I completely forgot to share pictures of our room at All-Star Music.
This is an almost inexcusable error for a new trip reporter.
You're lucky your writing is excellent, otherwise we'd be leaving in droves.
So now, I give you our room, in it's pure and unspoiled glory right after we checked in
Whoa.... you actually took the photos! Sans suitcases or bric-a-brac! Impressed!
If somebody has the manual lying around can you help a newbie out and send it along?
Yes it's posted in the Newbie TR Writers thread.
I'm not a fan of the pure white bedding they have now.
Why? Too... hospital-y?
Excitement woke me early on our first morning.
Which one of your girls is that?
They had been informed the night before that Magic Kingdom opened at 8:00am and I would like to be there for rope drop.
Fair warning. Ice buckets will be used on stragglers.
things were buffed, polished, pruned, primped, primed, crimped, and curled, most of which was done using numerous bottles and utensils that I frankly do not understand.
Nor do I. But I like the results.
Me on the other hand, I showered, ran my fingers through my hair (comb, who needs a comb?), possibly shaved, was dressed and ready to go
Which is why we're no where as pretty as they are.
Katie and I popped over to the Intermission food court during the beatification process
I kinda love that typo. Going to the Church of Disney does tend to lend a certain holiness factor to it.
We had a light breakfast of muffins bought at Target the night before, which I figured was the quickest way to get moving for rope drop.
My intention was to drive to the parks…except you don’t drive to Magic kingdom, right?
Right. Why drive when you're just going to have to take Disney transpo anyways?
We arrived at Magic Kingdom at 8:30am,
Not too bad.
It had been so long, it honestly felt like a bit of a dream to me.
Of course it is. Don't wake up.
Except of course you do.... when you leave.
Nice shot of you guys, but...… where are
your ears???
I have to confess that…well…let’s just say Main Street got a little dusty that morning
Awwww....
so of course our first ride had to be…(drum roll please)…it’s a small world.
What. In. The. Heck?
Wow, that's a great shot!
I want to do Test Track after! Well, Brianna being 8 years old and having no idea what a ride was, got a little bit freaked out by it and spent most of the ride with her head buried in her hands.
Awww... poor thing.
Bad father. Bad!
I also miss not having grey hair, but time does that to you
<sigh> Yeah.... Although mine's not all grey…. it's just... missing.
So now it’s our tradition to ride ISAW as our very first ride
Okay. That's a very valid reason. Horrified confusion retracted.
Plus, I think the drunk hippo is funny
Never thought of that!
Oh dear…over 1100 words and I’ve only told you about one ride…is anyone still there?
nope
It was posted at 45 minutes, although my Touring Plans app was saying 35. We thought it was reasonable enough so tried it and 40 minutes later we
So take the Disney app, add the Touring Plans app and divide by two. Gotcha.
We shared two fresh fruit and Nutella waffles
Still need to try that.
Wait... is that the square route sign? More math? This TR is getting complicated.
I can't figure out which one's the princess.
Katie was really out of watching Disney Jr. by the time Elena came out. We had an idea who she was,
You're farther ahead than I am. I have zero clue who she is.
Brianna got her nails done just before the trip, with a special Disney theme (you'll see she has Mickeys, the castle, Princess slipper, "hidden Mickey" jewels).
Wow! Impressed.
Is that a stock photo? Or were those her nails?
On our way up from Sleepy Hollow, we had noticed the Step-Sisters, Anastasia and Drizella (A&D) were meeting, so of course the girls wanted to see them.
Of course! I haven't met them, but have seen them. They're great.
They started making plans for our Shelby and their Lucifer to have a play date.
So off to the Tea Cups we went. Katie loves this ride. I am not a fan, but I put up with it
Yeah.... last time was with
@Steppesister and DD16. I kept trying to slow it down. I finally gave in and spun it as hard as I could. I was rewarded with shrieks.
Take that.
Big Top Souvenirs. I really like this place, since it has nearly the same treat selection as Main Street Confectionery, but less crowded.
Oh! I've never been in the area. It's not a glorified Starbucks, is it? Those treats look... better.
Being so hot, I thought Carousel of Progress would be a nice break
Good place for a nap, too.
I had to really look. I was looking for a Mickey head only. Nicely done!
What... No foot shot?
1. We go swimming back at All-Star Music, in the guitar pool. Is this the only pool we swim in that afternoon?
No. Piano pool beckons.
2. We visit Toy Story Land for the first time. We have a fast pass for one ride – which one?
Gotta go with Slinky Dog.
3. We also see Fantasmic! Is it the first show or second show?
Hmmm.... long day, so... first?