5/23 update p15 -- Strollin' & Boozin' 2008: Ain't No Baby Gonna Slow Us Down!

[vettechick99]

That's right. Not even a baby can stop two boozehounds from throwing down in the Happiest Place on Earth. Especially at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival!

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It has been a while since I last wrote a trip report. They are several old reports if you are so inclined. And by so inclined I mean you are serving 20-to-life or on the pooper.

Boozin' & Grubbin' 2004 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=662939)
Boozin' & Grubbin' 2005 part 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=951394)
Boozin' & Grubbin' 2005 part 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1068434)

Of course you don't have to read them, but if you don't, you may not get some of the inside jokes. Although if you do back track, that is a lot of time you aren't going to get back. Then again, if you are reading about what someone else did on their vacation to Disney World, you've got some time to spare. So you really have no excuses.

In case you have forgotten (don't blame you) or are new to this whole train wreck I call a trip report, this is me and my DH, Kory.

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We're fairly easy-going folk. It takes very little to entertain us, which is how we ended up with...



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DD 20 months. Steelers fan by birth, cow fan by shower gift.

Scooner Tuna, as I like to call her, is not a fan of Santa...

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or sitting correctly in chairs...

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but she loves her Dada...

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and cheesin' for the camera.

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It really didn't take much convincing to get DH to agree to Scooner's first trip. And by not much convincing I mean I had to do several wifely favors and I'm not talking about laundry.

But once I had the go ahead, I dove head first into planning. This was our first trip with a tagalong, but more importantly, it was baby's first trip! Completely unlike our other adult trips that included a lot of booze, a lot of cartwheels at the GF, and a lot of grinding at the BET Club. Don't get me wrong, Scooner would be all about groovin' at a dance club, but her fake ID needs some work.

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Needless to say, this trip would be different and I had lots of questions about touring with an infant that I needed answered.

How do I keep her occupied in line?
Where do we change her diapers?
Can these cup holders accommodate both my margarita and your beer?

Lots of important details to figure out.

So we planned the trip during my school break in October and chose CSR for our home base. We worked with Kathy from Magical Journeys and were able to get a good rate of around $100/night. She's the bestest! We also made arrangements to visit DH's Aunt and Uncle who live near Daytona and stay one night. Free accommodations - right on!

Our plan was to arrive in Daytona Sunday, October 12 and do a little of the ol' hug-eat-play-chitchat-sleep-eat-chitchat-hug business and leave for WDW first thing in the morning. We booked CSR until Thursday the 16th, giving us nearly 3 full days in the parks.

I only made one ADR - a character breakfast at O'hanas. We decided we'd rather eat a lot of food at the festival.

And by food I mean booze.

Coming up: Day 0 - A day not at Disney is not one worth counting.

Link to posts
Day 0 - A day not at Disney is not one worth counting - post #3
Day 1 - A Jew Seminar? (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29958809#post29958809)
More Day 1 - "Mommy, there's a monkey on my back and his name is Cheese Quesadilla!" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30582676&postcount=145)
The Last of Day 1 - Long Short Lines... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31013012&postcount=186)

[TigerKat]

This should be fun! Scooner Tuna is precious!!!!!:goodvibes

[vettechick99]

Sunday, October 12

Kory and I got up around 6 to shower and get last minute things taken care of. Scooner got up not long after, raring to go.

With that hair, she is one song about the letter T away from being a muppet.

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After her makeover...

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she had some important words with the dog.

"Now Mama gave me this chapstick to hold while she was changing me because she didn't want my hands in the diaper. But I was thinking that I could give it to you and we could play with it later. Now don't eat it. Ok?"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/0_talkingtodog.jpg

We left our humble home around 9 am, with a minivan packed silly with 60 diapers, 20 toddler outfits, 4 suitcases, 3 laundry baskets of supplies, 2 strollers, 1 pack 'n play, and not near enough sense.

We did pack a DVD and many children’s videos, however. The trip to Daytona is 4 hours - I mean we ain’t total morons.

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On the trip down, Scooner occupies her time with her videos and toys...

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Kory occupies his time with driving somewhat safely...

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and I occupy my time with Matt, Mike, Mike, Len & Annette. Love a freaking Disney podcast. Shout-out to Pete, John, Corey, Julie & Kevin - love you guys too!

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Well as you know from my previous reports (told yooooou), it's not a vacation without a stop at McDonalds. Here Kory gets a McBiscuit, a McDrink and McHeartDisease.

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Back on the road and a good time is had by all, as you can see.

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After a long and pricey stop at Target for food and toiletries for the week, we made it to Daytona around 3 pm. We stop for a quick lunch at Taco Bell and scoot on over to the relative's house.

Here Scooner is doing the "play" part of our hug-eat-play-chitchat-sleep-eat-chitchat-hug plan.

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We eat an amazing turkey dinner and retire to our quarters for a good night's sleep with glorious dreams of Disney.

And by Disney I mean booze.

Next up: Epcot's Jew Seminar

[vettechick99]

This should be fun! Scooner Tuna is precious!!!!!:goodvibes

Thank you TigerKat - for the compliment and posting. It was a great trip and can't wait to share the details... :goodvibes

[jedijill]

Yay!!! Vettechick (and a very cute Vettechchicklet.....I've got a 18month nephew if she is into younger guys!) are back with a TR!

Jill in Co

[Space Command]

I couldn't be more excited ... Vettechick is back with a new addition to the fam. Does scooner drink virgin margaritas? Can't wait to read the report.

[Stasieki]

Loving the report - I have not been to the Food and Wine Festival yet, but am hoping to plan it for 2009 with our friends who have a little girl close in age to our DD3. We have been to Disney with them twice before and we all love to drink around the world (thank goodness for Disney transportation) so it is only fitting we go for the Festival!!! Can't wait to read the rest.

[vettechick99]

Yay!!! Vettechick (and a very cute Vettechchicklet.....I've got a 18month nephew if she is into younger guys!) are back with a TR!

Jill in Co

Thanks! I'll let her know that when she's too cool for Dada, she's got options. :love:


I couldn't be more excited ... Vettechick is back with a new addition to the fam. Does scooner drink virgin margaritas? Can't wait to read the report.

Thanks - yes, I'm finally back! Scooner drinks anything and everything - she definitely gets that from both my side and father's side. :rotfl:

[alliecats]

Yay!!! A vettechick trip report!! What a way to end the year.

And Scooner Tuna's muppet hair was freakin adorable!!!

More! More!

[jillybeene71]

:thumbsup2
great start, so far...very funny

[iluvpluto27]

Yay, really looking forward to this. I've read your previous reports and loved them both. And Scooner is adorable!

[OhMari]

:banana:

We worked with Kathy from Magical Journeys and were able to get a good rate of around $100/night.I don't know what Magical Journey's is, but I'm surprised you didn't see that price on the codes board. My dh wants to stay there next time. He begged to go back to the Food Court every day.

[sokrzy4u]

OK, I'm in. Been reading and lurking for a while, guilty of reading your earlier trip reports and ready to come out of hiding.

[vettechick99]

Yay!!! A vettechick trip report!! What a way to end the year.

And Scooner Tuna's muppet hair was freakin adorable!!!

More! More!

alliecats, my favorite gal! Thanks for stopping by. But I'm afraid there were no sightings of Gary Sinese this trip. I understand if you want to bail now.

:thumbsup2
great start, so far...very funny

Yay, really looking forward to this. I've read your previous reports and loved them both. And Scooner is adorable!

Thank you guys!

:banana:

I don't know what Magical Journey's is, but I'm surprised you didn't see that price on the codes board. My dh wants to stay there next time. He begged to go back to the Food Court every day.

OhMari, I actually got my first pin this year and used it to book that room! :cool1: But then I wanted extra days and let her take over the ressie. That way she could call every week instead of me! She is great though, so easy to work with and didn't cost me a dime. :thumbsup2

I loved Pepper Market! Best food court on property, for sure!

OK, I'm in. Been reading and lurking for a while, guilty of reading your earlier trip reports and ready to come out of hiding.

:lmao: Let's have a "coming out" party for sokrzy4u....vettechick-style!

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[TyRy]

Nice to see you back vettechick99 - can't wait to hear how this goes with your simply adorable daughter. So would the cupholders hold a sippy cup and a margarita? ;)

[sokrzy4u]

:lmao: Let's have a "coming out" party for sokrzy4u....vettechick-style!

<insert yummy drink picture here>



Dee lish! <insert drinking smilie here> With this school winter "break" still going on I could use 1 or 5 of those, thanks ladies...

I'm crossing my fingers that I'm quoting correctly.

[kathymc]

Cant wait to read about your little ones first (of many) trips!

Cant believe she is that old already - it seems like yesterday - I need to get a life :rotfl:

[HomeSweetDisney]

Great start! I can't wait to read more. I loved your old TR's so it'll be fun to read the new one, especially with the new little addition :)

[tinkwishes]

This is too good. But now I can't wait to read the rest!!

[Credit Man]

Comming along for the ride. Now lets get to WDW and have some fun!!!

[flafan]

YAY :cool1: I have been a lurking fan for awhile. Have read all your reports and laughed out loud many times :rotfl2: I can not wait to hear more.

Your daughter is positively ADORABLE princess: Reminds me of my dd when she was that old. (she's 12 now)

We would order a bowl of cherries for her and that would keep her busy for at least 2 rounds :lmao: We had so much fun back then. Enjoy everymoment as I am sure your are.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

[vettechick99]

With this school winter "break" still going on I could use 1 or 5 of those, thanks ladies...



You hang out with me long enough, you'll have one margarita coming after another!

Great start! I can't wait to read more. I loved your old TR's so it'll be fun to read the new one, especially with the new little addition :)

OMG, girl, I had no idea you were expecting. That is so awesome! This will be you soon enough. :love:

[vettechick99]

Let me just say I love this mutiple quote feature. Didn't have this back in my old trip report days!

YAY :cool1: I have been a lurking fan for awhile. Have read all your reports and laughed out loud many times :rotfl2: I can not wait to hear more.

Your daughter is positively ADORABLE princess: Reminds me of my dd when she was that old. (she's 12 now)

We would order a bowl of cherries for her and that would keep her busy for at least 2 rounds :lmao: We had so much fun back then. Enjoy everymoment as I am sure your are.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

So cute! We went to Cracker Barrell this past weekend and she played with that peg-triangle game they have for at least 20 minutes straight. So you know we bought one!

Comming along for the ride. Now lets get to WDW and have some fun!!!

This is too good. But now I can't wait to read the rest!!

So glad you're here! I hope to get the the part of Day 1 up today.

Cant wait to read about your little ones first (of many) trips!

Cant believe she is that old already - it seems like yesterday - I need to get a life :rotfl:

I know, I can't believe it either. It's funny because when I found the disboards DH and I were just dating! I posted when we got married (We boozed, we grubbed, we got MARRIED!) (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=719769), took our WDW trips, and then had DD. I feel like this place is my second home. I need a life, too! :rotfl:

[vettechick99]

Nice to see you back vettechick99 - can't wait to hear how this goes with your simply adorable daughter. So would the cupholders hold a sippy cup and a margarita? ;)

Thanks, TyRy! And no, we tried hard to cram both drinks into the one cup holder, but it never worked. Good thing she had an extra in the front she let us borrow. ;)

[alliecats]

Just came by to see if there was any more Strollin' & Boozin' goodness.

