This Sparks Joy! A Feb/Mar 2019 Birthday Trip NEW 7/6 x2 THE END of an Amazing Healing Trip!!

but the CM made it a point to tell me that it's FRIDA KAHLO, the FAMOUS ARTIST with the UNIBROW.
Hahaha! If it makes you feel any better, I explained the photo op to Jon and he was like.."Who's Frida Kahlo?" 🤦‍♀️
Still had a great time though!
You have to explain this sorcery. How on earth do you look cute in this ride photo??

It was also the night they had all 4 main singers performing, as well as it being the last day of the festival and the last show.
Oh wow I didn't know they did that! Double the awesome!

At Morocco I came across this lantern shot which I had not done before
So pretty!!

All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family. I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)
I'm so glad that you got a moment of some healing through your trip. I can't imagine all that you were going through and it's good to hear that your time at Disney helped you through it.
 
What a nice day in Epcot! I love all the character pictures and snacks and drinks! I think Steve had his LWTL face on in Three Caballeros - maybe he was looking for the greenhouse? :rotfl:
 
I had her eyebrows right above my lips like a mustache,
:laughing:
PP should've taken the photo.
the CM made it a point to tell me that it's FRIDA KAHLO, the FAMOUS ARTIST with the UNIBROW.
Yes I know who Frida Kahlo is, thank you.
:rolleyes:

Even before I saw the movie (have you?) I knew who she was.
Guess I eventually got it right.
::yes:: Good look on you. You should try it IRL.
Steve was very serious on this ride, as you can see in this video:
Nope. At work. No videos for me. Hopefully later.
We walked towards TT for our FP...look at how beautiful the day was!
Gorgeous!
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Steve! :lmao:
On that trip I was really into the Starbucks Doubleshot, which is basically espresso with classic syrup and milk but I sub out the milk for half and half. It's so yummy!
I don't drink coffee, but... that sounds pretty decadent. :)
:goodvibes I like seeing Steve get into it.
Look at how Minnie is whispering in Steve's ear below, as if I don't exist.
She's a strumpet!
I'm the third wheel if you didn't already realize. :rotfl:
:laughing:
He's so fluffy and cute!!!
And just in need of a sharp pin... :rolleyes1
:laughing:
For apps we shared the cheese board, and the Scotch Egg.
Those look good!
Although I've made Scotch eggs... I wasn't overly impressed with it.
I mean it is enough food and probably the correct portion sizes, or maybe I'm just a glutton. 🐷
:rolleyes2
Here's a closer look at my pie:
Okay, that's better. In the first pic, it looked huge! The fork gives it scale.
The Sticky Toffee Pudding was yummy!
Yum! Want to try that.
:) Like that one.
Also got me-self one of these:

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mmmmmm… yes please.
Cute shot. :)
We ended the night watching Illuminations. Such a great show, the music is so powerful and reminds me of growing up and going to Disney World and ending the night in Epcot, which is probably my favorite thing to do. :)
Sad that it's ending.
I'm not attached to it and will easily skip it. But I totally get the nostalgia viewpoint.
:hug:
All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted.
Aww... I'm glad you found some peace. :hug:
 
t first I didn't know where to put my face and I had her eyebrows right above my lips like a mustache, but that's because it was so bright I couldn't really see without my sunglasses,
Now that is the photopass picture I want to see!!!!

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I'm the third wheel if you didn't already realize. :rotfl:
Man, she's really moving in on him and he clearly hated every minute of it :earboy2:

When it was time to say good bye, we hugged each character, but somehow, Steve got whacked in the head with Goofy's long snout. I didn't even notice but the PP Photographer got a great shot!

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Coming soon, Disney puts caution signs on Goofy's snout as it can be danger out to guests!

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Scotch Egg - Golden-fried hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat with mustard sauce
I'm a huge fan of this, but they definitely need to give you 2 eggs. I mean what's an egg cost Disney like 10 cents?

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OK the performances were amazing. We really enjoyed it! I'm so glad we got the dining package as it gave us peace of mind in getting good seats as the show was packed!!
Oh I'm so upset we missed this. I thought Casey would love it, but couldn't convince Jason to do it

After the show I thought I needed a little more sustenance because I'm a little piglet, so we walked to refreshment port and I got my second bloody mary of the day!
First and foremost bloody marys are 90% vegetable so it is a very healthy choice and 2nd you are my hero for starting and ending the day with 1.

