It's just an unimaginable upgrade. But yes, the heat is intense. I had purchased some Liquid I.V packets before we came, but the kids don't like the taste. I need to pick up some more Powerade from the store as they are $4+ a pop in the parks. Overall it was a great day, I think we were there for maybe 5 1/2 hours, we got a lot accomplished.Following along! Wow, to go from POR to Bay Lake Tower 2 BR!! Definitely magical. The heat, not so magical. Our feel like temps have been 110 here in central Fl. Be sure to stay hydrated! Looks like mostly a great day at MK.
I've lived in South Louisiana for 13 years now, so I've gotten used to the heat a little. But I always joke that I wanted to become a nurse because they work in the A/C I'm blown away by the upgrade, feels like a dream.Terrific report! So glad you felt better after the ice water and a rest! We're from Maine and feel your pain with the heat/humidity we hardly ever experience up here....and that tight spot on Big Thunder is already giving me anxiety - and I'm afraid I'm going to need some crisco to squeeze thru ....
That room upgrade! WOW!WOW!WOW!
It's just an unimaginable upgrade. But yes, the heat is intense. I had purchased some Liquid I.V packets before we came, but the kids don't like the taste. I need to pick up some more Powerade from the store as they are $4+ a pop in the parks. Overall it was a great day, I think we were there for maybe 5 1/2 hours, we got a lot accomplished.
I've lived in South Louisiana for 13 years now, so I've gotten used to the heat a little. But I always joke that I wanted to become a nurse because they work in the A/C I'm blown away by the upgrade, feels like a dream.
You have described a great experience in your post, so I don't understand your opening sentence stating 'I just want to start this by saying, I'm not sure if we will even want to come back to Disney World after this trip.'Tuesday July 14th- First Magic Kingdom Day #1I just want to start this by saying, I'm not sure if we will even want to come back to Disney World after this trip. I'm currently on the morning of day 2, and I'm just in awe.
We checked out of our offsite hotel at 11:00 and started the drive over to our home for the next 11 nights, Contemporary Resort. After the stress of work during the pandemic for both me and my husband, I had already decided this trip was going to be more laid back, more lie-ins, slowed down. I'm pretty bitter that my body is still waking up at 05:00 as if I'm going to work.
I took this picture at 11:51. I was a little teary that everything had come together and we were finally here!
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It was still early, but I kept checking the Disney app to see if we had a room assignment yet. No such luck. We checked in with the guard and parked, ready for the walk over to Magic Kingdom. We used Athleta cloth masks today, they were very comfortable and pretty breathable as far as cloth masks go. We used a mosquito net over the stroller while our youngest was in it, and a chiffon masks while she was walking. They all tolerated them pretty well.
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This is our first (and likely last) stay at the Contemporary Resort, but wow, I was blown away by how quick the walk was! There was a tent with temperature checks, very quick and easy, followed by a covered area with guards and a walk through security screener. It was very similar to airline screening. I set off the alarms with my bag, and they used a wand to pass over me and asked me to move things around in my bag while they had a look. Didn't take long and we were off.
As others have said, no fingerprints at the park entrance. Just tap your magic band and on your way.
It had rained a little on our walk over, but stopped soon after and stayed dry the rest of the day. We entered the park at 12:45. Crowds were very low, it's just a bizarre situation. My husband was a Florida Pass Holder back in the 1990's, and he said it's how he remembered Disney during the off-season days they would visit.
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I'm not sure how I feel about the new castle colour. The old colour was so crisp, clean and cooling. I was probably just too hot. It's very pretty though.
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We got to the Mad Tea Party at 13:19 and standby said 15 minutes. It was a walk-on (obviously). I think there was one other group on this rotation. I've had several ear surgeries and can't do spinny rides, my husband takes one for the team.
July 2020 vs May 2018.
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Our first trip to Disney was planned for the middle of May in 2018 to take advantage of lower crowds before the summer fully kicked off. We thought it was good then
I’m waiting on a rider switch, so just wanted to address this. I may have phrased that initial sentence poorly. The waits so far on this trip are so ridiculously short, it’s hard to imagine back to “normal” with longer waits. Splash Mountain wait times today have been about 10 minutes, Seven Dwarves around 10 minutes too. The wait times are spoiling me for future visits, that was more my intention of that statement.You have described a great experience in your post, so I don't understand your opening sentence stating 'I just want to start this by saying, I'm not sure if we will even want to come back to Disney World after this trip.'
I expected a tale of woe and disaster, but you seem to be having a wonderful time. (Important to me as I am also staying at the Contemporary this month.) I liked reading about your experiences and will be following your posts as you add to your story.
What fabulous pixie dust. Nurse, EMT + 4 young children -your family deserves this
So funny about your little girl's tooth
Hope you have a ball today!
I love how you use military time, reminds me of work, lol
Loving your report so far! I also have 4 children (much older now-ha!) and this is bringing back all of the memories from when they were younger at Disney What a wonderful upgrade on your accommodations and yes, I get your excitement at the laundry facilities IN YOUR ROOM! What a wonderful bit of pixie dust for mama! Can't wait for more!