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Walt Disney World AND A Cruise! | How Much Does It Cost & Would I Do It Again?
In this video, I share how much every component of our 11 day trip to Walt Disney World and on our cruise on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas cost, including whether each thing turned out to cost as expected, more than expected, or less than expected. Then I share whether I would do another theme park plus cruise trip like this again in the future, what I would change, and what I would do the same.
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7 Things That We LOVED & 30 Things That We HATED About UTOPIA OF THE SEAS!
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In this full review video of our August 2024 cruise on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, I share 7 things that we loved and 30 things that we hated about this ship and this cruise to help you decide if this ship is right for you. 0:00 Introduction & Overview 5:11 What We Loved 10:00 An Important Reminder 12:15 What We Hated 45:15 Concluding Thoughts
We Visited COCO CAY On The Last Day Of Our Cruise On UTOPIA OF THE SEAS!
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We visited Perfect Day at Coco Cay on the final day of our cruise on Utopia of the Seas in August 2024. We all got off the ship initially, but Megan and I returned to enjoy the quiet onboard and to escape the heat while the guys went to the beach. We show you both! We also give you a lot of great information about cruising on one of these huge ships.
Our SEA DAY On Utopia Of The Seas
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We enjoyed a relaxing sea day on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, and in this video we show you some of the things you can do with your time on a sea day. We also share with you some of the negative aspects of a sea day on a huge cruise ship when all of the passengers are on board at once.
Our Day On UTOPIA OF THE SEAS In Nassau, Bahamas
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The second day of our cruise on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas was my birthday and we were docked in Nassau. We could see the work being done on what will be Royal Caribbean's new private beach club in Nassau. Megan and Ben had breakfast in the main dining room. Ben and I got off the ship briefly, and intended to explore the new port area, but it was just too hot for me. We couldn't even ...
Our First Evening on UTOPIA OF THE SEAS!
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This video picks up where our embarkation day vlog left off. First, I show you our first night's dinner in the main dining room. After dinner, we explored some additional areas of the ship, went to the ice show, did some rock climbing, and went to a singing game show in Spotlight Karaoke.
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS Oceanview Balcony Cabin 8220 TOUR
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This is a tour of our oceanview balcony room 8220 on deck 8 midship on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, filmed just one month after the ship first launched.
We Board UTOPIA OF THE SEAS & Tell You All The Little Things You Need To Know!
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This vlog of us boarding and then exploring Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas in August 2024 is absolutely packed with useful information and important tips!
HUGE Suite With A CRUISE SHIP VIEW!
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On the night before our cruise on Utopia of the Seas, we returned to a hotel we had stayed at two years prior, the Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port, and this time we were given an extremely spacious handicap - accessible suite facing the cruise port and with a view of the cruise ships. In this video, I give you a tour of this two queen sofa suite, and show us leaving the suite th...
We Were Impressed By KENNEDY SPACE CENTER!
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In August 2024, we finally visited Kennedy Space Center for the first time in between our time at Walt Disney World and our cruise on Utopia of the Seas. The Kennedy Space Center complex is vast and there is a lot to do and see. We did not show it in the video, but we did also see an IMAX film there between touring the Atlantis space shuttle building and the astronaut building. This place is ve...
Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis Burnsville ROOM TOUR
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I spent one night in a king bed standard room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis Burnsville and found it to be very clean, dark, quiet, and comfortable.
I Got A FREE WEEKEND Getaway, But It Did NOT Go According To Plan!
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In this Misadventures in Travel story, I tell you about how I got two nights at two different hotels and a car rental with points. I also share the nightmare story of a very bad experience with a hotel and some valuable lessons you can learn from that situation. 0:00 Playlist Introduction 1:30 Situation Introduction 2:14 Key Takeaway 2:45 The Original Plan 4:51 Free Rental Car 7:04 Behind Sched...
5 TIPS To Spend LESS TIME IN LINE At Walt Disney World!
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On my many trips to Walt Disney World with my family, I have noticed that a lot of visitors are making the same simple mistakes that are wasting their time and making their experience at Walt Disney World worse. In this video, I share five simple things you can do to make your trip to Walt Disney World so much better!
HOW MUCH Did We Spend On FOOD At WALT DISNEY WORLD?
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HOW MUCH Did We Spend On FOOD At WALT DISNEY WORLD?
Our Day At Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM!
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Our Day At Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM!
Our First Time At MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY!
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Our First Time At MICKEY'S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Our Experience Visiting EPCOT In August 2024
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Our Experience Visiting EPCOT In August 2024
NEW Lightning Lane Strategy At Disney's HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS!
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NEW Lightning Lane Strategy At Disney's HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS!
Is VALUE PARKING Worth It At MSP? | MSP To MCO On Delta & Driving To Pop Century Resort
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Is VALUE PARKING Worth It At MSP? | MSP To MCO On Delta & Driving To Pop Century Resort
3 BEST & 3 WORST Things About Our Cruise On UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
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3 BEST & 3 WORST Things About Our Cruise On UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
CRUISE CABINS For 3 OR MORE People
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CRUISE CABINS For 3 OR MORE People
Will You Get SEASICK On A Cruise?
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Will You Get SEASICK On A Cruise?
Cruising During HURRICANE Season!
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Cruising During HURRICANE Season!
Traveling With An Injury Or Chronic Pain
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Traveling With An Injury Or Chronic Pain
PASSPORT Application & Renewal MISTAKES!
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PASSPORT Application & Renewal MISTAKES!
Your PASSPORT Did NOT Come In Time For Your Trip!
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Your PASSPORT Did NOT Come In Time For Your Trip!
Walt Disney World VALUE RESORTS!
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Walt Disney World VALUE RESORTS!
Disney's YACHT CLUB vs PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE
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Disney's YACHT CLUB vs PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE
How I SAVED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS On My Walt Disney World Trip!
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How I SAVED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS On My Walt Disney World Trip!
Who Should NOT Get The DISNEY DINING PLAN?
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Who Should NOT Get The DISNEY DINING PLAN?

