Completed!!-The Artist and the Shopper TR-2 weeks in paradise...pics and videos!

[PopArtGal]

Hey fellow mouseketeers!

I am so excited. I have never been to The World that often in the lapse of a year. My budget is really starting to suffer. So I might wait a few years to go back after this one. Or maybe I'll change my budgeting a bit hehehehe

Here's the cast:

The artist :artist: (Me): 25 art education specialist. Now working in high schools. Obsessed with Disney. My colleagues know it, and so do my students hehehe

The shopper ::MinnieMo (My mom): Not saying her age. Retired. Loves traveling with me. Loves to shop at Disney while I'm going on rides hehehe


The dates:

July 5 to July 19, 2008 :hyper:

The resort:

Port Orleans Riverside :cloud9:

The ressies:

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater :3dglasses

Donald's Breakfast :donald:

The Plaza :woohoo:

Tony's :dog2:

Chef Mickey's (Which I had been trying to get for 3 years!) :worship:

The Mickey's Magical Milestones tour

The plan:

We got no plan. We always go commando. The reason why we go for 2 weeks. So other than our ressies, we have park hoppers and use them as we see fit. I am always tired when the school year ends, so I have days where I just wanna lie around the pool. Plus we get migraines, so we have the flexibility to rest if one of us gets one.

That's it for now ;)

Ok, let me finish this with the highlights from our last trip.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image01.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image07.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image32.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image41.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image76.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0008-2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0035-2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0039.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0166.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0272.jpg

[PopArtGal]

I started packing hehehe

My carrie-on is almost ready. Most of my things are bought.

There are already clothes in my suitcase.

Woot Woot!

[PopArtGal]

Oh, and we received the Magical express tags!

The UPS guy told my dad, when he answered, that it was Disney hehehe

[PopArtGal]

The vouchers for the hotel and the passes arrived today!!

Now all we are missing are the plane tickets!

[Starwater]

Subscribing! :)

[PopArtGal]

This week end, I'm going to try to buy all the stuff I have left to buy.

I just decided to bring a sketchbook to have some fun in the plane. So maybe you guys will be able to see some sketches ;)

[PopArtGal]

OMG!! My plane ticket is here!! Woot woot!!

It's finally official!

In 3 weeks exactly, I will be in my hotel room, or downtown Disney at the exact moment. Probably my hotel room since we are leaving at 6:45am, and have to be at the airport 3 hours before. Plus we live 1 hour away from the airport.

[PopArtGal]

The suitcase is filling up fast!

But I also gotta do report cards....

Though I'm almost done and ahead compared to the last few years. I hate evaluating. If you know a teacher who likes that... I'd like to meet that person.

School is almost over.. I'm off work June 30... Yippee!

[PopArtGal]

Only one more day of classes!! Yippee!!

Then it's evaluations again.

It seems that when planning an upcoming trip, the artist becomes the shopper. I checked my toilletries and I had everything I needed. Woohoo!

2 weeks and 4 days left!! OH my!

[TCKK]

Hope you have an awesome trip!!! ::yes::

[PopArtGal]

Hope you have an awesome trip!!! ::yes::

Thank you!

[PopArtGal]

I was going throw some pictures from previous trips. Always hoping to get great pictures. Photopass is THE best. But there's one pic I haven't done better yet. It's all about unique interactions huh? Goofy took my hand, kissed it, then asked me to kiss his nose.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image51.jpg

He then proceeded on fainting. But, sadly, the photographer didn't catch that. That was in May 2007.

[PopArtGal]

1 week and 6 days!!!

Am I ready???

Dunno! lol

[kmab00]

:banana: :dance3: :woohoo: It's coming fast!! Two weeks...my what I wouldn't do for TWO weeks at Disney! That sounds FABULOUS!! I don't blame you for needing a break! I love Photo Pass too...they are just great! I like the reservations that you've made! Chef Mickey's was a TON of fun!! Loved the pictures from your past trips, too! :thumbsup2

[PopArtGal]

Thanks!!!

I can't believe I've got 5 more days left of work and then...my trip's coming up woohoo!

[teruterubouzu]

Great photos from your last trip! Two weeks at WDW sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to reading about your trip.

[PopArtGal]

Today is June 24. Quebe's national holiday!

Bonne Saint-Jean-Baptiste tout le monde!

Yep, my first language is French.

But I started learning English at a young age, did all my studies in French, but switched to English in University. So I can also teach English to kids. So it's good to be able to teach 2 subjects.

Anywayz, today being a holiday, I have the day off!! Woohoo! Which means, only 4 days of work left! ;)

I'll keep packing my suitcase, finalize my grades, maybe do some scrapbooking, and definetaly do my window decorations. Yay!!

[PopArtGal]

ok, I got 3 little 5 x 6 in. carboards done. 3 more. And that'll be for the windows. I'm doing them scrapbooking style ;)

Plus I'll have a little thingy for the door ;)

[PopArtGal]

I just finished my window decorations. And I think I'm going to forget about the door decoration. My window decoration was too time consuming. But since I'm going to use them in my scrapbook, I don't mind. The door decoration, on the other hand...you know ;)

[TCKK]

Can you show us the window designs?

[PopArtGal]

Unfortunetly, my scanner is unplugged for the moment. And I tried to photograph them and it doesn't look good. I'll scan them when I'm home from my trip, and put them in my trippie :)

[PopArtGal]

I am excited!! Only 10 days. Well 9 if you don't count the actual day we are leaving!

And talked with my boss, and since I am only part-time (for the first time. I was always full-time), and that I did all the other ped days, I can only do mornings until Jun 30!! Woot woot! So only 2 mornings left of work!!

On another note, I gotta go to the garage tomorow for a check-up. I hope it won't cost me too much :( Wish me luck!

Oh, and my cat started roaming around our luggage hehehe

I'll have to take a pic of him.

He's my baby! He's around 12 years old if I count correctly. We know the date he was born, not the year hehehe

[PopArtGal]

I'm watching the Happiest Celebration on earth planning DVD. OMG, so excited!!!

"Why do dinosaurs always die running?":lmao:

[PopArtGal]

9 days!! Woot woot!

I'm starting a drawing, painting, of Walt and some characters. Probably won't be done before I leave. But it's keeping my occupied. My colleagues and I (well some of them) are not going to the rallye that has been organized. Rallyes make me sick. Too much stuff to look at in the car and such hehehe. So those in arts who are not going are going to paint, draw outside. So I decided to start my project this week end. hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Here's my old cat not wanting us to leave :) He looks mad, doesn't he! hehehe

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0087.jpg

[PopArtGal]

omg!!!! In one week, I'll de eating dinner at Disney!!!!! Probably a sunday or milkshake at Ghirardelli!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!

[PopArtGal]

6 dayyyyyyyyyyyssssssssssssss!!!

My luggage is fully packed!

My carry-on is almost done.

1 got 1 day of work. And then a few days to sleep and dream of my man, Goofy!

[PopArtGal]

Hey guys!

I thought you'd like to see pics of my artwork so far.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0090.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0091-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0092-1.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0093-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0094-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0095-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0096-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0097-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0098-1.jpg

The little characters are done. The semi-finished look is wanted. They were done in china ink, and drawing color ink.

The background is not finished. I want to add quotes and pixie dust.

In the center will be a drawing of Walt.

I am also looking into adding Mickey. Don't know where or how at the moment ;)

[TCKK]

That is so awesome!! Can't wait to see it finished!!!

[PopArtGal]

thx!

[PopArtGal]

5 days!!

And just finished work!


I am now officially on vacation!!

[TCKK]

Congratulations for making it through your last work day!!! Have a great vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

Cathy

[PopArtGal]

Thanks! Teaching is great.

But you can take so much from teenagers..you know? ;)

[PopArtGal]

Happy Canada day!

4 days only before I leave!!

Officially on vacation.

Watching Anne of Green Gables for the little the millionth time hehehe My best friend and I used to say she was like Diana, and I was Anne, the dreamer ;)

[PopArtGal]

ok here's the breakdown so far.

4 days to go.

- Supposed to have coffee with a friend/colleague of mine. She always gives me money and a shopping list for her. She's a Disney fan, but because of her sons extreme allergies, and her bfs unwillingness to travel, I am her link to WDW. popcorn:: Done. And now I feel sick. So I'm wondering if it's from the food, or from the fact I didn't sleep well last night!

- Luggage is packed. My dad is supposed to give me a card that I have to give my mom on July 7. It's their wedding anniversary and I think it it the first time they won't be together on that day. My mom and I will be at Chef Mickeys!!! Maybe this date was lucky since I had tried to get reservations for 3 years!! :cheer2: Done.

- I'll pamper myself. Nothing to prepare for the trip, but just to feel good. I tend to neglect myself during the school year.

- I'll rent "The Cutting Edge 3" :happytv: Done! My favorite is still #2. I didn't care for this one that much.

- I'll finish packing my carry-on :wizard: Done

- Get my meds from the pharmacy.:thumbsup2 Done

- Create playlists on my ipod. :charac2: Done! I made 5 playlists hehe

- Transfer stuff from my wallet. Well remove what I don't need. And add U.S money hehe :thumbsup2 Done

- Prepare my clothes for the plane ride.(jeans, Roxy shoes I can remove fast, cute 3/4 sleeves hoody/shirt, and hoody). :thumbsup2 Done

And I think once all that is done. I'll be ready to go.

I hope I'm not forgetting anything.

[PopArtGal]

Oh, and since I am using this as a checklist, I will update the previous post as things get done. hehe

[PopArtGal]

Can you say 3 days!!!!! hehehe

[PopArtGal]

2 days and almost officially ready!

[PopArtGal]

ok, my parents have me running on different missions for their anniversary lol

My mom is hiding a card home for my dad to discover on July 7, and I'm in charge of giving my dad's card to my mom on that day. Plus they are sending me to stores to get stuff to put in their cards.

