Trip Report Some People are Worth Melting For

We’re back!

Timeline: June 2024
Location: Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge
Cast: Me (A), Dad (R), my sister SB, brother-in-law Iz, and niece B!
Why? It is little B’s first trip! I feel so thankful to be here experiencing the magic with her for the first time.

This is all of us pre-B during our last trip all together in 2021. I’m excited for SB and Iz to finally experience WDW since the pandemic. Things were quite different back in Summer 2021! They also of course haven’t ridden Ratatouille, Guardians, or Tron yet, so I’m looking forward to that for them too.

 

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It was already HOT so we stopped in to visit the CoP.

Aaaaaaand another ride on the PeopleMover. My third round of the day.

It was time for our Plaza ADR, so we walked over and checked in. We had great luck on this trip with restaurants. Every time after we checked in, we were seated nearly immediately. Many of us started with chocolate shakes. (I miss these being unlimited! I guess they were losing too much money.)

B was hot and tired and laid her head down on the table for a quick rest. Soon, our food arrived. All of us got the sandwiches except for SB, who got a salad. I don't have a salad picture.

We did the Tiki Room next, and then B fell asleep. We rolled her around a while, and I cannot describe to you how HOT it was. We took shelter in Memento Mori, but I was overheated and started feeling bad so I left for a break at WL.

On my boat ride back, I thought this cooler was oddly placed. Who is getting water right there?!

While I was away, everybody else stayed in Memento Mori until B woke up. Then, they did SW again and headed out for their own break. Meanwhile, I was feeling better so after an outfit change, I headed to HS. Everyone else was going to join in a little bit.

 

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I grabbed a snack.

And then, I explored Walt Disney Presents! I have never been in here before, but it was so neat. Neat enough that I made everyone else come back in later once they got there!

Once everyone else arrived, we did MMRR again and then had dinner at ABC Commissary. I don't have many food pictures, but I got the kids' ham & cheese grilled sandwich. It was fine.

 

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At dinner, I commented how great it was that it hadn't rained this week. I kid you NOT, we walked out of the restaurant to a sky that looked like this.

Yep. RAIN. I should have kept my mouth shut. We were done with HS anyway, so we left for the bus and shortly after we boarded, it was a downpour, complete with lightning and thunder. Our bus was even leaking.

At WL. You think?

Everyone else called it a night. I couldn't do that at only 7:00 though. I chilled and waited on the rain to finish, and then headed back to MK. I needed to see HEA on this trip!

On the way, I checked out the gift shop at WL. I meant to go back and get an ornament, but I forgot! (Maybe in a couple weeks I can stop back by? )

I also liked this pin but didn't indulge.

I had to take a bus to MK because the boats weren't running with the weather. It took quite a long time, and then we stopped at FW, so it took even longer. Eventually I made it here! The sky still looked questionable, but no more rain!

First stop, Dole Whip! I was very disappointed to learn that that no longer have the raspberry swirl. Still good though!

I went and waited for HEA after my snack.

 

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Right after the show, I dashed over to SM. It was a walk on!

Then, I did buzz to try and redeem myself. I still didn't do well.

I can't be in Tomorrowland with out a spin on this! 4th of the day, I think?

HM was a walk-on so I did that next, and then headed out.

I had the boat all to myself.

It was a great last full day!

 

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It is peaceful here in the morning time!

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This picture made my heart yearn!!

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So glad you found the right way to get to the boat dock. It seems to be a challenge for some people.

Many of us started with chocolate shakes. (I miss these being unlimited! I guess they were losing too much money.)

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I miss them bringing the stainless steel mixing cup with the extra shake in it. It kept the shake cold!

On my boat ride back, I thought this cooler was oddly placed. Who is getting water right there?!

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Coast Guard drivers.

On the way, I checked out the gift shop at WL. I meant to go back and get an ornament, but I forgot! (Maybe in a couple weeks I can stop back by? )

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Ooooh.....and when would that be?