Nicole and her family have the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World quite often; they are just a short drive from the Magic. They went ahead and took that drive this weekend and sent us lots of pictures so we could share in the Magic with them! Thank you Nicole!
There is no mistaken fall has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. Greeting them at the entrance were wreaths of happy Mickey Head Jack-O’-Lanterns and peeking down from Main Street USA roof tops were an abundance of carved gourds who seemed to be engaged in creepy conversations.
It is on rare occasion the Double Decker buses grace the Magic Kingdom streets; what a spectacular photo taken by Nicole’s husband!
First order of business was the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! On this particular visit they did not schedule fast passes; holding their breath they made this their first stop. A 30 minute wait – not bad, this also gave them a chance to check out the interactive que 🙂
A quick stop for one princess to say hi to another 🙂 Princess Bella, meet Princess Tiana ~
Now……. onto Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival!
On their way to the World Showcase festivities they stopped into Club Cool so Nicole could introduce Jordan to a new beverage, can you guess which one it was?
A great budgeting tip and one of convenience too, is to purchase one of these gift cards on a coiled stretch bracelet. What a great way to enjoy snacking around the world without over spending and maybe over eating as well!
Speaking of convenience, check out these little plastic trays that are perfect for holding your food and beverage $5.oo each – brilliant! They are available at several locations around the park and if you are a Chase Visa card owner you can also find them in the Chase Lounge.
Nicole enjoyed a sampling of Bacon Hash from Farm Fresh paired with a cup of Riesling, by the big smiles and big bites I think she enjoyed it!
Let’s talk about this beautiful culinary creation!
Yes, it’s a Dole Whip – BUT this one has an added ZING! that packs a punch. This Dole Whip can not be shared with your kiddies! But what you can offer the pint size tots is a Cronut found at the same location as this Adult Dole Whip. A Cronut is a combination of a Croissant and a Doughnut, another brilliant invention!
Nicole’s husband, Santi paid a visit to the Craft Beer Kiosk. His choices were Sierra Nevada, Kellerweis® and Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery @ $4.50 a cup. Beer Fights were available for $12 per flight which included four different types of brew in smaller sized cups.
Before they ended their delicious day at Epcot’s World Showcase they took their final ride on Malestrom. Stand-by was a 50 minute wait ( I think many were saying their final good byes to this Norwegian boat adventure), but this family had their fast passes pre- scheduled making their wait 10 to 15 minutes. Farvel Malestrom ~
Farvel to Malestrom, but Aloha to the new entrance at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!
Well that’s a wrap on this Magical update. Let us know what your favorite food and beverages are at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival and what you think of the new Polynesian Village Resort entrance!
Farvel and Aloha,
~Maureen
