Trip Report The Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Trip Report *Complete*

The Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue - Trip Report

Back home and wanted to at least get a start on this report, before I start canning next week. (Plus Stinker is down for the moment)

I had the best intentions of taking notes, and even bought a journal to do such. (Ya, right, I never even opened it)

My pre- trip and semi live report can be found here.
https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads...keep-saying-that-semi-live-now.955080/page-15

My title explanation is as follows.

The Old- for our Anniversary (27) and at Coronado Springs.

The new- flying instead of the torture it is for me being in a car for 8 1/2 hours, or in the case of Irma 17 1/2. 😑

Also, meeting and getting to chat with some very sweet trip report forum members and their spouses.

That would have been so out of my comfort zone until I met @Tuvalu in May. Very glad that I had the opportunity it was a blast. :)

The borrowed, is my alternate title - The Last Chapter- because believe it or not, I did not renew APs or book a Bounceback. I really am not going back until earliest May of next year and I am totally fine with that.

We almost did bounce back because we love celebrating our Anniversary at the world but it is HOT!! Too Hot and the only way I like a Hurricane or threat of one is in a glass.

The Blue, was lack of rain, other than a horrid storm while having drinks at Coronado and a little bit during a day at AK. Also for the gorgeous blue skies we flew both down and back in.

So onto day 1- flying down.


15 trips to WDW and flew one time, the rest in a car. It is taxing, at best for me to be in the car for more than 30 minutes. I hate it. Always have. My mom still goes a little pale at the thought of our road trips when I was little. My dad had to take the scenic route and stop at every beach and then make us get back in the car to check out another one- in my defense. I just wanted to stay at the first one. I hated getting back in the car lol.

1 hour and there? Ya, I am in.

I was expecting to wait forever but better than a car right? (For me, anyway)
Got there 2 hours before, checked bag, did security, no line. Waited, boarded, took off, and an hour 30 minute flight, landed in a little over an hour.

And yes, I did have a Bloody Mary for breakfast. ;)
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Made our way off and down to ME, straight into a line, and was on the bus maybe 5 minutes after getting in line.

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Not very easy to get a pic of the gate in a bus.
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And we are home! Love the new sign, it reminds me of the old room colors, though which is odd.
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DisneyGigi

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After getting some love from Minnie & Goofy we headed in to WS.
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I had a date with Grand Marnier Slushie! B got a 1664. (I think that is what it is lol)
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It was so good on a hot day- I had another. 😬
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WS was very slow.
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We wandered around for a bit and decided to have Fish & Chips. We had never been to the counter service or Rose & Crown before. I don’t know how but we hadn’t.
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I love the birds but why do people feed them with a kazillion signs up and then wonder why they are being aggressive?
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DisneyGigi

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It was so hot that we decided to skip Future World since we had FP for there the next morning. We have been going in late August/September for years but this is the hottest trip I remember. My face sweat and my face never sweats down there even in August. Or possibly it could be I am getting older... 😳 I canceled our Soarin’ FP and made another for ToT instead. We hopped the boat-
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And soon we were here...
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And after we got in line and passed the Library checkpoint we were able to do another for just minutes later so we rode twice! Great long drops. One of the best in a long time.
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DisneyGigi

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We stopped and got a drink at Brown Derby Lounge and headed out.
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It is funny because I rarely drink liquor type drinks when at home. I lean towards a couple of glasses wine to unwind. I love different wines with dinner too but I swear, I could taste tequila and vodka for two days after I got home. I didn’t overindulge or get blistered or anything but I don’t see me wanting a mixed drink for quite awhile. 😑 😂

Not having kept notes, I am not sure but we strolled the resort, at Coronado that night. One of my favorite things to do.

We had done 3 parks this day and two strolls around the Yacht and Beach Club. Not like the old days when we would hit all 4 in a day or the year we did MK twice with the other 3- but a fun crazy hopping kind of day.

Early Epcot coming up next and a different kind of Meet & Greet. ;)
 

DisneyGigi

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Day 3- August 26

Again, this day, we waited just a few minutes for a bus. It is funny because I was most afraid that the bus would slow us down, since we are used to driving. Not the case, I swear it ended up being quicker, than parking, and all that.

