Taryn's Mad Hatter Adventures | Tales from my (mostly Disney) travels!

- Arches National Park
  
  Posted at 10:59 am by taryngirl, on August 16, 2022
  
  6/22/2022
  
  For our Arches National Park day, we rented a house in Moab through Arches Vacation Rentals. With 3 families, it was a much cheaper option than getting three hotel rooms for two nights. Since it was a regular house rental, we had a full kitchen and plenty of room for the kids to run around. The name of this property was Desert View.
  
  A quick review of the house itself…
  
  The grand total cost for this house (5/6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms) for two nights was $1359.88. The view and location of this house could not be beat. It was about a 5-10 minute drive into the actual town of Moab, and about 15-20 minutes to the Arches National Park entrance. There was so much space in the house for all of us. The only thing that I was disappointed with was how the kitchen was stocked. There was definitely not enough of anything for the number of people the house holds…silverware, cups, etc. Also, to actually cook a meal…pots, pans, etc. We used the grill and that was fine. I did do a load of laundry here, and it was nice to be able to do that.
  
  To get into the park, you needed to have a Personal Vehicle Timed Entry. We ordered this in early May as soon as we were able to. The cost was only $2.00, and you needed this to get through the gate. We chose 7:00-8:00 a.m. entry so we could get in early and beat some of the crowds.
  
  If you read my previous post, you will know that we used the GyPSyGuide app.
  
  We also used it in this park and it was amazing. He told us so many facts throughout the park, and places we definitely should or should not stop.
  
  On this map, we entered at the very bottom near the Visitor Center.
  
  Our first stop was Park Avenue Trail lookout:
  
  Many of the stops had trails you could walk on. We did not walk on every trail. We did more of a “lookout” around the landscape.
  
  At the next lookout, we could see a few different landmarks.
  
  The Three Gossips, Sheep Rock, Tower of Babel, and The Organ :
  
  The GyPSyGuide app provided so many additional details throughout this park. About the landscape, rock formations, animals, etc. etc. 100% worth the cost!
  
  This park was amazing to me! The different formations all throughout were just beautiful.
  
  This was one of my favorite parts…the Windows.
  
  This was another favorite for me! It was a short walk to see the Double Arch up close.
  
  You can see how massive this is based upon the size of the people underneath it!
  
  Sand Dune was a favorite for the kids.
  
  This whole area was full of sand! It was kind of like being on a beach with no ocean, and with huge rock formations all around you. We spent a good bit of time here.
  
  It was about this time that some of us were getting very hot and tired, and some others wanted to take an actual hike. So we split into two groups. The girls and I headed to the grocery store to get some snacks, and then home to shower and take a nap while we waited for everyone else.
  
  The others did a hike on the Primitive Trail in Devils Garden and then after that a few continued on to do another hike to Delicate Arch.
  
  We only had one day in this park. It was plenty of time if you are just doing the lookout points and some of the smaller hikes. If you want to do more hiking, I would add a second day here.
  
  I LOVED THIS PARK! I loved all of the parks we visited on this trip. Each one offered something completely different!
  
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- Antelope Canyon – Page, AZ
  
  Posted at 10:19 am by taryngirl, on August 6, 2022
  
  6/21/22
  
  When first researching this trip, this was a “must do” on my list. The photos looked absolutely amazing, and I just wanted to see it for myself! For this “excursion,” you had to book a tour with a company. It is located on a Navajo Reservation and there were a bunch of rules that had to be followed. They stressed the importance of making sure you were there on time because the tour would leave without you, make sure you were in correct time zone, wear a mask, etc. I really wanted the morning tour because of the sunlight and heat factor, but they were completely sold out. The 2:00 p.m. was the only one left. The cost was $90 plus tax per person.
  
  What exactly is Antelope Canyon? There are actually two different tours–Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. We toured Upper. The Canyon is a slot canyon, which has been formed by flash floods passing through. The area experiences a monsoon season, and the rainwater causes erosion, and smooths the walls of the canyon. Our tour guide, Sonny, told us that the rainwater comes from dozens of miles away.
  
