OhioStateBuckeye
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2007
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
OK. Florida isn't that far. But it may as well be in a galaxy far, far away for someone who just moved to Austin, Texas from Columbus, Ohio and is as Disney obsessed as they come.
Sometimes I think Disney keeps purchasing all the things I love because I need to be more Disney obsessed than I already am...case in point, Star Wars!
This trip wasn't really supposed to happen. It came about because we ran the Star Wars Half in Disneyland in January. We went to the wookie welcome party and there were a couple Star Wars characters. Long story short, we completely messed up the party and only saw 2 characters. Brian admitted that it was kind of his fault and said we could go to SWW. So I ran with that, of course, and this trip was born!
First, a picture of us from this trip that I think is very representative of us:
Second up, schedule time:
Wednesday May 20: depart Austin around 7, arrive in Orlando at 10:20 pm. Check into Royal Pacific.
Thursday May 21: last day of our Universal AP
Friday May 22: 24 Hour day at MK
Saturday May 23: Star Wars Weekends
Sunday May 24: Star Wars Weekends
Monday May 25: AK, Epcot and MK
Tuesday May 26: DHS, Epcot and MK
Wednesday May 27: depart Orlando super early
Third, random facts about our Disney preferences so you can get to know us:
Brian
Favorite Park: AK with Epcot a close second
Favorite Characters to Meet: Baloo and Meg
Favorite Movie: Robinhood
Favorite Nighttime Show: Fantasmic
Favorite Counter Service/Snack: not the All Star Sports food court, that's for sure. But seriously, Tamu Tamu's chicken curry. Which is no longer there. Ok now he says Morocco.
Favorite Disney transportation: Main Street horse carriage
Favorite Disney horse: Silver from Lone Ranger. I told him Silver didn't count and that we're doing animated horses. Argument ensued. Asked if Trigger is a Disney horse. Was told no. Considered Eeyore for a while. Then suggested Abu when he gets turned into a horse. I informed him that he was turned into an elephant. He asked if that still counted. I said no. He then said the Aristocats horse with the hat. So he has finally chosen Frou Frou. Wants to change mind to the flying donkey Burrito in 3 Caballeros, from the Flying Gauchito short. I have accepted this answer in defeat.
Favorite Hotel: AOA (value), Coronado (moderate), Beach Club (deluxe) with Poly a close second
Me
Favorite Park: MK, or whichever park I happen to be at in the moment. How can I pick favorites among my children? At least I imagine this is what it's like to have to choose.
Favorite Characters to Meet: Donald, Mulan, Merida, Darth Maul or anyone rare
Favorite Movie: Tangled (new era), Lion King (my childhood era), Swiss Family Robinson (before my time era)
Favorite Nighttime Show: Fantasmic followed closely by Celebrate the Magic, the castle projection show (that lantern scene gets me every time)
Favorite Counter Service/Snack: Butterbeer (yep, trumps all Disney food/drinks for me)
Favorite Disney transportation: Main Street horse carriage (sorry monorail, the horses have CM name tags, your Spanish spiel can't top that)
Favorite Disney horse: tie between Khan and Maximus (can't beat that sass)
Favorite Hotel: AOA (value), Coronado (moderate), Poly (deluxe) with Beach Club a close second
We traveled with our 2 frequent Disney companions, Brian's mom and sister (Stephanie):
Before this trip report goes any farther, I have a couple restrictions for would be readers:
Riders must be at least 40 inches (3'4") tall to ride.
No child under the age of 7 may ride without an adult.
Baby swap* can be used here.
For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.
Also, you should not ride if you are adverse to rare characters,
butterbeer,
or fish wearing spectacles
Got past the safety spiel? Good. Keep hands, arms and feet inside the ride vehicle at all times!! And yes, there will be a ride photo!
OK. Florida isn't that far. But it may as well be in a galaxy far, far away for someone who just moved to Austin, Texas from Columbus, Ohio and is as Disney obsessed as they come.
Sometimes I think Disney keeps purchasing all the things I love because I need to be more Disney obsessed than I already am...case in point, Star Wars!
This trip wasn't really supposed to happen. It came about because we ran the Star Wars Half in Disneyland in January. We went to the wookie welcome party and there were a couple Star Wars characters. Long story short, we completely messed up the party and only saw 2 characters. Brian admitted that it was kind of his fault and said we could go to SWW. So I ran with that, of course, and this trip was born!
First, a picture of us from this trip that I think is very representative of us:
Second up, schedule time:
Wednesday May 20: depart Austin around 7, arrive in Orlando at 10:20 pm. Check into Royal Pacific.
Thursday May 21: last day of our Universal AP
Friday May 22: 24 Hour day at MK
Saturday May 23: Star Wars Weekends
Sunday May 24: Star Wars Weekends
Monday May 25: AK, Epcot and MK
Tuesday May 26: DHS, Epcot and MK
Wednesday May 27: depart Orlando super early
Third, random facts about our Disney preferences so you can get to know us:
Brian
Favorite Park: AK with Epcot a close second
Favorite Characters to Meet: Baloo and Meg
Favorite Movie: Robinhood
Favorite Nighttime Show: Fantasmic
Favorite Counter Service/Snack: not the All Star Sports food court, that's for sure. But seriously, Tamu Tamu's chicken curry. Which is no longer there. Ok now he says Morocco.
Favorite Disney transportation: Main Street horse carriage
Favorite Disney horse: Silver from Lone Ranger. I told him Silver didn't count and that we're doing animated horses. Argument ensued. Asked if Trigger is a Disney horse. Was told no. Considered Eeyore for a while. Then suggested Abu when he gets turned into a horse. I informed him that he was turned into an elephant. He asked if that still counted. I said no. He then said the Aristocats horse with the hat. So he has finally chosen Frou Frou. Wants to change mind to the flying donkey Burrito in 3 Caballeros, from the Flying Gauchito short. I have accepted this answer in defeat.
Favorite Hotel: AOA (value), Coronado (moderate), Beach Club (deluxe) with Poly a close second
Me
Favorite Park: MK, or whichever park I happen to be at in the moment. How can I pick favorites among my children? At least I imagine this is what it's like to have to choose.
Favorite Characters to Meet: Donald, Mulan, Merida, Darth Maul or anyone rare
Favorite Movie: Tangled (new era), Lion King (my childhood era), Swiss Family Robinson (before my time era)
Favorite Nighttime Show: Fantasmic followed closely by Celebrate the Magic, the castle projection show (that lantern scene gets me every time)
Favorite Counter Service/Snack: Butterbeer (yep, trumps all Disney food/drinks for me)
Favorite Disney transportation: Main Street horse carriage (sorry monorail, the horses have CM name tags, your Spanish spiel can't top that)
Favorite Disney horse: tie between Khan and Maximus (can't beat that sass)
Favorite Hotel: AOA (value), Coronado (moderate), Poly (deluxe) with Beach Club a close second
We traveled with our 2 frequent Disney companions, Brian's mom and sister (Stephanie):
Before this trip report goes any farther, I have a couple restrictions for would be readers:
Riders must be at least 40 inches (3'4") tall to ride.
No child under the age of 7 may ride without an adult.
Baby swap* can be used here.
For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.
Also, you should not ride if you are adverse to rare characters,
butterbeer,
or fish wearing spectacles
Got past the safety spiel? Good. Keep hands, arms and feet inside the ride vehicle at all times!! And yes, there will be a ride photo!