All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted. I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)
So glad after all you'd been through you'd had a good day (and hopefully week). I was just coming off of the year anniversary of my mothers death and was in the same boat. Literally felt lighter and somewhere I could catch up on much needed breaths.
 


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That Steve...I can't take him anywhere!

OMG LOVE this!


On that trip I was really into the Starbucks Doubleshot, which is basically espresso with classic syrup and milk but I sub out the milk for half and half. It's so yummy!

THIS SOUNDS AMAZING! May have to try it

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Didn't know the characters could get so violent. 👊

HAHHA :rotfl2:

or our entrees, I went with the Shepard's Pie

I have this strange love for Shepards pie! Like i would eat it every night... maybe i will make it this week, now i want it right now at 1030am!

After the show I thought I needed a little more sustenance because I'm a little piglet, so we walked to refreshment port and I got my second bloody mary of the day! We had to as it was the last day this bloody mary was to be offered (I asked). It was just as good as the first one!

this thing looks amazing i have seen it in to many trip reports i am SO SAD I CANT GET IT

e made our way out the front of the park and back to POR. It was a fantastic day, I felt so carefree and for the first time in a long time, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders. All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted. I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be o

I am so happy you had a great day and were feeling good!

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, I know the first round of holidays with out a parent are so hard. I hope tomorrow you spend the day doing something your dad would love. I am sure he will be watching down. I am crying now...
 

That monstrosity is hilarious! I love it!

We paid our bill and left Rose n Crown. We did enjoy our meal but we wouldn't be clamoring to go there again.

Meh, very fair review. Wasn't impressed with Mom this trip.


I would LOVE to get this one! So pretty!

OK the performances were amazing. We really enjoyed it! I'm so glad we got the dining package as it gave us peace of mind in getting good seats as the show was packed!!

I've seen that concert area packed out. Glad you did the package!

Since it's so dark, pictures aren't going to do it justice so I'm going to share a few videos.

:love::love::love::love::love::love:
We made our way out the front of the park and back to POR. It was a fantastic day, I felt so carefree and for the first time in a long time, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders. All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted.

:hug:

Yes, Disney certainly has a way of being all that and more.
I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)

It's alllll going to be okay.... My mantra for the last year or so.
 


I've never eaten at Rose and Crown. There are just so many great options in Epcot, we've never tried it out. I agree that your portion looks small. That alone might keep me away!

I'm so happy to hear that you're feeling better. Disney has a way of helping put the cares behind you and just let go and enjoy. It's been my happy, healing place on a couple of different occasions.
 
Look at how Minnie is whispering in Steve's ear below, as if I don't exist.
:rotfl2:

When it was time to say good bye, we hugged each character, but somehow, Steve got whacked in the head with Goofy's long snout. I didn't even notice but the PP Photographer got a great shot!
Watch out for those violent characters :rotfl:

At Morocco I came across this lantern shot which I had not done before. I think @pepperandchips had done this!
This is super cute, I don't think I've seen this one.

We ended the night watching Illuminations. Such a great show, the music is so powerful and reminds me of growing up and going to Disney World and ending the night in Epcot, which is probably my favorite thing to do. :)
Sad that it's ending.
I'm glad you got to do it a few more times before it ends. I love Illuminations and will be sad to see it go.

We made our way out the front of the park and back to POR. It was a fantastic day, I felt so carefree and for the first time in a long time, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders. All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted. I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)
This makes me so happy. It is wonderful that you were able to find peace with everything and of course joy. Disney has that magic to make everything feel all right.
 
Sounds like a great day! I'm glad you were able to work through all the family experiences that had been troubling you. It was definitely a rough year. :hug:

On TT, I used to try and make something efficient and well rounded. Now I just go for extreme power. It's more fun that way!

Lots of great character shots and interactions too!

Rose and Crown used to be way up there on our list, but we have better places here for that kind if food, so now we don't put it very high on the list. It's been years since we ate there. But I would like some nice Sheppard's pie. Been a while for that too!
 
I hate to say it... but Steve kind of looks like a woman in this pic!

At TT, we created this beast, but I wasn't happy that I didn't get a power of higher than 90. But it was too late to change at that point. If you're reading my other TR you know that you can get a negative in efficiency to increase your power, LOL but I didn't achieve that here.

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I have never actually made my own car! We always let the girls make them.

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I'm the third wheel if you didn't already realize. :rotfl:
Trying to steal your man! How dare she!!

Hilarious! Who knew they can be so dangerous... I do thing that is why Ralph is kind of akward. He could really wack a kid with those fists.

