Trip Report **COMPLETED** A (Love) Bug's Life

Hi everyone!
Happy Mother's Day!!!
We just got back from Disney yesterday and it is cold and raining here so seems like a good time to start our TR!

Who?
My Mom (Mary), my Dad (Jeff) and myself (Megan)
This photo is from our trip last year

Where?
Grand Floridian - aside from a very brief stay at the Poly during a race weekend my Dad has never stayed at a Deluxe. So, with a nice AP discount we let him pick any place he wanted and he decided on the Grand

When?
May 3 - 11, 2019

Why?
No big reason - we usually go around this time every year to help with the depression of the never ending winter here at home (and its still cold BTW...)

The title?
We have seen love bugs before but we have NEVER seen this many. I know they don't bite or anything but they were everywhere and at times the amount of them was just disgusting. We could not even sit on our balcony and if we were by the pool the only place they did not bother us was in the water. Ew This is the very reason I do not live in Florida...bugs.

Day 1 May 3, 2019
Our flight was pretty early so I got up at like 2:20 am
My parents picked me up just before 3 and we were on our way! I ALWAYS email Southwest to ask what time their counters open and this time I forgot. So, we got there at 3:20 and it was not open...whoops

Everyone was lined up in the full service line but we waited by the self tag kiosks and we ended up being the first ones done with our luggage. Since it was so early the TSA pre-check line was not open yet so we had to go through regular security which is only annoying when you have have a computer and an iPad to drag out

Be prepared for my Dad not cooperating for photos

Around 4 am the food places open so we grabbed a bagel

I spy our plane

The time flew by at the airport and very quickly we were boarding the plane! Our flight was on time for once!
Gang is all here..

Next up: more travel

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 May 8, 2019
We got up around 7:30 am, had some breakfast into the lounge and took a bus over to HS

We somehow made it before the park opened

So we rope dropped TSM which was only a 10 minute wait

There was a PP CM in the exit line which was nice

We considered Alien Swirling Saucers after this but the line was long so we went to the bathroom instead

Next up: more TSL

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued

More TSL photos...

Our first FP was for Tower of Terror so we headed over there

Next up: more HS

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued
We hopped over to Aerosmith after this for our next FP

All three of us were a bit dizzy after this and it was then we decided to cancel our trip to Cedar Point for this summer. We just can not handle rollercoasters anymore apparently
I totally forgot about Lightening McQueens Racing Academy until we saw it back there. It is pretty hidden!
Anyway, we had time before our next FP so we went to check it out.

I snuck a few photos even though we weren't supposed to....shhh don't tell

The show was ADORABLE!
And pretty funny - we laughed quite a bit. I heard they will be changing some of it for holidays and stuff so that will be cool!

Next up: more HS

 

[Songbird76]

Day 1 continued
Our plan was to head to the Peoplemover but when we walked by Buzz we noticed that while the wait was listed at 35 minutes there was no way that was the case since the line was only inside.
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We ended up waiting less than 15 minutes - hooray!
I mean....I know I got up early but why does it look like I was sleeping ?! Also I see why my jaw hurts so often
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Then we actually did go on the Peoplemover
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We got stopped around the Tron construction. On our first ride through it did not look like they did much but the more we looked on subsequent rides the more you could see that a lot of the foundation is there.
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On our way out of Tomorrowland we stopped for a PP picture.
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Next up: more MK

I know I'm super late to the party, because...well, life. But I'm here and following, and you look so cute!!! You always have the cutest clothes!

 

[Songbird76]

Day 1 continued
Salad and rolls to start
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We were seated in the George and Martha room
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Pot roast and mashed potatoes
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Mac and cheese
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Turkey and stuffing
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Pork and green beans
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Then dessert time: Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake, Warm Banana Cake and Apple Fritters
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Yum! Everything was delicious as usual - especially the mac and cheese which is usually hit or miss for us! My Dad really liked it and said he would go back!

Next up: finishing off the day

Wait..does this mean that Liberty Tree Tavern is back to serving the ooey gooey toffee cake all warm and such?

 

[Doc Disney]

I know I'm super late to the party, because...well, life. But I'm here and following, and you look so cute!!! You always have the cutest clothes!

Thank you!!!

Wait..does this mean that Liberty Tree Tavern is back to serving the ooey gooey toffee cake all warm and such?

Its always been there its just not hot anymore I actually prefer cold desserts anyway so for me it works!

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued
Our last FP of the morning was for SDD!

