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[Griffin]

Ok so let's see...DTD is up for the morning. Not really a fan of the bus ride from Beach Club to DTD. Seems to be the longest of all the destinations. But anyway, we get to DTD, take a few pictures of Bradley and head to Once Upon a Toy. There is something about toy stores and kids that makes them go crazy!! He was grabbing things left and right like a madman. He especially loved those things that would light up when you press a button. Of course they were everywhere we went so he would run up to them and try out each and every one! I got him to settle his choices down to a couple of guns. One from Indy Jones and one is a wooden rifle. Now Renee might tell you that me being the dad had more fun picking out the guns then Bradley did. She would even go as far as saying I had a big grin on my face while shooting the guns with Bradley. Hey what can I say? It brought back memories of me playing cowboys and indians when I was little! There is just something about a couple of toy guns and boys playing that gets me in the old ticker!

After that we went into World of Disney and on to the Lego Store. Wow. Bradley loves him some Legos! He sat there in the play area for what seemed like an hour just building away. I think he liked doing something that he usually does at home for a little while. There was alot of kids at the Lego store, but he didn't care. And while Renee watched Bradley build I strolled through the store. They have some really cool stuff in there if you like Legos! I was eyeballing a few Star Wars and Indy Jones items, an advent calander with lego pieces, and a Lego of the month club (This month being a pumpkin) Just neat stuff all around.

On to T Rex for lunch. Now we did get there early, approx 1120. And went right into the Build a Dino area. Brad looked over a few of the dino choices and settled on a blue one, looks kind of like a brontosaurous. Now Bradley has a dino from last years visit as well, Frank the Velociraptor. Well, now he has Curly the Brontosaurous!

Ok, about 10 minutes later we asked to be seated even though our ressies were for 12 noon. We were sat in the same room as last year. Which was kind of a bummer cause Bradley wanted to try out the ice room. But he soon got over that and ordered up a pizza and coke. Renee had the Tar Pit Fried Shrimp and I had one of the bronto burgers. I don't see it on the menu now, but it also had guacamole on it. All food was a little above average. Though Renee would get sick later in the day and question if it was the shrimp or not...

So, after that we hit Goofy's candy shop. Now i'm not sure what happened here. We picked out a little plastic bag and filled it, 60-70% of the way. Well that was a mistake! Twenty six dollars later we left with a bag of candy............Oh well, you only live once, right?!

Back to the resort for a rest and to get ready for MNSSHP!

MNSSHP:

We went in the park at about 630. And there was still alot of people there. So I was thinking the night would be very busy. We did Buzz first with about a 10 minute wait, and then the Indy cars again. While in line I heard some people talking about how it was 10 of 7 and they had to leave by 7. I was kind of glad to hear that and hoped alot more people cleared out by then.

So the official start of the party we did Pooh with no wait at all. Walked right on. This was the start of the ghost town feeling as there was so few people around for the most part. Then Renee and Brad jumped on Dumbo. We did Snow White, the Carrousel, Peter Pan, Small World, Mickey's Philharmagic, and the Haunted Mansion.

Had a bite to eat at Pecos Bill, burger again for Brad and Renee and I shared a pulled pork sandwich. Was pretty darn good if I don't say so myself.

Hit up Pirates, and got out just in time to watch fireworks. After that headed home for the night.

MNSSHP thoughts:
So few people there, it's almost like renting out the park to yourself!
Walked onto all rides with no wait at all.
Trick or treating was a waste of time, only scored 7 pieces of candy.

We would definitely do this party again

[Colexis Mom]

What a great day! Glad you had a great time at DTD and that MNSSHP was pretty empty! More please!

[chezp]

Glad you had such a good time at the party.

[Griffin]

Epcot this morning, off to Sunshine Seasons for breakfast. We ordered the breakfast platter, sandwich, and kids french toast. Then as Renee was telling Bradley to move his chocolate milk away from the edge of the table she hit it with her hand...Bradley was soaked in choco milk! I'm so glad that everyday we went to a park we packed a change of clothes just in case. Cause he needed them this time! For some reason at Sunshine Seasons they had a couple of different seating areas closed off and just jammed everyone into one spot. It was sure busy that morning and I wish they had opened up other areas...

Onto the rides again: Figment, Nemo, Club Cool, Spaceship Earth, El Rio Del Tiempo, and Maelstrom.

A note about Maelstrom: It was a fun little ride and Bradley liked it alot. But then we had to wait after the ride for them to open up the doors to the movie area. And the wait was close to 10 minutes. Not only that, but when they opened the door 95% of the people waiting just left the theater anyhow and didn't stay for the movie. Hmmm, methinks they need to rethink this area. Then they had all the exits roped off, so the only way to get out was to walk through 3 stores!! Man I was a little upset at that point and thought about just climbing under the ropes to get out sooner...But in the future we will add this ride to our must dos every year as it is pretty fun.

