Our Christmas Trip in PICTURES!!!! ~~Oh...and I'm obsessed with the Castle~~ [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 07:48 PM

Hello Everyone:wave2:

After lurking, posting, and bombarding many other DisPeeps pages I decided to do my own TR.....I'm not much of a writer so I will let my pictures do most of the talking....I'll give you guys as many details as possible without trying to bore you to DEATH

We were there Dec 8-15 and the trip was WONDERFUL!!! I only took about 1000+ pics,and is the reason I decided to do a photo TR.....there are only 60 photos I uploaded for the first day so I hope I don't wear you guys out early .....and I will try to do this as quickly as I can....but no promises b/c I go back to the real world tomorrow, and between work, and trying to read all the other TR's I'm subbed to and also find along the way I'm a busy girl

First I will introduce the cast and characters :grouphug:

My hubby and I met in 2002 at a Luau....we got engaged on my birthday in '04 and were married 3 years from the day we met on 6-29-05 :love:

My hubby - 37 - has only been to Disney once as a child....His sister took him when he was about 9 and doesn't really remember much of anything about the trip other than the ghost sitting in his lap on HM
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/MattEllenWDW79.jpg

Myself - 32 - I went to MK for the first time when I was about 3 1/2....and my parents took me I think 4 times, but we all have disagreements about how many times we've been as a fam.....of course we only went to the MK....Epcot didn't open until I was 7....we were always vacationing in Daytona and would make the trip over to Orlando....I went back in 1995 as an adult :hippie:and have been 7 more times and LOVE every bit of it!!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/EricaMK1979-1.jpg

And here's a pic of the 2 of us:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/cutecouple.jpg
As you can see we already have SO much in common :lmao:

And here are our babies
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/IMG_0948.jpg
Darby and Dodger are my babies I've had them both for almost 12 years....

And Tank....he's the big baby we both adopted about 4 years ago
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/IMG_0914.jpg

**Disclaimer** ~~you will also see~~....I was OBSESSED:hyper: with the Castle....I could have sat and stared at it for HOURS :hourglass on end....and you will hear that many times along the way too :upsidedowHere's my fave:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/P1030666.jpg
I just LOVE :love: this picture...and I may use it many times :goodvibes...I wish they would keep the castle like this everyday...it is SO beautiful!!

So lets gather around boys and girls....and a story you shall see :goodvibes
We left Nashvegas about 6:30a :moped: and headed to Orlando....we made it all the way and stayed at a beautiful :rotfl2: LaQuinta Inn on I-drive to be able to get to Disney and have a full day on Sat!!

We got to POFQ :jester: early and checked in and our room was READY!! :banana: So we got everything out of the car and unloaded in the room....we had 2 wonderful beds that we could NOT move together....with a couple accustomed to a king size bed I will say it did not make for the most comfortable sleeping situation....I was told to ask for a king at check-in, but I was so thrown off by our room being ready I didn't :rolleyes:
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We also had a little 'thing' waiting for us too
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How cute :thumbsup2

And b/c I'm out of image room....on to the next post

We are all headed to Animal Kingdom!!!!

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 08:09 PM

So now we are off on our first VERY crowded bus ride to the AK :santa:

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We went to go get fastpasses for Everest....and then headed around to come in the backside of the Dinosaur area.....and this is what we see....IT'S a gigantic.....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020311.jpg

oh....dino....my hubby and I both thought it looked like a big butt crack :rotfl2: and that was the laugh of the day for sure :lmao:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020310.jpg

And here's our 'red-neck' pic of the Dino ride....we both look a little shocked by that huge thing screaming at us!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020308.jpg

Next...we are off to EE!!!
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It was a lot of fun....I couldn't get a pic of our coaster ride but I think there is one later....but I thought this view was cool
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020321.jpg

Next we went to Yak & Yeti....it was very good....sorry guys I don't have any food porn...I know....I know...I'm actually ashamed :headache: to say my hubby kept me from taking pics b/c I thought he would think I had lost my mind!! :confused: But I'll try to remember for each what we had and pass on the goodness of all the meals :upsidedow

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For appy's I had lettuce wraps...very good :thumbsup2 and he had pork egg rolls...also very good....I got the Mahi-mahi and he had ribs....we were both so stuffed we only ordered one desert and it was the brownie sundae.....all AWESOME!!

We had also gotten FP for the Safari and so we headed back over there...on the way we went on one of the trails and saw this....
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This gorilla cracks me up....no pun intended :laughing:

on the way to the Safari we ran intohttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020329.jpgshe is VERY beautiful and I couldn't get very good pics of her....but she was following me....kind of ended up freaking me out :eek: and then she went and hugged a tree

The safari pics:
this guy was just massive....this pic doesn't even do him justice...he was HUGE!!
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I think this is the first time I've seen this guy awake
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And before we left we went to hang out with the bugs...
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We saw these guys on the way out....I thought they were very pretty
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020429.jpg

And the AK Christmas tree
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020431.jpg

Back to our room for a few and then to the MAGIC KINGDOM!!!!!!!

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 08:26 PM

We headed back to POFQ for a little while, since our room was ready :goodvibes and we already had everything in there it was a little bit of rest time....I went off and took some pics of the resort
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More POFQ pics to come later...

Now we are on to my FAVORITE THING!! THE CASTLE!!!!! :yay:
My first ....long time no see.....picture
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020463.jpg

We stood on main street and sort of watched the castle lighting show....we couldn't hear it very well and we got there right at 5:45....but then I saw it....:love:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020471.jpg
and it was love :love: at first sight!!!

We headed straight for tomorrowland b/c the hubby wanted to ride Space Mountain....that was another thing he remembered about his trip....being mad at his sisters for not letting him ride it :laughing:

We got FP's and then headed to Buzz....I think we went on this 3 times total...and I beat him all THREE!!! :woohoo:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020475.jpg
you can see we were both very intense :lmao:

He took a smoke break....and decided he wanted to hold the tree at the Contemporary
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020477.jpg

We skipped through Fantasyland and headed over to HM...which is what he wanted to do...and this is my FAVORITE ride at WDW so no complaints from me :rolleyes:
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We went back to Fantasyland and watched wishes from there....and then went to get a counter service meal....headed around the front of the castle to get a spot for the second Spectro....these are some of my fave pics also b/c we were SO close to the castle and they turned out really good!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020511.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020514.jpg

Oh...and a pic of the Castle :santa:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020515.jpg

We got a GREAT spot for Spectro....and it's up next :goodvibes (Just look down to post #12)

punkin413

12-17-2007, 08:54 PM

am i first???? cool! although i don't know what i win for that. any ideas? :confused3

but she was following me....kind of ended up freaking me out :eek: and then she went and hugged a tree

i don't know why but this just made me laugh out loud! :rotfl2:

The safari pics:
this guy was just massive....this pic doesn't even do him justice...he was HUGE!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020390.jpg

is that a giraffe next to him?????? surely it's a baby or something?

MA pigletfan

12-17-2007, 08:59 PM

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 09:04 PM

am i first???? cool! although i don't know what i win for that. any ideas? :confused3

i don't know why but this just made me laugh out loud! :rotfl2:

is that a giraffe next to him?????? surely it's a baby or something?

YEAAAAAA!!!! :yay: I'm SO EXCITED!!! :yay: I have readers!!! And you are MY FIRST....you win.....ummmm I'll have to think about that one....maybe tickets to a Vandy basketball game??? :thumbsup2

I guess we are both alike ;) ...I laughed at myself when I wrote that but decided to keep it....glad you enjoyed :rotfl:

yea the giraffe is behind him...I didn't notice that until I looked at the pic...I swear whatever that thing is it was just HUGE and I didn't notice anything else....there are MANY giraffe pics to come though....we did the safari again and the giraffe's are my FAVE!! :woohoo:

punkin413

12-17-2007, 09:07 PM

:goodvibes GREAT PICS!!! Loving your report..our trips overlapped a little...we were there from Dec. 6-10th..a short trip, but a trip nonetheless! How wonderful was the weather!!??
Looking forward to more! :thumbsup2

i was just getting ready to direct you over this way because i knew you and erica were there at the same time! :)

mt mommy

12-17-2007, 09:42 PM

I'm already planning a trip for Christmas next year just so I can see the castle like that in person!!! AWESOME PICS!!! Thanks.:thumbsup2

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 09:48 PM

:jumping1: ....Wooooo hoooo now I have readers I didnt know before :rotfl: ....Thanks guys for joining in!

:goodvibes GREAT PICS!!! Loving your report..our trips overlapped a little...we were there from Dec. 6-10th..a short trip, but a trip nonetheless! How wonderful was the weather!!??
Looking forward to more! :thumbsup2

I'm SO jealous you stayed at GF....we did go eat at Narcoosee's one evening...it was great :)

I'm already planning a trip for Christmas next year just so I can see the castle like that in person!!! AWESOME PICS!!! Thanks.:thumbsup2

:wave: Welcome....and don't worry there will be more pictures of the Castle!! :santa:

scottny

12-17-2007, 09:50 PM

Hi,
Followed you over from Memom's tr. The pics are great. The castle shots are great and so are the FQ pics.

Looking forward to seeing and reading the rest.

:thumbsup2

randy4au

12-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Erica, your TR is off to a great start!

I see y'all have a mixed marriage (VU and UT). Fortunately, my wife is an Auburn fan like me. ;)

You and you're hubby make a nice looking couple! He looks quite tall. How tall is he?

I've seen a pic of Darby and Dodger before, but don't think I've seen Tank before. They're all cute!

WOW!!! The castle looks beautiful!!! :eek:

LOL @ the "big butt crack." :rotfl2:

I'm jealous that you got to eat at Yak & Yeti. I love Asian food and had read prior to our trip that it was opening some time this year. I was hoping it would be open when we went in July, but it didn't open until November. :sad1:

Looks like y'all had a great first day at WDW. Looking forward to reading more! :thumbsup2

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 10:07 PM

OK...now I think we are on to Spectro.....

We got GREAT seats on the curb at the top of Main Street in the circle hub
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020528.jpg
and right in front of....everyone say it....THE CASTLE!!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020523.jpg

I got some wonderful Spectro pics....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020547.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020557.jpg

The Master of Ceremonies.....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020561.jpg

And for us Nashville girls....this guy reminded me of someone at Opryland...I really think they drive him down I-24 to I-75 in to WDW
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020567.jpg

The boys....or girls??
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020572.jpg

A bird for Dawn ....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020575.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020588.jpg

These 2 were scary ....
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The Color...no white...no color...no white floats!!
How in the heck does this work???!!!???
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020612.jpg

Ok....this is one of my disney magic moments....I was so busy taking pictures I didn't even notice it was Cinderella....after this pic...my mouth flew open like a 5 year old...she noticed....mimicked me and waved really big....I felt like I was a little girl all over again....just gives me warm fuzzies thinking about it :-)
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020616.jpg
Then my hubby swears that Alice told him Nice hat....so she must be from TN...he was wearing his Titans hat :cheer2: ....that one we can agree on!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020621.jpg
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And another one of my fave characters....
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I would have chased this parade all over the park if hubby would have let me
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But I stopped to take another picture.....
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Day 2 Page 4 Post 48 (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1663309&page=4)

scottny

12-17-2007, 10:12 PM

great spectro pics.

:thumbsup2

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 10:20 PM

HEY Scott and Randy!!!

Glad you guys are here :yay:

Scott - Thanks and I'm going to make my way to your PTR soon...I've read some of it but don't' think I've posted there

Randy - yes the mixed thing is fun...but not so fun sometimes....never mean spirited but just conflicts with games mostly....I end up going to a lot of VU games alone :sad1: or with other friends b/c the ut game time is the same

Matt is right at 6 foot...I'm the short one :rotfl: at 5'4 1/2 (and I hang onto that 1/2 :lmao: )

Poor Tank....from me he prob. gets treated like the red-headed step child....but really I've always said if he didn't' shed he'd be the perfect dog...he's wonderful

Yak and yeti was really good...Matt is not to hip on Asian food...but he really liked the ribs....the Mahi I ordered was fried, but picked it over the salmon....I peeled the breading off and it was Sooooooooo good!!!!!! You'll definitely have to go there next time!

I think I'm done with day one....and we'll see how quickly I get all of it finished :laughing: ....back to the real world tomorrow :guilty:

randy4au

12-17-2007, 10:21 PM

You must have been in the middle of typing your last update when I posted my first reply. Great spectro pics! I still can't get over how beautiful the castle. :eek: :love:

randy4au

12-17-2007, 10:24 PM

VandyFan10

12-17-2007, 10:27 PM

I still can't get over how beautiful the castle. :eek: :love:

I KNOW!!!!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/P1020535.jpg

Now you can see why I'm obsessed ;)

scottny

12-17-2007, 11:07 PM

I am eating at Yak & Yeti in january and am looking so forward to it.

Lifelong_Dreamer

12-17-2007, 11:53 PM

Wonderful photos. I just love TR's that include lots of photos, so two :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 for you!

jordanyosh

12-18-2007, 01:03 AM

You're back!!!!

and still writing in large pink...:thumbsup2

It's how I know it's you.

Your pix came out great.

You got alot done on your 1st day and you "rested" too....

I usually draw the line at taking food pix....why, I don't know. I mean I'll take pix of restrooms and not food?????:confused3

Shmu

12-18-2007, 06:47 AM

Signing Up. Love TR's with lots of pictures. The castle is beautiful. LOVE the pic of the gorilla. Thanks for taking the time to post all these pictures for us. Gotta have my Disney fix for the day. Your pics are helping.:thumbsup2

mcgypsy

12-18-2007, 08:20 AM

HI! Can I please swipe one of your castle photos to print and use as a clue?
I'm giving my girls (6 & 8) a trip to Disney and a Disney Cruise for Christmas - we leave on the 26th. This would be a wonderful photo to include in their box of clues. Thanks in advance!

3DisneyKids

12-18-2007, 12:25 PM

Thanks for posting all of your pics! I love a TR with photos!

MeMom

12-18-2007, 12:26 PM

We just got back from our field trip, and we have thirty minutes until a group of high schoolers comes to share Christmas treats with our school. So, while I had this few short minutes to myself, I had to get on and see what was up with my Dis buddies. I promise to read the trip report in full when I can catch a breath, but I just wanted you to know I am on board, and I haven't forsaken you! I can't see the pictures at work, unfortunately, so I'll have something to look forward to when I get home this evening!

punkin413

12-18-2007, 04:06 PM

GREAT pics of spectro!!!!! usually everyone's pictures of this are blurry and completely don't do it justice.

And for us Nashville girls....this guy reminded me of someone at Opryland...I really think they drive him down I-24 to I-75 in to WDW
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020567.jpg

i remember that guy!!!! i can't believe opryland is no more....now it's a stupid mall!

A bird for Dawn ....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-8/P1020575.jpg

gee, thanks. birds are evil.

Ok....this is one of my disney magic moments....I was so busy taking pictures I didn't even notice it was Cinderella....after this pic...my mouth flew open like a 5 year old...she noticed....mimicked me and waved really big....I felt like I was a little girl all over again....just gives me warm fuzzies thinking about it :-)

:cloud9:

Then my hubby swears that Alice told him Nice hat....so she must be from TN

so THAT'S why alice has always held a special place in my heart.....we're both tennessee girls! ;)

Simba22

12-18-2007, 04:39 PM

Vandy I've been trying post here all day and my internet wasn't working!!! I'm finally here and LOVING you report so far! I am SOO jealous! the castle was NOT decorated like that last December when I was there! your pics are gorgeous!

FYI I am stealing one to use as my desktop but I promise not to sell it and make hundreds of millions of dollars off of your artistic efforts :goodvibes

Can't wait for more! I REALLY have to make my Yak & Yeti ressie now!

MeMom

12-18-2007, 05:19 PM

Add us to the list of TN people who think it was dumb to get rid of Opryland! I took my kids there when they were little, and they loved it. I enjoyed the shows, too. It was a good mix. When they closed it, it was rumored that they were going to keep a couple of the rides so people could pay individually to enjoy them, but that didn't happen. I was at good old Opry Mills today, because we took our third-graders to the Rainforest Cafe. We got to walk one time around the mall before we left, but I can assure you that it's a different experience with a hundred eight and nine year olds.

Good Spectro pictures are hard to get. I get about one good one for every eight or ten I shoot. I'll try again next week, but I know it'll be so crowded that who knows where I'll be watching from.

Thanks for all the good pictures. It was good to put faces with names. The castle really was beautiful!

Donald is #1

12-18-2007, 06:01 PM

Here's my fave:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/P1030666.jpg

:worship: :worship: :worship: What an awesome picture! Great report so far. I can't wait to see more of your pictures.

tinawv

12-18-2007, 06:58 PM

Sounds like the beginnings of a great trip report. Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to read and see more. :)

VandyFan10

12-18-2007, 07:52 PM

I am eating at Yak & Yeti in january and am looking so forward to it.

Yummmmmmmmmmmmy!! :yay:

You're back!!!!

and still writing in large pink...:thumbsup2

It's how I know it's you.

Your pix came out great.

You got alot done on your 1st day and you "rested" too....

I usually draw the line at taking food pix....why, I don't know. I mean I'll take pix of restrooms and not food?????:confused3

YES!!!!!

Thanks for joining Jordan :goodvibes

Restroom pics ;) ....you know you might need those when you are doing the pee-pee dance :banana: .....yea for some reason I felt stupid bring out my hoss camera to take pics....maybe if I had my smaller one I would have

HI! Can I please swipe one of your castle photos to print and use as a clue?
I'm giving my girls (6 & 8) a trip to Disney and a Disney Cruise for Christmas - we leave on the 26th. This would be a wonderful photo to include in their box of clues. Thanks in advance!

E-mail sent.....I hope you guys have a WONDERFUL time!! :santa:

Vandy I've been trying post here all day and my internet wasn't working!!! I'm finally here and LOVING you report so far! I am SOO jealous! the castle was NOT decorated like that last December when I was there! your pics are gorgeous!

FYI I am stealing one to use as my desktop but I promise not to sell it and make hundreds of millions of dollars off of your artistic efforts :goodvibes

Can't wait for more! I REALLY have to make my Yak & Yeti ressie now!

