Sorry - I don't have time to do everyone's replies this morning.
I love that nutella Waffle! I'm not sure how I feel about Toy Story 4. I thought it was good and funny but I am still trying to decide if I like the ending.
HDDR seems disappointing. I can't decide if we will try it or not.
Right - it's so good! Not something I would eat on a normal day - but on vacation, for sure!
TS4 was good - for me anyways - but not up to par with the rest of them, I expected much better. I am also not sure about the ending - it just didn't feel right.
HDDR was disappointing... Had our seats been different - I may have felt different about it? And I also have the ability of better food at home... So, my review is probably skewed in that direction as well... Most people - as I've read many reports - LOVE it. I am glad we did it once, and we probably won't do it again, unless it's a special occasion.
We sat in category 3 at a table along the railing. The chairs spun around so that you could either watch the show or turn to eat your meal. We loved the seats and were glad that we got them. You really had a bad table, which is unfortunate.
I think we are one and done with HDDR. It was a lot of fun, especially with two of our grandchildren who were age 5 and 3 at the time. They loved the show. But it isn't something I want to see over and over again. And you can get better food at Trail's End, right next door, our favorite buffet at Disney.
Yah - I think I would have loved Cat 3 better too. I don't think we could have had a much worse table? Very disappointing.
Same... I will have to try Trails End sometime - that one has never been on our radar...
Such cute pictures, and I am so glad to see the shorts with the pink top, because that was my vote, lol
Glad to hear that it was so delicious - I think they look so odd, so I have been leery of trying them.
Seriously, so cute! Ed just doesn't get enough Disney love in my opinion...
Ooooh, that is certainly a lovely peaceful view though, even sans people
Yes, I love the Peter Pan ride too, including the queue!
That's the best part - if I wasn't afraid of heights, flying would be my superpower of choice...
Obviously if I ever get brave enough to go on Splash Mountain I should be going with you, as you sing the song!
Agreed! I finally made myself watch Avatar before my last trip so I understood more of the area. If only they had a few more seating areas in that part of the park so that people could actually relax and soak up the ambience.
Love it, I am positive that this is a style that I should be looking for.
I'm so sorry that your experience did not live up to your hopes. Glad you were able to overcome; it's tough when you have had it built up so much in your mind for so long. Even though you may not see it you and your girls are totally photogenic
I understand as well when it's something that means a lot to you personally but others may not know how much it affects you; for me it's manicures - everything feels better for me if my manicure is done, yet I know that in the scope of the world it is overall of low importance, and literally all of my family wouldn't care one bit if I never used nail polish again. Why do I let something like that affect me so much? *shrug*
Good to keep in mind that it was an experience - how lucky that Josh has that talent that you can enjoy all year long!
LOL - Yah - I thought the pink went well with those shorts. Thank you.
They do look odd - but they are good, I promise!
Peter Pan is the best - I really love it. I just don't think it's worth the long standby line, most of the time.
Hahahaha - same!
Splash is my favorite ride in all of WDW... And the drop isn't as big as it looks.
Thanks - yes, it's a great style!
Exactly... Thank you so much.
It kinda made for a rough start to my day, and it did take me a while to turn my brain around. And then with the disappointment of HDDR - it sure sounded like my birthday was less than stellar... but despite those things - I really did have a good time. I was in WDW after all, ON my birthday - life was good!
I totally get the manicure thing!!! I used to have manicures all the time - and then I stopped getting them - but I loved them so much. I usually only get manicures before I go on trips, but this time, I've actually had my nails filled once already since we've been home... We leave for Europe in October again - and I am debating on keeping them filled between now and then. I'll see how it goes... once my nails get too long - it gets harder to work - so I really need to keep them shorter. We'll see.
I get the whole "nice nails" thing though... I am kinda the same with my hair.
Hahahaha - one of the many reasons I married the man... He got me, hook line and sinker with his cooking. There's something to be said about a man (especially a military man, IMO
) who can cook, do his own laundry and iron.
Ach I’m sorry you had such a bad table for hoop de doo and that the food was only so so. However taking a positive outlook, how lucky are you guys that Josh can whip up some super tasty meals at home
Hopefully things improve a little with the arrival of new friends
It's OK... A total bummer, agreed... but I am glad we did it once.