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English Trifle - Layers of fresh Strawberries, Vanilla Custard, Graham Crackers, and Whipped Cream
All I can think of when you say English Trifle is that Thanksgiving episode when Rachel makes and English Triffle with ground beef and peas in it.

We paid our bill and left Rose n Crown. We did enjoy our meal but we wouldn't be clamoring to go there again. I am honestly happy with just getting fish n chips at Yorkshire County Fish Shoppe and sitting outside to eat. But I wouldn't hesitate to go there again especially if others in our party wanted to try it too.
I do want to try it some time. But I think we are going to try Spice Road in August!

I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)
So glad to hear that you were finally started to heal. It can be a long process.

and then a mini Epic Trip prequel!!
Woo Hoo!!!
 
What a nice day! Dinner looked delicious, and it's so nice you could relax with the show afterwards. Also happy to hear that you felt more at peace. Vacation is like therapy, right?
 
It took me a while, but I got myself caught up here!

The only thing that I have Marie-Kondo-ed in our house...is my drawers of Disney clothes, LOL, that's the only thing that sparks joy around here nowadays, hahaha.

:laughing: I feel this!


Great selfie! I love the animal print scarf - good for Animal Kingdom!

I was so tired I just stayed in the room and rested for the week ahead! Steve did the Crazy DIS Asian thing where he went to the hotel gym LOL.

Crazy Dis Asian is right!!!

For the Wreck it Ralph experience you pick out one of these character cards which is the character you will look like in the virtual world!

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I got the musical purple guy and Steve picked the math nerd. Which he totally is, so of course he'd pick that one. LOL.

That's really neat! And funny about Steve's pick!

So I would say that this Wreck it Ralph experience was absolutely adorable. All the graphics were so cute and we both really enjoyed ourselves! You do get to shoot guns and stuff but really fun things come out of your guns instead of just normal blasters in the Star Wars version.

Awesome! What a fun experience!

I honestly don't buy that much stuff anymore from the stores, just the occasional clothing item and jewelry because I already have tons and tons of stuff that I never use from years of going to Disney so this would just be another addition to the pile, so I totally refrained.

I feel like this, too. But some of that merch was really cute!


Ha! Love this - I relate!

Ears on, we were on our way to our first park, Epcot!!

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Ooh, I like your ears! Are they from Aloha Ears, by chance? If so, do you like them? I've been thinking about trying a pair of them at some point.

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Deconstructed BLT with Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam and Soft Poached Egg

This was really good! I love the soft poached egg yolk and the delicous pork belly. Such a classic combinations and the Tomato Jam added a nice bit of acidity.

This looks yummy!! And sometimes I think food is deconstructed just for the heck of it to try to follow a trend or something, but this looks like it actually works really well and is kinda creative.

We did, however have an amazing ride on RnRC! Not so sure about the people in front of this though!

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:rotfl:

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Oh that's me the winner!!!:dogdance: #joy

Wow! Congrats! I've never gotten anything higher than the cat I don't think.

We got a corner room though, not sure if that means anything but maybe we just have like an extra 10 inches of window space or something.

Well that's nice! Yeah, I think the biggest benefit of a corner room is having more windows and more natural light.

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I am OBSESSED with these Genie faucets.

So cool!! I want this for my house. :laughing:

I think I belong here...in this room. :laughing:
Not so much this resort, although I think it is lovely, I prefer POFQ just slightly more.

We haven't stayed at POR yet, but I think I would feel the same. I'm a big fan of POFQ.

Imagine a Moana room at the Poly...:scratchin

Oh my goodness, yes! I think you're on to something here!

So happy to see the castle again!

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The perfect castle selfie! So magical.

Here's Steve's ride picture. I'm kinda glad I didn't go, look how crowded it was, they squeezed so many people onto this boat!

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Oh my goodness! So many people on this boat!!

Obligatory Peoplemover feet picture:

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Obligatory for sure! I like your flip flops - they look comfy for Disney!

Remember back on my SOLO trip when I asked if anyone wanted to see a series called Manatees and Me? Well I reordered my first episode

:rotfl: I love this! The ending... :rotfl2:


So sweet.

The photographer then told us to switch headpieces.

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LOL Steve is a good sport, he really is.

This is a great picture! Steve is definitely a good sport! You look nice in his cap, too!

Over in Japan we got to try the Sushi Donut, which was fun! It's just sushi in a donut shape so if you like sushi regularly I think you'd really enjoy the novelty of this.

