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Can't believe it is your last day already. Glad you were able to have a little fun at MK and you got your Mickey's Kitchen sink before heading home. I love the Photopass picture of the 3 of you waving goodbye.
Thanks! Yes, we fly into MCO around 9:15am on the 12th so definitely wave if you see us!!!
My arrival into Port Canaveral is booked for 11:30-12 pm. Not sure how far in advance you can check in for Disney transportation to PC, but I think getting there on Level B around 10 am or a bit before is what I plan to do. Sort of unclear as Disney didn't give me any info on how much prior to your arrival at PC you should check in at the DCL/ME transportation area. Perhaps, we may run into one another here!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Tutto looked good! The calamari and bread service sold me alone! I'm with you on the bread! That's why we have to get the bread service at Sanaa every time too!
What a great last day in the parks!! Love those last photos you got.
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Thanks! Yes it is!!!
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What a great last day! Love the picture of you guys waving goodbye to the Magic Kingdom!
Thanks!
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I'm glad Em was ok, that must have been scary!
I can't believe it's all over You did pack in a lot of fun right up until the end though!
Thanks! It was very scary!!
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You sure had a great last day! I love the leaping Emily photos. That Mickey sink sundae looks so good!
Thanks! I love those pics!!
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Really enjoyed following along. Glad Em was okay and y'all were able to go back to a park on your last day. We haven't tried that on either trip and don't plan on doing that on our June trip. The main reason is because it's a 3-hour trip from our arrival airport (DFW) to our house. So, we don't like to get back too late unless we can stay the night in the DFW area. Might be something we consider.
But to be honest, if we're trying to decide between flying back a day earlier than we have to go to work, staying in the metroplex and then driving home the next day or spending another night at WDW and flying home around lunch the next day, then that's an easy decision for me. Give me another night at WDW anytime.
Thanks!! I love extra Disney time!
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Can't believe it is your last day already. Glad you were able to have a little fun at MK and you got your Mickey's Kitchen sink before heading home. I love the Photopass picture of the 3 of you waving goodbye.
Thanks!
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My arrival into Port Canaveral is booked for 11:30-12 pm. Not sure how far in advance you can check in for Disney transportation to PC, but I think getting there on Level B around 10 am or a bit before is what I plan to do. Sort of unclear as Disney didn't give me any info on how much prior to your arrival at PC you should check in at the DCL/ME transportation area. Perhaps, we may run into one another here!
Not sure we will still be around come 10, as we will be anxious to get to DME But I will keep my eye out to say hi!
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Tutto looked good! The calamari and bread service sold me alone! I'm with you on the bread! That's why we have to get the bread service at Sanaa every time too!
What a great last day in the parks!! Love those last photos you got.
Looking forward to the next TR now!!!
Thanks! I am such a sucker for bread!!!
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Let me take a minute to apologize again - I know I have been slacking a bit on posting in this TR. Between the craft room renovations, having a long dreaded cold/cough that won't go away, Scott and I began a program last week to try to lose some weight and I have given up diet coke......it's been 1 week, 1 day, and 6 hours.........(you may have just seen my post on FB), as you can probably tell from my TR's I am a diet coke ADDICT!!! This has been hard, but not as hard as I thought it would be, but seriously don't get me wrong - I crave it - and it's here in the house, it's at my office......but I have not had a single sip!!! And I have lost 9 lbs since last Weds! Between the program and the diet coke, I am sure that I can do this!!! :roll eyes:
Okay back to the final thoughts of our Trip:
Final Thoughts & Wrap Up:
Sigh…….as much I Love our vacations, especially Disney ones, I hate ending them just as much! But the good thing is we know we will ALWAYS have Disney! And this trip proved to us that no matter what happens, it will always be our happy place! I went into this trip with hesitation as I was afraid that we would be sad knowing that we would be in the same place on the first anniversary of my father in laws death as when we found out about his death. But for us, this brought us peace. We knew that he knew and understood (as best as he could) our love for Disney and the happiness that it brought to us, and that is where we needed to be. That first year of losing someone you love is always difficult for all, but it was especially difficult dealing with my mother in law with her mental health issues on top of losing her husband. And I knew that Scott just needed to get away to where he could relax and enjoy himself and have a break from taking care of her and her needs. That might sound harsh to some, but unless you have had to live with the responsibility of taking care of someone’s care, it is very difficult. But enough of the mopiness! This trip was FABULOUS!!!