We had a blast as usual!
We had lunch plans so we headed out of TSL after this

I made a lunch reservation this morning for 50's Prime Time! So funny how many same day reservations you can find these days

Next up: more 50's Prime Time

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued
This was my Dad's first visit to Prime Time
We found this lovely decoration in the living room. It reminded me of Game of Thrones

We started off with onion rings

Then my Mom and I shared the fried chicken and my Dad got his own fried chicken

We really enjoyed our meal...the chicken was especially yummy!
My Dad did not finish his veggies or potatoes so the waiter tried to spoon feed them to him He told my Dad not to choke, though, because otherwise he would have to work at Universal

After our lunch we headed out of the park
Hello Skyliner

The forecast showed rain the next day and we needed to get my Dad's sunglasses anyway so we popped over to Typhoon Lagoon again for the afternoon

First stop was the Lazy Man River

Next up: more TL

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued
Oh! I forgot to mention my Dad's sunglasses were still fully intact! Woohoo!

Then we spent pretty much the rest of our time in the wave pool.

We had literally so much fun in the Wave Pool. My Dad was sitting on a bench in the back and the waves went up to his chest at times.
The waves went on for well over an hour which was a bit unusual but super fun!
After our wave pool time we relaxed in the sun a bit

My Dad got us this iced Capp to share - it was delicious!

I don't know why it looks like I got burnt in this photo because I didn't
We decided to head out for a bit to get a break from the sun. We had a VERY long wait for the bus and a very long bus ride home (the GF was the 3rd stop).
Hello future home - this is where we are staying next visit.

Next up: Epcot

 

[myhappyplace]

Ooh there are benches at the wave pool??

 

[Doc Disney]

Ooh there are benches at the wave pool??

Theres a small bench/ledge at the very back that some people can sit on

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued
Back at the GF we got dressed, relaxed in the lounge a little then headed to Epcot (via the monorail).

We stopped for a PP picture

Then we headed over to Mexico for some dinner

I was also able to find us a San Angel Inn dinner this day which I was pleased with!

We had just a short wait after we checked in

Next up: dinner

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 6 continued
Chips and salsa to start
It is obviously very dark in there so we used the flashlight from my Dad's phone to take these photos hence why they have a bit of a weird lighting

I got the Sopa Azteca (
Traditional Tortilla Soup served with Fried Corn Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Cheese, and Chile Pasilla) because I am obsessed with it

My Mom and I shared the Mole Poblano (Grilled Chicken Breast topped with a classic Mole Sauce made with nuts, spices, and a hint of chocolate served with rice, Poblano Peppers and Corn Tortillas)

My Dad had the Tacos de Carne (Braised Beef, Poblano Peppers and Onions served with Guacamole, Rice and Beans accompanied by Corn Tortillas and Salsa Verde)

Yum! Everything was really good as usual!
After our dinner we headed over towards Soarin' because I found us a Fast Pass for it

We were in the Soarin' line for forever - I think over 30 minutes in the end
We enjoyed our ride but ended up taking an Uber home so we could catch HEA from the GF as that had now become our tradition

We enjoyed the fireworks as usual and we ran into @Tuvalu and Woody again!
Anyway, after this it was bed time!

Next up: Day 7

 

[PolynesianPrincess]

This TR is making me wish we did TL on our trips. It's such a fun, relaxing place! Glad they found your Dad's sunglasses! Woot!!

The loaded fries at the Plaza are soooooo good!!

 

[Loco_driver]

I haven’t been to 50s prime time in many years. Glad to see some of the waiters are still doing their crazy antics, last waitress we had there was rather dry and boring! I was a little concerned they were told to dial it down like they did at whispering canyon cafe.

 

[LeighM]

I love seeing pictures from Typhoon Lagoon. The last few trips, I said we were going to go but we can never find the time once we're there.

 

[Doc Disney]

This TR is making me wish we did TL on our trips. It's such a fun, relaxing place! Glad they found your Dad's sunglasses! Woot!!

The loaded fries at the Plaza are soooooo good!!

I feel like we somehow make it to TL more than most people
OMG I know I wish I had some of those fries now!

I haven’t been to 50s prime time in many years. Glad to see some of the waiters are still doing their crazy antics, last waitress we had there was rather dry and boring! I was a little concerned they were told to dial it down like they did at whispering canyon cafe.

The table next to us was a big one and they were extra playful with them which was super fun to watch!

 

[Doc Disney]

I love seeing pictures from Typhoon Lagoon. The last few trips, I said we were going to go but we can never find the time once we're there.

It does take forever to get there which is a bit of a bummer at times - I feel like thats why we usually skip it on short trips

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 May 9, 2019
We got up around 7:30, had some breakfast in the lounge (they had waffles!) and hopped on the monorail.
Well we took some photos before leaving I guess

Our final destination was actually the Wilderness Lodge so we headed to the boat dock

My Dad actually never saw the Wilderness Lodge before so thats why we headed there - especially since it is my DVC home We were supposed to be going to TL this morning but went the day before instead so we had some time to wander.

Up Next: Day 7 continued

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued

My Dad especially loved the lobby (well who doesn't)

Our ultimate morning plans included Disney Springs so we took the bus there from WL
We did a bit of shopping - I got a new hat - prepare for multiple pictures of me in it

I thought this pile of legos was funny

Next up: lunch