My Baby Girl Is Turning 13-Time For Another Mom/Daughter WDW Trip!!

[torsie24]

Great second day!! I just love this TR!! More more more! :teeth:

[saratogadreamin09]

Great update! Too funny about all the Jonas Bros. madness! Reminds me of my middle school obsession with NKOTB.:love: :rotfl2:


I really had a good laugh with this. MY spaish teacher is obsessed with NKOTB and she even went to one of the concerts over the summer

[Camster0307]

Love it!! I really needed an update- I was having Cammie TR withdrawals!:rotfl: Plus i needed to take a break from trying to figure out dance moves to Pink, Nickleback and AARejects to teach Timmy and a bunch of 4th graders tonight at Variety Show rehearsal.:scared:


I'm embarassed to admit that the only artist who's songs I know that you mentioned is Pink.:blush:

You were right! That animation stuff looks like a blast! I may have to check that out with a few friends in May...:rolleyes1 ;)

I love that you have such a great time hanging out with Lauren- she's an awesome kid, that's for sure! WTG, Mom!:thumbsup2

Ok...back to dance school. If anyone's looking in my windows, they're probably thinking I'm some kind of spastic freak! :scared1: Oh boy.....

Thanks Ellen. Lauren is awesome.

And, btw, I seem to remember from your "Random Facts" that you do like dancing around your house to music, so I'm sure your neighbors are already used to it!

american idol looks like a interesting attraction, i cant wait to see it in person.

It is very cool! If you're a fan of the show, I think you'll enjoy it!

What a great update....I am definitely taking time to go to the Animation stuff next year. I think DHS gets the bum rap but we loved it.

I agree Theresa. DHS has alot of "informative" attractions, which when the girls were little, we would just blow right by. Now that they are older, they can appreciated them more - and they are pretty entertaining!

you can tell she's embarassed in this picture!

She was embarassed - but she loved the attention!


this is so cool!

She has about four photo albums at her station - they are at either side of the television. We were looking through them; it was cool!

it looks like he's trying to attack her or something and lauren's just not too sure about him. :laughing: these are some characters i've never met - will have to do that one day!

I love getting pictures with Sully - he's so big and blue. The pictures are always funny!


i've only been through here once but we didn't do the computer games. another thing we'll have to do next time! sounds fun.

We had never even noticed these things. We were always waiting on the line to see Mickey; never paid attention to anything else around us.

that sounds really cool! thanks for all the photos and explaining how it works. i was wondering about it!

It was a fun show. I think it would be cool to be at the last show of the day because then you'd get to see all eight winners from the day perform.

Yea!!!! Love the AI pics - we didn't get in this weekend as we only spent a few hrs at DHS this time. But we did see the camera crew filming a guy outside who was jumping up and down with his "ticket" and just going nuts! it looked like fun! Weird that the wait times were so long! We just had 10 minute waits for most everything this weekend. Even though at one point the posted wait for Test Track was 40 minutes, we walked on. Literally. Same with ToT and RnR - I don't know if they were trying to scare people off or what. But it seemed to be the theme of our weekend......

We were there during President's week and it was pretty crowded. And it always seemed that the posted wait times were always LESS than what it really turned out to be.

The picture of Lauren debating her desserts is adorable. Her facial expression is so cute!

I think the Animation Courtyard is so much fun, I want to do the drawing class in May. Sounds like a nice way to get a break from park touring too.

I have to say that I am not that interested in the American Idol attraction but after seeing those photos I might have to check out a show!

Honestly, I wasn't too excited about going into AI either; but we were there as they were starting to let people in and we figured - why not? I'm glad we did - it was fun.

Wow, Cammie! I could never, ever, just change my plans spur-of-the-moment like that! Especially when ADRs were involved! You really pulled it off, though! :thumbsup2

And yours is the first TR I've read that included the new American Idol attraction! Cool! That set does look authentic...

Looking forward to the special birthday treat for Lauren!!

Kathy

I'm not good with a change in the game plan either but I was feeling the same itch to be in Epcot also. We didn't get much done there but we did love just walking around.

The American Idol thing looks wow! We might have to do it this summer. What a great mom to change plans that morning... I am not sure I could handle that.... but you are right it was her birthday trip. Also waiting in line for Test Track--- Lauren is super lucky to have such a fantastic mom!

That's why I enjoy these trips with Lauren so much. We know we'll be back as a family soon, so I can make these trips be just about her and her whims.

I just love that face at PrimeTime, Cammie! It is just too stinkin cute! :goodvibes

Holy Smokes - you did great getting out of TT at 11:30 and making your ressie! WOW! I'm totally impressed!

Well, we were still 10 minutes late for our ADR but........yeah, I'm a fast walker. Must be from all those years working in Manhattan.;)

[Camster0307]

Sounds like you had a great day! AI looks like fun! Lauren looks so embarassed in front of two desserts!

Cmon, no RnRC? Oh, I'll be waiting for you guys to conquer it! ;)

I was really willing to do RnRC - but Lauren didn't. I think she'll only do it again if she's forced - and she knows I won't force her!

I just noticed Lauren in the corner! Her face is hilarious! :cutie:
(sorry for double post)

I know! I didn't realize I had gotten her in the picture until I uploaded the pix to my computer!:laughing:

A little late, but I'm jumping on board. Great TR!!!

Looks like you had a fantastic time!!

Thanks for joining in Rora! Glad you're enjoying it!

You two really know how to have a good time at WDW. It looks like you are having a blast!

Well, we've had ALOT of practice...............;) !

YAY new updates:cool1:

Test Track is my favorite ride in disney but the first 3 or 4 times we rode it we waited 120 min each time:scared1: Now we just do the single rider(wish more rides has this:sad2: ) The rides so good it has alittle bit of everything.


We haven't been to DHS in forever. I can't wait to do American Idol Experience next time we go. Would you resommand the magic of disney animation ,we've never done it and if you think its worth it I might want to try it:thumbsup2

I suggested the single rider line to Lauren and she didn't want to do it. She didn't see the point of being on the ride with people she doesn't know - and besides, we like to make funny faces together for the picture at the end!

I would recommend the Disney animation attraction - but it is time consuming, especially the drawing class. The instructor goes v-e-r-y slowly; I guess because he's teaching a class of all ages. But it was fun to do.

I saw that too LOL

I loved this installment! I also ate at the 50's prime time and thought it was awesome. We got a great waitor and I think we might have had the same seats you did :thumbsup2

A good CM is key to a good time at PTC. We also ate there in Nov. w/my sister and her family. The CM had my 7yr.old neice helping her set and clear tables. It was so funny - she didn't know what to make of it!

"This is why I love my kid so much - she's so much fun to hang out with!"


This made me smile really big.:goodvibes

We're going to have to check out the Disney Animation thing, we always just walk right by it. Can't wait to check out American Idol!!

Glad to make you smile, Kathy!:goodvibes Disney Animation and AI were alot of fun! And this is why I love going to Disney every year - there is always something new to try out!

Oh my goodness! I just had to say, I saw a commercial for the new television series, JONAS, coming this May!!! It was hilarious! Kevin got stuck on a fire pole!

Oh, we've seen it too! As Lauren says: "I can't believe I'm going to be able see the Jonas Bros. on a tv show EVERY week!" She's looking forward to May! :hyper:

Hi Cammie! It's great that the two of you could be so flexible and fun!:thumbsup2 I can't wait to see AI! We have seen the show part of the animation studio, and we went through the shop where the artists are, but we didn't see where the drawing place was - DH does want to buy a print from the shop near there - they have original sketch prints - isn't it right next to this attraction?:confused3

It was funny, Tammie - there didn't seem to be a very obvious sign pointing out the animation class. I had a hard time finding it too; I happened to see a turnstile w/ a CM by it; I asked what it was for and he told me. I can't remember exactly where it was but I remember, while standing outside of the room, we were looking down on where the Bolt characters were. So it's all in the same giant room where you find Sorcerer Mickey also. Just off in a corner.

Great second day!! I just love this TR!! More more more! :teeth:

Thanks torsie! More is coming up soon!:thumbsup2

Great update! Too funny about all the Jonas Bros. madness! Reminds me of my middle school obsession with NKOTB.:love: :rotfl2:

I really had a good laugh with this. MY spaish teacher is obsessed with NKOTB and she even went to one of the concerts over the summer

Ok, so I'm going to be showing my age here but my middle school obsession was with -- ANDY GIBB! (does anyone remember him?)

[lizet313]

Oh wow American Idol looks interesting I couldn't have the experience maybe next time. I ate at 50's Primetime Cafe I loved it she was so funny..("No elbows on the table no whinning no complaining no fighting or pulling hair") Oh and my favorite quote "You put the table and I'll do the dishes" :lmao: :rotfl2: I had a blast I could tell you and Lauren did too.

[alan_renfroe]

Great update, Cammie! Sounds like Day 3 was a great one! I applaud your spontaneity, and the fact that you STILL made your ADR at 50s! That's a great picture of Lauren trying to decide her priorities on dessert!

We are very excited about doing the AI experience. In fact, we changed our dinner ADR at Flying Fish from 7:05pm to 7:45pm so that we can see the final AI show of the day and still have plenty of time to walk over to the Boardwalk. We've never been to the Boardwalk, so we are excited about going...and I would like to get over there a little early and just hang out.

Also, DD really liked the looks of the Magic of Disney Animation. Both she and DS are very artistic, and I think they would get a kick out of doing their own drawing. What a great souvenir!

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I was really willing to do RnRC - but Lauren didn't. I think she'll only do it again if she's forced - and she knows I won't force her!

Okay Kara - here it is. You have to MAKE Cammie do this in May. YOU SO HAVE TO!

I want a picture too! :snooty:

[mousebit]

Hi Cammie! I've been enjoying your report and decided to come out of lurkdom to let you know how much I can relate to your Disney trip with a 13yr. old girl. I try to take DGD13 at least once a year and I'm sometimes amazed at how much our trips have changed from when she was a little girl. Fewer rope drops and character breakfasts and a lot more pm EMH's! But just as much (maybe more?) fun!

Oh, and the constant texting! :lmao: Last trip I finally said something to Haleigh about it and her response was "I know, I know...but do you know how hard it is to talk to just ONE person for A WEEK!" :rotfl: From that point on, I looked at it a little differently...and was just glad that she was still willing at her age to give up her friends to hang with her grandma for a week! :goodvibes

BTW, she won't do RnRC either!

[MapleGirl]

great update Cammie! I love the Animation Academy. Where was the Sound Stage kiosk? It sounds like a lot of fun and I definitely want to give it a try on our next visit. :thumbsup2

[Mysteria]

Thanks for reading! DIS meet - Sunday, May 17th - 3pm in Epcot. Are you there then?


Yes we are and I am going to do my best to make it to the meet. I don't want to miss the mass Dis convergence on France. :rotfl:

[PixieDustandEeyore]

ive read all your tr's and decided to come out of lurkdom.... excellent tr again

[Camster0307]

Oh wow American Idol looks interesting I couldn't have the experience maybe next time. I ate at 50's Primetime Cafe I loved it she was so funny..("No elbows on the table no whinning no complaining no fighting or pulling hair") Oh and my favorite quote "You put the table and I'll do the dishes" :lmao: :rotfl2: I had a blast I could tell you and Lauren did too.

50sPTC is a really fun dining experience when you get a CM that's really into it! We had fun.

We are very excited about doing the AI experience. In fact, we changed our dinner ADR at Flying Fish from 7:05pm to 7:45pm so that we can see the final AI show of the day and still have plenty of time to walk over to the Boardwalk. We've never been to the Boardwalk, so we are excited about going...and I would like to get over there a little early and just hang out.

Oh I can't wait to hear you report back on the last AI show Alan - I think it would be fun to a be a part of it. And don't worry about walking around the BW - there will still be stuff going on when you get out of dinner too!

Okay Kara - here it is. You have to MAKE Cammie do this in May. YOU SO HAVE TO!

I want a picture too! :snooty:

DON'T THINK SO! I was willing to make that sacrifice for my child; not willing to do it for a creepy internet friend!:lmao:

Hi Cammie! I've been enjoying your report and decided to come out of lurkdom to let you know how much I can relate to your Disney trip with a 13yr. old girl. I try to take DGD13 at least once a year and I'm sometimes amazed at how much our trips have changed from when she was a little girl. Fewer rope drops and character breakfasts and a lot more pm EMH's! But just as much (maybe more?) fun!

Oh, and the constant texting! :lmao: Last trip I finally said something to Haleigh about it and her response was "I know, I know...but do you know how hard it is to talk to just ONE person for A WEEK!" :rotfl: From that point on, I looked at it a little differently...and was just glad that she was still willing at her age to give up her friends to hang with her grandma for a week! :goodvibes

BTW, she won't do RnRC either!

:lmao: I'm cracking up over your DGD's response! Yeah, I think that's how Lauren felt too! And your Disney trips sound exactly like ours these days: we love to sleep in, but we can stay out until all hours! It's so sweet that you're able to take those trips together.

great update Cammie! I love the Animation Academy. Where was the Sound Stage kiosk? It sounds like a lot of fun and I definitely want to give it a try on our next visit. :thumbsup2

The Sound Stage was right across from the Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet. Honestly, we get a picture with that Mickey every year and I NEVER noticed all the stuff that was over there!

Yes we are and I am going to do my best to make it to the meet. I don't want to miss the mass Dis convergence on France. :rotfl:

The slushie kiosk won't know what hit them! I hope you can make. I'm so looking forward to meeting everyone!

ive read all your tr's and decided to come out of lurkdom.... excellent tr again

Welcome out of lurkdom!:) I'm glad you checked in and are enjoying my report!

[podsnel]

Well you PROMISED me we're going on EE, and I'll go on SM in return- so once we get your feet wet, who knows what else Kara and I will be able to talk you into?!!!:scared1: :woohoo: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[Camster0307]

This installment is mostly food porn, so if you don't want to drool, you might want to skip it.(although there are still some cute shots of Lauren!)

I last left off with Lauren and I departing DHS and heading over to the Boardwalk area for dinner.

One last shot of my baby girl in DHS:

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It was almost 7pm and our ADRs at The Yachtsman weren't until 7:35. Since we had the time, I decided to spare my child the "horribly long walk" (her words) over there, and instead opted to wait for the boat.

Ms. Lazybones was very happy:
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I did insist that we not get off at the BC/YC but instead get off at the BW - and then walk around. It's so pretty over there and I just love to walk around that lake!

We arrived at The Yachtsman right on time and were seated promptly.

Lauren ordered a Sprite:
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I had a Pommegranite Martini:
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Lauren was thrilled she had a birthday menu. But it wasn't personalized because I forgot to give them her name!:headache:

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Soon after, the rolls, butter and roasted garlic arrived. These are soooo good! Seriously, the garlic spreads like butter!:
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For dinner, Lauren ordered the 8oz.filet w/mashed potatoes & red wine sauce:
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I had the NY Strip Steak w/peppercorn brandy sauce & potato gratin w/diamond white cheddar cheese:
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I also ordered a glass of Jade Mountain Mourvedre (I had never heard of it; our wonderful CM Yun had recommended it.) Delicious!
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Both Lauren and I REALLY enjoyed our steaks. They were cooked perfectly! But we weren't crazy about our potatoes. Lauren felt her mashed potatoes were too lumpy and not creamy enough. My potato gratin (and I can't believe I'm going to say this!) were too cheesy! I love my cheesy potatoes but this was just cheddar overload. Oh well - left more room for my steak!

We put in our dessert order but before they were served, Lauren received a special extra treat:
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The birthday dessert was choc.mousse covered w/a choc.crumb topping. It was tasty, but she was saving herself for the dessert she REALLY wanted - the gelato trio w/fresh whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate sauce. Look at this thing!

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Mine was just as impressive and delicious - the Bananas Napolean:

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Oh.My.Goodness.:love:

Both of these desserts were AMAZING!!! We were, once again, thrilled with our meal here. This is our second time eating at The Yachtsman and both times were great. And I have to give a shout out to the service - so friendly and attentive. This place was packed yet our CM was always around, and always had a smile on her face.

When we were finally done stuffing ourselves, we were on our way over to the BW bakery;(no we weren't interested in eating some more; just wanted to pick up something for breakfast the next day). We noticed that Illuminations was just starting so we stop on the BW bridge to watch......

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NOW it was time to go to the bakery! I had two snack credits left and decided to pick up something for us to have for breakfast. We got a cinnamon roll, choc.chip muffin, and a refillable mug - which the new design is VERY cute, I might add!

Then it was out to the BW bus stop to get the bus to DTD - where we would make the short walk back to SSR.


Next installment............goodbye Saratoga Springs; hello Boardwalk Villas!

[Camster0307]

Well you PROMISED me we're going on EE, and I'll go on SM in return- so once we get your feet wet, who knows what else Kara and I will be able to talk you into?!!!:scared1: :woohoo: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Ha!Ha! I don't know about EE anymore. Kara got pretty banged up on that during her last trip. I'll hang out with Lonnie and hold your drinks!

[alan_renfroe]

This installment is mostly food porn, so if you don't want to drool, you might want to skip it.

you KNOW I don't have a problem with that!! :lmao:


This is our second time eating at The Yachtsman and both times were great. And I have to give a shout out to the service - so friendly and attentive. This place was packed yet our CM was always around, and always had a smile on her face.

I couldn't agree more. We've only been once, but we were very impressed. Our food was wonderful and it was the best service we received for the entire week. The servers were knowledgable, attentive, and made great recommendations. This is why we have chosen to go back to The Yachtsman Steakhouse on the last night of our May trip to celebrate our 15-year anniversary.

[karajeboo]

Well you PROMISED me we're going on EE, and I'll go on SM in return- so once we get your feet wet, who knows what else Kara and I will be able to talk you into?!!!:scared1: :woohoo: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Oh yeah! :woohoo: I did it ALL this past weekend!!!! And I have the scars to prove it! And I'll do it again! Except for Mission Space as you'll see in my TR - although I do think I "entertained" the nice man who rode with us! :rotfl2:

Anyone up for Dinosaur???

Ha!Ha! I don't know about EE anymore. Kara got pretty banged up on that during her last trip. I'll hang out with Lonnie and hold your drinks!

I'm all better now, and it was worth it! I love EE!!!!

[lizet313]

The food looks great and those desserts well amazing.:goodvibes Almost feel like booking the next flight to Orlando and go check out the restaurant:lmao: but I'll control myself :rolleyes1 . I haven't seen Illuminations that is a must do for my next trip.

[java]

Well I just spent the last hour reading through your report and I am now caught up! It is making me yearn for a Mother/daughter trip. (she(11) has 3 brothers though that would never allow that to happen)

It all looks so fun. And you are tempting me to try some new places. I can't wait to keep reading.
We are staying at the BWI in July(we stayed there last year for the first time- scary clown pool has kept us away:rotfl2: ) Oh but we loved it. Can't wait to go back. And I'll pass the time reading your report! Love it.

[brookelizabeth]

What a great day you two had! I love that Lauren "needed" to be in Epcot! :rotfl2:

The part with the computers and you two laughing and singing was so sweet! What great memories! :goodvibes

Yachtsmans looks SO GOOD! I am going to have to seriously consider it for December. I think Joe would go hog wild over that banana dessert.


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And, she's texting! :rotfl:

[Mysteria]

And, she's texting! :rotfl:

:lmao: Good spotting!

I'm so hungry all of a sudden. :confused3

[Camster0307]

I couldn't agree more. We've only been once, but we were very impressed. Our food was wonderful and it was the best service we received for the entire week. The servers were knowledgable, attentive, and made great recommendations. This is why we have chosen to go back to The Yachtsman Steakhouse on the last night of our May trip to celebrate our 15-year anniversary.

