Trip Report “Parents please supervise your children, and children please supervise your parents” 2018 Graduation Trip Report! *COMPLETE*

Well, it’s been three days, but I’m back from “The World”. Still trying to recover and catch up on sleep . I was pretty exhausted, but we had a great time! The Disney depression has officially kicked in, but I’m hoping this TR will help alleviate some of the pain.

For those of you who are just joining and are wanting to know the Who, When, Where, and Why, feel free to read my PTR!

https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-captain-is-headed-home.940164/

This is my first TR, and the bar was set pretty high for first timers (cough cough @becca_ cough cough). Seriously, if you haven’t read her first TR, you need to! Anyways, I hope everyone bears with me and enjoys the 2,000+ pictures that I made, along with this TR!

Up next: Travel Day!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Character Spot continued

Don’t tell Mickey

After hanging out with Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy, we headed over to WS, and I was ready to hit up some more F&G Outdoor Kitchens!

The Victoria Gardens are absolutely beautiful! One of my favorite areas in WS. I could sit out here for hours.

Up next: More EPCOT!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

I was ready for something to eat when we got to France. I decided to revisit Fleur de Lys, but this time I got the Confit de Canard aux Gnocchi a la Parisienne: Braised Duck Confit with Parisian Gnocchi

Omg y’all, this is no doubt the best thing I ate on this trip!! It was sooo freaking good!! And the portion was huge!!

I’ve had duck before from France during F&G, and it was very good, but this was even better! It was very flavorful. The gnocchi, which I got a large amount of, was stuffed with cheese, but I’m not sure what kind. They were also very good. But the sauce/gravy was the best part imo.

Overall, it was absolutely fantastic and might just be the best thing I’ve ever eaten at WDW. (EPCOT for sure) I just can’t get over how big of a portion it was. Hoping and praying that it’ll return next year for F&G.

We ended up grabbing a table over at Les Halles. M had the tomato tart that I got the other day and thought it was really good.

We then continued our journey through WS.

The Japanese gardens are starting to become a favorite of mine.

Up next: More EPCOT

 

[becca_]

Love your picture with Minnie!!! I promise I won't tell Mickey

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

Though I had eaten like 30mins ago, I was ready for the 2nd Outdoor Kitchen of the day when we reached the American Adventure.

THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews
Pulled Pig Slider with Coleslaw

It was good, but nothing to write home about. Just your average bbq slider. The coleslaw was better than I expected, but it was a little bit on the spicy side.

I got this during F&G back in 2016, and it was far more better than what you see above. The portion was larger, the pork was better quality, and it was served on a brioche bun, not a regular dinner roll.

Being from S.C. (greatest bbq in the southeast), I can be very critical when it comes to bbq. In all honesty, I think it would of been better if I had put some sauce on it. This little cuss came up to the condiment stand and snatched the bottle of bbq sauce right out my hand and ran off with it! I wanted to jerk a knot in the shi...brat’s tail, but he disappeared.

We ended up grabbing a table inside the Liberty Inn. L wasn’t feeling too good and decided to head back to Sports so she could take a nap. As she was leaving, Mickey (yes Mickey), Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear appeared and hung out between the AA and Italy. I love it when characters make surprise visits.

M and I were soon ready to head outside, but first I wanted to grab some pictures.

If you read the plaque, it tells you how the flags hanging inside the Liberty Inn represent the colors flown by the 13 colonies during the American Revolution.

This was one of the flags that represented South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.

I’m highly interested in anything involving the Revolutionary War, especially when it’s about S.C.

Woody’s face really bothers me. It looks nothing like him.

Why does the Golden Dream have to hide behind the America Gardens Theater?!

Next up: More EPCOT

 

[PineapplePrincess]

Woody’s face really bothers me. It looks nothing like him.

It looks like he's had some plastic surgery!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Love your picture with Minnie!!! I promise I won't tell Mickey

Haha, thanks. I wasn't really up for it, but the PP photographer made me do it.

It looks like he's had some plastic surgery!

Exactly! Way too much botox!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

The bottomless pit, aka my stomach, was ready for something sweet!

I grabbed my gelato, found a table, and watched Sergio.

We then went inside II Bel Cristallo, but I didn’t stay in there long. The strong aroma of perfume about knocked me down, so I stepped outside.

I hadn’t noticed this little area before.

Beautiful architecture

Up next: More EPCOT

 

[MinnieM123]

EPCOT continued

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We then went inside II Bel Cristallo, but I didn’t stay in there long. The strong aroma of perfume about knocked me down, so I stepped outside.
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Up next: More EPCOT

Really enjoying all your photos! Those are some of the nicest I've seen from the Italy pavilion.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Really enjoying all your photos! Those are some of the nicest I've seen from the Italy pavilion.

Thanks! I love the Italy pavilion, but I’ve always felt as if it’s missing something. Maybe it’s just me.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

EPCOT continued

M ended up getting something for L’s birthday. Fun fact: L’s birthday was on the day of my graduation.

One more of the Golden Dream.

Our next stop was Germany!

Up next: More WS!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Germany!

Some of the best topiaries during F&G

We went inside Volkskunst and Der Teddybar.

I severely wanted the big one with the deer head on it.

Up next: More WS

 

[MinnieM123]

Thanks! I love the Italy pavilion, but I’ve always felt as if it’s missing something. Maybe it’s just me.

Some of the pavilions don't have a film, a "ride" or much live entertainment, so I know what you mean. It's lovely themeing and all, but mostly just some shopping and dining venues.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

WS continued

I really wish they’d built the Rhine river boat ride. Maybe one day.

We continued on towards China.

Thankfully there wasn’t a massive crowd surrounding the Simba topiary this time.

Greetings from China!

We stopped inside the House of Good Fortune.

They had some really cool merch from Shanghai in there.

I find the train set unusual, seeing how Shanghai doesn’t have a railroad.

I love these lanterns.

Up next: More China

 

[Gurt]

really nice WS pictures

 

[Captain Barbossa]

really nice WS pictures

Thanks!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

China continued

M bought a few things in the House of Good Fortune, then we began to exit China.

The China pavilion is starting to become one of my favorites. It really is beautiful and I enjoy going in HoGF. I certainly like it better than the Japan pavilion.

These guys were cute.

We made it to Mexico and hopped on one of our favorite rides!

I would like to eat here one day for the atmosphere, but I’ve heard the food isn’t too good.

Up next: Gran Fiesta Tour!

 

[riverside]

I ate there for the first time last year & we all enjoyed it. We thought it was very good!! I can't remember what we all
got but there were three of us & we all had something different.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Gran Fiesta Tour!

Poor Donald

We glanced at a couple of the shops/stands after we got off, then headed back outside.

It’s a shame that people have to sit all over the fountain with all their stuff.

I hadn’t seen Pluto in a long time, and the line was fairly short, so I jumped in.

I had to wait a little longer though because Pluto ran off and chased a flock of ducks. He finally stopped and came back once he reached the Mexican pavilion.

Love me some Pluto!

Earlier, back in the Liberty Inn, I snagged me a FP for TT at 4:45ish, so I headed there next. (via the Odyssey)

I can’t get enough of the floating flower beds! Definitely one of my favorite things about F&G!

Up next: Test Track!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I ate there for the first time last year & we all enjoyed it. We thought it was very good!! I can't remember what we all
got but there were three of us & we all had something different.

Glad y’all had a good experience!

 

[MinnieM123]

I can’t get enough of the floating flower beds! Definitely one of my favorite things about F&G!

I know! Love those floating flower beds--so pretty!! F&G is such a nice time to visit EPCOT.