Yes, I AM the Upgrade Queen! 8/1 MK Parade

[karajeboo]

It's true..... If you've read my previous reports you know that I have a lucky streak, and it's happened again!

Just got back from another weekend in the World! We live in Jacksonville, just 2 1/2 hrs from WDW and we make the most of it.

This time, I didn't even need to drag my DH kicking and screaming. In fact, HE wanted to leave earlier than we actually did! Someone fess up - who's pumping the pixie dust into his office???

He was excited to check out our latest resort - Animal Kingdom Lodge. We try to stay at a different resort each trip, and this one was a bit intriguing for us. And because of that, this trip was done totally different than others.

Here we are.

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Me. Kara. 42. Being advised to enroll in a Disney 12-step program.

DH. Jeff. 39. Never lets me forget he's younger. Loves Disney when we're there, but outta sight, outta mind. So I make it a point to get him there for a weekend about every other month.

DD. Ally. 8. Going on 18. Loves Disney like her mama. Also knows she is spoiled rotten at WDW so she never turns down a trip.

Jeff fears that we will get "bored" if we go to WDW too often. Well, he also FEARS Dinosaur, but that's in my LAST Trip Report. Anywho....

Somehow, each time we "do" Disney, we do it right. And we don't overdo it or redo it. It's always different. Somehow, the magic remains trip after trip. And this trip we were lucky enough to experience a new resort, and new experiences on old attractions. Stick with me and I'll do my best to take you on a humorous trip with my family. Our trips are anything but dull...... especially when you're with "that guy" from Monsters Inc. :rolleyes1 Oh, did I give away too much? ;)

Up next, the incredible AKL and the first major upgrade!

[*Emily*]

Sounds great, I can't wait to read more!

[pixidustmom]

Yay, I am glad I got to jump in early. Looking forward to hearing all about it.

[Jeanine3kids]

Sounds Great

[podsnel]

Already I've LOL'd 10 times!!! From just one post!!! You ARE the queen of upgrades- but you are also the Queen of Funny!:worship::rotfl2: Post some pictures already!!!!!!!!! I need to get psyched!!!!!!popcorn::

[karajeboo]

Sounds great, I can't wait to read more!

Stay tuned and buckle up!

Yay, I am glad I got to jump in early. Looking forward to hearing all about it.

Early? You almost beat ME here!

Sounds Great

You can HEAR me? You need to talk to a dr I think....:rolleyes1

Already I've LOL'd 10 times!!! From just one post!!! You ARE the queen of upgrades- but you are also the Queen of Funny!:worship::rotfl2: Post some pictures already!!!!!!!!! I need to get psyched!!!!!!popcorn::

What are you talking about??? 10 times? You need to get out more often.... oh wait, you ARE out more - Disney, HHI, St John, OBX, DCL..... shall I go on??? :rotfl2:

[onejellyshelly]

I'm in. Can't wait to read more. I am from Panama City Fl. Nice to have another Floridaian.

[OhMari]

My dd lived just north of Jacksonville for 6 months in GLYNNIS.
She had fun times in Jacksonville.
I wish I would have met you or gotten to know you, you seem like the type that would of checked up on my dd for me.

Looking forward to your report.

[Jitzy]

Well, "Howdy Neighbor!" We're in St. Johns County. Nothing better than heading down to Disney for the weekend. Aren't we lucky? (Even without the upgrades.) I can't wait to hear your report!!!

[onelilspark]

Ooooooo UPGRADES! Are they magical?!

[Lovemy3babes]

More upgrades?! You're so darn lucky! I can't wait to read more. :)

[CRdisMom]

of course on board for this one too. Can't wait to hear about the upgrades, BSIL and your crazy DIS friends....

[tink1957]

:woohoo:Another trip report from Kara! I get to live vicariously through you till we go in Sept. I've always wanted to stay at AKL, but couldn't afford it especially since we added DS's girlfriend to our Sept trip, what fun!

I can't wait to read about your latest upgrade.popcorn::

[babytrees]

Yeah!! I get in on this one BEFORE it's finished:cool1::lmao:

Girl, I want your mojo when we finally get to go back next year:cool1: Disney did give us a night of the dining plan last time....so it could work again!!:thumbsup2

[micandminforever]

I can't wait to read about your latest fun trip and upgrade.

Great this time I made the first page.

[jezaduck24]

Can't wait to hear it all! AKL is special to me - hubs and I stayed there for our engagement trip and I love it!
Jenn

[karajeboo]

I'm in. Can't wait to read more. I am from Panama City Fl. Nice to have another Floridaian.

Yea to Floridians!!! Although we might be moving back to SC after less than 2 years here in sunny FL.

My dd lived just north of Jacksonville for 6 months in GLYNNIS.
She had fun times in Jacksonville.
I wish I would have met you or gotten to know you, you seem like the type that would of checked up on my dd for me.

Looking forward to your report.

Yes, I'm a very nice person.... ;) Every time I see your name I think of that old Chrysler commercial with Ricardo Montalban. Volare. And I sing the song but change it to Oh Mari. :rotfl2:

Well, "Howdy Neighbor!" We're in St. Johns County. Nothing better than heading down to Disney for the weekend. Aren't we lucky? (Even without the upgrades.) I can't wait to hear your report!!!

I just wish there were an easier way to get to I-95. I think there is a road to be built from over hear in Clay County, that go from I-10 to I-95 somewhere down by St A, but I'm sure it will be years!!!!

Ooooooo UPGRADES! Are they magical?!

Aren't they all? :confused3

More upgrades?! You're so darn lucky! I can't wait to read more. :)

Yes, and this was a big 'un, too!

of course on board for this one too. Can't wait to hear about the upgrades, BSIL and your crazy DIS friends....

In case any of you are wondering, BSIL is my SIL who is a B. Pretty self explanatory, huh? She and her family were in Disney for the week and we were oh so lucky to spend time with them! :sad2:

:woohoo:Another trip report from Kara! I get to live vicariously through you till we go in Sept. I've always wanted to stay at AKL, but couldn't afford it especially since we added DS's girlfriend to our Sept trip, what fun!

I can't wait to read about your latest upgrade.popcorn::

Loved loved loved AKL! And I've got the pics to prove it!

Yeah!! I get in on this one BEFORE it's finished:cool1::lmao:

Girl, I want your mojo when we finally get to go back next year:cool1: Disney did give us a night of the dining plan last time....so it could work again!!:thumbsup2

It's a curse, what can I say? Honestly, I think we get these upgrades cause we are only staying 2 or 3 nights. Really. Or maybe it's my charming personality? :confused3

I can't wait to read about your latest fun trip and upgrade.

Great this time I made the first page.

Yea for the first page!!! You win! Something.....

Can't wait to hear it all! AKL is special to me - hubs and I stayed there for our engagement trip and I love it!
Jenn

Then you can relive it through all my pics. I took over 400 pics over a weekend!!!! Ally was about to disown me this trip....

[MiaBella05]

popcorn:: popping over from your last TR. popcorn::

[shordiebecka]

I'm especially interested in your TR because you stayed at AKL- I feel like NO ONE writes trip reports who stays there, and I'm staying there in July for 8 nights!!! Can't wait to hear more!

[NJtoATL]

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Enjoyed Upgrades, underwear...... Just figured this adventure would be interesting to read as well. :)

[Nicole786]

Jumping on board! Hope you update before I leave tonight! I am heading to the AKL and want to hear about the upgrade!

[karajeboo]

popcorn:: popping over from your last TR. popcorn::

Yea! Welcome back!

I'm especially interested in your TR because you stayed at AKL- I feel like NO ONE writes trip reports who stays there, and I'm staying there in July for 8 nights!!! Can't wait to hear more!

We loved it! Our first time here and we spent a lot of time at the resort so I've got tons of pics!!!

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Enjoyed Upgrades, underwear...... Just figured this adventure would be interesting to read as well. :)

I hope you enjoy this one too!

[karajeboo]

Jumping on board! Hope you update before I leave tonight! I am heading to the AKL and want to hear about the upgrade!

I will try to get an update in today just for you!!!!

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi there! :hippie: Just found your report and it sounds like a great one! We have a few things in common. We live 2 1/2 hours south of WDW and are there often for weekends also we like to try a different resort as often as possible and our goal is to try each one at least once. My husband is not much of a Disney fan so it is often just my daughter (turning nine this month) and I which is always alot of fun! Anyway, looking forward to your report! :banana:

[karajeboo]

Hi there! :hippie: Just found your report and it sounds like a great one! We have a few things in common. We live 2 1/2 hours south of WDW and are there often for weekends also we like to try a different resort as often as possible and our goal is to try each one at least once. My husband is not much of a Disney fan so it is often just my daughter (turning nine this month) and I which is always alot of fun! Anyway, looking forward to your report! :banana:

We DO have a lot in common! Ally just turned 8 and we have been a couple of times by ourself too! I also have a dream to stay in each resort at least once! Working on it!!!

[karajeboo]

Nicole this is for you!!!!

So as I've said before, and I might be bragging, but if it's true, it's not really bragging, right? But I tend to be mighty lucky in the upgrade department. I like to think it's my charming personality and winning smile, but Jeff is convinced that it's because we only stay 2 or 3 nights most times, and they'd rather upgrade my cheap butt for a short time, and save the upgrade rooms for someone who actually wants to pay for them!

Apparently he's not impressed by my charming personality and winning smile.

I always, read ALWAYS, book standard view at any resort. We are usually just not in our room enough to pay for a view that we might enjoy for 10 minutes out of our entire stay.

So as we began our trip to Disney, we were joking about what kind of upgrade we might get this trip.

We dropped Bucky off at the kennel on our way out of town - otherwise we would have driven down Thursday night and used Jeff's Hilton points to stay the night before our trip began. Darn dog. I swear, his kennel visits are getting more and more expensive too! And I only request standard view for him too!

But I heard he got upgraded to poodle view this trip, so apparently he inherited my upgrade gene. But he gets his nose from Jeff's side..... :rolleyes1

Anywho..... Jeff jokes that my car only knows how to exit I-95 at I-4 West. He might be right. I've never traveled I-95 south of I-4. Even my car knows what's what.

And this trip is 2 1/2 hrs anyway you slice it. With traffic, without traffic - 2 1/2 hrs door to door.

At about the 2 hr 15 minute mark, we saw it....

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And the obligatory pic - I was actually snapping this left handed with my camera, and right handed with my cell phone to send to all my friends up north..... Meanwhile, Jeff was taking a picture of ME, and laughing at my double pic snapping...

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A couple more minutes pass....

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We're here!!!

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As we pulled up to the door, I hopped out to run in and check in, while Ally and Jeff parked the car. I always check in alone. Jeff doesn't like to see the room charge, and I don't like to be hindered in my eyelash batting, cheesy small talk making with the CM that checks me in.

Besides, who would take the initial impression shots if we both checked in?

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This resort is beautiful, inside and out. I don't consider it quite as impressive upon entry as Wilderness Lodge, but it is quite awesome!

Apparently there is a mold problem, as shown by this giant mushroom!

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Some nifty African art around the lobby.

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This is apparently a mime who was pretending to be behind glass, until he realized he couldn't get out. Poor guy...

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These quilts behind the lovely CM who checked me in....

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Why was the CM so lovely, you ask? Well, since you asked....

It was 10:45am, and she said, "our check in time is 3:00 but I have good news for you. Your room is ready now."
Kara: Great!
CM : And I have more good news for you.
Kara: I love good news, what is it?
CM: We have given you one of our best rooms.
Kara: Ah, that IS good news!

Thinking, silly CM, I knew you couldn't resist my charming personality and winning smile!

Now, I don't know about "best" room, but it was definitely a savannah view room, on the main level (sweet! no elevators!).

So off we went to grab out luggage from the car and check out our new digs.

We were down the Kudu Trail room 3251, also part of the sunset savannah. Which means the sun sets here. Duh!

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We were not overlooking the huge savannah at the back of the lodge, but every morning we saw the coolest two legged creatures out first thing on poop patrol! Leave it to Disney to take the best of the African landscape and literally leave out the crappy parts!

