Our Polynesian Par-Tay!!!! Updated 5/12, That's all folks!

[nts4wdw]

Time for our Polynesian Par-Tay!

It was an excellent trip and I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

We celebrated Jake’s Birthday and even though there weren’t any specific things for him, I think he had a great time!!

Let’s get this Par-Tay started old school, yo! (Yeah, I don’t know what that means, but it sounds cool.)


PS. If you need some background, please see our previous trip reports listed in my signature. Thank you. (That sounded like a public service announcement! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP)

[nts4wdw]

Day one
One the Road Again!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6408.jpg

Isn’t this the sweetest sight you ever saw?


Yep, she’s resting up for another Disney Trip!! As usual, the alarm sounds at 1:30 Am and by 2:15 we are on the road again!!
Just in case you thought we were traveling alone……

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04148.jpg
That’s just a few of our friends!! We always buy more when we get there!!

After seven hours of podcasts and eighties music, we are pulling into Orlando for your first stop, Character Premier Outlet!! It’s been several trips since our last visit and we are planning to stock up!!
The whole mall has remodeled. Now it is an open air kind of thing which I really liked except for the fact it was freezing cold and drizzling! It looked much like our mall here in the Sandhills area.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02847.jpg

Just an aside here, it had great bathrooms. Even the soap was automated!! (yeah, it doesn’t take much to impress us!)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02848.jpg

The store itself had great windows.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02849.jpg


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02850.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02854.jpg



After we heated up the Visa and made a few wrong turns, we were heading towards one of my favorite sights!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02857.jpg

And lucky us, we got to see this sight too!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04151.jpg

Yep, our Polynesian Par-Tay has almost begun!!!

[nts4wdw]

We were finally here!! The Polynesian!! I’ve dreamed of staying here since I was a little girl!!

We were just like big ole tourists, taking pictures of everything! We must have looked insane!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02860.jpg

Each of us was greeted in the lobby with a lei. Too cool!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02861.jpg

Soon we were checking in!! This is me having to prop myself up against the check-in counter after the 'Mouse' harvested one of my kidneys and pinkie toe as partial payment for the room

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02862.jpg

Our room was not ready, so we decided to explore our temporary home!!

The lobby was gorgeous with a beautiful waterfall right there.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6417.jpg

There were plenty of photo opportunities!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02863.jpg

Tikis were everywhere! Emily of course could not keep her finger to herself! You can pick your nose, you can pick you friends...but you can't pick your friend's nose!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6415.jpg

A quick walk to the pool and we could see Cinderella castle! It was cool, because you could also hear the Train whistle in MK in addition to the Ferry and boat horns

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04157.jpg

This guy was so cute, I had to take his picture! Little did I know we’d be seeing him again…..

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04162.jpg

It was a terribly dreary day, and we were getting hungry so we headed to Captain Cook’s to see what a deluxe food court looked like!!

There were touch screens where you could order your food by touching the picture. Then you would take your receipt to the cashier and get a beeper to know when your food was done. We all thought it was cool.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02864.jpg

We found a table and it wasn’t long until our food was ready!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6411.jpg

I had the Hawaiian flatbread. Yum! Outside of WDW I would call this a Ham and Pineapple Pizza

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02865.jpg

Chuck had the Pulled Pork sandwich with Polynesian chips. He was very pleased.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6410.jpg

Jake and Em went traditional with chicken fingers and a cheeseburger.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6413.jpg

Soon we were way too full, but our room wasn’t quite ready so we decided to head to Downtown Disney!

We didn’t take many pictures or buy much because it was crowded. We did get a picture with Em and her friends.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04163.jpg

We were all hitting the wall by then and wishing for our room. Will it be ready? Will it be as cool as we’ve dreamed of? These and other burning questions will all be answered…….soon.

[winkers]

Yay!! I'm so glad you're doing a report!!

[nts4wdw]

Yay!! I'm so glad you're doing a report!!

Thanks! I'm trying to get myself out of the After Disney depression!

[nts4wdw]

Before we move on, here are a couple of pictures of the grounds taken by Em (Hopefully, she’ll be joining us!)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily009.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily011.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily012.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily014.jpg

I think she is becoming quite the little photographer, but I may be biased!!

[AGPrincess]

I LOVE the Polynesian!! :lovestruc

Count me in!

[nts4wdw]

When we returned to the Polynesian, our room was ready!!

We were in Rarotonga right nest to the Great Ceremonial house. We were on the third floor and we had a balcony!! After one trip to the car for our luggage (yes, it only takes one trip. I’m an expert packer!) we were heading up to our room. And you know that silly guy on the side of the building I showed you earlier was right next door. We saw him every morning and he always made me smile.

Our room

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily020.jpg

The TV (already on my favorite channel!)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily022.jpg

The daybed (Em’s spot)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily023.jpg

Cool chair

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily026.jpg

Here’s our balcony.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily025.jpg

And our view! We could hear the music from the quiet pool and the torches were lit at night. Beautiful!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily024.jpg

I decorated our door for the occasion!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02872.jpg

We spent some time in our room and decided to have a quiet evening watching Wishes from the beach! I think this is one of the greatest perks of this resort!!
We were able to find some chairs on the beach. Em played in the sand. The water parade went by and we could hear the train from the Magic Kingdom. The ferry boats also blew their horns into the night. Everything was beautiful and peaceful. It was one of those great Disney moments that I call up in my mind sometimes and try to put myself back there.
I have to say, watching Wishes from the beach at the Poly is probably one of the coolest things we have done at WDW....no having to stake out a spot an hour before the show starts or having to defend your spot against moochers. Plus, not only are you not sitting on the curbing or having to stand up, you get to flop out in chairs to watch the show!!!! This alone (atleast for me!) makes the whole stay at the Polynesian worth it!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6500.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6485.jpg

When we returned to the room, our beds were turned down and there were chocolates on our pillows.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6521.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6520.jpg

It just made me sigh and think, “It’s so good to be back.”

[rentayenta]

:thumbsup2 I would love to stay at the Poly. I am trying to talk DH into it for our next trip, for the last few days, we'll see. Can't wait to read more.

:cloud9: Sitting on the beach and watching the fireworks must have been so neat! Love the pics and you are right, it does feel good to be home and that's exactly how Disney feels! pixiedust: The turn down service is such a nice benefit, is that a Deluxe perk? I dig those little touches! :woohoo:

The touch screens at the food court look positively grimy. Note to self, bring wipes. ;)

[PrincessFan0809]

I am so excited to see that you decided to do a report for this trip. I really have enjoyed reading all of your other ones. When I discovered the DISboards last April, your TR was the first I read.

In September, we are going to be staying at the Poly for 13 days, and I can't wait! It looks so gorgeous. I can't wait to watch Wishes from the beach.

[nts4wdw]

:thumbsup2 I would love to stay at the Poly. I am trying to talk DH into it for our next trip, for the last few days, we'll see. Can't wait to read more.

:cloud9: Sitting on the beach and watching the fireworks must have been so neat! Love the pics and you are right, it does feel good to be home and that's exactly how Disney feels! pixiedust: The turn down service is such a nice benefit, is that a Deluxe perk? I dig those little touches! :woohoo:

The touch screens at the food court look positively grimy. Note to self, bring wipes. ;)

The turndown service was a deluxe perk. You can let them know at checkin that you'd like it. It's so sweet to come in after a long day and see your bed waiting for you!
I always have wipes in my pirate bag!!:) Missed that screen, though. Thanks for reading!!

[nts4wdw]

I am so excited to see that you decided to do a report for this trip. I really have enjoyed reading all of your other ones. When I discovered the DISboards last April, your TR was the first I read.

In September, we are going to be staying at the Poly for 13 days, and I can't wait! It looks so gorgeous. I can't wait to watch Wishes from the beach.

Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the trippies!! I'm not sure this one will be as good. I was having so much fun, I forgot to make good notes. Luckily we take pictures of EVERYTHING so I'm just following along!!
13 days at the Poly!!! That is a dream come true. You are going to love it. The whole resort is very laid back and being in a monorail resort rocks!! If you have any questions, PM me and I'll try to answer. I'm going over to your pretrippie now!!:thumbsup2
Thanks for reading!!!!!

[wdwgirl03]

Woo hoo, a Polynesian Partayyyyy!!!

We used to always stay at the Poly...I am in! :thumbsup2

[eternaldisneyfan]

I'm in for the par-tay. The Poly looks fantastic. If I could pick a hotel it would be the Poly or AKL. I'm sorry that wish bear didn't get to come along with your other friends, he is leaving for you tomorrow :)

-Christamae

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Ooohhhh! I'm LOVING all the pictures! We're staying at the Poly in August and, like you, I've wanted to stay there since I was little.:cloud9: I hadn't even thought of watching Wishes from the beach...guess I hadn't thought that far ahead yet.

Looking forward to more!:goodvibes

[PrincessFan0809]

Thanks! I'm so glad you're enjoying the trippies!! I'm not sure this one will be as good. I was having so much fun, I forgot to make good notes. Luckily we take pictures of EVERYTHING so I'm just following along!!
13 days at the Poly!!! That is a dream come true. You are going to love it. The whole resort is very laid back and being in a monorail resort rocks!! If you have any questions, PM me and I'll try to answer. I'm going over to your pretrippie now!!:thumbsup2
Thanks for reading!!!!!

Of course, it will be good. They all are! :goodvibes The monorail is one of the main reasons why I decided to stay at Poly...and it looks amazing!

I finally finished up my semi-trip report tonight. I slacked big time with that one, but I finally posted my pictures.

[Loriann70]

Great photos, thanks for sharing!

[tksbaskets]

I've always wanted to stay there too. I loved your photos. Looking forward to more :goodvibes Now off to work...

:surfweb: TK

[kaysmommie]

Hello
I'm subscribing to your trippie. Poly is our favorite resort, we have stayed there the last 2 years and love it!. This last trip in October our stay was a bit less wonderful because of housekeeping. Anyway your room looks fantastic and you have to love the turndown service. Your pictures are great!!! Makes me wish we were staying there for my DD'S 8th Bday trip next month. It's only for a long weekend and it's a bonus trip to Disney so we booked a value resort, though I'm sure we will miss deluxe. Did you just love the Poly?? How did it compare to POFQ for you? We might try POFQ on and upcoming trip.

I have to ask where is this Disney Character Outlet? We are driving and it sounds like a good place to stock up on DIsney stuff. Love your kids stuffed toy collection, is that Bagheera from :confused3 Jungle Book? My DS always asks for him but I have never seen him:goodvibes . Waiting for more great Poly pics.

[nts4wdw]

Woo hoo, a Polynesian Partayyyyy!!!

We used to always stay at the Poly...I am in! :thumbsup2

Gald you could join us! I'm hoping maybe chuck (Contable Mickey) will show up, but that remains to be seen......


I'm in for the par-tay. The Poly looks fantastic. If I could pick a hotel it would be the Poly or AKL. I'm sorry that wish bear didn't get to come along with your other friends, he is leaving for you tomorrow :)

-Christamae

My friend! I'm glad you are here! We've stayed at both the Poly and AKL now, and I don't think I could pick a favorite. They are both unique experiences!
Wish bear is coming! I'm home sick today, so maybe I'll get to greet him personally!! Maybe I could talk chuck into a quickie trip to WDW just for him.....

Ooohhhh! I'm LOVING all the pictures! We're staying at the Poly in August and, like you, I've wanted to stay there since I was little.:cloud9: I hadn't even thought of watching Wishes from the beach...guess I hadn't thought that far ahead yet.

Looking forward to more!:goodvibes

Glad you like the pics! There will be plenty more! Jake even made some little videos with his camera. I just need to get his help to download them
You have got to do Wishes on the beach!! The music is piped in and it is so much better than fighting the crowd. ( I'll let you in on a little secret. They do it for the Pirate and Princess party, too. So even though we missed the party, we got to see the fireworks!! Whan I wrote about it, you can pretend to be surprised.)

[nts4wdw]

Of course, it will be good. They all are! :goodvibes The monorail is one of the main reasons why I decided to stay at Poly...and it looks amazing!

I finally finished up my semi-trip report tonight. I slacked big time with that one, but I finally posted my pictures.

That monorail spoils you! How am I supposed to go back to the Pop Century after that?
Looking forward to your pictures!!

[nts4wdw]

Great photos, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for looking!! Most of the pictures are from Jake and Chuck! Thanks guys!!!
I've always wanted to stay there too. I loved your photos. Looking forward to more :goodvibes Now off to work...

:surfweb: TK

Thanks! Have a good day at work, gotta make that Disney money!!!

[nts4wdw]

Hello
I'm subscribing to your trippie. Poly is our favorite resort, we have stayed there the last 2 years and love it!. This last trip in October our stay was a bit less wonderful because of housekeeping. Anyway your room looks fantastic and you have to love the turndown service. Your pictures are great!!! Makes me wish we were staying there for my DD'S 8th Bday trip next month. It's only for a long weekend and it's a bonus trip to Disney so we booked a value resort, though I'm sure we will miss deluxe. Did you just love the Poly?? How did it compare to POFQ for you? We might try POFQ on and upcoming trip.

I have to ask where is this Disney Character Outlet? We are driving and it sounds like a good place to stock up on DIsney stuff. Love your kids stuffed toy collection, is that Bagheera from :confused3 Jungle Book? My DS always asks for him but I have never seen him:goodvibes . Waiting for more great Poly pics.

Thanks for subscribing!! Sorry about your trouble with mousekeeping!

Which value did you choose? I forgot to look in your signature. We usually stay at the Pop when we do a value. Chuck loves it!!! It's like Disney 24/7.

Ok, I loved the Poly, but (and I know this is shocking) but I still love the POFQ best. The Poly felt like once in a lifetime, but POFQ feels like home. It is so quiet and peaceful. The boat to Downtown Disney is awesome and the staff is so sweet. At peak times, they have their own bus, and with fewer rooms, there are alot fewer people. The pool has a cool slide and they have a hot tub (No hot tub at the Poly, much to Chuck's disappointment). He has back troubles and it wonderful for him after a long day. Disapointed doesnt even begin to describe it!! I love me some hot-tub, and you would think that after harvesting most of my internal organs to pay for a delux, I was more than a little put out to find that a Deluxe doesn't have a hot tub....Oh, well life goes on...If that's the worse thing that I have to worry about, I aint doing soo bad!!

The outlet is off of I-4 in Orlando (Exit 74, I think, which is a left lane exit). Go down to the light and take a left. Go all the way down and you are there!! The Disney exits are in the 60's so it's about ten miles before you reach WDW. It's great. We got the mickey shirts you'll see us where the next day for $5 each! The Stitch shirt was $10. It's a great place to get TONS of souvenirs, to hand out to co-workers (so they think you are the most super cool person on earth!! of course I don't tell them I got it at the outlet).. I get most of my day to day (non work) wardrobe there. I was able to get a couple of Mickey Hawaiian shirts for $20/piece as opposed to the $52.00/piece we saw in the parks. BUT BE AWARE... go to the Character Premire Outlet Store off of I-4 and International drive- they are owned and operated by Disney. We ran out later on that night and stopped at 'another' outlet store near the Wal-Mart and it looked like somebodies flea market booth even though it called itself Premire Outlet ----it was not the same

That is indeed Bagheera and he is mine!! Jungle Book was released the year I was born so it has a special place in my heart! Chuck got him for me at the Disney store. Yep! I'm one heck of a guy!

Wow, what a reply!! Thanks for joining us. I should have more pics and video soon.

[John's Mom]

Enjoying your TR! Thanks for posting.:goodvibes

[LouDisney]

Hey Lynn...I am happy to see you decided to do a TR. I love the Poly and have always wanted to stay there and just may have to do that next year :)
Can't wait to read more about your trip.

