When A Tourist Becomes A Local! A Full Year (2019) TR! *CANCELED!*

AMusicLifeForMe

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When A Tourist Becomes A Local!

Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome to my next Trip Report! I have a lot of fun Disney experiences planned for 2019, and this is going to be a Trip Report that has updates through the end of 2019! Why do you ask? Well, the title of this Trip Report might be giving that away. I will “hopefully” be moving to the the Most Magical Place On Earth in 2019, and I will be taking all of you on the many adventures that I will be having throughout the year!

I have been on a trip already to Florida that ended recently that I will be starting updates for very soon, and my updates starting from “hopefully” becoming a local will begin later this year! :)


A picture in front of my favorite “mountain” at 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?

I’m happy that I “might” be leaving the cold weather very soon! :D

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 Solo Trip: The Heartbeat of Freedom! *COMPLETED 10/14/18*
  • A Solo Trip: "I Can Only Imagine" A Spooky Time At Walt Disney World! *COMPLETED 1/26/19*
  • There and Back Again: A Land and Sea Disney Christmas Tale! *CURRENTLY UPDATING!*

Picture of me with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their Birthday outfits on my most recent trip to Walt Disney World.

MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR:

I have already been on a trip in 2019 that encompassed me searching for a place to live (and maybe apply for a place to live), as well as, some time at Walt Disney World. My Dad was able to join me on this trip. We stayed a week at Saratoga Springs in a 1-bedroom DVC villa. I did many things on this trip that I haven’t experienced before, and one of those was something that I was really excited to check out. That was the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts!

My plan for this year is moving to Orlando. Did I end up finding a place to live on my most recent trip? Stay tuned to find out! :)

I am hoping to bring many Disney updates throughout the year that include the EPCOT festivals, holiday parties at the Magic Kingdom, dining reviews, resort overviews, and many daily adventures to the Theme Parks that will encompass 2019.

I hope that you enjoy…
When A Tourist Becomes A Local!
 
Table of Contents:

1. Introduction!

February Trip:

2. Day 1: Travel Day!
3. Day 1: DVC Moonlight Magic At The Magic Kingdom - Part 1!
4. Day 1: DVC Moonlight Magic At The Magic Kingdom - Part 2!
5. VIDEO: DVC Moonlight Magic Blast Fireworks Spectacular Highlights!
6. Day 2: A Relaxing Day In Paradise - Part 1!
7. Day 2: A Relaxing Day In Paradise - Part 2!
8. Day 3: Celebrating My Big News - Part 1!
9. Day 3: Celebrating My Big News - Part 2!
10. VIDEOS: Disney On Broadway - Gavin Lee and Heidi Blickenstaff!
11. Day 4: An Adventure Around Walt Disney World + A New Restaurant!
12. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty!
13. Day 4: An Evening In Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
14. VIDEO: Fantasmic Finale!
15. Day 5: It’s A Broadway Day - Part 1!
16. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty!
17. Day 5: It’s A Broadway Day - Part 2!
18. VIDEOS: Disney On Broadway - Adam Jacobs and Arielle Jacobs!
19. Day 6: A Rainy Day At Walt Disney World - Part 1!
20. Day 6: A Rainy Day At Walt Disney World - Part 2!
21. Day 6: Trying Boma For The First Time!!!
22. Day 6: Animals and Broadway!
23. Day 7: A “Fun” Dining Experience At EPCOT!
24. VIDEOS: Voices of Liberty!
25. Day 7: Ashley Brown And Josh Strickland Concert - Part 1!
26. Day 7: Ashley Brown And Josh Strickland Concert - Part 2!
27. VIDEOS: Disney On Broadway - Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland!
28. VIDEOS: Disney On Broadway - Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland!
29. Day 7: Illuminations: Reflections of Earth!
30. VIDEO: Illuminations Highlights!
31. Life Update: Moving To Orlando Right Now!!!

32. Day 8: I See A Bird Taller Than Me?
33. Day 8: An Adventure To Hollywood And Around The World!
34. Day 8: Traveling Back To The Midwest!
35. Saratoga Springs Overview - Part 1!
36. Saratoga Springs Overview - Part 2!
37. Saratoga Springs Overview - Part 3!

*COMPLETED 4/20/19*

Local Updates:

38. 4/10/19: Arriving In Orlando!!!
39. 4/11/19: An Adventure To The Animal Kingdom - Part 1!
40. 4/11/19: An Adventure To The Animal Kingdom - Part 2!
41. 4/11/19: Magic Kingdom Disney After Hours - Part 1!
42. 4/11/19: Magic Kingdom Disney After Hours - Part 2!
43. 4/12/19: A Short Trip To EPCOT!
44. 4/12/19: An Adventure To Hollywood - Part 1!
45. 4/12/19: An Adventure To Hollywood (Part 2) + Disney Springs!
46. 4/13/19: Boma Breakfast + Farewell To My Friend!
47. Animal Kingdom Lodge - One Bedroom Savannah View DVC Room - Kidani Village!
48. Animal Watching At Animal Kingdom Lodge!
49. 4/16/19 AND 4/18/19: Dear Evan Hansen In Orlando!!!
50. EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival!
51. Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries!
52. Flower and Garden Festival - Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages!