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My only complaint is that these rooms are really SMALL!!! I don't know the actual square footage, but it was very cramped. If I had been here for a longer stay, and had a small child or pack n play in the room, I don't think I would have been as enthralled. But it worked out fine for us.

Our view. No zoom.

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Zoomed in on the welcome wagon. No seriously, don't get up. We'll be fine.

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We saw a lot more animals, some were actually MOVING! I'll post more pics of the animals, and more of the resort later.

Next up.... 20th Anniversary of Hollywood Studios!

[ljcrochet]

Can't wait to see more pictures!

[tink1957]

:cool1:You ARE the upgrade queen & I salute you!:worship:
Seriously, how do you do it? do you have some magic pixiedust: we don't know about?

[karajeboo]

Can't wait to see more pictures!

Patience young Jedi, they are coming!

:cool1:You ARE the upgrade queen & I salute you!:worship:
Seriously, how do you do it? do you have some magic pixiedust: we don't know about?

Helloooooooo! Weren't you paying attention? Charming personality and winning smile????? ;)

[Nicole786]

Yay thanks for posting!! We're leaving in a bit and I have my attitude and small talk down pat!! I've only stayed a standard room once before at AKL and was upgraded! We had a premiere room too! We were ground level, the first room off the lobby next to the public overlook! The AKV construction was going on so that could be it, but Im hoping for something good at WL and AKL this trip!! I just want to act really excited and if i get an upgrade great if not, who cares? You're right, we never pay for a view because we don't use it (although the animals was really really cool)

[karajeboo]

Have a great trip Nicole! I'm sending some upgrade mojo your way! :goodvibes

[JaxJags08]

Yea to Floridians!!! Although we might be moving back to SC after less than 2 years here in sunny FL.


WHAT?! No!!!!

Seriously?! Your new TR is already on page 3?! I need to log on more often. Great start, you always make me laugh. Maybe one day you'll make it further south on I-95, maybe for a trip with DCL?

[onelilspark]

Aren't they all? :confused3




Oh yeah, good point! :wizard:

I never get upgraded :guilty:

[mkluvsmickey]

You had me cracking up reading your update - I love your sense of humor! :rotfl:

I need to learn some of your tricks, we usually go for 2-3 days also and have NEVER been upgraded! I'll work on my smile. :teeth:

And so true about the dogs. We have three and I often joke that their pet sitting fees are more than my resort charges!

Can't wait for more!

[TigerKat]

WOW- You are the queen!:worship:

[soontobewed07]

You are a lucky duck so when I go next time I am going to have you check me in. It's that southern charm you know us New Englander's are lacking in that dept. :lmao:

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm here! I'm so behind - already on page 3! That is so cool you got the upgrade - best place to get one! I always book Standard view, too - but at AKL I booked Savannah view and then asked for my friends the giraffes at check-in - I love giraffes!:lovestruc That was the whole reason I wanted to stay there.

You are starting out so funny - "poodle view" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:Can't wait for more!

[karajeboo]

WHAT?! No!!!!

Seriously?! Your new TR is already on page 3?! I need to log on more often. Great start, you always make me laugh. Maybe one day you'll make it further south on I-95, maybe for a trip with DCL?

Still up in the air on the move...... After a nice relaxing evening by the pool last night, I'm against the move.

Oh, dont' get me started on DCL - I caught Jeff studying up on it - bathroom reading material ya know......

Oh yeah, good point! :wizard:

I never get upgraded :guilty:

Cleavage, lots of ..... I mean charming personality and winning smile! ;)

You had me cracking up reading your update - I love your sense of humor! :rotfl:

I need to learn some of your tricks, we usually go for 2-3 days also and have NEVER been upgraded! I'll work on my smile. :teeth:

And so true about the dogs. We have three and I often joke that their pet sitting fees are more than my resort charges!

Can't wait for more!

Bucky does so well at the kennel/vet AND I always have his shots and exams done while he's there. That way I'm not the bad guy holding him while he gets his shots! See? Always thinkin here!

WOW- You are the queen!:worship:

Charming personality and winning smile! :)

You are a lucky duck so when I go next time I am going to have you check me in. It's that southern charm you know us New Englander's are lacking in that dept. :lmao:

Just don't threaten to have the CM's "whacked" and you'll be okay! OH, wait, you're not from NJ! :rotfl2:

I'm here! I'm so behind - already on page 3! That is so cool you got the upgrade - best place to get one! I always book Standard view, too - but at AKL I booked Savannah view and then asked for my friends the giraffes at check-in - I love giraffes!:lovestruc That was the whole reason I wanted to stay there.

You are starting out so funny - "poodle view" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:Can't wait for more!

We had a giraffe right outside our room at one time! We kept joking about it, and then while Jeff ws in the shower we looked out and it was RIGHT THERE!!! He didn't believe us and almost missed it!

[afeld111781]

OMG...I am new to the dis but have been reading for the last couple months because my husband and i (31 and 27) are planning our first trip ever with our almost 5yr DD and 2yr DS this sept-oct, when I found your upgrades and underwear TR...i about split my gut reading it and just got done reading the beginning of this one. You are such a funny writer and I am thoroughly enjoying reading this one already...I especially loved the comment about your husband and the dino phobia...LOL...that pic was really funny! Just wanted to let you know you have another follower for this TR..I love getting all you vet. disers points of view on the place I have been dreaming of for my whole life.

(My family thinks I may be a little too old to be so in love with all things Disney so its nice to find people out there that know Disney is the only way to go!!)

[pixidustmom]

Glad to have found your TR. I have been lucky too. My first trip I got upgraded to a water view corner unit. The second trip was a land and sea one. Well just days before the cruise I got a call if I was ok being upgraded to a suit, um let me think HECK YA! So we had this great suit and concierge service. When we arrived at POR we didn't get a special upgrade at first. We actually had one of the farthest rooms but I had some real trouble with swelling this trip, thank goodness for flip flops. When we finally made it down to our room I called to see if by chance they had a closer room due to my swelling. They said yes we do it's in the Mansions if that is ok? Sure not a problem with me. We got bumped to a beautiful room with a water view again. Oh and we had gotten the dinning plan with circ tickets, but we really didn't care to see it as we have several here in Vegas. So we got lucky with Disney Credit for the tickets as they were on a break. Score extra spending money!!

[karajeboo]

OMG...I am new to the dis but have been reading for the last couple months because my husband and i (31 and 27) are planning our first trip ever with our almost 5yr DD and 2yr DS this sept-oct, when I found your upgrades and underwear TR...i about split my gut reading it and just got done reading the beginning of this one. You are such a funny writer and I am thoroughly enjoying reading this one already...I especially loved the comment about your husband and the dino phobia...LOL...that pic was really funny! Just wanted to let you know you have another follower for this TR..I love getting all you vet. disers points of view on the place I have been dreaming of for my whole life.

(My family thinks I may be a little too old to be so in love with all things Disney so its nice to find people out there that know Disney is the only way to go!!)

Thank you! And, uh, NOOOO, you are def not too old to love Disney! I'm 42 and think it's the bomb diggity!!!

Glad to have found your TR. I have been lucky too. My first trip I got upgraded to a water view corner unit. The second trip was a land and sea one. Well just days before the cruise I got a call if I was ok being upgraded to a suit, um let me think HECK YA! So we had this great suit and concierge service. When we arrived at POR we didn't get a special upgrade at first. We actually had one of the farthest rooms but I had some real trouble with swelling this trip, thank goodness for flip flops. When we finally made it down to our room I called to see if by chance they had a closer room due to my swelling. They said yes we do it's in the Mansions if that is ok? Sure not a problem with me. We got bumped to a beautiful room with a water view again. Oh and we had gotten the dinning plan with circ tickets, but we really didn't care to see it as we have several here in Vegas. So we got lucky with Disney Credit for the tickets as they were on a break. Score extra spending money!!

Maybe we should pool our mojo, we might be in a deluxe suite at the GF before too long!!!!

When we upgraded our 7 day PHs into season passes last year, not only did we get the passes, but I think the CM misfigured something because we also got a $250 gift card for the "difference"! The funny part is that my inlaws had paid for the entire week long trip, so to upgrade the tix, AND get the gift card, it was like, "thank you inlaws!" Our first year's passes cost us NOTHING! Now the renewal on the other hand......

[Lovemy3babes]

What a perfect upgrade! You lucky girl you! :)

[meanmom121]

:worship::worship:All Hail the Queen of Upgrades:worship::worship::worship:
Your Highness please besto some cleavage er I mean magic my way:rotfl2:
So glad your dog got the "poodle view" I'm sure he was appreciative.
Can't wait to join in for the hijinx on TR

[let'sgo]

Loved your pictures and reading about the upgrade! Good going!

[jcmc]

popcorn:: great report so far!

[karajeboo]

What a perfect upgrade! You lucky girl you! :)

Luck? Who said anything about luck??? Charming personality and winning smile!!!!

:worship::worship:All Hail the Queen of Upgrades:worship::worship::worship:
Your Highness please besto some cleavage er I mean magic my way:rotfl2:
So glad your dog got the "poodle view" I'm sure he was appreciative.
Can't wait to join in for the hijinx on TR

Cleavage? You haven't checked out my photos, huh? Not that I want you really checking me out.....:rolleyes: But if it were about cleavage, I'd be sleeping in the parking lot, not just viewing it.

Loved your pictures and reading about the upgrade! Good going!

Thanx! I'm good like that.... :laughing:

popcorn:: great report so far!

Thank you! Now trying to get ready for this upcoming weekend - I'm one of the Moms in the DISmoms gone Wild PTR out there!!!! Should be fun!

[emser]

And the obligatory pic - I was actually snapping this left handed with my camera, and right handed with my cell phone to send to all my friends up north..... Meanwhile, Jeff was taking a picture of ME, and laughing at my double pic snapping...


KJ...If you were snapping pictures with your left hand while taking cell phone pics with your right, and Jeff was taking pictures of you...who was driving the car that my beloved niece was in?!? :sad2:

Enjoying the TR. Although you do a very good job texting me while you are in the parks. I have to live through you!!

[Gabes_mommy]

I'm 2.5 hours away from WDW too but in the opposite direction. ;)

You're room at AKL is so bright and pretty. DH and I stayed at AKL when it first opened and our room was so dark. Have they updated the rooms?

I can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

[karajeboo]

KJ...If you were snapping pictures with your left hand while taking cell phone pics with your right, and Jeff was taking pictures of you...who was driving the car that my beloved niece was in?!? :sad2:

Enjoying the TR. Although you do a very good job texting me while you are in the parks. I have to live through you!!

As often as we make the trip these days, we don't need to drive. I just tell my girl "to Disney" and she takes me right down I-95 to I-4 and gets off at the Disney gates. From there we have to help her to the right resort, but otherwise, we could nap on the way......

[karajeboo]

I'm 2.5 hours away from WDW too but in the opposite direction. ;)

You're room at AKL is so bright and pretty. DH and I stayed at AKL when it first opened and our room was so dark. Have they updated the rooms?

I can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

I didn't find the room to be dark at all, but it was very small.

[tinkerbells mum]

i am loving your trip report and you've really made me laugh can't wait to read more. you have got no idea how jealouse i am that you are so close to WDW and get there as often as you do, it's been 20 years :scared1:since my last trip to the world (been to DLRP 3 times since though so not all bad), i'm planing a family trip for 2011 so have to live through others trip reports in the mean time to keep me going!!

[MaryAz]

All hail to the Queen :worship:
Can't wait to meet you and the other "Wilds" this weekend!!

[karajeboo]

So we oohed and aahed a few more times at the animals off the balcony, and at our good fortune (well, actually Jeff and Ally had to scrub their knees from all the bowing and hailing the Upgrade Queen), then slowly meandered down to catch a bus to Studios.

The only reason we were off to HS this trip is because it was the 20th Anniversary of MGM/Hollywood Studios. Call it what you will. And as the nerdy pin collectors we are (yeah, we have over Disney pins now……), we wanted to grab an exclusive pin sold ONLY on this day.

Walked into HS about noonish, and were pleasantly surprised by the low crowd level.

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We made our way to the pin shop under the hat, grabbed our Limited Edition of only 1000 Anniversary pin, and struck out for RnR and ToT.

