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You got lots of great castle photos! Sounds like a great morning at MK with just you and AJ (well, except for Space Mountain!). I won't ride Space Mountain at WDW anymore (DLR version is still ok).
When we were there a couple of years ago, we were the last 2 people to board a full bus, so we were standing right by the driver. We struck up a conversation with him and he told us that he had gotten a chance to go inside Space Mountain during its recent refurb. With the lights on, he said you could see places where they had cut out extra space in the structure for human heads to pass underneath some of the rails.
Now, whether or not that's actually true (and, honestly, I have some doubts!), I always have always worried during that ride that I'm going to bonk my head. DH and I rode Space Mountain later that day, and when it was over, we found that we had both unconsciously slunk down as far as possible in our seats. After that, we decided we wouldn't ride it again!
And I'm with you on Dibs at 10:30 a.m. Back in February, I fed my kids churros for breakfast at DLR. Hey, it's vacation!
Sounds like the two of you had a lovely time while the other three spent valuable park time sleeping. Sleep is for at home. Glad you got to see the opening ceremony. We caught it by accident on our last trip and I really enjoyed it. Even teared up a little bit. I'm so glad I was able to see it.
Glad you were able to finally catch the opening ceremony at MK...even if it did mean leaving some of them behind. Looks like you got a lot done though, and a pool break is always welcome on a hot day.
Finally,after all these years, I was able to see it. Now if only I could get the rest of the family to see it once.
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Great update!!! Nice that you got to spend some quality time with just one son! Capture those moments!!!
It was really great! Sometimes you need moments like that.
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What a great morning! I'm glad you made it to the opeing ceremony I'm going to get to it in November too, even if I have to leave sleepyheads behind like you did!
Yes, definitely make that a priority. If worse comes to worst, leave the sleepy heads behind.
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Sounds like a great morning for the two of you. I agree with you 100% on space mountain! I will NOT do that ride again! Since the refurb it is in complete darkness and you can't tell what direction you're going so you can't brace yourself! Hence, it really jerks you around quite a bit. I had such a headache when we got off!
Love all your pictures. You're right, you can never have too many pictures of the castle!
Space Mountain is on my no-no list now (right there with Stitch's Great Escape).
I love taking pictures of the castle from different angles. It's just so beautiful! I can't get enough of it.
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great update! Sorry about your rough ride on SM
Thanks!
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What a great morning! I decided, when I tried Space Mountain at the age of eight, never again as it was too much for me then!
For me it was the other way around. I rode it when I was younger and now that I'm older I can't. It's too much for me now.
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Glad you were able to catch the opening of MK! Sounds like you and AJ enjoyed a great morning, well, except for you ride on Space Mt!
We did enjoy our morning together. It was fun.
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And that is why I will not ride Space Mountain no matter how many times my children plead. I've tried it and no way, never again. I'm glad you had a great time other than that though!
Yeah, poor kids of mine. They won't be riding Space Mountain anytime soon.
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I'm glad you made it to see the Opening Ceremony! I don't think I'll ever make it to one of those...too hard to wake up that early coming from California!
Thanks! For me, I think it'll be a while before I see it again. They don't llike to wake up early on vacation, go figure.
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Your ride on SM sounded horrific!
It was!
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Great pics from your morning at MK!
Thanks!
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your non park day sounds just wonderful.
I'm so happy you got to make rope drop at MK. It is so coll to be in the parks that early, you can get so much done with the low crowds.
That's why I like to at the parks at opening time. You can get so much done before midday, then you can go rest at the room and come back in the early evening and finish up.
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You got lots of great castle photos! Sounds like a great morning at MK with just you and AJ (well, except for Space Mountain!). I won't ride Space Mountain at WDW anymore (DLR version is still ok).
When we were there a couple of years ago, we were the last 2 people to board a full bus, so we were standing right by the driver. We struck up a conversation with him and he told us that he had gotten a chance to go inside Space Mountain during its recent refurb. With the lights on, he said you could see places where they had cut out extra space in the structure for human heads to pass underneath some of the rails.
Now, whether or not that's actually true (and, honestly, I have some doubts!), I always have always worried during that ride that I'm going to bonk my head. DH and I rode Space Mountain later that day, and when it was over, we found that we had both unconsciously slunk down as far as possible in our seats. After that, we decided we wouldn't ride it again!
And I'm with you on Dibs at 10:30 a.m. Back in February, I fed my kids churros for breakfast at DLR. Hey, it's vacation!
Ok, that story is kind of scary. Now I'll never ride it again. Don't want to be bonking my head or something.
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Sounds like the two of you had a lovely time while the other three spent valuable park time sleeping. Sleep is for at home. Glad you got to see the opening ceremony. We caught it by accident on our last trip and I really enjoyed it. Even teared up a little bit. I'm so glad I was able to see it.
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What a great morning - leaving the sleepy heads behind, rather than sitting around waiting for them to wake up -I've done the same thing on vacations
Your story of Splash Mountain made me thankful that we were in the cue when the ride malfunctioned rather than on the ride itself. My son would never have gotten on another ride the rest of the vacation.
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What a great morning - leaving the sleepy heads behind, rather than sitting around waiting for them to wake up -I've done the same thing on vacations
Your story of Splash Mountain made me thankful that we were in the cue when the ride malfunctioned rather than on the ride itself. My son would never have gotten on another ride the rest of the vacation.
My kids were more annoyed because of the waiting. They were anxious to get back on the ride.
June 29 Part 2
Dinner with our friends from 100 Acre Wood
After relaxing for a while at the room we were ready to head back to MK. We left the room at 5:30 and walked over to the bus stop. We waited about 2o minutes for a bus and then we were on our way. Got in the park and started walking up Main St. We stopped for a couple of shots on the way.
Kids wanted to ride Splash Mountain but when we got there we realized it was down. BTMRR had a 50 minute wait and the FP time didn’t work for us so we skipped it. The boys wanted to ride something so we went to PoTC . It was a walk on. After visiting Captain Jack Sparrow and the rest of the rowdy pirates, it was time to head over to our dinner destination.
I checked us in and waited about 10-15 minutes. While we waited I took some pictures.
They called our name and escorted us to our table, which was on the left side of the entrance, the first table, very close to the kitchen entrance and the buffet line. The table was decorated for the occasion with Mickey confetti. Our server, which as always I forgot his name, came and took our drink orders. We hit the buffet, filling our plates with delicious looking food.
These plates were all mine.
Not long after, the characters started to arrive.
Then there was a little parade with the characters and of course Adriel had to participate.
Sorry for the blurry pic.
Our server brought yet another cupcake and a birthday card for Abniel. He was a very happy boy.
Sorry for the plate of food.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. Food was delish, service was excellent, character interaction was great. I'd come back here again, that is until my kids get older and don't want to get near any character.
The boys still wanted to ride Splash Mountain so we headed over there only to find it had a 95 minute wait. That’s not happening . We went next door and BTMRR had a 40 minute wait. I didn’t want to wait that long but I was outvoted. I was complaining the whole way in. We eventually got to the ride and had a blast. But still, I’d rather not wait that long in line for a ride.
I wanted to scope out the perfect spot for Wishes and I knew exactly where to go. We got to the railing in front of Crystal Palace and claimed our spot. We still had a little while before the show was to start, so Arben took the boys for a quick bathroom break. AJ and I stretched as far as we could to save their spots. They arrived just in time, as people were starting to gather around. Shortly after, The Magic, the Memories and You show started.
Then it was time for my favorite show, Wishes. We had an awesome view. Thank you Passporter friends for this great spot!
We let the crowds thin out a bit and then headed to Fantasyland. We hadn’t ridden Peter Pan yet but the wait was 40 minute. We moved on to It’s a small world, with a 5 minute wait. When we came out we saw that PP had gone down to 30 minutes so we hopped in line because everyone really wanted to ride. After that we decided to leave. We were kind of thirsty so I went into Casey’s and bought some waters. We kept on walking down Main St. only to be trapped by the second parade. We waited a couple of minutes for it to pass and then went on our merry way. There was a bus at the stop but it was full. The bus driver was great because he made some space for us, so we wouldn’t have to wait. Awesome!
We got to our room, quickly changed and hopped into bed. It was 11:30 and we were exhausted. It had been a great day!
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What a great time at the MK,sorry for the long wait, I have been outvoted as well for waiting in line for BTMRR, at least everyone had fun. Dinner looked delicious, and love all the pictures with the characters.
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After that, we decided we wouldn't ride it again!
Glad you got to see the opening ceremony. We caught it by accident on our last trip and I really enjoyed it. Even teared up a little bit. I'm so glad I was able to see it.
I'm going to get to it in November too, even if I have to leave sleepyheads behind like you did!
I decided, when I tried Space Mountain at the age of eight, never again as it was too much for me then! 
. It was a walk on. After visiting Captain Jack Sparrow and the rest of the rowdy pirates, it was time to head over to our dinner destination.
. We went next door and BTMRR had a 40 minute wait. I didn’t want to wait that long but I was outvoted. 
I was complaining the whole way in. We eventually got to the ride and had a blast. But still, I’d rather not wait that long in line for a ride.
We waited a couple of minutes for it to pass and then went on our merry way. There was a bus at the stop but it was full. The bus driver was great because he made some space for us, so we wouldn’t have to wait. 
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