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Glad you got to see the show one more time! No single rider for ToT unfortunately maybe next time you'll be able to catch it with a shorter wait! There is a chicken exit so you won't have to wait in line alone
We took the boat over to Yacht & Beach Club and stopped at the Bayside Marina and rented a boat.
We had been talking about renting a boat and today was the perfect time. Peter picked a pontoon boat...love it! I seriously want one!!! It was covered, had comfy leather seats, and a stereo. It was so relaxing, one of my very favorite parts of the trip. We could go all around Boardwalk, Yacht & Beach Club, Swan & Dolphin, all the way to the dock at DHS and over to the bridge leading to Epcot. The fee is $45 per 1/2 hour and worth every penny!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
This will definitely become a new must-do at Disney!
A perfect day on the water! Once back at the dock, we walked over to Beach Club
and checked in for our 5:00 ADR at Cape May Cafe'.
We checked out the gift shop then got comfy in the lobby so Peter could charge up the phone. It wasn't long before we got a text that our table was ready. We were the first two to be seated for dinner and also to hit the buffet. We have eaten at CMC numerous times, but this meal was the best. It actually rated as one of our top meals of the trip!! YUM!! -- $85.20 or 2 TS credits + cash tip
I scheduled dinner extra early today because I had gotten us a Fast Pass for the viewing of Fantasmic back at DHS. We have only seen it one time, in 2010 with the boys, and it was so windy and chilly, that we were really too miserable to enjoy it. I thought tonight would be a good time to give it a second chance. We took the boat back over and had time to spare for our 7:35-7:55 p.m. FP window.
It had gotten chillier (or at least to us because of our sunburns), so we stopped and bought jackets and Solarcaine. We were now pushing our FP time and finally got to the FP entrance only to find out that we were 3 minutes late and the FP queue was now closed!
We filtered in anyway (a little disappointed) and were being told the whole way there that it was standing room only. Once we got to the stadium, we saw that there was plenty of good seating left, spotty, but good seats. We had great seats on the end of a row with a great view of the show.
We did enjoy it, but Fantasmic won't be a must-do every year.
As soon as we exited, we walked over to find a spot to watch the new fireworks "Symphony in the Stars". I had read about them, but didn't know they would be showing tonight. We found a bench near Hollywood & Vine until they started. I'm a sucker for fireworks!!
Afterwards, we made our way to the bus stop through the sea of people. There was a huge crowd waiting for the bus back to All Star Music, but we lucked out and got on the first bus.
Another great day at Disney in the books!! :O)
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So glad to see that you're back finishing your TR! Sounds like you enjoyed your time boating around the Epcot resorts along with your dinner at Cape May Café! We haven't done Fantasmic in years but hope to on one of our upcoming trips. Glad you've got another Disney trip planned. Can't wait to hear all about it.
back! I'm so glad you are finishing this and that there is another trip in the future! The pontoon boat sounds like a fun way to spend an hour. Bummer that you missed your FP for Fantasmic, but glad you got to see the show anyway. It's not a must do for Luke and me anymore, but it is fun to see once every 4th or 5th trip.
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So glad to see that you're back finishing your TR! Sounds like you enjoyed your time boating around the Epcot resorts along with your dinner at Cape May Café! We haven't done Fantasmic in years but hope to on one of our upcoming trips. Glad you've got another Disney trip planned. Can't wait to hear all about it.
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back! I'm so glad you are finishing this and that there is another trip in the future! The pontoon boat sounds like a fun way to spend an hour. Bummer that you missed your FP for Fantasmic, but glad you got to see the show anyway. It's not a must do for Luke and me anymore, but it is fun to see once every 4th or 5th trip.
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How great you're going back!
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So happy to see the update and congratulations on a new trip coming up ��
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Thanks for coming back to update! Congrats on the new trip!!
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Sounds like a wonderful trip. The pics are great Finishing this up should get you excited for your next trip! Look forward to hearing more.
Thanks for reading! Hope to finish before we leave for our next trip!!
