Trip Report **COMPLETED** The Tale of the Three Backpacks

Hi all! As I am fighting through Disney depression I figured I would start my TR to see if it helps...:inlove:

Who?
The usual....my Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)
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When?
January 17 - January 21, 2018 - originally it was supposed to be the 18th - 21st but the vacation creep hit us :inlove:

Where?
Originally we planned on staying at Pop Century but my sleep deprived self changed to the Grand Floridian while at the airport going home from our last trip :joyfull: We fell in love with it last trip and I found a decent rate so we switched. Also I am neurotic and was worried about staying at a value with all the kids during the peak of flu season
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Why?
Some little birdies told me they were going to Disney and it only took one mention on the forum to get me down there :joyfull::joyfull:

Day 1 - January 17, 2018
Our flight wasn't as early as our last trip so we were able to sleep in - only I was wide awake at like 6 am :joyfull:
So we got up and ready and did some last minute packing before heading out
Usual date pictures my Mom makes us take :)
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Anyway we were out the door by 7:20 am and ready for a quick trip the airport. Only, it wasn't. It wasn't supposed to snow this morning so I wasn't even stressed out about it but it was snowing pretty heavily which turned our 15 minute drive into a 45 minute drive. I mean....people were driving like they had never seen snow before which was obnoxious! Thankfully we had TSA precheck (although security was dead anyway) so we got through security in like 2 minutes and we were back on track time wise.
We had some breakfast....our usual bagels!
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My Mom wouldn't take a normal picture :joyfull:
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After breakfast we had a short wait to board our plane. We boarded quickly but sadly we were stuck de-icing for 20 minutes before we could even leave.
Gangs all here
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Magic Band twins
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Our flight was extra long for some reason...usually its like 2 hours and 20 minutes max and this time it was almost 3 hours o_O I'm sure the weather had something to do with it but it was annoying :joyfull: Everything felt like it was in slo-mo this morning which is torture when you just want to be in Disney!
First stop: fonorail!
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Next up: more airport fun
 

Doc Disney

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I forgot about this! Also, turns out the mom dies from typhoid in Gone with the Wind, not TB...so me and your mom were wrong :hilarious: I don't even know what the heck typhoid is...


Ohhhhhh typhoid!!! hahahaha

Great magic meetup pictures
Jealous that you and the girls got to meet up

Will no one meet me in Japan ? (because that seems like the Disney park I will go to next)

Max

I would love to go to Japan. My sister and I always consider it for 2020 as a piggy back to the Olympics...I'm sure it won't happen though
 

Doc Disney

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Fell a bit behind but I’m all caught up!! Glad they were able to replace your moms backpack no issue! I have yet to replace my spirit jersey :( think I might just order more ;)

I want to eat at Mexico again! The ambiance there is sooo beautiful! Your soup looks really yummy and warm! Crazy to think of wanting warmth in Disney :p

It was nice to meet up again! And I hope we cross paths again in the future :) Disney friends are the best of friends! Still sad I couldn’t join you guys for dinner :(

You should def tell them about your spirit jersey though! They will definitely replace it! I'm sure at some point we will meet up again!
 

Doc Disney

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Day 5 January 21, 2018
We got up at 6 am so we could finish packing up :cry::cry:
At least it was pretty outside....and you could tell it was going to be a warm day
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We gathered our things and checked our luggage in. Mine weighed 48 pounds :jawdrop::jawdrop: I mean.....o_O I have no idea how my suitcase gained so much weight :joyfull:
We relaxed on the balcony a bit and we could actually hear the Opening Show :cry: Talk about torture
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At one point one of the Mousekeepers came in to check out our room. We knew they did this but it was odd to actually see it in person...especially since she ended up just chatting with my Mom while she was washing her hands :joyfull:
Then we wandered downstairs to look at the water.
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Oh...as I look at this picture I realized what I was buying in the Emporium the night before was the new hat I have on!
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Random light for you....
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We did actually have plans this morning and they were...breakfast at the Grand Floridian Cafe! I made a reservation for 8:00 am but it was definitely not needed :hilarious: There were like 10 other people in there.
Our view
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Next up: more breakfast
 

