Trip Report **COMPLETED** The 4 M's (Plus two J's and a N): A Birthday Christmas Extravaganza

Hello everyone - we got back from the World yesterday so time to start our trip report.

Who ?
The whole family (as the title indicates)
My sister Jill and my brother in law Nick

My other sister Betta (her name is Elizabeth we call her Betta) and my nephew Max

And my parents (Jeff and Mary) and myself (Megan)

When?
December 3-8, 2019
Jill and Nick were there November 30-December 6, 2019

Why?
To celebrate Jill's 40th Birthday and Christmas

Where?
Port Orleans French Quarter - our favorite moderate

The title:
I like the title the 4 M's because that's what Max calls my Mom, Betta, him and I - Mary, Mom (Betta), Max and Megan Then - just added some initials

Day 1 December 3, 2019
After work I headed home and met up with my Mom, Dad, Max and Betta and we headed to the airport. We were originally supposed to leave the next day, but that flight got pushed to 5 am and I work typically until 9 pm on Tuesday nights. So, I adjusted my schedule and we took this flight instead of having to get up SUPER early after a late work night.
I should mention that Betta was on crutches this trip - this is from her surgery I have mentioned before (hip surgery) that she had 8 weeks ago. Needed some help getting around long distances.
I had a hard time taking photos this trip just due to pushing the stroller mostly so sorry in advance.
We had some dinner in the airport then headed to our gate.

Our room was ready and it turns out we were next to Jill and Nick and Betta and Max were next to us. We did not ask for this so that was a nice surprise.

Our plane was at the gate but for some reason no one got off for forever. Then, we had 10 wheelchairs that needed to go on one at a time.

Finally we boarded about 20 minutes late.

We ended up having to de-ice. It was SUPER dry out at the time we were supposed to leave but all of a sudden started snowing SO hard right before we left.
You can kind of see it outside the window

So...in the end we ended up leaving about 45 minutes late
The flight felt like it took forever but eventually we landed at 9:30 pm.
New Star Wars Galaxy's Edge stuff around the fonorail

Next up: more arrival

 

[slipperalwaysfits]

I'm in! Can't wait to hear about a magical family trip! Sorry about the delayed flight. Those are the worst, especially when you want to get to WDW!

 

[Sabrina1705]

I’m in!

 

[KellBelle]

Yay for a new report! I was at POFQ almost the same dates and also in building 3. Sorry I did not see you!

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

I'm in!!! We love POFQ, too, and always stay there. I even bought an Orleans candle from the Magic Candle Co that smells exactly like the lobby at POFQ.
I must confess that I don't know where the picture is taken now, on HM? It must be in a new place? Will you share? or do we look lost while on the HM ride?

 

[build_it]

Yea! Max! Maybe it should be renamed:
The 4 M's (Plus two J's and a N): A Birthday Christmas Extravaganza;
But mostly just Max!

 

[SharonD]

Following along ... I enjoy reading multi-generation family reports. It looks like you had a good start to your trip.

 

[Doc Disney]

WOO! Love this!!

woohoo Go Bills!

I'm here!! Max looks so grown up!!

He does ! So crazy - J too!

 

[Doc Disney]

I'm in! Can't wait to hear about a magical family trip! Sorry about the delayed flight. Those are the worst, especially when you want to get to WDW!

Thank you for reading ! At least it was not super delayed !

I’m in!

Welcome

 

[Doc Disney]

I'm in!!! We love POFQ, too, and always stay there. I even bought an Orleans candle from the Magic Candle Co that smells exactly like the lobby at POFQ.
I must confess that I don't know where the picture is taken now, on HM? It must be in a new place? Will you share? or do we look lost while on the HM ride?

Oh nice - I will look for that candle !!! Its taking right in the beginning - there's a whole bunch of photos on the wall in the hall and the last one is the photo.

Yea! Max! Maybe it should be renamed:
The 4 M's (Plus two J's and a N): A Birthday Christmas Extravaganza;
But mostly just Max!
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THIS IS THE BEST ! And of course its always mostly Max. I love Sam Eagle so much

 

[Doc Disney]

Following along ... I enjoy reading multi-generation family reports. It looks like you had a good start to your trip.

Thanks for reading !

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued
Then it was time for Buzz

GALACTIC HERO! Woohoo and we did not even stop!

