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  1. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    While we were waiting for the parade to reach us, I tried to visualize how the fireworks would work from that spot. I think it would be a good, but not great, spot. I think you might miss some of the lower fireworks to either side of the castle, and the buildings up and down Main Street might...
  2. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    You’re right, there was no PhotoPass photographer. We had a blast meeting them. Bert is a hoot! We had no plans to meet them, but when we walked by there were only 5-6 parties in line, so we couldn’t resist.
  3. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    Thanks! The photos I posted of the fireworks and parade were actually captures from a 4k video I recorded using a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. They are outside in Jack and Sally’s old spot in Liberty Square. We met them at around 8pm and waited around 15-20 minutes. It would have been less but...
  4. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    Off the top of my head the following characters are outside: Donald & Scrooge Minnie & Daisie Mary Poppins & Bert Aladdin & Abu; Jasmine & Genie Santa Claus Captain Jack Sparrow Pooh and Friends Belle Ariel & Eric Santa Goofy Nick & Judy Hopps
  5. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    The people that give out the wristbands also have maps.
  6. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    It depends on the people in front. There is no curb to sit on in the very middle, so it can be difficult to sit. We did have to stand for this reason. I can't sit Indian style or similar. The lady on my left sat for the whole parade. So it's just luck of the draw You can, but at that point...
  7. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    We got there around 10:20. At that point the area was still full of people from the fireworks. It took a few minutes for them to make everybody leave and rope off the area. I would say the absolutely best spots were full by 10:45 or so. But you could still get second row facing the castle or...
  8. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    You would almost certainly get a front row spot, but it may not be directly in front of the tree, it may be off to the side a bit. Still a fantastic spot, though. We didn't actually go inside of Tony's until after the parade. We planned on going in right at 9:30 to eat a bit before the...
  9. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    We were one of the first ones there, so we got spots dead center in front of the tree. We came directly after the fireworks ended. There is no curb spot directly in front of the tree, but it did look like most people on curb spots were sitting.
  10. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    Here is a shot of last night's parade from our Tony's viewing area.
  11. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    There was a different Tony at the party last night, but he was just as amazing. He sat at our table and serenaded us.
  12. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    We also attended tonight. It was probably the best party we've ever attended. The Tony's event was amazing and well worth the money. We had a perfect spot for the fireworks and parade, got all of the free treats, did all of the magic shots, rode a couple of rides, met a couple of characters...
  13. destinationdoug

    "Official" 2018 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party - Holiday Magic

    The wife and I will be attending the second party on 11/9. I just sprung for the Tony's event. I'm so glad there are several savory options, and that it runs until 12:30. Our main objectives are the parade, fireworks, getting a few treats, meeting a random (low wait) character or two, and...
  14. destinationdoug

    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    There are two items from previous festivals that I sorely miss, and the Griddled Cheese is one of them. The other is the Pavlova from the Australia booth. I can’t believe they replaced it with a boring yellow cake.
  15. destinationdoug

    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    We attended the Mexican Tequila Lunch on Friday. The food and drink were mostly excellent, and the hostess was wonderful. I do wish there was at least one high end Tequila, though. I posted a review with pictures at www.destinationdoug.com.
  16. destinationdoug

    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    Thanks, that means a lot to me! Enjoy the French lunch!
  17. destinationdoug

    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    My review is up at www.destinationdoug.com.
  18. destinationdoug

    2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: August 30 to November 12, 2018

    We attended the French Family Meal Traditions event this afternoon. I’ll have a full write-up with pictures on my site in the next day or two, but I just wanted to say here how enjoyable it was. The food was outstanding, and the wine/champagne pours were generous and frequent. One of our table...
  19. destinationdoug

    Official 2018 HHN-28 Thread

    Weird, I had the opposite experience with the pizza fries. I ordered them twice from the booth. Both times I had to wait several minutes for my fries to be ready, but when I got them they were piping hot and delicious. I got them once from Louie’s. He handed them to me immediately after...
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