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Just when I think I can't possibly want to add something else to our upcoming trip, your TR about the wagon ride comes along I always forget about this and it sounds like something the boys would probably enjoy. I'm off to do some research.
It sounds like such a wonderful day! I love that you and Jeff are able to get some alone time too.
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Looks like a good time at FW and especially the horse and wagon ride!
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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!
Just when I think I can't possibly want to add something else to our upcoming trip, your TR about the wagon ride comes along I always forget about this and it sounds like something the boys would probably enjoy. I'm off to do some research.
It sounds like such a wonderful day! I love that you and Jeff are able to get some alone time too.
The wagon ride was a lot of fun, and a nice way to do something away from the park crowds. I hope you can find a way to fit it in. They do it two times a night, at 6:00 and 8:30.
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Looks like a good time at FW and especially the horse and wagon ride!
Originally, when the trip was supposed to be in December, I was excited about the sleigh ride in Fort Wilderness. But the wagon ride was just as nice. We got to see the campers Halloween displays instead of the Christmas ones. (Which I hear can be very elaborate!)
Love the photos with Cora meeting Tinker Bell! Priceless! Eating dinner in your room and spending time at the pool seems like such a relaxing end to this long first day.
What a lovely evening you guys had - nice and relaxing time at Fort Wilderness and then managing to squeeze some time in at Epcot as well. I'd never thought about doing Soarin' at that time (mainly because I love IllumiNations so much and would never miss it), but it makes sense that it would be so quiet by then.
Love the photos with Cora meeting Tinker Bell! Priceless! Eating dinner in your room and spending time at the pool seems like such a relaxing end to this long first day.
Yes, it was nice to spend time relaxing at the resort!
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What a lovely evening you guys had - nice and relaxing time at Fort Wilderness and then managing to squeeze some time in at Epcot as well. I'd never thought about doing Soarin' at that time (mainly because I love IllumiNations so much and would never miss it), but it makes sense that it would be so quiet by then.
Yes, it was a great evening! I'd read on EasyWDW that Soarin' can be a walk-on just before 9:00, so that's what we were hoping for.
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What a wonderful day! I didn't know that they had wagon rides at Ft Wilderness all the time.
It really is a fun activity! They also have pony rides for the kids and horseback trail rides.
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What a great dinner and evening, good you were able to spend some time by yourselves.
It really helped to have some time to ourselves occasionally!
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What a great time at Fort Wilderness! Love the pictures! Glad you had a great time at Epcot as well!
We'd never been to Fort Wilderness before, but I was glad we planned this because it was such a nice time for all of us!
It’s been a while since we’d been to 1900 Park Fare. I didn’t realize the entrance is now at the opposite end, near Grand Floridian Café. We checked in and were soon shown to our table. Before we even had a chance to sit down Pooh came for a visit!
Liz got a bowl of cereal for Cora so she could get her settled, and then the server came to take our drink order. We took turns at the buffet and though I didn’t take any pictures, I know we all had our fill! In addition to the items I chose on the buffet…eggs, fruit, and sausage, they brought me 4 GF Mickey waffles! I ate three and Jeff had the last one. They were yummy!
The characters all came by, with Mad Hatter first. Cora was not impressed! She scooted off her chair and right on Liz’s lap! Everyone was interested in Cora’s little figures that we brought with us.
Then we headed back to the resort for a relaxing morning before an afternoon at AK. I don’t have pictures to jog my memory, so not sure of the order of things…I know we went to the Contemporary splash pad, which Cora loved! Then the BLT pool. It was pretty deserted. Cora enjoyed the kiddie slide. Jeff and I went down the big slide quite a few times. And then we spent some time in the Jacuzzi.
Back in the room we watched some of Fantasia which I had borrowed from the Community Hall.
Great start to your day at 1900 PF. Cora seemed to enjoy every bit of it and especially the character interaction with Pooh, Mad Hatter and Piglet! Great time to use the pool on your return as most people are in the parks at this time and don't get crowded until later in the afternoon!
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Piglet's a new addition to 1900 Park Fare since we had breakfast there last year. I just checked out our photos to be sure and no sign of him then. I knew I'd have remembered, because DH would no doubt have had some sort of fun with him!
Great start to your day at 1900 PF. Cora seemed to enjoy every bit of it and especially the character interaction with Pooh, Mad Hatter and Piglet! Great time to use the pool on your return as most people are in the parks at this time and don't get crowded until later in the afternoon!
The pool was definitely a good idea for this time of day.
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