Pre-Trip Three Words: My Pre Trip Report!

Not long ago I was out for a ride on my bicycle. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, my mind was at peace and I began to think of my wife and how much I love her and had a desire to do something special for her.

Wonderful ideas began to flood my mind. Flowers would be nice, but I needed something better. Perhaps a special dinner? No, that wouldn't be enough. Jewelery? Na, she's very picky and I would most likely get the wrong thing.

Then, i had a spark! An idea that was perfect! As it came to fruition in mind, a big smile came across my face, and then, out of nowhere... I fell of my bike.

Luckily I was not injured aside from a badly bruised ego lol. My Great idea was a trip to Disney world of course! It's been nearly a year since we last visited together and it's about time we get back!

Being just a few months out it was nearly impossible finding more than 2 days together on the dvc website. Over the next 2 weeks I began reserving specific days and was able to piece together 5 days in a row. I definitely wanted more but this was enough to share the news with my wife! I was able to get our home, Boardwalk Villas. We will have a 1 bedroom villa with pool/garden view!

I've visited twice this year, but sans wifey. Our last trip was Ocotber of 2021 and the mask mandate was still enforced outdoors. Even though we had a good time she she decided she would not visit again until the nonsensical mandate was lifted completely. Here's some pics from that trip. Starting off seltzer heavy for @lostpro9het

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Over the course of the last 2 months I was able to get a total of 9 days at boardwalk villas. I recently just added an additional 2 days to the beginning of the trip at Wilderness Lodge, studio room, Club Level.

Needless to say, C is SUPER excited to visit again now that we don't have to wear masks.

We've got lots of fun and new stuff planned for this trip! Updates to come soon!
 

wdisney9000

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We noticed the lounge had switched to hors d'oeuvres so we popped in. Another great selection

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This was the spanikopita, not the one from.before. it was soooooo good. I had some in honor of @fractal amd Ya Ya!

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You can basically make a full meal with the options they have.

C tried the salmon amd made a shark coochery board

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And don't worry @lostpro9het , I had a Stout Drangonstooth for you!

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wdisney9000

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We took a boat to MK, to then take a boat to Contemporary.

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The weather is absolutely wonderful!

MNSSHP was getting underway at MK

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We actually walked over to BLT

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C was a happy camper since we were close to.her sandwich!

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After thay we took a sunset ride on the monorail back to MK to catch another boat back to WL

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We had the best boat Captain. She sang Disney songs the while trip back and boy could she sing. Her name was Miranda or something with an M. M the singing Captain.

It was the best boat ride we've ever had. She sang when.wish you upon a star as we passed MK. C cried a little and I gotta be honest, my eyes got watery too. It was a great experience.
 

wdisney9000

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C, a month ago while planning this trip:
"I really wanna take it slow at Wilderness Lodge and not even go to the parks. Let's just stay at the resort and soak it in"

Keith: "ok, are you sure? I'll make park reservations for MkK just in case".

C: No, we wont need park reservations. Were going to relax at WL".

C, yesterday at 11:45 am: "let's go to MK just for a bit" (hint we went for a the whole day)

C, this morning, waking me up at 6:45 a.m:
"Let's go to extra magic hours and rope drop MK"!!!

Keith: "But I thought you said i could rent a boat and we'll cruise the lake"??

C: "we take the boat to MK, its the same
Get dressed. we're going to MK for rope drop"

Luckily, in my wisdom, I reserved park passes for MK.
 

Billy6

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C, a month ago while planning this trip:
"I really wanna take it slow at Wilderness Lodge and not even go to the parks. Let's just stay at the resort and soak it in"

Keith: "ok, are you sure? I'll make park reservations for MkK just in case".

C: No, we wont need park reservations. Were going to relax at WL".

C, yesterday at 11:45 am: "let's go to MK just for a bit" (hint we went for a the whole day)

C, this morning, waking me up at 6:45 a.m:
"Let's go to extra magic hours and rope drop MK"!!!

Keith: "But I thought you said i could rent a boat and we'll cruise the lake"??

C: "we take the boat to MK, its the same
Get dressed. we're going to MK for rope drop"

Luckily, in my wisdom, I reserved park passes for MK.
They Pull Me Back In Al Pacino GIF by The Godfather
 

wdisney9000

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Lemme scooch back to yesterday and recapp.