And I'm looking forward to drooling over your food porn Alan!

I'm all better now, and it was worth it! I love EE!!!!

I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!!:scared1: :lmao:

The food looks great and those desserts well amazing.:goodvibes Almost feel like booking the next flight to Orlando and go check out the restaurant:lmao: but I'll control myself :rolleyes1 . I haven't seen Illuminations that is a must do for my next trip.

Dinner was delish! As for Illuminations - it's a must-do! That's our favorite show in all of Disney!

Well I just spent the last hour reading through your report and I am now caught up! It is making me yearn for a Mother/daughter trip. (she(11) has 3 brothers though that would never allow that to happen)

It all looks so fun. And you are tempting me to try some new places. I can't wait to keep reading.
We are staying at the BWI in July(we stayed there last year for the first time- scary clown pool has kept us away:rotfl2: ) Oh but we loved it. Can't wait to go back. And I'll pass the time reading your report! Love it.

Thanks for coming on board and catching up! And I guess that would be pretty hard to just take your daughter to WDW - you would have ALOT of explaining to do to the other kids! We love the BW - even the scary clown pool - although I will admit that it does freak me out at nighttime!:laughing:



:lmao: Good spotting!

I'm so hungry all of a sudden. :confused3

Oh my gosh! I didn't even notice the phone on her lap! I swear, that girl can text faster than I blink! I'm so proud!:rolleyes:

[podsnel]

I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!!:scared1: :lmao:

OMG!!! It is NOT that scary!!! AT ALL!!!! It's the best ride ever!!! Lonnie went on twice and she's afraid of the DUMBO ride!!!!:rotfl:

[Disneylover0216]

Hi,
I just caught up on your trip report and I love it!
First, I must say that I am now 23 years old. When I was 13 my mom took me on my very first Disney trip for my 13th birthday--just the two of us. Even 10 years later I remember the trip vividly. That trip also instilled in me my love and obsession with Disney. Since then I have taken several trips and each one reminds of the special trip I had with my mom. So I think that this trip report is especially touching and your daughter is one lucky little girl to have a mom like you!
Secondly, your enthusiasm for everything is just infectious. I also was is Disney from February 15, 2009-February 23rd, 2009 for my 23rd birthday and your report is making me want to return already!
I cannot wait for the rest of your report! Lauren is such a doll!

[mousebit]

Oh, darn! I had been trying to decide between Yachtsman and Flying Fish for our next trip and FINALLY decided on FF. Now, after seeing those pics - and especially the desserts - I'm ready to change to Yachtsmans! :worship:

Lauren looks like she enjoyed her meal - and the company - despite the under-the-table-texting! Just look at it as life training. When she gets older, she'll definitely be a great multi-tasker! :)

[ididitrn]

I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!!:scared1: :lmao:






EE is fantastic!!! Especially if you can ride it at night during EMH in the front car! Don't deprive yourself of one of the best rides on property...just look at all the little kids in line and tell yourself "If they can ride it I can too"

[karajeboo]

EE is fantastic!!! Especially if you can ride it at night during EMH in the front car! Don't deprive yourself of one of the best rides on property...just look at all the little kids in line and tell yourself "If they can ride it I can too"


Yeah! What she said! ;)

[TigerKat]

EE is fantastic!!! Especially if you can ride it at night during EMH in the front car! Don't deprive yourself of one of the best rides on property...just look at all the little kids in line and tell yourself "If they can ride it I can too"

I have to agree, we LOVE it! Cammie, you can do it!!!!:thumbsup2

[Camster0307]

Hi,
I just caught up on your trip report and I love it!
First, I must say that I am now 23 years old. When I was 13 my mom took me on my very first Disney trip for my 13th birthday--just the two of us. Even 10 years later I remember the trip vividly. That trip also instilled in me my love and obsession with Disney. Since then I have taken several trips and each one reminds of the special trip I had with my mom. So I think that this trip report is especially touching and your daughter is one lucky little girl to have a mom like you!
Secondly, your enthusiasm for everything is just infectious. I also was is Disney from February 15, 2009-February 23rd, 2009 for my 23rd birthday and your report is making me want to return already!
I cannot wait for the rest of your report! Lauren is such a doll!

Oh you're so sweet! It's so nice to read what you wrote! I do think too that Lauren will always cherish the memories from our trips - we really do have a special time together and it's such a different experience from when we're there for a family trip. I just hope we can continue to do them for many more years - with her taking over the financial responsibility of the trip, of course!:laughing:

ps - Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you got some extra special attention while you were there celebrating with the Mouse!

Oh, darn! I had been trying to decide between Yachtsman and Flying Fish for our next trip and FINALLY decided on FF. Now, after seeing those pics - and especially the desserts - I'm ready to change to Yachtsmans! :worship:

Lauren looks like she enjoyed her meal - and the company - despite the under-the-table-texting! Just look at it as life training. When she gets older, she'll definitely be a great multi-tasker! :)

That's a tough call - I've heard great things about FF! I haven't eaten there since 2000 but I'm dying to get there again real soon. But, I"m telling ya - you would not be disappointed in the Yachtsman!

OMG!!! It is NOT that scary!!! AT ALL!!!! It's the best ride ever!!! Lonnie went on twice and she's afraid of the DUMBO ride!!!!:rotfl:

EE is fantastic!!! Especially if you can ride it at night during EMH in the front car! Don't deprive yourself of one of the best rides on property...just look at all the little kids in line and tell yourself "If they can ride it I can too"

Yeah! What she said! ;)

I have to agree, we LOVE it! Cammie, you can do it!!!!:thumbsup2

Too. Much. DisPressure!

I know you all will probably get me on it - but I can't guarantee I'll like it! But I promise to give it a try! And - at night does sound pretty!

(and oh yeah guys - thanks for making me feel like an even bigger baby by pointing out the small children who go on it!):blush:

[podsnel]

It. Will. Be. Fun.

Yay. Dis. Pressure. !!!!!!:dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[KathyRN137]

Food looks so yummy.... and so does the margarita (and I'm not a rita person.)

That walk around Crescent Lake is so lovely, especially in the evening! :cloud9:

I'm so glad you liked SSR, it gets kind of a bad rap usually. Now, on to the Boardwalk!!!


Kathy

[karajeboo]

It. Will. Be. Fun.

Yay. Dis. Pressure. !!!!!!:dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[ididitrn]

(and oh yeah guys - thanks for making me feel like an even bigger baby by pointing out the small children who go on it!):blush:


Not the intent at all...on the first day of our first trip I was terrified of getting on TOT...after much ribbing from my kids I finally decided if the kids could do it I could too (I was 39 at the time). Needless to say I had a blast and have been hooked on TOT and the other thrill rides ever since.

[Hallowishes]

this is a great trip report!! i really cant wait to check out the rest! it makes me want to go to WDW for my birthday so i can get two deserts! :woohoo:

it looks like you two are having a blast! i, too, am a jonas brothers fan .. and a bit embarrassed to admit it (coz im 27! lol) i took my cousin to the 3-d movie and had a rockin time. i love all your pictures .. especially the ones of food :banana:

[ortholablady]

Love the Yachtsman. We ate there in Dec. of '07. They seated us in a room off to the side that was sort of seperate but open so you still saw the rest of the restaurant. There was my son and I, an empty small table and a larger table with 3 adults(a woman facing me and 2 men with their backs to me) and about 6 kids. As we were eating I kept thinking that woman looks familiar. Well at one point one of the men goes to take some of the kids to the restroom and when he comes back and I see his face I realize who these people are. It was Kirk Cameron and his wife Chelsea Noble and family. I was all excited to see a celebrity. My 16 year of course head no clue who they were.

[Mysteria]

My MIL rides EE. My mother (66) would too but she has some back problems so she can't. Just sayin' :thumbsup2 :laughing:

[dddisrunner]

Cammie, thanks for all the great pictures at the Yachtsman, we are trying it for the very 1st time this June! Can't wait:cool1: Lauren is so adorable and I LOVED the personalized menu and dessert, how cool!:thumbsup2

[Camster0307]

It. Will. Be. Fun.

Yay. Dis. Pressure. !!!!!!:dance3: :woohoo: :laughing:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

But really - who will hold the drinks?:confused3

Food looks so yummy.... and so does the margarita (and I'm not a rita person.)

That walk around Crescent Lake is so lovely, especially in the evening! :cloud9:

I'm so glad you liked SSR, it gets kind of a bad rap usually. Now, on to the Boardwalk!!!


Kathy

SSR did grow on me after a day or two. It was very pretty and quiet over there. It certainly is a change of pace from the Boardwalk.



Not the intent at all...on the first day of our first trip I was terrified of getting on TOT...after much ribbing from my kids I finally decided if the kids could do it I could too (I was 39 at the time). Needless to say I had a blast and have been hooked on TOT and the other thrill rides ever since.

Oh don't even get me started on ToT! I can say - without a doubt - that I will NEVER ride that thing!:scared:

this is a great trip report!! i really cant wait to check out the rest! it makes me want to go to WDW for my birthday so i can get two deserts! :woohoo:

it looks like you two are having a blast! i, too, am a jonas brothers fan .. and a bit embarrassed to admit it (coz im 27! lol) i took my cousin to the 3-d movie and had a rockin time. i love all your pictures .. especially the ones of food :banana:

Thanks for joining in! And hey - if you can't have two desserts for your birthday - when can you? It was always fun to see what the surprise birthday dessert would be!

(don't be embarassed to like the Jonas Brothers; I'm cough*44*cough & I like them! And my girls and I enjoyed the 3D movie as well!)

Love the Yachtsman. We ate there in Dec. of '07. They seated us in a room off to the side that was sort of seperate but open so you still saw the rest of the restaurant. There was my son and I, an empty small table and a larger table with 3 adults(a woman facing me and 2 men with their backs to me) and about 6 kids. As we were eating I kept thinking that woman looks familiar. Well at one point one of the men goes to take some of the kids to the restroom and when he comes back and I see his face I realize who these people are. It was Kirk Cameron and his wife Chelsea Noble and family. I was all excited to see a celebrity. My 16 year of course head no clue who they were.

OMG - Kirk Cameron! I would have died!:love: He and his wife are gorgeous - they must have gorgeous children. The only celebrity spotting I've had at WDW was Drew Carey in the GF lobby. Drew is funny and all but he's no Kirk Cameron!:laughing:

My MIL rides EE. My mother (66) would too but she has some back problems so she can't. Just sayin' :thumbsup2 :laughing:

Thanks for that little tidbit of information (and added pressure!):rolleyes1

Cammie, thanks for all the great pictures at the Yachtsman, we are trying it for the very 1st time this June! Can't wait:cool1: Lauren is so adorable and I LOVED the personalized menu and dessert, how cool!:thumbsup2

You're welcome!:goodvibes I hope you love it as much as we did!

[AmandaSparks730]

Mm, the Yachtsman looks good!

More, more more! :)

[podsnel]

Listen up, chicken little- we can down the drinks, then ride the ride, then get NEW drinks. TA DA!!! Problem solved!!!;)

[TigerKat]

Listen up, chicken little- we can down the drinks, then ride the ride, then get NEW drinks. TA DA!!! Problem solved!!!;)

:rotfl2:

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Okay Cammie - one Chicken to another ... :lmao:

Holding the drinks is VERY IMPORTANT work, but you MUST ride 1 ride outside your comfort zone. I'd so do it with you if I were there. BUT just look at the people coming off the rides and say, "NO ONE DIED. I WILL NOT DIE". :rotfl2:

AND it has to be one that does the photo, cause I wanna see! :thumbsup2

[karajeboo]

Listen up, chicken little- we can down the drinks, then ride the ride, then get NEW drinks. TA DA!!! Problem solved!!!;)

NOT IT!!! I called it! As in, I'm not cleaning up after her if she drinks first THEN rides!!!! :rotfl2:

[Camster0307]

Mm, the Yachtsman looks good!

More, more more! :)

It was VERY good! And more is a'coming!;)

Listen up, chicken little- we can down the drinks, then ride the ride, then get NEW drinks. TA DA!!! Problem solved!!!;)

http://bestsmileys.com/puking/2.gif

:rotfl2:

See above comment. ;)

Okay Cammie - one Chicken to another ... :lmao:

Holding the drinks is VERY IMPORTANT work, but you MUST ride 1 ride outside your comfort zone. I'd so do it with you if I were there. BUT just look at the people coming off the rides and say, "NO ONE DIED. I WILL NOT DIE". :rotfl2:

AND it has to be one that does the photo, cause I wanna see! :thumbsup2

I guess there is NO getting out of this, is there?

[Camster0307]

NOT IT!!! I called it! As in, I'm not cleaning up after her if she drinks first THEN rides!!!! :rotfl2:

:lmao:

[Camster0307]

We awoke Wednesday morning to another glorious day in WDW - sunny and warm. Very warm. It was supposed to go up to 85 this day and we had planned to go to Animal Kingdom. But from past experiences, we've come to realize that it's usually 10 degrees warmer in AK than it is in the rest of WDW - soooooo it was probably going to feel like the 90s there.

After talking it over with Lauren, we decided to skip AK, and head right over to the Boardwalk. Lauren loves the pool there and she also wanted a tan so her friends at home would be jealous. We figured we'd check out of SSR and head over to the BW to check in; spend a few hours by the pool enjoying some sunnin', sippin', and snackin'; then get our room and unpack; and eventually head over to Epcot late in the afternoon. We were having dinner at Tutto's at 7pm but wanted to make sure we had some time to walk around and enjoy the sights and tastes of Epcot before dinner.

So --- how to get to the BW from SSR? I figured my two main choices were: walk to DTD and get on a BW bus; or go out to the bus stop, get on a park bus, then just transfer to a BW bus. Since it was just after 9am, and DTD didn't open until 10am, I was thinking there probably wouldn't be alot of buses running from there just yet. So off we went to the SSR bus stop. Within minutes, an MK bus pulled up and we were on our way. We got over to MK by 9:40 and went right to the BW bus stop to wait for the next BW bus. We waited. And waited. And waited. By 10am, I was a little aggravated. I saw a CM, in a bus driver's uniform, carrying a clipboard. I had asked him when we could expect a bus to the BW. He explained they were experiencing some problems this morning but assured me a bus would be arriving w/in the next 10 minutes. And then he disappeared. And we waited. And waited. And waited. :mad:

It's now 10:30 and we've been waiting 50 minutes! Now busses did arrive from the BW - but none of them were returning there; they were all off to different resorts. At this time of day, I certainly wasn't expecting regular bus service but I thought for sure we would have gotten something w/in 30 minutes.

Clipboard CM returned and was shocked to see us still standing there. It was at this point ANOTHER CM came over. He must have been important because he had a tie on. At this point, I was not exactly the friendliest person but I kept my cool and just explained my frustration at having to stand around for almost an hour waiting for a bus and wasting valuable pool time. It was here that we experienced some of that beautiful Disney magic:

Tie-wearing CM: "I will personally drive you to the BW."
Me: "Say what?"
Tie-wearing CM: "I'm serious. Stay right here; I'll get my car."
Me: "Hot-diggity!"

What a lovely man - Mr. Cecil, bus transportation manager, was! He really had no explanation for the delay and apologized again. He then gave me his business card and told me to let him no when we got into our room at the BW - he wanted to get something to us to help make up for this bus misshap. (more on that later!)

We arrived at the BW by 11am - a little later than planned but we had our own personal driver. But no harm done, we checked in; our room wasn't ready yet but we were told we had been upgraded to a preferred view studio. (YAY!) We were at the pool and in our lounge chairs just in time for Leaping Libations to open up!

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We ordered a late breakfast of pretzels and drinks: I had a Poolside Lemonade; Lauren had a smoothie - Pina Colava, I think:
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Aaaaah - we were now refreshed. And feeling lucky we got there when we did. With it being such a warm day, the pool got crowded very quickly; lounge chairs were in high demand. Yeah - we weren't going anywhere for a while!

Lauren - thinking about going in:
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We did go in for a little while and did our usual -- ride the clown slide a couple of times; then play catch with our "Nemo & Friends" squirt toys. The water was fabulous and felt great!

By 2:30, our room was ready. Before heading up, we decided to go out to the BW and get some lunch at one of our favorite little snack spots.....

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Mmmmm - a little cart filled with so many delicious fried treats! We got the cheese fries (shocking!) and mozzarella sticks:
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Yeah - we were eating REALLY good this day!:rolleyes: Oh, and notice the refillable mug? Those are the new designs this year - so cute! You can get different-colored lids; I got the red but there is black, and yellow also.

After polishing off that food, we went up to our "preferred-view" studio room. Oh the Boardwalk! We just love everything about this place! We were now home!

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Our "preferred view" was of the BW main pool. It was ok; during the afternoon as we got ready to go out, we were treated to music from the afternoon dance party; and it was pretty quiet at night.

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As for our special treat from our transportation CM - my man Cecil had already taken care of us, without me even having to call and remind him. As we entered the room, sitting on the table was an envelope with a gold seal. Inside were these babies:

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FOUR fast passes! Each one was good for TWO people to be used on ANY ride, in ANY park, with NO expiration!:yay: These were definitely going to come in handy!

I'm telling ya - Disney is not exempt from making mistakes but boy, do they sure know how to make up for them. I wasn't minding waiting long for that BW bus anymore!

Now, I'd like to continue but Lauren has her spring chorus concert tonite and I guess I should feed her before she has to leave. But................

coming up in the next installment: Kim Possible spy missions; another birthday celebration, Italien-style; and two fireworks show at one park!

[CRdisMom]

they do know how to do customer service. have fun at the concert

[saratogadreamin09]

Another great update:) :) :)


That wait must have been horible, but I bet a hour wait at disney is better then anywhere else:thumbsup2

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Cammie - all I can say is wow! That is amazing you had 4 fast passes! I can't wait to see what you guys did with them! I'm so loving those BW photos. I'm thinking that might be a great place to put on our to do list!

[brookelizabeth]

That is so fantastic about the Fast Passes!!! How nice of Cecil!!

I laughed out loud at your "Hot Diggity!" comment. :rotfl2:

Have you told Lauren about May yet? :scared:

[Kara]

Wow!! I can't believe you waited that long but 4 passes was just awesome of them!!

[karajeboo]

Have you told Lauren about May yet? :scared:

Yeah, good question...... :rolleyes1 Should I text her and let her know for you? I'll be sensitive, something like "hey, ur mom is goin 2 wdw w/out u - c ya!" :rotfl2:

[lizet313]

WOW the fast pass option is great :cool1: YEY for CECIL:banana: YEY for you am so glad you had fun with your daughter. I wouldn't mind waiting that long for the bus either. Can't wait to hear more. How did the spring chorus concert go?

[xoktenox]

Crazyyy how long you had to wait for a bus, I wonder what actually happened? :confused3 So cool that you got those fastpasses though! :thumbsup2

[babytrees]

Love that Cecil came through for you a lot faster than the bus!!:thumbsup2

I love the new refillable mug designs....I may have to see if one of you May goers will get me one:goodvibes

[TigerKat]

Sorry for the wait but boy it sure was worth it! Yeah for Cecil!:thumbsup2

[Hallowishes]

TOTALLY awesome! Disney sure knows how to turn an annoying situation into something AWESOME! what a great guy!! your room looks beautiful and i cant wait to hear about the rest of your trip!!

[billnang]

I just found your TR... how very cool that you took your daughter for her 13th b'day. Our daughter will be turning 13 in Oct. We are booked for Dec.... but rethinking going closer to her b'day as a fun thing for her..

Cool deal with the Fast passes...

