Your ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE to Disney World at Christmas Time! UPDATE x2 10/21

[msmandapanda]

Ah, yes. Those cherry turnovers at Starring Roles are simply amazing! and Once Upon A Time is too legit right now. Season Finale tomorrow!

The one time my family stayed off property, we only made it one night before calling Disney and booking a room. Nothing compares ya know?

Hope you're having fun in Disney right now!

 

[choccieaddict]

Subscribing! Can't wait to read more. We are coming over from the UK for our first Christmas Disney visit from 20-30th December this year and I am dying to know what Christmas is like in Orlando!

 

[IheartDDuck]

I'm so jealous! You're going to Disney World!

 

[POLY1985]

It's so exciting knowing that as I'm commenting on this TR, you are actually AT DISNEY!!!!!
So, next trip no more staying offsite -right? That's twice that you switched. I know I could never be satisfied staying offsite either.

 

[emma212010]

WOOOHOOOO!!!! I loooove POFQ! We are staying there on our trip in June! I can't wait!! Your pictures will get me even more excited!!!! (If that's possible! ) Ahhh, I hope you're having a great time in Disney right now...who am I kidding?? OF COURSE YOU ARE!!!!

 

[crazy_cremello]

I must ask, I notice on your last update you went to Starring Rolls and got a cherry turnover. Have they stopped selling the Red Velvet Cupcakes or did you just want something more breakfast-y? Haha not a word but I think you know what I mean. I'm desperate to try a Red Velvet after reading your other TR's, please tell me they still sell them! Hope you have a great time on your trip by the way!

 

[hollisterluva92]

Hooray! Aww did you? I move out Tuesday, which is actually my birthday! Have fun catching up! And thanks!

Unfortunately I miss my friends really badly! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your having tons of fun right now!!!!
-I seriously need to get my butt over to Kona! I've never been
-I LOVE the fountain/forest thing at the Poly! It's always so bright and pretty!
-Hah! Love the polynesian Mickey and Minnie! Adorbs!
-The bread is going on my list!
-Holy Moly that bread is huge!
-That steak looks delicious! I had a steak at Chilli's last night and it didn't live up to any of the Disney steaks!
-The Poly bags are so cute!
-NOOOOO!!!!! No Stacy??!?!?!??!??!?!??!!??!!??!?!?!?! How is that even possible?
-What a cute picture of you!!!!!
-I also LOVE the muppets fountain! Here's the only picture I have of me and my brother in front of it! I was 11 and my brother was 6! I can't believe that was 8 years ago!

-I love the old men! I think my fav part is when they say "We Surrender!" It gets me every time!
-I still haven't started watching Once Upon A Time I think i'm going to this week!
-God! Could you get any more photogenic?
-That banana split looks AMAZING!
-YAYYY For onsite hotels! I've never stayed off-site, and I don't think I could deal with it!
I hope your having an amazing time at the world! I am sitting here listening to DIS Radio and cleaning the kitchen for my mom, and I wish about 1000 times over that I was there instead of here!

 

[nannye]

This is Chester He enjoys wearing his sweater, chasing his tail and carrying around socks in his mouth

Arghhhh knowing it's the day before you go to Disney is THE BEST FEELING!!!!

Your cookies look super amazing and delicious!

Yay Friends! I could watch that show nonstop forever and ever...amen.
Last year I got the Full House box set, I don't think I left the house for days....sooooo gooood!

Ahhh I'm excited you got a Cory Matthews lookalike! That is awesome that people have already starting nicknaming you Topanga? Does he love Disney?? haha jk, just saw you answered that question 3000 times in a row... But seriously I can see why everybody asked it, such an important character trait!! They don't need to be AS obsessed but they definitely need to get it!

Your calender is freaking adorable! What a fantastic idea!

Such a fan of nail art! And yours is great! Best way to spend a night at home is nail art and Disney movies

Hard to tell because it is from above, but is he a Ridgeback? (The puppy I mean, he's got the cute face and coloring)!

