Trip Report A New Hope, A New Day *COMPLETED*

That’s not a Star Wars reference.

Longtime readers of my trip reports know Star Wars isn’t my thing (although I immensely enjoy Rise of the Resistance.)

Fireworks are my thing. 💥 Like a moth to a flame, I am instinctively drawn to bursts of brilliant sparkles and colors in the sky. Just ask my family how quickly I’ve stopped whatever I’m doing to find the source of nighttime booms! I have serious fireworks FOMO.

Disney fireworks....especially Magic Kingdom fireworks....always flood me with nostalgia, happy memories and hope. After a long pandemic year, I know I am not alone in my yearning for hope of better days ahead.

Every step we take
Brings a new hope
A new day


The return of Disney fireworks, for me, is a sign that things are improving. Hooray!!

But there won’t be any pyro on my upcoming trip. And that’s ok. This vacation was booked with the assumption there would be no nighttime entertainment. (However when rumors began to suggest fireworks in July…..well let’s just say there might be another reservation in MDE for us.)

Who’s us?

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Mother/daughter travel buddies, Tuvalu and Em. We last visited together in early April. We were there the day the mask mandate was dropped for stationary pictures.

Today the mask mandate for all those vaccinated has been suspended and we couldn’t be happier! We won’t have to be shrouded in a daft disguise again this summer! 😉

I am not planning to do a full live report but may post a daily update. I’ll fill in the details when our vacation is over.

T-minus 3 days.
June 19 - 26, 2021
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge


Will any other Magicians make an appearance? Stay tuned.
 

fizzieee

Well-Known Member
Sending lots of good vibes your way.... So so sorry for your loss, but it sounds like he had a great life (and a wonderfully Disney-filled life at that!) and I loved reading your tribute to him. Thank you for sharing.
 

WDisneyW

Active Member
Epilogue

I did not intend to take so long to complete my summer trip report. Thanks for bearing with me and for persevering to the end.

Over the last few months I helped care for the man who first brought me to Walt Disney World, way back in July 1972.

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He loved the Hall of Presidents. The Skyway. The 360-degree America the Beautiful film. The Contemporary. River Country.

He never missed a performance of the Voices of Liberty in the AA rotunda. He always sat on the floor. (This typically following a hibachi lunch “in Japan.”) Soarin’ amazed him.

He was there the day his 15-year-old grandson was in the Hot Seat at Who Wants to Be A Millionaire ~ and cheered in disbelief when his 12-year-old grandson replaced his brother in that same Hot Seat.

An animal lover, he appreciated Animal Kingdom more than anyone else in the family. And he was proud to be one of the first guests to ride Everest, in spite of his vertigo.

I was blessed to accompany him on his last trip to the World in September 2016.

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On October 1, 2021 ~ the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World ~ my daddy left for his heavenly home.

My heart is breaking. Finishing this report was my tribute to him. My beloved Woody is taking me to my happy place in a few days for some much-needed R & R.

Sweet memories will accompany me there. ❤️
So sorry for your loss.
 

Laurenciaa

Well-Known Member
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So sorry for your loss. Glad you have so many happy memories with him and were able to spend time with him and care for him these last couple months
Epilogue

I did not intend to take so long to complete my summer trip report. Thanks for bearing with me and for persevering to the end.

Over the last few months I helped care for the man who first brought me to Walt Disney World, way back in July 1972.

View attachment 594126

He loved the Hall of Presidents. The Skyway. The 360-degree America the Beautiful film. The Contemporary. River Country.

He never missed a performance of the Voices of Liberty in the AA rotunda. He always sat on the floor. (This typically following a hibachi lunch “in Japan.”) Soarin’ amazed him.

He was there the day his 15-year-old grandson was in the Hot Seat at Who Wants to Be A Millionaire ~ and cheered in disbelief when his 12-year-old grandson replaced his brother in that same Hot Seat.

An animal lover, he appreciated Animal Kingdom more than anyone else in the family. And he was proud to be one of the first guests to ride Everest, in spite of his vertigo.

I was blessed to accompany him on his last trip to the World in September 2016.

View attachment 594127

On October 1, 2021 ~ the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World ~ my daddy left for his heavenly home.

My heart is breaking. Finishing this report was my tribute to him. My beloved Woody is taking me to my happy place in a few days for some much-needed R & R.

Sweet memories will accompany me there. ❤️
My condolences @Tuvalu. You could not have given him a better tribute than this...!
 

Ayden

Active Member
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing some of your beautiful moments with your dad. Big hugs to you, Woody, Em and the rest of the Tuvalu family
 

LadyBelle

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
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I’m so very sorry for your loss. What wonderful memories you have with your Dad.

I’m going to go hug my dad this week. ❤️❤️
 

lindawdw

Well-Known Member
I am so very sorry for your loss Tuvalu.😢 I loved the beautiful tribute you wrote for your Dad which truly warmed my heart reading it. He sounded like a wonderful family man. I lost my beloved father in July and helped care for him also. The incredible memories we shared together have carried me through these last few months. Enjoy your time in WDW and use that time to decompress and let the memories that you shared with your Dad at your happy place fill your soul. My DH and I will be arriving at WDW on 10/24, so if you're still around, message me if you have time to say hello. ❤️
 

annienevells

Well-Known Member
Sending you and your family all of the love. I too have always shared a special love for Disney with my own Dad, and your tribute to him here was so beautiful. Hope you enjoy your time with Woody at your happy place ❤️
 

k8einwdw

Well-Known Member
I am so very sorry for your loss. 💔 I loved your tribute to him - how very blessed you are, to have such precious family memories to look back on. Praying for you, Woody, Em, your boys, your mom, and the rest of your family.
 

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