We rode Rise of the Resistance on Walt's Birthday on our first Mother/Daughter Trip! December 2019! Updated September 19th!

[CruellaNY]

I purposely didn't tag you for obvious reasons! I am wondering when we'll be able to start tagging you again!

Well I'll be starting a TR any day now so if that works out lol we'll move on to tagging

 

[buzzrelly]

Well I'll be starting a TR any day now so if that works out lol we'll move on to tagging

Good luck!! I didn't want to be the one to let the cat out of the bag!

 

[CruellaNY]

Good luck!! I didn't want to be the one to let the cat out of the bag!

Nope that's definitely my job- I'm good at saying what I shouldn't And I started it by the way!

 

[kastoney]

He's doing as well as he could be for now. I actually spoke with him on the phone very briefly yesterday and he sounds good. I can't believe it's been two weeks since he's left! That went by quite fast! I hope the next 16 go by as quickly!

Been thinking of you both. Hope he is kicking Army butt!

I traveled to Florida in December and didn't think it would be that cold and literally only brought sandals and summer shoes...

Oh Kelly!!!!! That's all. Oh Kelly!!!!

People seemed to rave about them but we both thought it was kind of dry and stale.
We took a couple bites and tossed it.

This was our favorite when we did the party a few years back but we also didn't eat dinner so we were happy to have anything that wasn't a cookie.

We talked a little bit, took a quick picture and then went our separate ways...

❤❤❤ I don't think I'd realized that you all had crossed paths

Allie's plate o'carbs

And just like Oh Kelly, here goes the Oh Allie!! At least there is some dairy in there and maybe some veggies in the sauce

've been watching my parade video lately and it warms my heart.
It may be my favorite parade of all

Oh I so need some Christmas and Disney in my life. We never saw the parade when we did the party thanks to a certain someone who just wanted to do the rides, but one of these days...

Wow! He's straight outta Lady and the Tramp

 

[missjackiemcg]

Aww, hello cuties!!

I also had a couple glasses of wine while we sat there
so I feel like we got a good amount for what we paid.

Plus, we got a reserved viewing area for the fireworks and parade!

That definitely helps up the value. I remember it was pretty pricey, too, but at least if it feels worth it in the end!!

I've been watching my parade video lately and it warms my heart.
It may be my favorite parade of all

Definitely my favorite current parade!!! Spectromagic will always be my favorite, but I can't get enough of Once Upon a Christmastime!

And you got to meet Tony?! That makes me super jealous!

I have to tell you, you're the reason I actually gave Tony's another try on our trip a couple weeks ago! We had a really bad experience there way back in 2007, and hadn't been back since. I know you always go there, so when we needed a dinner option our first night, and they actually had openings, we gave it a shot. Happy to report that the fettucine alfredo was amazing!!! And we will definitely go back.

 

[buzzrelly]

Been thinking of you both. Hope he is kicking Army butt!

He moved to Red Phase on Wednesday. He called me and said he's already getting his butt beat (not literally) but he is happy that he is really starting his BT. Three weeks down, 15 to go!

Oh Kelly!!!!! That's all. Oh Kelly!!!!

I don't think I'd realized that you all had crossed paths

And just like Oh Kelly, here goes the Oh Allie!!

Oh I so need some Christmas and Disney in my life. We never saw the parade when we did the party thanks to a certain someone who just wanted to do the rides, but one of these days...

December 2021! I'm planning on being there sometime around the 9th for my Birthday

That definitely helps up the value. I remember it was pretty pricey, too, but at least if it feels worth it in the end!!

It helped that I had already gotten the MVMCP tickets and didn't purchase them all at once with the party. I think I would have had sticker shock!

Spectromagic will always be my favorite,

Can you believe I've never seen that??

And you got to meet Tony?! That makes me super jealous!

Yes! I wasn't expecting it either!

I have to tell you, you're the reason I actually gave Tony's another try on our trip a couple weeks ago! We had a really bad experience there way back in 2007, and hadn't been back since. I know you always go there, so when we needed a dinner option our first night, and they actually had openings, we gave it a shot. Happy to report that the fettucine alfredo was amazing!!! And we will definitely go back.

That's awesome! I'm glad you loved it! When (If) they ever bring back the afternoon parade, one of our favorite things to do is to make a reservation there at 2:30 and watch the parade go by

 

[buzzrelly]

DECEMBER 6, 2019


After our early morning and late night the day before, we felt no rush to get anywhere this morning. I was up first and went and got coffee and breakfast to bring back to our room. I don't know why I don't have pictures of it, but Allie got Mickey Waffles and I got the exact same breakfast I had the day before...

Those cheesy hash browns

I also took some pictures around ASM while I was walking there...


Our building from the outside...



Since we weren't rushing, we just waited for the bus...


and were in EPCOT by 11:24




Our first FP...

Hello, Space Jesus. Glad you're sticking around for a while





After SSE, we used single rider to get on Test Track...




To be continued...




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[vamassey1]

Nice easy start to the day after the party. Looks like a beautiful day in Epcot!

 

[pkondz]

we felt no rush to get anywhere this morning.

Nice feeling to have at Disney.

and were in EPCOT by 11:24

And it's warmed up as Allie's shed her jacket. But having to lug it around the rest of the day didn't get tiresome?

