Trip Report COMPLETED - And so our journey begins… May 17-25

So today is the day… never ever attempted one of these reports so not sure what you will get… who… you may ask? Me …Dad, Mom and kids … Nick 19 and Bailey 21… heading to airport with a quick stop to put daughters car in the shop after a weekend ding! Mr Dewayne is the body man for sho!

 

[38053WDW]

Love the pictures. Are they still doing buffets or did they switch to ordering from a menu at Crystal Palace?

Menu ordering

 

[38053WDW]

Long day yesterday at HS .. another 9 Mile day in the books. Today will be a rest day. No rush but heading to Disney Springs for lunch and then some time by the pool… then dinner at Californian Grill. So far the weather could not be any better.. 99 degree days next week…

 

[cgersic]

Loving the family shots! And the big smiles in them!

 

[Ghostdog]

What is around your neck? Is that a fan?

 

[38053WDW]

Quick trip to Tommy Bahamas for a shirt for dinner at California… trying to find a place for lunch was hard … a lot open at 5pm!! Even the food trucks! So we found The Boathouse .. first time here… so nice. WALK UPS WELCOME!! $$ on Disney app! Beautiful day with a slight breeze… oh I ordered the Ship “wrecked” … oh yea!!! It’s name says it all… also the sizes are huge! Order one for two! (My opinion) - last pic … keep telling yourself “you’re at Disney … you’re at Disney!” … oh wait I forgot tip!!!

 

[38053WDW]

What is around your neck? Is that a fan?

Yes …. Found it in a Amazon .. my wife’s a nurse and a lot of them use it … never used one but so far it’s worked in the parks.

 

[38053WDW]

Let’s see what the hype is all about… I think it’s the payment!!!

 

[AmesTARDIS]

Let’s see what the hype is all about… I think it’s the payment!!!

Looking forward to seeing what you think.

 

[38053WDW]

Coke store !! Zoom in for prices! My daughter and misses had a zoom call at the hospital! Work and play! Can you say beautiful day?? Who’s at work today?

 

[Zipadeelady]

 

[38053WDW]

Pool time b4 dinner @ Cali …

 

[38053WDW]

on to California! 75 degrees.. light wind … and a castle ! Reservations for 8:15 … Day 4 is a wrap! EPCOT tomorrow… did someone say “drink around the world?”

 

[38053WDW]

Morning peeps … packing today heading to Boulder Ridge for 4 nights to continue the journey… The BF and GF arrive today…. Needed more space… our first time stay at Grand Floridian was great. Request room 9341 in Big Pine Key… the view will not disappoint! It’s a corner room so the balcony is longer. So let’s talk masks… so far it has been fine … You just need to wear them in buildings… not all do when like sitting in the lobby which I’m fine with… the queues for shopping are ok too unless you get a shop that everyone wants to be in. All in all it’s getting more relaxed everyday… I’m so over this and I think Disney is too!

 

[Darstarr]

did someone say “drink around the world?”

right back at ya @Zipitidoda

 

[38053WDW]

So ALL the contemporary rooms are under construction! Crazy site when you go in there.

 

[38053WDW]

This guy would come back to the same spot every morning to “dry” his wings after a morning of dives into the water for breakfast. He just hangs out for about 20 minutes …

 

[38053WDW]

EPCOT day… waiting on the rest of the crew to get here. We moved to Boulder Ridge but room not ready until after 4. Late start to EPCOT… long night but was a good time. Oh and figured out why the monorail was not running when we got out of California last night! Seems it’s down now until further notice… my kids on the wall at EPCOT and they have them back up now. We did this when they were 2 and 5…

 

[38053WDW]

Good morning campers! Got a 2bdrm here at Boulder Ridge, (rented DVC points), very nice … the view from the balcony…. So quiet … What a difference from the 7am boat horns at GF! Don’t get me wrong… loved the horns… they were my wake up call… anyways I scored ROTR again! 7am sharp! Getting these “kids” up is a struggle!!! Not morning people for sho! Oh … still haven’t tried the cookies from Gideon’s… still in the box … we just get back late and zzzzzzz….

 

[ShookieJones]

Love the pictures. Are they still doing buffets or did they switch to ordering from a menu at Crystal Palace?

They have an all you care to eat prefix menu of prime rib, fried chicken, catfish & shrimp and a vegetarian cauliflower option! All freakin delicious. Probably The best meal of our trip!

 

[ShookieJones]

Good morning campers! Got a 2bdrm here at Boulder Ridge, (rented DVC points), very nice … the view from the balcony…. So quiet … What a difference from the 7am boat horns at GF! Don’t get me wrong… loved the horns… they were my wake up call… anyways I scored ROTR again! 7am sharp! Getting these “kids” up is a struggle!!! Not morning people for sho! Oh … still haven’t tried the cookies from Gideon’s… still in the box … we just get back late and zzzzzzz…. View attachment 559394

Nice job scoring ROTR! What a ride!!! Enjoying myself following along!