  We woke up and got on the road about 10 a.m. The drive from the Grand Canyon to Antelope Canyon was about two and a half hours, and of course, the scenery was amazing!
  
  We were supposed to be there to check in a half hour ahead of our tour time, and masks were mandatory inside the building and while on the tour. We checked in and were assigned a color.
  
  Right at 2:00 p.m., the tour guides started shouting out their colors and we were grouped accordingly. We boarded these open air trucks for an approximately 20 minute drive–10 minutes on regular roads, and 10 minutes off road through the sand.
  
  We were matched up with three other groups of people.
  
  The ride was WINDY!
  
  It was HOT! And once we hit the sand, it felt even hotter.
  
  As we were pulling up to the canyon, we could see other tour groups that were just getting ready to leave. These were with a different company. So each company must be given certain time slots to have access to the canyon.
  
  Once out of our truck, we headed to the entrance of the slot canyon. Everything here is ground level, unlike the Lower Antelope Canyon tour where you have to climb up and down ladders within the canyon. It’s also one way “traffic” through the canyon post Covid.
  
  This was the first photo I took once partially inside.
  
  It was at this point that the tour guide took my phone and put it on the correct settings to capture the light correctly. Ha! He also took several of the next photos for me, because he knew exactly at what angle to hold the camera, etc.
  
  This one is called The Bear. You can see it bright in the middle there. It’s just the way the sunlight shines down from above throughout the corridor!
  
  I took well over 200 photos of this entire experience. I’ve narrowed it down to my favorites and will include them below.
  
  The Heart:
  
  Angel wings!
  
  It really was AMAZING! Besides looking straight ahead, you had to look up, and behind you, and everywhere! The walk through was short, but our guide stopped every so many feet so we could get pictures and he could tell us more about the canyon. He took as many photos as we wanted. He was great with my girls, and used their phones to take pics too.
  
  Our guide Sonny!
  
  Right at the exit of the canyon, we saw this little guy.
  
  To get back to the trucks, we had to hike up and over the top of the canyon. This is a change post-Covid.
  
  This is the exit of the canyon.
  
  Our guide told us they had to construct this walkway in order to keep the tours open, and “traffic” walking through the canyon going one direction.
  
  Thank goodness it was covered, because it was HOT!
  
  You can’t tell, but this is exactly where we had just walked through the canyon! It’s under the ground there.
  
  This is the view looking up at the walkway from the parking area.
  
  If you have mobility issues, this probably isn’t the best tour for you just based upon the exit. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk back to the trucks, but it’s on a slight grade, and large parts of it were not covered so you were fully exposed to the sun and heat. There was one person who they did escort out through the front and didn’t make her walk up and over, but that is definitely not the norm and is not guaranteed.
  
  Overall, WE LOVED THIS DAY! It was the highlight of the entire trip for one of my daughters. It was so magnificent to see and I would highly recommend this tour if you are anywhere in the area.
  
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- Grand Canyon National Park
  
  Posted at 4:48 pm by taryngirl, on August 1, 2022
  
  6/20/22
  
  We woke up bright and early on this day and hit the ground running. Our goal was to tour the Southern Rim starting at Mather Point and head all the way to Bright Angel Lodge. You can see on this map, the location of Yavapai Lodge where we were staying, and the Visitor Center/Mather Point where we were starting.
  
  Here are some photos of the area around the Visitor Center:
  
  They had tons of bikes to rent here!
  
  Restrooms:
  
  The Visitor Center:
  
  I can honestly say, I have seen pictures of the Grand Canyon, and had an image in my head, but nothing really prepares you for the real thing! That first look once getting to the edge is AMAZING!
  
  If you look closely in this one, you can see a condor sitting on the rock!
  
  I walked around to the next lookout so I could get closer.
  
  I took so many photos, and just choosing a small sampling to share here.
  
  There were so many amazing spots to look out over the canyon.
  
  I did have my good camera with me, so was able to zoom in to some things further down into the base of the canyon.
  
  It was starting to get really hot. We made it to Verkamp’s Visitor Center and ate our packed lunch. It was at this point that some decided to continue on to the Bright Angel Trail to go down into the canyon some. The girls and I did not. We hopped on the shuttle bus to head back to the market to shop, and then to rest in the room until dinner time.
  