[sharonW]

Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Poly is definitely one of the best resorts
disney has to offer. I imagined myself
there as I read and looked at your pics,
loved remembering the memories of past
disney adventures. Love these boards,
if ya can't be at the world you can "almost
be" through other folks trips!!:goodvibes

[nts4wdw]

Enjoying your TR! Thanks for posting.:goodvibes

So glad you are liking it! please stick around. I live for replies!


Hey Lynn...I am happy to see you decided to do a TR. I love the Poly and have always wanted to stay there and just may have to do that next year :)
Can't wait to read more about your trip.

Hey!!!!! So glad you came by. You should try the Poly. I know you'd love it. I don't think we'll ever get to go back, but it was amazing to stay there.

Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Poly is definitely one of the best resorts
disney has to offer. I imagined myself
there as I read and looked at your pics,
loved remembering the memories of past
disney adventures. Love these boards,
if ya can't be at the world you can "almost
be" through other folks trips!!:goodvibes

Isn't that the great thing about the boards! I've learned so umch about the parks and little things I would never think to try, like our tye dye Mickey shirts and the mousekeeping envelopes! I'll also developed a love of lime green anything!!!! Stick around. I think Chuck may join us after all.:banana: :banana: :banana:

[kaysmommie]

Thanks for subscribing!! Sorry about your trouble with mousekeeping!

Which value did you choose? I forgot to look in your signature. We usually stay at the Pop when we do a value. Chuck loves it!!! It's like Disney 24/7.

Ok, I loved the Poly, but (and I know this is shocking) but I still love the POFQ best. The Poly felt like once in a lifetime, but POFQ feels like home. It is so quiet and peaceful. The boat to Downtown Disney is awesome and the staff is so sweet. At peak times, they have their own bus, and with fewer rooms, there are alot fewer people. The pool has a cool slide and they have a hot tub (No hot tub at the Poly, much to Chuck's disappointment). He has back troubles and it wonderful for him after a long day.

The outlet is off of I-4 in Orlando (Exit 74, I think, which is a left lane exit). Go down to the light and take a left. Go all the way down and you are there!! The Disney exits are in the 60's so it's about ten miles before you reach WDW. It's great. We got the mickey shirts you'll see us where the next day for $5 each! The Stitch shirt was $10.

That is indeed Bagheera and he is mine!! Jungle Book was released the year I was born so it has a special place in my heart! Chuck got him for me at the Disney store.

Wow, what a reply!! Thanks for joining us. I should have more pics and video soon.

Thanks so much for the directions, We will be stopping there for sure. I'm going to see if I can find Bagheera at Disney store this weekend. Nice to hear you like POFQ more than Poly. We might be staying there next year since coming up with the $$$ for Poly will be stretching the budget too much. It's definately nice to have hot tubs after a day in the parks. We are staying at Pop this trip for DD'S birthday weekend.

[mt mommy]

I love hearing about your trippy! We have only stayed on site once and it was at the Poly last year! We loved it! It is interesting you still loved POFQ, I like hearing that b/c we'd like to try other resorts too!!!:) Excited to hear more!

[ConstableMickey]

Nice to hear you like POFQ more than Poly. We might be staying there next year since coming up with the $$$ for Poly will be stretching the budget too much. It's definately nice to have hot tubs after a day in the parks. We are staying at Pop this trip for DD'S birthday weekend.


This is Lynn's husband (the guy in the red from the posts above), and I have to agree that we love the FQ.:love: For the price it can't be beat!! We have stayed at AKL, POP, POR, ASM, the Dolphin and SSR. And while the theming at AKL and Poly. are fantastic, we like the more relaxed, intimate feel of the FQ. (At half the price) Of course, last year we did toss our love of the FQ to the side when we were able to get AP rates for the SSR and got a one bed room suite (gotta love having a washer / dryer in the room - of course having a suite that was almost half the floor space of our own house may have influenced us just a little bit!!!

Chuck

[nts4wdw]

I love hearing about your trippy! We have only stayed on site once and it was at the Poly last year! We loved it! It is interesting you still loved POFQ, I like hearing that b/c we'd like to try other resorts too!!!:) Excited to hear more!

I would love to try all the resorts!! If you've read Chuck's reply above, you can see we've stayed at quite a few!! I'm hoping maybe a good AP rate will come out for our June trip and maybe we can try something new (or at least upgrade to POFQ.)
Thanks for reading!!

[nts4wdw]

It’s an EPCOT day!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily029.jpg

And how are we getting there? Hey, we are taking the monorail, of course. I’m telling you staying at a monorail resort can really spoil you. It just seems so much cooler to go places on the monorail!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6522.jpg

As you can see from the picture, it was another dreary day! It didn’t really rain, just kind of a heavy mist. Not a good hair day!! It was more like a cloud had settled to the ground and we were walking through it…in fact it was soo dense (and trust me, I know dense) that you could only see the bottom half of Spaceship Earth, which was kinda of cool. Especially if you tell newbies 9and little kids) that the reason they can’t see the top half of Se was because the imagineers took the top half off to install the new roller coaster.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02877.jpg

We used our normal Family action plan, Jake goes to get Test Track fastpasses while Em visits with the characters. She’s not quite as crazy about character hunting as she used to be, but this is one she still enjoys! The characters are always great there, ready to play. Chuck tip here, I go to the Character meet first thing….let everyone else kill them selves to get to Soarin, we’ll grab the characters for a little one on one time before the crowds wear them down…we usually wind up being the first ones though the character meet and greet.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6529.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6536.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6539.jpg

Next it was off to ride Nemo. Yet another ride that’s good to get to at the start of the day…while everyone else is riding soarin our visiting the first aid station from their battles at the FP machines…you can generally walk straight onto the ride…besides my favorite part is actually the que, and it’s better when no one else is around.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6555.jpg

I really like this ride, but I’m the only one. I like the theming in the queue. You go from the beach into the waves and deeper and deeper into the sea until you reach your clam mobile. Here’s a sign from the queue.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6556.jpg

Next is Journey into the Imagination! There was no line so we each got our own seat! in our own cars!!!! This happens a lot when we got first thing in the morning. And the really fun thing is you can sing as loud as you want and not worry about the other people. (Not that that stops us anyway!) I do enjoy going through with other folks though, being a people watcher (not the weird hide in the bushes type!), I like to watch peoples reactions to different segments of different attractions….you can always tell who has ridden Imagination before, because they are generally putting their fingers into their ears around the time Figament is saying “using your imagination can be a blast!!!”.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02879.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02880.jpg

Afterwards, we made a postcard to send home (another good thing to do early in the morning), but it was erased somehow!!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02888.jpg

Do they look ready to ride Test track or what?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02889.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6609.jpg

And thanks to Jake, we have a short video of our ride! Enjoy!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/jakes%20movies/th_MOV04180.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/jakes%20movies/?action=view&current=MOV04180.flv)

We still had time before lunch, so we decided to head over to our favorite ride.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6615.jpg

There have been improvements made since our December trip. The movies at the end had more questions and were a little more finished. Now when they take your picture at the first off the ride, they put your face on the little characters in the end movie. That didn’t happen in December. Jake and Chuck rode together and here are some scenes from their movie.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6637.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6641.jpg
Time for a trip around the world!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02899.jpg

In Mexico the line for the ride was too long (can you believe that?) So much for the myth that WDW is a virtual ghost town at that this time of year, but I digress, I’ll cover this later on so we went over to try and send another postcard. Over by the Kidcot stop, to the left is a kiosk where you can send a little movie or put yourself in a picture. I don’t know if many people know about it (there is never anyone there) so let’s just keep it between us , OK?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/DSC02898.jpg

Next time: Polkas and Schnitzels!!!! now that’s how you really Party!!!

[wdwgirl03]

And how are we getting there? Hey, we are taking the monorail, of course. I’m telling you staying at a monorail resort can really spoil you. It just seems so much cooler to go places on the monorail!

The monorail really does spoil you! When we stayed at the All Stars after so many years of being at the Poly, we were all bummed. Now we make sure we take a ride on the monorail atleast once every trip to get our fix. hehe

Nice video of Test Track...I'd be afraid I'd drop the camera! Great update. :thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

The monorail really does spoil you! When we stayed at the All Stars after so many years of being at the Poly, we were all bummed. Now we make sure we take a ride on the monorail atleast once every trip to get our fix. hehe

Nice video of Test Track...I'd be afraid I'd drop the camera! Great update. :thumbsup2

Thanks! I didn't know he was doing that or I would have worried!! Jake took alot of video and I'm hoping to include it all.
Thanks so much for reading!!

[LouDisney]

Great update and pics :)

[MeMom]

I'm in for the party, if old fuddy-duddy schoolteachers are allowed on board. Lovin' the pictures. Polynesian's lobby is beautiful. It looks like you guys are having a grand time so far!

[mkluvsmickey]

I'm in too! I haven't stayed at the Poly since I was a kid but it sure looks great! Love how you and your hubby write a tag team style report! :thumbsup2
Looking forward to more!

[eternaldisneyfan]

Ah, yes, staying at a monorail resort is something that we dream about. You know those perfect vacation dreams. Lynn I must say that you and your daughter look a lot alike. Looks like you are cruising through the attractions...hope the ride stays smooth.

:)
Christamae

[serendipity]

Great start! I have always wanted to stay at the Polynesian but we're last minute kind of planners and they are always booked ahead so far in advance! Can't wait to read more.

[Hollywoodhaha]

Woah, love the trip!
:thumbsup2

The Polynesian is the greatest. I wanted to stay there for the family trip at the end of march but it was too expensive at that time :confused3

[Circusgirl]

Thanks for having a party!!!
Love your reports, so glad you're doing another one.
Cheers for all the fun.

[FLVacationGirl]

Love your trip report! :)

[kaysmommie]

This is Lynn's husband (the guy in the red from the posts above), and I have to agree that we love the FQ.:love: For the price it can't be beat!! We have stayed at AKL, POP, POR, ASM, the Dolphin and SSR. And while the theming at AKL and Poly. are fantastic, we like the more relaxed, intimate feel of the FQ. (At half the price) Of course, last year we did toss our love of the FQ to the side when we were able to get AP rates for the SSR and got a one bed room suite (gotta love having a washer / dryer in the room - of course having a suite that was almost half the floor space of our own house may have influenced us just a little bit!!!

Chuck

The one bedroom suite sounds kind of good too. As of now we are going on a Disney cruise in October and going to Pop in 27 days, but next year we may be trying POFQ.

Loved the update and pics of Epcot. I agree taking the monorail to the parks is the best ;) .

[DisneyJo]

Lynn I didn't realise you were doing another TR, you're so lucky staying at the Poly your room looks lovely and Wishes from the beach :cloud9:

[John's Mom]

I'm sitting here with my party hat on. What happened? :confused3

[nts4wdw]

I'm sorry an update is so late in coming. I'm working on it, I promise!!

[donaldtutter]

Great report so far!

[nts4wdw]

Great update and pics :)

Thanks so much for sticking with me!!

I'm in for the party, if old fuddy-duddy schoolteachers are allowed on board. Lovin' the pictures. Polynesian's lobby is beautiful. It looks like you guys are having a grand time so far!

Of course, school teachers are allowed (unless you intend to lecture me on taking the children out of school to go to WDW!:rotfl: ) I always post more pics than words. And now that all four of us have digital cameras, I have plenty to use!

I'm in too! I haven't stayed at the Poly since I was a kid but it sure looks great! Love how you and your hubby write a tag team style report! :thumbsup2
Looking forward to more!

Thanks! Chuck is so much funnier than I am, but he won't write it on his own, so this my way of giving him that little push. (Don't tell!)

Ah, yes, staying at a monorail resort is something that we dream about. You know those perfect vacation dreams. Lynn I must say that you and your daughter look a lot alike. Looks like you are cruising through the attractions...hope the ride stays smooth.

:)
Christamae

I call Em my Mini Me! She is almost as tall as I am, but I think she is much more beautiful! Staying at the Polynesian was definitely a dream!!

[nts4wdw]

Great start! I have always wanted to stay at the Polynesian but we're last minute kind of planners and they are always booked ahead so far in advance! Can't wait to read more.

I love last minute trips! It's my dream that one Friday i'll come home to packed bags and Chuck saying, "Let's Go!" (We are still hoping for a just the two of us trip....someday.)

Woah, love the trip!
:thumbsup2

The Polynesian is the greatest. I wanted to stay there for the family trip at the end of march but it was too expensive at that time :confused3


You've got to try the Polynesian! If you can go druing the value season, maybe you could swing it. It's getting awfully hard to take the children out of school, so we are going to be sticking to two week summer trips next year. Thanks for reading!!

Thanks for having a party!!!
Love your reports, so glad you're doing another one.
Cheers for all the fun.

Thanks! I love parties! Looks like this is gonna be a long one. I'm gald you like our reports. You don't know how much that means to me. (Kind of sad, really.)

Love your trip report! :)

Thanks! Stick around, there's more to come!!

[nts4wdw]

Lynn I didn't realise you were doing another TR, you're so lucky staying at the Poly your room looks lovely and Wishes from the beach :cloud9:

I'm glad you are here! I still can't believe we stayed there!

I'm sitting here with my party hat on. What happened? :confused3

You are in luck!! A new chapter is one its way!

Great report so far!

Thanks for joining us! There are more good times to be had!

[nts4wdw]

Time for Lunch!!
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6659.jpg

Too bad I couldn’t take this friend with me!

Today we are dining at the Biergarten. All you can eat German food, oh yeah! She forgot to mention the beer…..got to love all that beer!!! We shared the table with a very nice family from Nevada. The mom was very allergic to a number of things, so when the server came, she asked if there was a list of what she could and could not eat. (I wish I could remember what she was allergic to.) The chef himself came to the table and took her personally around to the stations to talk with her about the food. And since there was nothing on the dessert bar that she could eat, he brought her some special things from the kitchen that he made! He was very nice and seemed genuinely excited to be able to help her.
The Biergarten has a German band that performs several times throughout the afternoon. Everybody Polka!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6661.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6666.jpg


Emily and I were a little overwhelmed by the noise, so we camped out in the ladies room. See when you see a guy do this, the first thing you want to do is call the law, cause something just ain’t right! (or as my hero Andy Taylor would say “something in this milk just ain’t white”) The ladies room there has an outer sitting room that is always quiet and cool.

After the show, we were headed back to the Polynesian. And yes, we were back on the monorail, but this time in the front!!! I did attempt to bribe the CM / conductor to see I he would just pretend to pull into the monorail station and then when people started walking up to the railing, pull off again really fast!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6688.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6694.jpg

According to the weather reports, this was the one warm day during our visit so we were going to the pool! The Polynesian has the coolest pool with a giant volcano water slide.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6732.jpg

Chuck and the children had a blast!! Yeah, a freakin cold blast!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6733.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6741.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6748.jpg

Chuck even tried the slide!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6751.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6752.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6753.jpg

After a swim in the volcano pool and a quick dip in the quiet pool near our room, we decided to head over to Magic Kingdom just to walk around.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6774.jpg

While we waited on the dock, Jake tried the hammocks.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6769.jpg

Look at the sweet little boat you came take over.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6803.jpg

It was so beautiful out on the water in the twilight.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6787.jpg

Mickey and Minnie were all dolled up for a Pirate and Princess party the next night.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6805.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6804.jpg

The Magic Kingdom is always so beautiful at night, but it was crowded so we did a bit of shopping and began to head back.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6807.jpg


As soon as we went through the turnstiles, the skies opened up and it poured!!! We ran through the rain to the monorail station, but the rain was blowing sideways and everyone was getting drenched. All the people lined up for the monorail were huddled together with the grownups on the outside and the children in the middle trying to stay dry. The wind was vicious. A bird’s nest flew out of a tree and hit Chuck in the head! I was glad to board the monorail and be back at our Polynesian paradise. But, do you know, Chuck went out and stood in that pouring rain to watch Wishes on the beach again!! hey it’s my vacation to, and besides what I’m paying per night to stay there, I’m taking in all the perks that I can!!! Besides, with the rain, I had the beach all to myself.


