A Solo Trip: "The Heartbeat of Freedom!" July 2-9, 2018! *COMPLETED 10/14/18*

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A Solo Trip: The Heartbeat of Freedom!

Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome to my next trip report! This is a very exciting trip for me for several reasons. One reason is that this will be another solo trip for me. I have been doing a lot of solo trips lately to Walt Disney World, and they have been some of my favorite Disney trips ever. Another reason why I’m excited about this trip is that I’m going over the 4th of July.


A photo of Rafiki and I on my most recent trip to Walt Disney World!

A LITTLE ABOUT ME:

My name is Zach, and I grew up 20 minutes away from the Happiest Place On Earth (Disneyland) before choosing to go to school in Kansas. I still wonder why I left Disneyland for a school in a colder climate? :confused3 So, Disneyland is where my love for Disney began at a very young age. We would go to Disneyland about 2 times a week for most of my life.

I really like music (my Disboards name might answer that), and I actually got my degree in Music Education. I play several instruments (saxophone and piano), and I also sing. For this reason, I really like seeing shows more than riding attractions while at Disney Theme Parks. Even if I like shows more than attractions, I will still find myself going on rides.

Favorite Disney Theme Parks: Disneyland, Disney's Animal Kingdom (WDW).
Favorite Disney Theme Park Show: Festival of the Lion King.
Favorite Disney Parade: Main Street Electrical Parade.
Favorite Disney Theme Park Nighttime Show: Illuminations.
Favorite Disney Theme Park Attractions: Big Thunder Railroad, Expedition Everest, and Flight of Passage.
Favorite Disney Theme Park Entertainment: Voices of Liberty!
Favorite Disney Movies: Lion King and Toy Story (1, 2, and 3).
Favorite Disney Songs: Anything from the Lion King, A Whole New World (Aladdin), Santa Fe (Newsies - Broadway version), Seize the Day (Newsies), Go the Distance (Hercules), You've Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story), and many more.

PAST TRIP REPORTS:

  • A Trip Around The World + A Fantasy Trip to Paradise! *COMPLETED 8/24/17*
  • A “Food and Non-Alcoholic Drink” Festival For Me! *COMPLETED 10/1/17*
  • A Solo WDW Adventure: New Experiences, Repeat Highlights, & More! *COMPLETED 12/20/17*
  • A Solo Trip: It’s the Spirit of the Season at the Disneyland Resort! *COMPLETED 1/26/18*
  • Taking A First Time to Walt Disney World! *COMPLETED 4/8/18*
  • A Solo Trip: Is It Spring Or Winter? *COMPLETED 6/9/18*
  • When Pixar Invades the Disneyland Resort! *COMPLETED 8/6/18*


A picture of Mickey and I!

MORE ABOUT THIS TRIP:

This is going to be a solo trip for me. Even though this is a solo trip, my Dad let me use his Disney Vacation Club membership. So, I am staying a week in a Preferred Deluxe Studio at Saratoga Springs Resort! I am excited to give this resort a try. It has always been on the bottom of my list, but after traveling to this resort several times to walk to Disney Springs, I have really enjoyed walking around the property.

I have added three add-ons to this vacation that I am excited about. One of these add-ons I have done before, and the other two I have not done before.

I am really excited to share this trip to Walt Disney World with all of you!

I hope that you enjoy…
A Solo Trip: The Heartbeat of Freedom!
 
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Table of Contents:

1. Introduction!
2. Pre-Trip Planning!
3. Live Updates! (Pages 3-6)
4.
Day 1: Travel Day!
5. Day 1: Disney Springs!
6. Day 1: All Four Theme Parks In One Day - Part 1!
7. Day 1: All Four Theme Parks In One Day - Part 2!
8. Day 1: All Four Theme Parks In One Day - My First Trip To Toy Story Land!!!
9. Day 2: One Ride At Animal Kingdom!
10. Day 2: An Adventure Around The Magic Kingdom!
11. Day 2: Traveling to America And Mexico!
12. Day 2: It’s July 3rd And Celebrating The 4th Of July!!!
13. Day 2: Disney’s Celebrate America - A 4th Of July Concert In The Sky!
14. VIDEO: Disney’s Celebrate America - A 4th Of July Concert In The Sky Highlights!
15. Day 2: An Evening Of Swimming And Disney Springs!
16. Day 3: It’s The 4th Of July - An Amazing Morning At Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Part 1)!!!
17. Day 3: It’s The 4th Of July - An Amazing Morning At Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Part 2)!!!
18. VIDEOS: Ride The New Attractions At Toy Story Land + Mr. Potato Head!
19. Day 3: It’s The 4th Of July - Riding Attractions At EPCOT!!!
20. Day 3: It’s The 4th Of July - Voices of Liberty Appreciation Day!!!

21. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty - 1st Indoor Show With The ECHO!
22. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty - 2nd Indoor Show With The ECHO!
23. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty - Outdoor Concert!!!
24. Day 3: It’s The 4th Of July - “Someone Has Left The Shower Running!”
25. Day 3: It’s The 4th Of July - The Heartbeat Of Freedom Fireworks Finale!
26. VIDEO: The Heartbeat Of Freedom Fireworks Tag After Illuminations!!!
27. Day 3: It's The 4th Of July - Celebrating Independence Day With Some Chocolate!
28. Day 4: Stepping Into The Movies!!!
29. Day 4: I Have “Seen It All!”
30. VIDEOS: Burudika At Animal Kingdom!
31. VIDEO: Lions Roaring On The Safari (Audio)!
32. Day 5: EPCOT, Resort Time, And Disney Springs!
33. Day 5: Disney’s Hollywood Studios And Extra Magic Hours At Toy Story Land!
34. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty!
35. Day 6: A Relaxing Morning At The Spa + Disney Springs!
36. Day 6: An Afternoon in My Favorite Walt Disney World Theme Park!
37. VIDEO: Festival of the Lion King Finale!
38. Day 6: Wilderness Lodge And Dinner at Geyser Point!
39. Day 6: Happily Ever After!
40. VIDEO: Happily Ever After Finale!
41. Day 6: Disney After Hours Event - Part 1!
42. Day 6: Disney After Hours Event - Part 2!
43. Day 7: A Very Sad Morning But A Better Afternoon!
44. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty!
45. Day 7: Dinner At California Grill!
46. Day 7: An Evening in the Magic Kingdom + Happily Ever After From California Grill!
47. VIDEO: Happily Ever After Finale From California Grill!
48. Day 8: My Favorite Theme Park + My Favorite Singing Group!
49. VIDEO: Voices of Liberty - “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes!”
50. Day 8: Traveling Home to the Midwest!
51. Saratoga Springs Overview - Part 1!
52. Saratoga Springs Overview - Part 2!
53. Conclusion!
 
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Hopping over from your other report. Interested to see if you like SSR and how it compares to your favorite ASMusic.
 

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