We actually did start the day off slow. We got some.joffreys at Roaring Fork and strolled around the resort.

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Morning walks around d Wilderness Lodge are a new favorite for us. We decided that we need stay here more often. And we will!

We freshened up at the room and had a snack at the lounge.

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Then it was over to MK

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Our first ride was Cs favorite, BTMRR, but we didn't get @Longers status. Still a great way to start off at MK

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Then over to be brave with Carlos!

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Any guesses where this next ride was??

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wdisney9000

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Fun fact: I was messaging with @Tuvalu and learned that she has stayed on club level in the two rooms on either side of our current t room!

I think the universe realized that two people as cool as Tuv and I occupying the same space within a 10 years period could very well cause galaxy wide time shifting paradox so it made sure we had the room in between hers😎
 

wdisney9000

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Back to yesterday:

In a fit of genius, I left my sunglasses at home so we went over to the sunglasses store in Adventure Land Soni could get a new pair. I've always been a ray ban kinda guy but every pair I picked out was quickly vetoed by C.

She kept repeating "you have a big round head, you need square frames!!" Or..my favorite, "those make you look like a police officer"

I finally found a pair of Oakleys thay sje approved of. Then she wanted me to get the straps that attach to the glasses so they don't fall off.

I told her "those are for old people". Her response, "ya, you're old".

We compromised and...

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And now, I'm one of these people lol
 

wdisney9000

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Yesterday ctd...

We rode Mermaid
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Dumbo

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C had a blast on Dumbo. She hadn't been on it a few trips.

Finished off MK afternoon with Pooh

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We too na few pics to send to my sister. She takes THE most random, odd pics at Disney and sends them to us and we have no idea what we are looking at. Here is an example

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She actually loves when we send these kind of pics.

We hopped on the monorail and went over to The Grand Floridian. Don't call it "the grand" or "flo". Gag me with a spoon.

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The plan was for drinks and sliders but the sliders have been 86'd!! *gasp!!!

I got the old fashion with Widow Jane burboun. Very good. C got the Sidecar. Also very good.

We decided on drinks only.

Afterwards, C did some shopping

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I did some more drinking

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Nor shall you be the last!!!
 

wdisney9000

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We went back to the room to freshen up and grab a drink at the lounge and then back to MK!

Space Mtn showed a 65 minute wait but when we walked in...

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Nobody! The fireworks were about to start and nobody was on Space Mtn.

We went back for a second ride

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We rode BTMRR after (no pics)

But walking across the park during fireworks was great!

These two.ducks were waiting ahead of us at the boat launch back to WL

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I grabbed a Bison burger from Geyser Point to bring back to the room. We watched some Disney Chanel Halloween episodes too

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The burger was great! Then I went to bed.
 

wdisney9000

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We started off day 3 with the story I mentioned prior. C getting me up for rope drop.

We grabbed a quick.breakfast at the club lounge

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Then hopped on the boat (which apparently was supposed to suffice my desire to rent a boat and enjoy the lake)

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(Not so) hidden mickey on the boat

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This was probly the first TRUE service dog I've seen in 3 days. (I'm a Canine trainer/handler fyi)

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First up.was Cs favorite, BTMRR

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Then JC

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Look at the lions protecting that small horse!

We were able to get a few castle.pics sans people
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I never know what to do with my hands when I pose. Lol

We also rode PoTC and 7DMT. Then we headed back to WL

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wdisney9000

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Yesterday ctd.. (im NOT gonna get behind on this TR!!)

It was checkout time at WL, but we were NOT taking the walk of shame!

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We even called bell services to have our luggage transfered over to BWV. I wouldn't allow anybody to even get the hint we were leaving

We said our "see ya real soons" to Humphrey the bear on club level. If you know about Humphrey, then you know what I'm talking about (@Tuvalu ) 😉

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Leaving the lobby and nobody was the wiser. This is how you check out!

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We drove over to BWV. We put on some proper tunes to get pumped up!!

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wdisney9000

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Ok so please explain C's shirt to us
Is it one of those shirts that changes colour based on UV light exposure?


Max
You checking out my gal, Max??? Haha, I'm joking. My phone has some type of color changing, temperature adusting, color focus aperture, blah blah feature.

We actually both noticed the same thing looking back through the pictures. As always you have a keen eye.
 

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