My first FP was for Living with the Land. This ride is always a must do for me. If you have read my prior reports, you may remember that my son took care of the greenhouses at his school during the summer and on weekends. He always took me with him. He also took care of a few people’s extensive landscaping and things when they were on vacation. (Again, he took me with him) I have so many priceless memories of those days, just he and I watering all the plants. That and the many days, picking beans with my kids, then breaking them, and canning, together. A dying (healthy) art, that I am glad I was taught and able to pass down- This always takes me back. I would miss MK, honestly, before I would miss this. ❤

Sappy moment over- 😂
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DisneyGigi

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After my sentimental boat ride, Soarin’ was at 15 minutes so we did it standby.
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We had not had breakfast yet so as soon as Sunshine Seasons switched over we ate.
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Then used our fastpass to ride Soarin’ again.

Then it was time to Thank the Phoenicians.

I do not want them to change this ride. :( I do not like change. Update sure..change. No.
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I took pics and they all stink lol and apparently B got lost on the way to the future.
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Quick bubble gum wall selfie.
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We decided to head to the WS, but first we stopped here.
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The Robitussin.. I mean Beverly was down, not that I would have had some but I tried a couple. B didn’t. I asked why and apparently he had eyeballed a kid running their fingers over the nozzles. 😑 I almost threw up. Major germaphobe and I wish he just had not told me. I likely will not ever do it again and also have major stress at open drink filling stations from here on out.
 

DisneyGigi

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As we headed into the gateway to WS. Who did I happen to spot? None other than @Tuvalu and Woody. We said a quick hello as they were heading out and we headed in. No photo because we already had plans to meet up later.

B wanted a Moosehead so we headed to Canada. I got the Blueberry drink they have there. Too sweet.

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And talked to this cute little fella for a bit.
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Admired this guy
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Took a few pics around while being totally blown away at adults chasing the birds and laughing. I chewed half my tongue off, to keep from letting loose on them. B was just waiting for it. I guess they read my dirty looks though because they stopped and moved on.
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DisneyGigi

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We headed out and back to Coronado. We stopped by the Lobby to see if our favorite CM was there and we missed her just by a few minutes. I did run into Tuvalu and Woody again in the lobby. All these years we missed each other except for May (a planned meet) and we ran into each other accidentally twice this day.

We cleaned up a bit then headed back to 3 Bridges Bar & Grill for a Magic Meet & Greet.

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@Tuvalu had organized a get together with some Magic members that were all going to be “home” at the same time.

I had only met her and Woody before on our last trip so this was a new thing.

It was so much fun. Everyone that was able to make it were members that I have read reports and interacted with on the boards for a long time. It was so neat to put real personalities with online posts if you know what I mean. We all shared laughs about how weird it was to meet up with strangers but all in the same, it was also so neat to talk to people that get how we feel about Disney. None of our friends or family get our (my, mostly) passion for Disney. I always get the eye rolls when it is mentioned so this was a blast. B had a great time too and wanted me to mention that the spouses really need to get that spouse support group/board going. 😂
A few pics-
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@Tuvalu, @Tony the Tigger, @bee and @NunuBelle - it was so good to meet you guys and chat in person. Each and everyone of you and your spouses were a pleasure to hang out with. I also realized I owe Tuvalu an apology for forgetting to stop back by after my smoke break to say goodbye. After the crazy storm we were running late for our ADRs and I didn’t even think til I made it halfway up the bridge! 😑 Thank you for organizing it!! I am so glad we got to talk more this trip than the last quick meet up. 😘

And @Darstarr - I wish you could have made it! Maybe next time. :)
 

DisneyGigi

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We hurried up to our ADRs at Toledo. They were running a little behind so we had time to check out the views. It was still lightning but nothing like it had been when we were having our meet at 3 Bridges. I do not mind rain, but being on water with lightning terrifies me.
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We were seated beside a very friendly couple and before I tell this story- I want to make it clear that I am in no way being mean or judgmental at all. They were again, very nice and talkative.

We ordered a drink and appetizer. B had a beer and I had the Tequila Daisy
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and we had the Pan Con Tomate Tomato Bread.

I adore tomatoes and this was outstanding.
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I will note that I terribly cheated on my staying away from gluten this trip. I paid for it too. My stomach killed me after having all that I did. It was worth it though.

But back to the meal- I noticed that the lady beside me had begun to sway. She went to say something to me and her eyes could not stay open and her mouth could not get anything I could decipher out. B had gotten up to go to the bathroom and on his way back text me this.

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I was starving to death but the entire time after they brought our food, all I could think was please don’t throw up on me, please. If she had I would have very quickly returned the favor because I can’t even stand to hear, much less see someone vomit. She took her shoes off and struggled to the bathroom where maybe she did throw up, I don’t know but was still so visibly out of it I don’t know how she made it out of the place. Also so visibly out of it that she vaped at the table, almost dropping it while doing so. It was so bad that I just felt really bad for her. I could not help but get tickled though when they left and the couple beside us immediately are like how did she not pass out or throw up?? One of them did a perfect dead on impression of her eyes crossing and I laughed but I still kind of felt bad for it because they were nice, she was just toasted beyond belief.
 

