12/25 Magic Kingdom.  Breakfast at BOG, a late lunch/early dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, a late dinner at BOG.

Merry Christmas!  For today, we are going to Magic Kingdom on Christmas.  I’ve heard it said that only a crazy fool would dare go spend the day at Magic Kingdom on Christmas day.  Well, we decided to be the crazy fools and try it.  Will this be a smart choice or will we regret this decision?  Read on and find out with our final thoughts on being in Magic Kingdom at the end of this installment. 

 

We had to once again get up early for RD.  We did the same as yesterday, in that we ordered a LYFT and this time dropped off at the TTC, then we took the boat over to Magic Kingdom.  It was a beautiful view as we approached the dock.  We had a 7:00am rope drop.  When we got to the security, there was already a line.  Made it thru the security and then the tap stiles.  Now to enter Magic Kingdom on Christmas.  I’ve heard it said that only a crazy fool would dare go to the Magic Kingdom on Christmas day.  Well we decided to be the crazy fools and try it.  Will we regret this decision?  We will let you know at the end of this installment. 

 

 

First place we head to is 7 Dwarfs Mine Train.  Which we did encounter more people today than on any other day so far.  Still had lots of fun on it.  Then it was off to Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid.  Now I am sure some people may be wondering way 2 adults would go to that ride as their 2^nd ride during the EMH.  Well, we did it because of 2 reasons, first, we had not ridden it yet.  Second, we had an 8:00am ADR for BOG. 

 We enjoyed the ride and then we headed back over to Prince Charming Regal Carrousel to try and find Princess Cinderella's strudy stead.  Have heard a rumor that if you look close, you will find him with a purple bow around his tail.  Did we have luck finding hime this time.  Here is picture proof of finding him.. 

Cinderella's Royal Stead

Cinderella's Royal Stead

 

Now off to check in at BOG, its We checked in at 7:45am and we're congratulated, then given a Yellow Rose puck and told to go to the right side and all the way up to the front.  We did as we were told and were led inside right away.  We had pre-ordered and we were asked if there were any changes to our meal we wanted to make.  We said no and then the casher rang up our order.  I told her to charge it to the room.  More about the mistake she made a little later.  We went into the main room and looked around.  Now, if you have been following this trip report, you may recall on the 17^th, we ate in lunch in the West Wing and our goal was to be able to each in each of the rooms.  The Main dining room was full and I asked if the Pink Rose room was open.  The CM told me that they had just opened it.  We went in, looked around.   I was looking for a table for 2 but didn’t find any.  A CM came up congratulated us and asked if she could help us.  I said we were looking for a table for 2, since it was only the 2 of us and we didn’t want to take a table that seated 4 people.  She smiled and said that all the tables sit at least 4 people so pick any place we would like to sit.  We took the first table to the left inside the door.  Andrea excused herself and I went and picked up our flatware and drinks, then came back and sat down.  When the meals were brought, I happened to look at the receipt and this is when I noticed that we had been charge 2 TS credits instead of it being a cash charge to the room.  Went up to the front and spoke with the CM who had put in the order.  She called for a supervisor.  The supervisor took care of this right away, credited the 2 TS credits back, and then charged the meals as we had wanted.  This took all of 5 minutes.  Yes, a problem but nothing that wasn’t’ handled quickly, and in whole vacation, one of the few things that went wrong, well that is since the issues we had back on the 17^th.  This wasn’t going to cause us to mess up our magical day or vacation.  Our meal

I had filled our cups with Orange Juice.  This was not a good Orange juice and seemed watered down.

 First up was the plate with a selection of Pastries. There were 5 different pastries on it.  Now to me, the funny thing is that it say for each main course, a selection of pastries.  Well then shouldn’t it be 2 of each one so we each get to try them.  The only one that was any good was the little chocolate ball type one.  Average at best, nothing special in any way.

Andrea – Croque Madame – Open-faced Ham Sandwich topped with a Fried Egg, Gruyere Cheese, and Béchamel served with fresh fruit.  The bread of the sandwich was Croissant and there were shredded lettuce and sliced tomato on it.  She loved the Béchamel sauce and said that the only bad thing about the sandwich – It was barely warm.  I also tasted it and it was better then what I had.

