shannie102
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2016
beautiful pics and thanks for the tips for how to get both in EMH =)
Ok, this helps a bit! I've also heard that some people who usually have trouble with motion simulators don't mind it because it's synced really perfectly to the video so it doesn't confuse your brain. I usually have a problem with simulators, and there is even a moment in Soarin' that gets me a little bit when you feel like you're moving faster at the end of the Great Wall scene, but I figure I can always just close my eyes if I have to. I don't want to miss out if I can manage to ride at least once.
beautiful pics and thanks for the tips for how to get both in EMH =)
Your pictures of HEA are stunning!
I love your Avatar ears really cute.
Great review can't wait till November to experience Pandora in person.
I love the look of that Dole Whip float in the pirate skull mug! So cool!
Cinnamon French Toast - blueberry cheesecake dollop, passion fruit anglaise and sausage $7.99
Slow-roasted Pork Shoulder Potato Hash - with chorizo sausage and natural jus $9.99
Overall, I wish there were other ways to incorporate breakfast here into my trip! I look forward to returning in the future, and cannot WAIT to try lunch or dinner!
As a side note - I plan to use this feature for upcoming trips. Beginning two days prior to your arrival, you can order anything from the Shop Parks app and have it delivered directly to your resort (no shipping fee) in time for your arrival. I think this is super convenient, since I always order a few shirts for each trip. Now, instead of packing with me I can have them waiting for me.
No way! I didn't realize this was a thing. That's a really great feature.
The One Where...There's a Festival of Hot Mac & Cheese
I arrived to Magic Kingdom and made it through security without incident.
I strolled up to the fancy Annual Pass ticket line...where it quickly became apparent this line was about twice as long as all the other lines. So I moved into a normal line and was inside in no time.
It was nice to see that the train station construction was finished since my last trip. There's something less than magical than arriving to the Magic Kingdom, with the train station covered up with scaffolding.
I made my way through the entrance, around the corner, and at last there it was - the beautiful castle.
I was beyond hangry at this point. The only thing I'd had to eat all day were a few Bloody Mary cheese curds. I had planned to go to Friar's Nook to try out some of the gourmet mac & cheese pairings.
In my head, I was picturing the location of Friar's Nook where Sleepy Hollow actually is. No worries - the My Disney Experience app got me pointed in the right direction!
Prior to leaving, I had seen Buffalo Mac & Cheese & Pot Roast Mac & Cheese on the online menus. When I arrived, I realized neither of those options were available, so I went with what they did have...
Barbecue Chicken Macaroni & Cheese $10.49
If you're following along with my dining review - you already know my thoughts on this. I really wanted to love it, but this just wasn't good.
The mac & cheese part was regular Stouffer's - so not particularly great, but not horrible either.
The barbecue sauce had good flavor, but the chicken was normal chicken - it didn't have any smoky or grilled flavor like what you'd expect at say, Flame Tree.
Worst of all, was that cabbage on top - which was plain, raw cabbage. I was hopeful it would have had a coleslaw type dressing on it, so combined with the barbecue chicken, it would be like a classic barbecue sandwich. It just wasn't the case.
I don't think matters were helped by the fact it was approaching 90 degrees - and piping hot Mac & Cheese just was never going to be a good choice.
I really wish I would have gone to Pecos Bills, Sleepy Hollow or Tortuga Tavern.
At $10.49 for the entrée - this also wasn't a great value on the Quick Service Dining Plan at all.
At any rate, it was food and I was starving. I headed off to my next destination - to scope out a great spot for the parade.
If you're reading my other trip report, you know I was really excited to try my new camera out and get great pictures of the parade on my March trip. I got there early, scoped out a great spot just behind a group who was going to remain seated throughout the parade, only to get edged out by there adults at the very last minute.
I was determined not to allow that to happen this time, so at 2:00, an hour before the parade started, I took my place on Main Street. There wasn't a whole lot to do since I was by myself, so I spent some time catching up on Instagram and stalking the Pandora wait times. Flight of Passage was only 180 minutes scared1 but compared to what it was opening day, this news was actually encouraging.
To help pass the time waiting for parades, there were three high school marching bands. There were some parents and grandparents on the left side of me. They were beaming with pride and even got a little teary eyed. It was a nice moment to see - they were so proud, as they should be. What an accomplishment for their kids!
I liked this color guard the best - they had Mickey hats!
And I liked these uniforms the best...they reminded me of the flying monkeys in Wizard of Oz for some reason...
And these guys had BY FAR the most festive hats!
Congrats to all who got to participate - what an awesome experience. And glad the force was with them having to wear those hot band uniforms while they marched in 90+ degree weather!
Finally, at long last - it was time for the parade! Would my pictures turn out? Well...let's see!
Up first was Beauty & the Beast, my favorite Disney animated film, and now my favorite live-action film as well.
They brought along their friends Prince Charming and Cinderella
I positively love all of the little details on all of the floats - but this one, I think, might be my favorite.
I did manage to get this nice picture of Anna, but missed Elsa.
Next up...Tangled!
I love how detailed even Rapunzel's hair is!
The Little Mermaid is the first Disney animated feature I remember watching as a kid. This parade captures the beauty and the colors of the film perfectly.
The Peter Pan float is always amazing, featuring the Lost Boys, Peter Pan & Wendy, Captain Hook and Tinker Bell.
So far, the parade was off to a great start! And the sun, who had been struggling all afternoon to come out from behind the clouds, finally managed to peak out just a little.
This was my Christmas present - Nikon D3400. I highly recommend as an entry level DSLR. It makes picture taking so so so easy!