tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237392972024-03-07T12:08:46.645-06:00Joanna and her Amazing Technicolor InterwebsWalt Disney World Trip Reports, Tips, and Pixie Dust!GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-65610091079106977512015-08-21T21:29:00.000-05:002015-08-21T21:58:34.524-05:00I Renewed My Domain AKA Why I Stopped WritingI renewed my blog domain tonight, so I decided to come back over here and maybe write again. I'm just going to write and see where this takes me. In fact, I don't think I'm even going to go back & reread and edit. This is me.<br />
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I've blogged since high school. There's something cathartic about writing out what's going on in my life and allowing people to read it. In high school and college, the writing was rarely read by anyone else, but when I moved over to Blogspot in 2006 shortly after I moved to Texas, my adult friends started reading my posts, and I found my voice as a casual blogger.<br />
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Fast forward to 2009 when I returned to Walt Disney World as an adult and somewhere soon after I converted my blog to a "Disney blog" where I typically shared trip reports and tips from my family's & my trips to my happy place. I discovered posts with images were better received, so I made sure to add photos to each post. This post won't have photos.<br />
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Along the way I found others in the Disney community who shared my joy in Disney and my love for writing about it. <br />
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At first this community of Disney lovers was full of pixie dust and excitement! I was taken on as a writer/blog stop on for a group of bloggers who linked their blogs for monthly blog hops. I met a man on a Disney dating site, and we went on two trips to WDW together. We vlogged while we were there, and those trips were some of my favorite Disney memories.<br />
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Then something changed. I can't pinpoint what exactly happened or when it did, but at some point I stopped writing just for the joy of telling my story. I started learning as much as I could about promoting my blog. I wanted page hits, comments, shares, and more! I wanted to be KNOW as a Disney blogger! I dreamed of being invited to a press event like other Disney bloggers. I longed to be a household name when people talked about planning a Disney trip! "Joanna, the goddessofmath!" they would say! "She's phenomenal! Go read her blog!"<br />
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But. Instead. I let my joy be stolen from me. <br />
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Let it.<br />
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That's the key. I allowed others to influence my love of writing. You see, there's so much that happens behind the scenes in the blogging community. So much of it is honestly very good and supportive. I've made some great friends who I have stayed Facebook friends with even now. Sadly, I also made some enemies...<br />
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I had stopped writing for the blog hop. The topics were starting to feel like a stretch, and they were no longer fitting well with the other series I was writing on my blog. I remained friends with those bloggers though. Then, a giveaway happened. I linked up with those bloggers to write reviews for a product that was sent to me free of charge with the understanding that I would get to participate in a HUGE giveaway later. I wrote the review to their standards. In fact, my review was darn amazing! I also commented, tweeted, Facebooked, all up to what they asked me to do. It was a TON of work, and it spammed my friends. But I did it because it would lead to the giveaway which would drive major traffic to my blog.<br />
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Somewhere in this mess, I was still writing, still promoting, still working to make a place for myself on the internet. Every post had special images, they were pinned, they were tweeted, they were promoted like it was my job! But it wasn't my job. It was supposed to be fun. It stopped being as much fun as it used to be.<br />
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Back to the giveaway: weeks passed, months passed, and after asking around, we (those who participated in the reviews but no longer wrote for the blog hop) were told they were going a different direction, and we were no longer allowed to participate in the giveaway. All that work, and the pay off was taken away. On top of that, there were MAJOR hard feelings over it. New people had taken over the blog hop, and the camaraderie that we all shared was exploited and destroyed. I unfollowed, unfriended, and blocked multiple people over it but only after I privately BEGGED them to change their minds, to see what they were doing was unfair and breaking an understanding we all had. They remained steadfast in their unilateral decision. Others begged. They blew them off. That was the end of some friendships and a huge chink out of the Disney magic.<br />
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Sometime in all this my friendship with my travel buddy also deteriorated. I reached out and tried to understand what happened between us. I was never told by him, but I was told by a mutual friend what was said about me. It was all untrue. To this day I believe what happened was a grossly overblown misunderstanding that could have been settled as friends had we actually talked about it. But I couldn't force him to talk with me. I was in a new relationship with a man who was jealous of me traveling with my male friend anyways, so I let it go. I should have tried harder. I suppose some friendships server their purpose and are only meant to last for a season rather than a lifetime. It's unfortunate that things ended as they did. However, that was another chink in the Disney magic.<br />
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Meanwhile I've gone on two Disney cruises since my sisters trip that I abruptly stopped writing about. I have so many photos and so much Disney awesomeness that I'd love to share, but I've always felt like I needed to explain to my readers (if I have any anymore) why I stopped writing. The joy was gone for me.<br />
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Maybe "Inside Out" is right, though. Maybe I can look back on those memories with the mix of emotions they brought on because emotions are complicated. Over time, the anger and resentment has faded into sadness. I honestly don't regret much of what happened, but I do mourn the loss of certain friendships. The bottom line is that I don't believe in pushing people down to promote myself.<br />
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So there you have it. That's why I stopped blogging. Maybe now that I've jumped this hurdle, I can go ahead and start writing about things I love again.GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-88076475670957986922014-01-06T10:11:00.002-06:002014-01-06T10:11:33.990-06:00New Posts Coming Soon!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately my blog has had to go on hiatus for a little while as I've been recovering from surgery and spending time with family over the holidays. 2014 will bring the remaining Magical Moments as well as a cruise on the <i>Disney Fantasy</i>. Thank you so much for your patience as I get back on my "blogging feet!" Can't wait to share more pixie dust with you all!</span></div>
GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-54140753148468794252013-11-29T06:00:00.000-06:002013-11-29T06:00:13.682-06:00Magical Moment #13: Grab a Glass of Sparkling Wine at the Flower & Garden Festival <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We didn't have to go far to make it to Magical Moment #13. The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival had much more than breathtaking topiaries and fragrant blossoms. It also boasted a number of food booths throughout the park. Before our trip I researched the menus for each of the booths. I really wanted to try some new adult beverages on our kid-free trip. The Taste of Marrakesh booth in Morocco had a sparkling wine that caught my eye. It was called the Desert Rose and had a touch of pomegranate liqueur in it. <br />
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As we approached my much-anticipated booth, I noticed the lines for other food booths were quite long. I was counting on a long line at all of the booths. Silly me... while I was eager for the Desert Rose, no one else was really eager for the other Moroccan treats, so the line was nonexistent. The cast members seemed over-joyed to have someone visit them! <br />
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This sparkling wine was sweet, bubbly, and gave me a quick happy buzz. One glass of wine and I start talking about feeling it "in my toes." (I promise that's a real thing... does no one else feel it in their toes?? I can't be the only one!) Sipping a glass of wine while cruising through the World Showcase is the life! <br />
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<b><i>Next week we'll get closer to being halfway through with the Magical Moments. What have we missed that you would have done?</i></b>GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-32874449803646027322013-11-27T06:00:00.000-06:002013-11-27T06:00:05.645-06:00Magical Moment #12: Prank Call Someone on the England Phone Booths!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A new day brought a new feeling of freshness and eagerness to make the most of our magical days! Thankful that the mystery sickness had passed, we got up and caught the bus to Epcot. At this point not everyone had Magic Bands, but all Keys to the World cards had the RFID chips in them. That meant we didn't have to stand in the line to feed our tickets through the readers. The best part about this is that most guests didn't realize this, so we almost always walked right up to the new ticket readers and got in the parks quickly!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BL2Vaw3oOectzYhbFSi2pCNbWTGvbvvPrtSUrSne-8kXDjNjvZQtD9VkrLnTg38KJoEwXlMB7-i6z7uOOXH4m7QxZL7D09Nb0w9l1P4gi-ZbxCdPvBhpmjbrgsQpsgyUTMTsKA/s1600/IMG_0224_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BL2Vaw3oOectzYhbFSi2pCNbWTGvbvvPrtSUrSne-8kXDjNjvZQtD9VkrLnTg38KJoEwXlMB7-i6z7uOOXH4m7QxZL7D09Nb0w9l1P4gi-ZbxCdPvBhpmjbrgsQpsgyUTMTsKA/s200/IMG_0224_2.jpg" width="150" /></a>On the way into Epcot, LaRae took our tickets to get FastPasses for Test Track while I went to Guest Services. Did you know that you can get a Disney VISA Rewards card at Guest Services in any of the parks? I snagged a card and called VISA to ask for my Disney Reward Dollars to be placed on the card. While on the phone, the cast member asked if I was at Disney right then since she saw some Florida purchases on my card. She kindly placed a notice on my card that I was out of town, added my reward dollars to my new card for immediate use, and wished me a "magical day" as I strolled to Journey Into Your Imagination to meet LaRae. She wasn't there yet, so I took some photos:<br />
