Trip Report What Happens After the Girls Cruise…

I’m finally writing part 2!! Woo hoo!! It’s taken me forever to get to this part! So sorry for those that have waited patiently. Life, holidays and a few other trips slowed me down. This is part 2 of my girls’ cruise trip report. And while there is no actual cruising in this part, there are several girls’ cruisers, and a few other WDWMagic members, who make appearances!

Who: Me! And some other members! Like I said. Here I am with my roomie for the week @DisneyHeather:



When: September 13-18, 2013

What: 6 Nights at the Contemporary

Why: Well because it’s Disney of course. But also because of a work trip. The work trip followed the girls’ cruise by just a few days, so it seemed silly to go all the way home. Am I right?

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Shopping! I love these ornaments so much.




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[Disneyfalcon]

After a little shopping I got a text from Heather saying she had landed!

I got on the next bus and right as I arrived at the Contemporary, Heather’s bus pulled up! Talk about timing!



I told Heather she had big shoes to fill. Missy has been with me the last few times and she makes all photos more fun. I told Heather that was her mission should she choose to accept it. She agreed.

We went back to the room to drop off her stuff and then we were off again!

We had big plans tonight! Lookie here!



I don’t mind too much that Disney is relaxing dress codes, but it’s a little frustrating to get dressed up only to eat with someone at the table next to you in athletic shorts like they just came from playing basketball. Is it that hard to put in a tiny bit more effort?

I digress…

Outside:



Here was our view:





So Heather has celiac so she is gluten free all the time! The chefs always come talk to her to see what she needs. The bad (good? ) thing about eating with someone like that is that when they bring out the giant loaf of bread? It’s allllll for you.



This butter was amazing:



Dinner!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Instagram selfie!



It was still light out when we left.








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[Disneyfalcon]

After dinner we were off to the Magic Kingdom to meet up with everyone again! Heather pretended like she wanted a picture so she could actually run out of the frame and we could get an empty shot! No tripod unfortunately, but no people!







We cut through the stores:


We found everyone in Tomorrowland and rode Buzz, the People Mover, and Space!

Then we walked towards Splash to see Dani who was working that night.







We did stop at the Tangled bathrooms because you know that's like a requirement somewhere.




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[Disneyfalcon]

We found Dani! Instagram!



Back to the front of the park for snacks!



Success!





After stuffing our faces it was back to the room for bed! More to come!

 

[Billy6]

I just missed Marie and Pam and Betsy were done with the crowds so I hung out with Siobhan and Sherry for a little while. Bill and Heather were on their way to meet us too! We walked over to the American Idol stairs and met up with Courtney and her sweet hubby. We found out poor Jess had been in line for hours waiting to meet the villains.

Bill and Heather caught up, everyone met and we decided to go for a spin on Star Tours. The ride lines were fine! It was just the villains that were insane!






Here's my instagram photo - we are ready to ride! Sherry, Siobhan, Bill and myself! WDWMagic’ers!



Heather did not ride because, as we later found out, was expecting! Yay!

After our ride we walked over to the Backlot and met up with Jess, Courtney, Mr. Howe and I think that was it. I’m sorry if I forgot someone!

Bill and Heather!



And me!

Whoo hoo! Great picture! I'm in a beautiful sammich!

The Star Tours picture is the best! Great to meet Sherry, and Siobhan.... And Jess and Courtney too!

 

[ginadee]

LOVE your pictures!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Whoo hoo! Great picture! I'm in a beautiful sammich!

The Star Tours picture is the best! Great to meet Sherry, and Siobhan.... And Jess and Courtney too!

Aaah! You get bonus points.

I think you took the Star Tours pic!

LOVE your pictures!

Thanks, Ginadee!

 

[PolynesianPrincess]

Love it! Your pics are awesome, as always!

The whole meeting people online thing creeped me out for awhile, but I actually have some good friends that I have been friends with for 10+ years that I have still never met in person, only talked to online and over the phone. It still does kinda creep me out a bit because there are some crazies out there who will do lord knows what to girls they meet online, but I steer clear of anyone that seems even marginaly like a serial killer!

