Things Don't Always Go As You Planned TR 12/11 - 12/18/11 About This Page:

[JKnott17]

How dissapointing that the rain ruined your night at Fantasmic. I hope that you were able to rearrange your schedule to fit it in later in the week!

[Jessie092408]

Very sad that fantasmic was a dud due to the rain. Hoping you get to see it later on! Great TR so far!

[lissybri]

Sorry you missed the show. Hope you got to see it another night. It's our favorite. Still can't wait to see if we crossed paths at all.

[benjiboo25]

I would be afraid to surprise my kids because I would be afraid to not have the reaction. I liken it to finding out the gender of my first child before he was born....Knowing I would be excited all along....not knowing I risked ruining my own surprise...

[mcc0313]

Sorry about the rain, hope that you can reschedule it for another day. Actually the first time we saw it we had the Fantasmic package...it had been raining on and off but they said the show would go on....finally at the last minute (seriously the last minute) they cancelled it. We ended up redoing our schedule also because we had wanted to see it for the first time so bad. The changes ended up working out perfectly, hope yours will as well.

[benjiboo25]

Thanks for the MM review---We plan to try it for the first time this August...

[valegirl5292]

Hi folks, sorry I have been neglecting this trip report for months but once again life has gotten in the way. Even though I am itching to start my next PTR, I refuse to until this TR is complete. So even though it has been months since our trip and my memory is getting fuzzy I am determined to see this TR thru from beginning to end. I hope you all stay on for the ride.

[valegirl5292]

Originally Posted by JKnott17

How dissapointing that the rain ruined your night at Fantasmic. I hope that you were able to rearrange your schedule to fit it in later in the week!

Yes it was very disappointing but luckily we were able to work it into our schedule again.

Originally Posted by Jessie092408

Very sad that fantasmic was a dud due to the rain. Hoping you get to see it later on! Great TR so far!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by lissybri

Sorry you missed the show. Hope you got to see it another night. It's our favorite. Still can't wait to see if we crossed paths at all.

Yes we worked it in another night.

Originally Posted by benjiboo25

I would be afraid to surprise my kids because I would be afraid to not have the reaction. I liken it to finding out the gender of my first child before he was born....Knowing I would be excited all along....not knowing I risked ruining my own surprise...

Yes I was afraid of that too, that's why no more surprise trips besides I like including my kids in the planning it's more fun that way.

Originally Posted by mcc0313

Sorry about the rain, hope that you can reschedule it for another day. Actually the first time we saw it we had the Fantasmic package...it had been raining on and off but they said the show would go on....finally at the last minute (seriously the last minute) they cancelled it. We ended up redoing our schedule also because we had wanted to see it for the first time so bad. The changes ended up working out perfectly, hope yours will as well.

Thank you everything workout in the end.

Originally Posted by benjiboo25

Thanks for the MM review---We plan to try it for the first time this August...

MM was awesome, hope you like it.

[KMB733]

We'll be here ready to read your next update!!

[valegirl5292]

OK since the title of my TR has to do with changes I figured I would start off each day with telling you what we originally had planned, then follow it up with what we actually did. So let’s relive day 2, shall we.

Day Two – Part 1, Monday 12/12/11

Original Plans: Our second day was suppose to put our park hoppers to use with spending the morning at AK, afternoon at the Poly and the evening at MK eating yummy desserts and watching wishes.


What we actually did: We woke up Monday morning to, yup you guessed it RAIN . I checked the weather on my phone and it said that the rain should stop by late afternoon. We had plans to go AK but there two things that I don't like to mix at WDW and that is touring AK and rain. I don’t know what it is, maybe because it’s my least favorite park to begin with but if it rains I do not want to be there. So a change of plans was in order for at least half of the day. So after a meeting of the minds over breakfast at Captain Cooks, we decided to do a little resort hopping at the GF and CR until the rain subsided enough to go to MK.


First stop was the lobby of the Poly to see their Christmas tree, it was OK, a little small definitely not as over the top as the other deluxe resorts but nicely decorated.




After some photos at the Poly we made our way up to the monorail to head to our next stop the GF. The GF is a beautiful resort and the Christmas decorations are to die for. The lobby was jumping with lots of people, so we made our way down stairs and took some pictures in front of the tree and the amazing ginger bread house.




My Mom and I waited on line to purchase something from the gingerbread house while DH and the boys waited nearby.