 David – Feast A La Gaston – Scrambled Eggs, Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon, and Sausage served with Fresh Fruit.  There was a decent amount of scrambled eggs.  Some potatoes, 4 links of sausage, 2 slices of bacon and some fruit.  I would say that this was my least favorite breakfast meal (food wise)  The bacon was not crispy at all, the potatoes had almost no flavor, there was only a small amount of fruit (when my son was 20 months old, he would have been looking for more and trying to figure out what daddy did with his fruit)  The eggs, well the eggs were ok flavor wise but the problem with this dish like with the one Andrea had, and just like the lunch we had back on the 18^th here, it was barely warm.  They need to fix the carts that they use to bring the dishes.  There are actually heating lamps in them but from what I was told, they have all stopped working.  I think that they should take a page from the pizza delivery of Pizza Hut and Dominoes and get some sort of a hot bag or in some way, make the glass carts heated to retain the heat.  I would not even mind if they told me “This plate is hot, please be careful.”  If you are ordering what I had, and it is only for the food and not the experience, save your money and order at the food court in your resort.  It will be much cheaper and I am sure also hotter.

Our total came to $51.12.  Was the food worth that?  Well, what Andrea had was very good, so, yes I can see it being worth it, at least in a way.  Mine, well no, not really.  Was the food hot?  No, it was barely warm.   Did we enjoy ourselves and the experience?  Yes, we did.  Will we do this meal here in the Beast Castle again?  Probable not, unless we were trying to get into the parks before they opened with a Pre-RD ADR for fist thing.  With all this said, would we go there if we had not eaten here?  That answer is YES!  The experience is well worth it.

Where did Pascal get off to?

 Leaving here we were off to do a Meet and Greet with Rapunzel and Tiana at the Princess Fairytale hall with a FP.  Yes we met them back on the 18^th but that was just by chance in coming by and such a short wait in the Standby line.  We both think this interaction was better than what we had on the 18th.  

Are you a frog like Prince Naveen?

Now off to Splash Mountain.  This was one ride that Andrea was not looking forward to.  She thought it seemed creepy.  Well as she rode it she started to like it and by the end she was enjoying herself on it.  We also were not in the front seats so we only got a little wet.

I should mention here that today was more of a relaxing day for us in Magic Kingdom.  We had heard it would be crazy and crowded so we had planned our day to be a slower type day, not a conquer the MK day.  We are glad we did it this way.  We started by looking at some shops before heading off to Pirates of the Caribbean.  We then headed to the ride and enjoyed it.  I had read where people complained about getting wet, well we didn’t get wet.  I kind of like the way it was before however, as with everything about Disney.  Things do change and this is just one of the changes that many people like so I will enjoy it, which I did.

We walked up towards the front and figured we would check out some of the shops along Main Street USA.  As we walked towards the shops we noticed all the people lining up for the parade and decided that since we had not seen all of it during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, that we would watch it up near the flag pole.  I really wanted some ice cream and where is the best place on Main Street to get it, Plaza Ice Cream Parlor.  I stopped at the Parlor and Andrea went on ahead and found us a spot near the Chapeau.  Glad I did it this way instead of going and finding the viewing area we wanted and then coming back.  The line was about 10 guests deep when I got there.  By the time I received our order and went out the door, the line was almost to the Starbucks. For Andrea I picked up the “Plaza” Ice Cream Sunday – Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry served in a freshly made Waffle Bowl with Vanilla and Cookie & Cream Ice Cream (you get to pick the 2 scoops of Ice Cream you want) It was good, the ice cream is, if my memories serve me right, Edy brand Ice cream so it’s not like you can’t get the ice cream other places but it was good. Andrea has said that it was good.  David ordered the Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich – Two freshly made Chocolate-Chip Cookies served with 1 scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream (you can get any of the flavors that they have in it). I like it, the cookies were soft and because of the heat, it did start to melt fairly fast.  I preferred the one I ordered at Tamu Tamu with the double chocolate chocolate chip cookies, so much better.  I also picked up 1 Bottle of Water.  The cost was $14.38 and we did not use snack credits,  (Sorry no pictures)  If you can use snack credits, I would suggest using them here but I don’t remember.  Now the fun part, walking down from one end of Main Street USA to the other end, carrying 2 different dishes that had ice cream on them and not spill anything.  I had to weave and avoid people.  So, yes as I said, break lights and turn signals would be nice.  I found where Andrea was sitting and I sat with her and we enjoyed our ice cream treats.  We were outside the area between the Main Street Confectionary and the Chapeau.  We watched the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (on Christmas no less which made it that much more special for us) We enjoyed it.  The fun part was getting from where we were to the Princess Fairytale Hall for our Meet and Greet with Cinderella and Elena with our FastPass+.  We actually cut thru on the Emporiam side and out by Casey’s, then cut across and towards tomorrow land.  It was the easiest way. 

 We arrived and had only about a 5-minute wait but our of all the Meet and Greets, this was our least favorite.  We think maybe it is because we are not familiar with Elena.  Not that it was bad but we didn’t have much to ask so the interaction was nowhere the same as with the others.   

Now it was off to Liberty Square to The Hall of Presidents.  This was a nice break and we both enjoyed it but it was very crowded, more crowded than I had seen it in any of the previous times I’ve been.  It was a packed show when we went in with only a few seats not filled.  For us, it would be the last time that we would see the show as it is with President Obama as the current president.  It will be interesting to see how they bring the President Trump into the show.

We now are heading off to a ride that we can spend a long time on if we want, and that is the Railroad Train.  So off to the Frontier Railroad Station.  Well, we reached there and couldn't go up the stairs so change up on where to get on and we headed off to Fantasyland Railroad Station.  On the way there, we saw a lay woman walking with a shirt and asked if we could take a picture of it.  Yes, that is a strange request but you will understand.  As you can see, it had picture from the Lion King, mostly Simba and Nala.  She got it at JC Penny, but it is in the Petites.

 What we planned on doing was to ride this and take in the park until it got close to our Liberty Tree Tavern reservations, so we climbed up the steps and waited but kept moving forward until we were able to go on it.  We only had to wait for the train that they were loading and then for the next one, not a long wait.  It was then our turn and we turned to the right and went to the back of the train.  We climbed aboard and toad all the way around and around and around.  It was nice and relaxing and on the peaceful side.  Well, except for the person at the start who wanted to have their foot stick out of the car.  They almost stopped the train to deal with whoever it was.   

About 1:30pm on Christmas

The picture here is from the Main Street Train Station at about 1:30pm.  As you can see, they were still letting people in.

(NOTE:  Back in 2011, when my son was only 20 months old and needed a break, I was the one who got to take him onto the train.  I got on in Toontown (for those that remember that) and he was asleep before reaching Main Street Station.  I am mentioning it here because I rode around

About 1:30pm on Christmas

for over 5 full circles around the park.  It was a great break for me and I only got off when he woke back up, no way was I waking the him.  He finally woke up.  I called his mom to find out where she and the other person that was with us was) Ok, so we rode around for over 2 full times til we would reach Frontierland again and that is where we got off.  We walked over to Liberty Tree Tavern.  We  had a 3:35pm ADR.  This became an interesting check in.  First off, we had wanted lunch but wanted the Patriot’s Platter. When we made the ADR way back about 6 months before and looking at the menu online and the Patriot’s Platter was only available for dinner so we took the first available dinner and used it as a late lunch so it was scheduled for 3:35pm.  We arrived at 3:15pm and were told that we were way too early, and to come back 5 minutes before our scheduled reservations since they were running a little behind.  Now, think about this.  How can you be running late when dinner reservations don’t even start until 3:35pm and a person shows up 20 minutes early.  If my memory serves me right, there was a 20 – 30-minute break between lunch and dinner.  There also were a number of people sitting in the main lobby, from what I could tell, also waiting to be seated for the dinner meal.

Instead of complain, we waited outside and came back as requested only to wait in a line at the check in counter.  We then checked in and were told that they were running behind and to just have a seat until they called our name.  (Why couldn’t they have just checked us in when we first came and told us the same thing?  I don’t know, just too easy I guess.)  We then waited, there were many other people waiting, and as their names would be called, they would disappear into Liberty Tree Tavern.  We finally we heard what we had been waiting on, The Jenkins Family from Kansas.  Here was what was funny, we were right next to the CM who was yelling out our name.  We just smiled, got up and said here we are.   

We were led to our table, it was a window table for 2 right by a window that overlooks the Christmas Shoppe.  Not that you can see clearly out the windows since they are made to be like glass during that time. 

We picked up the menu and looked it over, not really sure why we did it as we knew what we were getting, it was why we came here for, on Christmas, the only thing to get during dinner: the Patriot’s Platter.  For drinks, Andrea ordered, yes, Coke with grenadine and David ordered, yes, Sprite.  We thought of ordering the Patriot’s Slush – Enjoy a refreshing combination of this Frozen Cherry and Apple Beverage in the Souvenir Tavern Keeper’s Collector Mug but decided not to as we would have been hauling the mug (its metal) around for the rest of the day.

The Bill Of Fair

There were some rolls and honey butter.  These were good, well too good because you can eat way too many of these.  The butter becomes very soft and you have almost a honey butter dip.  Yes ok, we used it as a dip the rolls in, it was that good.

Appetizer - Declaration Salad (Tossed Mixed Greens with House-Made Dressing)

This had a few different types of lettuce, cherry tomatoes cut in half, pieces of cucumbers, onions and some but not much shredded carrots, we saw 2 pieces of the shredded carrots.  The dressing is on the sweet side, a little too sweet.  It was not bad. There could have been more of the other veggies in it.

Main Course -  Patriot’s Platter (Roasted Turkey Breast, Sliced Prime Rib, and Carved Pork Roast with Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables [this was a Green Bean casserole] Herb Stuffing, and House-Made Mac & Cheese, and a cranberry relish) – It comes on 2 platters and bowl and one gravy boat.  One platter has the meats, and all were good including the turkey which was moist.  The mashed potatoes have some of the peels in it and is, I believe are Red Potatoes, these were pretty good and on the fluffy side.  These were not whipped potatoes.  The Green Bean casserole, we didn’t like but then we don’t like Green Bean Casserole.  The stuffing was flavorful and moist.  The Cranberry Relish – well we didn’t touch that one.  The gravy boat was metal and held a very rich and tasty gravy which was good on the potatoes and meats alike.  Then there was the bowl of Mac & Cheese.  This disappeared by the time I took the pictures.  We apologize for the pictures being taken after we had already started eating, we were hungry.

Dessert – (Sorry, no pictures) Johnny Appleseed’s Bread Pudding (Warmed Bread Pudding served with and Apple Compote, and topped with a Vanilla Crème Anglaise) (sorry no picture of that)  Andrea had one bite and didn’t like it that much.  I enjoyed it but could only have a little bit.  It was those rolls and honey butter, I tell ya, you could get stuffed just on those.  We left here very full.

Our cost for this meal was $74.90 (2 TS credits) and a $14.00 tip, for a total cost of $88.90.  Was this worth it.  Yes we both think so.  The food is very good and there is as much as you care to try to eat, and they will keep bringing it to you if you ask.  The atmosphere is just as if you are back during this time frame, back in the original 13, well, kind of but they didn’t have Coke or Sprite back then.  Would we do this one again?  We might, just depends.  It was nice for the Christmas meal.  If we are here on Christmas next year.  I am sure we will. (We have no idea what parks we will be in on what days next December when we come back for our Honeymoon)

While we were eating here, the parade went by.  I know this because I could hear it and because when we were waiting to come inside, they had things roped off for it.  We walked out and the parade was over.

This is the point where I put the touring plan in my pocket and we decide to walk around and take in the Christmas decoration and just relax.  I am sure that there are some reading this, yes I am talking to the liners and other over planners who are going how could you waste a good part of your day not riding rides and walking around.  Well, to answer that, it’s easy.  We had needed a second off day or break in our vacation, the first had been back on the 21^st.  So for us here, this was like a break for us, we took it easy and I think, at least for us, it really did save us so much stress.  The parks were crowded. There were a lot of people and just as I had told Andrea that she would hear something along these lines – You guys are going to have fun, I/We paid all this money to bring you down here and by golly, you are going to enjoy yourself/you are going to have fun or else.  Well, she told me she heard things like this a number of times on Christmas.  Also she said that when she looked over, the kids were not having fun and sometime, it looked the parent (mother and or father) were turning red from being so stressed and upset.  I did say something to more than one person, just relax, take a break, enjoy yourself, look where you are, you are in the Magic Kingdom, on Christmas, the most Magical place on earth.  Well, that isn’t always the smartest thing to do because I was told more than once to mind my own business, however I do know one father who calmed down and they took a break.  You never know.

While in our walking and shopping, there was something that Andrea wanted, a stitch Elvis glass figure.  We were down on Main Street and went into the glass shop, looked around and then spoke to a CM to find out if they had it.  Well, they did have the box but the figure was nowhere to be found.  We then went over to the little cart near Pirates of the Caribbean and found it there.  We were going to have it shipped to the resort but they said that it would take 24 to 48 hours to get there.  Well we were checking out on the 27^th so we decide to buy it and take it with us.  It was small and fit in the bag we had.

 

We had dinner reservations for Be Our Guest at 9:45pm.  This was the latest meal we had planned the whole trip. Unlike the previous meals that we ate here, which were Quick Service, this was a Table Service, where we would be seated at a table and from there you place your order with a server who will be taking care of you for the meal.  We checked in and after a short wait, we were led to our table, being given a short tour, pointing out where the Master would be receiving guest for pictures, then the Pink Rose room, off over to the dark West Wing, and then guided to our table in the Main Dining room.  (We managed to eat in all 3 of the rooms, Lunch on the 18^th was in the West Wing, Breakfast today was in the Pink Rose room, and now Dinner in the Main Ball Room.

 Our Server was Joann.  I hate to say it but she seemed almost overwhelmed. 

 

 

 

 

Drinks, yes Andrea ordered a Coke with grenadine and David ordered a Sprite, but also to be delivered with the Main Course the Be Our Guest Private Label Wine Sampler.

 

 

Our drinks were delivered to the table and shortly after the bread basket which had 3 rolls, some butter which was not soft.   

The rolls were not bad.  Not great but not bad.  Come to think about it, most places that we had the bread or rolls at, they were just ok at best.  Well Liberty Tree Tavern and O’hana, those were mmmm, wonderful.  Oh, and they delivered our appetizers with the rolls.  

Andrea ordered the Garden Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette.  The dressing was ok.  The salad as a whole, not that good.  It seemed like they had let the salad soak in the Champagne Vinaigrette so that the lettuce was almost wilted like.  Andrea didn’t like it that much.

David ordered the French Onion Soup topped with a Crouton and Gruyere Cheese.  This was not as good as I remembered it from my previous trip here in September 2015.  Don’t get me wrong, it was still good, much better then Chef’s de France but nowhere close to the Yachtsman Steakhouse.  The broth was in between Chef’s and Yachtsman.  Where this took a downturn from the last time I had it, the cheese.  The cheese, well, there was too much cheese, and I do mean way too much cheese.  Think of a cheese pizza that you order extra cheese and then ask for a 2^nd helping of extra cheese.  Now you are close to it.  The crouton was bland and over powered by the cheese.

For the Entrees, Andrea ordered the Grilled Strip Steak with Garlic-Herb Butter and Pomme Frites (French Fries), this was ordered Medium.  This is what is listed in the menu, however there are green beans with some red peppers that you can see under the steak, well kind of under the steak.  What you see in the bowl is ranch dressing for her to dip the French fries in.  The Garlic-Herb Butter had almost completed melted by the time we received the dish.  It is a larger steak than we had received at other locations.  The steak was cooked properly and had a very nice flavor, wasn’t tough and to be fully honest, was way better than the Beef Tenderloin at Chef’s de France.

 David ordered the Roasted Lamb Chop served with Potato Pave, Artichokes, Tomato Salsa, and Lamb Demi-glace, this was ordered Medium Rare as suggested by Joann. Ok, this was 3 small, and I mean small Lamb Chops.  If you look at the picture and the description, you will see it is kind of hard to make out what is where.  I had to have these sent back.  These were cooked Rare.  When I cut into them, I blood come out of the first one I cut.  Nope, not for me.  If it was a steak, I would have said it was still mooing but since it was a lamb it was still Bahhhh  Baahhhaaaing.  Not good for me.  When they finally brought me the Lamb, which did take quite some time, the Lamb was Medium Well, not Medium.  I ended up eating what they brought back.  To give you an idea of how small, I made a total of 6 cuts with my knife and this made for 6 fork size pieces of meat.  The lamb was not bad but not something I would order again, ever.  Well not from here.

The Wine Flight – Be Our Guest Private Label Wine Sampler. This comes with what looks like 2 oz. pours of 3 different wines.  Here is the names and descriptions of each.  1 -  Enchanted Rose – The enchanted Rose from the Languedoc region in the South of France is a blend of Syrah and Grenache.  This wine is succulently fruit on the palate with rich notes of ripe cherry, muddled strawberry and a crisp finish.  2 - Lombre de la Bete Chardonnay – Pouilly-Fuisse is one of the most prestigious wines from the Maconnais region of Burgundy.  This wind is 100% Chardonnay and has been partially aged in French Oak which gives the wine a slight hint of almonds and cinnamon on the nose.  Delicate lime and green apple flavors linger on the palate.  3 - Lombre de la Bete Vin Rouge – Chateauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most renowned appellations of the southern part of the Rhone Valley.  This wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre.  A powerful and full-bodied wine with rich notes of blueberry, wild herbs, and lots of spice.  The palate is mature and rich with velvety tannins, ending with a long finish.  Ok.  That is all a big mouthful to try and say those.  I am not a wine connoisseur by any means.  I do enjoy glasses of wine with good meals but not all the time.  Whites are by far my favorites but I tend to go with a sweeter white, or even a Rose or Chardonnay.  I did not taste any of what was described.  I’m sure others do.  What I tasted was very strong, mostly dry and at times almost it had a bite.  Another thing to know is that there was no card delivered with this to let you know what wine was what.  Out of all the wines I tried, this was the least favorite.  I won’t try these again.

Desserts – We both ordered the Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcake.  These were delivered along with the World Famous Grey Stuff with some sprinkles on the plate to say congratulations on your engagement.  First, let’s deal with the Grey Stuff.  We both tried it, and well for us it was not that delicious.  Yes, I know, how can you possible say that, but for us, it was just not.  The Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcake, now this was delicious.  For Andrea, this is the only one to get, she also got it back on the 18^th for lunch.  A small square of red white chocolate, half of a fresh strawberry, some little pink balls, a light sprinkle of sugar on the icing, a little bit of strawberry drizzle on the plate, the icing and the cupcake.  This was very good, moist and well if I hadn’t been watching my cupcake, Andrea would have had at least half of mine, if not all.  I love her very much and would have just ordered another if I needed to.  As I prepare this installment and am looking at the pictures, I see something that I didn’t notice this at the time we took the pictures and ate the cupcakes.  There is a thumb or finger print on the white chocolate red square.  

 That is a bit disturbing as I thought that they had to wear gloves while preparing the food.

 After we finished eating, we went over to get our pictures taken with the Beast.  This was pretty fun.  Even if he had to go check on the staff in the Kitchen, hey but think about it, he is the Master of his castle and he can do what he wants, so who were we to argue that we were the only ones that had to stay standing.  Well then others came.  Andrea sat down on his Chair.  

 I wonder what would have happened to her if he had caught her, maybe lock her up in the highest point of his castle.  Well then I would get to go save her.  Be a lot of fun.

Total cost was $132.04 (2 TS), one wine sampler/flight for $22.36. Tip $22.32 for a grand total of $176.72.  Was it worth it?  Food wise, was it worth the $132.04, we don’t think so.  The wine, not worth it at all.  1 - For the chance and experience to eat in the Beast Castle at night?  2 - To have your order taken and then your meal served to you?  3 - To meet the Master of the Castle and get your picture taken with him?  4 - To be in the Beast Castle for a much quieter meal vs. Lunch or Breakfast?  To these 4, YES, it is worth it.  If this is the only meal you can secure a reservation for, then take it, just know look over the menu and make your choices carefully.

After we finished at Be Our Guest, we had fun.  I put on a pair of black gloves with white finger tips.  These gloves are electronic and you can change the blinking light color and pattern.  They were lots of fun.  We also gave away some glow sticks.  We then made our way around, slowly walked around, taking in the sites, as this was the last night we would be in Magic Kingdom.  Yes, we are coming back on the 27^th but that is morning and we will be leaving, so this was our last night in the Magic Kingdom.  By the time we came out, the crowds had dwindled.  The lights were amazing, the castle all lit up.  Well in our walking around, we had to get on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and as with every other time, we enjoyed it.   Was fun riding it at night.  We were in the front car and if you look close, you will see the gloves that you can make blink.  It was so much fun riding at night.

 

 

We took our time walking to the front.  Here are pictures from 12:15am, yes, we stayed in the park the whole day.

Was this a smart choice or a crazy decision to be in Magic Kingdom today, on Christmas?  We don’t regret it.  We had a good time, as mentioned earlier, today was more of a relaxing day in Magic Kingdom, not a Conquer day.  For us, it was not a crazy decision and we really enjoyed ourselves.  Will we do it again next year or will we head to another park, or even make it an off day?  Well, it will be our Honeymoon so we don’t know what we will do yet.  If we do, we would go in first thing in the morning, that I am sure of.  What we can say is that this day was a wonderful day, and we wouldn't have traded this for anything else, or being in any other park.  We Loved It!  How can't you, just look at the pictures.

Tomorrow, 12/26, it is back to Hollywood Studios, with Lunch at 50’s Prime Time Café (2^nd time this trip) and Dinner at Jiko – The Cooking Place.  Then we return to Hollywood Studios for one last chance for some fun here.  Can you guess where we are going to go?  Oh, and remember, if you followed the 12/22 instalment for Hollywood Studios, we still have 2 paper Fastpasses for any attraction at any time.  Any guesses on wat ride/game she will cheat again?   (just kidding on the cheating)