Super lucky - LOL! I love that man! And he cooks a mean meal... I mean - I can cook - we survive on my cooking most weekdays... But in the spring/fall/summer and sometimes in the winter too - when he fires up the grill or the smoker... Yah - we are pretty lucky!
Oh yes - my birthday definitely improves!!!
Hi, D! I'm really enjoying your report!
When you mentioned a small Minnesota town and the airlines that fly out of your nearby airport... I think you must live not too far from where I grew up! I now live in Iowa, but my entire childhood was in Cokato, another small town in central Minnesota. I'm guessing that you're about an hour away? (Maybe more if you're north of your airport?) Anyhow, it's always nice to read about a Minnesotan!
I love seeing your pictures of Shades of Green! I feel like you don't see too many reports that include that resort. It looks very nice and the room looks HUGE!
It sounds like you had a great first few days of your trip! How fun that you were able to catch up and spend time with a friend and enjoy Disney on your birthday.
I'm sorry your HDDR experience wasn't as great as you hoped! I agree with others that the Category 2 seating is tough - I think Category 3 may actually offer better views from the balcony. I'm glad you enjoyed the strawberry shortcake as I think this is one of the best parts of the meal!
OK - I had to look up Cokato - I'd heard of it, but never really been there... We drive through often - as it's on the road we take to the lake when 94 is terrible (as in, all summer long) - but it's a good hour away from us.
Cute town though - I love all of the towns off of 12, the homes and the farms are all so picture-esque.
Shade of Green is an awesome resort - we are so lucky to be able to stay there. The rooms are HUGE - well, compared to all the other Disney rooms.
They are the largest resort rooms ON WDW property - even bigger than the Poly.
When we were in Suzi's room at the Contemporary, I would say - just by looking - no actual measurements occured - our room was a good 1-2 ft wider and probably about 5+ feet longer, and our balcony was a bit bigger too.
Yes - it was a great trip... Despite a few small things - it was absolutely a great trip!
I think - if we ever do HDDR again, we will do Category 3 - I think we would enjoy it much more.
HDDR - ugh. Sorry it wasn't everything you dreamed of. Glad your second batch of chicken was good! I'm not really a ribs person but I like them meaty and no globs of fat.....did they allow seconds of the strawberry shortcake? For the prices they charge for the dinner shows, the food should at least be good - all of it. But, it sounds like more birthday fun to come!
To answer your question - we drove to St. Louis. We live in central IL and live about equal distance between Chicago and St. Louis. We like to hit the big city every once in a while
It's totally OK - a bummer, yes... But I am very glad we did it once, for sure.
Not sure about the 2nds on the Strawberry Shortcake... As someone below said - by the time you get to dessert, you kinda get the feeling like they are pushing you out... And while I didn't write that in my report - I absolutely had that feeling too.
Agreed on the food - but I do think I am overly biased in that department... I do feel like I am an exception to that rule and MOST people would find the food very good.
Got it - what a fun trip! And how neat that you have your choice of "big cities" when you want to go for a drive.
P.S. I agree that the food at Trails End buffet is excellent! I love the atmosphere in Ft. Wilderness - it makes me feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of WDW.
We will have to try Trails End sometime - it's never even been on my radar.
And I totally agree - FW atmosphere was great!
OK, we may need to talk ears...those in the report so far are spectacular!
And you need to let me know when you all are going in 2020...as it is looking more likely that we will have to move our trip to then.
Can't wait to hear about the big surprise, because I somehow missed it on your FB feed too!
Hahahaha... For the record - I suck at making them and I DETEST hot glue.
It's impossible to get off, when some leaks anywhere - which it inevitably does... And I end up with so many blisters and burns... So - I am willing - for my good friends... But please don't have high expectations.
LOL
I will - 2020 is SO up in the air right now... BMTL postponed our big trip (just last week) until 2021... But V still wants to spend her 21st bday in WDW... We haven't booked yet - but we do have potential dates (in May still) IF I can get Josh's blessing...
The surprise is incredible!!! I am very excited to share it - as it's a post all by itself!
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OK all - I did all of the replies that I had time for this morning... I may try to sneak back this afternoon to finish them so I can get to writing about my BIG Birthday surprise!
Prayers and Pixie Dust to all!
D~