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!

 

[Tuvalu]

Up next -

The Woody wave!

 

[Tuvalu]

Since we have Woody on our minds, a ride on the MPB.

Had to stop in here to get him a special treat.

 

[Tuvalu]

Then back on the train!

We need to complete the grand circle tour.

 

[Tuvalu]

What a bummer you lost your favorite MB! Do you not have another one for good ride photos? Will Em's mb get the photos to show up? Might be time for a new one....

Done!

Did I mention that Tiki Birds is Woody’s favorite?

 

[wdwfamilynh]

Up next -

The Woody wave!

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I gave Brian and Gus strict instructions to do the Woody wave too

 

[wdwfamilynh]

Right now, I think the weather conditions at WDW are nicer than here in NH. Hotter than Satan’s mandarines and I’m praying that this light show and rain bring some relief so that this middle-aged (read ) NE girl can actually get some sleep. Wish I was where you and Em are

 

[Tiki Traveler]

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Did I mention that Tiki Birds is Woody’s favorite?

Great magic band pick!

 

[Tuvalu]

Friday, con’t

We returned to the resort for rest time.

It was a good decision because we were safe and dry during the thunderstorm which blew in.

Aft* Pooh

(Afternoon Pooh )

Smoke effect STILL broken.

Pooh not moving - he’s broken too.

 

[Back!Elbow!Shoulders!]

Smoke effect STILL broken.


Pooh not moving - he’s broken too.

 

[Tuvalu]

Early dinner at this guy’s place

I was SUPER CAREFUL walking up the stairs.

“Three steps, Mom. One, two, three,” Em joked. But I knew she didn’t want me to trip again.

We both ordered the same salad and were most pleased with our choice. If you like the ingredients listed in the description below, you will LOVE this salad!

Dinner view.

 

[Tuvalu]

We took a trip to Neverland.

Then went to see some playful spooks.

My ride photo.

The real ride photo.

 

[Tuvalu]

The goofiest face in the wilderness.

I have no idea what possessed me to make this face - unless it was the ghost who followed me home….

 

[Tuvalu]

Want to know our next attraction?

Here’s a clue.

Preemptive ride photo.

The man in front of me recorded THE. ENTIRE. RIDE. on his phone. I wanted to lean over and ask, “Just how often are you going to watch this?”

Be PRESENT IN THE MOMENT, dude.

There are plenty of better-quality Pirates of the Caribbean videos you can watch on YouTube.

Speaking of high quality…

 

[Tuvalu]

Her score was 10x greater than mine.

 

[Tuvalu]

The last attraction of the day - a sunset ride on the Peoplemover.

 

[Bullseye1967]

Want to know our next attraction?

Here’s a clue.

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Preemptive ride photo.

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The man in front of me recorded THE. ENTIRE. RIDE. on his phone. I wanted to lean over and ask, “Just how often are you going to watch this?”

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Be PRESENT IN THE MOMENT, dude.

There are plenty of better-quality Pirates of the Caribbean videos you can watch on YouTube.

Speaking of high quality…

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What the heck is on that girls head?

 

[Tuvalu]

Ready for Happily Ever After.

 

[Tuvalu]

Saturday, June 3 - Bonus Day!

On family vacations when our kids were young, Woody and I would often surprise them with staying an extra night. Sometimes this decision was made last-minute, as I would sneak to the Front Desk to ask if we could do so.

It is one of my favorite memories.

Although Em knew about this bonus day a little more in advance, she was happily surprised when I shared the news.

Especially since it meant 24 hours in her fave resort.

Our room wasn’t ready but we were willing to take any room that was available.

So we’ll be sharing a king, @Darstarr.

It’s a disability access room which means a stall shower, yay!

A downside? This room does not have a clothes closet! There are no hangers nor hooks on the wall for any garments. We can manage for one night, but I can’t imagine staying in this room longer than that.

 

[Tuvalu]

Em has made herself at home.

Hoping the rain stays away so we can get some good pool time.

 

[donaldtoo]

Saturday, June 4 - Bonus Day!

On family vacations when our kids were young, Woody and I would often surprise them with staying an extra night. Sometimes this decision was made last-minute, as I would sneak to the Front Desk to ask if we could do so.

It is one of my favorite memories.

Although Em knew about this bonus day a little more in advance, she was happily surprised when I shared the news.

Especially since it meant 24 hours in her fave resort.

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Our room wasn’t ready but we were willing to take any room that was available.

So we’ll be sharing a king, @Darstarr.

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It’s a disability access room which means a stall shower, yay!

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A downside? This room does not have a clothes closet! There are no hangers nor hooks on the wall for any garments. We can manage for one night, but I can’t imagine staying in this room longer than that.

Today is actually June 3rd…stop making time go faster…!