Ok so from the monorail, we raced to the gate to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. Crowds weren't too bad honestly, at least to what I had expected. They were however, still pretty crowded. Once we got passed security we got to the entrance gate, with a wave of our magic band, and a scan of our finger we were admitted into Main street USA area of the park. This area was probably the most crowded due to it's the only way in or our of the park, so it was quite contested. Our first stop was City Hall to see Guests Relations about getting the DAS card (Disability Assistive Service card) once we got in the process was honestly super fast they took my name, asked how many was in party and printed out my card and explained how it would work. Basically you go to an attraction and find a cast member who will write down a return time based on the standby line, you go and do something else until your return time, then when you come back you go through the fast pass line. Having that down we then went next door to the Fire Station, to get some Sorcerers of the Magic kingdom trading cards, each guest is allowed one pack per day (sadly we didn't get to actually play the game due to just never getting around to it).
Now with most everything done in Main Street we headed towards the central hub, along the way we tried to get a photo, but at last min had to get off the street due to the Parade. We chilled and watched it as it passed seeing who we wouldn't have gotten far trying to go ahead. We voted on getting the photo later when the parade was gone and the crowds started to thin, and ducked into the Emporium and raced our way through the shop bypassing all the crowds. Finally our of Main street and heading towards Frontier land I noticed the crowds were better still there but not as congested. We had a fast pass+ for splash mountain but I decided for us to by pass it real quick and to head over to Big Thunder Mountain where we used the disability card. The cast member was super friendly, and once we had our return time we made our way back to splash mountain. Once we got back to the fast pass line for splash mountain we were greeted and had to wait only a few minutes before they let us in where I parked the scooter, and had to walk a little ways to the ride. The cast member was awesome he even gave us a paper fast pass for any return time for Splash Mountain. we got the front of the boat! The ride itself was super fun, and it was the perfect time of day to ride. I explained the storyline to Triston so that he sorta understood what exactly was going on. He seemed to enjoy it, though he didn't get that wet, I on the other hand was soaked all on my right side.
Once we got off the ride we looked at the time and it was already time for us to go ride Big Thunder Mountain, so off we went. Once we got there we got to go through the disability entrance where we parked my scooter. Once again we chatted with a cast member and this guy was awesome he gave us another paper fast pass but it was good for ANY attraction! This is one of my favorite thrill rides in Magic Kingdom so I was excited. Once again we had virtually no wait time, and were ushered onto the ride, this time we were on the back of the ride, which is the best since it gets the most bumps! It lived up to all I had been anticipating! There were some great views from of the park both of our first two rides.
Once getting balance back we made our way and grabbed my scooter, and tried to decide where we would head next. The next FastPass+ was for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train but, we had a little time to kill. We made our way to Fantasy Land so we'd at least be in the right area. after checking the my disney experience app we saw Mickeys PhilharMagic only had a ten minute wait. So we had a choice for what the next DAS card would be used for it came down to Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, or Peter Pans Flight. I told him I couldn't really explain it but, Pooh had a really cool scene in it so we needed up walking over to it, and getting a return time. Triston on the way to PhilharMagic grabbed a coke to drink. Once in it was a little bit of a wait but not bad as we were first in line by the door. I think he enjoyed it. It's a great little movie that reaches all your senses. Love the aladdin scene.
Once we were out of that it was time for our next Fast Pass+ Seven dwarfs Mine Train a new edition to the Magic Kingdom that I had been anticipating! While I sincerely loved it it was very similar to Big Thunder Mountain, just different scenery. As for the scenery it was very well detailed, and its nice they put Snow White back in the park after taking away her previous attraction. Once we got off that ride and found our ay out it was time for Pooh. I could tell Triston was a little unsure of this choice as it does appear to be a kiddy ride, but hey it's a classic. The minute we hit the Mirror room I knew he liked it though. Like I said it's hard to explain but something about it is really cool for such a short ride.
After that we went and used the DAS card again and got a return time for Peter Pans Flight, with me only saying that the London scene was really my favorite of the ride. Having some time to kill i thought now would be a good time for photos!
So I traced back to the castle and found the rose garden where they have a stationed area for photos that has the castle in the perfect position. Took me a little while to find it I'm sad to admit, but once I did was super glad. the Photographer was sweet, and I noticed that once we were done people had seen us and a huge line had formed. While we tried to make our way out we bumped into my friend Samantha (what are the odds?!). We chatted with her a little while the crowds were starting to annoy her. However, she said she had better day before this particular park as she was going to more than we had. While we still had some time to kill We had planned on going to Meet Peter Pan in the park something I've never managed and, was hoping for, but we still had time before we did that as well, as we had tried to meet him when it was posted. Say the time was wrong, and we we were told to come back. Triston saw the Carousel of Progress and thought it looked cool so we hoped into it seeing how it had no lines. It was fun, an timing would have worked out great.. if we hadn't gotten stuck and had to rematch the first scene a second time lol. I know we were both holding our breaths when it was over wondering if we were gonna move ha. Once we were out we had missed our chance for Meeting Peter due to he was a good ways away. We made our way for his ride instead. This was another classic Disney ride and, hopefully he enjoyed it.
I was getting hungry about now, and I think he was too so we made our way to new FantasyLand for our reservations at Be Our Guest (A reservation I got by pure luck, and countless tries). We passed it and looked around the gift shop by Gastons tavern, and eventually made our way into the Tavern so he could sit and we just chilled a little while waiting for our reservation time. Once it was close enough we went back to the Bridge entrance and checked in they gave us a pager and before we knew it we were being ushered in, the doors closing behind us. We got to eat in the ballroom with the chandeliers that looked right out of the movie. Honestly we got the most perfect table it was by the huge windows overseeing the falling snow and right beside the huge christmas tree, we really lucked out on the table. Everything was really fancy I had seen some pictures online but I honestly didn't know what to expect, it was really nice. Our waitress brought our drinks and rolls, with the best butter I've ever had (seriously). Once we ordered we really just chatted and caught up with each other some. Was nice. Then apparently ever so often the Beast makes an entrance and walks through the dining rooms, showing his presence. Our food was brought out I had ordered salmon, and he had got sea scallops I think. Whatever he got he said it was great, which with my own order I had to agree. Finally it was time for dessert. The waitress brought the trolly over and explained what each was Triston asked her what the Gray stuff was, and she grinned and replied "its delicious just ask the dishes". I chose the gay stuff, he chose an eclair he tried a bite of mine curiosity over the gray stuff over chocolate brownie tart. It was good but we both agreed it was very similar to whipped cream lol. I tried a bite of eclair, never have had one before. Now i can sincerely say I like them ha. I could tell it was getting chilly so after the meal we had agreed to rush back to the room to grab coats, but first we git a picture at our table by the window and tree. Then on our way out we got to meet the Master of the castle the Beast. I wasn't worried if we missed our space mountain fast pass since we had the paper one good for anything as a back up.
Getting out of the Magic Kingdom was so hard literally couldn't move trying to get out. We agreed main street pic would be better when we came back. Finally we were back on the monorail heading back to our resort. While we were heading to the resort we got a monorail view of the firework show it was honestly perfect timing. That is a good thing about the resort being so close to the park makes for easy quick trips if you need something. Once we had all we needed from the room we made our way back to the park lol. only enough getting in was easier than getting out was. We noticed that we had lost the DAS card, so we tried to make our way back to city hall to get a new one, but was delayed due to electrical parade, finally though we made it and they were super understanding and got a new one right away back outside we just hung out and watched the parade.
Now that we were all ready we made our way to TomorrowLand of the park we saw Stitch great escape had no wait so we got in standby line I knew he'd enjoy this ride and I think I was correct. I personally love Stitch so his ride is always fun. after we went ahead and got a DAS for Space Mountain. then went back and used our paper fast pass. It was a long walk to be honest, i had never ridden it before so I was surprised at how far you had to walk to get to the ride. Finally we made it they gave me the front seat. Let me be honest I was nervous ha. It turned out to be a blast! Not as bad as I had imagined it to be. Once we were off we went back to the fast pass line this time I had him push me (bless him) honestly don't think I could have made it without any kind of help. We noticed though that the wheelchair line once you got to the ride was really slow, they only do so many chairs at a time so we needed up waiting 20 min when standby was 10. This time we switched seats (picture was much better of me this time around the first time i looked scared ha). It was getting late and I could tell he was tired. We found a place to rest and he had another coke, we decided on skipping splash mountain since it was so chilly and it would be our last ride, and we decided on Big Thunder Mountain, and then getting some pictures on main street with our ears. When we got to the ride the Cast member didn't even ask for our book after we told him we wanted return time he told us jut to go ahead and get in line now! This ride is totally one you should always do twice one during the day and one at night. Just really cool experience.
Finally we slowly made our way to Main street watching out for the Parades. I ran into the shops and looked around some and got myself a Stitch shirt that I had seen a lot throughout the trip. Finally we got our main street castle pic! I was thrilled, after we started making our way to the exit we noticed it was snowing!
Finally it was time to say goodbye to the Magic Kingdom, we boarded the monorail, and made our way back to the room. Honestly we got a lot done in one day. Hopefully I didn't push him too hard lol. Tomorrow we head back home, leaving behind this magical place. I have to say this has been a memorable trip, and honestly one of the best I've ever had. I'll be a little sad when it's over, but it was such a good trip, an to get to spend it with such a great friend made it all the better. Well better try and get a little bit of sleep lol, or at least try not to wake up anyone else.
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