Trip Report ** COMPLETED** The Wine and Dine and Halloween Time (in August) Trip Report

Hey guys! Sorry for falling off the face of the Earth for a few weeks. Its taking me a little bit longer to recover from my eye surgery than I would have liked so I still have a hard time seeing my computer screen (plus I actually had to go back to full time work :):joyfull:). Anyway, I am going to *slowly* work on my TR! Also half my pictures may or may not be blurry and I still couldn't tell you :p

Who?
The usual cast...my Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)
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When?
August 29-September 3, 2017

Where?
The Polynesian - Club Level (thanks to a very last minute discount I happened to find after stalking the website for months)

Why?
This trip was planned before our other summer trips :) We wanted to go to Disney right before I started back to work plus thanks to things happening earlier than ever it gave us the opportunity to experience Halloween and Food and Wine :)

Day 1 August 29, 2017
This morning we got up fairly early and got ready for the airport. Unlike our last trip my Mom did not have to work this day so we got an extra full day in the World :)
I was still (am still...) recovering from my eye surgery 3 days prior so I could not wear makeup yet. Get used to seeing my very light sensitive squinty eyes as well :joyfull::p
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We got to the airport, got our bags checked and got through security very quickly so we headed to get some breakfast. Bagel time :)
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My Mom took the time to take this lovely picture of me experiencing some residual eye pain :p
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We usually get fountain pop with our breakfast but their machine wasn't working so we headed to Tim Hortons instead. The worker insisted I try White Hot Chocolate...it was OK but not great :) My Mom got some iced tea
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While waiting for our flight to board there was a girl sitting across from us who was SO nervous and asked me if she had time to go to the bathroom before we boarded....mind you we were boarding in 25 minutes :joyfull::joyfull:
Anyway, soon enough it was time to board our plane :)
Orange Magic Bands for the win! We choose orange for Halloween :)
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The gang was ready to fly
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Next up: we land!
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Great thinking putting your goggles on under your sunglasses. That must have been an intense eye surgery if even dipping your toes into the pool is a no-no!

It was only because they don't want your eyes to get infected from pool water...but I don't know why I couldn't dip my feet in...so I did :joyfull: I got pretty bold towards the end up the trip and just sat in the water :p:p
 

Figment Forever

Premium Member
I am so behind in TR's! Glad I was able to catch up with yours. I love how you and your mom have such great Disney trips. It makes me hopeful that my girls will never think they're too cool to hang out with mom - especially in Disney. I hope your eye is healing nicely. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
I am so behind in TR's! Glad I was able to catch up with yours. I love how you and your mom have such great Disney trips. It makes me hopeful that my girls will never think they're too cool to hang out with mom - especially in Disney. I hope your eye is healing nicely. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

Thank you for reading! My Mom is cooler than me so I don't think I ever thought I was too cool for her :) From reading your TRs I can't imagine that happening with your girls...you guys seem to have an awesome bond :)
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
Hello Halloween!
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Someone kindly offered to take our picture :)
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It was hot...like hotter than our other trips...so we decided to just hop up the stairs and on the train :)
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Hello old man in my picture :rolleyes:
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The train was extra slow so we actually had to rush to our dinner at California Grill and barely made it on time...ooops!
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Apparently my eyes were really bothering me because I didn't take any pictures of our food...sorry!
We had the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli (x2), the BLT flatbread (Mom), and the Oak Fired Filet of beef. Essentially the same meal as last trip if you really want to go back and look at pictures :joyfull: Although swap out the mushroom risotto for tomato risotto. I actually almost wished I noticed that it was a tomato risotto (eyes didn't work well enough :p) otherwise I may have tried something else because I wasn't a huge fan. The steak was amazing though! Overall a great meal with an awesome waiter (Jason) who really made our meal special :)
After dinner we headed downstairs to get the Mickey picture we always get !
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Next up: an early to bed evening
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
Day 2 continued
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It was still early in the evening and we originally planned on going back to the MK but we were pretty full and we were content to just relax so decided to catch a boat to Wilderness Lodge. That is one of the absolute best things about going to Disney so often...just changing plans and doing something simple instead!
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Our boat captain was very busy socializing and forgot to close the gate and the chain to the boat while he went awol :confused:. It was a little weird but the people sitting behind us were MIFFED! They were like "this is not safe we need to report him." I mean...a little dramatic :p
Anyway our final destination was Geyser Point so we headed there! We ordered two drinks: Moscato Colada and the Huckleberry Punch
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These were good but when I say it was hot...it was HOT! I mean..I don't think I ever sweated so much in my life as I did sitting there with our drinks. We had just no appetite for them so we took a few sips then peaced out :joyfull:
I think those Copper Creek villas would be so peaceful...especially when it looks like this outside
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We took a boat back to the MK....
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Then the monorail back home :)
We got back pretty early (like 8:15) and it happened to be dessert time in the lounge so why not?
My Mom took a bite out of the sugar cookie and carrot cake :)
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I ate the cupcake :)
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It was pretty dead in the lounge which was nice so we settled in for Happily Ever After :) It was very nice to watch from the lounge then just head back to our room and off to sleep :)
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Next up: AK day!
 

prfctlyximprct

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I'd love to stay in one of those over the water bungalows! It never looks like anyone is home :( so cool to just sit and relax on Poly beach! I need more frequent trips so I can relax lol
 

Songbird76

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Day 1 continued
We then headed to the Carousel :)
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This picture I know is blurry because its from my Mom's phone :)
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After our ride we walked around a bit :)
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We stopped on a bench to FaceTime my sister and nephew before moving on. My Mom had the camera more this trip and continued to take splendid pictures :joyfull::joyfull:
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I actually think the point of the picture was to show the woman next to me who brought her own chair to the park :joyfull:
When then stopped for some photo pass pictures :)
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My Mom got eaten by dancing ghosts :rolleyes:
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In case anyone noticed my Mom and I did indeed exchange flip flops for actual sandals. After last trip when we were slipping all over the MK we went out and got what we called "smart shoes." :joyfull: We both prefer flip flops but the shoes were nice when it was slippery and raining out :) I actually brought a pair of flip flops to change into but my Mom didn't so I ended up giving her mine for a good portion of the night :) My sister Jill made fun of our shoes which is why I even bring them up :p

Next up: Finishing off FPs
I read that first as your mom got eaten by dancing goats.
 

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