Taryn Travels

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• Magic Kingdom Morning Touring, Gaston’s Tavern and Pinocchio Village Haus

  Posted at 12:22 pm by taryngirl, on September 12, 2018

  Our morning started with breakfast at Captain Cook’s.  This is my favorite breakfast in all of Disney!  MICKEY WAFFLES!  And, I always get the kid’s meal that comes with 2 sides and a drink.  My total for everything pictured was $6.70.  My daughter had a plain croissant, which she destroyed before I could get a good picture!

  

  Check out her cute shirt:

  

  A fellow travel agent at my agency made this for me!

  We met my cousin at the monorail at 8:15 a.m. and made our way to MAGIC KINGDOM!  We generally do the same touring plan when we visit Magic Kingdom.  It only varies based on our FP+ times.  Posted hours were 9 a.m.-11 p.m.  We arrived sometime after 8:30 a.m.  Because we went through bag check prior to getting on monorail, we didn’t have to go through it again.  The gates were already open because they now allow you onto Main Street prior to the official opening time.  Super smart on their part…more people shopping before park opens, time to get coffee and then stand in hub waiting for rope drop, less of a stampede trying to get to the first attraction.

  

  Since we had some time before the official “rope drop,” we had some PhotoPass pictures taken near the hub.

  

  

  

  

  

  She spent a lot of time with us!  One of the best Photopass experiences I have had.  Because I’m an Annual Passholder, Memory Maker is FREE!  So we take advantage of as many of these shots as we can, as long as there is not a long line.

  Now it was time to get serious…the opening show in front of the castle was starting soon, so we had to get into position.  We were heading to Peter Pan to ride standby so we stayed to the left of the castle.  We hit these rides standby:

  • Peter Pan
  • Pooh
  • Little Mermaid

  It was SO HOT, so we took a quick snack break.  My cousin headed to Starbucks for coffee, and Kinsey and I headed to Gaston’s Tavern for some LeFou’s Brew!  Gaston’s is a cute little tavern taken right out of the movie.  It has a good variety of snacks and drinks.

  

  

  

  I wanted to point out the water station they had set up inside.

  

  This was a fabulous site, because we were so hot and thirsty!  They don’t want you filling up your own personal water bottles.  You must use the cups provided for sanitary reasons.  I love this idea and heard it was located at other quick service locations as well!

  

  Sorry for the quality of this picture.  This is a refrigerated case and the hot, humid air from outside, coming in the front doors caused some foggy glass!  These are the Macarons and the Chocolate Croissants.

  

  And here she is in all of her glory…the LeFou’s Brew!  This is one of my must-have snacks, especially when the weather is warm!  It’s frozen apple juice with toasted marshmallow and topped with passion fruit-mango foam.  So refreshing!

  After our quick snack, we headed to  It’s a Small World.

  

  Our original plan was to go to Haunted Mansion and/or Pirates of the Caribbean, but the wait times were 20 minutes or more.  We never stand in line for anything longer than 20 minutes!  Instead, we headed to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to use our Fastpass+.

  

  We had a FastPass for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coming up from 12:45-1:45 p.m.  But prior to that we hit Mickey’s Philharmagic and then went to lunch at Pinocchio Village Haus, a quick service restaurant with tons of indoor seating.  Here’s a snapshot of the current menu (September 2018) taken directly from Disney’s website.

  

  

  You can see they offer something other than the typical hot dog, hamburger, chicken options.

  

  My daughter ordered the Cheese Flatbread kid’s meal that came with a drink and 2 sides.  She loved this and ate the entire thing.

  

  I ordered the Caprese Flatbread.  This was delicious and a nice, light change!

  After lunch we rode Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with our FastPass+.  We headed back to the resort for our afternoon break!

