Four days at WDW for us this time around. I would love to stay around longer but this seem to be just the right fit. We actually flirted with going back to DL but the magical express, 7DMC ride, and just seeing MK, Ecpot, and the Osbourne lights for the first time swayed us. I did get our fast passes already and was able to hit all the headliners for each park. Don't know if I just got lucky or not but I was able to hit 7DMC both days in MK and our other favorites like Splash. My wife wants to do the Sci-Fi Drive In but I can't seem to get a reservation for it. We've eaten just about everywhere around the WDW Resort but haven't done that one yet.
Where are you staying this year at DL? We are going back to our roots and staying at the Port Orleans Riverside. I love eating at the mill and it has such lush grounds for a moderate. Plus we like taking the boat to Downtown Disney. It's our favorite hotel if we don't stay in one of the monorail resorts.
I'll be excited to hear what you think of WDW at Christmas compared to DLR. I know you'll enjoy it. I have found myself wanting to get back to WDW lately to try out the mine coaster myself. I know it's not going anywhere..... but I'd still love to get there sooner rather than later.
Did you get an ADR for Sci-Fi yet? We have eaten there several times through the years and really enjoyed it. But Drew is really into 50's monster movies, so it was a no-brainer for us. Hopefully you have been able to find a cancellation by now.
We're staying at PPH again this year. As much as I like the other on-site hotels a bit more, I'm just looking for the cheapest way to be on-site for early park access each day. Not to mention that Disney bubble we love.
I remember you saying before that you love POR. So glad you get to stay there on this trip. We need to stay there sometime. I have heard so many good things from others about that resort.
Did you see that they changed the dates of the parade taping in the MK? I'm thinking that might be over the time you are there. I think I saw it's maybe the 8th and 9th now? I hope that doesn't interfere with any of your plans.
I was away for a couple weeks and then its taken me another couple weeks to update my own TR and get caught up on my subbed ones.
I know I missed some updates but I did read the last 4 or 5. Love the pictures of the Lilly Belle! What an amazing little train car. Adorable.
Yay that Katie might be a teenager but she's not afraid to have some fun in her Aurora dress. The poses in front of the castle were lovely. I'm glad you finally got the sun to cooperate. That castle looks so beautiful decorated for Christmas.
I really enjoyed all the photography in your TR. You really did a great job of bringing DL to live.
Nice views from the plane on the way home! I love when the pilot actually announces geographical landmarks. It really cool.
Thanks for the great TR!
Thanks! The best part of going to Disney these days is seeing Katie embrace her inner child. Of course, I do the same, but any day you can get that out of a teenager is a big win!
The trip home is always so sad, but it was a nice consolation prize to find some interesting scenery to distract us. Not sure if we'll get that this time, but it was a welcome sight last time.
Beautiful photos....as always. I can't wait to see what your new camera does.
It really sucks that you are done, but good to know that another one is around the corner.
Love Katies dress. You got some great shots of her and the Castle.
Cruella looks like so much fun. I really would love to go around Christmas time some year. I might have to start stalking air prices for the next few years.
Thanks Jen! I'm really ready to be at DL with my new camera. Oh, and my family.
I've been trying to get to know it a bit, but nothing beats time in the park with lots to photograph and lots of time to shoot!
Maybe you need to plan a Christmas trip with some DIS friends?????
Katie looks beautiful in the Aurora dress!
Great photos with Cruella! And it sounds like you encountered some really helpful CMs!
Cute pics in Minnie's house.
The Christmas setup in your room is just too adorable!
The outfits at PCH Grill are so fun, never seen those before!
Amazing shots from the plane.
So sorry to hear about your cat
As a side note, Suzy & Perla were randomly out last week on my visit to WDW! It turned out to be a disappointment though as the line was already closed when I discovered them
One day!! On the bright side, I got to get the group photo with Mary, Bert and Mr. Penguin so no complaints!
Thanks for the kind words on the cat. I think we're all ready to put that all behind us and move on now.
We always try to squeeze in some Christmas decorations to put out in our room. I need to go shop for something new for this year. After so many years of doing that, I would feel like we were missing something if we didn't.
How fun that Suzy and Perla were out at WDW, but how disappointing that the line was closed. Last time we were in the MK (June 2013) for a one day visit, we saw Mary out with a penguin. I got all excited like you until they told me the line was closed. So now I can be jealous of your group photo with Mary, Bert and the penguin! I actually stalked that penguin for several years until we first found him in 09.