Nunu

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We hurried up to our ADRs at Toledo. They were running a little behind so we had time to check out the views. It was still lightning but nothing like it had been when we were having our meet at 3 Bridges. I do not mind rain, but being on water with lightning terrifies me.
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We were seated beside a very friendly couple and before I tell this story- I want to make it clear that I am in no way being mean or judgmental at all. They were again, very nice and talkative.

We ordered a drink and appetizer. B had a beer and I had the Tequila Daisy View attachment 406523

and we had the Pan Con Tomate Tomato Bread.

I adore tomatoes and this was outstanding.
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I will note that I terribly cheated on my staying away from gluten this trip. I paid for it too. My stomach killed me after having all that I did. It was worth it though.

But back to the meal- I noticed that the lady beside me had begun to sway. She went to say something to me and her eyes could not stay open and her mouth could not get anything I could decipher out. B had gotten up to go to the bathroom and on his way back text me this.

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I was starving to death but the entire time after they brought our food, all I could think was please don’t throw up on me, please. If she had I would have very quickly returned the favor because I can’t even stand to hear, much less see someone vomit. She took her shoes off and struggled to the bathroom where maybe she did throw up, I don’t know but was still so visibly out of it I don’t know how she made it out of the place. Also so visibly out of it that she vaped at the table, almost dropping it while doing so. It was so bad that I just felt really bad for her. I could not help but get tickled though when they left and the couple beside us immediately are like how did she not pass out or throw up?? One of them did a perfect dead on impression of her eyes crossing and I laughed but I still kind of felt bad for it because they were nice, she was just toasted beyond belief.
Oh my goodness! You know what?
What comes to my mind is how difficult it is sometimes to get a dining reservation, and how do you even remember anything about it after getting that wasted.
Glad she didn't cause more trouble for you guys!

Anyway, nothing wrong with one (or two!) Mai-Tais, right? ;)
Tequila Daisy looks good, was it?
 

DisneyGigi

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Oh my goodness! You know what?
What comes to my mind is how difficult it is sometimes to get a dining reservation, and how do you even remember anything about it after getting that wasted.
Glad she didn't cause more trouble for you guys!

Anyway, nothing wrong with one (or two!) Mai-Tais, right? ;)
Tequila Daisy looks good, was it?
I had 2 Margaritas, and a Mai Tai before we got to Toledo! 😳 They left a half bottle of wine on the table, don’t know what they had prior to us arriving or if she maybe mixed something with it that didn’t agree with the alcohol or what but it was pitiful. She seemed so nice too, like I said other than worrying she was going to get sick on or beside me, I felt so bad for her. The vaping and walking through the restaurant with no shoes was a bit over the top though. 😑

But yes, the Tequila Daisy was very good!
 

Darstarr

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We headed out and back to Coronado. We stopped by the Lobby to see if our favorite CM was there and we missed her just by a few minutes. I did run into Tuvalu and Woody again in the lobby. All these years we missed each other except for May (a planned meet) and we ran into each other accidentally twice this day.

We cleaned up a bit then headed back to 3 Bridges Bar & Grill for a Magic Meet & Greet.

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@Tuvalu had organized a get together with some Magic members that were all going to be “home” at the same time.

I had only met her and Woody before on our last trip so this was a new thing.

It was so much fun. Everyone that was able to make it were members that I have read reports and interacted with on the boards for a long time. It was so neat to put real personalities with online posts if you know what I mean. We all shared laughs about how weird it was to meet up with strangers but all in the same, it was also so neat to talk to people that get how we feel about Disney. None of our friends or family get our (my, mostly) passion for Disney. I always get the eye rolls when it is mentioned so this was a blast. B had a great time too and wanted me to mention that the spouses really need to get that spouse support group/board going. 😂
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@Tuvalu, @Tony the Tigger, @bee and @NunuBelle - it was so good to meet you guys and chat in person. Each and everyone of you and your spouses were a pleasure to hang out with. I also realized I owe Tuvalu an apology for forgetting to stop back by after my smoke break to say goodbye. After the crazy storm we were running late for our ADRs and I didn’t even think til I made it halfway up the bridge! 😑 Thank you for organizing it!! I am so glad we got to talk more this trip than the last quick meet up. 😘

And @Darstarr - I wish you could have made it! Maybe next time. :)
Me too Gigi. Me too.
 

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