Ally cannot come into this park without hitting these two attractions. And I’m kinda glad, cause I like ‘em too.

Jeff raced over to RnR to grab FPs for later, and Ally and I waited for him in front of ToT, which was showing a 30 minute wait. But, c’mon….. when you’re with the Upgrade Queen a 30 minute wait is really a walk on!!!! Yup, you know it!

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My little ham.... locked and loaded.

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Guess what I did? I took photos from the TOP of ToT just as the doors opened!!!!!! And I did NOT drop the camera!!!!

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I was laughing so hard at this point, people must have thought I’d seriously lost my mind! Oh, and our photo? Pretty funny to see someone holding out a camera while others were screaming and flailing all over the place!

As soon as we got off ToT, we walked over to RnR and while not a walk-on, it was exactly 15 minutes, despite the sign showing a 40 minute wait. So we gave up our FPs on our way out of the park.

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Our limo arrives.....

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Look at Ally and Jeff in the front row - they decide what pose they will strike for every thrill ride that snaps a photo....

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Yes, that’s all we did at HS this day! We really wanted to get over to MK, as we didn’t set foot in that park at all in March.

A few fun photos on our way out of the park.... including my little pin trading queen! This kid can spot a pin a mile away - we try to collect the CM series pins. It's fun for all of us to do it together. But Ally is the queen. Or princess. Whatever.

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AND…..

My SIL and her family were meeting us at a park on Sunday (they would just be beginning their vacation) and in case we ended up in HS, Jeff did not want to spend the day there on Friday AND on Sunday yet if we never got back to HS, it would be okay as we spent a lot of time there in March.
OK. Just realized we have not had lunch and it’s pushing 2pm by now. We had a big nasty BK breakfast on the way into town….. so we’re thinking big snack and we’ll grab something back at the resort later.

Hmm…. What kind of snack could we get at MK? Hmmmm…… I’ve got it!!!

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So as Jeff ran to get SM FPs, Ally and I stood in line at Aloha Isle to get Dole Whips for Jeff and I, and a root beer float for Ally (good call, Cammie!). We sucked those down and decided it was time to see the fairies.

We had a great experience meeting the fairies back in November. We met Tink, who is out all day long, along with Rosetta and Iridessa, who are out until 3pm, or so we were told. Yeah, you know where this is going, right?
Ally REALLY wanted to meet Silvermist, one of the fairies that SUPPOSEDLY comes out at 3pm.

We got in line right at 3pm, and the line showed one hour. I knew from experience it would be every bit of an hour…… so while Jeff held the line, Ally and I skipped over and met the princesses.

The photopass photographers were not there the last time we met the princesses here, 3 years ago. They were in a big photog meeting. Discussing various ways of cutting off heads, catching mouths open, or getting just the right shot of the woman behind you scratching her, well, you know!

So we just didn’t have great pics of Ally with the princesses. So I was excited this time. Until I saw them!!!!

OK, I’m so not trying to be mean. And I know there is absolutely no way to get this across without sounding like, well, my SIL….. but, um, does anything look a bit, uh, er, “off” about one or more of these “princesses?” I’ll let y’all figure it out.

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OK, FINE! They were homely!!! OK, OK, I SAID IT!!!! Disney is experiencing economic pains too and they have gone to their second (or third) team princesses!!!

It was so bad that Ally asked me why Sleeping Beauty looked “different.” I had to explain to her that maybe she was out late last night and didn’t get a good night’s sleep (like EVER!). We told Ally that SB was probably at a party (and drank too much, woke up with her head over the toilet, and had to get ready in a hurry……).

Now I’m no princess, but THIS is what I expect in a princess…..

Princess…..
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Not a princess…..
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OK, now that y’all think I’m a judgmental, evil taker of all things upgradeable, yeah, I am. Let’s move on…..

We hopped back in line for the fairies. It’s amazing what you can learn about the people in line behind you when you’re stuck listening to their conversations for, oh, say, AN HOUR! But I digress……

It was finally our turn, and the folks behind us were being cut off, and we had overheard them talking about a surprise dinner for their DD at Cindy’s castle, so we let them go in front of us so they could make their ADR about 10 minutes from then.

See? I’m not so bad! I gave up my spot so they could make their ADR. I’m really a nice person! I just like pretty princesses!!!!!

Our turn, our turn!!! We shrunk. Ally detailed it all for Jeff. I caught him several times looking down, checking out his….. package. Making sure it wasn’t shrinking, too.

We walked through the door to meet Silvermist and……

No Silvermist. It was the “morning” fairies that we met back in November!!! I was devastated for Ally. She was okay, I guess. She’s 8 – she takes it in stride. Even though the CM came up to me and said, “What’s wrong?” I guess my face showed my disappointment.

The good thing was that it was the “same” Tinkerbell. No questions from inquiring 8 year old minds…..

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No, I'm not pregnant in that pic!!!! I already told you I'm not a princess!!!! But I love me some Tinkerbell. She's adorable!

We said goodbye to Tink and friends and as we were walking out, down the hall, a CM asked us to wait while a big black curtain came up in front of us. There was some rustling behind it, and I just KNOW that it was the changing of the fairies. I just KNOW that if I would have walked back about 15 steps I would have seen Silvermist and Fawn with Tink. I was sooooo close to begging a CM to let us go back. But I was afraid that it would be a new Tink, and we've already had questions today.......

And Ally still believed we shrunk. Or shrank. Either way, Ally believed that we did get smaller. I love it!!!!

She now believes that Mickey, et al, or as we call them, “the big head” characters, are all people in costume. But the princesses, fairies, and any “face” characters, are all still real. Or at least we hope so.

Stupid hungover Sleeping Beauty……

[tink1957]

:rotfl:"Stupid hungover Sleeping Beauty" :lmao:You are so bad, in a good way. I know what you mean, I like my princesses to be pretty too.princess:

[tinkermamaof2]

OMG!!! You are hillarious, I'm glad someone else is out there who states things honestly like I do! Sleeping Beauty looked like Sleeping Beauty plus 30 years to me. Maybe that girl could play Fairy Godmother. Although I am glad your daughter had a great day! We love AKL, can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip. I'm sure it will be entertaining! Have a great day!

Patti

[karajeboo]

i am loving your trip report and you've really made me laugh can't wait to read more. you have got no idea how jealouse i am that you are so close to WDW and get there as often as you do, it's been 20 years :scared1:since my last trip to the world (been to DLRP 3 times since though so not all bad), i'm planing a family trip for 2011 so have to live through others trip reports in the mean time to keep me going!!

It's a blessing and a curse being so close. It's a blessing for obvious reasons, and it's a curse for, wait! It's not a curse at all!!! Well, except for the bank statement..... :rolleyes1

All hail to the Queen :worship:
Can't wait to meet you and the other "Wilds" this weekend!!

Look for me! I'll be the one in the lime green t-shirt!

:rotfl:"Stupid hungover Sleeping Beauty" :lmao:You are so bad, in a good way. I know what you mean, I like my princesses to be pretty too.princess:

Seriously. Is it so wrong to like a little pretty????

OMG!!! You are hillarious, I'm glad someone else is out there who states things honestly like I do! Sleeping Beauty looked like Sleeping Beauty plus 30 years to me. Maybe that girl could play Fairy Godmother. Although I am glad your daughter had a great day! We love AKL, can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip. I'm sure it will be entertaining! Have a great day!

Patti

Maybe in real life she's pretty. But she was NOT sleeping beauty. More like Needs More Sleep to be a Beauty or something along those lines.....

[jezaduck24]

Here's my thing about that Aurora/SB. Her real coloring is totally off for SB who is a blue eyed blonde. She would have been an adorable fairy or even can see her as Mary Poppins but she is all wrong for Aurora.

Central casting agent Jenn has spoken. :lmao:

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Kara, that is totally hysterical because we had the same discussion! Actually, Carlos felt like our waitress at Norway made a much better princess. :lmao:

I think we had all the same, but a different (though not by much) Sleeping Beauty.

[karajeboo]

Here's my thing about that Aurora/SB. Her real coloring is totally off for SB who is a blue eyed blonde. She would have been an adorable fairy or even can see her as Mary Poppins but she is all wrong for Aurora.

Central casting agent Jenn has spoken. :lmao:

Oh trust me, it was waaaaay more than coloring!!! She just didn't have the personality, either. Actually, though, with her dimples, I could see her as SW. So far, of all the princesses we have met, and a daughter as an only child, we've seen a LOT of princesses!!!! But SW is always right on the mark. Very Betty Boopish.

Kara, that is totally hysterical because we had the same discussion! Actually, Carlos felt like our waitress at Norway made a much better princess. :lmao:

I think we had all the same, but a different (though not by much) Sleeping Beauty.

Yeah, Jeff likes the Norwegians too...... I always tell him, give me TWO reasons......:rotfl2:

[micandminforever]

Sorry you missed the afternoon fairies. I guess you wull have to make an additional trip to MK.

[meanmom121]

OMG:rotfl: SB did look like some old barfly. :scared1: Yikes, You are cracking me up. DH saw pic of your daughter Ally with Tink and he says "Look Grey's already been to Disney. We can leave her home and save some bucks" Grey is nine and does look so much like Ally it's scarey except Grey has blue eyes and I noticed inthe ToT pic that Ally has the most incredible shade of green eyes. They are just beautiful. So I told him to "Just drink the Kool-aid and shut up":lmao: He swear he won't drink anything else I hand him.:laughing:
hhhmmm -poison apple:idea:

[lillylynnb]

WOW EVEN CINDERALLA LOOKED HUNGOVER !!!:scared1:

[meanmom121]

My DH says "those aren't princess - they're drag queens":rotfl2:

[karajeboo]

Sorry you missed the afternoon fairies. I guess you wull have to make an additional trip to MK.

Yeah, like I NEED another reason to go back.... good one! :rotfl2:

OMG:rotfl: SB did look like some old barfly. :scared1: Yikes, You are cracking me up. DH saw pic of your daughter Ally with Tink and he says "Look Grey's already been to Disney. We can leave her home and save some bucks" Grey is nine and does look so much like Ally it's scarey except Grey has blue eyes and I noticed inthe ToT pic that Ally has the most incredible shade of green eyes. They are just beautiful. So I told him to "Just drink the Kool-aid and shut up":lmao: He swear he won't drink anything else I hand him.:laughing:
hhhmmm -poison apple:idea:

Actually, Ally's eyes are a greyish blue. Mine started out blue, turned grey, and I think hers are heading the same way..... It really depends on what she wears. Coffee..... spike the coffee..... but don't worry, once you get to Disney, the pixie dust does the trick. Jeff is so frugal, but in Disney HE is the one splurging. We always say we're gonna try to just eat CS for a weekend and save money on meals. Then he marches to guest services checking on ADRs and different TS places. It's the pixie dust. :wizard:

WOW EVEN CINDERALLA LOOKED HUNGOVER !!!:scared1:

I'm tellin ya!!!!! It was not pretty at all! And Belle looked okay from afar, up close, not so good.

My DH says "those aren't princess - they're drag queens":rotfl2:

:rotfl2: Your DH might have hit the nail on the head!!!! :rotfl2:

[podsnel]

I didn't find the room to be dark at all, but it was very small.


Remarkably, the room will actually be LARGER with 4 adults inside- MAGIC!pixiedust: :rotfl:

I'll see YOU TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hyper:party::dancer::jumping1: :jumping3::jumping2::wave::teeth:

[karajeboo]

OMG!!! Yes, TOMORROW!!!! :cool1: Have a safe flight and call or text me when you get in!!!

I'll be working on getting Cammie and I upgraded from ASMU to, say, maybe, Poly???? :rotfl2:

[podsnel]

So cool you were there on the 20 year anniversary of MGM! Pods & I were there that day, 20 years ago. It was very cool. There were celebrities everywhere, we met quite a few- I think we spent a while talking to some hottie from Knots Landing no one else wanted to bother with! :lmao: There were a ton of radio stations broadcasting their morning shows from there set up at tables all around the circle- all of them were interviewing celebrities. Michael Eisner spoke to the crowd and so did Bob Hope, I think. I really should dig up my pictures and post them- but I don't have a scanner so I'll have to bother my neighbor to help me out.... the thing i remember MOST about that day was that Pods was b&%#@)&! and moaning about carrying around the video camera because it weighed a ton (it WAS the 80's!!!) and I kept on switching cameras and video camera all day- it was making him NUTS!!! :rotfl2: We ate at Prime Time Cafe- and you know, I STILL haven't returned!! :confused3 Not that we didn't like it, we thought it was really cool!- Just that I keep thinking we've done that- I'll have to put it on our schedule for November with the kids.