Good night!!

[MeMom]

I don't and won't lecture about taking kids out of school for a Disney trip. I took myself out of school to take my daughter and granddaughter in October so that my daughter could be in her happy place on her birthday!

We had Tonga toast at the Polynesian on her birthday morning. We shared our table, too...

with a duck family!

We had the best trip, and I imagine I will take myself out again in the future, when the time is right.

You could possibly be the only person I have ever heard of being hit in the head by a flying bird's nest.

Yeah, I checked, and I am SURE that you are the only person I have ever heard of being hit in the head by a flying bird's nest!

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. It's less than three weeks until we are going back!!!

[serendipity]

Great update- thanks! The pool looks like a blast.

[ConstableMickey]

Time for Lunch!!
The wind was vicious. A bird’s nest flew out of a tree and hit Chuck in the head!


Actually, I was hit in the leg (the left leg to be exact ...although a melon the size of my head does present a somewhat larger target.:thumbsup2

And for those of you who may think I totally lost my mind watching wishes on the beach in the rain, in my defense it had stopped lightening and I was already soaked from the rain

[mkluvsmickey]

Great update! How nice of the chef at Biergarten to cater to you tablemate!

The Poly pool looks fantastic! They've changed it since I was there many moons ago as a kid.

Looking forward to more.

[nts4wdw]

Great update! How nice of the chef at Biergarten to cater to you tablemate!

The Poly pool looks fantastic! They've changed it since I was there many moons ago as a kid.

Looking forward to more.

Great update- thanks! The pool looks like a blast.

The pool was a major selling point for Jake. He is all about the pool!



We had Tonga toast at the Polynesian on her birthday morning. We shared our table, too...

with a duck family!

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. It's less than three weeks until we are going back!!!

We missed the Tonga Toast! Can you believe that? It was such a short weekend. We just could not fit it in. It's on the must do list for the future, though.

Thanks everyone for reading!!!:lovestruc

[nts4wdw]

Have you ever seen Chef Mickey’s in the dark?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6810.jpg

Well, probably, but not this type of dark. This is Butt crack of dawn Morning dark!
Yes, when we imagined staying at the Polynesian, we thought, “How lovely it will be to jump on the monorail early in the morning and be right off to breakfast!” So gleefully (yes, gleefully, I AM a morning person.) I made 7:30 ADRs for Chef Mickey’s and learned, after checkin at the Poly, that the monorail does not start running until 7:30. After pleading with Disney Dining to change our ADR and being told no because they had a party of 60 soccer kids that morning (Do we really still want to go?) we just drove over.

Watching Chef Mickey’s wake up is a neat experience!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6813.jpg

We were the second family to check-in and the only ones in our second for a little while.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6817.jpg

Even with the early hour, the characters were ready to go.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6822.jpg

While we were at the Disney outlet yesterday, Chuck picked up a neat poster for a buck and we decided to try getting the characters to sign it. Chef Mickey’s seemed like a good testing ground. All the characters loved it. They each took the time to find their picture. Mickey was the first to sign and signed right over Donald’s picture. Needless to say, Donald was quite put out. Here’s the finished product.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z173/DizneyDad/TO002.jpg


Chuck picked up a couple posters and we are going to try again this summer. Only a buck! ….Mouse Surplus has them listed for $30/each….makes me wish that I had picked up a few more…..Can’t say enough about the bargins to be had at the character Premier Outlet!!! Maybe if we can find a Star Wars poster cheap…….

As we saw Minnie getting closer to our table, Jake excused himself for some ice cream. It seems on our past trips, Minnie has developed quite a thing for our Jake. She actually chased him around the Visa cardmember meet and Greet last year! He gives her a wide berth. While I was taking this picture, Jake was peeking over the ice cream machine to see if she was gone. (that picture didn’t turn out.) It was hilarious.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6832.jpg

And yes, even at the butt crack of dawn, we have to party! (For some reason I look quite terrified of my napkin.) These things usually dissolve into us hitting each other with our napkins.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6825.jpg

After we were stuffed beyond human capacity, it was time to go. The monorail was waiting for us……..

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6834.jpg

…….but Chuck and Jake wanted to take a little detour.

[winkers]

Much better to be hit by a flying birds nest than poop!:)

I don't know why, but picturing a birds next flying is amusing to me!:)

I didn't know about the postcard thing in Mexico. I'll check it out next time. it'll be our little secret!:thumbsup2

[MousekaMaddi]

hey??? whered ya go?? whered chuck and jake go?? come back quick !:yay:

[nts4wdw]

Much better to be hit by a flying birds nest than poop!:)

I don't know why, but picturing a birds next flying is amusing to me!:)

I didn't know about the postcard thing in Mexico. I'll check it out next time. it'll be our little secret!:thumbsup2

It was qite hilarious, even in the pouring rain, to hear Chuck yell, "I think that was a bird's nest!"

hey??? whered ya go?? whered chuck and jake go?? come back quick !:yay:

We are still here. It's a cliff hanger (until tomorrow when I can downlaod more pictures!):thumbsup2 Thanks for reading!

I will tell you a secret. Chuck and Jake went somewhere they were not supposed to.....:scared1:

[ConstableMickey]

[/QUOTE] We are still here. It's a cliff hanger (until tomorrow when I can downlaod more pictures!):thumbsup2 Thanks for reading!

I will tell you a secret. Chuck and Jake went somewhere they were not supposed to.....:scared1:[/QUOTE]

Insert Mission Impossible theme music here........:rolleyes1

[nts4wdw]

OH, theme music!! good idea!!!

[mkluvsmickey]

Love the pics of Chef Mickeys "waking up"! Too bad you had to drive over there though. :sad2:

[winkers]

I will tell you a secret. Chuck and Jake went somewhere they were not supposed to.....:scared1:

The girls room????

[mom2mek]

Just joining in on your fabulous report! The Poly looks fantastic - dreams to dream! Maybe someday for us! :goodvibes

Why is it that Chef Mickeys always turns out to be Who Can Poke Who's Eyes Out First? Well, at least that's what happened with us :confused3

Looking forward to more...popcorn:: popcorn::

Sara

[Circusgirl]

I just love the interplay between you and Chuck!
Great to have another chapter, and looking forward to the rest.
You guys rock!

[ConstableMickey]

The girls room????

Naw, After the last time we got caught doing that we had to promise Disney Security we wouldn't do it again.....what, since I already got that restraining order from Cinderella (grr.....howl, woof, woof) I really have to watch my P & Q's.
Just kidding, actually having seen the lines going to the women's restrooms (second to the lines to SOARN) I can not think of anybody who would willingly dare to venture into that no-man's land, except by necessity!! (Here's a thought - Fast Passes for the restrooms ---or maybe a nice que line...what would the pre-story be about?) - It's one of those things that makes me glad to be a guy, in and out in no time!!

[DisneyJo]

The poster idea is great, think how much you could have sold those $1 posters for on e-bay :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

[ConstableMickey]

The poster idea is great, think how much you could have sold those $1 posters for on e-bay :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

I know !! I'm kicking myself for not taking the time to go back by the outlet and buy a few more and then just get them autographed along and along and then give them out as gifts!!!!:sad2: I was so concerned with the car acting up, I didn't want to take the chance to go back and get onto the slow moving International Drive traffic.......If I had only taken the time to read the car's owner manual :confused3 ALL :confused3 the way through!!! (when we first go off of I-4 the tempt gauge went up and the dinger went ding!! I read through the owner's manual and saw all the things that 'might' be wrong, only I didn't see the last two sentences in the section that basically said "Hey, sometimes this will happen after you've driven along way and then suddenly stop in traffic - Don't worry!!" - Oh well! Chalk one up for not reading the instructions all the way through!!!
As far as the poster goes, when we saw it listed on Mouse Surplus, we saw that they weren't sold in the parks, but that they had been a gift when you booked a certain package.

[burly]

Ahhhhhh.....the Poly....home sweet home. Love that resort, but i have too many kids so i would need 2 rooms!!:eek: Loving the report so far, from you both, and along for the ride.:surfweb: popcorn::

[nts4wdw]

Love the pics of Chef Mickeys "waking up"! Too bad you had to drive over there though. :sad2:

You know, it wasn't so bad. After the screaming (we need to be in the other lane!!) stopped, it was quite peaceful. ;)


The girls room????

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Just joining in on your fabulous report! The Poly looks fantastic - dreams to dream! Maybe someday for us! :goodvibes

Why is it that Chef Mickeys always turns out to be Who Can Poke Who's Eyes Out First? Well, at least that's what happened with us :confused3

Looking forward to more...popcorn:: popcorn::

Sara


I never thought we'd stay there, so here's a wish for you, too!
I think if you study that picture of Em and I with the napkins, she was already aiming at my head. :confused3 It's that preteen rage!:lmao:

I just love the interplay between you and Chuck!
Great to have another chapter, and looking forward to the rest.
You guys rock!

Did you hear that, Chuck? We rock!! Thanks for joining the Par-Tay!

The poster idea is great, think how much you could have sold those $1 posters for on e-bay :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

Ahhhh, man! We could have funded another trip!!

Ahhhhhh.....the Poly....home sweet home. Love that resort, but i have too many kids so i would need 2 rooms!!:eek: Loving the report so far, from you both, and along for the ride.:surfweb: popcorn::


:lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc the Poly!! It's gonna be hard going back to the Pop this summer! (although we love it too!) I am downloading right now for the next chapter, but there are tornado warings so I may be out of here!!

Thanks everyone for reading!!!!!:flower3:

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here popcorn:: ! Love the enthusiasm of your family in all the pictures -- you guys look like you are having the time of your lives! You have taken some great photos -- makes me homesick to be back at the World!

I just have to add that I am very jealous that you have a Bagheera plush! I adore The Jungle Book (we read the original stories in my 7th grade classes and then treat ourselves to watching it -- the kids always laugh because I sing all the songs :) ). I even have a black cat that I named Bagheera -- drives me nuts that the vet always misspells it. Grrrr!

Also, since reading your TR, I am definitely working in a stop at the Character Warehouse -- I never even knew it was there!

[Momof2princess]

I am now caught up with your trippie and can't wait to read more.

Hmmmm, where could they have gone that they were not suppose to???:confused3

[Native NYer]

Great tr! We were at the Poly in January and loved it. We can't even think of staying anywhere else.

[nts4wdw]

I'm here popcorn:: ! Love the enthusiasm of your family in all the pictures -- you guys look like you are having the time of your lives! You have taken some great photos -- makes me homesick to be back at the World!

I just have to add that I am very jealous that you have a Bagheera plush! I adore The Jungle Book (we read the original stories in my 7th grade classes and then treat ourselves to watching it -- the kids always laugh because I sing all the songs :) ). I even have a black cat that I named Bagheera -- drives me nuts that the vet always misspells it. Grrrr!

Also, since reading your TR, I am definitely working in a stop at the Character Warehouse -- I never even knew it was there!

Thanks for coming over!!! Chuck and Jake are responsible for most of the pictures and there is video coming soon, courtesy of Jake! He is a totally techy kid. Good to have around!

I love my Bagheera! I fell in love with him at the Disney Store that day, and I'm glad Chuck got him. I've not seen another quite as nice.

Definitely schedule a stop at the Warehouse! We always find the neatest things.

I am now caught up with your trippie and can't wait to read more.

Hmmmm, where could they have gone that they were not suppose to???:confused3

You won't have to wait to much longer to find out.......;)

Great tr! We were at the Poly in January and loved it. We can't even think of staying anywhere else.

Thanks! I'm so glad we were able to stay there!

[nts4wdw]

Lesson Learned:Chuck and Jake need supervision.


One of my very favorite things to do is catch the morning show at Magic Kingdom. It sets the mood for our day and always reduces me to tears. But alas, even with all my careful timing and coordination, this morning it was not to be. After our filling breakfast at Chef Mickey’s, Chuck and Jake decide they want to see just how high they could go up in the Contemporary and take some pictures. Em and I decide to content ourselves with the giftshop.

I think it’s best if Chuck takes it from here.
(Please not that I had no knowledge of these plans and I am not condoning any actions taken hereafter by my husband or my son.):rolleyes:

Wanting to see how the other half lived, Jake and I snuck onto the concierge level. It’s not all that hard really. You just stand around near the elevator and when someone who looks like they ‘belong’ (you can usually tell because they will have the odd $100 bill or two just hanging out of their back pocket) starts walking towards the elevator. Let them get on first and push the button and then act like your going to push the same button but then you see it’s already lit so you don’t need to (have your room key in your other hand, like your fixin’ to use it)----it’s that simple!!! Once we got up there we stepped to the balcony where we took a few shots. Oh, the food they had! It was a good thing that we had already made pigs out of ourselves @ Chef Mickey’s, but even still, I was lamenting that I didn’t back a few zip lock bags, just in case!! (Next time I’m bringing a few bags and maybe even a gladware container or two)….

Even though Jake and I didn’t score any goodies, we did step out onto the observation to get a few shots and take into the sights!!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z173/DizneyDad/spacemt2.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z173/DizneyDad/deckpano3.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6865.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6841.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6839.jpg


This wasn’t taken from the observation deck at the concierge level, but at the deck on the MK side.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z173/DizneyDad/monorailcontemp.jpg

And here is the photographic evidence (which I will be using against him in the future!!)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6862.jpg

But seriously, I was getting totally ticked off as the minutes ticked by and I knew we were gonna miss the show. But when they came down, they were so happy and excited, you would have thought they’d won a stay in the castle!

So, we were finally off to the Magic Kingdom! What would the day hold? Stay tuned to find out.:thumbsup2

[Jennifer03]

I just found your trip report and am really enjoying it. :)


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04151.jpg

I was wondering how you hung the antenna ball from your rear view mirror like that. Did you glue some string to the ball or pierce a hole in it? I'd love to be able to do the same thing in my car.

[ProudMommyof2]

Signing on to you TR. We will be at the POLY this November-can't wait!!!

[mkluvsmickey]

GREAT pictures from the Contemporary! I think it was worth being where you shouldn't have. :rolleyes:

[Native NYer]

Beautiful photos!

[Charleston Princess]

:lmao: I like how Chuck and Jake snuck off to the concierge level -- the pictures were well worth the risk of getting caught!

[mom2mek]

Great sneaky pictures by James Bond and James Bond, Jr. :thumbsup2 I might have to suggest those tactics to my DH - I would be too scared to break any rules and face humiliation if caught! :guilty: But I'll quickly throw him under the bus to get the shots! :laughing:

Sara

[2ScottishPrincesses]

Infiltrating the luxury side of Disney WELL DONE:worship: ....love the pics:thumbsup2

[Momof2princess]

We underestimated their sneakiness.:tiptoe:
They were sneaky, sneaky sneaky:rotfl: Don't you just love that movie...


Great pics they got of MK and the other resorts.

Can't wait to read more.:thumbsup2

[kaysmommie]

Too funny sneaking into CR concierge :laughing: . Love the pics too. the monorail one is great.

[nts4wdw]

I just found your trip report and am really enjoying it. :)


I was wondering how you hung the antenna ball from your rear view mirror like that. Did you glue some string to the ball or pierce a hole in it? I'd love to be able to do the same thing in my car.

Welcome!! I pierced poor Minnie's head with a large needle :scared1: and threaded fishing line through it. It's a pain to do, but I love it there. (Not sure if Chuck likes it. It's isn't very manly!!!!) We don't have an antenna.:sad2: I'd love to be able to change it out for the seasons, but I'm just too lazy!!!