Did you HAVE to say Cracker Barrel??? Now I am dying for some chicken friend chicken, mac n cheese, hashbrown casserole and fried okra, dang it!!

Can't wait to read the next installment. I am totally over Gary Sinise so that will not keep me from reading on. :thumbsup2

[Hedy]

Looking forward to more.

[Blueeyes101817]

great start! I cannot wait to read about your daughters first trip!

[BLLB]

Loved all your trip reports. Happy to see a new one. Beautiful little girl.

[tubachick]

YEAH!!! a vettechick99 TR!!! I loved reading your other TR's!! Can't wait to read this one!!!

Belated congrats on the little one!

popcorn::

[jordanyosh]

You have no idea who I am, but because of you and Delswife..those Trips from back in the day..I was inspired to write my own.....so I'm board for this one...:thumbsup2

[NeverlandClub23]

Ahhhh, another vettechick trip report. All is right with the world again.

Can't wait to read more!! :yay:

[whogirl'smom]

Vettechick, this looks like a good time! I've never read your other reports, but I will get to that today (seeing that I feel like I'm coming down with something. :sick: ) That should cheer me up!



You have no idea who I am, but because of you and Delswife..those Trips from back in the day..I was inspired to write my own.....so I'm board for this one...:thumbsup2

Amazing who you find in unexpected places....:rolleyes: Good to see you!

[Jennifer48]

The Boozin' TRs are always good. Glad there is another one to read! Can't wait for more vettechick!

[vettechick99]

Hey everyone! Just stopping in quickly to say hello and...well, that's it. :rotfl: Hello will have to do! No new installment - DD is balls to the walls today. I think she has started some Terrible 2s mess already. I'm hearing "no" a lot. She's about to hear "I don't care" a lot. :thumbsup2

Good to see all of you!

[kimmylaj]

only 3 pages in and i am laughing already. i went back and read your other reports ( i may have neglected my kids for a couple of hours). i cant wait to hear more. the tag about the gagootz kills me because i have a friend who calls my son that, is your mom from ny? or just italian? my aunt and uncle and cousins moved from ny to ga. it is hilarious when my uncle comes here because he says y'all with a ny accent. thanks for keeping me laughing.

[DisTeach1]

Thanks for starting this, look forward to when you can post an update.

[Pollito916]

Vettechick! Long time no see - I look forward to another TR from you. You are actually the reason I found the Disboards when I followed your link over from the knot when you eloped! :goodvibes And it's such a happier home!

Vettechicklet is adorable - how old is she now?

[scottny]

Hi,
Just found your report and loved the title. Boozin' always gets me.

Can't wait for more.

[jlcd]

Joining in. I loved your other reports and can't wait to read more! Your daughter is adorable!

[Lauralee131]

Wow - you're back with another TR...I loved your other ones! They were great reads:surfweb: . I can't believe how big Scooner is...When you realize that through TR's, etc. you've seen people date, get married, get pregnant and now their kids are toddlers...I've been on these boards way too long and need to find a hobby!

:rotfl2:

Either way, can't wait for more!!popcorn::

[disneymcgraw]

Hot Snot, I'm so glad Vettechick is writing this trippie!!!!!!!!! I've enjoyed all of your other ones and I'm excited to see you boozin and grubbin with your little vettechicklet.

I wish you got to writing while I was on vacay from work and had nothing but time and alcohol to enjoy. :cool1:

Thanks for letting us all live a little vicariously through you guys.

[Mcbruns]

Subbing. We were there at the same time. Curious to see who drank more....

[Backstage_Gal]

Yay, Vettechick is back! I was a fan of your reports. Congrats on your beautiful baby! Looking forward to the report :yay:

[HomeSweetDisney]

OMG, girl, I had no idea you were expecting. That is so awesome! This will be you soon enough. :love:

Well it was a little unplanned but I am very happy about it :cloud9: I can't wait to take my little one to WDW! But for now I am living vicariously through your report. Can't wait for more :thumbsup2

[MossyCastle]

I subbing, going to read your other TR. While enjoying a frosty beverage (Cherry Vanilla Stout.)

Mossy

[aharbin88]

Ahh, the world is spinning again! Another vettechick TR!

I think you and I were there around the same time. I looked for a giant green ribbon bedecked backpack on a beer chugging man, but no such luck. :confused3

HomeSweetDisney- you are about a week further along in your pregnancy than I am in mine. Good luck and best wishes to you!

-Andrea

[DixieDisneyDiva]

I'm in like Flynn (Errol, I think)...it's bound to be a rollicking ride, and I don't plan on wearing my seatbelt!

[HomeSweetDisney]

HomeSweetDisney- you are about a week further along in your pregnancy than I am in mine. Good luck and best wishes to you!

-Andrea

Thank you! :goodvibes I actually had my first ultrasound today and found out I am 10 instead of 11 weeks along. So we're probably due around the same time. Best of luck to you too :hug:

[aharbin88]

Thank you! :goodvibes I actually had my first ultrasound today and found out I am 10 instead of 11 weeks along. So we're probably due around the same time. Best of luck to you too :hug:

I'm 10w2d. Due 8-1. I had my first u/s at about 7 weeks because I was freaking out about a possible m/c. Luckily everything was fine, but they pushed my EDD back to 8-1. It was 7-29 originally.

Vettechick- I forgot to say in my last post that I ADORE that little pink dress that vettechicklet was wearing in the first pics!!! So darlin'!

[Lucille1963]

Love your trip report. We are long time Disney drinkers who recently had a little one too. I can't wait to read more.







Can these cup holders accommodate both my margarita and your beer?



Just for fun, here's a pic of DS celebrating his 2 week birthday. Our stroller can accommodate a beer and a margarita, but only the margarita is shown here.

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Post more please!! :)

[scrap4u]

Love your report so far! I've never read one of your reports but I do recall Zzub talking about you in one of his. Scooner Tuna is adorable! Good job!:thumbsup2

[AmyBWV99]

Love your trip report. We are long time Disney drinkers who recently had a little one too. I can't wait to read more.






Just for fun, here's a pic of DS celebrating his 2 week birthday. Our stroller can accommodate a beer and a margarita, but only the margarita is shown here.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cf27b3127ccec2d8dc2804d200000010O18BbOGjZoxag9 vPgo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


Post more please!! :)

OMG!!!! That is too funny we have the same exact set up for our now 15 month old DS (he's in teh tolddler seat now) we took him for his first 'fest' at 3 weeks, you have no idea how many Guiness' baths that thing got over 2 weeks. DH has some pushing under the influence (PUI) issues. I still have to cash in on my 'I will replace that soggy beer saturated mess of a dipaer bag you're now forced to carry around for the vacay duration' I'm owed. It will not accomodate a 1/2 yard so it's just as well they don't well those anymore. Cleans up nicely BTW.

[PrincessGail]

Can't wait to read your trip report. We are heading to the WORLD in March and my little rugrat will just be turned the big 2! Gotta see how you managed with the drink and the stroller :)

[Bashful in TN]

I lurked on your other trip reports (loved them, btw), but thought I would post this time. You are very entertaining and I can't wait to read about your trip with your adorable little girl! I have an 11 month old boy and can't wait to take him on his first trip to WDW.

[tinkgurl]

Just had to say that I'm hooked and ready for more!

[vettechick99]

Hi all! Just stopping in to say hey. I am having major computer issues at home. I think I got a virus or spyware and so it's out of commission until I get it seen about. So I'll continue to work on my report and post it at work as soon as possible. :thumbsup2

Good to see some familiar faces!

[PrincessV]

Wow - you're back with another TR...I loved your other ones! They were great reads:surfweb: . I can't believe how big Scooner is...When you realize that through TR's, etc. you've seen people date, get married, get pregnant and now their kids are toddlers...I've been on these boards way too long and need to find a hobby!
I was thinking the same thing as I saw this LL! :rotfl:



I'm not sure I ever actually posted, but I enjoyed your previous TR's vettechick - it's good to see you back! :thumbsup2

[daisylove]

Just subbing. Saw from the princess board that you were writing another report. Yea!!
The baby is adorable. The princess 5k trip will be our DS 1 st trip. Its been 9 years since my DD was that little so I will be getting tips from your report. :)

[SoNotAPrincess]

Just subbing and giving you a little bump back to page one. A vettechick TR should never be on page 3!

[Philadisney]

I just stumbled upon your TR and I can't wait to read it! I loved all of your other reports. Hooray!!

[castmemberb4]

Just found your TR recerntly the title sucked me right in !
Strollin and Boozin are the way DH and I always do WDW,
we don't have any kids to slow us down.
I'm off to read your previous TRs while I wait for an update.
Hope you get your computer fixed soon viruses suck.
Lynn

[klacey1]

Sunday, October 12

she had some important words with the dog.

"Now Mama gave me this chapstick to hold while she was changing me because she didn't want my hands in the diaper. But I was thinking that I could give it to you and we could play with it later. Now don't eat it. Ok?"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/0_talkingtodog.jpg




That picture is precious! We have a basset, too-- they're so good with children!
Also, your writing style is hilarious. Truly a breath of fresh air from the "first we did this. then we did this." TR's. Great!

[Cindy's Mom]

Can't wait to read your TR. They are always enjoyable. :goodvibes

[DreaGirl]

Just found your TR and I'm on board! Can't wait to hear about your adventure with your cutie pie DD!

[Jazzybell]

Woo hoo! Another vettechick report... I'm in!

Your DD is adorable, btw. :)

[NMW]

Great report-Subscribing. :)

[Lauralee131]

Ok, so I've done the laundry...:laundy:

I've read the paper... :coffee:

I've played with myself... :bored:

:scratchin
Well, that just sounded wrong...I meant I've played Solitaire...

I've watched some TV:happytv:

I went tanning...:beach:

I went to Happy Hour...:drinking1


And still nothing...:hourglass

Don't mind me...just cruisin' around looking for something to read...popcorn::

[danthegreat]

that's really cool nice.

[Disneyland_Mama]

It's a good year for another Vettechick TR! :cool1:

I'm in! And I see my best boozin' buds are here, too!

Hiya V & LL! :wave:

'Puter problems??? :faint: Where's the Geek Squad when you need them??

[Disneyfan71]

I'm in too :)

[tinkgurl]

I've played with myself...
:scratchin
Well, that just sounded wrong...I meant I've played Solitaire...

Okay, I'm so glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that sentence! :rotfl2:

[avick10]

I'm in!!

[tubachick]

popcorn::

[jess98ac]

Yay!
I love a vettechick TR! This will be a good one for me, I'm hoping to take my DD in November/December, she'll be about 19 mos!

[AshClan]

Well, how the hell-o did I miss this?

Welcome back Ally! I hope you will get back to this soon.....though I know it's not easy with school and baby. You certainly haven't lost your touch!

Lil Vettechicklet is just the cutest! She really looks like Kory, doesn't she? Not that that is anything to complain about with those beautiful eyes!! It does kill me how much they always look like their dads....... I do sense, though, that she's got some of her Mama's spirit and sense of humor!

I must alert the Maelstrom crew that you're here. But you've gotta write some more so I don't look bad, k?

[vettechick99]

Hi everyone!

Thanks to everyone who has been hanging on with me. My computer has been ravaged by the "Antivirus 2008" malware and I have no idea when it will get fixed. I'm telling you it's a nasty bug. It won't even let you run your anti-virus software or adaware - it's a tricky PIMA!

BUT, I am going this weekend to buy a much desired laptop - so I'll be back online soon. Yay!

