Trip Report The "My iCloud Takes Me Back to 2016" TR's

Hello All!!

So, here I am again with another TR. This is going to be a bit different from my past ones. Let me briefly explain:

As most of you probably know E, J, & I were supposed to be in Disney in March/April. Our mom had been battling cancer for the last 3 years & was not doing well when we were to be in Disney so we cancelled our trip. I was looking back in my iCloud and was surprised at how much I remembered from past trips so I've decided to do some mini TR's as far back as my iClould takes me. I also have quite a few PP pictures from the trips(back when they actually showed up in my account-I'm sure you remember me complaining about them not showing up recently). These will not be as detailed as my recent ones since no notes were taken. There are 8 trips over a span of 2 years. I'm looking forward to doing these as a distraction from the recent sad times in my life plus my mom was on a few of these trips so it will be nice remembering happy times with her. It's also neat looking back on things that aren't in the world anymore.

Primarily based on my pictures I was able to go back & piece together the who, what, when & where's for the most part. Lot's of different things happened during these trips:1st trips for some of my family, a runDisney race, room debacles, a 1st haircut, & leaving propertyo_O for the first time just to name a few. I hope everyone enjoys & welcome aboard!!


Side note: Not sure if you remember(or care for that matter:hilarious:) but I had mentioned in my last TR that there was a specific purpose for the March/April trip. Even though we didn't go I figured I would share it with you. We were planning on a spring trip but we picked our dates based on who was performing at the Epcot Flower & Garden Concert. We were to going to see none other than Rick Springfield!! Now, I am an 80's child but was never a fan of his music. I did kind of like him on General Hospital though. Anyhow, believe it or not R & one of my BIL's really like his music😲 I know, it's not too often you hear of many guys who know the words to "Jessie's Girl". Over the years I have been forced to attend a few of his shows & I must say I developed a liking for his music. Basically, the purpose of scheduling the trip when we did was to rub it in R & my BIL's face!! So there you have it!!
 

riverside

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 2016

I don't have many pictures of this day so I'm not quite sure of all that we did.
I know we had FP's for the Mine Train based on my pictures.
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Must have watched FoF again.
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We had a reservation at Liberty Tree Tavern. I recall having to wait quite awhile.
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While we were waiting a little--and when I say little I mean it--parade came through. The Cubs had just won the World Series and a few of their players were there. The parade consisted of Mickey & Minnie then two of the players. That was it. I actually felt bad that there wasn't a bit more for them. It was pretty pathetic.
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J smiling at dinner!!
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riverside

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 2016

That evening we headed to The River Roost to see YeHaa Bob!! Sorry about the super poor quality of these pictures.
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We must have got there early b/c we have a table right up front.
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J & J having fun participating!!
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We're missing one.....
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...that would be b/c B decided to stay at MK. She had no desire to see Bob:jawdrop:
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E went back & joined her after J went to bed.
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riverside

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 2016

FEA had opened earlier in the year & we were unsuccessful in getting FP's for it. We tried getting a pre-park opening breakfast reservation so we could hopefully ride it with a minimal wait. We weren't successful until approximately 5 days before the trip-thank you touring plans!! We got a reservation at Akershus. E, J & J didn't want in on the reservation b/c it would be too early for little J. That left the other 5 of us. We didn't trust the bus service so we took a cab to Epcot instead.
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Look at that banana--ugh!!

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Breakfast was ok but nothing special. I prefer the dinner there but the truth of the matter was we really weren't going there for the food.

We got done with breakfast shortly before the park opened & we immediately went to FEA & pretty much walked on:)--mission accomplished!!
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Ok--I know I look completely ridiculous. Since it had been quite some time since having been on Malestrom I couldn't remember how big the drop was so I was holding on for dear life not knowing what to expect. Remember--I'm afraid of heights....
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riverside

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 2016

We had FP's for Test Track. I believe this was A's first time on it & she loved it.
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After that ride J, B & myself rode single rider. While we were waiting in line we talked to two women. They were super nice but then all of a sudden the one woman started breaking out into stretches & calisthenics. It was quite odd. We all kind of gave each other looks & after our ride we all had a good laugh about it.
J & I ended up in the same car.
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We headed back to WS after this & I apparently did not take a single picture. I remember it being super crowded & my patience was wearing at that point. We didn't try anything at the Food & Wine booths b/c the lines were ridiculous.

We did get a few PP pictures though.
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We had a reservation at Garden Grill for dinner.
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I wonder what J was thinking? His facial expression is interesting.
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riverside

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 2016

Here's a few more from dinner...
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I don't know what it is but I just love this picture!!
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Overall I really enjoyed the food there. It was nice to sit down & get away from the crowds for a bit.

After dinner we decided to head out but we stopped for a few PP pictures.
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I took these pictures when we got back to the room. Mousekeeping had left this in the room the day before. How cute!!
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riverside

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 2016

We had a breakfast reservation at Tusker House!!
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Ironically, I think I have been seated at this particular table at least 3 times over the years.
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I must have been really cranky b/c I didn't take a picture of the tater tots & you all know that they're my absolute favorite.

FotLK was next.
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riverside

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 2016

FP's for Everest were next on the agenda.
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I assume we left AK after that b/c I don't have any more pictures. We went to Disney Springs next. My mom really enjoyed it there so we always made sure to go there when she was with us.
I'm pretty sure this is Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.(I was probably trying to escape the crowds.)
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If I'm guessing we most likely took the boat back to POR. I enjoy taking that--it's a nice change from the buses.
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riverside

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 2016

We headed back to MK for MVMCP. I just wasn't feeling it. I have been to MVMCP twice prior to this one. I enjoyed the low crowds during them. Today was not that--it was packed!!
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I know I was stressed b/c I totally binge ate. I can't remember what the first item was that I got but I distinctly remember getting something, then I got nachos from Pecos Bill and after that I got corn dog nuggets from Casey's. I remember C asking me how I was managing to eat all that.
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After I consumed enough food for two days in an hours time I decided I was done. No rides, nothing else. It was time to go. My mom felt the same so we left together while B,C & A stayed. I forgot to mention that J, E & J didn't go to this.

My mom & I watched the fireworks from right outside MK. It actually was a great spot to watch them from.
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riverside

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 2016

C, B, & A got an early breakfast reservation for BOG so they left pretty early for that.
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B & A went on the Mine Train.
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A enjoyed it!!
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A bit later J, E & J got there.
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A & I took a spin on the teacups at one point.
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I look a little happier now!!
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J & I took a ride on Space Mountain.
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I have no other photos from this day so I don't know what else we did. Our flight was late afternoon so I would think we wouldn't have had time for much.
 

riverside

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I didn't like my time at HBD either. Something about not having a lot of choices and the service being too slow, if I remember correctly. And that was back in 2004.
I remember having chicken there but it wasn't all that. The service was very slow. So, they've stayed consistent since 2004......:hilarious:
 

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