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]

Tuesday, con’t

The old timey music down Sunset Blvd. always brings a smile to my face.

Someone requested a ride in a really fast car.

I commend my daughter on her excellent ride photo!

 

[lindawdw]

I love the old time music too!!! Great ride pic Em!

 

[Tuvalu]

We decided to drop in.

The Cast Member said to Em, “We are going on an adventure!”

Around and around we went.

To the great wide somewhere.

Em thought I’d entered the Twilight Zone.

But I was riding the real elevator.

 

[Tuvalu]

We lucked out in that there had been technical difficulties earlier resulting a delayed opening. So our wait wasn’t too long.

Sure it’s perfectly okay to eat a bowl of Publix macaroni and cheese at 9:30 in the morning.

While standing inside the Chinese Theater.

Ready to run amuck.

 

[mpaulam]

Fun! We really were surprised at how much we enjoyed this attraction

 

[lindawdw]

I don't see you in the TOT picture??? What else can you say when you see someone eating Publix mac and cheese inside the Chinese Theater?????

 

[Songbird76]

Ouch
Et tu Tuvalu?

See, the rain makes me happy because it cools things down a bit. I can not handle heat, but I certainly won't melt in a bit of rain!!

 

[Tuvalu]

I don't see you in the TOT picture??? What else can you say when you see someone eating Publix mac and cheese inside th

Because I had “disappeared” into the Twilight Zone. Like the ghosts.

(Em was demonstrating where I should be.)

 

[Tuvalu]

Tuesday, con’t

Em was excited to see I2I with a childhood fave.

And she didn’t have to shout out loud
To stand out above the crowd.

 

[Tuvalu]

Up next -

 

[Tuvalu]

This sign.

 

[Tuvalu]

Em wasn’t feeling “fatty meats” for lunch so we cancelled our reservation at Roundup Rodeo in favor of an old standby.

We arrived about ten minutes prior to opening. Because we were first in line, Em deemed it “Arty Rizzo.”

She chose the Banquet Hall as our dining location. I think she prefers listening to party tunes rather than Italian crooning!

Yes this is just sauce, cheese and toppings on Boboli. It’s still pretty tasty and it hit the spot!

 

[Tuvalu]

Four headliner attractions and a character meet - plus lunch - in a little over three hours.

The sun was out and it was HOT.

We ignored the rolling clouds and decided to head back to WL for a swim.

While on the bus we heard thunder. By the time we’d arrived at the Lodge the pools had closed.

But we had a Plan B. A sweet treat from Roaring Fork and catching up on a guilty pleasure reality show.

We shared a campfire cupcake in our breakfast nook.

We delighted in a blindside on the reality show.

As a light but steady rain fell for the next couple hours.

Zoomed photo to highlight raindrops.

 

[Wicked Sisters]

Monday, con’t

Earlier we’d received a lovely invitation from @Darstarr to join her and her hubby for lunch here -

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We had to decline as two Beaches & Cream meals on the same day would be Tu much!

(We’re trying to arrange a meet. Missing each other would be Tu bad!)

We wanted B as our server. He works the counter so we asked to be seated there.

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He anticipated our order of cheeseburger (Em) and chicken sandwich (me).

When it was time for ice cream, he was prepared to bring Em a No Way José and a chocolate marshmallow sundae for me.

He guessed right for me.

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But Em’s decision to pass on the No Way José surprised him.

She explained that she was too full tonight to tackle that bad boy.

She opted for a single scoop hot fudge sundae instead.

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After dinner we returned to our pool condo (Em’s moniker for our room.) Enjoyed the firework-free HEA soundtrack for the second night in a row.

Hi Tuvalu, just wondered if you have to pre book Beaches & cream or not as we would like to go there in September.

 

[Tuvalu]

Hi Tuvalu, just wondered if you have to pre book Beaches & cream or not as we would like to go there in September.

Our server told us there is usually availability for a party of 2 when you book same day.

 

[Laurenciaa]

Our server told us there is usually availability for a party of 2 when you book same day.

Now that's what I call valuable info! Storing this for Sept. 2024

btw -> The room/semi-appartment is veryyyyyyy pretty!

And off course all other photos too given I've been mass liking this story in the past 20 min

 

[Tuvalu]

btw -> The room/semi-appartment is veryyyyyyy pretty

We prefer “pool condo”.

 

[k8einwdw]

And she didn’t have to shout out loud
To stand out above the crowd

 

[Wicked Sisters]

Our server told us there is usually availability for a party of 2 when you book same day.

Thanks and loving how quiet it seems there

 

[Tuvalu]

Tuesday, con’t

Pools have reopened and the geyser is active.

The sky is a bit iffy and my companion is napping, so I’m in a conundrum as to what to do next.