Why did we wait so long?

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Why did we wait so long?

Well, we're back from our week in WDW. We just can't figure out why we waited 14 years to return! It might have been the paying off the mortgage, or paying our son's university tuition, but really, we should have budgeted for this MUCH sooner. laugh

This was our third time at POR. The first 2 times, it was still called Dixie Landings, but use either name, it's a beautiful resort. We had requested any room in the mansions, and Disney accomodated us - we had a lovely garden view in Adadia House. Check-in was a breeze, and took all of 5 minutes. Our only disappointment with POR was the food court - it is not what it was years ago. It seemed very much like a high school cafeteria now (and I don't mean that in a good way!) - too much frozen, reheated stuff, and the selections were not all that appetizing. (except for the build your own pasta - that was OK). We just made a point of not eating there for meals, and just getting drinks and fruit cups.

After check-in, it was off to the Magic Kingdom for the rest of the afternoon. Somehow we have never discovered Dole Whips in our previous trips, so that was our first stop. YUM! I hope the MK will be lovely when it is totally done, but we really didn't enjoy the walk over to Tomorrowland through the construction area. But, we were lucky enough to walk on to everything we wanted to see - POC, Haunted Mansion, Buzz Lightyear, the Tea Cups, etc. - we didn't wait more than 5 minutes for anything! The only thing we missed was Peter Pan - the line for that was at least an hour, and we do it for old time's sake, not because we HAVE to. We didn't feel like waiting around, so we just skipped it.

For the rest of the week, we just went where the spirit moved us. We have always loved Epcot, so we spent a lot of time there. If we were in another park and got fed up, we always headed to Epcot to get our happy back. And of course we did Soarin' every time we were there, at least twice. laugh Jeff - we tried the caramel/chocolate square at the German Pavilion - OMG, that was as good as it looked in your pictures! We also had lunch at the Rose and Crown, and picked up sandwiches at the French Bakery. Everything was delicious! There are so many options for lunch or dinner at Epcot - even Seasons in the Land Pavilion serves up a great Reuben sandwich. We had gone with NO ADR's, and I have to say we didn't regret it. Finding great places to eat was never an issue.

Our next favourite place this time was Animal Kingdom. We were lucky enough to see almost all the animals while on the safari, including both the male and female lions. The guides were saying that the lionesses hadn't been seen for quite a while, and we got to see them "posing" on the rocks. Fabulous! We really enjoyed walking around AK, and I even persuaded DH to see the Lion King show. He was prepared to dislike it (he hates musical things), but it even won him over. By the end of the show, he was singing along and tapping his feet like everyone else.

On Sunday, MK was open until 1 a.m., so we headed over around 7 p.m., and stayed for the fireworks. We got an extra show - as the fireworks were starting, the young man (mid-twenties) got down on one knee, and proposed to his girlfriend. The look on her face was priceless - it was obviously unexpected, and she was just so excited. It was truly a "magical" evening, and we were so glad to be there. muchlove The fireworks were great too. laugh

Anyway, we had a great time, and are determined to return again. This time we won't let 14 years pass before going!

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Thanks for the report, and by the way did the young lady accept the proposal? I would imagine it was a yes since as you said she was so excited.

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Happy to hear you enjoyed yourself Finngirl! awesome Nice report too.

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Glad it was a great trip! I'm going to have to get me one of those chocolate covered caramel squares when I go in October.

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Vettelover wrote:
Thanks for the report, and by the way did the young lady accept the proposal? I would imagine it was a yes since as you said she was so excited.

Oh yes, she definitely said yes! After she stopped crying and saying "are you sure?" 10 times! clapping It was so cute! And then he picked her up and swung her around on the bridge, while she cried some more. Everyone that had seen what happened broke into applause and wished them luck.

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I'm so glad you had a wonderful time. I certainly did enjoy reading about your visit there. WDW is just one of the most fantastic places to return to time and time again!

What an awesome thing to do is propose there at the Magic Kingdom... what a romantic! Thank you for sharing.

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What a fun time! Yay!! And now you see how that Karamell Kuche place can just suck you right in!! I could spend my whole trip in that place! laugh

Then again, getting on the scale when we got home, you'd think I did! eek

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What a fun time! Yay!! And now you see how that Karamell Kuche place can just suck you right in!! I could spend my whole trip in that place! laugh

Then again, getting on the scale when we got home, you'd think I did! eek

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We need another trip just to try all the treats! I probably wouldn't have tried the caramel thing if I hadn't seen your picture of it though - I could have eaten 5 of those and called it dinner! laugh

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Ohh I LOVE hearing about proposals at Disney! I have never actually seen one..I mean..other than mine but does that one really count? How was the Rose and Crown? That is one of my favorite places to eat in the world. I've never been for lunch though!

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Glad you had a great time. Hope to you post some pictures.

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Great report and so happy you had a wonderful time. WooHoo!

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Sounds like a great trip Smile

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JoAnn C wrote:
Glad you had a great time. Hope to you post some pictures.

I'll post a few once I get organized - I'm still trying to sort out the blurry ones, etc. I'm no ZapperZ or Jeff! laugh

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Bella wrote:
Ohh I LOVE hearing about proposals at Disney! I have never actually seen one..I mean..other than mine but does that one really count? How was the Rose and Crown? That is one of my favorite places to eat in the world. I've never been for lunch though!

Lunch was great, although we don't eat complicated things. We are both pretty easy to please - fish and chips and we're good to go. biggrin

DH almost missed the proposal - he was annoyed when I kept elbowing him. He forgave me though when he caught the last part, when she opened up the ring box. We were actually celebrating our 33rd anniversary at WDW, and I was able to tease him that his proposal just didn't measure up to this one! laugh It sounds like YOURS does though - yes, that one really counts!

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Sounds like you had a wonderful time. We still have not seen a proposal while there.

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How fabulous! It sounds like you had a really great time! So... when are you going back?

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Kristen K. wrote:
How fabulous! It sounds like you had a really great time! So... when are you going back?

I'd go back tomorrow! There are so many treats we didn't get to try! I'm blaming Jeff and all his pictures - I wanted everything, and there just wasn't time to eat it all. Plus I would have had to buy elastic waist pants to get home. laugh

DH is actually talking about going in the fall of 2013 again - yay

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Sounds like a great plan, the Fantasyland constructions should be largely done by then! clapping