Trip Report I Vowed Never Again ~ Yet Here We Are! *COMPLETED*

Wait, what?

WDW-obsessed Tuvalu actually vowed never again ?!?!

Must. Read. More.


Clickbait! :joyfull:

But there is truth in my statement. I did vow not to visit the world whenever our spring break...always the first week in April....aligns with Easter. The first week of April typically brings heavy crowds since most southern school systems are out. I can handle heavy. But add in additional volume from schools that coordinate their break with Easter and “heavy” becomes INSANE. (Not quite the insanity of Christmas week....I am smart enough to avoid that, thanks to a one-day trip in 1994.)

But I’ve BEEN THERE ~
In 2009 (during the recession) when it took 40 minutes just to get through the Epcot parking booth....and the line for the boat ride in Mexico was out the front door of the pavilion....and Magic Kingdom was closed due to capacity.

In 2010 when the mid-morning standby wait for Test Track was 240 minutes (that’s 4 hours, people!) and the wait time for Nemo (Nemo!) was 150 minutes.

In 2015 when we watched the 6:45 am MK Welcome show in the dark because we wanted to ride a few attractions before the hordes descended.

Long lines to use the restrooms (always filthy because attendants couldn’t keep up); no available tables in quick-service locations, forcing guests to sit on the ground outside the restaurants; and a general atmosphere of cranky/angry guests who didn’t like dealing with the multitude any more than I did.

So I declared, DONE THAT!

Or so I thought.....

My darling daughter Em lives for spring break. As a student she vacationed (Disney or beach) every year but one ~ and there was nearly a mutiny! Now that she’s a teacher, going away for spring break has reached an even higher level of importance. 😉 With this year’s Easter/spring break overlap, we began researching other warm-weather destinations.

Guess what we discovered. Transportation, resort and dining costs were cheaper if we went to WDW! And having APs means our entertainment would be free. Em’s teacher budget would not be strained. The practical side of me could not argue....and the mom side of me could not disappoint my daughter.

We leave on Monday. We’re prepared. And we’re gonna be LIVE!

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A few Magic meet-ups are in the works. Hope to keep them a surprise (as long as @Zipitidoda doesn’t spill the beans! :cautious:)

Despite declining MagicBands for our upcoming stay, these arrived in yesterday’s mail ~

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Yeah, like we’re gonna wear the UGLY gray ones.....🙄

See Ya Real Soon!
 

RememberWhen

Well-Known Member
When next week is over I'll gladly hand the NUTZ crown over to you! (Hoping you write that hell Disney TR!)

I do keep thinking about writing a trip report. We shall see. With a 6 year old, an 18 month old and Christmas week at the world I may just be too frazzled. But DW does keep saying I should do one. Maybe this will be the first!

In the meantime, looking forward to your trip!
Edited due to autocorrect...
 

susan lees

Well-Known Member
Arrived day before Easter Sunday 2013 and we definitely will not be back at that time of year! It was by far our most costly trip and then mega crowd levels meant we didn't even get our money's worth. Fingers crossed your break won't be too hectic 😕
 

Tuvalu

Premium Member
Original Poster
Hey!!! I like the grey, it is my favourite colour of the free magic bands (Although, if they still have pastel pink ones next time I visit I will definitely buy one of those). Looking forward to the trip report.
Sorry @Kiwiduck I did not mean to offend!

I too can't wait even though my wife and I did suffer through our last Christmas in Disneyworld last December :) We won't make that mistake again.
Don't blame you! (Said the woman about to experience Easter mobs.)

"It's about time you two decided to go back to WDW. I mean, it's been days . . . since you were last there. :facepalm:
Let's get this party started! :happy::happy:
Hey it's been a long 106 days!!!! Time to PAR-TAY!!!

I would wish you luck but I know you will be fine!!!
Max
Thanks, Max. :happy:

We’re on our way right now! I’ll wave as we pass by Atlanta and look for you next week! We’ve done MANY crazy spring breaks, too! Just go with the flow...and Dole Whips!
Hope you have a fabulous time, @HappyDisFam! Look for us!

