Trip Report **COMPLETED** The Tale of Two Trips (finally moving on from the PTR)

Hello everyone!!! I'm sorry for the long delay, but I am finally starting my TR I apologize in advance for the insane amount of pictures I got a new camera and took over 3000 pictures and videos! If you did not read my PTR I went on two trips in the span of a few weeks...hence the title I will split them in two but keep it all in the same thread. Also, I have a lot of last minute residency requirements to navigate through the next few weeks or so so I'm sorry if this takes me forever! Anyway, enough of me rambling - let's begin!

First trip!
Who?
From left to right: Me (Megan), my Mom (Mary), and my sister (Jill)

When?
March 11, 2017 - March 18, 2017

Where?
First time staying an entire trip here...the Polynesian!

Why?
I had to take an exam in Kissimmee on the 14th and I got the whole week off from work to go My Mom and sister came along for the ride.

 

[Doc Disney]

What a nice gesture to have that envelope decorated in a St. Patrick's Day theme for the housekeeper. I love how you arranged the stuffed animals along with it, too!

We got a special surprise when we got back from Mousekeeping that day too

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued
When we got back to the room we found our animals arranged like such It was so cute!

While in the room I booked a bounce back for our next trip and ended up getting a great deal on the Polynesian Woohoo! Can not believe we get to come back! Anyway, it was still only semi warm out so we headed to the pool and sat in the sun, but did not go in My Mom and I were dying to go down the slide since we love slides, but since we booked a bounce back we knew we could save it until next time!
We did not have a long rest because we had an early dining reservation so we got dressed and headed back to the MK!

This Photopass CM asked me if my name was Belle and if I was going to the ball . I told him we were indeed going to Be Our Guest!

We actually walked into the MK just as the Festival of Fantasy parade was heading down Main Street

Next up: more F of F

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued

Mickey is so darn cute
After this we headed towards Be Our Guest and waited outside for my friends. Our reservation was for 4:05 pm and both of the friends I was meeting up with are late people so I told them an earlier time and then told them I would check in with or without them

Next up: more BOG

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued
Luckily my threatening paid off and everyone showed up on time. We had a short wait once we checked in

Jake on the left (you saw him at V and A) and Sara on the right

We had a group of 8 so this is why our reservation was so early (well actually I made the reservation for like 12 in the beginning but then a lot of things changed and we lost a few along the way). I think our party of 8 was also why we ended up being seated in the Rose Gallery which is truthfully my least favorite of the rooms.

Jill and I both started off with wine. I had Resiling and she had some wine thats special to BOG but I have no idea what it is...sorry

Bread to start

My Mom and I (and a few others) started with French Onion soup....yummmmm

Next up: BOG continued

 

[Big Hair]

Sorry That mac and cheese was so good! We were just missing some hot sauce ! I was going to get the Pot Roast kind but for some reason at that point in time meat did not appeal to me



Thanks!!!

I would be looking for hot sauce too. All the times I have been to MK I never visited The Friars Nook. We stopped by this past February but either they were closed or something made us leave without ordering. It is on my list for October.

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued
We weren't starving because of how early our dinner was so my Mom and I decided to split something. I usually get the steak here, but my Mom usually gets the chicken so we went with that!
Pan Seared Chicken Breast

This was pretty meh, not going to lie. The chicken was pretty dry...but the rice under it was decent. Overall not my favorite food I've had. My Mom felt the same way.
Jill had the Braised Beef

That was actually very good. I wish I ordered that!
Jake ordered the Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops...he insisted I take a picture

Elizabeth had the Ratatouille which I think was the only thing she could eat with her allergies

I didn't take any pictures of Sara's food because I didn't want to freak her and her husband out
So, since it was the day Beauty and the Beast came out they had quite a few speciality desserts! My Mom and Jill both ordered the Lemon cupcake

Jake got the grey stuff and again insisted I take a picture

I got the grandaddy of speciality desserts

This was vanilla mouse with grey stuff inside. So yummy!!!!
Overall I would say our dinner was fine, but not great. Both my Mom and I agreed that we are kind of over dinner at BOG for awhile.... I know, I know I can't even believe I'm typing those words.
After eating we walked around and explored a bit

Next up: meeting the beast

 

[Doc Disney]

I would be looking for hot sauce too. All the times I have been to MK I never visited The Friars Nook. We stopped by this past February but either they were closed or something made us leave without ordering. It is on my list for October.