We are always thrilled at the fact that no matter how many trips we have been on to DisneyWorld, there is always something new and exciting for us to explore! And this trip once again, gave us many new experiences!!!
New for us:
Flying United Airlines to Orlando: not our first choice by any means, but we had a credit, so we didn’t want to lose the money, so we flew one way – all I can say is glad we didn’t go round trip!
Art of Animation: since the build of this resort, both Emily and I have wanted to stay here! Mostly for the Nemo pool, but Emily is also a HUGE Ariel fan and loved the room there. It was a bit tight for 3 of us, but we made do! We hope to return there for a family suite someday!
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: the newest ride and a roller coaster = happy family! We were fortunate to be able to ride this ride many times during our visit!
Big Blue Pool: although it does not have a slide or a hot tub, being able to hear Nemo music while you are under water, seriously, how much more fun could it get? And the theming around the pool is brilliant!
Spice Road Table: we loved this – especially with a fellow PP’er! But seriously if you like Tapas, you must try this!
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream film: we finally took the time to sit through the film, and we all really enjoyed it!
Jedi Training: okay, no, we didn’t participate, but our best friend’s child did and it was a lot of fun watching him enjoy this!
Taxi Cabs: we had never used taxis in Disney – think it will become a regular thing to get to those resort dining choices!
Festival of Fantasy Parade: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new parade!!!! The costumes are amazing, and the fire breathing dragon!!! Seriously!!!
Sunrise Safari: another amazing experience. Bummer that they have discontinued this, but so thrilled that we were able to experience it.
Painting Ceramics: we don’t take enough time to just enjoy the activities in the Community Hall (DVC) unless they are the games by the poolside. This was a great rainy day activity and reasonably priced!
Flying Fish: another great dining choice – I finally got my family to try it based on all the great reviews here on Passporter! We had great service and really enjoyed the food!
Frozen Activities: we enjoyed all these activities (the parade, the sing a long and the fireworks) but it was a bit crazy with it just opening that week, and the park really is not big enough to handle that size of crowds. Hopefully if they continue this, they have learned better ways of managing it.
Bongos: we rarely eat table service in DTD, but we are trying really hard to experience new places to try. This did not disappoint, but we would have enjoyed it more without construction walls being our view.
Otters: somehow we have always missed seeing the otters at Animal Kingdom, but again, thanks to all of you here on PP, I knew they existed so we sought them out!
Lion King Theater: although we have seen this show many times, it was nice to see the new theater and hope they do add a bit more to the area in the future!
Tutto Italia: another first for us, as it was fairly new since our last visit – we really enjoy Italian food, and this was delicious!
Talking Mickey: really, do I need to add anything here???
Food & Beverage Items: (I am only listing new items for me, and not every one, we would be here all day!)
Super Fruit Tequini
Island Moon Shine
Sultans Colada
Mickey shaped Peanut Butter cookie dipped in chocolate!
Dole Whip with Rum!
Friar’s Nook Mac ‘n Cheese
Leapin’ Leprechaun
Pineapple Margarita
Orange Mango Margarita
Mango Gingerita
Carrot Cake Cookie
Mickey Sink Sundae
Grand Totals of it all:
12 nights/13 days at Disney!
2 Resorts!
Miles: 187.04
Total Spent on Food & Beverage (including tips and snacks) = $2541.03
Total Spent on Souvenirs, Activities, Tours, etc. = $2204.93
Garden Grocer Order (including tip) = $219.14
Total Tables in Wonderland Discount = $293.73
Total Annual Pass Discount = $85.93
Total 20% CS Coupon Discount = $228.32
Total DVC Discount = $18.92
Total Chase Visa Discount = $10.80
Total “other” Discount = $18.00
Grand Total of Discounts = $655.70
Savings before trip:
Purchased $650 Disney Gift Cards with Target Red Card resulting in savings of $32.50
Visa Gift Card (for switching cable companies) = $300.00
Capital One Visa Rewards = $150.00
Disney Chase Visa Rewards = $145.77
Loose Change Saved = $327.00
If we had had the dining plan, our meals along would have been $2183.04 for 12 nights.