I'm in! Following along!
Always excited to read about your trips.
I wish you guys luck! And of course will be following.
Delighted to have y'all with us!

I so wondered if you two could skip spring break Disney, still you and @TrolleyFollower91 were so convincing a year ago. Share and don't fight over who gets what color

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Don't worry, we won't fight over this (adorable) dryer lint!

A meetup with the prophet huh?
@Zipitidoda this one's for you......

You probably shouldn't tempt fate by asking that. Wishing you a fantastic trip with abnormally low crowds...and barring that, at least enough alcohol to make it worth it, or maybe so you don't notice it as much.
LOL!!!
 

Tuvalu

Premium Member
Original Poster
I'm in. Yeah! What no Woody? Oh that's right someone has to take care of Poly and Kona. 😻😻
You know what that makes Woody? SMARTER THAN US!! (But he'll still get a chance to experience his favorite Flower & Garden Festival ~ next month when the crowds are a lot smaller. ;))

Yes!!! Another TTR!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. I wouldn't expect too much Shirley Status on this trip!!!
See, that's the great thing about Shirley Status....I never expect it.....just brag on it when I get it! :joyfull:

How fun! Can't wait to see your adventures!
I had to stop reading about your latest adventures because I did not want to see F&G stuff yet.....but I plan to pick up right where I left off once I've seen it for myself!

I was beginning to worry....it had been WAAAYYYY too long without a @Tuvalu trip report!
Did not mean to worry you! :happy:

Always ready for one of your trips!!!! 😄
Arrived day before Easter Sunday 2013 and we definitely will not be back at that time of year! It was by far our most costly trip and then mega crowd levels meant we didn't even get our money's worth. Fingers crossed your break won't be too hectic 😕
Glad you're here, ladies!
 

CinderellaBelle

New Member
Wait, what?

WDW-obsessed Tuvalu actually vowed never again ?!?!

Must. Read. More.


Clickbait! :joyfull:

But there is truth in my statement. I did vow not to visit the world whenever our spring break...always the first week in April....aligns with Easter. The first week of April typically brings heavy crowds since most southern school systems are out. I can handle heavy. But add in additional volume from schools that coordinate their break with Easter and “heavy” becomes INSANE. (Not quite the insanity of Christmas week....I am smart enough to avoid that, thanks to a one-day trip in 1994.)

But I’ve BEEN THERE ~
In 2009 (during the recession) when it took 40 minutes just to get through the Epcot parking booth....and the line for the boat ride in Mexico was out the front door of the pavilion....and Magic Kingdom was closed due to capacity.

In 2010 when the mid-morning standby wait for Test Track was 240 minutes (that’s 4 hours, people!) and the wait time for Nemo (Nemo!) was 150 minutes.

In 2015 when we watched the 6:45 am MK Welcome show in the dark because we wanted to ride a few attractions before the hordes descended.

Long lines to use the restrooms (always filthy because attendants couldn’t keep up); no available tables in quick-service locations, forcing guests to sit on the ground outside the restaurants; and a general atmosphere of cranky/angry guests who didn’t like dealing with the multitude any more than I did.

So I declared, DONE THAT!

Or so I thought.....

My darling daughter Em lives for spring break. As a student she vacationed (Disney or beach) every year but one ~ and there was nearly a mutiny! Now that she’s a teacher, going away for spring break has reached an even higher level of importance. 😉 With this year’s Easter/spring break overlap, we began researching other warm-weather destinations.

Guess what we discovered. Transportation, resort and dining costs were cheaper if we went to WDW! And having APs means our entertainment would be free. Em’s teacher budget would not be strained. The practical side of me could not argue....and the mom side of me could not disappoint my daughter.

We leave on Monday. We’re prepared. And we’re gonna be LIVE!

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A few Magic meet-ups are in the works. Hope to keep them a surprise (as long as @Zipitidoda doesn’t spill the beans! :cautious:)

Despite declining MagicBands for our upcoming stay, these arrived in yesterday’s mail ~

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Yeah, like we’re gonna wear the UGLY gray ones.....🙄

See Ya Real Soon!

Yay!!! I'm so excited to see this. It makes not going anywhere for Spring Break myself a little easier.
 

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