Trip Report Some people are worth melting for - A Max Trip Report

To all that come to this happy place, Welcome!

Some people (and places) are worth melting for - Florida in late May /early June to visit Disney World is one of those places
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Yes - it is time to head south again - this time it is just Tricia and I. We need time to de-stress from a very busy few months because...

Cassie and Shane got married!!! On May 4th!!! - May the Force be with you!!

Before walking down the aisle
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The happy couple (and proud papa)
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The MOB and FOB
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Tricia's brother's (Tom and George)
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The OG Maxwell Disney crew
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trying to look cool (not working)
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My sister Cathy and my niece Tori and George
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MC Drew - my opening speech explaining the safety rules was based on Soarin
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First dance
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The happy couple again
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We did a similar getaway in November 2019 after my older daughter Stephanie's wedding

(Yes - both daughters are married and moved out - the nest is empty!!)

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Trip Details:

Monday May 29 - Sunday June 4
Yacht Club
Flying from Toronto Canada
4 days at the parks - not visiting on the travel days or on Thursday June 1)
Plan is to do my first round of golf (only 9 holes) on June 1
Goal is to ride Tron at least once and try to do GOG again - but otherwise rides are not the priority

More to come - thanks for following along

Max
 
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Day 6 cont'd - Epcot

We met with a workmate from Toyota - we found out about a month before going that we were both going to be there together
Chris and i have working together for 20 years - It was great to met his wife and son at the Coral Reef (their dinner started about 20 min before ours!)

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(we totally forgot to get pictures together!)

Chris and his family went to Guardians and then we agreed to meet to watch the FW together

We rode SSE and our picture did not show up

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We then decided to walk one more time around World Showcase

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Max
 
amjt660

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Day 6 cont'd - Epcot

Moved around WS and took pictures as we walked
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Had some fun in Germany with Oswald
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It was a rainy day and this was a nice rainbow over Italy
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It got dark fast as we walked back toward the entrance to former Future World - looking for a good spot to watch the fireworks.

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It took a lot of texting back and forth but we finally met up with Chris - we were right at the rail at the entrance to WS - near the boat launch - on the way to Canada

I had not idea what to call this area - someone please help - it was not at a country so it was hard to explain

It was raining on and off so we had the ponchos on for the FW.

The FW were great for Tricia and I - Epcot Forever brings back great memories of previous trips with the girls - especially Tapestry of Dreams - I know it does not appeal to all but we loved it.

We said goodbye to Chris and did last minute shopping in Creations and then headed back to YC

It was sad to walk out knowing that tomorrow was not a theme park day - and that no more magical meetups were going to happen..

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Next up - the last day


Max
 
Captain Barbossa

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amjt660 said:
we were right at the rail at the entrance to WS - near the boat launch - on the way to Canada

I had not idea what to call this area - someone please help -
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Prior to the renaming of Future World East and West, this area was it’s own thing, officially called Showcase Plaza. Since they’ve implemented the new names/neighborhoods, it’s now considered a part of World Showcase.
 
MinnieM123

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amjt660 said:
On behalf of all Canadian - we are sorry about the mess.

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Max, do you happen to know what the plans are for that area behind the (temporary) barricade? I always loved the gift shop there, but the rest of that area was a disappointment. (Always wanted them to open up another small shop -- maybe a bookstore, or art gallery featuring Canadian artists, etc.)
 
lindawdw

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Those rainbows at YC and Epcot were so beautiful!!! Oswald certainly popped up in a lot of places on this trip! We always enjoy our meals at Coral Reef and you can't beat that view. How fun that you met up with a work friend and got to view FW together. The walk back to the resort knowing there will be no park day the following day is always a bit sad for me too.
 
joshsprincess921

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amjt660 said:
Day 6 cont'd - Epcot

Moved around WS and took pictures as we walked
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Had some fun in Germany with Oswald
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It was a rainy day and this was a nice rainbow over Italy
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It got dark fast as we walked back toward the entrance to former Future World - looking for a good spot to watch the fireworks.

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It took a lot of texting back and forth but we finally met up with Chris - we were right at the rail at the entrance to WS - near the boat launch - on the way to Canada

I had not idea what to call this area - someone please help - it was not at a country so it was hard to explain

It was raining on and off so we had the ponchos on for the FW.

The FW were great for Tricia and I - Epcot Forever brings back great memories of previous trips with the girls - especially Tapestry of Dreams - I know it does not appeal to all but we loved it.

We said goodbye to Chris and did last minute shopping in Creations and then headed back to YC

It was sad to walk out knowing that tomorrow was not a theme park day - and that no more magical meetups were going to happen..

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Next up - the last day


Max
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cute pic of Oswald, but I might have to pick up some of that popcorn! That looks yummy!
 
amjt660

amjt660

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Captain Barbossa said:
Prior to the renaming of Future World East and West, this area was it’s own thing, officially called Showcase Plaza. Since they’ve implemented the new names/neighborhoods, it’s now considered a part of World Showcase.
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Thank you!!

MickeyCB said:
One of these is not like the other..🎼
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Loco_driver said:
You Canadians and your politeness.
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MinnieM123 said:
Max, do you happen to know what the plans are for that area behind the (temporary) barricade? I always loved the gift shop there, but the rest of that area was a disappointment. (Always wanted them to open up another small shop -- maybe a bookstore, or art gallery featuring Canadian artists, etc.)
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I had to look it up - sounds like it might be a colour change from beige to gray

We Canucks are a bold and risky people....

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lindawdw said:
Those rainbows at YC and Epcot were so beautiful!!! Oswald certainly popped up in a lot of places on this trip! We always enjoy our meals at Coral Reef and you can't beat that view. How fun that you met up with a work friend and got to view FW together. The walk back to the resort knowing there will be no park day the following day is always a bit sad for me too.
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joshsprincess921 said:
cute pic of Oswald, but I might have to pick up some of that popcorn! That looks yummy!
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Max
 
amjt660

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Day 7 - Sunday June 4 - Travel day home

We awoke to a beautiful day - I really miss this view
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We were able to get a late checkout of 12:30 so we left our suitcases in the room and went to Fantasia Mini golf at 10am.

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We got there early and were glad that we did - people were already lined up!

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I really wanted to try the Fairways course - because it looks like a real miniature golf course
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It was not as hard as we thought it would be - both of us scored an eagle and a birdie

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And we met some new friends on the course
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Both of us went to the beach on this hole.

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We did not keep score (thought it was going to be really hard) - so we called it a tie

Great view of tower from the entrance to the course

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Max
 
amjt660

amjt660

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Day 7 cont'd
We drove back to the YC
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One last picture of Oswald
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One last walk around the grounds

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and one last spin of the globe in the lobby
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We left for the airport around noon

Did some window shopping
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Had one last drink in the state of Flordia
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Trip home was uneventful - a few minor delays but got home safe with our luggage

Next up - let's wrap this up


Max
 
amjt660

amjt660

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Wrap up:

This was a very different trip for us

1) Just Tricia and I
2) Not a lot of new rides or attractions ( had just been less than 8 months before)
3) Tried some new places to eat which were really good ( Trattoria for dinner, Coral Reef)
4) Golfed on property for the first time.

But this trip was different because of who we saw - rather than what we saw - and that is what made it special
Meeting new people - some after years of getting to know each other - and also some new and unexpected meet ups.

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Thanks for following along - it was fun writing it

TTFN

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Max
 
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