My substitute teacher showed up around 11:30 on Friday. As soon as I had my students on task, I dashed out the door and headed to the WDW. I had a nice safe trip, but I did get into some gridlock in Orlando.
Once I through the traffic jam, I pulled into Wilderness Lodge around 5:30. This was my first time staying at the resort and I must say, it lived up to the reputation it has. Everything about it was simply amazing. From the jaw dropping lobby to the accommodations, everything was amazing. That said, I still prefer AKL over WL. There is something that is so enjoyable about being able to sit on the balcony and watch the animals.
Anyway, once I changed my clothes, I headed to the boat launch b/c I had a ticket to MNSSHP. This was also a first for me, which would also help me complete the trifecta of hard ticket events at MK. I love MNSSHP, still prefer MVMCP though. PPP is a distant third, but PPP did have the best fireworks of the three.
Anyway, once in MK, I saw new HoP for the 3rd or 4th time (this is now a must do for me). Next was Splash. Everything looked great! All the AA were working, the fountains were jumping. It looked really good. Next, I walked on BTMRR and made my way to TL.
In TL, I ate at Cosmic Rays. I had the pulled pork BBQ sandwich for the first time and it was delicious. Next, I hit TTA. I love the new narration in person. It is very relaxing and really suits the attraction better than the previous version. Next up, Buzz and SGE.
At this point, I headed to hub for the Villains Mix and Mingle. This was nice, but I would've liked the actual show part to be a little longer. After I met Maleficent, I walked around MS to kill the 10 minutes until HalloWishes. After I procured the passholder MNSSHP pin, I took a spot for the show. I enjoyed HalloWishes, but it felt a little lacking to me for some reason. I can't really put my finger on way, but it wasn't all that to me.
Next, the unavoidable trip to HM was taken. Then, I slowly made my way to the parade route. I absolutely loved the parade. The performers were giving it everything they had. Next, was Pirates, after this, I hit as many of the trails for candy I could. Followed that up with Pilhar.
It was now 11:55ish. I thought I was going to head out, but I saw that Dumbo had no wait. I dashed over to it because I wanted to get a ride in before they move my favorite elephant. I really enjoyed the spin, it made for an excellent ending to a fabulous night.
I slowly made my way to boat dock and headed back to WL. The next day would be filled with good friends and Food and Wine.
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Once I through the traffic jam, I pulled into Wilderness Lodge around 5:30. This was my first time staying at the resort and I must say, it lived up to the reputation it has. Everything about it was simply amazing. From the jaw dropping lobby to the accommodations, everything was amazing. That said, I still prefer AKL over WL. There is something that is so enjoyable about being able to sit on the balcony and watch the animals.
Anyway, once I changed my clothes, I headed to the boat launch b/c I had a ticket to MNSSHP. This was also a first for me, which would also help me complete the trifecta of hard ticket events at MK. I love MNSSHP, still prefer MVMCP though. PPP is a distant third, but PPP did have the best fireworks of the three.
Anyway, once in MK, I saw new HoP for the 3rd or 4th time (this is now a must do for me). Next was Splash. Everything looked great! All the AA were working, the fountains were jumping. It looked really good. Next, I walked on BTMRR and made my way to TL.
In TL, I ate at Cosmic Rays. I had the pulled pork BBQ sandwich for the first time and it was delicious. Next, I hit TTA. I love the new narration in person. It is very relaxing and really suits the attraction better than the previous version. Next up, Buzz and SGE.
At this point, I headed to hub for the Villains Mix and Mingle. This was nice, but I would've liked the actual show part to be a little longer. After I met Maleficent, I walked around MS to kill the 10 minutes until HalloWishes. After I procured the passholder MNSSHP pin, I took a spot for the show. I enjoyed HalloWishes, but it felt a little lacking to me for some reason. I can't really put my finger on way, but it wasn't all that to me.
Next, the unavoidable trip to HM was taken. Then, I slowly made my way to the parade route. I absolutely loved the parade. The performers were giving it everything they had. Next, was Pirates, after this, I hit as many of the trails for candy I could. Followed that up with Pilhar.
It was now 11:55ish. I thought I was going to head out, but I saw that Dumbo had no wait. I dashed over to it because I wanted to get a ride in before they move my favorite elephant. I really enjoyed the spin, it made for an excellent ending to a fabulous night.
I slowly made my way to boat dock and headed back to WL. The next day would be filled with good friends and Food and Wine.
Selected pictures: