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Great start to the day! Glad that most of the lines were short Sorry you didn't care for Flame Tree, it's one of our favorites too. They do give you a ton of food though!
Love all the photos. Where DID the broken tracks go? I've never ridden this ride and never will, but I'm curious... Don't you go up the tracks to where they're tangled and broken and then go backwards?
What a great day at AK. Love all the ride photos looked like everyone was having a great time. So glad the boys got to ride KRR, I remember the first time Angel was old enough to ride alone on a ride, she was so excited that she was a "big girl now"....LOL
Sounded like a great start to AK! I bet the boys felt like such big boys going by themselves on KRR!
We love FTB, sorry it wasn't so good for you. Hopefully it was just an off day. We always split food because it is a lot!
I love the bats!!!
They were so excited to be on their own.
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Another great update. I had to laugh at the boys not being interested in the show - maybe when they are older.
I don't see that happening. There will come a day, soon, that if I want to see one of those shows I'll have to go in by myself. I won't mind.
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Great start to the day! Glad that most of the lines were short Sorry you didn't care for Flame Tree, it's one of our favorites too. They do give you a ton of food though!
It wasn't bad tasting and I loved the beans. It's just that maybe I was expecting the ribs to be fall off the bone and smothered in bbq sauce?
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Great time at AK! Love the pictures!
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Love all the photos. Where DID the broken tracks go? I've never ridden this ride and never will, but I'm curious... Don't you go up the tracks to where they're tangled and broken and then go backwards?
Exactly! When we got up there, where the train stops and then you go backwards, the tangled and broken part of the track wasn't there. I wish I'd taken a photo but of course I'm too chicken to have anything in my hands. The track looked so odd without that. I thought I was crazy but my family confirmed that it was indeed missing.
Interesting about the broken tracks. Wonder what happened??
Your day is going well so far. We like Flame Tree too, but it may depend on what you order...I think we got a salad and BBQ pork sandwich.
The missing track remains a mystery. You'll see later on in the trip.
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What a great day at AK. Love all the ride photos looked like everyone was having a great time. So glad the boys got to ride KRR, I remember the first time Angel was old enough to ride alone on a ride, she was so excited that she was a "big girl now"....LOL
They were super excited! Meanwhile, I'm over here hysterical, having 1000 thoughts going through my head. On the other hand, AJ is old enough too but he won't do anything unless he has his momma beside him. I suggested a million times that he go through the single-rider line, since I can't do long queues, but he refused. So much for being an independent teenager.
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Looks like a great day at AK!! You some great pictures on the safari and the exploration trails. I hate to quickly go past the bat pictures, they freak me out!!
Such a great time at the AK and so many great photos! Loved those of KS. That's quite odd about the tracks at EE! Sorry, that your meal at FTB wasn't all that great! I've ate there on a few occasions and is probably my favorite CS in the parks.
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Looks like all of you enjoyed your AK time! I can't wait to see the FotLK in its new home.
I love that it's so close now. You don't have to go over to Camp Minnie-Mickey to see it.
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Such a great time at the AK and so many great photos! Loved those of KS. That's quite odd about the tracks at EE! Sorry, that your meal at FTB wasn't all that great! I've ate there on a few occasions and is probably my favorite CS in the parks.
I know it's a favorite, that's why I was so surprised I didn't like it that much. But then again, on my last trip, I didn't enjoy 50's PTC. I know, the horror!
Back in the room, I started on some laundry while Adriel and Abniel took turns getting bubble baths in the big pool. The rest of us took showers and chilled a little. Then it was time to head to MK.
We got on the bus and headed to the park, which to me takes an eternity to get there. After passing the MK tolls on our way to the bus stop, what usually takes 5 minutes took more than 20 minutes. There was lots of traffic and I have no idea why.
We finally arrived at the bus stop and made our way into the park. And I got my first glimpse of the castle.
We got some pictures on Main St.