Woah! lol

[PopArtGal]

And now I feel sick. So I'm wondering if it's from the food, or from the fact I didn't sleep well last night!

[PopArtGal]

Well guys I'm loging on for the last time before my trip.

We are leaving at 2:30am to get to the Montreal airport. Which is one hour away. And our flight is supposed to leave at 6:45am. The earlier we ever had.

See ya real soon ;)

[TCKK]

Hope you have a most wonderful trip!!!!! We'll be waiting to hear all about it when you get back. :surfweb:

[kmab00]

I hope you have a GREAT trip!!!!

By the way, I think we have more in common than originally thought....I LOVE Anne of Green Gables...Anne of Avonle...and I LOVE the Road To Avonlea Series (Avonlea)...Kevin Sullivan is super!!! :thumbsup2

Be safe and take lots of pictures! You're artwork is great, by the way!!

[PopArtGal]

Hey guys!!!

I'm back!!!

See ya real soon! ;)

[PopArtGal]

Hi everyone!!

Yep!

I'm back!

Before reading this, I suggest you read my pre-trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1849149

I just got back a few hours ago. 4 hours to be exact!

Man I'm tired.

I'll start writing the report tomorow.

See ya real soon!

[heaven2dc]

Welcome back! :cheer2: Now I can't wait to read your first installment (btw really enjoyed the pre-trip)

[PopArtGal]

Here's a link to my trip report!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1891144

[MouseFan Down Under]

I'm in!

Looking forward to hearing all about it!

I am going with my mum in 6 weeks!!

[kmab00]

:banana: YAY I can't wait to read it!! I hope you had a great trip!!!!

[kmab00]

YAY I can't wait!!! I bet you enjoyed your 2 weeks of relaxation and fun!! :banana:

[tinkerbeth]

Hello from another Canadian High School teacher! Our trip is coming up. I loved your pre-trip report and I'm subbing to hear how it all went! We've never gone for 2 weeks before but I like the sounds of it for sure. :)

Beth pixiedust:

[PopArtGal]

It's almost time guys! ehehehe

I am now uploading my pics to photobucket.

And today I'll reinstall my pc to download the videos ;)

[PopArtGal]

ok here's how it will go. The first post of a vacation day will start with a small post that will go like this....

Date:
Weather:
Temp:

Where we went:

Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

What we discovered:

What we liked:

What we didn't like:

Favorite attraction:

Souvenirs we got:

Memorable notes:

And as far as the videos go, I'll make a post with all the links to them.

Alright, here we go.

[PopArtGal]

Links to videos: (This is where all the links of the videos will be put as I introduce them in my trip report.)


Disney's Magical Express Arrival video
Part 1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK85qwGswTU
Part 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjZNTcpnmkw
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcHmRruywVQ
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMzjsvH3MI

The Enchanted Tiki Room Preshowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V78cmy4OsPk

The Enchanted Tiki Room
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t0kyi6l1MQ
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58PkWD1wquA
Indiana Jones Preshowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrCSI33jwYY

Indiana Jones
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6srHmjMCX7Q
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR3bz8scivM
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk2tm0Tm9fE
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDW2guCCg0o
Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD82I7qQeZY

Let The Adventure Beginhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CPD-RJ8Gi0

Wes Palmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1WoD61utTg

PIPAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmPSG4GOWs8

The Great Movie Ride Preshowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJq5ZFnZ8gY
The Great Movie Ride
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyCh_a6r-YU
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iHJhe8XVLc
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTyF9r5-HpM
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j04esXWWbR4

Streetmosphere: Actress getting her driver's license
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uz6NbxXfl8
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMssZopSz9I
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYD00co9HAY

High School Musical: School's Out
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9RPcA046Ao
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW2I0DbwdAQ
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjL7rpkyooU

[PopArtGal]

Date: July 15, 2008
Weather: Sunny and cloudy
Temp:88F

Where we went: Montreal airport and Port Orleans Riverside

Breakfast:In the plane
Lunch: POR
Dinner: POR

What we discovered: That I look like a criminal. And people like following us.

What we liked: Efficient check-in.

What we didn't like: Not having a tv on the plane. Bad bagel + bad coffee.

Favorite attraction: Monorail at airport.

Souvenirs we got: I started my pin trading collection.

Memorable notes: Once again I was searched at the security check point in Montreal.

[pepperw23]

Oh boy a new trip report!!! Can't wait! :goodvibes

[PopArtGal]

I just ordered my photopass cd. It normally doesn't even take a week to get it. We'll see ;)

[OurDogCisco]

Great start... Now, off to read your pre-trip report. So, far I like it...

[OurDogCisco]

Great start... Now, off to read your pre-trip report. So, far I like it...

[PopArtGal]

July 15, 2008.

Our trip started really early that morning. We live one hour away from Montreal, Quebec. That's the airport we always leave from. We are a lot closer to Mirabel airport, but it's closed now. Boohoo!

Anywayz. Our flight was scheduled to depart Montreal at 6:45 am. We were flying with a company we had never traveled with: Canjet.

We left home at around 2:30am. I was able to sleep from around 6pm to 11pm. Or something around that.

We got to the airport way before 3:30am. We didn't speed or anything. There was just no traffic. We're the only crazy ones driving at that time heheh Actually, we were not doing the driving. My dad was. He was driving us to the airport. So we got there, said our goodbyes to my dad, and stood in line for about 30 min. The airline companie's counter was not open yet.... Hummm what?? You tell us to arrive 3 hours before our scheduled times and you are acting non-chalant as if you are not late?? Oh come on!

In line we made some friends. A family who was wondering if they should put their DME tags on. We encouraged them to do so. And I helped their teenage daughter to fill out the customs card.

It was finally our turn to get to the counter. The lady was nice, and told us that we were the first on the list for the flight. We could choose aisle, or window. I prefer window, my mom prefers aisle. I got the window! Woot woot! ;) She told us to head for the gate at 5:15am.

So we passed this counter and dragged our luggage towards the customs line. Surprise!! The customs counter was not open!!

So we waited in line and heard people complain. We did a bit of it ourselves. hehehe

So everything was fine with the customs, and got in line for the security check point.

[tink1957]

Good report so far. Now I'm off to read your pre-trip.:surfweb:

[Sleeping*Beauty]

Can't wait to hear more!!

[PopArtGal]

Thanks everyone!!

Knowing I have readers does make a difference ;)

[PopArtGal]

We gave our bags to the men working the scanners.

I had a sweater on, and was really hot. I knew I had to take it off for the security check point, so I removed it.

I put everything in a bin, and put my backpack behind it.

The security guy asked me for my boarding pass, and told me that he'd give it to me after I passed the scanners.

I thought "here we go again".

Yep, you figured it out! I was searched again.

They got me to pass in the metal detector.

Then told me to come over, and spread my legs and arms and they passed another metal detector.

He pointed to my mom's bin and asked me if it was mine. I said no. He told me to bring him my bin and my backpack.

They checked everything. Told me I could put my shoes and sweaters back on. Did a test on the outside of my backpack and camera bag.

Gave me my boarding pass back.

Then let me go.

Today's lesson: I look like a criminal :(

[Sleeping*Beauty]

Today's lesson: I look like a criminal :(

:rotfl: Were you wearing a bright orange jumpsuit??

[PopArtGal]

:rotfl: Were you wearing a bright orange jumpsuit??

No, I had just removed that. Maybe the sawed in half cuffs gave it away. I couldn't take them off for the metal detector :lmao:

[JaxJags08]

Hi! I just found your TR from kmab00's TR - your post about the Christian Bale look-a-like caught my eye!:lmao:

Great start so far - I am off to your PTR!

[PopArtGal]

hurray!!!

As I was about to write another update about my trip the door bell rang...

Guess what the UPS guy told me.....

Disney Photo!!

hehehe yay!

[PopArtGal]

Hi! I just found your TR from kmab00's TR - your post about the Christian Bale look-a-like caught my eye!:lmao:

Great start so far - I am off to your PTR!

haha

Yeah we no longer see each other.

Though we e-mail sometimes hehehe

Well...it's good if it brought you to my TR hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Ok so we made our way through security.

And by that time it was 5am.

Startbucks was closed!!! Oh no!!!:scared1:

I need coffeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

The guy told us it would open in 25 min.

We have to be at the gate for 5:15am.. remember??

So we keep walking along. And find that our gate is next to a second cup. Which is closed.

The mag store is also closed.

EVERYTHING is closed!! It's too early!

You would imagine that considering they have early flights they would be open. No?

So we sit down. I'm too tired to read or do anything. Anywayz, they told us to be at the gate by 5:15 right?

Well there's barely anyone there.

We wait and then second cup opens.

It's like everyone realises it's opening. So a huge line forms.

I don't go in line since I'm waiting to embark.

Well time goes on, and they finally start boarding at............ 6:30am!!!!

So I figure the girl must have been wrong and mean 6:15am.

Oh well.

[JaxJags08]

Wow - that's really early. At least you had the satisfaction of knowing you were headed to WDW!

[kmab00]

I would have been DEAD...no kidding at 5:15 a.m.?! Wow that's early!!! Sorry you didn't get any coffee!! That's a bummer!

[PopArtGal]

So we finally boarded the plane.

And who was sitting beside us???

The family we had talked to earlier.

So we got to talking to them. They were really nice. Their 3 kids were really excited. And the dad was sitting beside us.

They were really nice people.

We didn't have an tvs inside the plane. So after reading a while, and listening to my ipod I was getting bored. It's a 3 hour flight. They handed out the little breakfasts. You had a yogourt, a cup of fruit, a granola bar, and a bagel with cream cheese. The bagel wasn't warm. It was cold. It was hard to eat. Not really that good. But I was hungry. So I ate like 3/4 of it. I had some coffee.