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Yum! It looks so pretty, and it's such a perfect picture with that backdrop. I think I was mentioning this on Kari's TR, but one of the local sushi places not far from here has been doing sushi donuts as well, and theirs are really quite aesthetically pleasing! More carefully layered than this one. I think they're a big hit! Especially for people who might be newer to sushi and unsure what they'd like to order.

We ended the night watching Illuminations. Such a great show, the music is so powerful and reminds me of growing up and going to Disney World and ending the night in Epcot, which is probably my favorite thing to do. :)
Sad that it's ending.

I agree! Glad you caught it and enjoyed it.

All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted. I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)

After all the difficult things you'd been through, how beautiful! It sounds like this trip was exactly what you needed to centre yourself a bit in the storm and bring some joy into your life.
 
This sounds delicious!

At Morocco I came across this lantern shot which I had not done before. I think @pepperandchips had done this!

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So pretty! What a cool shot!
We made our way out the front of the park and back to POR. It was a fantastic day, I felt so carefree and for the first time in a long time, I felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders. All the sadness, guilt, anxiety, stress that I had felt from the previous few months dealing with my dad's passing and taking care of a lot of family stuff was really taking it's toll on me and my family, and finally...it was lifted. I think Disney was my way of finally letting go and telling myself everything was going to be ok. :)
It's so great to hear you and Steve had such a nice day! It's a beautiful thing that Disney allows so many people to let go of stress and worries, its one of those main reasons that always makes me want to go back.
 
Sorry! Been very late with replies!

Haha! Why did we not do an episode as a group at Epcot?
We should have!! darn. I don't think we were ever near the Seas and it definitely wasn't a VIP tour stop, but maybe I should suggest the manatees just to record our important 2nd episode. I really want the series to be picked up!
Very flattering on both of you!
Think we should do this more!
What a great day at Epcot!
It was just perfect!
Eeyore has always been one of my favorites. That's great you were able to meet him.
Me too! Love him so!
That brie boule looks mouthwateringly delicious! I think I could eat several of those.
Oh me too! It was really good!
YUM. Nothing better than a loaded Bloody Mary!
It was the best thing I ate/drank at the festival!
This is amazing, and so nice of you to share. I sure wouldn't!
I'm just spreading the joy...LOL
One of the best PP locations, for sure.
It's so pretty there!
Cute!! And really a beautiful location to meet Mulan.
Yes! I like it much better than when she met inside or outside on the courtyard,
 
Ahhh, the floating flowers at Epcot... :cloud9: That might be one of my favorite parts of the festival - it's just so pretty!
Indeed it is!
Omg I haven't either - like 13 years come to think of it!
Time for another round there!
I'm so glad you included this video, because it honestly looked like a bowl of whipped cream! Which apparently most of it actually was :laughing:
Yes it was...I'd skip it!
This is beautiful! What a great photo of you :goodvibes I hope to stumble upon it in August.
Thank you! Yes! Definitely for user in Aug. Wait when are your dates again?
I'm so glad to hear it - you really needed that trip.
Thank you, I sure did!
Disney has a way of washing our cares away... or at least decreasing them considerably, doesn't it?! :love:
Absolutely! It's part of my healing!!!
Baymax is a must do for me this summer. :)
Yes for sure! He is so cuddlely (smooshy)
I would lick the plate on that one!
That dessert was the best part!
Sounds like so much fun!
IT was a great concert!
I hear you....Illuminations holds a very special place in my heart. I can always hear then little 8 year old Jack saying " Oh Mummy, it's just the most beautiful thing I've ever seen" and slipping his little hand into mine. Now he is going to be 19 on Monday.
Aww that is sweet. Illuminations really has touched a lot of people, like Wishes did.
I am so happy you were able to feel that. What a hard and stressful few months you had. It will be ok and I think Disney helps us to just relax and soak in all the happiness of being in our favourite place. :hug:
Thank you so much. It really had to escape to my happy place. I truly am escapist.
Oh, Goofy! You've got to watch out for your long snout! :rotfl:
Haha He did not.
I'm with @suse66 - the cheese plate and the Sticky Toffee Pudding at Rose and Crown are my favorites! Even though I feel like the Rose and Crown not an every trip restaurant, I would eat those two things any time!
Everything you said is true!
That Rose and Crown goodness AND a citron Grey Goose slush?! What an amazing evening! :thumbsup2
And the best: a Fully Loaded Bloody Mary!