What time of the year do you like the best in Disney?
Angela

[MAGICFOR2]

Cammie, sorry about the bus wait - that's rediculous! I'm glad you got the ride and FP to make up for it! Yah, you are going to have to bring something greqat back for Lauren, or she'll never forgive you!:laughing:

[poohbearluver]

Uh, I'm so late! Anyways, that's a ridiculously long bus wait! But it was pretty worth it for those rockin fast passes!

Lauren looks beautiful in her bikini! I swear, we have to stay at the BW sometimes! It looks so awesome! And we'd love to be so near that great bakery!

Can't wait for Epcot!

[2xcited2sleep]

I fell a little behind but I'm all caught up now! Wow, dinner at Yachtsman looks SO good. :rotfl: on Lauren with the stealth texting in her lap! :rotfl:

What a great CM in the bus manager. A personal drive and magic fast passes!!

Boardwalk looks beautiful! I've been partial to Beach Club but I may have to change that...

Oh and cheese fries and mozzarella sticks... :cloud9: Perfect lunch! :thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

Glad you finally made it to your favorite "home base!"

Nice to get those FPs.... did you feel a bit like breaking into a chorus of I've got a golden ticket from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?? :thumbsup2


Kathy

[summersalt]

My baby girl is turning 13 in June so I just had to read your trip report. I am LOVING it! My DH and I are celebrating our anniversary in May at the Poly. I'm hoping we get a good bounceback offer. A mother/daughter trip would make an excellent 13th birthday gift (especially since texting works at WDW):lmao:

[punkin413]

i'm so behind! "life" has happened lately and i've just had no dissing time. so unfair! :rotfl:

yummy dinner at the yachtsman! i want to go there one day.

and so sweet of cecil to take care of you. disney does it like nobody else!!! :thumbsup2

what a nice day at the pool......:cloud9: i could go for one of those right now.

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Yeah, good question...... :rolleyes1 Should I text her and let her know for you? I'll be sensitive, something like "hey, ur mom is goin 2 wdw w/out u - c ya!" :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Kara, funny, but ... bad!

[Camster0307]

Hey guys - just wanted to check in real quick to apologize for my absence. It's been such a crazy week. Amanda has been sick these past few days and Lauren has been preparing for this huge scholastic competition. Plus side, Amanda is doing fine just a really bad cold; Lauren had her performance today: 7am -7pm -- UGH! Her team placed fourth for the region. I know this is probably gibberish to all of you but it really has dominated our life for the past few months and I'm kind of glad it's over!:rolleyes1

On top of that, twice over these past four days, I have been on photobucket, I have gotten that freakin' virus alert pop up on me. Mind you, this is the same thing that popped up a few months ago and, when I clicked on it, it infected my computer. These last two times I've just shut down the computer but now I"m nervous to go over there and get my pix for my TR!:scared:

I will look into this problem after Monday afternoon. But for now, I can't afford to lose the use of my computer because..........

JONAS BROTHERS PRESALE TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW! Lauren is in the fan club and has access to presale tickets; I have been given instructions to get the best possible seats - which I'm thinking means "as close to Nick as possible!" LOL. So yeah, I'm not screwing around with my computer until after I get these tickets so wish me luck! And I promise to have an update soon after tomorrow morning!

[podsnel]

:cheer2:So happy to hear all is well with Amanda and Lauren did so well this weekend at her scholastic competition!!!!:cheer2: I am sure i can safely say, we have ALL missed you on this board!:hug:

Good luck tomorrow morning with the Jonas tickets!!pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: AND with posting more photos- I haven't seen that message in a while- that STINKS that it's back again!!:headache:

[Camster0307]

:cheer2:So happy to hear all is well with Amanda and Lauren did so well this weekend at her scholastic competition!!!!:cheer2: I am sure i can safely say, we have ALL missed you on this board!:hug:

Good luck tomorrow morning with the Jonas tickets!!pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: AND with posting more photos- I haven't seen that message in a while- that STINKS that it's back again!!:headache:

Thanks for the good wishes and the pixie dust Ellen! I hope you enjoyed your Fleetwood Mac concert too!:)

And - I've noticed the DIS has been kind of wonky these past few days also!:surfweb:

[Kara]

I totally understand!! SIL is trying to get them for my neice!!LOL!

[SunnieRN]

Listen up, chicken little- we can down the drinks, then ride the ride, then get NEW drinks. TA DA!!! Problem solved!!!;)

Okay Cammie - one Chicken to another ... :lmao:

Holding the drinks is VERY IMPORTANT work, but you MUST ride 1 ride outside your comfort zone. I'd so do it with you if I were there. BUT just look at the people coming off the rides and say, "NO ONE DIED. I WILL NOT DIE". :rotfl2:

AND it has to be one that does the photo, cause I wanna see! :thumbsup2

NOT IT!!! I called it! As in, I'm not cleaning up after her if she drinks first THEN rides!!!! :rotfl2:

Oh my gosh, this is getting hilarious!! Ummm Cammie I figured I would throw this out there... my grandson is three. When we went to wdw last Sept the only times he had meltdowns were once while waiting to go on astro orbitors (got way overheated and wouldn't drink anything) and when he couldn't ride EE because he was too small. I have absolutely no idea where he got all the courage to ride all the rides he rode. He wont even go on the store or outlet kiddie rides...at disney he rode everything he could and wasn't afraid of anything. Amazing to say the least! Not too shabby for someone who just turned three!! This was in NO way posted to add more pressure, just an observation.;)

Congratulation to Lauren! Fantastic finish!! Good going!!

I hope Amanda is feeling better! Colds are the worst!

Sorry I wont be able to meet you in May, would have been a blast I'm sure!!

Good luck getting great Jonas Brothers tickets!:goodvibes

[alan_renfroe]

Hi Cammie! So sorry to hear that Amanda has been sick, but I'm glad to hear she's feeling better.

I just want you to know that my DD9 just thinks that Lauren is the coolest kid ever! She asks me if she can sit at the computer with me to read your trip report. Tell Lauren she has a "little sister wannabe."

Hope you all were able to score those Jonas Bros tix. :thumbsup2

Alan

[saratogadreamin09]

Happy to see your back


Also happy to hear amanda is feeling better and the Lauren did good in her competition (well, I think 4th region is good:confused3)


Good luck with the Jonas Brother tickets

[lizet313]

Completely understand take care of your girls. Wishing you the best.

[Mysteria]

Hope everyone feels better and that you got great seats. Happy you are the mom of a Jonas fan and not me. :rotfl:

[DisneyBarlans]

Hi Cammie! Hope Amanda feels better soon and you get great Jonas Brothers tickets! :)

[TigerKat]

Hope Amanda feels better soon!:hug:

[karajeboo]

The boards are driving me nuts!!! I just hit "User CP" and your TR just popped up, even though I hadn't read in several days, it never alerted me that there were any new posts!!! Weird!

Yeah on the tickets!!!! Has Lauren already plotted them out on the seating diagram??? I hate that the JBs cancelled their show here, Ally is still so mad!

Looking forward to more TR!

[CRdisMom]

awesome that Lauren did so well at the event. sorry to hear that amanda's stuff got messed up. if it makes you feel better I messed up our router so bad that the internet company had to come out and fix it. of course that messed it up even more. I thought I would be smart and have fixed for tim when he got home bit turns out i really messed it up. It took over an hour for him to straighten it out.

[Camster0307]

Awww - seriously, everyone on these boards is sooo sweet! Thanks for your good wishes about Amanda. She's doing better - back at school. But we're messing around with some of her meds, which always complicates things. It's just such a process!

As for Lauren and her competition: the first two teams qualify for the state finals, so they were disappointed to be in fourth (they did just miss out on 3rd). But they finished first in an "instant challenge" so they were very excited about that and are now anxiously waiting to try again next year.

Now to the really important matter - WE GOT THE JONAS BROTHERS TICKETS! :cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::cheer2:

Oh goodness - it was the most stressful 45 minutes of my life! You know how it is as a parent? You know something is important to your child and you really want to make it happen for them? I sat there at the computer and kept throwing tickets back because I didn't think they were good enough. FINALLY - great seats came up -- 7th row off the floor on the risers, center stage! Lauren is very excited! She is now telling me we should get a new camera because if we're this close, we need to get really good pix. (I kind of agree with her!:rolleyes:) On top of the ticket news, I also have another exciting possibility......

Thanks to the fabulous world of FaceBook, I have reconnected with a very good friend from college who informs me that he is very good friends with someone who works closely for the Jonas Brothers. VERY GOOD FRIENDS. He and his family have met them; as has many of their friends. Long story short - he is talking to his friend about setting up a meet & greet with them before the concert.

LAUREN WILL FREAK OUT!!! :hyper: :faint:

I really think she will cry. And I will laugh!:lmao: Anyway, I'm not saying a word to her (I swear, you guys!:rolleyes1) until I get confirmation that it's happening. Keep your fingers crossed.

So sorry to bore some of you with this non-Disney/TR talk. But if any of you have a young girl in your life, you can appreciate that this is a very big deal. And I'm just so excited because the thought of Lauren being so happy about something makes me happy!:goodvibes

As for the trip report.......a new installment will be up later today! Promise.

[MapleGirl]

Oh my goodness!!! That's amazing about maybe getting to meet the JB! I really hope it works out.

Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

[lizet313]

Oh what a gret connection I'm excited to hear what happens nextpopcorn::I wish it would happen for Lauren she deserves it. Good thing Amanda is feeling better:cool1:

[Mysteria]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for that you guys get the meet and greet. What a thrill that would be for her!

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Hey Cammie - sorry that Amanda was so sick -and fourth is still great! Congrats to sweet Lauren! I'm sure you guys are just so happy about the Tix too! :goodvibes

[punkin413]

congrats on the jonas brothers tickets! i'm sure she's so excited. and i so hope you guys get to meet them. i hope she doesn't totally lose it!!!! :rotfl:

glad amanda is feeling better. :goodvibes

[Camster0307]

they do know how to do customer service. have fun at the concert

Disney does customer service right! I'm telling ya - if you're not happy, let someone know!

Another great update:) :) :)


That wait must have been horible, but I bet a hour wait at disney is better then anywhere else:thumbsup2

Yes, you're right - waiting at Disney is DEFINITELY not as bad as waiting somewhere else! ;)

Cammie - all I can say is wow! That is amazing you had 4 fast passes! I can't wait to see what you guys did with them! I'm so loving those BW photos. I'm thinking that might be a great place to put on our to do list!

You are well aware of my feelings about the BW area girlfriend. Do you need anymore convincing?

That is so fantastic about the Fast Passes!!! How nice of Cecil!!

I laughed out loud at your "Hot Diggity!" comment. :rotfl2:

Have you told Lauren about May yet? :scared:

Oh goodness - NO! Lauren still has NO IDEA I have the audacity to travel to WDW without her! I think I will tell her just a few days before I go. Or maybe after I return.:laughing:

[portocall]

Awesome for you Jonas Bros. ticket score! Hopefully that will make it up to Lauren that you are going to Disney without her:lmao:

I hope that Amanda is feeling better!

[brookelizabeth]

Oh wow!!!!!!!! I hope it works out to MEET the Jonas Brothers! I can't wait to hear if it works out!!!!! :yay::yay::yay: How exciting!!! Lauren will flip!

Score on the tickets...and maybe new camera too. ;)

And, I'm glad to hear Amanda is feeling better. :thumbsup2

[UsNew2Disney2008]

You are well aware of my feelings about the BW area girlfriend. Do you need anymore convincing?
:Yeah - I know. :). You'd be proud that for our trip next year (just Carlos & I) I'm booking BW area for us - you need to help me pick where. It is just for probably 2 nights or 3 tops - so I'll need you to tell me where to book - 10th anniversary, so think romantic. ;)

[babytrees]

Awww - seriously, everyone on these boards is sooo sweet! Thanks for your good wishes about Amanda. She's doing better - back at school. But we're messing around with some of her meds, which always complicates things. It's just such a process!

As for Lauren and her competition: the first two teams qualify for the state finals, so they were disappointed to be in fourth (they did just miss out on 3rd). But they finished first in an "instant challenge" so they were very excited about that and are now anxiously waiting to try again next year.

Now to the really important matter - WE GOT THE JONAS BROTHERS TICKETS! :cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::cheer2:

So sorry to bore some of you with this non-Disney/TR talk. But if any of you have a young girl in your life, you can appreciate that this is a very big deal. And I'm just so excited because the thought of Lauren being so happy about something makes me happy!:goodvibes

As for the trip report.......a new installment will be up later today! Promise.



WAY COOL!! about the Jonas Bros.

and I was wondering if she was competing in Destination Imagination....great job on the Instant Challenge!!!

I was a coach for a couple of years and both girls have participated.

[PixieDustandEeyore]

Yay on the Jonas Brother tickets you must be psyched!

[podsnel]

Pixie Dust for Lauren!!pixiedust:pixiedust: pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:
pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: pixiedust::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[miceli20]

Hey Cammie, my dd and I love reading about you and Lauren's trips. She is begging for one herself and I'm trying to convience her dad that she and I should go alone :cool1:. But until that day we are proud owners of JoBro tickets her in Louisiana. She doesn't know yet we are going to suprise her on her 13th birthday with the tickets. I hope ya'll have fun and keep on writing.

[Camster0307]

Oh goodness - I so apologize for my absence! Life has certainly gotten in the way of my DISing this past week! I hope to catch up tonite!


Wow!! I can't believe you waited that long but 4 passes was just awesome of them!!

They were worth the wait!

Yeah, good question...... :rolleyes1 Should I text her and let her know for you? I'll be sensitive, something like "hey, ur mom is goin 2 wdw w/out u - c ya!" :rotfl2:

Hey you - don't be getting me in trouble with my 13 yr.old! I'll tell her myself -- eventually!

WOW the fast pass option is great :cool1: YEY for CECIL:banana: YEY for you am so glad you had fun with your daughter. I wouldn't mind waiting that long for the bus either. Can't wait to hear more. How did the spring chorus concert go?

Concert was good. But you know how it is - you sit there for an hour to watch your own kid for about 4 minutes!:laughing: And, as for our Disney wait, in the end - not so bad.

Crazyyy how long you had to wait for a bus, I wonder what actually happened? :confused3 So cool that you got those fastpasses though! :thumbsup2

It was crazy long wait. But for future reference I now know - at that time of the day, Disney is not super concerned about getting people from the park to the resort. LOL

Love that Cecil came through for you a lot faster than the bus!!:thumbsup2

I love the new refillable mug designs....I may have to see if one of you May goers will get me one:goodvibes

Let me know if you want one - they are cute!

Sorry for the wait but boy it sure was worth it! Yeah for Cecil!:thumbsup2

Yay for Cecil. Very nice man!

TOTALLY awesome! Disney sure knows how to turn an annoying situation into something AWESOME! what a great guy!! your room looks beautiful and i cant wait to hear about the rest of your trip!!

Disney does customer service right!:thumbsup2

I just found your TR... how very cool that you took your daughter for her 13th b'day. Our daughter will be turning 13 in Oct. We are booked for Dec.... but rethinking going closer to her b'day as a fun thing for her..

Cool deal with the Fast passes...

What time of the year do you like the best in Disney?
Angela

Hi Angela! Thanks for reading! As for my favorite time of year at WDW? The holidays! As a family, that's when are annual trip is and we just love it! Good weather, low crowds, and festive atmosphere - the best!

Cammie, sorry about the bus wait - that's rediculous! I'm glad you got the ride and FP to make up for it! Yah, you are going to have to bring something greqat back for Lauren, or she'll never forgive you!:laughing:

I know. I know - I'm going to owe her something big!

Uh, I'm so late! Anyways, that's a ridiculously long bus wait! But it was pretty worth it for those rockin fast passes!

Lauren looks beautiful in her bikini! I swear, we have to stay at the BW sometimes! It looks so awesome! And we'd love to be so near that great bakery!

Can't wait for Epcot!

The BW is FABULOUS! Although we thing WL is a very close second!

I fell a little behind but I'm all caught up now! Wow, dinner at Yachtsman looks SO good. :rotfl: on Lauren with the stealth texting in her lap! :rotfl:

What a great CM in the bus manager. A personal drive and magic fast passes!!

Boardwalk looks beautiful! I've been partial to Beach Club but I may have to change that...

Oh and cheese fries and mozzarella sticks... :cloud9: Perfect lunch! :thumbsup2

No apologies necessary - as you can see, I haven't been very good about keeping up myself!:rolleyes1

BW. Beach Club. To me, it's all the same - still just minutes from walking to Epcot. The Best!

Glad you finally made it to your favorite "home base!"

Nice to get those FPs.... did you feel a bit like breaking into a chorus of I've got a golden ticket from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?? :thumbsup2


Kathy

That's so funny because I was thinking that! Lauren tore open the envelope and I yelled out her for breaking the golden seal!:laughing:

My baby girl is turning 13 in June so I just had to read your trip report. I am LOVING it! My DH and I are celebrating our anniversary in May at the Poly. I'm hoping we get a good bounceback offer. A mother/daughter trip would make an excellent 13th birthday gift (especially since texting works at WDW):lmao:

OH my goodness - that would make an awesome 13th birthday gift! Lauren just loved all of the special attention. She's now trying to make plans for her Sweet 16 - but this time, she wants to plan it along with some friends!:scared:
i'm so behind! "life" has happened lately and i've just had no dissing time. so unfair! :rotfl:

yummy dinner at the yachtsman! i want to go there one day.

and so sweet of cecil to take care of you. disney does it like nobody else!!! :thumbsup2

what a nice day at the pool......:cloud9: i could go for one of those right now.

No worries Dawn - I've been in the same boat this past week. Cannot believe other things are getting in the way of my DISing!;)

Thanks for checking in though. Our transfer day to the BW didn't start off as planned but ended up pretty well!

[MichelleVW]

I will look into this problem after Monday afternoon. But for now, I can't afford to lose the use of my computer because..........

JONAS BROTHERS PRESALE TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW! Lauren is in the fan club and has access to presale tickets; I have been given instructions to get the best possible seats - which I'm thinking means "as close to Nick as possible!" LOL. So yeah, I'm not screwing around with my computer until after I get these tickets so wish me luck! And I promise to have an update soon after tomorrow morning!


Oh yeah, I know the stress of getting Jonas Brothers tickets!! My girls will be gone when they are in Dallas so we are driving to Alabama so they can go to a concert there with their friend who is a big Jo Bro fan too.

The Jonas Brothers actually go to my church but we haven't seen them there yet, but my girls are at an event tonight to hear Mrs. Jonas speak! My DD16 has high hopes that Mrs. J will see her and decide she is the PERFECT match for Nick.

My girls are in the fan club too and my DD18 actually met them in Raleigh last year...you should see the picture of her with them...she has the biggest smile and crazy looking eyes, it's too funny!

[Camster0307]

I totally understand!! SIL is trying to get them for my neice!!LOL!

Did she get them? It was crazy hard!

Oh my gosh, this is getting hilarious!! Ummm Cammie I figured I would throw this out there... my grandson is three. When we went to wdw last Sept the only times he had meltdowns were once while waiting to go on astro orbitors (got way overheated and wouldn't drink anything) and when he couldn't ride EE because he was too small. I have absolutely no idea where he got all the courage to ride all the rides he rode. He wont even go on the store or outlet kiddie rides...at disney he rode everything he could and wasn't afraid of anything. Amazing to say the least! Not too shabby for someone who just turned three!! This was in NO way posted to add more pressure, just an observation.;)

Congratulation to Lauren! Fantastic finish!! Good going!!

I hope Amanda is feeling better! Colds are the worst!

Sorry I wont be able to meet you in May, would have been a blast I'm sure!!

Good luck getting great Jonas Brothers tickets!

Gee Sunnie - thanks for making me feel better!;) I think it's a done deal - I will be conquering EE -- or face the wrath of my friends on the DIS!