Time to eat! F&WF items: Renee had the Shrimp and green papaya salad from Thailand and I got the beef goulash and bacon dumpling from Austria. Renee liked hers even though it was a little spicy. I liked mine as well, though it was pretty much just a beef stew. The bacon dumpling tasted like stuffing, and despite it's name, I couldn't find a trace of bacon taste? But it was good and filling so I would try it again. After that we headed to the American Adventure to grab a burger for Bradley and we got a couple of things at the shop there.

Back to the hotel for a swim and another load of laundry.

In the evening we headed to DTD for the last time. Went on the Carrousel and then to eat at Wolfgang Puck Express.

The meal at WPE was the best we had all week! Renee had the chicken alfredo pasta, Brad the kids pizza, and I had the BBQ Chix pizza. Then we had 2 creme brulees. If you haven't eaten at WPE, do yourself a favor and go there. It's the best in WDW as far as i'm concerned! The only thing I was unsure of was the tipping. Cause it's counter service but then a waiter brings your food to you...I kept watching people eat and leave without leaving a tip on the table. Wasn't sure what to do, but we left a tip anyway because they were helpful.

Went back to the World of Disney and the Lego store, and topped it off with one more Carrousel ride for Brad and Renee.

Next update, last full day in WDW...

[Principessa_di_Fata]

Great report so far, I'm enjoying reading it! You have lots of interesting information in here, that's for sure!

[MGW]

So glad you had a great trip! My DS loves the Lego store and we thought TRex was a great restaurant too.

[lazanya]

Just catching up! Sounds like you are having such a wonderful time!

[home4us123]

I am all caught up Griffin. Sounds like you guys had a great time and got a lot of rides in. We had the same trouble in DHS finding a counter service place to eat later in the day

[Colexis Mom]

Another great update!

[Cam22]

Boy, I had really gotten behind on your TR. Great updates! You all packed a whole lot in.

[chezp]

Sounds like another great day.

[Nimros]

Just got caught up - I'm loving your mini-TR! You all are getting lots done. Glad you enjoyed MNSSHP.

[Griffin]

*Sorry guys, if I have been going to fast with the updates! I just want to get this all out before I forget anything!*

Last day in the world. Bradley asked a couple of times during the week if we could stay there forever...I wish I could say yes to that! Off to Magic Kingdom...

We hadn't been on the WDW Railroad yet. And I wanted to ride it at least once. That and do my favorite activity, drop a few quarters into the pianorchestra and listen to the music while waiting for the train to pull into the station. Well another as the pianorchestra machine wasn't working this trip. Not sure why, but it just wasn't taking quarters. So either it was shut off or needed to be fixed? So, do me a favor and next time you go to MK put a quarter in that music box for me!

Ok, after the full circle train ride we marched up Main St USA towards Tomorrowland again. Hit Buzz and TTA again. I asked Brad about the Indy Speedway, but he was sick of it by then. He also decided to skip Goofy's Barnstormer for the last time. (We we all tired and kind of ready to go home at this point, not in a bad way though)

Then to Pooh, where people tried to cut us in line. I can see kids that get ancy trying to do this. But grown ups actually older then Renee and I? I put my arm right out and said loudly, Ok, no one is cutting us! The wait was pretty long because there was a huge group of folks with special needs/wheel chair folks in their party ahead of us. They must have had 60 people. I'm not complaining though, just detailing the story.

Off Pooh and onto Small World, Haunted Mansion (Brad really liked it this time!) and Pirates.

We had lunch at Pinocchio's, where we noticed that whole roped off seating plan that other people have talked about on the boards here. To me, it is a waste of cast members to do this, as I saw at least 8 people involved with it. From opening the door, to showing people the line, to having people stand in the line to order, and then to make sure you don't sit down early. Just seems like alot of payroll for this plan.

Back to the room for a rest and to get ready for one last visit to Epcot.

Epcot, the final park visit. Did I mention . We didn't do a whole lot this evening, there was just soo soo soooo many people around for the F&WF.

We headed to Brad's picks, Figment, Club Cool (Mezzo mix was his fav) Spaceship Earth, a little shopping, then El Rio Del Tiempo. We headed to Norway and Maelstrom but it was just too packed with people to get anywhere close to the ride entrance.

So, we just headed back to the hotel and tried to get into Beaches and Cream one last time, but even there was a big wait...So we just grabbed sandwiches in the Marketplace.

Next morning we packed up the last remaining things and headed outside for the DME bus. A CM asked Renee to take a computerized survey while we waited. On the bus, to the airport and finally home. A little tired, a little grumpy, but overall very rested up and happy!

Last update, final thoughts and a ride tally!

[Colexis Mom]

Sounds like a great last day! Looking forward to your final thoughts!

[mcc0313]

What a great last day, sorry that everything was a bit crowded especially when it came to get something to eat. Can't wait to hear your wrap up.