mike has mixed feelings about this place since the very first time we went we sat outside on the upper patio and the sun was beating down on him and he was literally sweating so much it looked like he was running a marathon.

Oh dear...

I thought it was hysterical but he thought he hated WBG because of it! (I'm going to have to look for that pic because it's so funny!)

Find that pic!

he got a chicken salad sandwich that he really loved and because of that I got him to try again on this trip but little did I know they don't serve the chicken salad sandwich at dinner.

Ohhh... you're sneaky!

We got the
House-Made Meatballs
triple cheese polenta / tomato sauce

Artisanal Cheese Board
four artisanal cheeses / condiments

Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
tomato nage / pecorino

Burrata with heirloom tomatoes / fresh corn / local sourdough

Yes to all of that! Yum!

I will definitely be back...with or without Mike!

EPCOTTIANS

I like this name. I think we should adopt it DIS-wide.

We ended up where I always end up...on the railing on the left side of the crowd to wait for Remy...

By design or by accident?

After our ride we headed to my favorite QS in EPCOT...

oooohhh... I haven't been there in ages... and I don't know why? It's terrific!

Mike and I have that Parisian Brunch reserved for our upcoming trip in October and I hope it's just as good as this...I have seen some pretty good reviews so far which is encouraging.

Parisian Brunch? What is this?

Haha...they couldn't be more different!

Very!

Coolest mannequin in the park... or any park.

I mobile ordered our lunch at Connections. We shared an order of Pepperoni Pizza and Mike got a beer because it came with it.

How was the pizza?

This was the next picture in my roll and judging by Allie's face, Daisy had gotten herself into some trouble back home!

She does not look impressed... either of them!

Mike stopped at the Hawaii booth on the way to try the Hawaiian Rice Bowl...

How was that?

It's hard to appreciate just how huge these rooms are from pictures but trust me, they are.

Oh, no. I think it looks huge.

I think dinner here was okay but I'm in no rush to go back. It was convenient though which was a plus.

Judging from your plate, I presume it's buffet?

I was able to snag Boarding Group 3 for Tiana's

Nice.

You're a bit blurry, but you sure look happy!

Ava was excited to be here!

How could she not be?!?

Everyone was in good spirits while waiting for the bus, but I'd be lying if I said I remembered how long it took...

Seven minutes and 8 point 63 seconds.

Poor Clay was being frisked in the extra security line. His first time back and this was his first experience getting into the park.

Oh, geez. Of all the luck.

The security officer told him it was because his Apple Card

His what? What's an Apple Card??

Look at those happy smiles.

 

[hardcorestitch]

OCTOBER 5, 2024
ROPE DROPPIN' THE WILDEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS



We were up bright and early getting ready to rope drop Magic Kingdom.
I was able to snag Boarding Group 3 for Tiana's
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I think I had my mom's scooter dropped off the day before but honestly I can't remember.
In any case it was charged up and ready to go by this morning.
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Ava was excited to be here!
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We always take this pic with the car, I hope they never move it.
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Everyone was in good spirits while waiting for the bus, but I'd be lying if I said I remembered how long it took...
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By 8:45 am we were through security...or most of us were. Poor Clay was being frisked in the extra security line. His first time back and this was his first experience getting into the park. The security officer told him it was because his Apple Card is metal and zings off so after that he left it in the safe and I don't think he got pulled over again. Funny enough, I'm usually the one who gets pulled over for whatever reason but this day I got right through.
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A quick castle pic as we zoomed to our first ride of the day.
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The wildest ride in the wilderness!
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Just the three of us went on this...I don't recall what Mike, my mom and Ava did in the meantime.
Since we had Boarding Group 3, we headed to Tiana's next!​

Meega, nala kweesta!