Doc Disney

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Day 5 continued
:joyfull::joyfull:
My Mom is something else
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My new hat says "My Happy Place" with a picture of the castle :)
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With breakfast you get started off with some biscuits which were super tasty and fresh!
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My Mom ordered....non surprisingly... a waffle :) She also got more strawberries and fresh whipped cream with it...just not in the picture
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I decided to order something I would never order if I was going to a park (because its too heavy)...or in real life at home: Steak and Eggs.
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I got my eggs over medium and it also came with Cheesy-Hash Brown Casserole. I wish I asked for a different side because I am not a huge fan of the onions in the casserole but it didn't matter because the other two things were more than enough! The steak was ah-mazaing! Way better than I ever expected out of a breakfast item! It was supposed to come with Chimichurri Sauce but I did not realize until after that I didn't get it. This was so filling that I don't think I even ate again until like 6 pm this day!
Yum....but also so filling that I don't think I could eat it then go to a park and on rides right away :joyfull:
We really enjoyed our breakfast and we will probably be back again someday but wow is it pricey (yes, yes I know I ordered a steak but the waffle was like $18 with the fruit and whipped cream which seems excessive).
Sadly after our breakfast we had to collect our carry-ons and head to the Tragical Express pick up spot
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We felt extra sad because our next trip felt/feels so long away. Our ride home was uneventful aside from the fact that we made up for a scooter free bus experience with 13....yes 13!....wheelchairs on our flight making for a very long boarding and exit of the plane (aren't wheelchair people supposed to leave the plane last?!).

Next up: 68 days to go until whole family trip...I should probably get back to my PTR
 

krisri18

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Day 5 continued
:joyfull::joyfull:
My Mom is something else
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My new hat says "My Happy Place" with a picture of the castle :)
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With breakfast you get started off with some biscuits which were super tasty and fresh!
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My Mom ordered....non surprisingly... a waffle :) She also got more strawberries and fresh whipped cream with it...just not in the picture
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I decided to order something I would never order if I was going to a park (because its too heavy)...or in real life at home: Steak and Eggs.
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I got my eggs over medium and it also came with Cheesy-Hash Brown Casserole. I wish I asked for a different side because I am not a huge fan of the onions in the casserole but it didn't matter because the other two things were more than enough! The steak was ah-mazaing! Way better than I ever expected out of a breakfast item! It was supposed to come with Chimichurri Sauce but I did not realize until after that I didn't get it. This was so filling that I don't think I even ate again until like 6 pm this day!
Yum....but also so filling that I don't think I could eat it then go to a park and on rides right away :joyfull:
We really enjoyed our breakfast and we will probably be back again someday but wow is it pricey (yes, yes I know I ordered a steak but the waffle was like $18 with the fruit and whipped cream which seems excessive).
Sadly after our breakfast we had to collect our carry-ons and head to the Tragical Express pick up spot
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We felt extra sad because our next trip felt/feels so long away. Our ride home was uneventful aside from the fact that we made up for a scooter free bus experience with 13....yes 13!....wheelchairs on our flight making for a very long boarding and exit of the plane (aren't wheelchair people supposed to leave the plane last?!).

Next up: 68 days to go until whole family trip...I should probably get back to my PTR
68 days?!? Dare I hope we'll be there at the same time?
 

krause

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especially since she ended up just chatting with my Mom while she was washing her hands :joyfull:
I read this and thought you meant the CM was washing HER hands :hilarious: Like she came in to check your room and just started washing her hands for no reason.
Then I realized you meant your mom was washing HER hands and that made more sense. :facepalm:

Another great trip report! Can’t wait for the next one! :happy:
 

ELeigh

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We felt extra sad because our next trip felt/feels so long away. Our ride home was uneventful aside from the fact that we made up for a scooter free bus experience with 13....yes 13!....wheelchairs on our flight making for a very long boarding and exit of the plane (aren't wheelchair people supposed to leave the plane last?!).
Loved following along with your TR. I will have to hop over to your PTR and wait for your next adventure :)
 

Doc Disney

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I read this and thought you meant the CM was washing HER hands :hilarious: Like she came in to check your room and just started washing her hands for no reason.
Then I realized you meant your mom was washing HER hands and that made more sense. :facepalm:

Another great trip report! Can’t wait for the next one! :happy:

I mean she might as well have washed her hands the visit was so random :joyfull::joyfull:

Great trip! Thanks for taking us along!

Thanks for reading :)
 

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