   

   

   

   

   

  Posted in Disney, Uncategorized, Vacation, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Breakfast, Captain Cook's, Disney, Gaston's Tavern, Magic Kingdom, PhotoPass, Pinocchio Village Haus, Quick Service, Snacks

• Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contempo Cafe and BVG Shopping

  Posted at 8:02 pm by taryngirl, on September 3, 2018

  Continuing on with our first day…our plan was to hit Disney’s Hollywood Studios this evening.  We had a Fastpass+ for Toy Story Midway Mania.  However, right about 5:30 p.m. or so, it started thunderstorming.  (Usual occurrence pretty much all summer through Octoberish!)  We were prepared and had ponchos.  Butttttt, neither of us were really feeling it.  We were tired from getting up so early to debark the cruise and the long travel day.  But it was too early for us to go to bed.  So we decided to hop on the monorail and head over to one of my Top 3 Quick Service locations!

  From the Polynesian, we hopped on the monorail and got off at the third stop, which is the Contemporary Resort.  Check out these clouds!  (Incidentally, this is the bridge to Bay Lake Tower, which is where we own our Disney Vacation Club, and where we stay later on in the trip.)

  

  CONTEMPO CAFE DINNER MENU:

  

  

  So ordering here works the same as Captain Cook’s.  When you walk in, you will first see the menu boards pictured above.  Keep going into the order area and you will see the AMAZING DESSERT CASE!  These hands down are the best resort quick service desserts that I’ve ever experienced!  I seriously drool just deciding what I want.

  

  

  

  

  My daughter chose the cookie sandwich:

  

  She enjoyed this and couldn’t eat the whole thing.  It was so rich!  We took half back to the room for later.

  And I chose the Peanut Butter Pie:

  

  

  This was DIVINE!  First of all, it’s huge.  So it can definitely be shared!  I couldn’t eat the whole thing, so I took half back to the room.  You can see it has some vanilla pudding on the bottom.  (This was so good, I came back for another on our last day!)

  As you continue in the register area, you will see the cold cases.  I didn’t get pics of these because my arms were full!  Drinks, salads, sandwiches, etc. were located there.

  Once you get to the registers, that is where you order your food.  They will give you a number to put on your table, and once ready someone will bring you your food.

  We weren’t super hungry, so opted for the kid’s chicken nugget meal.  We chose apples and fries for our sides, and a bottle of water for our drink.

  

  Disney chicken nuggets are some of our favorites!  This was good and hit the spot followed by our dessert.

  From here we headed to the two shops located on this same floor.

  B.V.G is one of my favorites anywhere!  They always have a great selection, as well as a variety of goodies to choose from.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  Up Next…Day 2!

   

   

   

  Posted in Contempo Cafe, Contemporary Resort, Dining Review, Disney, Quick Service, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Contempo Cafe, Contemporary Resort, Dessert, Disney, Foodie, Menu Picture, Merchandise, Shop, Snacks

• Disney’s Polynesian Villa Deluxe Studio Lake View

  Posted at 3:46 pm by taryngirl, on August 29, 2018

  After a quick lunch at Captain Cook’s we headed directly to our room.  We didn’t have to stop at the front desk in the lobby because they had both emailed and texted our room number to us.  We were using our Disney Vacation Club points, and reserved a Deluxe Studio–Lake View.  Here’s a quick video tour:

  The Deluxe Studios here at the Polynesian have two bathrooms.  One with a regular shower/tub, toilet and sink:

  

  

  The second bathroom has a really awesome shower and a sink:

  

  

  The kitchenette is a nice feature.  It includes a microwave, toaster, coffee pot, and mini-fridge.  Also provided are some paper products including a roll of paper towels, paper plates and paper bowls.

  

  The bedroom and living area include a Queen size bed, a pull out sofa, and a murphy style bed that pulls down under the television.