But it was soooooooooo bad :scared:

It tasted like it was burnt or something. Ewwwww.

Anywayz. I took a few pictures of the coulds. Never did that before. Here they are.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0102.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0100.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0103.jpg

[PopArtGal]

Wow - that's really early. At least you had the satisfaction of knowing you were headed to WDW!

That's true. But all I had in mind was sleeeeeeeeeeeep! lol

I would have been DEAD...no kidding at 5:15 a.m.?! Wow that's early!!! Sorry you didn't get any coffee!! That's a bummer!

It was early. Keep in mind we left home at 2:30am hehehe

[kmab00]

That breakfast sounds like a lot more food than they gave us! Sorry about your bagel tasting funny!! Great pics of the clouds!!

[PopArtGal]

I'll have to continue this tomorow guys.

The guy I've been dating for 6 months (on and off) just dumped.

I just don't have a clear mind to write this tonight.

More tomorow though :)

[JaxJags08]

Oh - sorry to hear that. Let me offer you a Dis hug :grouphug: Though I don't know you or anything about him, you're probably better off in the long run without him if it's been on and off! I know that it still sucks though, so take all the time you need. We'll be here when you get back!

[kmab00]

I ditto Jax! I'm so sorry to hear that! :grouphug: Many hugs sent your way!

[PopArtGal]

Yeah he's a 27 y/o teenager who is in love with another girl.

Stupid *****

[PopArtGal]

The flight was pretty uneventful.

I tried to sleep. Couldn't as usual. Probably just dozed off a few times.

We landed at around 10am in Orlando. Yippee!!!

Oh, I forgot to say that another family wanted to follow us.

So we exited, the first family followed us, and the other had to go back in the plane for something.

While they all waited for them, I ran to the bathroom.

And when I came back, they still had not come out.

We decided to leave without them.

After all, we were not obligated to wait for them. And they really were taking a LOT of time.

The mom of the family that was following us was so cute. She said:" Don't worry, we won't follow you like that all the time!" lol

So we made our way to the DME desk.


They were going to all-stars sports.

My mom went for a smoke and I went to the DME desk.

After a bit, we were in line for our DME bus.

The wait was not more than 10-15 min if I remember correctly.

And we didn't have to wait a long time for the bus to depart the airport.

[JaxJags08]

I can't believe you couldn't sleep even after leaving the house at 2:30am! I am not good about sleeping on a plane either, but I would have been knocked out! :lmao: Maybe it was your burnt coffee?

I've heard alot about DME and it sounds great! I'll never get to experience it because I live too close, but it sounds like fun. Watching Disney resort videos on a bus headed to WDW - oh the anticipation that one must feel! I'll have to try to re-create it one day with a portable dvd player and some classic Disney movies! :)

You have a full day in Orlando coming up! I'm interested to see what you do in the upcoming installment because I don't know that I could function with so little sleep! Though, I guess I could muster up some if I was at WDW!

[blabbermouth]

Yeah he's a 27 y/o teenager who is in love with another girl.

Stupid *****

Wow, I just found out I have one of those too. Except we've been dating for 3 years :confused3 Men are stupid. I second that.

On the bright side, this is a good trip report so far, however it's still not quite getting my mind off things. But thanks!

[PopArtGal]

I'm finally uploading my first video to youtube.

It's the DME video plus our bus driver talking.

Figures I have to load it in 4 parts. GRR ;)

[PopArtGal]

Here's part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK85qwGswTU

Sorry for the shakiness, it was hard filming it.

[PopArtGal]

Cont.....

We were riding the DME and this came on.

Disney's Magical Express Arrival video
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK85qwGswTU
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjZNTcpnmkw
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcHmRruywVQ
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMzjsvH3MI

In a way, it's too bad that I was filming the tv screen because the most hilarious thing happened.

A guy was running across the street then into a ditch. As he was going down the hill, he totally fell. My mom who was not paying that much attention was like: "Hey where did this guys go? One second he's there. The other he's not." hahahahah I don't wanna be mean. I do hope he's fine. But it was really funny. I would have won money on the most outrageous moments show hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Cont...

Before getting to Riverside, we made a stop at Old Key West. People had to get off there. It looks soooooooooo lovely. I want to stay there one day.

Then we were on our way to the French Quarter.

And finally to Riverside.

The driver was really nice, even holding my hand as I exited.

We went to check-in, and met the loveliest CM. Her name was Danielle. The check-in was very effective. And within minutes, we were off to our room.

Like last time, we were in Acadian House. We had requested to be in Magnolia Bend and have a 1st floor room. We were near the room we had in December.

Even though we thought our room was far from the lobby, it was closer to the bus stop.

We checked out our room, then headed to the cafeteria to eat. I was starving at that time.

It was around 1pm.

We ate a bit. Then made a pit stop at the store to get a few water bottles and cokes for the room. (You know, for at night when it's dark. We don't like to walk around the resort at night, especially not alone).

As we got back, we noticed that our luggage had arrived.

We decided to relax a bit and nap. Then head to Downtown in the evening.

[PopArtGal]

I was not able to sleep for some reason.

So while my mom napped, I unpacked our suitcases and decorated our window.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0108.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0111.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0112.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0113.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0114.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0115.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0116.jpg

And guess what.

I suddenly heard a bus pull-up. I was wondering what it was. We weren't that close to the bus stop after all.

I look out the door, and surprise surprise. Brazil invasion.

Yep.

We were surrounded by a group of brazilian tourists.

They didn't seem to all be teenagers though. They seemed to be of all ages.

The "chaperones" room was actually next to ours. OH NO!! Thank goodness it was not the adjoining room.

My mom woke up, and I told her about the group. She was happy either.

So by the time we sat down and wondered what we were about to do, we were too exhausted. So we decided to stay at the room.

We walked around a bit, and I snapped a few pictures for you guys.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0120.jpg
I liked the sticker they put on the recycling bin.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0232.jpg
Hidden Mickey in the comforter

[byoung]

Great report so far.

[PopArtGal]

Great report so far.

Thank you!

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0237.jpg
The fountain in front of our room.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0239.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0244.jpg
Our old side of the building. In decembere we were on the second floor, right to the left of the stairs.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0352-1.jpg
Hidden Mickey on the drape that separates the room from the sinks.

[kmab00]

No way I never noticed that hidden Mickey on the drapes!!! That's too cool! I'm so looking next time!! :rotfl2:

[PopArtGal]

No way I never noticed that hidden Mickey on the drapes!!! That's too cool! I'm so looking next time!! :rotfl2:

I stumbled onto it hehehe

Believe it or not, I'm not quitting on the idea of my parents buying a condo in FL. hehehe I'm trying to find trust worthy agencies. hehe

So I'll soon be harrassing all my friends to know if they know someone who owns in FL hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Cont...

The night was pleasant. We were very tired. By 9pm I was asleep. My mom soon followed.

Next up.... How will we be feeling the next day? Would we tackle a park? Will the group keep us up all night?

[PopArtGal]

Thought you guys might want to see my completed artwork ;)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0380.jpg

[JaxJags08]

Wow - how cool!

[PopArtGal]

Thanks ;) Another piece to add to my exhibition portfolio ;) I am putting together a portfolio to present to galleries to have exhibitions. It's all about pop art ;) For more artworks, look into my siggy ;)

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 6, 2008
Weather:Sunny
Temp:89F

Where we went:Downtown Disney

Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch:Ghirardelli
Dinner:Hotel

What we discovered: The sundaes since we always have shakes

What we liked:Shopping!!

What we didn't like: Nothing

Favorite attraction:Do the shops count? hehehe

Souvenirs we got: Pins, t-shirts and hair stuff.

Memorable notes:Linda and all the boat drivers are always fun.

[Sleeping*Beauty]

Yum!! I love the blueberry cheesecake ice cream.

[PopArtGal]

ohhhhhhhh never had that.

A reason to go back hehehe

[dvc at last !]

Glad I found your TR.

I am enjoying reading it and I am looking forward to more.

:cool1:

[PopArtGal]

Glad I found your TR.

I am enjoying reading it and I am looking forward to more.

:cool1:

Thanks. I'll add some more tomorow ;)

[PopArtGal]

Cont...

Sunday, July 6, 2008

We woke up at 4am. Crazy, huh?? We were looking at each other going "what the heck!!". After a bit, I decided to go back to bed.

I finally awoke at 8 or 9am. Much more reasonable. But I also felt like I was hungover from being that tired.

After a bit, we went to eat some breakfast. I couldn't wait to get a Mickey waffle. Yummy!!

We stopped at the hotel store, then went back to the room.

My mom asked me what I felt like doing. At that point, I was excited to be at WDW, but at the same time I felt a bit sick. And oh so tired.

We decided that we'd take a boat ride to Downtown Disney. Eat lunch there. Shop. And then we'd see if we were going to a park that night, or not.

When I finally was able to pull myself up, we left to take the boat.

One of the reasons we love this resort, is the boat that goes from the hotel to Downtown Disney.

We think it's so relaxing, and the boat drivers are always so nice and sweet. They don't seem as anti-social as SOME of the bus drivers. They also don't seem as stressed.

[kmab00]

I LOVE that boat ride, too!!! So nice and peaceful!

[PopArtGal]

Cont...

Needless to say that we shopped our booties off.

We decided that our lunch would be Ghirardellis.

We both went for sundaes. I had never tried a sundae. I mostly went for the chocolate milkshake. This time, I tried the Espresso one. I don't remember the name. It was great!! I loved every bite of it hehehe.

Then we continued with the shopping. Here are a few pics of Downtown Disney.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0281.jpg
The huge inflatable Wall-E at the AMC theater.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0282.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0283.jpg
Two paintings in a window. I love those because my painting style is almost the same. So I thought they were incredible.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0284.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0285.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0286.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0287.jpg

[OhioDisneyLover]

I'm subscribing! Can't wait to hear more. Thanks for sharing! :cool1:

[PopArtGal]

I'm subscribing! Can't wait to hear more. Thanks for sharing! :cool1:

Thanks for joining!!

