Trip Report **COMPLETED** It's My Mom's Birthday (and it's still a hot one)!

Hey guys, since I essentially failed at making a live TR I will be doing a real one I give all you live trip reporters credit! I kept forgetting!! To be fair, though, I have my hands tied most of the time taking videos for my YouTube channel

Who?
I'm sure you know but it was my Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)!

When?
August 8 - 13, 2017

Where?
The Contemporary!

Why?
Today is my Mom's actual Birthday but she can't get off easily on Monday's since its her long day so we went earlier to celebrate her Birthday - ish

Day 1 - August 8, 2017
My Mom had to work a half day so I impatiently waited to leave for Disney . When she got home we checked our luggage, went for a walk and relaxed before my Dad got home to drive us to the airport.
The Gang was ready to go.. We are weird I know!

We left for the Airport around 3:30, got there around 3:45, and we had our bags checked and went through security by 3:50 I love the Buffalo airport!
We were starving since neither of us ate anything but breakfast so we headed to the Anchor Bar (birthplace of chicken wings). (PS For anyone not from Buffalo who wants to visit and try chicken wings let me know...I can name at least 10 spots better than the Anchor Bar )

We split the appetizer sampler like we always do Boneless wings, chicken wings and mozzarella sticks. So healthy!

After dinner we headed to our gate to wait for our flight. In the morning of this day there was a fatal hit and run right outside the airport which was sad enough but while we were waiting I found out it was one of my friend/co-worker's uncles. So sad . They still haven't found the guy driving the car either
We were watching the news while we waited to see if they had any leads and soon enough it was time to board the plane.

Next up: Getting to Florida!

 

[Longers]

This is totally happening!

Yay! Love my Disney friends

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4
Oh joy...another super weird Photopass picture. Why are these a thing?

And now a normal PP picture

Our first FP was for Tower of Terror and we agreed to not talk ourselves out of it this time

Couldn't help but take some light fixture pictures

We survived! (but barely )

I found out on this trip that I got second place in a photography contest I entered, and lost to a squirrel. So, I took a picture of one for next years contest

Next up: more HS randomness

 

[John C. Shepherd]

No matter the weird shot they take you still look beautiful in the pictures.

I am loving this report but you are making me jealous that i am not going to disney. Man time needs to move or i will go insane.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Sorry about your loss to the squirrel. What was the picture you entered? I'm sure it was better than whatever the squirrel took.

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued

We ran into the Stormtroopers on our way to our next destination. These are the pictures you end up getting when you are also trying to snapchat

Anyway, we headed over to One Man's Dream to see if there was a new preview. The Guardians of Galaxy M and G was listed as a 10 minute wait so we thought, hey why not? I planned on looking up some information about the movies before meeting Star Lord and Groot but it turns out there was actually no wait so we awkwardly went up to Star Lord right away . He had us do a dance and said we weren't dancing well enough so had Groot teach us one Luckily I somehow knew that Groot liked to dance so at least we weren't super confused. It was a cute M and G but I think we will avoid it until we actually watch the movies

We were delighted to see that One Man's Dream was still playing!

Random bench picture

Next up was TSM!

Third track!

When we got out of the ride we ran into some Toy Soldiers

Next up: more soldiers

 

[Doc Disney]

No matter the weird shot they take you still look beautiful in the pictures.

I am loving this report but you are making me jealous that i am not going to disney. Man time needs to move or i will go insane.

Thank you, thats very sweet of you to say! Do you have a trip coming up?

 

[John C. Shepherd]

Thank you, thats very sweet of you to say! Do you have a trip coming up?

I am looking at going down in 2019 after the opening of Star Wars Land.

 

[Doc Disney]

Sorry about your loss to the squirrel. What was the picture you entered? I'm sure it was better than whatever the squirrel took.

I entered this photo from Animal Kingdom

 

[Doc Disney]

I am looking at going down in 2019 after the opening of Star Wars Land.

I do hope that time flies for you!!

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
The soldiers were doing soldier training for kids, it was so funny!

They kept talking about how behind the walls they were standing in front of was their new home

Anyway, we finally headed out of this area. I had picked up a reservation for lunch but we had a bit of time so we decided to see how long Olaf's wait was. His wait was listed as 50 minutes but there was barely anyone in line so we knew better . The CM said it was more likely a 20 minute wait. We were in line for what seemed like forever because everyone in front of us seemed to be taking individual pictures
Finally it was our turn!

I love that he is holding our hands! Anyway, we rushed out of there because we were going to be late for lunch. Where was lunch? 50's Prime Time!

We were seated fairly quickly!

The waiter gave us a hard time about a few things (i.e. not setting all our napkins, not sharing everything, etc etc) but it was just enough for us since we don't like all the attention on us
We probably should have split appetizers but I was dying to try the fried herb and garlic cheese and knew my Mom wouldn't like it so we each got our own

That cheese was SO good!! I'm so happy I tried it I'm partial to cheese so I was bound to like it
My Mom got the beer-battered onion rings. These were yummy as well

For an entree we split Aunt Liz's fried chicken

Sorry its kind of blurry but I promise it was good
There was a table with three kids next to us and the little boy kept kicking my Mom because he was climbing on the booth that our table shared with theirs. For sure the parents saw it and didn't say anything
Anyway for dessert my Mom ordered the hot fudge sundae. I'm not into ice cream that much so I had a few bites only because our waiter said we had to share

After our yummy meal we headed out of the park and back to the Contemporary


Next up : pool time

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
We had two bus drivers on the way back...this one wasn't doing anything so I'm assuming the one who was actually driving was nearing the end of his training