[Disneyfan71]

Sorry about your computer :( But you'll be up and running before too long.

[Disney 'Ohana]

Love it! I'm subbing & cannot wait to hear more :cheer2:

[jcchicago]

Excellent!

...slurp...

[tink25]

YAY!! Vettechick is back! I can't believe I didn't see this til today! The Chicklette is adorable! I can't believe she's almost 2! Where have the years gone? Seriously.
Can't wait to read more!

[misscmac]

Subscribing...hope your new computer is up and running soon - I am looking forward to reading more! :thumbsup2

[MeetingMickeyin2006]

popcorn::

[jamal]

Vettechick!!

I am thrilled to see you back with another report. You know you were my first and favorite when I joined the Dis!

Vettechicklet is adorable. I mean, she ought to be in magazines. PRECIOUS!

Thanks to my buddy Ashclan for alerting me to this. I am so IN!

I'm wondering if you were at F and W when the Vikings were there, but think you would have heard us.

[tinkgurl]

Well I'll be here waiting for you when you get back online! :coffee: :)

[malibuconlee]

Sorry about the computer problems I totally understand those!!

Just waned to say I LOVE your trip reports and it's been far too long since you've done one!!

[vettechick99]

Well I'm back online! I still have the malware, but I went out and bought a laptop so I'm baaaaack!!

Spent the last 2 hours working on this report but I need to reread it and add a little more tomorrow.

Stay tuned!

[jjohnson]

So glad Erika is mad at Disney...or I might have missed your latest TR

[cheerful chickadee]

I'm on board and can't wait to hear more about your DD's first trip. We're going this May for my DD's first time, she'll be 19 months old so I've been scouring the trip reports for other people's experiences with their little ones. We're planning on staying at CSR too so I'm interested in your thoughts on it. DH is not liking the $$$ food court and long walks to everything BUT the new rooms, queen beds and fridge are all plusses (to me anyways).

Your DD is so precious, I'm jealous of her hair, my DD is still somewhat a baldy. Your DD seems like such a ham unlike my DD who runs (literally) from the camera mosty times. Such a diva. It might have something to do with the fact that I try to take her picture atleast once a day :blush:

Sorry to hear about your computer, my desktop also got bit by the antivirus 2008 and we had to do a complete restore, not fun. I just bought a laptop too....just so I can DIS in bed, I'm so lazy :) I am in love with my laptop, I could kiss it.

[lovemyblt]

seee now you've hooked me ..... this cliffhanger is killing me!!!!!

[vettechick99]

I remember back in the day when a vacation in Florida meant shooters in a test tube and watching the sun rise over the beer pong table. Now it means a rushed cup of bad coffee and watching the damn sun rise because you have 90 minutes of driving to do.

We get our 3 S's out of the way, wake Scooner - who was not too happy to be out of bed - and do the eat-chitchat-hug leg of our hug-eat-play-chitchat-sleep-eat-chitchat-hug plan.

We are on the road at 7:30 and see the skyline of Orlando by 9. Minutes later, we are greeted by Mr. & Mrs. Big Cheese themselves...

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We drive directly to CSR and I run inside to check-in and choose from my ticket options. And by choose I mean that Sophie's choice was a freakin' cakewalk.

I had been exhausting myself for weeks trying to figure out the best option for us. The room package included tickets, but how many did we need? You could buy just the 3 days, but for only a few bucks more you can have 7 days. And for only a few bucks more than that, you can add no expiration and have them for the next trip. And for a few bucks more than that, you can have 10 days. And for a few more bucks than that, you can get water parks. Even though you've only been to water parks twice in 25 trips, who cares! It's only $50 for 10 days of Kevin Stringer in a speedo.

So you know what I ended up buying. And if I have to choose between my new ticket and Scooner, sorry hon. Clive (as in Owen - my new 10 day, no-expiry, water parks, park-hopper pass) is my new favorite.

Out to the car and off to Epcot!

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! We're here!

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We park, yank the stroller out, slap the baby into said stroller, and haul tail toward Epcot. Strollin' and Boozin' 2008 is about to commence!

Once past the turnstiles, we have a giggle as we pass all the fools waiting in a 20-minute line for SE and head right to Innoventions. We never go in there but I had a feeling Scooner would enjoy it. So, we spent some time in there jumping, banging, and...

flashing. She gets that from my side.

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We get a picture with old school Mickey...

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and head out to find our "friend", Beverly. You remember mommy's friend Beverly, right honey? heehee!

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Always fun to screw with your children. Am I right, am I right?

Time to leave the Coke plant. After all, there isn't a lot of booze in it.

After we leave Beverly, we run across these folks. Can't remember their names, but they remind me of the Imagination Movers on the Disney Channel.

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Kory and Scooner take a load off and play the old game "You Can Only Play with These Because We're at Disney". Similar to "You Can Only Eat That Because We're at Disney" and "You Can Only Stay up This Late Because We're at Disney".

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Hot snot, is that the time? 10:59 - we're running late! We should already be in the WS! Can we make up for lost time? I'll guess we'll have to double fist it. Hurry Scooner!

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We made it over to the WS...

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and go straight to the F&WF souvenir kiosk. We pick up a gift/debit card and put $75 on it. That should last most people all week. Us? 24 hours. We're not here to look pretty you know.

First stop is Morocco. We dine on a Chicken Brewat Roll and Kory enjoys a Casa Beer.

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Not too bad. Spicey, but not so hot that Scooner couldn't enjoy a bite.

Next stop on the tour is Japan where we order the Spicey Tuna Roll and a Kirin.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/1_sushi.jpg

Yum, yum and more yum. I've only had a better STR at one other place, so this one got high marks from me. Scooner wants no part of my STR, and I could tell she was feeling a bit left out of all the festivities, so I offer her a soy sauce shooter. I appreciate that they put it into a toddler-friendly packet.

Beef Medallions with Cheese Polenta from San Francisco...

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and the Sam Adams Festival Beer rounds out Phase 1 of our 47 Phase Strollin' & Boozin' plan.

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On our way to adorable Pearville Fair to frolick in it's fruitiness, we are approached by a CM.

"At 11:15, there is a Jew Seminar for your little one."

"Oh, thanks," I tell him, then turn to Kory. "Wait, did he say Jew seminar? Who goes to a Jew seminar at a wine festival?"

A confused Kory to me, "I hope it's not in Germany."

"I think he said juice. That makes more sense. Wait, who goes to a juice seminar at a wine festival?"

Perplexed, but buzzed so we don't give a flip, we spend a few minutes at the Pearville Fair.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/1_pearvillefair.jpg

You have no idea how glad I am she was a c-section baby.

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Whoa, that soy sauce shooter when right to my head!

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Kory innocently points out that since we are right next to the Sam Adams beer tasting, it would be a shame not to partake. So I offer to stroll around with Scooner while he tastes some beer. And by offer I mean he ran off while my back was turned.

Up next, more Day 1 - "Mommy, there's a monkey on my back and his name is Cheese Quesadilla!"

[TyRy]

Glad the computer problems have gotten fixed :cool1:

I'm :rotfl: that Scooner drank the Beverly and she actually only has a slight grimace...my DH always has a much worse look and he knows what to expect! :rotfl2:

[OhMari]

I had to go back and look when you guys went.
I forgot.
Glad you are back.
My son got rid of my virus.
His got hit and he called a geek squad person to help him.
He had a 10 page print out and it took 2 hours to get rid of the virus.

[KatInHat]

You have no idea how glad I am she was a c-section baby.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/1_averypear.jpg



:lmao:

Did you ever find out what a "Jew/Juice Seminar" is?

[tinkgurl]

Oh that sushi looks so yummy! Now my tummy is growling for some!

Did you ever find out what the Jew/Juice Seminar was?! :lmao:

[vettechick99]

Glad the computer problems have gotten fixed :cool1:

I'm :rotfl: that Scooner drank the Beverly and she actually only has a slight grimace...my DH always has a much worse look and he knows what to expect! :rotfl2:

I had to go back and look when you guys went.
I forgot.
Glad you are back.
My son got rid of my virus.
His got hit and he called a geek squad person to help him.
He had a 10 page print out and it took 2 hours to get rid of the virus.

I am so glad to be back on, but I still have that virus. It's taking too long to get fixed so I bought a laptop. :) I had been wanting one and found a great deal. Yay!

I was also shocked she didn't freak out over Beverly. ha!

:lmao:

Did you ever find out what a "Jew/Juice Seminar" is?

Oh that sushi looks so yummy! Now my tummy is growling for some!

Did you ever find out what the Jew/Juice Seminar was?! :lmao:

No, I didn't! But I just looked at the brochure and apparently they did have a juice tasting. I guess grapes are used to make both juice and wine, but I'm sure not at Disney for juice! :lmao:

[Hedy]

This is hysterical.

[PrincessV]

and head out to find our "friend", Beverly. You remember mommy's friend Beverly, right honey? heehee!
You didn't?!?! :eek:
Always fun to screw with your children. Am I right, am I right?
You did!!! :rotfl2:
Kory and Scooner take a load off and play the old game "You Can Only Play with These Because We're at Disney". Similar to "You Can Only Eat That Because We're at Disney" and "You Can Only Stay up This Late Because We're at Disney".
Oh yes, I'm very familiar with these games. :rolleyes:
Hot snot, is that the time? 10:59 - we're running late! We should already be in the WS! Can we make up for lost time? I'll guess we'll have to double fist it.
No sweat - that's what the cup holders on the stroller are for!

"At 11:15, there is a Jew Seminar for your little one."

"Oh, thanks," I tell him, then turn to Kory. "Wait, did he say Jew seminar? Who goes to a Jew seminar at a wine festival?"

A confused Kory to me, "I hope it's not in Germany."

"I think he said juice. That makes more sense. Wait, who goes to a juice seminar at a wine festival?"

Perplexed, but buzzed so we don't give a flip, we spend a few minutes at the Pearville Fair.
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Cindeegyrl]

Love your trip report!! Hilarious! Can't wait for the next installment! :rotfl2:

[AshClan]

And for a few more bucks than that, you can get water parks. Even though you've only been to water parks twice in 25 trips, who cares! It's only $50 for 10 days of Kevin Stringer in a speedo.

:rotfl:

Those Brits do love their waterparks...::yes::

You haven't lost your touch, Ally. This long-awaited chapter didn't disappoint! And your chicklette is still oh-so-adorable!!! Tough, too, considering the Beverly reaction.;)

[Philadisney]

Woohoo you're back! Hilarious as always. Best thing to read at the start of a long sleepy workday! :thumbsup2

[FauntleroyFAN07]

So you know what I ended up buying. And if I have to choose between my new ticket and Scooner, sorry hon. Clive (as in Owen - my new 10 day, no-expiry, water parks, park-hopper pass) is my new favorite.
new here, and enjoying it, that is what we have done and yes it is alot of money up front, but then we had tickets for our last 3 trips and that was awesome not having to pay for tickets each time we went.

First stop is Morocco. We dine on a Chicken Brewat Roll and Kory enjoys a Casa Beer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/1_morocco.jpg

that sounds and looks really good.


so I offer her a soy sauce shooter. I appreciate that they put it into a toddler-friendly packet.

Whoa, that soy sauce shooter when right to my head!



r u serious about the soy sauce shooter.
or was that one of hte inside jokes from pervious trips.
:upsidedow

[AmyBWV99]

10:59am and not in WS? My DH would be appalled. He and a friend's DH (we commonly vacation with, we resemble what it would look like if Clampets and Griswold's were cousins and traveled together) found a place in AK that serves beginning at 9:30am. These are no amatuers.

