Trip Report Social Disneying *completed*

Social Disneying



So we just returned from a much needed trip to the World!



I did a semi live trip report but wanted to do a more thorough full report and what our thoughts and experiences were going back in this crazy world we have been stuck in for almost a year now.



This year was the longest gap in Disney trips for us in years. We usually do yearly 10 day trips but took advantage of AP’s in 2018 and 19 and went 4 times from September 2018- August 2019. I was way overdue for some Pixie Dust to put it mildly.



The whosits and what’s its galore!



Myself, Gigi-



DisneyB, my patient hubby that has put up with my addiction to all things Disney for 30 plus years now.



And my precious Stinker- (3rd trip) He is as addicted to Disney as his Gigi is. I taught him well. ;)



The where- The Yacht Club (my first stay here and a major Disney Bucket list item to check off!) January 10-16th.



Most people that are familiar with my reports know I despise being in a car. It is torture. For me and for B- because I complain like a 4 year old. He chooses to drive at night so I will fall asleep and not make him question why he agreed to make the trek with me again. I had a tall glass of wine that evening and took a couple of melatonin gummies after Stinker was back out in the car. I fell asleep pretty quickly in SC and did not wake up until a little past Savannah so B had a good drive down. If I make it that far, I am so excited to be that close and don’t complain as much. I nodded off again around Jacksonville and we were at the gate around 6:30 am!
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It was before 7:00 am when we pulled into the YC and I got the text the room wasn’t ready but B went in to ask, just in case- Score! We got a first floor room just across from the quiet pool and laundry.

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While he went in to check on that I had my screen open and ready to try for RotR. Ya, right, as quick as I was, it was a big fat no!
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The room being ready though definitely took a little of the sting away.



We freshened up, unloaded a few things and made the walk to DHS and was in the park around 8:40ish.



I was so shocked that the Christmas stuff was still up. Glad I got to see it again.



We headed straight here-
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And by 11:30 had been on Slink, Aliens and TSM twice each!
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Not bad after being out on the open road all night-
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DisneyGigi

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I switched our park ressies to MK, we didn’t get there til about 10, because I hit the snooze button a few times and instead of driving we took the bus to skip the TTC. Crowds were low walking in. We always do memory maker and love it being free with APs, but with there being less photographers out, it ended up not being worth the 169.00 price. Besides ride photos we literally only posed twice. Normally I would have over 200 photos, not this trip though.


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We headed straight to Buzz. The posted wait was 15 minutes but it was maybe 10. Constant, slow paced walking to stay 6 feet away.
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I can’t hit anything on this ride anymore. It angers me a little bit lol
 

DisneyGigi

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We didn’t get breakfast this morning because we semi slept in. I had to bathe Stinker too so by 11:00 we were starving! I sat and looked at the mobile order options and we headed here, not knowing it was Columbia Harbour House food.
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We ordered standing in front of it and immediately picked up the food when the notification came through and again, it was barely warm. It was still good but I don’t get why the food, when you wait to order is basically cold.
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Then B and Stinker rode the Speedway, while I videoed and called my momma.
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Tron sure has changed since August 2019!
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DisneyGigi

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We headed back through Fantasyland, Went under the sea, then decided to do Philharmagic. The boys did a Yeti pose, for some reason, in line.
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Snapped a couple of pics of the Step Sisters.

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B wanted a Turkey Leg and Stinker got a Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich- and we again, were in the right place at the right time!
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I was so excited to see the band, I went photo crazy!
 

DisneyGigi

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I know it isn’t a parade but the little pop ups, I am so thankful for. It still excites me as much as it does Stinker. And, I will say, again, if I am ever too old, to not grin, laugh and feel all of 3, at the sight of a character- take me out of this world, I am no longer myself.
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I saw Maxie again! Not to be confused with @amjt660 - whom I have given yet another nickname. ;)
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MickeyCB

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And, I will say, again, if I am ever too old, to not grin, laugh and feel all of 3, at the sight of a character- take me out of this world, I am no longer myself.
We were discussing end of life, living will stuff with our adult children and I told my daughter, "let me make this easy for you, if mom can't get on a plane to Disney, pull the plug"! 🤣
 

DisneyGigi

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We were discussing end of life, living will stuff with our adult children and I told my daughter, "let me make this easy for you, if mom can't get on a plane to Disney, pull the plug"! 🤣
I 💯 feel ya here. I have it written down, in my will, that no funeral services, simple as can be and what would be spent on that when I am not here, is to be given to Make a Wish. Morbid to think about, but when I do leave this world, I, of course, wanna take care of my family- but I also want to make sure they bless a family, rather than go through the motions, I won’t ever see, or care about. Knowing that all the hoopla, will go towards a family,to go to Disney makes me feel better about leaving this world.
 