[nts4wdw]

Signing on to you TR. We will be at the POLY this November-can't wait!!!

Oh, you lucky thing!!! You are goning to have a great time! When will you be there in November. We are maybe thinking of taking Chuck's folks that first week.

GREAT pictures from the Contemporary! I think it was worth being where you shouldn't have. :rolleyes:

They will do anything for a pic!! maybe this will inspire Chuck to let us stay there one day......Hmmmm?

Beautiful photos!

Thanks!! Now that three of us have digital cameras, we have to bring a laptop just to download photos every night. ;)

[nts4wdw]

:lmao: I like how Chuck and Jake snuck off to the concierge level -- the pictures were well worth the risk of getting caught!

Those were amazing pictures!! I kind of wish I had gone up too.:sad1:

Great sneaky pictures by James Bond and James Bond, Jr. :thumbsup2 I might have to suggest those tactics to my DH - I would be too scared to break any rules and face humiliation if caught! :guilty: But I'll quickly throw him under the bus to get the shots! :laughing:

Sara

:rotfl: :rotfl: I don't approve of their methods, but I'm not too proud to use their pictures!!!

Infiltrating the luxury side of Disney WELL DONE:worship: ....love the pics:thumbsup2

Infiltrating.....sounds so much better than trespassing!!:rotfl:

We underestimated their sneakiness.:tiptoe:
They were sneaky, sneaky sneaky:rotfl: Don't you just love that movie...


Great pics they got of MK and the other resorts.

Can't wait to read more.:thumbsup2

Ok, call me dumb! Which movie? I'm sure I'll know it as soon as you say it!!

Too funny sneaking into CR concierge :laughing: . Love the pics too. the monorail one is great.

I do have to say, this is not the first time our family has been sneaky. At Animal Kingdom Lodge while Jake and Em were "exploring", Em tried the gate to concierge and it opened! :scared1: They both turned around and ran!!:rotfl:

[nts4wdw]

Thanks everyone for reading! I've got the next installment done, but poor Chuck is in the middle of a seven day stretch of night shifts so we'll have to wait until he recovers!!!

But, tomorrow is our anniversary and I know he stops by this thread every day so,

Happy Anniversary, Chuck!!

:lovestruc You are my best friend and I love you more now than I did 17 years ago!! Come what may!!!:lovestruc

Now that you are thoroughly embarrassed, we can join our regularly scheduled program not quite back in progress.

[soldiersmom]

Just found your report, and I'm enjoying it so much. You all are a true Disney family--everybody loves it! My family includes a non-Disney lover, but since he loves me, he goes anyway. Just not as often!

Thanks for the instructions on hanging the antenna topper from the mirror. When I brought home my new car last summer, I ran in the house to get my Minnie head and put it on the antenna. Running into the garage with her clutched in my hot little hand, I stopped short and yelled to DH "Take it back! There's no antenna for my Minnie head!" I will shop more carefully next time!

Also planning to hit that premier character outlet when we go next month--thanks for directions!;)

[DisneyJo]

Oh the sneaky things getting onto the concierge level :rotfl: Great view from up there though :thumbsup2 :lmao:

And Happy Anniversary for tomorrow :love:

[ConstableMickey]

Also planning to hit that premier character outlet when we go next month--thanks for directions!;)

You can't go wrong with the Character Premier Outlet (the often imitated, but never duplicated Disney outlet store!)!!!!!

In addition to picking up some T-Shirts @$5/a piece, a couple of Mickey Hawaiian shirts, a few Minnie and Goofy mugs and the neato (I know, I'm sooo :cool2: ) posters, I also got a Jumbo (Sorcery Mickey superimposed over SE) pin for myself for five smackers....My only regret was that I didn't get a couple of more posters and a half dozen or so Jumbo pins to give out as gifts (they had Tinker Bell as well).
They also had regular pins, but most were only a dollar or two off of the regular prices (we could do much better @ Pin Castle).
Ahh....the outlet store.... for those of us who like a bargin as much as we like the mouse.

[XxDisneyFan00xX]

Excellent trip report so far!! I love reading and seeing all the pictures. I also like Chucks commentary (funny guy).

Happy Anniversary for Tomorrow!!

[mkluvsmickey]

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Anniversary for tomorrow! :love2:

[Circusgirl]

Happy Anniversary Today!!!
Best to you from way out west,
Heather

[nts4wdw]

Just found your report, and I'm enjoying it so much. You all are a true Disney family--everybody loves it! My family includes a non-Disney lover, but since he loves me, he goes anyway. Just not as often!

Thanks for the instructions on hanging the antenna topper from the mirror. When I brought home my new car last summer, I ran in the house to get my Minnie head and put it on the antenna. Running into the garage with her clutched in my hot little hand, I stopped short and yelled to DH "Take it back! There's no antenna for my Minnie head!" I will shop more carefully next time!

Also planning to hit that premier character outlet when we go next month--thanks for directions!;)

Thank you so much! I keep wondering if the children will get tired of going or ask to go someplace else. But year after year, they want to go back! I'm so glad!!
I was very disappointed when Buzz (our car -doesn't everyone name their cars?) didn't have an antenna, but I just need to stop being lazy and string up so other ones!! (Sounds brutal!)
Hope you have a wonderful trip next month!!

[nts4wdw]

Oh the sneaky things getting onto the concierge level :rotfl: Great view from up there though :thumbsup2 :lmao:

And Happy Anniversary for tomorrow :love:

Excellent trip report so far!! I love reading and seeing all the pictures. I also like Chucks commentary (funny guy).

Happy Anniversary for Tomorrow!!

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Anniversary for tomorrow! :love2:

Happy Anniversary Today!!!
Best to you from way out west,
Heather


Thanks everyone for your anniversary wishes!! It's kind of pitiful to be sitting here alone with my "imaginary friends", but I guess I should let the man sleep since his shift made 56 :scared1: arrests last night!! If you are gonna drink, please drink responsibly. Thank you.;)

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!:goodvibes

[serendipity]

Happy Anniversary!

Loved the update. The concierge level really has a beautiful view. By the way, I love your daughter's shirts!

[Charleston Princess]

Happy Anniversary!!! :wizard:

[nts4wdw]

Happy Anniversary!

Loved the update. The concierge level really has a beautiful view. By the way, I love your daughter's shirts!

Thanks! She definitely has her own sense of style!

Happy Anniversary!!! :wizard:

Thanks! It was lonely, but restful!

[nts4wdw]

After Chuck and Jake’s dip into Disney luxury and my little pout (Little Pout!!….Oh my goodness, that bottom lip was hanging so low, it literally tripped a family of four!!)) about missing the morning show, we were through the gates of MK and onto the Indy Speedway. (I picked up our FPs for Space Mountain!)

Em insisted on wearing her Stitch claws. Don’t they look cute!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6888.jpg

Jake, of course, got to drive his own car and has provided us with this footage. Enjoy!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/th_indyspeedway.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/?action=view&current=indyspeedway.flv)

Can you believe next year he’ll be able to get his permit?!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6892-1.jpg

Next up was Winnie the Pooh. We missed it in December, and promised Em we would ride this time. Em will never be too old to love Pooh, but somehow, Jake and Chuck look a little too happy about riding…….Right now a comment about everybody enjoys a good Pooh comes to mind

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02922.jpg

After a quick cut through of Fantasyland, we were off to the Haunted Mansion. (Yeah!) Of course we saw this topiary along the way and I had to get my picture with it. I love the princesses (and pirates too!) I’m not ashamed to admit it. I loved Snow White as a child because she was the only princess with dark hair. (BB-before Belle.) And who doesn’t long to be Cinderella dancing with her prince? I’ll refrain from any Cinderella remarks due to my aforementioned pending issues with her….. I think that was in the last trip report...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6907-1.jpg

Ok, back to the plan. Haunted Mansion.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6946.jpg

We were all anxious to get another look at the changes. It’s so full of details. I just love it all.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02923.jpg

How come when I don’t dust it doesn’t look this cool, just nasty?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02924.jpg

It was time to blast off with our Space Mountian fast passes, so we decide to cut in front of the castle. There was a horse drawn carriage for four parked in the hub.
Em begged for us to ride. I was sure it wasn’t running, but she marched right up and the nice lady let us on!! Our very own carriage ride down Main Street!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC02927-1.jpg

I wish we had taken more pictures, but we noticed everyone was staring at us so of course, we started waving and saying Good Morning to everyone. I guess people thought we were something special, and we had a good time taking advantage of it. I was laughing so hard!! I did manage to take a picture of the horse. of course it didn’t hurt to mention loudly as we were getting off the carriage, that we had been selected for a stay in Cinderella’s Castle – it wasn’t true, but they didn’t know it:rotfl:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6954.jpg

It was soo much fun. If you ever get a chance, try it! Make your own parade!!

By now, the boys were really jonesing for Space Mountian! Em and I weren’t up for it, so we let the boys go twice while we enjoyed the nice, slow, quiet, calm Carousel of Progress.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6958.jpg

Well, we should have ridden!! The boys met up with the Dream Squad, and won Dream FastPasses!!!!! Chuck, being the sweet dad that he is, gave his to Em. Sweet has nothing to do with it, it’s all about self preservation Baby!!! A couple of rides on Space Mountain is about all this fat old dad can handle!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6970.jpg

I know, they don’t look very excited in that picture, but it was like, “Come on, take the picture already! We wanna ride!!!!!”

They decided Big Thunder would be first, so we took our favorite little path behind the castle.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6975.jpg

Of course, we had to make a wish!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6978.jpg

The Fairy Godmother was holding court, so I had to have a picture. (No one else would go with me. (It was really turing into a princess day! The carriage ride, visit with fairy Godmother, where are those glass slippers?)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF6981.jpg

Not sure what that look on my face is all about……


While Jake and Em rode, Chuck and I visited my favorite pin shop in MK (found a Poly pin with Mickey and Minnie) and the Haunted Mansion wagon (No luck finding any thing cool with Jack Skellington for my niece.)

But just so we wouldn’t feel left out, Jake made us this. (He wanted you to know the weird screaming kid is not him or Em.)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/th_bigthunder3.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/?action=view&current=bigthunder3.flv)

After another turn on Space Mountain, we took a quick turn on the TTA before going back to the Poly for lunch. Ride with us!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/th_TTA2.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/?action=view&current=TTA2.flv)

Going back to the Polynesian? Oh yeah, we are back in the front of the monorail! (I love the pictures of Jake….living his birthday dream.)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7020.jpg

More coming soon!!

[nts4wdw]

After a quick lunch at Captain Cook’s and a few hours of downtime at the Poly, we decided to ride over to the Studios to see the new sign and just hang out. It’s fun to walk around there at night and see all the neon.

But at the bus stop, I started to feel terrible… I mean, really bad. I kept hoping maybe it would pass, but all of the sudden I had to throw up. I told Chuck I had to go and ran up to our room (good thing it was close!) I made it, but it was close!! Chuck sent Em to check on me and I told them to go on to the Studios and I’d just rest. My evening at WDW consists of vomit and catching up with that week’s episodes of General Hospital. Chuck will have to fill you in.

Being blessed with a horrible memory I have to say………..I got nothing! I remember getting on the bus to go to MGM and that’s about it!…..

Thanks alot, honey!;)

Ok since Chuck has no memory and I was too busy heaving up my guts, I’ll just post the pictures I found. I guess you guys will have to piece it together yourselves.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7058.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7060.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7067.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7078.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7082.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7130.jpg

Looks like an interesting night!!!

[ConstableMickey]

Looking back at those photos....I remember E riding a dime store horse, almost getting squished by an AT-AT and it was a full moon...... I hope that helps.

[mkluvsmickey]

Congrats on the MK Dream Fast Pass! :cool1:

Sorry you got sick Lynn! Looks like the rest of the family had a good night though. Love the pic of the water electric parade! :thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

Another beautiful morning at the Polynesian!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn006.jpg


I love the view from our balcony. After my rough night, I was feeling much better and ready for one of the things I had truly being looking forward to: Breakfast at Ohana’s!!

We were only steps away so we were able to sleep a little later. We were all so excited!!

We were greeted with (I know I;m mispelling this.) leis ( I will refrain from the obvious snide comments like “”Wow! Disney really is all about customer service!!!) and after we checked in, we were seated in the waiting area with our little flashing box and this one talked!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn001.jpg

We took the normal picture which we did not buy because my eyes were shut and were lead past the open kitchen to our table.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7168.jpg


Bring on the food!! Forget the regular food…bring me the pineapple bread!!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7145.jpg


Here’s our view.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7144.jpg


On our other side was this guy.



http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn003-1.jpg


Is it just me or does he look kind of naughty……


Anyway, soon they brought our food and it was delish!! That pineapple bread is just the best. And of course, one of my favorites…..

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn004.jpg


Too bad he has to die……



Soon we had visitors at our table!!:cool1:



Stitch and Lilo came by first!!



http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7150.jpg



http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7154.jpg


As we were chowing down, we heard laughter over from the corner. Pluto was on his way. He was on the floor sniffing around people. He was the most animated Pluto we have ever seen. He came over to me first and seemed to really like my hair.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7160.jpg

Chuck was next and got a big hug.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7165.jpg



While Pluto was playing with Jake, the server came by to change our plates. Pluto begged for leftovers. Too Funny.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7161.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7162.jpg



That Pluto was the best! Em gave him an ear scratch and we all told him what a good dog he was!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7164.jpg


Next it was time for the Big Cheese himself!!

I love the look on Em’s face.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7156.jpg


He even had a quick hug for me!! he went to hug me too! And it was nice….until I realized that he was trying to lift my wallet…..Oh, Mickey! Will you every learn..by the time it’s on our last day, my credit cards are maxed out!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7158.jpg

We met this guy on the way out. Interesting choice of a parting shot!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7169.jpg

For food and character interaction, Ohana’s was the best!! And even with the amount of people that were there, it was very peaceful and quiet. A good way to ease into the day!

And what a good day it will be!

[mom2mek]

Great update Lynn! Those waffles do live a short little life, don't they? :lmao:

Sorry you were sick the night before, but I hope that was the end of it! :thumbsup2

Looking forward to hearing more about the day! I would love to try Ohana's one day! It looks fun!

Sara

[mkluvsmickey]

Ohana looks great! Another one to put on my "must try" list. :)

Sounds like Pluto was great!

Love the picture of Em with Mickey! So cute!

[eternaldisneyfan]

Ooh, Congrats on the dream fastpass. Sorry you got sick but glad you got better. Ohana's looks like fun. Can you believe that in five trips to the world we have never been to a counter service restaurant??? We always went economy.

-Christamae

[jackdis]

I am really enjoying your report. We will be going to the POLY in August for the first time. We are regulars at the POP and have stayed at the POFQ and CBR.

Your family seems to be enjoying the trip so much. Our girls are 9 and 2. They love Disney just as much as we do!!!

[Charleston Princess]

Great updates! The videos were a wonderful touch of Disney magic in my day!

Glad you felt better the next day! No one should have to feel crummy on vacation :(.

We ate at O'Hana's last summer and loved it! Wasn't that pineapple bread just delicious!?

We laughed at the Naughty, Naughty Tiki Statues too! :rotfl:

[burly]

thanks so much for the update. Love the view from your window. Wish we could go back....:sad2:

Sorry you got:sick:

Can't wait for another update, the running commentary is great.:thumbsup2 :worship: :rotfl2:

[Cory's Gal]

I love your trip report!!! The pictures are wonderful, I dream of staying at the Poly someday too!! It's great hearing your hubby chime in too!!