  While on the shuttle bus, we did see some deer and elk.
  
  After a nice rest in the room, we got ready for dinner. We were heading into the closest town of Tusayan, which was about 7 miles away. We Cook Pizza and Pasta was where we ended up. It was pretty crowded, but it didn’t take long to get our food.
  
  It was all really good and we were happy with our choice! After dinner, we went back to Mather Point to watch the sunset.
  
  Next up was a Star Party! We just happened to be here during the time period for this special event.
  
  I was super excited for this. When we were in Hawaii, the telescopes were my favorite part! After the special guest speaker, we were able to look through 50 different telescopes to see different stars, galaxies, satellites, etc. IT WAS AMAZING! As it got later into the night, you could clearly see the Milky Way.
  
  This photo was taken with my phone and the best I could get of the stars!
  
  Next up is our tour of Antelope Canyon! And definitely a highlight of our whole entire trip.
  
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- Phoenix to Grand Canyon National Park, Yavapai Lodge
  
  Posted at 10:45 pm by taryngirl, on July 26, 2022
  
  6/19/22
  
  I am so sorry this has taken me so long to get started! We went straight from our trip out west, to a week at the beach!
  
  My first post is going to be all about June 19th…the first day of our trip. When we first got this trip in our heads, it was very overwhelming. “Out west” could include so many different National Parks, as well as various other stops along the way. I knew for sure some of what I definitely wanted to do. Here’s our first full day recap:
  
  June 19th: Flew into Phoenix, AZ, rented a car, and drove to Yavapai Lodge located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I also want to mention a vital piece of our entire vacation…the GyPSy Guide. It’s a paid app that includes interesting and informative commentary that plays automatically as you drive. There are different areas where these tours are available. I purchased the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim and the Yellowstone/Grand Teton combo. I honestly don’t know how people tour without this! It was amazing!
  
  Our flight was on Southwest Airlines departing at 5:30 a.m. from Philadelphia to Phoenix, connecting in Chicago. We left home around 2:15 a.m. to park and get shuttled to the airport. For this trip, we used Jet Stream Parking. I have used them numerous times in the past because they seem to be the most economical when comparing pricing. They usually offer a coupon which is listed directly on the home page of their website. Our flights were $205 per person on the way out and parking was $155.00.
  
  Our flight went off without a hitch. We had some time during our layover in Chicago so got some breakfast. We then landed in Phoenix with no issues either around 10:00 a.m. Once landing and hitting baggage claim, we made our way outside to the shuttle that takes you to the rental car location. All of the rental car companies are located in one big building. (not connected to the airport)
  
  Our rental car was through Budget. The rental car market is tough right now! If you are planning a trip where you need to rent a car, do it as soon as possible! Prices have gone up, inventory has gone down, and there are even some locations that will not let you pick up at one location and drop off at another. I can also book rental cars for you, so just contact me! Our car was reserved for June 19th pick up in Phoenix until June 28th drop off in Bozeman. The cost was about $1300.00 not including gas! We had no issue picking up the car and getting on the road.
  
  Our drive from Phoenix to the Yavapai Lodge was 3.5 hours. We went through Flagstaff and stopped for groceries there, as it was much cheaper than purchasing from the market in the Grand Canyon National Park. We bought some things for breakfasts and to pack lunches. Granola bars, apples, oranges, bread, turkey, cheese, tortillas, bananas, gallons of water, chips, zip loc bags, paper towels. I had also brought along a Thirty-One Thermal to pack our lunches for the days while we were in the parks. It was perfect because it was collapsible and fit inside our luggage. I strongly encourage you to research your routes prior to going on your own trip out west! I joined some Facebook groups for tips and to read trip reports.
  
  After making a stop for lunch at Culvers, we got back on the road and arrived at Yavapai Lodge around 4:30 p.m. Two other families were meeting us here from Las Vegas. Culvers is a new found love of my girls! We ate there in Florida and were happily surprised to find one in Arizona!
  