Today was a NO park day...a FUN DAY! I had made an ADR for a late breakfast at O'Hana this morning, so once we got ready, we caught the bus over to Magic Kingdom. We then took the monorail over to the Polynesian and were seated 10 minutes later. I had breakfast here with Nathan on his Senior Trip, but this was Peter's and my first time doing breakfast together in Disney. It was DELISH!!!...and FUN!!!
$63.90 or 2 TS credits + cash tip
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** Basket of Breakfast Breads
** Hua Paka (Scrambled Eggs) - made fresh, hot & delicious
Next, Horseback Riding @ Fort Wilderness
Peter wanted to do the horse trail again this year, so we headed to Fort Wilderness after breakfast. We took the monorail back to Magic Kingdom, then went over to catch the boat to Fort Wilderness. We had a short wait until our time to ride, but we headed over to The Circle D Ranch to hang out. I got pics before and after, but wish I could get some during the ride, but we have to store our phones, cameras, and bags in a locker while we ride.
Peter (again) got the good horse, I got Mick, the ornery one!!!!! I knew before we even left the pen that he was going to be stubborn! Needless to say, the CM in the back with me, had to finally get off of her horse and put a rope on my horse and lead me through the entire trail! :O( I was a happy camper though, and just went along with it, but I expected Mike to do a Hi-O Silver move and send me flying off at any moment!
cost: $92.00 (45 minute ride)
side note: two days later we got a call from the ranch saying they had credited our account for my horse ride ($46) due to Mick's bad behavior!
Day 5 - Monday 3/07/16 - Old Key West & Disney Springs
It was HOT today! We headed back over to the boat dock, but stopped in Trail's End to get a soda. We ordered two Cokes, and when we went to pay, they said no charge. Okay...Thanks! :O) We had to wait a few minutes for the boat, but were soon on our way. Our boat captain was in training (and you could tell) - but we made it safely back.
We had a dinner ADR at Olivia's in a few hours, but decided to jump on the bus headed to Old Key West now anyway, since we wanted to check out the resort.
e checked in and chose a table inside, but wish we had eaten on the deck because it was a gorgeous evening to dine outside. The rerstaurant was pretty empty, but the deck was full.
The bread was similar to the Pineapple Bread at OHana - so it was yummy! We both got the house salad....again, yummy! ...and for our app, we shared the Conch Fritters - with Key Lime-Mustard and Remoulade...and again...YUMMY!!!!!
Peter got the Grilled New York Strip Steak - served with mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, and a ragout of mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions....
I got the Seven Mile Sea Scallops - Marscapone Polenta, asparagus, Prosciutto Crisp, and Tomato vinaigrette .For dessert, Peter got the Banana Bread Pudding Sundae - served warm with Bananas Foster topping and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. I got the Key Lime Tart - with mango and raspberry sauce to go!
This entire meal was absolutely delicious!! We won't hesitate to return!
$85.17 or 2 TS credits + $27.70 OOP + cash tip
I suggested taking the boat over from Old Key West to Disney Springs (another new-to-us thing). The sun was setting and it was a gorgeous ride!
I love all the changes they have made at Disney Springs (what used to be Downtown Disney). It was buzzing with people, shopping, restaurants, and LOTS of live music. Tonight we would stay and listen to a sax player and a Latin band/ dance party! LOVE!!
We finally called it a night and caught the bus back to our resort. We had been on the go since morning, but had an awesome day!!
I ended up doing laundry that night (because I'm one of those weird people who can't stand bringing home suitcases of dirty laundry!).
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Luke always does single rider for RnRC, too, as this is one I'll never do. 
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maybe next time you'll be able to catch it with a shorter wait! There is a chicken exit so you won't have to wait in line alone 
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back! I'm so glad you are finishing this and that there is another trip in the future! The pontoon boat sounds like a fun way to spend an hour. 
Bummer that you missed your FP for Fantasmic, but glad you got to see the show anyway. It's not a must do for Luke and me anymore, but it is fun to see once every 4th or 5th trip. 
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