Adrift: A Mildly Live Solo Trip Report

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I have benefited so much from other TRs, so I will attempt to share my own.
Got an early start :yawning_face: with a 4AM car to airport and a 5:20AM boarding time. I neglected to prepare for a gate area and plane full of kids (duh, we are going to MCO). Though, kids seem to tolerate this early hour much better than us adults.

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This is my 2nd trip to WDW and my first solo trip. I am staying at the Swan for the first three nights. It looks like I have a room assigned, so hoping for an early and easy check-in.

I’m attending my first MVMCP tonight. I’ve read mixed reports about being able to purchase Genie+ with a party ticket. No luck for me :face_with_diagonal_mouth:. After check-in, planning to walk over to Boardwalk/YC to grab some food and take the MK bus from there to be at the gate close to 3PM.
Any recommendations for a great quick service gluten free lunch?

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The Pizza window by BW has a cauliflower crust pizza - we watch out for nut allergies and their suggestion for us was that pizza.

Being a NYer, was sure not the best pizza I ever ate, but was definitely tasty!

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Looks like Boardwalk Deli or Ale and Compass Market have gluten free mobile ordering.

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Rainy touchdown ( :flight_arrival:, not :football: ). :crossed_fingers: luggage arrives quickly and intact (I’ve had 2 nearly new suitcases destroyed by airlines in the last year).
Is it difficult to find the Uber pickup here?

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Not too difficult. Just follow the signs.

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It’s so weird how some can but others can’t.

Stupid Disney IT

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Followed the signs to ground transportation. Nope, back up to level 2. But then got on an escalator that took me to level 3. After a round of musical stairs, walked out just as Uber pulled up.

ETA for arrival is 1:30PM. Hope I have enough time to grab some lunch and get to MK by 3pm. Worst case - I’m stocked up on airplane snacks/granola bars and can grab something in the park.

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If you take portable food it is probably doable. It will be tight though

Why aiming for 3p? To be at front of pack?

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Thought that was the recommendation for 4PM party entry. If you tell me I can arrive later, I wouldn’t be sad about it :smiling_face:

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I mean if you want to be through the gates asap 3 is good but I wouldn’t stress over it. We got there about 3:30 based on time stamps from photos and were inside by 4:05 (MNSSHP). Today may be busier. Then again crowds may be waning.

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I stand corrected. :rofl: Glad you eventually found it.

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Arrived - think I’ll just grab a salad from the quick service in the lobby and casually make my way over. New goal - arrive between 3-3:30pm

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That’s a view

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With the newest app update, I haven’t seen any successful reports on being able to purchase G+ with just a party ticket.

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Not anything special but it could be worse :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: I didn’t pay for or expect any upgrades. If it is clean and the bed is comfy - I’m happy.

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Nothing in the lobby of the Swan looked especially appealing. I’m at the Ale and Compass Market now, waiting for my gluten free Cuban :sandwich:.

Also picked up some GF gingerbread cookies and got to see the gingerbread lighthouse and train.

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Next, headed to MK. Looks like rain, lots of rain :grimacing:

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I hope it goes away

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So excited for you and THANKS for sharing — have All The Fun!!!

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rain just culls the herd to leave the brave and strong free to roam

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Quick question - does BG1 work for 6pm party VQs?

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