  

  

  

  We had an amazing view from our patio:

  

  Pros of staying at this resort:

  • Location!  You are two monorail stops away from Magic Kingdom.  You can walk to the Transportation and Ticket Center to get on the monorail for Epcot.  You can take  a boat to Magic Kingdom also if you prefer.
  • Atmosphere.  This resort really makes you feel like you are on an island somewhere.  If you love tropical, Hawaii type feel, then this is the resort for you.
  • Restaurants.  I love every single restaurant here.  Kona Cafe has great breakfast, lunch and dinner.  They also serve really good sushi (so I’ve been told…I don’t eat it!).  Ohana is my favorite restaurant anywhere on Disney property.  The food is SO GOOD!  It’s served family style.  They also have the Pineapple Lanai that served Dole Whip!
  • Cast Members.  The people that work at this resort are super friendly.  Every single one that we crossed paths with said “Aloha” to us!
  • Pool!  The pool here has undergone some renovations and now includes a splash area.  There’s also a water slide.  If you prefer something more relaxed there is a quiet pool as well.

  Cons of staying at this resort:

  • Price.  This is an expensive resort.  The average price per night on the smallest room type is $525.  That’s the average!

  If we get the opportunity, we will definitely stay at this resort again!

  Posted in Deluxe Studio, Disney, Polynesian Villa, Polynesian Village Resort, Room Review, Uncategorized | 2 Comments | Tagged Deluxe Studio, Disney, Lake View, Polynesian, Polynesian Villa, Polynesian Village Resort

• Captain Cook’s Lunch

  Posted at 11:37 am by taryngirl, on August 28, 2018

  When we arrived to the Polynesian, I was starving.  So we headed directly to Captain Cook’s, which is the quick service location there.  I hadn’t stayed at this resort for 5 years, and this location had undergone some renovations since then.  Here’s the lunch/dinner menu posted (August 2018):

  

  Each quick service location seems to operate differently.  For this particular one, there was a queue set up and 3 registers.  You order at the register and they give you pager.  You can order “for here” or “to go.”  If eating here, you simply go to your table and sit putting the pager on the table.  If taking it to go, there’s a to go counter just to the left of the registers.  If you are ordering a kid’s meal, be sure to note what all comes with it!  It’s usually 2 “sides” and a drink.  The sides may be carrots, grapes, apples, a cookie, fries, etc.  At this location you have to go to the refrigerators and retrieve any of the cold items, including the kid’s drink.

  

  

  Another random note…if you are on the Quick Service Dining Plan, or the Standard Dining Plan, as your beverage you can get a single serve alcoholic drink.  Pictured here you can see some beer.  This would count as your beverage if you don’t want a soda, etc!

  

  

  The buzzer:

  

  

  And my choice for lunch, Pan Asian Noodles and Vegetables with Chicken:

  

  Being the planner I am, I already had a list of all of the food I wanted to try on this trip!  I had googled menus, pictures, review, etc.  I knew I had to have these noodles!

  My review:  They were just okay.  Boo.  I was expecting more flavor!  I did eat almost all of it, and it was a good portion size.  Good mix of vegetables, chicken and noodles.  I don’t think I’d order it again here though!  I might try the Pork Fried Rice or the Hot Beef and Cheddar (which looked amazing!).

  Stay tuned for more reviews from here!  We did have a few more meals here for breakfast and lunch.

  Posted in Captain Cook's, Dining Review, Disney, Polynesian Village Resort, Quick Service, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Captain Cook's, Disney, Foodie, Polynesian, Polynesian Village Resort, Quick Service

• Mother/Daughter Disney Trip! August 2018

  Posted at 10:40 pm by taryngirl, on August 25, 2018

  I know I’m in the middle of writing my August Grandeur of the Seas trip report, but I have to also start my DISNEY WORLD trip report!  So I’ll probably be alternating, but to read straight through either report, be sure to check my Trip Reports tab where I will have links so you can follow in order.

  THE PLAN:

  • Who–myself, my two daughters, my cousin, her two daughters
  • What–all girl cousin trip!
  • When–August 11-18th
  • Where–Polynesian/Bay Lake Tower
  • Why–one last hurrah before school and soccer start, to use our DVC points, we all have an annual pass, and WHY NOT?!