Hello, Space Jesus. Glad you're sticking around for a while

Glad he is too. Otherwise... when else can you use the term "Space Jesus"?

 

[disneyAndi14]

Ahhh such a great start to your day. I love the cheesy hasbrowns at Crystal Palace, I bet these are similar! They are addictive yum!
I wish I was passing by Space Jesus right about now to ride one of my favorite attractions.
Single rider was the way to go on TT in our old world We rode a fair amount this way.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

I'm giggling way too much at "Space Jesus" right now.

 

[CruellaNY]

Nice feeling to have at Disney.

I gotta say that's how it was last week in Disney- no need to feel rushed (other than trying to get that ROTR boarding group). I wonderful and much appreciated feeling!

I think we left this day? I honestly don't remember lol but a slow non rush morning is great after a late night

 

[pkondz]

I gotta say that's how it was last week in Disney- no need to feel rushed (other than trying to get that ROTR boarding group). I wonderful and much appreciated feeling!

Verrrrry nice.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Sounds like the perfect way to start the day after a late night.

I never knew the food courts had cheesy hashbrowns- YUM.

 

[suse66]

@suse66 (painfully) reminded me…$99/person. That doesn't sound bad but on top of the $125 we had already spent on MVMCP tickets…well, you do the math

Just add in the exchange rate for us poor Canadians to those numbers.....my total came to $299 CDN. Yikes! Good thing it was a solo trip!

December 2021! I'm planning on being there sometime around the 9th for my Birthday

Add me in to planning for December 2021!!

Our first FP...

No better way to start the day than with Space Jesus!

 

[Jenny Sanders]

So happy SSE isn't closing or changing for a long time to come...

 

[Terra Nova guy]

@suse66 (painfully) reminded me…$99/person. That doesn't sound bad but on top of the $125 we had already spent on MVMCP tickets…well, you do the math

Just add in the exchange rate for us poor Canadians to those numbers.....my total came to $299 CDN. Yikes! Good thing it was a solo trip!

I love the idea of doing one of these desert parties, but just looking at the numbers, especially as @suse66 mentions it's nearly $300 Canadian, multiplied by 4 for my family...I just can't do it. Definitely something I would like to do if I ever have a solo trip, or maybe an adults only trip.

 

[buzzrelly]

Nice easy start to the day after the party. Looks like a beautiful day in Epcot!

Practically perfect in every way

And it's warmed up as Allie's shed her jacket. But having to lug it around the rest of the day didn't get tiresome?

I think layers are the way to go in December. It got very warm during the day and freezing cold when the sun went down. I always lug around a bag so I guess I'm just used to it

Glad he is too. Otherwise... when else can you use the term "Space Jesus"?

Exactly!

Ahhh such a great start to your day. I love the cheesy hasbrowns at Crystal Palace,

I will be seeking these out everywhere I can next trip!!

I wish I was passing by Space Jesus right about now to ride one of my favorite attractions.

Same!

Single rider was the way to go on TT in our old world We rode a fair amount this way.

And who the heck knows any strategies now??

I'm giggling way too much at "Space Jesus" right now.

It's perfect! I wish I could take credit for it!

 

[buzzrelly]

I think we left this day?

I think you did too…we ended up adding on a couple extra days at the end

I gotta say that's how it was last week in Disney- no need to feel rushed (other than trying to get that ROTR boarding group). I wonderful and much appreciated feeling!

Sounds like heaven

I never knew the food courts had cheesy hashbrowns- YUM.

Me either! But I will be on the lookout for more every time we go now!

Just add in the exchange rate for us poor Canadians to those numbers.....my total came to $299 CDN. Yikes! Good thing it was a solo trip!

That's crazy!

Add me in to planning for December 2021!!

Do you have an idea of your dates yet?

So happy SSE isn't closing or changing for a long time to come...

Me too! Our farewell to SSE would have been in March so I thought we would never see it again!

I love the idea of doing one of these desert parties, but just looking at the numbers, especially as @suse66 mentions it's nearly $300 Canadian, multiplied by 4 for my family...I just can't do it. Definitely something I would like to do if I ever have a solo trip, or maybe an adults only trip.

That is absolutely crazy! I could never do that for four people either! I think you should start planning your adults only trip

 

[buzzrelly]

DECEMBER 6, 2019
SOARIN' TO VIA NAPOLI


We headed to Soarin' for our next FP...


Patrick looked a little off...

Isn't that creepy!?

We usually make a LWTL FP foR right after Soarin', but not today.
I purposely made LWTL for late so we could see the new Holiday overlay all lit up

Instead, we just walked around enjoying EPCOT...






Around 2:30, we headed to Allie's favorite restaurant in ALL of WDW,

This is the ONE request she's had since we started planning this October trip last year…
we got our October ADR…and when all the reservations were wiped out we lost it…
but I did manage to get it again…let's see if this trip actually happens

Anyway, we had a delicious lunch.
We ordered the bread with oil and I got balsamic on the side that was so delicious,
I could have licked the plate clean.
And we split a Margarita pizza that was just so perfect.
In fact, we couldn't wait to dig in and I totally forgot to take a picture
until we were half done!








It's so funny to think how close we were to our neighboring tables.
We literally had a conversation with a couple to my right
and they were the ones who suggested I ask for the balsamic.
I'm guessing things look much different now.

After an amazing lunch, we skipped dessert…for now…and headed out.

To be continued...
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