Why does Flight of Passage always make me cry? ~ An 11 day August/24 Disney extravaganza! updated 11/17

[franandaj]

My phone pinged right away with a room ready notification but sadly it was a studio on the ground floor. I was SO disappointed as I am not comfortable in a ground floor room when travelling on my own.

That's smart. I wouldn't have thought of that, but so far (other than Europe) I haven't had to travel on my own.

He made a call, chatted for a bit, made another call and then told me he could offer me room 7506 on the outer side of the building.

That's perfect! I love being on the outside!

I wouldn't want to be in this room with any more than 2 people though.

I really don't want to be in a one bedroom with much more than 2 people. It's OK for a girl's weekend at the Grand, but for my stays in Florida, a third or fourth person might be tricky.

I would come to learn I actually had a direct view of the higher fireworks which was awesome!

Yes, I've been in a similar room!

I also really loved this cupboard for storing my bags and ears.

That's a lot of bags and ears!

The great thing about being on the 5th floor was that it is directly connected to the skybridge linking BLT to the Contemporary.

Yes, I remember having that floor and it was so convenient!

I was really hoping for a 6pm boarding group but they were gone in less than a second!

If this for Guardians that they do a 6PM BG? Why am I even asking? We have dinner reservations every night!

What a perfect and relaxing evening!

Caroline and I are back together for another 4 fun filled days in the Disney bubble. At only 24 days out, here's the plans so far!

I'm so bummed that we are missing you two! We get to Disney about 24 hours after each of you get home!

 

[amazingact21]

All caught up on your trip report! I love how much fun you had on this trip, and it's been enjoyable seeing what great Disney outfits you chose for each day! Love, love the DAK one.
I'm so happy to hear the CM at Bay Lake was able to find you a room you would be more comfortable in.
Your December plans sound awesome. I dare say, I think all of us on the TR forum are very much looking forward to another bar crawl recap.

 

[suse66]

I've found Disney's food is getting worse and the quantity seemed to be less. The Italian place on Boardwalk used to be so good and last time it was just so-so and not worth the price and time.

The servings at TS are definitely smaller and the prices are bananas!!

Sounds great!

I am so excited!

1000x worth it! I have to work Tuesday and I don’t get home until midnight!
I’m very excited for all things Disney Christmas and spending time with you!

We will both be tired but will have lots of great memories. So excited to see you!

I'm going to Jollywood on the 18th, flying home the next morning and hopefully at work for 1 pm.

Another one joining the tired at work club. But we will all be making the best memories!

That's smart. I wouldn't have thought of that, but so far (other than Europe) I haven't had to travel on my own.

I don't travel on my own a lot aside from Disney. I always prefer a higher floor room wherever I go.

I really don't want to be in a one bedroom with much more than 2 people. It's OK for a girl's weekend at the Grand, but for my stays in Florida, a third or fourth person might be tricky.

Sharing a washroom with several people is definitely tricky.

That's a lot of bags and ears!

Yes!! I love my bags and ears. So far I probably have about 25 pairs of ears, 8 Loungefly backpacks and about 20 Dooney and Bourke Disney bags.

If this for Guardians that they do a 6PM BG? Why am I even asking? We have dinner reservations every night!

You could still try for a BG, it's only on Monday nights for the extended hours.

I'm so bummed that we are missing you two! We get to Disney about 24 hours after each of you get home!

I know!!! I am so sad we will miss you.

All caught up on your trip report! I love how much fun you had on this trip, and it's been enjoyable seeing what great Disney outfits you chose for each day! Love, love the DAK one.
I'm so happy to hear the CM at Bay Lake was able to find you a room you would be more comfortable in.
Your December plans sound awesome. I dare say, I think all of us on the TR forum are very much looking forward to another bar crawl recap.

Hopefully it won't be quite as crazy as last year, lol! I am so glad to see you here, Alicia! Glad you are here and enjoying the recap. I love reliving all my fun summer adventures through sharing them here.

 

[suse66]

A magical morning at MK!

There was no better way to start my day than with coffee on the balcony! I loved seeing the sun rise over Bay Lake.




The joy of staying at BLT was being a short 10 minute stroll to Magic Kingdom. Once I was ready I headed over arriving about 8:45. I noticed it was only a 5 minute wait for the Main Mouse so headed in there to start the day.


As I exited from seeing Mickey, I was happy to see Snow White in her garden with only a short wait. We had an awesome conversation as I told her I was going off to visit a group of Enchanted Birds in their special house. Snow was quite intrigued by this and wondered if
she could come along and we could have a picnic with them. It was a fabulous meet.


My next stop was the train station for a ride around MK. I stayed on past Main Street station for a 2nd time as I had a VQ for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. My verdict...I loved it! It was fresh and new, the animatronics were awesome and the music was great.

After Tiana I headed to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Of course I needed a small snack to enjoy during the show and went for my beloved Pinapple Upside Down Cake with Dole Whip. It sure hit the spot even though it melted quickly.
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I had the fun of running into Big Al after this and had a chat and fun photoshoot with him This one is my favourite!

