Trip Report **COMPLETED** The 4 M's (Plus two J's and a N): A Birthday Christmas Extravaganza

Hello everyone - we got back from the World yesterday so time to start our trip report.

Who ?
The whole family (as the title indicates)
My sister Jill and my brother in law Nick
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My other sister Betta (her name is Elizabeth we call her Betta) and my nephew Max
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And my parents (Jeff and Mary) and myself (Megan)
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When?
December 3-8, 2019
Jill and Nick were there November 30-December 6, 2019

Why?
To celebrate Jill's 40th Birthday and Christmas :)

Where?
Port Orleans French Quarter - our favorite moderate

The title:
I like the title the 4 M's because that's what Max calls my Mom, Betta, him and I - Mary, Mom (Betta), Max and Megan :) Then - just added some initials :hilarious:

Day 1 December 3, 2019
After work I headed home and met up with my Mom, Dad, Max and Betta and we headed to the airport. We were originally supposed to leave the next day, but that flight got pushed to 5 am and I work typically until 9 pm on Tuesday nights. So, I adjusted my schedule and we took this flight instead of having to get up SUPER early after a late work night.
I should mention that Betta was on crutches this trip - this is from her surgery I have mentioned before (hip surgery) that she had 8 weeks ago. Needed some help getting around long distances.
I had a hard time taking photos this trip just due to pushing the stroller mostly so sorry in advance.
We had some dinner in the airport then headed to our gate.
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Our room was ready and it turns out we were next to Jill and Nick and Betta and Max were next to us. We did not ask for this so that was a nice surprise.
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Our plane was at the gate but for some reason no one got off for forever. Then, we had 10 wheelchairs that needed to go on one at a time.
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Finally we boarded about 20 minutes late.
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We ended up having to de-ice. It was SUPER dry out at the time we were supposed to leave but all of a sudden started snowing SO hard right before we left.
You can kind of see it outside the window
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So...in the end we ended up leaving about 45 minutes late :confused:
The flight felt like it took forever but eventually we landed at 9:30 pm.
New Star Wars Galaxy's Edge stuff around the fonorail
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Next up: more arrival
 

Minnesota disney fan

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I'm in!!! We love POFQ, too, and always stay there. I even bought an Orleans candle from the Magic Candle Co that smells exactly like the lobby at POFQ.
I must confess that I don't know where the picture is taken now, on HM? It must be in a new place? Will you share? or do we look lost while on the HM ride?
 

Doc Disney

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I'm in!!! We love POFQ, too, and always stay there. I even bought an Orleans candle from the Magic Candle Co that smells exactly like the lobby at POFQ.
I must confess that I don't know where the picture is taken now, on HM? It must be in a new place? Will you share? or do we look lost while on the HM ride?

Oh nice - I will look for that candle !!! Its taking right in the beginning - there's a whole bunch of photos on the wall in the hall and the last one is the photo.

Yea! Max! Maybe it should be renamed:
The 4 M's (Plus two J's and a N): A Birthday Christmas Extravaganza;
But mostly just Max!
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THIS IS THE BEST ! And of course its always mostly Max. I love Sam Eagle so much :hilarious:
 

Loco_driver

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Day 2 continued
Then it was time for Buzz
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GALACTIC HERO! Woohoo and we did not even stop!
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Then some of us grabbed some lunch at Cosmic Rays
Chili cheese fries, Mac and cheese, regular fries
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My Dad had a bacon cheeseburger
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Chicken nuggets
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Yum! Everything was so good.

Next up: more MK
I got heartburn just looking at those chili cheese fries! Also, how does everyone keep getting galactic hero on buzz? I’m so terrible at it!
 

Doc Disney

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I got heartburn just looking at those chili cheese fries! Also, how does everyone keep getting galactic hero on buzz? I’m so terrible at it!

I ate them twice this trip and my stomach was not happy :hilarious:
I accidentally found like 3-4 targets and now putting them together I can usually find a high score :)
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
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"It's too sunny"
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Then we took one last PP picture before heading out
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We took a bus back to POFQ
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We had a very short break back at the hotel before we had to leave so my parents and Jill had some cocktails at Mardi Grogs, Max took a very short nap and I got some work done !
Then we hopped on a bus for Epcot.
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First things first - Passholder Magnets !
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Then we briefly popped into the Epcot experience
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Next up: more Epcot
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Day 2 continued
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Apparently we were supposed to be looking down at people like we were on top of Spaceship Earth and Nick was the only one who heard that direction. He made fun of us for days for the rest of our faces :hilarious:
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Two bad attempts at our usual Mexico photo
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Then we checked in for dinner at San Angel Inn. We were doing the dining package for Candlelight Processional :)
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Since it was a dining package we all got an appetizer, entree, and dessert
Most of us got the Sopa Azteca (Traditional Tortilla Soup served with Fried Corn Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Cheese, and Chile Pasilla)
We all liked it except my Dad who kept saying it to was "too salty"
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Jill got the Queso Fundido (Melted Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Chorizo, Poblano Peppers and Onions served with Flour Tortillas)
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And my sister Betta got the Empanada de Chorizo (Corn Masa Empanadas filled with Chorizo and Potatoes topped with mole Oaxaqueño, Crema Mexicana, and Queso Fresco)
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Max had fruit but I did not take a photo

Next up: more San Angel Inn
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Day 2 continued
Entrees:
My Dad and Betta both got the Tacos de Carne (Braised Beef, Poblano Peppers and Onions served with Guacamole, Rice and Beans accompanied by Corn Tortillas and Salsa Verde)
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Nick had the catch of the day which I think he said was tilapia
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My Mom and I both got the Mole Poblano (Grilled Chicken Breast topped with a classic Mole Sauce made with nuts, spices, and a hint of chocolate served with rice, Poblano Peppers and Corn Tortillas). For some reason the mole came on the side so when they first put it down I was like this is not what I ordered !
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Jill had the Polo a La Rajas (Grilled Chicken Breast over a bed of Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Onions, Red Peppers, Corn, and a Poblano Pepper Cream Sauce topped with Queso Fresco)
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Honestly I can't remember what Max had - maybe Mac and Cheese
For desserts:
Caramel Ice Cream
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Chocolate Mousse
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And Caramel Cheesecake
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Yum!! Everything was so good - we all really enjoyed our meal.
After this we split up a bit. Betta, Max and my Dad went to Test Track (they had Fast Passes).
Jill, Nick, my Mom and I went on the Gran Fiesta tour (well after waiting for quite a bit for our check AND the waitress forgetting to give us our Candlelight Processional stickers :joyfull: ).
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Next up: more Epcot
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Day 2 continued
What a shock - a fiesta hoy!
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Then we decided to meet Mexican Donald
Enjoy this photo of me with Donald - he looks like he's kissing me :joyfull::joyfull:
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Then we headed over to the Candlelight Processional Line.
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Which was ALL the way in Morocco. It was nuts! The last time we did the dining package I thought the line was long - but it was still in America :joyfull: Thankfully my Dad, Betta and Max met up with us just as the line started moving.
We ended up being in the back right hand side but the view was still pretty good
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Enjoy all my stalker like photos from my long lens.
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Next up: more Candlelight Processional
 
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