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Our imagination stimulated, we took a leisurely stroll through the World Showcase. When we're at Walt Disney World with our family, we tend to rush through the World Showcase because at that point the kids are tired or bored or hungry. Not a problem, but we both love the WS, so some time to really enjoy it and look around was a welcome change. <br />
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Before the trip we found the phone numbers for the phone booths in England. The plan for this Magical Moment was for me to wait until someone entered one of the booths to take a photo and then call the booth. Sadly, the phone numbers we had which worked in November had stopped working by March. We still said it counted as a Magical Moment because I tried. (Gold star for trying!)<br />
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France is one of the best stops in the World Showcase in my humble opinion. I mean, just look at this Flower and Garden Festival topiary!<br />
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Another first, or maybe first in a long time, for LaRae was watching the movie in France. If you haven't stopped to see it, I recommend it. The scenes are delightful showing various areas of France, and the narrator's voice is peaceful and honestly, pretty sexy. Ooh la la! I couldn't resist taking this pic when I noticed the gargoyle as we waited to go in to the movie!<br />
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When I was a little girl I drove my mother insane every time we visited anyone's house because I always wanted to go to the bathroom. This was especially true in houses I'd never been in before. You see, it wasn't that I really needed to go, it was that I was fascinated with bathrooms and wanted to see what each person's looked like. At least that's how my mother tells it. I swear I always had to go! Anyhoooo... when I heard the new bathrooms in Fantasyland were <i>Tangled </i>themed, I knew I would magically need to visit them as we walked by.<br />
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We started the evening with some attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. I LOVE going through the Haunted Mansion queue in the dark! If you haven't taken the time to do so, you absolutely should! Splash Mountain was closed for refurbishment, but empty logs were going down it most of the evening. The splash at the end was turned off, so the whole silent logs crashing down to a small splash was oddly eerie. I've only ridden Splash once in my life, and I spent most of the ride scared of getting soaked, so I really do want to ride it again someday!<br />
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As we approached Fantasyland from the Haunted Mansion, Rapunzel's tower loomed above us. It's so gorgeously lit at night and visible from various areas of the park. If you listen closely, you can sometimes hear Rapunzel singing. There's also a "find Pascal" game around her tower. </div>
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Lanterns hang all around the rest benches, charging stations, and bathrooms. While pretty during the day, it's almost breathtaking at night! Yes, I just described bathrooms as "breathtaking," but seriously Disney Imagineering outdid themselves with this new area!</div>
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This is the point where I think LaRae, my sister, decided to pretend she didn't know me. I made sure no one was in the bathrooms but us, and I started snapping photos like crazy! I'm not a big photos in the bathroom fan, but this needs to be shared! The bathrooms are decorated to the nines. Artwork on the walls and ceilings look like Rapunzel herself painted them. The stall doors are super neat and fit right in. The details are just fantastic. (Now I wish I'd gone in the men's room to see what the decorations in there were!)<br />
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In the end of it all, I didn't actually USE the bathroom there. I was too busy looking around and taking photos! Since we were in Fantasyland though, we decided to stick to the area and visit some of our favorite attractions like it's a small world. The ending of this attraction was recently redone. I like the changes:<br />
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We got stuck waiting for the Main Street Electrical Parade to pass. At this point our feet were really starting to hurt, and as LaRae said "you went all quiet on me." I was starting to feel really nauseated, but I wanted to stay until park closing, so I was trying to make it through. I waited a few hours to tell her I was sick, but she knew pretty dark quick something was up.<br />
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LaRae had never seen the Castle Projection Show, so I wanted to be sure we caught it. We had just enough time to have a ride on the Jungle Cruise, another attraction that is totally more awesome at night, before we found a bench to watch the show. Every time I see it, I love it even more!</div>
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Our family can never get enough Fantasyland. It was becoming fairly evident that I wasn't going to be able to hold out through the end of the night. Each step I took I wondered how I was going to make it back on a Disney bus while losing my dinner in a plastic bag. (I didn't end up losing it, but I really thought I was going to.) However, I pushed through because darn it, this was my birthday trip, and I willed the sickness to go away! The calm attractions of Fantasyland allowed me to stay in the park a bit longer.<br />
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Prince Eric's Castle is one I'd love to live in (right behind Prince Adam's Castle because it has an amazing library)! Check out how beautiful it is all lit up at night. *Swoon* Makes me wish I was there right now!</div>
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On the way out of the park, I was still snapping photos despite how I felt! I was so glad I spotted this backside of the Castle and took a photo. It's almost better than the front!<br />
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We made it until just after midnight. While it wasn't park close, it was pretty late. We'd had a wonderful day full of food and fun, and I wouldn't trade it for anything! The next day I found that I woke up feeling much better and eager to start a new day at Walt Disney World!<br />
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While we were in Downtown Disney, LaRae and I visited Goofy's Candy Co. We love the caramel apples and other treats there. Did you know you can get a custom made Rice Krispy Treat (in mouse ears form) or caramel apple? With tons of toppings to choose from, the sky is the limit! LaRae ordered a custom caramel apple. As we were waiting, I commented on the colorful Mickey cake pops in the case. The sugar on them sparkled in the lights of the case, and the colors were vibrant! Even though I was still full from our lunch at Kona Cafe and dinner at Sandwich of Earl, I really wanted to snack on one of those pops!<br />
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Next thing I knew, LaRae was handing me a pink cake pop all my own! What a sweet sister to get me my own personal birthday cake on a stick! We carefully placed our treats in a bag to eat when we were a bit less full. (If you're going to do this, be sure to take into account the heat. Carrying around a chocolate treat can get super messy super quickly in the Florida heat!)<br />
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LaRae and Randy Disney-mooned at Walt Disney World back in 1998. Let me tell you, the stories they tell of the dining plan alone show how much things have changed in 15 years! They stayed at the Wilderness Lodge for their honeymoon. You can't go directly from Downtown Disney to a park, so we took a boat to Wilderness Lodge for LaRae to get a t-shirt for Randy. When they came back from their honeymoon in 1998, I didn't understand what was so great about the Wilderness Lodge. I mean, wasn't it just a glorified giant log cabin?? Then I ate breakfast there one morning a few years ago and realized it was absolutely so much more than a log cabin! It's gorgeous! It's breathtaking! It's a place I want to stay! <br />
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After looking around a bit and finding a t-shirt, we went to the docks to take a quick boat ride to Magic Kingdom. The cake pop was making my mouth water, so I decided to dig in while waiting!<br />
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This chocolate cake pop was rich to say the least. The ears are actually marshmallows which balance out the cake nicely. The chocolate coating is white chocolate. I'd call that a great choice since it allows the brightness of the sanding sugar to shine. All in all, I love this treat, but it could easily be shared. Quick tip: don't do what I did - make sure you have a drink with you when you eat this! I was thankful for the water fountain on the dock!</div>
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Magical Moment #12 will happen in the Magic Kingdom! This evening the Extra Magic Hours were until 3 or 4 AM (something crazy late), and we decided our goal was to shut down the park! Can we do it? Come back Friday to see!</div>
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After a filling lunch at the Polynesian Resort, LaRae and I took a boat over to Downtown Disney. Traveling by boat is one of my favorite ways to travel at Walt Disney World (topped only by traveling by Monorail). It kept our pace calm and peaceful after our leisurely lunch. </div>
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I love shopping, so I don't have very many photos of this part of our trip. I usually wait until I get to the World of Disney Store to get most of my souvenirs, but since we went to Walt Disney World in November, I didn't buy too much. I did grab a few "must have" items though. Our goal was to have a late-ish dinner at Earl of Sandwich and then have a LATE evening closing down Magic Kingdom. </div>