And those PRINCESSES!!!! You are TOUGH!!:rotfl2: If they're reading this, there will be ugly princesses everywhere eating poison apples to willingly end it all!!!:scared1: Jeez!:rotfl2:

Oh- and if you get upgraded to the POLY, I'm coming to visit- I've always wanted to stay there!

[ShannonMB]

Just joining in for your report. Loving it so far!!

Is it just me, or are ALL the Snow Whites OOgly? I have yet to see a pretty one, but I will keep looking!

[meanmom121]

I'm so grateful for pixie dustpixiedust:

[karajeboo]

So cool you were there on the 20 year anniversary of MGM! Pods & I were there that day, 20 years ago. It was very cool. There were celebrities everywhere, we met quite a few- I think we spent a while talking to some hottie from Knots Landing no one else wanted to bother with! :lmao: There were a ton of radio stations broadcasting their morning shows from there set up at tables all around the circle- all of them were interviewing celebrities. Michael Eisner spoke to the crowd and so did Bob Hope, I think. I really should dig up my pictures and post them- but I don't have a scanner so I'll have to bother my neighbor to help me out.... the thing i remember MOST about that day was that Pods was b&%#@)&! and moaning about carrying around the video camera because it weighed a ton (it WAS the 80's!!!) and I kept on switching cameras and video camera all day- it was making him NUTS!!! :rotfl2: We ate at Prime Time Cafe- and you know, I STILL haven't returned!! :confused3 Not that we didn't like it, we thought it was really cool!- Just that I keep thinking we've done that- I'll have to put it on our schedule for November with the kids.

And those PRINCESSES!!!! You are TOUGH!!:rotfl2: If they're reading this, there will be ugly princesses everywhere eating poison apples to willingly end it all!!!:scared1: Jeez!:rotfl2:

Oh- and if you get upgraded to the POLY, I'm coming to visit- I've always wanted to stay there!

We have never been at any parks for true opening but we were at AK about 2 weeks after they opened. BORING!!! Talk about a 1/2 day park back then!

I'll call you from the Poly tomorrow! ;)

Just joining in for your report. Loving it so far!!

Is it just me, or are ALL the Snow Whites OOgly? I have yet to see a pretty one, but I will keep looking!

Now see, normally I think the SW's are great. But I've seen some scary Cindy's and SBs out there!!!!

I'm so grateful for pixie dustpixiedust:

Nothing like pixie dust! :cloud9:

OK, I'll be gone until Tuesday next week - heading to the World for our DISmoms gone wild trip!!! Should be a fun report when we get back!!!!

Everyone have a great weekend!

[JaxJags08]

Oh dear, those princesses! Did all of the regular princesses get sick and they had to pick just any ol' gal? It's so mean to say that stuff, but they don't look like SB or Cinderella!

Have a great time this weekend! Sigh - I wish I could go back, but DH and I have a self-imposed blackout season from April-October!

[shebaxric]

Just found your trip report and will be subbing! I have to say that I find your rhetoric refreshing! I bet most people think what you're writing, they just don't have the guts to write it!!:lmao: My FIL and MIL live in Jacksonville, so we always end up going to WDW with them when we go. It's kind of become a tradition, but I think just once I'd like to go with just my DH.

Ah, the fairies. I would like to see them, I haven't been since they brought them in. I don't know if I could wait an hour or more, though. . . .:confused3

[meanmom121]

DISmoms gone wild - sounds like a blast. I hope the video doesn't get out.:lmao: You guys have loads of fun and someone have a GranMarnier slush for me.:rotfl:

[MAGICFOR2]

Those princess pics are crazy! I think it looks like Cindy at some of Ellen's doritos:thumbsup2

Sorry I missed you all today! Have a geat time - have a bloody mary for me! Can't wait to read all about your trip!

[micandminforever]

Wishing you pixiedust:fun at the Poly(ASMU).

[Lovemy3babes]

Heehee. Oh my, oh my. In my opinion, Cinderella looks high. Or drunk. Or maybe it was just a bad photo? ;)

[karajeboo]

Oh dear, those princesses! Did all of the regular princesses get sick and they had to pick just any ol' gal? It's so mean to say that stuff, but they don't look like SB or Cinderella!

Have a great time this weekend! Sigh - I wish I could go back, but DH and I have a self-imposed blackout season from April-October!

At least your blackout is self imposed! Disney locks me out in the summer. Darn FL season passes! That's okay though - too hot and crowded then for me.....

Just found your trip report and will be subbing! I have to say that I find your rhetoric refreshing! I bet most people think what you're writing, they just don't have the guts to write it!!:lmao: My FIL and MIL live in Jacksonville, so we always end up going to WDW with them when we go. It's kind of become a tradition, but I think just once I'd like to go with just my DH.

Ah, the fairies. I would like to see them, I haven't been since they brought them in. I don't know if I could wait an hour or more, though. . . .:confused3

Oh, Tink is soooooo wonderful! I love her! So very worth it! And glad you found my TR!

DISmoms gone wild - sounds like a blast. I hope the video doesn't get out.:lmao: You guys have loads of fun and someone have a GranMarnier slush for me.:rotfl:

Yes, I had one.... or two? :rolleyes1 Let's just say we spent some time in World Showcase and leave it at that, huh? It was a blast, just got back at noon today.... I'll post the link for that TR soon. PLUS, we were part of a big DIS meet!!! It was a lot of fun, ended up in Rose and Crown with a few other folks.....

Those princess pics are crazy! I think it looks like Cindy at some of Ellen's doritos:thumbsup2

Sorry I missed you all today! Have a geat time - have a bloody mary for me! Can't wait to read all about your trip!

:rotfl2: I agree Tammie!!!

Wishing you pixiedust:fun at the Poly(ASMU).

No upgrade mojo this trip.....:headache: I must be losing my touch. I guess my charming personality and winning smile didn't cut it this time....

Heehee. Oh my, oh my. In my opinion, Cinderella looks high. Or drunk. Or maybe it was just a bad photo? ;)

I'm tellin ya! They were all loopy looking! Then just this weekend, saw a BEAUTIFUL SB in Epcot. Definitely a difference between the A Team and B Team.....

[karajeboo]

Just back from our DISMoms gone wild weekend! We had a great time, even participated in a fun DIS meet in Epcot while we were there - met some awesome DISers and shared a couple pints o ale with them in R&C in Epcot. To check out our PTR, follow this link... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2163372

And once Ellen (podsnel) gets back sometime tomorrow I'm sure she, Cammie (Camster0307) and I will get started on a fun TR to relive our weekend!

[karajeboo]

Once we escaped the clutches of the drag queens, er, Princesses….. we made our way back through Fantasyland and stopped to ride the ever popular Haunted Mansion.

Now I did NOT use my flash, being the good, law abiding Disney citizen that I am. But some of the pics are still fun.

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I love this attraction. Especially on a hot Florida day, which it was turning into. My only complaint is the stupid pop-up ghouls in the graveyard scene. I just hate them! They remind me of a cheesy haunted house when I was a kid.

But enough about my mother in law’s place….

We left HM and were ready to use our FPs at Splash. So we took the shortcut along the water and grabbed some pics along the way....

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As a new FL resident, I love these birds. I see them all over our neighborhood, too, but I think they are so elegant.

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Apparently that little girl shares my fascination with the birds....

So, on to Splash Mountain!

I don’t think I’ll ever tire of this ride! Love the drop at the end, and love singing along with everyone in the briar patch! Yes, I really DO sing. Loudly. Much to the chagrin of my prim and proper Ally….. Which usually just makes me sing louder. Much to the chagrin of everyone else in my boat.

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After Splash, we were able to wait out the 10 minute standby line for BTMRR. Now when Ally gets on this ride, her arms immediately shoot straight up in the air. And her voice immediately rises into a blood curdling scream that she uses throughout the ride. Much to the chagrin of everyone in Frontierland……

Back through Adventureland – take a spin with my favorite drunken pirate. Seriously. If Cap’n Jack were to take me prisoner, I’d go willingly.

Well, I might put up just enough of a fight to make it interesting…..

Time to head out and enjoy some of that beautiful resort awaiting us. So instead of hush puppying it back to the front, we decided to grab the train. Now I only knew where all the train stations were because of a board game we have called "Magic Kingdom." If you don't have it, get it! It is a fun way to be in MK whenever you want. And it presents enough of a challenge that it is still fun for adults too!!!!

Continued in next post..... dang photo limit.....

[karajeboo]

So while on the train, I realized I had not ridden this in at least 11 years, maybe more!

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We arrived at the Main St Station, and heard it. You know.... IT! That magical Disney music pumping out of all the hidden speakers. LOUD!!!

Then we saw IT! The new Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It parade just pulling out and heading towards Main St. So we raced down the steps and grabbed a prime spot - prime because we got to see it, AND because there was nobody between us and the exits once it ended!

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This has the fun, upbeat energy of Block Party Bash, but only lasts a few minutes. Fun little interlude.

So we blew out the front gates at 4pm!!!! We have NEVER done this EVER since going to WDW. We are commandos. Rope drop thru fireworks.

But we decided to go back and explore AKL this night. And we were sooooo glad we did!

Back with more pics of the lodge, pool, and just flat out Disney relaxation.

[Lovemy3babes]

LOL! Your mother in law's house is haunted?! Skeery stuff I bet! ;) I love, love that you sing on Splash Mountain. I'm coming up on trip #3 and I have never took a ride on it. Can you believe that? This trip I will for sure!

[Nicole786]

Hey just want to say thanks for the pixie dust! We're back and YES we got upgraded!!! :)

[karajeboo]

Hey just want to say thanks for the pixie dust! We're back and YES we got upgraded!!! :)

Do tell!!!! :cool1:

[jmskinner]

Back from my trip to NC and just found this latest TR from you. Those rooms at AKL do seem small. I thought they were suppose to be larger rooms. View was fantastic though. I think it is because you stay so much that you keep getting upgraded. Do you get to press that special button when you call reservations for 10 or more stays at WDW?

Sorry Ally didn't meet the fairy she wanted. But too funny about the DH checking to make sure he wasn't getting smaller.:rotfl2::lmao:

I love Splash Mountain also. My favorite ride. Also, I can't stop taking pics of all the birds here in Florida either.

And I didn't realize you would be at DHS for the 20th. Jacob and I were there also. But looks like you stayed at the front of the park and we were in the back the whole time. So, you didn't buy the one pin and have the artist sign it? I totally got sucked in with the pins and almost purchased one of each for the 20th.

As always, looking forward to more!!!!

[shebaxric]

Great post, I love the birds in Florida too! Something about water foul brings back memories of growing up in San Diego. . .

I think I'm gonna try the loud singing thing on SM! I believe that it will make the whole ride experience that much better!:goodvibes

[bhwhiz]

This TR is cracking me up! :rotfl:

[karajeboo]

LOL! Your mother in law's house is haunted?! Skeery stuff I bet! ;) I love, love that you sing on Splash Mountain. I'm coming up on trip #3 and I have never took a ride on it. Can you believe that? This trip I will for sure!

OK, so it's not that her house is that bad, but going to visit equates to a horror story..... :rolleyes1 And you MUST ride SM! It's not the drop that is so cool, it's the 10 minutes of audioanimatronics INSIDE!!!

Hey just want to say thanks for the pixie dust! We're back and YES we got upgraded!!! :)

Glad it worked for someone..... I did NOT have my upgrade mojo this past weekend.... :sad2:

Back from my trip to NC and just found this latest TR from you. Those rooms at AKL do seem small. I thought they were suppose to be larger rooms. View was fantastic though. I think it is because you stay so much that you keep getting upgraded. Do you get to press that special button when you call reservations for 10 or more stays at WDW?

