Trip Report **COMPLETED** Run or Fun?: Our Wine and Dine Trip

Hello everyone ! I have been back for a few days now so it's time to start my Trip Report :)

Who?
My Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)
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When?
November 1 - 5, 2019

Why?
Wine and Dine 10K

Where?
Yacht Club! Our first time staying there and spoiler alert - we LOVED it!

Day 1 November 1, 2019
We had an early flight again so we stayed at a hotel across from the airport. We got up at 3:20 am and got ready 😴
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We got to the airport a few minutes before the Southwest Counter opened up so we made friends with some other people who were running this weekend :)
Then, we were quickly through check-in and security so we could grab some bagels to eat.
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I was absolutely convinced that we would not get out of Buffalo. The weather was horrendous. Super high winds, sleet type rain, etc. So we nervously waited at the gate to see what would happen.
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I saw the pilots board the plane and knew we were good to go. Phew!!
Magic Band time :)
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Soon enough we made it to Florida, off the plane and to the fonorail!
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Next up: more arrival fun
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
Peoplemover was up next !
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Our last FP was for Haunted Mansion and that ride photo did not show up so enjoy these random photos instead :hilarious:
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Then we checked in for lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern. It was actually our first time eating lunch at LTT!
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We started with the Tavern Cheese Dip (Blend of Four Cheeses with Griddled Boston Brown Bread)
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The dip was just OK but the bread was so good!
For lunch I ordered Our Tavern Keeper's Favorite (Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, and Garden Vegetables)
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My Mom got the Turkey Pot Pie (Tender Roasted Turkey, Carrots, Potatoes, Peas, and Puffed Pastry)
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YUM! Both of our entrees were amazing !!!
We will definitely be back for lunch again someday!
After this we headed out and to the bus stop!

Next up: pool time
 

Matt and Kelly

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Following along! I’m sorry your mom didn’t get to run, but hopefully she is feeling back to normal. I’ve always wanted to be there for the transition too! How cool to go to a Halloween party and then the Christmas party in the same week!
 

Doc Disney

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I’m so sorry about your mom, but you made the right call ❤

Thank you :happy:

Following along! I’m sorry your mom didn’t get to run, but hopefully she is feeling back to normal. I’ve always wanted to be there for the transition too! How cool to go to a Halloween party and then the Christmas party in the same week!

We figured better better to be OK for the Princess Half so better to wait :)
Yes! My next goal is to go to both parties!
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
Back at the hotel it was pool time!
Oh but first Mousekeeping left us this cute activity book :)
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Some views from the slide. The CM up there told me only go pros were allowed. I told him I have brought this camera up every time I have been down the slide :cautious: He said - oh I guess it does have a wrist strap so thats fine ? It was very confusing :joyfull:
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Terrible waterproof camera quality so not sure if you can see the squirrel on the rope. He was freaking my Mom out because he would sit right at the top of the slide :joyfull:
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Hello duckies
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Next up: more pool time
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
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A far away photo of the NBA experience
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We decided to eat dinner at Splitsville since it had been awhile since we last ate there.
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My photos are terrible but for dinner we shared the BBQ chicken flatbread and the cone of fries. Yum! Everything was great.
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We did not end up buying anything but we did have a great time at DS. After this we headed back to the Yacht Club. The AP discount for next year came out so we spent some time re-booking our room for the Princess Half Weekend. We ended up booking Yacht Club again !
Then we walked over to Epcot
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I picked up a FP for Spaceship Earth
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Next up: more Epcot
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
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Some Photopass Photos
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Then we sat down for Epcot forever. It was not until 10 pm which would really be too late for us any other day, but it was daylight savings time the next day :joyfull:. We moved around a bit and eventually ended up in the lower area between France and the UK.
We sat down about 45 minutes before the show so killed some time with Heads Up :)
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I did not watch or see anything about Epcot Forever (except some reviews on podcasts etc) so I have no idea these banner things would be flying. They were SO cool.
When we saw the first jet ski go by we thought something bad happened and then these lit up the sky :joyfull:
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Next up: more Epcot forever
 

Doc Disney

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Day 2 continued
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Then they had fireworks coming out of them which was even cooler
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Well, we actually really liked the show! I went in with very low expectations based on reviews, but we both thought it was great! I guess I have a bit more nostalgia towards Epcot than I thought I had :) I especially liked the nods to Walt :) The only thing I did not really love was the finale. I felt like a Tapestry of Nations ending would have been better but overall can't complain !
After this we walked back to our room and off to bed.
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Next up: Day 3
 

Ears to Disney

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The anxiety before my first race last year was crazy. I had never raced before at that point. Hope your mom is feeling much better. Back injuries are nothing to mess around with. :D
 

PeoplemoverTTA

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For some reason, that squirrel amuses me more than it probably should 🤣

Also, I am a minimalist and don't have a lot of clutter at home, but I am ALL ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS MERCH 🎄
 

Jedi Stitch

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Day 1 continued
I would say "new photo at the airport tradition" except when we were leaving they changed the wrap to Batuu :hilarious:
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We walked down to DME and noticed this new sign (super blurry sorry)
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We got right on our Magical Express and it left right away!
Woohoo!
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Plus - we were the first stop! Bonus!
I should mention that while on the bus we found out that no one had power at home (well except for my sister Betta who does not live in Buffalo).
This is what my other sister's street looked like :
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We were very lucky to get out
At the Yacht Club we checked in and changed our credit cards around. The Yacht Club has some pretty weird lamps :hilarious:
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We needed a snack so we stopped at The Market
I got a toffee brownie type thing and my Mom got this cupcake which I think was vanilla
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Breakfast of champions !
There was nowhere to sit in The Market (at Ale and Compass for the formal name) so we ended up eating in the hall :hilarious:
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After this we headed to the Expo bus stop by way of the gorgeous convention center :)
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We just missed the bus, but another one came within 10 minutes :)
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Next up: Expo time!
WHo Hoo Doc. Question? Does your MDE photo Signage look likes it says B Express Pickup Men with a 30 minute wait?
 

lindawdw

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YAY, I was so glad to see your new TR posted!!! So sorry that your mom's back was bothering her enough that you had to cancel your race but it was definitely the smart move. We've really enjoyed our last two meals at LTT after taking a hiatus from there for a few years! I loved seeing your room at the Yacht Club as I haven't stayed there since the year 2000. I do remember the rooms being quite spacious. Can't wait to read more about your trip! :)
 

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