View Full Version : DSF / DL / WDW trip Oct 13 - 22 [2007 - POR]


Tinker Bell
11-09-2007, 03:38 PM
Sry this took so long. I am paying a high price for going on this trip. But I think life is getting back to normal. This is a trip of 4 adults. So here is my trip.

Day 1
The Disney Soda Fountain. Had a blast up there. Did not see a movie just went around and looked at stuff. Then came back for some rest.

Day 2
K and I went to DL for some research and fun. K's Father can not walk and we wanted to look at hotel rooms at DL to see if he can stay at one with his wheel chair. We had a lot of fun talking to the CM. The handicap rooms are big but they are few. K father is architect (specializes is architectural barriers for the handicapped) So we had his book in hand and ask a lot of ????? . Then when we where done we treated are self to a little DL fun. Seeing how we had to get up early we could not stay late.So off to the beds for sleep.

Day 3
Get up before the sun. Ugh . The Limo was at the door at 5am to take us to LAX. The guys video us girls saying " You just went to DL. What are you going to do next? " with our reply " WALT DISNEY WORLD" This was our first trip. The limo was fun it was nice not having to drive or worry bout a car at the airport. Checking in and waiting for the plane was easy. My Big worry was I was planing on going to a pin trader Night at the world and I brought my trader Pins with me. They did not even search my bags. The plane ride was smooth. We got to the Airport and went on our first FL ride. Those monorail things at the airport are cool. We had done the magic your way thing so no need to try and find our bags. We found the bus. Our driver was great. I felt we would never get there by this time. The one nice thing about the long drive was I felt like I was home. I am from the south and all the green vines on the side of the road was nice. We made it to our hotel( Port Orleans riverside )just about on time. If you want to feel like your in the south this is the place to stay. Check in was fast. We put our bags in our rooms. Our rooms where on the other side of the water way. But that was ok for us. It was quite and the bus stop was not far. We had plans to go eat dinner at Planet Hollywood . The food was good but it was loud. They had a DJ bugging people down stairs and the music was loud but you could not hear the words. Because Kingdom was open late we thought we would check it out. I think we got into the park around 8pm. We decide to check Tomorrow land out first. We where able to ride everything but the cars ( None of us felt like driving ) I have to say I like the Space mountain. I like the no sound track thing. The guys like the stuff at the exit. Well once we did Tomorrow Land that was it. We needed some sleep. Back to our rooms. 1 Thing we learned on the first day that kept coming back to us ever day was our bus was the fullest. Every one seemed to want POR .

Day 4

We went to Epcot. We started by going left. The guys wanted to ride Mission space. I don't do spiny rides and I am claustrophobic. K just wanted to hang with me. We got test track fast passes and check out the mission store. Here at this store we learned about buying stuff and having it sent back to your hotel. We love this. Sad thing is carrying stuff around is what would help keep the spending down. Now we have no set backs. We went on test track hung out in innoventions east the off to world showcase. We started with Mexico and worked our way around. Had lunch in China. K got lost in Germany and we kept going thinking she would catch up with us at some point. When we got to America she called us saying she was in Italy where was we ? I told her we were in America Then she was say duh I know we are in America. But I am in the Italy part of epcot and I said I am in the American. Then it clicks in her head where we where. She was able to catch up with us and we continued around the world. I had heard about the candy lady so we ask the store in Japan when was her next show. They said 15 min so we went out and waited. She picked me for the first animal Dragons are my fav. I also love the color purple so she made me a purple dragon. It kind of looks like a dragon. I went inside for a box and then we went on our merry way around the world. We were able to make it around to Canada before we had to turn back. Our Dinner ADRs where for Teppanyaki . The place was packed. They gave us a blinker things and said it would be a 30min wait to eat. That we could go down stairs and shop. Just as long as we stayed in Japan the thing would work. So we went back down stairs cause there was no seating. By the time we got called I was starving. This was one of those meals where the cook your food in front of you. Our chef was great. It was strange cause his tag said he was from TX. When every one else was from Japan. He did tell us he was from Japan born and raised there but in adult life moved to TX that is why his tag said TX. He made a Volcano out of the onion and a Mickey Head. The food was the best we tasted on our trip. I had the Asakusa and for dessert Chocolate Ginger Cake. Yummy. The park was closed by the time we got out of there. This was a very Time consuming food place. Off to bed.

Day 5

Animal Kingdom day . We decide we wanted to do the Kilimanjaro safaris first because we thought the animals would be awake. We saw a view animals walking around eating. It was a nice little ride. Our next stop was going to be Expedition Everest. We got fast passes for it and rode it cause the line was short. It was a lot of fun. I don't give it an A but a B+. I don't like going backwards. We went to look at the tigers ( who where sleeping) and ride Kali River Rapids Because it was getting hot. That is one ride to get wet on. I did not get very went but the little girl across from me did. There was a point where there was a Wall of water come up and over her head. Poor kid she was not happy. Then we went over to the Dino land to ride the dinosaur ride. If you don't like noises then don't go on this ride. This was the loudest ride of them all. We went over and rode on the wildlife express train. I felt like a trapped rat over there. There were a lot of people and not much to do. So we waited in the long line to get back out of there. We rode Everest again. Then it was off to the hotel . We made this and early bed day cause we planed on being in MK for the early hour.

Day 6

Magic Kingdom . We already saw Tomorrow land so no need to head over there. My fav ride is Peter Pan so I wanted to see the worlds pan. We made that our morning goal. I love the worlds Pan it is a lot longer. More to see. Seeing how we where in FantasyLand we thought we would ride the rest of that was there for us.Loved PhilharMagic, Dream along with Mickey not so much . We did snow whites ride just cause it was there and Winnie pooh was broken. By the time we where done with snow. Pooh was up and running so we rode it. Sry I like the Pooh rides. Then we went off to HM. I have heard it is better then DL. I have to say they are right. But we do get the Christmas overlay. At the Exit is where I won my dream ears. Happy me. I now have a DL pair and WDW pair. I collect the ears so this was a very happy moment for me. We then had lunch at Pinocchio village Haus. It was nice to see Its a Small World out the window. After watching it while we ate we decide why not go on it and let the food settle. We are on the dinning plan and it is a plan of lots of food. Small world was small. Not a long ride like at DL. But that made it better. We then went back over to Liberty Square to see the Hall of Presidents. Then to Adventure land to Swiss family tree house , Tiki Room , Jungle Cruise , and Pirates. No so sure I like the Tiki room done that way. Jungle and pirates where nice. Then we did the country bears and Splash. Then it was off to the hotel to change for the Halloween party. I went as a Mad Scientist and K was Cindy . We had ADRs for Cinderella's Royal Table. The food was ok we saw Cindy before going upstairs. The Godmother and 2 mice did a song and dance thing. I think cause it was just adults at our table they where not interested in our table. We then went out to the park in a whole new light. We did trick treating. Seeing how this is a Halloween type thing we decide to ride HM. I loved how a lot of the CM where dressed up ( Unlike when I went to DL Halloween party on the 31st. CM wore hats.) At this point I could not take it anymore. I left my wheel chair at the hotel cause I did not want it to be in the way. So we decide to sit on main street watch the show wait for the second parade and fireworks. The others walked around and check on me now and again. I like to people watch so I was doing good. We had a bench right in front of the castle near the Partners statue. The show was ok. I loved the Parade. The grave diggers making the sparks all of it was wonderful. I hope DL gets something like this after they fix up DCA. When they did the fireworks it was interesting that every one but a few people was sitting. Once again a long ride back home.

Day 7

Our plans today is to go to epcot and see this thing they call Figment. We got up late so as to try and recoup from the day before. Got over to Epcot and went to the right this time. We did Nemo, ( I like this better the DL. ( my problem is being claustrophobic) living with the land was cool. Can't wait to take the kids to see the green house. They would love it. Circle of life mmmm what to say about this. They leave the lights on to try and keep people awake. Or the other theory we have is so when people walk out they can see. Figment is cute. Like I said before I love dragon and purple so I liked him all ready but was holding out to see what he was like. I like him. The guys like the water that goes up and down. They kept trying to catch them. I also love fish and chips so we ate at the UK for lunch .Then it was back to the hotel to change and get ready for the Pin Trader Night. They had a guy who collects Haunted Mansion pins. It was said he had every one but a couple frame sets. K sat a our table the whole time. People just kept coming over to take a look at the DL traders. I walked the room and made some trades. K called my cell when some one wanted to trade me. Lost of really good trades happen that night. I got one of my holy grails there. It was funny we told the guys we would only be gone an hour. We ended up there till 10pm. Then we got on the monorail thinking it would take us back to MK or Epcot to get a bus to our Hotel no way. We ended up at something called the TTC and the CM in the window said nothing there went to hotels. We finally found a CM who told us to get on the boat to MK and then the bus to our hotel. Then we headed back to the hotel for some sleep and show the guys our treasures.

Day 8

Before we went to MGM . Disney Quest was our goal. K wanted to try the make your own coaster. They all made a Coaster. I even made one and had them ride it. It was cool that your friends can watch you on the ride and you can share your coaster with each other. It seemed a lot like innoventions though . Then we headed out to MGM . TOT fast passes was a must for us. The line was already long once we got there. ( sleeping in was the thing by now ) We went over to see the Indy show only to find out it was already started and the CM said we should get a fast pass for it but we already got TOT passes so we have to wait. We then went over to the Backlot tour. The tunnel thing was broke so we sat there for like 20 min with our tour guide trying to find things to say to us. Then off to TOT that was a lot of fun. I like that one. To me it seems a lot longer ride. We saw Sounds Dangerous. It was funny first they said 7min of darkness then it was said 12 mins of darkness then it was most of the show is in darkness. That is one terrible show. You put on head phones and a first you see drew and he is a secret agent. Then something shorts out and you spend the rest of the show in the dark listening to the story being told. There where guys behind me talking with the headphones on about something I don't know but it was funny to them. ( They spoke another lang ) I have no need what so every to step into that place again. Then it was time to head over to the last show of lights motor Action. I guess this show is good for kids. I could see my son liking it but me. I was bored. A bunch of cars dancing around is how I saw it. We had ADRs for the 50's prime time. Nice place. I just wish they would show more of the TV shows instead of small parts of it. We saw the thing start over 3 times during our meal. Now it was once again Bed time.