 

[nannye]

All caught up on your TR!!!!
Hope you are enjoying Disney!

 

[lovelybelle]

I JUST found this TR but I wanted to tell you that I was at the same look-a-like audition! I made it through the first round but was cut in the dance part. And I think I remember the peppy blonde girl, and she was cut the same time I was.

 

[cocofifi]

You and disney_frump simply must stay in WDW because I can't live without your live tweets! Y'all are absolutely precious!

 

[MickeyLuvrLauren]

You and disney_frump simply must stay in WDW because I can't live without your live tweets! Y'all are absolutely precious!

I agree, Jess im really enjoying your tweets on your trip right now too! Im feeling seriously jealous of you two!!

 

[Kelliroo3]

I agree, Jess im really enjoying your tweets on your trip right now too! Im feeling seriously jealous of you two!!

Agreed! Loving tagging along with your trip! So fun.

 

[cindianne320]

I'm loving the Twitter updates, too, and can't wait for the TR!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ahhh OMG so this might be the longest reply ever...but whatever! lol

So I basically just sat down the past week or so and read ALLLLLL yours (and Kristen's) tr's. OMG. I take a break from the Dis and then come back and discover you frumpy folk! So splendid. Life is so good. My boyfriend has been making so much fun of me. Every time he looks over he is like "How are you STILL reading about the same people?" And I'm like "Not my fault they are the luckiest people in the world who get to go so much!"

I was going to take notes so I could reply to everything I wanted to discuss with you but then I decided you wouldn't appreciate the novel! Ha. You are welcome. So I'll try to keep it to stuff that's related to this current tr.

Love Kona too. Although I'm an extra fatty and my obsession isn't solely with the bread but also the butter. My last trip was with my dis-best friends (xoktenox and lauren_elizabeth) and they made so much fun of me for how much I love it. It's just sooooooo good though!

I also must mention how much I love all your Disney clothes. Clothes with hidden Mickey's are clearly the best, along with all the other blatantly-obvious Disney ones. I have some flip flops with Mickey's on them and I always get compliments on them. The only thing that makes me sad about them is they do not give me a Mickey-tan line like I was hoping. I was so disappointed that it's just a dot where the Mickey head should be! Haha I'm such a freak. But I think you of all people would understand Disney obsessions!

Finally being caught up is bittersweet...I am glad we can actually "talk" now, but disappointed I can't just read a whole trip report at once! They have been easing my Disney depression!!

Anywho...I guess I'll just have to wait for more after you get back from your trip! And then I get that TR to look forward to so yay!!

So, Jake is with my Dad at the movies and Mallory is sleeping... and while I have time to MYSELF, I'm sitting down on the DIS catching up on my favorite trip reports because I haven't been on in FOREVERRRR and I see YOU replying! I love seeing you back on the DIS!! And not to mention, it was exciting seeing my name mentioned in your comment!

Jess, I hope you don't mind that I just hi-jacked your thread when I replied to Kimmy's comment! I'm going back to finish the last update now!

 

[pixidustmom]

First off I am jealous your back at Disney again.
Second Happy Belated Birthday to you.
Third all caught up and so enjoying your trip. Yay your moving to a new resort. I can't wait o read more. I love FQ. It was our first to to WDW and brings back good memories. I really like the new look of the rooms and wan to see them in person.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

OK, so I'm a little obsessed. I have wanted to go to WDW since I was 8, but living in Australia it's never been possible. Well, I'm now 32 (eek...33 this year) and in the early stages of planning to take my two daughters and husband to WDW in 2014/15.

So, my 3 year old daughter has been sitting next to me watching over my shoulder today, feeling sick from a cold, and is LOVING your Christmas report. 'Mummy, there's Buzz! Mummy, there's a weindeer!' 'Mummy, there's some food!' 'Mummy, there's Christmas decorations!!!!'

