Dugette
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2009
Hello, DIS-friends!
to anyone just meeting us for the first time. And for all of you who have read our reports before and came back for another! So glad to have you here and excited to share our adventures!
This trip was a wild one that grew well beyond our initial plans and ended up being: 4 nights at Walt Disney World during Star Wars Weekends plus the Flower & Garden Festival, 4 nights on the Disney Dream (our first Disney cruise! ), and another 4 nights at WDW and SWW, including the 24-hour-day at the Magic Kingdom. The trip took place May 14th-26th, 2015 and we were fortunate enough to overlap several DIS-friends while we were there, resulting in some fun DIS-meets. If you would like to check out the planning for the trip, you can find the Pre-Trip Report here: Is Mickey a Captain or a Jedi? Both! - May '15 Land & Sea
For those that don't know us, we are "Dugette" (me), "Dug" (my husband of nearly 10 years!), and Izzy (our 2-year-old toddler). This was Izzy's 4th trip to WDW and she had a great time, between her "toddler moments". Here we are at Star Wars Weekends:
And here is Izzy looking a bit happier :
This was a challenging trip for us. Our easygoing toddler was not so easygoing with the lack of sleep/skipping naps that happened during the trip. Plus, she was newly potty-trained and apparently wanted to see each and every Disney potty, whether or not she actually needed to use it. These things, combined with some unexpected news from home and an ambitious schedule, led to an exhausted & stressed out Mommy and Daddy at times. We had rough moments, but we also had many, many magical moments. Now that we've been back for a few weeks, it's those magical moments that stand out, especially because Izzy is now old enough to actually bring them up in conversation and remind me about the fun she had.
So, let's get this show on the road!
Chapters
Day 1 - Thursday, May 14th
Recliners in the Sky
MCO = My Child's Ornery
On the Boardwalk
Food, Flowers, & Fast Cars
Cars & Characters
Minnie! (and More)
Head-Smacking Good Fun
A Whirlwind of Characters
Illuminations on the Run
Errands & Stuff
Day 2 - Friday, May 15th
The Chewie Run
Chewie Hugs!
I'm Going to Go Ride a Roller Coaster Now!
Walking With The Force
I Don't Know How to Bounce
Toddler Reunion!
I Want To Go To Potty!
I'm Into Something Good
Out With a Bang
Day 3 - Saturday, May 16th
A Slow Start to the Day
Mickey & Minnie!
On Safari
Climbing the Mountain
Eating with the Animals
Every Saturday is Downtown Disney Dinner Day
Dinner with Friends and Dinosaurs
And They Call this Quick Service?
Day 4 - Sunday, May 17th
Star Wars Galactic Breakfast
The Backside of Darth Vader
Not Ready for Prime Time
Bubbles!
Who's Going to the Magic Kingdom?
Closing Down the Kingdom
Day 5 - Monday, May 18th (Cruise Day 1)
Driving to the Dream
All Aboard!
Time to Sail Away!
Exploring Andy's Room
Enchanted Garden Dinner
Minnie & Presents!
Chillin' with Cindy
Day 6 - Tuesday, May 19th (Cruise Day 2)
A Visit to Arendelle
Lunch on Deck
Exploring the Dream
Royal Palace Dinner
Villains Tonight
Date Night
Day 7 - Wednesday, May 20th (Cruise Day 3)
Castaway Cay Morning
Living the Dream
Pirate Night Dinner
Pirate Party
Dinner at Palo
Day 8 - Thursday, May 21st (Cruise Day 4)
Palo Brunch
Character Party
DIS Mixology
Animator's Palate Dinner with Crush
After Dinner Entertainment
Day 9 - Friday, May 22nd (Cruise Disembarkation/WDW)
Leaving Our Dream Behind
Izzy Finally Sees the Castle
Hot Seats for Festival of Fantasy
Wrapped Up in Pixie Dust
Garden Grove Dinner
Magic Kingdom in the Middle of the Night
Day 10 - Saturday, May 23rd (SW Deluxe Feel the Force Package Day)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Day 11 - Sunday, May 24th
The Ducks of Epcot
Breakfast at Akershus
Yogurt vs. Princesses
Living with the Land
Fun in Future World
Midday Meets
We're Gonna Need that Jedi Force, Please! - Part 1
We're Gonna Need that Jedi Force, Please! - Part 2
We're Gonna Need that Jedi Force, Please! - Part 3
Glowing at the Rebel Hangar
Fantasmic & Bubbles
Day 12 - Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)
Dining in the Castle - Part 1
Dining in the Castle - Part 2
Dining in the Castle - Part 3
A Bunch of Pooh
Izzy's First Coaster
Try the Grey Stuff, It's Delicious
The Calm Before the Stormalong
Foul Moods & Happy Photos
Frustrations & Cream
Day 13 - Tuesday, May 26th (Departure Day)
Final Farewells
Home Sweet Home
Off Topic
Summer Update - Off Topic
Seasonal Update - Off-Topic
Disneyland PTR!
Off Topic - Where to Now? - Part 1
Off Topic - Where to Now? - Part 2
WI Trip - Part 1
WI Trip - Part 2
WI Trip - Part 3
WI Trip - Part 4
WI Trip - Part 5
Travel Plans
DIS-Meet Junior - 2014 TR/2016 PTR
5000th Post!