  At Flaggstaff, I opened up the GyPSy Guide app, because that’s where the tour began for the Grand Canyon South Rim. We named our tour guide Frank! He told us all kinds of interesting facts about the area during the drive to the Canyon. One of the stops he mentioned was the Chapel of the Holy Dove. We never would have stopped here if he didn’t tell us about it!
  
  This was a super neat stop and completely made me a believer of the GyPSy Guide! It made me look forward to whatever was coming next.
  
  It was at this sign where we realized we did not have the America the Beautiful National Park Pass that we already had paid $80 for… There was no way to get into the park without a pass so we had to buy a new one at the gate…
  
  Yavapai Lodge was the perfect location for touring the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It’s actually located IN the park just steps away from the market, dining options, and a shuttle bus stop. It’s a very short drive to the Visitor’s Center.
  
  We booked a King Family Room which included a king bed and a set of bunk beds, which the girls preferred so they didn’t have to share a bed.
  
  Overall, I was extremely happy with this lodging! I loved the location, the bed set up, the food options, the market, free shuttle and so much more. The cost for two nights was $505.00 which I thought was fantastic.
  
  The two other families we were traveling with (sister in law and brother in law and their families) arrived a short time after we did. We met up and had some quick champagne. My girls were exhausted and starving, so we went to dinner and the rest of the crew went to see the sunset from Mather Point.
  
  There were two different dining options here. A dining room that had a buffet and a set price and a few a la carte items, or the tavern that had pub type food. You ordered at a counter and then went to your table and they brought it to you. Post-Covid they didn’t have typical waitresses.
  
  We chose the Tavern:
  
  Devon got the Avocado Toast, I got the Tavern All American Burger with the potato salad (WHICH WAS SPICY!), and Kinsey got a plain pizza. We all agreed the food was realllllly good, but it took forever to get it. It was packed!
  
  After dinner, we went home and went to bed so we were ready for our first full day in the canyon!
  
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- Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie — France Pavilion in Epcot **PHOTO HEAVY**
  
  Posted at 1:10 pm by taryngirl, on June 12, 2022
  
  5/2/22
  
  We had to check out of the Beach Club today, and make our way to All Star Movies to check in.
  
  Our big plan for this day was to wake up, and head over to France in Epcot to get breakfast at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie. Then come back to the Beach Club and enjoy Stormalong Bay until the afternoon.
  
  *This post will have a picture of almost EVERY item offered at this quick service location!*
  
  In all seriousness, this is probably the longest line we stood in line during the entire trip! People love their pastries! We waited more than a half hour.
  
  Once inside, there are SOME tables, and a queue to get to the ordering counter.
  
  Here is everything that was offered in the cases this particular day (the item names are pictured underneath):
  
  Our plan anytime we order something is to share! So with this many options, we had some trouble deciding what to get. I branched out and got something that I have never ordered before…
  
  Poulet au Pistou–Chicken breast with cheese, tomato, red onion, and pesto. The chicken was very thinly sliced. It was warmed up and was delicious! I would absolutely get this again.
  
  Chrissy ordered the Croissant Jambon Fromage–Ham, cheese and bechamel in a croissant. This is normally what I order every single time. This was also warmed up and amazing as usual!
  
  We also got a baguette. This bread is the most amazing bread ever. Just ask for butter at the register when checking out! It’s warm and perfect.
  
  We also got two desserts to bring back to the room for later…the Croissant Amandes–Chocolate croissant with almond filling, and one that had apple in it. Both were also very good!
  
  This remains my favorite counter service in all of Epcot and I will continue to go there every trip regardless of the size of the line…
  
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- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
  
  Posted at 3:23 pm by taryngirl, on May 28, 2022
  
  5/1/22
  
  After we got checked into our room, we decided to walk over to Epcot with no real agenda. We didn’t have any particular rides we wanted to do, but we did want to check out some of the Flower & Garden displays. The walk from the Beach Club Resort to the International Gateway entrance is very short…just minutes.
  
  Here are just SOME of the beautiful displays around Epcot right now:
  
  This one was super cute and themed after Encanto! It was a walk through with a few different sections.
  
