I’m not going to trust that psychopath! April 15-24th, trip report. I’m back and TR link 9/17*

[MickeyReeds]

Hi! I've enjoyed reading your trip report! I've followed along some of your past reports with your daughter. I'm on summer break now, so it's fun to be able to catch up on some trip reports!

 

[disneyAndi14]

You really know how to make Genie + work out!
You and I share the same taste in rides and lounges. Love Baseline Taphouse- perfect place to relax and watch the world go by while enjoying some food and drink
I’m looking forward to hearing all about MK especially Seats and Treats as I’ve never done any dessert party but I always think I’d like to do now I’ll know if I’d really like it.

I think with 2 people it is easier to stack the genie. The modify feature which was new to me this trip was a huge game changer!
Baseline is a definite must for us! It is wonderful to relax some and w people watch.
The Fireworks dessert party is such a game changer for me! I hate lining up 2 hours early and still not have a good view. Being short, is a problem trying to watch the fireworks It is always obstructed for me

 

[disneyAndi14]

Well, I`ve never heard of that place with the Charcuterie, which is one of our favourite things to eat, and it did look good.

This one of my favorite lounges. It really has a nice vibe and a great place to rest and people watch

I like no almonds on dishes, I don`t have an allergy, just don`t care for them, but that looked lovely.

I despise sliced almonds but a few whole almonds lightly salted goes well with the cheese

Nice pictures of the ride though.

Thank you!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Same here with the education field.....with the "Right to Read" report coming out, we completely changed our reading program with more emphasis on phonics and phonological awareness. It's always interesting to hear the new research and best practices. I know we have both seen a lot of change as "seasoned" staff

We sure have! No wonder Disney is our happy place, lol

I cannot wait to hear about this!

Coming up soon!

Haha! How could she forget the Alien???

Right! I loved that part!

I love it too but I am SO bad at it!

My arm gets really sore but I agree it is really fun!

Myfavourite! Yummy!

Baseline is where it is at! The CMs are wonderful here!

Oh it does make me cry.......the first time I saw it in 2017 I bawled throughout, it just hit me in the feels, lol! And I adored Wishes so much, I have a tattoo on my left wrist from the show "Just Believe."

It did make me cry and I know in September it will make me cry because Andi will be with me again!
I didn’t know you had that tattoo. I should have noticed in December! Nice!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Carole I will say while I didn’t go there as I was building my lightsaber, my parents LOVED it and I think it’s something you and Tom would enjoy!

I agree,I think Carole and Tom would enjoy the atmosphere at Baseline!

Agreed on paying for ROTR. Maybe the only ride I’d pay extra for (is get genie plus for DHS as a whole but definitely Would pay for ROTR).

Yes, it is a great experience and I don’t mind paying for this one

I will definitely be the weirdo looking for Mando and Grogu lol.

Same! I really want to see Mando and Grogu! Maybe in September I will see them.

HEA made me SOB in 2019 I can’t wait to see it again (didn’t get the chance in 2021)! I also need to see Fantasmic again with the changes!

Haha! HEA really did grow on me and I did cry this trip! Wishes made me cry every time! Fantasmic is worth it!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Bag o’ Hondo.

Good one!

Nice

Thank you! I can’t remember what was nice now so always say thank you, haha

You’ve got a whole menagerie going there!

We really did! It was fun having the little misfits visit us each day.

You’re more forgiving than me! How could you forget GMR??

I almost didn’t forgive her! I know she rode it several times with us so right how could you forget the greatest movie ride ever!

Huh. I didn’t notice… and maybe that’s because it just wasn’t memorable.

Probably that is why, the inside just looks really drab and doesn’t match the upbeat, vibrant colored ride in there now

I love the “exploding” screen. Was so surprised by that the first time.

I love that special effect

That looks good!

Have you tried Baseline? If not give a try next time you are there!

They have a very busy schedule.

I know Grogu is an apprentice now and they have bounties all over the Universe!

But nice picture of you

Thank you! I love that droid! He is funny. Sit and listen to him for a minute!

 

[disneyAndi14]

Hi! I've enjoyed reading your trip report! I've followed along some of your past reports with your daughter. I'm on summer break now, so it's fun to be able to catch up on some trip reports!

I am very glad to have you back following along! Enjoy your summer break!

 

[disneyAndi14]

“HEA made me cry, I thought only Wishes could do that”

After a nice break and patio time, we got ready for part 2 of the day. The beautiful Wilderness Lodge!

We took the boat to MK and it was peaceful this time, yay!

