That view is amazing!
What a view !!!
I actually found melon Fanta on Amazon but it is crazy expensive for soda.
I’ve never understood how people can afford to get that obnoxiously drunk at Epcot. The drinks are so pricey and usually not very strong pours IMO. I would have to spend hundreds to be so drunk I lose all sense and get that annoying. Lol
I loved Harmonious also! Like you said, I appreciated them having the songs in both English and the languages native to the country they're set in. We didn't end up staying in MK for Enchantment so I haven't seen it yet.
The view from your room is amazing!
Love your report so far!
Following along! Love that view!
OMG, I'm loving your TR! Can't wait to keep reading! I just booked BWV for August and I'm SO EXCITED!
We made the mistake of going on a Friday night and experienced the same thing. Sure sign we are getting old (well I'm old already you have a ways to go) but pretty sure Friday and Saturday nights in Epcot are off my list for good
I didn't love it at first but its growing on me. Especially in contract to the disappointment that is Enchantment
That view is amazing! Hope you got to enjoy lots of balcony time. We've stayed at BW a few times but haven't been lucky enough to get a view
We stayed here last month and I couldn't agree more. It looked like they hadn't refurbed them since the 90's. I don't think they are on the schedule to get redone either which seems long over due
Can't believe I missed you started a new TR! Your TRs are great, can't wait to read more!
Your hotel rooms look stunning! We are not into gambling either and have never been to Vegas. I am always down for good food and entertainment though!Jake and I are not super into gambling, and we didn’t feel comfortable going to clubs due to COVID. So, the focus on this trip was good food and entertainment!
I have never seen a Cirque show either even though they are a Canadian company. I may go see "Drawn to Life" this summer on my solo trip.We also saw two Cirque du Soleil shows- “Ka” and “O.” We had never seen a Cirque show before, so we had no idea what to expect!
You two are so well suited and and just so happy together! I love it!Overall, it was an incredible and exhausting trip! This will be our last trip for a while since we have taken so many in the past year. I will say it over and over, but I am so thankful to have met Jake. He is the best travel buddy; we get along so well on vacation and love doing the same things!
Hawaii would be spectacular! Definitely on my list too!We are HOPING (fingers crossed) to maybe take a trip to Oahu and the Big Island in Hawaii in August/September. Jake lived in Hawaii for a year during his Au.D. externship from 2019-2020. He spent 4 months in Honolulu and 8 months in Kona, and loved every second of it. Since we started dating, he has been talking about going to Hawaii together someday, and I couldn’t be more excited about it! We haven’t made any set plans yet, but I’ll keep you all updated if we do decide to go!
She huffed and walked right past us after we got off, only to go to our exact same baggage claim and wait just like the rest of us!
Before we knew it, we arrived at Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, home for the next 9 nights!!
The show was so cute! I loved when the bell ringer came up on stage.
You could see and hear all of the sights and sounds of the Boardwalk and we were right in the middle of the action!
We also saw two Cirque du Soleil shows- “Ka” and “O.” We had never seen a Cirque show before, so we had no idea what to expect!
We saw “Ka” first at the MGM Grand and it was INCREDIBLE!! I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire time and almost cried at the end! Well, naturally, after watching “Ka,” we wanted to see another show! It was our second to last night, so we only had Sunday night as an option. I REALLY wanted to see “Beatles: LOVE,” but Jake does not like the Beatles Shocking, right?? So we chose “O,” since it was right at our hotel and consistently got the best reviews.
Ugh. Can you say disappointed! We did not like “O” at all! “Ka" was dramatic, entertaining, and followed a breathtaking story! “O” was just disjointed and silly!! Have any of you guys seen any Cirque shows?? I always wanted to see "La Nouba" but didn’t see it in time before it closed!
Your Vegas trip looks so fun!! My bf wants to do Vegas in March but we haven't booked anything yet because of Covid. Going to come back for food recs if we ever book the trip. And Happy Anniversary!!
I love Vegas!! I usually stay at the Flamingo- it still has that old school Vegas vibe to it but it’s been a couple of years since I’ve been.
I was wondering who your bf reminded me of, and it's indeed Howie D!! Also my favorite Backstreet Boy
Your hotel rooms look stunning! We are not into gambling either and have never been to Vegas. I am always down for good food and entertainment though!
I have never seen a Cirque show either even though they are a Canadian company. I may go see "Drawn to Life" this summer on my solo trip.
You two are so well suited and and just so happy together! I love it!
Hawaii would be spectacular! Definitely on my list too!
I'm joining in!
People can be so weird!!
I realllly want to stay at the Boardwalk on our next trip, excited to read more about it!
We ended up eating at Biergarten many years ago because it was the only Epcot restaurant with NYE reservations and we waited too long to book. We loved the food and experience so much! It was interesting to share a table with a family while we ate.
