Trip Report **COMPLETED** Snack and Back: Our Halloween Trip

Hello everyone!
I am back again from the World and I took a few more photos than last time well knowing I would actually write a TR

Who?
Back to just my Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)

Where?
Back at the Contemporary. We were originally staying at BLT (not on points) but when the pass holder discount came out it was cheaper to stay theme park view at the Contemporary. No lie. It was nuts.

When?
October 3-6, 2019

Why?
We planned this trip well before our other trips with the idea of it being our Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party trip

The Title?
If you followed me on Instagram you may know otherwise you will find out at the end

October 3, 2019
We got up at 3:30 am
We stayed at a hotel across the street from the airport so we saved ourselves some time aka more sleep

We took a shuttle over to the airport and made it just around the time the Southwest Counter opened.
We made it through check in and security in less than 10 minutes.
Then we grabbed some bagels for a quick breakfast.

After our breakfast we headed to our gate

For once we boarded our plane on time and left on time

Our flight went by very fast. I think it was 2 hours and 10 minutes and soon enough we were at MCO!
Fonorail time! We were standing so super awkward photos

New airport picture?

Next up: more travel

 

[lindawdw]

I just signed on to your TR and am loving it!!! It's so cute how you and your mom love traveling to WDW together! Your Halloween outfits are absolutely adorable and it looks like you had a great time at the party. I can't believe the crowds were so low as most of the parties have been maxed out the past few years according to the boards. The views from your balcony at CR are so perfect so it was definitely worth the wait until your room was ready. All your meals and F&W food pics look delish. So nice to take pool breaks when the weather is feeling so hot!

 

[Doc Disney]

Love your party outfits! The skirts are adorable!

Thank you - they came from Amazon for like 11 dollars

I love the outfits! So cute

Thank you!!

 

[Doc Disney]

I just signed on to your TR and am loving it!!! It's so cute how you and your mom love traveling to WDW together! Your Halloween outfits are absolutely adorable and it looks like you had a great time at the party. I can't believe the crowds were so low as most of the parties have been maxed out the past few years according to the boards. The views from your balcony at CR are so perfect so it was definitely worth the wait until your room was ready. All your meals and F&W food pics look delish. So nice to take pool breaks when the weather is feeling so hot!

Thank you for all your kind comments! I have no idea how we lucked out with such low crowds - but it was great!

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 October 5, 2019
We got up around 7:15 am. I spent some time trying to book some DVC reservations and then we headed out towards the boat dock.

We headed over to Fort Wilderness for a re-do of our last attempt at Trails' End

TPASH

Next up: brunch

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
Unlike our last visit it was dead inside and we were seated early.
Food pictures:
cheese, bacon, cheesy potatoes, bread pudding, egg

Waffles, bacon, cantaloupe, Mac and cheese

Chicken, Mac and cheese, cheese, tater tots

Pastries

Overall the food was just OK. I don't really know why but everything was just a little off. It seemed like things were kind of stale and either overcooked or undercooked. We felt super bummed because this is the second time we left Trail's End disappointed (last time we didn't even get to eat there). We will probably take a little break from eating there for awhile.
After our brunch we needed to walk off some calories so we explored a little bit.
Fort Wilderness is nostalgic for us since we used to stay in the cabins so we were happy to walk around a little bit.
Ignore the giant stain on my shirt

Cute little RV in the back

Next up: more randomness

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
Boat back to the Contemporary

We really could not decide what to do. We did not have any plans until the evening so we hemmed and hawed a bit until my Mom suggested we try the Skyliner. We were planning on doing it in the evening but figured why not try it while we had more time. In hindsight thank goodness for that decision since this was the night of the accident.
We took a bus to Hollywood Studios to pick up the Skyliner there

Our first car we shared with 4 other people.

It moved a lot quicker than we expected so you do get a decent breeze. We did, however, stop quite a bit which I would imagine was to load people who may not be moving as fast.

Next up: more Skyliner

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued

Everyone has to get off at the Caribbean and you have to chose where to go from there. You can go back to Hollywood Studios or to Epcot/Riviera
We decided to go to Epcot and we were alone on this ride

The views were so pretty! There was one spot where we were stuck for a few minutes and it did get pretty hot.

Overall we did enjoy our trip. I did get a slight headache and a little nauseous towards the end which is weird because I am not super prone to motion sickness. I think its just because they do swing a lot. I am nervous about riding them again after the incident. We both said we felt like the going to crash every time we pulled into the station so it did not completely surprise me to see it happen. However, I am sure they figured it all out since it is back open

Next up: Epcot

 

[Rista1313]

hmmm you said Roaring Fork a few times, but I think you may have meant Trail's end?