After this I decided to head off to BLT in favour of some pool time. A relaxing dip, some lounge chair reading/napping and snacks filled the next few hours. I didn't want to head to the parks this evening so chose to go to Disney Springs instead. But first a relaxing glass of wine on my balcony just because.

I decided upon Earl of Sandwich for dinner after perusing (and purchasing) some new pins at Pin Traders. The chicken Caesar wrap hit the spot perfectly.

I poked around Springs for a while; doing some window shopping, and listening to music. I decided to grab a drink at Starbucks before heading out to the bus and enjoying the moonlight views from the BLT beach.​

Watching the Halloween party fireworks from my balcony rounded out another perfect Disney day.​

 

[pkondz]

The joy of staying at BLT was being a short 10 minute stroll to Magic Kingdom.

I need to stay there, just for that.

We had an awesome conversation as I told her I was going off to visit a group of Enchanted Birds in their special house. Snow was quite intrigued by this and wondered if
she could come along and we could have a picnic with them.

That’s a great interaction with her.

I had a VQ for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. My verdict...I loved it! It was fresh and new, the animatronics were awesome and the music was great.

Good!
I’ve been hearing about too many people not happy with it.

This one is my favourite!

Terrific shot.

But first a relaxing glass of wine on my balcony just because.

Best reason ever.

I decided upon Earl of Sandwich for dinner

Won’t do that in Disney since we have one here at home. But they are tasty sammies.

 

[disneyAndi14]

What a fun morning with all the characters and I also really loved Tiana’s Bayou attraction!
I love the pineapple upside down cake!

 

[suse66]

I need to stay there, just for that.

It's really great! I enjoyed Bay Lake Tower much more than I had anticipated. If I had extra money and any sense of certainty about stability in the US, I would totally buy another contract there.

That’s a great interaction with her.

It really was!

I’ve been hearing about too many people not happy with it.

It was past time for Splash to be reimagined. Having a storyline that was outdated and harmful was just not okay.

Best reason ever.

Right???

Won’t do that in Disney since we have one here at home. But they are tasty sammies.

I looked it up and saw that Earl of Sandwich is in Manitoba and BC! Now I am jealous! I want them to come to Ontario!

What a fun morning with all the characters and I also really loved Tiana’s Bayou attraction!

It was such a fun morning!

I love the pineapple upside down cake!

It's SO yummy!

 

[Wood Nymph]

There was no better way to start my day than with coffee on the balcony! I loved seeing the sun rise over Bay Lake.

I would prefer a Bay Lake view over the Contemporary parking lot view any day. It is a very relaxing view.

As I exited from seeing Mickey, I was happy to see Snow White in her garden with only a short wait

I love your MK morning. The character pictures are a lot of fun. And the short wait is huge!

I had a VQ for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. My verdict...I loved it!

We did Tiana in August and enjoyed it more than the old version.

I didn't want to head to the parks this evening so chose to go to Disney Springs instead.

The parks are very stressful. We have been going to Disney Springs at least once per trip. Earl of Sandwich is a great choice.

Watching the Halloween party fireworks from my balcony rounded out another perfect Disney day.

I love the party fireworks. Could you hear the music?

 

[suse66]

I love the party fireworks. Could you hear the music?

Yes, I could put the TV to a channel that was streaming the music which worked perfectly. It was like my own private viewing.

I love your MK morning. The character pictures are a lot of fun. And the short wait is huge!

The characters are always a great time!

The parks are very stressful. We have been going to Disney Springs at least once per trip. Earl of Sandwich is a great choice.

I find the evenings very busy on a party night and with Animal Kingdom closing at 6pm. It really doesn't give a lot of options.

 

[vamassey1]

I was happy to see Snow White in her garden with only a short wait

I have had some great meets with Snow White here too.

It was fresh and new, the animatronics were awesome and the music was great.

I enjoyed the new song so much I downloaded it.

Of course I needed a small snack to enjoy during the show and went for my beloved Pinapple Upside Down Cake with Dole Whip. It sure hit the spot even though it melted quickly.

I still need to try this.

Watching the Halloween party fireworks from my balcony rounded out another perfect Disney day.

Perfection!

 

[Steppesister]

Pinapple Upside Down Cake with Dole Whip

I can't WAIT to have this again. I find it perfectly delicious, and vacation-appropriate lunch!

I decided upon Earl of Sandwich for dinner

I haven't been there since my very first trip in 2000. I remember it was so good. Should do that again sometime as we don't have one here.

 

[CariadMartin]

That sounds like such a dreamy, relaxed Disney day!

 

[pkondz]

It's really great! I enjoyed Bay Lake Tower much more than I had anticipated. If I had extra money and any sense of certainty about stability in the US, I would totally buy another contract there.

Some day I'll stay there... just don't know when... or how!

It was past time for Splash to be reimagined. Having a storyline that was outdated and harmful was just not okay.

Maybe so... but I know I'll miss the classic ride, even if I love the new one. (Which remains to be seen.)

I looked it up and saw that Earl of Sandwich is in Manitoba and BC! Now I am jealous! I want them to come to Ontario!

At last, one thing we have that you don'!
I think that might be the only thing... but it's something!