Thanks Simba :upsidedow .....use away...and if you can find away to make $$$ let me know....I'll give you your share :lmao: ....and yes Yak and Yeti is definitely worth it :lovestruc

Add us to the list of TN people who think it was
dumb to get rid of Opryland! I took my kids there when they were little, and they loved it. I enjoyed the shows, too. It was a good mix. When they closed it, it was rumored that they were going to keep a couple of the rides so people could pay individually to enjoy them, but that didn't happen. I was at good old Opry Mills today, because we took our third-graders to the Rainforest Cafe. We got to walk one time around the mall before we left, but I can assure you that it's a different experience with a hundred eight and nine year olds.

Good Spectro pictures are hard to get. I get about one good one for every eight or ten I shoot. I'll try again next week, but I know it'll be so crowded that who knows where I'll be watching from.

Thanks for all the good pictures. It was good to put faces with names. The castle really was beautiful!

Isn't it though.....I wish I could bring it home with me....you will enjoy it again next week....I am SO jealous :rolleyes:

Thanks for reading MeMom....I know you are busy :surfweb:

Did you at least spit on the floor at Opry Mills :rotfl:

Wonderful photos. I just love TR's that include lots of photos, so two :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 for you!

Signing Up. Love TR's with lots of pictures. The castle is beautiful. LOVE the pic of the gorilla. Thanks for taking the time to post all these pictures for us. Gotta have my Disney fix for the day. Your pics are helping.:thumbsup2

Thanks for posting all of your pics! I love a TR with photos!

:worship: :worship: :worship: What an awesome picture! Great report so far. I can't wait to see more of your pictures.

Sounds like the beginnings of a great trip report. Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to read and see more. :)

:yay: THANKS GUYS for all the photo praise!! :yay:
As you can see I LOVE taking pictures....and it made it even more enjoyable with a GOOD camera :earsboy:
I hope you all enjoy reading the TR and THANKS for joining in!!! :tigger:

VandyFan10

12-18-2007, 08:39 PM

GREAT pics of spectro!!!!! usually everyone's pictures of this are blurry and completely don't do it justice.

Well when you take 5000 pics you usually get 50 good ones :rotfl2: .....but really I think I'll just be making up the plan to steal my dad's camera :idea:

i remember that guy!!!! i can't believe opryland is no more....now it's a stupid mall!

I know :sad2: .....definitely makes me angry that some stupid people can sit around a table and decide to close OUR park!! And definitely change Nashville along the way.....you know the first summer after Opryland closed was the first time in my life that the general public could aquire tickets to fan fair??!!?? Now they've changed the name of the dang thing and it's basically just a big concert.....just sucks....and I don't go to the mall much but always depresses me b/c you can still go look at the empty Grizzly track :sad1:

Some nostalgic pics for us :goodvibes
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/68/Oprylandlogo1.jpg
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandnewer10-599x298.jpghttp://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandrollercoaster-255x215.jpghttp://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/opryland02-348x219.jpg
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandflumezoom-596x234.jpghttp://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandride-598x234.jpg

ok....I just sat here and reminisced for awhile....and for all Opryland lovers here's a GREAT LINK!! (http://timelines.home.insightbb.com/ol_years.htm):goodvibes .....even got me teary eyed :snooty:

gee, thanks. birds are evil.

Just for you missy and there will be more :eek:

:cloud9:

I know....aren't those feelings just wonderful!!! princess:

so THAT'S why alice has always held a special place in my heart.....we're both tennessee girls! ;)

She must be a pretty cool girl to be from TN!! :cheer2:

VandyFan10

12-18-2007, 08:46 PM

And definitely change Nashville along the way.....you know the first summer after Opryland closed was the first time in my life that the general public could aquire tickets to fan fair??!!??

SORRY I was WRONG!! It was the summer after next that fan fair tickets were available to everyone....that first summer after it closed there were people still coming to Nashville thinking they were going to Opryland along with their Fan Fair tickets.....so yea it was a pretty ^$%ty deal :headache:

And I can only imagine the number of furious :furious: peeps

Glendamax

12-18-2007, 10:53 PM

Hey I found you! Looks like I have alot of catching up to do! :surfweb:

punkin413

12-19-2007, 08:42 AM

I know :sad2: .....definitely makes me angry that some stupid people can sit around a table and decide to close OUR park!! And definitely change Nashville along the way.....you know the first summer after Opryland closed was the first time in my life that the general public could aquire tickets to fan fair??!!?? Now they've changed the name of the dang thing and it's basically just a big concert.....just sucks....and I don't go to the mall much but always depresses me b/c you can still go look at the empty Grizzly track :sad1:

Some nostalgic pics for us :goodvibes
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/68/Oprylandlogo1.jpg
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandnewer10-599x298.jpghttp://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandrollercoaster-255x215.jpghttp://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/opryland02-348x219.jpg
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandflumezoom-596x234.jpghttp://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/sitebuilder/images/oprylandride-598x234.jpg

ok....I just sat here and reminisced for awhile....and for all Opryland lovers here's a GREAT LINK!! (http://timelines.home.insightbb.com/ol_years.htm):goodvibes .....even got me teary eyed :snooty:

ah.......memories!!! what a great website. i remember chaos was supposed to be such a big deal and i thought it was awful! i mean, i rode it every time i went but it wasn't that great of a roller coaster. i only rode hangman once because i moved to georgia soon after it was opened. and i remember being sooooooooooo scared that the grizzly bear was gonna get me on grizzly river rampage when i was little! i didn't know you could see the tracks still! :sad1: now i'm gonna go see if i can find any old pics of opryland....be back later if i find any!

askelton

12-19-2007, 09:53 AM

DinDin233

12-19-2007, 10:58 AM

Hey!!!! I'm so happy that you decided to post a trippie!!! :cool1:

I got some catching up to do!!!

Glad you had a great trip!! :goodvibes

punkin413

12-19-2007, 12:14 PM

not to hijack your thread, but i found some pics of opryland i just had to share. these are the only ones i could find of all the times i've been there....which is crazy. i guess i just didn't keep any pictures of the other times. i'm sure my mom and dad have some. anyway, i think this is somewhere around 1987. i look like i'm about 11. i'm the chic in the yellow shirt (with my supercool hi-top reeboks), my sister (brooke) is the little girl in the pink shirt and my little brother (brett - the one you met at the vandy game, believe it or not) is the cute little blonde-headed kid. my dad's also in a few of them....he's the guy with brown hair and a '70's style porn mustache. :lmao:

here we are petting the poor, tortured deer at the petting zoo....

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0052.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0054.jpg

this is my sister with a character. isn't that the guy from lucky charms cereal commercials?????

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0055.jpg

brooke and brett on some kiddie rides. check out brett's death grip on the air plane!!!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0056.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0057.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0058.jpg

us on the grizzly river rampage. i'm throwing my hands up in the air and brooke is leaning in towards me as to not get wet (yeah, right). do you remember how long the line used to be for that ride?????

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0059.jpg

and finally, my dad, my sister and me on the old mill scream getting wet yet again. we used to sit on the balcony after the ride and get SOAKED by boats coming down the hill. so silly! my stepmom has a video of us going up the hill and you can hear my little brother crying, "i don't wanna do it, i don't wanna do it.....i have to pee!!!!!" :rotfl2: if only he could see that now!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/File0060.jpg

VandyFan10

12-19-2007, 02:20 PM

We were there last night for MVMCP and you're right, the castle was beautiful! :cloud9:
The fireworks were also amazing although we were dizzy from looking one way and then the other as we were standing right in the middle of them. :sick: Love DH's sweatshirt bty. ;)

Welcome :upsidedow ....You guys must have been in Fantasyland watching Wishes....we did that the first night it is a little crazy

You are the poor soul (I think on DinDin's TR) that I was ragging about being a ut fan :rotfl: ....glad you found me....as you can see we have a healthy rivalry in our house! :cheer2:

Hey!!!! I'm so happy that you decided to post a trippie!!! :cool1:

I got some catching up to do!!!

Glad you had a great trip!! :goodvibes

Glad you guys are back and hope you enjoy!! :)

retiredkid

12-19-2007, 03:07 PM

just the most SPECTACULAR photos of the castle I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. I am SOOOOOOO subbing to this TR

TunaJr

12-19-2007, 03:41 PM

2girlsmom

12-19-2007, 04:15 PM

:surfweb: subscribing

VandyFan10

12-19-2007, 04:24 PM

just the most SPECTACULAR photos of the castle I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. I am SOOOOOOO subbing to this TR
:surfweb: subscribing

Thanks for joining guys :dance3:

WOW! Love the pictures and I'm glad to have found your TR.........cant' wait for more....popcorn::

Vandy 10 - 0 baby........Kentucky 4 - 5 .......love it.....looking forward to great season in basketball:thumbsup2

Jr....are you a Vandy fan???? I'm so proud of my boys....just hope they keep it up!!!! :cheer2:

pjstevens

12-19-2007, 04:26 PM

I love this pic. Just started my tr and hope to have some good pics of the castle, but NONE as good as this one.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/P1030666.jpg

Simba22

12-19-2007, 04:31 PM

yes that pic is fantastic! SOO pretty! :thumbsup2 I'm still jealous that we didn't get those pretty lights on the castle last year :guilty:

VandyFan10

12-19-2007, 04:35 PM

not to hijack your thread

Hijack on sister!!

Those are GREAT photos...and EVERYTHING you said I think we did also...be sure and look for me in the background of your pics :rotfl: ...sitting on the bridge of the exit of the Old Mill Scream used to be one of our faves....I remember sloshing around there several days.....The Grizzly was my FAVE ride...and I would wait the 2 hours to ride it :woohoo: ...and then go get on the swings to cool off :cold: ....so many fun times

I found a few pics also :upsidedow

Same pic but your 'country' wheel was much prettier painted....I remember when they did that
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Opryland79.jpg

And those Balls!!!! Oh how they must have been NASTY...I can believe we even played in those things :crowded:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/OprylandBalls.jpg

Another funny thing....the outfit I have on here in the same one I wore my first time in Disney....maybe it was my favorite :lmao:

Ok guys....sorry for the :offtopic: Opryland talk.....a Disney update is coming SOON!!!!! :rolleyes1....just SO many good memories :rolleyes:

MeMom

12-19-2007, 04:43 PM

You Tennessee gals are taking me waaaay back in time with the Opryland talk, and especially the pictures. The Old Mill Scream was brave livin' back in the day of hightop Reeboks! Grizzly River Rampage was so much fun, too.

I did NOT spit on the floor of Opry Mills. I had a hundred third graders and assorted chaperones with me. I didn't want to be the headline on the evening news : "Metro Teacher Arrested for Defacing Property" or some such thing! I enjoy Opry Mills - it's better than Rivergate - but I do wish it hadn't taken over the entire Opryland park. It would have been nice to be able to have salvaged some of Opryland and we could have had a few rides and a smaller mall.

By the way, just in case anyone wants to know what MeMom will be doing one week from right now (and I just know you are all wondering that), I'll be in Magic Kingdom!!! Okay, there'll be fifty-seven thousand other people there with me, but it'll be okay. We're mostly going on this trip to watch the CP, see all the Christmas stuff in World Showcase, and do some resort hopping, and other than that, whatever we get to do is a bonus.

VandyFan10

12-19-2007, 05:53 PM

VandyFan10

12-19-2007, 06:06 PM

OK....I kept my promise and now on with day TWO :flower3: ....Resorts, Epcot and my FAVORITE meal of the trip!!!

We slept in some and didn't have an ADR until 6:10 so we hung out at the resort for awhile this morning and then drove to the Beach Club.....enjoyed their decorations for awhile and then went to find the international gateway!!

I actually have never been in or out of Epcot through the IG....I will definitely use it again.....we actually drove more on this trip than I ever have....and it was great driving to an Epcot resort and just walking there....I didn't realize how short of a walk it is.

Here's some pics of the gingerbread carousel at the Beach Club

It was BEAUTIFUL.....I can't believe it's made of things you can EAT!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020653.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020654.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020657.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020658.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020661.jpg

And everything it takes to make it....:scared1:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020651.jpg

The only pic I took from the Beach Club to Epcot....such a beautiful area
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020666.jpg

We walked around the UK and Canada pavilions and made our way to Soarin'.....we got fast passes....went to Journey of Imagination (which was hubby's FAVORITE :lmao: ) and the Seas to try and find the dolphins that I would go see in a few days....more on that later

Soarin' was wonderful.....it was a very easy, smooth, FUN ride and I LOVE flying so it was a great sensation for me.....but the way they pipe in the smells to go with what you are seeing is awesome!

Here's a pic of hubby's most favorite area...HA:rotfl:HA....actually we just thought it was cool b/c it was a backwards fountain, and I happened to catch the monorail....very cool!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020667.jpg

Here's a pic of Epcot's Tree
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020671.jpg

We had a little time to kill before our ADR so we headed back to Canada to see their St Nick and then go check in for our dinner at LeCELLIER!!!!!!!!!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020677.jpg
we only saw one more of the story tellers....but this guy was very good....he was really funny and included most all of the kids....very entertaining to listen to

It's time...........Yummmmmmmmmm
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020681.jpg

This dinner was SO good!!!!! I ordered the mussels, Mushroom Filet, and the Cream Brulee.....it was ALL WONDERFUL!! Hubby got the Cheddar Soup, a MASSIVE NY Strip, and we ordered a chocolate moose to go.....He's SO cute!! I had to take this pic b/c of his cuteness and a friend of mine that is from Canada I told hubby I had to send it to her
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020682.jpg

We were so miserable when we left there we just went to the front of the park and walked around.....http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020685.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020697.jpg

Watched the dancing fountains and the lights dance in front of the Christmas tree
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020709.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020690.jpg

And then we headed back for Illuminations.....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020711.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020716.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020725.jpg

After all the traveling of Epcot I was pretty tired.....
BTW the only crazy thing that happened to me on the trip was my knee was KILLING me, I guess from trudging around AK and MK all day before....it hurt me pretty bad for about 3-4 days and finally quit....thank goodness

But we were exhausted when we got back to the room and we prob. felt like my Moose I carried around all night :sad2:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020728.jpg
Needless to say....it went in the trash....and I went in the bed

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CleKait

12-19-2007, 06:25 PM

Aww the poor moose!

Great trip report so far, I love the pictures :thumbsup2:

scottny

12-19-2007, 06:59 PM

i did not know it was moose hunting season. :rotfl2: i would have thrown it out too. The pics are great. sounds like a great day.

punkin413

12-19-2007, 08:30 PM

WOW! Love the pictures and I'm glad to have found your TR.........cant' wait for more....popcorn::

Vandy 10 - 0 baby........Kentucky 4 - 5 .......love it.....looking forward to great season in basketball:thumbsup2

tuna - i knew i'd see you over here! any TR by a person with the name VANDYfan would attract you (and me!)

erica - great pics! that poor moose....:rotfl: where did you view illuminations from? we're walking from the beach club/boardwalk area to epcot to see illuminations when we go in april and i'm just wondering where a good spot is to see it from.

love the pics of opryland, too! and those ball-filled playgrounds are SO GROSS!!!!! but everyone jumped in them, including me. ew! :scared:

Busymom85

12-19-2007, 08:49 PM

Love your trip report. We were there the 10th to the 15th. Loved Le Cellier also. Best meal of the trip. Would you be willing to email you castle at night photo? We were never at magic kingdom at night and I would love to put it in my daughters scrapbook. It is an incredible photo. Look forward to more. If I find the time I might post a short TR. I'm waiting for photopass photos to download while I read this. Thanks for posting.

TunaJr

12-19-2007, 10:43 PM

Jr....are you a Vandy fan???? I'm so proud of my boys....just hope they keep it up!!!! :cheer2:

Yes I am.....If you mention your a Vandy fan here in Central Virginia you get laughed at....I follow UVA and Vandy......

Anyway....it great to know that there are Vandy fan's out there like yourself and punkin413.......I admire punkin413 for being a Vandy fan in Georgia county....

love the pictures.....keep them coming.....

jordanyosh

12-19-2007, 10:52 PM

The only pic I took from the Beach Club to Epcot....such a beautiful area
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/DIsney%2012-9/P1020666.jpg

This picture is AWESOME.

Lifelong_Dreamer

12-19-2007, 10:53 PM

:lmao: That poor moose. I can't wait to eat at Le Cellier!

TunaJr

12-19-2007, 10:55 PM

tuna - i knew i'd see you over here! any TR by a person with the name VANDYfan would attract you (and me!)

You got it.......Vandy women are the best!!!!

Glendamax

12-20-2007, 03:48 AM

Hey I'm all caught up! LOVE LOVE LOVE your pics!!!! They are wonderful! I felt as if I was seeing the castle for the first time!!! Wasn't it awesome?!!!!

Thanks for the pic of the chocolate carosel. I didnt get a chance to see that. OH! I missed Illuminations too. Funny how your plans change when your feet and legs are in charge!!!!

Looking forward to more!

:wave:

2girlsmom

12-20-2007, 01:00 PM

I'm caught up, and I LOVE the pics & memories of Opryland! My df's family is from Joelton/Ashland City area, so we summered there a LOT when I was a kid, and I LOVED Opryland! Especially loved the Little Deuce Coupe...we made my cousin SO SICK spinning him around on that one...

We were in WDW from the 8th-14th, as well, but as we were with the kids, all our meals were character/themed, I am loving hearing about the restaurants I didn't make it to, gives me ammo for planning another trip!:rotfl:

Simba22

12-20-2007, 01:11 PM

You're pic from the BC is beautiful! We will have some extra time on our trip in March so I'm hoping to do a little resort hopping myself.

sorry about your moose! The same thing happened to us with dessert we tried to take back to the resort. It was so unrecognizeable by the time we got back it didn't look appetizing anymore and it went the way of your moose!

Loving your pics and report! Keep 'em coming!!

winkers

12-20-2007, 01:38 PM

I love all your pics! Espeacially the ones of the castle!:goodvibes

I got a good laugh over your dh in his short shorts and tube socks!:lmao:

Tat2ddisneymom

12-20-2007, 02:28 PM

I'm here! Thanks for letting me know you were doing this. I've been so busy, its hard enough keeping up with the rest of the threads I'm subscribed to, let alone search the boards for more! But I made it, and I'm all caught up.:thumbsup2

You're really moving right along here. You got some really great pictures! I love those pictures of the castle. I wish I could see it all lit up like that. Very pretty! And the gorilla...:lmao: . I've always wanted to try Le Cellier, too. Too bad about your mousse. Looks like you either had a really great spot for Illuminations, or you have a really great zoom on that camera. Those pictures are wonderful!

