Trip Report Did i eat paint chips as a baby?

Once again, it's your favorite trip reporters favorite trip reporter. Prognosticator of Prognosticators ( I don't know what that means I just like Groundhog Day), your buddy, your pal....9000!

I jumped the gun last fall and started a PTR in hopes of visiting in December, but alas,... life, work and the holiday season decided that was a no for me, dog! Even tho my plans of visiting WDW were dashed and i was bummed, I decided to take advice from America's favorite kitchen decor signage which is to Live, Laugh, Love.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I was able to get a DVC reservation which leads us to this unhackneyed report! What makes this trip a bit fresh and unusual is the resort I'll be staying at, but we'll get to that shortly. For now, let's get to the cast and crew of this warlock of a TR! There shall be 3 of us!

First up: Me, the most likely reported forum member of all time. I thank political humor for that title.

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Second: My good buddy, Justin who joined me on my last trip. It was his first trip to WDW and he experienced all the trials and tribulations that come with visiting with me. Such as this Lil beauty (IYKYK)

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Here is a more PG 13 pic

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And D: This big fella, who some of you may recognize from a prior report:

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It's Bailey! I'll share details later as to why he is joining us again.

When will we be visiting: late March

And now...Where are we staying? To answer this question, I shall ask you a question. You can call me Joshua, and you're Stephen W. Falken becuase my question is...

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The game? Can you name the resort that when people say the name of said resort they tend to not say the full and complete name of the resort but instead shorten it? And here's a hint, which if you've read my prior reports you will know that the shortened title of this resort makes me puke in my mouth when I hear it. There are two primary forms of the shortened resort name. Both make me equally puke the same amount. Now, name that resort??
 

wdisney9000

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Room is absolutely awesome. I really like the colors and decor. Simple but elegant.
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Bailey took a well deserved nap. I took a mid day shower. Water pressure was strong. Which is good IMO. Some resorts have the weakest water pressure and you just don't feel as clean.

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I made sure to sanitize the room and C (my wife) proof of cleanliness pics

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Bailey was srill fast asleep

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Zipadeelady

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We hit the after party over at Star Tours after RnR

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We got a good sequence. Death star underwater and ice foxes.

It was time to experience the glitz and glamor of a bustling young movie town ..

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And another A+ for Bailey in the kennel

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When you drop a dog off in the kennel before riding they take you up the elevator that opens next to the loading area of the queue. It's always funny when you exit and they put you in a numbered spot to ride and the people in line are looking at you like, "who the heck are they"? Lol
That was me once. I got all worked up when there was a young women in front of me with a K9, then I felt like a complete idiot believing that they would've let a dog on TOT.

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wdisney9000

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Yesterday cont'd

We headed over to MK after freshening up at the room

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Emporium Bailey

Pirates Bailey

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He was not a fan of the water splashing g after the drop. He loves the water, apparently just not pirate water

We also hit up Space Ranger Spin
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Justin has only ridden twice but he did pretty considering.

We were pretty tired at this point so we headed back to the resort for dinner

Main Street pic first

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wdisney9000

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We went to Grand Floridian Cafe to try the burgers. They dod NOT disappoint.

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I love that the cheese for the burger is a mozzarella stick

Bread was pretty normal

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I had a buffalo trace bourbon and it was only $12. That's extremely good proce considering it's Disney

And of course some Bailey pics when we finished.
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wdisney9000

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Today!

Monorail over to TTC to Epcot.

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We were attempting early admission for Cosmic Rewind. We arrived 10 minutes prior to rope drop and it was already a 45 minute wait. That's a no for me dog.

Soarin was nearly walk on tho
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He was squirming around in his kennel with excitement when we retired him.

The CM was kind enough for a photo. Bailey snagged a quick belly rub

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lindawdw

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Just got all caught up with your PTR and Live TR! I truly love seeing all your pets and Bailey looks like such a sweet dog! We love staying at the Grand "FLO" .🤣🤣🤣 I'm with you on the abbreviation of that resort. It's a majestic resort that deserves its full name pronounced!😘
 

wdisney9000

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Yesterday...

As @Tuvalu shrewdly observed, i made a picture mistake and posted Safari.

We did head there eventually. But lets back it up a bit. After Everest we rode Dinosaur. Kinda sad seeing all the demolition but progress must be made...I guess.

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I sent some pics of dino last day classics to C back home.

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Mammoth Club (YouTube chanel) rl.ade a video a few months ago about the extremely detailed back stroy of this land and we loved it. Definitely worth a watch IMO.

After sad time in Dinoland it was time for a pick me up

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We're happy again!
 

wdisney9000

Truindenashendubapreser
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Yesterday..

Next was finally time for Safari!

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Bailey hardly noticed any animals. He was pooped and just laid there.

On the way out I heard a lady call my name. I thought how I was such a handsome fella all the ladies holler at me! Lol. It was a actually two sweet ladies who "stalk' (their words not mine) these forums but they don't have an account. I actually met them a few years ago when I had Edith with me and they noticed us. I believe her name is Annete!

We chatted for a bit and they of course got a pic with the true handsome fella

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We headed back to the room from.here. one last pic on the way out.

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No we did not eat there.
 

wdisney9000

Truindenashendubapreser
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Yesyerday...

A quick refresh and shower at the room and i also checked out Narcooses bar when I took Bailey on a potty break

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Love the bar atmosphere and another buffalo trave for a good price.

Bailey is getting used the to Flo life

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We hopped on the monorail and the gentleman sitting next to us was named Keith!

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I made a "there can only be one".comment and he got the reference. Cool guy!

On the monorail transfer, a child had her leg out and Baily moved his head to touch her foot. I think he felt she was a sweet kid and wanted to be close.

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Soon we arrived

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wdisney9000

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We were at Epcot for one reason...well, two reasons. One, Bailey pics

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And 2: beer

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And D: 38 Special was playing at the festival

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Neither one of us is huge 38 Special fans but they do have some bangers so we had to check it out! It was a great show and we had excellent seats. There were definitely some big time fans in the crowd. Mostly woman whom I think would have left their husbands if the band invited them.backstage judging by their behavior lol

And of course it wouldnt be a proper stop at Epcot without a 1664
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The two French CMs definitely lived up to the reputation of French people.being rude to us gringos. I asked her if there was a French word for "no". She paused and looked at me.for a few seconds and then said "no" is the French word. She then proceeded to say a lot of French words to the other CM and he laughed, surely at my expense. Which is fine. I enjoyed the moment of awkwardness.
 

wdisney9000

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Headed back to the monorail to endeavor finding dinner. Bailey took a highway in the sky nap (shocker)
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We hopped off at Polynesian to attmept getting a seat at the new tower bar Wailulu Grill. It was quite busy as we approached so we didn't have high hopes. But luckily there was a table for two ready! We had a to wait a few minutes as they prepared it.

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We had a great table on the patio
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And the view was absolutely awesome

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I ordered the banana old fashion. Im not much of an old.fashion fan due to the sweetness but this baby hit the spot!

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I ordered the cheeseburger and Justin.orderdd something. I can't remember the name but it was good. Some type of salad maybe?

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The sweet potato fries were great.

We headed back to the room.after the fireworks and called it a night.
 

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