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I agree with you about haunted mansion. I alway feel like we’re going to get separated. It’s funny that you mentioned because I’m sure everyone thinks the same but it’s quickly forgotten once the ride is over.
Great time and glad I ran into these two new experiences (Muppets and Dapper Dans) and can't believe by law of averages, I just didn't run into them. But, so glad I did and craziest thing that they were just a few minutes apart.
I think you'll enjoy the room tour and hope there is a lot to take in!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I agree with you about haunted mansion. I alway feel like we’re going to get separated. It’s funny that you mentioned because I’m sure everyone thinks the same but it’s quickly forgotten once the ride is over.
Yes that is a good point about HM once you're seated and ride is over! But, it's a big nuisance for a few minutes once you exit the stretching room and thrown within the masses in a very cramped environment, that is moving very sluggish at times until the last moments when you go on the moving ramp to your buggy. This is one thing that needs improvement in WDW. I'm quite easy going and I'm sure this bothers many much more and especially those with mobility and other issues. Something for WDW to alleviate this. Perhaps, separate lines in some way, which would make a difference!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What a great start to your Disney portion of the trip!! Don't feel alone, Dave. We have yet to see the Muppets in Liberty Square!! It is on the list for this time!
We also have not seen the muppets yet, hopefully next trip. I am so with you on the haunted Mansion not sure why Disney designed it that way, its so crowded.
Glad you got to see a couple of firsts in the Magic Kingdom!
I'm so with you about Peter Pan - I wouldn't wait that long and I have no idea why people do.
I was happy I got to see these shows in the MK finally! It's beyond me why people waste so much time in line, when they could be doing other things that are so much better.
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Nice that you got to hear the Dapper Dans! and the Muppets as well!
Quite happy about it after so many previous visits to the MK.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What a great start to your Disney portion of the trip!! Don't feel alone, Dave. We have yet to see the Muppets in Liberty Square!! It is on the list for this time!
It's just a matter of timing when crossing through this area and hoping to catch it. Glad I finally did!
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We also have not seen the muppets yet, hopefully next trip. I am so with you on the haunted Mansion not sure why Disney designed it that way, its so crowded.
Glad I'm not the only one as hit or miss. Not crazy about HM and how they let the mass crowds out into this area, They need to make it larger to make it better for everyone.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Great afternoon at MK! Love the pictures! Boy, it looked crowded. Can’t wait to hear all about the upgrade!
A lot of good times in the MK. It was quite crowded as expected at any WDW park on a Sunday afternoon. I'm looking forward to showing my upgrade. It's sort of two fold in a way.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Sounds like a fun time at MK! I’m with you on why people would wait that long for PP! Looking forward to seeing pictures of your room!
I had a great day in the MK. I can't understand why some people would wast their time just waiting in line for so much time. Peter Pan isn't that special either not like FOP or Soarin'. I think you'll enjoy the room photos.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Sunday, October 8th (Part VI) I managed to leave one photo out from my previous update. It was while I was waiting for a bus to the Dolphin at the Magic Kingdom depot. It’s below and a decent photo.
When I arrived at the Dolphin, I went to the check in area to get my room key. I also found out about my upgrade, which was good and was two-fold. Originally, I had a standard room with two queen beds and probably overlooking the parking area or somewhere else without much of a view. Now I had a king bedroom with a resort view, which is quite nice as you’ll see. Unfortunately, I don’t have a balcony, which would have been ideal!
Next, I went to bell services to retrieve my bags, which I had held while I was in the Magic Kingdom. Then I was on my way to the south elevators (just behind the car rental desks) to the fourth floor to see my room for the first time. I’m very close to the elevator and the second room from them, which is convenient. I mistakenly forgot to write my room number down in my notes and not the first time I’ve done that. Once I got a bit settled in the room, I got some photos.
I like this area, outside the bath. Unlike, the Royal Pacific the two bottles of water are complimentary. I get two per day.
Now, the king bedroom with resort view….
Now, the view!
One of those verandas would have been nice, but probably more than I was willing to spend!
The resort view looking across at the Swan resort. Even better is it’s a water view and get to see the Friendship boats on the river!
Over the next thirty minutes or so, I got ready for going out to dinner in Disney Springs. I also got some of my things ready for tomorrow as I’d be heading out in the a.m. I was checking the weather on TV and it didn’t look that good for tonight. Some intense thunderstorms were in the Orlando area, so I made sure to bring my rain jacket.
I went downstairs and walked over to the bus depot to wait for a bus to Disney Springs. The sky looked quite ominous and getting quite dark with the storm clouds. The wait for the bus was about fifteen minutes and during the wait, it began to rain a little. Once, the bus arrived and we began the journey to Disney Springs, it began to rain a bit more steadily.
When we arrived in the Springs and I got off the bus, it was raining in buckets and I had to make a dash for some immediate cover! As you can see below, this is the scene and where I found refuge.
As you can see, the rain was coming down in torrents, but as is typical with Florida afternoons, it usually doesn’t last long and it didn’t. I was here undercover for about 15-20 minutes. There was some thunder and lightning, but most of it was quite distant. Although, one time it was quite loud, so not so this time.
Once, the rain lightened up, I ventured out and headed into the Springs before dinner at Paddlefish. The rain was still coming down but manageable for the next few minutes, before it completely stopped.
This isn’t running tonight with the weather. I’ve never done this as the weather and/or wind have not been cooperative. I hope to one day!
Quite the sky, after the storm passed!
I walked over to Splitzville Luxury Lanes as it is quite common for me to go here before dinner and have a beverage. I enjoy the scene here as I like sitting outside at the bar, watching sporting events on the TVs and there are usually some music performers as well.
It was quite crowded at the outdoor bar as many probably returned from inside during the storm. Some of the NFL games were on the TVs and quite a few people were watching these and there was also a guy playing guitar outside. I enjoyed the entertainment.
I ordered a strawberry daiquiri/margarita combo, which was quite good. I enjoy the scene at Splitzville and a good way to begin my first evening in Disney. I like the entertainment and just love the feel to it as I’ve done this on a few previous trips. The best thing being that I’m outside.
It was a bit after 7 pm and I walked towards the old Pleasure Island area to The Landing for dinner at 7:30 pm. It will be an interesting walk as you’ll see as these photos were taken on October 8, 2017.
The bridge linking the West Side and The Landing. Formerly the bridge that crossed over to the nightlife in Pleasure Island, which I miss so much! Especially, the Adventurers Club, which was so unique!
One of the many new additions to the Disney Springs dining scene I hope to try on a future trip. I think it’s fair to say, I need two trips to Disney Springs on each trip to cross some of these off on my must do list!
You can see my hotel, the B Resort in the background from my October, 2016 trip.
Another dining establishment on my list!
And yet another!
After a bit of walking, Paddlefish was in front of me. I was looking forward to this since the reimagination of this restaurant from Fulton’s Crabhouse, which I always enjoyed on my previous experiences. I think I dined at Fulton’s four times. It was my first ever dining experience in Disney back in 2002.
NEXT: An Uneven Dining Experience Compared to Past Ones!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Your room upgrade was great, with the king bed and the great view! Oh well, no veranda, but I guess you can't have everything.
The rain was really coming down in buckets! Glad it stopped so you could get to Splitsville and then dinner. Looking forward to hearing about it...but it sounds like all was not to your liking! :
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But, so glad I did and craziest thing that they were just a few minutes apart. 
This is one thing that needs improvement in WDW. I'm quite easy going and I'm sure this bothers many much more and especially those with mobility and other issues. 
Something for WDW to alleviate this. Perhaps, separate lines in some way, which would make a difference! 
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Originally, I had a standard room with two queen beds and probably overlooking the parking area or somewhere else without much of a view. Now I had a king bedroom with a resort view, which is quite nice as you’ll see. 
Unfortunately, I don’t have a balcony, which would have been ideal! 
Once I got a bit settled in the room, I got some photos.
I enjoy the scene at Splitzville and a good way to begin my first evening in Disney. I like the entertainment and just love the feel to it as I’ve done this on a few previous trips. The best thing being that I’m outside. 
I think I dined at Fulton’s four times. It was my first ever dining experience in Disney back in 2002. 
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