Trip Report **COMPLETED** Our HalloChristmas Adventure

Hey everyone - since I finally finished my other trip report I will get to this super delayed one

Who?
The usuals: my Mom (Mary) and myself (Megan) PLUS special guest --- my Dad (Jeff)!

Where?
The Yacht Club! We actually changed from the Beach Club last minute and I was so excited. We love the Yacht Club way more for some reason and we were excited to share that love with my Dad.

When?
October 29 - November 6, 2021

Why?
My Dad has not been to Disney since pre-COVID so we planned this trip forever ago to bring him back! He does not do well in the heat so we chose a cooler time of year (aka not our July trip) for him

Day 1 October 29, 2021
I got up at 3 am, got ready and waited for my parents to pick me up at 4 am.
Our airport drive and check-in/TSA experience went super fast. We grabbed some bagels for breakfast.

Then waited at the gate.

I assumed this is how all my photos with my Dad would look but he did better

We boarded our plane and left on time! How unusual
Magic Bands ready!

Our flight was very easy and we actually landed quite early ! Woohoo!
I love this monorail wrap

Close up of Figgy

Fonorail !

Next up: Day 1 continued

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued

Ok and done!
We headed to check in for dinner at....Yachtsman Steakhouse !

I don't remember seeing this sign before except maybe California Grill.

Speaking of California Grill that is our usual go to but I could not find a reservation/was not sure about the prix fixe so we decided to try Yachtsman instead! I actually wanted to eat here on my birthday trip in July but it was still closed so we were excited to eat here.
Another light...

We were seated at a table by the pool

Next up: more dinner

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
For drinks my Dad got some sort of cocktail. I did not write down the name. I think it had gin in it

I had a pinot noir

And my Mom has a moscato

Bread and butter and garlic to start

For entrees my Dad got the ribeye

With the mashed potatoes

I ordered us a side of truffle Mac and cheese to share

I got the filet minion with fries

And my Mom got the Peruvian barbecued chicken

Next up: finishing up dinner

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
For dessert my Mom and I shared the creme brûlée

Yum! Everything was great! We really enjoyed our meal but my Mom and I both agreed we still like CG better
Oh I forgot we changed our APs to the 50th ones!

We took a stroll around the Boardwalk after dinner. We considered watching Harmonious this night but the meal made us sleepy so we settled just for the walk!

RIP ESPN...not sure when it will reopen if ever...

We stopped to look at some treats along the way to see what we might want to try later in the week

And that was it - phew we packed a lot into this day!

Next up: Day 5

 

[lindawdw]

What a wonderful day you had together at AK! Loved all the photos you took of your family before dinner. You and your mom always look so pretty when you dress up for dinner! We haven't eaten at Yacht Club in about 10 years because we weren't all that impressed with the meal. I think CG is a nicer ambiance for the price. The Epcot resort area is so great to stroll at night after a big meal!

 

[LadyBelle]

I need your Mom’s bag.

 

[mpaulam]

Your dinner looked so good!

 

[cgersic]

Your dad is such a trooper with all of the photos! So cute!

 

[Doc Disney]

What a wonderful day you had together at AK! Loved all the photos you took of your family before dinner. You and your mom always look so pretty when you dress up for dinner! We haven't eaten at Yacht Club in about 10 years because we weren't all that impressed with the meal. I think CG is a nicer ambiance for the price. The Epcot resort area is so great to stroll at night after a big meal!

Aww thank you! I agree we weren't super impressed - we will be going back to CG for sure!

I need your Mom’s bag.

I think she got it a few years ago

 

[Doc Disney]

Your dinner looked so good!

It was pretty tasty !

Your dad is such a trooper with all of the photos! So cute!

He was not as much of a trooper as one may be led to believe

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 November 2, 2022
We got up early for no reason so we got ready and relaxed in the room a bit.
I was ready this time and got a Ratatouille BG - number 59!
We were able to do walk up (via the app) for Ale and Compass for breakfast.
A light for you...

How cute is this little creamer

I say it all the time but I love these little teapots

For breakfast my Mom got the plain pancakes

I ordered the American breakfast with eggs over easy

And my Dad got the American breakfast with scrambled eggs

After our breakfast we headed back to our room to relax again for a few minutes

Then we headed to Epcot for Rope Drop

We were in the front of the RD!

Next up: Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued
We rope dropped Test Track

Our beautiful car

We waited only about 20 minutes !

We walked to Frozen Ever After after this but by the time we got there it jumped to 55 minutes. So...we walked backwards and to Mission Space instead.

It was a walk on!

We did the green side of course
Then we headed over towards Club Cool

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued

My Dad actually likes Beverly
So do my sisters actually.

On the other hand I like none of the flavors
I saw these cute magnets and sent them to my boyfriend because it all applies to me

We did Spaceship Earth next
We only waited 15 minutes.

Next up was The Seas
This was also a 15 minute wait

We saw Pooh after this

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued

Figment was up next - which was a walk on

After this we headed to lunch at .....Regal Eagle!
My Dad got the BBQ Burger

We got a bunch of fries.

And my Mom and I ordered ribs and Mac and cheese

Yum! It was so good - it was my Dad's first visit and he enjoyed it!
After our lunch we headed out and back to the Yacht Club.
My Mom got an ice cream on the way back at the Beaches and Cream To Go Window

Then it was pool time/break time!

Next up: back to Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued
After our break we got dressed and headed back towards Epcot
Oh I should mention - we missed our Ratatouille BG because it was closed for awhile and it was called while we were at the pool. Never fear though - I paid for a FP for later in the evening

We took a PP photo when we got there.

The "fountains" were on

Our dinner was in Japan so we headed there to wander around/aka take a ton of photos

Next up: more Epcot

 

[mpaulam]

That burger looks amazing! And I love your skirt!

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued

I spy a Ratatouille

After all our photos we checked in for dinner at Teppan Edo and we were seated quickly !

Ginger salad to start

Our chef was awesome - I wish I could remember his name!

He made a Mickey!

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

That burger looks amazing! And I love your skirt!

He said it was great! And thank you! It is pretty old !

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued
Dinner continued

Rice...

Veggies and noodles

My Dad and I both got the steak and chicken

And my Mom for the shrimp and chicken

We all agreed one protein would have been fine - only because we were SO full. But it was SO delicious !
After this it was another PP Picture

Then we headed over to 1 of 2 Lightening Lanes that I paid for
Look at all the birds!

Frozen Ever After !

A light for you...

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued
More lights...

We wandered around a little bit after this....
I am obsessed with Spaceship Earth - the Dream Lights

Then we headed over towards France for paid LL 2 of 2

We definitely felt like it was cuter/more enjoyable the second time around !

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 5 continued
After this we headed to the bridge between France and UK to get a spot for Harmonious
I was wanting to watch it from the little area below that bridge but there was a wedding there. The wedding was at least entertainment for the hour or so we waited. There were a lot of interesting things going on there
I was happy we got a spot as early as we did because it was very crowded after
I know the view is better from the entrance of World Showcase but we still had a great view

Guys....10/10! It was so amazing !!! This is what I expected out of the 50th - not that dumb Enhancement fireworks show
Ah ! I can not wait until I see it again!

Next up: Day 6