efoxx
10-31-2006, 06:20 PM
Well here we are back in the real world, and trying to adjust to this reality. Wfoxx and I just returned from our fall trip to WDW and on the Disney Cruise. I thought I would give a quick trip report to the curious out there.
Day 1 (Wed.) started out a bit ominous when we received a call from the town car service that our driver had overslept and would be late. We weren’t too worried about missing our flight as our actual flight wasn’t until afternoon. But we wanted go on an earlier flight, and rather than pay the extra $100 apiece we decided to go standby. Fortunately we not only made it to the airport in a timely manor, but we made the flight we wanted. Only down side was we had an isle and middle seat, I like the window. What really bothered me was the woman who had the window seat insisted on keeping all the shades down.
We arrived in Orlando, picked up our rental car and checked into the Swan. First time there, and we were only there because we ran out of DVC points and they had a great government rate. It was nice enough, and very convenient, but not a Disney hotel. After checking in we headed up to the MK for the afternoon to see the new Pirates. It was rather more crowded then expected, but I think this was due to it being an EMH evening. The new PotC is great, and I even managed to get some good video. With the help of FP Wfoxx and I were able to do pretty much all we wanted to do by 9 and headed back to our hotel.
Day 2 (Thursday) and off to AK for a couple of quick rides on EE. When the park opened EE was listed as “delayed opening”. But we got a FP and waited in the standby line. The CM’s could give us no time frame for when it would open, and just as people started to leave the line it opened. We rode EE twice and Khali river rapids before heading over to Epcot for the rest of the day. It was hot BTW, records every day we were in Orlando. Like July hot 92+ with 80% humidity.
The rest of the day was spent at Epcot; we got to experience the Seas with Nemo and friends including the new finding Nemo ride. It really was good, but I think the theme song “it’s a big blue world” may one day be synonymous with IASW. It was almost as if the chose the tune and words to go hand in hand with the other ride. Overall I would say it shows a good sign for things to come for all of Disney theme parks. Wfoxx and I ate at the Nine Dragons for the first time. I would have to give it a pass. I was how ever impressed with the “buried warriors” on display in the China pavilion. Highlight for the day for me would have to be watching Brian the magician perform at the boardwalk. He was very funny.
Day 1 (Wed.) started out a bit ominous when we received a call from the town car service that our driver had overslept and would be late. We weren’t too worried about missing our flight as our actual flight wasn’t until afternoon. But we wanted go on an earlier flight, and rather than pay the extra $100 apiece we decided to go standby. Fortunately we not only made it to the airport in a timely manor, but we made the flight we wanted. Only down side was we had an isle and middle seat, I like the window. What really bothered me was the woman who had the window seat insisted on keeping all the shades down.
We arrived in Orlando, picked up our rental car and checked into the Swan. First time there, and we were only there because we ran out of DVC points and they had a great government rate. It was nice enough, and very convenient, but not a Disney hotel. After checking in we headed up to the MK for the afternoon to see the new Pirates. It was rather more crowded then expected, but I think this was due to it being an EMH evening. The new PotC is great, and I even managed to get some good video. With the help of FP Wfoxx and I were able to do pretty much all we wanted to do by 9 and headed back to our hotel.
Day 2 (Thursday) and off to AK for a couple of quick rides on EE. When the park opened EE was listed as “delayed opening”. But we got a FP and waited in the standby line. The CM’s could give us no time frame for when it would open, and just as people started to leave the line it opened. We rode EE twice and Khali river rapids before heading over to Epcot for the rest of the day. It was hot BTW, records every day we were in Orlando. Like July hot 92+ with 80% humidity.
The rest of the day was spent at Epcot; we got to experience the Seas with Nemo and friends including the new finding Nemo ride. It really was good, but I think the theme song “it’s a big blue world” may one day be synonymous with IASW. It was almost as if the chose the tune and words to go hand in hand with the other ride. Overall I would say it shows a good sign for things to come for all of Disney theme parks. Wfoxx and I ate at the Nine Dragons for the first time. I would have to give it a pass. I was how ever impressed with the “buried warriors” on display in the China pavilion. Highlight for the day for me would have to be watching Brian the magician perform at the boardwalk. He was very funny.