Three trips to Disney can make a year good!

[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

58 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

Is that all the Spaceship Earth pictures you have?

Your lion photo from the AK safari ride is excellent!  You seldom get a clear view of the male lion like that. 

TCD

I love your spaceship photos, especially those close in ones.

That lion was sure looking regal for you that day.

[wendinator 109]

On 1/11/2018 at 5:53 PM, Momof6....aka Marty said:

I agree about fast passing Frozen Ever After, although as you are about to see, the stand-by line a cute feature. The line goes through Oaken’s Trading Post. The window to the sauna is fogged over, but drawings appear from time to time. You may also see someone in the sauna peering out.

Thanks for this tip! I've only ever done the FP line and didn't know about that.

[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Okay, I know I have been slacking on the updates. The truth is, I remember some things we did that I don’t seem to have photos for. So I’m not sure when they were done.

So a slight picture-less detour. Maybe some of the other WW can help fill in the gaps.

I know we went to Geyser Point for lunch one day. This was when it was fairly new. We ordered at a window and were told we could find seats and they would bring our food to us. We found some tables between Geyser Point and the Wilderness Lodge pool. Some of us got our food after a bit of a wait. Some waited way too long for food. We complained and ended up with some fastpasses added to our Magic Bands.

I remember that some used the fastpasses for EE in AK. And I remember that there was confusion as to when and where we were re-uniting after they rode EE.

What I don’t remember is what day all that happened. It could have been the day I was sharing in my last update. So I will finish off our time in AK with a few random photos.











Also, since this part of the TR is already odd, here is a photo of Sarah and me at the Florida Welcome Center on our way down to WWW.



My next photos are from Epcot. Did we park hop? Was this the next day? Anyway, here I am in Germany meeting Snow White.



Then it was time for our ADR at Biergarten.








And, of course, a Spaceship Earth photo.



Then it looks like we hopped to MK for Wishes. I am not good at night time photos. Sorry.


















Hey look! We rode Haunted Mansion!



And then Small World!





And Dumbo!







I am so blessed!





This is, um, well, an elephants other side.



Hands up!



I believe we were hoping to jump in the Mine Train queue just before park close, but the ride was down so they had closed the queue for the night early.

Finally leaving the park.



Can I squeeze in a 31st photo?



Night all!


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[DaveInTN 3,247]

You could have warned me before the Snow white pic.  Although to be honest, the Oktoberfest pictures quickly made me forget the apple munching floosie.

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

Biergarten was on Saturday. I believe our trip over to Geyser Point was Sunday. Then we went back to AK that afternoon. I also got my first Lapu Lapu that evening. Sarah, you and I went back to MK Sunday evening.

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[h2odivers...Ray 952]

Finally caught up.   

I’m really loving all your pictures. 

Your very talented.  

Thanks for the Biergarten pood forn.  

We didn’t get a chance to go to the Biergarten this Christmas.  So I needed that. 

 

[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

I’m glad Yvonne can keep everything straight. When did we see Rivers of Light?

Thanks to Yvonne, I now know why these next pictures were from Wilderness Lodge. As she said, we went to Geyser Point on Sunday.





After lunch, we took a bus to Animal Kingdom.





One random shot from somewhere in AK



And more Safari photos















Then we went to MK, thank you Yvonne for remembering, and rode Carousel of Progress.













This is the last photo from that trip. It may have even belonged earlier in the trip. Facebook has not kept my photos in order. But it is a great photo. Be sure to notice the necklace Yvonne made!



When we left Disney World that Monday, we thought we wouldn’t be back until WWW 2018. But we were very blessed to go again in the Spring. More on that in the next update.


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[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

Actually I have to give credit to my daughter Jessica for any and all crafty gifts.

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[DaveInTN 3,247]

13 minutes ago, Momof6....aka Marty said:

 

I'd caption this "The Calm Before The Storm".  

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

Speaking of Grumpy...... I looked downright grumpy in this one......

[Lou... 3,118]

3 hours ago, mouseketab.....Carol said:

Speaking of Grumpy...... I looked downright grumpy in this one......

Nah, I think you're being too critical. I don't see it.

 

[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Note the purple hat on Grumpy. I always knew he was a Fort Fiend!


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[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Let’s see if I can get an update done before church.

At some point last spring, Sarah and I heard very sad news. Disney was going to replace our beloved Wishes with a different fireworks show. We were huge Wishes fans. Sarah had bought the CD of the soundtrack and could sing along to the whole thing. It made us cry every time we watched it. And it was going away, probably forever!

We decided to do what any sane, rational ladies would do when faced with such heartbreaking news; we plans to go to Disney!

This would be a quick trip. We would drive down May 11th to see the last night of Wishes, then see the first night of Happily Ever After the next day, and drive home the day after that.

We also decided that this would be a low budget trip, so rather than staying on property, we asked Rita and Ed if we could stay with them. They said yes! Let the planning begin!!

We had a great drive down and found their house. They elected not to come with us to MK, but Gretchen met us and joined us for a bit before the crowds got huge.

First pictures are from the tunnel under the railroad station.











