2015 – Walt Disney World December Trip Summary

I hit the ground running with a visit to all four parks. Starting with the Magic Kingdom and Epcot in the morning then Animal Kingdom and the Studios in the evening before closing out the day back at Epcot..

• Full Picture Set plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around

Most of the day was spent at Animal Kingdom
including an in depth look at the Harambe Market, the new Riverside Depot, African painted dogs on the Safari, Pandora & Rivers of Light construction plus my usual assortment of pictures from both Animal Kingdom and then Epcot.

• Full Picture Set plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around
  • Winged Encounters @ Disney’s Animal Kingdom
  • WDW Close-up – African Painted Dogs on the Kilimanjaro Safari
  • WDW Close-up: Riverside Depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    

I start off the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios checking out the new Star Wars Launch Bay and exploring what is left of the park. Then in the afternoon I head to Disney Springs to see what is new and look at the ongoing construction. After dinner at the Boathouse I make my way to the Magic Kingdom for the Main Street Electrical Parade.

• Full Picture Set plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around

The midway point of the trip starts off with a morning visit to the Magic Kingdom for rope drop. Then I spend some time at the Monorail Resorts checking out the Christmas decorations before returning for the Festival of Fantasy Parade. After the parade stopped by the Wilderness Lodge then Fort Wilderness for dinner. After dinner spent some time at the Osborne Lights before concluding my day at Epcot.

• Full Picture Set plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around

To start the day a look around the Beach Club Villas. Then over to the Animal Kingdom until the early afternoon. Magic Kingdom in the afternoon and evening then I wrap up the day at Epcot.

• Full Picture Set Plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around

A full day at Epcot arriving prior to park opening and staying through Illuminations at park closing. Featuring a look around the park including some of the entertainment choices.

• Full Picture Set Plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around

My last full day includes time at the Magic Kingdom, including a first look into the Skipper Canteen, a visit to Epcot for some entertainment, then some time at the Studios to see One Man’s Dream and one last look at the Osborne Lights.

• Full Picture Set Plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around
  • Skipper Canteen soft opening today.. A couple pics including the menu
  • A rain shortened look at the Osborne Family Lights tonight
  • Illuminations Reflections of Earth #Epcot

A quick trip to the Animal Kingdom including a first look at the Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks before a final visit to the Magic Kingdom.

• Full Picture Set Plus Thoughts & Observations
• Blog Posts
  • Daily Recap & Trip Log
  • “Tweets” from the day featuring pictures as I walked around
  • Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Painted Dogs, Giraffes & Elephants
  • Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (menu pics)