BernardandMissBianca
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- Feb 18, 2005
Day 2 MGM
Day time view from the room:
We all got up around 8:30 and 1/2 of us had breakfast, the other 1/2 decided to wait until we got to MGM. We headed towards the boats this time as it is a quick 10 15 minute ride from the Dolphin. As we get off the boat we noticed how many people were there. It was a lot more then we expected so we had to wait a bit for security and entrance into the park.
As soon as we got inside DH booked over to Toy Story Mania to get Fastpasses for later in the day while I took the kidlets to Staring Rolls for some food. Even the kids who ate were hungry again. There were huge lines here as well. I grabbed bagels for everyone and an apple turnover for DS13 and we set out looking for a table, one was to be had with only 4 chairs so I ate standing up. Around the time I finished DH came back, fastpasses were already at a 4:30 return time!
We didnt really have a game plan for the park since DH cant go commando anymore with his back the way it is, so we kind of followed the way the wind took us, and boy was it windy!!! It was pretty cold today with good wind gusts.
Anyway DD wanted to see the hat so we went there first then headed to the Great Movie ride. This is one of DHs favorite attractions in this part. So off we go and literally walked right on, actually we ran. The train was just about to leave so they let us run to the train and we were the last aboard. We are testing out a new lens that we bought for low light rides and these are the some of the pics that we got. I am extremely satisfied with the lens.
After we finished that ride the boys went on Tower Of Terror while I waited to get FPs to Rockin Roller Coaster. DD wanted some popcorn so we went on the hunt for that. Did you know the closest popcorn stand if all the way back towards the hat?!? Crazy, but we found it. We parked on a bench on Sunset Blvd and people watched while she ate and headed back to the store at ToT. I want to pick up a key for my WDW Tim Holtz inspired curio.
After ToT we headed to see the Beauty and the Beast show but it was packed so we opted to have a snack instead. Here Lisa, this shot is just for you!
So I took the Boys on Star Tours while DH took DD to the Honey I shrunk the Kids Playground. Star Tours was ok, and we walked right on but I am looking forward to the rehab and the new ride. Its supposed to be pod racers.
We met up with DH at the playground and let the kids play for about 20 minutes before heading out for more. Who ever dreamed up this place is a sheer genius! This is one of our favorite rest spots, the kids can play and we just camp out by the exit. The kids know where to find us and check in on occasion.
After a quick potty break, well ok not so quick when you are a girl, we headed back to Beauty and the Beast. Still crowded but DD doesnt really get to do much at MGM so we go here for her. I love this show, it even keeps the boys entertained. DD doesnt move the whole time. She gets a little scared when Gaston comes but she just held on tight and had her travel lovey with her.
Now it was time for fast passes at Rockin Roller coaster. DH takes the boys and they head off. Well after a bit, DH comes with DS8, he freaked when he got on the ride and DH had to bring him back. So the other boys had to ride alone, they did really well and listened and came out where they were told to go. DH was a little ticked but hell survive.
After RnR we headed to fast pass Toy Story Mania. Must do ride!!! I love this ride, even when people cut in front of you. The kids have never been on this ride before so it was a new experience for them. We do however have the Wii game at home so they knew the basic concept of the games. We had a blast! I think we will try to do it again on our last day.
Then it was off to dinner, we were a little late getting there but we needed to use the Fast passes first, they are getting a little stricter on return times. We have never eaten at Brown Derby before and this was DHs pick for today. We got seated right away. DH , DS13, and I got appetizers the were all fantastic. I got the crab cake, DH got the salmon, and DS got the scallop. We would recommend all 3. For dinner DS13 got the ahi tuna, DS8 and DD ordered hot dogs, DS9 ordered the fish strips, I go the Salmon and DH got the pork roast. DD fell asleep right after she ordered so we got her food to go. Everyone else cleaned their plates! The food was awesome as was the service, we will definitely be going here again.
After dinner we walked around the Osborne lights. This year they finally converted all the lights to LED and cut their energy usage in half. Im so glad the mouse has gone Green! We had our pics taken by the photopass photographers and walked around a bit but the kids were getting tired so we headed out. It was a good thing we did too because it was the last boat of the evening. We met some nice teenage boys on the boat that were trying to get to MK for EMH so we took them with us up to the hotel and showed them where you could catch the bus. They were very nice gentleman and we used it as a lesson for DS13 on how to act when he is old enough to go out alone.
We headed back out for a few minutes and got some snacks at the Boardwalk, watched the fire works from Illuminations, then headed to the room for night.
I finished setting up the tree and DH ran to DTD to exchange the topper, apparently they are having issues with breaking. Here is a view of the room at night.
