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What a great day you had with some nice attractions in Studios! That was a great meal and experience you had at Boma as all looked good! Even better was your server Paul surprising you with so many desserts! At Beaches and Cream, I can't believe that one family ordered the kitchen sink after a big lunch and two small kids. You need 8 or more with big appetites to have any chance of finishing it.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Sounds like a really fun day! So nice of you both to give up your seats on the bus for the mom's with their little ones. I'm with you on the whole RNRC thing now. My DH does the single rider line and I usually just shop while he's waiting. We haven't done the Frozen Sing Along Show yet but hope to soon! That little girl sitting next to you sounded so adorable. I love Boma and your selections are exactly what I usually like to eat there! The soups are one of my favorite along with the avocado fruit mixture.
What a great day you had with some nice attractions in Studios! That was a great meal and experience you had at Boma as all looked good! Even better was your server Paul surprising you with so many desserts! At Beaches and Cream, I can't believe that one family ordered the kitchen sink after a big lunch and two small kids. You need 8 or more with big appetites to have any chance of finishing it.
Boma always has so many good selections! I'm glad we ended up being able to fit it in!
I don't think we've ever seen anyone finish the kitchen sink at Beaches and Cream!
Sounds like a really fun day! So nice of you both to give up your seats on the bus for the mom's with their little ones. I'm with you on the whole RNRC thing now. My DH does the single rider line and I usually just shop while he's waiting. We haven't done the Frozen Sing Along Show yet but hope to soon! That little girl sitting next to you sounded so adorable. I love Boma and your selections are exactly what I usually like to eat there! The soups are one of my favorite along with the avocado fruit mixture.
I used to be able to ride RnRC, but the last few times I get off thinking, "Why did I do that?" So, it's just better to avoid it.
Can't wait to take our granddaughters to WDW in 2020! At 3, 5 and 7 they know all the words to just about everything Disney. On our last trip in September I never finished an entire meal the whole week we were there. I couldn't imagine ordering the Kitchen Sink for dessert! DH and I shared a citrus swirl and that was plenty for me. I really think the hot weather we had ruined my appetite. Btw, love the blue print skirt!
Can't wait to take our granddaughters to WDW in 2020! At 3, 5 and 7 they know all the words to just about everything Disney. On our last trip in September I never finished an entire meal the whole week we were there. I couldn't imagine ordering the Kitchen Sink for dessert! DH and I shared a citrus swirl and that was plenty for me. I really think the hot weather we had ruined my appetite. Btw, love the blue print skirt!
Seeing Disney through the eyes of your grandchildren is truly special!
The blue print skirt is actually a skort - I have three or four and just love how comfortable they are! They are great for touring the parks!
September 25
We woke up early, showered and had breakfast. Then finished packing. We decided to wrap all of our souvenirs and pack them in the carry –on bag. Then we headed down to RAC to check our bags and stow our carry-ons with bell services.
We took a bus to Mk and as we were arriving, about 9:40, we caught the trolley show.
Then we headed for Jungle Cruise which was our first FP.
Then we sat at the tables for Tortuga Tavern to wait for our late breakfast ADR at Crystal Palace.
We headed to Crystal Palace at 10:15 to check in. It was very crowded, and very hot, but soon after they took our information, we got a text to come to the window and wait to be called. So then we stood in the shade of the porch area and waited about 10 minutes – I don’t get this two pronged approach. Why don’t they just text you when they are ready to seat you???
There was a young couple across from us, and they were called just before us, so we were following them to the entrance. The girl had a very short Minnie skirt on. OMG - so short that her backside was exposed. Yikes!
We were seated in a great little table for two, with me on a bench seat and Jeff on a chair. Soon Piglet came around to say Hello.
Then we helped ourselves to the buffet. Sorry, no pictures, but everything was yummy!
I ordered some GF waffles which are always delicious! I actually ordered just one, but the chef made two anyway. Jeff ended up eating the second one.
During breakfast the rest of the bunch came around…Tigger, Eeyore, and finally Pooh Bear.
Meanwhile the place was emptying out as they prepared for the lunch crowd. And then they closed down one side of the buffet for the changeover.
After our meal, we headed down Main Street for our FP for M&G with Mickey.
After meeting Mickey, we made our way to Tomorrowland and rode Carousel of Progress.
And then we took the back way to Fantasyland, and walked through to Liberty Square to use our FP for Haunted Mansion.
We left MK about 1:30, taking a few more pics on the way out.
One we got back to Kidani we relaxed in the lounge area.
At first there was no one else in there, but eventually a few more people came in. One lady was watching videos on her tablet without headphones and it was pretty annoying.
Jeff walked up to the 5th floor to take some photos from up there.
Then we took the shuttle to Jambo to have lunch at Mara. I got a special order of GF chicken tenders and fries, Jeff got a bacon cheeseburger. We relaxed there for a while and then went back to Kidani to wait for DME.
I have no notes after this. So…I guess that means an uneventful trip to the airport. Once we got to the airport we made our way through the mess that is TSA security. This was the first time in a few years that we hadn’t gotten the random TSA pre-check, so it was quite a long wait.
And then I think we got something to eat at the airport…but I don’t remember what.
And after our 2 ½ hour flight my brother picked us up at the airport and brought us home.
And we also didn’t write our best/worst/magical list this day, so….I guess, that’s a wrap!
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Quite an active morning in the MK as you packed so much in with the attractions and breakfast at the CP! I can't believe the mini-skirt that girl wore! Nice lunch at the Mara and have enjoyed a few lunches there. Glad all went well with the flight except the long waits at TSA at MCO!
I really enjoyed your TR and thanks for sharing your adventure!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Great last day at MK! Thanks for sharing your trip with us Donna!
Thanks Marnie!
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Thanks for sharing your trip! I really enjoyed reading all about it.
Thank you!
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Quite an active morning in the MK as you packed so much in with the attractions and breakfast at the CP! I can't believe the mini-skirt that girl wore! Nice lunch at the Mara and have enjoyed a few lunches there. Glad all went well with the flight except the long waits at TSA at MCO!
I really enjoyed your TR and thanks for sharing your adventure!
You're welcome!
I'm glad I finished the TR when I did, and got it in before PP signed off.
I didn't get the last installment on FB, but I guess that's ok.
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That was a great meal and experience you had at Boma as all looked good! 
Even better was your server Paul surprising you with so many desserts! 
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Nice lunch at the Mara and have enjoyed a few lunches there. Glad all went well with the flight except the long waits at TSA at MCO! 
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