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.

 

[epcotisbest]

“How was your stay?” I inquire.

“It was up and down,” Woody says.

Now that's funny.

 

[draybook]

I know of one forum friend I hope to encounter and his name is Draybook.

I'm flattered and I think it would be awesome to meet you guys! But seriously, I hope you guys are having a great time! Following your journey!

 

[Rista1313]

fan

Omgee why is he an Ohio state fan?!? Sigh. Woody and I can’t be friends!

 

[DisNerd86]

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is a perfect family show. Action packed, audience participatory, funny and a perfect length....neither too long or two short.

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Young kids will probably want to see the show more than once. The Lightning animatronic is quite impressive!

Smokin’!
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Also it’s a good place to get out of the rain or out of the heat...I’m sure an a/c break will be most welcome in summer!

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is a perfect family show. Action packed, audience participatory, funny and a perfect length....neither too long or two short.

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Young kids will probably want to see the show more than once. The Lightning animatronic is quite impressive!

Smokin’!
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Also it’s a good place to get out of the rain or out of the heat...I’m sure an a/c break will be most welcome in summer!

Is this the same animatronic lightning McQueen that was in the lights motor action stunt show maybe? It looks like a great new addition to DHS!

 

[Tuvalu]

We had an ADR at a signature restaurant for dinner. We cleaned up nicely and headed out.

I got to the bottom of the stairs and stopped. I was suddenly lightheaded and queasy.

“I don’t think I can go to dinner,” I said to Woody and Em. “Not feeling well at all.”

Of course they were concerned, but I assured them I’d be ok without them and insisted they go on. Woody said to keep them apprised via text and I said I would.

I hydrated and napped. I woke feeling somewhat hungry and decided to find some food.

Sassagoola Floatworks was very busy, just like at breakfast. I’m guessing the all the Michiganders are staying here.

I wanted something bland and healthy. Thirty minutes later(!) I had my food.

Ate everything but the rice. It was crunchy. Rice shouldn’t crunch.

 

[becca_]

Finally caught up. Hopefully y'all get some SUNSHINE (!!!) and you feel better soon.

 

[Rista1313]

I’m guessing the all the Michiganites are staying here.

hahaha.. we are called Michiganders! And the guy with the long sleeve plaid shirt and shorts definitely looks like one of "us"!

 

[Tuvalu]

Meanwhile Woody and Em were enjoying a stellar meal.

It has been a few years since we’ve eaten at Yachtsman and a revisit was in order. Woody and Em said everything they had was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent. Their only complaint was the location of their table....in a back corner next to a wall. They would have preferred being closer to a window.

Bread included French rolls and the infamous onion pull-aparts, served with sea salted butter and roasted garlic.

Woody had a Cabernet.

Em chose a Pinot Grigio.

The NY strip came with potato gratin and a brandy-peppercorn sauce.

The 8 oz. filet came with mashed potatoes and a Cabernet wine sauce.

They shared a side of Brussels sprouts.

Dessert was the rich and decadent Admirals cake.
Two pictures of the one they shared.

Yeah, I really missed out.

 

[Rista1313]

I hate that you had to miss out, I hope you are feeling better!

I had to miss out on a big dinner at Ruth's Chris last year, I got the flu, and everyone else got to go. I remind my hubby he owes me a dinner there often.

 

[Kiwiduck]

Thanks for the updates when you are feeling unwell. Hope you perk up soon.

 

[dizfan917]

Feel better!

I'm in rainy Florida this week as well! but up in Jacksonville for work...

Enjoy your trip. Hi to Woody & Em!! (as if I know them... - I guess I DID meet Em, so that counts for something, I guess...)

 

[krisri18]

I hope you're feeling better, definitely going to need a reservation redo so you can visit Yachtsman!

 

[Swissmiss]

It no fun to not feel well and not be home . Hope you wake up today feeling much better

 

[Sabrina1705]

Hope you’re feeling better today!

 

[MinnieM123]

Tuvalu, with all the get well wishes, I'm sure you'll be well by this morning!!

 

[menka]

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

Jamming to Motown music is always a good time.

I don't understand why they spent the time and money to retheme PizzeRizzo if they were going to keep it closed the majority of the time

Agreed. I think Aunt Polly’s been open more than PizzeRizzo!

Thank you. Glad I’m not crazy. (Although some may claim otherwise.)

I love your trip reports because of that great eye to detail you have. I can be blind to the obvious changes myself.

I wanted something bland and healthy. Thirty minutes later(!) I had my food.

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Ate everything but the rice. It was crunchy. Rice shouldn’t crunch.

Aww sorry your dinner was so less spectacular compared to Woody and Em. I hope you feel better today.

 

[Tuvalu]

Omgee why is he an Ohio state fan?!? Sigh. Woody and I can’t be friends!

Born and raised outside Cleveland. ‘Nuff said.

I'm flattered and I think it would be awesome to meet you guys! But seriously, I hope you guys are having a great time! Following your journey!

You are too funny! I’ll be on the lookout for you and hope you continue to have lots of fun with your family.

Is this the same animatronic lightning McQueen that was in the lights motor action stunt show maybe? It looks like a great new addition to DHS!

I did not see Lights! Motors! Action! after the addition of Lighning McQueen so I can’t say for sure. If the Lightning car from LMA was then used as the character in the “meet & greet” spot, then no it is not the same car. The Lightning we saw yesterday has facial movements much like the characters in Frozen Ever After. Very lifelike.

hahaha.. we are called Michiganders! And the guy with the long sleeve plaid shirt and shorts definitely looks like one of "us"!

I stand corrected....and fixed my post.

 

[Tuvalu]

I hate that you had to miss out, I hope you are feeling better!

Thanks for the updates when you are feeling unwell. Hope you perk up soon.

I hope you're feeling better, definitely going to need a reservation redo so you can visit Yachtsman!

It no fun to not feel well and not be home ☹. Hope you wake up today feeling much better

Hope you’re feeling better today!

I hope you feel better today.

Appreciate all the caring comments. I am doing better this morning.

Tuvalu, with all the get well wishes, I'm sure you'll be well by this morning!!

Right you are as always.

 

[DryerLintFan]

Time to head back to the room. Em has more interviews scheduled.

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Four unwrapped gondolas in a row! (I’d post this “exciting” news in the gondola thread but it’s already at 888 pages.)

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Port Orleans bus stop is in the third depot, furthest from the entrance. (We were dropped off in the first depot this morning.) It’s also where the charter buses pick up. No shade coverage for non-Disney Resort guests though.

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@dryerlintfan file this away for your September trip.

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Look what was waiting for us.

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Still way closer than the temporary stop eight miles away!! I've added the Lightning McQueen show to my list for September, thanks for the review! A loves Cars!

 

[FlaggNL]

Wow another @Tuvalu report!! And even better, you are in by far the best resort o property: POFQ! Thanks again for sharing, and off course count me in!