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]

You’re welcome...!!!
I figured you and others who might not know that bit of fan-created Disney backstory might appreciate it...!!!
Glad to see y’all are still havin’ a great time...!!!!!

Disney backstories are fascinating to me, and I'm sure many around here enjoy them too! I love learning new Disney facts whenever I can. Thanks for sharing!

 

[donaldtoo]

Our last FP for the day was for BTMR, we got the last car, row 13.

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After our fun ride, we started walking towards the castle, where we picked some popcorn, before exiting the park.

Back to our room to add a layer and head towards GF, via monorail.

The Gingerbread House is a must see for us. This year's visit was much nicer than others before. The lobby wasn't as crowded, and we were able to enjoy the pianist playing, and the festive atmosphere.
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This year, there's a display of the treats available at the Gingerbread House. I don't remember seeing this before.
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Time to say goodbye to GF, so happy to have visited again.
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Love it all, but, BTKSR (Big Thunder Kidney Stone Railroad) is one of my faves...!!!!!

 

[Nunu]

That is so cute!!!!

I know, right?
This series has 4 different Holiday Limited Edition surprise characters, and I got lucky picking the one that I really wanted.

 

[donaldtoo]

What are your other favorites? I love that your daughter made these for you! It's my favorite nostalgic ride from when I was little.

Nunu- I love hearing about the costumes. There is so many details to this ride and I feel like there is something new I notice every time I go on it. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

IaSW is one of my first Disney trip memories from my first Disneyland trip at age 6 in ‘68...my mom used to sing the song to us when we were little...LOVE it...!!!!!

 

[Nunu]

Love it all, but, BTKSR (Big Thunder Kidney Stone Railroad) is one of my faves...!!!!!

I know what you mean!

 

[donaldtoo]

After lunch, we headed towards SE.
We'll miss this version of SE. Hopefully, the best parts of this attraction will be preserved, and we all end up with something special and still as iconic.
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“The Nunuson’s”...?!!!

 

[Nunu]

We stayed at the lounge a little longer than expected, it was cold outside and we were cozy in there.

After recharging ourselves (and our phones), we started walking towards World Showcase starting on the Canada side. We went inside and browsed at the Canada and United Kingdom pavillions. Then, we stopped to observe the Skyliner gondolas gliding above us. Frank asked, "how about a ride?" Me: "Now? Ok, but where to?" We didn't have any plans, so maybe just ride to Caribbean Beach and back.

When we approached the International Gateway station, very few people were in the continously moving line. I guess I was taking too many entrance pictures because CM's present, noticed. One of them asked me if I wanted to include them in a photo.

Is that our ride? Nope, we didn't catch that one!

It was fun to finally be able to try the Skyliner. We got off at CB and thought about grabbing something to eat at Old Port Royale. We started walking, and walking... the station is what seemed to be too far from it. We decided to turn around and catch a gondola ride back to EPCOT.

 

[Nunu]

Back at EPCOT, we stopped by Katsura Grill in Japan for something hot to eat.

Frank chose Chicken and Beef Teriyaki.

Tonkatsu Ramen, for me.

After our meal, we headed back to our hotel via monorail, picked up our refillable mugs and went to get some coffee.

At the coffee station, a dude struck a (too long!) conversation about Star Wars with Frank .
I blame his jacket!

 

[eb3257]

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The #1 doll I fell in love with as a child the first time I rode IASW:
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Thank you for sharing these! I love them all.

 

[Nunu]

Hi there!

Today is our No-Parks Day. We plan on spending it at Disney Springs, where we'll do some shopping, have lunch and maybe get a couple of drinks in the evening.

I'll tell you about it later!

Can you spot the Gingerbread Men on my t-shirt?

 

[93boomer]

Hi there!

Today is our No-Parks Day. We plan on spending it at Disney Springs, where we'll do some shopping, have lunch and maybe get a couple of drinks in the evening.

I'll tell you about it later!
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Can you spot the Gingerbread Men on my t-shirt?

Love that shirt! The gingerbread men are so cute.
Have fun shopping!!

 

[Nunu]

Lunch!
Look who's very happy.

Our pizzas

These are the best!

 

[Nunu]

Love that shirt! The gingerbread men are so cute.
Have fun shopping!!

Thanks!
We're enjoying our "day off", and some warmer weather.

 

[SharonD]

Love the t-shirt, and the pizzas look tasty!

 

[Nunu]

Love the t-shirt, and the pizzas look tasty!

Thank you!
We're always looking forward to enjoying them!

 

[Zipadeelady]

Those pizza's look soooo good. I think my next trip is going to involve going to Blaze

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

I love Blaze so much. My husband and I become obsessed after our 2016 trip. They opened one less than a mile from our house - I saw a “coming soon” sign when I was 7 months pregnant and harassed them to open so I could satisfy a craving They opened a month after my daughter was born

 

[Nunu]

Those pizza's look soooo good. I think my next trip is going to involve going to Blaze

Yes!, Blaze is a "must-do" for us.
You can't beat the quality and value. Your girls would love those pizzas!

 

[Nunu]

I love Blaze so much. My husband and I become obsessed after our 2016 trip. They opened one less than a mile from our house - I saw a “coming soon” sign when I was 7 months pregnant and harassed them to open so I could satisfy a craving They opened a month after my daughter was born

Lucky you, to have a Blaze nearby.
*Jealous!*

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Lucky you, to have a Blaze nearby.
*Jealous!*

I eat there WAY too much Fittingly, my daughter loves it too!