Trip Report C’mon Everybody, Here We Go….*COMPLETED*

Think of all the joy you’ll find
When you leave the world behind
And bid your cares goodbye!


Ahh, a relaxing getaway from reality. No cares or concerns. Just bliss.

Not exactly a perfect picture of vacationing at Walt Disney World during Spring Break, is it?

But we’re going anyway. We’re Spring Break Veterans and it’s time for the annual reunion.

Two years ago we missed out on our usual adventure thanks to Covid. The stay-at-home vacation just wasn’t the same! (Although you can read about it here: https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/the-“no-trip”-trip-report-completed.964173/)

Last year we were able to return, albeit under Covid protocols. We believed that enduring masks 24/7, plexiglass and vinyl dividers on attractions, mobile order Door Nazis and limited shopping/dining/entertainment would be acceptable in exchange for the very low crowds that we’d experienced on earlier pandemic trips. But the parks were packed and we ended up spending a lot of time at the pool (which wasn’t a bad thing. We’re pool people.)

Now that park capacity has increased and nearly all Covid restrictions are gone, we expect to find the shoulder-to-shoulder spring break crowds of yore. And long lines. So we’re packing our patience and “It is what it is” attitudes.

Because in spite of all the negatives WDW is still our happy place.

We can’t wait.

Who: Tuvalu and Em
When: April 3-9, 2022
Where: Our favorite moderate resort

My plan is to go live upon our departure. Fingers crossed that Disney WiFi will be my friend.

Speaking of friends, we hope to meet up with a few. You’ll have to follow along to see if we do.

 

[slipperalwaysfits]

In answer to your question, no, there is no other choice of meals at Mama Melrose! That steak is calling my name!

Agreed, @LisaBelle ! Is it time to go back yet?

 

[Tuvalu]

Our mobile order window has opened for lunch.

I push “I’m here” and receive the notification for pick up in about two minutes! Mobile ordering has worked surprisingly great this week.

Em and I want to take advantage of the gorgeous weather and opt to dine al fresco.

Lunch view.

Em picks Pinocchio’s because she is intrigued by one of the flatbread offerings. Sounds like it has potential to me as well, but we don’t want to fully commit and order two in case one (or both) of us don’t care for it.

So we decide to order a pepperoni flatbread and the roasted street corn flatbread and share.

Roasted corn and peppers drizzled with cilantro mayonnaise

Em likes this, but it’s too sweet for me. We leave two slices of the roasted corn and one slice of the pepperoni.

The ambiance is definitely our favorite part of the meal!

 

[Tuvalu]

We try our luck with another PPP.

She notices we are wearing 50th anniversary Spirit Jerseys and has us pose facing the castle. She even fixes our jerseys for us. We felt like models.

 

[Tuvalu]

Quiz time.

Anyone know the specific location of this door?

 

[Tuvalu]

We’ve ridden six attractions. We’ve already tied our record for the week.

No need to push ourselves when the pool is calling.

Em says we need to make a stop before leaving.

“Dad needs one of those peanut butter cookie pies.” (Oh he does, does he?)

We start a mobile order. I want a cake pop to take home. Em wants a Mickey Krispie treat. We find both easily on the app. But unlike yesterday, there isn’t a peanut butter cookie pie in the selections.

We do a double take. We scroll through all the choices. Twice.

No PBCP. Are they out?

I ask a CM behind the counter in the center of the store. “Oh, we’ve got them. How many do you want?”

“Two,” I reply. Turns out she takes orders from walk-ups who don’t mobile order. She electronically sends the order to a CM in the back, prints out a receipt, and I take the receipt to another counter, pay, and receive the bagged sweets.

Point of the story: If something you want isn’t listed among the mobile order selections, ASK!

Em’s ready for a taste of her Mickey Krispie.

We can hear the (truncated) Festival of Fantasy coming down Main Street. Lots of folks are waiting in Town Square.

Em and I stay to watch the parade.

The princess float leads, with Belle, Cinderella, Tiana and Elsa.

Only two dancers accompany the Tangled float.

Next is Ariel’s float.

 

[Tuvalu]

Forgot to post the dancers in front of Ariel.

Peter Pan and Hook

Tink and Smee

Maleficent the dragon has lost her “spark.”

(We saw her all “fired up” on Tuesday. Not sure why her flame was extinguished today.)

Tried to get Minnie for ya, @MinnieM123 but she turned away!