Sorry Ally didn't meet the fairy she wanted. But too funny about the DH checking to make sure he wasn't getting smaller.:rotfl2::lmao:

I love Splash Mountain also. My favorite ride. Also, I can't stop taking pics of all the birds here in Florida either.

And I didn't realize you would be at DHS for the 20th. Jacob and I were there also. But looks like you stayed at the front of the park and we were in the back the whole time. So, you didn't buy the one pin and have the artist sign it? I totally got sucked in with the pins and almost purchased one of each for the 20th.

As always, looking forward to more!!!!

We did get one of the LE pins, and then pretty much scooted out of DHS. But I wish I'd known you were there!!!! I would have loved to have met you! And yes, the birds here just remind me of the coast. So pretty and graceful.

Great post, I love the birds in Florida too! Something about water foul brings back memories of growing up in San Diego. . .

I think I'm gonna try the loud singing thing on SM! I believe that it will make the whole ride experience that much better!:goodvibes

We bought a WDW cd three years ago - I can sing the SM song start to finish, along with the graveyard song from HM, CoP, and many many more. Ally gets sooooo mad at me when I sing! :rotfl2:

This TR is cracking me up! :rotfl:

I aim to please..... Glad you are enjoying it!

Once we get this TR going from this past weekend, I'll post a link. I'm sure it will be funny as it was the DISmoms Gone Wild weekend. Had a blast and actually survived!!! It was me, Ellen (podsnel) and Cammie (Camster0307) and we'll all collaborate on the TR. Plus Ellen's friend Lonnie from Gainesville. I had so much fun with everyone and they were all as I expected them to be - a bunch of crazy Disneyholics just like me!

[MAGICFOR2]

Great Update, Kara! I TA about the cheesy pop-up heads on HM - I always wonder why they still have them.

I love that you sing on SM! I don't like the drop, but the animatronics are SO worth it every time!

[meanmom121]

I love HH it is one of my favorites:goodvibes

[Nicole786]

Do tell!!!! :cool1:

Haha, I can't! I have to save it for the TR :)

[karajeboo]

Great Update, Kara! I TA about the cheesy pop-up heads on HM - I always wonder why they still have them.

I love that you sing on SM! I don't like the drop, but the animatronics are SO worth it every time!

Yes, I sing. Loudly. Sometimes mess up the lyrics. Ticks off the people in front of me. So then I intentionally sing the wrong lyrics. I like to humor myself.

I love HH it is one of my favorites:goodvibes

It is mine too!!!!

Haha, I can't! I have to save it for the TR :)

You suckered me in over there to the "dark side" in more ways than one!!! ;)

[2xcited2sleep]

All hail the queen of upgrades! :worship: Looking forward to more. popcorn::

:rotfl: hung-over princesses. :lmao:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Ally is too adorable! Can you pass over some of that upgrade luck to me? ;)

[Mommytwotwins]

I am enjoying this report!!

[karajeboo]

We left MK, heading back to AK to explore and enjoy the resort. All Ally wanted to do was swim. Which cracks me up because we have the bomb diggity pool here in our development at home. Big water slide pool, plus a lap and diving pool, kiddie pool, and adults only pool. Oh, and a cabana bar. Yeah, Jeff and I kinda like that.....:rolleyes1

So we changed into our suits and made our way to the pool. Clear on the other side of the resort.

This resort does not look that big, but it is spread out.

If I have one complaint about AKL, it's that you have to walk through the lobby area of Boma and Jiko to get to the pool. It's very awkward really, and I felt so uncomfortable traipsing back in all wet and sloppy. And that was BEFORE I got in the pool! So you can imagine my appearance AFTER swimming! It's just an odd setup, IMHO.

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Now Ally is quite the pool slide connoiseur so here she goes to try it....

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Not fast enough so we told her to lay back for more speed.....

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And her final rating...

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Jeff didn't seem to care one way or the other about the slide....

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And these guys seemed to enjoy the pool too....

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Oooooh, AKL has WILD animals in the pool!!!! :rotfl2: And wild children chasing them!

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After about an hour of pool time, and a little hot tub time, too, we felt nice and relaxed so we headed up to the room to shower and change for dinner. We developed a bit of Resort Gravity. Just couldn't bring ourselves to leave the resort, so we just went to Mara for dinner - just a little counter service for a quick bite.

I was not impressed with the selection here - I guess I'm spoiled by the CS at Pop, definitely the best food court that I have seen so far.

Ally got a pizza and I just got some chicken strips, and Jeff got a burger. Again, nothing too fancy schmancy.

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After dinner we walked back out to the pool are and the safari viewing areas there. We checked out the flamingos....

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Then decided to head in and grab a drink. So we stopped at Victorias Falls and looked out over Boma.

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It was so nice to just sit and relax. Usually we run, run, run all day and just fall into bed at night. So this was a totally different experience for us.

Even Ally seemed to be enjoying the down time.

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We took our drinks and wandered around the lobby taking more pics....

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Walking out to the viewing area and looking back at the resort, it's gorgeous!

I just loved the light fixtures in here!!!!

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We finally settled in the lobby and Ally settled in front of the TV. Yup, there goes our Parents of the Year Award! Take a trip to Disney and let your kid watch TV while sitting in the lobby drinking wine. Oh, and people watching. Did I mention how totally entertainng Jeff and I find people watching? We can entertain ourselves for HOURS!!!! Just put us in an airport, amusement park, hotel lobby, and we'll sit quietly (well, aside from the ocassional outbursts of hysterical laughter) by ourselves.

I especially like the "I'm glad MY child doesn't behave that way......" comments we always seem to make. C'mon, you know you do it too!!!! Watching some poor stressed out mother with 3 or 12 little ones in tow. And Dad...... where is Dad? I'm guessing he raced ahead to the room (or the bar!) to get a couple minutes of peace. Why do dads always seem to disappear right about the time of the emotional meltdowns????

We should have told them our little secret....... Bar down below, and Huey, Duey, and Louie doing all the work.

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After watching a few head bobs from Ally, we decided to turn in for the night.

We had a date with Epcot the next day before meeting up with my SIL, heretofore known as BSIL (you can figure out the B, right?) and her family, just arriving for a week at the World. If you were here this week, I'm sure you saw and heard their family.........

[karajeboo]

All hail the queen of upgrades! :worship: Looking forward to more. popcorn::

:rotfl: hung-over princesses. :lmao:

Thank you, thank you, my loyal subjects......

Ally is too adorable! Can you pass over some of that upgrade luck to me? ;)

Hey, I need to get my upgrade mojo back - it hasn't worked since AKL!!!! And thank you, we've decided to keep Ally..... ;)

I am enjoying this report!!

Thank you! I love writing it!

[jmskinner]

I think you have great parenting techniques.:lmao:

I love to people watch also. WDW has some of the best people watching.

DH and I had commented that we liked the moderates (POR) since you walk out of your room and can view all the scenery, I had never thought about how at the deluxe's you end up walking through the hotel to get to and from the pool. You would think there would be a back way to keep people from walking through the lobby like that.

Can't wait to hear about the rest of this trip.

[lauren_elizabeth]

I love to sit and people watch, too! You definitely see some characters and have some good laughs :rotfl:

And hey, letting the kid watch tv while you enjoy a glass of wine is fine by me! The mamas need some time to unwind also! :thumbsup2

Excited to hear all about Epcot!

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm sorry the AK slide was pretty boring. What a bummer. I love that they have ducks in their pool however. Highlarious! I'm excited to hear all about BSIL. She sounds like a gem. Bring her on! ;)

[karajeboo]

I think you have great parenting techniques.:lmao:

I love to people watch also. WDW has some of the best people watching.

DH and I had commented that we liked the moderates (POR) since you walk out of your room and can view all the scenery, I had never thought about how at the deluxe's you end up walking through the hotel to get to and from the pool. You would think there would be a back way to keep people from walking through the lobby like that.

Can't wait to hear about the rest of this trip.

Isn't it true that people watching is the best in WDW!!!! There is a little of everything there..... I love to comment on the clothing selections, too. Jeff prefers the stilletos to walk around the parks, I like my theory of the larger the person, the shorter the shorts......:rolleyes1

I love to sit and people watch, too! You definitely see some characters and have some good laughs :rotfl:

And hey, letting the kid watch tv while you enjoy a glass of wine is fine by me! The mamas need some time to unwind also! :thumbsup2

Excited to hear all about Epcot!

Glad to hear that we have the same parenting style......:rotfl2:

I'm sorry the AK slide was pretty boring. What a bummer. I love that they have ducks in their pool however. Highlarious! I'm excited to hear all about BSIL. She sounds like a gem. Bring her on! ;)

Oh, you have no idea what you are in for..... Let me put it this way - we went on a trip with all my inlaws last year and Jeff said, "NEVER AGAIN!!!" Then his sis called to say they were going to Disney and would we like to meet up with them for "dinner." Mind you, they drove and passed within 20-30 minutes of our house but never once considered stopping to visit. MY sister on the other hand, flew to Disney, rented a car, drove 2 1/2 hrs to see me, and even cut their trip short so they could see us.

Needless to say, my sis is more welcome in my home anyway...... but it's because of HER. She makes a much better houseguest anyway.

Just wait, you'll looooooove the BSIL stories coming up.....

[MAGICFOR2]

Kara, I loved your down time:thumbsup2 Caution - you could get used to it!:goodvibes It is funny how the pool is so inconvenient to get to. We also got resort gravity when we stayed there - we cancelled ressies at Fulton's and got a table at Boma that night. Oh, I'm cringing thinking about the BSIL stories!

[tink1957]

It sounds like you had a lovely day at AKL. I always mean to just take a day to relax by the pool when I'm at WDW, but it never seems to happen. I always tend to overschedule. Maybe next time I can manage it since we'll be there for 12 days.

I can't wait to hear your BSIL stories, I have a few of my own I could share, but we won't go there.:rolleyes1

[reelmom]

Just joining and can't wait to hear the BSIL stories. Great report.

[TigerKat]

I can't wait for the BSIL stories too!:laughing:

We're thinking of doing some "down time/pool days" on our next trip but I'm the type that always thinks I'm missing out on something.:hyper:

[karajeboo]

Kara, I loved your down time:thumbsup2 Caution - you could get used to it!:goodvibes It is funny how the pool is so inconvenient to get to. We also got resort gravity when we stayed there - we cancelled ressies at Fulton's and got a table at Boma that night. Oh, I'm cringing thinking about the BSIL stories!

Love Boma!!!! But that's later in the TR.... don't get me off track, my mind is easily distracted.....

It sounds like you had a lovely day at AKL. I always mean to just take a day to relax by the pool when I'm at WDW, but it never seems to happen. I always tend to overschedule. Maybe next time I can manage it since we'll be there for 12 days.

I can't wait to hear your BSIL stories, I have a few of my own I could share, but we won't go there.:rolleyes1

This was the perfect resort to spend time in. Almost felt like we were wasting the trip not being in the park as long.... NAH!!!! And you'll love my BSIL (note: the "B" does NOT stand for beauty!).

Just joining and can't wait to hear the BSIL stories. Great report.

Again, the "B" does NOT stand for Brainiac.

I can't wait for the BSIL stories too!:laughing:

We're thinking of doing some "down time/pool days" on our next trip but I'm the type that always thinks I'm missing out on something.:hyper:

Kathy, I loved this resort for down time. The pool was fairly quiet, and to get up from the pool and head to the savannah overlook was pretty darn cool.

"B" does NOT stand for BEST.

[ljcrochet]

I can't wait to hear about your BSIL.

Your AKL afternoon sounded great. Now I'm wondering if I should change one day of my plans for an AKV day finished with a boma dinner.

[Nicole786]

I totally agree with what you say about the AKL, the slide, the walking through the dining areas etc, all spot on! I'm eager to hear about the BSIL lol!

[2xcited2sleep]

Yippee for another update! :cheer2:

If I have one complaint about AKL, it's that you have to walk through the lobby area of Boma and Jiko to get to the pool. It's very awkward really, and I felt so uncomfortable traipsing back in all wet and sloppy. And that was BEFORE I got in the pool! So you can imagine my appearance AFTER swimming! It's just an odd setup, IMHO.