Then some of us grabbed some lunch at Cosmic Rays
Chili cheese fries, Mac and cheese, regular fries

My Dad had a bacon cheeseburger

Chicken nuggets

Yum! Everything was so good.

Next up: more MK

 

[Loco_driver]

Day 2 continued
Then it was time for Buzz
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GALACTIC HERO! Woohoo and we did not even stop!
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Then some of us grabbed some lunch at Cosmic Rays
Chili cheese fries, Mac and cheese, regular fries
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My Dad had a bacon cheeseburger
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Chicken nuggets
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Yum! Everything was so good.

Next up: more MK

I got heartburn just looking at those chili cheese fries! Also, how does everyone keep getting galactic hero on buzz? I’m so terrible at it!

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued
Some photos on the way over to POTC

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A light for you...

Next up: more MK

 

[Doc Disney]

I got heartburn just looking at those chili cheese fries! Also, how does everyone keep getting galactic hero on buzz? I’m so terrible at it!

I ate them twice this trip and my stomach was not happy
I accidentally found like 3-4 targets and now putting them together I can usually find a high score

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued

"It's too sunny"

Then we took one last PP picture before heading out

We took a bus back to POFQ

We had a very short break back at the hotel before we had to leave so my parents and Jill had some cocktails at Mardi Grogs, Max took a very short nap and I got some work done !
Then we hopped on a bus for Epcot.

First things first - Passholder Magnets !

Then we briefly popped into the Epcot experience

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued

Apparently we were supposed to be looking down at people like we were on top of Spaceship Earth and Nick was the only one who heard that direction. He made fun of us for days for the rest of our faces

Two bad attempts at our usual Mexico photo

Then we checked in for dinner at San Angel Inn. We were doing the dining package for Candlelight Processional

Since it was a dining package we all got an appetizer, entree, and dessert
Most of us got the Sopa Azteca (Traditional Tortilla Soup served with Fried Corn Tortilla Strips, Avocado, Cheese, and Chile Pasilla)
We all liked it except my Dad who kept saying it to was "too salty"

Jill got the Queso Fundido (Melted Monterey Jack Cheese topped with Chorizo, Poblano Peppers and Onions served with Flour Tortillas)

And my sister Betta got the Empanada de Chorizo (Corn Masa Empanadas filled with Chorizo and Potatoes topped with mole Oaxaqueño, Crema Mexicana, and Queso Fresco)

Max had fruit but I did not take a photo

Next up: more San Angel Inn

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued
Entrees:
My Dad and Betta both got the Tacos de Carne (Braised Beef, Poblano Peppers and Onions served with Guacamole, Rice and Beans accompanied by Corn Tortillas and Salsa Verde)

Nick had the catch of the day which I think he said was tilapia

My Mom and I both got 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). For some reason the mole came on the side so when they first put it down I was like this is not what I ordered !

Jill had the Polo a La Rajas (Grilled Chicken Breast over a bed of Roasted Garlic Potatoes with Onions, Red Peppers, Corn, and a Poblano Pepper Cream Sauce topped with Queso Fresco)

Honestly I can't remember what Max had - maybe Mac and Cheese
For desserts:
Caramel Ice Cream

Chocolate Mousse

And Caramel Cheesecake

Yum!! Everything was so good - we all really enjoyed our meal.
After this we split up a bit. Betta, Max and my Dad went to Test Track (they had Fast Passes).
Jill, Nick, my Mom and I went on the Gran Fiesta tour (well after waiting for quite a bit for our check AND the waitress forgetting to give us our Candlelight Processional stickers ).

Next up: more Epcot

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued
What a shock - a fiesta hoy!

Then we decided to meet Mexican Donald
Enjoy this photo of me with Donald - he looks like he's kissing me

Then we headed over to the Candlelight Processional Line.

Which was ALL the way in Morocco. It was nuts! The last time we did the dining package I thought the line was long - but it was still in America Thankfully my Dad, Betta and Max met up with us just as the line started moving.
We ended up being in the back right hand side but the view was still pretty good

Enjoy all my stalker like photos from my long lens.

Next up: more Candlelight Processional

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued

The reason we did the dining package was because it was Neil Patrick Harris!
I took about 100 photos of him but I will only make you see a few

Next up: more processional

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 2 continued

Next up: the last of the stalker photos