Trip Report 'Tis the Season to be Jolly... at WDW! 🎄 - Live- *COMPLETED*

Hello and Welcome Disney Friends!
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Another adventure is about to begin for Frank and me, starting tomorrow!
We are very excited, for this is our favorite time of the year at our favorite place in the World! We've been looking forward to this trip since we booked it back in January.

When: Dec 1 -Dec 9
Where: Bay Lake Tower
Who: Frank and Nunu

The last few days have been crazy, my friends, like they always are for us (mostly me!) trying to get everything in order here at home, including leaving my beloved turtle Domenica under JC's care. You don't want to know how that went with her in the car today, she was trying to get out of her "house" while I was driving! And to make things more nerve wracking, Frank had to travel to Mexico this morning and I was afraid that something might delay him and that, could've complicated our departure tomorrow morning.

Fortunately, he landed an hour ago, so things are looking good so far, phew!

Frank and me, last December

Our immediate plans are:
Fly tomorrow into Miami, lunch at Aventura Mall (between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale) buy some necessities and stay the night.

Sunday morning we drive from there into Orlando. Those who followed us on our April/May trip, might remember about our highway scare, so this time around, we're hoping to check-in at our WDW Home, without any incidents at around 10am.
Wish us luck!

Thank you for choosing to read along, you're all delightful to have around, and we're happy and grateful for your company! Feel free to comment or ask, I'll do my best to keep you posted as much as I can. I'm an so expect some late night posts.

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[Nunu]

We were taking it all in, and did something that we always do: we skip hand in hand on Main Street!
The Dapper Dans were there to greet us!

When we approached the castle, this was happening:

We still had a few minutes before our first FP, and we knew where we were heading first, a favorite to start our vacation!

 

[Nunu]

We didn't have any set plans for lunch and we were getting hungry, we hadn't been able to get an ADR for Be Our Guest, so after riding the Peoplemover, I thought I might give it a last minute shot on MDE. We got a spot and got lucky once again, like on our last April visit!

But first, we had a first FP to use:

I asked Frank to help me look for the Bride's ring on the floor, but we couldn't find it, maybe it's on the Standby line @Tuvalu ?
Also, our rides photos aren't showing on MDE Same thing happened on my August solo trip.

We were running a bit tight for our last minute get, so as soon as we left our Doom Buggies, we walked briskly towards lunch. Got there just in time.

I like the BOG Christmas Tree too.

Frank chose the French Dip Sandwich

And I had a Croque Monsieur

Our order took what felt like quite a long time, and when we got it, both our fries were very cold, even Frank noticed! I made a courteous comment about it when a server came by the table to ask if everything was ok, and a few minutes later, he brought us hot, just made fries. Nice!

 

[Nunu]

After lunch, we headed towards our 2nd FP. Aaarrrrghhh!

Again, no on-ride picture! Bummer...
After POC, we were craving a specific snack...

Pineapple Upsidedown Cake Dole Whip (such a long name!). Yum!

A few minutes later, our last FP for the day involved flying above London and more pirates, love it!
Frank took this picture in a hurry and caught me in an awkward position, just when I'm about to seat! Oh well!

 

[Nunu]

We got in line for Pooh, which had a 30min wait, but when we were about to board our honey pot, the ride had an issue so we all got a multi experience FP. This is what we chose:

It was 6:45 and MK was closing for non-party guests at 7 tonight, we decided to start heading towards our resort (we finally got a room ready message at 4:15). Started walking towards Main Street and the exit, but not before enjoying the beautiful Holiday ambiance.

Love the Main Street's Holiday window displays!

And I had to capture the Christmas Tree all lit up!

 

[Nunu]

Some room photos for those who like them on TR's, as much as me.

I know some of you like to know about bathroom amenities, here's what we got:

And lastly, our balcony. This is exactly the view we wanted to get!
I'll post a day picture tomorrow.

 

[Nunu]

We'll be getting some rest now, it's been a wonderful first day, words cannot begin to describe how happy and grateful we feel.

 

[Swissmiss]

I love that you’ve named “Bucky”

 

[Darstarr]

I love that you’ve named “Bucky”

I was just going to say the same thing!!!

 

[Tuvalu]

The bride's ring is in the standby queue of Haunted Mansion.

And you snuck in an extra 45 minutes at MK last night.....the park closes at 6 pm for day guests during party season.

 

[ELeigh]

Great start to the trip! Love seeing all the holiday decorations.

 

[Nunu]

I love that you’ve named “Bucky”

I was just going to say the same thing!!!

I was going to name it Poporopo, which is Spanish for popcorn, but thought "Bucky" was easier!

 

[Nunu]

The bride's ring is in the standby queue of Haunted Mansion.

And you snuck in an extra 45 minutes at MK last night.....the park closes at 6 pm for day guests during party season.

You're so right! I remembered last night in bed, after posting, I was recapping our day in my head and was going to edit this morning.
My wristwatch was still in Guatemala's time!

We'll be looking for the ring again on HM if we get on the stanby line. Thanks Tu!

 

[Nunu]

Great start to the trip! Love seeing all the holiday decorations.

Thanks! The holiday decorations we've seen so far, are beautiful. I'm always looking for Gingerbread Men, my favorites!

 

[Nunu]

Wish I were there!!!
Have fun!
It was so great seeing you again and meeting Frank!!!

And we're very happy to have met Ant and your boys. I hope the whole thing didn't freak them out too much!

 

[Nunu]

Oh my that is so awesome.... and passing the popcorn bucket is a great idea! That's the fanciest rest area I've ever seen!

I'm already thinking of passing it to a certain someone on this trip, if we get a chance to meet. Any guesses?

And about this rest area, it was remodeled not too long ago, you don't want to know how it looked like before!

 

[Nunu]

Good morning!
A beautiful sunny and slightly colder day here. We slept in today and are finishing our coffee. We'll be getting ready soon.

I love the feeling of our first morning at The World!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

For a second, I thought you had two fridges in your room I'll blame it on the cold that is plaguing me right now...

We are totally buying a bucket on our trip in two weeks (from tomorrow). I know a bunch of you guys and gals will be in the World between now and then. I wonder if Bucky will somehow make it that long?

 

[Rista1313]

I'm already thinking of passing it to a certain someone on this trip, if we get a chance to meet. Any guesses?

Hmmm I know someone who's in the world with you now I think... I don't know that I've ever seen her eat popcorn though!

eta: I might have my dates mixed up!

 

[93boomer]

I’m here finally! Have a magical trip!!

 

[Darstarr]

I'm already thinking of passing it to a certain someone on this trip, if we get a chance to meet. Any guesses?

And about this rest area, it was remodeled not too long ago, you don't want to know how it looked like before!

I know I know!
As long as he doesnt fill it with the inferior citrus swirl I say:
PASS IT ON!
PASS IT ON!