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  • @rejoicemusicnet
    @rejoicemusicnet 8 годин тому

    Interesting video! I'm also from Minnesota and have been to Disney World in August many times! It's just so damp and sweaty all the time. As far as budget, rather than stay in Pop Century (which I love) is to suggest staying off-site in a place like Windsor Hills where you can get a condo with a bunch of bedrooms, a kitchen, space to hang out together, and sometimes even a pool. Even factoring in the cost of parking at WDW every day with your rental car, it would be cheaper.

  • @michelleb749
    @michelleb749 3 дні тому

    Thanks for your input. Think I will stay away from that ship. We've sailed Explorer, Harmony, Symphony and just rebooked to sail Symphony again. We had no problem eating at Solarium Bistro (multiple times), El Loco Fresh, the Dog House, etc on Symphony.

  • @kenspencer655
    @kenspencer655 6 днів тому

    I looked for that restroom and never found it. Thanks for finding it for me. 😀

  • @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr
    @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 7 днів тому

    This video came at the perfect time for me! I’ve only cruised on DCL and am ready to branch out. I think I’ve settled on RCCL, but now I’m debating between a 4 night on Utopia and a 7 night on Wonder of the Seas … it’s just so much cheaper to do the 4 nights.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 7 днів тому

      I think it's worth it to spend a little extra and get the 7-night cruise on the Wonder of the Seas if you can afford it. I didn't feel like our cruise on Utopia was very representative of the usual experience on Royal Caribbean.

  • @lexisworldyt
    @lexisworldyt 7 днів тому

    Beautiful job, just this one is from Decendants.

  • @NewEraSSKid
    @NewEraSSKid 11 днів тому

    If you had used Flixbus coach it wouldn't have been more than £20

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 11 днів тому

      I would never choose a coach over a train for a lot of reasons, but thanks for pointing out that there are less expensive options for people who might need to spend less.