We continued our way through the park.
Our first FP+ was for 7 Dwarfs Mine Train. The wait time was 60+ minutes. My kids weren't all that impressed with the ride. I thought it was cute but not worth a long wait.
We wandered around FL, taking in the sights. The boys were very annoying, being little brats.
Our next FP+ was up. Enchanted Tales with Belle was my choice and a first for all of us. I tried to get the boys to volunteer but wouldn't. Anyways, I loved the show.
We took the walkway between FL and TL.
Adriel felt like being silly.
At this point I was just stalling as I had a surprise for my boys. We were booked for the Dessert Party.
We browsed the stores around TL. Then I left the boys behind while I went to enquire on where I had to check in. Of course, since I love to walk, I took the scenic route towards Tomorrowland Terrace. I was given the info and then went back to the gang.
We had another FP+ for Under the Sea, although there was really no need because there was no wait time.
(These photos were taken with my cellphone, so they're not the best)
Then the kids wanted to ride the Speedway but the wait was too long.
Finally, it was time to queue up for the party. The boys were full of questions but I just told them they had to be patient. Well that didn't last long because this other family was talking and the dad mentioned that we were going to watch the fireworks from here. Ok, they knew that but they didn't know the rest.
Waiting for the surprise
I checked us in, they gave us our wristbands, and took us to our table. That's when I finally explained what was happening. My guys were all impressed, especially Arben.
We got up and filled our plates with delicious sweets. Even Abniel, who isn't a sweets person, found things he liked.
When the time was approaching for the castle show to start, we went up to the railing. I took only a couple of photos and just enjoyed the show.
Then it was time for Wishes. I must say that the view from here is not perfect, I much prefer to watch from the hub or Main St. But nothing beats the fact that you don't have to get a spot an hour early. You sit, eat some dessert and then go to the railing 5 minutes before the start of the show. Plus, you get to see Tinkerbell up close.
Overall, the Dessert Party was good. For me it's not a do-it-every-time event.
We still weren't quite done with MK. We rode Buzz with hardly any wait, where I proceeded to have the worst and most pathetic score anyone has ever had. It wasn't even worthy of a picture. I think a baby could've gotten a better score than me.
Moving on...
We took a couple of more family pictures.
Adriel needed a bathroom break and I don't know why, but we ended up at the Tangled area bathrooms. At least I got to see the area at night which, btw, is beautiful. After that we wanted to ride IaSW but we just decided to head back to the resort.
We waited about 20 minutes for a bus. Everyone was so tired. Adriel and Abniel fell asleep in the bus. Poor things! Of course, long gone are the years where we could just pick them up in our arms and take them up to the room. So when we got to Kidani I had to wake them up. Thankfully our room was close to the elevators so they didn't have to trek 2,000 miles to get to there.
Everyone changed and jumped into bed. I don't think the door was closed completely before we were tucked in and off to dreamland.
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Sounds like a nice evening at MK. Sorry you weren't impressed with the Mine Train. The dessert party sounds like it was a big hit. Great pictures for the fireworks!!
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Sorry you didn't care for Flame Tree, it's one of our favorites too. They do give you a ton of food though!
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I wish I'd taken a photo but of course I'm too chicken to have anything in my hands. The track looked so odd without that. I thought I was crazy but my family confirmed that it was indeed missing.
I suggested a million times that he go through the single-rider line, since I can't do long queues, but he refused. So much for being an independent teenager. 
I can't wait to see the FotLK in its new home. 
Sorry, that your meal at FTB wasn't all that great! I've ate there on a few occasions and is probably my favorite CS in the parks.
I know, the horror!
Anyways, I loved the show. 
Poor things! Of course, long gone are the years where we could just pick them up in our arms and take them up to the room. So when we got to Kidani I had to wake them up. Thankfully our room was close to the elevators so they didn't have to trek 2,000 miles to get to there. 
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