Memories, on DS#1's 3rd trip at 15 months we had a pic of him standing on the bar of the R&C before it even opened for business for the day. The only reason it took till his 3rd trip was he couldn't stand before then.....

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[gambling]

As someone who worked really hard on my Trip Report last year and I am glad to see it still alive on the boards, why is the posting option taken away from those old reports. I have people email and PM me now after reading the report, but it would be great to see it continue to live on by others being allowed to post it.
Quite honestly it makes me want to finish a report slower so it doesn't go to the Trip Report "grave yard"
Any way this could change?

[KittyKat08]

Subbing! Awesome report, I sooooo can't wait to hear the rest.

[MommyPoppins]

I'm so glad you found your notes and finally started your TR!

Your daughter is beautiful! A perfect combination of the two of you.

If this was really a "first" trip for Scooner wouldn't you have gone to the MK first? ;)

[vettechick99]

This is hysterical.

Thanks! :flower3:

You didn't?!?! :eek:

You did!!! :rotfl2:

Oh yes, I'm very familiar with these games. :rolleyes:

No sweat - that's what the cup holders on the stroller are for!


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Yeah it's kinda hard to double fist and push a stroller. She's gonna need to learn to roll her own stroller soon.

Love your trip report!! Hilarious! Can't wait for the next installment! :rotfl2:

Thanks! My goal is to have it completely done by our next trip in 5 weeks. That is going to be so hard for me since I spend about 5-6 hours on each installment. :upsidedow I'm insane, I know.


Woohoo you're back! Hilarious as always. Best thing to read at the start of a long sleepy workday! :thumbsup2

At least I didn't put you to sleep! :cool1:

Subbing! Awesome report, I sooooo can't wait to hear the rest.

Thanks! Are you sure you know what you are getting into? ha!

r u serious about the soy sauce shooter.
or was that one of hte inside jokes from pervious trips.
:upsidedow

what? you didn't read the other reports? You are gonna get it!

10:59am and not in WS? My DH would be appalled. He and a friend's DH (we commonly vacation with, we resemble what it would look like if Clampets and Griswold's were cousins and traveled together) found a place in AK that serves beginning at 9:30am. These are no amatuers.

Memories, on DS#1's 3rd trip at 15 months we had a pic of him standing on the bar of the R&C before it even opened for business for the day. The only reason it took till his 3rd trip was he couldn't stand before then.....

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/AmyBWV99/BabyOnBar.jpg[/IMG]

:rotfl: Sounds like the Clampets, Griswolds and vettechick99s should drink around the world some day!

DS is so cute! Is he begging to go back yet? I have been working on Scooner - she knows Mickey Mouse (Mo Mo) and Pooh, but that's as far as we've gotten. I hope after our next trip she'll be crying on the way home so Kory has to book another trip soon!

As someone who worked really hard on my Trip Report last year and I am glad to see it still alive on the boards, why is the posting option taken away from those old reports. I have people email and PM me now after reading the report, but it would be great to see it continue to live on by others being allowed to post it.
Quite honestly it makes me want to finish a report slower so it doesn't go to the Trip Report "grave yard"
Any way this could change?

What was your report from last year?

I think I am one of those to blame for all the changes on this board. Well, me and Melly. :guilty: Our reports were filled with lots of conversations and that didn't set well with others. So reports are closed to keep the popular ones from constantly getting bumped and taking up the first page. But if you want to continue a report, you can always do that on the community board. There are several over there!

I'm so glad you found your notes and finally started your TR!

Your daughter is beautiful! A perfect combination of the two of you.

If this was really a "first" trip for Scooner wouldn't you have gone to the MK first? ;)

Thank you! I'm so glad she got my curly hair and his blue eyes. That's why I married him!

Ha, someone finally noticed! We figured that since she didn't know one park from the next, we could start with Epcot. But we did spend two mornings at MK so there is plenty of magical goodness to come.

:rotfl:

Those Brits do love their waterparks...::yes::

You haven't lost your touch, Ally. This long-awaited chapter didn't disappoint! And your chicklette is still oh-so-adorable!!! Tough, too, considering the Beverly reaction.;)

What could be better than Kevin Stringer in a speedo? Hmm, maybe Kevin Stringer in a speedo buying me a dozen Zooberries (FauntleroyFAN07, now that is an old trip report reference! Get reading!)

[Mamiamjo]

Vettechick,
Thanks for posting your TR.
I remember reading your previous trip reports. I really enjoyed them.:thumbsup2
I can't believe I'm getting in on this one from the start (sort of)...

OK enough of that when's the next installment going to be ready?:rotfl2:

[tink25]

Still loving it! She is SO cute! I have GOT to find me a blue-eyed man and get me one of those!

[Mamiamjo]

Still loving it! She is SO cute! I have GOT to find me a blue-eyed man and get me one of those!

I have green eyes and my wife was really hoping that our children would have "colored" eyes. Well, they both have brown eyes like their mother.
Those darn recessive genes don't always come through.:rotfl:

Good luck

[vettechick99]

Vettechick,
Thanks for posting your TR.
I remember reading your previous trip reports. I really enjoyed them.:thumbsup2
I can't believe I'm getting in on this one from the start (sort of)...

OK enough of that when's the next installment going to be ready?:rotfl2:

I'm working on it now. :thumbsup2 The only thing that's gonna hold it up is that all my pictures are on my corrupt computer and I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to upload them! :crazy2:

Still loving it! She is SO cute! I have GOT to find me a blue-eyed man and get me one of those!

I have green eyes and my wife was really hoping that our children would have "colored" eyes. Well, they both have brown eyes like their mother.
Those darn recessive genes don't always come through.:rotfl:

Good luck

We must have strong recessive genes in my family. My sister is brown-eyed, married a brown-eyed guy and they have a child with the most gorgeous blue eyes. If she didn't look like her daddy, I'd say my sister's a floozy!

[NeverlandClub23]

:goodvibes Great update! Did you enjoy staying at CSR this time? Where are you staying on your upcoming trip?

Too funny about being glad she's a C-Section baby :). I'm hoping when I have kids they either don't inherit my big ol' head or that they're C-Section as well.

And I hope you and Clive have many happy days together ;)

[jedijill]

I'm working on it now. :thumbsup2 The only thing that's gonna hold it up is that all my pictures are on my corrupt computer and I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to upload them! :crazy2:

I was successful in getting that malware off my parent's computer. I downloaded a copy of Spyware Doctor. If you can't get a IE window to come up, download it on your laptop to a thumbdrive or you can buy a copy at Best Buy or online on CD. When you get the software installed on the corrupt machine, then do the deepest scan you can. The spyware is in the registry and it may take a couple of scans to completely get rid of it.

You can also use Adaware from lavasoft but again you will need to do a really deep scan on your harddrive.

HTH--Loving the reports!

Jill in CO

[tink25]

Dang! I'll just adopt a kid that already has "colored" eyes. Done.

[arizonacolbys]

Yay! Another vettechick report :thumbsup2 Your daughter is just adorable!! :goodvibes Can't wait to hear all about her first trip - we'll be taking our baby girl down at 15 months in December...seems like SO far away....

We'll definitely be putting the cupholders on her stroller to some good use around the World! ;)

[jamal]

Ally, you ain't right, and I love ya for it!

Keep it coming.

Jam

[HomeSweetDisney]

Love it!

The part about the Jew seminar :rotfl2: Classic! I too have been a victim of impaired hearing due to the effects of alcohol. Don't blame you one bit ;)

And all the pictures of Scooner are adorable! She is such a cutie :goodvibes

Can't wait to read more!

[VanniGirl]

Just found this report - I lurked on all of the other - loved them!!

Your daughter is beautiful - cannot wait to read the rest.

:goodvibes

[Keggy]

Can't believe I just found this! YEAH - love your TR's!

Kelly

[dvcfamily41801]

Hi Ally,
So great to read this! Could not come at a more perfect time!!! And there is a part deux coming in 5 weeks??? Good times!!!

ST is just beautiful!! What a great age she is. Should be able to throw back a couple of Fiesta Margaritas before a Mickey Mouse Light Spinner Thingy novelty wears off!!!

[tink2020]

Woohoo! I totally dropped the proverbial PM ball when we were talking before your trip, and randomly remembered today that I never read your report. Thinking that, once again, I would be late to the party, I ventured over to try and dig said report out of its grave..... only to find your internet has prevented you from doing much of it. Sweet! (You know, for me).

[k_reile]

I know i was thinking about taking the big stroller bc it has cupholders. The umbrella strollers don't have them...do they?? We haven't bought one yet. DS will either be 16 mos or 28 mos depending on when we decide to go.

Very funny report.

[Pollito916]

I know i was thinking about taking the big stroller bc it has cupholders. The umbrella strollers don't have them...do they?? We haven't bought one yet. DS will either be 16 mos or 28 mos depending on when we decide to go.

Very funny report.

Some umbrella strollers have cupholders, some don't. The ones that do, usually don't work that well, though. We bought one of these to attach to our stroller, and it works great! :thumbsup2

Stroller Accessory (http://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Kids-Stroller-Accessory-Buggy/dp/B000SMWUPS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1233804287&sr=1-10)

[AmyBWV99]

Since we've had to go to a double stroller we've figured out a way to get everyone a cup holder......we now 'drive' a P&T Sport, the name is deceiving there's nothing sporty about it as far as vehicles go but the wee men need a ride. We have a BOB console at the handle bar and 2 Valco Baby Universal cup holders. Now any of them will hold any size beverage conveyance including the tall F&WF cups w/o spilling. The Valco holders are awesome for holding the wider Solo type cups so they aren't tippy, so baby juice or mommy juice we're all good.

Egh correction unless DH is PUI. ;)

[Crazy Kanga]

Hey Ally, long time no see. Glad you are finally back to boozin and grubbin with Vettechicklett in tow. Can't wait for more.
:tinker: :drinking1

[anewmac]

just found your trippy, love it, cant wait to read more!

[flafan]

Fantastic, I Love Love Love your adventures, espescially now with your ADORABLE Scooner.princess: I know I told you this before but you guys remind me so much of my husband of I when we would go with are DD way back when. I will patiently wait for the rest of the tale. :goodvibes

[PaulDavid's mom]

Can't wait for more. Super funny!

[gigi1313]

past lurker comin' out of hiding... i,too, am now a stroller pusher... took ds when he was 6mos for F&W... going back in 12 days, staying at CSR for the first time...

::lookin' forward to more::

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

OMG, I'm so glad you're back with a new TR again....I love love LOVED your other trip reports!! I've even sent links to them to my 'non-Disney friends' to read just for the entertainment value alone! Your DD is just beautiful and I can't wait to read about the rest of your trip! :thumbsup2

[Duchie]

Woo hoo! I'm so glad I found this! I lurked on your other TRs and loved them! Scooner is adorable! Anyway, just wanted to come out of lurkedome and say that I can't wait to read more! :thumbsup2

[Cindy's Mom]

Come on now...you're making us wait longer than a ZZUB report. ;)

[smilie]

Love the report so far. Your daughter is gorgeous!

[DisneyCowgirl]

Are you going to write more or should we just hi-jack this thread to discuss the merits of having a baby just so you have an excuse to push a stroller with cupholders around the park? I've found that having the handy stroller is the best part about bringing a little one with you to WDW!

