COMPLETE! Two Disney Nerds go coast to coast – A June WDW & DL trip report

[lumosq102]

Well. That was one heck of a trip. But we’ll get to that.

From Walt Disney World to Disneyland and back again.

This is my second TR here on the Dibb (first is here), my 11th trip to WDW and my very first trip to Disneyland.



As I was still trying to finish my first TR before we flew (I failed) there was no PTR, so here’s a quick overview of our plans for our east to west Disney extravaganza.

Travel dates – 9 – 23 June
Airline(s) – British Airways Gatwick to MCO return, American Airlines MCO to LAX return
Hotels – Bloc at Gatwick, Bay Lake Tower, Disneyland Hotel & Polynesian Resort

2 Coasts
4 flights
4 hotels
3 time zone changes. 4 if you include the return to London. I’m fairly certain I’m still jetlagged 2 ½ months later.

So, that’s the trip, in a nutshell. The people attempting this mad plan are:


Kirsty W



That’s me on the left. Planner to the point of obsession, lover of all things classic and big believer that there is no place for a lay-in on hols. I’m happiest camped out on Main Street with camera in hand, waiting for the parade. I’m the vegetarian to balance out the other ones uber-carnivore status. Also the trip photographer, so you can mostly find me with a camera in front of my face.

Favourite ride: WDW – Splash Mountain / Disneyland – Small World
Favourite park: Disneyland & Magic Kingdom
Favourite show: Nemo
Favourite character: Mickey Mouse
Favourite snack: Citrus Swirl
Favourite restaurant: Rancho del Zocalo
Favourite drink: Nautilus at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Kirsty R



Here with her man we have my best friend, sister in all but blood and partner in crime. This was R’s 12th visit to WDW and heaven knows how many trip to Disneyland. She grew up in LA and got to visit Disneyland often as a kid, but this is her first trip back in a verrry long time. R is the food planner, carnivore and The Country Bear’s biggest fan. She would probably appreciate a few more lie-ins, but is ever patient with my go-go-go touring style.

Favourite ride: WDW – FoP Disneyland- Pirates
Favourite park: Disneyland / DAK
Favourite show: Tangled
Favourite character: Big Al
Favourite snack: Matterhorn Macaroon
Favourite restaurant: California Grill
Favourite drink: Mint Julep

So, lets get this started. There will be tears of joy, excitement, early mornings, late nights, flight delays and at last count just under 10,000 photos. Want to come along?

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Index

Day 0 & Day 1 – 8 & 9 June - Lets go home: travel day & Magic Kingdom
Day 2 - 10 June - World Showcase travels & Bay Lake tantrums
Day 3 – 11 June - Classics and Cali Grill
Day 4 – 12 June - We're going to Disneyland
Day 5 – 13 June - DL & DCA hopping
Day 6 – 14 June - Walking in Walt's Footsteps
Day 7 – 15 June - Pomme Frittes & Mickey Mouse
Day 8 – 16 June - Disneyland Forever
Day 9 – 17 June - Polynesian Living
Day 10 – 18 June - Animal Kingdom adventures
Day 11 – 19 June - No bad moody
Day 12 – 20 June - Sunrise & safaris
Day 13 – 21 June - Snoozing on Studios
Day 14 – 22 June- Epcot Explorations & Magical Kingdom sunset
Day 15 – 23 June - now its time to say goodbye
Highs, lows and future plans

[Juliemack]

Just discovered this... subscribing so I don't miss when you add another day. Looking forward to the mix of the two coasts in one visit

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Originally Posted by Juliemack

Just discovered this... subscribing so I don't miss when you add another day. Looking forward to the mix of the two coasts in one visit

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Thank you very much for coming along! The next day will be up today or tomorrow, depending on how long these photos take to upload

[lumosq102]

Day 2 has now been added

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Day 3 is now up

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Day 4 is now up

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With apologies for the delay - life got a little busy there for a while - day 5 is now up and its very photo heavy.

[Goosey-Lucy]

Just caught up with the other days, seems amazing so far!

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Originally Posted by Goosey-Lucy

Just caught up with the other days, seems amazing so far!

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Thank you for reading

Honestly it was our best trip ever, I'm really enjoying sharing our tales