[nts4wdw]

Congrats on the MK Dream Fast Pass! :cool1:

Sorry you got sick Lynn! Looks like the rest of the family had a good night though. Love the pic of the water electric parade! :thumbsup2

Thanks! the kids were excited about the passes and Chuck and I got some just us time. Win-Win!


Great update Lynn! Those waffles do live a short little life, don't they? :lmao:

Sorry you were sick the night before, but I hope that was the end of it! :thumbsup2

Looking forward to hearing more about the day! I would love to try Ohana's one day! It looks fun!

Sara


Definitely put Ohana's on your list! We are going again in June!


Ohana looks great! Another one to put on my "must try" list. :)

Sounds like Pluto was great!

Love the picture of Em with Mickey! So cute!

I love that picture too! She isn't as crazy about standing in lines to get autographs anymore, so I take it where I can get it!!

[nts4wdw]

Ooh, Congrats on the dream fastpass. Sorry you got sick but glad you got better. Ohana's looks like fun. Can you believe that in five trips to the world we have never been to a counter service restaurant??? We always went economy.

-Christamae

Hey, my friend! We have had plenty of economy trips! I try to at least put one sit down meal in the trip! It's my favorite thing at WDW!

I am really enjoying your report. We will be going to the POLY in August for the first time. We are regulars at the POP and have stayed at the POFQ and CBR.

Your family seems to be enjoying the trip so much. Our girls are 9 and 2. They love Disney just as much as we do!!!

Oh, you are going to have so much fun! I'm jealous! Just drink lots of water. August is tough, but manageable. And you'll be on the monorail line so you can pop back for a swim or air conditioning! :thumbsup2

Are you doing a trip report?

Great updates! The videos were a wonderful touch of Disney magic in my day!

Glad you felt better the next day! No one should have to feel crummy on vacation :(.

We ate at O'Hana's last summer and loved it! Wasn't that pineapple bread just delicious!?

We laughed at the Naughty, Naughty Tiki Statues too! :rotfl:

The videos were from Jake's camera. I think they are pretty good to jsut come from a small camera.

I don't know what was up with me.:confused3 It takes alot to slow me down at WDW!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks those statues are........different!:lmao:

[nts4wdw]

thanks so much for the update. Love the view from your window. Wish we could go back....:sad2:

Sorry you got:sick:

Can't wait for another update, the running commentary is great.:thumbsup2 :worship: :rotfl2:

I' so glad you are enjoying it! Everyone around here thinks Chuck and I are nuts for loving WDW so much. It's nice to know we aren't the only ones.


I love your trip report!!! The pictures are wonderful, I dream of staying at the Poly someday too!! It's great hearing your hubby chime in too!!

Thanks! here's hoping your dream will come true!!:wizard:

Thanks for reading, everyone! :love:

[LISAMWDW]

:thumbsup2 I just discovered your great trip report! I'm really enjoying it!

:cool1:

[jackdis]

Are you doing a trip report?


I haven't started one. I always say I want to, but then everyday life gets in the way.

We've been in August. It's definitely HOT. We spend a lot of time at the pool, and we try to go to the parks later in the day and stay later.

We've booked breakfast with Lilo and Stitch for our first morning there. Have to start figuring out where else we want to eat this time.

[DisneyJo]

Love your O'Hana photos Pluto did look great :rotfl2:

[nts4wdw]

:thumbsup2 I just discovered your great trip report! I'm really enjoying it!

:cool1:

Welcome and thanks!! Sticck around we have two more days to go!!


I haven't started one. I always say I want to, but then everyday life gets in the way.

We've been in August. It's definitely HOT. We spend a lot of time at the pool, and we try to go to the parks later in the day and stay later.

We've booked breakfast with Lilo and Stitch for our first morning there. Have to start figuring out where else we want to eat this time.

We stayed at AKL in August and we spent a good deal of time inside under the AC looking out at the animals on the savannah!! It was fun though!
Let us know if you ever decide to do a trip report. I'll be a reader!

Love your O'Hana photos Pluto did look great :rotfl2:

He was great! When we mentioned takinghome, he tried to jump in Emily's lap!!

[nts4wdw]

Happy Easter!!
to all our Dis Friends!! Hope everyone had a day filled with peace!

[Charleston Princess]

Happy Easter!!
to all our Dis Friends!! Hope everyone had a day filled with peace!

Happy Easter to you, too! Hope you had a lovely day as well!

[Native NYer]

Ohana for breakfast looks great. Now I may switch one of our ADRs. We hated it for dinner. Did you do dinner there?

[LISAMWDW]

Happy Easter!

[Twingle]

Hey Lynn! Just stumpled on your TR today - I followed the link from the spiral tie dye thread!

Love your TR's - I saw that you were going in June. We'll have to meet up on the bus again, my DH still insists it was "planned". Goober.

We'll be there June 12 -19, at SSR again.

Sorry you were ill but so glad you recovered (fairly) quickly!

Looking forward to more -

Jennie

[buffy0214]

Hey, you started your report...I guess you got yourself out of the disney depression.:cheer2: I don't know about you but it is tough to read all these great reports when you don't have a trip planned, too.

[nts4wdw]

Happy Easter to you, too! Hope you had a lovely day as well!

We had a great time! After church, we went down to my parent's farm (about an hour above Charleston), ate entirely too much, and rode four wheelers!! I made the mistake of riding with my brother who is a speed demon!!! It was fun, but I have a huge bruise on my bottom from being tossed around.

Ohana for breakfast looks great. Now I may switch one of our ADRs. We hated it for dinner. Did you do dinner there?

We didn't do dinner there. Hopefully in the future. I'm sorry you didn't like it. Breakfast was great. Very good food and laid back atmosphere.

Happy Easter!

Thanks! Hope yours was good.

[nts4wdw]

Hey Lynn! Just stumpled on your TR today - I followed the link from the spiral tie dye thread!

Love your TR's - I saw that you were going in June. We'll have to meet up on the bus again, my DH still insists it was "planned". Goober.

We'll be there June 12 -19, at SSR again.

Sorry you were ill but so glad you recovered (fairly) quickly!

Looking forward to more -

Jennie


Hello my bus friend!! We are only taking a short trip in June, 6-10 and we are staying at the Pop. So tell Hubby he doesn't have to worry about this strange set of friends bugging you. ;)
I don't know what was up with me. I've never been sick at Disney before. It was not fun. I don't like to waste time.

Hey, you started your report...I guess you got yourself out of the disney depression.:cheer2: I don't know about you but it is tough to read all these great reports when you don't have a trip planned, too.

Yeah! You are here! It is fun reliving all our adventures. Although Chuck could do his side of the update a little faster.......Hint Hint ;)

[Stinkerbell2007]

subscribing!

[buffy0214]

A couple of quick replys from the first page. I will get around to the rest later.

After seven hours of podcasts and eighties music, we are pulling into Orlando for your first stop, Character Premier Outlet!!

I had heard about this place but didn't know anyone who had actually gone there. I'll have to talk Pete into it for our may trip.

This is me having to prop myself up against the check-in counter after the 'Mouse' harvested one of my kidneys and pinkie toe as partial payment for the room

Good news, Lynn, he still has 9 toes left. You may get to stay at Poly again.:lmao:

Hubby has nixed Poly because of the no hot tub thing. I can't believe that you have to pay so much and you don't get a hot tub. Maybe they should give out a massage certificate or something to make up for it. Not that I expect them to do that, of course.

[nts4wdw]

subscribing!

Welcome!! Feel free to jump right in!!



Good news, Lynn, he still has 9 toes left. You may get to stay at Poly again.:lmao:

Hubby has nixed Poly because of the no hot tub thing. I can't believe that you have to pay so much and you don't get a hot tub. Maybe they should give out a massage certificate or something to make up for it. Not that I expect them to do that, of course.

:rotfl: Hear that, Chuck! You've still got toes! A massage certificate sounds good, but I've got a thing about strangers touching me.....:scared1:


More trip report is on the way!!

[nts4wdw]

Special Announcement: I have with me today a special guest trip reporter, the one and only, EM! Her comments will be in purple.

Since I missed my beloved morning show at the Magic Kingdom (not my fault), we scrapped our plans for a morning at Epcot and monorailed over to MK. They were already letting people through the turnstiles to stand in front of the train station. (I like to sit on the wall.) We got into our normal show position and of course, passed the time taking pictures.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn007-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100102.jpg

Scoop Sanderson arrived to greet us.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/DSC04220.jpg

Soon we heard the train whistle and she was comin’ ‘round the bend.

Wanna see? Sure you do!I sure want to !!!!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/th_MKopening.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/?action=view&current=MKopening.flv)

All our favorites were there! Stitch!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100122.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100132.jpg


We counted down, the cannons blasted and it was time for magic!! Awesome!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7187.jpg


We didn’t have much on our list to do at MK. So we took our time and enjoyed ourselves.
Here is EM with her favorite guys. Awesome!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100162.jpg

And the two Goofys.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7193.jpg

We had a turn on Buzz Lightyear and Jake beat me so badly I’ll not humiliate myself by posting the scores here.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100152.jpg

The TTA was next and I could have stayed on all day even though it was cold.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn010.jpg

Since things were going so well, we decided to head over to Adventureland to have another go at Pirates. Jungle Cruise had no wait so we jumped on. I am so glad we did. my idea! Our skipper was hilarious! I wish I could remember his name. Maybe Chuck does. Believe it or not I do, it was Ian.
He was like Jim Carrey and Robin Williams rolled in one. I wonder how much coffee /energy drinks he goes through in a average day He would lean way out over the side of the boat and he was just everywhere. The best thing was when we went into the tunnel, (Shirley’s Temple) he started singing, “It’s a Small World” in a really creepy voice and turned around quickly and said, “What was that? That’s the creepiest thing I ever heard.” We were rolling in the boat. Here he is.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn011-1.jpg

EM took these pictures from the Cruise.

Elephant! I Like Elephants!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily036.jpg

Don’t worry! They have their trunks on.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily040.jpg

The best moment in history…..the backside of water!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/emily038.jpg

Next we rode my favorite: Pirates!!

Of course, I had to get a picture of my posse with their gats.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn012.jpg

We had done everything we wanted at MK, but Chuck had a challenge for us before we left.

Doesn’t EM look comfortable? It was High!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn014-1.jpg

If you read our December Trip report, you know we met Charles Ridgeway at Mousefest and I gave Chuck his book for Christmas. Mr. Ridgeway was honored with a window on Main Street.

Chuck’s Challenge: Find the window!!

Of course, it’s always fun trying to look up and not run into people. We all wanted to be the first! It’s amazing how much entertainment you can buy with just a promise of a dollar reward!

Do you want to know who it was?

Me!!! Here it is!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7213-1.jpg

Just in case, you wanted to find in yourself, here is the building.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7219-1.jpg

Good Luck!

Jake wanted to pick up a birthday treat so we stopped by the bakery and here’s what he chose for lunch. (I’ll be mother of the year!)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100212.jpg

A few last pictures and we were on our way to our next stop: MGM!


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn016-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn017-1.jpg

Goodbye for now, Magic Kingdom!!

[SnowWhite607]

What a great trip report! We stayed at the Poly last year (AKL this June) and it was so beautiful. I really enjoyed being on the monorail line also!

[Charleston Princess]

Yeay! I am glad that we heard from Em tonight!

Connor always kicks my heiney on Buzz, too!

I hope we get Ian the next time we ride The Jungle Cruise! It's one of our favorite rides! Those corny lines never grow old!

[mkluvsmickey]

Great update - nice to have Em's input as well. Sounds like a relaxing morning at Magic Kingdom.

[LISAMWDW]

Good stuff!

[DisneyJo]

What a lovely MK day, I love seeing the opening ceremony, makes me well up every time :rotfl2:

Thanks for your comments Em, you're so sweet :)

[Cavners5]

my DH and I are loving your trip report. We are new here to this board. We are planning a WDW vacation for 2010. We are novice's at WDW but vets at DL!

[nts4wdw]

What a great trip report! We stayed at the Poly last year (AKL this June) and it was so beautiful. I really enjoyed being on the monorail line also!

Thanks! You are gonna love AKL! It is like a destination in itself!


Yeay! I am glad that we heard from Em tonight!

Connor always kicks my heiney on Buzz, too!

I hope we get Ian the next time we ride The Jungle Cruise! It's one of our favorite rides! Those corny lines never grow old!

hey! I guess you are gone by now. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets stomped on Buzz. It's kind of embarrasing.

Great update - nice to have Em's input as well. Sounds like a relaxing morning at Magic Kingdom.

My favorite kind of MK morning! I'm hoping Em will jump in more often. It's good to get her perspective.

Good stuff!

Thanks! I can't believe it will be over soon.:eek:

[nts4wdw]

What a lovely MK day, I love seeing the opening ceremony, makes me well up every time :rotfl2:

Thanks for your comments Em, you're so sweet :)

Hey Jo! I always have to take kleenex for that opening show. I hope one day we will be there at the same time. We would love to meet you guys!


my DH and I are loving your trip report. We are new here to this board. We are planning a WDW vacation for 2010. We are novice's at WDW but vets at DL!

Thanks!! You are gonna have the best time. Our first trip was in 2002, (once in a lifetime :rotfl: ) and we've been 15 times since.

I may need you advice, though. We are hoping to come out to DL soon!!!

[Circusgirl]

Go, Em!!

[nts4wdw]

Go, Em!!

Hey Heather! The part with you is coming soon! (Not the next installment, but soon......) When is your next trip?

[nts4wdw]

(Please forgive the lack of Chuck replies in this installment. He's got the flu.)



Waiting for the monorail.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7222.jpg

After our morning at Mk, we were on our way to The Studios, by way of our beautiful resort, the Polynesian.

Once on the monorail, my very bad children realized that we were all alone in the entire monorail compartment. And do you know what very bad children do when all alone in the monorail compartment. They jump over the seats, of course!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7227.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7228.jpg

Yep, that’s why people like us don’t stay in the monorail resorts. Once the novelty wears off, we get into trouble.

Well, we didn’t get kicked off and made in back to the resort without injury.

Waiting for the bus to The Studios. (Guess he tired himself out being wild on the monorail.)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7231-1.jpg

This was my first time back to The Studios since it became The Studios. The flag was changed.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7235.jpg

And the sign had changed.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7236.jpg

But The Studios was amazingly similar to MGM!

We tried to get Chuck on RR, but the wait was too long. We got some lunch at the Sunset Ranch Market and just enjoyed the day.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100252.jpg

A favorite Em Spot.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7247.jpg


On our way out of The Studios, we noticed a shop to the left, that we have always wanted to look in, Sid Cahuenga’s.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7245.jpg

It is full of movie memorabilia, even some signed pictures from Lord of the Rings. (Drool, drool.) Ya, you know how hot those unwashed, unshaved dwarves can be!

I saw this on the little porch and stopped to test my skill.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7242-1.jpg

I knew them all, so the lady came out and tested me. She said I passed and gave us a certificate. It’s a new test every day and it’s free!!! How many did you get?

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/Lynn021.jpg

Sadly, we needed to do some packing because of our early morning, so it was back to the Polynesian. And we had to have time to meet our friend!!!:banana:

More soon!

[Native NYer]

Great update :thumbsup2

[mkluvsmickey]

Great job! Love the goofing off in the monorail! :laughing:

I love that store at MGM/Studios/whatever. Lots of cool stuff to look at.

I hope Chuck feels better. :sick:

[DisneyJo]

Hey I hope one day we will be there at the same time. We would love to meet you guys! You too :goodvibes We tend to only go in August though due to the UK school holidays, jetlag etc!

(Please forgive the lack of Chuck replies in this installment. He's got the flu.) Hope he gets better soon :goodvibes

And do you know what very bad children do when all alone in the monorail compartment. They jump over the seats, of course! Those naughty naughty children :rotfl2:

The flag was changed.