Day 9
We went over to MK cause we did not go all the way around on the train. ( I love doing that at DL ) We did a little of main street shopping while there. We then had to run over to DTD for a little shopping trip. A had to run over to Epcot to get something that Disney lost in the transfer from store to hotel. So we where going to meet up with him at MGM. There was this hallway area everything under $10 . Way cool more shopping for me. I got one of those mystery packs. A bobble head Donald my son will like. Then is was MGM again. we saw TOT again and they went on the Rock n Roll Coaster twice. I could only do it once. We had 3:00 Brown Derby ADRs for the Fantasmic. The food was good. Service was great. We talked a bit about the $125. 1 oz drink. She said she never had anyone order it. But it would make no difference cause the water are not aloud to touch the bottle. And the person with the last glass gets the crystal bottle. Kind of cool but think of the nerves of the person who has that in there check on suite cases. After eating we did the Great movie ride. Narnia , and one mans Dream. We then headed over to Indy. In the middle of the show It started to rain. They said they had to go faster due to the rain some stuff would be skip. Oh well. We still had time for a ride before Fantasmic so of to TOT again. Then we went to sit in the rain with them saying they may or may not have Fantasmic. They did finally decide to have it to my great liking see how Fantasmic is my fav Disney show. We then left for the hotel big day tomorrow. Home . Well once we got into the hotel I got a call from my Mom . She had been trying to get a hold of the kids for a few days but they have not called her back. She then told us Southern ca was on fire. Talking bout scaring some one. When I called home the kids where home and their godmother said they notice smoke but no one was telling them to leave. I have our fire and police # in my cell so I told her I will call them and see if there is any danger. They told me no the fires where far off from our house. So I was happy. Called mom and the godmother back and told them how far all the fires where from my house. All was good.

Day 10

We packed our bags while watching the news. Yes on the News they made it sound like the whole place was on fire. There was a long wait line to check in your bags and such. We left our carry on bags with the bell . K and A got talked into going to the DVC to see there stuff. My DH and I went to Mk cause I wanted to see it one last time. I was also able to see a guy the call Scoop Sanderson. I was told to see him by a pin trader friend. He traded with me and it was a 1 for 3 deal he said. My 1 pin for his 3. WOW !!! Then K and A called and said they where about done at there thing they bought the DVC. We had one place left to see on our list of places before the time for the bus. A loves Beer so he wanted to see the place that makes beer. The guy who brews it was nice to take us on a tour of what he does. Then it was back to our hotel to have lunch the get on the bus for the Airport. At the Airport we did a little more shopping. I kept seeing people with Thing 1, 2, 3, 4 ...... Shirts on . I use to call my oldest 2 when they where little thing 1 and thing 2 cause they would go through the house making a mess. I found the shirts at the airport studios store. Now I have a Thing 1, Thing 2, Thing 3, Thing 4 running around my house . The plan ride back was the worst . It was bumpy, the TV did not work, and the AC broke. They had to keep passing out water to every one. What was really scary was seeing all the fires from the plane. We could see them bright as day . Candles here and there on the ground. We got our bags back safe and sound at the airport and the limo was on time. When we got home we crashed in bed to sleep for what we hope would be weeks. But that is another story. WDW was great and we are planing our next trip in 2009. A and K are doing the hotel so we will be able to go again sooner then we had plan. So see you in 2009. 706 days left till WDW.

Thanks for reading

DeAnna / Tinker Bell

MrsGrumpy
11-10-2007, 06:13 AM
Good report.

I have never heard of Disney Soda Fountain??? Where is that? What is it?

:confused:

ssmerdel
11-10-2007, 06:33 AM
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan/soda_fountain/main.html

I had not heard of this, so I went looking on the web...just click the link.

Tinker Bell
11-11-2007, 03:14 PM
It a little soda fountain type shop. Not much to eat. They have some disney stuff usally on the movie out at the time. I like to see movies there sometimes cause they have the movie sets , props, outfits and such. Right now they have a BIG tent out back for the Enchanted movie. All the pins they have are LE of 500 and lower. Alot of times based on the movie out or the season. It is right across from the Kodak Theater and a block down from the Chinese. So lots to see right there.

gordon24
12-06-2007, 11:10 AM
Thank you for sharing your trip. Sounds like you had a great time.;)

EJ4Disney
01-11-2008, 12:12 PM
Thanks for posting your Trip Report I really enjoyed it.

Ellen