I would definitely scout out some hot sauce before going there and bring it with you I think it would make it even that much better !

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued
Sara's son Greyson was at first very afraid of the Beast, but in the end he really liked him!

After dinner we all went our separate ways. I, of course, went to the bathroom
Jill had the camera so you can expect some swell pictures

Paparazzi style pictures to be exact

Next up: more and more MK

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued
Continuing along the theme of Beauty and the Beast...

MK was packed and we did have a FP but not for a bit so what do you do when its crowded?
Peoplemover!
No one was into taking normal pictures apparently

What else do you do when its too crowded?
C of P!

There was a family in there with a baby who would not stop crying so they actually left the ride and it re-set the whole thing...
Anyway, hello Mickey nutcracker!

After C of P it was finally time for our FP!
The Speedway! Jill had never bene on it before so I let her ride with my Mom

We all had a good laugh on the The Speedway and enjoyed our ride

Next up: Day 7 continued

 

[Big Hair]

I like the idea of the 6 must try drink list. I went back thru your report but could only find 5, nautilus, casa noble reposado, candy apple cotton-tini, 7 sea lagoon, and the smokin' red sangria. What is the one I missed? This will be on the list for October too.

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 7 continued
I had waited all trip for some popcorn and even though I wasn't that hungry, I needed to get some this day

Originally our plan was to stay in the park to see Wishes but we still had about 2 hours before it and there wasn't much to do. I sadly agreed to watch Wishes from the hotel so long as Jill actually came out and watched it for once It was a deal !
This is what our monorail ride home looked like...it was packed!

Back at the room we packed a little and I wrote down cupcake so I'm assuming someone had one

I did not take any pictures of Wishes this night because I really wanted to just watch and enjoy with my Mom and Jill. After Wishes it was off to bed.

Next up: Last day

 

[Doc Disney]

I like the idea of the 6 must try drink list. I went back thru your report but could only find 5, nautilus, casa noble reposado, candy apple cotton-tini, 7 sea lagoon, and the smokin' red sangria. What is the one I missed? This will be on the list for October too.

Lapu Lapu It was a brief mention on Day 4
http://blog.touringplans.com/2017/02/11/sat6_wdwdrinks/ <--- thats the article with the drinks !

 

[LadyBelle]

I would definitely scout out some hot sauce before going there and bring it with you I think it would make it even that much better !

Ew! Why would you ruin a good mac and cheese with hot sauce?

There are a few people that I eat breakfast with on Sundays that put hot sauce on their eggs.

 

[amjt660]

It was so nice of your mom to go with your sister on the speedway.
Being her first time Jill might have been nervous driving all by herself

Max

 

[Big Hair]

Thank you, can't believe I missed it. I also have reservations at California Grill for October. Your sentiments about it made me realize the same. It is a must do when ever possible. My wife and I had went twice during past trips and had a wonderful time. Now its a new time to start a new tradition. I am taking my daughter so she can experience the magic that her mom and I were able to share together. Keep up the great work. Outstanding trip reports!

 

[kaitertot5249]

Ew! Why would you ruin a good mac and cheese with hot sauce?

It's not ruining it, it's making something that's great even better

 

[djpoore94]

Typical conversation in a Southern Restaurant (before I cut back):

Server: What can I get you to drink?
Me: Coke
Server: We have Pepsi
Me: That works

Server: What can I get you to drink?
Me: Diet Coke
Server: We have Pepsi
Me: I'll have water

 

[Doc Disney]

Ew! Why would you ruin a good mac and cheese with hot sauce?

There are a few people that I eat breakfast with on Sundays that put hot sauce on their eggs.

Haha I'm from Buffalo. We put hot sauce on everything

It's not ruining it, it's making something that's great even better

Agreed!

 

[Doc Disney]

It was so nice of your mom to go with your sister on the speedway.
Being her first time Jill might have been nervous driving all by herself

Max

bahahha now that you say it, not sure why I phrased it like that

 

[Doc Disney]

Thank you, can't believe I missed it. I also have reservations at California Grill for October. Your sentiments about it made me realize the same. It is a must do when ever possible. My wife and I had went twice during past trips and had a wonderful time. Now its a new time to start a new tradition. I am taking my daughter so she can experience the magic that her mom and I were able to share together. Keep up the great work. Outstanding trip reports!

Thank you so much! I'm glad you get to start a new tradition. I recently listened to a podcast that said they didn't understand the hype of California Grill I mean view is great, food is great, service is great....what am I missing?