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First, I missed some Photopass photos from my walk through New Fantasyland…
Back to the regularly scheduled programming...
After my adventure on the Carousel of Progress I headed over to one of my favorites, the Peoplemover! It’s just always such a lovely break in the day and a neat perspective on the park. After my quick ride my Space Mountain FP+ (around noonish) was ripe so I headed off to take a trip to space!
these little green guys are always a highlight of the tour
By the time I had accomplished all of this I had decided it was about time for lunch as I was getting hungry again! I’m not typically a huge Cosmic Ray’s fan so I headed out towards Fantasyland to investigate my choices. They had interesting mac and cheese options but since I just had it yesterday I opted to keep going. The flatbread at Pinocchio Village Haus looked good so I went on in! This is becoming a new favorite QS for me, they have really stepped it up in the last few years!
Ended up changing my mind to a meatball sub with a side of apples and ice water by the time I got to the ordering podium. Easily found a table and just relaxed and leisurely enjoyed my meal. The sandwich kind of fell apart so I had to run and grab silverware but overall a very tasty quick service meal!
Finished at about the right time to head to my Mine Train Fastpass+. The ride was very cute but there is no chance you could get me to wait in those crazy long lines to ride it… I only waited about 5-10 minutes with my FP+ so that was definitely a good call to grab, but I’ll probably stick to my other favorites in the future.
It looks like at some point I took a Philharmagic break as well. I love this show every time and it’s a great mid-day break!
I wanted to get a snack and the caramel apples were looking pretty tasty so I grabbed one of those - unfortunately it was poorly cut and I couldn't finish it I totally should have known it was way too big of a snack but a nice cool apple sounded great on this toasty day!
I headed off towards Main Street for some shopping and the next adventure of the day…
Finally caught up! First the flying fish meal looked delish! I think my husband would love that meal! Also I love the dress. I use stitch fix too and my stylist is so on point with my clothes! I love COP we do it every trip now and it's so relaxing Can't wait to read more about your trip!
A nice time at MK with some great attractions and a good meal! Sorry about the problem with the apples!
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Looks like you're having a great time at MK!! I had never eaten at Pinocchio Village Haus until my last trip. I fell in love and ended up eating there twice!
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What a great start time in MK. I love that HM D&B!!!
Isn't it fabulous?
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Pinocchio Village Haus has become a favorite for Luke and me, too. I like the new menu. In fact, Luke's favorite is the meatball sub.
The new menu is superb! And it's a nice break from the heat
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What a great time you're having. Love all the Photopass pics you had done!
Thanks!
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So they cut up the caramel apple but didn't take out the core?
I'm not really sure what she did, but it was just kind of a mess
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Finally caught up! First the flying fish meal looked delish! I think my husband would love that meal! Also I love the dress. I use stitch fix too and my stylist is so on point with my clothes! I love COP we do it every trip now and it's so relaxing Can't wait to read more about your trip!
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I would certainly do the Chef's Table again, so yummy! Thank you Isn't Stitch Fix just wonderful!?
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A nice time at MK with some great attractions and a good meal! Sorry about the problem with the apples!
It was still good, just ended up being a waste
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Looks like you're having a great time at MK!! I had never eaten at Pinocchio Village Haus until my last trip. I fell in love and ended up eating there twice!
I could easily eat there twice!
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Great time at MK! Love the pictures!
Thanks!
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Love your TR! You are getting so much accomplished.
I always feel like that when I read trip reports, but it didn't feel like I was accomplishing much while I was there!
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Love the photopass pic in Fantasyland! I've never seen that magic shot before, I'll definitely have to try & get it on our upcoming trip!
They have really stepped up their Magic Shot game!
While I was browsing Main Street I was really looking for additional Pandora charms, still trying to see if the Epcot ball had been released, but I believe I had no success. I was also heading towards the front to meet my friend Jason who was on his way over to hang out
We had met in 2008 (wow so long ago now!) when my soon to be college roommate joined me and my mom on a pre-college Disney trip! The three of us were dining at the Sci Fi when these two gentlemen decided to hitchhike My mom eavesdropped on them wanting a simple burger and recommended to just order one (not on the menu) because we did without a problem… We got to chatting and spent the majority of the week hanging out with them, Josh falling for Mel a bit Josh worked there at the time and Jason moved down shortly after to do his first College Program. He stayed on after his and was still there when I did mine the following year! What’s even more funny? He worked with my roommate and they kind of dated for a little while! (The roommate that would be joining me later this evening!) What a small Disney world! Jason has been working at Disney ever since though! Anyway back to the story…
I worked my way to the front and found Jason shortly after he entered the park. It was about time for my Fastpass+ for Festival of Fantasy Parade. Jason didn’t have a FP+ so we kind of just plopped down on the other side in front of Town Hall on the curb. Honestly, there was a lot of waiting involved and we had no problem getting this spot the same time as the FP+ window was open, so I’m not sure I’d use one for it again. It was hot, hot, HOT waiting because the sun was certainly beating down. I ran and got us waters at one point, but mostly we just sat and caught up for a little while as we waited. Finally the parade got down there around 3:20.
Or so we thought! There was quite a lull between the “start” and the actual floats… so much so that an ice cream cart came through
And my random iPhone pics of the parade as well…
We both loved the parade! I am still a little bitter that they removed my favorite, Aurora, but was happy to see such awesome Peter Pan representation which is my all time favorite Disney movie! I do think we had a great spot too with how my pictures turned out It was nice to be able to see the front of the floats so clearly etc!
After all that lovely sweating in the sun we decided it was time to head back to OKW to relax.
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My mom eavesdropped on them wanting a simple burger and recommended to just order one (not on the menu) because we did without a problem… We got to chatting and spent the majority of the week hanging out with them, Josh falling for Mel a bit 
Josh worked there at the time and Jason moved down shortly after to do his first College Program. He stayed on after his and was still there when I did mine the following year! What’s even more funny? He worked with my roommate and they kind of dated for a little while! (The roommate that would be joining me later this evening!) What a small Disney world! Jason has been working at Disney ever since though! Anyway back to the story… 
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