I'm like a kid in a candy store everytime someone joins hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Hey guys.

I can't continu for 2 days. Backstreet Boys concert with my best friend who now lives so far away. I live in Montreal and she lives in Cleveland :( She's coming to Montreal for 1 day so we can go to the concert together and go clubbing!! Yay! It's gonna be the ULTIMATE girls night out. It's been like 10 years since we've be alone together.

But to keep you guys happy, I uploaded videos to youtube. Check out the first page of this thread! :)

[JaxJags08]

Have a great time! I didn't know the Backstreet Boys were still touring. I used to love them! They have some great songs.

[lazydoxy66]

:wave:
The pictures of DTD are great. You never see that many for some reason. I'm glad you posted them. DH and I are planning on taking advantage of the boats at POR. Ghirardelli chocolate is his fav. We will be going to get some ice cream there.

You're doing a great job. Keep up the good work. Hope your concert and partying were terrific!!

[PopArtGal]

Ok, I'm back!! The concert was amazing!! Oh how I love the BSB. I felt like I was 13 again! ;) Yep.. I've loved them for that long hehe

The update will be posted soon!

[PopArtGal]

Does anyone remember the sizes of the postcards for the YOMD giveaway??

[kmab00]

Does anyone remember the sizes of the postcards for the YOMD giveaway??

I sent out index cards, also. I think it was 3.5x5 but I'm not 100% sure. I won twice by mail and I sent out a combination of 3.5x5 and 4x6 cards. Good luck!!!

[PopArtGal]

I thought it was 3.5 x 5. I won once last year. The lanyard. I am dreaming of the ears lol

[PopArtGal]

Cont....

So basically the end of the day arrived very quickly. We shopped our butts off. We ate some ice cream. We were hot, tired, and I was feeling queezy.

We went back to the hotel, and I laid down for a nap. Napped a few hours.

Then I didn't feel like doing anything. So we grabbed food from the food court, watched some tv, and went to sleep, since we had ressies for Chef Mickey's the next day!

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 7, 2007
Weather:Sunny and cloudy
Temp:86F

Where we went:Contemporary resort and Grand Floridian.

Breakfast: Chef Mickey's (10:30am ressie)
Lunch:Snack at hotel
Dinner:Hotel

What we discovered: The shops at the Contemporary

What we liked:Chef Mickey's

What we didn't like: Being followed by the sales person at a store in the Grand Floridian.

Favorite attraction:Doesn't apply.

Souvenirs we got: Pins and barettes

Memorable notes: The bus driver drove us to the Contemporary.

[PopArtGal]

CONt...


That morning was our Chef Mickey morning!!!

OMG!! I had been waiting for this for 3 years now!

We got up early. Around 7am and got ready. By 9am, we were ready to go. Our reservation was at 10:30.

We planned on taking the bus to the Magic Kingdom, and from there, the monorail into the Contemporary.

We got unto the bus, and one woman was upset saying she had been waiting for the bus for too long and that she was late for her breakfast reservation. And she kept complaining to the bus driver.

As we were approaching the Magic Kindgom, the driver told us that if we had reservations at the Contemporary or the Polynisian, to stay on board. He'd drop us off. The lady was still pissed because he was stopping at the Contemporary first and she was heading to the Polynisian.

It worked out great for us. By 9:30 we were at the Contemporary. That meant, plenty of time to shop. Woohoo! I loved the stores. They look so nice!

I looked at the pins for a while, and I bought a Chef Mickey's pin, and a Contemporary resort one.

Then we headed to Chef Mickey's.

We were given a buzzer, and told to come back when it went off.

We waited less then 5 minutes, and went back to the counter. We were given a ticket for a picture opportunity, which we didn't use. My mom wasn't up for it, and I wanted to keep my money for something else hehehe

[PopArtGal]

We were seated in the back... I think in the section behind the one where Jon and Kate were seated.

We had the nicest waitress! She was nice and funny. And took great care of us. The area in which we were seated was a bit quieter than the rest. My mom went to explore the buffet, while I ordered our drinks.

Not long after she came back, this guy came to our table.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0121.jpg

Then this fellow followed.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0124.jpg

As we were eating, we kept looking at families. I noticed a family of four, and offered them to take their picture with Mickey. Mickey came a bit after that, and they nicely took ours too. I am not posting this pic as my mom is in it, and she hates being photographed. I am respected her wish, which is why you won't see pics of her here. ;)

Not long after that, our waitress gave us our checks. Oh, by the way, the hash browns are awesome!! We would have eaten that the whole week!!

As she gave us our check, she told us to stick around, and not to leave now. She said there were 2 characters left, and we had to see them. We loved how relaxed she was, and how she was not pushing us out the doors.

So here are the next characters.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0126.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0128.jpg



We then paid for our meal, and headed towards the door. We decided to take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom.

[PopArtGal]

All my videos have been added!

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

We took the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Well it turns out that one was going to the TTC. We got off there since we were totally lost.

We wanted to take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom but it was broken. We were told only the ferry was working. We started walking to the ferry and noticed the line. Almost as long as a football field. Ok, maybe I'm exagerating...but it was pretty long!

So we took the monorail to the resorts, to make our way to the Magic Kingdom to get into a bus. As we were riding the monorail, my mom offered that we stop at the Polynesian since we might never get there.

But "en route" we decided to stop at the Grand Floridian. We got off the monorail and walked into one of the boutiques. I bought barettes and the GF pin, and started talking with the cashier. She was an elderly woman and was the cutest and nicest thing! She asked me why it said Brooklyn in my t-shirt, and if that's where I was from. She once lived in Brooklyn. Then when I told her where I was from, she started talking to me in French. She said her father was French and she never had the chance to practice it. My mom was waiting for me outside the store and what wondering what I was up to hehehe.

We then made our way to the women's clothing store downstairs. Where every step we took was followed by 2 from the salewoman. She was VERY annoying. Needless to say, we decided to leave.

We then walked around the lobby, and were thirsty. I went to the "convenience store" and got us some drinks. Then, I asked to go see the beach. I was just dying to go see that beach.

We made our way to the beach to enjoy our drinks. My mom sat at a table, while I took off my sandals and started walking in the sand. Awwwwwwww that feeling! I wish we were staying at a hotel with a beach. The Carribean beach sounded appealing, but it's farther from the parks than POR. Which is one of the reasons why we went back to POR. Here are a few pictures I took.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0129.jpg
Forgot to post this one from inside.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0131.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0132.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0133.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0134.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0135.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0137.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0138.jpg

We then took the monorail again. My mom was tired, so we decided to go nap. We had after all spent a lot of time wandering around that hotel. It was now almost 3pm. Wow time passed so quickly.

We maybe our way to POR. Napped, ate dinner, and went to bed.

Afterall, we were going to a park the next day hehehe

[kmab00]

You got TWO of my favorites in one day!! The Grand AND Chef Mickey's!! :banana: Isn't the beach at the Grand absolutely amazing?! I just love it!! It's a dream of mine to stay there one day! We'll see! :) I just love POR so dang much!! :rotfl2: Great update!!

[PopArtGal]

You got TWO of my favorites in one day!! The Grand AND Chef Mickey's!! :banana: Isn't the beach at the Grand absolutely amazing?! I just love it!! It's a dream of mine to stay there one day! We'll see! :) I just love POR so dang much!! :rotfl2: Great update!!

Thanks! Yeah. I love the GF. But I don't think I'd stay there. I'd feel out of place.

[LITTLEKID58]

Love it .. TFS

[PopArtGal]

Love it .. TFS

Thank you!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Just found your TR and it's great!

Your photos are wonderful!

[PopArtGal]

Just found your TR and it's great!

Your photos are wonderful!

Awe thank you! You're so nice!

[Sleeping*Beauty]

Anytime I see pictures of the GF I think of the Full House disney special.
Great pics!!

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 8, 2008
Weather:Rain
Temp: 88F (88% humidity)

Where we went:Epcot

Breakfast:Woke up late. So no breakfast, per se.
Lunch:France Bakery
Dinner:American Pavillion

What we discovered:Funnel cakes

What we liked:Pastries as usual

What we didn't like:Being soaked & forgetting our ponchos.

Favorite attraction: Canada movie

Souvenirs we got:Hello Kitty stuff.

Memorable notes: We saw Miyuki

[PopArtGal]

That morning, we woke up a bit late. That's what we like about vacations. There's no rush, we don't have to set the alarm clock. MMMMM Bliss!

We woke up around 9am. It was up to me do decide where we were to go. I was hesitating between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. But my sweet tooth told me we should go to Epcot.

So we slowly got ready, and by 11am, we were ready to go.

As usual, we took the bus. I have to say that during this trip, we were pretty lucky with buses. We didn't have to wait too long for them to come by.

We started our journey into Epcot at Future World. We were not really planning on doing anything in that area. After all, we were hungry! Though we did take the time to make a pit stop at Club Cool. It was crowded, and we were both getting impatient from being hungry.

So we started walking into the World Showcase. We went to see the new Canada movie. This was our second time seeing it. And we loved it, once again! Martin Short is a hoot! I love that guy. So proud he is Canadian. Plus that movie makes us look less like farmers hehehe After all, most of us stay in cities hehe

Once we were out, we grabbed a drink, and started walking towards the France Pavillion.

Once there, we stopped at the bakery. As always, this is our main reason to go to Epcot hehehe I got a chocolate cake (yummy!!!!) and my mom got a chocolate mousse. Let's say, we love our sweets. Oh and I got an iced cappucino. They love that we speak French, but always figure out where we are from our accent.