Travel Plans Update
Life Update
We've Trained Her Well!
to anyone just meeting us for the first time. And for all of you who have read our reports before and came back for another! So glad to have you here and excited to share our adventures!
This trip was a wild one that grew well beyond our initial plans and ended up being: 4 nights at Walt Disney World during Star Wars Weekends plus the Flower & Garden Festival, 4 nights on the Disney Dream (our first Disney cruise! ), and another 4 nights at WDW and SWW, including the 24-hour-day at the Magic Kingdom. The trip took place May 14th-26th, 2015 and we were fortunate enough to overlap several DIS-friends while we were there, resulting in some fun DIS-meets. If you would like to check out the planning for the trip, you can find the Pre-Trip Report here: Is Mickey a Captain or a Jedi? Both! - May '15 Land & Sea
For those that don't know us, we are "Dugette" (me), "Dug" (my husband of nearly 10 years!), and Izzy (our 2-year-old toddler). This was Izzy's 4th trip to WDW and she had a great time, between her "toddler moments". Here we are at Star Wars Weekends:
And here is Izzy looking a bit happier :
This was a challenging trip for us. Our easygoing toddler was not so easygoing with the lack of sleep/skipping naps that happened during the trip. Plus, she was newly potty-trained and apparently wanted to see each and every Disney potty, whether or not she actually needed to use it. These things, combined with some unexpected news from home and an ambitious schedule, led to an exhausted & stressed out Mommy and Daddy at times. We had rough moments, but we also had many, many magical moments. Now that we've been back for a few weeks, it's those magical moments that stand out, especially because Izzy is now old enough to actually bring them up in conversation and remind me about the fun she had.
So, let's get this show on the road!
Chapters
Day 1 - Thursday, May 14th
Recliners in the Sky
MCO = My Child's Ornery
On the Boardwalk
Food, Flowers, & Fast Cars
Cars & Characters
Minnie! (and More)
Head-Smacking Good Fun
A Whirlwind of Characters
Illuminations on the Run
Errands & Stuff
Day 2 - Friday, May 15th
The Chewie Run
Chewie Hugs!
I'm Going to Go Ride a Roller Coaster Now!
Walking With The Force
I Don't Know How to Bounce
Toddler Reunion!
I Want To Go To Potty!
I'm Into Something Good
Out With a Bang
Day 3 - Saturday, May 16th
A Slow Start to the Day
Mickey & Minnie!
On Safari
Climbing the Mountain
Eating with the Animals
Every Saturday is Downtown Disney Dinner Day
Dinner with Friends and Dinosaurs
And They Call this Quick Service?
Day 4 - Sunday, May 17th
Star Wars Galactic Breakfast
The Backside of Darth Vader
Not Ready for Prime Time
Bubbles!
Who's Going to the Magic Kingdom?
Closing Down the Kingdom
Day 5 - Monday, May 18th (Cruise Day 1)
Driving to the Dream
All Aboard!
Time to Sail Away!
Exploring Andy's Room
Enchanted Garden Dinner
Minnie & Presents!
Chillin' with Cindy
Day 6 - Tuesday, May 19th (Cruise Day 2)
A Visit to Arendelle
Lunch on Deck
Exploring the Dream
Royal Palace Dinner
Villains Tonight
Date Night
Day 7 - Wednesday, May 20th (Cruise Day 3)
Castaway Cay Morning
Living the Dream
Pirate Night Dinner
Pirate Party
Dinner at Palo
Day 8 - Thursday, May 21st (Cruise Day 4)
Palo Brunch
Character Party
DIS Mixology
Animator's Palate Dinner with Crush
After Dinner Entertainment
Day 9 - Friday, May 22nd (Cruise Disembarkation/WDW)
Leaving Our Dream Behind
Izzy Finally Sees the Castle
Hot Seats for Festival of Fantasy
Wrapped Up in Pixie Dust
Garden Grove Dinner
Magic Kingdom in the Middle of the Night
Day 10 - Saturday, May 23rd (SW Deluxe Feel the Force Package Day)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Day 11 - Sunday, May 24th
The Ducks of Epcot
Breakfast at Akershus
Yogurt vs. Princesses
Living with the Land
Fun in Future World
Midday Meets
We're Gonna Need that Jedi Force, Please! - Part 1
We're Gonna Need that Jedi Force, Please! - Part 2
We're Gonna Need that Jedi Force, Please! - Part 3
Glowing at the Rebel Hangar
Fantasmic & Bubbles
Day 12 - Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)
Dining in the Castle - Part 1
Dining in the Castle - Part 2
Dining in the Castle - Part 3
A Bunch of Pooh
Izzy's First Coaster
Try the Grey Stuff, It's Delicious
The Calm Before the Stormalong
Foul Moods & Happy Photos
Frustrations & Cream
Day 13 - Tuesday, May 26th (Departure Day)
Final Farewells
Home Sweet Home
Off Topic
Summer Update - Off Topic
Seasonal Update - Off-Topic
Disneyland PTR!
Off Topic - Where to Now? - Part 1
Off Topic - Where to Now? - Part 2
WI Trip - Part 1
WI Trip - Part 2
WI Trip - Part 3
WI Trip - Part 4
WI Trip - Part 5
Travel Plans
DIS-Meet Junior - 2014 TR/2016 PTR
5000th Post!
Travel Plans Update
Life Update
We've Trained Her Well!
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