And I'm sorry we won't be seeing you in May. Weren't you supposed to be there too? Did I miss something?

Hi Cammie! So sorry to hear that Amanda has been sick, but I'm glad to hear she's feeling better.

I just want you to know that my DD9 just thinks that Lauren is the coolest kid ever! She asks me if she can sit at the computer with me to read your trip report. Tell Lauren she has a "little sister wannabe."

Hope you all were able to score those Jonas Bros tix.

Alan


Hey Alan - that's so sweet to hear what your daughter thinks of Lauren. She has seen your trip reports also and has read along with this one and thinks your daughter is adorable. Seriously, she is going to be SO MAD that she is not a part of this mega-DIS meet in May. She really is starting to appreciate the friendships I've made here and she wants in - she wants to meet some of the kids. I hope someday we can all hook up down there together.

Happy to see your back

Also happy to hear amanda is feeling better and the Lauren did good in her competition (well, I think 4th region is good:confused3)


Good luck with the Jonas Brother tickets

LOL. Yes, fourth was good - all things considered. We have our Jonas tix now just waiting to hear on the meet and greet.

Completely understand take care of your girls. Wishing you the best.

Thank you. Things are much better this week. Just so busy; and with the weather warming up - we're out more. Sorry I've been so negligent in my posting duties here but I will update tonite.

Hope everyone feels better and that you got great seats. Happy you are the mom of a Jonas fan and not me. :rotfl:

Hey now - this is one mom who truely doesn't mind tagging along to a Jonas Brothers concert! I will admit - I like their music; and -- have you seen them?;)

Hi Cammie! Hope Amanda feels better soon and you get great Jonas Brothers tickets!

Thank you! She's doing much better and had a great week!

Hope Amanda feels better soon!

Thanks Kathy! She seems to be much better now. Of course, the warmer weather has helped.

The boards are driving me nuts!!! I just hit "User CP" and your TR just popped up, even though I hadn't read in several days, it never alerted me that there were any new posts!!! Weird!

Yeah on the tickets!!!! Has Lauren already plotted them out on the seating diagram??? I hate that the JBs cancelled their show here, Ally is still so mad!

Looking forward to more TR!

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for you that they'll be doing a show in their area! (and I still am confused with what is going on with these boards.)

awesome that Lauren did so well at the event. sorry to hear that amanda's stuff got messed up. if it makes you feel better I messed up our router so bad that the internet company had to come out and fix it. of course that messed it up even more. I thought I would be smart and have fixed for tim when he got home bit turns out i really messed it up. It took over an hour for him to straighten it out.

I swear Laura - I could use you out at my place. I still haven't figured out my wireless router. Yes, believe it or not, I'm cannot figure out how to go wireless in my house!

Oh my goodness!!! That's amazing about maybe getting to meet the JB! I really hope it works out.

Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

Keep your fingers crossed for that happening. Lauren would just die!

Oh what a gret connection I'm excited to hear what happens nextpopcorn::I wish it would happen for Lauren she deserves it. Good thing Amanda is feeling better


Thanks - Amanda is doing much better. And I'm so hoping this friend can come through for us.


I'll keep my fingers crossed for that you guys get the meet and greet. What a thrill that would be for her!

Thank you. We can use all the good luck we can get. I think of it actually happening, and I know she'll just freak!

Hey Cammie - sorry that Amanda was so sick -and fourth is still great! Congrats to sweet Lauren! I'm sure you guys are just so happy about the Tix too!

You know me - we are very happy to see the concert. Lauren is so excited!

congrats on the jonas brothers tickets! i'm sure she's so excited. and i so hope you guys get to meet them. i hope she doesn't totally lose it!!!! :rotfl:

glad amanda is feeling better. :goodvibes

No, if she meets them - she WILL totally lose it! And I would love to see it!

Awesome for you Jonas Bros. ticket score! Hopefully that will make it up to Lauren that you are going to Disney without her:lmao:

I hope that Amanda is feeling better!

LOL. You just gave me an idea - hopefully when I tell her about my May trip, I'll then be able to say - but the good news is......you're meeting the Jonas Brothers!

Oh wow!!!!!!!! I hope it works out to MEET the Jonas Brothers! I can't wait to hear if it works out!!!!! :yay: How exciting!!! Lauren will flip!

Score on the tickets...and maybe new camera too. ;)

And, I'm glad to hear Amanda is feeling better. :thumbsup2

SEriously Brook, if I get that new camera, I'm going to be looking for input from you. You have such great pix on your TR and I would love to get your advice!

Yeah - I know. You'd be proud that for our trip next year (just Carlos & I) I'm booking BW area for us - you need to help me pick where. It is just for probably 2 nights or 3 tops - so I'll need you to tell me where to book - 10th anniversary, so think romantic.

WAY COOL!! about the Jonas Bros.

and I was wondering if she was competing in Destination Imagination....great job on the Instant Challenge!!!

I was a coach for a couple of years and both girls have participated.

OMG - yes, Destination Imagination! I can't believe you know it! I didn't know how to explain it here. This was our first year; although the team has done it for three years now. I'm new to it all but it was so fun. And they did really well but an 8th grade team eventually won. How have your girls done?

Yay on the Jonas Brother tickets you must be psyched!

Oh yes, we're very psyched! July 17th cannot get here soon enough!

Pixie Dust for Lauren!!pixiedust:pixiedust: :banana::banana:

Thanks Ellen! Keep it coming - I really would love for this meet and greet to work out for her!

Hey Cammie, my dd and I love reading about you and Lauren's trips. She is begging for one herself and I'm trying to convience her dad that she and I should go alone :cool1:. But until that day we are proud owners of JoBro tickets her in Louisiana. She doesn't know yet we are going to suprise her on her 13th birthday with the tickets. I hope ya'll have fun and keep on writing.

Well that's a VERY cool 13th birthday gift! I'm sure she'll be so excited! What is the exact date of your show? I'm thinking I may have to stretch out this TR until the summer so we all have a place to come back to and talk about our Jonas Brothers concerts!:goodvibes

And I highly recommend a one-on-one trip if you can manage it. I know it's something Lauren will treasure for the rest of her life. I hope you get to do one someday!:thumbsup2

[Camster0307]

Oh yeah, I know the stress of getting Jonas Brothers tickets!! My girls will be gone when they are in Dallas so we are driving to Alabama so they can go to a concert there with their friend who is a big Jo Bro fan too.

The Jonas Brothers actually go to my church but we haven't seen them there yet, but my girls are at an event tonight to hear Mrs. Jonas speak! My DD16 has high hopes that Mrs. J will see her and decide she is the PERFECT match for Nick.

My girls are in the fan club too and my DD18 actually met them in Raleigh last year...you should see the picture of her with them...she has the biggest smile and crazy looking eyes, it's too funny!

"Crazy looking eyes" :lmao:

Your post has me cracking up! So I guess you live in the area of their Texas neighborhood, huh? Tell your DD16 to back off - Nick's perfect match is here in Massachusetts. He just doesn't know it yet!;)

And seriously, if you want to post that pic of your daughter with them -feel free! I think if Lauren gets her chance to meet them, she will actually have an out of body experience. Based on how delirious she was at the 3D movie, I'm not so sure she can survive a personal meeting. :rotfl:

[babytrees]

OMG - yes, Destination Imagination! I can't believe you know it! I didn't know how to explain it here. This was our first year; although the team has done it for three years now. I'm new to it all but it was so fun. And they did really well but an 8th grade team eventually won. How have your girls done?




The girls teams did horrible...lol. Cassidy's because of the teacher in charge's prejudices toward non G/T kids....of course if he didn't have non G/T kids he wouldn't have had coaches.

They always did great with instant challenges. The only reason Abi and I didn't do it this year is the stuff that happened in our house and she would have been the only girl...she wasn't prepared to do that again.

So what challenge did they do?? We had 2 favorites.

One of our radio stations is giving away front row tickets to Jo Bros concert...I should have put that I needed to win them so that I could be as cool as Miss Cammie. :rotfl:

[Camster0307]

Hold on to your hats, people........I FINALLY have a new installment!

So I last left off with Lauren and I enjoying a day at the BW pool. We had just unpacked in our room and were heading out to Epcot for the evening. We had dinner ADRs at Tutto's for 7pm.

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Aaah - the Boardwalk at dusk!:cloud9:

Now the big decision as we enter Epcot through International Gateway - which path do we take? Do we head over the bridge towards France; or stay straight towards England? Now it must be noted, here it was our FOURTH day at WDW and I had yet to have ONE frozen slushie from France!:scared1:

So I think you probably know what direction I wanted to go.:rolleyes1

BUT.......something else caught our eye - The Team Kim Possible kiosk. Since this was a new attraction, we decided to check it out. And boy am I glad we did because we were HOOKED! So. Much. Fun.

Now I don't want to give too many details away for fear of ruining for those of you who have yet to try it. The basics: you stop at a kiosk, run your park card through a machine, and a ticket pops out telling you where to go to receive your first mission. Since we were already in England, the CM there just let our mission be there. Once you turn in your ticket, you get a cell phone (yes, a REAL cell phone), which is programmed to play a video telling you what you need to do......................

This is our ticket for a later mission but I wanted to post it to show you what they looked like:

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The cell phones:

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Anyone familiar with the cartoon Kim Possible will recognize the characters that appear on the phones. Anyway, your "mission" is centered on one country and involves you searching throughout that particular country looking for various things. It truly is sooo cool and a brilliant idea. I have to admit, I've been coming to Disney for over 10 years and there are some buildings in the various countries I have NEVER even gone into before. This experience forces you to go into them. Lauren really enjoyed it. You search out clues and also "trigger" various gadgets secretly placed throughout the countries with the phone. Again, I don't want to give any of it away for those of you will be trying it. But it is pretty amazing some of the things they have rigged to happen. For some missions, you also have to approach some CMs in the countries, saying a secret code, until you find the right CM who is part of the mission. They then "slip" you something to help in the mission. Very funny.

Here are some shots of Lauren during our mission in England...........

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Yeah, that tea bag was what we needed to get from a "special" CM working in one of the UK shops.

Our last stop for our mission in England was back behind the toy store where Pooh and friends hang out. We were outside, following instructions to complete the mission - which involved something funky with this window:

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Well, evidently there was NO ONE inside meeting Pooh and his buddies; they heard us outside and pulled Lauren in through the back door for pictures!

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After finishing our mission, and deciding that our goal would be to complete ALL of the missions before the end of our trip, Lauren and I headed out to our own personal mission - purchasing a pretzel in Germany and a beverage in France.

First stop - Germany for pretzels. But not before listening to some dudes in skirts...................Off-Kilter!

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Ok - NOW the pretzel:

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And onto France for me!

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Since our dinner ADRs were soon approaching, I didn't want to fill up with a frozen slushie so I opted for a lovely Kir Royale!

I want. I want. I want...............

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It was now time to head over to Tutto's!

Next installment - dinner and birthday celebration, Italien-style! And TWO fireworks shows!

One more shot................
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[ididitrn]

DH and I were there a few weeks ago and saw lots of families on their Kim Possible missions. It looks like so much fun...kind of like "The Amazing Race". Did Lauren get to complete a mission in each country?

[alan_renfroe]

Wow...great update! DD & I just read your latest chapter and we ALL ABOUT that Kim Possible mission. How fun is that??? :cool1: DD is excited that she will get to have a cell phone....at least for a little while!

DD wants me to tell you and Lauren that she is SO JEALOUS because you got to meet Eeyore! That is her favorite character! Anyway, she'll get to meet all the Pooh characters on our trip in May, as we will be having breakfast at Crystal Palace one morning. :thumbsup2

(I think I am as excited about the Kim Possible thing as DD is!!)

[MichelleVW]

"Crazy looking eyes" :lmao:

Your post has me cracking up! So I guess you live in the area of their Texas neighborhood, huh? Tell your DD16 to back off - Nick's perfect match is here in Massachusetts. He just doesn't know it yet!;)

And seriously, if you want to post that pic of your daughter with them -feel free! I think if Lauren gets her chance to meet them, she will actually have an out of body experience. Based on how delirious she was at the 3D movie, I'm not so sure she can survive a personal meeting. :rotfl:

Ok, you asked for pics and you got em!! My girls saw the 3D movie no less than 5 or 6 times....they are insane.

They actually got to meet Mrs. Jonas last night and said she was amazing and so sweet. Alyssa thanked her for raising such wonderful boys and told her that their music has helped her through some rough patches in her life (we are ex military so she went to 3 different high schools). She also said Mrs. J noticed her "little bit longer" necklace that the proceeds went to diabetes research and she thanked Alyssa for that.


Here is a picture of Alyssa with her Meet and greet wristband.

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Here she is with Big Rob....notice major crazy eyes!!


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And here she is with the boys!! She actually barely remembers Nick and Kevin since she is a Joe fan and said she shook Nick and Kevin's hands and then asked Joe for a hug which she got! :goodvibes She said Kevin was so sweet.


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Here are a couple of her senior pics taken with her Jo Bros stuff....she is truly obsessed...

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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/10.jpg


I am totally loving your trip report!! :goodvibes

[torsie24]

Yay! Love the new installment! Kim Possible looks so much fun!!! I can't wait! I didn't know aout having to find special CMs - how funny!!

[saratogadreamin09]

New installment:cool1:

I LOVE lauren's EPCOT shirt:)

Off -Kilter:cool1: LOVE THEM:) My dad and cousin actually got into a fight about them our last trip. My cousin was making fun of them so my dad started going on and on about how good they were:rotfl:

[KathyRN137]

Wow, Cammie! I'm glad I read all about the KP missions... I kind of knew about them, but not the particulars.

I will have to schedule a lot more time in WS this year... I will have two thirteen year old girls with us and I think they will get hooked!!!

pixiedust: for the JB meet & greet!


Kathy

[ortholablady]

Isn't the Kim Possible thing fun? I did it with my sister-in-law and my 6 year old nephew. We did China and England. It really does show you things you might just walk by and not even notice. We didn't finish England though. We passed the phone and my nephew off to my brother and my son who had just met us at Epcot after watching something at ESPN the weekend at DHS. Sis-in-law and I didn't want to miss Off Kilter! Love them!

[shebaxric]

Hi Cammie,
I just came across your trip report and am enjoying it!! I just caught up and am ready for more. You are so lucky to have a wonderful daughter to share a great birthday trip with!

[AmandaSparks730]

May I steal Lauren's cool outfits? :rolleyes1

Congrats on the JoBro tix! I'm going with my best friend to their July 18 show in Boston :teeth:

[miceli20]

Cammie our concert is for August 15 in New Orleans

[portocall]

Cammie, great update!

My DH is such the Kim Possible fanatic and I know he is looking forward to the Kim Possible adventures... I am so glad to hear you had fun with that. I am sure we will be doing more than once.

[dvc4life]

Cammie - great TR! You and your daughter are adorable. And you are very lucky that you two are able to share such a wonderful time together! My girls are looking forward to the Kim Possible missions when we go to EPCOT in June. Thanks for sharing a little bit about them. They look pretty fun.

Can't wait for the next installment!

[TigerKat]

That Kim Possible mission looks like so much fun, even for two old geezers like us.:laughing:

[babytrees]

Ok, you asked for pics and you got em!! My girls saw the 3D movie no less than 5 or 6 times....they are insane.
Here are a couple of her senior pics taken with her Jo Bros stuff....she is truly obsessed...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/9.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/10.jpg


I am totally loving your trip report!! :goodvibes

Thanks Michelle!! You've given my oldest ideas for her senior pictures. (I am the one taking them)

[lizet313]

The Kim Possible missions look interesting. Its a must do now lol:lmao:great update can't wait to hear more.

[karajeboo]

ITA about the KP mission! We did like 5 missions while we were there, but we never did the UK - it is seriously one of the best Disney creations in a long time!

[MapleGirl]

May I steal Lauren's cool outfits? :rolleyes1


That's what I was thinking! She is always so stylin'. :thumbsup2

Great update Cammie! Reading your posts always make my day. Dh and I did the Kim Possible Mexico mission (started in Norway). It was cool, but I would have preferred to be outside in the sun! I want to try the Great Britain mission. That looks great!

I can't wait to hear about your Tutto dinner. DH and I are thinking about trying it during Free Dining.

[MapleGirl]

Here are a couple of her senior pics taken with her Jo Bros stuff....she is truly obsessed...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/9.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/10.jpg


I am totally loving your trip report!! :goodvibes

These are excellent pictures!! What a great idea!:cutie:

[Camster0307]

DH and I were there a few weeks ago and saw lots of families on their Kim Possible missions. It looks like so much fun...kind of like "The Amazing Race". Did Lauren get to complete a mission in each country?

LOL. It was pretty funny when we were there too. There were groups of people huddled around cell phones! And yes, we completed all seven missions. The only countries that don't have missions are: Amercia, Canada, Italy, and Moracco - although a CM told us he thinks Moracco will be the next country to get one.

Wow...great update! DD & I just read your latest chapter and we ALL ABOUT that Kim Possible mission. How fun is that??? :cool1: DD is excited that she will get to have a cell phone....at least for a little while!

DD wants me to tell you and Lauren that she is SO JEALOUS because you got to meet Eeyore! That is her favorite character! Anyway, she'll get to meet all the Pooh characters on our trip in May, as we will be having breakfast at Crystal Palace one morning. :thumbsup2

(I think I am as excited about the Kim Possible thing as DD is!!)

Definitely put the Kim Possible thing on your list Alan! Your DD, and the rest of your family will love it! I think our favorite missions were in England and Germany. We had the hardest time in France but they had some really cool things there.

Yay! Love the new installment! Kim Possible looks so much fun!!! I can't wait! I didn't know aout having to find special CMs - how funny!!

Now only to you have to find them, but you have to whisper some crazy phrase too!:laughing:

New installment:cool1:

I LOVE lauren's EPCOT shirt:)

Off -Kilter:cool1: LOVE THEM:) My dad and cousin actually got into a fight about them our last trip. My cousin was making fun of them so my dad started going on and on about how good they were:rotfl:

Yes, Lauren loves that shirt also. She wears it all. the. time! And Off-Kilter -- one of my faves! Lauren is never too happy having to stop and listen though so I don't think I"ve ever sat through a whole show!

Wow, Cammie! I'm glad I read all about the KP missions... I kind of knew about them, but not the particulars.

I will have to schedule a lot more time in WS this year... I will have two thirteen year old girls with us and I think they will get hooked!!!

pixiedust: for the JB meet & greet!


Kathy

Thanks for the pixiedust Kathy! We could use all we can get. And definitely try the Kim Possible thing. The girls will LOVE it!

Isn't the Kim Possible thing fun? I did it with my sister-in-law and my 6 year old nephew. We did China and England. It really does show you things you might just walk by and not even notice. We didn't finish England though. We passed the phone and my nephew off to my brother and my son who had just met us at Epcot after watching something at ESPN the weekend at DHS. Sis-in-law and I didn't want to miss Off Kilter! Love them!

We completed all the missions but I'm told when we go back that the goal of the mission is always the same but the way to accomplish them changes. So there is no fear of repeating and seeing the same things. So cool!

Hi Cammie,
I just came across your trip report and am enjoying it!! I just caught up and am ready for more. You are so lucky to have a wonderful daughter to share a great birthday trip with!

Thanks for joining in and I'm glad you're enjoying it!

May I steal Lauren's cool outfits? :rolleyes1

Congrats on the JoBro tix! I'm going with my best friend to their July 18 show in Boston :teeth:

I''l pass on your compliment to Lauren about her clothes!:goodvibes And congrats on your tix, fellow Mass. JB fan! I'm sure you'll have a great time! July 18th is my birthday and Lauren thought that would have been a good present for me but I already have tix to see Elton John and Billy Joel that night. Yes, I"m just going to be a concert-going freak that weekend!

