I know, I know, that's the busiest time of year to go, but hear me out! Christmas sucks for us right about now! And we decided that instead of staying home and wallowing in our sorrow, we would go somewhere and try to keep ourselves busy. Christmas 2022 obviously sucked, but we were so numb at that point that it's all a blur. Then 2023 was horrific and felt like the first Christmas without Lily. Needless to say, I didn't feel like decorating nor celebrating, so we didn't do a whole lot that year. Last year, I still couldn't bring myself to decorate, but we tried to attend a few celebrations and ease back into things. My anniversary trip with Brian last year helped get me closer to remembering that I used to love Christmas and all the decorations, but I'm still not sure I would be able to decorate the house this year either, so now I won't have to worry about it too much! The boys don't necessarily want to go anywhere, but they grudgingly agreed to go with us when I promised we would make it as laid back and stress free as possible, which I know means we will miss seeing and doing a lot of things! As you can surmise from my picture, we are staying at Caribbean Beach again. I booked two (hopefully connecting) standard view 5th sleeper rooms. I am going to request to be in Trinidad again this year.
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Trip Report I May Have Done a Thing... (now the actual report)
- Thread starter TheMouseFan
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I know, I know, that's the busiest time of year to go, but hear me out! Christmas sucks for us right about now! And we decided that instead of staying home and wallowing in our sorrow, we would go somewhere and try to keep ourselves busy. Christmas 2022 obviously sucked, but we were so numb at that point that it's all a blur. Then 2023 was horrific and felt like the first Christmas without Lily. Needless to say, I didn't feel like decorating nor celebrating, so we didn't do a whole lot that year. Last year, I still couldn't bring myself to decorate, but we tried to attend a few celebrations and ease back into things. My anniversary trip with Brian last year helped get me closer to remembering that I used to love Christmas and all the decorations, but I'm still not sure I would be able to decorate the house this year either, so now I won't have to worry about it too much! The boys don't necessarily want to go anywhere, but they grudgingly agreed to go with us when I promised we would make it as laid back and stress free as possible, which I know means we will miss seeing and doing a lot of things! As you can surmise from my picture, we are staying at Caribbean Beach again. I booked two (hopefully connecting) standard view 5th sleeper rooms. I am going to request to be in Trinidad again this year.
There was nothing else we needed to do in Epcot this particular night, so we headed back to the International Gateway.
Once there, we decided to take a boat to DHS since there was one pulling in. Little did we know that it had to sit for a certain amount of time before leaving. Not a huge deal, but the seats weren't comfortable for my back and leg. We made it to DHS and headed right to our LL.
I actually beat Brian this time!! And he even admitted his shooter was working fine! I think Logan was best in car this time. We made a brief stop to check out the projections on ToT.
And one last picture before heading back to the room for the night.
This day ended on a much better note than the previous day had.
This day ended on a much better note than the previous day had.
I loved your Glimmering Greenhouses pictures. It is one of my favorite attractions to do a Christmas. This year I was able to book the GG Behind the Scenes tour. It is so worth it. The tour was so great. Plus you got so many cool pics. The best one was a family picture inside the tropical greenhouse with the lights and the dome in the background. Here is the picture.
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I thought about booking that tour, but I don't think the boys would have enjoyed it much, so it'll have to be a future thing!
I love the Christmas nails!
MinnieM123
Premium Member
Behind the Seeds is an excellent tour, any time of the year. Hope you get to enjoy it at some point, in your future vacation travels to EPCOT.
Thanks!
I plan to at some point!
cgersic
Well-Known Member
WOW!! Those are some of the best photos I've seen of the Glimmering Greenhouses. I truly don't know how you get so many things in your photos - I've been through there many times at Christmas and think I just saw more in your photos than when I'm on it 
And I also can't believe how many different types of decorations there are at Animal Kingdom - such great shots of them too!
And I also can't believe how many different types of decorations there are at Animal Kingdom - such great shots of them too!
Thank you! I love the AK decorations just as much as the vintage DHS decorations!WOW!! Those are some of the best photos I've seen of the Glimmering Greenhouses. I truly don't know how you get so many things in your photos - I've been through there many times at Christmas and think I just saw more in your photos than when I'm on it
Day 5 Wednesday, December 24 Epcot and Magic Kingdom
We didn't need to be anywhere today until our 9:25-10:25 GotG LL, so we let the boys sleep in a little. Brian and I were up and ready earlier, so we gave the boys the option of us waiting a little while or them sleeping in longer and meeting us at Epcot for the LL. Surprise, surprise, they chose to meet us at Epcot!! We went to the Joffrey's stand at the Skyliner hub to get Brian and the boys donuts for breakfast. The boys wanted pink icing which I don't have a picture of, but Brian got the blue icing.
I ran to Spyglass Grill to pick up my breakfast sandwich I mobile ordered and fill our mugs.
By 8:30, Brian and I were on our way to Epcot.
We leisurely made our way towards the front of the park.
We didn't need to be anywhere today until our 9:25-10:25 GotG LL, so we let the boys sleep in a little. Brian and I were up and ready earlier, so we gave the boys the option of us waiting a little while or them sleeping in longer and meeting us at Epcot for the LL. Surprise, surprise, they chose to meet us at Epcot!! We went to the Joffrey's stand at the Skyliner hub to get Brian and the boys donuts for breakfast. The boys wanted pink icing which I don't have a picture of, but Brian got the blue icing.
I ran to Spyglass Grill to pick up my breakfast sandwich I mobile ordered and fill our mugs.
By 8:30, Brian and I were on our way to Epcot.
We leisurely made our way towards the front of the park.
I wanted another ride of LwtL and I knew the boys wouldn't want to do it, so we hopped on with no wait for a ride during daylight.
A few pics on the way out.
Our next destination was the aquarium because I had heard that there were Christmas decorations in some of the tanks.
I was very underwhelmed, but at least they made an effort!
Our next destination was the aquarium because I had heard that there were Christmas decorations in some of the tanks.
I was very underwhelmed, but at least they made an effort!
Next stop was The Journey of Water. By going first thing in the morning with no crowds, I was able to find so many new little details! I am angry with myself though as I just found out there is a HeiHei in the rockwork that I didn't find. Guess I need to go back soon so I don't forget to look for him!
I found Maui!
I found Pua!
I actually got Brian to play in the water!!
Brian wouldn't walk through the water curtain, but I did.