MickeyCB

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I 💯 feel ya here. I have it written down, in my will, that no funeral services, simple as can be and what would be spent on that when I am not here, is to be given to Make a Wish. Morbid to think about, but when I do leave this world, I, of course, wanna take care of my family- but I also want to make sure they bless a family, rather than go through the motions, I won’t ever see, or care about. Knowing that all the hoopla, will go towards a family,to go to Disney makes me feel better about leaving this world.
That is absolutely the coolest thing I have ever heard!!
What an amazing way to give back!

And also I don’t think it’s morbid at all. In my opinion, one of the greatest gifts you can give your family is to convey what your wishes are at end of life and not force them to make those decisions.
 

DisneyGigi

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After the cavalcade we headed to PotC- snapped a pic of Brer Rabbit on the way.
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I love the pic of us looking at each other in line. PotC is also another one of his daddy and my favorites. When I was little I adored the episode with Walt talking about the ride, I was so excited to ride it our first trip.
 

DisneyGigi

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Then we took a tour through the Jungle!

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Then we did the Tiki Room! He loved it but didn’t understand where Zazu and Iago are since the version of the Soundtrack I have in the car still had the Under New Management version. I assured him it was better the original way. ;)
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The next pic is misleading, it was crazy crowded in the walkways right here. I was holding Stinker’s hand and a lady plowed right into him when he shifted a little.
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We decided to head out and go to Epcot. This made me so sad. I wonder if Disney Jim will ever be back?? I loved to watch him.
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DisneyGigi

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Stinker wanted to stop for a picture again. He wanted to hold the handle of the oar, so I let him and hand sanitized after. It made me feel so bad because he is like Gigi, after Corona is over can I touch stuff? I have always been funny and wiped things down but not to the degree I am now. My purse smells so strong of alcohol from the wipes I constantly carry everywhere. We took him to Chuck E Cheese at least once a month and he misses it so much. I don’t know how long it will take me to be comfortable with things like that, probably never!
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Anywho, we then headed to the Land, where I relived my greenhouse days with my son again.

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Loved this!!!
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DisneyGigi

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Stinker loved all the Hidden Mickey’s. I hated the ears were gone off the big one for some reason.
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We left here and headed to Soarin’ . The posted wait was 20 minutes but it was around 40. I am assuming we hit at a cleaning. I did see Elton walk by a couple of times so he must have been doing VIP. I didn’t get to say hey, but with all the layoffs I was just happy to spot him and know he is still there. I flat adore him, he is so funny and sweet.
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After we got off it was 7:00 and the only available Mobile Orders were at the Smoke House and Sunshine Seasons. So I pulled up the menu and good grief what did they do with the food here??? There was literally nothing that Stinker would eat but chips. It was hot dog burger and a bbq on Texas toast. We chose the BBQ Texas Toast. It was disgusting, Neither of us could even eat a half of it. Trashed it and thought we could stop by and get some snacks at Hurricane Hanna’s but it had closed earlier- so it was Fruit snacks, goldfish and a fruit bowl and cheese plate from the market at YC. 😑

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The Pina Colada from earlier did in fact bring along getting caught in the rain. A cold, cold rain! I found out tired legs can, in fact, still run pushing a stroller.

Stinker ate his snacks and stayed awake for a bath. We had a busy and early day tomorrow starting with breakfast at Chef Mickey’s.
 

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Up and at it early with a date with Chef Mickey!

We stopped going here in 2009, I think. I used to always get up early at 180 days to get this. The food was never anything special, but it is a right of passage! It seemed like before 2009, you got plenty of character time and it made it so amazing. The last time we went, one character stopped by for all of two seconds, so we axed it. Especially after I realized the love you could get at Tusker House!

Fast forward to 2021, and the decline of Disney food, IMO- If Chef Mickey’s was the best food of the trip, something is not right here people! Granted, we should have done more table services, but Disney, for theme parks, had some bang up counter services. Not so much now. I should have booked more table services maybe.

Chef Mickey’s- interaction and food, 2021??? Would have done it at least twice! Worth every penny.


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we checked in and Stinker and I walked outside, so he could see the Castle view.
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Got our notification, and Here We Go!!!!
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DisneyGigi

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We had a wonderful server and the characters came quick! So much more time spent, even distancing. The food, I so prefer, the added dishes are great, along with the family style breakfast items. They will bring as many of the new dishes too, if you want more.

We were seated, very distanced, and immediately our pastry basket, fruit and yogurt parfaits, came- and then here came Minnie!
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