Next, we walked towards the Japan Pavillion. My store!! I love anime and mangas so much. This time I bought a few Hello Kitty items for work mostly. And we waited to see Miyuki. As we were waiting, Hell broke loose. It started raining sooooooooooooooo bad! It was pouring. So people were cramming up. I was in the front row, and so close to her that I could almost tell you if she clipped her nose hair hehehe I love her!! I was not picked. There were a lot of kids around me. I was a bit sad about that. But what can I do?

Here are a few pics of her.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0140.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0141.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0142.jpg

[PopArtGal]

CONT..

After another quick stop in the store to get my cousin some Pokemon cards, we noticed that the rain wasn't as heavy, so we decided to walk. Yep, you guessed it, we had forgotten our ponchos at the hotel!

So by dinner time, we were at the American Pavillion. We had a bit of junk food, and I decided to go get us a funnel cake. I had tasted one before, but my mom had not. I knew she'd love it. So we ate our way through the funnel cake, as we noticed that the rain had started again.

By that time, we started to have enough of the rain. The humidity and rain had made us grumpy. So as soon as we noticed that the rain had stopped a bit, we started walking/running towards the exit. As soon as we reached the fountain in Future World, it was pouring once again. So we ran inside Mouse Gears.

We decided that it was the perfect time to do a little bit of shopping. Well...maybe a lot hehehe We finished our shopping, and even though it was still raining a bit, we wanted to leave. We managed to reach the bus stop without being too wet. But we did wait a bit for the bus this time. Weird how we didn't have to wait too long to leave the hotel. But once we were ready to get back, we had to wait a while.

We got onto the bus, rode back, and ran to our rooms as it was still pouring. If I remember correctly, it rained all evening. We were full and happy to be dry. So we spent the evening watching movies, and relaxing.

[kmab00]

I've seen videos of the Candy making lady on You Tube and she looks really cool! We're going to have to stop and watch next time!!

I LOVE sweets, too! Gets me in trouble a lot....:rotfl2: but I still love them!!! :) Great update! Sorry you guys got all wet!

[PopArtGal]

I've seen videos of the Candy making lady on You Tube and she looks really cool! We're going to have to stop and watch next time!!



You absolutely have to! She's incredible!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Yum! Chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, and funnel cake. Sounds like my kind of day!

I haven't ever watched the Canada movie, but now I want to see it.

I'm sorry about the rain! That's never fun.

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 9, 2008
Weather:Sunny
Temp:88F

Where we went:Magic Kingdom. VERY HUMID!

Breakfast: Main Street Bakery
Lunch:The Plaza. 1:35pm ressie.
Dinner:Hotel.

What we discovered:Tom Sawyer Island.

What we liked: I liked Big Thunder.

What we didn't like:How humid and uncomfortable it was.

Favorite Attraction:Big Thunder

Souvenirs we got: Cotton candy

Memorable notes:Meeting the mayor. hehehe

[PopArtGal]

That morning I woke up early. I was so ready for my park: The Magic Kingdom. I love all the imagination... and as I get older... I do want to be treated like a princess....hehe At least on vacation. Let's say that my job is not always THAT rewarding. People never tell you if you do a good job. They'd rather scream at you. Anywayz, that's not the subject here.

I decided to go to the MK for the opening. And my mom decided she'd meet up with me in front of "The Chapeau" at around 11am or 12. Don't remember exactly.

So I got ready, and was off to the Magic Kingdom. I didn't get to watch the opening ceremony since the bus took a bit longer to get there.

So I walked in, and let myself soak in the magic.

I saw the characters greeting people, and decided to skip it.

On my way down Main Street, I met this guy.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0147.jpg
"Hey there little redhead", he said.

He was so sweet.

Then I decided to take a few pictures of the windows. Some people were looking at me like:"why is she looking up?" lol

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0143.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0148.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0149.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0150.jpg

[JaxJags08]

Great pictures! I have never bothered to look up very closely on Main Street. I guess we're always rushing to get to other things! That's very cool that you saw the mayor!

[PopArtGal]

Great pictures! I have never bothered to look up very closely on Main Street. I guess we're always rushing to get to other things! That's very cool that you saw the mayor!

I have to admit that I never looked up until I read the imagineers guides.

The mayor was sweet. I was excited to meet him hehehe Like he was a celebrity lol

[kmab00]

I LOVE reading the windows!! You caught a few that I haven't seen before! Very cute!! I saw the Mayor in December for the first time....he's really really nice!! :)

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

Let me tell you that I don't understand the people that rush through the park to get to an attraction.

Yep, I was one of them before. But now that I took the time to have a reality check, I realized all that I was missing. You are not the only one who has that idea. So you end up waiting in line a very long time too.

So I now decided to take the time to look around the parks. And soak it all in. And I appreciate it a lot.

I slowly walked to....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0151.jpg

I then realized that barely anyone was waiting for the Jungle Cruise. And believe it or not, I had never been there. Yep... NEVER! I decided to go and check it out.

The line went by rather quickly. And I was on my way into the jungle hehehe

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0152.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0155.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0156.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0157.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0158.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0159.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0160.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0161.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0162.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0163.jpg
This one reminded me of my fave show: Lost

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0167.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0170.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0171.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0172.jpg
Here's our guide. She was funny and such a cutie.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0174.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0175.jpg

[JaxJags08]

I haven't been on the Jungle Cruise since I was little and don't remember it at all! Maybe I'll ride it next time we're there.

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

It was an interesting ride. I did really enjoy it. Like I said, our guide was funny, cute, and entertaining. Cool thing that it is still around!

I then made my way through frontierland, and walked towards Big Thunder Moutain. I had not ridden this sincde 2000. And I noticed that the wait time was 5 minutes. Hey, who was I to pass this up! So I went in, and didn't really wait. I had my own bench. The little girl behind me was very nervous. She was with her grandmother. I talked to her and told her that she was lucky not to be alone. And that if I was willing to do it by myself, she'd be able to do it too. The ride was great. I didn't remember it as being scary, just lotsa fun. And that's what it was. When it was over, I high fived the little girl. She had loved it, and we both survived lol

I then waited a bit to go to Tom Sawyer's island. Once again, I had never been there. It was cute. I was in search of paintbrushes, and so were a lot of people. Guess what.... I did not find one lol So after 30 minutes, I was hot, wet, and had to get on my way to meet my mom. I did snatch up a few pics.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0176.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0177.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0178.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0179.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0180.jpg

[PopArtGal]

I haven't been on the Jungle Cruise since I was little and don't remember it at all! Maybe I'll ride it next time we're there.

You should definetly go there if you have the time to ;) It's a nice flashback to back when things were simple :)

[kmab00]

LOVE the Jungle Cruise and Big Thunder AND Tom Sawyer's Island....all lots of fun!!!! :thumbsup2 Great Jungle Cruise pics!!

[PopArtGal]

LOVE the Jungle Cruise and Big Thunder AND Tom Sawyer's Island....all lots of fun!!!! :thumbsup2 Great Jungle Cruise pics!!

Thanks sweetie!

[PopArtGal]

Ok guys, gonna try and focus and continu this report. I spent 2 hours today at the vets with my cat. He's not doing good. He's more than 13 years old. We think maybe 15. We can't exactly remember the year we got him, stupid huh? Anywayz. Diagnosis isn't good. Apparently he may have a tumor above his stomach. The vet gave him stuff for the week end. We need to see how he's doing this week end. Then if he's not feeling good on monday, we gotta take a decision. I'm devastated. He's my baby. I've been having a bad year. And this makes it even less fun.

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

I met up with my mom in front of "The Chapeau". She was ponctual as usual. We all are in the family, which makes us curse when people are more than 30 min late, you know?

So I was hungry. We stopped at the bakery and I got myself a frozen latte, and a cupcake. Yup, I'm a cupcake lover.

I was done very fast since I was hungry. It was around 11am by that time.

We did some shopping at the Emporium while awaiting our now traditional meal at "The Plaza". Our ressie was at 1:35pm.

It finally was time for us to get there. We had to wait behind a couple who was really pissed they couldn't get a reservation, or a seat, and were cursing all over the place. So I kindly asked them if they were done since I had a ressie. Didn't want to be mean, or impolite. But I had been waiting behind them for more than 10 minutes.

Apparently, the hostess was glad I interupted, and almost as soon as I had told them we had arrived, we were seated.

We had a nice table in the "veranda" part of the restaurant. I don't know if you guys know what I mean. My mom was sitting with her back to the window on the "banquette" while I was sitting on a chair. But in the end, I was the lucky one since I had a view of the castle :)

We each had the chicken-ham sandwich. YUMMY! We always eat that. It's delicious and the fries are so great. We had a nice waitress, but I have to say that we were a bit cramped. 2 families surrounded us, and did take a bit of room.

When we were finished, we felt very tired. I had been running around MK for a few hours, and it was hot.

And as we looked up the sky, we noticed that it was getting grey.

So we walked down Main Street a bit, and then rain slowly started falling.

We ran for cover inside the Confectionnary, and ended up buying a few snacks including pink cotton candy, and a few drinks.

We then wondered if we should wait for the rain to pass, or just brave it.


We braved it hehehe

We went to wait for the bus, and got "home" safely. We had a nice relaxing dinner at the hotel. Another night of Lifetime, Lifetime movie, abc family ( we don't get those here). And went to bed.

[JaxJags08]

Oh no! I am so sorry! :hug: I know what it's like to love a cat. I have 2 and they are totally members of the family. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers. Take all the time you need. We'll be here to read your TR when you get back.

[JaxJags08]

Ugh - I hate when people act like they should be given preferential treatment! As if they're the center of the universe!

Aren't Lifetime movies the best? I mean, they're not really the BEST. But great for passing time! :lmao:

[PopArtGal]

EDIT

Sorry it did not rain that day!