 

[Tuvalu]

We headed over to Fort Wilderness for a re-do of our last attempt at Trail’s End.

FTFY

 

[Tuvalu]

Bacon, Mac and cheese, cheese, tater tots
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We felt super bummed because this is the second time we left Trail’s End disappointed (last time we didn't even get to eat there). We will probably take a little break from eating there for awhile.

FTFY

(You’re too young for senior brain! )

 

[StitchSNK]

Tardy to the party, but I'm following along! Loving your TR so far. I am excited to try the Skyliner on my next trip in December, but I can't imagine stopping in one in the heat of the summer months! Even 5 minutes would be a scorcher.

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

I am glad you didn't ride the gondolas when they stopped for up to 3 hours or more!!! That would be very uncomfortable. I feel sorry for those people trapped for so long. We were never going to ride the gondolas anyway because I am afraid of heights:_)
I love how you and your Mom co-ordinate your outfits!

 

[Doc Disney]

hmmm you said Roaring Fork a few times, but I think you may have meant Trail's end?

FTFY

FTFY

(You’re too young for senior brain! )

Yes clearly I meant Trail's End - my brain is elsewhere

 

[Doc Disney]

Tardy to the party, but I'm following along! Loving your TR so far. I am excited to try the Skyliner on my next trip in December, but I can't imagine stopping in one in the heat of the summer months! Even 5 minutes would be a scorcher.

Aww thank you!!! I know - I would be worried about them in the summer but I think for this season they should be good !

I am glad you didn't ride the gondolas when they stopped for up to 3 hours or more!!! That would be very uncomfortable. I feel sorry for those people trapped for so long. We were never going to ride the gondolas anyway because I am afraid of heights:_)
I love how you and your Mom co-ordinate your outfits!

I know I feel terrible for everyone who was stuck!
I swear we do not intentionally coordinate

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
New Epcot security entrance

We walked into Epcot and right into Mickey!

And Goofy ! It was such an odd place for them but so cute

Our main goal was to get our passholder coaters so we grabbed those and headed out. We debated about eating something there for lunch but it was packed so figured we would just grab something at the hotel.

We mobile ordered ourselves a kids meal: chicken nuggets, fries, and fruit to share

Oh...and a cupcake of course. This one I believe was chocolate with an an Oreo type filling. It was pretty good.

Then it was pool time!

Next up: more randomness

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
We can not sit still so after our pool time we headed to MK just because.
It was the opposite of low crowds this day so we just decided to wait in line for the Peoplemover. We waited quite a bit of time but .... worth it

We were stuck on there for awhile

Then sadly we had to say goodbye to the MK

We took a bus from MK over to HS

We were on our way over towards Star Tours when we noticed that Olaf had a short wait so we hopped in line. By hopped in line I mean...there was literally no one in line. NO ONE We caught him fixing his feet

I made a Star Tour FP with no intention of actually using it but we figured we might as well

Usually I get a headache on this ride but I escaped without one Also - we finished our adventure in Batuu which I thought was cool

Next up: more HS

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
After Star Tours we headed over to our dinner spot: Mama Melrose's

When we checked in we were told they were running about 15 minutes behind but we were seated right away

Oil and bread to start

And for dinner my Mom got spaghetti and meatballs (correction - meatball - she asked for just one )

And I had the charred strip steak with of course the amazing Mac and cheese

Yum! Everything was great!!

Next up: more HS

 

[Allym146]

I'm bummed to hear about Trails End. My sister and I have reservations for brunch there in 27 days! I'm going to keep my hopes up that it doesn't disappoint.

 

[Doc Disney]

Day 3 continued
After Mama Melrose's we debated about what to do. We had a Cantina reservation but it was not for several hours after this. We were getting anxious about getting back to the room to finish packing so we decided to move it to a different day during our next trip. We did have a FP for Slinky Dog, though, so we went to Toy Story Land via Batuu. I picked out this jumper (after looking for days for an outfit) specifically for Galaxy's Edge so we made sure to stop and take some photos

Unfortunately by the time we got to Toy Story Land Slinky Dog was closed
I think it was weather related but it was not very clear - maybe there was lightening somewhere? I was so bummed We LOVE Slinky Dog and we have been fortunate to ride it every trip up to this point. We were about to leave because it took forever to get a replacement FP but finally they released it and we deiced to do TSM.

Next up: more HS

 

[Doc Disney]

I'm bummed to hear about Trails End. My sister and I have reservations for brunch there in 27 days! I'm going to keep my hopes up that it doesn't disappoint.

I'm sure it will be great! It has never disappointed us before