Day 3 is up next Magic Kingdom
Day time view from the room:
We all got up around 8:30 and 1/2 of us had breakfast, the other 1/2 decided to wait until we got to MGM. We headed towards the boats this time as it is a quick 10 15 minute ride from the Dolphin. As we get off the boat we noticed how many people were there. It was a lot more then we expected so we had to wait a bit for security and entrance into the park.
As soon as we got inside DH booked over to Toy Story Mania to get Fastpasses for later in the day while I took the kidlets to Staring Rolls for some food. Even the kids who ate were hungry again. There were huge lines here as well. I grabbed bagels for everyone and an apple turnover for DS13 and we set out looking for a table, one was to be had with only 4 chairs so I ate standing up. Around the time I finished DH came back, fastpasses were already at a 4:30 return time!
We didnt really have a game plan for the park since DH cant go commando anymore with his back the way it is, so we kind of followed the way the wind took us, and boy was it windy!!! It was pretty cold today with good wind gusts.
Anyway DD wanted to see the hat so we went there first then headed to the Great Movie ride. This is one of DHs favorite attractions in this part. So off we go and literally walked right on, actually we ran. The train was just about to leave so they let us run to the train and we were the last aboard. We are testing out a new lens that we bought for low light rides and these are the some of the pics that we got. I am extremely satisfied with the lens.
After we finished that ride the boys went on Tower Of Terror while I waited to get FPs to Rockin Roller Coaster. DD wanted some popcorn so we went on the hunt for that. Did you know the closest popcorn stand if all the way back towards the hat?!? Crazy, but we found it. We parked on a bench on Sunset Blvd and people watched while she ate and headed back to the store at ToT. I want to pick up a key for my WDW Tim Holtz inspired curio.
After ToT we headed to see the Beauty and the Beast show but it was packed so we opted to have a snack instead. Here Lisa, this shot is just for you!
So I took the Boys on Star Tours while DH took DD to the Honey I shrunk the Kids Playground. Star Tours was ok, and we walked right on but I am looking forward to the rehab and the new ride. Its supposed to be pod racers.
We met up with DH at the playground and let the kids play for about 20 minutes before heading out for more. Who ever dreamed up this place is a sheer genius! This is one of our favorite rest spots, the kids can play and we just camp out by the exit. The kids know where to find us and check in on occasion.
After a quick potty break, well ok not so quick when you are a girl, we headed back to Beauty and the Beast. Still crowded but DD doesnt really get to do much at MGM so we go here for her. I love this show, it even keeps the boys entertained. DD doesnt move the whole time. She gets a little scared when Gaston comes but she just held on tight and had her travel lovey with her.
Now it was time for fast passes at Rockin Roller coaster. DH takes the boys and they head off. Well after a bit, DH comes with DS8, he freaked when he got on the ride and DH had to bring him back. So the other boys had to ride alone, they did really well and listened and came out where they were told to go. DH was a little ticked but hell survive.
After RnR we headed to fast pass Toy Story Mania. Must do ride!!! I love this ride, even when people cut in front of you. The kids have never been on this ride before so it was a new experience for them. We do however have the Wii game at home so they knew the basic concept of the games. We had a blast! I think we will try to do it again on our last day.
Then it was off to dinner, we were a little late getting there but we needed to use the Fast passes first, they are getting a little stricter on return times. We have never eaten at Brown Derby before and this was DHs pick for today. We got seated right away. DH , DS13, and I got appetizers the were all fantastic. I got the crab cake, DH got the salmon, and DS got the scallop. We would recommend all 3. For dinner DS13 got the ahi tuna, DS8 and DD ordered hot dogs, DS9 ordered the fish strips, I go the Salmon and DH got the pork roast. DD fell asleep right after she ordered so we got her food to go. Everyone else cleaned their plates! The food was awesome as was the service, we will definitely be going here again.
After dinner we walked around the Osborne lights. This year they finally converted all the lights to LED and cut their energy usage in half. Im so glad the mouse has gone Green! We had our pics taken by the photopass photographers and walked around a bit but the kids were getting tired so we headed out. It was a good thing we did too because it was the last boat of the evening. We met some nice teenage boys on the boat that were trying to get to MK for EMH so we took them with us up to the hotel and showed them where you could catch the bus. They were very nice gentleman and we used it as a lesson for DS13 on how to act when he is old enough to go out alone.
We headed back out for a few minutes and got some snacks at the Boardwalk, watched the fire works from Illuminations, then headed to the room for night.
I finished setting up the tree and DH ran to DTD to exchange the topper, apparently they are having issues with breaking. Here is a view of the room at night.
Day 3 is up next Magic Kingdom
Thank you so very much for sharing your day with us. It really feels like I am there with you.
