Trip Report: Day 7, Part 4: Boardwalk Dinner (December 2019)

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At the Boardwalk we looked at their Gingerbread display. I was able to pick up a pin from the little shop at the display. Then, we sat on the boardwalk while we waited for our reservation. It was only about 6 so we double checked and were able to update our reservation to 6:15.

We were seated in this little back room. It felt kind of removed from the rest of the restaurant, but not in a bad way. Our server was very nice and friendly, but not too chatty. This is a big deal for us because my dad and I aren’t huge people-people.

The food was very good. I think I got lasagna. And we got the Zeppoli for dessert. The server convinced us to not split it. That was a good call. They were amazing. I really wish you could get them from the bar, but unfortunately you can’t. We asked and our server did say i twa a big favorite.

Then, we stopped at the Beach Club to see their gingerbread display. I was able to get a pin. Apparently, there were only 2,000 made and they were almost out. We also checked out the gift shop. My dad loves the gift shop at Beach club. He doesn’t know why. I think it is one of the bigger ones so maybe that is why.

My dad is becoming an elitist so we ordered a Minnie Van. This time we ended up with a Suburban. We talked about the Candlelight Processional with our driver. He told us one time Whoppi worked at the Haunted Mansion when she was the narrator. Can you imagine just walking toward a Doom Buggy and seeing Whoppi Goldberg as a ghost-host? 

We picked up our mugs and then went to the food count. We got the cinnamon sugar beignets because apparently we hadn’t eaten enough tonight. 

A guest was staying in the room next to us, so the construction was over. Yay!!! 

We packed up. Boo!!! And went to bed. 

Steps walked: 21, 572

Up Next: The Last Morning 

Trip Report: Day 7, Part 3: Scary Skyliner (December 2019)

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The worst part was the departure and return to the station. When you are coming into the station it looks like you’re going to hit the gondola in front of you. Definitely, anxiety inducing. 

There was a couple in our gondola who had ridden Rise of the Resistance and were telling us about it. There was another couple and the four of them really connected.

We got off at Caribbean Beach and sat on a bunch to make a plan for the rest of the night. We were hoping to check out Grand Destino, but it looked like we couldn’t. Technically it wasn’t opened yet, but we had hoped. So, we decided to look for a dinner reservation. Initially, we were looking for Via Napoli reservations. But instead we got a 6:50 reservation for Trattoria al Forno. We’d only had breakfast there so it would be nice to try something else.

We got back on the Skyliner (headed to Hollywood Studios). Then we walked to the Boardwalk. I’ve done this walk before, but my dad hasn’t. It was a little chilly and windy at times, but the walk isn't that bad.

Up Next: Boardwalk Dinner

Day 7, Part 2: Test Track Oops (December 2019)

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It was now time for our Test Track FastPass. We designed our cars and were off. We also really bungled the ride photo. There’s always next time. 

Then, we headed back to World Showcase so we could continue our search for Chip & Dale. We started in Italy and then made our way around the world. Some of them were really hard to find. It was fun and we saw several people doing the hide and seek, too. I’m eager to do it again during another festival.

With our adventure done, we're also done with the park for today. Dad really wanted to check out the Skyliner. I was a little apprehensive about it, because I do not like heights-like I don’t even like getting on a chair. My stepmom is probably going to like it even less, so we wanted to check it out for her. I’m still apprehensive, but not a huge fan. I definitely think my stepmom will like it-we’ll find out next year.

Up Next: Scary skyliner

Day 7, Part 1: Hunting For Chip & Dale (December 2019)

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Today is the last full day of our trip which is so sad. That also means the paperwork for the Tragical Express was on our door. There were still tools in the room next to us. We’ll see if they really finished up yesterday. 

A bus for Epcot pulled up pretty soon after we got to the bus stop, so we were off. The line for security was backed up, but moved pretty fast. We entered through the AP line. 

We were going to try to do standby for Frozen Ever After since we didn’t get FastPasses for it this time. First, I stopped by a gift shop for the Chip & Dale scavenger hunt in the World Showcase. The CM let me get my prize right now so I didn’t have to come back. The prizes were fairly heavy-duty plastic ornaments. Naturally, I got one with Figment on it. 

Then, we were finally off to Frozen Ever After. It was probably about a 40 minute wait. I checked the app and all the boarding passes for Rise of the Resistance were gone again. Frozen is a fun ride, but I do still have a nostalgic fondness for Maelstrom. 

Next, we checked out the Mexico pavilion. We went on a boat ride with the 3 Caballeros. We looked for Chip and Dale which was hard but we were ultimately successful. 

We headed back to Norway to look for Chip & Dale. We stopped to watch the Barn Santa. It was a really interesting and fun performance. Definitely one of my favorites. We found those chipmunks again and were off to China.

This pavilion’s Chip & Dale were really hard to find. There was a guy making very elaborate cotton candy. It’s almost too pretty to eat.

Then, we headed to Future World to use our Living with the Land FastPass. I just love this ride! And it was decorated for Christmas this year. I’m sure it’s even prettier at night.

For lunch, we stayed in The Land and went to Sunshine Seasons-we always sit in the “Winter” section for some reason. I feel like it’s always less crowded and a little quieter. 

Up Next: Test Track Oops

6.4: Surprising Construction (December 2019)

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We took a bus to Disney Springs and ate at one of my favorite places-The Daily Poutine. In addition to poutine I got a watermelon lemonade. It was a slushy which isn’t my favorite, but I still like the flavor. 

We checked out World of Disney which recently had a refurb. Honestly it was kind of disappointing. It was easier to navigate but didn’t seem to have as much merchandise as it used to.

I stopped in the Days of Christmas for a book I wanted. Then, we were tired and cold so we took the boat back to the French Quarter. We ended up having to switch boats, but we got there eventually. 

We were going to walk to Riverside for dinner. First, we went to the room to get our mugs and my receipts to pick up stuff at the gift shop. There also was construction going on in the room next to us. Pretty odd especially since it was almost 8 PM. 

I picked up my packages while dad talked to the front desk about the construction. She was telling us there was no construction, but there definitely was. They even had tools and furniture in the hallway. Eventually she agreed we were right and said it would be done by 9 and wouldn’t be back. We’ll see. They also gave us a half-night credit. They did offer to have us change rooms but we didn’t want to since the trip was almost over. 

Then, we walked to Riverside and saw some horses giving carriage rides. We grabbed dinner at the food court and then headed back to our room.

There was no more construction going on, but it definitely didn’t look like they were done. Guess we’ll find out tomorrow. We were both pretty tired and went to bed quickly.

Steps Walked: 18,917