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I'm back!!!

mickey I'm back!

I really don't know how to describe this trip. It wasn't as fun as my other trips. Between the humidity, all the storms and rain and my feet blistering and swelling up.... it kinda sucked. To add the fact my friend complained almost the entire time and also lost her camera...well it didn't exactly add up for a perfect trip. I am def not going to go back with her again and I am not EVER doing summer or 3 days either. It's too short and the crowds are insane. I would never have gone had my friend been able to take off time another time of year. It's really sad that this trip worked out the way it did because I always count on it being my "happiest place on earth". Sigh. To make matters worse US Airways lost my damn luggage and I still haven't received it back. They sent it to Pheonix and I called and they found it but it hasn't made its way to my house yet. It arrived in San Diego the same night I did ...only a few hours later on a different plane. Where the hell is it??? I'm going on vacation again on Saturday and i'd like to have my luggage by then. My souvenirs are in there too!!! I must advice you to NEVER go with someone who has not done an ounce of research about WDW. Holy cow.... I had to explain everything to my friend and she didn't even pay attention to where I booked our dinings when I told her plenty of time and also advised her that some of the prices were pretty high. She thought it was ridiculous that I booked the Canada restaurant (Le Cellier) when she's from Canada and would have gone somewhere else if she could have. Well she didn't tell me!!!! She okayed me to make reservations wherever I chose. Just so much stress, pain and everything else that I finally broke down the night before we left. Ugh. Here I am sitting in the World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies bawling my fool head off. eek

Anyhow, I think I should balance this negative experience out by thinking of some things that DID go right:

- I love All-Star Movies. It's not only cheap but it does a good job of not being too whacky with the design and everything. Loved how big the main pool was and the food at the food court was pretty good. Bus service was excellent too.

- Le Cellier did not disappoint with its food!!! I had poutine, steak & potatoe skillet and the maple creme bruleee. Delish!

_ I have a new favorite in The Wave. Everyone should go try that place out. It's so yummy. Ruben is to die for.

_Got to ride Everest two times in a row Smile

-No bad cast member experience. Everyone was really helpful and friendly.

-Watched Wishes from a balcony at Contemporary with some local friends and their baby. It was nice to enjoy their sanity amongst the insanity. Great view from there too!

It's sad that is all I can come up with. I really haven't had anywhere to vent about this since my friend can read all my social media sites and such. I paid for her to do this (she bought her flight and food tho) so I am feeling under appreciated and that maybe I should have gone with my hubby. She was not like this at Disneyland but then she has had 2 people close to her pass since then so I think it might have to do with grief.

Oh...and I also spent Wed night throwing up. I don't know whether I got food poisoning or it was from all the stress. My friend was upset about that but I told her to go out and about on her own but she wouldn't. So ... I had to listen to her express disappointment about that.

Just all around not a good trip. I guess the company you keep really does matter when going to the Happiest Place on Earth.

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Hey!! Glad you're back but sad that it was'nt a GREAT trip, just concentrate on the good stuff that happened and try to put all the bad stuff out of your mind. Feel free to add to your report with anything you think of.

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Shonkiesgirl - I'm so sorry it didn't work out as well as you had hoped, but gosh - you came up with some great positives! I love that you found a new great resort AND a new great restaurant. As for your friend, I hope this doesn't wear too badly on your friendship. I know that traveling with friends can really test relationships. Here's hoping that in retrospect, she finds lots of things to be about regarding the trip as well.

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Wow... I didn't hear all of that on Facebook... Lol

Sorry it stunk...... sad

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Sorry to hear it didn't go as planned but i'm glad there were still some good parts to it Smile

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Mase wrote:
Wow... I didn't hear all of that on Facebook... Lol

Sorry it stunk...... sad

Because my friend can read my stuff on there... that's why!

Another thing to add to my positive list: ALL the animals at Kilimanjaro Safaris were out so my pictures are the best I've ever gotten on that attraction. WOOOHOOOO.

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Jess wrote:
Sorry to hear it didn't go as planned but i'm glad there were still some good parts to it Smile

I will always find a positive in any situation Smile

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shonkiesgirl wrote:
Mase wrote:
Wow... I didn't hear all of that on Facebook... Lol

Sorry it stunk...... sad

Because my friend can read my stuff on there... that's why!

Another thing to add to my positive list: ALL the animals at Kilimanjaro Safaris were out so my pictures are the best I've ever gotten on that attraction. WOOOHOOOO.

Sounds like you need to subtract someone off your friends list... and heres a hint... its not me... awesome

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Oh no bueno! I remember you said you were worried how you guys would get along--I wish it had worked out better for you!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh well..let's get planning that next trip then Smile

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Bella wrote:
Oh no bueno! I remember you said you were worried how you guys would get along--I wish it had worked out better for you!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh well..let's get planning that next trip then Smile

I think I'm gonna do another Disney Cruise before I go back to WDW. It's more fun when you don't go for awhile and I loved my DCL experience Smile

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Mase wrote:
shonkiesgirl wrote:
Mase wrote:
Wow... I didn't hear all of that on Facebook... Lol

Sorry it stunk...... sad

Because my friend can read my stuff on there... that's why!

Another thing to add to my positive list: ALL the animals at Kilimanjaro Safaris were out so my pictures are the best I've ever gotten on that attraction. WOOOHOOOO.

Sounds like you need to subtract someone off your friends list... and heres a hint... its not me... awesome

Well no, of course it's not you!

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Sorry your trip was less than perfect. But I have to agree with you about the Wave...I ate there last night and it was delicious!

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Another rave about the Wave (I did that on purpose - catchy, eh?!) - I cannot wait to try this place!

I think your report settles us ever thinking about going in the summer summer. With people. And heat. Late September with the heat but lower crowds is bad enough for me.

I think I would have accidentally on purpose gotten lost and separated a few times silly

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I agree Jeff..I would NEVER go in the summer if I didn't have too. September/October would be my ideal time to go.

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Bella wrote:
I agree Jeff..I would NEVER go in the summer if I didn't have too. September/October would be my ideal time to go.

I've gone in October, beginning of June and End of Jan/Feb before. Yes, you read June right. I knew what it was like but like I said I wanted to do this for my friend and she could only go at this time..... so against my better judgement I went and didn't wait til next year when she could have taken another time off.