Everything else is correct... except the rain hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Ugh - I hate when people act like they should be given preferential treatment! As if they're the center of the universe!

Aren't Lifetime movies the best? I mean, they're not really the BEST. But great for passing time! :lmao:

My friend actually played in a Lifetime movie but I never got to see it since we don't have the channel :(

[JaxJags08]

My friend actually played in a Lifetime movie but I never got to see it since we don't have the channel :(

Do you know which one? My favorite is the Babysitter's Seduction. :thumbsup2 Keri Russell is in it.

[lazydoxy66]

Sorry about your kitty. I had a blue point siamese for 19yrs. I still miss him.

I love the building and window shots. I'll try to concentrate on really looking around while at the parks so I don't miss anything.

[PopArtGal]

Do you know which one? My favorite is the Babysitter's Seduction. :thumbsup2 Keri Russell is in it.

If I remember correctly it was one with hum... Kristy Turlington?

[PopArtGal]

Kristy Swason

Here's the movie.

http://www.lmn.tv/movies/credits.php?id=MOVE+3374

[PopArtGal]

Well he doesn't look too well this morning. I mean he doesn't look better. I didn't sleep from 3am to 6am.. crying...

If anything, my mom and I agreed that we'd wait until Wednesday because on Tuesday I'm going to see if I can get a job. So I wouldn't make a good decision if I was grieving :)

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 10, 2008
Weather:Sunny
Temp:95F

Where we went:Downtown Disney + AMC Theater

Late breakfast:Hotel

Dinner:Hotel

What we discovered:How huge the AMC Theater really is. And the big inflated Wall-E.

What we liked: The Movie (Sex and the city: The movie)

What we didn't like: The weird bus driver.

Memorable note:The bus driver was very scary.

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

It had become an habit to take one day "off", when we went to a park the day before. We had seen that the forecast was predicting a very hot day, so we decided to head for a cooler place.

The night before, I had stopped by the lobby and asked if I could obtain a movie schedule. Of course the employee said I had to go see Wall-E, but I rarely go with my mom to the movies. And since she also watched Sex and the City, well maybe not as often as I did, but still... hehehe we decided to go see it. I had seen it before, but in French. The friend I always go to the movies with does not speak English, so I never get to see the original versions in theater. I had REALLY enjoyed the movie, and wanted to hear Carrie, and not some other chick, you know?

So we got up, had a little breakfast and were off to the AMC theater. We had planned to get off at the Please Island stop, but the bus driver was very weird. And scary. I'm sorry if it's sounding like I'm judging here, but let me tell you that he was the first bus driver I was EVER scared of. Even in Montreal. So that gives you an idea. That is why we decided to step off the bus as we got to the marketplace.

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

The movie was great. Better than I remembered. Once again though, even if we had brought sweaters, we were cold. Better be cold than hot? Dunno lol

We exited around dinner time, and noticed how big the movie theater really was. We had entered near the Planet Hollywood, and exited near Virgin.

We were torn between eating Downtown, or having a relaxed dinner at the hotel.

After walking from PI to the marketplace, we were tired, famished, and grumpy hehe

The hotel won. The boat was ready to leave, and we knew we'd be at the hotel soon, and it would involved less waiting time than waiting at a restaurant.

I felt like having a soup, and cake. I don't remember what my mom had, but it started a habit of getting a dessert everynight from the foodcourt. hehehe

I started by getting the chocolate cake, then moved on to hot individual apple pies a la mode.

My mom stayed with the chocolate cake. Yummy. It was comfort food after rainy days. (Rainy days who were coming VERY soon).

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 11, 2008
Weather:T-Storm
Temp:92F

Where we went:Disney's Hollywood Studios

Breakfast:Hotel

Lunch:Sci-fi ressie at 1:30pm

Dinner:Hotel

What we discovered:The handprints in front of the Great Movie Ride.

What we liked:The onion rings!

What we didn't like:The very long line for the frozen cokes.

Favorite attraction:Great movie ride

Souvenirs we got:Ugly Betty T-shirt

Memorable notes:I met Mike Wazowsky. And I found the singing in the rain umbrella.

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

That day had been planned as a Disney's Hollywood Studios day since we had a ressie for the sci-fi.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0181.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0182.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0183.jpg

We were doing a bit of shopping. And I was on a hunt for pins. So while my mom shopped, I headed for the hat, where we were to meet up.

After I was done shopping, I noticed that Stitch was playing with the kids who were waiting for High School Musical.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0184.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0185.jpg

That is when my mom met up with me, and we slowly started walking towards the Sci-fi. But before we did, we did something we had never done before. Look at the handprints in front of the Great Movie Ride.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0187.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0188.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0190.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0192.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0193.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0194.jpg

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

After that, we noticed that the line for the Great Movie Ride wasn't long, so we went in.

I did take a few pics. And before you start screaming at me.. I didn't remember that we couldn't take flash photography, and the guy NEVER said that part. So I am sorry. I didn't take that many. And didn't take any flash photography in rides again :(

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0195.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0197.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0198.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0199.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0200.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0201.jpg

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

It was now time for our ressie at the Sci-Fi.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0262.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0263.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0264.jpg

We had a very friendly/family like waitress. She was very cute. She said that for this meal we'd be hitchiking since we were seated in the back.

I had a cookies and cream milkshake, my mom had a chocolate milkshake, and we split a cheeseburger. We also had onion rings. Well mostly for me.

While I went to the bathroom, apparently the waitress sat in my place, and looked at the food, and told my mom that we did a good thing splitting since there was still a lot left in our plates. But on a hot day, fries, inion rings, a huge burger and a shake is quite filling.

We did enjoy our meal very much. And we were full even though the waitress thought we didn't eat that much hehehe

[PopArtGal]

CONT..

We then ventured a bit into the ABC commissary just to check it out. I had read about it on the boards, and decided to check it out for another meal.

I found a few props from my favorite tv show at the moment: LOST

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0202.jpg


Then, we just basically walked around the park, just looking around. After all, we had to walk off that meal hehe

[PopArtGal]

**EDIT**

Forgot to add this picture from Epcot.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image020.jpg

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

Here are a few pictures from our "walk"

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image031.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image038.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image040.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0205.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0206.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0207.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0208.jpg

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

At around 3, my mom had enough, and went back to the hotel. I wanted to hang out a bit more.

I hung out around the hat awaiting high school musical.

While I waited, I snapped a few pics with my camcorder.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00027.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00028.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00029.jpg

I talked a bit with a little girl beside me. She asked me who my favorite character was, and so on. I really did not mind, but the mom seemed embarrassed. I think she was afraid she was bothering me. But hey, it was hot, and sunny. And I was by myself. I didn't mind.

Then the show started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9RPcA046Ao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW2I0DbwdAQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjL7rpkyooU

After that, I decided to hit the Great Movie Ride once again.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00024.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00025.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJq5ZFnZ8gY

Silly me forgot to hit record when the ride started! lol So I knew that I'd have to go back once again. Thankfully, I realised my mistake early on, and didn't have the realization at the end, you know?

Once that was done, I walked around, and decided to get a few pictures in front of the HTH.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image050.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image059.jpg
Clouds were gathering, and since it was almost 5pm, I decided I should head back to the hotel.

But before I went, I was VERY thirsty. So I stood in line for a frozen coke. The line took about 20 min. Can you believe it? The rain was coming our way, and fast! While in line, a lady was talking to a friend who was at the MK and apparently it was pouring cats and dogs! I really wanted to avoid it.

In the end, I did. It started raining while I was on the bus.

Back at the hotel, we waited for the rain to calm down, got some dinner and came back to the room. It had been a hot day. And the T-storm was not friendly :)

[PopArtGal]

Hey, where did you guys go??

[JaxJags08]

I'm still here! I'm preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane, so I'm just very busy!

Those are great pics! I haven't been to Hollywood Studios in a while and your pics make me want to go now. I know Sci-fi gets mixed reviews on the dis, but I enjoy it. The theme is so much fun!

I definitely want to go and take a pic with the umbrella!

[PopArtGal]

I'm still here! I'm preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane, so I'm just very busy!

Those are great pics! I haven't been to Hollywood Studios in a while and your pics make me want to go now. I know Sci-fi gets mixed reviews on the dis, but I enjoy it. The theme is so much fun!

I definitely want to go and take a pic with the umbrella!

Oh I totally understand!

Be safe!

[tink1957]

Thanks for the great update, I haven't been on the Dis for a few days as I've been having problems at work & haven't felt like posting. I keep meaning to go on the GMR but have never made it so it's a must do for our Sept trip.

[kmab00]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that t-shirt!! heh!!! Too cute!

Sorry I've been MIA! We went on a mini-vacation this past weekend and my internet wouldn't work on my computer!

Great updates! Glad you missed the rain!!!

[PopArtGal]

1 hour ago we had our cat put to sleep.

I'm in incredible pain.

But he was suffering so much :(

[PopArtGal]

I just called WDW

We have a deposit on an Old Key West one bedroom villa for July 2009 for 3 weeks.

It's expensive!! But we can save the money, right?

[JaxJags08]

1 hour ago we had our cat put to sleep.

I'm in incredible pain.

But he was suffering so much :(

:hug: I'm so sorry! :sad1: This must be an incredibly tough time for you. :hug: You made the right decision if he was suffering. I believe he's in a better place now doing whatever it is that he loved to do before he got sick.

[PopArtGal]

:hug: I'm so sorry! :sad1: This must be an incredibly tough time for you. :hug: You made the right decision if he was suffering. I believe he's in a better place now doing whatever it is that he loved to do before he got sick.

Thank you! I knew the Dis would be here for me ;)

We keep telling ourselves that my grandmother (who died years ago) who loved my cat, desired to have him with her

[kmab00]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm SO sorry to hear that! I know it's not easy losing a pet but you did the right thing!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 12 2008
WeatherRain
Temp:80F

Where we went:We stayed at the hotel.

