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Trip Report A Very Merry Sweet 16!!
- Thread starter Figment Forever
- Start date
Hope wanted to watch the Festival of Fantasy parade, so we walked over towards Liberty Square to get a spot in the disability section.
I appreciate they have these areas because it helps Hope not having to be smooshed between people. We spoke to a cast member and he directed us to a space behind the rope. We sat down on the rocks while Hope sat in front of us on the ground. While we were waiting, the people next to us commented that we should not be there because it was a section for disability. Ross and I looked at each other blankly. Were they really scolding us? I get that Hope’s not in a wheelchair, but I can’t remember when anyone questioned us. After all, a CM had to admit us in, so we obviously didn’t sneak in. Perhaps that’s what they thought. I would have be happy to just ignore them, but they wouldn’t give up commenting to us. Finally, I said that we fully understood that it was a disability area and that my daughter had the disability. They absolutely did not believe us and warned us that we should be careful that the cast member doesn’t find us. It was quite a bizarre interaction.
As we were waiting for the parade, it started to rain really hard. The sky just opened up out of nowhere. People scattered around – including our buddies next to us . We decided to try to stick it out. After all, even though the rain was coming down, the sun was still shining. It is Florida. We threw our ponchos on and convinced Hope to stay. She was not liking the rain, but we figured it would only last a bit- the sun was shining in the sky. She stuck it out which was the right thing to do because although the parade was 15 min delayed, it did go on!! It was so worth it!!
Did the dragon stop breathing fire???
I appreciate they have these areas because it helps Hope not having to be smooshed between people. We spoke to a cast member and he directed us to a space behind the rope. We sat down on the rocks while Hope sat in front of us on the ground. While we were waiting, the people next to us commented that we should not be there because it was a section for disability. Ross and I looked at each other blankly. Were they really scolding us? I get that Hope’s not in a wheelchair, but I can’t remember when anyone questioned us. After all, a CM had to admit us in, so we obviously didn’t sneak in. Perhaps that’s what they thought. I would have be happy to just ignore them, but they wouldn’t give up commenting to us. Finally, I said that we fully understood that it was a disability area and that my daughter had the disability. They absolutely did not believe us and warned us that we should be careful that the cast member doesn’t find us. It was quite a bizarre interaction.
As we were waiting for the parade, it started to rain really hard. The sky just opened up out of nowhere. People scattered around – including our buddies next to us . We decided to try to stick it out. After all, even though the rain was coming down, the sun was still shining. It is Florida. We threw our ponchos on and convinced Hope to stay. She was not liking the rain, but we figured it would only last a bit- the sun was shining in the sky. She stuck it out which was the right thing to do because although the parade was 15 min delayed, it did go on!! It was so worth it!!
Did the dragon stop breathing fire???
Once the parade was over, we had a return time for Haunted Mansion. As we walked over, the stand by line went all the way down to the riverboat landing area!!! Even though, it moved quickly and we weren’t in a rush. We never got our picture! 
We went to see the bears. Although we didn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes to go into the theater, There wasn’t one free seat left in the house!! It was packed!
Time for a treat!! Floats for everyone… vanilla for Ross , swirl for Hope and coconut for me.
We went to see the bears. Although we didn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes to go into the theater, There wasn’t one free seat left in the house!! It was packed!
Time for a treat!! Floats for everyone… vanilla for Ross , swirl for Hope and coconut for me.
We walked over to the Jingle Cruise. I was sad that Julia was missing out, but it was never her favorite to begin with, so I don’t think she really minded. It was cute. But like I’ve said before, I want to like this attraction more than I do these days. Even the Christmas version.
Once we returned from our journey, I was on a hunt for something yummy. Cheeseburger spring rolls! Ross and Hope we’re not interested. That's okay - all for me!!!
Once we returned from our journey, I was on a hunt for something yummy. Cheeseburger spring rolls! Ross and Hope we’re not interested. That's okay - all for me!!!
We walked over to pirates. While most other attractions had more than long weights, pirates was holding at only 20 minutes.
We got such a surprise. As we were walking in the line, Captain Jack Sparrow went by us while in be for pirates! H startled the crowd. The cm behind him looked flustered trying to catch up to him. She was yelling, “Jack wait up!” lol
We wanted another visit with our dear friend Mike...
We got such a surprise. As we were walking in the line, Captain Jack Sparrow went by us while in be for pirates! H startled the crowd. The cm behind him looked flustered trying to catch up to him. She was yelling, “Jack wait up!” lol
We wanted another visit with our dear friend Mike...
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We stopped into Pinocchio's for some dinner. We always enjoyed this location, but not this night. It was very disappointing. They used to have such good flat breads, but no more. The chicken parm hero was only a chicken tender with some sauce on it. Not very good.
Since we were close, we wandered over to Ariel.
We walked back over to Buzz where Ross got the Galactic Hero!
Since we were close, we wandered over to Ariel.
We walked back over to Buzz where Ross got the Galactic Hero!
Hope wanted to see HEA again, so we walked over to Main Street to find a spot.
I didn't take any pictures, I just really wanted to enjoy the show.
We took our time leaving the area, the crowds were just insane!!
We were going to head back to POP, but the crowds leaving were so nutty, it made sense to hang out a while longer. Hope was happy because she really wanted to ride Tron.
And then she requested Pooh.
I didn't take any pictures, I just really wanted to enjoy the show.
We took our time leaving the area, the crowds were just insane!!
We were going to head back to POP, but the crowds leaving were so nutty, it made sense to hang out a while longer. Hope was happy because she really wanted to ride Tron.
And then she requested Pooh.
We finished off the night with our dear friend Mike
Joffrey’s coffee for me and ice cream for Ross and Hope.
I snapped a few pics before leaving since I wasn’t sure if we would be coming back to MK this trip.
When we got back to the hotel, Julia was in bed sleeping. She woke up long enough to tell us she was feeling much better.
I was hopeful she would be back with us the next day.
Joffrey’s coffee for me and ice cream for Ross and Hope.
I snapped a few pics before leaving since I wasn’t sure if we would be coming back to MK this trip.
When we got back to the hotel, Julia was in bed sleeping. She woke up long enough to tell us she was feeling much better.
I was hopeful she would be back with us the next day.
A few more pictures from the day...
Go.Nijntje
Well-Known Member
I can't believe how rude the people were while you were waiting for the parade.
No one should have to explain themselves for being in the disability area. I'm glad the rain cleared and you got to enjoy the parade.
erstwo
Well-Known Member
I swear - some people just love to hear themselves talk and have never figured out that some thoughts don’t have to be said out loud.
So incredibly entitled of them to think they are experts in the rules of who gets access to that area and who does not. Sorry that happened to you - they are lucky that you are kind people and weren’t rude right back to them!
I think the dragon caught on fire a while back and now there’s no more fire breathing???