Trip Report LIVE-ish TR: The One With Holiday Cheer 🎅...and Plantar Fasciitis

Hey there!

Well at long last, the day has come - in a few short hours, we’re heading down to WDW

I am doing this on my phone and I can’t get GIFs to work unless I’m on my Mac, so alas, for now it shall be texts and emoji

If we haven’t met, Hi , I’m Diana, a 39-year old marketing consultant. I’m flying from Buffalo to Orlando with my crew:

Todd (45) - My awesome husband
Brandon (15) - My “I hope he’s not too cool to geek out now” stepson (he hasn’t been to WDW in 3 years, so we’re nervous he’ll be all teenager-y )
B (1.999) - She’s turning two the first week of January, so I can’t quite say 2 yet! Also, I shared Todd and Brandon’s names and pictures here almost 6 years ago so I’m rolling with their names. I’m trying to give my daughter a little privacy though

We are staying at CBR (Pirate room) with the dining plan. For the full itinerary, check out my PTR .

We are getting up at 2:45AM for a 5:30 flight. Wish us luck

I did splurge today and book a Minnie Van from the airport. I think my daughter might sleep, and after our luggage being “lost” for 8+ hours last year, I like the thought of picking up our bags and leaving them at bell services so we arent at the mercy of DME.

I am calling this “live-ish” because I’ve really enjoyed the live TRs from folks lately, and I thought that live might capture some holiday vibes. But, they’ll be sporadic when I have some downtime. I’ll do full write ups here when I get home (and before I go back to work on 12/30 so I don’t drag this out like my wedding TR! ).

 

[ELeigh]

In for the report and I feel your pain. Love that this Has turned into a list of helpful tips for PF I am going to try all of them!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Looking forward to your report! Can relate to the walking issues, so wishing you the best.

Oof, the bane of my existance PLANTAR FASCIITIS. Have so much fun, following along!!

OMG PF is the best!!(sarcasm)... one word, NIGHT SPLINT....works wonders...sorry that's 2 words.

Great start to the report!

Thanks, all! Just waiting for an MK bus now

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Had some breakfast in CBR and waiting for the Mk now.

B loved the Christmas tree after we had breakfast!

Todd and I had the plant based platters - Mickey waffle, Beyond Sausage, Just Egg and potatoes. Super tasty! Brandon had regular waffles and bacon (no picture, sorry).

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

In for the report and I feel your pain. Love that this Has turned into a list of helpful tips for PF I am going to try all of them!

Right?! Thank you, Everyone! If anyone is here now, look for the cute kid whose mom is limping

 

[Tuvalu]

OMG PF is the best!!(sarcasm)... one word, NIGHT SPLINT....works wonders...sorry that's 2 words.

You’re actually able to wear that torture device ALL NIGHT??!!

 

[Swissmiss]

Your daughter is adorable

 

[Billy6]

You’re actually able to wear that torture device ALL NIGHT??!!

I was....It gave "grin and bear it" a whole new meaning lemme tell ya... But I will say that it worked as intended. Massage worked as well...

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

You’re actually able to wear that torture device ALL NIGHT??!!

I tried one for a bit and it hurt worse, but my doctor

Your daughter is adorable

Thanks She has been a trouper, but is snoozing in the stroller now as we wait for a bus back to CBR.

I was....It gave "grin and bear it" a whole new meaning lemme tell ya... But I will say that it worked as intended. Massage worked as well...

I’m glad it worked for you!!

 

[93boomer]

Yayyyy another live-is report. I cannot wait to hear about it!! Have a great time!!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

B loved the Crystal Palace, and Pooh! She has a ton of Pooh books and was so happy to see him. She also cried when we used our Pooh ride FPS after - she loved it

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Yayyyy another live-is report. I cannot wait to hear about it!! Have a great time!!

Thank you!!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I'm in, looking forward to seeing more!

 

[MickeyCB]

Little late to the party, but enjoying following along!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Thanks, all! Busy and FRIGID day so far - sorry I’ve been slow to post!

We rode the Skyliner this morning with zero wait - it was honestly fantastic, although it was really windy and we all got a little seasick lol.