And the sign had changed.

But The Studios was amazingly similar to MGM! So funny :rotfl:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7247.jpg Love this photo :goodvibes

She said I passed and gave us a certificate. It’s a new test every day and it’s free!!! How many did you get? Wooohooo well done and ummm not many right here!!!!!

[nts4wdw]

Great update :thumbsup2

Thanks! :)

Great job! Love the goofing off in the monorail! :laughing:

I love that store at MGM/Studios/whatever. Lots of cool stuff to look at.

I hope Chuck feels better. :sick:

On the monorail, I was alternating between fussing at them and laughing my head off!!:rotfl:

I love That store in The Studios! I may have to save p for a Lord of the RIngs picture. They didn't have one autographed by Viggo though........

You too :goodvibes We tend to only go in August though due to the UK school holidays, jetlag etc!



Well, we';; just have to see about a August trip, then won't we? I'm sure Em wouldn't protest if we went back for her birthday again!!


Thank everyone for reading!!!!

[mom2mek]

Just got caught up on your updates! Sounds like a great day! The monorail goofing sounds fun! :goodvibes

I'm not sure on one of these, but here are my guesses for the trivia. And no, I didn't look any of them up! :snooty:

1. Keira Knightley?
2. Cars
3. Muhammad Ali?
4. Sean Astin (one of my favorite movies)
5. Dirty Harry

How'd I do?

Looking forward to more...

Sara

[burly]

Just got all caught up this morning. Good as always. Love the comments from everyone, makes it so much fun to read!:yay: Looking forward to more.popcorn::

[nts4wdw]

Just got caught up on your updates! Sounds like a great day! The monorail goofing sounds fun! :goodvibes

I'm not sure on one of these, but here are my guesses for the trivia. And no, I didn't look any of them up! :snooty:

1. Keira Knightley?
2. Cars
3. Muhammad Ali?
4. Sean Astin (one of my favorite movies)
5. Dirty Harry

How'd I do?

Looking forward to more...

Sara


Congratulations!! You get the Polynesian Par-tay cup!!

http://www.planet-smilies.de/award/award_002.gif

Well done!!!:cool1:

[nts4wdw]

Just got all caught up this morning. Good as always. Love the comments from everyone, makes it so much fun to read!:yay: Looking forward to more.popcorn::

Thanks! We are having a good time! Our next installment is really gonna be fun.......because we have a guest star!!!:banana:

[DisneyJo]

Well, we';; just have to see about a August trip, then won't we? I'm sure Em wouldn't protest if we went back for her birthday again!!! Ooooooh :yay: Have you seen we're having a big DIS/Focker meet on August 23rd? Michelle (TheDISneyFamily) will be there so will T (DisneylandMama), PrincessV and loads of others :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

(Please forgive the lack of Chuck replies in this installment. He's got the flu.)

I hope he is feeling better!

Once on the monorail, my very bad children realized that we were all alone in the entire monorail compartment. And do you know what very bad children do when all alone in the monorail compartment. They jump over the seats, of course!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7227.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7228.jpg

Yep, that’s why people like us don’t stay in the monorail resorts. Once the novelty wears off, we get into trouble.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: That's too funny!!!

[goliadyaya]

As a lurker, I must say I have really enjoyed your trip report thus far.

I am taking my Grand-daughter to WDW in December and we are staying at the Poly for the first time. I love reading the Poly tidbits. Anxiously awaiting the remainder!!:yay:

goliadyaya

[nts4wdw]

Ooooooh :yay: Have you seen we're having a big DIS/Focker meet on August 23rd? Michelle (TheDISneyFamily) will be there so will T (DisneylandMama), PrincessV and loads of others :thumbsup2

Ohhhhh, I would so love to go!! It would be a hoot to meet you all!

[nts4wdw]

I hope he is feeling better!



:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: That's too funny!!!


yes, Chuck is feeling better, thank goodness! Em has been under the weather the last two days, but I think it is more all the pollen in the air than anything. Everything is yellow, and this is just the beginning!

[nts4wdw]

As a lurker, I must say I have really enjoyed your trip report thus far.

I am taking my Grand-daughter to WDW in December and we are staying at the Poly for the first time. I love reading the Poly tidbits. Anxiously awaiting the remainder!!:yay:

goliadyaya

Thanks for chiming in. You are gonna love the Poly!! The grounds are so beautiful. There are children's activities daily, depeneding on how old your grandaughter is. And that pool is awesome!!:thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

Since I am feeling under the weather today, I thought I'd take some time to show you some of the pins I bought this last trip. I'm not really a serious pin trader, but I like to get pins from the things that are special to us. I've got a bulletin board in the kitchen painted red with a black Mickey head where I keep them all so they are with me every day. I like to get ones that have Mickey and Minnie or the Mickey, Goofy, and Donald combo.


Of course, a new resort means a new pin.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0168.jpg

I've been waiting to get an Everest pin until they had one with Mickey and now they do!!


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0166.jpg

The children say I shouldn't have gotten it until I actually rode Everest, so I did cheat a little.

This is the one Chuck got from the outlet. It is huge!! It's right in the middle of the pin board.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0164.jpg

This one was my favorite!! I love Carousel of Progress. I have a recording of it I play on the way to work some days when WDW is feeling far away. Anyway, this pin has bits of feather from the parrot on the ride. I was so excited to find it.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0169.jpg

I bought all these at the big Sorcerer's hat at MGM. When you spent a certain amount you got a surprise pin. You actually got to stick you hand in a big bag and pull out one! This is the one we got.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0167.jpg

This last one was a surprise from Chuck for Valentine's day. But he did buy it on the trip (and kept it hidden) so I think it counts. I love it!! He is so sweet.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0165.jpg

So there you have it, some of our lastest pins. We are stocking up on traders for the next trip!!

[jackdis]

Great pins! I love your surprise pins....the Valentine one is sweet and the one with the four blocks is great!

Can I see a picture of your pin board??? What a good idea. I bet it's a very cool display. You have the wheels in my brain turning.....

[Charleston Princess]

Great pins! I love the Polynesian and the Everest pins! That was really sweet of Chuck to get the Valentine's Day one!

The kids have quite a collection of their own from the past four trips.

I started getting my own on this trip: a Coronado Springs and a Pirate and Princess Party (plus my Tink as a witch from October). I am planning on posting pics of those eventually.

I would love to see a pic of your board also -- what a great idea!

[DisneyJo]

Lovely pins Lynn, the girls loved trading last year and DH and I even did a bit too :rotfl:

How cute of Chuck to buy you the Valentines pin and to keep it hidden too :love:

What a lovely idea to have them all on a board, mine are just on lanyards in a bag in the cupboard!

Hope you're feeling better soon :hug:

[sandym718]

Those pins are so cute!! I've never really thought about them...but now I'm reconsidering!! I'd love to see a pic of your board too, when you have time. Can anyone tell me - about how much do the pins cost? I don't remember looking at them at all when we were there last.

[nts4wdw]

Great pins! I love the Polynesian and the Everest pins! That was really sweet of Chuck to get the Valentine's Day one!

The kids have quite a collection of their own from the past four trips.

I started getting my own on this trip: a Coronado Springs and a Pirate and Princess Party (plus my Tink as a witch from October). I am planning on posting pics of those eventually.

I would love to see a pic of your board also -- what a great idea!


I can't wait to see the pictures of your pins! Especially the Pirate and Princess one. Do you know they are haing a P&P on Mother's day? I know what i want this year!


Lovely pins Lynn, the girls loved trading last year and DH and I even did a bit too :rotfl:

How cute of Chuck to buy you the Valentines pin and to keep it hidden too :love:

What a lovely idea to have them all on a board, mine are just on lanyards in a bag in the cupboard!

Hope you're feeling better soon :hug:

Now Jo, pins are too cute to be hiding in a cupboard! I buy most of my pins, but I was brave enough to do a little trading this trip. Em is really good at it!


Those pins are so cute!! I've never really thought about them...but now I'm reconsidering!! I'd love to see a pic of your board too, when you have time. Can anyone tell me - about how much do the pins cost? I don't remember looking at them at all when we were there last.

Be careful, pins can be addictive. We always find ourselves looking at the Dizpins website about a month out from our trip to see what we like. Pins start at about 6.95 and go up. I think I paid 10.95 for the Carousel one. that big one Chuck got from the outlet was 25.00 originally but he got it for 5.00!!!!
The pins are in all the shops. My favorite place to look is in Frontierland next to the Country bears. It's always quiet and the people are so sweet there.

[nts4wdw]

Great pins! I love your surprise pins....the Valentine one is sweet and the one with the four blocks is great!

Can I see a picture of your pin board??? What a good idea. I bet it's a very cool display. You have the wheels in my brain turning.....

Ok, since you asked so nicely....here is my homemade pin board. I've seen some really elaborate one. It's just a painted bulletin board from Walmart. As you can see, I'll soon need a bigger one.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0175.jpg

There are a few on there from Mousefest last year, but the majority came from our trips.

Both the children have a pin board in their rooms as well. Here is Em's. Orange because she's a Clemson fan.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0176.jpg

Oh, I found one more pin I got on the Poly trip. It was the first one I actually traded to keep myself. (I usually trade for ones I think the children will like. We all do that as little gifts to each other.)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0172.jpg

I couldn't resist the pink monorail. I've got a thing for pink.

[Angelrose]

I love your pins. I WANT that pink monorail pin. LOL I was looking for it in December but I don't think it had come out yet. By the way I do the same thing with the bulletin boards from walmart. Only I just paint the frame white and leave the bulletin board alone. I have seven of them, plus two books and a large pinbag full of pins. It's a disease I tell you.

Can't wait to read more.

[Charleston Princess]

I can't wait to see the pictures of your pins! Especially the Pirate and Princess one. Do you know they are haing a P&P on Mother's day? I know what i want this year!

Would that not be the most awesome Mother's Day gift EVER!?!?!

Start dropping hints now!


Ok, since you asked so nicely....here is my homemade pin board. I've seen some really elaborate one. It's just a painted bulletin board from Walmart. As you can see, I'll soon need a bigger one.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0175.jpg

That's great! :thumbsup2 I have a new summer project now! :banana:

Both the children have a pin board in their rooms as well. Here is Em's. Orange because she's a Clemson fan.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0176.jpg

Em is totally your perfectionist/OCD child, isn't she? Look at those pins in nice neat rows!!! :goodvibes

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/miscellaneous/DSCF0172.jpg

I couldn't resist the pink monorail. I've got a thing for pink.

Oh, now I will have to keep an eye out for one of those! Pink is my favorite color!

[wdwgirl03]

Love the pins! I always enjoy seeing other people's Disney stuff. I must have those Polynesian and Everest pins! LOL.

[nts4wdw]

I love your pins. I WANT that pink monorail pin. LOL I was looking for it in December but I don't think it had come out yet. By the way I do the same thing with the bulletin boards from walmart. Only I just paint the frame white and leave the bulletin board alone. I have seven of them, plus two books and a large pinbag full of pins. It's a disease I tell you.

Can't wait to read more.

Wow!! I am not worthy! :worship: That is a ton of pins! I didn't realize how many I had until I put them on the board. AND that isn't counting Chuck's pin. He has about thirty of them on a starw hat that he wears to WDW. maybe I can get him to post a picture. I love that hat!!!

Would that not be the most awesome Mother's Day gift EVER!?!?!

Start dropping hints now!

I started dropping hints last night.

Lynn: hey, did you know there's a Pirate and Princess party on Mother's day?

Chuck: Huh. (uninterestedly)

Lynn: yeah, wouldn't that fun?

Chuck: Huh. (not listening)

I still have work to do.



Em is totally your perfectionist/OCD child, isn't she? Look at those pins in nice neat rows!!! :goodvibes


Oh, not really.... She is a free spirit, who loses shoes and books and even her bed sometimes. The pin board is a fluke!!

Love the pins! I always enjoy seeing other people's Disney stuff. I must have those Polynesian and Everest pins! LOL.

I love to see other people's Disney stuff too! i was so excited to find a Polynesian pin with Minnie on it too! She is my favorite!!

[DisneyJo]

Lynn I love your pin board, I may have to steal that idea :rotfl2: Do you ever buy trading pins?

[SnowWhite607]

I LOVE your pin board!! What is the Mickey head made from??

[Charleston Princess]

I started dropping hints last night.

Lynn: hey, did you know there's a Pirate and Princess party on Mother's day?

Chuck: Huh. (uninterestedly)

Lynn: yeah, wouldn't that fun?

Chuck: Huh. (not listening)

I still have work to do.

Sounds like it is time to start whispering subliminally in the middle of the night, "Take Lynn to the Pirate and Princess Party...take Lynn to WDW for Mother's Day..." :rotfl:

Oh, not really.... She is a free spirit, who loses shoes and books and even her bed sometimes. The pin board is a fluke!!

That's too funny! She sounds like my Chelsea -- she can't keep track of ANYTHING!

[nts4wdw]

Lynn I love your pin board, I may have to steal that idea :rotfl2: Do you ever buy trading pins?


Sure, I'm sure I stole it from somewhere else.;)

Chuck is in charge of gathering pins for us. He has mainly dealt with pincastle.com. The pins are always nice. It's about time to order for June!!!


I LOVE your pin board!! What is the Mickey head made from??

I made that Mickey pattern a long time ago just playing with the three circles. I trace around it onto the bulletin board with a sharpie and paint it in. I used the same pattern to do the Mickey heads on our tye dye Mickey shirts. BTW, I bought white shirts to make new ones for June. (Em is growing too fast!!)

[eternaldisneyfan]

Pins, pins-I love the pins!

I have the Goofy Soarin' one. And the Mickey/Minnie with the full moon is on my wish list. Enjoying your adventures :)

[nts4wdw]

Pins, pins-I love the pins!

I have the Goofy Soarin' one. And the Mickey/Minnie with the full moon is on my wish list. Enjoying your adventures :)

That Mickey and Minnie is one of my favorites! I did the cross stitch to hang in our bedroom, but I still need to get it framed.

Good to hear from you!

[mkluvsmickey]

Lynn - I too love the pin board. What a great idea to be able to enjoy your pins on a daily basis. I love the CoP pin - where did you find that one?

[buffy0214]

Thanks for sharing the pins! I so wish I had gotten one from our resort. I should have gotten an everest one, too, since it was my first time riding. Ah well, maybe next time...

I'll be stealing the pin board idea, too. I hate that mine are just stuck in a drawer.

[nts4wdw]

Lynn - I too love the pin board. What a great idea to be able to enjoy your pins on a daily basis. I love the CoP pin - where did you find that one?

I got the CoP at the Sorcerer's Hat at The Studios (MGM). Excellent pin store! We've done some good trading there too.

[nts4wdw]

Thanks for sharing the pins! I so wish I had gotten one from our resort. I should have gotten an everest one, too, since it was my first time riding. Ah well, maybe next time...

I'll be stealing the pin board idea, too. I hate that mine are just stuck in a drawer.

Hey! If you make a pin board, I want to see a picture!!

That goes for all of you! If you make one, post a picture!! We could start our own thread.

[Charleston Princess]

Hey! If you make a pin board, I want to see a picture!!

That goes for all of you! If you make one, post a picture!! We could start our own thread.

A pin board is definitely on my list of summer projects! That means I will need to buy more pins at WDW because I only have three that are my own. Three would look awfully lonely on the board. :laughing:

[buffy0214]

I will post a pic.

Hi Ho Hi Ho, it's off to Walmart I go...


I will probably have to make seperate ones for the kids, huh?

[Twingle]

Hey, sorry to be bringing bad news, but there is *NOT* a P&P party on Mother's Day. :(

There IS a brunch at Epcot, that's supposed to be very nice! :)

[buffy0214]

But there is one on the Friday before:thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

I will post a pic.