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You see, I LOVE Earl of Sandwich. Their Italian sandwich is toasted to perfection, ooey-gooey, cheesy, perfection, and before our trip I got a birthday email from the Earl with a free sandwich coupon. There is not an Earl of Sandwich within driving distance of my home, but this year I got to save my coupon for Walt Disney World!! Best. Sandwich. EVER! Magical Moment #10 is even sweeter because is was FREE!</div>
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If you make it to Downtown Disney, I highly recommend a sandwich from Earl of Sandwich. The queue inside the restaurant might make you feel like you're back in a Disney park, but don't be alarmed. The queue moves quickly and efficiently. The first time I ate here, I was pretty confused because I thought it would be more like Subway where you move down the line with your sandwich telling the food preparer what you want as toppings. At EoS you order a sandwich as is from the menu, but don't be afraid to ask for changes or clarification. They are always slammed and seem hurried, but I've never had anyone make me feel bad for asking a question there. The other tip is this: don't get a table until you have your food. Nothing is more frustrating (well some things are...) than getting your food and seeing 10 tables being held by a single person waiting for people ordering and no tables open for those with food. Please wait. If you do, there's almost always a table opening up either inside or outside. One time my friend and I took our sandwiches down the ways a bit to some tables by the water. That proved to be a beautiful, unique place to enjoy our meal.<br />
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<i>**Edit** Want to join the Club and get your free birthday sandwich coupon? Go sign up for free <a href="http://www.earlofsandwichusa.com/the-eclub/" target="_blank">here</a> on the Earl of Sandwich website. I signed up never thinking I'd be there for my birthday, and look how it paid off! :)</i><br />
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<b><i>When you go to Downtown Disney, where do you love to eat? </i></b>GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-23959709743326711092013-11-06T06:00:00.000-06:002013-11-24T21:11:06.315-06:00Magical Moment #9: Be Refreshed by a Lapu Lapu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*Sigh* The Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World is one of the most lush, relaxing resorts on property. The second I step off the bus, boat, or Monorail, I breathe a sigh of pure joy at the calm beauty surrounding me. I mean... look at this!<br />
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One of our only two dining reservations this trip was at Kona Cafe inside the Polynesian Resort. The food ranges from American favorites to Asian fusion to sushi. To enjoy the menu without breaking the bank, we chose a late lunch reservation. My favorite part of the experience is the Lapu Lapu, a sweet adult beverage with a mix of tropical juices (heavy on the pineapple) and rum. This drink is <i>strong</i> and comes in a full, hollowed out, pineapple! Yum!<br />
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The two times I've been to Kona Cafe, I've ordered the Asian Noodle Bowl. This bowl is full of rice noodles, beef strips, and a mix of Asian vegetables. The steak strips are thin and cooked by the broth pouring over it making the meat tender and delicious. On the side is a hot sauce that I didn't use much of the first time. This meal I added all of it, and it added a whole new (mouth burning) level of amazing flavor to the dish!<br />
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We were so full after the meal that we planned to take the boat over to Downtown Disney to take some time between our meal and a stop at Goofy's Candy Co. Not one to be told no, our waitress kindly brought me a birthday cupcake anyways, which I somehow found room for. ;-) </div>
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One of my favorite parts of the Polynesian is how much play they give to one of my favorite Disney characters: Stitch. Not only does he show up throughout the resort, but they capture the nuances of his many expressions perfectly! The cringe on the chocolate embellishment on the dessert plate made me giggle, and you can practically hear him saying "hhhhiiiiiii..." in the statue below!<br />
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After the morning frustrations with Hollywood Studios, I was glad to get a chance to relax and let it all go with LaRae. The downtime in the middle of the day for the long meal was a perfect chance to rest our feet and recharge our batteries for a long night in yet another park!GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-20825076449646391782013-11-05T06:00:00.000-06:002013-11-11T09:11:16.049-06:00Pack More Fun with the American Tourister Colora Bag! [Review]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since my Disney blog focuses mostly on my travels to Disney World, I was pumped to get the opportunity to try out and review an <a href="http://bit.ly/1bmqkII" target="_blank">American Tourister Colora bag</a>! Did you know that American Tourister is the Official Luggage of Disney World and Disneyland? The day the box from American Tourister arrived, I was in the middle of packing up my apartment for a big move.<br />
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Not only can this little bag easily pack enough clothing for a 3-4 day trip to Walt Disney World, it is beautifully made. The inside is fully lined with a zippered compartment. It even has cross-section straps to hold clothing in place to avoid shifting during travel. My favorite part on the interior was the removable clear vinyl bag that snaps into place along the side. It's the perfect size for toiletries that might spill during flights or for storing your wet swimsuit away from dry clothing on the way home. <br />
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The best parts of this bag are on the outside of it though. I can't narrow it down to just one favorite part! I love the ease of use as all four wheels spin 360 degrees. The bright color, lime green, is eye-catching, fun, and will stand out in a sea of black luggage at the airport. Even better, the handles on the side and top allow for comfort as the case is lifted. When not in use, these handles lie flat on the bag minimizing the risk of them getting caught going to airport baggage handling. The retractable handle works like a charm, locking in place with a happy little click. The front of the Colora bag has a large pocket perfect for last minute items like cell phone chargers. Better yet, I'll be using the exterior bag to hold items like printed photos and sketches from Animation Academy flat on the way home. Finally, the bag weighs in at a light 8 pounds making it a breeze to lift up into the overhead bins on your flight.<br />
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I remember my parents' American Tourister bags growing up. My mother had a neat little train case that she carried on all of our trips. I was always fascinated with that case of makeup and hair products. Some of that luggage helped move my sister and myself to college. In fact, it's still in the family 30+ years later. Talk about high quality and lasting power! This Colora bag comes with a 10 year warranty, but knowing American Tourister's top notch reputation, I trust my bag will have no problems.<br />
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You, too, can own a bright Colora bag! <a href="http://bit.ly/1iUodhP" target="_blank">American Tourister</a> bags are always on sale and currently purchases over $99 can get free shipping. The <a href="http://bit.ly/1aLdsiG" target="_blank">Colora</a> bags are available in three sizes: 20", 25", and 30". They come in three striking colors: lime green, hot pink, and bright orange. I think I want one in each color! Which one would you choose, and where would you go as you <i>Pack More Fun</i>?<br />
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Despite not having kiddos to wake us up early, LaRae and I still woke fairly early and made our way over to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Walking in, the crowds were pretty sparse. We were really thinking we'd lucked out and picked a great park for the day!<br />
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We stopped at Starring Rolls for breakfast cupcakes, a Disney tradition of mine that I cannot pass up, and it was pretty busy. As we walked toward Tower of Terror and Rockin' Roller Coaster, we started seeing cheerleaders. Tiny young ones, pre-teens in full makeup, and teens all eager to cheer. Every single one of them had a huge bow atop their heads. Let me start by saying I was really impressed with most of what I saw. Many times an older cheerleader had a much younger one by the hand or on her back for a piggyback ride. The teams exhibited respect for the teams whose names were emblazoned across their uniforms and t-shirts as they helped each other and treated others with respect. All of them were excited. All of them were high energy. We'll keep it positive for now.</div>
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When we got to Tower of Terror to pull a FastPass, a man was walking away and traded our later passes for his earlier passes! Talk about a Magical Moment! We had just enough time to ride Rockin' Roller Coaster in the Single Rider Queue before our FP time. For those of you not in the know, the queue for Rockin' Roller Coaster, one of Hollywood Studios' headliner attractions, can get super long, super fast, especially with a park full of tween/teen cheerleaders. The Single Rider Queue is ideal for pairs and small groups. You walk through a (usually) shorter queue together and are only likely to get split up at the last minute just to ride the ride. LaRae was only one "limo drive to the show" ahead of me. Absolute quickest way to Rock without a FastPass!<br />
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I know what I'm saying can be considered controversial. I'm NOT slamming cheerleaders, but after that, I was ready to get out of Hollywood Studios and find some adult refreshments. The CM's said the cheerleaders were out of control and running through queues like that all over. I teach students to be respectful and aware of those around them. This leader was teaching her girls that they not only owned the park but were better than everyone else who wanted to enjoy their vacations. That's simply not ok. *Getting off soap box now.*</div>