  • @rhondalockrey9592
    @rhondalockrey9592 11 днів тому

    I caught up with all the cruise vlogs. It does feel good to be on a new ship. I am with you Heather the heat is not my friend anymore but one day when the kids are done school you will have options. I am sure you going to do a Pro & Con vlog. I was to take hubby on a cruise for his birthday in Feb but I know have to get my 2nd knee replaced first so will make some plans after I heal up have to wait about 6 months until I get the surgery.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 11 днів тому

      Best wishes for a successful surgery & a quick recovery!

  • @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un
    @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un 15 днів тому

    I love that you are providing you and your children with a wonderful memories and experiences. Looking forward to the next cruise vlogs.

  • @patricksterling7389
    @patricksterling7389 17 днів тому

    There is room under the beds to slide your empty luggage. 😊

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 17 днів тому

      Yes, we know that, but in this particular room it was less than usual because of a large drawer at the foot of the bed in which the room steward stored bedding. Also because of the three beds, the space at the sides of the bed was not enough for us to fit in there to access the suitcases that were under the beds. We could barely walk between the beds turned sideways, much less get a suitcase in and out from underneath.

  • @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr
    @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 21 день тому

    Maybe you could celebrate your half birthday at sea to avoid the summer season?

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 21 день тому

      That's a fun idea! Unfortunately, for the time being, that would not work at all with my kids' school schedules.

  • @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un
    @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un 28 днів тому

    Happy Belated Birthday!!! Have many more happy, healthy and prosperous years!!!

  • @cherifurr3935
    @cherifurr3935 28 днів тому

    Happy belated birthday-sorry the beds are so uncomfortable! That ship is too big, though! Hate that RC is building on that beautiful little peninsula…

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 28 днів тому

      Yes, the ship is too big! And we agree - we think they are ruining that lovely little peninsula in Nassau. I guess we'll see how it turns out when they finish it.

  • @anissad.3578
    @anissad.3578 28 днів тому

    Happy, belated birthday 🎉

  • @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un
    @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un 29 днів тому

    Great to see you guys on another cruise. How is your dad doing? Enjoy your cruise!!!

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 28 днів тому

      Dad's doing well. He recently got a new (red) car that he likes a lot!

    • @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un
      @ValenciaJohnson-oe4un 28 днів тому

      Great to hear dad is doing great and enjoying his new car!!!

  • @stormspotter
    @stormspotter Місяць тому

    Ouch 😬

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea Місяць тому

    Looks like a really lovely room - great use of space in there!

  • @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr
    @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr Місяць тому

    I like the footstools on the balcony!

  • @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr
    @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr Місяць тому

    The cruise has started! Yeah!

  • @euniceriley4830
    @euniceriley4830 Місяць тому

    Beautiful ship!

  • @its_mrraza
    @its_mrraza Місяць тому

    This was so helpful as i am going to travel for first time. Thank you for taking time to put detailed video

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels Місяць тому

      You're so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful to you.

  • @2010jakem
    @2010jakem Місяць тому

    We stayed there before our last cruise about a month ago. It was great!

  • @WhitneyAbrina
    @WhitneyAbrina Місяць тому

    Very nice! I wish you showed the pool but I guess that could be a problem with guests in it.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels Місяць тому

      Watch the previous video that I made in which I show the whole hotel, including the pool. It is linked to this video. Scroll down below the description.

  • @WhitneyAbrina
    @WhitneyAbrina Місяць тому

    What is that big spaceship looking thing on the right when you look out the window? Maybe the hand towels are in a drawer bc it's an accessible room?

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels Місяць тому

      That is the Exploration Tower, which we visited in 2022 when it was still open (video on my channel in our Harmony of the Seas playlist) and I talked about it in my recent video on Port Canaveral.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels Місяць тому

      That's a thought, but then the bath towels were all way out of reach! Usually in Hampton Inns the hand towels are on the lower shelf and the bath towels are on the upper shelf. Or there is a shelf under the sink and all the towels will be there.

  • @rhondalockrey9592
    @rhondalockrey9592 Місяць тому

    Looked like a great place to visit its been my list. We waited & were lucky to see one shuttle launch from Jetty Park they get cancelled many times due to weather it as loud very exciting like one big party in the park. We were able to see it go up then the clouds blocked it but was still worth the hours waiting.