Hi Ho Hi Ho, it's off to Walmart I go...


I will probably have to make seperate ones for the kids, huh?


OH Yeah! Every room needs a pin board, right? You could theme your house, Epcot pins in the bedroom, AK in the bathroom...... the possiblities are endless.;)

Hey, sorry to be bringing bad news, but there is *NOT* a P&P party on Mother's Day. :(

There IS a brunch at Epcot, that's supposed to be very nice! :)

I'm sorry, I meant on Mother's day weekend.

But there is one on the Friday before:thumbsup2

Yep, and if we left on Friday morning, we could be there in time and go to the brunch on Sunday! :thumbsup2 That would leave Saturday afternoon for Off Kilter.( if they are playing. their schedule is random these days.) Sounds like a dream weekend to me!

[Charleston Princess]

Yep, and if we left on Friday morning, we could be there in time and go to the brunch on Sunday! :thumbsup2 That would leave Saturday afternoon for Off Kilter.( if they are playing. their schedule is random these days.) Sounds like a dream weekend to me!

It sounds like a dream weekend to me, too -- good luck with the plan! pixiedust:

[buffy0214]

I'm sorry, I meant on Mother's day weekend.

We Mom's should get a whole weekend, anyway. Right?

We are going that weekend. We were supposed to go to Sea World with my friend and her family. They cancelled on me last weekend because they need to get their roof fixed. I mean, where are their priorites?:lmao:

Since we already had the hotel we decided to do P&PP and then Epcot for the flower festival. Pete wanted me to try and get the Poly for the weekend but they were sold out:sad2: I can't believe I was given the go-ahead for the poly and we can't go. She did offer us the contemporary for $1000/night or the hospitality suite at the Wilderness Lodge for a mere $600/night. Bargains.

[nts4wdw]

It sounds like a dream weekend to me, too -- good luck with the plan! pixiedust:

Thanks! Chuck just keeps looking at me and shaking his head. I'm surprised he has piped in with his opinion.

[nts4wdw]

We Mom's should get a whole weekend, anyway. Right?

We are going that weekend. We were supposed to go to Sea World with my friend and her family. They cancelled on me last weekend because they need to get their roof fixed. I mean, where are their priorites?:lmao:

Since we already had the hotel we decided to do P&PP and then Epcot for the flower festival. Pete wanted me to try and get the Poly for the weekend but they were sold out:sad2: I can't believe I was given the go-ahead for the poly and we can't go. She did offer us the contemporary for $1000/night or the hospitality suite at the Wilderness Lodge for a mere $600/night. Bargains.

A fixed roof over a trip to WDW? What is this world coming to?:rotfl:

Oh, you lucky thing!! I know you are gonna have fun!! Sorry about the Poly. I'm sure that 1000/night is pocket change for you. :scared1: I want to hear about that party!

[Charleston Princess]

Thanks! Chuck just keeps looking at me and shaking his head. I'm surprised he has piped in with his opinion.

Maybe he is going to surprise you! Like V-Day with the pin! ::yes::

[nts4wdw]

Wouldn't that be something!! :cool1:

I can't complain, though. I get to go a whole lot more than most people. This 40 degree day is definitely making me long for the Florida sun.

[Charleston Princess]

Wouldn't that be something!! :cool1:

I can't complain, though. I get to go a whole lot more than most people. This 40 degree day is definitely making me long for the Florida sun.

I was just thinking how much I missed Florida while I cleaned up after dinner and and the sleet pounded against the windows. Why are we having winter weather in the South on April 14th??? It is not natural!

[nts4wdw]

I was just thinking how much I missed Florida while I cleaned up after dinner and and the sleet pounded against the windows. Why are we having winter weather in the South on April 14th??? It is not natural!

Oh my goodness! Sleet! And I was just complaining about having to go out and cover all my lilies. It's just so worng. I should be able to work on my tan by now.

[Charleston Princess]

Oh my goodness! Sleet! And I was just complaining about having to go out and cover all my lilies. It's just so worng. I should be able to work on my tan by now.

It didn't last long, but it was enough for me to go :scared1: ! I am tired of my winter clothes and ready for my sandals -- hopefully this is the last of the cold weather -- especially because that means we are close to June! :banana:

[nts4wdw]

I am ready for warmer weather, too. If it's under 65, I am freezing. Maybe this is the last of it. I'm ready for my capris and Mickey Polos.

[Charleston Princess]

I am ready for warmer weather, too. If it's under 65, I am freezing. Maybe this is the last of it. I'm ready for my capris and Mickey Polos.

Let's hope so!!!

[nts4wdw]

Let's hope so!!!

And I am totally ready to throw these children in the yard!

[Charleston Princess]

And I am totally ready to throw these children in the yard!

My two are driving me nuts tonight!!! They have been crazy hyper and loud! :scared:

I am seriously rethinking my No-Television-After-Dinner rule just so I can hear myself think. Luckily, bedtime is looming ever closer!

[nts4wdw]

My two are driving me nuts tonight!!! They have been crazy hyper and loud! :scared:

I am seriously rethinking my No-Television-After-Dinner rule just so I can hear myself think. Luckily, bedtime is looming ever closer!

I'm with you! I finally made it, though. It's 8PM so Em is going to read and it's only a half an hour until Jake goes!!:lmao:

OKay I have to know. What website are you and Native Nyer talking about on your thread? I missed something.

[Charleston Princess]

I'm with you! I finally made it, though. It's 8PM so Em is going to read and it's only a half an hour until Jake goes!!:lmao:

OKay I have to know. What website are you and Native Nyer talking about on your thread? I missed something.

I am almost there -- Connor is in the shower, then Chelsea, then bedrooms to read :thumbsup2 !

Scottny (who we've nicknamed TGS because he is full of planning advice) had a new ticker this morning, so we had to go get new tickers. They are on the website magicalkingdoms which is chockful of info. about all the Disney parks -- most of it I am familiar with, but there was some new stuff that I hadn't seen before. I had fun browsing through it today. :goodvibes

[nts4wdw]

I am almost there -- Connor is in the shower, then Chelsea, then bedrooms to read :thumbsup2 !

Scottny (who we've nicknamed TGS because he is full of planning advice) had a new ticker this morning, so we had to go get new tickers. They are on the website magicalkingdoms which is chockful of info. about all the Disney parks -- most of it I am familiar with, but there was some new stuff that I hadn't seen before. I had fun browsing through it today. :goodvibes

Thanks! I've never had a ticker in my signature! I'll definitely have to check it out. But now I've got to go to bed myself. Tuesday is new release day and I've got to go in at 6AM. :scared1:

Hopefully, Chuck will put his comment s on the next update and we'll have it tomorrow. He spend today painting my bathroom. :cool1:

[Charleston Princess]

Thanks! I've never had a ticker in my signature! I'll definitely have to check it out. But now I've got to go to bed myself. Tuesday is new release day and I've got to go in at 6AM. :scared1:

Hopefully, Chuck will put his comment s on the next update and we'll have it tomorrow. He spend today painting my bathroom. :cool1:

Good night! Good luck with new release day -- I have a few I am waiting on, but they won't be out for a little while longer.

Looking forward to the next update! My goal is to finish up our mini-trip tonight.

[buffy0214]

I'm sure that 1000/night is pocket change for you. :scared1:

Chump change:rotfl: We decided on PORiverside. All 5 of us can fit and I was able to use the spring room-only code. It will be a tight fit but I really want to be at a resort. It just feels much more like a vacation when you are on-site.:cloud9:

This 40 degree day is definitely making me long for the Florida sun.

Where did the sun go here in the south? It's mid-April. Our pool is supposed to open the end of this month:confused3 Of course, I just put the kids "winter clothes" up last week and had to break them back out again.

[nts4wdw]

Chump change:rotfl: We decided on PORiverside. All 5 of us can fit and I was able to use the spring room-only code. It will be a tight fit but I really want to be at a resort. It just feels much more like a vacation when you are on-site.:cloud9:



Where did the sun go here in the south? It's mid-April. Our pool is supposed to open the end of this month:confused3 Of course, I just put the kids "winter clothes" up last week and had to break them back out again.

I love Riverside!! It would be great to be there in June! That trundle bed is excellent! Then, Chuck and I actually get to sleep together.....well, you know what I mean.

[nts4wdw]

I have our next update ready to go. We are just waiting for someone to make his comments!!!

If you could all take a moment to give him so encouragement, I would definitely appreciate it!!

:cool1: Come on, Chuck!! This party needs to be kicked up a notch!!:cool1:

[mkluvsmickey]

Let's go Chuck!!! :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana: :yay: :banana:

[Charleston Princess]

Come on, Chuck, we want to hear more about the Polynesian Par-tay!!! Pretty please!!! :simba:

[DisneyJo]

Chuck we're waiting popcorn::

BTW Lynn here is the pin board the girls made, it needs to be painted though, oh and we need loads more pins :rotfl:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/disneyjo73/192.jpg

[nts4wdw]

Chuck we're waiting popcorn::

BTW Lynn here is the pin board the girls made, it needs to be painted though, oh and we need loads more pins :rotfl:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/disneyjo73/192.jpg

That's great!! My pin board madness has spread across the pond!! (insert evil laugh here)



Thanks everyone for the encouragement for Chuck. Hopefully he's gonna do it this weekend. :thumbsup2

I'm ready to wrap this trip up!!

[nts4wdw]

Fear not my loyal readers, I have heard your pleas and they have not fallen upon deaf ears. Because I am a Chuck of the people I have forsaken the little things such as sleep and food so that I can work on this Trip Report so that your weekend will be complete.


After a heart wrenching packing session, we were off to see one of my favorite reasons to visit Epcot, Off Kilter!! Real men wear Plaid! I only got to see one show on my birthday, so I was determined to settle in for a fun afternoon.

Another ride on the monorail! I never get tired on it.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSC04240.jpg

And this is one of my favorite sights.

If you read our December trip report, (and I hope you did- it’s in my signature if you missed it- it’s pretty good….no pressure), you know we made a good friend on our Fireworks cruise, Heather (otherwise known as Circusgirl). She is so neat, but she lives far away in Seattle. We realized we would both be back in January so we planned to meet. I talked to her the night I was sick, but didn’t want to risk her health, if it was something bad. We agreed to meet at Epcot and she would go see my boys with us. She’s never had the pleasure. I’ll take this moment to add here that if you ever get the opportunity to go to Mouse Fest, take it…it is a excellent opportunity to meet some great people who enjoy the Land of the Mouse as much as you do.
She meet us at the leave a legacy tiles and she gave us the bad news!

No Off Kilter!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I checked the schedule! She was right. No Off Kilter! And that meant no Off Kilter until June!!! Could it be? Am I forced to go six months without my Mark and Jamie fix? Alas, it is all too true. All I can say is thank heavens for YouTube…..It’s bad enough for her to miss Jamie and the boys on a trip….but for her to go 6 months without a OK fix….let’s just say it is a form of Plaid Celtic h-ll for the rest of us.


Well, I tried to shake it off and just enjoy our time with my friend. We decided to ride Spaceship Earth together. Nothing cements a friendship like a journey through time! and then seeing your head pasted onto a cartoon body as it goes about a day in the future

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100292.jpg

The line was long, but it was loading fast and we got a chance to hear about her adventures.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100352.jpg

It was a great ride! Jake took a short movie of the future predicted for he and Emily. That hysterical laughing you hear in the back ground……that’s Heather and I. She’s (Lynn not Heather) a simple girl, it doesn’t take a lot to amuse her….look at me, sometimes she just looks at me and laughs and laughs

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/th_JandEsfuture.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/?action=view&current=JandEsfuture.flv)


After our ride, we mentioned that we would love to see the special exhibit for Epcot’s anniversary. She knew where it was and we went for a look. It was great. There were pictures and original costumes and…. Well, here are some pictures Jake took. Take a look for yourself.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P1010048.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P1010044.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P1010043.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100422.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P10100412.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P1010038.jpg

Don’t you love the scale models? We liked them as well, in fact we gave serious thought of how well they would look sitting in our living room….but alas, somebody had put them inside of a glass case that we could not get into…..can you imagine that!! I don’t know if it is still there because it was in the building where they usually have swag and exhibits for the Flower and Garden festival. If it is, please stop by. Especially if Epcot is a special place for you. It’s a blast from the past!

We had a nice dinner at Sunshine seasons and just a nice visit. She is a special person and I hope we get to see her again. We were officially her ‘posse’ which would have been a really good benefit if she had won the CMO contest.


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7270.jpg

Heather had tickets to the Pirate and Princess party being held that night so she rushed off to change and party with the pirates.

We went to have a last visit with Figment.

Afterwards, we let Chuck play around with his camera. I keep hinting that a pictures only trip would be fun, you know, he could take as many pictures as he wanted and I could do whatever. Sounds good, right?

Jake and I contemplate the fountain.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7298.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7315.jpg

We decided to have a stroll around World Showcase. There is nothing more peaceful than all the countries, light up waiting expectantly for Illuminations. Nothing is more relaxing than the World Showcase illuminated by the torches.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7322-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7333-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7329-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7341-1.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/DSCF7364.jpg

I think those are some of his best.

It came to me that Pirate and Princess parties usually have special fireworks. I called Heather to ask what time they were, and we hurried back to the Polynesian for one more night of fireworks from the beach. We were happy to find that even for the P&P fireworks, the music was piped in. Even the cast members came out to watch. Since it was our last night, Chuck left the camera in our room.
I know, I know…I hear the collective gasp from my fellow shutter bugs…I don’t know what I was thinking, spending time with my family

We snuggled together on a lounge chair and enjoyed the sight.
And it wasn’t raining this time!

I feel so lucky and blessed to have these moments together as a family, to be able to have fun together at WDW visit after visit. I hope it is something Jake and Em will want to continue with their children.

There is one more morning left and a meal we’ve all been looking forward to…..

[burly]

Yay!! an update. and a good one too. Thank you. Both. :worship: popcorn:: When is the rest. Are you done yet? No pressure.:surfweb:

[Charleston Princess]

Great update! Worth the wait!

I love the nighttime WS pics -- makes me want to be there right now!!!

What a wonderful time snuggling up to watch the fireworks at the Poly!

You can't be at your last morning already! NOOOO!!!!

Are you going to start a PTR for your June trip??? Please :goodvibes !

[nts4wdw]

Yay!! an update. and a good one too. Thank you. Both. :worship: popcorn:: When is the rest. Are you done yet? No pressure.:surfweb:

Thanks!! No we aren't done with the next update yet, beacuse we are doing something very unique tomorrow that hopefully we will be able to share with you all very soon.

Was that vague enough? Thanks for reading.

[nts4wdw]

Great update! Worth the wait!

I love the nighttime WS pics -- makes me want to be there right now!!!

What a wonderful time snuggling up to watch the fireworks at the Poly!

You can't be at your last morning already! NOOOO!!!!

Are you going to start a PTR for your June trip??? Please :goodvibes !

Thanks!!

Night time at WS is one of my favorite things to do. June is definitely not getting here soon enough.

One more update and we are done. We are toying with the idea of a pretrip report.

We have big news and I am so anxious to share it, but I want to wait until it's actually done before I let you know. I'm excited and nervous!! You'll understand.

[Charleston Princess]

Thanks!!

Night time at WS is one of my favorite things to do. June is definitely not getting here soon enough.

One more update and we are done. We are toying with the idea of a pretrip report.

We have big news and I am so anxious to share it, but I want to wait until it's actually done before I let you know. I'm excited and nervous!! You'll understand.

Oh, oh, oh!!! I can't wait to find out what it is!!!

[nts4wdw]

Oh, I can't wait. Besides I need some reasurrance. Chuck and I are gonna tape a podcast tomorrow afternoon for Mike on Be Our Guest podcast! There have been some great guests. I hope we can do a good job. I am excited and nervous!!

