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The lobby photos...is that the space that used to have the fabric drape ceiling? If so, very good change. I find fabric drape, especially that silk-satin stuff, tends to look dusty and worn.
You really made a full day of it, what with heading back down for a night-cap. Nicely played!
I guess that's how the lobby looked as it's been a while until this trip that I was in the Dolphin. The lobby and bar really look stunning now! It was a full day and a great way to wind it down!
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I really love those tumblers! What a great souvenir!
I'm enjoying them so much!
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What a nice way to end your day, especially with a Cubs win over the Nats...yes I live in Nats territory, but my heart bleeds Cubbie Blue!
I enjoyed watching the game and seeing the Cubs defeat the Nats! Is it tough being a Cubs fan in the Virginia/D.C. area you reside 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 love your lobby photos and especially at the bar!! 150 bucks for a drink?!?!? Holy shmo!!! Who buys that?!?!?
Thanks Tara. Well, someone who is a Cognac connoisseur and/or has a lot of disposable income!
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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!
Agreed! Wouldn't be me as one drink for that$150 tag you can get two signature meals at great a WDW restaurant for this price depending on your meal choices!
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I enjoyed watching the game and seeing the Cubs defeat the Nats! Is it tough being a Cubs fan in the Virginia/D.C. area you reside in?
Not really. People are pretty cool because you have so many 'transient' people, military or political wonks that follow their Senator or Representative, or that come in with a new administration...every two and especially every four years, the population mix kind of changes. I've worn my Cubs hat and jersey to the games. I ride the metro to get there. There will be just as many Cubs fans as Nats....at least it was with the last administration with so many from Chicago area. It may be that the Nats are still a relatively new team and their fanbase hasn't reached that level yet.
Now, if you are a Dallas Cowboy fan...your safety is NOT guaranteed Redskin fans are definitely NOT forgiving. But even then you just might get the stink eye, no real violence or trouble.
That's quite interesting about the D.C. area as I never thought of that. Makes sense.
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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!
Friday, October 13th (Part I) I slept in a bit as I was still suffering from a cold, but was feeling a bit better each day. I was up around 9 am. It looks like a nice day out today and just hope it’s not quite as hot and humid as it has been.
Once I was ready, I went downstairs to Fuel to grab a bit of breakfast. I just had a croissant and coffee and enough to get me going for the day. I returned to my room and watched some TV for a little while and got everything ready before going downstairs. I left my room at around 10:45 am.
I arrived outside at the bus depot and I only had to wait about five minutes for an Animal Kingdom bus. Not too bad and much better than my arrival day for a MK bus. We headed straight to the AK as the bus had previously stopped at the Swan resort. It was an uneventful ride and the traffic wasn’t too bad. We arrived in about twenty minutes.
The lines were quite long at the Magic Band kiosks but moved rather well and I was through in just a couple of minutes. I entered the park and took the right-side path to Discovery Island. I was about to have a surprise beginning to my Animal Kingdom day. Quite shockingly, it was something I had never experienced in my many trips to the AK!
De Vine! Quite a surprise when I encountered her!
It was quite something to see her in action and she was very animated. I enjoyed this and I stayed for a few minutes before going to my first attraction for the day.
Enjoying the hot Florida sun!
I continued walking towards my first destination of Asia, but I also got several photos along the way.
Enjoying a snack!
I arrived at Expedition Everest not for my first FP+ of the day but I would use the single rider line instead. The line was quite long and I think I waited about twenty minutes. A lot longer than usual as quite often there are just a few people in line.
It was a great ride as always and after this I headed towards Dinoland for my first two FP+s of the day. Originally, I had the Finding Nemo show as my first FP+ of the day, but I scheduled it too early and missed it. I will see this on my next trip. I cancelled it and rescheduled another one instead.
This area is very much like your standard carnival or state fair in many ways. I’m not sure it fits in well with Disney and the Animal Kingdom too. It could use a major overhaul or perhaps into something else. I don’t visit this part of the park often.
See what I mean by not fitting in with Disney and rest of the Animal Kingdom?
My first FP+ was my rescheduled one and not usually one I’d make one for.
It is a fun ride, but not my favorite in the Animal Kingdom. I had about twenty minutes left in my FP+ window as it would make it easier on less waiting for my next one to open, which is close by.
The FP+ did save me some time as there was a good size line for this attraction. It was probably about a fifteen minute wait. It was enjoyable as there was a lot of spinning as well as some ascending and descending during the ride. It had some fast portions too, but nothing too extreme.
After this I walked close by to another attraction and one I had never experienced with TriceraTop Spin. It’s basically the equivalent of Dumbo in the Magic Kingdom. It was a walk on as I got on the next ride.
I enjoyed the ride, but not something I need to do often. I headed out of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama and to my second FP+ today, which would also be in Dinoland. I’m sure you know which one that is and nothing much else there but this one.
This is FP+ number 2
I always enjoy the queue area of this attraction as there is a lot to check out. I was in my vehicle in about ten minutes. It’s a fun ride with the scare at the very end, but it’s just so bumpy.
Once, the ride was over, I quickly exited through the giftshop and outside. This was it for me in Dinoland, but there was still more to my day in the Animal Kingdom. Two of these things will be firsts and I was looking forward to both! Especially, one of them! I headed for my next destination in the Animal Kingdom.
NEXT: Will I Wind Up Ending My Day Here in The Best Possible Way?
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Great start to your day at AK! How great to see DeVine! Great pictures!
It was quite the surprise to see her! Good day so far and much more ahead!
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So glad you got to see DeVine! It’s quite something to experience that!
I know there is a back story, but I never really got the DinoRama theming either.
It was and especially being the first time seeing her! I agree with you as must be something to Dino-Rama. Perhaps, something Walt related and he may have wanted something like this?
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Just got caught up. Your dinner at Blue Zoo looks amazing! I wish I liked scallops because they always look so tasty. Nice start to your Animal Kingdom day.
Just got caught up. Your dinner at Blue Zoo looks amazing! I wish I liked scallops because they always look so tasty. Nice start to your Animal Kingdom day.
When I was young, scallops were one type of seafood I didn't like but somehow got accustomed to them as can be quite flavorful depending how they are prepared. I guess it was the graininess and sort of slime feel to them that turned me off, but now I love them. Especially, when they are prepared so well, like here! Enjoying the AK so much and lot more still!
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150 bucks for a drink?!?!? Holy shmo!!! 
Who buys that?!?!?
Redskin fans are definitely NOT forgiving. But even then you just might get the stink eye, no real violence or trouble.
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I was up around 9 am. It looks like a nice day out today and just hope it’s not quite as hot and humid as it has been. 
We headed straight to the AK as the bus had previously stopped at the Swan resort. It was an uneventful ride and the traffic wasn’t too bad. We arrived in about twenty minutes.
Quite shockingly, it was something I had never experienced in my many trips to the AK! 
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