Trip Report WDW 2026-05
This was my 3rd solo trip to WDW, and the first one since 2023 (which was really short)
I stayed almost 9 days at the Grand Floridian, because the Bubble.. I love the GF’s theming, the dining and especially the close location to MK and easy access to the other parks.
In short: it was everything and even more than I’d dared hope..
I had 3 day park tickets with PH spaced it out as follows:
· Day 1 was check in day MK and then hop over to EP because EEH at EP
· Day 3 was second Park day with AK first and then hop over to MK also EEH at MK
· Day 6 was AHP at HS
· Day 8 was third Park day starting at AK and then hop over to MK for finale farewell
In between I went to DS and had about 1,5 full resort days to just rest & chill and soaking up the vibes. I did resort hop to the Contemporary and the Polynesian for Dining and checkinh out merch.
Highlights:
· CL2 day at MK: soooo many walk on possibilities for my favorite rides
· Frozen (1st time): I really enjoyed it!
· LL for AK ILL for FOP: it was really worth it to me. It made life so much easier and I got to ride everything I wanted with minimum waits. I used the rest of the time for wandering about in AK which is one of my favorite things to do.
· Villains ever after (HS 1st time): It was fun times but especially the Tech used for this show was amazing! Smoke bubbles!!!
· Prime Rib at Steakhouse71: THE BEST
· Poke Bowl at Wailulu: soo sooo yummy and the price was even better!
· Churros at Nomad Lounge AK: do need to explain?
· Breakfast at Satulee Canteen: hands down best breakfast (Fritatta) I’ve had inside and outside the parks?
· Lunch at Jungle Navigation: still as good as ever. I had the duck fried rice.
· Waking up at GF: soaking in the views of the grounds, same thing before going to sleep.
· Sam’s Grotto: as great as I remembered and the cocktail I had (Zombie) was fantastic
· Geo-82 cocktails & fireworks (not the party): Bee’s Knees cocktail & the tuna bites were delish. Very classy & comfortable and we even had a view of the fireworks from the bar. No need to pay extra for the FW Party!
· AH at HS: was worth it for the low waiting time. I rode ROTR finally for the first time (previous visit it had broken down and we left the next day) I have to say (do not come at me) it is one of the weirder rides hahaha I did enjoy MFR!
No-so-great:
· My room’s location at the GF: I had a room in Sago Cay right above the Housekeeping pantry and right around the corner of the maintenance or F&B delivery entrance so at very early in the morning or random times there would be a lot of noise from trucks, machines, transportation etc. So get rooms that are either higher up (I was on the second floor) or higher number (I was 11 5211)
· EEH at EP: it was so dark and so much was just closed including Soarin’ which I didn’t get to ride, I was so bummed about that!
· The rib eye steak at the Boathouse: it was a far cry from the quality I enjoyed at S71
· The wine/drink prices: and then adding tips starting now at 18%! I am not a US resident, so the Tipping culture is very extreme to me and adds significantly to the overall cost of a meal/drink. At least the service was good everywhere.
· Beak & Barrel: I am a HUGE POC and JC Fan, basically Adventureland is my jam. So I was very excited to visit. I managed to book a reservation. However, once I checked in it still took about 20 minutes to get inside and I basically got a narrow shelf against the wall which made it awkward to see the action over at the Bar. I don’t know, it just didn’t do it for me. Oga’s was better, though the cocktail was very much “meh”…
All in all, I had an amazing time, it was magical and I have charged my batteries again with some magic. Planning my next visit! If there is any specific information I could help anybody with, do let me know, I will do my best to answer. Have a magical day all!
sooo… decided to keep it brief and possibly useful for others… But it truly was magical 
OMG