Trip Report **COMPLETED** The 4 M's Go To Disney: a Birthday Extravaganza

Me: I'm not going to write trip reports
Also me : butttttt....I really like writing them

I swear I did not intend on writing this. I did not even take notes or that many photos but...I do enjoy writing them so here we go. Definitely less photos than I usually take so sorry!

Who?
The 4 M's as Max calls us
My sister Betta (her name is Elizabeth we call her Betta - to Max it's Mom (obviously) that's one M), Me (Megan), Max, and my Mom (Mary)

Where?
The Contemporary - our first time staying in the Garden Wing/View buildings or whatever they are called

When?
September 12-15, 2019

Why?
It was my sister's Birthday. If you read my last TR you would know she called us while on that trip and asked us to join her on a last minute Birthday trip

September 12, 2019
Max and Betta left from Rochester and on an earlier flight so it was just my Mom and I heading down from Buffalo.
We both had to work so quickly packed up when we got home and headed to the airport.
Traffic was light and the airport was pretty quiet so we made our way quickly through checking our luggage and security.
Here is me with my nerdy folder with our confirmation numbers

Then we stopped for some dinner at Anchor Bar in the airport.
The airport may have been quiet but literally everyone was at the Anchor Bar I swear. It was packed.
We shared boneless wings and fries

After our dinner we headed to our gate

In typical leaving in the evening fashion our flight was delayed because of Baltimore. Literally - they can not get their act together I swear. They left late and that was our plane.

So we killed time by taking our usual dates photos

Next up: short post to finish up Day 1

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
The park was closing in 10 minutes so we quickly walked over to Dumbo

After our ride they told us we could stay on if we wanted to so we did

They told us we could stay on again but we elected to get off. What a great night in the MK though in less than an hour we did 5 attractions/rides.
In our way out we caught the Once Upon a Time show. We haven't seen this in awhile so it was nice to see.

After this we walked back to the room and that was it for the night

Next up: Day 4 - last day

 

[Ears to Disney]

We got to meet our fellow Buffalonians in line @Ears to Disney so that was awesome !! Thank you for saying hi.

It was so nice to meet you guys!!

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 September 15, 2019
We got up around 7 and started to get ready for the day. Betta and Max already left and we somehow slept through them leaving
We did some last minute packing and debated about what to do. We checked the wait times at HS and they did not look too bad so we decided to head over there. Let's be honest all we cared about was Slinky Dog Dash
We just missed a bus but thankfully another one came very quickly
We made in the park by 8:15 and went immediately to SDD.
It was posted 40 minutes but we only waited 25 - woohoo!

After this we wandered around a bit. We figured we would head over to Galaxy's Edge just to see if we could get in and look around. There was no boarding pass on the app so we figured it was open and indeed it was.

We both walked in and immediately thought - it looks like Pandora
Eventually we came upon some ships (or whatever they are called)...

We got some PP pictures

This face pretty much sums up my thoughts and confusion of the land

My Mom took a photo by this...thing....

Next up: more Galaxy's Edge

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
I had one goal and that was to try blue milk. I felt pretty confused the whole time we were in there so I was happy we stumbled upon the blue milk stand.

I was expecting to hate it but I actually kind of liked it. It kind of tasted like blue raspberry/kind of like Tums - weird mix
My Mom on the other hand thought it tasted like milk of magnesia - not that I'm sure she even knows what that tastes like

We weren't planning on riding Smugglers Run but we did want to see the Millennium Falcon so we walked around until we found it.

Next up: more Galaxy's Edge

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
Some more random photos...

We then headed out

Overall we thought the land was beautiful and creative. It is very immersive like Pandora. However, I feel like I was very confused about where everything was (I heard there are maps but I did not see any) and we were also confused about what everything was. I think that's the general consensus - because its a new land (and not from a film) you don't really recognize anything. I am happy to try out some more things next trip. I don't know - I feel like I just don't love Star Wars enough In the end I was very happy I skipped the passholder preview. I'm kind of bummed because I really wanted to love it I just didn't. I actually like Pandora better.
After this we headed out of HS and back the Contemporary. We checked our bags and carry-ons then took a boat to FW.
We had a reservation for brunch at Trails End. Our favorite!
I should mention that we had not eaten yet this day.
Oh...I should also mention that we witnessed a major family fight when a little boy threw his sister's Stich in the water. The whole situation was very awkward. They did get Stitch out of the water but I don't know - that water is disgusting.

So...we got to Trails End and it was...packed?! It't literally never crowded there - and it was not crowded in Disney in general so I was shocked. We had a reservation but we got there pretty early assuming it was going to be dead. We checked in about 40 minutes early and they said they would try to seat us early but could not make promises.
We sat on the porch and waited.