Our plan was to hop over to the Polynesian for a quick dinner and drinks.

We took another boat over to the Poly. The boat is such a wonderful way to travel.

We checked on the wait for Trader Sam’s lounge, however, it was 60+ minutes. So we passed on getting in the grotto. We decided to get my beloved pulled pork nachos. These are topped with cheese, spicy mayonnaise, pico de gallo, and pineapple salsa. Absolutely delicious and still $9.99 for a shareable size. Don’t walk, RUN to get these. They are served on house made chips and fried wonton chips. Raise your hand if I convinced you to try these!

Oh and don’t worry, we spent large amounts of cash on our drinks! You can order the same drinks from Trader Sams at the outside patio bar. All the drinks are in plastic cups. No specialty cups or antics like inside. I got the Krakatoa Punch at a modest price of $17.50. This drink is several different rums, almond juice, Sam’s gorilla grog (what is this?), no idea and Hibiscus Grenadine. It really is a delicious drink probably not worth the price.

Donna had the Tahitian Torch for $15.50. This one is Tito’s handmade Vodka, tropical juices, passion fruit and fresh lime juice. We sat out on the deck and it was lovely. We had a really nice waiter out on the patio. We ordered our drinks from him. I had mobile ordered the nachos at Captain Cooks Quick service restaurant.

The weather was lovely tonight!

We just had the one drink, and soon it was time to head out to MK. We decided on the monorail since we hadn’t had a ride on it yet this trip.

It was a quick ride to MK. I had been stacking the Genie and we had Jungle Cruise, Pirates, and HM ready to roll.

JC was first. It was a fun ride. We had a wonderful skipper.

The skippers really make this ride and it is definitely a true Walt Disney ride!

I was playing “where are we” with Andi again this trip. I haven’t been putting the pictures in the TR this time. Since they went over like a lead balloon. I will put this one in. Anyone know where this is? Andi is hard to stump, she gets 99% of the pictures. She got this one.

I was able to make another Genie + and chose Winnie the Pooh.

We rode JC, Pirates, Pooh, and HM before the dessert party.

Look at this gem of a picture from HM,

I wanted to check in for the party around 7:45pm

We are the third group in line, yay! The CM checked us in and about 10 minutes later we were escorted to our table. We had a table right up on the railing, I thought it was a wonderful spot. We had a great view. We started with the few savory items, They just have cheese and crackers. I really miss the mini cheeseburger spring rolls, pita bread, and spinach dip.


We both had champagne to cheer the wonderful evening and the return of HEA. I went with chocolate covered strawberries and mixed fruit next. The melon was very underwhelming but the strawberries were delicious. We had about 45 minutes before the fireworks show. I thought the desserts were just okay, nothing bad just not great.The tres leche cupcake was my favorite. I also tried the apple pie crepes, mousse, donuts, cookies and a celebration cupcake.



The fireworks view was amazing, we loved it! Tinkerbell flew right by us. I definitely was emotional and teary watching HEA! I was really happy to have it back.

Wishes is my all time favorite, mostly because of all the mother and daughter moments shared watching Wishes! What is your favorite firework show and what is your favorite part of HEA? My favorite part of HEA is the Moana part, oh my I could listen to that part over and over. I got some nice video including Tinkerbell flying very close but don’t know how to post my videos on here. Trust me it was special and I highly recommend this dessert party at least once!

I really didn’t take many pictures after the show, but we had a blast. We rode Dumbo, Barnstormer, Ariel, The Cinderella Carousel, PPF, BTMR, and IASW before heading back to WL.

We were tired out and happy with all the rides we did. Because I was able to keep using Genie+ we ended up only staying a 1/2 hour into the extra hours for deluxe resort guests.

We had a wonderful day and a fairly good boat ride back, except the girl sitting right next to Donna coughed the entire ride back! Yikes Thank goodness we didn’t get sick at all this trip or when we got home! That was awesome

Time to unwind and get a good nights sleep

Stay tuned for A rat is worth the cost!

 

[suse66]

We checked on the wait for Trader Sam’s lounge, however, it was 60+ minutes. So we passed on getting in the grotto. We decided to get my beloved pulled pork nachos. These are topped with cheese, spicy mayonnaise, pico de gallo, and pineapple salsa. Absolutely delicious and still $9.99 for a shareable size. Don’t walk, RUN to get these. They are served on house made chips and fried wonton chips. Raise your hand if I convinced you to try these!

I love those nachos! It's my last day tradition to get those for a late lunch after a morning at MK.

We just had the one drink, and soon it was time to head out to MK. We decided on the monorail since we hadn’t had a ride on it yet this trip.