So yes, we did spend a lot! Especially on souvenirs, etc. BUT for Food and Beverage, we averaged $195.46 per day for all 3 of us.
And our TIW card will still be good for our next trip, so that will be ALL Savings!!!
Speaking of next trip ~ I will be soon starting a PTR for our trip next month!!! We will be spending a week in April at SSR!!!
OH - and I almost forgot - here are a few pics of just a few items that we purchased:
And here are the crazy pups (this was taken a few days ago!) They are now almost 11 months (Lilly) and 10 months (Maggie)!
And here they are in the pug party at Doggie Day Care today!!! (they are near the front!!! And yes, there is a little tiny pup next to Maggie!)
See Ya Real Soon!
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Great wrap up to your amazing trip as I enjoyed it so much! Loved all the stats, but I'm sure you don't....once the bills start coming in! Loved the photos and your writing coverage of such a great trip! Looking forward to your upcoming TR on the horizon. Hope we meet up at MCO on our airline arrivals (you) and my departure on DCL on the same day. There are not many photos of me here, (check out my France TR). Than you know who to look for and another CT resident!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Great wrap-up to a really fun report! You had quite a list of new things on this trip. It gets to be a real challenge, fitting in the old favorites and new ones, too.
Good luck with the diet coke challenge! I guess I'm lucky that I never developed a taste for soft drinks. Have you been getting headaches from the caffeine withdrawal?
Awesome ending to an awesome trip!!. I love your purchases! I have that giraffe bowl in my family room. Mine also holds my remotes and makes me smile every time I look at it!!. Good luck with losing weight! You can do it!!
Great finish Lisa! Thanks for breaking it all down for us! Love all your purchases! Good luck with the Diet Coke! I gave up soda 3 years ago and don't miss it at all!
Great finish! I enjoy reading your TRs.
Good luck on the weight loss!
Thank you!
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Great trip! Still in shock over your Diet Coke news! Glad I don't gave stock!!
Thank you! I KNOW, I can't believe it either!!!
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Great wrap up to your amazing trip as I enjoyed it so much! Loved all the stats, but I'm sure you don't....once the bills start coming in! Loved the photos and your writing coverage of such a great trip! Looking forward to your upcoming TR on the horizon. Hope we meet up at MCO on our airline arrivals (you) and my departure on DCL on the same day. There are not many photos of me here, (check out my France TR). Than you know who to look for and another CT resident!
Thanks! I will watch for you!!!
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Great wrap-up to a great trip report!
with the weight loss and staying off the Diet Coke.
Thank you!
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Great wrap-up to a really fun report! You had quite a list of new things on this trip. It gets to be a real challenge, fitting in the old favorites and new ones, too.
Good luck with the diet coke challenge! I guess I'm lucky that I never developed a taste for soft drinks. Have you been getting headaches from the caffeine withdrawal?
Thank you! It's funny - I realized there are still so many new things to try
And yes, major headaches Sunday I spent most of the day in bed.
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Enjoyed finishing up your report and reading your wrap up. Another very successful trip in the books!
Love the photo of the pups, and especially the Pug Party - too cute.
I think we will just miss you on your Spring Break trip - we arrive on Apr 20th.
Thank you!! UUGGHHH - what a bummer!!! We leave on the 19th!!!
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Awesome ending to an awesome trip!!. I love your purchases! I have that giraffe bowl in my family room. Mine also holds my remotes and makes me smile every time I look at it!!. Good luck with losing weight! You can do it!!
Tara
Thank you!
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Great finish Lisa! Thanks for breaking it all down for us! Love all your purchases! Good luck with the Diet Coke! I gave up soda 3 years ago and don't miss it at all!
Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Thank you! It's so hard!!!
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You did pack in a lot of fun right up until the end though!
We knew that he knew and understood (as best as he could) our love for Disney and the happiness that it brought to us, and that is where we needed to be. That first year of losing someone you love is always difficult for all, but it was especially difficult dealing with my mother in law with her mental health issues on top of losing her husband. And I knew that Scott just needed to get away to where he could relax and enjoy himself and have a break from taking care of her and her needs. That might sound harsh to some, but unless you have had to live with the responsibility of taking care of someone’s care, it is very difficult. But enough of the mopiness! This trip was FABULOUS!!! 
Loved the photos and your writing coverage of such a great trip! 
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with the weight loss and staying off the Diet Coke.
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