  Each country had displays that were appropriate for that particular country. This was Japan with super cute Bonsai trees:
  
  Outside of Mexico:
  
  There were so many more displays. These are just a few from throughout just some of the countries!
  
  The views in the evening are pretty amazing!
  
  Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival is held each year for a few months throughout the spring. Besides the beautiful topiary and garden displays, there are special outdoor kitchens featuring the season’s freshest flavors. Think Food & Wine Festival that is held in the fall…but with a spring spin!
  
  Up next…Dining Review of Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie!
  
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- Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Brown Derby Lounge
  
  Posted at 6:57 pm by taryngirl, on May 22, 2022
  
  5/1/22
  
  We made Theme Park Reservations for our arrival day at Hollywood Studios. We had nothing specific we wanted to do attraction wise. We just wanted to get some pictures and videos. We decided to get there by way of boat. I just love the view around this whole area!
  
  We arrived around 11:30 a.m.
  
  We walked through some of the shops on the way in.
  
  We were walking toward Toy Story Land, when we came upon some filming going on:
  
  We took some time to go in to see Walt Disney Presents, and had a meet and greet with Sulley! Yes, character meet and greets are back!
  
  We finally made it to Toy Story Land, and decided to get in line for Toy Story Midway Mania, which had a 40 minute wait time posted.
  
  My friend reallllllllly wanted to get the Margarita flight at the The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge. I had never been here but always wanted to try it! It’s seating just outside of the regular Brown Derby restaurant. So that was our next stop. The menu they gave us was actually different than the one they had posted online. This one included items from the actual inside table service The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant.
  
  I am just noticing that I forget to take a picture of one of the beverage pages. I ordered the Sangria pictured below and I don’t see it on the menu! There were so many good drinks to choose from and this was super refreshing during this hot day.
  
  Chrissy got the Margarita Flight.
  
  We also ordered the Charcuterie Board:
  
  I am not a charcuterie meat person, but I did like the cheeses and the pickles. Chrissy prefers the one at BaseLine Taphouse.
  
  And the famous Cobb Salad:
  
  This was amazing! And I absolutely would get it again.
  
  I did ask for this cheese to be on the side because I don’t like too much of it.
  
  Overall, I really liked it here. I liked the expanded menu, the outdoor seating for the right time of year, and the staff was great.
  
  After our snack here, we decided to head back to the resort because our check in time was approaching.
  
  Up next…EPCOT!
  
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- Disney’s Beach Club Villas – Deluxe Studio
  
  Posted at 11:30 am by taryngirl, on May 10, 2022
  5/1/22
  
  As I stated in my last post, I used my DVC points to reserve a night at Disney’s Beach Club Villas. This is one of my favorite resorts for several reasons.
  - I love the theming and decor. I am a beach person!
  - The pool is hands down my favorite (Stormalong Bay).
  - The location is perfect for walking into Epcot through the International Gateway, and boating or walking to Hollywood Studios.
  - If you like some downtime, this is right next to the Boardwalk area, that features a few restaurants and some entertainment.
  - I love the dining…Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Yachtsman Steakhouse, and Ale & Compass Restaurant.
  We hadn’t received a text that our room was ready, so I went to the front desk to inquire at about 4:15 p.m. They did give me a room once I went to the front desk.
  
  Walking in the door, there’s a mirror with hooks.
  
  To the left was the vanity/sink area and the closet.
  
  The shower/toilet are separate.
  
  This particular location still has the individual sized toiletries.
  
  The closet has the safe, ironing board, extra bedding for the pullouts, and a luggage rack.
  
  On the right when walking into the room was the kitchenette. This area has a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker with all of the fixings, paper towels, paper products, a toaster, and a small sink.
  
  The bedroom consists of a queen bed, a sofa pull out bed, and a twin sized murphy pull down bed.
  
  The murphy bed pulls down from the table under the television.
  
  We had a small balcony with a table and two chairs.
  
