Trip Report I Will Survive.....Spring Break (with a hint of May) *COMPLETED*

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live among the Spring Break crowds
But then I spent so many nights thinking how I could be wrong
And I grew strong
And I knew I could get along....

Well that’s what I’m hoping for anyway. I’m not a newbie when it comes to navigating Spring Break at WDW. I’ve got a couple decades of experience under my belt. “Spring Break” isn’t a single week of cray cray crowds (like the week between Christmas and New Years) but is spread over March and April. Unfortunately one (or more) of those weeks can end up being cray cray....and these days, there is no way to predict which one.

Please don’t let it be this week.

But we are prepared. ADRs at 180 days. FPs at 60 days. Clothing for rain or shine. (Praying for shine ~ we’ve had enough rain over the last 4 months to set an ark afloat.) And attitudes willing to “go with the flow.”

My goal is to keep the updates live. Should I fail? There’s always Part “Tu”.

Who: Tuvalu, Woody and Em (the teacher whose schedule dictates when we go)
When: Sunday, March 31 - Sunday, April 7, 2019
Where: Port Orleans French Quarter
Why: Let’s hope we don’t ask ourselves this!
How: We’ve done the plane, can’t take the train....so it must be the automobile!

Will we be smiling at the end of the week? Stay tuned.

And if you don’t hang around for the smiles, you may want to peek in and see if there are any WDWMagic meet ups. I know of at least three forum friends I hope to encounter.

Now it’s off to bed! The alarm is set for zero-dark-thirty.

 

[Woodywrkr]

Has Woody ever tried rubbing his finger on his shirt or pants before trying to do the finger scan? We log in and out of work with a fingerscan and sometimes it just doesn't want to accept it, and sometimes creating some friction somehow makes it scan better. Or breathing on your finger, but that's a last resort because germs.

I have been fingerprinted numerous times for security purposes (never as part of an arrest .). And I have entered thousands of security doors using biometrics. I have trouble with them all, especially in the drier winter air. But Disney’s scanners are by far the most troublesome I have ever used. By the way, I learned not to joke about unreadable fingerprints with Federal agencies. They don’t find it funny.

 

[Woodywrkr]

Is he a Browns fan now that they have a serious squad?

Not a Browns fan anymore...

 

[Songbird76]

I have been fingerprinted numerous times for security purposes (never as part of an arrest .). And I have entered thousands of security doors using biometrics. I have trouble with them all, especially in the drier winter air. But Disney’s scanners are by far the most troublesome I have ever used. By the way, I learned not to joke about unreadable fingerprints with Federal agencies. They don’t find it funny.

Oh, I didn't realize Federal agencies had a sense of humor at all...I don't think I'd have tried to make a joke with them, about fingerprints or otherwise.

 

[Tuvalu]

Yayyy for getting in to see it! Oh hope Em isn’t getting sick.

She actually is recovering from some yucky third grade germs.
I think she was trying to be funny with her SSE pose.

Is that the flat bread? It looks yummy

Yes, and it is soooo tasty. We tried it last year and knew it was a MUST for this year,

what can I say except you’re welcome
Better be gone by the 10th because I am heading back down!

No fears, we’re pulling up stakes on the 7th.

Should get the cauliflower it is amazing!! Can't wait for our May trip to get it again!

It’s on my list, either this trip or next.

You passed on the cheesecake? But it's SO good. Dessert first!

You’ll see why we didn’t order dessert first shortly.

Just caught up and read all 13 pages! Glad you are feeling better.

Nice to see you, Cindy!

Just caught up! Glad you are feeling better.

Thank you, Katie.

 

[Tuvalu]

Wednesday, con’t

We’re taking a little detour.

Did you guess where we are going?

 

[Tuvalu]

This may be our last meal at Beaches and Cream for awhile. For those who don’t know, the restaurant is closing this summer for remodeling and expansion. We hope it still retains its charm when the refurb is complete. Most importantly we hope the menu remains unchanged!

The hostess seated us immediately in a booth. Can’t remember the last time we had a booth, so this is a real treat.

Capturing some “BR” (before refurb) pics to keep in the memory bank.

You can see our server above. Herlina has worked at B&C for years and has waited on us many times. She’s a doll. (That’s a positive compliment for those who don’t know Boomer terminology. )

Em’s patty melt.

Woody’s cheeseburger. Herlina insisted he get onion rings.

She told me to try an onion ring. “I like onion rings, but they don’t like me,” I responded.
“Oh they give you gas!” she replied.
Yup, nothing like a server who’s comfortable with her customers.

@krause and @Songbird76 ~ To prove that I have NOT been captured by aliens nor gone mad, I had my usual Beaches and Cream chicken sandwich.

During lunch there were three Kitchen Sink ceremonies. One was for the all-chocolate version, something I would like to try when accompanied by 6 other chocolate lovers as that is A LOT of ice cream! (Any takers? @Longers, are you in?)

Instead I “settled” for my favorite chocolate marshmallow sundae. Which I couldn’t even finish.

Say it loud, say it proud.....NO WAY, JOSE!!

The two of them couldn’t finish this either.

Til we meet again, Beaches and Cream.
We’ll miss you!

 

[Rista1313]

This may be our last meal at Beaches and Cream for awhile. For those who don’t know, the restaurant is closing this summer for remodeling and expansion. We hope it still retains its charm when the refurb is complete. Most importantly we hope the menu remains unchanged!

The hostess seated us immediately in a booth. Can’t remember the last time we had a booth, so this is a real treat.

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Capturing some “BR” (before refurb) pics to keep in the memory bank.

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You can see our server above. Herlina has worked at B&C for years and has waited on us many times. She’s a doll. (That’s a positive compliment for those who don’t know Boomer terminology. )

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Em’s patty melt.

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Woody’s cheeseburger. Herlina insisted he get onion rings.

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She told me to try an onion ring. “I like onion rings, but they don’t like me,” I responded.
“Oh they give you gas!” she replied.
Yup, nothing like a server who’s comfortable with her customers.

@krause and @Songbird76 ~ To prove that I have NOT been captured by aliens nor gone mad, I had my usual Beaches and Cream chicken sandwich.

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During lunch there were three Kitchen Sink ceremonies. One was for the all-chocolate version, something I would like to try when accompanied by 6 other chocolate lovers as that is A LOT of ice cream! (Any takers? @Longers, are you in?)

Instead I “settled” for my favorite chocolate marshmallow sundae. Which I couldn’t even finish.

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Say it loud, say it proud.....NO WAY, JOSE!!

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The two of them couldn’t finish this either.

Til we meet again, Beaches and Cream.
We’ll miss you!

Yum.... That NWJ looks so good... I'll have to settle for the all american in MK in Sept... they say B&C is closing sometime in August.

 

[Tuvalu]

Back inside Epcot we hurried to a very important meeting.

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you the youngest recipient of a Tuvalu card.

She’s a two month old cutie named Liliana.

Precious daughter of our own @sheriffwoody.

Em and I learned of Liliana’s impending arrival last summer when we spent a day at Stormalong Bay with @sheriffwoody. So you can imagine how excited we are to finally meet her!

Our time together was too short....but you know babies set the schedule, not the mamas. Liliana’s fussing indicated she wanted to be on the move, not standing still.

Until next time, sweet girl!

 

[Swissmiss]

@sheriffwoody She is precious! @Tuvalu Thanks for sharing her with us

 

[Tuvalu]

“Can we make a stop before leaving?” Em asked.

She wanted to go here.

Not for coffee. Or any beverage for that matter.
She wanted a mug.
But she still had to wait in the miles-long line.
“There needs to be a line for merchandise purchases only,” Em declared. “Then you can get in and out quickly.”
Are you listening, Starbucks?

Woody and I waited for Em here. The sight and sound of the fountain was soothing.

This is the mug:

We were back at POFQ around 3 pm. Em went to the pool to nap. The old folks had to rest our feet.

A Magic Shot to close out the post.

 

[susan lees]

I have been fingerprinted numerous times for security purposes (never as part of an arrest .). And I have entered thousands of security doors using biometrics. I have trouble with them all, especially in the drier winter air. But Disney’s scanners are by far the most troublesome I have ever used. By the way, I learned not to joke about unreadable fingerprints with Federal agencies. They don’t find it funny.

I also have had lots of problems with wdw finger scannners. Rest of the family sail through and I'm always left behind. They don't even wait anymore, I just have to catch up. They joke that I must be an alien

 

[susan lees]

Back inside Epcot we hurried to a very important meeting.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you the youngest recipient of a Tuvalu card.

She’s a two month old cutie named Liliana.

Precious daughter of our own @sheriffwoody.

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Em and I learned of Liliana’s impending arrival last summer when we spent a day at Stormalong Bay with @sheriffwoody. So you can imagine how excited we are to finally meet her!

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Our time together was too short....but you know babies set the schedule, not the mamas. Liliana’s fussing indicated she wanted to be on the move, not standing still.

Until next time, sweet girl!

congratulations @sheriffwoody

 

[Tuvalu]

Where in the World are we headed?

 

[93boomer]

Where in the World are we headed?

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MK??

 

[myhappyplace]

LOL... I was going to type that... but I decided just to declare Maize and Blue instead! hehe... Looks like we have all the rival schools covered!

I've got Penn State covered!!

Re: the finger scans: at work we use fingerprints, and I've been told they pick up your fingerprints better if your hands are "dirty"...they tell us to rub our finger across our forehead, and that usually works for me.

We've had that same server at Beaches & Cream, and yes, she is a doll!

LOVE that Figment magic shot! I'm going with my best friend in June, and she is a HUGE Figment fan! Will have to see about getting this shot.

Still loving it all!

 

[fractal]

Awesome that you got to see Liliana and of course @sheriffwoody !

Neat mug!

 

[krause]

Say it loud, say it proud.....NO WAY, JOSE!!

Woody and Em’s consistency makes up for your lack thereof

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you the youngest recipient of a Tuvalu card.

She’s a two month old cutie named Liliana.

Precious daughter of our own @sheriffwoody.

and an excellent heads up that a @sheriffwoody trip report is coming!!

Where in the World are we headed?

Haunted mansion for a ride photo??!

 

[Doc Disney]

Were your parents Motown fans? I was raised on Motown and so were my kids.

Thats a good question actually I feel like my Dad always listened to all kinds of music around us so probably

 

[TheMouseFan]

I will share a chocolate kitchen sink with you!! And I agree with Em about a merchandise only line at Starbucks!!

 

[Tony the Tigger]

This may be our last meal at Beaches and Cream for awhile. For those who don’t know, the restaurant is closing this summer for remodeling and expansion. We hope it still retains its charm when the refurb is complete. Most importantly we hope the menu remains unchanged!

The hostess seated us immediately in a booth. Can’t remember the last time we had a booth, so this is a real treat.

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Capturing some “BR” (before refurb) pics to keep in the memory bank.

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You can see our server above. Herlina has worked at B&C for years and has waited on us many times. She’s a doll. (That’s a positive compliment for those who don’t know Boomer terminology. )

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Em’s patty melt.

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Woody’s cheeseburger. Herlina insisted he get onion rings.

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She told me to try an onion ring. “I like onion rings, but they don’t like me,” I responded.
“Oh they give you gas!” she replied.
Yup, nothing like a server who’s comfortable with her customers.

@krause and @Songbird76 ~ To prove that I have NOT been captured by aliens nor gone mad, I had my usual Beaches and Cream chicken sandwich.

View attachment 361455

During lunch there were three Kitchen Sink ceremonies. One was for the all-chocolate version, something I would like to try when accompanied by 6 other chocolate lovers as that is A LOT of ice cream! (Any takers? @Longers, are you in?)

Instead I “settled” for my favorite chocolate marshmallow sundae. Which I couldn’t even finish.

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Say it loud, say it proud.....NO WAY, JOSE!!

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The two of them couldn’t finish this either.

Til we meet again, Beaches and Cream.
We’ll miss you!

You rave about this place so much that at the beginning of the post, I thought maybe we should work it in on our next trip, especially if it’s about to change.

Then I see the menu and think, “meh.”

Except maybe the alcoholic floats - for something different!

Where in the World are we headed?

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Twinnies!