What we liked:To rest

Souvenirs we got:Glasses for friends

Memorable notes:Laughing our bootie's off

[PopArtGal]

This day was pretty uneventful.

We were tired and decided that we needed a day off.

That's what we love about POR. So relax. And during the day, the tour groups were gone.

So we napped. We wrote our postcards and sent them. We read. We watched tv. I swam in the pool. You know, pretty relaxing stuff that we don't always take the time to do at WDW.

I also took this opportunity to buy a few items at the store.

I got plastic cups for my best friend's kids. You know the one with the water and sparkle?

I got her 5 year old son a blue one with Mickey and icons of the parks. And I got the 1 year old a pink Minnie one.

They received the package yesterday and were so happy they walked around with the glass for about 30 min lol

So cute. I actually never saw the baby :( Soon I hope.

So that day was fun. We were tired and laughed so hard. I am always clumsy and I must have been very clumsy that day lol

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 13, 2008
Weather:Rain
Temp:80F

Where we went:Downtown Disney

Meals:POR

What we didn't like:Getting wet from the rain

[pl'smama]

Hi PopArtGirl, I just foung your Pre trippie and TR today and am all caught up!

First, let me offer my condolences on the loss of your beloved cat. I hope that the wonderful memories you have will see you through this time. I have lost a few wonderful feline friends myself and can totally relate to your pain.:hug:

As for your TR, well, thank you for sharing your great story! You have some wonderful photos and it is nice to hear about a visit that was long and relaxing, without having to cram the parks into four or five days.. I look forward to the rest of the show.

Suz

[PopArtGal]

Hi PopArtGirl, I just foung your Pre trippie and TR today and am all caught up!

First, let me offer my condolences on the loss of your beloved cat. I hope that the wonderful memories you have will see you through this time. I have lost a few wonderful feline friends myself and can totally relate to your pain.:hug:

As for your TR, well, thank you for sharing your great story! You have some wonderful photos and it is nice to hear about a visit that was long and relaxing, without having to cram the parks into four or five days.. I look forward to the rest of the show.

Suz

Thank you for the wishes ;) It's nice to know that people know what I'm going through.

And welcome to my TR.

[kmab00]

I'm so loving all of this Disney Relaxation time you guys are getting!! We NEVER get to do that!! Loving it so far! Keep it coming! :)

[PopArtGal]

I'm so loving all of this Disney Relaxation time you guys are getting!! We NEVER get to do that!! Loving it so far! Keep it coming! :)

Yep.. it's coming.. it's coming ;)

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

I woke up late that day.

I guess it was all taking a toll on me. What you must know, is that normally when the school year ends, I'm dead to the world for one week. I normally get sick that first week off, and/or spend the week sleeping. So since we left a few days after I was done work, I was starting to feel weak.

So we hung around the hotel, and went to Downtown Disney in the evening.

We just wanted to get a few things done. Buy a few items, and then come back.

Well just as we were starting to get prepared to get back to the hotel, we heard thunder.

I wanted to stop at the "Art of Disney" store to get a book before we got back to the hotel.

My mom was waiting for me outside.

As I was paying, I saw my mom was inside the store. I thought she had decided to come and look for something.

Well no. It was............. RAINING!!

So we waited a bit, and the rain was not letting go. So we decided to run to the bus stop.

There was a ton of people.

And we waited for the bus a bit.

So when the bus came, people mobbed it.

I told my mom to get in. If I couldn't get in, then we'd meet up at the hotel.

I managed to get on. Then we stopped at the Pleasure Island stop. And came in contact with a VERY rude young lady. The bus driver told people at Pleasure Island that since she was at full capacity, she could not let anyone in.

While she was helping people with weelchairs out, a girl came in through the front (I was in the first seat by the door) and said she didn't care. She had been waiting for a long time and WAS getting in. She pushed people in.

The bus driver did not see her at first I guess. But she made a few comments to me. We both agreed that she was not well behaved, and we moved on to much more pleasant things. She, the bus driver, noticed the Tinkerbell on my bag and we talked about her a bit.

If I remember correctly, by the time we got to the hotel, the rain at let go a bit. And we were able to stop by the store to get a few drinks, and safely make it to our room.

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 14, 2008

Weather:Rain/Sun
Temp:80F

Where we went:Animal Kingdom

Breakfast:Donald's Breakfast at Tusker House at 10h25am

Lunch and Dinner:Hotel

What we discovered:The scenery and the new straws.

What we liked:Shopping, what else.

Favorite attraction:Conservation station

Souvenirs we got:Lion plush/pillow, bracelet and headband.

Memorable note:Saw Wes Palm and PIPA

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

I woke up before the wake-up call that morning.

My stomach was feeling queezy.

I even thought about cancelling my ressie for breakfast.

But I didn't want to.

So I finally got dressed and ready. When my mom woke up, her stomach was also feeling queezy. So after a bit of talking, we agreed that I'd go by myself.

Since I was ready, I decided to head out and go see the opening ceremony.

But as I was walking in, I noticed Wes Palm was out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1WoD61utTg

I then made my way to the rope drop.

I had a nice view until everyone in front of me started to put their kids on their shoulders. Here's what I could manage to shoot with my arm up in the air.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CPD-RJ8Gi0

As soon as we starting walking forward, I thought I'd make a beeline to the "Kilimanjaro Safari". Let's say I was not the only one who had this idea. When I saw that the crowd was heading to the safari, I decided to take a right turn, and take in the scenery.

It was so quiet and desert in the areas I walked in, that I was wondering if I was allowed in hehehehe

I crossed one lady who commented on how peaceful it was. It truly was magical.

I then started to snap some pics.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0296.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0297.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0299.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0300.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0301.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0302.jpg

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0303.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0304.jpg


As I got in front of "Expedition Everest", my mom called and said she'd be meeting me soon. She was feeling better, and would make breakfast afterall.

So I resumed my walk, and decided to be at the front gate around 10am.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0305.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0307.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0308.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0309.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0310.jpg

[PopArtGal]

My mom made it to the park safely, and we headed to Tusker House.

We were given a buzzer, and waited in the seating area in front of the restaurant. Which we thought was nice.

Our buzzer flashed, and we got our picture taken.

We were seated in the back. And were almost by ourselves. I guess we were one of the last ressies for breakfast.

I told my mom to go get food, and as soon as she left, Daisy came by. I asked her if she'd be coming back later so we could take a pic, and she said she'd try. She never did, and it didn't bother me.

I was hungry. And don't try and stand between me and food lol

The first character that came was Donald.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0311.jpg

Then extra tall Goofy came. He told my mom to back-up a bit so she'd be able to get us from head to toe lol

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0312.jpg

Then the big Cheese himself came over.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0313.jpg
We ate rather quickly. The selection was less to our liking then "Chef Mickey's". All in all, even though it was 10$ cheaper than "Chef Mickey's" we thought we would rather eat at Chef's than here.

Even though the decor was nice, and it was cute, we would probably skip it in future trips.

[kmab00]

Animal Kingdom is so beautiful in the early morning!!! (And quiet and peaceful!) lol We ate at Tusker House when it was a CS meal but I have been since it's now a sit down restaurant. I LOVED the food there before...they actually had healthy choices and I was sad when it changed from a CS to a TS. We usually use the dining plan, too. It looks like fun! Sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as CM's. I might have to try that on a future trip! Great update!! Glad your mom got to feeling better and was able to join you!

[PopArtGal]

Animal Kingdom is so beautiful in the early morning!!! (And quiet and peaceful!) lol We ate at Tusker House when it was a CS meal but I have been since it's now a sit down restaurant. I LOVED the food there before...they actually had healthy choices and I was sad when it changed from a CS to a TS. We usually use the dining plan, too. It looks like fun! Sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as CM's. I might have to try that on a future trip! Great update!! Glad your mom got to feeling better and was able to join you!

I was glad to. Although I had to ask the waitress for my coffee a few times. They did not provide us with a pitcher as they did at CM's. So by the time I got my coffee... it was the end of the meal.

[lazydoxy66]

I love the pictures of AK that you got. I think my DH and I are going to take the long road to the safari. I just want to grab some fast passes for EE before we go stand in line at the safari.

[JaxJags08]

Those are great pics of AK! In 1 month I am going to AK for the 1st time and I'm so excited! Your pics with the characters turned out great too!

[PopArtGal]

I love the pictures of AK that you got. I think my DH and I are going to take the long road to the safari. I just want to grab some fast passes for EE before we go stand in line at the safari.

Thanks! I love taking pictures. I'm dreaming of a 1000$ canon camera.

Definetely take time to explore the park in the morning. It's very enjoyable.

Those are great pics of AK! In 1 month I am going to AK for the 1st time and I'm so excited! Your pics with the characters turned out great too!

Thanks. Yes, my pictures with the characters did turn out ok. Although the girl in me is screaming:" Look at the weight you put on!" lol I'm not saying I'm fat! Just that I did pack on the pounds a bit, and I don't feel as great physically because of it :)

[OhioDisneyLover]

Great updates. Love your pictures. Sounds like a very relaxing time.

:grouphug: . I was sad to hear about your cat. I know how hard it is to make such a decision but it sounds like you made the right one. I have four cats myself and they are like my children so I understand how hard it was for you. :grouphug:

[PopArtGal]

Great updates. Love your pictures. Sounds like a very relaxing time.

:grouphug: . I was sad to hear about your cat. I know how hard it is to make such a decision but it sounds like you made the right one. I have four cats myself and they are like my children so I understand how hard it was for you. :grouphug:

Thank you! It was very hard. But the vet did say it was the best decision. Let's say that since that day, there is not a night where I didn't dream of him or had nightmares :(

[PopArtGal]

Hey guys.

I'll try to update soon.

