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Your AK day was fantastic from start to finish. I can't believe we didn't cross paths at least once this day because from your pictures we were in the same areas several times, though quite possibly at different times. You kept mentioning the heat, and I couldn't remember that. It must not have bothered Luke and me as I don't have anything about the day being hot in my notes.
Your AK day was fantastic from start to finish. I can't believe we didn't cross paths at least once this day because from your pictures we were in the same areas several times, though quite possibly at different times. You kept mentioning the heat, and I couldn't remember that. It must not have bothered Luke and me as I don't have anything about the day being hot in my notes.
I was sure that we would run into each other today, too! It was definitely hot to us! Lovely hot. The mornings and evenings were cooler but the afternoon sun was hot enough for swimming!!
I woke up early this morning and let Muffin sleep in a bit. I walked to the Mara for some coffee and then walked around the lobby:
I will never get over what a beautiful resort AKL is!!
I went back to the room and finished my coffee while watching for animals but I remembered Ryan saying on the Sense of Africa Tour that this was feeding time and it was pretty empty save a few birds. Muffin was stirring and eventually got up and showered and we began another day!!
We were headed to MK this morning and caught the bus over without incident. We had a FP+ for 7DMT at 8:50 and had a little time beforehand so we stopped at Main Street Bakery and got a coffee, tea, sausage and egg sandwich and a lemon loaf. I also got a MK you are here Starbucks mug and now I only need an Epcot one and I will have all four parks!
Then we rode IASW because there was no wait:
By now, our FP+ was good so we headed over to 7DMT. I love this ride and, like everyone, my only complaint is that it is too short.
Next we rode the Haunted Mansion:
We headed toward Our next FP+ for BTMRR!!
Then we did the Jingle Cruise!! I just love what they’ve done to the place for Christmas!! Plus it was the best Jungle Cruise ride I had ever taken!! Muffin and I got on a boat with a huge tour group of Japanese tourists who didn’t speak a word of English. Our skipper, Hailey, was basically telling corny jokes to only us while everyone else took selfies the whole time!! It was hysterical!!
We stopped to watch the Frozen show at the Castle:
Then we rode our last FP+ of the day on Space Mountain:
Remember when people used to do this?!
Finally, we rode the Peoplemover before heading out of the park.
On the way out we stopped to watch the Barbershop Quartet:
We caught a monorail to the Polynesian and had a really good lunch at the Kona Cafe! first we stopped at Tonga Terrace for a drink:
These are well loved glasses in our home and they are over 20 years old!! We use them for everything, including serving desserts!! You used to be able to get them free with a drink and then they were 3.50 each. I asked the bartender if they were still for sale and he said yes and thought they about 10 bucks. Not a bad inflation rate!!
The Kona Cafe is another beautiful restaurant!! I have eaten here for breakfast many times but never any other meal.
I had pistachio Crusted Mahi Mahi and Muffin had a Noodle Bowl. We both had water to drink:
Pistachio Crusted Mahi Mahi
Noodle Bowl
After lunch, we walked around the Poly for a bit and checked out the shops. Then we took the walking path to the Grand Floridian and I stopped at Basin to get some soaps for the girls at work. I had them shipped home because it only cost 1.99 and I couldn’t get them sent to AKL.
No tree yet, but they were putting up the Gingerbread House!
Next up: Another swim break and our evening at DHS!!
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Once again, you've already packed a crazy amount into your day! I love the way Christmas is just appearing at Disney - perfect timing for me reading this, as we've just finished decorating the tree!
Your Savanna tour looked wonderful! You both certainly pack a lot into your days and nights. The Jungle Cruise story was so funny. The Gingerbread House was up when we went a couple weeks ago which was so lovely to see! I'm going to inquire about those glasses at the Polynesian bar next time we're there. I have the really old ones that are large with the green writing on them that says Polynesian Resort and we use them as a small ice bucket for dinner parties. I love walking around the Poly!
What an active day you have had to start at the MK! You packed a lot of attractions in and especially the Jingle Cruise with the Japanese tourists sounded like a funny experience! Lunch looked good at Kona Cafe. I've ate there twice. One for breakfast on a stay back in 2009 and once before that for breakfast. Been quite a while, but enjoyed it.
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Once again, you've already packed a crazy amount into your day! I love the way Christmas is just appearing at Disney - perfect timing for me reading this, as we've just finished decorating the tree!
We did do a lot on this trip but I honestly never felt like I was running around!. There is nothing like Christmas at WDW!!!
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Your Savanna tour looked wonderful! You both certainly pack a lot into your days and nights. The Jungle Cruise story was so funny. The Gingerbread House was up when we went a couple weeks ago which was so lovely to see! I'm going to inquire about those glasses at the Polynesian bar next time we're there. I have the really old ones that are large with the green writing on them that says Polynesian Resort and we use them as a small ice bucket for dinner parties. I love walking around the Poly!
Oh those sound fun, too!!
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What an active day you have had to start at the MK! You packed a lot of attractions in and especially the Jingle Cruise with the Japanese tourists sounded like a funny experience! Lunch looked good at Kona Cafe. I've ate there twice. One for breakfast on a stay back in 2009 and once before that for breakfast. Been quite a while, but enjoyed it.
Caught back up. You’ve had more great times - the Savannah tour sounds fantastic. We’ve done the night vision goggles just at AKL, and I thought those were cool. Even better to be able to be that close to the lions with them!
Caught back up. You’ve had more great times - the Savannah tour sounds fantastic. We’ve done the night vision goggles just at AKL, and I thought those were cool. Even better to be able to be that close to the lions with them!
The Savanna tour was amazing!! Those lions are something else at night!!
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I just love what they’ve done to the place for Christmas!! Plus it was the best Jungle Cruise ride I had ever taken!! Muffin and I got on a boat with a huge tour group of Japanese tourists who didn’t speak a word of English. Our skipper, Hailey, was basically telling corny jokes to only us while everyone else took selfies the whole time!! It was hysterical!!
first we stopped at Tonga Terrace for a drink:
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