  • @WhitneyAbrina
    @WhitneyAbrina Місяць тому

    I think it's funny (in a good way) when you start spouting out facts and I just think how you are so smart you know so much about everything!! You have a great memory too!

  • @sebassebas1374
    @sebassebas1374 Місяць тому

    Useful info. Suscribed!

  • @lievenlaveyne
    @lievenlaveyne 2 місяці тому

    mmmmmmmmmmmmm , nice cool walking boots you have nice feets xoxo hugs with love from lieven from belgium xo 😘😘🤗🤗🦶🦶👣

  • @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr
    @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 2 місяці тому

    Whew! Crazy! You wanted a nice weekend getaway and got a load of stress! One of my kids attends a big football university and hotel rooms are insane when there is a home game.

  • @WhitneyAbrina
    @WhitneyAbrina 2 місяці тому

    I think it's good you got your money back and I do think it's bc corporate made them. I think it's rude af that they couldn't show any interest in the experience you had as their guest. You were trying to be discrete but they work there, they need to ask questions to get to the bottom of what's going on and at least try to make efforts to accomidate you. The lady at the first hotel comes off as not caring at all, she doesn't even attempt to understand any details or offer any help or empathy

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      I agree with you; I do think corporate made them give me my money back.

  • @kerrys778
    @kerrys778 2 місяці тому

    Wow! That was a long night. Sorry you went through that. I would’ve done the same except perhaps I would have tried to take a picture in the room to show them. If I had thought of it of course! I had an issue at a Hilton property in New York. The front desk actually gave a key to our room (thankful my son and husband were there) to a guest (a man). My son and husband were getting me coffee downstairs as I was showering…my son caught this man about to enter the room. I heard my son say very loudly… “no man-my mom is in there…don’t touch that door”. He was just 18. My husband came up a minute or two later and we got a free night ($600). This guy was so confused…I hope he also got a free night. I peeped out and saw my son talking to him. He looked like a corporate guest-there in business probably. I never opened the door. I was just getting out of a shower!!!! That would’ve been horrible. So - my son saved me that day…and maybe saved this man from getting kicked very hard. 😂

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      Wow, that's really nice that they gave you that much money back for that!

  • @rhondalockrey9592
    @rhondalockrey9592 2 місяці тому

    I think its great advice you gave that you must go to higher up the chain to get a resolution. Things do happen of & hotels should want your repeat business so should be trying to help people t that level. Our worse hotel stay was we flew to Miami 11 years ago to take a cruise the next morning had never been there hotel prices were very high. We picked a hotel it had a person still taking you up the elevator it was that old. It had chopped hallways like you went down a hall up a few stairs to get to room very strange. The room had bare basics I mean no artwork no bedside clock no coffee maker I think a clean plate & cup I mean it was a stark hospital or prison room very strange. So we went back & complained they gave us another room that was not much better but we stayed this was before we had cell phones we booked everything by computer back then & had no idea in that big city on where to go. We never asked for them to refund us but it turned out we were never charged for our stay some glitch who knows but that was a plus.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      Oh weird! Any idea if that hotel is still there?

  • @lievenlaveyne
    @lievenlaveyne 2 місяці тому

    How's your foot now sweetie ? Can you please upload a video about your feet ankle now ? I want to see more from your nice foot xo ❤ take care hugs with love from lieven from belgium xoxo ❤

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      It's been almost four years, and there was never anything wrong with my foot. I broke both of my ankles. My right ankle will never be exactly the way it was before; I still have some difficulty going down steps, and cannot run, hop, jump, etc. but I can walk perfectly fine now.

    • @lievenlaveyne
      @lievenlaveyne Місяць тому

      @@HeatherTravels oke good keep strong take care about yourself xo

  • @rhondalockrey9592
    @rhondalockrey9592 2 місяці тому

    These were really good tips like studying the map & looking at the App ahead of time. Plan to bring the grandkids in a year or 2 so lots of research for m to do. Its been many years since I have see Disney & my mobility isn't great 1 knee replaced already & the other one just got x-rayed so see how that goes dang I am only 62 but we will get there lol

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      My mom just had her second knee replacement. If you're worried about your mobility, I highly recommend renting a mobility scooter, which I have done several times at Walt Disney World. Be sure to watch our vlogs from past trips.