I'm so glad to hear that you really enjoyed your day. I love that a good vacation can make you live and enjoy in the moment, especially during and after times that have been so stressful. I think it was a good decision to enjoy some Disney magic after such a trying few months. I hope your joy continued as your trip went along!
Thank you so much! Absolutely! I left this trip feeling re energized and satisfied.
This is good to hear. I'm happy you're feeling better. :flower1:
Thank you Jenny!
Ahhh! Thank you for the homing beacon with the tag! I didn’t know this report was underway. :) it will be fun to catch up!!!
Hi Melinda!! Still catching up on your other ones too!
Sounds like a great afternoon and evening in Epcot! I'm glad you were feeling the Disney magic and letting it wash away your sadness :hug:
Thank you so much!! I definitely felt the Disney spirit that night!
 
Hahaha! If it makes you feel any better, I explained the photo op to Jon and he was like.."Who's Frida Kahlo?" 🤦‍♀️
LOL ok that takes the cake!
You have to explain this sorcery. How on earth do you look cute in this ride photo??
Blurry pic and bad lighting!
But thanks! The TT pic is not too bad. It's the Space Mountain one that I hate!
Oh wow I didn't know they did that! Double the awesome!
I think it's only the 2nd year they had the singers from Broadway but it was awesome!
So pretty!!
Thanks! It's definitely a better lantern shot than the MK Tangled one! I always have a double chin in that!
I'm so glad that you got a moment of some healing through your trip. I can't imagine all that you were going through and it's good to hear that your time at Disney helped you through it.
Thank you. It indeed was just an overwhelming sense of peace, it was nice to experience that feeling at Disney!
What a nice day in Epcot! I love all the character pictures and snacks and drinks! I think Steve had his LWTL face on in Three Caballeros - maybe he was looking for the greenhouse? :rotfl:
It was a fun day indeed!
Haha you are right! He probably thought we were supposed to be on LWTL!

:laughing:
PP should've taken the photo.
Haha
:rolleyes:
Even before I saw the movie (have you?) I knew who she was.
Nope I did not. But I remember learning a bit about her in high school!
::yes:: Good look on you. You should try it IRL.
I don't need convincing. I think it's Steve. I may have to get him an ear hat or something.
I don't drink coffee, but... that sounds pretty decadent. :)
I love it!
She's a strumpet!
You called Minnie a strumpet! 😆
And just in need of a sharp pin... :rolleyes1
Poor Baymax!
Those look good!
Although I've made Scotch eggs... I wasn't overly impressed with it.
They were good but not mind-blowing.
Okay, that's better. In the first pic, it looked huge! The fork gives it scale.
Yes, it was a very small portion.
Cute shot. :)
Thanks!
Aww... I'm glad you found some peace. :hug:
Thank you!
Now that is the photopass picture I want to see!!!!
They PP guy was kinda rolling his eyes (internally I bet) - geez.
Man, she's really moving in on him and he clearly hated every minute of it :earboy2:
As pkondz said, she's a strumpet! And Steve didn't care one but! :laughing:
Coming soon, Disney puts caution signs on Goofy's snout as it can be danger out to guests!
For reals! That thing is hard!
I'm a huge fan of this, but they definitely need to give you 2 eggs. I mean what's an egg cost Disney like 10 cents?
Right? Maybe it's a European/British thing. Maybe they are sending signals that our Americanized portions are too big.
:sad::sad::sad:
Oh I'm so upset we missed this. I thought Casey would love it, but couldn't convince Jason to do it
Bribe him with bloody marys?
First and foremost bloody marys are 90% vegetable so it is a very healthy choice and 2nd you are my hero for starting and ending the day with 1.
WOW I am your HERO!?!? I definitely did something right!!! :p:p:p
So glad after all you'd been through you'd had a good day (and hopefully week). I was just coming off of the year anniversary of my mothers death and was in the same boat. Literally felt lighter and somewhere I could catch up on much needed breaths.
I'm so glad you felt the same way, I thought about you too and how you must have been feeling for the past year. I'm happy Disney is your healing place too. Just means we need to go back again! :hug:
 
I’m so happy that Disney provided you with some healing and happiness.
Thank you so much! Disney plus the Disboards! Everyone here has been so supportive and sweet!
OMG LOVE this!
Haha thanks!
THIS SOUNDS AMAZING! May have to try it
I love it! My go to drink! Although I wish it wasn't so fattening, but it's not the same with just milk.
Beware the dangerous characters!
I have this strange love for Shepards pie! Like i would eat it every night... maybe i will make it this week, now i want it right now at 1030am!
I love Shepards pie too!
this thing looks amazing i have seen it in to many trip reports i am SO SAD I CANT GET IT
There are variations of it each season I believe. I hope this one comes back though, it's delicious!
I am so happy you had a great day and were feeling good!