Just wanted to let you know that you appeal to a wide range of ages ;-)

Aww that's SO exciting! I hope your trip all works out! That would be SO magical!
And aww that's absolutely ADORABLE. I love when little ones get excited about Disney!
It's great that my trip report is read by so many different ages! It's great to hear!

My little girl and I love, love, love all of your trip reports! I mostly lurk and couldn't remember if I've ever posted anything. Anyway, just wanted to tell you to have a fabulous time at Disney! Hope you enjoy every minute. Will definitely follow your live updates on twitter. Thanks again for keeping us entertained!

Aww I'm so glad! Thank you so much - I had an absolutely magical time! I hope you liked the tweets! You're so welcome!

Happy Disney Day!! I hope you have the best most magical trip!! Sending lots of pixie dust your way!

Thank you so much! I had a wonderful time!

I continue to love the trip report, Jess! Have a fantastic trip down to the world.... I am so happy that you appear to be doing perpetual trip reports. I suppose when THIS one is done, you will be able to start posting a NEW one, eh?

Keep loving Disney!

Thank you! I had a magical time! I don't know when I'm going to start the next one, because if I wait until this one is done, then it's going to be in about a year from now. So I will probably start it soonish and then work on two at the same time!

catching up again! Luvin all the updates.
Belated Happy Birthday.
Hope you having a great trip as well

Thank you so much! I had a wonderful time!

AHH YOU'RE IN DISNEY RIGHT NOW!

I love all the pics of you with the Muppet stuff! That is a really cute outfit.

hhahahaha "There ain't nothin' up there but a bunny! A BUNNY?!" Anytime anyone mentions a bunny I break into that and no one ever has any idea what I am referencing. Sigh.

Yuuuuum Starring Rolls. I've never had anything there except the cupcakes, but everything always looks SO good!

Love that you walked to Epcot. I really wanna do that someday!

I wish I still was!! I miss it so much, and I have so much stuff to do now that I'm home. Wahh.
Thank you so much!
Hahaha OMG so do I!! Nobody gets it except Kristen. Everyone in the world should probably view the muppet vision 3-D show. It should be a requirement of living.
I tend to go to Starring Rolls SO much because of my Toy Story obsession, so I have gotten to sample a lot of stuff there. It's all perfect!
Thank you! I did that A LOT that trip! That's probably why I didn't gain any weight!

You won't get this message until after your trip (or maybe when you're on your trip) because I keep track of time like the White Rabbit, but here goes anyway:

Happy belated birthday!

You're going to Disney again?!...AHHH I'M SO JEALOUS....No seriously, have a great time! (Actually, by the time you read this, you will be having or have had a great time...so make of that what you will )...And what a nice thing to have happen so close to your birthday!

DAT BREAD......Need I say more?.....

You guys just have no luck with the off-property hotels, do ya?...Mickey says, "I hope you've learned your lesson!"

Haha thank you so much! I just got home yesterday and I had a wonderful time! It was wonderful! And yes, I used it as an excuse to celebrate my birthday in Disney, so that was a great choice.

Mmmm THE BREAD.

Nope, not at all! And haha don't worry, we have most definitely learned our lesson!

Ahhh! wonderful updates! Finally caught up! I think you'll understand, i was in disney with my mom after all! ;-) yay for your dad switching hotels!! Everything looks amazing as always!!!
xo <3

Thank you! I completely understand, I hope you had a magical time! And YES I was so happy! And yes, it was! Thanks for reading and enjoying!

Ah, yes. Those cherry turnovers at Starring Roles are simply amazing! and Once Upon A Time is too legit right now. Season Finale tomorrow!

The one time my family stayed off property, we only made it one night before calling Disney and booking a room. Nothing compares ya know?

Hope you're having fun in Disney right now!

YEAH they are! I had another one on my past trip! And ahh I NEED to catch up on that show. I don't know when that will possibly happen though haha

Haha I mean, that's what we did! I completely understand!

