I will have pictures later of our stay at the Grand Floridian. We were upgraded to a Magic Kingdom/Theme Park View! But, just to start, it was so very hot and humid! The first day we went to the Magic Kingdom ( Wednesday) it wasn't too bad, but the next day we began at 7:30 am and saw the Welcome Show, but were finished by noon. It was quite crowded that day too!
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Trip Report Just returned from a Grand vacation!
- Thread starter bethymouse
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Here are a few more pictures. We went to Hollywood Studios Friday and EPCOT on Saturday. We took a break from the parks and did Downtown Disney, relaxed at the pool ( it was like bath water though), and then closed the trip at 'Ohana watching Wishes! We ate at Be Our Guest in the West Wing!
The Mine Train is a fun ride, but way too short, especially for the long wait, but we had a fast pass!
Met Anna and Elsa right away at 8am with only a 40 minute wait! ( Couldn't get fast passes)
My boys really wanted to meet BayMax. Animation Courtyard (DHS)
was so nice and cool inside. They had BayMax, Mickey , and Minnie.
Dale at DHS was wonderful! We had just gotten in line before they "closed" it, so we weren't able to see Chip. They're separate for this meet n greet.
My favorite Magic Shot, and IMHO it is a great idea to purchase a Memory Maker. You do have to plan your meet n greets, but you can stop at any Photo Pass photographer and ask for a "magic shot". I believe we downloaded 340 pictures, with extras of the Fab 5 and such for scrapbooks.
My favorite picture of all with my Mom and Mickey! The CMs who work as characters are just wonderful people! This Mickey was particularly sweet with my Mom! ( DHS) I will write later, but for now good evening and I hope you enjoy my trip report. BTW, I am in a bit of a Disney depression right now. Well darn. The picture wouldn't upload. I'll try later.
prfctlyximprct
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Love your pictures.. looks like you had a memorable trip!! Thank you for sharing your memories
@fractal Thank you... still downloading pictures.
@prfctlyximprct Thanks. I am in a bit of a state of post Disney visit depression, so it helps to do a trip report.
@prfctlyximprct Thanks. I am in a bit of a state of post Disney visit depression, so it helps to do a trip report.
Check- in at the Grand Floridian was smooth, but we did have to wait a bit ( we were about an hour or so early). But, we ran into Richard ( a greeter who is 90 years young). He took my Mom by the hand inside to the A/C ( her ECV had not arrived yet either) and asked the front desk if our room was ready. They said 20 more minutes. Well, 5 minutes later I got a text that our room was ready. It was in Boca Chica 1st floor ( as I requested) Room 8107. It was a lagoon view, but OMG we'd been upgraded to a Theme Park View ( pictures later).
We could hear the music from the MK, see people even walking, see Space Mountain or part of it, and the castle. We could also see the Contemporary, and to our right we could see the new POLY bungalows! Amazingly magical, all thanks to Richard I truly believe!
We could hear the music from the MK, see people even walking, see Space Mountain or part of it, and the castle. We could also see the Contemporary, and to our right we could see the new POLY bungalows! Amazingly magical, all thanks to Richard I truly believe!
Awww, @bethymouse I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip after all of your consternation over FP+ and ADRs.
And I loved seeing your mom in the photos, I took my mom to WDW for her first trip at 65, and she has been several times since and requested a trip last year for her 80th which I was happy and fortunate to grant!
Looking forward to the rest of your trip report!! And totally understand the depression!
And I loved seeing your mom in the photos, I took my mom to WDW for her first trip at 65, and she has been several times since and requested a trip last year for her 80th which I was happy and fortunate to grant!
Looking forward to the rest of your trip report!! And totally understand the depression!
epcotisbest
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Great start. Looking forward to more, especially GF photos.
sheriffwoody
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Awww hooray for upgrades! Sounds like it was a great view. Love the magic shot with Mike Wazaowski. I want to try to get that one!