[jdtopgun71]

Hey vettechick, it's great to see you back. You are still the best trip report writer around!!

How many trip reports have you written total?

[NAB]

I have always loved your trip reports!

That baby is so darn cute too.

Can you do me a favour (?) and put the page number with your updates. I usually read all the comments but like to read the update first....:rotfl:

[vettechick99]

Many apologies, everyone! As I said earlier, I started a grad program and it's been taking quite a bit of my time - plus that whole computer issue. Still don't have it fixed! But I am working on the next installment right now.

:goodvibes Great update! Did you enjoy staying at CSR this time? Where are you staying on your upcoming trip?

Too funny about being glad she's a C-Section baby :). I'm hoping when I have kids they either don't inherit my big ol' head or that they're C-Section as well.

And I hope you and Clive have many happy days together ;)

Yes we did enjoy CSR! It's a beautiful resort and we had a great room with perfect mousekeeping. More on that later. :) This next trip we are staying at Bonnet Creek, which is on property but not owned by WDW. We got a 2-bed which we are excited about. We just need that extra space for Scooner.

Hi Ally,
So great to read this! Could not come at a more perfect time!!! And there is a part deux coming in 5 weeks??? Good times!!!

ST is just beautiful!! What a great age she is. Should be able to throw back a couple of Fiesta Margaritas before a Mickey Mouse Light Spinner Thingy novelty wears off!!!

Thank you! We are leaving in a few weeks. Can't wait!

Hey vettechick, it's great to see you back. You are still the best trip report writer around!!

How many trip reports have you written total?

This is my third report, but I've also written two dining reviews. I'm not doing one this time. Don't have the time and nothing much to report really. ;)

I have always loved your trip reports!

That baby is so darn cute too.

Can you do me a favour (?) and put the page number with your updates. I usually read all the comments but like to read the update first....:rotfl:

Thank you! I put the page numbers at the bottom of my first post because I seem to run out of space on my title. Hope that helps!

Thanks everyone!

[raysnkaysmom]

I just found this trip report through your signature on a thread over on the community board..

I am crackin' up and lovin this!! We want to tour the world on our trip and partake of the drinking festiviities, so we've planned the kids to go back to the resort with gamma and pawpaw that night ;)

But...some poster mentioned the handy little cupholders in the strollers.... Hmmmmm :idea:

Your trip report is AWESOME!!!!
Can't wait to read more!

[Lucia_27]

I can't wait to read the rest of your trip report!

We've done the Magic Kingdom with our 4 y/o three times now, and I have finally convinced my DH to spend an entire week there so I can introduce DD to the rest of the World. I'm feeling pretty proud of myself, as I only had to bribe him with the Disney Golf gift card that I have. :rolleyes1

[jordanyosh]

Great comment from the DH about the Jew seminar. How un PC and funny

[Yzma and Kronk]

No time to catch up now, just wanted to say I'm back on board for more Vettechick TR!

:cool1:

[yetanotherjen]

No more TRs for me!! I never really read them before but I thought I would start. I found Zzub's TR on his blog and read for over 2 hours just to be left hanging at the end. And now...

Go read my TR, you say....

I need the post count, you say....

So what do I do? I come here to read your TR and again there is no end. I'm left hanging again. :headache:

Why did you do this to me?!?!? If I offer you this :drinking1 will you write more? ;)

[Cindy's Mom]

No more TRs for me!! I never really read them before but I thought I would start. I found Zzub's TR on his blog and read for over 2 hours just to be left hanging at the end. And now...

Go read my TR, you say....

I need the post count, you say....

So what do I do? I come here to read your TR and again there is no end. I'm left hanging again. :headache:

Why did you do this to me?!?!? If I offer you this :drinking1 will you write more? ;)

Zzub has a blog? Is there a new TR out there for him. I though about 6 months ago, he was taking a DIS break.

[aharbin88]

I finally had to give up on ZZUB's TR, too. I'd like to know if there is another place to hear more of his love letter with the Contemporary. :rotfl2:

[AshClan]

Here's the link to ZZUB's Blog (http://zzubworld.blogspot.com/)

:cheer2: C'mon Ally. Your fans are waiting. Can we get another installment before you head down there again next week?!?! popcorn::

[vettechick99]

(you can thank snow day in southern GA for this installment!)

While Kory "samples" beer like athletes "sample" Gatorade on game day, Scooner and I walk around the USA pavilion enjoying the weather. It's easily 90 degrees out, but I'm loving it. I'm so cold-natured a lifetime in Hell really doesn't sound so bad to me. Which works out great if you know anything at all about me and my heathen lifestyle.

So Scooner and I walk over to the Kidkot station to check it out. The CM working there is a fairly young gal who compliments me on Scooner. She says she's got 2 yr old youngster at home so she's fond of this age group. I like to think that Scooner is just that cute and one day a modeling scout will snatch her up and I can live high on the hog. Ah, dreams.

We chat about her Kidkot station and I learn the ins and outs of it. And by learn I mean I half-listen while wrangling a monkey.

Eventually, the CM gives us a mask, stamps it, and attaches a thinga-ma-bob. I really don't know what it is. Like I was said, I was half-listening. Once you have kids, you hear, talk, and even go to the bathroom halfway.

She runs, and I chase her over to the fence surrounding the lagoon. A CM approaches me (oh crap - Scooner's antics are getting us kicked out) and after a quick glance, I realize he's Photopass. He offers to take our picture with my camera and I take him up on it. Just mommy and Scooner!

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Afterwards, Scooner and I walk back over to the USA fountain so Daddy can see us when he gets out. While there, we spend our time mobile; her running, me chasing. Several back-breaking minutes later, I finally give up and break out the big guns...

a leash camoflauged as a monkey backpack.

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Yeah, I'm that mom, I don't care what you say. That thing keeps her safe and close, and will hold a 12 pack of Natty Lite and a box of Swisher Sweets. Cuz that's how Scooner rolls. And by Scooner, I mean Daddy.

As Scooner enjoys her new monkey friend, aptly named Monkey as we aren't terribly creative folk, Daddy shows up acting like he was never gone.

"Let's head and get some real food", he says. "We live in the US, and I ain't wasting my $79 per person on cheeseburgers, fried ice cream, and funnel cakes". We call that Tuesday back home.

Scooner bids farewell to Monkey, hops back into daddy's beer holder, and we mosey around the WS, continuing our trek toward Mexico.

"I said let's go, woman! Some of us are hungry and this watered down juice ain't cutting it!"

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We stop in Australia and have some prawns. Very good times, but no picture.

As we round the corner, we see the bridge is up and has stopped traffic. We get an upclose view of the process, which is pretty neat.

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Mexico is our next visit and I go straight to the booze stand. I order a Strawberry Margarita, which is great because it doesn't have a strong tequila taste. Kory took a sip and said it is just ok because it doesn't have a strong tequila taste.

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While I push Scooner, he runs over to the food kiosk and orders us a quesadilla and himself a Dos Equis.

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Holy frozen poop on a popsicle! That quesadilla is some good stuff. Oh man. Ok, so it goes something like one small bite for Kory, four large ones for myself. I give Scooner a bite which was a mistake. She starts clawing for more. I have no choice but to growl at her. To prevent a mother-daughter battle over a glorified grilled cheese, Kory goes back to get a few more and heck, another beer for himself. With beers, margaritas and/or quesadillas in everyone's hands, a collective, gluttonous sigh is released from our group.

After our meal, we park the stroller, add Monkey back into the group and head into Mexico.

Scooner poses for a few mandatory I'm-in-Mexico pics.

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My three Amigos.

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Kory removes the hat that has donned many a vacationer's stanky head and we scoot over to the ride and hop on. Scooner's first ride!

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By the time we float into port, it's apparent to everyone in the park, and a few in DHS, that it's time for a new diaper. Geez, girl! You definitely get that from your daddy!

Back outside, we find our stroller, monkey goes back into storage, and we stroll Scooner over by the water for a quick looksie. Somewhere, somehow, a red pacifier appears. She shrieks with joy, "pi pi!", and promptly sticks it into her mouth. Daddy and I are taken aback. I must mention that Scooner never really took to pacifiers, but has seen them at the sitter. I guess I bought a few back in the day just in case and this one was still in the stroller, lying in wait since 2007. Anyway, without hesitation she knew just where it was supposed to go. But due to inexperience, not how it was supposed to go.

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We stroll over to the Baby Care Center which is just over the bridge in FW. This is our first BCC experience so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. We leave the stroller outside, grab her Diapees and Wipees and we all go inside.

A pleasant and soft-spoken CM greets us at the door and tells us changing tables are in the far room. We walk back and there were about 4 or 5 large changing tables - big enough for pre-schoolers to nap in - with paper sheets on top. I change Scooner, dump the diaper, and throw away her paper sheet. I run into the big girl bathroom and by the time I come out, the paper sheet has already been replaced and is ready for the next stinky. I was very impressed with this place!

"Is this an attraction, mommy? It's kinda stinks. Get it, stinks?"

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Monkey back into the picture, Mommy and Scooner walk back toward the WS. But where shall we go next?

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Scooner, any ideas?

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She says Italy for the sexy men, so with a kiss from daddy, we are off.

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If you went back and read the first report like you were supposed to, you would remember this picture from Kory's first trip to Epcot. It's tiny, but you get the drift...

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In starting a tradition, I made sure to get a snapshot of the two of them. Aww.

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Back in the stroller, Scooner poses. Good thing big glasses are in this season.

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On our continued walk around the WS...

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we hear some loud music coming from Louisiana. A gated area houses a band and they are jamming! Definitely a Mardi Gras vibe.

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what, who, huh? Do I see people giving away beads? Oh, I need some of those beads! How can I get some with the least amount of effort possible?

I pimp out my husband and daughter.

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Score! All the beads and none of the work. I like this having kids gig.

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They had so much fun dancing, but a dark cloud soon casts a shadow on our good time. I mean literally - a storm is coming. Run for your lives!

We don't even make it to France before it starts sprinkling, and by the time we get to the UK, its pouring. We hide in the doorway of the shop with a few other people and wait. And wait.

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Up next, long short lines and short long lines. I'm not sure what that means yet, but I'll figure it out.

[jdtopgun71]

Thank goodness for snow!

[jlcd]

Great update. Hopefully it is still snowing and you can write some more!

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Oh.My.Gosh - she is so cute!! Great TR so far, I'm climbing aboard!! We are headed to CSR tomorrow for our little one's first trip - can't wait!!

[vettechick99]

Thanks everyone! Sorry it took so long. I appreciate you not bailing on me. :)

We are headed to CSR tomorrow for our little one's first trip - can't wait!!


Disneymooner, look for us! We are running the Princess 5k on Saturday and will be strollin' and boozin' both Friday and Saturday. :)

She will have a great time, as will you!

[Hedy]

Scooner is precious.

[DISNEYmooner2008]

Thanks everyone! Sorry it took so long. I appreciate you not bailing on me. :)




Disneymooner, look for us! We are running the Princess 5k on Saturday and will be strollin' and boozin' both Friday and Saturday. :)

She will have a great time, as will you!

Awesome, we'll keep our eyes out!

[OhMari]

Us Wisconites prayed to the snow Gods, to spread his white blanket around the U.S. today. We've had enough.

I forgot to look, when were you at the F&W Fest?
I found it, Oct. 12th weekend.

[NAB]

Yay for snow days.

