First Trip Report, First Trip to the Fort!

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I thought Magic Kingdom would be busier than the other parks were, but it wasn't really.

 

Here we are on the boat ride over.

 

We made it in plenty of time for Rope Drop.

 

 

 

 

 

I was kind of Sporadic with my picture taking, so bear with me.

 

We went towards Frontierland when we got in.

 

We were about the only ones who went that way.

 

 

 

We rode Splash Mountain

 

 

We met everyone a little before lunch to ride Haunted Mansion

 

 

My wife pointed out Repunzel's tower.

 

I don't remember ever noticing it before.

 

 

We rode It's a small world since we were there

 

 

My wife made my son's Birthday outfit. She sells those kinds of things online.

 

He picked out the one he wanted made.

 

I tried to talk them both out of it.

 

I lost.

 

 

We did the enchanted Tiki Room.

 

I had never done it before.

 

It was pretty neat.

 

 

We had fastpass+ for the Mine Train.

 

I think it was my son's favorite ride.

 

It was neat, but short.

 

 

That is all I have for Wednesday. We rode everything we wanted and rarely had more than a 10-15 minute wait.

 

Thursday was Animal Kingdom.

 

We were there for rope drop and we headed straight to the Safari ride.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then we rode Everest

 

 

We rode it twice since there was no wait.

 

Then we rode my son's favorite ride of the day twice, Kali River Rapids.

 

 

 

I was real slack at Animal Kingdom, because that's all the pictures I got. 

 

That was Thursday. Friday was our last day.

 

We were going to Magic Kingdom again.

 

I'll pick up there.

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Your three year old is braver than me!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Great photos!

 

Your son's birthday outfit is adorable. Your wife is very talented.  I noticed that y'all have quite a few unique t-shirts in the photos- did she make those too?  Next year, you and your son should wear matching bow tie t-shirts.

 

You really hit a sweet spot as far as crowds.  Getting to ride attractions with no wait really helps with the fun.

 

TCD

[DaveInTN 3,247]

You are really moving through this trip! 

 

I'm glad you liked Tiki room....I actually enjoy it myself.  Or at least I don't think it's as bad as some say.  It's up there with Country Bears to me.  Which is to say, I like it because Anna likes it. 

 

Wonder why the ToT seat was out of service?  Loose bolt?  :dropjaw:

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Your three year old is braver than me!

 

He is braver than most of us.

 

Great photos!

 

Your son's birthday outfit is adorable. Your wife is very talented.  I noticed that y'all have quite a few unique t-shirts in the photos- did she make those too?  Next year, you and your son should wear matching bow tie t-shirts.

 

You really hit a sweet spot as far as crowds.  Getting to ride attractions with no wait really helps with the fun.

 

TCD

 

She enjoys making the different things that she makes. She didn't make the shirts that we were wearing, but she is the one that found them and ordered them. We did get a lot of compliments on them during the trip.

The crowds were great. We have been Labor Day week before and they were the same as they were this trip.

 

You are really moving through this trip! 

 

I'm glad you liked Tiki room....I actually enjoy it myself.  Or at least I don't think it's as bad as some say.  It's up there with Country Bears to me.  Which is to say, I like it because Anna likes it. 

 

Wonder why the ToT seat was out of service?  Loose bolt?  :dropjaw:

 

I have got to keep moving before I get sidetracked and forget to finish.

 

I like the tiki room and Country Bears ok. We were prompted to do the Tiki room by some friends at our church that have a daughter the same age as my son and she loves the Tiki room.

 

I don't know what happened to that seat, but it didn't bother me. My brother's fiance rode it about 4 times and she got more scared each time. That sign was the last straw.

[lklasing 16]

I just had to go back and see when it was that y'all were there.  Those non-existant waits for rides - awesome!  We were there one year over Labor Day and I don't remember it being as empty as it appears to have been for y'all, but it was the lightest crowds we've ever experienced.  I definitely plan to do Labor Day again - maybe 2016, when we won't have any kids still around that we are trying to arrange around their schedule.  (OT - wow, that seems like so soon!)

 

Anyway, great report, cute family, love the photobomber on Spaceship Earth.  Even more so if he's someone you know.

 

Looking forward to the last day!

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Ok, Friday was our last full day and we spent it in Magic Kingdom. 

 

MK closed at 7 for the Night of Joy I think it was.

 

That was ok, because It started getting crowded around 5 or 6.

 

We had breakfast first at O'hana.

 

 

My brother's GF called Pluto Goofy

 

 

 

 

At MK we just kind of bounced around and hit some of the rides that we didn't do the first time.

 

 

The river cruise

 

 

 

Splash Mountain

 

 

The mine Train

 

This one had the longest wait, and there were no fastpasses available this day. The posted wait was 40 minutes, but my son had been asking to ride it again for 2 days.

 

 

 

 

 

How about a Mickey Ice Cream?

 

 

The Barnstormer

 

 

 

The Speedway

 

 

 

And Space Ranger Spin

 

 

That is pretty much it for pictures from the parks. 

 

After that we shopped a few gift shops and headed back to start packing up.

 

The next morning we packed in and got ready to head out.

 

Here we are getting ready to pull out.

 

 

We had a great time.

 

We will most likely be at the Fort again next time.

 

Thanks to Fort Fiends for helping us make this a great trip!

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

Wow, I'm jealous of the light crowds.

The shirt is cute!