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Finally, though, before we left we decided to go to the Animation Academy in Animation Courtyard. For free, a Disney animator will teach you how to sketch a (random) Disney character. Our session sketched Pluto. You get a light table, a piece of paper, and a pencil. No erasers! I found the lesson easy to follow, and at the end I got to keep my sketch! After the lesson the animator gives his sketch out to the winner of a trivia question. I never knew the answer, but I was excited to have my own Pluto sketch! <i>(As a side note: this is best for children aged 8 or over. I recommend younger only if good at following directions and artistically inclined. Those who stress over perfection and a slightly quick pace might struggle in this activity.)</i><br />
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All in all, our morning at the Studios was so much fun! I wish I hadn't let the cheer mom get to me. My blood still boils a bit months later, but I know for next time to just let it go. Have you completed Animators Academy?</div>
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Magical Moment #7 was more of a challenge than anything else. The first time I visited Disney's Animal Kingdom, I tried to ride Dinosaur. I say "tried to" because about one minute into the ride I was huddled on my sister's shoulder, whimpering into her ear, with my eyes tightly shut! Every attempt after that I have never been able to keep my eyes open the entire ride. There's something about a countdown to a meteor shower coupled with the dark and dinosaurs lunging at me that makes this ride panic-inducing for me. But trip after trip I have ridden it hoping I could get over my fears!<br />
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I am proud to say that this trip I not only faced my fears, but we rode Dinosaur a few times and even hammed it up for the photos each time! This photo is the first time I made it through with my eyes open! Yay for hitting 30 and overcoming my fear (of fake dinosaurs)!<br />
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As short as it was, it wasn't short enough. Lots of awkward memories took place in this queue. For starters, there was a child behind us in line. He was maybe 6 years old and riding alone. I don't know if I smiled at him or just looked friendly, but he stuck to me like glue... uncomfortably close to my rear end glue. Then a cuddling couple noticed my birthday button, so the woman quietly and very slowly sang "happy birthday to you..." We thought she'd stop there, but her boyfriend joined in, and while making eye contact with us, they sang the entire song to me. However she'd started off so slowly, that it was more like a funeral dirge: quiet, somber, slow, and creepy. By the end of it LaRae and I were smiling awkwardly, and we all avoided eye contact after that. Note to my readers: singing a song to a person in a queue with you is fun when it's not a dirge and when you don't have to stand by them for 15 more minutes! LOL!<br />
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Remember how I said in the last post that the park was emptying out as we entered? Well it only got emptier as the night went on! I guess most guests were making their way to fireworks shows and evening parades. I find that the Animal Kingdom paths are darker and more windy than those in other parks. As LaRae and I made our way to Expedition Everest, we were fairly alone until a bunny jumped into our path. Poor thing couldn't get away and hopped along in front of us for quite a while before it could find a way off the path! We seriously thought we were about to witness the wee bunny have a heart attack and die. Thank goodness he made his was around us.<br />
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The queue for Expedition Everest was also nonexistent, so we rode 2 or 3 times! This is another attraction that's totally different and more amazing at night. As your car climbs the mountain you gain a great view of the park and surrounding areas. Then the lights flashing by as you fly through the ride add another level of excitement! Knowing the Yeti is coming when it's so dark makes him a bit more ominous too!<br />
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After our evening of thrills, we went back to Pop Century to relax and sleep. The next day we wanted to get to Disney's Hollywood Studios early! <b><i>Now that you've read about my Magical Moments in Animal Kingdom, what Magical Moments would be on your list for this park?</i></b>GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-63289405092964089332013-10-23T06:00:00.000-05:002013-11-24T21:11:06.341-06:0030 Magical Moments: #6 Devour a White Chocolate Elephant Cupcake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're back with the <i>30 Magical Moments </i>series! When we left off LaRae and I had just given up on a super chilly swim at Pop Century. After warm showers and some rest time, we hopped on a bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom. We got to Animal Kingdom right as the parade was ending, so the crowds were clearing out. Let me tell you, if you want to walk on to everything at Animal Kingdom during peak level crowds, get there after the parade and spend the evening there until closing time!</div>
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As we entered, we felt like the park was closing as <i>that many </i>people were leaving. Here you can see the masses heading out of the park: </div>
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For some reason I thought I needed to take an awkward Tree of Life selfie. That's my sister in the left side of this photo. She's either oblivious to or ignoring me turning & walking backwards trying to capture this picture. I mean, sure, I could have asked her to take my picture, but this is high quality photography! ;-)<br />
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The Kilimanjaro Safari was going to close soon, so we went straight there. We walked right on the ride. The walk to the front of the queue was what made the wait "long." Usually when I ride the Safari I take photos nonstop. This time I just enjoyed the animals, and I wasn't disappointed! These are the only two photos I snapped!<br />
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The entrance to the Safari is right by the Kusafari Bakery. As we got off of the Safari, we went straight to grab Magical Moment #6: enjoying a White Elephant Cupcake! This is my favorite Walt Disney World cupcake. It's chocolate cake with a huge mound of white icing. The icing has a glob of German chocolate icing in the center and is coated in toasted coconut. This version of a German chocolate cupcake is to die for! LaRae got a treat as well, and we found a seat by the water to devour our treats. Yuuuuuuummmmmmyyy! My mouth is watering just looking at this photo! <br />
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While you're waiting for the next of the <i>30 Magical Moments</i>, I have a new contest to tell you about! <a href="http://bit.ly/GY0WiJ" target="_blank">American Tourister</a>, the official luggage of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, has arrived at Disney's Hollywood Studios. To share their excitement, American Tourister is giving away the gorgeous <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=463597980419552&set=a.297543810358304.66771.287147551397930&type=1&theater" target="_blank">D23 Mickey & Minnie Luggage Sets</a>. The lucky winners will be able to pick the Mickey or Minnie set!<br />
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Entering is easy! During this week (10/21-10/25) American Tourister will be asking daily questions on their <a href="http://on.fb.me/19KlKXy" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. Your response in the comments will count as your entry to win the adorable D23 luggage set. <b>Five winners </b>will be randomly chosen. See the official rules <a href="http://bit.ly/1i6HkEV" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Tonight my best friend came over and helped me pack up the closets and desk area of my apartment. We also took down the curtains. I swear she saved me 2 hours of packing time since I didn't have to keep climbing up and down the stepladder to pull things off of the shelves. It's amazing how much easier things are with a second set of hands! After running to WalMart for more boxes (how can I possibly need more already?!) I've decided to stop for the night to blog. Moving on to Magical Moment #5!</span></div>
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Disney Visa Cardholders have a special photo opportunity in Epcot. Daily from 1pm to 7pm, cardholders can go to Innoventions West to a special location to have a meet and greet with Disney characters. Sometimes this spot is hard to find, but if you ask a Cast Member, they can two-finger point you in the right direction. If you're familiar with Innoventions, the location is right beside the video games across from where the Segway rides used to be. There's no sign telling you which characters are meeting & greeting, and usually the cast member stays mum on who is inside as well. We've found that members of the Fab Five are usually back there though. We've met Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto. Usually there are only 2 characters, but once when we had a large group, three characters met us. Kenny the Pirate has a great write up on this character spot <a href="http://kennythepirate.com/2013/01/31/epcot-disney-visa-meet-and-greet/" target="_blank">here</a>. When you step behind the curtain, the characters greet you and a PhotoPass Photographer takes plenty of photos for you. I like this meet and greet because it never really feels too rushed. The best part? As a cardholder, you get one complimentary 5x7 print per Visa card of the photo of your choice! You can get a photo once a day which means on a long trip, you can get plenty of free 5x7 character photos! <br />
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My family has utilized this location numerous times in the past, but LaRae and I decided this trip it was a must do. After spending some time in the World Showcase, we darted over to Innoventions to snap a quick photo. Minnie and Goofy met us, and we spent some time in Future World before we went to get our photos printed.<br />
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The pick up spot for the photos is the photo shop under Spaceship Earth. It only takes a few minutes to look through the photos and get one printed. You can add boarders if you like. LaRae and I each got a print. It's a nice way to have a professional photo to commemorate the trip! We were all dolled up, and the photo turned out so cute! Besides, doesn't it look like I'm wearing a Goofy hat? Incidentally we went back a day or two later and did the meet and greet again and got individual prints! The cast member in the photo shop laughed at us saying we knew how to do it right. ;-)</div>