53. Grand Floridian Easter Eggs - Part 1!
54. Grand Floridian Easter Eggs - Part 2!
55. Yacht Club And Beach Club Easter Eggs!
56. Boardwalk Easter Eggs!
57. Contemporary Easter Eggs!
58. 4/22/19: I Meet My Favorite Disney Imagineer!
59.
4/24/19: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays!
60.
April - Dining Reviews - Part 1!
61.
April - Dining Reviews - Part 2!
62. April - Voices Of Liberty Videos - Part 1!
63. April - Voices Of Liberty Videos - Part 2!
64. 5/1/19: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary - Part 1!
65. VIDEO: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Ceremony!
66. 5/1/19: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary - Part 2!
67. 5/1/19: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary - Part 3!
68. 5/1/19: Opening Night Of Wonderful World Of Animation!
69. VIDEO: Opening Night Performance of Wonderful World of Animation!
70. 5/24/19: Opening Night Of Rivers Of Light: We Are One!
71. VIDEO: Opening Night Performance of Rivers of Light: We Are One!
72. 5/28/19: Bok Tower Gardens!
73. VIDEO: Song From Carillon (Bells) Concert At Bok Tower Gardens!
74. May - Dining Reviews!
75. May - Voices of Liberty Videos!
76. 6/3/19: V.I.Passholder Night At Typhoon Lagoon - Part 1!
77. 6/3/19: V.I.Passholder Night At Typhoon Lagoon - Part 2!

Disneyland Trip (June):
*HAPPENING NOW!*

78.
6/7/19: Travel Day!
79. 6/7/19: A Quick Trip To Downtown Disney!
80. 6/7/19: Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners!
81. 6/8/19: Back “Home” Again At The Disneyland Resort - Part 1!
82. 6/8/19: Back “Home” Again At The Disneyland Resort - Part 2!
83. 6/8/19: Back “Home” Again At The Disneyland Resort - Part 3!
84. 6/8/19: Check-In For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
85. 6/8/19: Daytime In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Part 1!
86. 6/8/19: My Build-A-Droid Experience!
87. VIDEO: My Build-A-Droid Experience!
88. 6/8/19: Daytime in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge - Part 2!
89. VIDEO: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Overview - Daytime!
90. 6/8/19: Dinner At Docking Bay 7!
91. 6/8/19: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - Part 1!
92. 6/8/19: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - Part 2!
93. VIDEOS: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Ride POV and Queue!
94. 6/8/19: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge At Night - Part 1! *NEW*
95. 6/8/19: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge At Night - Part 2! *NEW*
96. VIDEO: Fireworks Over Batuu! *NEW*
97. VIDEO: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Overview - Nighttime! *NEW*
98. My Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Photopass Pictures! *NEW*
99.
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I noticed in your trip reports that you were spending time off Disney property quite a bit, and I was guessing that you were looking for a place to live. Hmmmm. Did you find a job too?
I bet your dream “job” would be to become one of the Voices of Liberty.
 


Here I am
I'm happy you are here! :)

I noticed in your trip reports that you were spending time off Disney property quite a bit, and I was guessing that you were looking for a place to live. Hmmmm. Did you find a job too?
I bet your dream “job” would be to become one of the Voices of Liberty.
Thank you for joining in!

You are correct that I have spent a lot of time off-property. I just didn't say why, but your suspicion was correct. :D

I would love to become a member of the Voices of Liberty. However, I am more of an instrumentalist than a vocalist. I do sing, but I don't think I can ever become a member of the Voices of Liberty. I'll just let them bring me joy every time I hear them perform. :)

So excited for you! Hope that you find a place soon and can't wait to hear all about your many adventures at Walt Disney world
Thank you for joining in! Maybe I have found a place or maybe I haven't... :D

Hope your dream comes true !
Waiting for more of your adventure.
Thank you for joining in!

I'm excited to share more of my adventures with you! :)
 


Yay, I made page 1!!!! :)

I will “hopefully” be moving to the the Most Magical Place On Earth in 2019, and I will be taking all of you on the many adventures that I will be having throughout the year!
HOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!!

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I can't wait to read all about this very exciting year for you!
 
Yay Zach! How fantastic for all of us! Your trip reports are entertaining and informative.
Thanks for joining in! I'm happy to hear my trip reports have been helpful and fun to read. :)

Joining in!
Thank you for joining in! :)

Yay, I made page 1!!!! :)


HOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!!


I can't wait to read all about this very exciting year for you!
Thank you for joining in! :)

I can see you are excited about this "longer" Trip Report. :D

Congrats on moving to Orlando!!! party: It's about time you became a local!!! :beach:
Thank you for joining in! I've been thinking about this for several years. Crazy to think that it "could" be happening soon! :)

I'm joining too. After the winter here in Illinois I wish I could move to Orlando.
Thank you for joining in!

It is currently snowing where I am, and I want to go back to Florida NOW!

Woohoo!

We'll miss having you up here in the colder regions of the world, but I'm excited to see where this year takes you!
Thank you for joining in!

Even if I love the little white stuff as it falls, I have just seen too much this year. This move to Florida has to happen!!!
 
I'm here and looking forward to following along. Very excited that you might get to actually live near WDW. I can't imagine how much fun it would be to be able to just pop on over for a couple of hours any time you happen to have free time!!
 
I'm here and looking forward to following along. Very excited that you might get to actually live near WDW. I can't imagine how much fun it would be to be able to just pop on over for a couple of hours any time you happen to have free time!!
Thank you for joining in! :)

I sorta know the feeling of being able to go to the parks whenever I feel like going since I grew up very close to Disneyland.

Joining in! :mickeyjum
Thank you for joining in! :)
 

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