VandyFan10

12-20-2007, 05:49 PM

Aww the poor moose!

Great trip report so far, I love the pictures :thumbsup2:

Thanks Kait.....I just thought the moose thing was hilarious!!

i did not know it was moose hunting season. :rotfl2: i would have thrown it out too. The pics are great. sounds like a great day.

I didn't SHOOT him!!!!! :rotfl:

tuna - i knew i'd see you over here! any TR by a person with the name VANDYfan would attract you (and me!)

erica - great pics! that poor moose....:rotfl: where did you view illuminations from? we're walking from the beach club/boardwalk area to epcot to see illuminations when we go in april and i'm just wondering where a good spot is to see it from.

love the pics of opryland, too! and those ball-filled playgrounds are SO GROSS!!!!! but everyone jumped in them, including me. ew! :scared:

We watched illuminations from the steps right by the stort in Canada....it was a good place....I think we prob could have found better but didn't want to walk much past the IG....so we just took a seat....at least we were able to sit the whole time...that was nice :rolleyes:

Love your trip report. We were there the 10th to the 15th. Loved Le Cellier also. Best meal of the trip. Would you be willing to email you castle at night photo? We were never at magic kingdom at night and I would love to put it in my daughters scrapbook. It is an incredible photo. Look forward to more. If I find the time I might post a short TR. I'm waiting for photopass photos to download while I read this. Thanks for posting.

E-mail sent.....let me know if it doesn't work :goodvibes

VandyFan10

12-20-2007, 07:26 PM

Yes I am.....If you mention your a Vandy fan here in Central Virginia you get laughed at....I follow UVA and Vandy......

Anyway....it great to know that there are Vandy fan's out there like yourself and punkin413.......I admire punkin413 for being a Vandy fan in Georgia county....

love the pictures.....keep them coming.....

SWEET!!!! Another VANDY FAN!!!! pirate: GO DORES!!!

I'm very proud of my boys so far.....need to keep it up....we play TSU Sat....one of those 'should be' easier games....but it's also exam week....and we are WELL known to come out flat after that week....who could ever imagine why :confused3 ...:rotfl:

This picture is AWESOME.

Thanks jordan....have your ADR's changed again :lmao:

That poor moose. I can't wait to eat at Le Cellier!

LeCellier was the bestest!!! I also read someone elses report that said it was their fave too.....I forgot to add we did have to wait an extra 10-15mins but it wasn't bad....the really wierd, but NICE, thing was we got a table in the corner that was actually a 4 seater....so we weren't cramped at all....but that place is really small :grouphug:

You got it.......Vandy women are the best!!!!

pirate: pirate: :woohoo: Wooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooo :woohoo: pirate: pirate:

Hey I'm all caught up! LOVE LOVE LOVE your pics!!!! They are wonderful! I felt as if I was seeing the castle for the first time!!! Wasn't it awesome?!!!!

Thanks for the pic of the chocolate carosel. I didnt get a chance to see that. OH! I missed Illuminations too. Funny how your plans change when your feet and legs are in charge!!!!

Looking forward to more!

It was INCREDIBLE!!! I hope the Animal Kingdom Lodge was great :goodvibes ....that's one resort we didn't get to go see :guilty:

I'm caught up, and I LOVE the pics & memories of Opryland! My df's family is from Joelton/Ashland City area, so we summered there a LOT when I was a kid, and I LOVED Opryland! Especially loved the Little Deuce Coupe...we made my cousin SO SICK spinning him around on that one...

We were in WDW from the 8th-14th, as well, but as we were with the kids, all our meals were character/themed, I am loving hearing about the restaurants I didn't make it to, gives me ammo for planning another trip!:rotfl:

FUN!!!! More Nashvegas peeps :banana: .....the Little Douce Coupe was one of the best.....it was a must do for sure!!! I remember we got to go my 8th grade year for a class trip and I somehow ended up on that ride with a couple of the coaches....that was the fastest I think I have ever been on that ride....I remember it being awesome!!! I had hubby take me on the tea cups this trip and I thought I was going to die after that....I guess getting older does suck :lmao:

BTW.....I stole your dancing Cinderella for my sig :goodvibes ....if that's not ok please let me know :thumbsup2 ...I just loved her princess:

You're pic from the BC is beautiful! We will have some extra time on our trip in March so I'm hoping to do a little resort hopping myself.

sorry about your moose! The same thing happened to us with dessert we tried to take back to the resort. It was so unrecognizeable by the time we got back it didn't look appetizing anymore and it went the way of your moose!

Loving your pics and report! Keep 'em coming!!

Thanks Simba :goodvibes ....using the IG was a great idea....I will definitely do that again....especially if we are going to one of the countries to eat or something......not positive but I think the Boardwalk would be a pretty easy walk to Epcot too :tiptoe: ....but it is very pretty in that lagoon

I love all your pics! Espeacially the ones of the castle!

I got a good laugh over your dh in his short shorts and tube socks!

Welcome Winkers!!! Isn't he CUTE!!!! Thanks for joining....I hope you enjoy :santa:

I'm here! Thanks for letting me know you were doing this. I've been so busy, its hard enough keeping up with the rest of the threads I'm subscribed to, let alone search the boards for more! But I made it, and I'm all caught up.:thumbsup2

You're really moving right along here. You got some really great pictures! I love those pictures of the castle. I wish I could see it all lit up like that. Very pretty! And the gorilla...:lmao: . I've always wanted to try Le Cellier, too. Too bad about your mousse. Looks like you either had a really great spot for Illuminations, or you have a really great zoom on that camera. Those pictures are wonderful!

TAT!!! I'm glad you made your way over.....hope you enjoy :surfweb:

TunaJr

12-20-2007, 11:04 PM

SWEET!!!! Another VANDY FAN!!!! pirate: GO DORES!!!

I'm very proud of my boys so far.....need to keep it up....we play TSU Sat....one of those 'should be' easier games....but it's also exam week....and we are WELL known to come out flat after that week....who could ever imagine why :confused3 ...:rotfl:

We have never eaten at LeCellier or done Illuminations.....must add it to the to do list in June, usually we hit Epcot in morning after Future World (Test Track, Mission Space and Soarin) and trip around World Showcase we're tired and the puppies are barking so it back to resort.....we'll have to work it to go later to eat and watch Illuminations.....

Have a wonderful Holiday Season :santa: and all the best in the New Year!

Go Vandy........:cheer2: can't wait for more...popcorn:: now back to :surfweb:

2girlsmom

12-21-2007, 09:49 AM

FUN!!!! More Nashvegas peeps :banana: .....the Little Douce Coupe was one of the best.....it was a must do for sure!!! I remember we got to go my 8th grade year for a class trip and I somehow ended up on that ride with a couple of the coaches....that was the fastest I think I have ever been on that ride....I remember it being awesome!!! I had hubby take me on the tea cups this trip and I thought I was going to die after that....I guess getting older does suck :lmao:

BTW.....I stole your dancing Cinderella for my sig :goodvibes ....if that's not ok please let me know :thumbsup2 ...I just loved her princess:

We still loved the teacups, my kids do too, we spin as fast as we can and they just laugh hysterically the whole time. That's one I still love, but its still not as good as the Coupe was, with the strobes and all...

You are welcome to my Cinderella, glad you like her, I got her from another Diser as my youngest is a Cinderella fanatic...

MA pigletfan

12-21-2007, 01:22 PM

LOVED all the new pics you put up!!
I have never seen Spectro for some reason..it looks so pretty...I dont' know how you took those without them being a big blur-fest..great job! :)

VandyFan10

12-21-2007, 04:40 PM

LOVED all the new pics you put up!!
I have never seen Spectro for some reason..it looks so pretty...I dont' know how you took those without them being a big blur-fest..great job! :)

It is called the great panasonic camera....that was borrowed from my dad :goodvibes.....I'm trying to figure out how to make it mine!!! :idea:

MeMom

12-21-2007, 04:59 PM

That's what Drew wants for Christmas so badly - a Panasonic. We looked at one on sale for $700. SALE for $700??? What happened to the days when we were satisfied with those $6 disposable deals? I can't get it for him right now, not at that price, but if he sells the old one and puts that money toward one and adds some of his own money, then maybe he can get it. $700 isn't a lot when you're talking about something important (like a Disney trip), but it starts sounding like a lot when it's for one itty bitty camera. He is all about cameras, though, and truth is he's probably like to have one that costs twice that that is capable of doing all kind of awesome effects. Oh well, Santa isn't going to be able fit that in his budget...er, uh, sack...this time around.

Spectro is a good parade to watch, but it wreaks havoc with picture taking. It's not so easy to get non-blurry pictures, but I still keep trying.

VandyFan10

12-21-2007, 07:15 PM

That's what Drew wants for Christmas so badly - a Panasonic. We looked at one on sale for $700. SALE for $700???

Spectro is a good parade to watch, but it wreaks havoc with picture taking. It's not so easy to get non-blurry pictures, but I still keep trying.

$700 sheesh!!!! Which one is it??? Just curious b/c I might want it too if it's THAT good :rotfl: ......This camera you can get for $250...it is the pansonic DMZ-FC8.....and the newest version they have out of it now is $350....my dad is wanting the newest one....so we may work out something....but of course now I want the new one too :rotfl2: .....this camera has a 12x zoom....and the newest one has a 18x....crazy

I am going to sell my little cannon that I have sometime soon....and get a new camera....of course it seems the smaller the better but I didn't really mind carring this camera....it's bigger but it doesn't even weigh a pound :eek: ....we'll see....BUT, as long as dad lets me borrow his :rolleyes:

MeMom I hope you guys have a GREAT trip and a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Guys I'll get an update soon....working on uploading my photopass pics right now....it's a little time consuming :scared: ....I'll be up and running again soon :upsidedow

retiredkid

12-21-2007, 07:55 PM

BrooklynnsMommy

12-22-2007, 01:35 PM

GREAT pics of spectro!!!!! usually everyone's pictures of this are blurry and completely don't do it justice.

i remember that guy!!!! i can't believe opryland is no more....now it's a stupid mall!

I have said that same thing so many times! It makes me sad to pull into Opry Mills and see the rock that used to be part of the Grizzly River Rampage.

VandyFan10

12-22-2007, 02:19 PM

I just got the Panasonic DMCTZ3 a couple of months ago and I LOVE it!! I haven't used all the features yet, but it has a 3" screen which is fabulous. the zoom is 10x optical and 4x digital which brings it to a total of 40x zoom. Fabulous!!! I am shooting everything in sight in preparation for our Magic cruise in March. I highly recommend Panasonic.

I'm glad to know you like this camera....I've been looking at it too b/c it's the smallest one I've found with that kind of zoom, at least in my price range :thumbsup2

I have said that same thing so many times! It makes me sad to pull into Opry Mills and see the rock that used to be part of the Grizzly River Rampage.

Jill.....welcome :)....I don't remember you posting her yet....sorry if I've forgotten :headache: ....I hope you guys have a wonderful trip :santa: ....it is quickly approaching!!!!:yay:

Poohtigeey

12-22-2007, 02:35 PM

Hi! Love your report! You got some really good pictures! I also loved the castle, love Spectro, and loved Le Cellier. So sorry about the loss of your moose! He would have been yummy! Excited to hear more and see if we crossed paths and didn't know it!

jordanyosh

12-23-2007, 05:41 PM

:santa: :santa: Merry Christmas!!!!!:santa: :santa:

MeMom

12-24-2007, 08:17 AM

Merry Christmas Eve! I'm going down to check on your castle tomorrow!!! I haven't had time to be excited about Christmas or Disney World much because school has been so crazy, but now that all that is behind me for two weeks, I'm very MERRY excited!

I hope you have a great Christmas over there in your neck of the Tennessee woods!

VandyFan10

12-24-2007, 09:21 PM

:santa: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!! :santa:

KimAshton

12-25-2007, 05:52 AM

If you are obsessed with the castle then so am I. I seriously just upload all my 1000 pics and noticed how many of the castle I took. LOL

Tat2ddisneymom

12-25-2007, 06:30 PM

Merry
Christmas!!!

VandyFan10

12-25-2007, 09:21 PM

OK.....the moose has passed and now on with Day 3!!!!

Well you know I had told you about our very romantic setting with the 2 double beds.....

Well......:rotfl2:
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It didn't last long for us to use the 2 beds together and then separate....now also remember my knee was killing me....so as sad as it seemed I didn't mind not being cramped :headache:

But on to MGM!!!!
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I LOVE this building....I think it is SO cool!!!

We went and got FP's for RnR
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and then headed to the DROP!!! :scared1:

It was so much fun....and Matt loved both of them and we rode several times :upsidedow .....we ate lunch at MGM went back to ride the coaster and decided not to b/c of the wait.

Today we had a lunch/dinner ADR at Crystal Palace....We decided to drive to the Poly and look around....and take the monorail to MK!
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Wow I would love to stay here....
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I had a great view at the CP
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And we took pics with Tigger and Eeyore.....I had told Matt Eeyore was the only one I HAD to have a pic with....
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Aren't we cute!!!! :rolleyes:

scottny

12-25-2007, 09:41 PM

great pics and yes u did have a great seat at CP.

VandyFan10

12-25-2007, 09:44 PM

We went out and watched the 'dream' show....it was VERY cute....or at least I thought so....
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I really enjoyed watching this show.....the hubby....maybe not so much :confused3

I really don't remember where we went at this point .....but later I decided to send Matt to go ride Space Mt and I went to watch the Castle Lights show....which I did NOT want to miss!!!! But oh....he gets to watch it later....don't worry :lmao:

I saw some pretty ducks along the way :goodvibes
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And while I was waiting spotted Tink's home
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Here's some pics from the show.....
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The sweet fairy godmother that makes everything SO beautiful!!!
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And Cindy telling her how to do it!!

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Absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

And as you can see everyone is in AWE!!!
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Up next.....spinning and throwing up :rotfl2:

Now I'm off to bed to sleep in the KING size bed with my hubby :hug:

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scottny

12-25-2007, 09:48 PM

very nice pics. the castle is gorgeous all lit up. goodnight

punkin413

12-25-2007, 10:01 PM

Up next.....spinning and throwing up :rotfl2:

wow.....sounds interesting! me and ray would so be the same way about the double beds! we like to cuddle, but only for about 10 minutes then we're like.....um......move over!!!!!! :rotfl2: love the pics of the castle (of course!)

Glendamax

12-26-2007, 03:17 AM

:3dglasses Love the castle pics!

Lamandpercy

12-26-2007, 04:45 AM

Sooooooooooo jealous! :crazy2: Being a teacher I can never get to Disney at Christmas - the castle looks wonderful. I would love to see all the decorations for the holidays.

2girlsmom

12-26-2007, 10:08 AM

I am loving this report, and I am fairly sure I saw you when we were at WDW, every time I see your pics I am more and more certain! I completely missed the lighting ceremony at MK, I did catch the wishes show, and thought it was great.

jordanyosh

12-26-2007, 11:14 AM

Great pix.......

You should applaud your DH for even standing w/ you to watch the show....I would've been out of there or sitting on a bench trying to find people sleeping so I could take a picture.....;)

MA pigletfan

12-26-2007, 12:35 PM

love the castle lighting pics!!! We got there after it was already all "iced out"...but those pics are so cool I can almost picture it happening for real~ :)

pjstevens

12-26-2007, 12:51 PM

we too missed the lighting cermony, since we were there for MVMCP, we were doing some rides while all the 'others' were getting ready for Wishes. Then I saw the castle and was so bummed!!! How did I forget that? Your pics are great!

Donald is #1

12-26-2007, 01:58 PM

Great update and another set of awesome pictures!

Simba22

12-26-2007, 03:36 PM

VandyFan10

12-26-2007, 05:21 PM

very nice pics. the castle is gorgeous all lit up. goodnight

Thanks Scott :goodvibes

wow.....sounds interesting! me and ray would so be the same way about the double beds! we like to cuddle, but only for about 10 minutes then we're like.....um......move over!!!!!! :rotfl2: love the pics of the castle (of course!)

Glad to know I'm not alone...:rotfl2: ...thats me kicking to get him out of the bed :upsidedow

:3dglasses Love the castle pics!

:wave2: Glenda thanks....I got up to date on your TR last night

Sooooooooooo jealous! :crazy2: Being a teacher I can never get to Disney at Christmas - the castle looks wonderful. I would love to see all the decorations for the holidays.

Well Lamand....you might just have to take off sometime :thumbsup2

I am loving this report, and I am fairly sure I saw you when we were at WDW, every time I see your pics I am more and more certain! I completely missed the lighting ceremony at MK, I did catch the wishes show, and thought it was great.

REALLY?? Where?? What does your fam look like?? I talked to most everyone that I was around in line and waiting at places...:hyper2: ...I'm good at that

Great pix.......

You should applaud your DH for even standing w/ you to watch the show....I would've been out of there or sitting on a bench trying to find people sleeping so I could take a picture.....;)

Well this will come later....but yes...I'm VERY excited he got to see it :love:

love the castle lighting pics!!! We got there after it was already all "iced out"...but those pics are so cool I can almost picture it happening for real~ :)

Well thank you....I take that as a huge complement :santa:

we too missed the lighting cermony, since we were there for MVMCP, we were doing some rides while all the 'others' were getting ready for Wishes. Then I saw the castle and was so bummed!!! How did I forget that? Your pics are great!

Thanks PJ.....Welcome party: can't remember if I've seen you before....thanks for reading

Great update and another set of awesome pictures!

Thanks Donald....I got some cute pics of the duck too :rolleyes:

2girlsmom

12-26-2007, 06:58 PM

REALLY?? Where?? What does your fam look like?? I talked to most everyone that I was around in line and waiting at places...:hyper2: ...I'm good at that
Hmm, I was trying to place which day it was, seems like it was either the 13th or the 14th. Were you at MK on the 14th?? Or at GF on the evening of the 13th?? We did a little Epcot and a little DTD that day before dinner..
Umm, I will try to find a pic that is on the system and pm it to you... Did your dh wear his orange one day?? Cause I think that was what he was wearing the day I saw you...

