First Time Disney Trip

Dagney · 12-16-2006, 03:33 PM

We got back from WDW last night - I'm in the midst of sorting through my travel journal, and The Dude is sorting through our nearly 3Gb of photos. (yes, 3Gig..we're photo hounds)

The trip was awesome. Absolutely awesome.
Saturday - Arrived at Orlando - went to Downtown Disney for dinner and to wander around - Dinner was at Ragland Road - the Irish Band was fantastic.
Sunday was shopping at Downtown Disney and Dinner at Boma -Animal Kingdom Resort - Again, fantastic.
Monday was Animal Kingdom - The Dude says Everest was a pretty good coaster (I was chicken) - The safari was the highlight of our day - we saw the baby giraffes as well as the young elephants. Dinner was Epcot - Germany - and the Illuminations fireworks - there are no words - they are phenomenal! (We sat between France and Morocco....great seats!)
Tuesday was MGM - I rode Tower of Terror - Twice - (there's a story there). The Dude's favorite is the Rockn'Roller coaster - he rode it 3 times. We stayed for the Osbourne Lights - well worth the long day.
Wednesday was Magic Kingdom - Had a character breakfast at the Crystal Palace - met Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore. Rode Splash mountain, and got soaked! Did a little resort hopping to see the amazing Christmas decorations - the Grand Floridian is beyond beautiful. Back to Magic Kingdom for Spectramagic and the Wishes fireworks - both were breathtaking.
Thursday was Epcot - the weather was rainy - but thankfully most everything was inside. Did the Behind the Seeds tour - and it was educational - but long! Had Fast Passes for Soarin`, and wow. Just simply WOW. We had dinner at the Coral Reef (with the fishes) and got to see the light up sidewalks - they were neat - would really like to know how they figured that one out!)
Friday - Checked out of the Boardwalk Villas - spent the morning at Downtown Disney finishing up our shopping (and really annoying our feet *G*). Got to the airport early for a 7pm flight home, and just crashed when we got back to Raleigh.

We're already booked to head back for the Food and Wine Festival in October, and are discussing a third trip for the Flower Show in March of 08.

There will be much more posted on my blog - and probably here too...but I wanted to check in. LabRat, if you have specific questions, please ask, I'll tell ya anything I can!

Kellie

12-16-2006, 03:33 PM	#11
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	We got back from WDW last night - I'm in the midst of sorting through my travel journal, and The Dude is sorting through our nearly 3Gb of photos. (yes, 3Gig..we're photo hounds) The trip was awesome. Absolutely awesome. Saturday - Arrived at Orlando - went to Downtown Disney for dinner and to wander around - Dinner was at Ragland Road - the Irish Band was fantastic. Sunday was shopping at Downtown Disney and Dinner at Boma -Animal Kingdom Resort - Again, fantastic. Monday was Animal Kingdom - The Dude says Everest was a pretty good coaster (I was chicken) - The safari was the highlight of our day - we saw the baby giraffes as well as the young elephants. Dinner was Epcot - Germany - and the Illuminations fireworks - there are no words - they are phenomenal! (We sat between France and Morocco....great seats!) Tuesday was MGM - I rode Tower of Terror - Twice - (there's a story there). The Dude's favorite is the Rockn'Roller coaster - he rode it 3 times. We stayed for the Osbourne Lights - well worth the long day. Wednesday was Magic Kingdom - Had a character breakfast at the Crystal Palace - met Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore. Rode Splash mountain, and got soaked! Did a little resort hopping to see the amazing Christmas decorations - the Grand Floridian is beyond beautiful. Back to Magic Kingdom for Spectramagic and the Wishes fireworks - both were breathtaking. Thursday was Epcot - the weather was rainy - but thankfully most everything was inside. Did the Behind the Seeds tour - and it was educational - but long! Had Fast Passes for Soarin`, and wow. Just simply WOW. We had dinner at the Coral Reef (with the fishes) and got to see the light up sidewalks - they were neat - would really like to know how they figured that one out!) Friday - Checked out of the Boardwalk Villas - spent the morning at Downtown Disney finishing up our shopping (and really annoying our feet G). Got to the airport early for a 7pm flight home, and just crashed when we got back to Raleigh. We're already booked to head back for the Food and Wine Festival in October, and are discussing a third trip for the Flower Show in March of 08. There will be much more posted on my blog - and probably here too...but I wanted to check in. LabRat, if you have specific questions, please ask, I'll tell ya anything I can! Kellie __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

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