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On the way out of the park I snapped some photos of the Flower and Garden Festival topiaries at the entrance. Aren't they wonderful?</div>
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When we got back to our room to go swimming, we found this "towel animal" in the window. What in the world is that?! I mean, I know what I think it looks like... what do you think?? We left it in the window the entire trip and giggled over it every time we walked in. <br />
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Oh wait, I mentioned swimming. We were at Disney in March, and we really thought that it would be warm enough for an afternoon swim. Oh boy were we mistaken! There were kids joyfully splashing in the pool as we walked off. The breeze was a bit brisk as we took off our coverups, but we thought the pool would be warm enough. We gingerly inched our way into the icy waters and tried to keep moving to get warm. The wind was just strong enough that if you raised up out of the water too much, it felt like an arctic breeze. After struggling to get warm and relax in the pool, we came to the realization that there was no need to torture ourselves any longer! We scurried over to our towels eliciting the quiet laughter of the adults around the pool who were smarter than us and hadn't gotten in the water, and we went back to the room for hot showers. It's one thing to go swimming and tough it out because the kiddos want to swim. It's another thing to decide as adults that it's not worth the runny nose! We still laugh about it, so it all worked out and added another funny memory to our trip.<br />
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Today's Magical Moment is post #300 on the Amazing Technicolor Interwebs! I've been blogging on Blogspot since April 25, 2006. (I blogged in a few other places before then since the late 90's.) I just reread my <a href="http://www.goddessofmath.com/2006/04/ants-go-marching-two-by-two.html" target="_blank">first post</a> on here, and I realize how far my blog has come and how much it's changed, and I smile. So thank you to all of my readers new and old! Can't wait to share more with you all!</div>
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As I write this post my apartment is in total disarray. I'm moving to a new, larger apartment in a couple of weeks, and I started packing tonight. While I absolutely despise packing, it was fun to find some things I had forgotten. My favorite find so far was that on the bottom of all of my Willow Tree figures I had written who gave them to me. One holding a glittery star was from a friend as a thank you for her baby shower. Another holding a cat was from a couple as a thank you for watching their cats. Some were from my parents and others were from my sister or women from back home. I was touched to find one that was from a childhood best friend and another I'd written "from me after losing Pewter" on the bottom of. It was a girl hugging a grey cat like my late cat. Each figure holds meaning and memories for me, and as I packed each one I smiled quietly as I walked down memory lane.</div>
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On to Magical Moment #4! One of my absolute must-dos every single Disney trip is to go savor a Napoleon in France in Epcot. The Boulangerie Patisserie is full of amazing pastries and treats, and everyone I visit with knows this is a stop we will make. During one trip to Disney with my friend Kyle I was sick to my stomach most of the trip. One afternoon I was feeling better, and when he realized it, he insisted we go straight to France and get me some Napoleon while I could enjoy it! It's that important to me. </div>
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For this trip we'd heard that the Boulangerie Patisserie was going to be moved and remodeled. I was scared this would bring a menu change that would omit the Napoleon, but my fears were unfounded. When the new menu was posted, many old favorites made it on it! Magical Moment #4 was to try a pastry in the Boulangerie Patisserie in the newly remodeled Les Halles.</div>
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After our amazing lunch in Italy and our fabulous desserts in France, we reapplied our red lipstick and took off for Future World again. Our next Magical Moment is only for Disney VISA holders. Do you know where we were going next?<br />
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The Flower & Garden Festival had a gorgeous Oz display. I can't get over the magic that Disney can create with living plants during this festival! While strolling around the park it feels joyful and Spring-y from all of the flowers and splashes of color. My favorite path is where the Oz display was where you can literally stop and smell the roses. The roses were fragrant and in full bloom for our visit. Their perfume caused me to slow down and breath deeply (kinda like a crazy woman, but they smelled soooo good)!<br />
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LaRae and I struggled to make sure that all 30 Magical Moments didn't revolve around food and drink. We always joke that I snack my way around the World Showcase, and I could have had all 30 Magical Moments there! This trip LaRae suggested that we try a new quick service: Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Italy. See a more in depth review of Tutto Gusto on the Disney Food Blog <a href="http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/05/28/review-tutto-gusto-wine-cellar-in-epcots-italy-pavilion/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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I have to be honest, when we walked into Tutto Gusto, I was in a crummy mood. We'd waited too long to eat, and I was grumpy. LaRae smiled through my whininess and reminded me that trying a wine flight was Magical Moment #3, and everyone feels better with wine. We share the "All Bubble All the Time" wine flight which was delightful! I found all three wines to be fairly sweet and perfectly nice when paired with our paninis, as seen in the background below. The sandwiches were a tad small but surprisingly filling, and I left bubbly and happy that we'd stopped in a new dining location!</div>
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I loved the seating in Tutto Gusto. LaRae and I sat on a couch, and our table was a coffee table. A woman nearby read a book in the corner as she dined alone, and this was a great spot to get away from the crowds to do that. The atmosphere was quiet, calm, dark, cool, and relaxing. <br />
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There was an abundance of food and desserts in the cases, and while we were tempted by them all, we refrained. Magical Moment #4 would take us to my favorite dessert location. Can you guess where we were heading next?</div>
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My favorite part of the World Showcase is shopping! Not only do you get to see amazing products from each country, but the shops also have beautiful details like this door handle leading into Il Bel Cristallo in Italy:<br />
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Even the display of Italian perfumes is gorgeous!<br />
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On the way to our next Magical Moment, we stopped in Germany for a Magical Moment for LaRae. If you didn't guess who she was Disney Bounding as, there should be no doubt now! Did you know that you can ask a character to teach you one of their signature poses? LaRae asked Snow White to teach her how to pose like a princess. <br />
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Since we'd been to Walt Disney World in November, and I'd shopped WAY too much, I was mostly window shopping this trip. However, in World Showcase (in China I believe), I found this adorable earbud plug that I couldn't resist! I drive a Buddy Scooter, similar to a Vespa, around town, and some of my friends call me Scoot. I couldn't believe it when I saw this tiny scooter!<br />
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<b><i>Friday will take us to Magical Moment #4 which is also in the World Showcase and also involves food. I bet longtime readers of my blog know exactly where we went next!</i></b></div>
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LaRae and I thought we would sleep in and stay out late on this trip. However, our internal clocks had a different idea, so most mornings we woke up fairly early and went ahead to a park. This first morning we decided to go straight to Epcot.</div>
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Living with the Land was at its typical 0 minute wait, so after Soarin', we took a cruise through one of my favorite attractions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LaRae was Disney-Bounding this day! More on that later!</td></tr>
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Our FastPass time for Soarin' came up quickly, but we didn't really feel the need to ride again, so we handed our FastPasses to a nice couple who was about to pull some of their own. This was the first of MANY times on this trip that we were asked if we're twins. Folks, LaRae ages amazingly well; she is 7 years older than me. Granted we both are the same height, have very dark hair, and wore red lipstick the entire trip, but only one of us was wearing a birthday button. I'll give you a second to work that one out. ;-)<br />
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Even without the kiddos, The Seas with Nemo and Friends is still a favorite. Again, this had almost no wait. Afterwards, LaRae got a pressed penny for each of the kids.<br />
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From here we pulled a FastPass for Test Track. This attraction was closed in November, so we were excited to see the upgrades to it. Then we made our way to Magical Moment #2.<br />
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This attraction was on my "haven't done's" list. It takes 45 minutes start to finish, and while I think Ellen is a hoot and a half, that's a long time for a tired kiddo or a potentially bored adult! Thankfully the ride was pretty fun, and it gave us mini rest time.</div>
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Grateful for our rest, we strolled over to the World Showcase. Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival was in full swing making this the second trip where we've happened upon this event. There were queues to take photos in front of many of the topiaries!<br />