VandyFan10

12-26-2007, 07:14 PM

Hmm, I was trying to place which day it was, seems like it was either the 13th or the 14th. Were you at MK on the 14th?? Or at GF on the evening of the 13th?? We did a little Epcot and a little DTD that day before dinner..
Umm, I will try to find a pic that is on the system and pm it to you... Did your dh wear his orange one day?? Cause I think that was what he was wearing the day I saw you...

He had his orange ut shirt on the 2nd day which would have been the 9th....he had a black ut shirt on later on the 13th.....we were at MK both evenings but not the Christmas party

Oh well maybe you can find the pic :rolleyes:

That's neat though :goodvibes....and I still LOVE my Cinderella princess:

Rozz

12-26-2007, 08:05 PM

VandyFan10

12-26-2007, 08:27 PM

I am enjoying your trip report and hope to see more installments soon! The photos are great! I didn't take any when we were there earlier this month. I am reminiscing as I look at your photos and read the report. Great job!

Thanks Rozz.....glad you are enjoying!!

You are making me think of the laughing floor at MK....I thought that was great I wish we could have done it several times since it's a little different each time you go depending on the crowd :rotfl:

Spartangirl

12-26-2007, 09:37 PM

I'm joining your TR! :goodvibes Your pics are wonderful...especially the castle shots! I leave on Saturday and can't wait to see it up close! :) Looking forward to your next update! :thumbsup2

hlrababy

12-27-2007, 08:33 AM

Yea!!! I am all caught up now!!! I love am loving your report and your pictures are beautiful!!! We were there in November and we loved watching the light show!!!! I can't wait to hear more!

TLC371

12-27-2007, 09:11 AM

Hi! I'm enjoying your trip report and of course all the castle pictures! I'm a wee bit obsessed with the Castle myself! Loving all the pictures!

2girlsmom

12-27-2007, 09:50 AM

He had his orange ut shirt on the 2nd day which would have been the 9th....he had a black ut shirt on later on the 13th.....we were at MK both evenings but not the Christmas party

Oh well maybe you can find the pic :rolleyes:

That's neat though :goodvibes....and I still LOVE my Cinderella princess:
No, I am thinking he was wearing the orange shirt, so maybe the 9th, we were at MK all day that day, so its possible that was it...

VandyFan10

12-27-2007, 07:53 PM

Spartangirl, hlrababy, & TLC371 - Welcome :crowded:....hope you enjoy yourselves :upsidedow

Tat2ddisneymom

12-27-2007, 08:03 PM

Love the pics! Looks like the lighting ceremony was great. I see lots of people holding up their cameras for pics.:thumbsup2

Ut oh, throw up doesn't sound good.:lmao:

VandyFan10

12-27-2007, 08:03 PM

you're pics are beautiful! I'm still very jealous that I didn't get that gorgeous castle last December!

We have always managed with the full size bed, although we have a full size at home so that's probably why we aren't bothered by it at WDW. Yes we want to upgrade but we are planning to move next year and don't want to ruin a brand new bed (hopefully a sleep number bed!) in the move!

Is it just me or do Minnie and Goofy appear to be blinking in that first picture of the "Dreams" show?? Do they have the capability of blinking now or did the pictures just come out that way???

Hey Simba....sorry I missed your post somehow :confused3

Well....never say never....but I don't plan to ever do a week long trip like that without at least a Queen size bed....we slept in a queen forever but haven't really been in anything smaller....we both just laughed when we saw those beds

And yes....the character heads are animated now....not all of them.....but they have done that....I think I read it on TGM....can't remember....pretty cool though huh....:rolleyes:

VandyFan10

12-27-2007, 08:39 PM

After staring at it for awhile
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I met back up with the hubby and we did some fantasyland things and then rode the TeaCups

I had told Matt I wanted him to spin it as fast as I could, and that the last time I remember having so much fun on that type of ride (it was the Little Duce Coupe :rolleyes: ) was when I was with some people in 8th grade, and that it was incredible!!!

Well....
he spun....
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and spun
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and spun some more

I was laughing so hard I couldn't even tell him to stop.....and :eek:

FINALLY the ride stopped!!!

NO I didn't throw-up :lmao: ....but I think I might have felt better if I did....good grief I hadn't had that sick of a feeling in my stomach :headache: in forever....and seriously...it makes me sick feeling just thinking about it :rotfl2:

I guess I'm just not young any more...but I do think with all that spinning I prob could have taken the intense side of Mission Space for sure!!

Once my stomach calmed down we went and had a snack in Tomorrowland....I think this is where I got my YUMMY spicy cheese pretzel.....now I know after thinking about losing what is in your stomach how could you eat this....but it was GOOD!!!! If you ever get the chance to try one DO IT!!! They are great!!!

We found a spot where I could see the top of the castle
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And while hanging out wishes started....here is the only decent pic from that batch....
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At this point it was about 9:30....we had MK EMH's to look forward to and Matt was ready to GO....maybe the teacups didn't do to well for him either....but anyway....I wasn't very happy b/c he wanted to leave, and he wasn't very happy b/c I wasn't very happy :rotfl: , but needless to say we got back on the monorail....
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and if you can tell....we got to be Pilots!!!

So that definitely ended the night on a good note pixiedust: ....I should always tell myself....Disney is good....Disney is good :goodvibes

My camera didn't take very good pics from inside the monorail and going however fast we were going but here's a few....
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Bye-bye Castle.....for now :love:
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When we got back to our room....our Mousekeeper must have noticed we needed some luv....
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These were very sweet to come back home to :hug:

On to Tuesday Morning :) Post 133 (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1663309&page=9)

scottny

12-27-2007, 08:50 PM

great update and pics. I am sorry but the spinning story is funny.

Tat2ddisneymom

12-27-2007, 08:59 PM

I'm so glad you didn't throw up!:lmao:

I like those pretzels, too!:thumbsup2

Those towel animals are too cute!:love:

VandyFan10

12-27-2007, 09:04 PM

great update and pics. I am sorry but the spinning story is funny.

Don't be sorry....it was funny....and oh...there goes my stomach again...:sick:

I'm so glad you didn't throw up!:lmao:

I like those pretzels, too!:thumbsup2

Those towel animals are too cute!:love:

Me too....along with all the people around me.....really now that I think about it the funniest thing was me walking out of the dang ride.....I bet if someone could have taped that we would all be enjoying it :rolleyes:

And yes I thought the swans were a good touch......Wonder if Dawn would you be good with those ;)

MA pigletfan

12-27-2007, 10:05 PM

UUUUGHHHH spinny rides!!that is NO good!!! When we went on the teacups in June i was sure to be in the "non" spinning cups..whereas my other friends spun a ton..no thanks!
mmm spicy cheese pretzel..that sounds good to me! :)

jessily

12-28-2007, 05:51 AM

Those spicy cheese pretzels are my favorite snack in wdw! I've only ever found them in Tomorrowland and Dockside Diner at MGM. mmmmmmm:cloud9:

2girlsmom

12-28-2007, 12:06 PM

Okay, another reason to go back, I missed the spicy cheese pretzels..!

randy4au

12-28-2007, 02:18 PM

Hey Erica! Sorry I haven't visited your thread for a while. I'm playing catch up today. I enjoyed the Opryland nostalgic pics (you were such an adorable little girl). I only visited Opryland once when I was about 6 or 7. My first ride on a "big" coaster (as opposed to a kiddie coaster) was on the Timber Topper. We usually went to Six Flags Over Georgia since it's closer to Birmingham (and has more coasters and other thrill rides), but not long before Opryland closed I entertained thoughts of going there and was disappointed when I heard it was going to be shut down. It's hard to believe that happened 10 years ago. :eek:

Loved the gingergread carousel and moose pics. :thumbsup2

The Dream Along With Mickey show looks like it was sponsored by the University of Kentucky with everything decked out in royal blue. :lmao: :rotfl2:

That was a cool series of pics showing the lighting of the castle. :thumbsup2

LOL at the fast spinning on the tea cups. I did the same thing with my son, Austin. :rotfl:

http://www.pbase.com/randy4au/image/82556494/original.jpg

Those towel swans are awesome!

LITTLEKID58

12-28-2007, 03:09 PM

TFS :goodvibes

kaysmommie

12-29-2007, 07:40 AM

Hi fellow Tenneessean! I just found your trippie today!! I have to go back and read everything now since I'm only through day 1. I recognized your name from my trip report and your dog pics of course!! Love what I've read so far and your pictures are gorgeous!!! I for one love details. We were in Nashville last weekend for the Jets/ Titans game as DH is a big jets fan :rolleyes1 . Opryland at Christmas is just gorgeous, we have gone there the last 2 years to see the Christmas decorations. We also saw Devine at Opryland Hotel.

My DH loved your Castle pics with it all lit up for Christmas!! Remember he doesn't love Disney like the rest of us. After seeing your pics you said maybe we should go in November or December :) . SO thank you for posting those :worship: pics!!

How did you like POFQ? I'm thinking of booking there for November :goodvibes .

punkin413

12-29-2007, 10:10 AM

Well....
he spun....
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and spun
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and spun some more

I was laughing so hard I couldn't even tell him to stop.....and :eek:

FINALLY the ride stopped!!!

NO I didn't throw-up :lmao: ....but I think I might have felt better if I did....good grief I hadn't had that sick of a feeling in my stomach :headache: in forever....and seriously...it makes me sick feeling just thinking about it :rotfl2:

I guess I'm just not young any more...but I do think with all that spinning I prob could have taken the intense side of Mission Space for sure!!

i did these pics, too! we did it first thing in the morning and my stomach was full of nothing but coffee......FUN!!! :laughing:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/014-3.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/015-3.jpg

i could've spun all day but right towards the end of the ride ray looked at me and just shook his head, so i knew it was time to stop spinning. nobody got sick, thank goodness.

oh, and by the way, i don't know whether you ended up doing the intense version of mission space or not, but it's nothing like the teacups. you can't tell you're spinning....you just feel this really wierd sensation....like you can't move your body and your face is gonna go into the back of your head. it's very cool if you like that sorta thing! :rolleyes: we never got dizzy...we were just a little wobbly when we got off. but i took dramamine before i got on it just in case.

jeminni

12-29-2007, 11:56 AM

Great trip report with beautiful pictures. :goodvibes

I'm going back next December to see all the decorations at the parks and at the resorts. :) What was your foavorite resort? I was in WDW the first week of November this year but all I got to see of the Christmas decorations was Epcot's tree.

Do they have a list in Epcot of what times the Santas are in each country?

Keep up the good work, I'm waiting for more. :)

Cdn Friends of Pooh

12-29-2007, 04:26 PM

Just came across your TR and are enjoying it very much. Looking forward to seeing more :thumbsup2

Shmu

12-29-2007, 05:51 PM

All caught up.

The gingerbread carousel looks incredible.

I do not do tea cups.:sick:

Spicy Cheese Pretzel is added to my list of snacks to try.

The towel swans look great.:thumbsup2

Looking forward to more updates.popcorn::

byoung

12-29-2007, 06:00 PM

Nice report!

VandyFan10

12-30-2007, 10:52 PM

Hey all....sorry for skipping out for awhile....the boards were down the other night and then have been extremely SLOW!!!

Has anyone else had any problems getting responses from the dis....from your sub's or PM's....I'm not getting mine anymore :sad2:

UUUUGHHHH spinny rides!!that is NO good!!! When we went on the teacups in June i was sure to be in the "non" spinning cups..whereas my other friends spun a ton..no thanks!
mmm spicy cheese pretzel..that sounds good to me! :)
Those spicy cheese pretzels are my favorite snack in wdw! I've only ever found them in Tomorrowland and Dockside Diner at MGM. mmmmmmm:cloud9:
Okay, another reason to go back, I missed the spicy cheese pretzels..!
All caught up.
The gingerbread carousel looks incredible.
I do not do tea cups.:sick:
Spicy Cheese Pretzel is added to my list of snacks to try.
The towel swans look great.:thumbsup2
Looking forward to more updates.popcorn::

OH.....EVERYONE should try the spicy cheese pretzel....YUMMMMMMM!!!!:woohoo:

Just came across your TR and are enjoying it very much. Looking forward to seeing more :thumbsup2
Nice report!

Thanks guys.....Hope you enjoy!! :banana:

VandyFan10

12-30-2007, 10:57 PM

Hey Erica! Sorry I haven't visited your thread for a while. I'm playing catch up today. I enjoyed the Opryland nostalgic pics (you were such an adorable little girl). I only visited Opryland once when I was about 6 or 7. My first ride on a "big" coaster (as opposed to a kiddie coaster) was on the Timber Topper. We usually went to Six Flags Over Georgia since it's closer to Birmingham (and has more coasters and other thrill rides), but not long before Opryland closed I entertained thoughts of going there and was disappointed when I heard it was going to be shut down. It's hard to believe that happened 10 years ago. :eek:

I'm glad to know you have been to Opryland!!! And yes it is missed greatly :sad1: ...%#^$ those Gaylord people!!!!

The Dream Along With Mickey show looks like it was sponsored by the University of Kentucky with everything decked out in royal blue. :lmao: :rotfl2:

That was a cool series of pics showing the lighting of the castle. :thumbsup2

I think that thought passed through my head.....and you know the big blue has invaded here now....game tomorrow GO CATS....oh my did I just say that??? :scared1:

LOL at the fast spinning on the tea cups. I did the same thing with my son, Austin. :rotfl:

http://www.pbase.com/randy4au/image/82556494/original.jpg

Cute!!

Those towel swans are awesome!

We needed some romance ;)

VandyFan10

12-30-2007, 11:03 PM

i did these pics, too! we did it first thing in the morning and my stomach was full of nothing but coffee......FUN!!! :laughing:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/014-3.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/015-3.jpg

i could've spun all day but right towards the end of the ride ray looked at me and just shook his head, so i knew it was time to stop spinning. nobody got sick, thank goodness.

GREAT spinning pics!! Both of you guys did well.....either that or you did REALLY good taking a pic of yourself :lmao:

Ray must have felt like me :sick:

oh, and by the way, i don't know whether you ended up doing the intense version of mission space or not, but it's nothing like the teacups. you can't tell you're spinning....you just feel this really wierd sensation....like you can't move your body and your face is gonna go into the back of your head. it's very cool if you like that sorta thing! :rolleyes: we never got dizzy...we were just a little wobbly when we got off. but i took dramamine before i got on it just in case.

I can't remember which day....but this will be discussed :rolleyes1

pixiedust: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!! pixiedust:

MeMom

12-31-2007, 07:30 PM

feet1

12-31-2007, 09:36 PM

I just found your trip report and I'm LOVING it! We were in WDW dec 11-18th and I am so sad to be home, we all miss the World so much..your pictuers are bringing back some great memories! I too am in love with the castle. It was just so breathtaking, I must have a million pictures of it, mostly blurry though, lol.

I can't wait to see more!!!

pjstevens

01-01-2008, 11:28 AM

All caught up again. Can't wait to read more. Hope you have a great New Years!!!

VandyFan10

01-01-2008, 03:48 PM

Okay, I just flipped out when I pulled up your TR and the first picture I see is of punkin's man...and I wasn't quick enough (jet lag and lack of sleep even more then usual after having just gotten back last night) to put it all together, so I'm saying to myself, "What is VandyFan doing with punkin's man???"

Then, after I scrolled down to the next picture, I realized it was a reply post, so I'm unflipping out now!

Anyway, all the young people are gone for the evening - Drew and his girlfriend and buddies are all out, Trent, and Kristi are out eating supper with her dad and then heading out with friends, and Jill, John, and Brooklynn are on the road back home. I am content at home, away from the chaos. We went earlier to see a cousin's new baby and stayed there for a while, and that's all the excitement I need for the evening.

I'm going to catch up with a few trip reports and hit the sack. Chances are great that I'll be sleeping right through the dropping of the ball and all the hoopla. Everyone have a safe and happy evening!

THAT WAS HILARIOUS!!! Thanks for making me laugh MeMom :laughing:

I hope you had an enjoyable 'alone' evening popcorn::

I just found your trip report and I'm LOVING it! We were in WDW dec 11-18th and I am so sad to be home, we all miss the World so much..your pictuers are bringing back some great memories! I too am in love with the castle. It was just so breathtaking, I must have a million pictures of it, mostly blurry though, lol.

I can't wait to see more!!!

Thank you.....I wish I could go back before they take the lights down :goodvibes

All caught up again. Can't wait to read more. Hope you have a great New Years!!!

Hope you do too Pj.....happy new year :)....it's been good so far :lmao: ....but I have to go to work tomorrow :scared:

Eventer98

01-01-2008, 09:55 PM

Just found your TR after reading GlendaMax's! Love the castle pics~~~ :love:

punkin413

01-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Just found your TR after reading GlendaMax's! Love the castle pics~~~ :love:

hi, tara! let me introduce you to my friend, erica (vandyfan10). she's from nashville and we bonded over being vandy fans. i met her when i was at home for thanksgiving and she's awesome....i can't wait to hang out with her again!

erica, let me introduce you to my friend, tara (eventer). tara is one of the girls in my all-girl trip from back in september that you were so jealous of! she's soooooooo sweet and she has a heart of gold!

it's so nice to say i've actually met you both in real life!!!!!!! :laughing:

Simba22

01-01-2008, 10:19 PM

Hey Erica! Great update!

I HATE the teacups! And any similar ride in any amusement park! I can do Mission Space with NO problem...I think it's not so much the spinning that bothers me, but the VISUAL you get while spinning...you know, everything behind you blurring and the people across from you laughing so hard that you feel you've been warped into one of those TV nightmares where people's heads are just floating around you laughing uncontrollably at your humiliation and ultimate demise....