Back at the hotel we headed down to the pool to swim. We were curious about the quiet pool so we looked at that for a minute (it looked boring) then happened upon the games they have set out so we stopped to play Cornhole

My Mom would like everyone to know she won . She won 7-0 actually I have zero coordination so no surprise there She wanted to make it a point since I always win at Toy Story and almost always on Buzz Lightyear
After our nice break we headed to the MK The walkway is so nice...but the 10 minute walk can be a little much in the heat - just saying

Hello Mickey - he's just on the sidewalk along the way

We of course stopped for a Photopass picture

I made us a FP for POTC so we went there first

We got a ride picture full of other people so I won't share it
We always have to send a picture to my Dad of me holding something from the gift shop

Before we even left for the MK I put in a mobile order at the Columbia Harbor House for dinner On our way over there I hit "I'm here" and it was ready just about a minute after arriving to the restaurant. We had such a big lunch that we decided to just split the chicken nuggets

They were just as good as usual I highly recommend mobile ordering! I especially like it that you can order it at any time of the day and just let them know when you are there!

Next up: IASW

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I entered this photo from Animal Kingdom
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I like this picture, you should have won.

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
I don't think I ever noticed this cute Columbia Harbor House sign before

Our next FP was for IASW

I think this cactus playing guitar is so cute

Our next rolling FP was for Winnie the Pooh

Number one hunny pot!

We decided to get a snack after this so we headed over to Storybook Circus

I choose popcorn (my favorite Disney snack!) and my Mom got a Mickey bar. I personally feel like the popcorn from the front of MK is the best but it was too hot to walk there

Next up: more MK

 

[Doc Disney]

I like this picture, you should have won.

Thank you so much

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
Mickey bar!

Our next FP was for the Mad Tea Party

I think she was pretending to hold the teacup

We had thought maybe we would stay in the MK until our evening plans but (as usual) the heat was getting to us so we decided to head out.
I like how my face is always so evident that I'm over the heat

On our walk back to the Contemporary we saw this brick...I thought it was so cute!

Next up: crazy skies and WDW Magic meet up

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
Back in the room we watched the ever changing sky. You could clearly see the rain was coming, it was just odd how the cloud actually looked

It poured for only a brief period of time then a beautiful sunset came around

Anyway we had big plans for the evening so we hopped on the monorail to the Polynesian! The monorail was moving at an absolute snails pace...it took us like 20 minutes to get to the Poly
Anyway our big plans: a WDW Magic Meet Up! Funny, this is the second meet up I have had at the Tambu lounge I had a mojito to drink and my Mom had a Pina colava but I didn't take any pictures
As @blgauger already told you guys my Mom and I met up with her, Dylan, @sheriffwoody and her husband R (as she calls him ). Meeting up with Disney friends is so fun!!! I feel like I already know everyone, even though I actually don't. My Mom and I had such a great time getting to (officially) know everyone and to chat about Disney! My Mom and I were talking about how we couldn't imagine 3 years ago when I started writing trip reports just how many people it would allow us to meet!! Despite being a very quiet and shy person I have no problem meeting up with Disney friends My friends and family at home probably think I'm nuts when I talk about my Disney friends
Huge thank you to Dylan (why doesn't he have a WDW Magic account @blgauger ? ) for taking these photos! I have no clue why I STILL look so sweaty

I'm sure this is not the last time we will meet up! We did have to say our goodbyes eventually though, as it was getting late. My Mom and I rode the monorail to the Contemporary with @sheriffwoody and R and we said our goodbyes there. My Mom and I were about to head right to bed, but we couldn't....

Why oh why do they do turn down service at 10:30 pm SO WEIRD!
At least the view while we were waiting was nice

Anyway, after this it was off to bed!

Next up: MK day !

 

[sheriffwoody]

Please submit that squirrel picture next year You will DEFINITELY win. Obviously the judges are rodent fans.

It was so fun meeting you and Mary (Mrs. Mary )! I wish we could have had a table to sit at, but maybe next time. I think your picture turned out cuter than mine, and you do not look sweaty! Now after that cramped monorail ride...maybe so.

I think turn-down at 10:30 is a little weird too. I'm usually fast asleep by then

 

[Songbird76]

Day 4
Oh joy...another super weird Photopass picture. Why are these a thing?
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And now a normal PP picture
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Our first FP was for Tower of Terror and we agreed to not talk ourselves out of it this time
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Couldn't help but take some light fixture pictures
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We survived! (but barely )
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I found out on this trip that I got second place in a photography contest I entered, and lost to a squirrel. So, I took a picture of one for next years contest
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Next up: more HS randomness

I love how the little girl in the front row looks completely relaxed and the woman next to her is cowering and clinging to her husband. I can't really talk, because I'm a chicken and won't go on ToT, but it's just so funny in the picture.

 

[Songbird76]

Please submit that squirrel picture next year You will DEFINITELY win. Obviously the judges are rodent fans.

It was so fun meeting you and Mary (Mrs. Mary )! I wish we could have had a table to sit at, but maybe next time. I think your picture turned out cuter than mine, and you do not look sweaty! Now after that cramped monorail ride...maybe so.

I think turn-down at 10:30 is a little weird too. I'm usually fast asleep by then

I'm betting the turn down at 10:30 has to do with the fireworks shows and such. They expect you not to be in the room at that time?

 

[Longers]

So pleased you fitted in a WDW Magic meet up!

And I know I exactly what you meet about WDW friends - I talk to Chris about people on here and expect him to know who I am talking about - he knows you and Nicole @prfctlyximprct obviously as we met ( and he know Ruth @Minnesota disney fan as we met and share emails regularly) . but he struggles with everyone else no matter how much I talk about them!

On the other hand most of my work friends know quite a few of you - I think they think we go out at the weekends!