Cammie our concert is for August 15 in New Orleans

Congrats on your tix also! I'm thinking I may need to keep this thread going until the end of the summer so we can all come back here and post our pix and experiences from each of our shows!:thumbsup2

Cammie, great update!

My DH is such the Kim Possible fanatic and I know he is looking forward to the Kim Possible adventures... I am so glad to hear you had fun with that. I am sure we will be doing more than once.

You guys will really enjoy it! And good thing is you can do them over and over again and it's supposed to be different each time.

Cammie - great TR! You and your daughter are adorable. And you are very lucky that you two are able to share such a wonderful time together! My girls are looking forward to the Kim Possible missions when we go to EPCOT in June. Thanks for sharing a little bit about them. They look pretty fun.

Can't wait for the next installment!

Aw - thanks!:goodvibes And yes, I'm thankful that Lauren enjoys hanging out with me - we have a good time together. And I'm sure you and your girls will love the KP experience. Very cool attraction!

[Camster0307]

Ok, you asked for pics and you got em!! My girls saw the 3D movie no less than 5 or 6 times....they are insane.

They actually got to meet Mrs. Jonas last night and said she was amazing and so sweet. Alyssa thanked her for raising such wonderful boys and told her that their music has helped her through some rough patches in her life (we are ex military so she went to 3 different high schools). She also said Mrs. J noticed her "little bit longer" necklace that the proceeds went to diabetes research and she thanked Alyssa for that.


That is so cool that she got to meet her! Not surprised to hear how nice and sweet she is - I hear the same thing about her boys!

Here is a picture of Alyssa with her Meet and greet wristband.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/jobros2.jpg


I can just feel her excitement!


Here she is with Big Rob....notice major crazy eyes!!


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/jobros.jpg


Aaah yes, I see the crazy eyes!:lmao:

And here she is with the boys!! She actually barely remembers Nick and Kevin since she is a Joe fan and said she shook Nick and Kevin's hands and then asked Joe for a hug which she got! :goodvibes She said Kevin was so sweet.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/jobros1.jpg


Oh my - a hug from Joe? :love: How was she able to function after that? I seriously think if Lauren is lucky enough to get a hug from Nick, she wouldn' be able to walk afterwards! That is a really cute pic, btw.

Here are a couple of her senior pics taken with her Jo Bros stuff....she is truly obsessed...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/9.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/10.jpg


I am totally loving your trip report!! :goodvibes

Thanks so much for sharing Michelle. First of all, your daughter is beautiful! Seeing her excited face for the meet and greet has got me wishing it really happens for Lauren. It would be a memory she would treasure for the rest of her life! And what a cool idea for her senior pics!

[Camster0307]

That Kim Possible mission looks like so much fun, even for two old geezers like us.:laughing:

Who you calling an old geezer?:rolleyes1

Thanks Michelle!! You've given my oldest ideas for her senior pictures. (I am the one taking them)

Now you KNOW you're going to have to post your finished product, right?

The Kim Possible missions look interesting. Its a must do now lol:lmao:great update can't wait to hear more.

ANOTHER must-do!:laughing:

ITA about the KP mission! We did like 5 missions while we were there, but we never did the UK - it is seriously one of the best Disney creations in a long time!

Can you imagine four crazy ladies attempting to do this together?:rolleyes:

That's what I was thinking! She is always so stylin'. :thumbsup2

Great update Cammie! Reading your posts always make my day. Dh and I did the Kim Possible Mexico mission (started in Norway). It was cool, but I would have preferred to be outside in the sun! I want to try the Great Britain mission. That looks great!

I can't wait to hear about your Tutto dinner. DH and I are thinking about trying it during Free Dining.

Thanks for the compliment!:goodvibes France's mission takes place entirely outside and it's the one we spent the most time on. It was a cool one though.

[TigerKat]

Who you calling an old geezer?:rolleyes1


I was talking about me & DH silly, he is a senior citizen......:lmao:

[SunnieRN]

Thanks to the US Army my son in laws R&R from Iraq got changed (for the third time.) So instead of going in May we had to scramble to change everything from May to EASTER!!!:scared1::confused: This of course didn't happen until 10 days ago. Believe me things have not been fun or happy at my house recently.
Everything is in place now pretty much though.
Waiting to hear about Tuttos!!
Good luck on the meet and greet, that would be spectacular!!
I'm happy to hear Amanda is better!!

[brookelizabeth]

The Kim Possible mission looks like so much fun! I really wish we had taken the time back in January to experience it...hopefully in December.

When do you find out about the possible JB meet & greet? I really, really hope it works out-I want to see those pics! :rotfl:

[karajeboo]

Can you imagine four crazy ladies attempting to do this together?:rolleyes:




AFTER partaking of some adult beverages in World Showcase!!!! :rotfl2:

[TigerKat]

AFTER partaking of some adult beverages in World Showcase!!!! :rotfl2:

Allright girls, we'll need pics....;)

[AmandaSparks730]

LOL. It was pretty funny when we were there too. There were groups of people huddled around cell phones! And yes, we completed all seven missions. The only countries that don't have missions are: Amercia, Canada, Italy, and Moracco - although a CM told us he thinks Moracco will be the next country to get one.



Definitely put the Kim Possible thing on your list Alan! Your DD, and the rest of your family will love it! I think our favorite missions were in England and Germany. We had the hardest time in France but they had some really cool things there.



Now only to you have to find them, but you have to whisper some crazy phrase too!:laughing:



Yes, Lauren loves that shirt also. She wears it all. the. time! And Off-Kilter -- one of my faves! Lauren is never too happy having to stop and listen though so I don't think I"ve ever sat through a whole show!



Thanks for the pixiedust Kathy! We could use all we can get. And definitely try the Kim Possible thing. The girls will LOVE it!



We completed all the missions but I'm told when we go back that the goal of the mission is always the same but the way to accomplish them changes. So there is no fear of repeating and seeing the same things. So cool!



Thanks for joining in and I'm glad you're enjoying it!



I''l pass on your compliment to Lauren about her clothes!:goodvibes And congrats on your tix, fellow Mass. JB fan! I'm sure you'll have a great time! July 18th is my birthday and Lauren thought that would have been a good present for me but I already have tix to see Elton John and Billy Joel that night. Yes, I"m just going to be a concert-going freak that weekend!



Congrats on your tix also! I'm thinking I may need to keep this thread going until the end of the summer so we can all come back here and post our pix and experiences from each of our shows!:thumbsup2



You guys will really enjoy it! And good thing is you can do them over and over again and it's supposed to be different each time.



Aw - thanks!:goodvibes And yes, I'm thankful that Lauren enjoys hanging out with me - we have a good time together. And I'm sure you and your girls will love the KP experience. Very cool attraction!

I'm not Mass, but close enough! (RI) Elton John and Billy Joel, what an exciting combination!

[AlohaPolynesian]

Hey! I was over here a loooong time ago but I've been MIA for a long time. Now I'm all caught up!

The AI Experience looks AWESOME! I didn't get a chance to do it on my trip but I will definitely try to make it there next time. How long was the show?

Also, those FP's are awesome! One time a CM heard my friend and I talking about how our plane was delayed and we got off to a late start. We were upset that we'd probably miss out on some of the bigger attractions since we weren't there earlier enough to get a FP. He came over and walked us to Guest Services and gave us those same certificates! AWESOME!!

And as far as the JoBros go - that's awesome! I was obsessed with Hanson, NSYNC, and O-Town. I never met NSYNC but I swear if I did I would probably pass out! Even today - if I saw one of them (which I did last week at Crystal Palace!) - I would freak out!! That's so exciting. I remember when O-Town (weren't that big, but still - I love them!) played at a small venue where my dad knew someone who got us backstage passes. My dad totally tricked my friends and I and made us wait in the general admission line with everyone else before he said for us to follow him because we were going to meet OTown! I was SHAKING! I can't even imagine how excited Lauren would be and I can't wait to hear about what happens!!! Good luck, I really hope she gets to meet them!!

[MapleGirl]

Thanks to the US Army my son in laws R&R from Iraq got changed (for the third time.) So instead of going in May we had to scramble to change everything from May to EASTER!!!:scared1::confused: This of course didn't happen until 10 days ago. Believe me things have not been fun or happy at my house recently.
Everything is in place now pretty much though.
Waiting to hear about Tuttos!!
Good luck on the meet and greet, that would be spectacular!!
I'm happy to hear Amanda is better!!

Hi Sunnie,
I'm so sorry your SIL's plans were changed. My thoughts are with your family and all service people's families.:hug:

Make sure you tell the Disney people about this being your SIL's R&R. You never know, there might be some extra magic. Have a great trip and great job getting everything ready in such short notice!

[VAisforDisneyLvrs]

Hey, Cammie-I have read your other reports and am subbing to this one. I can't wait to read more. I hope to one day do solo trips with each of my three daughters-maybe when they turn 13! :)

[MichelleVW]

Thanks so much for sharing Michelle. First of all, your daughter is beautiful! Seeing her excited face for the meet and greet has got me wishing it really happens for Lauren. It would be a memory she would treasure for the rest of her life! And what a cool idea for her senior pics!


I was talking to DD18 about her meet and greet, and telling her about your daughter hopefully getting to meet them. She told me that she totally went blank when Joe's arms went around her. :rotfl: But she still says it was amazing!

Here's my youngest DD at Hollywood Studios during Spring Break in front of the Famous Jo Bros sign!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/23mar6.jpg

[Camster0307]

I was talking about me & DH silly, he is a senior citizen......:lmao:

Well, I still say - who you calling "old geezers?" I met the two of you, and I don't care how old you are, neither one of you look like an old geezer to me!;)

Thanks to the US Army my son in laws R&R from Iraq got changed (for the third time.) So instead of going in May we had to scramble to change everything from May to EASTER!!!:scared1::confused: This of course didn't happen until 10 days ago. Believe me things have not been fun or happy at my house recently.
Everything is in place now pretty much though.
Waiting to hear about Tuttos!!
Good luck on the meet and greet, that would be spectacular!!
I'm happy to hear Amanda is better!!

Oh Sunnie - so sorry about the need to change your plans. I'm glad to hear you'll all still be able to get there though. Here's some pixiedust: hoping that everything now goes according to plan! You and your family definitely deserve a wonderful trip together considering all the sacrifices you have made. A BIG thank you to all of you!:)

The Kim Possible mission looks like so much fun! I really wish we had taken the time back in January to experience it...hopefully in December.

When do you find out about the possible JB meet & greet? I really, really hope it works out-I want to see those pics! :rotfl:

Oh don't worry - I will CERTAINLY be posting pix if the meet and greet happens. I have no idea when I'll find out. My friend says he will talk to his friend when he takes a break from bodyguarding the boys and comes home for a visit. I'll keep everyone posted though.

AFTER partaking of some adult beverages in World Showcase!!!! :rotfl2:

:thumbsup2:rolleyes1

Allright girls, we'll need pics....;)

Hmmm - not so sure I want evidence of this floating around!:laughing:

I'm not Mass, but close enough! (RI) Elton John and Billy Joel, what an exciting combination!

Then I shall call you a fellow "New England" JB fan!:thumbsup2 And yeah, I hear those two old geezers (I'm using this word alot in this post) put on a pretty good show together.

[Camster0307]

Hey! I was over here a loooong time ago but I've been MIA for a long time. Now I'm all caught up!

The AI Experience looks AWESOME! I didn't get a chance to do it on my trip but I will definitely try to make it there next time. How long was the show?

Also, those FP's are awesome! One time a CM heard my friend and I talking about how our plane was delayed and we got off to a late start. We were upset that we'd probably miss out on some of the bigger attractions since we weren't there earlier enough to get a FP. He came over and walked us to Guest Services and gave us those same certificates! AWESOME!!

And as far as the JoBros go - that's awesome! I was obsessed with Hanson, NSYNC, and O-Town. I never met NSYNC but I swear if I did I would probably pass out! Even today - if I saw one of them (which I did last week at Crystal Palace!) - I would freak out!! That's so exciting. I remember when O-Town (weren't that big, but still - I love them!) played at a small venue where my dad knew someone who got us backstage passes. My dad totally tricked my friends and I and made us wait in the general admission line with everyone else before he said for us to follow him because we were going to meet OTown! I was SHAKING! I can't even imagine how excited Lauren would be and I can't wait to hear about what happens!!! Good luck, I really hope she gets to meet them!!

Hey thanks for checking back in! The AI show was @ 45 minutes long, if I remember correctly. It's a very fun show so you should definitely check it out.

So which member of NSYNC did you see? Was it Joey? I hear he's always at WDW. I'm not familiar with O-Town at all but yeah, your reaction to meeting them sounds very familiar to what Lauren would be like if she met JB. Keeping our fingers crossed that it will happen!

Hi Sunnie,
I'm so sorry your SIL's plans were changed. My thoughts are with your family and all service people's families.:hug:

Make sure you tell the Disney people about this being your SIL's R&R. You never know, there might be some extra magic. Have a great trip and great job getting everything ready in such short notice!

Agreed. You know Disney - it never hurts to mention these things.:thumbsup2



Hey, Cammie-I have read your other reports and am subbing to this one. I can't wait to read more. I hope to one day do solo trips with each of my three daughters-maybe when they turn 13! :)

Hi! :wave: Thanks for reading! I hope you can do those solo trips with your daughters. It's nice to have the one-oe-one time together.

I was talking to DD18 about her meet and greet, and telling her about your daughter hopefully getting to meet them. She told me that she totally went blank when Joe's arms went around her. :rotfl: But she still says it was amazing!

Here's my youngest DD at Hollywood Studios during Spring Break in front of the Famous Jo Bros sign!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e95/michellevw/23mar6.jpg

LOL. I got a similiar pic of Lauren there in Feb.! And I'm sure Lauren will have the same experience if Nick were to put his arms around her. I'll just be a nervous wreck about making sure I don't screw up the picture!:rotfl:

[Camster0307]

Lauren and I headed into Tutto's for our 7pm ADRs and were happy to see that we would be seated right away. We hadn't been to this restaurant since it had be re-named but had enjoyed our meals when it was Alfredo's. Our one disappointment in the place was that we always seemed to be seated in one of the smaller side rooms - which I hated! I always felt like there was a big party going on in the main dining room and we were missing it.:sad1:

Tonight we were seated in the main dining room. YAY!:yay:

Lauren ordered a Sprite; me - a glass of Pinot Grigio. As we sat there, I noticed Lauren was tan on only one side of her body. I had told her to rotate while we were sitting at the pool earlier but she couldn't be bothered. Yeah - she's proud of her two-tone color:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04310.jpg

Whatever.

Soon the bread selection was bought out:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04309.jpg

For dinner, Lauren ordered the usual: spaghetti with sauce and meatballs on the side (have I mentioned she's not an adventurous eater?)......

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04313.jpg

There was a pumpkin ravioli dish on the menu that I really wanted to try but they were out!:headache: I settled for Casarecci - a simple gnocchi pasta dish with a red sauce and ground sausage.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04312.jpg

Not too exciting but very good. I was leaving room for dessert ........ strawberry zabliogone:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04316.jpg

Lauren ordered the cannoli. And of course, being that we were celebrating her birthday, the CMs bought out her dessert along with a serenade of Happy Birthday - Italien-style of course!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04314.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04315.jpg

Dinner here was very good. Again, we stuck to the basics but enjoyed it very much. I would definitely want to go back and try something a little out of the norm.

It was now a little after 8pm. I had told Lauren that I didn't care about seeing Illuminations this night and that we could instead head into FW and use some of those FP. Well, I was now changing my mind. I'm such a sucker for Illuminations! How can I be in Epcot and NOT watch it? Lauren sympathized with me and agreed. We still had two days to use those passes. So after browsing around WS for a little while, we found a spot to view the fireworks back in front of Italy.

This turned out to be a great spot to view! Shortly after Illuminations had started, I noticed Wishes was also starting in MK -- and we could see it!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04350.jpg
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Wishes is off to the right. Very cool to be able to see both!

More Illuminations:
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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04363.jpg
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continued in the next post...................

[saratogadreamin09]

great update:)


I always end up with a two color body after laying in the sun, I need to learn some tanning skills:lmao:


Great spot for illuminations:thumbsup2 My family sat around there last time and we got to iew wishes too, thats the only place I'll ever view from now on:)

[MichelleVW]

So which member of NSYNC did you see? Was it Joey? I hear he's always at WDW. I'm not familiar with O-Town at all but yeah, your reaction to meeting them sounds very familiar to what Lauren would be like if she met JB. Keeping our fingers crossed that it will happen!




My girls saw Joey Fatone of Nsync when they saw the Jo Bros for the first time in Orlando last March. He walked right by them and they knew he was someone but couldn't think fast enough on who he was. Then he went on stage later and said he offered his daughter anything she wanted for her birthday and she wanted to see the Jo Bros!! :rotfl:

[Camster0307]

Good night Epcot!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04324.jpg

Our night wasn't over yet though. We headed back to the Boardwalk and enjoyed the nighttime activities.

The games...............

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The entertainment.....................
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(sorry some of so blurry)

And, of course, the snacks........................

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There's always room for funnel cake!:love:


Next installment....................... another MK day and Epcot night!

[saratogadreamin09]

I've been reading for a while now and I just noticed you were in WDW the same time as me and my family. And we stayed at SSR in Congress Park at the same time. I honestly thought this was taking place in January (yeah, I'm slow at times:rolleyes:)

[poohbearluver]

Hurray! I love Italian food, so I'd like to try Tutto's.

Love Lauren's "tan!"

Another reason I want to stay at the boardwalk! All of the fun and games!

Can't wait for your next update!

[VAisforDisneyLvrs]

I am visiting WDW with my sister in October. This is our 2nd trip together, and we're trying to make it a yearly event. Anyway, last time we only stayed two nights, and we ate at Yak and Yeti and Crystal Palace. This time we are staying for 3 nights. She wants to eat at Yak and Yeti again, but I am not sure where we are going to eat our other two TS meals. I was thinking about Tutto. Your meal looks great! I'll have to have my sister check out the menu-but isn't it supposed to close down for refurbishment some time soon?

We were thinking of doing a lunch TS at Downtown Disney on the day we arrive-before we go to MNSSHP. Is Fulton's the place you like - the one with the crab claws? Are they on the dining plan? Have you ever eaten there for lunch?
Thanks!

[MAGICFOR2]

Thanks to the US Army my son in laws R&R from Iraq got changed (for the third time.) So instead of going in May we had to scramble to change everything from May to EASTER!!!:scared1::confused: This of course didn't happen until 10 days ago. Believe me things have not been fun or happy at my house recently.
Everything is in place now pretty much though.
Waiting to hear about Tuttos!!
Good luck on the meet and greet, that would be spectacular!!
I'm happy to hear Amanda is better!!

Sorry you had to scramble, but glad he will get to come home soon - have a wonderful time!

[MAGICFOR2]

Hey Cammie, finally caught up afer my trip!:thumbsup2 loved your updates. That KP looks so fun! We didn't do it, because we thought it was just for kiddos, but we probably would have had more fun at WS if we did!

Tuttos looks great, and your Illuminations pics are really cool. I was amazed by the globe. We saw the same performers at BW on our trip - really fun! Can't wait for your next update!

[torsie24]

Wow! How amazing about seeing wishes too!! I'll make sure to watch from Italy one night on my trip!! :) Where exactly did you stand?

[2xcited2sleep]

Great updates! Sorry to hear that Amanda wasn't feeling well for a while there. Glad she's better!

