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Disney world Florida


BMX Bandit said:
May Round-Up was written then and since so probably all over the place.

**Day 1**:
Traveled to Manchester. Stayed overnight and had one pint too many with strangers at the bar. Felt fuzzy as owt in morning.

**Day 2**:
Struggled to get some coffee and toast down me. Threw up a sausage and bacon sandwich too. Surprised my daughter with our true destination. Enjoyed a few airport pints and got upgraded to extra legroom, mainly for Mini Me Mk2's sky cot. The flight was smooth and peaceful, with plenty of BrewDogs and spicy nuts. Security at MCO was a breeze. Took an Uber to the hotel and relaxed before an early night.

**Day 3**:
Dedicated the day to poolside relaxation. Walked to Winn-Dixie for hard iced tea and snacks, then headed to Miller's for beers and a bite before bed.

**Day 4**:
Started the day with a 6am run followed by Mickey waffles and bacon for breakfast. Took an Uber to Magic Kingdom, where we met some princesses. Ended the day with Domino's and beers on the terrace, and a late-night swim with Mini Me Mk1.

**Day 5**: Spent the day at Epcot, indulging in the "drinking around the world" experience. Possible the day I got my ban from here. 😂

**Day 6**:
Visited Hollywood Studios for Toy Story activities. Boozy iced coffees were perfect for the Slinky Dog Dash queue. It’s easily my favorite Disney park. Rode Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway for the first time - absolutely hilarious. Wasn’t expecting anything that happened on it. Love that feeling.

**Day 7**:
Spent the day at Typhoon Lagoon and Epcot. Unfortunately, I dropped my phone in the lazy river, and it bust with water damage. Guardians of the Galaxy is a fantastic ride. Ratatouille is a fun little ride, though the 35-minute wait was a bit much. Contacted Apple about the $700 repair but declined. Sat it in rice for a day and hairdryers the fuck outta it.

**Day 8**:
Attempted another run, but ended up buying a slush at Wawa and walking back to the hotel. Visited Magic Kingdom for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and other rides before heading to Animal Kingdom, which could use more rides as feels a bit poor these days. Stopped at Disney Springs for $18 cans before heading back. Ended the day with CiCi's pizza and some fun pool bombs which the wife wasn’t impressed by.

**Day 9**:
Another day at Epcot, enjoying pints, bites, Guardians, and other rides.

**Day 10**:
Started the morning at Animal Kingdom, riding Everest, the rapids, and going on a safari. Headed to Disney Springs for some beers and chill time before relaxing around the pool. Had a delicious dinner at Olive Garden featuring chicken scampi and breadsticks.

**Day 11**:
Spent the day at Magic Kingdom for another ride on Tron and a scavenger hunt. It was a relaxed day with rides and corn dogs. Watched the parade and loved it. Powered through the day on iced black coffee. Picked up a few party cans from 7/11 on the way home.

**Day 12**:
Split the day between Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Rode Tron again with a virtual queue. Despite the hectic VQ system, it was fun. Managed to get from HS to MK within an hour thanks to the Skyliner and monorails. It was also our engagement anniversary in front of Cinderella Castle, which I had forgotten. The evening was spent enjoying beers and sushi for dinner.

**Day 13**:
Another round of beers at Epcot, this time paired with food from various pavilions. Ended the day with CiCi's pizza on the terrace.

**Day 14**:
Attempted another run but the heat was unbearable. Spent the day between Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and had McDonald's for dinner. Popped into Comfort Bar for a few piña coladas. Saw a raccoon and a mouse eating Mini Me Mk2's snacks from her pushchair.

**Day 15**:
Started the morning at Typhoon Lagoon, then chilled at the hotel. Took a stroll before heading to Magic Kingdom in the late afternoon to watch the fireworks.

**Day 16**:
Spent most of the day at Epcot, enjoying Guardians, Remy, and my daughter's favorite, Test Track. It was a relaxing day with a few Schofferhofers. Had an early night in, eating Five Guys in bed.

**Day 17**:
Dedicated the day to meeting characters across Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. My daughter's joy when meeting her favorites was priceless. Collected all the autographs, creating wonderful memories.

**Day 18**:
Visited Disney Springs for souvenirs, Starbucks coffees, beers, and Earl of Sandwich. Spent the afternoon by the pool and had dinner at the hotel, enjoying a free evening meal.

**Day 19**:
The dreaded travel day. Packed, ordered Ubers, and handled the usual pre-flight activities. The flight was great, with sky cots again. Watched *The Beekeeper*.

Overall, it was a fantastic trip, I felt like I needed a break now to relax from that trip. . Lived on coffee and booze during the day – it was amazing. Might continue that diet here. It had been far too long between visits, so I've already booked for 2025. Although I'm gutted that Test Track will likely be closed, we plan to explore Universal next time too.

My daughter made a video of our trip, and she was buzzing the entire time. If you could spare a few minutes to watch it, she'd really appreciate the views. Cheers.