Who can afford more than one drink these days with the prices????

We rode JC, Pirates, Pooh, and HM before the dessert party.

Good lineup! My guess for the pic is Pirates gift shop.

We both had champagne to cheer the wonderful evening and the return of HEA. I went with chocolate covered strawberries and mixed fruit next. The melon was very underwhelming but the strawberries were delicious. We had about 45 minutes before the fireworks show. I thought the desserts were just okay, nothing bad just not great.The tres leche cupcake was my favorite. I also tried the apple pie crepes, mousse, donuts, cookies and a celebration cupcake.

Sounds great! I am drawn to that cupcake too. I am not usually a big dessert person in Disney but I figure I will enjoy lots of chocolate covered strawberries!

Wishes is my all time favorite, mostly because of all the mother and daughter moments shared watching Wishes! What is your favorite firework show and what is your favorite part of HEA? My favorite part of HEA is the Moana part, oh my I could listen to that part over and over. I got some nice video including Tinkerbell flying very close but don’t know how to post my videos on here. Trust me it was special and I highly recommend this dessert party at least once!

Wishes was my first Disney fireworks show and I have beautiful memories watching it with my boys. My favourite part in Wishes is from the Blue Fairy onwards.....

[BLUE FAIRY]
Remember, we must always believe in our wishes, for they are the magic in the world.
Now, let's all put our hearts together, and make a wish come true.

Star light, star bright,
first star I see tonight.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
have the wish, I wish tonight.
We'll make a wish, and do as dreamers do,
and all our wishes,
will come true.

[JIMINY]
You see, its just like I told ya.
Wishes can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart.
And the best part is, you'll never run out of wishes.
They're shining deep down inside of you.
'Cause that my friends is where the magic lives

Wishes! Dream a dream (fate is kind)
Wishes! Set it free (she brings to those who love)
Wishes! Trust your heart (the sweet fulfilment of)
Just Believe (their secret longing)
Just Believe (just believe)

In HEA, I love the Frozen part, then of course Hunchback, Moana and absolutely Hercules.

Look inside yourself. You are more than what you have become. Remember who you are. Remember. Remember.

I have often dreamed of a far off place,
Where a hero’s welcome would be waiting for me.
Where the crowds would cheer
When they see my face.
And a voice keeps saying,
This is where I’m meant to be
I will beat the odds,
I can go the distance!
I will face the world,
Fearless, proud, and strong.
I will please the gods,
I can go the distance!
‘Til I find my hero’s welcome,
Right where I belong.

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Okie doke you’ve sold me on both the nachos and the dessert party ( for the view more than the desserts). Think I could eat my fair share of chocolate covered strawberries and who doesn’t love a glass of sparkly
Ok- don’t hate me- but Illuminations is my all time favourite fireworks show and I miss it so much! Like both yourself and Susan it’s as much about the memories attached to the show. My youngest was terrified the first time we brought him to see the fireworks and so my husband was speed walking him out the international gateway as he howled while I stayed with the older two. About 20 minutes later they reappeared because hubby had bought a “magic doe-dee” (a pacifier is called a dummy or doe-dee here) that kept you safe watching fireworks and Matthew loved the end of the show. He was only 2 but as long as he had that magic doe-dee he was fearless the rest of the trip

 

[buzzrelly]

I really like the pre show “nothing can stop us now” It was a wonderful ride once again.

Thanks a lot...I'll be singing it in my head allll day now! Lol! I do love it though!

We had Genie+ for TSMM, this ride is still one of my all time favorites.

Me too, but my arm doesn't agree!

It was a quick ride to MK. I had been stacking the Genie and we had Jungle Cruise, Pirates, and HM ready to roll.

Perfect!

They just have cheese and crackers. I really miss the mini cheeseburger spring rolls, pita bread, and spinach dip.

Yes! We did two dessert parties in April and I fully agree with this. I wish they had more savory than just cheese and crackers.

The fireworks view was amazing, we loved it! Tinkerbell flew right by us. I definitely was emotional and teary watching HEA! I was really happy to have it back.

