Just popping in to say how much I am loving your TR! I wasn't originally planning on writing my own report, but I think you've convinced me to do so for my series of upcoming trips (cheap airfare from the Detroit airport plus having purchased an AP voucher when they were offering a 13 month AP means I have 3 trips coming up, including my husband's first time going to any Disney park!).
Thanks!
My trip reporting all got started on an AP year like that too! I mostly do them for myself to preserve the memories - I actually go back and re-read my old TRs every so often. But it's fun interacting with all the other Disney fans too! Enjoy your trips!
I love the idea of parental solo nights in the park...yet another perk of the hotels being SO close to the park!
We also try to do some solo parent time at WDW, but it's much easier at Disneyland - just a quick stroll back, no parent has to contend with stroller/bus/child on their own, etc.
Oh, and I am glad I'm not the only one sending texts like yours
(although mine are about canine kids--having two teenager dogs means LOTS of texts like that!). Can't wait to read more updates!
I totally understand that - we have a nearly 11 year old dog and a 17 year old cat, so there are plenty of those texts here too.
Your dinner looked delicious and definitely bountiful! Glad you were able to your dessert with you in a to-go box.
It was good, but SOOOO much food!
Man, I wish WDW had that same Rider Swap system. It can get old, dragging both parties to an attraction just to have the adult and child turn around and hoof it to a kid-friendly ride. However, I imagine too many people would abuse that process in WDW.
I thought it was supposed to be the same way at Disneyland, but it quickly became clear they didn't care. We always bring Izzy up at WDW, but they never once cared to see her at Disneyland. I don't know, maybe I just look super trustworthy?
The joy of parenthood...sharing in potty training successes.
Small victories!
So neat! I also love Tomorrowland at night in WDW.
Most things Disney are wonderful at night!
Interesting mystery picture! I always end up with one or two of these.
Yeah, I think my guess is right about the screw within a screw thing. Foggy memory. But still not so sure. I find myself with more of those mystery pics because I take them to remind me of things for the TR, but then they are sometimes hard to decipher.
This is something I'd love! It's definitely one of the pros of staying onsite at Universal to me.
Definitely a huge plus! No waiting, no crowds, no hassle.
Oh, yes, all the whining you can handle. And snacks.
That was lucky getting the very last Star Tours FP!
Funny that the CM thought Izzy would be tall enough to ride - she doesn't look close in that picture! Every time Rory gets measured at home or at the doctor, he asks "what rides can I ride now???" He just hit 40" and doesn't know that we have a surprise trip coming up next month!
That's awesome about the surprise trip and 40"!!
Izzy keeps getting on the scale and asking what she can ride.
I've been explaining to her over and over that it's height, not weight, but she keeps forgetting.
That walk back to the hotel does look nice. Not having to deal with buses and folding strollers is the best at the end of the night. Hopefully they won't make it too inconvenient in the future, but I'm not really aware of the planned changes.
I actually looked into it a bit after writing this update and it sounds like there might be a chance the offsite hotels on Harbor keep the direct access. I guess Disney was going to have people walk around back to get to the (new/to be built) parking structure skyway thing, but the businesses complained and everything seems to be on hold. Or something. Yay!
Looks like a fun solo evening for Dug!
It was!