:rotfl: at your description of yourself but yes, totally agree it is an odd set-up.

Sorry Ally wasn't a fan of the slide. Can't win 'em all, I guess. Your pool at home, by the way, sounds AWESOME. A cabana bar should be a requirement - right up there with lifeguards!

Oooooh, AKL has WILD animals in the pool!!!! :rotfl2: And wild children chasing them!

Ducks in the pool at Stormalong Bay. Is it just me or does this gross you out a little bit? :confused3 I don't know why... I swim in the ocean and in lakes (not FL lakes -- gators!!)... but ducks in the pool just doesn't seem right to me.

Then decided to head in and grab a drink. So we stopped at Victorias Falls and looked out over Boma.

Isn't that a nice bar area? Ally looks so adorable relaxing in her chair!

We finally settled in the lobby and Ally settled in front of the TV. Yup, there goes our Parents of the Year Award! Take a trip to Disney and let your kid watch TV while sitting in the lobby drinking wine. Oh, and people watching. Did I mention how totally entertainng Jeff and I find people watching? We can entertain ourselves for HOURS!!!! Just put us in an airport, amusement park, hotel lobby, and we'll sit quietly (well, aside from the ocassional outbursts of hysterical laughter) by ourselves.

Sounds divine. And yes, totally guilty of people watching with running commentary. :rolleyes1

We had a date with Epcot the next day before meeting up with my SIL, heretofore known as BSIL (you can figure out the B, right?) and her family, just arriving for a week at the World. If you were here this week, I'm sure you saw and heard their family.........

:scared1: That sounds ominous! :scared:

[Kathiria]

This is my second post to this website. I have read many trip reports but this one takes the cake. I am reading this at work and :rotfl2:. Ok back to work now :headache: I am looking forward to reading some more.

[karajeboo]

I can't wait to hear about your BSIL.

Your AKL afternoon sounded great. Now I'm wondering if I should change one day of my plans for an AKV day finished with a boma dinner.

I did like my Boma dinner.... just sayin.....:rolleyes1

I totally agree with what you say about the AKL, the slide, the walking through the dining areas etc, all spot on! I'm eager to hear about the BSIL lol!

It's kinda weird, isn't it??? At say, YC/BC, there are a lot of different exits to pop outside to get to the pool, you don't need to go through the lobby. Same with BW. Those are the only other deluxes I've stayed at, but it just seemed weird.


Sorry Ally wasn't a fan of the slide. Can't win 'em all, I guess. Your pool at home, by the way, sounds AWESOME. A cabana bar should be a requirement - right up there with lifeguards!

Lifeguards - CHECK!
Cabana Bar - CHECK!
AWESOME water slide - CHECK!!!

Ducks in the pool at Stormalong Bay. Is it just me or does this gross you out a little bit? :confused3 I don't know why... I swim in the ocean and in lakes (not FL lakes -- gators!!)... but ducks in the pool just doesn't seem right to me.

I totally agree! And you can say it - you 're afraid of duck poopoo, aren't you????

Isn't that a nice bar area? Ally looks so adorable relaxing in her chair!

Yes, very nice - they even put booze in the drinks!!! An added bonus! :thumbsup2

Sounds divine. And yes, totally guilty of people watching with running commentary. :rolleyes1

I typically sit to make my commentary.....:rolleyes1

:scared1: That sounds ominous! :scared:

Be afraid, be VERY afraid......

This is my second post to this website. I have read many trip reports but this one takes the cake. I am reading this at work and :rotfl2:. Ok back to work now :headache: I am looking forward to reading some more.

I will not, I repeat, will NOT, be responsible for you losing your job! Times are tough out there, get back to work!!!!! And thanks for reading!!!!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hahahaha, oh man! I cannot WAIT for these BSIL stories! :rotfl2:

[meanmom121]

people watching is the best. My friend Brenda and myself used to make games of it. i.e. fashion commentary or try to guess the occupation of everyone who walked in.:rotfl2:

Can't wait for the BSIL storypopcorn::
My first marriage I had the worst in-laws (part of the reason for the marriage demise)
This marriage - PIL deceased, no other in-laws. yah! He's all mine:love:

[karajeboo]

I'm back! After a couple of busy weeks including an out of town wedding, battle with by BSIL over photopass pics, and just general end of school stuff. But finally back!

So after our first day at AKL and time spent at DHS and MK, it's up and at 'em again! This time we're off to my favorite park.... EPCOT!

This is our third time to WDW during the Flower and Garden festival and I just love it! I love Epcot anyway, but when it is just overflowing with beautiful blooms, it's even better.

So we get to the AKL bus stop and wait for our bus to Epcot. And wait. And wait. Like I've said a bazillion times before, there is no difference in bus transportation at any resort. It's hit or miss. Here we are in a deluxe resort and wait about 20 minutes for a bus, but we could have no wait at a value resort. It's just luck of the draw.

And our morning started out with a bit of bad luck. But I'm at Disney so who cares!!!!!

We finally hop our bus for the long trek to Epcot, and Jeff turns to me and says, so are we gonna play Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible again??? I start laughing and he says, "so are you gonna put that in your trip report? Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible? Get it?"

Yes, Jeff I get it, and it's pretty darn funny, and YES we are most definitely going to play Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible today!

Ally: What are you guys cracking up about?
Jeff: Oh, honey, we just love playing Kim Possible (aside, to me, <insert drinking motion here>)

So now that Jeff had something to look forward to......

My only complaint with Epcot, it's a haul from the bus to the entrance!!!!!

But finally inside..... paradise found!

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There were princess topiaries lining the walkway in, and leave it to Ally to find a problem...... "Mommy, where's Ariel?" OK, so not ALL the princesses were represented. Just the cool ones. ;)

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We got here right after park opening, so there's really no waits yet, so we decide to grab fast passes for Soarin - read, we decided to have JEFF grab fast passes for Soarin, but Ally had other ideas. For the first time in 3 years she begged to go into Character Connection to see the gang.

So I waited with her while Jeff made the FP trek. I was really excited she wanted to do this. It reminded me of our first trip to Disney 3 years ago. Ally had just turned 5 and was terrified of Chuck E. Cheese. Well, so am I but for other reasons. I mean, seriously? A RAT in a restaurant? You'd better believe I'm afraid!!!

Anywho, at one birthday party she literally hid under a table until he left. Terrified. And again, I was scared, too! I mean, don't you ever wonder what's under those tables???? :scared1:

So we just didn't know how she'd relate to the big heads at DisneyWorld. Our first stop was at Epcot, and we saw the relatively new Character Connection and thought it was a gift shop. Jeff poked his head in there, popped out and said, "they're all there." We decided now was as good a time as any to see how she'd react.

Let's just say, she was a fan. Until that darn Chip got Sharpie marker on her dress! Leave it to the darn chipmunks to mess up her attire for the day! She freaked! In a split second, two CMs are converging on us like Jeff at a wing buffet.

CM: Ma'am, did that chipmunk hurt your daughter?
Kara: Uh, I don't think so, I think he just.....
CM (to Ally): What did that chipmunk do to you?
Meanwhile, Chip is shrugging his shoulders, but still smiling.......
Ally (crying and fleeing the chipmunks): uh uh
Kara: I think he just....
CM (to Chip): What happened?
Chip: <smiling, shrugging shoulders, but still not talking>
Kara: HE JUST GOT SOME MARKER ON HER WHEN HE HANDED HER THE PEN, IT'S OKAY!!!!!!

So from then on, Ally felt horrible that she got Chip in trouble. He became her new favorite character and we must have seen that damn squirrel at least 12 times that trip!!!!!

But I digress.......

Here we are again.

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Still not pregnant, just dressing the part apparently. Cause if I wasn't pregnant in pics from the day before, ain't no way it happened overnight..... not in WDW!!!!

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And where were Chip n Dale? Good question. I think they saw Ally coming and realized there weren't enough CM agents to handle her this time.

But here she was in 2006 with the infamous rodents..... BEFORE that Chip marked her shirt!

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We were on our way to ride TT, when Ally spotted the fairies. Wow! These tiny creatures have taken over our house!!! Used to be princesses, but since they turned to the bottle, we've turned to the fairies...... And here they were in all their floral glory.

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And of course, what fairie garden would be complete without taking the quiz for each and every one of the fairies???? :headache:

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We left the fairies and ventured over into the butterfly garden. This freaked me out too. Butterflys are what? They are BUGS!!! I don't do bugs. I don't care how colorful they are. They are bugs. And they were flying all over, cause, well, that's what butterflies do. They fly. Duh!

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Up next, the much awaited Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible Adventure!!!! And dinner with BSIL!

[Lovemy3babes]

LOL! That is a really funny Chip story. Poor Ally was sad she got him into trouble. ;) Those are gorgeous photos!

[meanmom121]

:lmao: hilarious as ever. :lmao: You guys are a hoot. I loved to hang out with yall <insert drinking motion> :lmao:

[reelmom]

Love the Chip story. I'm very excited about getting to the BSIL part.

[karajeboo]

LOL! That is a really funny Chip story. Poor Ally was sad she got him into trouble. ;) Those are gorgeous photos!

To this day she says, "mommy, remember when Chip marked on me?" We alwyas think of it as him marking his territory.... :rolleyes1

:lmao: hilarious as ever. :lmao: You guys are a hoot. I loved to hang out with yall <insert drinking motion> :lmao:

We laugh a lot, that's for sure!!!! <insert drinking motion over and over and over.....> LOL

Love the Chip story. I'm very excited about getting to the BSIL part.

Oh, you would not believe it!!!! Let me give you the latest. It will make the story from the trip even better. We asked if we could add our photopass card onto her account since they had already preordered the cd, right? She said SURE! So I log into her account (uh, she gave me the log in info, so obviously she agreed to this, right?) and after I uploaded my pics, a few days later they were gone! so I called photopass and it was confirmed the all my photos (not just from my card, but also some photos of us that were on their photopass card) were all manually deleted! So I had photopass add them back in. Then I changed my mind and told BSIL to just delete them. I emailed her this. And then I said, "oh, and can you please send me a check for your parnents gift from 13months ago...."

It's a long drawn out story but suffice it to say that she tried to lie and say that she didn't know what happened to our pics. Then she said that photopass "told her" to move them to a separate folder (what folder????) and I could add them in later. Then she said that no, the website told her to do that. But she would never admit to deleting them even though photopass person could look at the account and know exactly what happened!!!!

It got really ugly, but I kept my cool. Just straightforward and to the point. I'm just tired of always dealing with her BS. So now I'm the bad guy cause I've called her out. And she is busted BIG time!

So that's just one of many many stories I have of her.

[meanmom121]

To this day she says, "mommy, remember when Chip marked on me?" We alwyas think of it as him marking his territory.... :rolleyes1



We laugh a lot, that's for sure!!!! <insert drinking motion over and over and over.....> LOL



Oh, you would not believe it!!!! Let me give you the latest. It will make the story from the trip even better. We asked if we could add our photopass card onto her account since they had already preordered the cd, right? She said SURE! So I log into her account (uh, she gave me the log in info, so obviously she agreed to this, right?) and after I uploaded my pics, a few days later they were gone! so I called photopass and it was confirmed the all my photos (not just from my card, but also some photos of us that were on their photopass card) were all manually deleted! So I had photopass add them back in. Then I changed my mind and told BSIL to just delete them. I emailed her this. And then I said, "oh, and can you please send me a check for your parnents gift from 13months ago...."

It's a long drawn out story but suffice it to say that she tried to lie and say that she didn't know what happened to our pics. Then she said that photopass "told her" to move them to a separate folder (what folder????) and I could add them in later. Then she said that no, the website told her to do that. But she would never admit to deleting them even though photopass person could look at the account and know exactly what happened!!!!

It got really ugly, but I kept my cool. Just straightforward and to the point. I'm just tired of always dealing with her BS. So now I'm the bad guy cause I've called her out. And she is busted BIG time!

So that's just one of many many stories I have of her.

