My trip in Feb. 04

royorb1 · 06-29-2004

Hello, I am new to the site and am really loving this place to immerse into Disney.

We stayed at the Contemporary with a MK view because the 1st time I went to WDW in '75, I always dreamed of staying there. It was amazing from check-in to check-out. We stayed 4 nights and 5 days and while it was longer than our stay the year before, it was not long enough.

Loved Epcot, did as much as we could. The moving statue in WS was hilarious. Unfortunately we viewed Illuminations from France instead of Japan or Mexico and didn't have a good view of the globe.

Animal Kingdom was fantastic. Donald's Restarauntsarus CB was excellent, as was Dinosaur, Kali, and the Safari. Tarzan was great but Festival of the Lion King was incredible. Did not get to see the parade.

MGM was also great, finally got my TOT fix multiple times and took my almost 4 year old with us and she did a great job. The Cast member after the ride gave her a special certificate for her bravery and that was incredible. Loved RR want to ride it many more times (our cars speaker was not the best, but I know it will be better the next time). To top off our MGM visit we did the Fantasmic dinner/show at MaMa Melrose and the food was exceptional. The preferred entrance to Fantasmic was excellent and our seats were also excellent. Sitting up-close for the show made all the difference. The dinner/show was the best.

MK as always was great; finally went on SM again twice (first time, sat in front with my video camera out to record the trip, very hard job but great video; the second time it seemed much brighter in SM?) We did as much as we could do (which was quite alot) and did like Mickey's Philharmagic, but had to see it a second time and sit in the middle. Got to see Share a Dream Come True and Spectral Magic which were both so great.

This trip I dedicated 2 days to Universal but really wished I could have returned to WDW, so on our next trip in Feb 2005, we are staying 9 nights at POC. Can't wait

Thanks Walt

MerlinMatt · 06-30-2004

I believe I have the honor of being the first to officially welcome you to DisneyCentral!!

Welcome!

That's a great succinct report. This is a great place to get new ideas and share your own insights.

When you go in February, we expect you to take notes and provide more details about that trip when you get back.

Once again, welcome!

**MissDisney** · 06-30-2004

royorb... welcome! Looking forward to lots of posts from you!

kphil89 · 06-30-2004

Welcome to DC! Thanks for posting your TR, were you there during president's week? How were the crowds?

Welcome again and we look forward to reading more...

mickaholic4077 · 06-30-2004

Welcome to DC!!! Are you a Roy Orbison fan?

lisalovesmickey · 06-30-2004

Welcome and thanks for the TR!

Lisa

royorb1 · 06-30-2004

Wow and thanks everyone, for my name, it is more based on Roy O Disney rather than Roy Orbison but somehow those two names meshed in my brain. Hope that Roy will keep WDW wonderful! We were at WDW the first week of Feb. and the crowds were good (not to many, not to few). There were no long waits and the fastpass systems all worked great. Our first trip in Feb. '03 was during Presidents week and the crowds were roughly equivalent to our '04 trip. We have had really good luck in Feb. The temps have always been perfect day and night and have only seen one half day of rain (that was on the last day of our first trip). talk soon

tinkerbell · 06-30-2004

royob1 welcome to DC and thank you so much for giving us a chance to share your trip !!!

**Dana** · 06-30-2004

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Welcome to DC. I am so glad that you are enjoying here.

TINA · 07-01-2004

Welcome, and thanks for the trip report. I've never been to Universal or Islands of adventure, have you been to both and which did you like the most?Tina

crystalrp · 07-01-2004

We were at WDW this past April for 11 nights, and believe me, it STILL isn't long enough!!
P.S. Roy doesn't have much WDW input anymore. He was ousted. (log onto www.savedisney.com for his side of the story)

royorb1 · 07-03-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by TINA

Welcome, and thanks for the trip report. I've never been to Universal or Islands of adventure, have you been to both and which did you like the most?Tina

Yes, of the 2 Universal parks IMO Islands of Adventure was the best, #1 Spiderman, #2 Seus Land. We did also like Universal Studios especially for my DD. We all enjoyed Barney, ET, and will hopefully see SpongeBob next time. I would pass on Back to the Future, very rough ride for my DD.

royorb1 · 07-03-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystalrp

We were at WDW this past April for 11 nights, and believe me, it STILL isn't long enough!!
P.S. Roy doesn't have much WDW input anymore. He was ousted. (log onto www.savedisney.com for his side of the story)

11 nights, that's awsome!