Love that you took a picture in the same spot. Take lots of pictures because kids grow up so fast.

I did not know a bridge at went up at Epcot? Never saw that before. This is why I love reading trip reports. That and the pictures and humour.

[tink2020]

We're doing the 5K, too! We'll be the ones with the honkin' double jogger which houses two adorable little girls that you won't be able to see because mandated helmets (seriously? :rolleyes:) don't really come in "infant", so - evidenced by the fact that my oldest just fell over when we put hers on - they don't fit.

Seriously - two giant purple heads, on small babies toppling out of said stroller for safety's sake.... that'll be us! I hope we run into you guys! :yay: Would you mind catching one of my girls if the weight of the helmet drags her away from us? :confused3

[kimmylaj]

woohoo an update. cant wait to hear more.

[k_reile]

what is your stroller?? Is it a light weight one (umbrella type) or a full size one?? Most importantly...does it have cupholders??

[vettechick99]

Yay for snow days.

Love that you took a picture in the same spot. Take lots of pictures because kids grow up so fast.

I did not know a bridge at went up at Epcot? Never saw that before. This is why I love reading trip reports. That and the pictures and humour.

Yeah, isn't it neat! That canal is how they get the globe in and out. :thumbsup2

We're doing the 5K, too! We'll be the ones with the honkin' double jogger which houses two adorable little girls that you won't be able to see because mandated helmets (seriously? :rolleyes:) don't really come in "infant", so - evidenced by the fact that my oldest just fell over when we put hers on - they don't fit.

Seriously - two giant purple heads, on small babies toppling out of said stroller for safety's sake.... that'll be us! I hope we run into you guys! :yay: Would you mind catching one of my girls if the weight of the helmet drags her away from us? :confused3

Oh, I'll happily grab a baby and I'm sure Scooner will make room. Who is pushing your stroller? Kory is supposed to do ours but he's only practiced once. We are worried. :rolleyes1

what is your stroller?? Is it a light weight one (umbrella type) or a full size one?? Most importantly...does it have cupholders??

I have the Peg Pliko P3. I like it enough, but could be better. It does not have any adult cup holders but does have one for her. She shares sometimes. :rotfl:

Thanks everyone for the compliments! Much appreciated, I promise. Now just cross your fingers that Scooner gets over her mystery sickness so we don't have to cancel this week. :sick:

[jlcd]

Thanks everyone for the compliments! Much appreciated, I promise. Now just cross your fingers that Scooner gets over her mystery sickness so we don't have to cancel this week. :sick:


Hope she is feelting better soon!! Not much fun to be had when the kiddo's are sick.

[tink2020]

Oh, I'll happily grab a baby and I'm sure Scooner will make room. Who is pushing your stroller? Kory is supposed to do ours but he's only practiced once. We are worried. :rolleyes1

...

Thanks everyone for the compliments! Much appreciated, I promise. Now just cross your fingers that Scooner gets over her mystery sickness so we don't have to cancel this week. :sick:

Kyle is pushing ours. We are a bit worried, too, considering he's never ran with any variety of stroller and we're renting one, but we figure we can suffer through 3 miles. Hopefully we're right :)

I hope Scooner is feeling better soon! :wizard: My girls have both been extremely sick, and I still have this fear in the back of my head that we won't make it on our (long-overdue) trip!

[raysnkaysmom]

Hey...I'm south of Atl, and had fun in the snow too!! Glad it gave you time to update!!!

[daisylove]

We're doing the 5K, too! We'll be the ones with the honkin' double jogger which houses two adorable little girls that you won't be able to see because mandated helmets (seriously? :rolleyes:) don't really come in "infant", so - evidenced by the fact that my oldest just fell over when we put hers on - they don't fit.

Seriously - two giant purple heads, on small babies toppling out of said stroller for safety's sake.... that'll be us! I hope we run into you guys! :yay: Would you mind catching one of my girls if the weight of the helmet drags her away from us? :confused3

LOL, I will be the one at the 5k with the not quite 1 yr old that you wont see because of his HUGE blue helmet. Lime green stroller! See you guys there!

Feel better scooner!

[saratogadreamin09]

:) Can't wait to read more:)

[Philadisney]

First of all - I am soooo jealous you had a snow day yesterday. Just had to get that out of the way.

Secondly - the picture of Scooner and her daddy dancing for beads is absolutely adorable. And as always I was cracking up through the entire post. Your TR postings are well worth waiting for!

I didn't realize you were going back in two days! I'm heading down to WDW next Thursday, so I'll just miss y'all. Have a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear more about Scooner's monkeytastic disney adventures.

[aharbin88]

Goodness, girl! I thought you forgot about us! I'm glad to see you are back, though. You have been missed.

Have fun at the 5K. Don't forget your Camelbak filled with Natty Lite. Or maybe you should fill it with Bud Ice so you have a reason to run towards something tasty! :lmao:

[PrincessV]

Once you have kids, you hear, talk, and even go to the bathroom halfway.
::yes:: But you're one up on me - I STILL haven't figured out the Kidcot deal! :rotfl:

Mexico is our next visit and I go straight to the booze stand. I order a Strawberry Margarita, which is great because it doesn't have a strong tequila taste. Kory took a sip and said it is just ok because it doesn't have a strong tequila taste.
I'm afraid I'm with Kory on this one. BUT... the Cantina's margaritas generally pack a better punch! :thumbsup2

Anyway, without hesitation she knew just where it was supposed to go. But due to inexperience, not how it was supposed to go.

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Oh my gosh - too cute! :cutie:


We should have some delightful weather in store for you later this week - have a great time!

[PaulDavid's mom]

We need more! :)

[saratogadreamin09]

We need more! :)



I AGREE:) :) :)

[AshClan]

Have a great time at the Princess 5K. I have everything crossed that precious Scooner is ship-shape in time for the trip!!

Come back with lots of fun stories. And another chapter or two written en route wouldn't be a bad thing. Just sayin' ;)

[arizonacolbys]

Yay! Another update! :thumbsup2 Loved the update & hearing about the baby care center at Epcot since we'll be using those for the first time in December. :) Scooner is such a cutie!! :goodvibes Love the upsidedown binky - our little one is constantly doing that, too -she loves to yank it out of her mouth, but isn't so good at getting it back in at this point...LOL

I hope she's feeling better asap & it doesn't impact your trip at all! Maddie just got her first cold last week & it definitely wasn't fun. Can't wait for the next update!

[vettechick99]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate all the comments, even though it's tough to reply to them all. They make me smile and very happy. :goodvibes

First, Scooner is feeling better. She is on antibiotics for a nasty sinus infection, but it seems to be clearing up some. Disney, here we come! Yay!

Second, I have some good news for me! Remember how I haven't been able to get my other computer fixed, and all my WDW pics are on there? Well I found my memory card from my trip and they are all still on there! So I downloaded all 973 pictures onto my new computer and they are ready to be formatted and uploaded to the web. A job in itself, wooo! At least I can continue with my report and have pictures to show.

Third, more good news for me. I just finished an 18-page paper for my grad class (if you think one trip report installment takes me a while, imagine 18-pages of education crap!). Anyway, once I submit it tomorrow and take a (hopefully short) final, I'll be free to write more. Double yay!

LY, MI!

Oh, and Kory said Busch Lite, not Natty Lite. But like that makes much of a difference. :rotfl:

[VanniGirl]

Great update - can't wait for more!!

Have a great trip :)

[aharbin88]

First, Scooner is feeling better. She is on antibiotics for a nasty sinus infection, but it seems to be clearing up some. Disney, here we come! Yay!

Yay!!

Second, I have some good news for me! Remember how I haven't been able to get my other computer fixed, and all my WDW pics are on there? Well I found my memory card from my trip and they are all still on there! So I downloaded all 973 pictures onto my new computer and they are ready to be formatted and uploaded to the web. A job in itself, wooo! At least I can continue with my report and have pictures to show.

Whoo Hoo!

Third, more good news for me. I just finished an 18-page paper for my grad class (if you think one trip report installment takes me a while, imagine 18-pages of education crap!). Anyway, once I submit it tomorrow and take a (hopefully short) final, I'll be free to write more. Double yay!

Yippee!!

LY, MI!

Oh, and Kory said Busch Lite, not Natty Lite. But like that makes much of a difference. :rotfl:


What, no Beast?

[Aurora borealis]

Yay! Another trip report. I'm a little behind and just found it... :laughing:

Anyway, glad you were able to make it back to WDW with the little one. I'm looking forward to future installments.

Geez, I think the last post I made on this board was at your last trip report... How sad is that? Can you tell I haven't been to Disney in awhile? *sigh* And now I'm pregnant, so it'll be a few years! D'oh! (but yay for being preggo)

[lulugirl]

This next trip we are staying at Bonnet Creek, which is on property but not owned by WDW. We got a 2-bed which we are excited about. We just need that extra space for Scooner.












May I ask if you booked directly through Wyndham to stay at Bonnet Creek, or are you renting from a timeshare owner?
I am interested in staying there for our next Disney trip. Would love to hear your thoughts on the resort!

[vettechick99]

What, no Beast?

Girl, that's a cuss word in our house!

Yay! Another trip report. I'm a little behind and just found it... :laughing:

Anyway, glad you were able to make it back to WDW with the little one. I'm looking forward to future installments.

Geez, I think the last post I made on this board was at your last trip report... How sad is that? Can you tell I haven't been to Disney in awhile? *sigh* And now I'm pregnant, so it'll be a few years! D'oh! (but yay for being preggo)

Congrats! I went 3 yrs without Disney and it was tooooough! But going with her was great. A lot of freakin' work. I mean it's not even near the same type of vacation. But it's enjoyable in a different way. Although right now we are dealing with a napless 2-yr old, so it ain't great right this minute. :rotfl:

May I ask if you booked directly through Wyndham to stay at Bonnet Creek, or are you renting from a timeshare owner?
I am interested in staying there for our next Disney trip. Would love to hear your thoughts on the resort!

We rented points from someone on the boards. She booked us a 2-bed deluxe and so far I really like it! I don't feel like I'm not staying at WDW, which is a huge sell for me. I've always stayed onsite and I didn't want to lose any magic.

Anywho, the staff here is nice and the suite is really great! I love having a room for her and us. We all don't sleep well together. :)

[raysnkaysmom]

Oh...I definitely loved Bonnet Creek too, it's like being onsite with it's proximity!

Have a great time...and can't wait to continue with the update!!!

[smilie]

Scooner is such a doll. Where did she come up with the name "pi pi" for the pacifier???

[MickeysMommy]

I just caught up, Al...can't wait to read more! :hug:

[tink2020]

Congrats! I went 3 yrs without Disney and it was tooooough! But going with her was great. A lot of freakin' work. I mean it's not even near the same type of vacation. But it's enjoyable in a different way. Although right now we are dealing with a napless 2-yr old, so it ain't great right this minute. :rotfl:


Truer thoughts have never been typed....

I think I saw you all very briefly in passing after the 5K, but before my brain registered it you were gone! :rotfl:

[LISAMWDW]

popcorn::

[eag119]

Ok. You are hilarious and your kid is a Steeler fan... I am in for this report...