We made it inside the gate at 8:55 and went right to The Land for breakfast. B had breakfast in the room but we were starving.

Todd and I had the plant based cupcake It was delicious! Some coffee with Silk soy milk too. Brandon had a cinnamon roll and an M&M cookie. Only in WDW

Then, the boys went to ride MS while B and I met some characters. She really was enthralled

The single rider line for TT was 5 minutes so Brandon and I rode and got the same car

Then it was time for our Nemo FP. B was pointing, smiling and talking the entire time. She rode with me while the boys took a separate clamshell.

After, she was gabbing away to Todd telling him about it. I cried when she was so enthralled on the ride, then cried again

We decided to do standby for Figment. This time, B sat on Daddy’s lap.

We also had a stop at the Baby Care Center after TT, I forgot. But changing diapers isn’t exciting

Finally, we used our Frozen FP and B had me crying again, waving to Anna, Kristoff and Sven(she has Little People toys of them). She cried when we got off that one too - I think she loved it even more than Pooh

We hobbled (well, I hobbled) across World Showcase, splitting a German pretzel and L’Chaim festival cookie (SO good) on the way. Then, we walked on the Skyliner for the ride back. We’re just waiting for the CBR internal bus now, so we can eat and nap before heading back to Epcot.

Snacks!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

I'm in, looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks! I hope I can keep up, lol. Toddler travel is more exhausting than i

Little late to the party, but enjoying following along!

We have 4.5 more days, so you’re fashionably late Thanks for coming along!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Last night, we had a delicious dinner at Rose & Crown, checked out Gran Fiesta Tour (B loved it, surprise ), did some shopping at Mouse Gear and went on SSE (B was enthralled there as well). We also filled up our popcorn bucket with maple popcorn and all agreed it had a weird, burnt flavor. Ah well, it was only $2!

Brandon and I were up at 5:30 to head to DHS for RotR. We arrived at 5:56 and the time went by quickly. We landed BG 14 and were on the ride by 7:20.

Early morning, but not as bad as I thought it would be:

We wandered into Batuu and Chewy was busy:

We couldn’t stay long because our BG was called No spoilers here, but we both LOVED it!

I heard from Todd, and B was just getting up. The line for the Millennium Falcon was 90 minutes, so we used the single rider line (I would have waited, but Brandon didn’t want to - yay, lol).

Oh, and we stopped so Brandon could get a breakfast wrap at Ronto Rosters before MF - oops!

MF was neat - Brandon was a gunner and I was an engineer.

We met up with Todd and B, and the boys did single rider for RnRC while B and I danced to the rock Christmas music:

More later when I can! We have a BUSY afternoon and evening and we did a lot more this morning!!

 

[Swissmiss]

You are very lucky to have teenager who smiles in pictures; granted, it’s not a toothy smile, but at least it isn’t a scowl

 

[meggo819]

Your daughter is very cute. This report is making me want to take my daughter back soon. She's 2 1/2 now and was 15 months when we took her last year -- can't help thinking about how much more engaged she would be now! Although, she did love the tea cups and figment!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

I have to share this quickly. Brandon gave B one of his Darth Vader toys that does the breathing noises, and B LOVES him. She points at everything Vader and gets so excited She recently got a book called ABC3PO and her favorite page is V (for...you guessed it) So on our way out this morning, we had to meet him. B was SO excited and kept pointing at him saying “SEE!” I explained that she loved him, and Vader explained that when she was old enough, he would train her He seemed smitten with her too - it was adorable. I imagine there aren’t many 23 month olds who adore him

The final shot

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

You are very lucky to have teenager who smiles in pictures; granted, it’s not a toothy smile, but at least it isn’t a scowl

it’s funny, because when he was 10 on our wedding trip, he wouldn’t smile at all! I am a lucky mom, though - he is the best!

Your daughter is very cute. This report is making me want to take my daughter back soon. She's 2 1/2 now and was 15 months when we took her last year -- can't help thinking about how much more engaged she would be now! Although, she did love the tea cups and figment!

Thanks We love that she’s really having fun, it’s such a cool age to come here