I had a wonderful time! Thanks!

Subscribing! Can't wait to read more. We are coming over from the UK for our first Christmas Disney visit from 20-30th December this year and I am dying to know what Christmas is like in Orlando!

Aww that's SO exciting! It's very crowded but as long as you get there early you should be alright. Do a lot of planning and prioritizing ahead of time!

I'm so jealous! You're going to Disney World!

It was so much fun!

It's so exciting knowing that as I'm commenting on this TR, you are actually AT DISNEY!!!!!
So, next trip no more staying offsite -right? That's twice that you switched. I know I could never be satisfied staying offsite either.

Yes, it was SO much fun!
And absolutely, no more offsite! I'm glad you understand!

WOOOHOOOO!!!! I loooove POFQ! We are staying there on our trip in June! I can't wait!! Your pictures will get me even more excited!!!! (If that's possible! ) Ahhh, I hope you're having a great time in Disney right now...who am I kidding?? OF COURSE YOU ARE!!!!

So do I! You're going to have a great time!! POFQ is my favorite favorite moderate! I had a magical time! Thank you!

I must ask, I notice on your last update you went to Starring Rolls and got a cherry turnover. Have they stopped selling the Red Velvet Cupcakes or did you just want something more breakfast-y? Haha not a word but I think you know what I mean. I'm desperate to try a Red Velvet after reading your other TR's, please tell me they still sell them! Hope you have a great time on your trip by the way!

Oh no, don't even worry! They still have the cupcakes! I don't think they would get rid of those little beauties. I just wanted to switch it up! No worries - they still have it! Thank you, I had a fantastic time!

Unfortunately I miss my friends really badly! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope your having tons of fun right now!!!!

Oh, so do I. Plus my boyfriend had to go back home so I won't see him until we go back to school, unless I can somehow fly down to visit. GAH. I want it to be time for school already haha. But thank you! I had a wonderful trip!​

-I seriously need to get my butt over to Kona! I've never been
-I LOVE the fountain/forest thing at the Poly! It's always so bright and pretty!
-Hah! Love the polynesian Mickey and Minnie! Adorbs!
-The bread is going on my list!
-Holy Moly that bread is huge!
-That steak looks delicious! I had a steak at Chilli's last night and it didn't live up to any of the Disney steaks!
-The Poly bags are so cute!

Yeah you do! It's the best! THE BREAD is perfection. And gah I know, no food can live up to Disney food.​

-NOOOOO!!!!! No Stacy??!?!?!??!??!?!??!!??!!??!?!?!?! How is that even possible?
-What a cute picture of you!!!!!
-I also LOVE the muppets fountain! Here's the only picture I have of me and my brother in front of it! I was 11 and my brother was 6! I can't believe that was 8 years ago!

Nope! It was blasphemous. Thank you so much! I do too! Cute picture!​

-I love the old men! I think my fav part is when they say "We Surrender!" It gets me every time!
-I still haven't started watching Once Upon A Time I think i'm going to this week!
-God! Could you get any more photogenic?
-That banana split looks AMAZING!

Oh me too. For some reason I have an even greater appreciation for them after this trip haha.
You definitely should! I wish I had time.
Aww thanks haha.
YUM it was delicious!​

-YAYYY For onsite hotels! I've never stayed off-site, and I don't think I could deal with it!
I hope your having an amazing time at the world! I am sitting here listening to DIS Radio and cleaning the kitchen for my mom, and I wish about 1000 times over that I was there instead of here!

No, don't ever bother.
I had a wonderful time! And aww I know, I wish I was there now too. It's not the same at home.​

All caught up on your TR!!!!
Hope you are enjoying Disney!

Thank you so much! It's great to have you here! I had a wonderful time!

I JUST found this TR but I wanted to tell you that I was at the same look-a-like audition! I made it through the first round but was cut in the dance part. And I think I remember the peppy blonde girl, and she was cut the same time I was.

