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Day 4: Magic Kingdom
Last Disney days are always sad. Added to that was the fact we hadn’t left MK that long ago, so getting up was a challenge. There was no need for breakfast at the resort however because I had managed to get reservations at Be Our Guest at 8:20am, before park opening.
The Main Street Christmas decorations were lovely even without the snow.
The Partners statue was unveiled again now that the centre area is finished. Hi Walt!
As we hurried through to Fantasyland there was a group of people watching the characters and a guy singing in Spanish on the castle stage. At first I thought it might be the taping of something for the Christmas Parade, but when I watched on Christmas Day I didn’t see anything like it. Earlier in the week we had seen camera crews filming doing what seemed like a commercial in Spanish, so maybe it was related to that.
We ate breakfast in the West Wing. The Beast wasn’t in a very good mood one night.
Aww, the rose. So lovely. Apparently a petal fell every time there was a big clap of thunder, but I always missed it.
Very unhealthy, but this was my tasty breakfast. A croissant donut with caramel sauce and bananas. My friend got the gluten free waffles (underwhelming, they were just like Eggos) but they also brought her some gluten free pastries in addition to the regular pastry plate for the table. I took most of them to go as a snack for later.
We finished breakfast just after park opening and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had over an hour wait. We had fastpasses for later so skipped it and went to ride Space Mountain twice
The second time the guy in the seat behind me was obviously a first timer. The rest of his family was in the rocket behind and he was hilarious screaming how he was never trusting his wife again. I get the feeling they coaxed him on.
After mostly finishing off Tomorrowland we rode the Peoplemover. As we approached Space Mountain I realized it wasn’t as dark as normal. Then it hit me, the lights were on! We grabbed cameras and did our best to take good pictures (easier said than done). I got one of the start and one nearer the end that are mostly sharp. I remember when you could see more from the Peoplemover, including looking down over the people in line. Now there’s a wall. Oh well. I still want to ride this with the lights on but I doubt it will ever happen.
Back in Fantasyland we rode the Mine Train and headed back to Be Our Guest for a late lunch in the library. As we were leaving they were setting up the dinner service which including a very impressive dessert cart.
Even the ballroom was decorated for Christmas.
As was the Jungle/Jingle Cruise! Those skippers went all out on the cabin and the sandman is short and cute.
We escaped an afternoon rain shower in Pirates of the Caribbean the continued with Adventureland. I don’t remember the last time I had been in the Swiss Family treehouse, but had heard you can see Tomorrowland from the top. Indeed you can!
The Frozen Holiday Wish (i.e.: evening lighting of the castle) happened at Mickey’s Christmas Party but since it was a nightly event we had saved it for tonight. Lots of hand waving from Elsa turned the castle from this
into this.
While waiting for the Electrical Parade in front of the Hall of President’s I went hidden Mickey hunting inside. I had read about a picture with George Washington that had a hidden Mickey on his sword. I had looked at the American Adventure but there wasn’t an appropriate painting. Turns out I had the location mixed up because I found it here!
Mickey and Minnie looking in my general direction with all the lights on the big drum lit…lucky shot
I had two snacks left on the dining plan. I used one at Gaston’s Tavern for a cinnamon roll to go and the last for an All American sundae at the Ice Cream Parlour (at almost $6 again, a good use of a credit). This sundae was amazing! Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, chocolate and peanut butter sauce and chips, whipped cream, and a cherry. Such a horrible thing to be eating at 9pm at night, but that’s what vacations are for right
My friend finished off her credits at the Confectionary and I fielded questions about where I had gotten the cinnamon roll I was holding.
As much as a I wanted to finish off the trip with another ride on Big Thunder the thought of walking all the way out there was not appealing and even the sugar wasn’t keeping me awake. We said goodbye to the parks and went back to the hotel to pack since we were leaving the next morning.
Another great Disney vacation concluded. However, stay tuned should you wish to hear about one extra day of non-Disney out of this world fun!