GGRRrrrrr:mad: I dealt with all this kind of &@!!$^#* with my first marriage.
So glad I don't have those problems now. :woohoo: Thank God my brothers even married the most fabulous women ever. One of my sister-in-laws has become my best friend. It's lots of fun:cheer2:

[jmskinner]

:rotfl:The chipmunk did "what" to your daughter.:rotfl:

I am so sorry to hear about your problems with the photopass pics and your BSIL.

And what's with the blouses of today. They all make us look pregnant, but what I don't understand, most maternity wear these days is clingy, tight and not maternity looking at all.:confused3

[meanmom121]

That's how ya tell the difference with the blouse - those with the real baby bumps have material stretched over them so tight there is no question they are pregnant and the rest of us are just plain comfortable:lmao:

[2xcited2sleep]

Yowza, BSIL sounds like quite a prize. :sad2: Love your Epcot pictures. It is so beautiful at F&G time. The Chip story is precious.

Looking forward to Kim :drinking: Possible and more on BSIL! popcorn::

[MAGICFOR2]

Poor Chip:sad2: I love all the flower fairy pics! I don't think I even noticed those fairies. What? Butterflies are bugs?:confused3

[karajeboo]

GGRRrrrrr:mad: I dealt with all this kind of &@!!$^#* with my first marriage.
So glad I don't have those problems now. :woohoo: Thank God my brothers even married the most fabulous women ever. One of my sister-in-laws has become my best friend. It's lots of fun:cheer2:

I really envy you!

:rotfl:The chipmunk did "what" to your daughter.:rotfl:

I am so sorry to hear about your problems with the photopass pics and your BSIL.

And what's with the blouses of today. They all make us look pregnant, but what I don't understand, most maternity wear these days is clingy, tight and not maternity looking at all.:confused3

Yes! I can't imagine wearing those skin tight shirts when I was preggers. Now I just love the loose fit, it hides so much!

That's how ya tell the difference with the blouse - those with the real baby bumps have material stretched over them so tight there is no question they are pregnant and the rest of us are just plain comfortable:lmao:

So preggers sometimes look fat, and fat looks preggers? :confused3 :rotfl2:

Yowza, BSIL sounds like quite a prize. :sad2: Love your Epcot pictures. It is so beautiful at F&G time. The Chip story is precious.

Looking forward to Kim :drinking: Possible and more on BSIL! popcorn::

Yup, she is a joy to deal with...... I'll try to get to KP later this week!

Poor Chip:sad2: I love all the flower fairy pics! I don't think I even noticed those fairies. What? Butterflies are bugs?:confused3

Yes! They are bugs! And it's awful here in FL, they get into our screen enclosure out back and can't get out. Then they end up dying out there. But there's no way to help them out - if you touch them, the oil from your fingers kills them. Besides, they are BUGS!!!!!

[meanmom121]

:dance3: Disney tickets, room, luggage tags, trip insurance etc arrive today:dance3::love::cloud9:

Just 32 days to go:woohoo:

[MAGICFOR2]

Yes! They are bugs! And it's awful here in FL, they get into our screen enclosure out back and can't get out. Then they end up dying out there. But there's no way to help them out - if you touch them, the oil from your fingers kills them. Besides, they are BUGS!!!!!

Okay, Eww!

[MAGICFOR2]

:dance3: Disney tickets, room, luggage tags, trip insurance etc arrive today:dance3::love::cloud9:

Just 32 days to go:woohoo:

Yeah for 32 days!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana:

[nat1234]

I just found your TR and read through the whole thing. Your DD is beautiful and it sounds like you are all having a great time. I can't wait to hear more about your trip.:surfweb:

[karajeboo]

:dance3: Disney tickets, room, luggage tags, trip insurance etc arrive today:dance3::love::cloud9:

Just 32 days to go:woohoo:

:cool1: don't you just love the countdown???? It's almost as much fun as the trip itself.... well, almost! :cool1:

Okay, Eww!

Yes, BUGS! :rotfl2:

I just found your TR and read through the whole thing. Your DD is beautiful and it sounds like you are all having a great time. I can't wait to hear more about your trip.:surfweb:

Thank you for reading! I'm having fun reliving it all, especially since our passes are now in blackout mode, until August!

[jmskinner]

Thank you for reading! I'm having fun reliving it all, especially since our passes are now in blackout mode, until August!

And I was hoping we could meet you sometime over the Summer. So, when do you have your next trip planned?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hilarious! I love how frank you are, no beating around the bush, very refreshing!

We have encountered some very homely, my brothers say scary, princesses on our trips. It's always hit and miss.

[karajeboo]

Oh my goodness! Who knew it had been so long since I updated!!!!

It has been a crazy summer with Ally - golf clinic, swim team, play dates, oh my!

But I'm back to continue this crazy adventure!

I left off with bugs. Some of you may call them butterflies, but I call them bugs. Pull off the wings and look at them. Not so pretty now, are they? hmmmm?

We ventured through the main World Showcase entrance, and stopped at the Kim Possible experience kiosk. I asked the CM how close to the "appointment" time we needed to be - or is it like a FP and you can go anytime after the time? She said due to the limited number of "kimmunicators" you needed to be there shortly after your scheduled time. Hmmmm, we had 12:00 ADRs at Rose and Crown for lunch and were afraid that if we waited until afterwards, our Kim Possible time would be too late. So our sweeter than sweet CM slipped us the equivalent of a Kim Possible FP and said, "you never got this from me......"

So we were free to enjoy our lunch and then go back and grab our kimmunicator and start our adventure.

Now, silly silly Jeff never trusts me when it comes to ADRs. Why? I have no idea because we've never had a bad experience that has come from a restaurant he didn't want to try.

So here we go again with R&C. He had no desire to eat here, so I decided to try it for lunch. We were not on the DDP so we were using the TIW card for all our meals this trip. I figured that lunch would be cheaper than dinner, minus 20%.... how could we go wrong, right? YES!!! RIGHT!

Those pesky Brits tried to seat us inside but I was having none of that!!!! It was a beautiful day and I wanted to eat outside! So we were seated right by the water. Which would have been fine excpet for the blazing sun beating down!!!! That would mean an extra pint o'ale!!!!!

Jeff ordered the black and tan (1/2 guiness and 1/2 something else....). I also got 1/2 and 1/2 but they were both light beers.....

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Despite the heat, the view was great. I will definitely try to schedule this some time during Illuminations!!!

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I also grabbed some pics inside.....

Look at this guy - you know as well as I do that he just gave his wallet to his wife and said, "just don't tell me how much you spend and pick me up when the damage is done......" :rotfl2:

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We were brought some yummy breads.....

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I ordered the fish and chips. Very good! Ranks right up there with Raglan Road which is one of my Disney faves!

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Ally also got fish n chips. Funny how hers came with peas. I guess Disney wants to keep our kids healthy but knows that we adults are a lost cause!!!

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Jeff got the shepherds pie and it was absolutely wonderful!!!! I had it at RR and it did not even come close to R&C. The only problem? The portion was very small..... even though it was only lunch.

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As you can see, we all ended the meal very happy. Maybe it was the two pints?

So now that our bellies were full, we were finally ready to begin Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible adventure!!!!

We headed to the kiosk and they asked us which countries we had NOT done before. They were kind enough to send us right to the UK for us to begin battling bad guys.

Now for anyone who has never done this before, I won't ruin it for you. But you are given a "kimmunicator" which is basically a cell phone. Kids love it cause they pretend they have their own phone..... With this phone, you are given clues around the various countries. You follow the clues and really amazing things happen. Here is an example of a before and after.

This is what this box looked like before we responded to the clue and pressed the appropriate button on the kimmunicator.

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And this is what happens AFTER....

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It is so much fun!!! I think that the UK and Germany are my two faves while playing this game. Keep that in mind if you are asked which country you would like to play.

Note the bevvie in Jeff's hand - a must have while playing Kim Possible!!!!!

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After we caught the bad guy and saved the world in the UK, we moved on to NOrway. Of course, what better place to relax after saving the world than in the Kringla Bakery!!!!!

Now I am embarassed to say..... I did not take pictures here. But I should have. Because even though we did get the school bread. We ALSO got a cloudberry horn. OMG!!!! Kind of like a creme puff, but shaped like a horn, with very light cream inside. Delish!!!! And we got Ally a chocolate gelato before we got there, from the kiosk in Italy.

This is what an 8 year old looks like after eating chocolate gelato in the Florida sun.....

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I'm sure there were other adult libations on our trip around the world. Why else would I insist on taking this photo!!!!!

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I could spend all day in Norway, just smelling the Laila fragrance in the shop..... Love it!!!! Which is why I have a bottle in my purse at all times!

As we made our way the rest of the way around the world, Jeff decided we needed to stop for Fiesta Margaritas. Hey, I'm all about a fiesta!!!

Look good, right?

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Yup, tasted mighty fine, too. HOWEVER, please read disclaimer!!!! Do not mix margarita flavors or you will get this near the bottom!!!

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And that, my friends, is NOT a very appetizing drink!!!! It wasn't until we got into Future World and I looked down at Jeff's drink and said, "OMG! Did you MIX that???" He looked down, made a face and said, "I won't do THAT again!"

Next up, some time spent in Future World, and of course Club Kool!!!!

[jmskinner]

:cheer2: An update! I was just thinking about you yesterday as we wandered around DTD.

Love the Fiesta Margarita's! Those horns sound fantastic, I'll have to go try one of those. By the way, you mentioned how everyone was happy after the meal, or maybe it was the two pints, but that is under a pic of you and Ally. :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

And to those that have not done Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible, you don't get the same mission each time in each country. We have done the UK twice and haven't had that box as a clue. Too cool!

Well, hopefully life won't keep you away so long this time, but we understand how it is. :goodvibes

[jagfanjosh3252]

Just joining. I'm from Jacksonville also! Arlington area

[karajeboo]

:cheer2: An update! I was just thinking about you yesterday as we wandered around DTD.

Love the Fiesta Margarita's! Those horns sound fantastic, I'll have to go try one of those. By the way, you mentioned how everyone was happy after the meal, or maybe it was the two pints, but that is under a pic of you and Ally. :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

And to those that have not done Kim <insert drinking motion here> Possible, you don't get the same mission each time in each country. We have done the UK twice and haven't had that box as a clue. Too cool!

Well, hopefully life won't keep you away so long this time, but we understand how it is. :goodvibes

Yup, there goes my Mother of the Year award.... AGAIN! Posting that pic!!! :rotfl2: I had heard that you don't get the same mission each time. That is so good to know because KP is one of my favorite things in all of Disney!!!!

I saw you were heading to DTD on Facebook! I KNOW that you are there more than me!!! Good for you! :thumbsup2

Just joining. I'm from Jacksonville also! Arlington area

Yea!!!!! I'm in Orange Park but only lived in FL since late 2007. So I'm still getting used to the snakes, lizards, bugs, heat, snakes, lizards, bugs, heat, did I mention snakes????? :rotfl2: But it has quickly become home!!! We love it here!

[meanmom121]

:cheer2: Yay. Good to hear from you. I wondered what happened to you.

However, now I'm sitting at work think how good a margarita would be right now:lmao:

So explain the Kim possible thing to be. Do I need to reserve a time?:confused3 My kids are definitely wanting to do that

[heaven2dc]

Wow - all those drinks make me thirsty! :drinking1 Think I'll follow you guys around WS next trip ;):lmao:

That spot at Rose & Crown where you ate looks perferct for viewing Illuminations. We saw it from Germany our last trip sitting right up at the railing and it was awesome but your spot looks even better. I have seen it from Japan up on the deck after eating at Teppan Edo and that was beautiful too.

Sounds like your daughter is enjoying her trip - she looked so cute with her gelato mustache!

[karajeboo]

:cheer2: Yay. Good to hear from you. I wondered what happened to you.

However, now I'm sitting at work think how good a margarita would be right now:lmao:

So explain the Kim possible thing to be. Do I need to reserve a time?:confused3 My kids are definitely wanting to do that

You need to go to any KP kiosk and get a "fast pass" - that's what it reminds me of. It tells you what time to come back and which kiosk (there are 3 or 4 in WS) to report to. Once you check in and get your instructions and your "kimmunicator" that tells you what country to go to to begin your mission. SOOOOOO much fun!