[bhwhiz]

This TR rocks! :woohoo:

We will definitley be boozin' it up in the World this June! It will be the only way to get through the trip with 10 other people! :scared:

[raysnkaysmom]

This TR rocks! :woohoo:

We will definitley be boozin' it up in the World this June! It will be the only way to get through the trip with 10 other people! :scared:

I hear ya!! I've basically been pregnant for the last 2 yrs...lol, so Epcot is going to be my fave park of the year!!! And... being there with 4 kids, my parents AND my sister and her hubby, I'll need the drinks ;)

[hucifer]

Yay! I'm so glad I found your trip report! However, I see it's taking you several months to get just a couple of installments in. You're averaging one installment a month. Tsk, tsk.


Eventually, the CM gives us a mask, stamps it, and attaches a thinga-ma-bob. I really don't know what it is. Like I was said, I was half-listening. Once you have kids, you hear, talk, and even go to the bathroom halfway.

Ain't it the truth? My little guy will be two in April and he can be a handful. We aren't taking him to The World until he's around 4 for this very reason.

Anyway, your report is so funny, I'm getting weird looks from people at work from all the laughing. I look forward to your next installment in the next month or so.

[Frickles]

Vettechick!!! I found you!

Thanks for the giggles girl!!! Your TR from way back when (maybe 2004?)was the first TR I ever read and posted to. You crack me up and I'm so glad to see you back! You and Kory definitely have a little cutie pie on your hands! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[vettechick99]

So we're waiting on the rain to stop...

…an umbrella. Genius!

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After a few minutes of solid rain, we discuss our afternoon options. We decide that after it lets up enough, we'll make a run for it and get our free Disney Visa character picture. No free beer seminar at UK this time, so we need this free picture! We brave the rain and make it to Innoventions half-soaked. Told you, half everything with kids.

We find a line, but not a bad one. Maybe 8 people? So I send Scooner off with Kory to run around and play but ask them to stay close as we'll be going in soon.

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25 minutes, 5 rummages through my uninteresting diaper bag, 2 eavesdropped conversations, and 1 internal debate concerning Bai Ling later, I've moved 2 feet.

Doing some disney-style recon, I ask the lady in front of me if she's done this before. Yes, she says, everytime we come. Which is every day of their monthly trips to Epcot. That's a dedicated mommy! Anyway, she says the line looks short but actually takes a while because each family spends 5-10 minutes with the characters. I contemplate bailing, as Fastpass has spoiled me something bad, but decide to hold tight and take one for the team. I hate a damn sport.

I look for DH and Scooner and they are just off to the side playing. She found a phone so Scooner "calls" Grandma and Pap to tell them all about her trip.


"Well I flashed people. And then got beads."

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About 45 minutes after I got into what seemed to be a pretty short line, our turn is next and we are ushered in to see the stars of such shows, "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and "Disneyland Sing-a-long". Scooner is wide-eyed and rodent-struck. She stares at them blankly while they do their best to get a reaction. Waving, dancing, card tricks. Nothing. So we skip all the pleasantries and get right to the good stuff.

Scooner's first character pic. And it was free! Freeeee!

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We bid goodbye to Mickey and friends and decide it's time to take a load off back at our resort. On our way out, we drop in Spaceship Earth and enjoy the newest version. It's no surprise that after a long day, this dark, relaxing ride is all someone someone needs to fall asleep on my shoulder. Oh and Scooner falls asleep, too.

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Hop in the car and head to CSR. We rounded the way around the resort to Building 8A which was not too far from the main building. In fact, we noticed our building was right next to a bus stop, which is super cool.

We pulled up and unloaded Scooner and our belongings. And by our belongings I mean hers.

Our room was on the second floor facing the water, which was a pretty nice view. You could see the main building off into the distance and to our far right was the Dig Site. All in all, a pretty great location.

I take a few mandatory room pics for the DIS...

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...and find my first towel animal! 25 trips and this is the only one I've gotten. So those of you hoping and wishing and praying, don't be sad if you don't get one your first trip. Or second. Or third. Or fourth. Or fifth...oh my. This could take a while.

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We unpack and assemble the pack ‘n play for Scooner. We put it in the closet, which is also where she sleeps when we go to my sister’s beach house. Lots of good material for her shrink when she is older. Good enough to go on vacation, but don't expect your own bed, girlie!

So here are Scooner's accommodations. I'm figuring we can pull off this arrangement maybe one more time and then we'll have to give her the extra bed that's used as a chair that's used as a closet.

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Actually, that little space curtained off was a great solution for our privacy problem. She needs it and by golly nothing is worse than a cranky baby. Except Simon Cowell's butt-cut hairdo. Now that's hellacious!

It’s 4:00 and time for a nap, so we lay Scooner down in steerage and shut the curtain so she is not tempted to watch us unpack and eat Cheeze-its. But our noise keeps her up which I believe is #1 in the Baby 10 Commandments, right before "Thou Shalt Not Wake a Sleeping Baby" and "Thou Shalt Breastfeed if Only to Lose Those Extra Baby Pounds". So instead, we lay down, turn the tv on low, and all take a nap.

At 6:30, Scooner is still asleep and we discuss our options. We'd like to head back to Epcot for some more strollin' and boozin' along with a little grubbin'. We decide to wake her up, despite the obvious. It is not good times for us. She cries and whines but it's nothing a little Mickey can't help. "Mi Mo!" she calls. So we flip on the television and let him work his magic. She may be a one-word gal, but she knows all the right ones.

After a dinner and bath for her, we load up into the car and head over to the BW where we park. I know, I'm a bad person. I'll surely go to hell. Or the Theme Parks Board to a refillable mug thread.

It's just finished raining when we arrive so we make sure to grab the umbrella, and head out. The light reflecting in the raindrops reminds me how much I adore the Boardwalk.

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It used to be my favorite resort, and I spent many trips here. Even had drinks with Joe Namath at the bar once. That was just before he hit on the sportscaster. Which by the way annoyed me to no end. You never hit on me, Joe! I may not know sports, but I will drink my entire drink, I guarantee it!

We get to Epcot and head around toward France. I grab a Grand Marnier Slush and a Cheese Plate. Heeeeeaven! We continue walking around until we find a spot where we can watch Illuminations in Italy. Scooner sees her opportunity and begs to get up. I let her run around and Kory hunts down some food for himself.

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Children are ankle biters and stinky-cheese stealers!

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Scooner notices the moon and squeals, "Mooooo!". So sweet.

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Kory comes back with a Quesadilla for him and Scooner to share, and a beer for himself.

Her first Illuminations!

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After the show, we lazily stroll and Scooner notices Spaceship Earth lit up. She points and enthusiatically says, "Baaaaaaw!" I repeat, "Yes honey. It's a ball! With awful green writing. Ick."

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Back to the BW...

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and in the elevator, Scooner gives the impression of fatique. Yay!

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While Kory takes a potty break, I make Scooner pose with a freakish' flower chair.

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She nearly falls asleep in the car, but it doesn't last. Once back at the room, we put our jammies on and get ready for bed. But apparently Scooner is practicing her moves in hopes of earning more beads for Mommy. That's my girl!

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Next up: Day 2 - A day of Magic Kingdom firsts

[vettechick99]

Scooner is such a doll. Where did she come up with the name "pi pi" for the pacifier???

Smilie, I have no idea really. I guess she learned it at the sitter. Several of the kids there use that term. But she only used a pacifier for a few weeks when she was a newborn so it's all so odd!

I just caught up, Al...can't wait to read more! :hug:
popcorn::

Ok. You are hilarious and your kid is a Steeler fan... I am in for this report...

This TR rocks! :woohoo:

We will definitley be boozin' it up in the World this June! It will be the only way to get through the trip with 10 other people! :scared:

Hey all! Thanks for reading my slow as Christmas report. Which is likely the time I'll finish it. :lmao:

I think I saw you all very briefly in passing after the 5K, but before my brain registered it you were gone! :rotfl:

Oh no, sorry we missed each other. Did you enjoy the 5k?



I hear ya!! I've basically been pregnant for the last 2 yrs...lol, so Epcot is going to be my fave park of the year!!! And... being there with 4 kids, my parents AND my sister and her hubby, I'll need the drinks ;)

Oh yes, you will! Let me know if you some boozin' ideas. ;)

Yay! I'm so glad I found your trip report! However, I see it's taking you several months to get just a couple of installments in. You're averaging one installment a month. Tsk, tsk.

Ain't it the truth? My little guy will be two in April and he can be a handful. We aren't taking him to The World until he's around 4 for this very reason.

Anyway, your report is so funny, I'm getting weird looks from people at work from all the laughing. I look forward to your next installment in the next month or so.

I got 2 in this month. Yay for a sick baby! Wait...

Vettechick!!! I found you!

Thanks for the giggles girl!!! Your TR from way back when (maybe 2004?)was the first TR I ever read and posted to. You crack me up and I'm so glad to see you back! You and Kory definitely have a little cutie pie on your hands! She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Hey old friend! Thanks for reading this one. :thumbsup2

[hucifer]

After the show, we lazily stroll and Scooner notices Spaceship Earth lit up. She points and enthusiatically says, "Baaaaaaw!" I repeat, "Yes honey. It's a ball! With awful green writing. Ick."

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OMG, you have just horrified me. That is freaking AWFUL. :scared1:


And why is it such a bad thing that you parked at the Boardwalk? :confused3

[tinawv]

I am absolutely loving your trip report. I think you missed your calling as you should have been a writer. Scooner is so adorable. Can't wait for more updates.

[Space Command]

you, kory and schooner need a show on the Travel Channel ... "Strolling and Boozing." You guys could focus on resorts that have amenities for kids and adults.
I would definitely Tivo it and watch each episode.

[PrincessV]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/vettechick99/disney%2008/016.jpg
Awww, this is adorable! And... Freeeee! :yay::rotfl:

So here are Scooner's accommodations. I'm figuring we can pull off this arrangement maybe one more time and then we'll have to give her the extra bed that's used as a chair that's used as a closet.
::yes:: Milk that situation for all it's worth!

It’s 4:00 and time for a nap, so we lay Scooner down in steerage
:lmao:

After a dinner and bath for her, we load up into the car and head over to the BW where we park. I know, I'm a bad person. I'll surely go to hell. Or the Theme Parks Board to a refillable mug thread.
You and me both. ;)

[DisneyCowgirl]

I second SpaceCommand that you need your own show, and you already have the perfect title!

I notice that for the last leg of day 3, you switched to the tiny stroller that has NO CUP HOLDER! What's up with that? Even the rinky-dink cupholder on the peg is better than nothing.

[vettechick99]

OMG, you have just horrified me. That is freaking AWFUL. :scared1:


And why is it such a bad thing that you parked at the Boardwalk? :confused3

I know, isn't it? I was totally disgusted. At least Scooner liked it though. Poor thing doesn't know any better!

I am absolutely loving your trip report. I think you missed your calling as you should have been a writer. Scooner is so adorable. Can't wait for more updates.

you, kory and schooner need a show on the Travel Channel ... "Strolling and Boozing." You guys could focus on resorts that have amenities for kids and adults.
I would definitely Tivo it and watch each episode.

I second SpaceCommand that you need your own show, and you already have the perfect title!

I notice that for the last leg of day 3, you switched to the tiny stroller that has NO CUP HOLDER! What's up with that? Even the rinky-dink cupholder on the peg is better than nothing.

If the Travel Channel calls, I'll definitely answer! I sure need someone to bankroll all the trips I want to take. :thumbsup2

Cowgirl, that was Kory's idea. He ditched the big stroller and the stroller bag, so I had to tote my big camera and diaper bag while he pushed. Booo! I will definitely be getting a smaller camera for the next trip.

