Pluto0809
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- Joined
- Jan 25, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me!
I’ve had a few people ask me, “Are you really going to Disney by yourself for your birthday?” Yep, of course I am! I’m a pretty strong introvert so being alone does not bother me at all. And a solo Disney trip is one of my favorite things. I do love going with other people but there is something intoxicating about being able to do what you want, when you want, without having to worry about others.
For Thursday, August 9th which is my actual birthday there was only one park I even thought about going to and that was Magic Kingdom of course!
MK is my happy place and what better way to spend your Birthday than at your happy place.
I plan to start my day at rope drop with a cruise through the jungle.
And a swashbuckling boat ride.
This will be my first trip through Pirates with the new scene and I’m anxious to see it. I don’t like Disney messing with my favorite ride.
My first FP for the day is BTMR from 9:25 – 10:25 am.
I want to use that one towards the end so I may have to fill in with the Tiki Birds or maybe Country Bears beforehand. I plan to stagger the outside activities as much as possible and also take frequent ice water breaks.
The reason I want to do that one towards the end is because my 2nd FP is right next door from 10:25 – 11:25 am. Yep, you guessed it, I’m going to brave Splash Mountain again.
That photo was taken back in 2015 and was the last time I rode Splash. It was pouring rain that night, hence the ponchos everyone has on. Water rides are just not my favorite because I hate walking around wet afterwards. But I figure if I’m going to ride it, August is the best possible time.
After Splash I’ll head up into Fantasyland and if I have time, take a boat ride around the world.
At 11:30 I will need to be at Be Our Guest to check in for my 11:35 am ADR. I need to celebrate my birthday with a turkey sandwich and my favorite chocolate cupcake.
I will definitely be preordering so I don’t have to stand in the hot sun on the bridge.
After lunch I will use my last FP from 12:30 – 1:30 to visit some happy haunts.
After that I will decide if I want to stay in the park or head back to my room for a break from the heat. Knowing myself, I’ll probably just trek on and try to stay indoors as much as possible. I’ll also take a peek for additional FPs. Being by myself I should be able to snag additional ones unless the park is super crowded.
I’ll also slow down a bit and see some shows like Tiki Birds or Country Bears if I didn’t catch them that morning. Heck I might even end up in the Hall of Presidents since its air conditioned!
One thing I know I won’t do is sit outside and wait for the afternoon parade. I’ve seen it enough times to skip it in the heat.
When I first started thinking about this trip months ago I made a few dining reservations just in case. For this evening I had decided to do meal #2 at BOG. But then the menu changed to super-fancy and expensive. I’m really not a fancy food person so I cancelled that reservation and instead made one at the Plaza which is much more my speed. I’m sure I will have my usual burger and fries and either a milk shake or chocolate ice cream for dessert.
One thing I may order differently this trip is the new Sangria. I’ve heard it’s pretty good so a glass of that might be in the cards.
After dinner I may catch another ride or two but I know for sure I will be somewhere in the Hub to catch Happily Ever After at 9:15 pm.
And yes, I do know that picture is from Wishes but I haven’t had a chance to photograph HEA yet. Maybe this trip I will get the chance.
As of right now, MK closes at 10 pm so after HEA I’ll start on my way out via the Emporium. I would like to find a new Disney rain coat on this trip as the one I currently have is at least 20 years old and long overdue for a replacement.
Up Next: Hollywood Studios Open 17 ½ Hours? No Problem!
I’ve had a few people ask me, “Are you really going to Disney by yourself for your birthday?” Yep, of course I am! I’m a pretty strong introvert so being alone does not bother me at all. And a solo Disney trip is one of my favorite things. I do love going with other people but there is something intoxicating about being able to do what you want, when you want, without having to worry about others.
For Thursday, August 9th which is my actual birthday there was only one park I even thought about going to and that was Magic Kingdom of course!
MK is my happy place and what better way to spend your Birthday than at your happy place.
I plan to start my day at rope drop with a cruise through the jungle.
And a swashbuckling boat ride.
This will be my first trip through Pirates with the new scene and I’m anxious to see it. I don’t like Disney messing with my favorite ride.
My first FP for the day is BTMR from 9:25 – 10:25 am.
I want to use that one towards the end so I may have to fill in with the Tiki Birds or maybe Country Bears beforehand. I plan to stagger the outside activities as much as possible and also take frequent ice water breaks.
The reason I want to do that one towards the end is because my 2nd FP is right next door from 10:25 – 11:25 am. Yep, you guessed it, I’m going to brave Splash Mountain again.
That photo was taken back in 2015 and was the last time I rode Splash. It was pouring rain that night, hence the ponchos everyone has on. Water rides are just not my favorite because I hate walking around wet afterwards. But I figure if I’m going to ride it, August is the best possible time.
After Splash I’ll head up into Fantasyland and if I have time, take a boat ride around the world.
At 11:30 I will need to be at Be Our Guest to check in for my 11:35 am ADR. I need to celebrate my birthday with a turkey sandwich and my favorite chocolate cupcake.
I will definitely be preordering so I don’t have to stand in the hot sun on the bridge.
After lunch I will use my last FP from 12:30 – 1:30 to visit some happy haunts.
After that I will decide if I want to stay in the park or head back to my room for a break from the heat. Knowing myself, I’ll probably just trek on and try to stay indoors as much as possible. I’ll also take a peek for additional FPs. Being by myself I should be able to snag additional ones unless the park is super crowded.
I’ll also slow down a bit and see some shows like Tiki Birds or Country Bears if I didn’t catch them that morning. Heck I might even end up in the Hall of Presidents since its air conditioned!
One thing I know I won’t do is sit outside and wait for the afternoon parade. I’ve seen it enough times to skip it in the heat.
When I first started thinking about this trip months ago I made a few dining reservations just in case. For this evening I had decided to do meal #2 at BOG. But then the menu changed to super-fancy and expensive. I’m really not a fancy food person so I cancelled that reservation and instead made one at the Plaza which is much more my speed. I’m sure I will have my usual burger and fries and either a milk shake or chocolate ice cream for dessert.
One thing I may order differently this trip is the new Sangria. I’ve heard it’s pretty good so a glass of that might be in the cards.
After dinner I may catch another ride or two but I know for sure I will be somewhere in the Hub to catch Happily Ever After at 9:15 pm.
And yes, I do know that picture is from Wishes but I haven’t had a chance to photograph HEA yet. Maybe this trip I will get the chance.
As of right now, MK closes at 10 pm so after HEA I’ll start on my way out via the Emporium. I would like to find a new Disney rain coat on this trip as the one I currently have is at least 20 years old and long overdue for a replacement.
Up Next: Hollywood Studios Open 17 ½ Hours? No Problem!