When we went in October, my brother and my boyfriend (stupid boys!) wanted to ride the teacups. I wanted to get in line to meet Rabbit. The boys won. I lost. I was feeling sick for the rest of the day. From now on: Characters = Good. Teacups = Bad. :sick:

VandyFan10

01-01-2008, 10:19 PM

Just found your TR after reading GlendaMax's! Love the castle pics~~~ :love:

hi, tara! let me introduce you to my friend, erica (vandyfan10). she's from nashville and we bonded over being vandy fans.

erica, let me introduce you to my friend, tara (eventer). tara is one of the girls in my all-girl trip from back in september that you were so jealous of! she's soooooooo sweet and she has a heart of gold!

it's so nice to say i've actually met you both in real life!!!!!!! :laughing:

COOL!!!! :welcome: Tara :upsidedow ....I'm excited to have a formal introduction!! :laughing: ....and yes I am jealous ;)

i met her when i was at home for thanksgiving and she's awesome....i can't wait to hang out with her again!

Ditto missy!!! And we are DEFINITELY hanging out again....I guess we are going to just have to set a date :goodvibes .....when are you coming back to see the fam?? And how far are you from Chattanooga?? That could be a possibility :idea:

Oh....and sorry but I am cheering for the DAWGS.....GO SEC!!!!!!

VandyFan10

01-01-2008, 10:27 PM

but the VISUAL you get while spinning...you know, everything behind you blurring and the people across from you laughing so hard that you feel you've been warped into one of those TV nightmares where people's heads are just floating around you laughing uncontrollably at your humiliation and ultimate demise....

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ....that was hilarious!!

I like the tea cups I just asked for my crazy 2-3min spinning trip.....I had told Matt I wanted to go as fast as we could go....he took it as a personal challenge :rotfl:

punkin413

01-01-2008, 10:38 PM

Ditto missy!!! And we are DEFINITELY hanging out again....I guess we are going to just have to set a date :goodvibes .....when are you coming back to see the fam?? And how far are you from Chattanooga?? That could be a possibility :idea:

Oh....and sorry but I am cheering for the DAWGS.....GO SEC!!!!!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEC or not, i refuse to cheer for georgia. it's sacreligious. of course they're going to win. it's like 31 to 3 or something right now. but i'm still sitting here with my "hang loose" sign and screaming, "GO HAWAII!!!!!!!"

oh, and i'm thinking i'm coming up there the sunday of MLK weekend and coming back home that tuesday. i'll let ya know for sure! i'm about 2 1/2 hours from chattanooga, give or take. ;)

VandyFan10

01-01-2008, 10:45 PM

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEC or not, i refuse to cheer for georgia. it's sacreligious. of course they're going to win. it's like 31 to 3 or something right now. but i'm still sitting here with my "hang loose" sign and screaming, "GO HAWAII!!!!!!!"

oh, and i'm thinking i'm coming up there the sunday of MLK weekend and coming back home that tuesday. i'll let ya know for sure! i'm about 2 1/2 hours from chattanooga, give or take. ;)

37-3 :yay: GO SEC!!!

Cool :)....do you think Ray will be coming with you?

about 2 1/2hrs for me too.....might just be perfect :thumbsup2

VandyFan10

01-01-2008, 11:27 PM

OK....so now we are on to Tuesday Morning 12-11-07

Matt was going bright and early to play golf and I was going to swim with the Dolphins :love:

He played at Lake Buena Vista which is really close to POFQ so he just drove there.....and I think he was the first one being his tee time was 7:05 I think

I think he had a wonderful time playing.....he got paired with a guy that was staying at one of the All-star resorts and was also a lefty, and from what I hear in the golf world that can be really odd to have more than one lefty in your group :confused3 ....and he is definitely not a PGA player....but I think he was very happy with what he shot....and only lost a few balls in ALL that water!!!!

Here's several pics he took:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4094.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4095.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4096.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4097.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4098.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4099.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4100.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4101.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4102.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4103.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/IMG_4104.jpg
Now.....for all you golf fanatics....I hope you enjoyed that.....no pics of anyone swinging any clubs.....no faces....just pretty grass....I think to golfers that means something :rotfl:

Now....I headed off to Epcot for my Dolphins in Depth tour.....it was AWESOME!!!

I had gone to swim with the dolphins in the bay/ocean at PCB but I had never been this close :eek:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/P1030415.jpg

This is Kyper and he was very sweet....the tour was very exciting....it's about a 3 1/2 hr tour and you only spend about 45mins in the water, but the CM's that were the guides were GREAT!! And it's always neat seeing 'beind the scenes' at WDW!

There are no more pics because we weren't allowed to bring camera's or anything really except ourselves, but if you've never had interaction with dolphins, and love them as much as I do.....definitely consider doing this tour....but book early....they only do it M-F once a day and only 8 people are on the tour.....so unlike the dolphins at Sea world/discovery cove that might be over-stimulated.....these dolphins I think really :love: LOVE :love: the attention they get, b/c they are such loveable creatures anyway.

Feel free to ask me questions.....I will remember things along the way and will post....but for now I'm off to bed....it's almost midnight :scared1: .....you would think staying up til midnight last night would have been enough :laughing:

Hope everyone had a happy and safe new year!!!

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scottny

01-01-2008, 11:44 PM

Eventer98

01-02-2008, 07:56 AM

Thanks for the intro Dawn...now that I think about it I recall seeing Erica (with the pink writing!!) on your TR! :rotfl:

But I don't know about a "heart of gold!" This pregnancy brings out the sailor mouth in me...esp. when I am driving!!

punkin413

01-02-2008, 10:14 AM

Cool :)....do you think Ray will be coming with you?

i'm not sure yet but i don't think so. see, i was gonna come up there for the weekend of MLK day. but then i remembered that "clover field" comes out on 1.18.08 and ray's been DYING to see that. he's not much into movies so when he wants to see something in the theater it's a big deal. i promised i'd go with him. so i'm thinking what i'll do is leave saturday night (1.19) and come back here tuesday. if that's what happens then he can't go because he has to work on tuesday. but brooke (my sister) asked me if i wouldn't mind letting jon (her boyfriend who lives in marietta) ride with me if i come up there. so i'll have company in the car at least! i'll let you know for sure when i know. i've gotta go by the office and check out the calendar for that tuesday to see if we're busy or not.

Now....I headed off to Epcot for my Dolphins in Depth tour.....it was AWESOME!!!

i'm so going to look up more info on this RIGHT NOW! if it's not too expensive it may be something i'll want to do on one of the mornings that i'm letting ray sleep in. i LOVE dolphins.....have since i was a kid!

Thanks for the intro Dawn...now that I think about it I recall seeing Erica (with the pink writing!!) on your TR! :rotfl:

But I don't know about a "heart of gold!" This pregnancy brings out the sailor mouth in me...esp. when I am driving!!

:laughing: just because you have a potty mouth doesn't mean you don't have a heart of gold!

Tat2ddisneymom

01-02-2008, 05:32 PM

Wow! You got to swim with the dolphins! That's cool.:woohoo: That's such a cute pic, too. The golf course looks pretty, too. Not that I would know anything about golf.:confused3

VandyFan10

01-02-2008, 07:43 PM

the golf course looks really pretty. I remember staying at OKW and waking up and going out on the balcony and having the golf course as my view.

The dolphin pic is great. I would love to swim with the dolphins.

I did have a happy and safe. Thank you.

That should be LBV that you were looking at.....dolphins are wonderful creatures!!!

Thanks for the intro Dawn...now that I think about it I recall seeing Erica (with the pink writing!!) on your TR! :rotfl:

But I don't know about a "heart of gold!" This pregnancy brings out the sailor mouth in me...esp. when I am driving!!

Thats how everyone knows me :rotfl:

OH...and I meant to tell you CONGRATS!!!!! You'll be having a little disney baby soon :dumbo:

i'm not sure yet but i don't think so. see, i was gonna come up there for the weekend of MLK day. but then i remembered that "clover field" comes out on 1.18.08 and ray's been DYING to see that. he's not much into movies so when he wants to see something in the theater it's a big deal. i promised i'd go with him. so i'm thinking what i'll do is leave saturday night (1.19) and come back here tuesday. if that's what happens then he can't go because he has to work on tuesday. but brooke (my sister) asked me if i wouldn't mind letting jon (her boyfriend who lives in marietta) ride with me if i come up there. so i'll have company in the car at least! i'll let you know for sure when i know. i've gotta go by the office and check out the calendar for that tuesday to see if we're busy or not.

i'm so going to look up more info on this RIGHT NOW! if it's not too expensive it may be something i'll want to do on one of the mornings that i'm letting ray sleep in. i LOVE dolphins.....have since i was a kid!

Definitely let me know, but glad to know you might not be alone....that would be much better!!

As for the tour I hope you can do it....it was great....your AP might give you discounts on tours....but if not....get you a visa (which you need anyway!!) and you'll get 20% off :woohoo:

Wow! You got to swim with the dolphins! That's cool.:woohoo: That's such a cute pic, too. The golf course looks pretty, too. Not that I would know anything about golf.:confused3

The dolphins were really neat....we got to do hand signals with them to do different tricks....that was REALLY cool....and as far as the golf thing....me either :lmao: ....but I'm thinking I better start learning so we can play together :upsidedow

Simba22

01-02-2008, 08:36 PM

aww I want to swim with the dolphins! I can't believe in 3.5 hours you only spend 45 minutes actually in the water. What the heck did you do the rest of the time?? :confused3

VandyFan10

01-02-2008, 09:27 PM

What is up with these stupid double posts!!:headache:

But hey....I got my e-mail notices back!!!!! :woohoo:

VandyFan10

01-02-2008, 09:32 PM

aww I want to swim with the dolphins! I can't believe in 3.5 hours you only spend 45 minutes actually in the water. What the heck did you do the rest of the time?? :confused3

It was fun!!

Well, we learned a little about the aquarium :fish: and how it works.....did you know you could putt SpaceShip Earth over into that thing and STILL have room....seemed wild to me....also ALL of that water is filtered in about 2 1/2 hrs....so it had already done one full filtering job and started on another before we left from our tour.

We went up and learned about Dolphins....their fun loving, playful personalities, and the correct terminology of their body parts....don't quiz me please :rotfl: ....we did this at the top of the aquarium where you can tell the trainers are....very cool!!

We got to go in to watch some of the dolphin show and sit in the very front....they had 3 shapes on the glass....and there was a trainer at the top showing him a shape and he had to go find it....if he did he got a reward.....there was a funky shape, a frog, and an 'R'.....I think it was Kyper (whom I had my pic with) that did the show....and he really liked the frog :bounce: ....it was hilarious!!

We went back up and got changed.....got to walk back through the aquarium, in our wet suits, maybe someone has some pics of that :lmao: ....and up to go PLAY!!!

Went back to take showers and get dressed.....got a t-shirt and our pic....chit-chatted about the morning and went on our merry ways....it was great....I would recommend anyone to do it if they could

I'll prob think of more later.....I'll let you know :goodvibes

klofan

01-02-2008, 09:39 PM

Hey VandyFan! Nice trip report. Isn't the castle amazing!?!!??! And I love your pics of Spectro, which for some odd reason I didn't see this trip. Oh well, I'll get to see it this September!

Glendamax

01-03-2008, 04:22 AM

Hey VandyFan! Nice trip report. Isn't the castle amazing!?!!??! And I love your pics of Spectro, which for some odd reason I didn't see this trip. Oh well, I'll get to see it this September!

Hopefully we'll get to see it together!!! :3dglasses

Vandy, love the golf course pics! Makes me wish I could stretch out on it and tap a warm nap in the sun . . . well, maybe until a golf ball plunks me in the head! :lmao:

MeMom

01-03-2008, 06:03 AM

hi, tara! let me introduce you to my friend, erica (vandyfan10). she's from nashville and we bonded over being vandy fans. i met her when i was at home for thanksgiving and she's awesome....i can't wait to hang out with her again!

erica, let me introduce you to my friend, tara (eventer). tara is one of the girls in my all-girl trip from back in september that you were so jealous of! she's soooooooo sweet and she has a heart of gold!

it's so nice to say i've actually met you both in real life!!!!!!! :laughing:

Didn't you guys first meet on our trip report? We were all on the same wavelength talking about Nashville and Vandy and the high schools around here, if I recall. Isn't there some kind of friendship fee involved for me?!?!? I think one Disney Dollar would be a nice reward. You could split the cost, and I'd be able to buy a third of a fruit bowl on our March trip with your contribution.

You know I'll take a picture of it, too, and post it on the report.

I think it's very nice that you guys were able to meet in person. Last summer at Pop, we met some Disers, too, and it was nice to meet people in person that have this same "Dis"ease that we do and know that they are still perfectly normal in real life!

It was good to hear about the aquarium part. That's something kind of different that we don't hear or see reported about often.

punkin413

01-03-2008, 01:43 PM

pierresgirl

01-03-2008, 06:24 PM

Hi! I'm subscribing, I haven't subbed to a tr in ages but am going to read and catch up. How could I not after seeing that incredible first castle pic!

VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 09:22 PM

Didn't you guys first meet on our trip report? We were all on the same wavelength talking about Nashville and Vandy and the high schools around here, if I recall. Isn't there some kind of friendship fee involved for me?!?!? I think one Disney Dollar would be a nice reward. You could split the cost, and I'd be able to buy a third of a fruit bowl on our March trip with your contribution.

You know I'll take a picture of it, too, and post it on the report.

I think it's very nice that you guys were able to meet in person. Last summer at Pop, we met some Disers, too, and it was nice to meet people in person that have this same "Dis"ease that we do and know that they are still perfectly normal in real life!

It was good to hear about the aquarium part. That's something kind of different that we don't hear or see reported about often.

Yes MAM!! You need to PM me your address so I can send you your 'friendship' fee :goodvibes ...I was VERY excited to meet Dawn...we had a good time at the VU game (except they lost - of course :rotfl: ), but I have had a great time with all of our chatting....we might be going to WDW this fall....you just might have to go with us ;)

:rotfl: i think you're right! thanks for the hookup services!!! wow....that sounds kinda bad, doesn't it? :laughing: how about a group hug????? :grouphug:

you're going back in march??? i have a question for you. when i tell people that ray and i are going back in april, they're like "didn't you just go????" what do people say to you when you tell them you're going back for like the 5th time in a year? believe me......i wish i could!

Hookup services :lmao: .....I guess it worked :laughing:

But speaking of losing......my basketball team HASN'T!!!!
Not yet at least :laughing: .....but now starts the hard part......but to let everyone know....we are now 15-0 BABY!!!!!

punkin413

01-06-2008, 09:28 PM

But speaking of losing......my basketball team HASN'T!!!!
Not yet at least :laughing: .....but now starts the hard part......but to let everyone know....we are now 15-0 BABY!!!!!

pirate: pirate: pirate: GO 'DORES!!!! pirate: pirate: pirate:

(wow......that yellow is really obnoxious, huh? there's really no "gold" that would do vandy justice!)

VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 09:46 PM

Hey VandyFan! Nice trip report. Isn't the castle amazing!?!!??! And I love your pics of Spectro, which for some odd reason I didn't see this trip. Oh well, I'll get to see it this September!

Thanks Pete....I really enjoyed yours also....can't believe you are finished...I'm WAY behind :worship:

Vandy, love the golf course pics! Makes me wish I could stretch out on it and tap a warm nap in the sun . . . well, maybe until a golf ball plunks me in the head!

G-max - That would prob hurt :rotfl:

pirate: pirate: GO 'DORES!!!! pirate: pirate:

(wow......that yellow is really obnoxious, huh? there's really no "gold" that would do vandy justice!)

I think it's pretty ;) ....but you do have to make it REALLY big to see it...I think that's why I didn't choose it for my color pirate:...everyone would have loved me huh :lmao:

I'm just so excited....:hyper: :banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :hyper: party: :jumping1: party: :hyper: :cheer2: :dance3: :banana: :hyper:....they need to keep it up!!

Sorry off-topic but just so everyone can see.....the view from my seats:goodvibes !!!! I :love: them!!
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VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 10:14 PM

After our big morning Matt and I met back up at the resort....we went and hung out at the pool for awhile....and did laundry :headache: ....dont' ask but it just sounded good.....and it was easy and I got to lay out at the pool for awhile :rolleyes:
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We went back to get ready to go resort hopping and for our dinner at Narcoosee's :goodvibes

We drove to the Poly...b/c I'm to cheap to pay to valet and it's easier to get on the Monorail than to walk across the street to get to the GF :laughing:...

The tree at the GF is breathtaking....
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We walked around the resort a little and went towards Narcoosee's to find a place to watch wishes....I took some pics from the boat dock and then we went and sat on the deck at Narcoosees....
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I think I could look at this all day :goodvibes
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I didn't get many good fireworks pics but here's a few....
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Dinner was great....Matt got the shrimp for appy and I had a endive and pear salad which was good but wasn't what I expected....it was all endive with pears and blue cheese...I think I would have enjoyed it much more if it had some romaine or greens b/c the endive is a little bitter...but I had a glass of resling that was wonderful with it and the steak and lobster we both ordered was great....but to be honest I'm glad I didn't become a lobster lover...that crap is expensive :eek: ....for dessert I got the warm choc. almond gateau....it was VERY rich and it had vanilla bean whipped cream not ice cream (I didn't read well :lmao: ).....Matt got a apple tart thing which wasn't much of anything really.....and I think this is when we had our discussion about the new changes to the DDP

Overal it was a great dinner...but neither of us thought it was worth the $200price ticket we got at the end...but then again we wouldn't have experienced it without the DDP either...and I would definitely go again if I had the plan...just don't think I'd pay out of pocket...but I did have a wonderful view at the dinner table :goodvibes
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More to come......NEXT PAGE....2nd post...just look for the BIG Gingerbread house!!!!

punkin413

01-06-2008, 10:24 PM

Overal it was a great dinner...but neither of us thought it was worth the $200price ticket we got at the end...but then again we wouldn't have experienced it without the DDP either...and I would definitely go again if I had the plan...just don't think I'd pay out of pocket...but I did have a wonderful view at the dinner table :goodvibes
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-11/P1020893.jpg

More to come.....

this is gonna be our one splurge dinner in april. we LOVE narcoosee's! but we got different things than you guys did (other than your entrees). we got the calamari and crab cakes for appetizers....both were good but the crab cakes were EXCELLENT. then of course our entrees were the same as you guys. ray thought the steak was the best he'd ever had and i thought the potatoes were sooooooo good! then for dessert we got key lime creme brulee and almond crusted cheesecake......NO WORDS.....:cloud9: ray told me that was the one place he wanted to go back to so we're going again and paying OOP! of course we'll get 20% off from the DDE card so it's not all bad!

and that view is great! we had a window seat, too.....so pretty!

VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 10:26 PM

I took some more pics inside the GF

The gingerbread house is HUGE!!!
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And there's that tree again...
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We got on the monorail and headed to the MK stop to get on the boats to go to my FAVORITE Resort!!!

Here's a few pics on the boat.....
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Tonight was the night we were going to MVMCP....but it was sold out :scared1: I was totally shocked.....and didn't really want to flip everything around to try and make it work on another night.....like I said on another TR...I'm not to worried about it....we'll be back for Christmas again....and I don't see them doing away with the party....it will just be a must do for us next time :santa:
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The Wilderness Lodge :love: ....I think this is my fave. resort and I honestly think it has the prettiest decorations
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If you've never been to the WL I DEFINITELY suggest going just to look around...there is a balcony in the middle of the resort you can just go hang out on....I just think it's stunning :goodvibes

Even more pics....up next:3dglasses

scottny

01-06-2008, 10:34 PM

the pics look great. sorry it was sold out but it is another excuse to go back.

VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 10:36 PM

We left the WL and took the boat back to the MK to catch either the Monorail or boat back to the Poly....the light parade on the lagoon was going on :goodvibes
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We didnt' get to see it all but I had to have some dolphin pics for my friends this morning :thumbsup2
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Well we decided to take the boat....and I'm SO glad we did....it was the Christmas wishes show.....I still didn't get many great pics but it was like we had our own 'free' Wishes Cruise :santa:
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We sat in the back of the boat and it was wonderful!!! I would definitely suggest just going to ride the boats around the time of wishes :rotfl:

Back to the Poly b/f we go home to POFQ....
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And a not so good pic of one of their trees.....
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Next: Fun at Epcot and MGM!!

NEXT POST: Page 12 Post #174 :) (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1663309&page=12)

punkin413

01-06-2008, 10:41 PM

If you've never been to the WL I DEFINITELY suggest going just to look around...there is a balcony in the middle of the resort you can just go hang out on....I just think it's stunning :goodvibes

Even more pics....up next:3dglasses [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

i really wanna stay here when (and if) we go back to disney for christmas next year. i think ray would absolutely love that resort. i'm just not sure we can afford it. it would be SOOOOOOOOO much cheaper to rent a vacation home because we'd be going with anna and chris and could split the cost with them....only something like $130 a night to do that and that's before splitting it! but i will definitely stop by WL at christmastime. we'll go by there in april if we have a chance, too! maybe seeing it will make ray really wanna stay there next time and get a second job so we could afford it! :laughing: i'm TOTALLY kidding!

ETA: by the way, i keep saying, "christmas next year" when it's really christmas this year....2008! it's late and i gotta go to bed!

VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 10:44 PM

this is gonna be our one splurge dinner in april. we LOVE narcoosee's! but we got different things than you guys did (other than your entrees). we got the calamari and crab cakes for appetizers....both were good but the crab cakes were EXCELLENT. then of course our entrees were the same as you guys. ray thought the steak was the best he'd ever had and i thought the potatoes were sooooooo good! then for dessert we got key lime creme brulee and almond crusted cheesecake......NO WORDS.....:cloud9: ray told me that was the one place he wanted to go back to so we're going again and paying OOP! of course we'll get 20% off from the DDE card so it's not all bad!

and that view is great! we had a window seat, too.....so pretty!

I really did enjoy it....but I did think my steak at LeCellier was better :love: .....but I think I made a better appy(definitely w/the mussels :cloud9: and pretzel bread) and dessert choice

I remember you guys loved that sauce on the steak....and it was yummy....but I think I was a little more focused on my lobster since I had never really had it before :rotfl:

I wish Matt had gotten the almond crusted cheesecake....but he stays away from all things with 'nuts' listed in them....he's so picky...but I think he would have loved it....and the way it looks he could flick the almonds off :laughing:

It was good I just remember thinking OMG....that would have cost $200 buckos.....I'm so cheap :lmao:

the pics look great. sorry it was sold out but it is another excuse to go back.

MOST DEFINITELY!!!! I will definitely BEG for another Christmas trip :santa:

VandyFan10

01-06-2008, 10:50 PM

i really wanna stay here when (and if) we go back to disney for christmas next year. i think ray would absolutely love that resort. i'm just not sure we can afford it. it would be SOOOOOOOOO much cheaper to rent a vacation home because we'd be going with anna and chris and could split the cost with them....only something like $130 a night to do that and that's before splitting it! but i will definitely stop by WL at christmastime. we'll go by there in april if we have a chance, too! maybe seeing it will make ray really wanna stay there next time and get a second job so we could afford it! :laughing: i'm TOTALLY kidding!

ETA: by the way, i keep saying, "christmas next year" when it's really christmas this year....2008! it's late and i gotta go to bed!

It is beautiful and worth every penny...but I understand the $$$ thing....that's why we didn't stay there this last time....it's much less than the other deluxe resorts I guess b/c it's off the monorail

I was wondering a/b the this year/next year thing....and your hubby will really let you go again in Sept???? :upsidedow That will be THREE trips for you missy!!! And also....if we do go I wouldn' be opposed to staying off-site (depending on the dining I guess)....but whatever works out $$$ wise to stay the LONGEST ;) ....but with your AP we would have free parking right???

Bed?? It's EARLY for you :rotfl2:

scottny

01-06-2008, 10:55 PM

another great group of pics.
:thumbsup2

Beana9802

01-06-2008, 11:33 PM

I am in, only on page one, and hooked!
But too sleepy, I need to hit the hay, way passed my bed time!!

Back to school tomorrow, or should I say later on today (it's 12:34 here)...:lmao:

jordanyosh

01-07-2008, 02:26 AM

love the pix.:thumbsup2

MeMom

01-07-2008, 05:07 AM

The lobbies everywhere were just beautiful at Christmas. The trees were huge and themed so nicely. I limited myself to a few pictures of each, but I could have taken many pictures of just trees, wreaths, and other decorations. We got to see decorations at GF, Poly, AKL, WL, Ft. Wilderness, POFQ, POR, Pop, ASMu, ASMo, ASSp, CSR...I think that's all the ones we saw, except for the outside tree at Contemporary as we rode by. I just loved the theming at every place. I did get sort of tired of the Christmas music toward the end of the trip, and I was ready to hear Disney music again, but I think everyone ought to go and experience Disney at Christmas at least once in their lives.

That basetball court looks very familiar. Trent went to several summer camps there, and we used to go to games, but haven't in a while. I'm glad they're doing so well. I was a pretty decent fan back in my younger days, but I just spend so much time on work and life stuff these days that I don't take the time to watch them. Trent just mentioned yesterday how well they were doing, so I guess he's keeping up with them. He grew up playing under the guidance of many ex-Commodores - Steve Reece, Will Perdue, Sam Howard, Drew Maddux, and others.

Someone earlier mentioned "back to school". Unfortunately, that's for me, too. Teachers go back today for meetings, and kids come tomorrow. I want a do-over!!! I want to go back to the part where we were walking by the pool at All-Star Music and there were kids and parents playing together in the water and "The Santa Clause" was playing on a huge screen. That was the start of a great trip! Oh well, I guess I just have to keep in mind that I must go to work in order to be able to pay to go back, right?

Glendamax

01-07-2008, 05:27 AM

Thanks for posting pics of the Wilderness Lodge! I wasn't able to visit that resort :(

Shmu

01-07-2008, 08:13 AM

Still enjoying.:thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pics. I really want to go at Christmas time now.:santa:

2girlsmom

01-07-2008, 12:05 PM

Great pics!! And now I am wondering if we were on the same boat back from WL, as we had been there for dinner at WCC on the 11th, and came back during the ELP as well... ! Although I am still thinking I saw you when your hubby was wearing his orange!

punkin413

01-07-2008, 12:38 PM

It is beautiful and worth every penny...but I understand the $$$ thing....that's why we didn't stay there this last time....it's much less than the other deluxe resorts I guess b/c it's off the monorail

I was wondering a/b the this year/next year thing....and your hubby will really let you go again in Sept???? :upsidedow That will be THREE trips for you missy!!! And also....if we do go I wouldn' be opposed to staying off-site (depending on the dining I guess)....but whatever works out $$$ wise to stay the LONGEST ;) ....but with your AP we would have free parking right???

Bed?? It's EARLY for you :rotfl2:

i have no idea what will happen as far as our christmas trip. it's just an idea i'm playing with. anna really wants to go then and me and ray have talked about it before.....it just depends on our money situation. as far as august/september goes, if it wasn't for me having an AP it would totally not be doable. the only thing is that i don't want to miss a whole lot of work. because i'm self-employed i don't get vacation time. in other words, if i don't work, i don't get paid. so i'm hoping we can work it out where we can go over a weekend and then add a couple of days around that. is 4 days enough or do you wanna do 5? LISTEN TO ME!!!!!! i'm acting like we've already gotten reservations! :lmao: sorry bout that. i just get a little ahead of myself.

if we don't get free dining i'm totally okay with staying off site too....UNLESS they offer some killer AP rates during that time. if we stay at a value which one do you prefer? we stayed at pop last year and it was nice. i'm kinda curious about all star music though. thoughts?

sorry to hijack your thread with future hypothetical trip plans! :rolleyes:

Lifelong_Dreamer

01-07-2008, 04:09 PM

Thanks for the pictures of the WL at Christmas. I am staying there next December and can't wait to see it all decked out. It was beautiful in July so I can only imagine what it will be like in December! :goodvibes

VandyFan10

01-07-2008, 09:44 PM

I am in, only on page one, and hooked!
But too sleepy, I need to hit the hay, way passed my bed time!!

Back to school tomorrow, or should I say later on today (it's 12:34 here)...:lmao:

:welcome: .....glad you are here...hope you enjoy!

love the pix.:thumbsup2

Thanks Jordan....your trip is soon....I saw you got your 'kit' :thumbsup2

The lobbies everywhere were just beautiful at Christmas. The trees were huge and themed so nicely. I limited myself to a few pictures of each, but I could have taken many pictures of just trees, wreaths, and other decorations. We got to see decorations at GF, Poly, AKL, WL, Ft. Wilderness, POFQ, POR, Pop, ASMu, ASMo, ASSp, CSR...I think that's all the ones we saw, except for the outside tree at Contemporary as we rode by. I just loved the theming at every place. I did get sort of tired of the Christmas music toward the end of the trip, and I was ready to hear Disney music again, but I think everyone ought to go and experience Disney at Christmas at least once in their lives.

That basetball court looks very familiar. Trent went to several summer camps there, and we used to go to games, but haven't in a while. I'm glad they're doing so well. I was a pretty decent fan back in my younger days, but I just spend so much time on work and life stuff these days that I don't take the time to watch them. Trent just mentioned yesterday how well they were doing, so I guess he's keeping up with them. He grew up playing under the guidance of many ex-Commodores - Steve Reece, Will Perdue, Sam Howard, Drew Maddux, and others.

Someone earlier mentioned "back to school". Unfortunately, that's for me, too. Teachers go back today for meetings, and kids come tomorrow. I want a do-over!!! I want to go back to the part where we were walking by the pool at All-Star Music and there were kids and parents playing together in the water and "The Santa Clause" was playing on a huge screen. That was the start of a great trip! Oh well, I guess I just have to keep in mind that I must go to work in order to be able to pay to go back, right?

Hope you had a good first day back :goodvibes

Goodness you guys went to a LOT of resorts....that's great!!! I can't wait to see the pics!

pirate: GO DORES!!!! pirate: This is actually the first year they have sold out on season tickets since 92-93!!!

Thanks for posting pics of the Wilderness Lodge! I wasn't able to visit that resort :(

:sad2: Well you can't do everything....I loved seeing your pics b/c we didnt' make it to the AKL....I really wanted to go there also

Still enjoying.:thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pics. I really want to go at Christmas time now.:santa:

Shmu it is wonderful!!!

Great pics!! And now I am wondering if we were on the same boat back from WL, as we had been there for dinner at WCC on the 11th, and came back during the ELP as well... ! Although I am still thinking I saw you when your hubby was wearing his orange!

Well I'm really not sure how we passed each other....maybe we had twins there :rotfl:

i have no idea what will happen as far as our christmas trip. it's just an idea i'm playing with. anna really wants to go then and me and ray have talked about it before.....it just depends on our money situation.

If you can go it is beautiful....just be sure and plan it sometime in the future :santa:

as far as august/september goes, if it wasn't for me having an AP it would totally not be doable. the only thing is that i don't want to miss a whole lot of work. because i'm self-employed i don't get vacation time. in other words, if i don't work, i don't get paid. so i'm hoping we can work it out where we can go over a weekend and then add a couple of days around that. is 4 days enough or do you wanna do 5? LISTEN TO ME!!!!!! i'm acting like we've already gotten reservations! :lmao: sorry bout that. i just get a little ahead of myself.

if we don't get free dining i'm totally okay with staying off site too....UNLESS they offer some killer AP rates during that time. if we stay at a value which one do you prefer? we stayed at pop last year and it was nice. i'm kinda curious about all star music though. thoughts?

sorry to hijack your thread with future hypothetical trip plans! :rolleyes:

I'll e-mail/call you soon and we can discuss it more....but I want as long as I can get!!!!! :lmao: I've only stayed at Sports and Music....pop and Movies looks interesting to me...Hijack away though...I don't care!!

Thanks for the pictures of the WL at Christmas. I am staying there next December and can't wait to see it all decked out. It was beautiful in July so I can only imagine what it will be like in December! :goodvibes

OH I am SO Jealous :crazy2:

DisneyMom14

01-08-2008, 09:16 PM

Spartangirl

01-09-2008, 07:20 PM

Yay...I'm all caught up! Thanks for the Christmas pics at the different resorts! The last few years we made a point to visit a lot of the different resorts to see the wonderful decorations. This year, we didn't. So, it was nice to see them through your pics! :goodvibes Wilderness Lodge is definitely tops on our list of resorts! We stayed there once (unfortunately not during X-mas with all the decorations) and loved it!!! Looking forward to your next post...

punkin413

01-09-2008, 10:43 PM

pirate: pirate: pirate: GO 'DORES!!!!!!!!!! pirate: pirate: pirate:

1 OF 5 UNDEFEATED TEAMS IN THE NATION!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

hlrababy

01-11-2008, 11:41 AM

Woo hoo!!! I am caught up now!! I am loving your report!

VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 10:56 AM

Just got through your TR so far --Loving the pics!

My husband and I went to DW on our honeymoon in '94 and we stayed at POFQ. Being an hour from N.O., I wanted to be there but feel like home. It was beautiful and I got beignets for breakfast!

Yay...I'm all caught up! Thanks for the Christmas pics at the different resorts! The last few years we made a point to visit a lot of the different resorts to see the wonderful decorations. This year, we didn't. So, it was nice to see them through your pics! :goodvibes Wilderness Lodge is definitely tops on our list of resorts! We stayed there once (unfortunately not during X-mas with all the decorations) and loved it!!! Looking forward to your next post...

Woo hoo!!! I am caught up now!! I am loving your report!

Thanks guys :goodvibes ....I promise...update coming soon :thumbsup2

pirate: pirate: pirate: GO 'DORES!!!!!!!!!! pirate: pirate: pirate:

1 OF 5 UNDEFEATED TEAMS IN THE NATION!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

YES!!!!!! 1 1/2 hrs til the UK game!!!

Oh, not like you guys can't tell, but like I said on MeMom's TR...over the next 3 months you'll get to see what my other obsession is besides Disney and the Castle ;)

pirate: pirate: GO DORES!!!pirate: pirate:

punkin413

01-12-2008, 11:02 AM

i'm wearing my favorite longsleeve vandy shirt today. ;)

VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 11:32 AM

Ok boys and girls.....today we are writing in gold for my 'Dores pirate: ....here's to them playing well today!!!!