There was a bit of a wait but in the end I walked away with a chocolate snowman, Mickey gingerbread cookie and a Mickey chocolate lollipop at a total cost of $21.52. As of today the snowman and lollipop are still uneaten but I have come to the conclusion that I really don’t like gingerbread but it smells good though.
While we were walking around the GF I noticed mothers and daughters having fun at the Perfectly Princess Tea Party, I thought to myself that’s one thing that I will never be able to experience having two boys. Little did I know that my Mom saw it too and joked that maybe next time her and I should do it and I laughed because I was thinking the same thing too.
It was now11:30 and still slightly raining outside so we decided to continue our resort tour with the CR being our next stop.


When we arrived at the CR I snapped some pictures of the decorations in the lobby.


Mom and I decided that some shopping was in order so we went to check out Bayview Gifts and Fashions, while of course the boys waited in the lobby because shopping is no fun to them.

After browsing the store and wanting to take home everything, I limited myself to a few things to add to my kitchen collection and $54.00 later we were done at the CR.
It was now12:45 and it had finally stopped raining. We had a 2:50 ADR at LTT so we decided to head straight to MK and hit some rides and attractions before lunch, so once again we boarded the monorail and off we went. I did mention how much I love staying on at a monorail resort.
Three stops later we arrived at the MK gates and worked our way up Main Street. I just get this happy feeling as soon as I step foot on Main Street, so it takes us a little bit longer to get to the hub because I like to soak it all in and stop for lots of PP pictures.



As we approached the hub, we decided to take a right and hit up Tomorrow Land. First up was to grab FP for SPM because that was the boy’s top priority to ride. Monster’s laugh Floor was a walk on, so we headed in. We love this attraction because it’s a different experience every time, on our last trip DH was ‘that guy” and got picked on a lot. I texted Frankie’s joke, “What do seagulls fly over the sea?............Cause if they flew over the bay they would be bagels!” they didn’t use it, I thought it is funny, oh well maybe next time.
After a laughing good time, we went outside and saw that COP was also a walk in, so we headed on in. This is a great attraction but for some reason it makes me very sleepy and when I come out of there I am ready for a nap. However, no naps to be had today.It was getting close to our ADR and they were roping off for the parade, so we decided to head on over to LTT even though it was still a little early. I checked us in, it was very crowded and it took about a half an hour before we were seated.


We scored a great table on the left side of the restaurant in front of a window where we could catch occasional glimpses of the parade. I love LTT but do truly miss the character meals they use to have but despite that we had a great time. Our server, Russell, came right over to us and was very nice and friendly and it amazed me how he took our food order without writing anything down and everything came out just as we ordered it. The food was delicious as all ways, I had the Tri-corner sandwich,

Mom had the pot roast,

Frank and Frank had cheeseburgers, Justin had the pasta

and of course Christopher had his favorite pizza.
I must take a moment to tell you that my family thought I was crazy taking pictures of food during our entire trip, they just don't understand.

After a satisfying lunch we had a little room left for dessert, so I dug into the oooey gooey cake, Mom had the chocolate cake and the boys all had ice cream. Of course I didn’t finish it but I had to at least taste some.
We must have been the last lunch reservation because by the time we were done eating the place was empty and they were setting up for the dinner crowd but we were never rushed by the wait staff and was able to enjoy our meal.

Up next, a ride through space topped off with dessert and wishes.

[chezp]

It may not have been what you planned, but it worked out well.

[Colexis Mom]

Sounds like you had a great morning resort hopping, and then a great time at MK! The food looks delish!

[lazanya]

Sorry about the rain. Glad you were able to switch your plans around and still have fun!

[taylan1]

Just catching up on your whole TR. Sorry that the surprise was not what you expected, but glad it worked out and was not to bad. I have seen others just get mad, lol that is just crazy too me. Strange about the issues with the Jet blue escort, you should write a letter and at least ask if it is SOP at the Orlando Airport for them. Glad you made it to your MM ADR without too much trouble, love that place and love the desserts . So sorry that Fantasmic got you totally soaked, we have yet to see it but it would be our luck as well that it would rain. Too bad it rained the next morning but happy you got to tour the resorts, they are always so pretty at the holidays. Your lunch at LTT looked really good, we will have to try it for lunch one time. We only did dinner and it was just okay. Can't wait to read more.

[KMB733]

Sorry about the rain! Love the pictures from the resorts!!