::yes:: Milk that situation for all it's worth!

Just wait - our situation isn't quite as rosey by the end of the trip. :lmao:

[Pollito916]

Just wait - our situation isn't quite as rosey by the end of the trip. :lmao:

Ours wasn't either. We stayed at CSR too, but got a handicapped room (not sure if that was a hint...:confused3) so there was no curtained closet to put Alex in.

Where do you put a toddler to sleep when there is no closet?

We had to put the PnP right next to our bed, and he only slept in it the 1st night. Then he figured out that he could climb out of it and slept in the king bed with us the rest of the week. :sad2: And we never did the co-sleeping thing before, he probably just figured the big cozy bed looked way better than the dinky PnP which was even smaller than the one he has at home.

Can't say I blame him, but it wasn't nice waking up with a stinky toddler boy foot in my face, my ribs, my stomach, etc etc :rolleyes:

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Awesome! Another installment :rotfl: Thanks for makin' my day, Chick. I have to agree about the Cowell's butt-cut (I have another smart *&% term courtesy of Vettechick99 :banana:)

[saratogadreamin09]

Great update:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 I'm very excited for more:cool1::cool1:

Cant wait to hear about the MK day:):):)



I need to ask about illuminations, when you were there was the "fire barge" part of the show? We were in WDW in february and the fire barge was getting referbished, its our favorite part of illuminations and we didnt get to see it

[vettechick99]

Great update:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 I'm very excited for more:cool1::cool1:

Cant wait to hear about the MK day:):):)



I need to ask about illuminations, when you were there was the "fire barge" part of the show? We were in WDW in february and the fire barge was getting referbished, its our favorite part of illuminations and we didnt get to see it

It was working when we were there in October, and then again on our last trip a few weeks ago in March. I guess you just got the Low Season Gyp!

Ours wasn't either. We stayed at CSR too, but got a handicapped room (not sure if that was a hint...:confused3) so there was no curtained closet to put Alex in.

Where do you put a toddler to sleep when there is no closet?

We had to put the PnP right next to our bed, and he only slept in it the 1st night. Then he figured out that he could climb out of it and slept in the king bed with us the rest of the week. :sad2: And we never did the co-sleeping thing before, he probably just figured the big cozy bed looked way better than the dinky PnP which was even smaller than the one he has at home.

Can't say I blame him, but it wasn't nice waking up with a stinky toddler boy foot in my face, my ribs, my stomach, etc etc :rolleyes:

:lmao: We aren't co-sleepers either so anytime we are in the same room together, everyone is awake. She's disturbed by us, we're anxious with her in the room. I really think co-sleeping makes you more of a Nervous Nelly!

Anyway, I have the solution to your closet question. Stay tuned...

Awesome! Another installment :rotfl: Thanks for makin' my day, Chick. I have to agree about the Cowell's butt-cut (I have another smart *&% term courtesy of Vettechick99 :banana:)

Thanks! You made my day. :)

[hucifer]

Can't say I blame him, but it wasn't nice waking up with a stinky toddler boy foot in my face, my ribs, my stomach, etc etc :rolleyes:

"Stinky Toddler boy foot" -- I love it. :laughing: My boy has had it since he was a NEWBORN! Geez, I swear he was born with stinky feet.

[Lucia_27]

You are so luckly she slept in the PnP!!! Our first trip with our daughter when she was two, we thought we'd do the same thing. :rotfl::rotfl:

We gave up and let her sleep with us (luckily we had a king size bed!) for the first time. For some reason DH always got the good end of her - I always ended up with the feet or the butt in my face.

[ilovefh]

Great Report!

[Aurora borealis]

Yay! Another installment! Is it sad that I check this thread every week to see if there's an update? Yeah, work can get a little slow sometimes... :rolleyes1

[saratogadreamin09]

It was working when we were there in October, and then again on our last trip a few weeks ago in March. I guess you just got the Low Season Gyp!

. :)


Thanks, we were there the one wee a year its refurbished, thats just our luck:rotfl:

[kellyf2626]

Vettechick! I remember you from the baby boards way back when I was pregnant with my little guy!! Nice to see you again....Scooner is a princess and sooooooooooo cute!! :lovestruc

LOVE reading your trip report! Ya, going down there with a little one is very, very different as compared to previous adult-only trips!! We took Brady at 4 months and 13 months...and are taking him this September when he is 25 months! Lots of work, but totally worth it!

The sleeping arrangments are always tricky. Brady will sleep in the pack-n-play, thank god. We put it in the closet at the BWV...his own little "room". There is just NO WAY he would sleep being able to see us!! Here is a pic!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e97/kellyf2626/DSC01848.jpg

Oh...and your comment about being in hell or at a refillable mug thread made me laugh out loud!!! :lmao: Awesome!!!

Can't wait to read more!!! :surfweb:

[Loafmastermom]

Hi! I heard about your TRs from ZZub's old TR so here I am. :) I'm way back at the beginning... :surfweb:

[raysnkaysmom]

Yay! Just caught up with the report you posted the other day!! Toooo funny!

I wanna do a report when we get back, but I fear I will forever be in your shadow, your reports are tooo cool :cool2: lol
Cant wait for MK day!

[vettechick99]

Hi! I heard about your TRs from ZZub's old TR so here I am. :) I'm way back at the beginning... :surfweb:

Great Report!

Yay! Another installment! Is it sad that I check this thread every week to see if there's an update? Yeah, work can get a little slow sometimes... :rolleyes1

Yay! Just caught up with the report you posted the other day!! Toooo funny!

I wanna do a report when we get back, but I fear I will forever be in your shadow, your reports are tooo cool :cool2: lol
Cant wait for MK day!

Thanks everyone! raysnkaysmom I would love to read yours! I hope you will write one.

Aurora, checking for updates is never sad! I have done that on many occasions. :lmao:

You are so luckly she slept in the PnP!!! Our first trip with our daughter when she was two, we thought we'd do the same thing. :rotfl::rotfl:

We gave up and let her sleep with us (luckily we had a king size bed!) for the first time. For some reason DH always got the good end of her - I always ended up with the feet or the butt in my face.

I'm not sure which is better, feet or butt in the face! :rotfl:

Vettechick! I remember you from the baby boards way back when I was pregnant with my little guy!! Nice to see you again....Scooner is a princess and sooooooooooo cute!! :lovestruc

LOVE reading your trip report! Ya, going down there with a little one is very, very different as compared to previous adult-only trips!! We took Brady at 4 months and 13 months...and are taking him this September when he is 25 months! Lots of work, but totally worth it!

The sleeping arrangments are always tricky. Brady will sleep in the pack-n-play, thank god. We put it in the closet at the BWV...his own little "room". There is just NO WAY he would sleep being able to see us!! Here is a pic!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e97/kellyf2626/DSC01848.jpg

Oh...and your comment about being in hell or at a refillable mug thread made me laugh out loud!!! :lmao: Awesome!!!

Can't wait to read more!!! :surfweb:

He is so cute! I'm glad someone else does the closet sleeping arrangement. Honestly, tell me a child who wouldn't love having a closet to themselves. Throw a sleeping bag in there and call it a fort. Voila!

Thanks, we were there the one wee a year its refurbished, thats just our luck:rotfl:

boo on that! If you can go the first week of March, it's perfect! Nice weather and low, LOW crowds. Sweet!

[PrincessNewsie]

I laughed so hard at your writing style and normally stay away from TRs with kids (I'll mount that battle when it gets here!) but your girl is beautiful and you are freaking hilarious.

ETA: I hit 500 posts with this yayyyyyy i'm now a dis veteran!

[AmyBWV99]

Everytime we find a closet big enough for a PnP we stick DS #2 in it that kid likes his dark.

When we go to DH's family condo in St. Petes we have DS#1 on his Aero Bed on the porch and the baby in the 2nd bedroom closet in a PnP. Now it's not as bad as it sounds but when people ask what we do with them there you get the sideways glance everytime.

Since we always start our March trips in St. Pete's at the beach we have to drive to WDW for the following week. Last month on the way we had to pull over on to the off ramp to allow DS#1 'unload' in the wee potty. That kid can go from camel to mach 10 evacuation in about 3.5 seconds so when he says it's time it's TIME!!!! I'm a bit surprised DHS let's us out of FL.

[anewmac]

could be that im just hungry but the cheese plate looks yummy LOL

love the free pic turned out great!

Wondering how I could put the kids in the closed so that dh and I can have a bed to ourselves LOL (mine our 10 and 7 LOL)

[Jenvenza]

I had to drop by and read your TR!! Love it!!! And all the pictures of Scooner are adorable!!!

[ahutton]

OMG - I'm so stunned and honored. I was there when Vettechick was!! We were on the way to MK, heading to Chef Mickey's when marathon passed by!!!

[Loafmastermom]

I was hoping for an update. :bored:

[jdtopgun71]

I was too!! Where are you vettechick??

[tlinus]

:rolleyes1

popcorn::

:upsidedow

[vettechick99]

I was tooooootally going to post today. I swear! Of course not an update. Yet. :) I am almost done with school (7 days!) and I have arranged for the sitter to watch Scooner everyday for a few hours this summer so I can:

1. take 2 graduate classes, and

2. finish my reports!

(Holy cow I am slower than Ryan Seacrest announcing the Bottom 3...)

[dec5girl]

I haven't said Hi yet, but i've been reading along. Love your report! I got so excited a minute ago when I saw you posted. I'm patiently waiting to read more. popcorn::

[aharbin88]

We are waiting with bated breath. :goodvibes

[raysnkaysmom]

school needs to be out and a sitter given for Scooner, just so we get an update:lmao:

[catherines_mama]

You're back.. with a baby! CONGRATS! To quote my fav movie "you have a baby.... in a bar..." :) LOL Love that Reese.

followed your previous trips and this one is just as much fun. What I love.. that Day 1.. only 1 ride :) simply classic.

Looking forward to more of your report, hope school is going well.

[vettechick99]

Well, I have been dreading this moment for some time now, but I guess I can't delay it any longer. :guilty:

I have to put off finishing this trip report indefinitely (at the pace I was going, indefinitely is not much longer :lmao: ). In all seriousness, there are some personal things going on in the vettechick household that don't make writing a funny, light-hearted trip report easy for me. I won't go into details, they aren't important (and don't worry - everyone is safe and alive and Scooner is perfect as always. :goodvibes ).

I hate dissapointing any of you, but I know you guys will understand. I appreciate your support. You are my family away from home, and it means a lot to me.

[daisylove]

Hey Allison. No worries on the report we all will be here when you can get back to it. Just sending you good thoughts!

[catherines_mama]

Many good thoughts coming to you through this all.

[macraven]

sending you :hug:'s

take all the time you need.

[lacy1101]

Well, I have been dreading this moment for some time now, but I guess I can't delay it any longer. :guilty:

I have to put off finishing this trip report indefinitely (at the pace I was going, indefinitely is not much longer :lmao: ). In all seriousness, there are some personal things going on in the vettechick household that don't make writing a funny, light-hearted trip report easy for me. I won't go into details, they aren't important (and don't worry - everyone is safe and alive and Scooner is perfect as always. :goodvibes ).

I hate dissapointing any of you, but I know you guys will understand. I appreciate your support. You are my family away from home, and it means a lot to me.


:grouphug:

[OhMari]

I am going to put this in our "Completed Board", until things are better and you can return.
Give me a PM, and I can move it back over for you.
:grouphug: