Trip Report “Excuse me ma’am, can you put your phone away? Snow White doesn’t like apples” March 2019 *COMPLETED*

Sadly, I’ve been back in the real world for 4 days, but I’m glad to say that it was a great trip! Different, but still great. Surprisingly, the Disney depression is not very high (not sure if that’s a good thing ), but I don’t want to take any risks, so let’s get this TR started!

For those of you who are just joining, I’d like to say welcome and feel free to read my PTR for background info.

Pre-Trip - Birthday, spring break, R.I.P. IllumiNations

So this happened today. :joyfull::joyfull::joyfull::joyfull::joyfull::joyfull::joyfull::joyfull::joyfull: More details including the who, when, and where to follow soon!

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Before I start, I want to warn everyone that I only have a month left before the semester is over. With that being said, the next 4 weeks might get extremely busy and I may not have a lot of time to post, so please bear with me. I don’t want to drag this TR out like I did with the last one, but I make no promises.

Up next: Travel Day

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT looks so wonderful at night. Great pics!

Thanks! WS is sooo beautiful at night!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

I forgot to mention earlier that the rain had stopped in time for IllumiNations but started again not too long afterwards. With that being said, TT was down and would be for the rest of the night. I really wanted to ride SE again, so we headed there next.

Hello beautiful

Speaking of beautiful

Even more beautiful

Next up: More EPCOT

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

After SE, which was a literal walk-on, L wanted to go to the character spot. The wait time was like 15mins, so it was pretty short.

I’m not sure if Mickey snorted a line of something backstage, but he was acting very strange and kept shaking and wouldn’t stay still.

He also wouldn’t look at the camera. It was an awkward interaction.

Luckily, Goofy was a bit calmer.

This one cracks me up. Goofy looks depressed and I look completely wasted.

We headed to the Land next so we could ride Soarin’.

LwtL was a walk-on and we’ve never ridden it at night, so we did that first.

It felt and looked weird going through the greenhouses at night.

Up next: More EPCOT

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

When we got off LwtL, L decided to pass on Soarin’ and headed on out.

I can’t remember exactly how long I waited but it was longer than the posted 10mins.

For those of you who haven’t heard, the OG is making a return to DCA for the entire month of June. I’m guessing that it’s to help deal with the GE crowds, which opens Friday. I’d do anything to experience the OG one more time.

It was 10:55 when I got off and the wait time had dropped to 5mins. I could’ve easily ridden it again, but I was kind of tired and ready to head back to Music.

I bid farewell to the Land.

I stopped in Mouse Gear so I could buy some of the EPCOT reusable shopping bags and make a couple of press pennies. It was sooo windy when I stepped outside and the mist of rain was blowing right into my face. I almost slipped and busted my butt about 5 times while walking back to the front.

Up next: Heading out

 

[Disney Drew]

I have often sat at the end of the night and just admired that walkway...one of the best things about EPCOT - I hope they never change it!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Heading out

I briefly stopped for some PP pictures.

As I slowly made my way towards the bus stop, I took one more look at SE and told EPCOT see ya later.

I ended up taking the 2nd bus back to Music, which was fine with me because I got to sit. I would’ve had to stand if I made it on the 1st one.

I was ready to go bed, but not before I watched a few minutes of Stacey.

I was starting to feel a little sad because tomorrow was our last full day and park day, but I was also excited because we were finally going to MK!

Up next: Day 4

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Wednesday March 20th: MK

My alarm went off at 7:10ish and I woke up with excitement. It was our 1 and only day at MK. L was gonna sleep in a little bit but still make rope drop. The sun was breaking through the clouds, but it was still in the 40s, so I grabbed my hoodie yet again.

I arrived at the bus stop at 7:26 and it was perfect timing because a bus was pulling in.

I can’t remember how many or even if anyone from Sports was on but we did pickup some from Movies.

Hello Gran Destino Tower! Looks very different from the last time I saw it.

One day

I arrived at MK at 7:51. For the first time in forever, the CMs working security were actually nice, which is rare for MK. That was probably the fastest that I’ve ever gone through security at MK.

As I was going through the gates, I kept a sharp eye out for our old friend Henry. (Remember him from my previous TR?) I’m very pleased to announce that he was nowhere in sight! Maybe he did “blow the hell up” and got fired.

It felt weird seeing Roger in front of Main Street Station knowing that he wasn’t fired up.

Up next: More MK

 

[Loco_driver]

Great photos! I have enjoyed reading your TR!

 

[maxntina]

Beautiful pictures of the front of the Magic Kingdom!

 

[meggo819]

Beautiful pictures of the front of the Magic Kingdom!

Agree! I love this one:

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I forgot to mention this in my last post, but I failed to get a picture of the MK sign at the plaza on World Drive. It’s nearly impossible to take a picture of it now thanks to the new overpass/route that the buses take going in.

MK continued

I stopped for some PP pics going in.

I thought this was an unusual spot for a PP magic shot, but whatever.

For those of you wondering if I wear the same pair of grey athletic shorts, yes I do and no I don’t. Yes, I do wear the same brand, style, and color, but no I don’t wear the exact same pair every day, that would be gross. I have several pairs of them. They’re comfortable, have deep pockets, and dry quickly if they get wet. I remember @riverside made a similar comment in one of her TRs about why she wears khaki shorts, so I felt like I needed to do the same about my grey athletic shorts.

I thought about taking a ride on the bus, but I noticed that the driver was the engineer on the WDWRR that was very rude to me and other guests on the tour last year, so I passed.

As I was taking this picture, I thought the tour guide looked familiar, and then I heard her voice. It was Kaitlyn! She was my guide for TMBOSTT, which was the tour she was giving today.

Main Street was pretty empty.

Up next: More MK

 

[Captain Barbossa]

MK continued

I got in line for some PP pictures. While I didn’t encounter another wedding ceremony this trip, I did witness this

Obviously, she said yes!

I know it was an hour before the park opened, but I was still surprised with how bare the hub was.

My plan was to rope drop Space Mountain.

I was literally the 1st person to line up at the Tomorrowland entrance. More people began to gather a few minutes later.

Love the new guidemap!

This is Edwin. He came over and chatted with us for a bit. He said that while this week may seem crowded, it’s nothing compared to the previous 2 weeks and that those were some of the worst crowds he’s ever seen.

Up next: More MK

 

[riverside]

As I was going through the gates, I kept a sharp eye out for our old friend Henry. (Remember him from my previous TR?) I’m very pleased to announce that he was nowhere in sight! Maybe he did “blow the hell up” and got fired.

I remembered that & started laughing when I read this!!

I remember @riverside made a similar comment in one of her TRs about why she wears khaki shorts, so I felt like I needed to do the same about my grey athletic shorts.

Old Navy was having a 50% off sale last week. I bought 6 pairs of shorts that are all the same style. 1-black, 1-blue, 1-grey, 1-white, 2-khaki.
I really should have bought them all in khaki. I feel like I stepped out of my comfort zone with all these new colors. Now I have to be more careful about what shirts I pack to make sure they match!!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I feel like I stepped out of my comfort zone with all these new colors. Now I have to be more careful about what shirts I pack to make sure they match!!

I know how you feel, I'm the same way! That's why I stick with grey (more like light grey) because it goes with pretty much everything.

 

[Darstarr]

I remembered that & started laughing when I read this!!

Old Navy was having a 50% off sale last week. I bought 6 pairs of shorts that are all the same style. 1-black, 1-blue, 1-grey, 1-white, 2-khaki.
I really should have bought them all in khaki. I feel like I stepped out of my comfort zone with all these new colors. Now I have to be more careful about what shirts I pack to make sure they match!!

My 15 YO son only wears khaki pants or shorts to school. Flat front, plain. (Not a uniform) He asked me for cargo shorts the other day. I assumed they were for work (he cleans pools in the summer). I bought him three different styles all in khaki with plans of returning two. Well, Imagine my surprise when he wore them to school.Expanding his horizons with pockets.

 

[Swissmiss]

My 15 YO son only wears khaki pants or shorts to school. Flat front, plain. (Not a uniform) He asked me for cargo shorts the other day. I assumed they were for work (he cleans pools in the summer). I bought him three different styles all in khaki with plans of returning two. Well, Imagine my surprise when he wore them to school.Expanding his horizons with pockets.

Hmm ... I’d guess that a girl that he likes might like another boy who wears cargo shorts

 

[Captain Barbossa]

MK continued

After Edwin chatted with us, Russ came over.

He was very friendly. One of the nicest CMs I’ve ever met and he enjoyed talking/interacting with guests. This is his “retirement job” and he loves it. He only works like 6 hours a day 3 days a week. If I remember correctly he works Monday-Wednesday and is off Thursday-Sunday. Nice little gig if you ask me. Also, the man with the hat behind Russ’ shoulder has been working at MK since it opened on October 1, 1971.

We were given strict orders not to cross the white tape.

The kid with the Under Armours was cutting it close.

L had made it into MK and was going to rope drop Space too. She was in the same line that I was in and could actually see me.

More CMs appeared the closer it got to park opening.

9 o’clock soon arrived and we were led into Tomorrowland.

L caught up with me and we headed straight to Space.

We walked right on!

I had brought my Tiger Rag with me today. Obviously, this attempt was a fail , but I would redeem myself later.

This was my 1st time experiencing the new exit.

Ok y’all, I totally miss the moving walkway. (Thanks people who didn’t know how to use it ) That really is a hike back! I thought the new room towards the end with the ball pit was kind of weird.

After Space, L went to go find some Joffrey’s. (yuck) The TTA was calling my name.

Time for some people movin’!

Spoiler

This turned out to be my only ride on the TTA

Up next: TTA!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

TTA

I know that it has reopened and this is old news, but here’s some of the work on the speedway.

It felt sooo weird because everything was quiet and I couldn’t smell any fumes.

Up next: More TTA

 

[Captain Barbossa]

TTA continued

Tron work

RIP Tomorrowland Crossing

You will be greatly missed by me and all other fans of the WDWRR.

The outside of Space looking a little nasty.

Up next: More TTA

 

[Captain Barbossa]

TTA continued

Here’s a better look at some of the track work at the speedway.

You can see the rebar that’s underneath the sections of concrete that have been removed.

This here is the work for the new retention ponds near the WDWRR berm between Space and Main Street.

After TTA, I was gonna hop on Buzz, but the line had already extended outside, so I headed towards Fantasyland instead.

Poor lawnmow... I mean race cars.

As I approached the teacups, I stopped dead in my tracks. I heard a familiar noise off in the distance, a noise I didn’t expect to hear this trip. I told myself that I was hearing things and continued on, but I heard it again and this time it was much louder. I asked myself, “Could it really be?” and then I sprinted to Storybook Circus.

As I passed Dumbo, I looked to my left. White smoke was emerging from the trees, and the sound of hissing steam grew louder. I immediately became ecstatic. And then, I heard a distinctive clanking sound, which made me even more ecstatic.

IT WAS ROY!!!!!!!!!!!

Up next: More MK