Congratulations on scoring some great Jonas Bros tickets! What a good mom!! And OF COURSE you totally need a new camera! How is your face book connection coming along? That will be great if it works out but I think the tickets alone will be pretty darn special. (Sorry if I missed the answer- I skimmed the conversation between updates since I'm so behind on all my subscriptions!).

Kim Possible looks too cool!! I can't wait to try it! How fun Pooh, Eeyore and Tigger called you in for a visit!

Ah the Kir Royale... I would love to have one of those babies right now! ::yes::

Dinner at Tutto looks fun. Funny, I've always sat in the main room. I didnt even know there were side rooms! :laughing: Looks like Lauren got a lot of mileage out of that birthday pin! :goodvibes

I woud love to see an Illuminations & Wishes double feature. That is awesome!!!

[brookelizabeth]

The BW games look like they would be fun to watch and play-we've walked around there at night, but it must have either been too cold, too late (or early?), or it just being the off season because I've never seen them open! We did see some entertainment though when we were there for dinner back in January.

And funnel cakes-oh yes, always room! :thumbsup2

[debdebdebby13]

Still loving your TR. It makes me want to take my daughter on a mother-daughter trip, but I don't think it would be as much fun since she's not even three yet! But it will be so much fun in 9 or 10 years :-)

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Cammie - that sounds so cool - and it is so cool that you guys go to do the Kim Possible thing! I had thought about it with Nicolas, but the passport and mask may be more than enough for him to enjoy. I dunno.

The birthday dinner at Tuttos looked nice. Nice to know someone else's kids order sauce on the side. Around here, God Forbid someone acutally puts the sauce ON the pasta! :rotfl2:

[SunnieRN]

Hi Sunnie,
I'm so sorry your SIL's plans were changed. My thoughts are with your family and all service people's families.:hug:

Make sure you tell the Disney people about this being your SIL's R&R. You never know, there might be some extra magic. Have a great trip and great job getting everything ready in such short notice!

It is my daughters birthday today and she and the boys flew out this morning nd are at OKW tonight! My sil will be there some time during the night or tomorrow!! On the 10th, thry move to SSR on developer points and I meet them the 14th. We all leave on the 21st for home. Thank you for being so sweet!:goodvibes


Oh Sunnie - so sorry about the need to change your plans. I'm glad to hear you'll all still be able to get there though. Here's some pixiedust: hoping that everything now goes according to plan! You and your family definitely deserve a wonderful trip together considering all the sacrifices you have made. A BIG thank you to all of you!:)

Thank you!!! I got the cake for my daughter ordered, but she wont get it until the 10th (I thought that was better since they change resorts that day). It is a 10" cake:scared1: That is the only size they would allow me to do what I wanted with, and she has to pick it up at Artists Pallette as there is no room service at SSR. It is marble, white buttercream, bavarian custard/fresh strawberry filling. It will have a dangle tinker bell that they say makes it look like she is flying that will be surrounded by pink flowers. Hope it turns out cute!!

Sorry you had to scramble, but glad he will get to come home soon - have a wonderful time!

Thank you so much!! Rachel is over the moon, as we all are to see him!!!!:goodvibes

[SunnieRN]

Hi Cammie, just checking in to see if you are all o.k.!!

[Camster0307]

I've been reading for a while now and I just noticed you were in WDW the same time as me and my family. And we stayed at SSR in Congress Park at the same time. I honestly thought this was taking place in January (yeah, I'm slow at times:rolleyes:)

I can't believe you didn't realize we were there at the same time!:lmao: We got in on 2/15, checked out of SSR on the 2/18 then headed over to the BW. When do you get in?

Hurray! I love Italian food, so I'd like to try Tutto's.

Love Lauren's "tan!"

Another reason I want to stay at the boardwalk! All of the fun and games!

Can't wait for your next update!

Tutto's was very good and yes, the BW at night needs to be experienced!:thumbsup2



I am visiting WDW with my sister in October. This is our 2nd trip together, and we're trying to make it a yearly event. Anyway, last time we only stayed two nights, and we ate at Yak and Yeti and Crystal Palace. This time we are staying for 3 nights. She wants to eat at Yak and Yeti again, but I am not sure where we are going to eat our other two TS meals. I was thinking about Tutto. Your meal looks great! I'll have to have my sister check out the menu-but isn't it supposed to close down for refurbishment some time soon?

We were thinking of doing a lunch TS at Downtown Disney on the day we arrive-before we go to MNSSHP. Is Fulton's the place you like - the one with the crab claws? Are they on the dining plan? Have you ever eaten there for lunch?
Thanks!




Hi and welcome aboard! I didn't hear anything about Tutto's closing but then again, I haven't been surfing the DIS much these days, so who knows? As for DTD, YES - Fulton's is wonderful! But unfortunately not on the DDP. It doesn take discounts for lunch if you have a DVC. I believe that's the only discount they take.

Hey Cammie, finally caught up afer my trip!:thumbsup2 loved your updates. That KP looks so fun! We didn't do it, because we thought it was just for kiddos, but we probably would have had more fun at WS if we did!

Tuttos looks great, and your Illuminations pics are really cool. I was amazed by the globe. We saw the same performers at BW on our trip - really fun! Can't wait for your next update!

KP is alot of fun, Tammie. By the end of our week, I saw alot of adults doing it too!

[Camster0307]

Wow! How amazing about seeing wishes too!! I'll make sure to watch from Italy one night on my trip!! :) Where exactly did you stand?

We were right in front of the kiosk by Italy that sells the pastries and wine - to the left of the handicapped viewing area. Great spot and not crowded at all!

Great updates! Sorry to hear that Amanda wasn't feeling well for a while there. Glad she's better!

Congratulations on scoring some great Jonas Bros tickets! What a good mom!! And OF COURSE you totally need a new camera! How is your face book connection coming along? That will be great if it works out but I think the tickets alone will be pretty darn special. (Sorry if I missed the answer- I skimmed the conversation between updates since I'm so behind on all my subscriptions!).

Kim Possible looks too cool!! I can't wait to try it! How fun Pooh, Eeyore and Tigger called you in for a visit!

Ah the Kir Royale... I would love to have one of those babies right now! ::yes::

Dinner at Tutto looks fun. Funny, I've always sat in the main room. I didnt even know there were side rooms! :laughing: Looks like Lauren got a lot of mileage out of that birthday pin! :goodvibes

I woud love to see an Illuminations & Wishes double feature. That is awesome!!!

Still waiting on the FB connection. I'm hoping since it's Easter weekend, his friend will be home and we'll hear something soon. And, yes I'm having a bad week and a Kir Royale would hit just the spot right now!

The BW games look like they would be fun to watch and play-we've walked around there at night, but it must have either been too cold, too late (or early?), or it just being the off season because I've never seen them open! We did see some entertainment though when we were there for dinner back in January.

And funnel cakes-oh yes, always room! :thumbsup2

That's weird you've never seen the BW games open; I've always seen them open. Maybe there is an off-season.:confused3

Still loving your TR. It makes me want to take my daughter on a mother-daughter trip, but I don't think it would be as much fun since she's not even three yet! But it will be so much fun in 9 or 10 years :-)

Yeah, I"m thinking you might want to wait a few more years for that mother/daughter trip!:laughing: Thanks for reading along!

Cammie - that sounds so cool - and it is so cool that you guys go to do the Kim Possible thing! I had thought about it with Nicolas, but the passport and mask may be more than enough for him to enjoy. I dunno.

The birthday dinner at Tuttos looked nice. Nice to know someone else's kids order sauce on the side. Around here, God Forbid someone acutally puts the sauce ON the pasta! :rotfl2:

Yes, complete the maks and passport tasks first. We've been doing that for years, so I'm glad they've got this KP thing now. We were looking for something new.

It is my daughters birthday today and she and the boys flew out this morning nd are at OKW tonight! My sil will be there some time during the night or tomorrow!! On the 10th, thry move to SSR on developer points and I meet them the 14th. We all leave on the 21st for home. Thank you for being so sweet!:goodvibes



Thank you!!! I got the cake for my daughter ordered, but she wont get it until the 10th (I thought that was better since they change resorts that day). It is a 10" cake:scared1: That is the only size they would allow me to do what I wanted with, and she has to pick it up at Artists Pallette as there is no room service at SSR. It is marble, white buttercream, bavarian custard/fresh strawberry filling. It will have a dangle tinker bell that they say makes it look like she is flying that will be surrounded by pink flowers. Hope it turns out cute!!

Hey Sunnie - Just a few more days! You must be so excited!:yay:

That cake sounds adorable. I looked into getting a cake too but, like you, realized if I wanted something special, I would have to order a big cake and it just didn't make sense since it was just the two of us. Please get a pic of the cake and feel free to post it here when you get back. I would love to see how it turns out!

Hi Cammie, just checking in to see if you are all o.k.!!

Thanks Sunnie. We haven't had a great week. Amanda has been really sick - I think this bug has been brewing for a few weeks now. Anyway, fever and coughing alot! Won't gross you out with the details but let's just say she's coughing up some not-so-pretty stuff. Better out than in, we always say though!:thumbsup2 Anyway, I'm so appreciative she has the trach and the vent because it's at times like this she really needs the help. She's doing much better today but now I have a nasty cold! UGH!

And, if that's not enough, I turned on my computer this morning and EVERYTHING WAS GONE!!! I have no files, no pictures, no programs on my user account.:headache: I have no idea what has happened but I'm accessing the internet through Lauren's user account right now. I'm not computer-savy at all so I have no idea how to even look for my stuff. The good news is the last time my computer crashed (just about 3 months ago), I had all of my pix backed up on a CD so all is not lost completely. It's just so frustrating because I don't know how to fix it.

Sorry to be such a gloomy gus today. It's raining today so I will try to get another installment up - as long as Amanda continues to improve. If I miss some of you today, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!:flower3:

[iluveeyore]

Hope your weekend is getting better - I'm all caught up now and looking forward to more of your trippie. Hope Amanda is feeling better. My daughter is 13, almost 14, and spending my Saturday afternoon reading your report is making me long for our trip coming up in August. Happy Easter and I'm waiting!:surfweb:

[Luis Rodriguez]

Cammie,

Sorry about your problems. Hope that Amanda gets well fast and the sun comes shining thru soon (in every sense, literally and figurativelly):)

Meanwhile, I'll send you a little of beach, sand and sun (last week with my DD and DW, in Margarita island, near the coast of Venezuela:

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Regarding your PC problems, maybe it's time for a new one!!

Best Regards,

Luis

[saratogadreamin09]

I can't believe you didn't realize we were there at the same time!:lmao: We got in on 2/15, checked out of SSR on the 2/18 then headed over to the BW. When do you get in?


!


I thought the TR was taking place in January:lmao:

We checked in on the 12 and left on the 19. So our trips overlapped alittle



BTW, hope Amanda is feeling better. Ive been sick with strep all week so I can relate

[2xcited2sleep]

Still waiting on the FB connection. I'm hoping since it's Easter weekend, his friend will be home and we'll hear something soon. And, yes I'm having a bad week and a Kir Royale would hit just the spot right now!

Argh! Sorry you are having a bad week! :hug: Wish I could beam you a Kir Royale... and one for me too! :goodvibes Remember that as far as the FB connection goes, even if it doesn't work, your daughter will be so delighted with "just" the tickets! And I know that "just" the tickets were no easy feat in and of themselves! You're a great mom and she's going to be so excited!! :yay::yay: :goodvibes

[MAGICFOR2]

Cammie, how is Amanda doing? I hope she is on the mend. Did you have a nice Easter? Hugs to you and your girls from me!:grouphug:

[SunnieRN]

Hey Sunnie - Just a few more days! You must be so excited!:yay:

That cake sounds adorable. I looked into getting a cake too but, like you, realized if I wanted something special, I would have to order a big cake and it just didn't make sense since it was just the two of us. Please get a pic of the cake and feel free to post it here when you get back. I would love to see how it turns out!



Thanks Sunnie. We haven't had a great week. Amanda has been really sick - I think this bug has been brewing for a few weeks now. Anyway, fever and coughing alot! Won't gross you out with the details but let's just say she's coughing up some not-so-pretty stuff. Better out than in, we always say though!:thumbsup2 Anyway, I'm so appreciative she has the trach and the vent because it's at times like this she really needs the help. She's doing much better today but now I have a nasty cold! UGH!

And, if that's not enough, I turned on my computer this morning and EVERYTHING WAS GONE!!! I have no files, no pictures, no programs on my user account.:headache: I have no idea what has happened but I'm accessing the internet through Lauren's user account right now. I'm not computer-savy at all so I have no idea how to even look for my stuff. The good news is the last time my computer crashed (just about 3 months ago), I had all of my pix backed up on a CD so all is not lost completely. It's just so frustrating because I don't know how to fix it.

Sorry to be such a gloomy gus today. It's raining today so I will try to get another installment up - as long as Amanda continues to improve. If I miss some of you today, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!:flower3:

Thank you, I will be happy to post a picture. I talked to Rachel today and she said they are all caked out and wont be eating anymore. She said it is HUGE, four layers on the inside!:)

You are not a gloomy gus, just having a rough time!! I would be excited to leave except that I also have the creeping crud, in fact I stayed home from work tonight as I couldn't break my fever. I hope Amanda is better quickly!

Happy Easter and I hope things are looking up!!

[DisneyBarlans]

Hi Cammie,

That is so cool that you could see Wishes and Illuminations at the same time! We'll definately have to try out Illuminations from Italy next trip.:thumbsup2

Sorry you and Amanda aren't well-hope y'all feel better soon!!! Sending some pixie dust your way... :tinker:

[lizet313]

Hope everything works out Prayers for Amanda:grouphug:

[portocall]

I hope that you and Amanda are improving and your computer is easily fixed! We are dealing with this yucky cough thing here, I know it isn't pretty or fun.... I think I have one more kid to get through it....

[VAisforDisneyLvrs]

I am sending Pixie Dust and well wishes! Missing your updates-can't wait for the next one! :)

[brookelizabeth]

Ugh! Sorry to hear about your computer problems...AGAIN! :headache: I hope it's just something silly and not everything is really gone. :sad2:

Glad to here Amanda is doing a bit better, I hope you get rid of the cold soon too!

[STWolfe]

I just got back from WDW today and felt the need to tell you this: I had the casey's cheese fries yesterday and they were amazing LOL. We stayed at the boardwalk for the first time and I loved it. I can't wait to catch up on your TR :)

[2xcited2sleep]

I just got back from WDW today and felt the need to tell you this: I had the casey's cheese fries yesterday and they were amazing LOL. We stayed at the boardwalk for the first time and I loved it. I can't wait to catch up on your TR :)

Oh, that is torture! :upsidedow Glad you had fun!

Cammie - hope all is well! :goodvibes

[STWolfe]

Oh, that is torture! :upsidedow Glad you had fun!

Cammie - hope all is well! :goodvibes

hehe...

Oh yeah I forgot to say: I hope everything clears up with you guys :) I will keep you in my prayers.

I'm glad lauren had a good birthday. I know I am REALLY late on this lol, but...

Happy Birthday!!

I never got a chance to say it before :rolleyes1

[Camster0307]

Hi Cammie,

That is so cool that you could see Wishes and Illuminations at the same time! We'll definately have to try out Illuminations from Italy next trip.:thumbsup2

Sorry you and Amanda aren't well-hope y'all feel better soon!!! Sending some pixie dust your way... :tinker:

Thank you. My cold is still hanging on; Amanda is s-l-o-w-l-y recovering; and Lauren was sick at the end of the week but is back to good as new!

And yes, we were very lucky to see both fireworks shows. It was just one of those nights that they were both scheduled for the same time. Was very cool!

Hope everything works out Prayers for Amanda:grouphug:

Thank you. She's feeling better - just taking her own time doing it.;)

I hope that you and Amanda are improving and your computer is easily fixed! We are dealing with this yucky cough thing here, I know it isn't pretty or fun.... I think I have one more kid to get through it....

Thank you. We're on the right road. My computer, on the otherhand.......:headache: I just don't even want to deal with it, but I'm now able to get on and do what I want so I'm happy. There is something wrong with it though and I'm going to have to face it eventually!:laughing:

I am sending Pixie Dust and well wishes! Missing your updates-can't wait for the next one! :)

PixieDust is working -- new update coming up!

Ugh! Sorry to hear about your computer problems...AGAIN! :headache: I hope it's just something silly and not everything is really gone. :sad2:

Glad to here Amanda is doing a bit better, I hope you get rid of the cold soon too!

I really need to find a computer nerd to be friends with. The friends I have now are useless in that department!:lmao:

I just got back from WDW today and felt the need to tell you this: I had the casey's cheese fries yesterday and they were amazing LOL. We stayed at the boardwalk for the first time and I loved it. I can't wait to catch up on your TR :)

Aaaaah - Casey's cheese fries!:cloud9: Glad to hear you enjoyed them! And oh how I would love to be strolling the Boardwalk today! sigh.

Oh, that is torture! :upsidedow Glad you had fun!

Cammie - hope all is well! :goodvibes

Thank you. Things are better here!

hehe...

Oh yeah I forgot to say: I hope everything clears up with you guys :) I will keep you in my prayers.

I'm glad lauren had a good birthday. I know I am REALLY late on this lol, but...

Happy Birthday!!

I never got a chance to say it before :rolleyes1

Never too late for birthday wishes. And actually, her birthday celebration went on for the whole month of February - so you're really not too late at all!

[miceli20]

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Cammie had to share with you my very first Grand Marnier Orange Slushie. It wasn't the last:lmao: I'm the one with the shades.

[2xcited2sleep]

Robin, I ADORE your t-shirts!! I'm going to have to get some like that! Glad you enjoyed the Grand Marnier slushie. Once you try it, there is no going back!! :upsidedow

[Camster0307]

Sorry for the long delay between posts everybody. Illnesses have really grabbed a hold of us these past two weeks and have not left me with much energy for anthing else. We're all slowly feeling better and the girls are spending a few days with their dad which means I now have some FREE TIME! So let's get back to business.............

I last left off, Lauren and I were getting up for our last full day at WDW and heading to the MK. Thought I'd show you guys these really cute wallets we purchased the night before in Epcot. Yes, we now have matching wallets!

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Soon we were walking down Main Street...............

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We decided to use some snack credits for breakfast at the Main Street Bakery. The bakery had a HUGE line! But I was happy to see that they had opened the ice cream place right next store and were offering all of the same items, with the exception of "hot" items. We jumped in there and zipped right out! Purchased: one chocolate chocolate chip muffin and a chocolate croissant............

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Happy girl!
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After breakfast we decided to head towards Frontierland. Yep, you guessed it! Lauren wanted to hit BTMMR AGAIN! On the way, we passed the Haunted Mansion with no wait - so in we went.

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And now, after visiting WDW for over 10 years, I am ready to go on record and say that the Haunted Mansion is my FAVORITE ride at MK. I always enjoy it - it's amusing; I always seem to find something that I've never seen before; and there are a ton of Hidden Mickeys in here that we like to look for. Plus the fact that I think the ride lasts a good amount of time and I rarely have waited long to get on it makes it one of my faves.

Next it was on to Lauren's favorite ride in all of MK - Big Thunder Mountain. We grabbed FPs which had a return time within an hour; then jumped on the standby line - 10 minute wait. Not bad at all!

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How many shots do I have of this exact pose?
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After our first ride on BTMRR, we jumped on to Pirates, a ride I have to admit, I'm getting a little bored with. The Johnny Depp additions kept it interesting for a little while, but now - eh. I've ridden the one in DisneylandParis and it is NOTHING like this one. It's actually a little thrilling and has a few water drops. Think they could use some of those on this version.