Today we went to Epcot.....we and got FP's for the popular Soarin' and then headed to the other side

We did Test Track
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And then to Mission Space....
I sent Matt in to do the Orange Version and get his opinion.....I don't know why I chickened out...but I just did NOT want to do this ride....I guess I read to many negative things about it....but I'm usually never scared and want to try EVERYTHING!! But it was a good break....I had fun snapping some more pics and chatting with a Daddy and his 3 year old, and the Dad worked at MK which was pretty cool
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I waited for Matt to come out and then went in to do the Green version....it's a pretty cool ride and I'm glad I got to see how it looked inside....I was the engineer, along with 3 other very cute kids....the little boy kept telling me who I was going to be and what my job was :lmao: ...I loved it

I can see where the orange version would be pretty intense....the green wasn't bad AT ALL....I think everyone should ride at least that, but just the small amount of G-force you get from that I can't imagine how the intense version would be

We had late lunch ressie's at the Coral Reef for the 5p Candlelight....so we headed back over to do Soarin' and then wandered around in the seas....it was very fun to go back there the day after my tour....and the dolphins were out too :yay:

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First we did the nemo ride....it was cheesy but very cute
these pics didn't turn out well....but I thought the 3 windows at the end with the characters over the 'sea' wall were AWESOME!!
The jellyfish were the only ones that actually worked...
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I had to take some pics of my friends from yesterday
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I could have sat there and watched those guys ALL day....but there were things to do and hubby was getting antsy :rotfl:

So we headed to Turtle Talk....I LOVED this!!!!
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I would have done this several times if we had the chance, b/c I'm sure it's a little different every time with the kiddos

We went and checked in at least 45mins early for lunch and they told me it would prob be at least that long before we were seated but we decided to wait anyway.....I bet it was 10mins and they called our name :thumbsup2

We really enjoyed this dinner...and our waiter was prob one of the best :goodvibes
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Here's why it's a good idea to take pics of your food....I'm struggling to remember what we had for appy's....but I think both of us got the sea and land....it was good but I do remember thinking I wish I had gotten the Lobster Bisque b/c I've heard it's dreamy!! Matt got the NY Strip and enjoyed...and I changed up my entree....I wanted the Mahi but I wanted the pepper jack cheese grits.....both were YUMMY but I don't think they are really supposed to be mixed together.....the waiter offered me to get the Mahi blackened (but I'm always a little worried about it being to spicy) and that's prob the road I should have gone....but I got exactly what I wanted and it was yummy....I promise I'm not complaining :upsidedow For dessert Matt got the Bailey's and Jack Daniels Mousse which I assume he liked b/c it was the most he had eaten of ANY dessert....he did everything but lick the cup and I ordered, from many recommendations, the Chocolate Wave....it was very good and the brandy soaked cherries were VERY :eek: strong so beware!!! It was a great place to eat and I would definitely go back :thumbsup2

Next post.....wandering the world showcase before the CP

jordanyosh

01-12-2008, 11:39 AM

VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 11:53 AM

Since we ate a little early we had a little more time in the WS....which I enjoyed.....we stopped by Canada and saw these guys
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I didn't get to see the whole show but they are great.....that was one thing on my list to do but we couldn't seem to make the times....but at least I got to hear at least half of a set
We walked quickly through the UK....with Matt you walk 'quickly' through EVERYTHING!! He can see half of it and move on....is that just a man thing??? I didn't take any pics which I hate b/c the buildings there are so cute....but I guess I was being 'pressured' to MOVE on that I didn't get the camera back out
Then we made our way to France....and we got to see Pierre Noel....he was pretty....and France was very nice too...I don't :confused3 know why in all my previous trips everything seemed to be on the Mexico side and we never made it to France, UK or Canada.....they are all really cool....and I plan on spending a lot more time in the WS next time I go!!
Here's France:
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Beauty and the Beast!!!
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We headed on down the trail....and stopped to notice ALL the peeps already in line for the CP....we wanted to do the American Adventure show but again the times didn't work with our CP time...but we did get to see these guys
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The American tree was SO pretty
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We made our way down to Italy and watched the show there....also in between most all of these stops we did the photopass guys....so that's why I have no pics with the 2 of us.....I'll try and post those later when I get the cd

This guy in Italy was fun
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And there was the cutest little boy he called up for his show....he was a real trooper and was a lot of fun too

Here's some pics of the CP....
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The CP is wonderful but it is a little long......I really enjoyed it but not sure that Matt was having a lot of fun after about 20-30mins

I will have to upload my video later...it takes FOREVER....sorry....but I will definitely try to get that done....maybe while I'm watching the game!! :upsidedow

Next post: Osborne lights....one of my faves!!

VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 12:09 PM

We went to MGM via the Int. Gateway on the boat.....if I had realized it was only a little over a mile to walk to MGM we prob would have don't that...I had no idea it was that close...I think the guy on the boat said 1.3 miles...that's not bad at all

I took these on the way out....
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We went to see the osborne lights at a perfect time I think.....we got there while everyone else was watching Fantasmic :goodvibes

It is amazing....pic's can even do it justice!!
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See the SNOW!!!
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I loved these guys....
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Does Santa just always goto NYC???
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VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Supposedly the blue angels were the only original lights that Ozzy had
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Pretty interesting Facts:
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Here's a link to my video of the Osborne Lights
Click here!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GDQV1HG9s4)
You can tell I get REALLY excited when the lights start dancing....I got to see them again without taping....they are just amazing...if you can go during Christmas do NOT miss the Osborne lights!!!!!

Next - Photopass Pics Post 198 (http://http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1663309&page=14)

scottny

01-12-2008, 01:22 PM

great updates and pics. I am going to try Mission Space but the green side. I don't think I could do the orange nor the kids I will have with me.

VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 01:33 PM

When I rode MS for the first time, I was sick for about 1 1/2 hours after that. I swore I'd never ride it again....but I did. Now when you know what to expect it's not so bad. I'm just slightly disoriented for about a minute or two after the ride and then I'm fine.....It's a hoot...

Coral Reef looks wonderful...we axed our ADRs there...and now we wish we hadn't. Oh well...live and learn.

Glad to know it got better....I still think I might be ok just sticking with the 'green' side knowing what the ride is like and I'm good :)

Coral Reef was good but I know you have WONDERFUL places on your list!!

great updates and pics. I am going to try Mission Space but the green side. I don't think I could do the orange nor the kids I will have with me.

Definitely try the green side....it's a great ride....and the waiting area is really cool too

Ok guys.....my boys are SUCKING!!! 32-22 at the half....someone send us some good Juju PLEASE!!!!!! pirate: GO DORES!!! pirate:

punkin413

01-12-2008, 02:50 PM

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!! i'm not even a basketball fan and i'm about to have a heart attack. overtime after coming back from 16 points behind!!!!!!!

MeMom

01-12-2008, 03:25 PM

I hear the screaming for sure now! Sorry, VandyFan.

They got off to a bad start. It was a good comeback, but just not enough right at the end. I had it on as I was working around the house. I saw a missed FT in the last seconds of the first OT. Gotta have all of those in the crucial moments.

I hope the rest of your day is better.

VandyFan10

01-12-2008, 03:33 PM

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!! i'm not even a basketball fan and i'm about to have a heart attack. overtime after coming back from 16 points behind!!!!!!!

:sad2: GOOD GRIEF!!!! That game was crazy....and we played HORRIBLE the first half!!!
You just need to go to some games with me at Memorial....you will love it. :rolleyes: I know you've been there before....you've just forgotten how good it can be ;)
And I think we'll have a lot of games like this one this year :eek: ...I better take my meds :rotfl:

I hear the screaming for sure now! Sorry, VandyFan.

They got off to a bad start. It was a good comeback, but just not enough right at the end. I had it on as I was working around the house. I saw a missed FT in the last seconds of the first OT. Gotta have all of those in the crucial moments.

I hope the rest of your day is better.

I think this wouldn't be so bad if we hadn't played so poorly and the fact that UK is just not that good this year....not a good loss....and we definitely shouldn't win on Thurs at K-ville :mad: ....oh well....life is still good at 16-1.....we just need to continue to win the ones we should

The rest of my day will be good as long as my Packers don't lose....I about to continue my couch-potoato day.......It's snowing in Green Bay and I wish I were there :cheer2: I need to go change into my Favre jersey :yay: ....and it's already not good....7-0 Seattle :sad2:

DisneyMom14

01-12-2008, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the update! The pics are great!!!!

Tat2ddisneymom

01-13-2008, 08:03 AM

Glad you decided to do the green version of MS. Trust me, you're not missing anything exciting in the orange version. I'm a thrill rider and I HATED it. It feels like your chest is being sucked into your back and you can't breathe. No wonder people have had heart attacks on that thing.

My hubby is another one who zips through world showcase like there's nothing to see. I swear I haven't really gotten to do anything over there, and its cause he's bored. You're right, it must be a man thing.

Those pics of the Osbourne lights are awesome. I would love to see them in person. Wonder what Disney's electric bill is like...:confused3

VandyFan10

01-13-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the update! The pics are great!!!!

Thanks Mom14 :goodvibes

Glad you decided to do the green version of MS. Trust me, you're not missing anything exciting in the orange version. I'm a thrill rider and I HATED it. It feels like your chest is being sucked into your back and you can't breathe. No wonder people have had heart attacks on that thing.

My hubby is another one who zips through world showcase like there's nothing to see. I swear I haven't really gotten to do anything over there, and its cause he's bored. You're right, it must be a man thing.

Those pics of the Osbourne lights are awesome. I would love to see them in person. Wonder what Disney's electric bill is like...:confused3

Good....I'm glad you told me that....I will just stick to the green from now on :laughing:

Hubby's can be so boring sometimes.....that's why I must have a GIRL TRIP!!! princess: princess:

That's funny b/c I wondered that myself....really in looking at all the Christmas deco's.....what is the freakin' electric bill here?? Would be interesting to know the difference, and whateven their normal electric bill is :scared1: ...I can't imagine

punkin413

01-13-2008, 10:35 AM

Hubby's can be so boring sometimes.....that's why I must have a GIRL TRIP!!! princess: princess:

;)

snowbell

01-14-2008, 02:07 PM

I just found your report from Punkin's... I read it all in one sitting. Great pictures. You are putting my report to shame. ;)

Remmy

01-18-2008, 08:07 PM

Beautiful picture report!! My family loves all the castle pictures. Thanks for posting so many wonderful pictures.

randy4au

01-18-2008, 11:52 PM

Hey Erica! Just wanted to let you know that I've started a new thread over on the Community Board called Random Acts of Randy (see the link in my signature). I'll try to catch up with your trip report this weekend. ;)

morgtroy

01-20-2008, 01:04 PM

Just wanted to say I LOVE the castle pic. I planning a Christmas trip for our next trip. Just can't wait to see how Disney does the holidays. Your night pics are great, do you mind telling me what model/kind of camera you have. I'm always upgrading and the night shots are always a struggle.
Thanks so much, great trip report.

VandyFan10

01-20-2008, 03:26 PM

I just found your report from Punkin's... I read it all in one sitting. Great pictures. You are putting my report to shame. ;)

Not true....can't remember if I've posted on yours or not....but it's a great report....still haven't finished it though

Hey Erica! Just wanted to let you know that I've started a new thread over on the Community Board called Random Acts of Randy (see the link in my signature). I'll try to catch up with your trip report this weekend. ;)

Hey Randy....thanks for the link....you've got such great Christmas photo's there :)....and you give me a place to talk about SEC ball :woohoo: and my Dores pirate: .....BEWARE!!!! ;)

Beautiful picture report!! My family loves all the castle pictures. Thanks for posting so many wonderful pictures.

Thanks Remmy.....my pics tell my story much better than I ever can :goodvibes

Just wanted to say I LOVE the castle pic. I planning a Christmas trip for our next trip. Just can't wait to see how Disney does the holidays. Your night pics are great, do you mind telling me what model/kind of camera you have. I'm always upgrading and the night shots are always a struggle.
Thanks so much, great trip report.

MorgTroy - it is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8K 7.2MP with a 12X zoom...it is a great camera :upsidedow .....and it is my dad's :sad2: .....they have it on Amazon for about $250...there is an newer version out with a 18X zoom that I would LOVE :love: to have.....I'm sure you could take even better pic's with it if you REALLY knew how to work it....it was my first time taking night shots with it and I had to try out several things and don't even know if I had the best settings really.....but I'm plotting on how to steal it from my dad :laughing:

You will LOVE being there at Christmas!!! I can't wait to go back then!! :santa:

MeMom

01-21-2008, 03:28 PM

Everybody should try the holidays at Disney at least once. I loved the fall decorations at Halloween and all of the cute window displays and beautiful Christmas trees in December. It made the atmosphere so different than our usual summer trips.

However, the next holiday I'm excited about is....St. Patrick's Day! Now, understand, I don't care one way or the other about it as a holiday, but it just so happens to be our spring break, so I'll be back in Disney World! So, I can honestly say that I'm looking forward to this St. Patrick's Day more than any other I've ever known.

Are you already booked to go back for Christmas? Our annual passes run out in July, so after that, we might have a long dry spell of not getting to go. I told Jill I could only make it not going for a whole 'nuther year if she'd give me another grandbaby during that year, so we'll see. She and John and Brooklynn are going back in October, and after that, I'm hoping to hear that I'll be a MeMom again!

randy4au

01-22-2008, 11:47 PM

2girlsmom

01-23-2008, 01:12 PM

Wow, what GREAT pics! Now I know that I need to Osbourne lights and Coral Reef to my next trip! We missed both those, though I loved Garden Grill, when we were at Epcot, we are all in agreement that we have to try all different restaurants the next trip.

mandy200587

01-26-2008, 03:06 PM

The pictures of Disney at Christmas are beautiful. I'll get there when I get Masters and I'm done with school. I vaguely remember Opryland, I wasn't old enough to really remember it when we went. I do have to say Opry Mills is much better than Hickory Hollow to me.

carri5317

01-27-2008, 09:14 AM

Great report! Can't wait to hear more! popcorn::

VandyFan10

01-27-2008, 02:23 PM

Hey guys.....we just got our PhotoPass CD!!! :yay:

I'm going to post several pics for the first five days and that will get us up to date to where I am in my posts....you will see to go along with my obsession with the Castle....my FAVE clip art was definitely :tinker: ...I used this on so many of our pics....but I just felt it worked for the moment :goodvibes

Day one: our first park :santa:
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Second day at Epcot
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Right before our most wonderful dinner at LeCellier :love:
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Wandering after dinner....misera-belly STUFFED!!
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MGM (I can still call it that right??) :laughing:
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We took the pic's with Stitch....but they didn't work :(....I was very upset we didn't try that again like the MANY Tink pics you will see later :rainbow:

More to follow.....

MeMom

01-27-2008, 02:33 PM

Good pictures. I thought of you a little while ago when the Vandy - Florida game was on.

VandyFan10

01-27-2008, 02:40 PM

At the wonderful Magic Kingdom!!!

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After our early dinner at the Crystal Palace

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OK....this pic is crazy....but will be one of my faves b/c of what happened
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/PhotoPass%20Pics/image1412.jpg
Matt's 'surprise' face is HILARIOUS!!! :lmao: The guy told us to look surprised and I saw Matt's face out of the corner of my eye, I'm already trying NOT to laugh and after dude snapped it I said 'WHAT WAS THAT???!!!???' I thought he had just RUINED my picture of us and Tink :rotfl: ...it really was funny....and we did do more later....you'll have to wait to see.....but I also got to do a few on my own :goodvibes , but I felt really bad after....making fun of his idea of a 'suprise' face....but you know....can't you do better

The morning of my tour...I did a few pics on my own

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And the sweet lady asked me to put my hands together to hold Tink!!! I was thinking....OH THANK YOU honey :worship: ...you have no idea how bad my pic was yesterday :lmao:

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Our evening at Epcot

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Back to MGM....the night I would have taken a walk instead of the Boat....

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OK....that should be enough pics of myself and the hubby....I will try to mix these in with the last 2 days of my TR

Hope everyone had a good weekend!!

Next post: Page 16 Post 227 :upsidedow (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1663309&page=16)

punkin413

01-27-2008, 02:45 PM

I'm SCARED!!!http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/PhotoPass%20Pics/image1393.jpg

this one's my favorite! :rotfl2:

by the way, i have that same exact black vandy shirt you had on at AK. great minds think alike. ;)

VandyFan10

01-27-2008, 02:46 PM

Good pictures. I thought of you a little while ago when the Vandy - Florida game was on.

Oh my....how horrible....but I acutally got a lot of things done today....b/c I did NOT watch the game :rotfl:

They are going to have to crawl out of their funk.....but like Stallings said you know they are 17-3 it's not like it's gone to 'you know where' in a hand basket

We play @ Ole Miss Wed night....might not be pretty either....but we'll have a chance to redeem ourselves again at home Sat against Auburn...sorry Randy :confused3

pirate: Go Dores!!! pirate:

punkin413

01-27-2008, 02:48 PM

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/PhotoPass%20Pics/image1412.jpg

i take that back. THIS is my favorite! matt's surprise face is more like an amazement face. :rotfl: that's just too funny! i think ray and i had that same pic taken at that same spot, but we both were just looking down and smiling.....so not nearly as funny!

i also love the last pic in front of RnRC!

VandyFan10

01-27-2008, 03:03 PM

by the way, i have that same exact black vandy shirt you had on at AK. great minds think alike. ;)

Yea I think you posted that one for me before.....but we'll have to bring those b/c we could be twinkies at Disney :rotfl:

i take that back. THIS is my favorite! matt's surprise face is more like an amazement face. :rotfl: that's just too funny! i think ray and i had that same pic taken at that same spot, but we both were just looking down and smiling.....so not nearly as funny!

Thanks....it has become funny....but it wasn't very funny to me at the time altough I was laughing my butt off prob not to get mad at him for screwing up MY PICTURE!!!! :rotfl: You kind of forget that you do get another chance to do these things :rolleyes:

i also love the last pic in front of RnRC!

I figured this would be your fave.....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/PhotoPass%20Pics/image1455.jpg

I was trying to find your rock star pic that I had seen before but no luck....it's somewhere!

jillybeene71

01-27-2008, 03:08 PM

love the trip report...:thumbsup2. Im trying to post mine but does anyone know how to get the pics in there....any help will be appreciated.

punkin413

01-27-2008, 04:05 PM

I was trying to find your rock star pic that I had seen before but no luck....it's somewhere![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

is this the one you're talking about?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/010-1.jpg

ray's a dork and didn't get his rock on sign up in time. :lmao:

retiredkid

01-27-2008, 04:13 PM

great pics. thanks for sharing. I LOVE your DHs surprised look.

Beana9802

01-27-2008, 04:45 PM

Keep them pics comin' I love love love your PP pics! You're an adorable couple! :)

VandyFan10

01-27-2008, 09:28 PM

Hey Erica! I'm finally caught up. I'm usually not scared to ride anything, but I was very apprehensive about riding the orange side of Mission Space because of the bad press it has gotten. But I rode it not once but twice and LOVED it (my 6-year-old son loved it too...he's the one who insisted that we ride a second time)! Yes, it is quite intense, but it's so realistic. You really feel like a real astronaut.

Loved the pics of Coral Reef. I'm not sure if I've seen any pics of it before. I'll have to eat there on a future visit to WDW.

Great pics of my favorite Disney park--Epcot--and also of the Osborne lights! Your pics are really making me want to visit WDW at Christmastime.

I think Matt really enjoyed riding....I liked the green side just fine :thumbsup2 and I think I'll stick with that.....I just like being able to go see the ride and know what it's like....so what if other one is just a bit wilder :eek:

Thanks and you should definitely take your fam when the parks are decorated....it is BEAUTIFUL!!!! :santa:

Wow, what GREAT pics! Now I know that I need to Osbourne lights and Coral Reef to my next trip! We missed both those, though I loved Garden Grill, when we were at Epcot, we are all in agreement that we have to try all different restaurants the next trip.

I would definitely recommend Coral Reef..:fish:..everything on the menu looked great!

great pics. thanks for sharing. I LOVE your DHs surprised look.
Keep them pics comin' I love love love your PP pics! You're an adorable couple! :)
The pictures of Disney at Christmas are beautiful. I'll get there when I get Masters and I'm done with school. I vaguely remember Opryland, I wasn't old enough to really remember it when we went. I do have to say Opry Mills is much better than Hickory Hollow to me.
Great report! Can't wait to hear more! popcorn::
love the trip report...:thumbsup2. Im trying to post mine but does anyone know how to get the pics in there....any help will be appreciated.