Oh my gosh were you really!? Congratulations on making it that far! And aww that stinks that you both didn't get it. Ugh it's so hard to get a job there! Hopefully someday for both of us!

You and disney_frump simply must stay in WDW because I can't live without your live tweets! Y'all are absolutely precious!

Haha aww I'm so so glad you enjoyed them!

I agree, Jess im really enjoying your tweets on your trip right now too! Im feeling seriously jealous of you two!!

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked them a lot!

Agreed! Loving tagging along with your trip! So fun.

Thank you! I'm so glad you were able to!

I'm loving the Twitter updates, too, and can't wait for the TR!

Thank you so much!

So, Jake is with my Dad at the movies and Mallory is sleeping... and while I have time to MYSELF, I'm sitting down on the DIS catching up on my favorite trip reports because I haven't been on in FOREVERRRR and I see YOU replying! I love seeing you back on the DIS!! And not to mention, it was exciting seeing my name mentioned in your comment!

Jess, I hope you don't mind that I just hi-jacked your thread when I replied to Kimmy's comment! I'm going back to finish the last update now!

Haha no problem! I hope you enjoy catching up!

First off I am jealous your back at Disney again.
Second Happy Belated Birthday to you.
Third all caught up and so enjoying your trip. Yay your moving to a new resort. I can't wait o read more. I love FQ. It was our first to to WDW and brings back good memories. I really like the new look of the rooms and wan to see them in person.

LOL I am jealous of myself a few days ago too. I just want to go back!
Thank you!
I'm so glad! I love POFQ too. It's my favorite moderate resort by far. The new rooms are BEAUTIFUL!​

 

[JessicaFaye508]

Alright everyone, I'm home!! I just got back last night, and I'm obviously sad to be home. One day I'm just gonna move to Disney and never leave, mark my words. Haha but we had a WONDERFUL time, and it was a great frump trip! I'm not sure when I'm going to start the next trip report because I want to get a little more of this one done first. But I will definitely inform you of when it gets going! Thank you so much for reading along with this trip report even though it's basically never-ending! I really appreciate it! Enjoy the next update!

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Chapter 40: I'm a Little Obsessed with the Beach Club.
December 22nd, 2011

It took about 20 minutes for us to get to the Beach Club from Hollywood Studios!

This is your initial view once you get on the walking path.

The Beach Club was soon in sight!

The Boardwalk was nearby too!

I posted on twitter:
THE EPCOT RESORTS ARE ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

Getting on the Epcot Resort area near the Beach Club instantly puts me in my happy place. I don't know what it is about that atmosphere but it is literally PERFECT. Even the garbage cans are SO pretty and decorated for Christmas!

That lighthouse will forever remind me of our first frump trip!

The YaCHt Club!!!!!!!!! Oh my God, I miss you so much.

We took one of the most beautiful pictures during our first frump trip on this swing, so it will always hold a special place in my heart. It's so lovely!

Poinsettias just make everything even better.

The weather was also ridiculously beautiful. It was the perfect day!

When we stayed at the YaCHt Club that past January, the slide on this big ship was broken down. It leads into Stormalong Bay. So it was great to see it up and running!

We finally made it over to the Beach Club building. WOW.

The Beach Club is my dream resort. I REALLY hope I get to stay there soon! I've been wanting to stay there since I was like 12 years old and it still hasn't happened yet!

The way they decorate this resort for Christmas is absolutely unbelievable. And these pictures are only the beginning! JUST WAIT!

My Mom wanted a picture too!

HELLO, BEAUTIFUL!

These flowers are literally too pretty for their own good.

Continued in Next Post​

 

[emma212010]

So pretty!!!! I love those resorts by the Boardwalk! It's so photogenic!

 

[mermaid764]

You're back yay I'm so glad u guys had such a great trip.

The weather looks beautiful on this day and I love love love tha yacht and beach club...your pictures are gorgeous