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Remember how I said LaRae was Disney Bounding? That means that her outfit suggested a Disney character. It's a subtle way to dress as your favorite character in the parks. She got compliments all day on her Snow White outfit!<br />
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Now I think I'm caught up! Got things a little backwards there where I was telling the Magical Moment at the end of the post. Whoops! Now the posts will start with the Magical Moments and end with stories. :-) <b><i>The next magical moments involve food and drink in the World Showcase. Can you guess where we went?</i></b></div>
GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-76898654752534231062013-09-25T06:00:00.000-05:002014-06-04T21:40:08.612-05:0030 Magical Moments: #1 Get a Birthday Button<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Aside from the "I'm Celebrating" button I wore when we were at Walt Disney World for Kyle's birthday, I have never had a celebration button to wear at Disney. These buttons are MAGICAL! Cast members and park guests alike stop to say "happy birthday," and they make the wearer feel like a princess! The first order of business was to get my Birthday Button. Since we noted the birthday on our reservation, the cast member gave me one at check in.<br />
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I wore this button every single day we were in the parks! It was so much fun to get random happy attention while walking through my happy place!<br />
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Here's the back story up until this point: when we got to the airport, our flight was super delayed. We wanted to wait to have dinner at Pop Century, so we ate a small snack as we walked around Dallas Love Field Airport. Honestly the delay wasn't a big deal as we made the best of it and enjoyed the quiet time to chat and let the Disney excitement build.<br />
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Once to Orlando, we were HUNGRY, but we'd made it that far, so we were determined to wait for dinner at the resort. We got on the Magical Express and got going fairly quickly. Before we knew it, we were home:<br />
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After a quick stop at check-in, we rolled our luggage right to the food court to grab some dinner. I think we both ended up with Chicken Alfredo which isn't the best of foods, but it was hot and food... Then I dug into some Tie-Dye Cheesecake, the dessert my mouth had been watering for ever since we started planning the trip!<br />
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Tummies full we rolled our luggage to the room, unpacked, and crawled into bed! The next morning we planned to start off in Epcot. <i><b>If you were heading to Epcot, what would be next on your Magical Moments list?</b></i>GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-49867093943611475502013-09-23T06:00:00.000-05:002014-06-04T21:40:44.531-05:0030 Magical Moments: How Sisters Trip 2013 Came to Be<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year I celebrated my 30th birthday on February 22nd. I'm a single gal, and I've always identified with Carrie Bradshaw's rant in the "A Woman's Right to Shoes" episode of <i>Sex & the City</i>. She logically states: "Think about it. If you are single, after graduation there isn't one occasion where people celebrate you... Hallmark doesn't make a 'congratulations, you didn't marry the wrong guy' card. And where's the flatware for going on vacation alone?" If Hallmark made that card, let me tell you, I'd have a collection of them by now! I digress! Anyhooo... when my 30th rolled around, I kept telling my sister, LaRae, that I wanted to do something big for my 30th. I wanted to go on a trip, I wanted to celebrate me, I wanted something memorable. What I really wanted? A trip to Walt Disney World!<br />
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I looked at a ton of options: a staycation at one of the cool hotel/resorts in the area, a road trip to a nearby state, something that would take a weekend, but I couldn't justify spending the money on a "quasi what I wanted" trip. LaRae started to help me look, and we found some fairly cheap non-Disney cruises for various times this year, but we both were hesitant to cruise without the Mouse for this celebration.<br />
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Finally I priced it out for us to go to Walt Disney World over Spring Break, mid-March. After some budget finagling, we both decided we could afford the $1000 each price tag. We knew we needed to stay on budget, so with the help of an emailed Disney PIN, we got a great rate on a room at Pop Century. We did purchase Park Hoppers, but we bought our tickets on a discount through <a href="http://www.undercovertourist.com/" target="_blank">Undercover Tourist</a>. After careful consideration, we also ditched the Disney Dining Plan in favor of paying out of pocket and eating light. We picked ONE special table service dining; we were both happy make reservations to go to the Garden Grill in the Land Pavilion in Epcot for dinner one evening.<br />
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Let me tell you, LaRae telling me we could go to Walt Disney World, just the two of us, for a 30th birthday trip was possibly one of the happiest moments of my life! The crazy part was we planned this so spur of the moment (for us) that we only had about a month to get ready. I had a trip to Austin, TX to an educational technology conference for almost a week in early February. My mom was coming in town for my actual birthday which was the first one I spent with her since I turned 21 (at least we do the big ones together), but after that we got right down to Disney dreaming while we counted down!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand-blinged by me - we each had this design on our shirt with<br />
the heart "tattoo" on the back right shoulder.</td></tr>
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To help gear up for the trip, we used an old design I'd created, but never used, to make a Sisters Trip t-shirt. LaRae hand-blinged a Birthday Princess shirt for me as well as a similar one for herself. We counted down and talked about the trip to the point of annoying those around us (sorry)! I got my Disney nails done again too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand-blinged by LaRae - each of those jewels, aside from the crown,<br />
were individually heated & affixed the shirt!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is LaRae's shirt - the crown & words were pre-laid out, but she<br />
individually affixed each of the jewels in the Mickey head!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one of my most-pinned Pins on Pinterest!<br />
I saw nails like this on there and took the picture to my<br />
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In the midst of our planning and crafting, LaRae was researching ways to make a birthday trip awesome, and she pitched the idea of "30 Magical Moments" to me. Over the course of the trip, we'd take photos of 30 special moments trying in particular to knock more of the "haven't done's" off of my list. We brainstormed together and came up with a list of about 40 things that could qualify as "Magical Moments," so just in case we didn't make them all, we had backups planned. I photoshopped some numbers that were modifications of our t-shirt design to hold up in the photos:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were 30 of these numbered 1-30.</td></tr>
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I had these printed on heavy card stock at an office store and put them in a ziploc baggie in my purse on the trip. The plan was to pull one out at a time and cross Magical Moments off of the list. One of my favorite things to do while I'm at Walt Disney World is to post photos on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for those at home to follow along. The idea was that I could stay more in the moment at Disney by guaranteeing I would post at least 30 photos and extras would be bonuses. Basically it would kept my viewers in the know without flooding their feeds. (Supposedly...)</div>
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Since I'm a teacher, we planned the trip for Spring Break, a peak season we had not mastered yet. We flew out after school the Friday before Spring Break and flew home Wednesday evening. That gave us 4 full days plus a half day at the end in the parks. In fact, the day I was leaving, a teacher down the hall knew how excited I was to get out the door and what a rush I was in to get the dog to the PetsHotel and to the airport that she surprised me by showing up to watch my last class of the day, so I could leave early. Gotta love amazing co-workers like that!</div>
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<b><i>Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will post one of the Magical Moments along with the story behind it. I'll also share a few photos that didn't previously make it to social media! </i></b></div>
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Another popular question I get asked is if the PhotoPass CD is worth the cost. <br />
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<b>What is Disney's PhotoPass?</b> In the Disney Parks, Disney has PhotoPass Photographers who take your photo in various locations. These spots include but are not limited to most character photos, in front of the iconic landmarks in the parks, scattered in random spots throughout the park, and in certain attractions like Enchanted Tales with Belle. The photographers will take your photo with their fancy camera, scan a credit card-like plastic card, and hand the card to you. You can have as many cards as you want, or you can keep using the same card for all PhotoPass photos. The cards are free. When you get your first photo taken, just mention to the photographer that you need a card. These photographers will also use your personal camera or cell phone camera to take photos for you (for FREE) as well!<br />
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<b>Why use Disney's PhotoPass photographers?</b><br />
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<li>Your entire family can be in the photo at once without asking a random stranger to take your photo while trusting them not to steal or drop your $1000 or iPhone!</li>
<li>Your family photographer can be in photos that aren't only selfies.</li>
<li>Magic Shots are featured throughout the park, so that characters can appear in your Disney photos when you look at them after your trip!</li>
<li>You can add borders, characters, and even character signatures to your photos on the site after your trip!</li>