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, I know the first round of holidays with out a parent are so hard. I hope tomorrow you spend the day doing something your dad would love. I am sure he will be watching down. I am crying now...
Thank you so much, you are so sweet for saying that. :hug: We went to visit my dad's niche on Father's Day and had a nice peaceful moment.

That monstrosity is hilarious! I love it!
Haha, I love having the most power!
Meh, very fair review. Wasn't impressed with Mom this trip.
Yeah, it's one of those not must-dos for me. But if it were the only thing available and I want table service, then it's fine.
I would LOVE to get this one! So pretty!
I love that lanter shot!
I've seen that concert area packed out. Glad you did the package!
Yes! I a relieved we got it!
Yes, Disney certainly has a way of being all that and more.
Indeed :)
It's alllll going to be okay.... My mantra for the last year or so.
Samesies!! It will all be ok :hug:
I've never eaten at Rose and Crown. There are just so many great options in Epcot, we've never tried it out. I agree that your portion looks small. That alone might keep me away!
Yeah it's not the best place but it's not terrible. I'd give it another shot but not for a while.
I'm so happy to hear that you're feeling better. Disney has a way of helping put the cares behind you and just let go and enjoy. It's been my happy, healing place on a couple of different occasions.
Thank you! It does make you feel like you're in a healing fantasyland! I am definitely an escapist and that's why I love going to Disney!
Watch out for those violent characters :rotfl:
I thought Disney was a safe place! :laughing:
This is super cute, I don't think I've seen this one.
Me neither until I walked up to Morocco!
I'm glad you got to do it a few more times before it ends. I love Illuminations and will be sad to see it go.
Me too! I'm hoping to get there in August perhaps (if GE has AP previews, and if I get a slot! Also if my darn ankle heals!)
This makes me so happy. It is wonderful that you were able to find peace with everything and of course joy. Disney has that magic to make everything feel all right.
Thank you so much. It definitely was a turning moment for me, and I really needed this trip!
 
Sounds like a great day! I'm glad you were able to work through all the family experiences that had been troubling you. It was definitely a rough year. :hug:
Thank you! So fortunate that Disney can be a place I can escape to!
On TT, I used to try and make something efficient and well rounded. Now I just go for extreme power. It's more fun that way!
Me too, but now I don't care about anything else other than power lol. I would like to find a way to get an overall high score though, but I haven't been able to get anything super high yet since I'm so focused on power!
Lots of great character shots and interactions too!
Thanks! It was a great day for that!
Rose and Crown used to be way up there on our list, but we have better places here for that kind if food, so now we don't put it very high on the list. It's been years since we ate there. But I would like some nice Sheppard's pie. Been a while for that too!
The Sheppard's pie was tiny! I probably could have eaten two.
I agree, plenty of places "better" but since it's in Epcot...always a plus!
I hate to say it... but Steve kind of looks like a woman in this pic!
Oh you are absolutely correct. He channels more Frida Kahlo than me! 😆
I have never actually made my own car! We always let the girls make them.
Do you get to make 2 cars usually?
Trying to steal your man! How dare she!!
Strumpet!! :rotfl:
Hilarious! Who knew they can be so dangerous... I do thing that is why Ralph is kind of akward. He could really wack a kid with those fists.
Obviously Goofy is a safety hazard!
And you are right Ralph has the huge fists!
All I can think of when you say English Trifle is that Thanksgiving episode when Rachel makes and English Triffle with ground beef and peas in it.
Hahaha I remember that! Hilarious. It combined my entree and dessert into one, LOL.
I do want to try it some time. But I think we are going to try Spice Road in August!
Cool! I've been to Spice Road once and I enjoyed it! I need to head back again.
So glad to hear that you were finally started to heal. It can be a long process.
Thank you so much. :hug:
What a nice day! Dinner looked delicious, and it's so nice you could relax with the show afterwards. Also happy to hear that you felt more at peace. Vacation is like therapy, right?
It was a wonderful day, the weather was just lovely and we had great eats, and lots of great photos and we were moving at a leisurely pace.
And you're right, vacation, especially Disney is definitely like therapy! Or else a really good distraction!
 

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