We started the new school year today, and this week will be devoted to getting prepared to welcome the kids next week.

I got 1 secondary 4 (10th grade) class in arts, 1 special needs class in arts, and 5 classes in secondary 1 (7th grade) in ethics and religious culture (don't know how it's called in English), plus I'm supposed to get 1 more arts class. Yay!

I even got 1 day off. I'm not full-time. But I'm thinking it's my lucky day. Got a cool schedule and another school from another school board even called me today to see if I had a job. Had to turn them down... but I'm wondering... does that mean that my luck is turning around?

[kmab00]

That's great to hear!!! Congratulations! :thumbsup2

[JaxJags08]

I hope you have a great set of students this school year. Yay for job security!!!

[PopArtGal]

That's great to hear!!! Congratulations! :thumbsup2

Thanks!

I hope you have a great set of students this school year. Yay for job security!!!

I hope so too. I got 2 groups of special needs. Not 1. So we'll see. And the rest are mostly first year of high school. I haven't worked with first years for a bit. So hopefully they are as I remember them... not as much trouble as the older kids lol

[PopArtGal]

Coming soon guys!!

They gave me 2 more classes (6 periods in all) so I'm planning.

Plus I'm already planning my July trip for 2009 lol

[PopArtGal]

CONT....

So we started walking around at looking at all the shops. We love the shops there.

I loved the pink leopard Mickey ears and wanted to try them on so bad... so here it is...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0314.jpg

I found these beaded animals in a few shops. I thought they were really cool and took a few pics to hopefully inspire me for a future lesson plan.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0315.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0316.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0317.jpghttp://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0319.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0318.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0320.jpg

[PopArtGal]

We were walking along and I noticed the sign to Rafiki's planet watch.

We had never been there, so we decided to hop in.

I liked the little train ride. It was cute.

We then made our way to Conservation station. I thought it was very nice. It was instructive and I liked it. Except a few "bugs" I didn't like that much. I just kept away hehehe.

Jiminy was there to meet people. The line was long. So I skipped it.

Rafiki was there to meet people. The line was long. So I skipped it.

Pocahontas was there to meet people. The line was long. So I skipped it. Wait a minute. I did not skip this one. The line was not long lol My mom thought I was kidding when I said I wanted to get my picture taken with her. I was not since this movie is significant to me. It's one of the movies I remember seeing in theater with my grandmother and my grandfather.

As we were waiting, I jokingly said to my mom:Do you want me to pose like her? (She was standing all warrior like and it made her chest stand out.) She also answered with a joke saying: No! She's be jealous of you! hehehe You gotta love my mom ;)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0321.jpg

[PopArtGal]

Then as we got out we saw PIPA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmPSG4GOWs8

I love PIPA, Wes Palm and Push!

We slowly made our way back to the front entrance and then to the hotel.

The vacation routine was set. We ate, watched movies, tv, etc... Then went to bed.

[PopArtGal]

Date:July 15, 2008

Weather:Rainy
Temp:Average of our trip

Lunch: Tony's Ressies. Cancelled. So we ate at Pecos Bill.

What we liked:Pecos Bill. I had a wrap..yumm

What we didn't like:Getting soaked. We only had one poncho.

Favorite Attraction:Tiki Room

Souvenirs we got:Lotsa candy!

[JaxJags08]

Those beaded animals are so cute! I'm going to look for them when I go later this month.

A July 2009 trip? Yay! :cool1:

[PopArtGal]

Those beaded animals are so cute! I'm going to look for them when I go later this month.

A July 2009 trip? Yay! :cool1:

They are the cutest.

I saw a lot of little girls buying the little lizards.

Yep! July 2009 at Old Key West... for 3 weeks!!!!!! yay!!!

Only 291 days left hehehe

[PopArtGal]

CONT...

That day, we had ressies at Tony's. But as we were feeling tired the night before, we decided to cancel that.

So that day, we decided to just go and have a quick tour of the Magic Kingdom.

We went to the Enchanted Tiki Room. I know a lot of people don't like that version, but I've never seen the original. So I can't compare.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0322.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0324.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0325.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0327.jpg

As we were walking in front of Pirates of the Carribean, I decided to get my pic taken.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image096.jpg

We looked at El Perico's menu, but it didn't appeal to us.

So as we were walking, we came across Pecos Bill.

We had never been and decided to give it a try.

We loved it!

The ambiance was so nice. It's darker inside so it's relaxing. And it's great that there's a seating area only for people who bought food.

I had the huge wrap. It was good. Not as junky as a burger per se. I did enjoy it.

After our meal, we made our way to Fantasyland and did some shopping. As we were walking through the castle, we noticed that the sun was going away.

No sun!! Come back!!

And you guessed it!

Before we could make it to Main Street, it started pouring!

We only had one poncho with us and did not think that we'd need it.

So, being a good daughter, I gave it to my mom.

Let me tell you, by the time we made it to our hotel room, I was soaked down to my underwear :S

That night, we were getting sick of that poor weather we were getting.

Let's say we spent another night in our hotel room.

[JaxJags08]

Aahh - I'm sorry you got such bad weather! That's very nice of you to give up your poncho.

I'll have to try Pecos Bills next time. Sounds like my kind of place! :goodvibes

[PopArtGal]

Aahh - I'm sorry you got such bad weather! That's very nice of you to give up your poncho.

I'll have to try Pecos Bills next time. Sounds like my kind of place! :goodvibes

Believe me. I don't think I ever was that wet from the rain. Ever.

[PopArtGal]

Hey guys!

As much as I want to finish this TR.. I kind of forgot a lot even though I wrote a few things down. So what I'll do is finish with a description of the tour I went on.. and add the pics I haven't showed you yet. Does that work? hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Ok guys!!!

Here are the last pics I can share ;)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00030.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00031.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00032.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/DSC00034.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image071.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image082.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image122.jpg
I have to explain this pic. There was a huge thunderstorm outside. We were stuck in this pavillion. I decided to get my passport signed. The photopass photographer was very bored. So he decided he was my papparazzi lol

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0210.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0212.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0213.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0214.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0215.jpg

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0217.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0220.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0221.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0222.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0223.jpg

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0224.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0225.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0226.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0227.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0228.jpg

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0267.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0268.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0269.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0270.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0275.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0278.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0279.jpg

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0334-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0335-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0336-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0338-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0350-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0355-1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0356-1.jpg

[PopArtGal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0357.jpg

This is during the storm that got us stuck into a pavillion.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0363.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0364.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0365.jpg

[PopArtGal]

Before leaving at like 5am

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0367.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0372.jpg

[kmab00]

Is that the end? :sad1:

Beautiful pictures!! :)

[PopArtGal]

Not exactly the end.

I'll tell you about the Mickey's Magical Milestones tour before ;)

[PopArtGal]

Coming VERY soon.....

Mickey's Magical Milestones tour!

[PopArtGal]

Ok guys... I'll end this trippue with a quick look at the "Mickey's Magical Milestones tour".

I won't give out too many details because I do want you guys to be able to take the tour.

So I got there before 8:45. Got into the park using the same turnstile you use for the early breakfast.

I went to city hall and was greeted very nicely.

I was given a pin with my name on it. And was offered water and coffee. I was told to meet in front of city hall around 9am.

So I walked outside and took this pic.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0331.jpg

I went back in front of city hall to notice that our group was only of 4.

Woohoo!

Almost a private tour!

It was interesting since we were all Disney savvy, so the tour could be a bit more interactive.

Everytime you answered a question correctly, you got a sticker. I got a few! hehehe

Our tour guide was Crystal. She was very nice.

So we waited for the opening ceremony to end, and we went into the exposition hall. She showed us the little theater in the back and all the photo opportunities.

I had never been there.

I tried to go back to show my mom later on, but it was closed :( Better lucj next time.

We then made our way to the train station which we rode to Toon town.

[PopArtGal]

We got to Toown Town just before opening.

We were told a lot of trivia and found a lot of hidden mickey. And guess who found the hardest to find??? ME!!! Ok, let's say I was standing in just the right spot lol

So after that, we got a meeting with the Big Cheese. And believe it or not..... Minnie was there too!!!!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image099.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image103.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/image105.jpg

I got great pics!! Woot woot!!

We then walked around a bit and made our way to Mickey's Philharmagic. Before the show started we were told about hidden Mickey's in all the scenes. I think I only missed 2 or 3. Very interesting!

After that, we made our way to the roped off section behind the Christmas shop where we took part of a special ceremony.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/PopArtGal/IMG_0332.jpg

It turns out that this this was our guide, Crystal's, first tour!!

And that the 4th person in the group was her supervisor!

It was great!!

We were so happy for her! It made it so much more special! I got her e-mail and sent her that pic. I actually should contact her soon to see how it is going :)

[PopArtGal]

Well that's the end folks!!

I hope you enjoyed it!

Stay tuned for my July 2009 pre-trippie :)

[JaxJags08]

Aawww - I'm always sad when TR's end. You did a great job - thanks for sharing!

[PopArtGal]

Aawww - I'm always sad when TR's end. You did a great job - thanks for sharing!

Thanks!!!

So be on the look out for my pre-tippie I'll start 100 days before my trip :)

[kmab00]

That sounds SO COOL!!!! I'd love to do a tour! Great idea for next time, thanks! I love your pictures, too! How neat that it was her 1st tour!!!! I'm glad she did a good job...I would have been nervous if I were in her shoes! Great trip report!! :goodvibes

[lazydoxy66]

I'm glad I had the opportunity to view all your terrific pictures and read along. This was a very nice TR. I'm sorry it's over!!

[PopArtGal]

Thank you guys!!!

I'll definetly do another one ;)

Good news... or sad for our bank accounts... our first payment for our July trip just passed on our CC bill hehehe

[PopArtGal]

Since it's completed I thought I'd write it in the title :)