  Overall, I LOVED this resort and the room. I would definitely stay here again and it’s usually one of the first resorts I look for just because of the pool.
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- Cape May Cafe Breakfast
  
  Posted at 7:35 pm by taryngirl, on May 7, 2022
  
  5/1/22
  
  My Annual Pass expires on May 14th…so I knew I had to take one last, quick trip to Disney! My good friend and fellow travel agent, Chrissy, joined me. I was able to find one night with my DVC points, and a travel agent rate for the next two nights at a different Disney Resort. Our flight left Philadelphia at 5:30 a.m., and once we landed, another fellow travel agent texted and asked if we wanted her to pick us up from the airport and stop for breakfast.
  
  We checked My Disney Experience for dining availability and landed on Cape May Cafe, which is located at the Beach Club, where we were staying for the night. This used to be a character dining experience, but that has not yet returned.
  
  Disney’s Beach Club Resort
  
  The restaurant is located right off the main lobby of the resort.
  
  Right inside the entrance to the restaurant is an omelette station.
  
  They have returned to a regular buffet style meal. There are four different sides with food. This side had the fresh sliced ham and rolls.
  
  It also had fresh fruit, yogurt, and oatmeal with toppings.
  
  The first dish on the left was a steak and egg scramble, then regular scambled eggs, bacon, and sausage.
  
  Also on this side was a poached egg on top of hash, asparagus, breakfast potatoes, and something with tofu/vegetables.
  
  The third side featured the kid section…Mickey waffles, chocolate chip pancakes, and tater tots.
  
  And CREPES! There were also a few toppings for the crepes that are not pictured here.
  
  The fourth side has eggs, bacon, sausage, and biscuits with sausage gravy.
  
  My FAVORITE item at this buffet were the Salted Caramel Beach Buns that were brought to our table. This was also served with a vanilla sauce not pictured. This was like cinnamon roll texture. Super soft and squishy on the inside!
  
  Overall, we all loved the meal and would definitely return. It was $25 per person for an adult. Our waitress was great!
  
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- A Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  
  Posted at 10:28 am by taryngirl, on April 20, 2022
  
  12/29/2022
  
  Today was our first Hollywood Studios day! Park hours were 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Because we were staying at a Disney resort, the park opened at 7:30 a.m. for us. We were at the gates at 7:00 a.m. Our plan this day was to try Genie+. We purchased it and right at 7 a.m. logged on to reserve our first attraction. We were trying for Slinky Dog Dash and the first return time we could get was 5:15 p.m.!
  
  Once the gates opened, we went immediately to Rise of the Resistance. We did not want to pay for Individual Lightning Lane to ride it, so we chose standby. We were on the ride by 7:45 a.m.
  
  After Rise of the Resistance, we went to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. A 30 minute wait was posted, with an actual wait time of 20 minutes. Next was Star Tours. At this point, some of us were hungry, so we mobile ordered from ABC Commissary for pick up at 10 a.m. Our dinner reservation was at 3:50 p.m., which was an odd time. So we had to plan our food times accordingly for the rest of the day.
  
  Side of fries:
  
  Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese with Fries:
  
  We have ordered this before, and it’s the only reason we come back here to eat…it’s SO GOOD! A great change for a counter service meal.
  
  Chicken Club Sandwich with Fries:
  
  This was also very good!
  
  While on our “lunch” break, at 10:30 a.m., we were able to get our next Genie+. The pickings were already slim, and we chose the Frozen Sing Along. We did hit some other attractions…Muppets, Millennium Falcon, Indiana Jones, and then had dinner at Mama Melrose. A separate review will be forthcoming for that meal!
  
  Here are some random pics from around DHS throughout the day!
  
  (One of my favorite spots to sit and people watch or grab a quick snack, is Baseline Taphouse!)
  
  After dinner, we went on Toy Story Midway Mania, Slinky Dog Dash with our Genie+ return time, Alien Swirling Saucers, and then hit the shops on the way out. We were on the bus at 7 p.m. Some people from our group went to Magic Kingdom, and the rest went back to the resort for the evening.
  
  Overall, it was a great day. Crowded and super long lines everywhere, and Genie+ didn’t really help, but we got on most of the rides we wanted to. A large part of our time, we spent refreshing the app to see if we could get a better return time. We did have great weather though!
  
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