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Oh no! Kris- definitely plan the horse back riding! Even with the aches I would still do it again! Talk about relaxing.... on a trail for 45 minutes in the middle of nowhere?! Well, Disney nowhere.... I am definitely going to plan for next trip, in October!
Plus it was priced so well...who can beat $46.00?
I hope you reconsider..... Here is the number to make reservations: 407-566-4985
And Yeah don't you worry about Ryan, he got teased by me and his brother, especially from his brother! LOL
My meals were Fabulous... except Chef De France... might have to try BOG now!
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Kate in PA All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them- Walt Disney
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Oh maybe it was a "rough" night at Chef De France! It was definitely noisy! Everyone has different experiences and I am sure your experience will be different than mine. I hope you still try it! (and maybe some one used all the onions for the soups... I am stretching this aren't I?)
I am rethinking about BOG even though I have never been there, yet! Because of your review! But I went to some great places because of you and Drew's reviews! If I didn't read them I would have probably gone to alot of repeats.
I had the BEST vacation this time around! You are so right about having a birthday in Disney!
And I am so looking forward to your next trip report! I am so glad that I don't have to wait until next year! YEAH!
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Kate in PA All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them- Walt Disney
1. Definitely take the cereal again- this trip I took Total! And this time I was smarter I brought a reusable bowl!
2. I did partake in the cake pops and enjoyed them immensely!
3. Make sure next trip includes the wings at ESPN and the pork nachos at the Poly.
4. Again I went to Epcot many times, but still didn’t ride Test Track!
5. Would definitely stay in the Epcot area- loved taking the boat!
6. Last day in the parks- I had planned to ride the train but got to MK too late. I didn’t even ride Liberty Belle this trip!
7. I will give Chef De France a 2nd try- this time order a full dinner!
8. Fulton’s-No more; time to find another crab place or seafood.
9. Did not do the Canada film again! (really?)
10. No more Disney trips in May- try a new month!
11. I did do the Tea Cups, the Carousel, Tom Sawyer’s Island, and Club Cool!!
12. I need to spend time in Animal Kingdom when it isn’t so hot and humid!
13. I didn’t even go into the Emporium this trip- wow amazing! (Shopped elsewhere)
14. Do more pool time!
15. Definitely plan on doing the horse-back riding for October’s trip! (10:00am perfect time!)
16. I liked the arrival day where I did not go to a Park, it forced me to check out the resort and find other things to do.
17. However I didn’t like not having a park day on the day I was leaving. The DME bus picked me up at 5:15pm.
18. I liked leaving on a Monday and coming home on a Sunday, but next trip planning to leave Sunday and come home on a Saturday, since October doesn’t have a holiday on a Monday.
19. For this trip I used the yellow tags- and I was surprised how quickly I got my luggage!
20. For the next trip coming home: Make sure I take something with me to the airport, for dinner. Otherwise I am subject to fast food, like McDonald’s!
Future Trips:
So after coming back from Disney in May I still have a $400 from my boys’ gift! I thought about just saving that for next year’s trip. But then I realized the $400 is from my 50th Birthday, not for my 51st Birthday! Then my niece gave me $100 which is going towards it too. Then I had this Fabulous idea- what about going to Disney in December?! It would be either 4 or 3 nights, stay in a value; like Pop Century. I checked out the flights already. I would either leave on December 2nd and come home on December 6th (Wednesday to Sunday) OR leave on December 3rd and come home on December 6th. (My dilemma is caused because not sure what new job I hope to have by December; whether I will have paid time off or not!) I am definitely going to do one night of the MVMCP and wasn’t sure about that until HerDotness explained it to me, Thanks Dot! I also have my meals planned too. Teppan Edo, Trail’s End (Yes, CinderAbby- Thanks to your Lenny!), ESPN, and 1900 Parke Faire for breakfast. (I know I said I couldn’t do another breakfast- BUT I am going to be more controlled this time, plus I really want to meet the characters).
Then I am also planning to go next October 2016. I haven’t done the Food & Wine since 2005. Plus since going later in the year I can save more money so I can stay in a deluxe resort. My Boys spoiled me so much so now for my vacation of 6 nights 7 days. I need to stay somewhere above and beyond! I am leaning towards the Epcot area again. However I have the Animal Kingdom as one of my choices. I am sure I will change my mind on that (and I have already vetoed this resort). Wilderness Lodge is very nice, but stayed there in 2012, plus I feel like I should stay somewhere I haven’t tried yet. But I have not stayed at the WL as a solo trip. Yacht Club is another choice I am thinking about too. There are 2 important items that I need for my October trip: Boat transportation and a balcony! So that is what is going for now!
So I did learn a lot from this Disney Birthday Vacation! I had a Great time, was able to really relax and enjoy everything that Disney has to offer. I even met some Great people and even laughed! I thoroughly enjoyed all the dinners and one breakfast I had! All the lunches and snacks too!
Of course I am so ready to go back…… Thank you for reading my Trip Report!
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Kate in PA All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them- Walt Disney
Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip, Kate!! I loved your report and am looking forward to your next one!! How fun to have two trips in the works!!
Loved your TR & especially your "wrap -up list." Since you are talking about a deluxe for October and you want boat transportation & a balcony technically you could try anybody the monorail resorts. Still have options to get to Epcot (monorail or buses to resort then boat to International Gateway) and you have boat transportation bw resorts & MK. Looking at your list of wants & your TR these would work for you (Poly CS & FW 1900 Park Fare). Just another idea for you to consider.
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Never have planned 2 trips either. Usually just planning the one for the next year! But I have a opportunity to see Disney in Christmas...even if it a short time. Hopefully my new company will be okay with me leaving 3 days (and I get paid time off too... cross your fingers!)
Anyway I am truly excited.... with both trips! But as Life continues there are much bigger things coming up in my horizon.... both my boys will be "flying" into the direction of what each one wants to do! So on August 23rd, I will wake up (a Sunday) and realize for the first time I will be living all by myself... well until one of them comes home for a break!
But I shall be perfectly fine... Bring it on!!!
Thank you for reading my Trip Report and my wrap up! I hope Everyone who has a future Disney trip in their horizon... has a Magical Time!
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Kate in PA All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them- Walt Disney
I'll be back to comment but I wanted to let you know that I'm still reading your TR and thoughts. It's just been a busy couple of days and tomorrow mom has hand surgery so Ill be back and fourth to the day surgery place for her. I'm hoping to comment but can't say for sure.
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Best place in any world to spend your birthday, I can confidently say--from experience. 
How cool to be planning two more trips, too! 
so much for sharing your trip with us.
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