Did you eat all 6 of those Oreo Bon Bons?! If so, that is amazing!! I finished 4 in November and felt so stuffed! But they were sooo good! I'm all for the sweets for breakfast, lunch and dinner while on vacation! It's never too early for cupcakes or soda. Or alcohol! Actually, when we went to breakfast at Royal Palace a couple weeks back, our server asked me what was in my tumbler and I replied "malibu rum and lemonade" and he was like "It's 9am. Isn't that a little early?" And I replied "not on vacation! Besides, we just ordered mimosas and those have alcohol in them, too!" So all bets are off on vacation!!

 

[Billy6]

Aaah! You get bonus points.

I think you took the Star Tours pic!

I did, I did! Quadruple selfie!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Love it! Your pics are awesome, as always!

The whole meeting people online thing creeped me out for awhile, but I actually have some good friends that I have been friends with for 10+ years that I have still never met in person, only talked to online and over the phone. It still does kinda creep me out a bit because there are some crazies out there who will do lord knows what to girls they meet online, but I steer clear of anyone that seems even marginaly like a serial killer!

Did you eat all 6 of those Oreo Bon Bons?! If so, that is amazing!! I finished 4 in November and felt so stuffed! But they were sooo good! I'm all for the sweets for breakfast, lunch and dinner while on vacation! It's never too early for cupcakes or soda. Or alcohol! Actually, when we went to breakfast at Royal Palace a couple weeks back, our server asked me what was in my tumbler and I replied "malibu rum and lemonade" and he was like "It's 9am. Isn't that a little early?" And I replied "not on vacation! Besides, we just ordered mimosas and those have alcohol in them, too!" So all bets are off on vacation!!

Thank you, Darolyn!

Good plan! If they seem like a serial killer, avoid them. Lol!

I did not sadly! I just couldn't eat them all and I was so sad to throw some away. I think I hit 4 like you! I do eat a little crazy on vacation. Who am I kidding, I eat a little crazy at home too, I just can't get Oreo Bon Bons here.

Yay a new Tammy report! I'm a few days late to the party, but hey, I'm caught up before it's over, so that counts.

You're here! I've still got more! Hopefully I'll get more done tomorrow.

I did, I did! Quadruple selfie!

Yes! Lol! They should be all the rage!

 

[lbrad]

ALL caught up!!!
Your pictures are AWESOME!!!
Looks like soooo much fun.
The Orea Bon Bons YUM -O

 

[Disneyfalcon]

ALL caught up!!!
Your pictures are AWESOME!!!
Looks like soooo much fun.
The Orea Bon Bons YUM -O

Well thank you so much @lbrad !

Yes. YUM. O.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I am so slow with trip reports these days! So sorry!

Day 5 – Art of Animation and California Grill Again!

Today we slept in! Shocker, huh?

Then we went to get waffles! Even more shocking, I know.



Heather is on the hunt for gluten free –



Pam and Betsy connecting with the outside world:



Smile!



Then we were off to the Magic Kingdom!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Stupid crane:



We rushed over to Magic Kingdom to meet up with someone who kind of forgot to meet us. I guess we were stood up? Oh snap!

So we consoled ourselves. Dole Whips make everything better.





Then we rode Haunted Mansion.


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Let’s be honest. This is what we were really doing.




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[Disneyfalcon]

Next up – Pirates!





And Tangled bathrooms. You can’t go to MK without stopping at Tangled bathrooms, right?




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A sea of strollers:

 

[Disneyfalcon]

We were scheduled for a tour of Art of Animation that afternoon so we didn’t have too long, but we were starving. So what does one do when they’re starving and don’t have much time?



You visit the local tavern!



There are no words to describe how much I love the pork shank.



We walked quickly back to the Contemporary gnawing on our meat as we went. I hope no one saw us that we knew. We looked like cavewomen. Happy cavewomen, but cavewomen nonetheless.

Tour time!

We stopped at a pirate room at Caribbean Beach Resort first.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I do love the lobby:









Off to the Cars suites:







I see Heather!


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[Disneyfalcon]

Heather was doing an excellent job of subbing in for Missy.




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[Disneyfalcon]

The inside was themed to the max:



Here’s the bed/table:





I love this on the bathroom counter:



Shower curtain:



Bedroom:





See? This is what Heather and I do! J