Darcie & DH - May 2006

Dates May 8th- May 12th
Shades of Green Resort
Cast of Characters: Me and DH

We had a really really good time! The crowds were very light and we got to check in at SOG at 9:50 am with no problems. This is my 3 time back to this resort and it is SOOO much nicer then when I got stuck on overflow at POP.. never again would I stay at POP!!!! If you are miltary and you do not mind that your room is not Disney Themed..then you can get a heck of a deal and not have to pay ANY TAX on your room, food or at the exchange. The rooms are the biggest at Disney and we had a great ground floor location with a nice patio overlooking the golf course. Much nicer then being crammed in a tight, thin walled room like POP. We went swimming in the Mickey Pool and then headed over to Magic Kingdom for the day. Longest line we stood in was 15 minutes for Space Mountain. I never had to use a fastpass and after a long day we hopped on the monorail and our bus was waiting for us right now time. I was reading earlier someone was talking about how Shades Buses are older.. They are the same buses as the Disney buses and they are not crammed full of people. The only time we saw a crowd is when a Disney Bus took us to Downtown Disney. It beats the overcrowded crammed full POP century bus system ANYDAY. Weather was great and had rain only one day for about 15 minutes. I was glad it rained because at the time Florida was having those bad fires. I love the breakfast buffet at the hotel..its wonderful and I had a fresh made belgium waffle and all the trimmings..they have everything you can think of without the horrible high prices!! We went to AK the second day and got their when it opened. We made a bee line to Everest and rode it five times in a row..I loved it!! then went on the safari ride and *Tough to be a bug* and *Dinosour* then we left and went to Epcot. Still no crowds at all...Epcot we rode Test Track, Soarin, and had lunch at the San Angel Inn... first time eating at San Angel and what a TREAT!!!! someone here mentioned it and my husband and I both love Mexican food and it was a real nice atmosphere.

That evening we went to Bongos which we both love!!! Oh I love the way this place is set up and love the atmosphere and they have wonderful food. Then it was off for a front row seating at Cirque De Soleil, La Nouba..I have seen this show 5 times and it is sooo worth the money. The four white clowns are my favorite and the dancers are amazing. Next day was off to MGM which is our favorite park. Again light crowds and no lines for rides. We both love Tower of Terror and Rockin Roller Coaster so we did those both a few times and then it was time for a short rest LOL. We had lunch at Sci-Fi and this again is a great place to eat! Nice and cool with entertainment to boot! We then road the other attractions and enjoyed the day with dinner at Prime Time. If anyone goes or is going ask for TOPHER!!!! HE IS SOOOOOOOO GOOD!! He had our entire section red embarressed and my husband got to join the clean plate club hahaha never saw his face so red before!! The wait staff WILL make or break your lunch/Dinner.. you can tell he enjoys his job and he has that higher voice that is also loud enough for the entire section to hear. One guy sitting at the next table tried to tell on me for not finishing my green beans..Topher told him *well Mr. Tattle Tale just turn around and mind your own business, you are in enough trouble as it is without worrying about other people* he was a true riot and kept it up the whole time. Last day we went to Universal which I also like to do and again low crowds and no lines.

New Shoes for the vacation $85.00
Limo ride from airport $90.00
New Tinkerbell decal for car $8.50
Seeing your husband (who is a Marine Staff NCO that is use to being in big crowds and giving out orders) get picked on with his clean plate over his head turn bright purple..........Priceless

Hope everyone with upcoming trips has a great time! I am headed back in October but this time my mother is flying out from California to come visit WDW so it will be me and mom :) My husband leaves me for a year to go overseas...please everyone keep him in your thoughts for a safe trip over and a safe trip back.

Darcie
Proud Marine Corps wife of SSgt. Clark