<li>The PhotoPass photographers almost always have the best photo-taking spot. They're right in the middle of Main Street USA at multiple distances from the Castle. They have tripods at night, so the photos aren't blurry too.</li>
<li>The photographers snap great candid photos as you meet characters taking the pressure of taking photos off of you, so you can enjoy the moment too.</li>
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<b>What about the cost?</b> Well the PhotoPass and use of photographers are free. The photos can be purchased multiple ways. We opt for the <a href="http://www.disneyphotopass.com/specialoffers/wdwphotocdlearnmore.htm" target="_blank">special pre-trip price of $119.95</a> for the PhotoPass CD. It includes all of our photos, lets us edit them & add borders after the trip, and then allows us to use and print the photos as we wish. If we bought the CD after our trip, it would cost $169.95. You can also buy photos individually after your trip, but the photos are pricy. The minimum price of an individual printed photo is $12.95. (Just think, $119.95 will give you all the photos from your trip that you can print for less than $1 each at your local photo center. That price equals a little more than 9 photos at $12.95 each. See I'm not called goddessofmath for nothing!)</div>
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<b>But is it worth it for my family? </b> When I used to visit the park with just one friend or when I've gone with just my sister, we did not buy the PhotoPass CD. We used the PhotoPass Photographers, but there was no way just the two of us would stop at the PhotoPass spots enough to get enough photos to feel like it was worth it. (Take $120 - the CD price - and divide it by the number of photos you hope to have taken to get your price per photo.) We still look at our PhotoPass photos on the website after our visit, and if we like any of the photos, we purchase the few that we really like. I've done this in the past, but I always leave behind a lot of favorite photos because I can't afford to buy them all individually.</div>
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When our family of 5 goes to the parks, we buy the PhotoPass CD ahead of time. Then we commit to stop at PhotoPass photographers as much as possible. When I take one of the kids to do something with me, we stop for a photo. When I'm out in the parks solo, I have a PhotoPass cards and find photographers to do a photo shoot wherever I go. When the whole family is together, we make sure to get photos in front of each iconic park landmark both in daylight and after nightfall. We purposely get photographed the entire trip. (Because of this, I am ALWAYS in full makeup with cute hair in the parks... think on that...) When we get home we love most of the photos. There's always sweet photos of the kids meeting characters, photos of us as a family, and great pictures of each of us in pairs or individually. We print a handful of favorites for frames and the fridge and use the rest as backgrounds or screen savers on our computers. I use a TON of them on this blog. </div>
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<b>Bottom line:</b> the worth comes from how much you stop for photos. If you are going for a couple of days or a long weekend, you likely do not need to buy the CD. If you are going to the parks for a week or longer or have a large family buy the CD in advance. (If you're having a Magical Gathering - a huge extended family group - make sure every adult and teen has a PhotoPass card and put them all together on one CD after the trip! You'll definitely get your money's worth!)</div>
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I'll leave you with a few Magic Shots and favorite PhotoPass photos from over the years (this last trip not included). If you want to know more about Magic Shots or photographer locations, I encourage you to head over to <a href="http://allears.net/tp/ppass.htm" target="_blank">All Ears Net</a> for their great write up on the PhotoPass.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Randy & the kids entered the park before LaRae & I<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A photographer in Disney's Hollywood Studios<br />
captured this sweet smile on the Streets of America.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Katelyn got a bit shy meeting the fairies back in<br />
January of 2009. The photographer kept<br />
snapping pics while we enjoyed seeing Katelyn's<br />
reaction to Tink trying to "fix" her smile!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Iy-2emA0WSPWYwrX_bq9ITyyfDq7m9yjH8WkFtQRix6vcIymQkuvCxx4S9zq3dxDuS8xnhdydtU35dmCvWEGS0eYwEXQfSLXVuMEujz91Pb8GbRkw62aUqnwOt5FvrW_HGjTjQ/s1600/261867700010003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Iy-2emA0WSPWYwrX_bq9ITyyfDq7m9yjH8WkFtQRix6vcIymQkuvCxx4S9zq3dxDuS8xnhdydtU35dmCvWEGS0eYwEXQfSLXVuMEujz91Pb8GbRkw62aUqnwOt5FvrW_HGjTjQ/s400/261867700010003.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a Magic Shot with an old friend from June 2011. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapqV0Tg6dIPM2vOn_RHVPPoGLsm4PwWBTmbmfGU73M2FqPMjKqiibZniEwog-LFDHON-ytTW0lZ1EyOb_fw24QfpfcncPa5K7ou4Z3BGjyu_ym7aPcdovwzqg8w4Y5TSG89Fvqw/s1600/Photo0012FourBySix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapqV0Tg6dIPM2vOn_RHVPPoGLsm4PwWBTmbmfGU73M2FqPMjKqiibZniEwog-LFDHON-ytTW0lZ1EyOb_fw24QfpfcncPa5K7ou4Z3BGjyu_ym7aPcdovwzqg8w4Y5TSG89Fvqw/s400/Photo0012FourBySix.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When LaRae and I go to ride roller coasters, we<br />
always stop for photos to memorialize it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our entire family could get in this shot thanks to PhotoPass<br />
photographers. This was November 2010 in the<br />
Disney VISA character spot in Innoventions in Epcot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Josh and I were hanging out in World Showcase and got this photo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSZXlyWr_9Da8NsBbptmOh6BkfLg5OsNBusov0EkzCbV5m3Lyg8lzpsNhWPqviro66F4QOK45ttU9UIJ5zEJjQzCvddcSugrmEs0fask_jpoJ8jlbWGfURaxkdc4wL3BZbsYd_w/s1600/Photo0156FourBySix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicSZXlyWr_9Da8NsBbptmOh6BkfLg5OsNBusov0EkzCbV5m3Lyg8lzpsNhWPqviro66F4QOK45ttU9UIJ5zEJjQzCvddcSugrmEs0fask_jpoJ8jlbWGfURaxkdc4wL3BZbsYd_w/s400/Photo0156FourBySix.jpg" height="400" width="265" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom and I had wandered off from the group in<br />
November 2010 and happily snagged this pic. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Magic Shot in Disney's Animal Kingdom </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for Everest!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My flight was later than my family's flight the last morning of our November 2010<br />
trip. I was feeling sick, but I wanted to go to one last park. I went to<br />
Magic Kingdom alone just to get a few photos I'd always wanted to stop for.<br />
The Partners Statue was one of these photos.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This spot to the side of Cinderella Castle is one of my favorite<br />
photo spots!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Magic Shot!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magic Shots are all kinds of awesome! :)</td></tr>
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<b><i>Coming up on the Interwebs: Another crafty giveaway and a new series, 30 Magical Moments, from LaRae and my's sisters trip for my 30th birthday. Come back Monday for all new adventures!</i></b></div>
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When planning a trip, many of my friends come to me asking for tips and help. I am always glad to share. The question I get most about holiday trips is usually "is the cost of the party ticket really worth it?"<br />
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Let's break it down a bit. There are a couple of parties in the Magic Kingdom. One is in the fall: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP). The other is in the winter: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP). Both parties feature a special holiday specific parade and fireworks show, characters in costumes you don't usually see, characters you don't usually see doing mass meet and greets, treats (like trick or treating or hot chocolate and cookies), and smaller park crowds.<br />
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Both parties also come with a fairly high ticket price though especially when you take a family of 4 or more. When we visited MVMCP in 2012, the ticket price for advanced tickets was $58.95 per adult and $53.95 for ages 3-9. That meant for my sister's family of 4, they had to shell out over $200 for this special evening and that was on top of the park tickets we had for the rest of the day. Remember the party ticket only get you into the park at 4 PM, so if you want to visit another park before that, you'll need a regular day pass ticket.<br />
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As for the question of "is it worth the cost?" The last three posts on the blog described the party <a href="http://www.goddessofmath.com/2013/09/thanksgiving-at-disney-trip-report-day_9.html" target="_blank">before the parade</a>, the <a href="http://www.goddessofmath.com/2013/09/thanksgiving-at-disney-trip-report-day_11.html" target="_blank">parade itself</a>, and <a href="http://www.goddessofmath.com/2013/09/thanksgiving-at-disney-trip-report-day_13.html" target="_blank">after the parade</a>. I, myself, have attended MVMCP twice over the past few years, and I love it. Let me share why:<br />
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<li>The parade is awesome! Yes, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade becomes the evening parade in the parks closer to Christmas, but I can't be away from work during those times.</li>
<li>The crowds, even during a sold out party, are still crazy small compared to most other days. It's like you have the run of Magic Kingdom!</li>
<li>I don't do the character meet and greets usually, but if I wanted to meet Snow White, her Prince, and all Seven Dwarves at once, I could. Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the StepFamily? Absolutely possible!</li>
<li>After the parade the "party crowd"dwindles to next to nothing!</li>
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<li>Be aware of what attractions are not open during the party. Ride those attractions you love before 7 PM!</li>
<li>If you have small children or kids that go to bed early, make sure you have a substantial afternoon rest time (with a nap if possible). The best value for the party happens after the second parade. You don't want to leave early because of grumpy, tired kids!</li>