    • @rhondalockrey9592
      @rhondalockrey9592 2 місяці тому

      @@HeatherTravels Thank you I think hat would be the right option. hope your mom is feeling better soon takes awhile to recover.

  • @maryf2685
    @maryf2685 2 місяці тому

    You always do a thorough job at explaining everything. Very good information. Thanks.

  • @esciteach7997
    @esciteach7997 2 місяці тому

    like #17 thank you . . . great examples and you are an excellent speaker . . I have an honest suggestion though; once you explain a situation (where to find sets at fast food places for example) you do not need to repeat it 3-4 times more, especially at the end of the example. We get the idea. As a high school teacher of many years, we tend to lose listeners after the second repeat anyway. However, awesome vid.

  • @anacooksameal2067
    @anacooksameal2067 2 місяці тому

    I agree! Going by geographical order is such a huge energy saver 😅

  • @kerrys778
    @kerrys778 2 місяці тому

    Practical advice I will use next spring!

  • @ChrisJones-pi5mh
    @ChrisJones-pi5mh 2 місяці тому

    I don’t get it… to me the alternative would be that a stranger in the room next to you can unlock your door at any time, and just walk right in.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      No, that would only be the case if you couldn't LOCK the door on each side. You could lock the doors from inside your room. The problem here was that you couldn't even OPEN the door when it was UNLOCKED. It was a definite safety issue.

  • @lievenlaveyne
    @lievenlaveyne 2 місяці тому

    i sauw a old video about your broken-surgery feets with two walking boots on i like your nice feets ,how's your feets now can you good to step and walk now ? . if you can please upload a new video about your feets am desire to see more from your nice feets if you want ! . am sub your nice intresting channel hugs from lieven from belgium xo.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      Preferez-vous que je reponds en francais?

  • @maryf2685
    @maryf2685 2 місяці тому

    Great explanation of your charges. We have had the dining plan previously and found it less expensive to just pay as we go since I don't eat as much as the dining plan offered. I did have fun with the dining plan when we did have it as I would order the most expensive item from the menu that I would like to try. This was back in 2010 when the tip was also included in the dining plan. We were also able to use two sit down meals for a dinner show or Cinderella's castle, so we did that too.

  • @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr
    @MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 2 місяці тому

    I’m going through and watching your old Lives and thought I’d just say hello. :) I enjoy your honesty … too many big channels are all rainbows and sunshine and they NEVER discuss how much anything costs and never seem to have to plan and save to afford anything.

    • @HeatherTravels
      @HeatherTravels 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for this comment! I have noticed that my videos in which I discuss how much things actually cost do quite well, so people definitely want to know. I tend to be a very practical person, and I genuinely want to help people, which I don't feel like you're really doing if you don't tell them the truth!

  • @trvlnthru
    @trvlnthru 2 місяці тому

    We are not surprised with the results here. We have definitely saved money by buying food out of pocket vs. when we had the dining plan. Years ago, we used to go in the fall every year and they offered free dining plan when you book a week stay at a WDW hotel with park tickets - we did that a few times. And that was really nice. That hasn't been offered in some time though (that I am aware of). But paying for the dining plan is not generally a good deal. Thanks for sharing this helpful information!

  • @trvlnthru
    @trvlnthru 2 місяці тому

    Looks like a fun day at Animal Kingdom. I am going to miss the Dinosaur ride. I might not miss Dinoland that much. I do get the story they were trying to tell - and I didn't hate the land. But I am ready for new stuff there. But I do enjoy Dinosaur. We have never tried Yak & Yeti. I have always heard good things about it though. It is always sad when a place you liked in the past is disappointing on a return visit. Thanks for taking us along to Animal Kingdom!

  • @WhitneyAbrina
    @WhitneyAbrina 2 місяці тому

    That looks like so much fun. I would have been disappointed to miss the parade and treats too.