Note the matching shirts. Are we cute, or what?

Sarah warned me that the Emporium windows are hard to photograph well. But that didn’t stop me from trying.









Ack! Time to leave for church. I guess that is it for this update!



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[Cortezcapt (Derek) 156]

Your window display pictures came out great.

[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

4 hours ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said:

Your window display pictures came out great.

I agree, they came out very clear.

I wish I had more stamina to be able to keep up with you two.

[sherryberry 35]

I’m sitting in our little camper at the Fort now, needing to pack up and head out. And yet here I am, reading your trip report (I’m good at delaying the inevitable). And I’m already missing Disney! Love all of the pictures, Marty! I hope you make it back down here soon.

[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Thank you, Sherry! I have been enjoying your pictures on Facebook!

 

Gretchen, we need to load you up with coffee so you can keep up with us. I also always plan a day right after a Disney trip to just sit in my recliner and do nothing!

 

Thanks for liking my photos Cortzcapt! I like them most because they remind me of being there.

 

So when we last left our intrepid explorers, we were outside the Emporium. We went in to do some browsing. I found some earrings I adored and planned to get later that trip. Unfortunately, I never made it back there that trip.

 

At one point, we were near a door and glanced out. The street, which had looked normal when we went in, was now wall to wall people. It was still more than an hour until Wishes!

 

Sarah and I decided we needed to go stake our claim for a spot. Gretchen said the crowds were too much for her comfort, so she headed out

 

Sarah and I found a place not too far from the large clock. This was our view:

 

 

Looking back toward the railroad station:

 

 

One more crowd photo

 

 

Wishes was everything I remembered it to be. We cried as did most of the crowd. I didn’t take any pictures. I just wanted to enjoy it one more time. I still play the soundtrack sometimes and sing along.

 

After Wishes, most of the crowd wanted to leave. If I recall correctly, Sarah and I went back in the Emporium and found a table in the back corner of Casey’s.

 

Eventually, the crowd thinned and we were able to walk through the castle to FantasyLand. I took this picture, but is the last one from that night.

 

 

I know this was a super short update. Hopefully, I can do another one later. Thanks for reading along!

 

 

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[fladogfan aka Gretchen 259]

Well ,we are in a new year, time to set a new record,  can you beat the three trip year?

Yes those crowds are NOT my cup of tea, years gone by maybe, but not now.  Stupid old age

[DaveInTN 3,247]

Wow, that's some crowd.  Nothing a few OhhhHANA's couldn't disburse though.  

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Do you have any more crowd photos from the last Wishes?  The TCD twins were in that crowd about halfway between your spot and the castle. 

TCD

[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Do you have any more crowd photos from the last Wishes?  The TCD twins were in that crowd about halfway between your spot and the castle. 
TCD

I wish I did but that is it. I asked Sarah, but hers were on her iPhone, which died. :-(




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[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Well ,we are in a new year, time to set a new record,  can you beat the three trip year?
Yes those crowds are NOT my cup of tea, years gone by maybe, but not now.  Stupid old age [emoji14]

I had a trip planned for late February, but not sure I am going to be able to make it work. The friend I was going with has had to back out, so now I am seeing if I can find someone else to share lodging costs.

Anyone up for splitting a value room 2/26-3/2?


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[Momof6....aka Marty 769]

Sorry these updates are sporadic. My work schedule is chaotic and that spills over into the rest of my life. Very hard for a die-hard planner!

I also need to say that Ed and Rita are amazing hosts. We felt so welcome and at home! They spoiled us and we loved it!!

Also, I missed a photo from the previous night. Not as cool as I hoped, but kinda neat.



So, we have said a tearful goodbye to Wishes. The next morning, Sarah and I got up early to meet Gretchen for Rope Drop at Epcot. Does that mean more Spaceship Earth photos? Of course! These were taken by a PhotoPass
Photographer.





We went and rode Soarin’ and then Gretchen, knowing the breakneck pace we intended to keep, decided to head out.

Sarah and I went to meet Joy and Sadness.





Then we hopped to MK. The poster had already been changed, so we got some pictures.





Then we made some fastpasses.



The door was ajar, so I got a picture of the trolley.



I hadn’t remembered my hat, so we went shopping. After buying one, we had lunch at Casey’s. I decided a picture of my new hat was needed.



More shopping



Including Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe











Then we stumbled onto a Muppet show!







Anyone know if they still do those?

Next, we saw a Trolley Show. (Lots of back and forth across the park that day)

















There are a lot more of those. I kept trying to get a good picture and ended up with lots of awkward ones. This is probably the best one.



But it was a beautiful day and I was at my favorite place, so what did I care?





Lots more to cover from that day. Hope to do another update soon.


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[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

I had a trip planned for late February, but not sure I am going to be able to make it work. The friend I was going with has had to back out, so now I am seeing if I can find someone else to share lodging costs.

Anyone up for splitting a value room 2/26-3/2?


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If only I could.

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[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Love all the pictures and I love the quick trip, it inspires me!    Glad you two were able to make the journey.  What wonderful memories!!