Trip Report The Story Comes ALIVE! *COMPLETED*

Hello again, my friends.

For nearly a decade it has been such a joy for me to write about 50 (yes, 50!) different trips that I have taken to WDW - including one that was virtual.

The reason? You, the reader.

I don’t do trip reports for my own documentation. I have journals for that. I write because I love interacting with y’all. Your encouragement, humor, curiosity and even snark (*ahem* @amjt660) assure me that I am not alone in my crazy affection for Disney parks. A big thanks to each of you!

I am very fortunate to be a frequent visitor to WDW (despite what @Mr Ferret 88 believes, I do not live there!) and am entering a season of monthly visits. Trip reporting is time consuming (as those of you who’ve written can attest) but I’m not ready to completely give it up - yet.

What I’d like to do is keep this as an ongoing TR for the rest of 2023. It will be highlights and moments, with live posting as the goal. My story coming alive, so to speak.

First up is spring break with my favorite girl.

Followed closely by a getaway with my favorite guy.

There will be Magician meets. New experiences. And (as always) the unexpected.

I hope you’ll join the fun!

 

[Loco_driver]

Our dessert was strawberry shortcake from Florida Fresh.

Our only criticism is the strawberries could have been fresher.

Maybe the booth should be called Florida Freshish.

 

[Tuvalu]

Wednesday, con’t

When staying at a Port Orleans resort, a boat ride to Disney Springs is a must.

But be prepared to wait. Two captains arrived late for their shift so boat departures were delayed. Em and I were fortunate that a party of 2 was needed to fill the first boat to leave after the captain was settled.

These folks weren’t as lucky. The line got even longer than when we were in it.

The CM at the Marketplace dock yelled at our captain when we docked.

“Why are you so late?!!”

She wasn’t kidding.

Em’s suggestion for dinner. Who was I to disagree?

Earl’s Club and the Holiday Turkey.

We picked up two of these zero calorie cookies (IYKYK) for later.

 

[Tuvalu]

We had two priorities tonight.

And

Our ride photo hasn’t shown up yet. I can’t wait to see it.

 

[AKemily]

France was a zoo so we passed it by. We admired the topiaries in the U.K. and the floral display in Canada (sorry no pics for my Canadian friends.)

I can provide a pic of Canada.

It’s a blurry pic through my screened window, but you get the gist. We love April snow storms (or at least my husky mix does) No floral displays here anytime soon.

 

[Songbird76]

Here’s what we accomplished in a little over an hour. (Without Genie+!)

Jungle Cruise

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Whatever this is

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And three P’s

Pirates

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Pooh

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Peoplemover

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Hard to believe we successfully experienced 10 attractions today in under 5 hours with MK “at capacity.”

It was a great day!!

I'm probably late, but in the picture you can't tell what it is, you can see the letters on a reddish background on the left above the lights....Looks like it says "Pirates"?

 

[Tuvalu]

I'm probably late, but in the picture you can't tell what it is, you can see the letters on a reddish background on the left above the lights....Looks like it says "Pirates"?

Em agrees with you.

 

[amjt660]

I wonder who spent a little too much time at the pool??

Max

 

[Tuvalu]

Thursday, April 6

It’s our last park day and (thanks to Em) is starting off great!

 

[Katiekitten]

Em must have really quick fingers!

 

[pkkurz]

Thursday, April 6

It’s our last park day and (thanks to Em) is starting off great!

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We tried, no luck, guess we will try at 1pm, finger crossed.

 

[wdisney9000]

You won’t believe what we rope dropped (with minor protest from Em.)

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@wdisney9000 and @luvinthemajik - upon hearing (and then seeing) the Shaman, we cracked up. Both of us were remembering your family’s chanting and dancing video!

As we exited the ride Em turned to me and said, “Well I don’t need to take any mushrooms this afternoon.”

Haha! I had forgot about that. We had that song stuck in our heads all day

 

[cgersic]

Maybe the booth should be called Florida Freshish.

I was thinking the Plant City growers would be pretty disappointed in those berries with the Florida name on them!

 

[93boomer]

We had two priorities tonight.

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And

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Our ride photo hasn’t shown up yet. I can’t wait to see it.

Did you ride Tron? And someone got some sun.

 

[Tuvalu]

Did you ride Tron?

Our ride photo hasn’t shown up yet. I can’t wait to see it.

 

[Tuvalu]

Thursday, con’t.

We EE’d (Early Entried) Peter Pan.

To give you an idea of just how many resort guests are here now, we waited 55 minutes.

 

[Tuvalu]

Then we headed to Tomorrowland. We wanted to remain close to TRON since we weren’t sure when our Boarding Group would be called.

Took a ride on the Peoplemover.

Our group was called as we exited. Outside Tomorrowland Launch Depot two CMs were controlling mini Lightcycles, which were adorable!

 

[pkkurz]

We tried, no luck, guess we will try at 1pm, finger crossed.

Success at 1pm

 

[Tuvalu]

Success at 1pm

 

[Tuvalu]

Photos from last night are now in MDE.

This was a super awkward pose. Makes a little more sense upon seeing the magic shot.

I knew our ride pic would be hilarious. I was screaming from the moment of launch!

The ride photo is dual-sided!

Also included is a dual 17 second ride video.

 

[93boomer]

Photos from last night are now in MDE.

This was a super awkward pose. Makes a little more sense upon seeing the magic shot.

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I knew our ride pic would be hilarious. I was screaming from the moment of launch!

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The ride photo is dual-sided!

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Also included is a dual 17 second ride video.

Oh what a great picture!!! You had fun!!
Now, you know DH is going to make me ride it.