Trip Report The Monthly dual, two competing Holiday trip reports in One.

And we begin. This November trip bump'n into the Thanksgiving recess was an unplanned trip. Slathered with the Winter Festival and Mickey's 90th Birthday. Media Galore. Rooms at a Premium. Not a well thought out trip more a whim as another trip was already knocking at the Mouses House Door.

And so we begin....

 

[Gabe1]

I have seen the sign change for months but twice now “the transportation” for GOLDEN OAKS

Nice Buses

 

[Figgy1]

I detest SNOAP.
I enjoy a pretty snowfall once a year.

I like the way you think. For me only on Christmas and not even then

 

[Figgy1]

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I have seen the sign change for months but twice now “the transportation” for GOLDEN OAKS

Nice Buses

We need to hit the lottery

 

[Gabe1]

Day #3. Saturday - Studio's


Cable for the gondolas went up since our trip in September. The walk is a hike and a half.
Nobody is ever cheery while walking from the bus loop. Upside this time it wasn't
95 degrees.

Note the clothing. Some wearing shorts, others Jeans and yet still a parka!!! It was slightly chilly but Parka Weather...not so much.

 

[Gabe1]

The Studio was already packed. Not a lot of rides were rode. DD had her photo taken just about everywhere the photopass was.

The food at Lunch Box is cute but they can really use a few basic items. Last fall the S'more was had but it is likely way too sweet for some.

Happy the retro look is still around.

This is by far my favorite night park for Christmas offerings.

Favorite Window. Hope it never leaves

And a lovely photo of snoap for @Tuvalu this time on Sunset

Entering this area at night a family ahead heard: look at all the Christmas lights, Disney decorated Toyland for Christmas!!!!

Fitting the blanket cart was out as the lines were long and it was getting chilly

Donald needed to take a look around tonite

The standby line is very long for Mania now. Seems most times two tracks are for
FP+ and one for Standby.

 

[Gabe1]

Too tired to stay for BAM maybe next (planned) trip. But it was off to Springs. The Tree walk through closed pretty dang early in 2017. Why? It is a freak’n tree path. We were staying at the Hilton last year on Hotel Blvd and we didn’t see the trees cause it was closed when the parks closed

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[Gabe1]

Day End. Expected pushing to max little sleep.

Feet feel awesome. Goosebumps on legs

 

[Gabe1]

Whelp phase #2 starts before Part #1 of Trip Report is finished. Oops

 

[Gabe1]

During our Studio visit it decided to rain earlier than expected. Blurg in this. Never thought about rain in a boot and a Cart.

We did just about everything and boarded the boat to S&D for a nice lunch. Good decision as the Sun is trying to come out and it is in the mid 70s

At Dolphin you check off every thing you wanted in your wrap.

And the Dessert Bar was included

Key Lime

Lemon Strawberry cupcake

Chocolate Galore

 

[Gabe1]

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Sugar Sculptures

Best Coffee from Fresh at Dolphin. Note that Teapot is filled with cream!!!!

And more sugar sculptures

 

[Rista1313]

Cool sugar scupltures! Also, those desserts look delicious!

 

[Gabe1]

And over to the Swan.

This Christmas display is entirely Chocolate. IMO better than the competitive Disney Gingerbread Houses.

 

[Gabe1]

More of Friday. AK is awesome after rain. Happy animals and empty park

 

[MinnieM123]

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Close enough! I'm usually at the Swan, but have stayed at Dolphin a few times as well down through the years. I use the facilities at both hotels since they're side by side with easy access. Love that area. Glad you had a nice meal there, too. Their many restaurants are a hidden gem.

 

[Gabe1]

Well the dual trips so close together and ending at Christmas isn’t the best recipe to stay timely on top of this report. But shall continue

And by far my favorite photo of the Seasons in my opinion the best Christmas park currently

Merry Christmas everyone

 

[Songbird76]

Well the dual trips so close together and ending at Christmas isn’t the best recipe to stay timely on top of this report. But shall continue

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And by far my favorite photo of the Seasons in my opinion the best Christmas park currently

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Merry Christmas everyone

I really like how it all reflects on the water. Really pretty!

 

[MinnieM123]

Well the dual trips so close together and ending at Christmas isn’t the best recipe to stay timely on top of this report. But shall continue

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And by far my favorite photo of the Seasons in my opinion the best Christmas park currently

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Merry Christmas everyone

Merry Christmas to you and your family, too!