**SURPRISED BY MY PARENTS. I WAS SO SHOCKED. BEST SURPRISE EVER. DISNEYWORLD. ORLANDO VLOGS 2024**
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it’s not badly priced to be fair.

Parenting is easy full stop like.
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That sounds exhausting. I went to magic Kingdom for one day last week and that was enough. Stayed at contemporary resort so was great for popping back to room when wanted to
 
Mad Max said:
How do you handle the travel with two kids? Feel mine are a bit young at 5 and 18 months to make the most of a big trip like Orlando so I've been sticking to UK holidays.

5 year old is fine but 18 month old won't sit still for more than 5 minutes :lol:
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My eldest was just shy of 3.
She had a wonderful time. But aside from the photos she doesn't actually remember any of it.

Taking the twins when they'll be nearly 6 next year, better age imo.
BMX Bandit said:
How was the temp? Was mental hot in may.
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My dad is telling me it's sweltering right now.

That's why I'm going in April next year. Dry and warm.
 
Oli Wagkz said:
55 days until we're over there. Can't come quick enough now!

Just booked up a few things for the bairn at Disney which she'll love. Mickeys Halloween thing(In august I know) and the boutique thing where they get dressed up.

Roll on beers around Epcot. Just a shame the food and wine festival doesn't start until the day before we come back
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Just noticed you’ve booked the bibbity bobbity boutique. Let me know what it’s like. Eldest really wants to get done next time we go.
 
PTR said:
My eldest was just shy of 3.
She had a wonderful time. But aside from the photos she doesn't actually remember any of it.

Taking the twins when they'll be nearly 6 next year, better age imo.

My dad is telling me it's sweltering right now.

That's why I'm going in April next year. Dry and warm.
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Easter is late next year, so unless you have to go in school holidays I would go early May.
 
Gene Hunt said:
Anyone been out recently and visited the shopping outlets? Back out there in October for a couple of weeks. We were planning on visiting one of the outlet malls to get clothes and potentially trainers for my teenagers. Is it still much cheaper and worth leaving a bit of room in the cases?
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It's not the massive cost saving it used to be, you have to strike lucky these days to get anything even remotely cheap. I used to go with less clothes and get most there, I don't bother now.

You may get lucky if there are any any decent sales on, but don't take it as a given and be caught wanting.
 
Mad Max said:
How do you handle the travel with two kids? Feel mine are a bit young at 5 and 18 months to make the most of a big trip like Orlando so I've been sticking to UK holidays.

5 year old is fine but 18 month old won't sit still for more than 5 minutes :lol:
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If your 5 year old is fine, you are laughing. Especially if there's multiple people, share the load keep the 18 month old entertained. Favourite toys, get a bulkhead seat with the bassinet/chair for when they are shattered and stick them in there for a rest. You can get them on BA until the bairn is 2. The bulkhead gives space for them to play on the floor in front of the seat as well, just stick a blanket down or something as it's guaranteed to be minging even if you can't see owt. Then something like an iPad is a godsend, when they are bored of their toys.

We just keep going back until she remembers it, she's 3 now, been going since she was a few months old and each time has been a doddle (cursed it now haven't I!!)
 
AndrewP said:
My eldest went on his 6th birthday for his first visit and remembers it all.
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Mine 7 and 1 when just took them first time for both. I actually thought she was 8 😂
Sleepy said:
If your 5 year old is fine, you are laughing. Especially if there's multiple people, share the load keep the 18 month old entertained. Favourite toys, get a bulkhead seat with the bassinet/chair for when they are shattered and stick them in there for a rest. You can get them on BA until the bairn is 2. The bulkhead gives space for them to play on the floor in front of the seat as well, just stick a blanket down or something as it's guaranteed to be minging even if you can't see owt. Then something like an iPad is a godsend, when they are bored of their toys.

We just keep going back until she remembers it, she's 3 now, been going since she was a few months old and each time has been a doddle (cursed it now haven't I!!)
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Weight now for the cots/bassinets.
 
BMX Bandit said:
Weight now for the cots/bassinets.
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On BA? They may have changed it, they've always just gone by age with us. We don't use them now anyway, would be nice to have the legroom but just select different seats when we book to let other families have that area who need them.

Makes sense anyway to be done by weight, as kids are all different sizes even at younger/older ages.
 
Sleepy said:
On BA? They may have changed it, they've always just gone by age with us. We don't use them now anyway, would be nice to have the legroom but just select different seats when we book to let other families have that area who need them.

Makes sense anyway to be done by weight, as kids are all different sizes even at younger/older ages.
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Aye same as virgin gotta be less than 12kg. They don’t weigh the kid obvs but if a big 18 month it’s a no. Saw someone get turned down in may when we got ours as they asked for one.
 
Wife had ordered the daughter a hidden mickey book off Amazon so she can do some hunting. This sounds like it will be an absolute fuck on.
 
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