M. Mouse

All 7 Dwarfs present and accounted for!

This interaction between the Mad Hatter and little girl….so precious.

 

[Tuvalu]

I did get the bus for ya, @MinnieM123.

 

[slipperalwaysfits]

Our mobile order window ha

Em and I want to take advantage of the gorgeous weather and opt to dine al fresco.



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Em picks Pinocchio’s because she is intrigued by one of the flatbread offerings. Sounds like it has potential to me as well, but we don’t want to fully ommit and order two in case one (or both) of us don’t care for it.

So we decide to order a pepperoni flatbread and the roasted street corn flatbread and share.

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Roasted corn and peppers drizzled with cilantro mayonnaise

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Em likes this, but it’s too sweet for me. We leave two slices of the roasted corn and one slice of the pepperoni.

The ambiance is definitely our favorite part of the meal!

My husband loves the pepperoni flatbreads here! I love the ambiance!

Quiz time.

Anyone know the specific location of this door?

????????????????? I'm guessing in one of the alleys on Main Street?

Point of the story: If something you want isn’t listed among the mobile order selections, ASK!

YES! This has worked well for me in my non-WDW life, but I will remember to ask if I don't see the pbcookie the next time I'm in!

M. Mouse

This is also a shot with my friend Daisy. I hope the TuvaTiny's still love her!

 

[LisaBelle]

Agreed, @LisaBelle ! Is it time to go back yet?

@slipperalwaysfits we are FINALLY heading back to WDW in July. I’d love to go to Mama Melrose’s but it’s always a struggle to balance new places we want to try with old favorites. We haven’t made our final decision as yet!

 

[TrolleyFollower91]

How is the peanut butter cookie pie? I have thought about getting it but it looks like it might be dry and I like my cookie stuff warm and soft.

DELCIOUS. So soft. Not dry at all. Perfect peanut butter cookie with surprise peanut butter M&Ms

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

DELCIOUS. So soft. Not dry at all. Perfect peanut butter cookie with surprise peanut butter M&Ms

Thanks for letting me know. I will have to get one this week.

 

[Swissmiss]

DELCIOUS. So soft. Not dry at all. Perfect peanut butter cookie with surprise peanut butter M&Ms

I think I need to put this on my list for this summer.

 

[Tuvalu]

Thanks for letting me know. I will have to get one this week.

I think I need to put this on my list for this summer.

Not one, not two, but 5 thumbs up from Woody for the peanut butter cookie pie!

 

[Tuvalu]

????????????????? I'm guessing in one of the alleys on Main Street?

Waiting for any others to chime in.

 

[Tuvalu]

Em heads out to the pool before I do. In my rush to join her, I make an unfortunate mistake.

My nose is sun-sensitive. I use either an SPF 50 face stick or SPF 50 lotion on it when lounging in the sun. This week I’ve been using the lotion. Except for today….but more on that in a moment.

More pool pics for @Wicked Sisters.

The serpent is so long, his tail is outside the pool gate.

Welcoming or scary? You make the call.

With the cooler temperatures today, fewer folks are taking the plunge!

Em has started another book.

It is so pleasant that we don’t realize how long we sit sunning.

And the spots missed while applying sunscreen get a little burnt.

As for my nose?

I’d accidentally applied SPF 50 lip balm to it. Doesn’t do the job as well as a face stick. Or lotion.

 

[sheriffwoody]

Ooooo Em, I hope you like the book! That was our January book club pick and I enjoyed it

 

[lindawdw]

I absolutely loved your day at MK and I was amazed at all the attractions you were able to get on!!! I wonder what time SDMT actually got back up and running this day??? I loved your lunch view from Pinocchio Haus. Your treats from The Main Street Confectionary Shop look delectable and I'm glad Woody enjoyed his PB treat so much. The pool time this last day certainly was the perfect way to end the trip (less the burnt nose). I truly enjoy sharing along on your live TR's Tuvalu!

 

[93boomer]

Quiz time.

Anyone know the specific location of this door?

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We are guessing. Is it near the Hall of Presidents? Back in the corner somewhere?

 

[erstwo]

Ooooo Em, I hope you like the book! That was our January book club pick and I enjoyed it

Are you in my book club? Mine read this in January as well!

 

[TrolleyFollower91]

Ooooo Em, I hope you like the book! That was our January book club pick and I enjoyed it

I liked it! Definitely an interesting take. I thought the writing was very clever and witty.