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royorb1 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 896	My trip in Feb. 04 Hello, I am new to the site and am really loving this place to immerse into Disney. We stayed at the Contemporary with a MK view because the 1st time I went to WDW in '75, I always dreamed of staying there. It was amazing from check-in to check-out. We stayed 4 nights and 5 days and while it was longer than our stay the year before, it was not long enough. Loved Epcot, did as much as we could. The moving statue in WS was hilarious. Unfortunately we viewed Illuminations from France instead of Japan or Mexico and didn't have a good view of the globe. Animal Kingdom was fantastic. Donald's Restarauntsarus CB was excellent, as was Dinosaur, Kali, and the Safari. Tarzan was great but Festival of the Lion King was incredible. Did not get to see the parade. MGM was also great, finally got my TOT fix multiple times and took my almost 4 year old with us and she did a great job. The Cast member after the ride gave her a special certificate for her bravery and that was incredible. Loved RR want to ride it many more times (our cars speaker was not the best, but I know it will be better the next time). To top off our MGM visit we did the Fantasmic dinner/show at MaMa Melrose and the food was exceptional. The preferred entrance to Fantasmic was excellent and our seats were also excellent. Sitting up-close for the show made all the difference. The dinner/show was the best. MK as always was great; finally went on SM again twice (first time, sat in front with my video camera out to record the trip, very hard job but great video; the second time it seemed much brighter in SM?) We did as much as we could do (which was quite alot) and did like Mickey's Philharmagic, but had to see it a second time and sit in the middle. Got to see Share a Dream Come True and Spectral Magic which were both so great. This trip I dedicated 2 days to Universal but really wished I could have returned to WDW, so on our next trip in Feb 2005, we are staying 9 nights at POC. Can't wait Thanks Walt __________________ Dec 1975 Feb. 2003 Caribbean Beach Feb. 2004 Contemporary Feb. 2005 PC Dec. 2005 PC Oct. 2007 Polynesian

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,344	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 I believe I have the honor of being the first to officially welcome you to DisneyCentral!! Welcome! That's a great succinct report. This is a great place to get new ideas and share your own insights. When you go in February, we expect you to take notes and provide more details about that trip when you get back. Once again, welcome! __________________ We're going back! Ressies made and airfare purchased! Erin's still my favorite.

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aboard the Black Pearl in Tortola Posts: 7,054	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 royorb... welcome! Looking forward to lots of posts from you! __________________ Moderator If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 757	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 Welcome to DC! Thanks for posting your TR, were you there during president's week? How were the crowds? Welcome again and we look forward to reading more... __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 Welcome to DC!!! Are you a Roy Orbison fan?

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,548	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 Welcome and thanks for the TR! Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter Soon... September 2008 - Wilderness Lodge Possible May 2009 POFQ or POR!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Tys First Trip!!!! 9 days 22 hours 7 minutes

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royorb1 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 896	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 Wow and thanks everyone, for my name, it is more based on Roy O Disney rather than Roy Orbison but somehow those two names meshed in my brain. Hope that Roy will keep WDW wonderful! We were at WDW the first week of Feb. and the crowds were good (not to many, not to few). There were no long waits and the fastpass systems all worked great. Our first trip in Feb. '03 was during Presidents week and the crowds were roughly equivalent to our '04 trip. We have had really good luck in Feb. The temps have always been perfect day and night and have only seen one half day of rain (that was on the last day of our first trip). talk soon __________________ Dec 1975 Feb. 2003 Caribbean Beach Feb. 2004 Contemporary Feb. 2005 PC Dec. 2005 PC Oct. 2007 Polynesian

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,599	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 royob1 welcome to DC and thank you so much for giving us a chance to share your trip !!! __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo I need money for a trip to WDW!! I mooch do you?http://www.imooch.com/mooch/letter-to-my-granddaughters

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,225	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Welcome to DC. I am so glad that you are enjoying here. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ 09 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 349 days 13 hours 7 minutes

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TINA Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 198	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 Welcome, and thanks for the trip report. I've never been to Universal or Islands of adventure, have you been to both and which did you like the most?Tina __________________ undefinedWHO NEED ANTIDEPRESSANTS WHEN YOU HAVE WDW

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	Re: My trip in Feb. 04 We were at WDW this past April for 11 nights, and believe me, it STILL isn't long enough!! P.S. Roy doesn't have much WDW input anymore. He was ousted. (log onto www.savedisney.com for his side of the story) __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL

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