:welcome: guys.....I'm considering you all newbies to my TR...sorry if I have missed you before.....hope you enjoy the rest of it!!!

Kid - It will definitely go in the scrapbook as a very memorable one :rotfl:

Beana - THANK YOU!!! :flower3: He's the love of my life :love:

Mandy - good to see another TN girl!! Opry Mills is nice....but as you can see from mine and Punkin's memories a mall is just a mall :sad1:

Carri - Thanks Carri :goodvibes

Jilly - I put my pics on PhotoBucket.com and then post the image code into the TR....feel free to send me a PM with questions if you have any and I'll try to help :upsidedow

is this the one you're talking about?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/punkin413/010-1.jpg

ray's a dork and didn't get his rock on sign up in time. :lmao:

Yes....I think I posted this too.....but I think it's hilarious as we were learning about each other on the 'dis' that I found a pic with you matching Matt :rotfl2:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-12/P1030423.jpg

mandy200587

01-27-2008, 09:33 PM

VandyFan10

01-27-2008, 09:38 PM

I know the feeling, I remember when my town had mini golf and an actual mall. Now we don't have that, the bowling alley is run down, and the mall well you can walk it in under five minutes. I love Nashville and I do wish they Opry was still at the Ryman and not the Grand Old Opry house. There's just that nostalgia about the Ryman.

Agree....the Ryman is wonderful....I've seen Keith Urban and Martina McBride there and it's such a great place :Rockband

Ok....so who are all these cute boys in your pics??? :upsidedow

mandy200587

01-27-2008, 09:39 PM

Agree....the Ryman is wonderful....I've seen Keith Urban and Martina McBride there and it's such a great place :Rockband

Ok....so who are all these cute boys in your pics??? :upsidedow

I've seen the Opry there once and saw Kelly Clarkson there too.

Charles Kelley from Lady Antebellum in the white, Chuck Wicks is the one I'm hugging and then Dave Haywood from Lady Antebellum.

Shmu

01-27-2008, 10:05 PM

retiredkid

01-27-2008, 10:07 PM

we visited Nashville for the first time in November and had a blast. We stayed at the Gaylord Opryland hotel and saw the Rockettes in the new theatre. Because they were there, we got to see the Grand Ol' Opry in the Ryman. It was a wonderful show. Wonderful venue. Glad we got a chance to see it there.

donaldbuzz&minnie

01-28-2008, 04:04 PM

I just found this thread and love your pictures! Thanks also for the memories of Opryland.

We only went once, but I remember that trip as so much fun. My husband asked us (our kids about 5 and 8 at the time) if we wanted to go with him on a business trip to Nashville. So we drove down, not having any idea what to expect (at least I didn't), and pulled up in front of the Opryland Hotel dressed in our grubbies, the car full of a couple of days worth of traveling - stuffed animals, pillows, fast food wrappers, Pepsi cans....

It turned out to be an ultra-fancy conference, with security everywhere, and people dressed to the nines. One embarrassing check-in! But they gave us free tickets to Opryland, and that's where the girls and I spent the rest of the day...so much fun! I'd pictured just walking around downtown Nashville trying to entertain the kids while my husband was in meetings, and instead it was a free day at a place just as much fun as Disney! That night we went to the Grand Old Opry, and another night to Andrew Jackson's birthplace(?), and final night to a Barbara Mandrell concert. Tennessee just rolled out the red carpet. That trip is still one of my favorite memories!

VandyFan10

01-28-2008, 09:05 PM

All caught up again. You have some of the best pictures on here.:thumbsup2 You and your DH look so happy together. All I could do was smile as I was catching up. Good Vibes. Thanks for warming me up on a cold winter day.

Hi :wave2: Shmu....THANKS!!!

BTW since it's cold.....if you have any snow PLEASE send some down here!!!

we visited Nashville for the first time in November and had a blast. We stayed at the Gaylord Opryland hotel and saw the Rockettes in the new theatre. Because they were there, we got to see the Grand Ol' Opry in the Ryman. It was a wonderful show. Wonderful venue. Glad we got a chance to see it there.

Glad you got to see the Opry at the Ryman....they do that from time to time I need to try and catch it there sometime.....I think I've only been to the opry twice....but I did get to go backstage once and that was a BLAST!!! Terri Clark was the headliner that night :mic: .....I still have yet to see the Rockettes....have to do that one too!!

I just found this thread and love your pictures! Thanks also for the memories of Opryland.

We only went once, but I remember that trip as so much fun. My husband asked us (our kids about 5 and 8 at the time) if we wanted to go with him on a business trip to Nashville. So we drove down, not having any idea what to expect (at least I didn't), and pulled up in front of the Opryland Hotel dressed in our grubbies, the car full of a couple of days worth of traveling - stuffed animals, pillows, fast food wrappers, Pepsi cans....

It turned out to be an ultra-fancy conference, with security everywhere, and people dressed to the nines. One embarrassing check-in! But they gave us free tickets to Opryland, and that's where the girls and I spent the rest of the day...so much fun! I'd pictured just walking around downtown Nashville trying to entertain the kids while my husband was in meetings, and instead it was a free day at a place just as much fun as Disney! That night we went to the Grand Old Opry, and another night to Andrew Jackson's birthplace(?), and final night to a Barbara Mandrell concert. Tennessee just rolled out the red carpet. That trip is still one of my favorite memories!

:welcome: I'm GLAD to hear you had such a good trip here....I'm a TN girl through and through, and I definitely don't know any different :goodvibes

I know how I travel :drive: and I would wind up at a place like the Opryland Hotel not knowing what to expect and being very underdressed too :headache:

Opryland was a wonderful place and I'm glad you guys got to experience it....there were rumors that Disney was to buy that park....I don't know if it was true or just a fluke but man I WISH that would have happened....I definitely miss that place....they used to do a pretty good job at Christmas too....would decorate the park really well and you could buy tickets (or your season pass would work) and just go walk around....no rides were open, it really was only a summer park, but usually was a little cold to ride anyway....but it was just fun. They did a GREAT job at Halloween also....the park was still open on weekends then and they would have several haunted houses and things.....but I can't imagne what kind of place it would have been had someone like Disney had the park, and actually put $$$ INTO it!! :confused:

It was a great place....and as you can tell I'm still a little peeved about it :sad2:

Sounds like you guys did a good job of traveling around Nashvegas in your trip.....Andrew Jackson's place is the Hermitage....that is about 5-10 mins from my house :upsidedow

Glad we could give you a good time!!!

Shmu

01-28-2008, 09:38 PM

Hi :wave2: Shmu....THANKS!!!

BTW since it's cold.....if you have any snow PLEASE send some down here!!!
Snow does not last long here in GA. It can be freezing one day with snow and a couple of days later you can be in short sleeves.:confused3 I do love it though.

VandyFan10

01-28-2008, 09:45 PM

Snow does not last long here in GA. It can be freezing one day with snow and a couple of days later you can be in short sleeves.:confused3 I do love it though.

Ahhhh....I didn't know you are just below me neighbor!!!!

Well WE WANT SNOW!!!!! I doesn't last long here either....just on the hilly country streets to keep the public kids out of school for a week :confused3

mandy200587

01-28-2008, 09:46 PM

You can want snow but I don't. I always get it worse here then you guys do. I still have to go to class snow or not.

VandyFan10

01-28-2008, 10:00 PM

You can want snow but I don't. I always get it worse here then you guys do. I still have to go to class snow or not.

That's why someone just has to bring it on the weekends....I actually have to drive a little ways to work now.....before I had about a 4mile drive....but I'm not looking forward to the 'surprise' dump we usually get....last time people were on the roads in Nashville for 6+ hours....CRAZY!!

But I'll take it whenever....I just want some SNOW!!!!!

:worship: PLEASE

mandy200587

01-28-2008, 10:02 PM

That's why someone just has to bring it on the weekends....I actually have to drive a little ways to work now.....before I had about a 4mile drive....but I'm not looking forward to the 'surprise' dump we usually get....last time people were on the roads in Nashville for 6+ hours....CRAZY!!

But I'll take it whenever....I just want some SNOW!!!!!

:worship: PLEASE

Oh I can live with it on the weekend, just melt by Tuesday morning, but wait till like mid-february for any snow. I don't want to drive down to Nashville in snow

scottny

01-29-2008, 10:11 PM

great update and pics.
love the Tink pic

VandyFan10

01-29-2008, 10:17 PM

great update and pics.
love the Tink pic

Thanks :goodvibes

YOU'RE BACK!!!

I hope you had a WONDERFUL time!!!!

scottny

01-29-2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks :goodvibes

YOU'RE BACK!!!

I hope you had a WONDERFUL time!!!!

it was very nice. gonna crash soon. seems to be catching up to me now.

2girlsmom

01-30-2008, 10:44 AM

That's why someone just has to bring it on the weekends....I actually have to drive a little ways to work now.....before I had about a 4mile drive....but I'm not looking forward to the 'surprise' dump we usually get....last time people were on the roads in Nashville for 6+ hours....CRAZY!!

But I'll take it whenever....I just want some SNOW!!!!!

:worship: PLEASE
You are welcome to my snow!! We've got about an inch on the ground from yesterday.

VandyFan10

02-02-2008, 09:43 AM

You are welcome to my snow!! We've got about an inch on the ground from yesterday.

THANKS.....BRING IT ON!!!

ANYTIME!!! :goodvibes

VandyFan10

02-04-2008, 09:21 PM

:wave: Hi guys....I'm back to start posting again!! :thumbsup2

Sorry I've been a slacker....but we only have 2 more days to go....and I really don't want it to end either :sad2:

This bright Thursday morning we got up and went to Animal Kingdom

We went and walked through the trail in Asia and saw this
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I didn't really realize that this thing would EAT you!!!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030200.jpg

I think hubby was a little freaked there was an open 'window' for the bats to come in!! :laughing:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030201.jpg

I love these guys
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LOOK AT HIS FREAKIN' PAW!!
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I thought these guys were cool
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We went over to see the monkey's
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Matt told me he wanted a FULL up close pic of the blonde monkey....
and this is what he got...
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He was even flicking him off!!! :lmao: And for anyone that knows my husband that is his 'natural' pose in a picture....at parties there is always one in the group when we get them developed

More Tree pics...
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We went and rode EE again....
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And I really wanted to buy the snow....since we NEVER get ANY!!! And this CUTE little guy
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But I decided having a pic would be even better and might not end up in the trash :rotfl:

Another good one...he likes challenging things :upsidedow
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030241.jpg

Up next... just below....our second safari....and the animals were AWAKE!!

Shmu

02-04-2008, 09:26 PM

Fantastic pictures once again.
Love the paw picture.
I take pictures of souvenirs too. I save money that way.
Cool picture of DH touching mountain.:thumbsup2

mandy200587

02-04-2008, 09:26 PM

The place with the bats and tigers, I dread going back into that place. The first year we went, I pulled out a map and freaked out when there was a frog on it. It was quite comical but scared the crap out of me.

Lifelong_Dreamer

02-04-2008, 09:37 PM

LOVE the picture where DH is touching Everest.

VandyFan10

02-04-2008, 09:43 PM

We headed over to do the safari again....b/c I think it's just great when you can do this ride at different times of the day....and it was about 2ish....so I really thought this would be nap time for the Animals...but they were all up and kicking :thumbsup2

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Rino butt :lmao:
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The birds are standing on the hippo's back!
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I thought this was pretty
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The upsidedown tree
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We got stopped for awhile
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I think we were like the 8th car back....someone decided to take a nap in the road maybe....or grazing on rocks??? :confused:

BUT then I spotted this guy:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030263.jpg

I was in heaven....I LOVE :love: the giraffe!!!!
Here's a few hundred pics:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030264.jpg
not to sure what he was finding in the tree :confused3

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we finally started moving and followed this guy...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030273.jpg

Here's the dude that was blocking the road:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030279.jpg

Those guys are just MASSIVE!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030278.jpg

ZEBRA!!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030275.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030280.jpg

VandyFan10

02-04-2008, 09:50 PM

I think this guy was going back to his fam
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030282.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030285.jpg

ELEPHANTS....my second FAVE!! :love:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030286.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030288.jpg

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http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030290.jpg

And look who we found again!!
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http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030295.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030298.jpg

These are hubby's fave....and it was REALLY cool to see this many out rambling around
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030299.jpg

Look at the sweet baby!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030300.jpg

Here ya go Dawn :rotfl2:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030309.jpg

We think these are FAKE!! Don't tell the bird!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030301.jpg

Here are the sleepy-heads
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030304.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030307.jpg

And we saved the BABY!!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030311.jpg

NEXT POST Day 6 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1663309&page=18)

retiredkid

02-04-2008, 09:57 PM

great shots, as always......thanks for sharing. LOVE the tiger paw!!

mandy200587

02-04-2008, 10:00 PM

Those are such good pictures. I'm getting better shots this next year darn it.

Shmu

02-04-2008, 10:05 PM

You have treated us with so many wonderful pictures tonight. Thanks.
I love the giraffes too.:thumbsup2

punkin413

02-04-2008, 10:32 PM

Matt told me he wanted a FULL up close pic of the blonde monkey....
and this is what he got...
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030227.jpg

wow!!!!! what a great picture. i think this is a female because she was holding a baby when we were there in may....it was sooooo cute! i have it on video but they were too far away to get a pic.

scottny

02-04-2008, 11:21 PM

great pics. I love the pic touching Everest. that is great.

MeMom

02-05-2008, 04:01 PM

I love Animal Kingdom! I wish I could spend more time there. I love it when we get stopped on the safari, because it's not easy to get good pictures while in motion.

You got some wonderful pictures. Sort of have a 'hiney' theme going there, do you?

I just got in from school, and one of the Disney specials is on Travel Channel right now, and it's the Animal Kingdom one. I'm watching it on Trent's humongous TV, so the animals are all massive. I'm quite enjoying it! :)

punkin413

02-05-2008, 06:03 PM

Here ya go Dawn :rotfl2:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m34/vandyfan10/Disney%2012-13/P1030309.jpg

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: gee....thanks.

randy4au

02-11-2008, 11:26 PM

Hey Erica! Did you miss me? I've been real busy with school the last couple of weeks and haven't had time to visit the forum.

Anyway, I'm caught up now. I enjoyed the latest updates (lots of great pics). Your PhotoPass pics are great! I'm also glad to see that you like the tigers more than the elephants (tigers are my favorite animals too, but elephants are my least favorite...you know why...LOL).

BTW, I posted photos from Andrew's first birthday party in my "Random Acts of Randy" thread.

punkin413

02-26-2008, 08:13 PM

hello????? erica? where are you??? :magnify:

I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE! :idea: you're at the vandy/UT game.

pirate: pirate: pirate: GO 'DORES!!!!!!pirate: pirate: pirate:

you should see me and ray. i have on my long sleeve yellow vandy t-shirt and he's got on his long sleeve grey UT t-shirt. we are a match made in in-state-rival heaven! :rotfl2:

jordanyosh

02-26-2008, 08:26 PM

GREAT PIX!!!!

punkin413

02-26-2008, 10:29 PM

holy crap!!!!!!!!!!! we just beat the #1 team in the nation........72-69 baby!!!! i'm soooooooooooooooo rubbing this in ray's face right now! :rotfl: :cool2:

mandy200587

02-26-2008, 10:49 PM

Are you enjoying the snow we're getting? If your not getting enough I can always be nice and send some of the pictures, we have an inch already here.

VandyFan10

02-26-2008, 11:56 PM

holy crap!!!!!!!!!!! we just beat the #1 team in the nation........72-69 baby!!!! i'm soooooooooooooooo rubbing this in ray's face right now! :rotfl: :cool2:

LOVE IT!!!

I'm so proud of them!!!

Did you guys see me on ESPN!!!

I think I made the camera :yay: ...I was hanging off the balcony in my section :dance3: ....it was the most AWESOME atmosphere I think we've EVER had!!!!!!

Gotta love being #1 for a day :lmao:

Hey and we don't have to shabby of a team ourselves!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

pirate: pirate: GO DORES!!! pirate: pirate:

And Mandy as far as the snow...we didn't get much....just enough ice on the bridges for idiots to be sliding everywhere....They had 40W closed b/c of wrecks and might not have been to far from closing 40E...I just squeeked by :scared1:

OH...and BTW my throat is KILLING me :laughing:

mandy200587

02-27-2008, 07:10 AM

Oh I'll take some pictures and post them for you.

MeMom

02-27-2008, 09:02 AM

mandy200587

02-27-2008, 09:19 PM

Here ya go, here's that wonderful snow we got:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n301/RFConcert2006/snow/100_1113.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n301/RFConcert2006/snow/100_1111.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n301/RFConcert2006/snow/100_1112.jpg

VandyFan10

02-28-2008, 12:28 PM

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n301/RFConcert2006/snow/100_1112.jpg

Cool!! It's nice when you get a snow to cover everything but the roads, definitely can still be slick but still much better chance of getting around....I got to watch several little 'snow showers' yesterday that were Beautiful!!

Is that your sweet baby???

CUTE!!

VandyFan10

02-28-2008, 12:34 PM

Way to go for the black and gold! To beat Tennessee is always a pleasure. To beat them when they just touched #1 is HISTORY!

Although I will give Bruce Pearl his 'props', because he has at least tried to get a handle on that horrible attitude that TN players are noted for. They used to be absolute thugs running wild, and I think he's put a little discipline in the program.

Absolutely!! Pearl has done a great job there....he was baptized well right out of the gate having to dump I think 2 or 3 players immediately. And a few along the way but I think he's done a great job with those guys

Jerry Green was just worthless....he had prob the best group of players/athletes when Tony Harris was there and they did NOTHING.....it was always funny to me...My best memory of Tony Harris was him being 'hurt' on the sidelines for a couple of games in basically sweats (pretty tacky anyway I think)...but then sprinting to the other side of the court to get into something with the other team....I think it was UK they were playing....was down right funny :rotfl: