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You were spot on with your guess. And we'll still have a couple of days before we head home, so the plan is to road trip from Quebec City down to Boston (presuming we can get a flight home from there) allowing us to visit Vermont, the only state in New England we haven't made it to yet.
Vermont is my favorite state. I've lived in New England my whole life and only visited Vermont for the first time two years ago, however, I've been back several times since then. You must also make time to visit the Cabot Cheese factory. I keep telling my husband that when the kids are grown, we are going to move to Vermont.
Oh my gosh!! I just realized that we will be in WDW next year right around the dates that you went this year!! It really does look mobbed. The only time I've ever seen a line for the People Mover is when it is stuck. I love the photo pass pictures by the castle!!
It was busy, but as you've already seen, some of the other Orlando theme parks weren't, which was odd...
Great shots from the Peoplemover! You lucked out in a great spot for it to get stuck.
I love the new area by the hub too. And oddly enough, it rarely seems to be crowded - at least when I've been there anyway. So that makes it that much more fantastic when fewer people are around!
That's true. I must admit it was quieter that day than the rest of the park.
Great pictures from the people mover. I've gotten pictures inside Space Mountain when the light were on while riding the people mover.
We stopped once in there with the lights on. This was many years and I wasn't ready with my camera (I know - shock, horror - I've learnt since ) and I still regret not getting any photos of it.
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What's with all the crowds? I thought that time of the year was supposed to be slower.
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I thought so too, but I'm not convinced any time of the year is really slower these days, as Disney does so much to encourage people to visit if they think it will be quiet in the parks.
Vermont is my favorite state. I've lived in New England my whole life and only visited Vermont for the first time two years ago, however, I've been back several times since then. You must also make time to visit the Cabot Cheese factory. I keep telling my husband that when the kids are grown, we are going to move to Vermont.
The park does seem very busy this day. It really is sad that the up escalator at TTA has been down now since January because you are so right about it being a bit of climb. Love all your pictures from the ride.
It seems like I've seen a line for TTA more often than not ever since FP+ has come in. It always moves fast, but it seems to always be there. And, I've never been when the on ramp wasn't working, so, although that may have added to the issue, I don't think it was the complete cause.
Nice photos of POTC and not easy with the darkness! Great coverage of the Muppets show and will try to catch this in the Fall! Can't believe some of the wait times and Buzz with a 70 minute wait! Like you said too bad you didn't get notified about using your FP on the app, which makes much more sense rather than email!
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The park does seem very busy this day. It really is sad that the up escalator at TTA has been down now since January because you are so right about it being a bit of climb. Love all your pictures from the ride.
I was so shocked to read that in your trip report that it's still down. I just don't get that.
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It seems like I've seen a line for TTA more often than not ever since FP+ has come in. It always moves fast, but it seems to always be there. And, I've never been when the on ramp wasn't working, so, although that may have added to the issue, I don't think it was the complete cause.
I think you're right. I think FP+ has changed everything. If something doesn't have FP+, I think people are now heading to those attractions, often to kill time in between their FP+ times and because the lines are getting longer for those attractions with FP+.
Friday 3 March – part seven: Piglet and Mark have a lot of fun together… sort of!
We made our way over to the Crystal Palace…
… and checked in. I was pleasantly surprised to be told that it wouldn’t be long before we were seated, and it wasn’t. I think it took all of five minutes.
For once, the characters were very quick to come around. First up was Pooh:
Then came Tigger – he decided to literally get “in my face”, well my camera face anyway.
Mark meanwhile was preparing for who was following him…
Piglet very quickly spotted what Mark was up to, and went to his handler for help and support, and was last seen crying up against the window of the restaurant… I kid you not!
At this point, I felt I had to intervene and act as peacemaker, and assure Piglet that the mean man wasn’t really quite that mean… well, sort of…
Piglet, after a lot of coaxing, got close to Mark…
… except every time he did, Mark was there to threaten him with a knife and fork… Eventually Piglet plucked up courage for a hug, and even then Mark kept trying to go for the knife and fork, but Piglet had wised up, and grabbed both his arms in the end!
It was honestly one of the best interactions we’ve had with him, and there have been many. He played it brilliantly, and it really made our day.
Finally, it was time for some serious love with my donkey boy….
Then it was time to head for the buffet…
… and look what Mark returned with!
I will say the food here today was a bit hit and miss. Some was superb, like the salmon, but other bits like the tilapia and (so Mark told me) the chicken were dry, and tough going. The salads were fine, although the prawns did lack some taste, while all the desserts were good. However, as we’ve said before, you really don’t come here for the food, you come for the fun, and we’d had plenty of that.
Michelle, our server, was very good, and kept our drinks topped up, and ensured our plates didn’t pile up. All in all, it was great fun, and one of the best meals we’ve had there in a while, albeit without wonderful food this time.
The price was hefty though, and I was very glad I’d taken the decision to go on the Deluxe Dining Plan, as this came to $95 for the two of us, and the plan had cost us something like $415 for the two nights.
Crystal Palace
Food 7 8½
Service 8 8½
Atmosphere 10 9
Value for money 8½ 9
That has to be the cutest Piglet interaction ever! I'm so glad Piglet played along. And the rest were just adorable as well, especially Eeyore. He's my favorite too. He just gives the best hugs.
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And we'll still have a couple of days before we head home, so the plan is to road trip from Quebec City down to Boston (presuming we can get a flight home from there) allowing us to visit Vermont, the only state in New England we haven't made it to yet. 
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It really does look mobbed. The only time I've ever seen a line for the People Mover is when it is stuck. I love the photo pass pictures by the castle!!
Can't believe some of the wait times and Buzz with a 70 minute wait! 
Eventually Piglet plucked up courage for a hug, and even then Mark kept trying to go for the knife and fork, but Piglet had wised up, and grabbed both his arms in the end! 
I'm so glad Piglet played along. And the rest were just adorable as well, especially Eeyore. He's my favorite too. He just gives the best hugs. 
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