Anyway, after POTC, we rode Aladdin's Carpets and then it was time to cash in the FP for BTMRR again. Of course, after riding, Lauren talked me into using one of our golden ticket FP to ride again. Yes, I agreed BUT we were now done with that ride for this trip. Goodbye BigThunder Mountain -- until December, that is!

On our way over to the other side of the park, we decided to get lunch. We were, afterall, passing by Casey's. How could we walk by and NOT get something to eat?

The usual:

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Although this time, I discovered that we could use a snack credit for an extra side order of fries! Three orders of cheese fries between the two of us! WOOT! (who cares? We were on vacation!)

After lunch, we went in to see Mickey's Philharmagic. Can't pass up a Photopass opportunity though:

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This attraction had a bit of a wait but we didn't mind. There was a band inside to help pass the time!

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Ready and waiting.............
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After the show, we went over to catch a performance of:
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This was our second time in this attraction on this trip - we had also gone in during our first night and both times were GREAT! I agree - the enjoyment level of this attraction greatly relies on a good audience and we lucked out both times. So funny!

Next up - Buzz Lightyear, where I CRUSHED Lauren!

My score:
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Lauren's score:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04399.jpg

My picture of our picture:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04401.jpg

Is it any wonder she lost so badly? Look at my face - fierce concentration and determination. Look at Lauren's - smiling for the camera!

As we came off of Buzz, the rain had gotten heavy so what to do when raining and in Tomorrowland? Kill some time on the TTA! Lauren enjoyed the break (yes, that's her phone in her hand!):

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04404.jpg

"That" pose again:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04403.jpg

After the TTA, Lauren and I decided to start to head out and back to the Boardwalk. We took one last ride on Pooh and then headed down Main Street for one last time:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04411.jpg

I always love the way the lampposts are decorated:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04412.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04413.jpg

Next installment: our last night in Epcot and Moose calls in Canada!

[Camster0307]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll156/miceli20/IMG_0085.jpg
Cammie had to share with you my very first Grand Marnier Orange Slushie. It wasn't the last:lmao: I'm the one with the shades.

Oh Robin I agree - your shirts are TOOOO cute! I love that saying. And yes, those drinks are very addicting - now you just have to alternate between the Orange slushie and the Lemon slushie. But regardless, you should never be slushie-less while in Epcot!:lmao:

[TigerKat]

Great installment Cammie. I agree, with a good audience Monsters, Inc can be awesome!

Glad to hear everyone's feeling better.:goodvibes

[2xcited2sleep]

What a great farewell tour of the MK! And three orders of cheese fries for the two of you? :worship: You're my kind of girls! ;)

[saratogadreamin09]

Glad to hear everyone is feeling better:)

Great update, I love the matching wallets

[karajeboo]

WHAT???? Didst thou say POTC BORES you???? For shame! What is wrong with you child???? I guess I love it cause to me, Pirates IS Magic Kingdom. It was the first ride I EVER rode at Disney when I was 10 years old. Back when there was only Magic Kingdom. So to me, the oldies are the goodies. Space Mtn, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, IASW, etc. But I"ll forgive you.

BTW, 3 weeks, 5 days...... :cool1:

[Camster0307]

Great installment Cammie. I agree, with a good audience Monsters, Inc can be awesome!

Glad to hear everyone's feeling better.:goodvibes

Hi Kathy! I'm back into the swing of things! YAY! And yeah, we've been in Monsters Inc. with some people who just weren't into playing along - was a bummer. But luckily we got two good crowds this time!

What a great farewell tour of the MK! And three orders of cheese fries for the two of you? :worship: You're my kind of girls! ;)

I don't even know why we bother with the hot dogs there anymore! The fries are all we really want!:lmao:

Glad to hear everyone is feeling better:)

Great update, I love the matching wallets

And I LOVE your new avatar!:love: It's baseball season - I think I need to start showing my Yankee support too!

WHAT???? Didst thou say POTC BORES you???? For shame! What is wrong with you child???? I guess I love it cause to me, Pirates IS Magic Kingdom. It was the first ride I EVER rode at Disney when I was 10 years old. Back when there was only Magic Kingdom. So to me, the oldies are the goodies. Space Mtn, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, IASW, etc. But I"ll forgive you.

BTW, 3 weeks, 5 days...... :cool1:

You see, that how I feel about Haunted Mansion. I remember that was a big accomplishment for me when I first rode it as a kid - felt like it was my first "adult" ride. Same with Pirates but now that ride just bores me. I'm telling ya - after riding the one in Paris you realize how this one could be so much better. Don't get me wrong - it's still a MUST-DO! I'll never pass up the classics.:thumbsup2

[Lady Lallie]

What a great update! I really, really can't wait for some Casey's. :goodvibes

[karajeboo]

Ya know, I love some Casey's too, but Jeff doesn't like hot dogs and Ally doesn't like "the fat ones." No comment. Seriously, I have so much to say to that, but I'm gonna behave!!! :rotfl2: So neither of them will ever eat there with me!!! We might have to do that next month!

[Camster0307]

What a great update! I really, really can't wait for some Casey's. :goodvibes

It's soooo bad for you YET soooo good!:love:

Ya know, I love some Casey's too, but Jeff doesn't like hot dogs and Ally doesn't like "the fat ones." No comment. Seriously, I have so much to say to that, but I'm gonna behave!!! :rotfl2: So neither of them will ever eat there with me!!! We might have to do that next month!

I guess I'll eat there with you next month.:rolleyes1

[podsnel]

Ya know, I love some Casey's too, but Jeff doesn't like hot dogs and Ally doesn't like "the fat ones." No comment. Seriously, I have so much to say to that, but I'm gonna behave!!! :rotfl2: So neither of them will ever eat there with me!!! We might have to do that next month!

I can't get enough of the fat ones.;):rotfl2: And I've never even been to Casey's!

[TigerKat]

Ally doesn't like "the fat ones." No comment. Seriously, I have so much to say to that, but I'm gonna behave!!!

I can't get enough of the fat ones.;):rotfl2: And I've never even been to Casey's!

This thread is filthy........:snooty::laughing:

[Camster0307]

This thread is filthy........:snooty::laughing:

I'm with you Kathy! You meet some real weirdos on the internet! :p ;)


And Ellen - if I have to go on RnRC, then you WILL be chowing down on some of those "fat" ones in May!:lmao:

[lizet313]

Great update can't wait to read more popcorn::

[podsnel]

I'm with you Kathy! You meet some real weirdos on the internet! :p ;)


And Ellen - if I have to go on RnRC, then you WILL be chowing down on some of those "fat" ones in May!:lmao:

We were talking about FOOD?????:confused3:lmao:

[TigerKat]

We were talking about FOOD?????:confused3:lmao:

:rolleyes1

[Camster0307]

We were talking about FOOD?????:confused3:lmao:

Who the heck is talking about food?:rotfl:

[karajeboo]

We were talking about FOOD?????:confused3:lmao:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I don't know, were we??? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Lovemy3babes]

I know I'm super late but wanted to pop in and let you know I've been reading along. Your daughter is a doll! You can tell you two have such a special bond. What a fun trip for the both of you!

[saratogadreamin09]

And I LOVE your new avatar!:love: It's baseball season - I think I need to start showing my Yankee support too!






thanks:)


over on the teen boards there are a lot of girls with David Wright avatars so I figured I would show my yankee support:thumbsup2

[Camster0307]

Great update can't wait to read more popcorn::

Thank you! Can't believe I'm almost done though. Just have one more night and half a day to report on!

I know I'm super late but wanted to pop in and let you know I've been reading along. Your daughter is a doll! You can tell you two have such a special bond. What a fun trip for the both of you!

Hey better late than never! Thanks for joining in! Yes, I agree - my daughter is a doll and I really do enjoy hanging out with her. I hope I still feel that way when she hits the high school years!

thanks:)


over on the teen boards there are a lot of girls with David Wright avatars so I figured I would show my yankee support:thumbsup2

David Wright? Don't think so!

Derek Jeter is THE MAN!:thumbsup2

[Camster0307]

I know all of you are just sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to hear the latest on this so I thought I'd pass on this little tidbit of info........

I've heard from my friend who has told me he is having dinner with the JB guy on Sat. His friend has been out of town this whole time, working for the boys but he has talked to his wife and the wife thinks that setting up this meet and greet should be NO PROBLEM at all!

GAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!:banana:

I'm still not saying one word to Lauren about this until I hear confirmation come directly from the JB friend. So keep your fingers crossed and I'll let you know what I hear after the weekend.

[CRdisMom]

Wooooo-hooooooo!

[lizet313]

:cool1::banana::dance3::woohoo::yay::cheer2:

[podsnel]

OMG!!! This is sooo exciting for her!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[babytrees]

I am so jealous!!

:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::thumbsup2::coo l1::cool1::cool1:

[Mysteria]

Glad you are all starting to feel better and thanks for another great installment.

oh and :lmao::lmao: and I'll leave it at that. :thumbsup2

[NJ2Boardwalk]

Subscribing to your TR. I have been a lurker for a while. I am taking my daughter on her birthday trip at the end of July for her 16th birthday. Time definately flies...

[AmandaSparks730]

Lucky Lauren!

*is jealous*

Well, if she (and you!) get to meet them, give Joe a lil squeeze for me ;)

[Camster0307]

Wooooo-hooooooo!


I'll see your Wooooo-hoooooo and add a YIPPEEEEE!

:cool1::banana::dance3::woohoo::yay::cheer2:

Still keeping our fingers crossed!:cool1:

OMG!!! This is sooo exciting for her!!!:banana::banana:

And exciting for me because I get to witness it!

I am so jealous!!

:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::thumbsup2::coo l1::cool1::cool1:

I know you are!;)

Glad you are all starting to feel better and thanks for another great installment.

oh and :lmao::lmao: and I'll leave it at that. :thumbsup2

Ok, what are you snickering at?;) Our "food" discussion or meeting the Jonas Brothers?:lmao:

Subscribing to your TR. I have been a lurker for a while. I am taking my daughter on her birthday trip at the end of July for her 16th birthday. Time definately flies...

Hey NJ2Boardwalk! First of all - LOVE your screen name! I'm a Jersey girl born and raised and just adore the Jersey shore and it's boardwalks! Thanks for joining in! And yes, I agree - time certainly does fly! Lauren is already making plans to celebrate her own Sweet 16 down at WDW with friends!

Lucky Lauren!

*is jealous*

Well, if she (and you!) get to meet them, give Joe a lil squeeze for me ;)

Oh don't worry - I'll be sure ONE of us gets some type of squeeze in!;)

[Cinderelly5507]

I've been lurking forever on your TR and it's great! It has been wonderful to see your mother/daughter trip that I would love to do one day with my DD! I must say if you get the JoBro tickets that you will officially be THE coolest mom! My 14 y/o cousin would DIE to see the JoBros! I'm looking forward to the rest of the trip, and I hope you're able to get the tickets! :goodvibes

[brookelizabeth]

Great update!
I laughed out loud at the pic of Lauren with her phone-she even texts in her sleep! :rotfl:

And score on the 3rd fry for a snack credit-I agree-you are on vacation, indulge and ENJOY!

[NJ2Boardwalk]

Thank you. NJ2Boardwalk actually refers to the Boardwalk resort in Disney, as that is one of our favorites and was our destination when we established the screen name back in 2004.

[Mysteria]

Ok, what are you snickering at?;) Our "food" discussion or meeting the Jonas Brothers?:lmao:


The food discussion. :rotfl: I may not be into the JB's but I'm thrilled for Lauren! :cool1:

[alan_renfroe]

I can't get enough of the fat ones.;):rotfl2: And I've never even been to Casey's!

This thread is filthy........:snooty::laughing:

I'm with you Kathy! You meet some real weirdos on the internet! :p ;)


And Ellen - if I have to go on RnRC, then you WILL be chowing down on some of those "fat" ones in May!:lmao:

We were talking about FOOD?????:confused3:lmao:

:rolleyes1

Who the heck is talking about food?:rotfl:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I don't know, were we??? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

You all are CRACKING ME UP!!! Geeesshh! What kind of torture do I have coming my way for opening a hot dog restaurant??

[alan_renfroe]

By the way, great update Cammie. You are all intense on that Buzz Lightyear ride!!! No wonder you blew Lauren away!

What is up with that pose Lauren has? Our DD has that same pose in almost every picture lately! She says she is a "neo-hippy."

(oh God....kill me now...before she reaches 16!)

[Kara]

I would freak at the chance of a meet and greet!!!! I hope it happens for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MAGICFOR2]

Loved the update:thumbsup2 KARA JEAN! Look what you started. I can't wait to see what happens with the JB meet!

[BrandyC1974]

All caught up. I am enjoying your trip report (and all your others). I have a DD11 with special needs and would love to be able to take DD9 on a mom & daughter trip. Hopefully someday it will happen. It must be great to be able to go every year. I can't wait to read about the rest of your trip (and all of your future trips).

[Camster0307]

LAUREN IS MEETING THE JONAS BROTHERS!!!!:cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::c heer2:

I've heard from my friend and we are in! I literally have tears in my eyes right now! Lauren is just going to be beyond excited. I'm so glad this worked out for her!

I'll be back later to discuss some more and respond to some comments. Just wanted to leave this quick update!

GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

[MAGICFOR2]

AWE, so excited for both of you!!! YOU ARE THE BESTEST MOM EVER!!! :goodvibes I KNOW I SAID IT ON THE OTHER THREAD, BUT I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::c heer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Debbie6221]

AWE, so excited for both of you!!! YOU ARE THE BESTEST MOM EVER!!! :goodvibes I KNOW I SAID IT ON THE OTHER THREAD, BUT I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::c heer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:


Ditto!!!!

[podsnel]

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so EXCITING!!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[AmandaSparks730]

Eeep!! Lucky girl!!

You must provide us with pictures!!

[MAGICFOR2]

Eeep!! Lucky girl!!

You must provide us with pictures!!

EEP! and GAAAAH! Reminds me of the Jetson's episode about Judy's date with a rock star

"EEP OP ORK AH-AH MEANS I LOVE YOU!" :lmao:

[brookelizabeth]

LAUREN IS MEETING THE JONAS BROTHERS!!!!:cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::c heer2:

I've heard from my friend and we are in! I literally have tears in my eyes right now! Lauren is just going to be beyond excited. I'm so glad this worked out for her!

I'll be back later to discuss some more and respond to some comments. Just wanted to leave this quick update!

GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!


OH MY GOSH CAMMIE! That is soooooooooooo awesome!! You so have the "Mom of the Year" award along with "Coolest Mom"! I can't wait to hear Lauren's response!!!!!!!!!!

:yay::yay::yay:

(and I bet you are pretty darn excited too!)

[Mysteria]

How exciting for her!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[emcreative]

And this print cracks me up!
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04065.jpg




hi!

I know I'm kinda late to the party here...but I'm so glad I found this thread!

Odd, I know, but The Husband and I have talked about this EXACT picture more than once since our own trip a few years ago! We thought it was a hilarious take on the famous "original"
http://imagecache.allposters.com/images/pic/JAD/HELLP01%7EBoulevard-of-Broken-Dreams-Posters.jpg
It was one of the favorites we discovered! If they ever sold it as a print, it would probably be hanging in our house right now!

Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[2xcited2sleep]

Wow!!! :yay::yay::yay: I'm so glad it worked out for you! That is fantastic. Lauren is going to be so thrilled. You will of course have to take pictures and treat us to a mini report. :rolleyes1

[lizet313]

:cool1::worship::dance3::yay::woohoo:

[Lovemy3babes]

How exciting Cammie!!!! How are you breaking the big news to Lauren? You must take pictures of this you know.

[TigerKat]

I agree, we want to see her reaction! I'm so happy for y'all.:goodvibes

[MichelleVW]

LAUREN IS MEETING THE JONAS BROTHERS!!!!:cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::c heer2:

I've heard from my friend and we are in! I literally have tears in my eyes right now! Lauren is just going to be beyond excited. I'm so glad this worked out for her!

I'll be back later to discuss some more and respond to some comments. Just wanted to leave this quick update!

GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!



OMG THAT IS SO GREAT!!!!! I'm so excited for her!!

We are getting a new puppy in a few weeks (he's only 5 weeks old now) and the girls want to name him Jonas!! :lmao:

[jec13]

Congrats Cammie to both you and Lauren. I know she will be absolutely thrilled to death. A few years back I took my daughter to an American Idol concert at the Meadowlands and the once singer she had a crush on (can't remember his name) ran down the aisle (we had floor seats) and touched her hand. She was so excited she didn't want to wash her hand for days.:rotfl2:

[miceli20]

OMG Cammie!!!!I am so excited for Lauren. Are you going to keep it a secret from her? Keep us informed.:love:

[MichelleVW]

Speaking of the Jonas Brothers....we are getting a new puppy and I am pretty sure that his name is going to be Jonas!! :rotfl:

[punkin413]

FINALLY had some time to play catch-up! so cool that you guys saw musicians at philharmagic. in all the TRs i've read i've never seen that before!

isn't walking down main street for the last time so bittersweet? brings a tear to my eye. :sad1:

LAUREN IS MEETING THE JONAS BROTHERS!!!!:cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance3::c heer2:

I've heard from my friend and we are in! I literally have tears in my eyes right now! Lauren is just going to be beyond excited. I'm so glad this worked out for her!

I'll be back later to discuss some more and respond to some comments. Just wanted to leave this quick update!

GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

okay.....the first thing i thought when i read this (besides, "holy crap" of course) is that you better talk to lauren's doctor about maybe getting a prescription for xanax or valium or something to calm her down after you tell her and just before she meets them. i have NO IDEA how she will keep her head from exploding!!!!!! :rotfl:

[OhMari]

I have a question.
The guy in blue wasn't playing when I was at Epcot last week.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8cc32b3127ccec58ed5aeb0b500000040O00AZt2jdw4cM2 IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


I noticed in your picture of Off Kilter he wasn't in your picture either. Did he quit?
This was my picture from April 17. No cute guy.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04302.jpg

[Kaytee1210]

Cammie,
That is so awesome! That would be like if I met Tim McGraw or Taylor Swfit. Taylor Swift will be in concert like a hour from my house a week from Friday,but could not get tickets. Oh well! Hope Lauren has a aswesome time.:love:

[Camster0307]

I've been lurking forever on your TR and it's great! It has been wonderful to see your mother/daughter trip that I would love to do one day with my DD! I must say if you get the JoBro tickets that you will officially be THE coolest mom! My 14 y/o cousin would DIE to see the JoBros! I'm looking forward to the rest of the trip, and I hope you're able to get the tickets! :goodvibes

Thanks for coming out of lurkdom and glad you're enjoying my TR! I hope you get to take your own trip with your DD one day! And also hope that cousin of yours gets to see the JoBros. too!

Great update!
I laughed out loud at the pic of Lauren with her phone-she even texts in her sleep! :rotfl:

And score on the 3rd fry for a snack credit-I agree-you are on vacation, indulge and ENJOY!

Sometimes I think the phone is permanently attached to her hand!

Thank you. NJ2Boardwalk actually refers to the Boardwalk resort in Disney, as that is one of our favorites and was our destination when we established the screen name back in 2004.

You know, I think I made this mistake with your screen name before, didn't I? I seem to remember you telling me that! My bad! :blush:

The food discussion. :rotfl: I may not be into the JB's but I'm thrilled for Lauren! :cool1:

Again - who was talking about food?:lmao:

You all are CRACKING ME UP!!! Geeesshh! What kind of torture do I have coming my way for opening a hot dog restaurant??

Seein all of our quotes pulled together in your comment was hysterical!

By the way, great update Cammie. You are all intense on that Buzz Lightyear ride!!! No wonder you blew Lauren away!

What is up with that pose Lauren has? Our DD has that same pose in almost every picture lately! She says she is a "neo-hippy."