<li>You should take a nap in the afternoon too. Grumpy, tired adults can ruin the party too.</li>
<li>Plan to go to the second parade. Enjoy the attractions before then.</li>
<li>If you are a Disney veteran, pick a nontraditional (not in front of the Castle) spot for fireworks or enjoy them while continuing to tour the park or while riding an outdoor ride. Sometimes the neatest view is from a spot you don't normally stand in! This will keep you out of the exiting the park crowds after the parade too.</li>
<li>Plan to leave when the park closes. PhotoPass photographers stay out on Main Street, USA until midnight but close up promptly. If you want a family photo in the snow in front of the Castle, grab one before then!</li>
<li>Have fun and be flexible! It's ok to split up to let everyone do what they want to do, but remember that you came as a family and spend time together too. Everyone is there for the same reason: to have fun. Allow everyone in your family/party to do their favorite thing. </li>
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So is it worth it? Absolutely! </div>
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<b><i>Friday's post will explore PhotoPass and if the CD is worth the cost. See you soon!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>PS - The trip report DID continue as planned today. The newest post went up this morning and is right below this giveaway. Join me in the Empty Dumbo Queue there!</i></b></div>
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In Friday's post I mentioned that the Dumbo queue was completely empty when we visited the attraction close to park closing during MVMCP. The cast members told us we could go on through to ride the ride, but Katelyn and Joshua wanted to play in the play area. Normally guests are given a buzzer type thing that tells them when it's their turn to ride. The kids can play while the adults hang out. We were lucky enough to let the kids play as long as they wanted. I was happy to get to take lots of photos without worrying about looking like a creeper taking photos of other people's kids!<br />
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There's an area just for ages 2-3. It's a bit protected from the chaos that I'm sure must reign a bit in the rest of the room. There are benches for parents to sit on circling this area.</div>
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Other areas are for ages 4-8. They feature plenty of places to climb and slide!<br />
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Outside the ride has gotten a bit of an update with 2 Dumbo machines and water features. (Was there water before and I missed it??)<br />
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In the past I would avoid Dumbo like the plague when the kids wanted to ride. Sometimes I would ride with them but typically I would use that time to go ride something alone. The new queue along with the 2 sides to ride makes the queue not so miserable for adults. No more just standing in a hot, crowded queue. Instead you can watch the kids play and wait in the cool shaded tent. Overall this was a smart choice from Disney Imagineering. I'd like to see it fully in action someday to see how it all works, but it was a treat for the family to get to experience it alone on this trip!<br />
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<b><i>The rest of this week we'll finish out the series with a couple of "Is it Worth it?" posts exploring the price of MVMCP and the PhotoPass CD. See you Wednesday and Friday!</i></b>GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-56504288384029107812013-09-13T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-13T06:00:03.303-05:00Thanksgiving at Disney: A Trip Report - Day 8 - Closing Down MVMCP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of our promises when we bought our MVMCP tickets was that to justify the price, we'd try to close down the park. That means we'd stay at the park, having a blast, until the park closed, and we were forced to leave. It should come as no surprise that the kids were having so much fun that they didn't really notice the late hour too much. We made sure to keep them moving and full of hot chocolate. There was a moment after the parade where I think they were confused that we weren't making them leave the park to go to bed!<br />
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Before the trip we had heard post-parade rumors. People said if you stayed after the final parade of the night (there are two) that the park would practically empty. Queues would be non-existant since the tickets are already limited and families with small children clear out of the park after the parade. We were a bit skeptical, but we were determined to see how the night unfolded.<br />
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After the parade there was a definite crowd surge toward the front of the park. We went the opposite direction to New Fantasyland to ride Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid. As promised, the queue was empty. (What sorcery is this?!) Then we made a quick hot chocolate stop because sugar needed to keep flowing in everyone's veins to make this work.<br />
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From there we walked on to every single ride for the rest of the evening. Yeah, you read that right. We <i style="font-weight: bold;">walked on</i> to anything we wanted to ride in the Magic Kingdom during a time period that was usually high, peak season crowds. Thank you MVMCP!<br />
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We walked on to the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. This ride features an interactive queue, and the kids were more than happy to play and pose for photos!<br />
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Eeyore's House</td></tr>
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Rabbit's Garden</td></tr>
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We started to stroll by the Tea Cups and stopped to walk in and ride them. We rarely attend the Tea Party, so this was a fun change.<br />
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At one point Randy saw Scrooge McDuck all alone, so he stopped and got a photo. His boss thought it was pretty cool since he works with accounts.<br />
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Then we went over to Dumbo. The double Dumbo with the new play area queue was still pretty new at this point. We had only been through the FastPass line, so the kids had not been able to play in the new queue. It was empty. As in ghost town... no one around but cast members... empty! The kids got quite a bit of time to enjoy the play area alone, and then we rode Dumbo. (Actually Katelyn was having so much fun playing that we accidentally left her in the play area and went running back for her just as a cast member came running to us to see if the little girl playing belonged to us! Whoops...) Now this is the point where something I've never seen happen on Dumbo happened to us: we rode once (me taking photos of everyone and everything) and when the ride stopped, they announced that we could just stay seated and ride again! This ride is usually so crowded even in non-peak season that this is unheard of! We were amazed to say the least!<br />
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On the way out of the park we were able to get photos on Main Street USA with a remaining PhotoPass photographer. See, it's snowing!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">We left the park at 12:15 AM, 15 minutes after the park closed, and waited for the Ferry to get to the parking lot. We only had to wait for a ferry to arrive and were even able to find a bench to sit on for the ride. Joshua fell asleep on me (see the photo at the top of this post). As we headed back to the hotel we proclaimed this entire trip, Disney cruise and parks, a major success! We once again beat the Peak Season Thanksgiving crowds! </span><br />
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<b><i>Next week I'll sum up a few key points from the trip. Monday I'll share a full tour of the new Dumbo play area. Wednesday we'll look at whether the MVMCP is worth the extra cash, and finally Friday we'll look at the PhotoPass CD's worth. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Coming soon: A new series - 30 Magical Moments, a small giveaway, and a giveaway so big I had to partner with multiple Disney bloggers to make it happen! You won't want to miss what's coming on the Amazing, Technicolor Interwebs in the months to come!</i></b>GliterallyScoothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10013868565165163552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23739297.post-34406212763656848782013-09-11T06:00:00.000-05:002013-09-11T06:00:11.604-05:00Thanksgiving at Disney: A Trip Report - Day 8 - Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is one of my favorite parades. The music is repetitive enough that you quickly learn it enough to sing along but awesome enough that you don't get annoyed by it. I'm singing it in my head right now. Want to hear it yourself? <a href="http://youtu.be/-ANk3omhM_I" target="_blank">Click here to enjoy it!</a> It will be stuck in your head until Christmas... you're welcome. ;-)</div>
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We sat on the ground at our favorite parade watching spot: outside of the Hall of Presidents (closed during MVMCP) across from Liberty Tree Tavern. Sit right along the rope for a great view. This afforded us one of my all time favorite surprise views: we were across from the two cast members who were signing the entire parade using American Sign Language! It was a male and female duo who traded off singing along and signing sometimes signing together. They were signing so joyfully it was as if they were dancing! I kept getting distracted watching them. </div>
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Instead of a bunch of text, I'm just going to share a ton of photos with captions. Enjoy the parade! <i>I recommend you click the link above, let it play in another window, and scroll through the parade. </i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The parade finishes with Santa, and you can hear the kids calling<br />
to him all down the street as he approaches!</td></tr>
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<b><i>Next post will be on Friday. I'll share exactly what it's like to close down the park on a party night. You won't believe how much we got to do after the parade!</i></b></div>
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