Snafus, Stupidities and So Many Firsts TR Dec 11- 19th - COMPLETED 1/25 - Page 3 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Great start.
Sorry you had such a rocky start. Glad you mentioned that was the worst of it.
What a great homecoming celebration at CP.
Sounded like a great day at MK, other than the oblivious lady as you were leaving.
I don't understand why people don't pay attention in such a crowded place. It happens several times on every trip that we encounter people like that.
Can't wait for more.
Great start.
Sorry you had such a rocky start. Glad you mentioned that was the worst of it.
What a great homecoming celebration at CP.
Sounded like a great day at MK, other than the oblivious lady as you were leaving.
I don't understand why people don't pay attention in such a crowded place. It happens several times on every trip that we encounter people like that.
Can't wait for more.
As Ken likes to say, some people just seem to go through the day completely oblivious to their surroundings!
Looking forward to more! Nice surprise at CP! I am glad your daughter liked HM!
The manager was so sweet and just knelt down by Alex and talked to him. It really made him feel special. Thanks for reading!
I was shocked Abby liked it as much as she did. In fact, she wanted to ride it several times!
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Sounds like a great day at the Magic Kingdom, despite the problems trying to get out.
Maybe we should have stayed but we really wanted to avoid the crush of humanity leaving at the end. You should have seen the line for the buses by the time we got on board!
First things first. I messed up my “tease” as this was not an Epcot day. This was our first of 2 open days (blame the head cold!)
I just love open days with no ADrs. I had originally planned this to be a DHS day as I wanted to attend a PPer meet. But sadly I was overruled.
We couldn’t decide between AK and Epcot so we let the buses decide. We would hop on the first one that came our way. And the winner was… AK!
It was a great day to be at AK. We’ve gone in September and just roasted like marshmallows at this park so it made me hate it quite frankly. This trip turned AK into a very pleasant surprise, like a little Disney gift I hadn’t unwrapped before (okay, I’m getting cheesy with this head cold going on!)
Just look at the tree! It was my absolute favorite! It’s a shame they don’t sell the ornaments in a smaller size.
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We stopped for a photo with Brer Rabbit, who I’m sorry, is the lamest looking character I’ve ever seen! I don’t know what it was about him but I thought he looked the most “unreal” of any “big head”!
After snapping a photo Ken pointed and said “We always take that path let’s enter the park that way!” Okey dokey. We leisurely strolled and looked at some animals and plants.
The only thing on my agenda was the Nemo show which we hit first. We loved it!! I was thoroughly impressed. I love the singing and costumes. One thing I wish we had done is (and tip for those of you who haven’t seen it) sit in the middle. We were off to the side and a more front and center view would have been cool.
Tummies rumbling I suggested a PP fave – Flame Tree BBQ. Two thumbs up! Food was delicious – some of the best CS ever. The seating in the back of the restaurant just goes on and on and on. We sat way in the back next to the river where we could hear EE riders screaming.
It was then that it hit me…I finally get this park! I get that I’m not meant to rush through it with a super strict agenda. I’m meant to slow down and smell the flowers and appreciate the beautiful surroundings. (Off soap box now!) I was finally able to do that this trip so yea for me!
We stopped for a photo with Brer Rabbit, who I’m sorry, is the lamest looking character I’ve ever seen! I don’t know what it was about him but I thought he looked the most “unreal” of any “big head”!
Tummies rumbling I suggested a PP fave – Flame Tree BBQ. Two thumbs up! Food was delicious – some of the best CS ever. The seating in the back of the restaurant just goes on and on and on. We sat way in the back next to the river where we could hear EE riders screaming.
Flame Tree is awesome!! Can't wait to go back!!!
It was then that it hit me…I finally get this park! I get that I’m not meant to rush through it with a super strict agenda. I’m meant to slow down and smell the flowers and appreciate the beautiful surroundings. (Off soap box now!) I was finally able to do that this trip so yea for me!
I think that's why we AK so much!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
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We then went on the safari and saw a lot of animals. It’s one of Alex and Abby’s favorite things to do. They’re so cute pointing out animals.
Just then as the “go with the flow” continued was the Jingle Jungle parade. I must admit, no one really cared for it much. Although Alex loved looking at it through his new binoculars, saying he wanted them his WHOLE life.
I am so glad you all enjoyed AK. I love this park, but maybe that's because we've always taken this one slowly. We are going to have to try Flame Tree though as we've never eaten there.
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