That is an amazing view! Were the sounds from the boardwalk ever too loud at night?
I've only been to Vegas once and it was definitely a once and done for me. While there we did see Ka. I love Cirque style shows and would have loved seeing more while there. When we chose Ka, we chose it because we were staying at MGM Grand so it was convenient. We almost chose O but after reading your review I'm glad we chose Ka.
As for the Disney trip, It sounds like a great start so far. Can't wait to read more.
Your view from the Boardwalk looked amazing! I can only imagine how fun it was to sit out on the balcony and take in those surroundings.
Sounds like your Vegas trip was a lot of fun!
Thanks for posting what you did in Vegas other than gambling. My youngest turns 21 this year so we're all headed to Vegas later this year and we're not big gamblers so I loved the suggestions!
This will be my plan for our March trip! I think you can experience three seasons in one day!We decided to take a leisurely morning and didn’t rush to get to MK for opening. I loved having this freedom that comes with long trips! I had a super cute romper and cardigan combination planned for today, but after looking at the weather forecast, I decided to go for comfort and layers I definitely made the right decision! Today was going to be one of our coldest days all trip, with highs in the mid 70’s and the low at 50 degrees.
Nothing better!We were out of the room at about 9:00, but decided to stop at Boardwalk Bakery for a vanilla iced coffee (me) and English breakfast tea (Mom). I had TOTALLY forgotten about the mobile-ordering system, so waiting for that added on a bit of time. D’oh! We were on a bus to Magic Kingdom at 9:30, and walking through those magical gates at 9:45 AM!
How much fun will that be???Then, we walked through the castle and headed to our first ride- It’s a Small World!
This was a great first ride choice and really got us into the Disney spirit! It was only about a 10-minute wait, then we were on!
We were both in agreement that the twins would LOVE this ride and be smiling away. My mom phrased it perfectly- we’d like to take the twins to Disney at this age for maybe like, 3 hours total The rest would be way too stressful! My sister says that she’d like to take them for their 3rd birthday. Of course, I’d be the master planner for that trip
Sweet!While in line for It’s a Small World, we decided to take the plunge and purchase Genie + for the day. We were able to book a return time for Journey of the Little Mermaid that started almost immediately. So, that’s where we headed after!
So true! Some of our kindergarteners are just starting to wear a mask all school day and we are sure to give them lots of encouragement and support.Working with neurodivergent children always makes me look at situations like this in a different light. It’s always important to be patient and have grace towards others, especially kids
Love the People Mover!We headed into Tomorrowland and hopped in line for PeopleMover, since the wait was only about 15 minutes! I was soooo excited to ride this- I hadn’t ridden it since January of 2020!! Afterwards, we also looked in Mickey’s Star Traders and grabbed some waters before heading to Buzz.
My feeling about SM exactly!The little boy behind me didn’t want to sit in the front seat, so I got to take the front instead, score! He was so cute and asked the ride operator “Mister, am I ok?” before the ride took off. The ride operator was so nice, and said “You’re totally fine buddy. I wouldn’t send off the ride if you weren’t”. It was such a cute exchange! I asked him if he liked the ride after he got off, and he screamed “Noooo!”, haha!
It is a classic ride and so fun to share it with Jake.No ride pictures since I was FaceTiming! It was so fun to “experience” the ride with Jake I have loved this ride ever since I was a kid!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Genie. I think we are going to use it on our HS/MK day but not on our AK/EP day.We felt soooo accomplished!! Genie + was definitely a win today. At the end of the trip, I had mixed feelings about Genie +. You’ll find out why later ;)
I'm loving your trip report. I just stumbled onto it and I definitely remember reading trip reports from you before. Ten days in Disney what a great trip! Spending time with your mom for the first half and boyfriend the second - that's a win, win! Looking forward to reading more.
This will be my plan for our March trip! I think you can experience three seasons in one day!
Nothing better!
How much fun will that be???
Sweet!
So true! Some of our kindergarteners are just starting to wear a mask all school day and we are sure to give them lots of encouragement and support.
Love the People Mover!
My feeling about SM exactly!
It is a classic ride and so fun to share it with Jake.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Genie. I think we are going to use it on our HS/MK day but not on our AK/EP day.
If you’re keeping track, this is what we’ve accomplished in MK since 9:45 AM:
Pirates turned out to be our last LL of the night. We were EXTREMELY pleased with our experience with Genie + so far. The LL lines moved way quicker than FP and I was able to make selections easily as the day progressed. We had done everything we wanted to and more!
I had heard that Philharmagic had been updated to add a new scene from Coco, so we were super excited to see it. What we weren’t prepared for was just how CLEAR the entire video had become!