My son wants to ride ToT, and I'm the scared one.... I'm going to have to force myself in April.

[DaveInTN 3,247]

This picture made me chuckle....cause it looks like you have mouse ears. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wow, I'm jealous of the light crowds.

The shirt is cute!

My son wants to ride ToT, and I'm the scared one.... I'm going to have to force myself in April.

Thanks!

He rode between my wife and my mom. I was pretty proud of him for not backing down. And proud of my wife for letting him ride.

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This picture made me chuckle....cause it looks like you have mouse ears. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lol! I never noticed that, but it does!

[WannaBeImagineer 98]

 

We had reservations for HDDMR for dinner so we headed back to get ready for that after lunch.

 

We have been going to Disney since I was 6 and this was my first time doing HDDMR and the whole family loved it.

 

My brother was the Indian scout and it was hillarious.

 

Here's a few shots of us at our table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I didn't catch this when I first saw it on my phone, but did everyone where bib overalls?!? lol that's a great idea and very funny!

 

 

Great trip report, it looks like ya'll had a great time!

WBI

[Command Module...AKA-Brian 8]

Thank you for posting this TR, glad you had fun, you guys have the coolest Disney shirts, I want the Dole Whip one, that is awesome! Last Bests of the report, O'HANA, The Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki room , bib overalls, Pluto punching your Brothers GF, and your DS's face when he met Mickey at O'HANAs! Winner!!

[alexwyattmommy 181]

What a great trip you all had.  I am so glad most of the lines were short.  It is so much easier on the little ones when they don't have to wait long.

Thank you for sharing.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

I didn't catch this when I first saw it on my phone, but did everyone where bib overalls?!? lol that's a great idea and very funny!

 

 

Great trip report, it looks like ya'll had a great time!

WBI

 

 

I noticed the overalls too.

 

What's the deal with those, SL?  Are y'all a family of farmers?

 

TCD

[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

Thanks for the taking us along with you.

Love the different expressions on your son's face.  He's a cutie.

[Beckers 1,136]

The lack of crowds are awesome!!

Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[cindymac11 43]

Great report! Enjoyed the read :)

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I didn't catch this when I first saw it on my phone, but did everyone where bib overalls?!? lol that's a great idea and very funny!

 

 

Great trip report, it looks like ya'll had a great time!

WBI

 

 

I noticed the overalls too.

 

What's the deal with those, SL?  Are y'all a family of farmers?

 

TCD

 

We are not a family of farmers. Everyone had them and thought it would be a good idea to wear them to the Hoopty doo. My dad actually wears them every day except to church though.

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Thank you for posting this TR, glad you had fun, you guys have the coolest Disney shirts, I want the Dole Whip one, that is awesome! Last Bests of the report, O'HANA, The Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki room , bib overalls, Pluto punching your Brothers GF, and your DS's face when he met Mickey at O'HANAs! Winner!!

 

My wife gets the credit for the shirts. We did have a great trip, Thanks!

 

What a great trip you all had.  I am so glad most of the lines were short.  It is so much easier on the little ones when they don't have to wait long.

Thank you for sharing.

 

Short lines is better for everyone!  Thanks for reading along.

 

Thanks for the taking us along with you.

Love the different expressions on your son's face.  He's a cutie.

 

Thanks for reading. I'm a little partial, but I think he's a cutie too.

 

The lack of crowds are awesome!!

Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

 

No crowds = a great time. Thanks!

 

Great report! Enjoyed the read :)

 

Thanks, I have enjoyed reading them on here, so I thought I would take a crack at it.

[FunFinder265....Cody 36]

Thanks, I have enjoyed reading them on here, so I thought I would take a crack at it.

 

I'm new like you, and have attempted 2 trip reports.

 

You knocked your's out of the park my friend.

 

Very good job, and an enjoyable read, thanks.

 

Cody

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

We are not a family of farmers. Everyone had them and thought it would be a good idea to wear them to the Hoopty doo. My dad actually wears them every day except to church though.

 

Your dad is not a farmer, but he wears overalls every day?

 

That is mind boggling to me.

 

I never see anyone wearing overalls.  Ever.

 

Thanks, I have enjoyed reading them on here, so I thought I would take a crack at it.

 

And, I want to thank you for writing the report!

 

Great trip reports are one thing that truly distinguishes ff.net from any other Disney discussion board.

 

Good job!

 

TCD

[sherryberry 35]

I LOVE the birthday outfit your wife made for your son - absolutely adorable. And the Mickey ice cream picture was one of my favorites!

And my dad is nowhere near being a farmer, and he wears overalls everyday too. I don't know what started that. He used to wear shorts year-round and then all of a sudden it was overalls!

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

I LOVE the birthday outfit your wife made for your son - absolutely adorable. And the Mickey ice cream picture was one of my favorites! And my dad is nowhere near being a farmer, and he wears overalls everyday too. I don't know what started that. He used to wear shorts year-round and then all of a sudden it was overalls!

 

What?

 

Your dad wears overalls every day too?

 

When did this fashion trend start?

 

My father-in-law, may he rest in peace, was a gentleman farmer, and owned overalls, which he would wear on occasion.  But, he's the only adult male I've seen wear overalls out in public in the last 20 or 30 years.

 

TCD

[Memphis 105]

I used to wear overalls in Memphis.  Great for working around the house. Loop for hammer, pockets for folding tape, pencil, loose screws and nails.  Too hot in Florida 362 days of the year to wear them.  They were great for camping too.