And waited...and waited....and waited.
We actually waited over 15 minutes PAST our reservation time. My Mom suggested we go up and ask if we were next (I made her ask I was too hangry) and the hostess said "oh you are not next there are multiple people ahead of you"
What the heck - it's a Buffet - what's the issue ?
We were so hungry and we were running short on time at this point we ended up leaving. We were so bummed

Next up: finishing up the trip

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Day 4 continued
Some more random photos...
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We then headed out
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Overall we thought the land was beautiful and creative. It is very immersive like Pandora. However, I feel like I was very confused about where everything was (I heard there are maps but I did not see any) and we were also confused about what everything was. I think that's the general consensus - because its a new land (and not from a film) you don't really recognize anything. I am happy to try out some more things next trip. I don't know - I feel like I just don't love Star Wars enough In the end I was very happy I skipped the passholder preview. I'm kind of bummed because I really wanted to love it I just didn't. I actually like Pandora better.
After this we headed out of HS and back the Contemporary. We checked our bags and carry-ons then took a boat to FW.
We had a reservation for brunch at Trails End. Our favorite!
I should mention that we had not eaten yet this day.
Oh...I should also mention that we witnessed a major family fight when a little boy threw his sister's Stich in the water. The whole situation was very awkward. They did get Stitch out of the water but I don't know - that water is disgusting.
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So...we got to Trails End and it was...packed?! It't literally never crowded there - and it was not crowded in Disney in general so I was shocked. We had a reservation but we got there pretty early assuming it was going to be dead. We checked in about 40 minutes early and they said they would try to seat us early but could not make promises.
We sat on the porch and waited.
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And waited...and waited....and waited.
We actually waited over 15 minutes PAST our reservation time. My Mom suggested we go up and ask if we were next (I made her ask I was too hangry) and the hostess said "oh you are not next there are multiple people ahead of you"
What the heck - it's a Buffet - what's the issue ?
We were so hungry and we were running short on time at this point we ended up leaving. We were so bummed

Next up: finishing up the trip

The sad face is for having to leave Trail's End, there's such good food there.

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 4 continued
Back at the Contemporary we mobile ordered some food for lunch. This for some reason also look forever to be made. It was not our day.
Anyway...we ended up both ordering grilled cheese with tomato bisque and French fries

We also shared the dulce de leche cupcake - we had this in July too which my Mom forgot when she picked it out.

It was OK - but we did not really love it last time either The grilled cheese was awesome though!
After this we stopped to get a rice crispy treat for Max because he was crying that he did not get a Halloween one

Then we headed out to wait for DME

DME pout

But not a big pout since next trip is in 3 weeks

And that's it.
Thanks for joining along in this TR I swore I was not writing.
I'm sure I will write my next trip too because apparently I can't stay away

 

[Doc Disney]

The sad face is for having to leave Trail's End, there's such good food there.

I know - it was literally so depressing haha

 

[mmnw]

Thanks for the trip report!!

 

[sheriffwoody]

Bummer about Trail's End! So glad you did a report <3

 

[Swissmiss]

I’m glad you did a TR too ... hopefully they’ll be another one after your next trip

 

[Bullseye1967]

Great TR!! Thank you!

 

[krisri18]

I'll take a @Doc Disney report any day, feel free to keep them coming and thanks for sharing this one!

 

[riverside]

So glad you decided to do one!! Have a great time on the next one!!

 

[Ears to Disney]

A great last morning with Slinky and SWGE!! Glad you enjoyed the Blue Milk. We really enjoyed it as well. Next time we will have to try the green one as well.

We had a reservation for brunch at Trails End. Our favorite

Our...absolute...FAVORITE...breakfast spot!!

And waited...and waited....and waited.
We actually waited over 15 minutes PAST our reservation time. My Mom suggested we go up and ask if we were next (I made her ask I was too hangry) and the hostess said "oh you are not next there are multiple people ahead of you"
What the heck - it's a Buffet - what's the issue ?
We were so hungry and we were running short on time at this point we ended up leaving. We were so bummed

Aww man!! That is really weird! So sorry you guys had to leave. We have reservations for the Sunday we leave in December. We like to pile it on for our last meal!

What a great little visit...so nice to have a next visit right around the corner! Wish ours was a little bit closer. Thank you for sharing all the fun!

 

[KellBelle]

Fun as always! Looking forward to your next one

 

[MoragL]

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Day 3 continued
Our 3rd FP was for POTC but ...Max wasn't into that
So we changed it to IASW
We saw Alice was out along the way so we hopped in line
We got to meet our fellow Buffalonians in line @Ears to Disney so that was awesome !! Thank you for saying hi. You guys, I am totally oblivious to anyone in the parks I swear! If it wasn't for you guys saying hi to me I would never meet anyone
Anyway...Alice freaked Max out (let's be honest..she is weird) so he waited to the side while we met her
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Then it was time for IASW
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Cue Max saying "hey what happened to the cowgirl"
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And he was right....that doll was missing. What the heck - how did he notice that?!
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After this we headed to Peco Bills for lunch. Birthday girl's choice !
We got two trio of tacos: one with all beef and one with 2 chicken and one beef. I was feeling very melancholy about having to eat the chicken since my Mom were splitting those tacos. I don't know why - maybe because all I eat at home is chicken . So...I also ordered beef nachos
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As usual we way over ordered (also I took these photos before the toppings). We would have been fine with one set of tacos.
Max had Mac and cheese - I did not take any photos of it.
It started raining when we were in Peco Bills. We had a FP for Magic Carpets after this and we thought it would be closed due to the rain, but it was open. I politely declined the ride. I did not want to get super rained on/get spit on by the dumb camel.
So...I got us a treat. I hesitated about this last trip but decided to go for it this trip. Raspberry/citrus swirl float
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In hindsight I probably could have asked for it without the float part which is why I did not want to order it the first time. But...it was delicious - we just essentially skipped the float part ! We all enjoyed it (just not as much as the hei hei cone).

After this we headed out and back to the Contemporary.

Next up: pool time

that looks so yummy!!

 

[fizzieee]

Fantastic TR!! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to hear all about your next adventures!

 

[MeeskaMooska0714]

Great report as always! Thanks again for sharing

 

[MickeyCB]

Really enjoyed following along. Looking forward to the next TR!