(oh God....kill me now...before she reaches 16!)

Lauren is ALL about the posing! And yes, that pose is a popular one these days. Cracks me up every time though!

I would freak at the chance of a meet and greet!!!! I hope it happens for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It looks like we WILL be freaking!

Loved the update:thumbsup2 KARA JEAN! Look what you started. I can't wait to see what happens with the JB meet!

Thanks for reading Tammie!

All caught up. I am enjoying your trip report (and all your others). I have a DD11 with special needs and would love to be able to take DD9 on a mom & daughter trip. Hopefully someday it will happen. It must be great to be able to go every year. I can't wait to read about the rest of your trip (and all of your future trips).

Hope you can take that trip. Seriously, I needed a BIG nudge to do it! I felt VERY guilty leaving my special-needs daughter at home but after doing it once, I realized it was something that both Lauren and I deserved - and needed - to do! Thanks for reading!:)

hi!

I know I'm kinda late to the party here...but I'm so glad I found this thread!

Odd, I know, but The Husband and I have talked about this EXACT picture more than once since our own trip a few years ago! We thought it was a hilarious take on the famous "original"
http://imagecache.allposters.com/images/pic/JAD/HELLP01%7EBoulevard-of-Broken-Dreams-Posters.jpg
It was one of the favorites we discovered! If they ever sold it as a print, it would probably be hanging in our house right now!

Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

Hi! Thanks for joining in! And I'm so glad you posted a copy of that original. That's why the Disney one cracks me up so much. And yeah, I would be all over that if they sold copies of it!

[Camster0307]

I have a question.
The guy in blue wasn't playing when I was at Epcot last week.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8cc32b3127ccec58ed5aeb0b500000040O00AZt2jdw4cM2 IPbz4c/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


I noticed in your picture of Off Kilter he wasn't in your picture either. Did he quit?
This was my picture from April 17. No cute guy.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DisneyFeb09/DSC04302.jpg

Hi Marissa! Must admit, I never really paid attention to whether the guy in blue plaid was ever there or not. But I do remember finding an Off-Kilter thread on the Themes Parks board and thought I read that some members of the band rotate in and out. Maybe that one guy is on a break for a while?

[OhMari]

Sorry, I didn't post about Lauren last nite, meeting the Jonas Brothers, "how cool is that."
The Jonas Brothers are coming to Milwaukee in June and my ds will work there when really big names come in and they need extra help. They need help so bad, that he is able to take anyone else that wants to work. They sell, hats, t-shirts and whatever else. They get to see the concert on the tv's and when it is slow, they can watch through the doorways. Almost all my kids worked when Miley Cyrus came to town. I think their paychecks were all over $500. The get part of the profit, for what they sell.

[Camster0307]

AWE, so excited for both of you!!! YOU ARE THE BESTEST MOM EVER!!! I KNOW I SAID IT ON THE OTHER THREAD, BUT I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!



Ditto!!!!

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so EXCITING!!!!!!!!

Thanks girls! You KNOW how excited I am about this!

Eeep!! Lucky girl!!

You must provide us with pictures!!

Um, yeah, I think I'll be taking a few pictures!:rolleyes1

OH MY GOSH CAMMIE! That is soooooooooooo awesome!! You so have the "Mom of the Year" award along with "Coolest Mom"! I can't wait to hear Lauren's response!!!!!!!!!!

(and I bet you are pretty darn excited too!)

I'm BEYOND excited. I literally could not stop smiling all night when I found out!

How exciting for her!! :cool1::cool1:

And exciting for me because I get to see how excited she'll be!

Wow!!! :yay::yay::yay: I'm so glad it worked out for you! That is fantastic. Lauren is going to be so thrilled. You will of course have to take pictures and treat us to a mini report. :rolleyes1

Thanks! I'm trying to decide whether I should just drag out this report until July 17th (which may be hard to do because I only have one day left!:laughing:) or just do what you suggest and write a mini-report. Do people write mini-reports on meeting celebrities and concerts?:confused3

:cool1::worship::dance3::yay::woohoo:

Thank you! I'm so glad it's happening!

How exciting Cammie!!!! How are you breaking the big news to Lauren? You must take pictures of this you know.

I will definitely take pix. Still am undecided as to when and how to tell.

I agree, we want to see her reaction! I'm so happy for y'all.:goodvibes

Thanks Kathy! I wish I had more hands - I want to take still photos AND videotape her reaction!

OMG THAT IS SO GREAT!!!!! I'm so excited for her!!

We are getting a new puppy in a few weeks (he's only 5 weeks old now) and the girls want to name him Jonas!! :lmao:

Thanks Michelle! Congrats on the new puppy! So is the name Jonas? Lauren always said if we ever got a dog she would name it Miley if it was a girl and Jonas if it were a boy! I'm thinking there are quite a few dogs running around with that name!;)

Congrats Cammie to both you and Lauren. I know she will be absolutely thrilled to death. A few years back I took my daughter to an American Idol concert at the Meadowlands and the once singer she had a crush on (can't remember his name) ran down the aisle (we had floor seats) and touched her hand. She was so excited she didn't want to wash her hand for days.:rotfl2:

Thank you so much. This is a very big deal for Lauren. And oh god, I can only imagine if Nick puts his arm around her, she won't want to ever bathe again!:eek:

OMG Cammie!!!!I am so excited for Lauren. Are you going to keep it a secret from her? Keep us informed.:love:

I'm really, really, really, really going to try to keep this secret!

FINALLY had some time to play catch-up! so cool that you guys saw musicians at philharmagic. in all the TRs i've read i've never seen that before!

I had never seen that before either. It was nice to have the entertainment but must admit, in that enclosed space, it was pretty loud! LOL

isn't walking down main street for the last time so bittersweet? brings a tear to my eye. :sad1:

It really is the worst moment of the vacation! :(


okay.....the first thing i thought when i read this (besides, "holy crap" of course) is that you better talk to lauren's doctor about maybe getting a prescription for xanax or valium or something to calm her down after you tell her and just before she meets them. i have NO IDEA how she will keep her head from exploding!!!!!! :rotfl:

LOL! She's either going to cry or shake uncontrollably - or, god help us, both! Whatever she does, I just hope she stays upright!:laughing:

Cammie,
That is so awesome! That would be like if I met Tim McGraw or Taylor Swfit. Taylor Swift will be in concert like a hour from my house a week from Friday,but could not get tickets. Oh well! Hope Lauren has a aswesome time.:love:

OH - sorry you couldn't get those Taylor Swift tickets! I'm thinking she's going to be around for awhile so I hope you can catch her someday! Thanks for reading!



FYI - when I first tried to post this comment, I was told I had exceded the smiley limit! LOL! Sorry I had to go back and delete some from the comments I quoted!

[Camster0307]

Sorry, I didn't post about Lauren last nite, meeting the Jonas Brothers, "how cool is that."
The Jonas Brothers are coming to Milwaukee in June and my ds will work there when really big names come in and they need extra help. They need help so bad, that he is able to take anyone else that wants to work. They sell, hats, t-shirts and whatever else. They get to see the concert on the tv's and when it is slow, they can watch through the doorways. Almost all my kids worked when Miley Cyrus came to town. I think their paychecks were all over $500. The get part of the profit, for what they sell.

Ha!Ha! That's ok, Marissa!

So how excited would your DS be to work a Jonas Brothers concert? LOTS of screaming girls - :eek:! But I'm sure he would make a lot of money for that show also - they sell a ton of souvenirs at those shows!

[Camster0307]

Thanks for all of your good wishes everybody! It's been two days since I found out Lauren will be meeting the Jonas Brothers and I STILL haven't blabbed to her about it!

Now, as my good friends here on the DIS know - I FAIL miserably at keeping secrets from my child.:rolleyes1

But..........

My game plan for this is to NOT tell her until we get to the arena. I'm looking to get the most bang for my buck out of this, and I think waiting until we're there will be the most thrilling surprise for her. The concert is in Boston on Friday night, July 17th - the day before my birthday!:goodvibes My friend has told me we will be meeting them before the show - which starts at 8pm. I'm thinking we'll go into the city early, have a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant - Capital Grille (steak - YUM!) then head over to the BankNorth Garden. I'll either have to meet up with my friend's friend, who will take us in; or pick up some passes of some sort. I'll need to talk to the guy to see how he wants to do it. But I'd love to keep her totally clueless until we're actually in the building!

I'm sooooo going to enjoy this!:goodvibes

[lizet313]

WOW Great well am pretty sure I am not the only that is going to tell you this but if you feel like telling her the surprise log in to Disboards and talk to us. We can help you keep this a secret too. Don't let her log on and see this though. :grouphug: I am so excited for you both it will be so much fun.

[MAGICFOR2]

I think Lauren will just about faint when she knows what's going on!! Don't forget to have the camera ready!:woohoo:

[Mysteria]

Ya if you told her before diner she may not be able to eat! We need video of this event. :thumbsup2

[MichelleVW]

Thanks for all of your good wishes everybody! It's been two days since I found out Lauren will be meeting the Jonas Brothers and I STILL haven't blabbed to her about it!

Now, as my good friends here on the DIS know - I FAIL miserably at keeping secrets from my child.:rolleyes1

But..........

My game plan for this is to NOT tell her until we get to the arena. I'm looking to get the most bang for my buck out of this, and I think waiting until we're there will be the most thrilling surprise for her. The concert is in Boston on Friday night, July 17th - the day before my birthday!:goodvibes My friend has told me we will be meeting them before the show - which starts at 8pm. I'm thinking we'll go into the city early, have a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant - Capital Grille (steak - YUM!) then head over to the BankNorth Garden. I'll either have to meet up with my friend's friend, who will take us in; or pick up some passes of some sort. I'll need to talk to the guy to see how he wants to do it. But I'd love to keep her totally clueless until we're actually in the building!

I'm sooooo going to enjoy this!:goodvibes

That is great!! I told DD18 about it and she said, "aw...that's so sweet. I love when young fans get to meet them!!" Then she went on to tell me how hugging Joe was the best moment of her life blah blah blah...:rotfl:


Oh yeah....the new puppy's name is going to be Jonas for sure!!

[Camster0307]

WOW Great well am pretty sure I am not the only that is going to tell you this but if you feel like telling her the surprise log in to Disboards and talk to us. We can help you keep this a secret too. Don't let her log on and see this though. :grouphug: I am so excited for you both it will be so much fun.

I just may have to come on here if I get the urge to blab!:goodvibes But I really am determined this time!

I think Lauren will just about faint when she knows what's going on!! Don't forget to have the camera ready!:woohoo:

I'm thinking of bringing TWO cameras - if one fails, I'll have backup!:thumbsup2

Ya if you told her before diner she may not be able to eat! We need video of this event. :thumbsup2

I worried about her being able to walk after I tell her!:rotfl:

That is great!! I told DD18 about it and she said, "aw...that's so sweet. I love when young fans get to meet them!!" Then she went on to tell me how hugging Joe was the best moment of her life blah blah blah...:rotfl:


Oh yeah....the new puppy's name is going to be Jonas for sure!!

YAY! Congrats on puppy Jonas! So cute!

And I secretly wouldn't mind getting a hug from Joe either!;) But, no -no. This is about Lauren!

[alan_renfroe]

Thanks for all of your good wishes everybody! It's been two days since I found out Lauren will be meeting the Jonas Brothers and I STILL haven't blabbed to her about it!

Now, as my good friends here on the DIS know - I FAIL miserably at keeping secrets from my child.:rolleyes1

But..........

My game plan for this is to NOT tell her until we get to the arena. I'm looking to get the most bang for my buck out of this, and I think waiting until we're there will be the most thrilling surprise for her. The concert is in Boston on Friday night, July 17th - the day before my birthday!:goodvibes My friend has told me we will be meeting them before the show - which starts at 8pm. I'm thinking we'll go into the city early, have a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant - Capital Grille (steak - YUM!) then head over to the BankNorth Garden. I'll either have to meet up with my friend's friend, who will take us in; or pick up some passes of some sort. I'll need to talk to the guy to see how he wants to do it. But I'd love to keep her totally clueless until we're actually in the building!

I'm sooooo going to enjoy this!:goodvibes

You are SOOO BAD!! But what a cool mom you are! This will thrill Lauren to death!

I love, love, love the Capital Grille! :love: I've only been to Boston once, but the Capital Grille was one of the highlights. (I'll have to tell you about the others! Like taking the subway to Harvard one cold December night and catching a free Kenny Loggins concert in Boston Common! I LOVE me some Boston!)

[podsnel]

HEY!!! I Started the PTR- come by and add your 12 cents!!:goodvibes It's time for DISmoms Gone WILD!!! A Trip to WDW without the Kids!!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31594314#post31594314

[AmandaSparks730]

Eeek, that Lauren is one lucky girl!

(If I were her, I'd do this: :faint: )

Cool, I'm seeing the concert on your birthday! As a fellow July birthday-goer myself (July 30), kudos :)

[ididitrn]

Thanks for all of your good wishes everybody! It's been two days since I found out Lauren will be meeting the Jonas Brothers and I STILL haven't blabbed to her about it!

Now, as my good friends here on the DIS know - I FAIL miserably at keeping secrets from my child.:rolleyes1

But..........

My game plan for this is to NOT tell her until we get to the arena. I'm looking to get the most bang for my buck out of this, and I think waiting until we're there will be the most thrilling surprise for her. The concert is in Boston on Friday night, July 17th - the day before my birthday!:goodvibes My friend has told me we will be meeting them before the show - which starts at 8pm. I'm thinking we'll go into the city early, have a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant - Capital Grille (steak - YUM!) then head over to the BankNorth Garden. I'll either have to meet up with my friend's friend, who will take us in; or pick up some passes of some sort. I'll need to talk to the guy to see how he wants to do it. But I'd love to keep her totally clueless until we're actually in the building!

I'm sooooo going to enjoy this!:goodvibes


My niece and s-i-l will be at the same concert! I saw my niece Sunday and she is soooooooo excited. And dinner at the Capital Grille...not too shabby!

[Camster0307]

Eeek, that Lauren is one lucky girl!

(If I were her, I'd do this: :faint: )

Cool, I'm seeing the concert on your birthday! As a fellow July birthday-goer myself (July 30), kudos :)

Kudos to you too, fellow July birthday girl! What a great early birthday gift!:)

And Lauren just better keep it together until after the picture!

My niece and s-i-l will be at the same concert! I saw my niece Sunday and she is soooooooo excited. And dinner at the Capital Grille...not too shabby!

I LOVE Capital Grille!:love: Now, that Lauren is older and developing an appreciation for good food, especially steak, I figure this is the perfect time to take her. It will make the night even more special!

Is this the first time your niece is seeing JB? They really do put on a very good show. Just tell your SIL to be prepared for ALOT of screaming!:laughing:

[Camster0307]

Six days and I STILL haven't blabbed! I'm so proud of myself!:goodvibes

Honestly, it's going to get tougher once school is over and the concert starts to become her focus. Lauren is so busy with school activities right now, she's not even thinking about the summer. Once school lets out, I'm sure the excitement and anticipation will set in - and then I'll really need the willpower to keep my mouth shut! I'm very determined though - I will not blab; I will not blab; I will not blab........

Anyway I guess I should re-focus on finishing up this trip report. We just have our last night with a dinner at LeCellier and then our checkout day and one more trip into Epcot. I will try to get an update in sometime this weekend but it probably won't happen until Sunday. Lauren is performing in her school's production of GREASE this weekend and we have family from out of town staying with us. It will be a little crazy around here but I'll see what I can do!

Thanks for sticking with me everybody. Have a great weekend and I hope to check back in by Sunday!:flower3:

[alan_renfroe]

Six days and I STILL haven't blabbed! I'm so proud of myself!:goodvibes

Honestly, it's going to get tougher once school is over and the concert starts to become her focus. Lauren is so busy with school activities right now, she's not even thinking about the summer. Once school lets out, I'm sure the excitement and anticipation will set in - and then I'll really need the willpower to keep my mouth shut! I'm very determined though - I will not blab; I will not blab; I will not blab........

Anyway I guess I should re-focus on finishing up this trip report. We just have our last night with a dinner at LeCellier and then our checkout day and one more trip into Epcot. I will try to get an update in sometime this weekend but it probably won't happen until Sunday. Lauren is performing in her school's production of GREASE this weekend and we have family from out of town staying with us. It will be a little crazy around here but I'll see what I can do!

Thanks for sticking with me everybody. Have a great weekend and I hope to check back in by Sunday!:flower3:


Tell Lauren we said to break a leg! BTW, our DD was in a talent show this past weekend and sang a Taylor Swift song. We were SO proud of her! A video is posted on DW's FB page.

May is finally here! :banana:

Have a great weekend!

Alan

[AmandaSparks730]

Break a leg, Lauren!

What role is she playing? Grease is one of my favorites :)

[poohbearluver]

Six days and I STILL haven't blabbed! I'm so proud of myself!:goodvibes

Honestly, it's going to get tougher once school is over and the concert starts to become her focus. Lauren is so busy with school activities right now, she's not even thinking about the summer. Once school lets out, I'm sure the excitement and anticipation will set in - and then I'll really need the willpower to keep my mouth shut! I'm very determined though - I will not blab; I will not blab; I will not blab........

Anyway I guess I should re-focus on finishing up this trip report. We just have our last night with a dinner at LeCellier and then our checkout day and one more trip into Epcot. I will try to get an update in sometime this weekend but it probably won't happen until Sunday. Lauren is performing in her school's production of GREASE this weekend and we have family from out of town staying with us. It will be a little crazy around here but I'll see what I can do!

Thanks for sticking with me everybody. Have a great weekend and I hope to check back in by Sunday!:flower3:
That's so cool! Does she have a lead role? Good luck to her and break a leg!

I know she'll be watching JONAS tonight, right?

[BuzzSaw]

I loved all of your trip reports (especially the Jersey Shore references)! I wish your daughter luck with her school play.

[Camster0307]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MY FELLOW DISMOMS!!!!

I hope you all have a lovely day and are shown the appreciation you truely deserve!

I'm still waiting for my children to wake up and make me breakfast so I may try to start the next installment. So sorry for the delay though. It's almost finished!

[Camster0307]

Tell Lauren we said to break a leg! BTW, our DD was in a talent show this past weekend and sang a Taylor Swift song. We were SO proud of her! A video is posted on DW's FB page.

May is finally here! :banana:

Have a great weekend!

Alan

How did your DD do in the talent show? Sorry, I didn't get to see the video - what song did she sing?

And yay for MAY!!! One week from today is our DISmeet!

Break a leg, Lauren!

What role is she playing? Grease is one of my favorites :)

The play was a huge success! Lauren had so much fun and is now excited to try for a bigger role next year. This year, she was one of the angels in Beauty School Dropout; was also in the HandJive; We Go Together; and Summer Nights. We weren't allowed to take pictures - the drama teacher was such a poo about it! I did take a pic of Lauren and her friends after the show. I'll upload it to photobucket and post!

That's so cool! Does she have a lead role? Good luck to her and break a leg!

I know she'll be watching JONAS tonight, right?

Hey stranger! Was wondering where you disappeared to! See my above comment to hear about her roles in GREASE. And she was upset about missing the premiere of JONAS - but is very grateful for the DVR. I have a feeling it's going to become full of all those JONAS episodes!;)

I loved all of your trip reports (especially the Jersey Shore references)! I wish your daughter luck with her school play.

Thanks for joining in! And Lauren had a blast in the play!

And I miss my Jersey shore!:cloud9:

[Camster0307]

Lauren and her friends from the cast of GREASE:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee237/Camster0307/DSC04694.jpg

[lizet313]

happy mother's day!!