We ate so much we thought we were going to burst trip report-Updated 1/16!! - Page 5 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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The personalized menus were really cool! Sorry that the diver screwed up, but its the gesture that counts. An armadillo? That's really freaky. I didn't know they lived in Florida. More please
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The personalized menu looked great. Sorry they messed up the sign.
I agree with you on the prices of the meals. It was good when we went, but not worth the $$. We were on the dp too, but I wouldn't pay oop there.
It is day 3 Magic Kingdom. We wake up to another cold day. Not as bad as the day before but still cold. We get ready and head to MK.
First up Buzz Light Year. I love this ride. My sister enjoyed it. We have a similar ride at Six Flags so she knew what to expect. Then we head over to Space Mountain. She was a bit nervous about this one. I told her don't be nervous I love this ride it's one of my favs. We waited about 30 mins. It was alot bumper then I remember. I hope with the refirb they are doing on it now makes it not so jumpy. I got a headache after getting off. We then headed to Fantasyland and rode Snow White, didn't like that one at all. Then Winnie the Pooh that one is ok and Peter Pan. I love that one. She like it the best out of all of them. We then procede to It's A Small World. "it's a small world after all, it's a small world after all, it's a small small world" Sorry I had to do it. We got stuck on there in the white scene area for a good 5 mins. I thought I was gonna have to get out and strangle someone. As much as I enjoy that ride I did not want to hear that song one more time. By that time it was time for lunch. The temp was a warm 68 degrees. We headed to Columbia Harbor house. I had the fish and chicken combo, chocolate cake and sprite.
Sis had chicken nuggets, chocolate cake and orange soda. Total. $29.02. Again thank goodness for the dining plan.
After lunch we head over to Toon Town and into Minnie Mouse's house.
Then over to Mickey's house.
We head back up to Main Street and have some photogs take some photo pass pics.
We go and sit down on a bench infront of the castle. I asked sis do you want a Dole Whip? She says a what? I said I'll be right back. So off I go to Aloha Isle for a delish Dole Whip float. One for me and one for her. Total cost $8.50. We sit infront of the castle enjoying our heaven in a cup. YUMMY!!!!
We then procede up Main Street to find a spot for the parade. We are sitting there waiting and there is a woman and her daughter who come along and ask if they can sit next to us. We say sure. Well everyone knows when it is parade time CM come out with toys for the kiddos to play with while waiting for the parade. The CM infront of us has hoola hoops. So the little girl is up there hoola hooping. A YOAMD team member, Bob, comes walking by and asks everyone how they are doing. We all say good. And makes idle chit chat. The little girl comes over with the hoola hoop and wants mom to hoola hoop. Well mom says no not right now. Bob says here let me try.
It was the funniest thing you ever seen. We all had a blast with Mr. Bob and his hoola hooping.
A short time later a 4 man quartet comes along and sings to us. I don't remember what they sang but they were really good.
Then it was time for the parade.
After the parade it was almost time for our adr at Ohana. We still had about an hour so we decided to go shopping on Main Street. And took a few more pics.
Also there was no Christmas tree at Magic Kingdom. Anyone know why? I know the taping of the Christmas Day Parade was that weekend but we have been there in the past that same week and MK had a Christmas tree. I don't understand why they didn't have one this year.
the christmas tree went up overnight sometime the next week. we were there one day and had a photo in the spot that magically grew a tree overnight. too strange.
the christmas tree went up overnight sometime the next week. we were there one day and had a photo in the spot that magically grew a tree overnight. too strange.
Hmmmm I wonder why they didn't have it up before then. Very strange. Where was it?
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