  So we knew we wanted to go in August, but had to plan around school and soccer schedules, and other family vacations.  Also, because I am a Disney Vacation Club Member, my new points came available August 1st.  So I had to plan for some time after that.  My cousin, Alex, had already made her reservation at Polynesian Village Resort, by renting DVC points.  She planned to arrive 3 days before us.  We had gone once in August before and I swore NEVER AGAIN!  It’s so dang hot, and it rained every day.  But alas, August it was!  After several changes of resort for us, we decided on Polynesian Village Resort and Bay Lake Tower.  I wanted to do the split stay so I could experience more than one resort to share with my Disney clients.

  About a month ago, we made the decision that my oldest daughter would not be able to make the trip.  She is on a premier soccer team and we had gotten the schedule.  You guessed it…a tournament!  It’s her first year on this team and we just didn’t think it was a good idea to miss several practices and then a tournament.  So it would just be my youngest daughter and I making the trip.

  We had been cruising from August 2-11th from Baltimore.  Upon return to Baltimore, we had flights booked leaving at 1:30 p.m. ish.  After researching, I saw there was a flight that left at 11:05 a.m., and there were varying times you could depart the ship.  So I called Southwest and made the switch and canceled my oldest daughter’s ticket!  It was super easy, and we now have a credit for her to use.

  We departed the ship around 8:15 a.m., got our luggage, went through customs and met my husband in the parking lot by 8:40 a.m.  We headed directly for the airport.  He dropped us right around 9:00 a.m.  There was a flight leaving at 9:45 a.m. ish that I inquired about at the counter, but it was too late because our luggage still had to be checked.  It would not have made the plane!  So we could leisurely make our way to our gate.  One note at security…we had to take out any electronics that were larger than a cell phone.  I’ve never had to take my iPad out before.  Also, all food/snacks had to be taken out and put in a separate bin.  (This was the moment I found the huge zip loc bag my mother had given my daughter in case she got hungry.  It was filled with chocolate twizzlers and caramel creams…)

  We made it through security and headed to our gate.  We weren’t hungry because we had eaten breakfast on the ship before we got off.  I caught up on some work things and Kinsey caught up on her YouTube.  By the way…I LOVE MY NEW AMERICAN TOURISTER MICKEY LUGGAGE!

  We had a great flight, and once in Orlando, made our way over to the B side to head to the Magical Express transportation area.  I noticed a new sign!  AND hand sanitizer!  That was a definite difference I noticed on this trip.  Hand sanitizer dispensers near or in most restaurants on Disney property. I am a fan!

  

  This was about 1:45 p.m. on a Saturday.  Look how empty it is!  The Polynesian was lane 2 and we were the only ones in it!

  

  

  A few people did eventually come in behind us before we were able to board a bus.  But it was still very empty in this whole area!

  

  If you are brand new to Disney World, or have never used Disney’s Magical Express, GO HERE to read all about it!  It really is so convenient.  In summary:

  • Disney will send you luggage tags in the mail once you register with Magical Express.  They are yellow, and you attach them to any luggage you are checking at your airport.
  • You get to the airport and make your way to the B side of Orlando Airport and head down to the Magical Express.  Watch for signs!  And there’s a map they will send you with your luggage tags.  DO NOT GO TO BAGGAGE CLAIM if you put the yellow tags on your luggage!
  • You scan your Magic Band at the check in area, and they tell you which lane number to get in.
  • You board the bus and they drop you directly at your resort!
  • Your luggage will be delivered to your room…normally within 4 hours of arrival at the airport.

  WHAT I PACK IN MY CARRY ON!  Since it can take up to 4 hours to receive your luggage, pack your carry on with any essentials you think you might need in that time frame.  For me:  Wallet, electronics, chargers, medication, deodorant, bathing suits if I think we will swim, MagicBands, a brush.  This is all in case the luggage does not show up before we head to a park or to dinner, etc.