This is just between you and me, right? ;)

[mkluvsmickey]

Great update! The pictures were fabulous! We saw that Epoct anniversary exhibit in February and really enjoyed it also.

Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip!

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, I can't wait. Besides I need some reasurrance. Chuck and I are gonna tape a podcast tomorrow afternoon for Mike on Be Our Guest podcast! There have been some great guest. I hope we can do a good job. I am excited and nervous!!

This is just between you and me, right? ;)

OMG!!! That is so exciting!!!! How neat!!!! You'll be fantastic!!! You will do a great job!!! I can't wait to hear it. When does it "air"?

My lips are sealed :rotfl2: !

[mkluvsmickey]

Oh, I can't wait. Besides I need some reasurrance. Chuck and I are gonna tape a podcast tomorrow afternoon for Mike on Be Our Guest podcast! There have been some great guests. I hope we can do a good job. I am excited and nervous!!

This is just between you and me, right? ;)

Yay! I am so excited for you! I have been listening to those and am looking forward to hearing yours. Let us know when it airs. :thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

OMG!!! That is so exciting!!!! How neat!!!! You'll be fantastic!!! You will do a great job!!! I can't wait to hear it. When does it "air"?

My lips are sealed :rotfl2: !

We don't know when it will air yet, but I will definitely let you know. Of course it was a chance to buy geek stuff. He got these little headphones with a microphone (two sets) for us to use. I feel so professional!:rotfl:

[nts4wdw]

Great update! The pictures were fabulous! We saw that Epoct anniversary exhibit in February and really enjoyed it also.

Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip!

Thanks! I think Chuck's pictures are the highlight of our reports.



Yay! I am so excited for you! I have been listening to those and am looking forward to hearing yours. Let us know when it airs. :thumbsup2

Thanks! I am nervous! We will let you all know when it is out there. It will be fun to talk about the Polynesian.

[sandym718]

I've been loving your report and I'll definitely be looking forward to your Podcast. A Poly lover here!!!

[nts4wdw]

I've been loving your report and I'll definitely be looking forward to your Podcast. A Poly lover here!!!

Hey!! Thanks for reading! We had a ball at the Polynesian. I don't know if we will ever make it back, but I'm so glad we gave it a try. We've gotten into trying new things. Who knows where we will be in June! :cool1:

[Circusgirl]

Hi you guys!!!!
It was super fun to read about our day at Epcot and to see the video. I hope we'll be able to meet up again this year.
Have a great time with the podcast and know we'll all be cheering you on!

[nts4wdw]

Hi you guys!!!!
It was super fun to read about our day at Epcot and to see the video. I hope we'll be able to meet up again this year.
Have a great time with the podcast and know we'll all be cheering you on!

Hey!! I was hoping you would come by! Are you doing Mousefest again this year? We are hoping to go, just Chuck and I. (We've tried twice before to go alone . Maybe the third time will be the charm!!)

[Charleston Princess]

We don't know when it will air yet, but I will definitely let you know. Of course it was a chance to buy geek stuff. He got these little headphones with a microphone (two sets) for us to use. I feel so professional!:rotfl:

:rotfl2: Your Chuck and my Charles...two peas in a pod! Any reason to buy computer stuff is a good reason!

[DisneyJo]

Fear not my loyal readers, I have heard your pleas and they have not fallen upon deaf ears. Because I am a Chuck of the people I have forsaken the little things such as sleep and food so that I can work on this Trip Report so that your weekend will be complete. Thanks :rotfl2:

No Off Kilter!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: Oh no :faint:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/nuts4wdw_album/Jan%20WDW/P1010048.jpg I've got that map!!!!

I think those are some of his best. great photos :goodvibes

We snuggled together on a lounge chair and enjoyed the sight.
And it wasn’t raining this time! Sounds wonderful, I loved the P&PP fireworks!

Oh, I can't wait. Besides I need some reasurrance. Chuck and I are gonna tape a podcast tomorrow afternoon for Mike on Be Our Guest podcast! There have been some great guests. I hope we can do a good job. I am excited and nervous!!

This is just between you and me, right? ;) Sounds great, can you do a link here?

[nts4wdw]

:rotfl2: Your Chuck and my Charles...two peas in a pod! Any reason to buy computer stuff is a good reason!

My Chuck is a Charles, too, but we only call him Charles when we are mad at him. Sounds like they would get along well. Maybe your Charles can put in a good word for that Mother's day Pirate and Princess party. He had a good time, didn't he?

On that note, I found out they are having a P&PP the night before we get there in June!!!!! Doggone those kids, having to go to school the last two days!!


Sounds great, can you do a link here?

With the help of my on staff geeks, I should be able to. You'll get a chance to hear my accent!! I really loved yours. It doesn't matter what you say, it sounds fancy. (Maybe that's why I watch so much BBC America!)

[Charleston Princess]

My Chuck is a Charles, too, but we only call him Charles when we are mad at him. Sounds like they would get along well. Maybe your Charles can put in a good word for that Mother's day Pirate and Princess party. He had a good time, didn't he?

He did have a good time and wore all his treasure (the bead necklaces) with pride :laughing: -- he says his favorite part is not having to fight crowds. He hates crowds and lines.

On that note, I found out they are having a P&PP the night before we get there in June!!!!! Doggone those kids, having to go to school the last two days!!

Do they do anything on the last two days of school? Maybe they could skip those days and you could add on another couple of days! :thumbsup2

How did the podcast taping go today???

[nts4wdw]

Do they do anything on the last two days of school? Maybe they could skip those days and you could add on another couple of days! :thumbsup2

How did the podcast taping go today???

I don't know if they do anything those last two days. Hmmmmm


The podcast was fun!! We just finished taping. He said it will probably be available two weeks from tomorrow. I'll have a link when it gets closer. Mike is very nice and it was just like talking to one of you guys, someone who loves WDW. I hope we did a good job!

[Charleston Princess]

The podcast was fun!! We just finished taping. He said it will probably be available two weeks from tomorrow. I'll have a link when it gets closer. Mike is very nice and it was just like talking to one of you guys, someone who loves WDW. I hope we did a good job!

I am sure that you did a great job!!! Definitely link it when it gets closer!!!

[nts4wdw]

I am sure that you did a great job!!! Definitely link it when it gets closer!!!

You know I will!!!

[buffy0214]

How fun to be on the podcast:cool1: I got a pm from Mike but I hate how my voice sounds on tape so I don't know if I will do it. I subscribed to the podcast, though, so now I have quite a few Disney podcasts to listen to. Do you guys listen to any others?

[Maverick Mike]

I had such a fun time talking with you all the other night! You are what our podcast is all about! I can't wait to get that show out there for everyone to hear! It will be available at 12:01 on Monday, 5 (hey, Cinco de Mayo!!)!

Everyone is going to enjoy hearing your show, and it gives me a great excuse to use the Polynesian Background Loop in the background of your show! I love that music!

Thanks again, guys! I look forward to airing that show!

Remember, if you want to come on the show, just stop by the website and leave me an email! (mike@beourguestpodcast.com!)

[ConstableMickey]

I have quite a few Disney podcasts to listen to. Do you guys listen to any others?

Yep! In addition to Be Our Guest I listen to Mouse Guest, Inside the Magic, All About the Mouse, WDW Today and The WDW Radio Show. Since I am off on most weekdays, i wear my MP3 player and listen the shows while I'm shopping and working around the house.

[buffy0214]

I listened to the Be Our Guest yesterday and I really like the format. It's such a different podcast and I don't always have time to read people's reports, so this is very cool

I like the WDW Radio show (I love his sound clips) as well and I'm starting to get into the Inside the Magic one. Have you seen the "bringing the dole whip home" video? I would order that stuff if I had an ice cream maker. I can't remember if ya'll are Dole Whip fans.

I have WDW Today on my itunes to try out. I'm not familiar with Mouseguest. I have more that I would like to listen to than time to listen.:laughing: I usually listen while waiting to pick up my girls from school (which also happens to be when my son, Calvin, naps) but that only affords me 30 minutes or so. Now that softball season has started I'll have more time during practices:rolleyes1

Do you not listen to the DIS-Unplugged?

[nts4wdw]

I had such a fun time talking with you all the other night! You are what our podcast is all about! I can't wait to get that show out there for everyone to hear! It will be available at 12:01 on Monday, 5 (hey, Cinco de Mayo!!)!

Everyone is going to enjoy hearing your show, and it gives me a great excuse to use the Polynesian Background Loop in the background of your show! I love that music!

Thanks again, guys! I look forward to airing that show!

Remember, if you want to come on the show, just stop by the website and leave me an email! (mike@beourguestpodcast.com!)

Thanks! We had such a good time! nervous about listening, though. I hope we won't sound too goofy. Thanks again for having us.

You have the Polynesian background loop. So jealous!!!!

[ConstableMickey]

I had such a fun time talking with you all the other night! You are what our podcast is all about! I can't wait to get that show out there for everyone to hear! It will be available at 12:01 on Monday, 5 (hey, Cinco de Mayo!!)!

Everyone is going to enjoy hearing your show, and it gives me a great excuse to use the Polynesian Background Loop in the background of your show! I love that music!


You are very gracious Mike! I sincerely hope that however goofy we may sound, it will be masked by the fact that it is being released on Cinco De Mayo and people will attribute it to one too many cervezas.


I have WDW Today on my itunes to try out. I'm not familiar with Mouseguest. I have more that I would like to listen to than time to listen.:laughing: I usually listen while waiting to pick up my girls from school (which also happens to be when my son, Calvin, naps) but that only affords me 30 minutes or so. Now that softball season has started I'll have more time during practices:rolleyes1

Do you not listen to the DIS-Unplugged?
What was I thinking! Yes, I listen to the Dis-Unplugged as well. I’ll usually put it and a couple of the longer pod-casts on the MP3 player in my car and then listen to them on night shift.
Give WDW today a try, sometimes the back and forth banter between the guys are absolutely hilarious! Also, if you have the time you may want to tune it one of their ‘live’ podcasts that is held simultaneously with a on-line chat of some of their listeners, I think their next live show is this Sunday, give it a try.
MouseGuest is also pretty good and has a pretty close knit community of listeners- drop by for chat night on Wednesday nights, 9PM WDW time.

[nts4wdw]

:worship: :worship: All Hail Chuck, King of the Podcasts!!:worship: :worship:

[Charleston Princess]

:worship: :worship: All Hail Chuck, King of the Podcasts!!:worship: :worship:

Strange, but I totally heard the chanting of this in my head!!! :rotfl:

[nts4wdw]

Strange, but I totally heard the chanting of this in my head!!! :rotfl:

:rotfl:

[nts4wdw]

Just an update! We have one more day of trip left and I think I'm putting off writing about it because I don't want it to be over. I'll work on it this weekend, I promise. Just in case you are wondering.

[ConstableMickey]

Strange, but I totally heard the chanting of this in my head!!! :rotfl:


Wow! you here voices in your head to!!!! :yay: It's good to know that I am not the only one....Don't you hate when they try to sing in four part harmony and there is always that one who sings off key!!!:eek:

[DisneyJo]

With the help of my on staff geeks, I should be able to. You'll get a chance to hear my accent!! I really loved yours. It doesn't matter what you say, it sounds fancy. (Maybe that's why I watch so much BBC America!)
Can't wait to hear your accent and mine is fancy :rotfl2: You do make me laugh :rotfl:

[Charleston Princess]

Just an update! We have one more day of trip left and I think I'm putting off writing about it because I don't want it to be over. I'll work on it this weekend, I promise. Just in case you are wondering.

But when you finish your TR, you can start your PTR for the June trip -- just saying! :rolleyes1

Wow! you here voices in your head to!!!! :yay: It's good to know that I am not the only one....Don't you hate when they try to sing in four part harmony and there is always that one who sings off key!!!:eek:

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

It's usually It's a Small World that seems to be the song of choice in my head. :laughing:

[nts4wdw]

You do make me laugh :rotfl:

I'll bet it sounds fancy, too....

[nts4wdw]

But when you finish your TR, you can start your PTR for the June trip -- just saying! :rolleyes1


Ohhh, you are so sweet! Our loyal fan!! I have been toying with ideas.... And I need to show you my new camera...... and those traders pins are coming..... Hmmmmm

Only a little over a week until our Cinco de Mayo Podcast!!!

[Charleston Princess]

Ohhh, you are so sweet! Our loyal fan!! I have been toying with ideas.... And I need to show you my new camera...... and those traders pins are coming..... Hmmmmm

Only a little over a week until our Cinco de Mayo Podcast!!!

:goodvibes

So May 5th is the official date? I need to head over to it so I can be sure of how it all works beforehand! :thumbsup2

[nts4wdw]

:goodvibes

So May 5th is the official date? I need to head over to it so I can be sure of how it all works beforehand! :thumbsup2

May 5th is it!! I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

A little good news about the June trip! We asked the teachers and both children have exams right up until the last day so no leaving earlier, but I think Chuck is feeling sorry for us and may add a couple days at the end. :cool1: Of course, our APs expire on June 8, but after that we could try some nonpark things. Maybe Fantasia Gardens and eating at different resorts. And of course, the waterparks. We could go back and watch Wishes from the beach again. The possibilites are endless!!!!

Oh, and their last school day is a half day, so we should be at WDW in time to have dinner and see Illuminations!!

I'd leave tomorrow if we could. I am so ready to go.

[Charleston Princess]

May 5th is it!! I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

A little good news about the June trip! We asked the teachers and both children have exams right up until the last day so no leaving earlier, but I think Chuck is feeling sorry for us and may add a couple days at the end. :cool1: Of course, our APs expire on June 8, but after that we could try some nonpark things. Maybe Fantasia Gardens and eating at different resorts. And of course, the waterparks. We could go back and watch Wishes from the beach again. The possibilites are endless!!!!

Oh, and their last school day is a half day, so we should be at WDW in time to have dinner and see Illuminations!!

I'd leave tomorrow if we could. I am so ready to go.

I am too -- I have been mooning around all day and dreaming of Disney!

Are you not renewing your APs?

There is a ton of non-park stuff to do -- that's one of the things I love about WDW!

[nts4wdw]

I am too -- I have been mooning around all day and dreaming of Disney!

Are you not renewing your APs?

There is a ton of non-park stuff to do -- that's one of the things I love about WDW!

No sniff, sniff, we are not renewing our APs. We are hoping to do a couple of trips next year (including a two week summer trip~my favorite)and it just works out better to get them again later. It is sad, though. It's so nice just to get them out and look at them after a bad day and think, "You know, I could go right now if I wanted to...."

That may be one thing I do in my pretrip report (if I do one). Ask everyone for suggestions for non park days.

[Charleston Princess]

No sniff, sniff, we are not renewing our APs. We are hoping to do a couple of trips next year (including a two week summer trip~my favorite)and it just works out better to get them again later. It is sad, though. It's so nice just to get them out and look at them after a bad day and think, "You know, I could go right now if I wanted to...."

That may be one thing I do in my pretrip report (if I do one). Ask everyone for suggestions for non park days.

Two weeks! Now, there's a thought! That would be soooo much fun!!!

I would love to have APs -- maybe some day!

[nts4wdw]

Two weeks! Now, there's a thought! That would be soooo much fun!!!

I would love to have APs -- maybe some day!

APs are budgeted into our tax return every year. Every time we start talking about doing without, I look at how fast the children are growing and how soon they will be gone. (Jake will be able to help us drive down next summer!!!!!:scared1: ) We just want to go as often as we can. There's always something new to try. Right now, I'm just obsessed with that pirate and Princess Party. I don't think a surprise is on my horizon, though. maybe next spring.....:cool1: