Day four was our final day in Walt Disney World, and we still had a lot we wanted to do. Unfortunately we woke up to rain, but we didn’t let that stop us. We made it to the Magic Kingdom, and headed straight for Starbucks. Our late night on the Ferrytale Wishes cruise wore us out!
I tried the special for Halloween “frapula” and I think I was the first to ask for it because it took them awhile to make it and they were all conversing with each other trying to figure it out.
We had fastpasses for Pirates of the Caribbean so we headed that way first, and then to Enchanted Tales with Belle which I had seen but mom had not. SO cute. I can’t wait to take Emma Kate there!
We did a little shopping and grabbed pizza for lunch.
Mom and I really enjoy just walking around and looking at everything, so we just kind of “hung out” for awhile (Bobby would be so bored and never let’s me do that, so it was nice and relaxing!)
The rain was getting harder, so he headed to the monorail and ran over to EPCOT to get a couple of things and then went back to the hotel. I was able to make us last minute dinner reservations at California Grill that night, too!
Bye Magic Kingdom
I still had not done one thing I REALLY wanted to do, and that was get a Dole Whip at the Polynesian. So when we got back, we did just that, and it was delicious.
We got ready for dinner, had some appetizers in the lounge, and then took the monorail to the Grand Floridian because we had some time to kill. We went upstairs and visited one of my favorite Cast Members, Vonnie, and chatted with her for a bit before heading over to the Contemporary. We were seated right away, and I will have to say this was the most delicious meal of the trip. I got a margarita and the filet, and both were amazing.
They even gave mom a free birthday dessert, even though we were stuffed!
We got back to the resort and changed clothes and headed for Trader Sams. This was another one of those “research” things I needed to do for work. SO many clients have asked me about it so I knew I needed to go. The drinks were good and the décor was super cool, but it was pretty pricey and if you aren’t into loud environments I would say skip this one. We were so tired and left after one drink, but it was cool to see, and say hello to a fellow runDisney runner/bartender we went to see!
We went back to our room and called it a night. The next morning was very early and very sad. Departure day is always sad, but it was also rainy and dreary so it was even more depressing.
Four days is just not long enough! We had a blast but there was so much we didn’t get to do, like Hollywood Studios and most of EPCOT. That just means we have to go back, right?
I planned a lot for mom for her 60th, and I hope she enjoyed everything I put into the trip for her. It was so much fun and I will always remember it.
QOTD: Favorite Disney resort? Favorite drink in Disney?
Jen @ Dare Run Share says
I’ve really enjoyed reading about your mom’s birthday trip. I would love to someday have a trip like this with my own daughter. 🙂
Heather says
Thank you for reading!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
It looks like y’all had a great trip. I agree that four days is not enough! I can’t wait until I can have a full week vacation at Disney sometime.
I love Trader Sams! It’s such a little hidden gem at Disney. But my favorite drink? That is tough…it has to be the margaritas at Mexico in Epcot. Although, I recently had the long island iced tea at 50’s prime time cafe and it was on point.
Heather says
I love margaritas! The one I had at San angel was good!
Krysten says
Awe such a nice bday weekend!!! Love all of the pictures!
Heather says
it was so fun!
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says
An amazing birthday trip that I know both of you will cherish forever!!!