Ahhh, I love HEA

 

[suse66]

Okie doke you’ve sold me on both the nachos and the dessert party ( for the view more than the desserts). Think I could eat my fair share of chocolate covered strawberries and who doesn’t love a glass of sparkly
Ok- don’t hate me- but Illuminations is my all time favourite fireworks show and I miss it so much! Like both yourself and Susan it’s as much about the memories attached to the show. My youngest was terrified the first time we brought him to see the fireworks and so my husband was speed walking him out the international gateway as he howled while I stayed with the older two. About 20 minutes later they reappeared because hubby had bought a “magic doe-dee” (a pacifier is called a dummy or doe-dee here) that kept you safe watching fireworks and Matthew loved the end of the show. He was only 2 but as long as he had that magic doe-dee he was fearless the rest of the trip

I also adored Illuminations and miss it terribly. The first time I watched it with Jack (he was 8), he slipped his little hand into mine and said "Oh Mummy, isn't it the most beautiful thing you have ever seen?" Such precious memories.

 

[disneyAndi14]

@suse66 thank you for making my morning with the lyrics from both Wishes and HEA. I am drinking my coffee and singing along. Yesterday was a really hard day for me and my family. This made my morning! My mother in law recently passed away and yesterday was a whole day dedicated to her!
You don’t know how thankful I was to see your post this morning!
Friends even miles away can help.

 

[cstorm65]

Sounds like a great night! Happily Ever After is our favorite, so glad it's back.

Those pulled port nachos are definitely awesome! A must every trip for us!!

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

Those nachos looked amazing!


And thank you for the HEA fireworks dessert report as my family and I are looking into doing that!

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Sincerest condolences to you Caroline and all the family on the loss of your mother-in-law. Sending love from this side of the Atlantic and thinking of you all

 

[suse66]

@suse66 thank you for making my morning with the lyrics from both Wishes and HEA. I am drinking my coffee and singing along. Yesterday was a really hard day for me and my family. This made my morning! My mother in law recently passed away and yesterday was a whole day dedicated to her!
You don’t know how thankful I was to see your post this morning!
Friends even miles away can help.

I am so sorry for your loss, my friend. I am glad the lyrics helped a bit on a hard day. Sending lots of love and my sincere condolences to you and your family.xox

 

[BroadwayHermione5]

So sorry for your loss

 

[disneyAndi14]

I love those nachos! It's my last day tradition to get those for a late lunch after a morning at MK.

I agree! I try to get the nachos every trip! I have also had these on our last day many times. A great way to close out a trip

Who can afford more than one drink these days with the prices????

No joke! It is crazy how much it costs for a solo cup drink!

Good lineup! My guess for the pic is Pirates gift shop.

You are correct! I put you in the super fan category like Andi!

Sounds great! I am drawn to that cupcake too. I am not usually a big dessert person in Disney but I figure I will enjoy lots of chocolate covered strawberries!

I think eating the strawberries and drinking the bubbly while sitting makes this party a must do at least once!

Wishes was my first Disney fireworks show and I have beautiful memories watching it with my boys. My favourite part in Wishes is from the Blue Fairy onwards.....

Andi fell deeply in love with Disney and MK because of Wishes! It really spoke to her and as her mom I was deeply touched. This is mainly why it is my favorite! We often held hands and cried together during this one!

In HEA, I love the Frozen part, then of course Hunchback, Moana and absolutely Hercules.

I agree! Such a wonderful show!

Look inside yourself. You are more than what you have become. Remember who you are. Remember. Remember.

Ahh I love this.

 

[disneyAndi14]

Okie doke you’ve sold me on both the nachos and the dessert party ( for the view more than the desserts). Think I could eat my fair share of chocolate covered strawberries and who doesn’t love a glass of sparkly

That is wonderful! It is the perfect evening! Get the nachos and a ridiculously overpriced cocktail before the dessert party! The strawberries and bubbly are worth the price for a nice seat and beautiful fireworks! I say do it at least once!

Ok- don’t hate me- but Illuminations is my all time favourite fireworks show and I miss it so much! Like both yourself and Susan it’s as much about the memories attached to the show.

Oh I would not hate you! I loved Illuminations! This was my second all time fireworks show! I really haven’t enjoyed anything in Epcot since except the lights on SE!

My youngest was terrified the first time we brought him to see the fireworks and so my husband was speed walking him out the international gateway as he howled while I stayed with the older two. About 20 minutes later they reappeared because hubby had bought a “magic doe-dee”

Very sweet and memories associated with our trips are the most precious

that kept you safe watching fireworks and Matthew loved the end of the show. He was only 2 but as long as he had that magic doe-dee he was fearless the rest of the trip

Fireworks are hard for little ones, the noise alone is terrifying so that was wonderful his magic pacifier did the trick!

also adored Illuminations and miss it terribly. The first time I watched it with Jack (he was 8), he slipped his little hand into mine and said "Oh Mummy, isn't it the most beautiful thing you have ever seen?" Such precious memories

What a wonderful memory!