  I spy!  This particular bus was stopping at three different resorts.  We were lucky, and drew the first stop!  Taken through the bus window because we were very near the front seat.

  

  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS RESORT!  This is 100% my decor and atmosphere.  We actually had professional pictures taken here at this resort when the girls were 3 and 5.  This was one of the spots!

  

  

  UP NEXT…another piece of my cruise trip report!

  Posted in Disney, Uncategorized, Vacation, Walt Disney World Resort | 1 Comment | Tagged August, Disney, Disney's Magical Express, Magical Express, Planning, Polynesian, Polynesian Village Resort, Trip Report

• March Disney World AEP Trip {Day 5}! Part 2–Satu’li Canteen and Mobile Ordering

  Posted at 7:57 pm by taryngirl, on August 1, 2018

  DID YOU KNOW…that for some Quick Service restaurants throughout Walt Disney World, you can order ahead?  This fantastic service is called MOBILE FOOD AND BEVERAGE ORDERING!  (You can read all about it directly through that link that takes you to Disney’s official page.)

  Basically, instead of waiting in line, you can go onto your My Disney Experience App,

  This is the menu shown outside of the restaurant:

  

  The restaurant itself does have both indoor and outdoor seating.  One note, there are signs on the tables stating you must be a patron of the restaurant in order to use the tables.  So don’t plan on getting a table and sitting there while you wait for the rest of your party who is riding Flight of Passage.

  We stood outside the restaurant and used the My Disney Experience App to order our food. We walked in immediately.  When entering, just look for the separate Mobile Order Pick Up window.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT IN THE REGULAR LINE!  There was only one person in front of us in this line.

  

  If you didn’t order ahead, this is what the line looked like:

  

  What you can’t see is that the line snaked and then went out into the foyer area of the restaurant.  SO WORTH ORDERING AHEAD!  You can save so much time.

  Confession time…I was skeptical.  I always have modifications, no this, extra this, etc. etc.  You can still modify with the app! 

  Now to the good stuff…the delicious food!  I ordered the Chopped Wood-Grilled Chicken Bowl with Rice and Creamy Herb Dressing and NO Boba Balls!  This is also served with Crunchy Vegetable Slaw.  I also asked for all three sauces on the side when I got up to the window.  The other two sauces are the Black Bean Vinaigrette, and the Charred Onion Chimichurri.  I mixed all three together in the bowl and it was SO GOOD.  I will definitely eat here again and I will definitely order this exact same thing!

  

  My friend ordered the Kid’s Meal–Cheeseburger Steamed Pod which is served with Chips and a drink.

  My other friend ordered the Combination Bowl:  Grilled Beef and Chicken with Rice base and the Chimichurri Sauce.

  

  They each also ordered a dessert.  This is the Chocolate Cake (chocolate cake with a crunchy cookie layer and banana cream topping).  We all tasted it.  It was really good and super rich!

  

  The other dessert was the Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse.  (blueberry cream cheese mousse with passion fruit curd)  I didn’t try this one, but they said it was good!

  

  I have eaten here on a past trip as well.  These are some pictures of food my group ordered during that trip. 

  Chopped Wood-Grilled Chicken with Romaine and Kale Salad Base.

  

  Regular order of the Cheeseburger Pods served with Chips.

  

  Overall, this quick service restaurant is one of my favorites!  Be sure to give it a try at least once.

  Up next…Cruising on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas!

  Posted in AEP, Animal Kingdom, Dining Review, Quick Service, Satu'li Canteen, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Animal Kingdom, Avatar, Disney, Foodie, Mobile Ordering, Pandora, Quick Service, Satu'li Canteen, Walt Disney World

• Joy Through the World! Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort Return November 8!

  Posted at 7:55 pm by taryngirl, on July 9, 2018

  

  Taken directly from Disney Parks Blog:

  It’s Christmas in July! Today we are announcing the return of the holiday season to Walt Disney World Resort. Starting November 8, you will be able to celebrate this magical season with festive parties, captivating holiday décor, delicious treats, spectacular entertainment and enchanting experiences that make this season one of the most wonderful times to visit our theme parks, resorts and more!

  A Flurry of Fun comes back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the return of Sunset Seasons Greetings. Featuring impressive new laser effects and “snow,” holiday magic transforms the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel with spectacular projections of beloved Disney Characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Olaf sharing their favorite seasonal stories.

  Another returning favorite is the nighttime spectacular Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! The new Toy Story Land also gets special seasonal fun including holiday songs on Alien Swirling Saucers and more!

  Magic Kingdom Park will transform into a world of holiday enchantment that includes the specially ticketed event Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, offered during select nights in November and December.

  At Epcot you will discover joyous holiday traditions of 11 World Showcase nations during Epcot International Festival of the Holidays beginning Nov. 18. One of our favorite holiday traditions at Epcot is the Candlelight Processional and this year it starts performances on Nov. 22

  New this year at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the magic of nature will receive a holiday touch with the inclusion of Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights in India, as part of the new live show UP! A Great Bird Adventure.

  There is even more holiday fun at the resorts across Walt Disney World with festive seasonal décor as well as life-sized edible creations. And at Disney Springs you will find the perfect destination for holiday shopping, dining and entertainment, with the chance to experience holiday magic along the way.

  You can find everything holidays at disneyworld.com/holidays.

  Now is the time to play big and start planning your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World Resort!

  Posted in Breaking Disney News!, Holidays at Disney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Animal Kingdom, Announcement, Disney, Epcot, Holidays, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

• Ultimate Disney Fall into Magic Package!

  Posted at 11:20 pm by taryngirl, on July 3, 2018

  

  Kick off fall in the most exciting way of all with a unique 4-day/5-night package from September 3 to 8, 2018 at select Disney Resort hotels. With this limited-time offer, you’ll delight in an itinerary full of magical must-dos and exclusive experiences just for Guests on this package. You’ll also enjoy a 5-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotel and 4-day Magic Your Way theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option!

  For example, starting at $149 per person, per night, a family of four—2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10 to 17) and 1 child (ages 3 to 9)—can stay in a standard room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and delight in the enchantment of this offer for a total package price of $2,980.*

  Here’s a peek at what your incredible itinerary includes:

  • Tuesday, September 4, 2018: an exclusive “Welcome to Fall” dinner at Epcot inspired by the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
  • Wednesday, September 5, 2018: a nighttime Kilimanjaro Safaris tour followed by an exclusive showing of Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park after park closing
  • Thursday, September 6, 2018: two hours of exclusive evening access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Friday, September 7, 2018: tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom park

  Book now through August 19, 2018―and get excited for a vacation packed with adventure and spook-tacular memories!

  *The number of rooms allocated to this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Valid theme park admission required to attend theme park events on September 4, 5 and 6 included with this offer. Theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must be by December 31, 2019. Special event tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only valid on September 7, 2018.
  Walt Disney Travel Company CST# 1022229-50

  Contact me if you would like a quote for this special offer!                                                     Email: taryn@madhatteradv.com Phone:  (610) 914-9754

  Posted in Breaking Disney News!, Special Offers, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Disney, Fall, Package, Resort, Special Offer, Walt Disney World

• March Disney World AEP Trip {Day 4}–Part 3! My birthday! (Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review and Magic Kingdom)

  Posted at 12:16 am by taryngirl, on June 26, 2018

  

  This day was so jam packed, that I have to dedicate a third blog post to it.  I think I forgot to mention that today was my birthday!  Right before we disembarked the ship, we were treated to lunch at Cabana’s, which is the ship’s buffet.  The variety of food that is available here is amazing!  There’s something for everyone.  After lunch, we sadly had to get off the ship, and head back to our resort.  My roommates and I had plans for tonight, so we all took a little rest before grabbing an Uber to Fort Wilderness.

  I think I’ve mentioned this before, but Ubering is SO EASY in Disney!  Our destination was Pioneer Hall at Fort Wilderness, which is where the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is located.  Using Disney transportation, we would have had to board a bus to Magic Kingdom, then taken a boat to Fort Wilderness.  This would have easily taken 45 minutes to an hour.  Instead…we Ubered and were at Fort Wilderness in about 7 minutes.  Now, Fort Wilderness is tricky because it’s a campground.  There’s a front gate and the bus depot.  In order to get back to Pioneer Hall, you have to change buses and take the internal bus.  Uber drivers cannot drive beyond the original bus depot.  So we got out and hopped on the internal bus.  Now I have heard the Minnie Vans CAN drive all the way back.  (Minnie Vans are $25 flat fee no matter where you go on Disney property.  Uber is standard Uber pricing.)  This was not a big deal for us, and the internal buses are frequent, at least in my experience.

  

  We made it!!

  If you are not familiar with the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, let me give you a little summary. 

  • It’s a dinner show with three available seating times available.
  • Prepayment is required.  Tickets may be picked up at any Walt Disney World Resort Concierge or Pioneer Hall.
  • You can make reservations online or by calling.
  • Here is the current (June 2018) seating chart with corresponding pricing.  (snipped directly from official WDW site)  The balcony goes all along the perimeter of the seating area below.
  • If you have an Annual Pass, you can get 10% off (as of June 2018).  They also accept Tables in Wonderland.
  • It’s a 2 hour singing, dancing, comedy show that is somewhat corny, but we love it!  This is the 4th time I’ve been here.
  • Did I mention that unlimited beer, wine and sangria are included?

  

  Before going into the restaurant, we had some time to browse around the grounds.  There really is so much to see here!  There’s a really awesome playground right next to the building.  And plenty of horses to see.

  

  

  There are also Photopass photographers here to take pictures for you!

  

  It was time to enter!  To enter, you will check in at a “hostess stand” located in the middle of the walkway.  They will tell you where to line up.  There are two different doors you can enter.  The tables are numbered and assigned, and your number will be on your ticket.  You will know by what category you purchased, the general area you will need to head towards. 

  

  As soon as you sit down, your waiter/waitress will come over to greet you and take your drink order.  Then the food starts coming!

  

  I love this meal!  The salad is very good, with dressing that is super light.  The cornbread is AMAZING.  So amazing that I could eat both of these loaves by myself…but I didn’t.

  Food is served in buckets.  Yes buckets people!  You are at a hoe down of sorts.

  

  

  Reallllllly good fried chicken and mashed potatoes!

  

  

  Your food will be served in between show parts.

  

  

  There are some surprises for a grand finale, and some audience participation.  After the show, when we were stuffed to the gills, we headed outside and found our way to the boat dock to Magic Kingdom.

  

  I love, love, love being in the Magic Kingdom at night!  We still worked on some of our scavenger hunt pictures, and just hopped on some quick rides that had no wait.

  

  Up Next…Day 5!

   

  Posted in AEP, Dining Review | 2 Comments | Tagged AEP, Dining Review, Disney, Fort Wilderness, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Magic Kingdom, Pioneer Hall, Walt Disney World

• TWO EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

  Posted at 2:38 pm by taryngirl, on June 18, 2018

  If you haven’t already heard, 2019 Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages through the end of October 2019 will be available for reservations on Tuesday, June 19th.  I’ll be in my office all morning working on quotes.  If you would like a no obligation quote, please complete this GOOGLE FORM.

  I will happily get back to you tomorrow.

  Secondly, have you seen this exciting news?  Bus wait times are now available on the APP!  This is such great news for those who use the Disney transportation to/from the parks.

  Posted in Breaking Disney News!, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Disney

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