Wow - all those drinks make me thirsty! :drinking1 Think I'll follow you guys around WS next trip ;):lmao:

That spot at Rose & Crown where you ate looks perferct for viewing Illuminations. We saw it from Germany our last trip sitting right up at the railing and it was awesome but your spot looks even better. I have seen it from Japan up on the deck after eating at Teppan Edo and that was beautiful too.

Sounds like your daughter is enjoying her trip - she looked so cute with her gelato mustache!

Hey, it's after 12pm where I am!!!!! ;) I never even thought about up top in Japan. That would not only be a nice view, but no crowds, too!

[meanmom121]

Thanks kara

[2xcited2sleep]

Love the update! I am looking forward to playing Kim Possible (and drinking around the world)!

I also love the perfume in Norway! Isn't it amazing? I don't carry it around in my purse but I may have to start. Do they have a travel size? I will have to check.

R&C looks yummy!

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh! How did I miss your update? I love the Kim :drinking1Possible adventure you're sharing. I want to do it next time! R&C looks really good. Funny how WS has so many drinking opportunities - Jim would say that's so you don't get so bored over there! :rotfl2:

[jenjolt]

Just stumbled across you TR and I'm loving it!!! I think the Kim Possible game looks like a lot of fun and your pictures of R & C made me very hungry...I can't wait to get back there and have me some more of those fish and chips LOL!!!!

[karajeboo]

So after Jeff finished his frozen pea soup from Mayheeko - it was off to use our oh so coveted FPs in Future World.

Jeff decided on this trip that we needed to do something new - which of course I think any normal person tries to do each trip. But even if it's not new for us, we can at least find something new for Ally. This time?

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Yes, Martin Short was calling and we told Ally she would LOVE IT! Round movie theater - screen goes all around you - how fun!!!! Yeah? No. Not for an 8 year old. Not when there are RIDES! And CHARACTERS! We walked out, asked her if she liked it.... her response? "Not so much." :rotfl2:

So at that point, we decided we would not be stopping in France or China for a movie...... I guess ducking past the movie in Norway after riding Maelstrom was not the precedent we wanted to set a few years back.....

But it's all good! We're heading back to Future Word now....

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Have I mentioned before how much I love Epcot during F&G? I love it any time, but it is so pretty all in bloom!!!

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So after torturing Ally with a 20 minute movie in Canada, what better way to make it up to her than letting her sample some coca cola products from around the world!!!!

Wait, Ally - save this one for the last - it's the BEST and it's called ..... BEVERLY!!!!

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Oh, yeah, not so much, huh???

There are so many ways that Epcot is trying to improve their kid friendly image, not that they really need to, IMHO, but I guess every little bit helps. So why not stick a CM in the middle of FW and give them hula hoops????

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Hey, it keeps em occupied while the parents are shopping the kiosks! And anything that allows me more shopping time is A-OK in my book! :thumbsup2

Finally, what is a trip to Epcot with a ride on.....

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Now, I do have a confession to make here. While I think Soarin is a great attraction, I really do! And I think it is a must do each trip, I really do! But quite frankly, I am getting bored with it. There! I said it! I got it off my chest! And again, I encourage everyone to ride it, but with the exception of Puddy, who I can watch every time and laugh, I just don't get excited for Soarin anymore. I'm sorry.

After soarin over Cali, we decided to hit The Seas, since we did take Ally out of school on Friday, and since we WAS studying marine life in school, we decided to get her some edjamacation this here trip.

So we hopped on to ride along with Nemo....

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AFter the fun ride, it was time for some learnin - we don't just give our youngun a book to write that thar report, we done brung her to the source! She wanted to write a report on manatees, well, then manatees we'll give her!

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Done! This is now an edjamacational trip! And now that our youngun done learned all bout dem manatees, time to move on out! After all, we's stayin at that thar resort with all them animals!!!! Yee haw!

Up next, dinner at Boma and the adventures with BSIL!!!!

[karajeboo]

Love the update! I am looking forward to playing Kim Possible (and drinking around the world)!

I also love the perfume in Norway! Isn't it amazing? I don't carry it around in my purse but I may have to start. Do they have a travel size? I will have to check.

R&C looks yummy!

I've never seen a travel size, but I carry a suitcase so it fits like a travel size in there! :rotfl2:

Oh! How did I miss your update? I love the Kim :drinking1Possible adventure you're sharing. I want to do it next time! R&C looks really good. Funny how WS has so many drinking opportunities - Jim would say that's so you don't get so bored over there! :rotfl2:

you MUST do KP next time - Jim would love it too! Just remember, a pint o ale, a margarita, a stein in Germany.......

Just stumbled across you TR and I'm loving it!!! I think the Kim Possible game looks like a lot of fun and your pictures of R & C made me very hungry...I can't wait to get back there and have me some more of those fish and chips LOL!!!!

Jeff has a killer fish and chips recipe that his parents requested he make this weekend when they come to visit! And the fish is fresh out of the Atlantic!!! So yummy!!!

[meanmom121]

great to here from you - Can't wait to get the world. I'm leaving in 5 days.

[jenjolt]

Another great update! I sure do love EPCOT!!! On my last trip we went to The Living Seas and I could just stare at the manatees all day!!! Can't wait to hear about Boma's!!!

[CRdisMom]

love it as ususal. I think the southern thing has done gotten to you though.

[jmskinner]

Another great update! Love the pictures of Nemo. I haven't been able to get pics on the ride yet, but I think I may have finally figured out the settings on the camera.

I feel the same as you about Soarin'. Movie needs to be changed. It would be nice if they had several different movies and you never knew what you would get.

Are there any Manatee viewing areas around you? In the Winter, they like the area around the electric plant here and there is a viewing center. Maybe you can make a trip next time you are in Orlando in the Winter.

[karajeboo]

great to here from you - Can't wait to get the world. I'm leaving in 5 days.

I'm so excited for you!!!! Have a wonderful trip!

Another great update! I sure do love EPCOT!!! On my last trip we went to The Living Seas and I could just stare at the manatees all day!!! Can't wait to hear about Boma's!!!

Epcot has been my favorite park from the first time I set foot in there - and it was just a day trip years ago, on a cold, wet, rainy day in February. And I still love it!

love it as ususal. I think the southern thing has done gotten to you though.

Y'all think that's it??? ;)

Another great update! Love the pictures of Nemo. I haven't been able to get pics on the ride yet, but I think I may have finally figured out the settings on the camera.

I feel the same as you about Soarin'. Movie needs to be changed. It would be nice if they had several different movies and you never knew what you would get.

Are there any Manatee viewing areas around you? In the Winter, they like the area around the electric plant here and there is a viewing center. Maybe you can make a trip next time you are in Orlando in the Winter.

I have two cameras and I have not taken the time to play with the settings on either one of them. I really need to read the manual!!!!!

Yes, we have a place nearby to see the manatees, but I have yet to do it....

Oh, I love the idea of multiple movies for Soarin! That would be great!

[eandesmom]

I'm in!

A little late to the party but in :) Great TR so far!

Impressive on the upgrades and I love your lazy start to the trip. I must do the Kim <insert drinking motion> Possible mission next time. Sounds like a really good way for me to get my not yet fulfilled full WS fix.

I mean the kids must do it.

Me...I'll meet them in Germany, with some Bier. :)

Looking forward to more.

[nat1234]

I think my daughter and I will have to try that KP game when we go down in November.:cool1: I'm loving your TR so far. Can't wait for more.

[2xcited2sleep]

Way to fit some education in! :thumbsup2

I've actually never explored the Seas beyond the Nemo ride (other than when I was a kid, which was a LONG time ago :rolleyes1). The manatees look cool!

Can't blame Ally for not loving the movie so much. World Showcase grows on you- especially when you reach the drinking age. ;)

[pooksma]

I knew there was a reason DH and I wanted to try KP...with our DS of course:goodvibes

[karajeboo]

I'm in!

A little late to the party but in :) Great TR so far!

Impressive on the upgrades and I love your lazy start to the trip. I must do the Kim <insert drinking motion> Possible mission next time. Sounds like a really good way for me to get my not yet fulfilled full WS fix.

I mean the kids must do it.

Me...I'll meet them in Germany, with some Bier. :)

Looking forward to more.

First time ever to "take it easy" in WDW - and it was great! Of course, that means spending extra $$$ on "muscle relaxants....." :rolleyes1

I think my daughter and I will have to try that KP game when we go down in November.:cool1: I'm loving your TR so far. Can't wait for more.

I'm telling y'all - it is the best new attraction Disney has come up with in a long time! We do it every time we're there - and we do make quite a few weekend trips. But if we're in Epcot, you can count on seeing us drinking, er, I mean, PLAYING Kim Possible... ;)

Way to fit some education in! :thumbsup2

I've actually never explored the Seas beyond the Nemo ride (other than when I was a kid, which was a LONG time ago :rolleyes1). The manatees look cool!

Can't blame Ally for not loving the movie so much. World Showcase grows on you- especially when you reach the drinking age. ;)

I was so antsy to get out of the Seas - I'm not one for watching a bunch of sea cows lay in the water. Yup, just laying there. I wanna see Flipper jumping and doing tricks!!!! Or I want someone to Free Willy or something like that!!!! But trying to salvage my "Mother of the Year" Award, I needed to stay there with Ally.......

I knew there was a reason DH and I wanted to try KP...with our DS of course:goodvibes

Nah, drop the kids off and play alone! After two or three adult libations in WS, you'll find yourself giggling the whole time you are playing!!!! You know it's bad when you're having more fun that your kids, and arguing over who gets to hold the "kimmunicator!" So here's my secret tip - get your kid an ice cream or something that requires two hands, then YOU get to be in charge of the game!!!! ;)

Wow, I've got issues, huh?

[mom2shayleeandlogan]

I am joining in late,but i love your trip report! Can't wait for more!!!!!

[Mom2AAA's]

Great Report!

[karajeboo]

I am joining in late,but i love your trip report! Can't wait for more!!!!!

Well you know what they say.... better late than pregnant!!! :rotfl2: OK, maybe "they" don't all say that - but better late than never!!!

Great Report!

Thank you! HOpefully I'll update later this week!

[englishrose47]

Well I am definately NOT pregnant Kara ,but late I am:rotfl2:

[englishrose47]

And I am all caught up!!! Love your pix and your humor !!!!

[karajeboo]

Well I am definately NOT pregnant Kara ,but late I am:rotfl2:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

And I am all caught up!!! Love your pix and your humor !!!!

Yea! Cause we all know it's not a party til Rosie shows up! :thumbsup2

[dvc4life]

Great report Kara!!!! You are the queen of laughs! Your report just made my day. :banana:

My girls had a blast doing the Kim Possible mission too. It is fun for the kiddos.

Can't wait to hear about the BSIL!

[podsnel]

I think I'll start with this little TR...here's a ITSK for you!

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[englishrose47]

You're everywhere !!!!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[karajeboo]

ELLEN!!!! I'm definitely bringing my axe to the next DISmeet!!!!

For those of you who don't know, I also spent 3 nights at WDW with 3 DIS buds, two of whom I had never met before. Yes, I did. And we are writing in in our TR titled DISmoms gone Wild - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2185796. Well, apparently my good friend Ellen decided that a certain photo needs to be shared around the DIS. I call this the "I'm too sexy for this thread" photo, cause, well, LOOK AT ME! I am just oozing sexiness, dontcha think? :rotfl2:

[englishrose47]

[QUOTE=karajeboo;32741690]ELLEN!!!! I'm definitely bringing my axe to the next DISmeet!!!!

For those of you who don't know, I also spent 3 nights at WDW with 3 DIS buds, two of whom I had never met before. Yes, I did. And we are writing in in our TR titled DISmoms gone Wild - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2185796. Well, apparently my good friend Ellen decided that a certain photo needs to be shared around the DIS. I call this the "I'm too sexy for this thread" photo, cause, well, LOOK AT ME! I am just oozing sexiness, dontcha think? :rotfl2:[/QUOT

I knew you were gonna threaten her with bodily harm!!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[akayek31]

Hey. We use to live in Jacksonville also. I lived there 14 years and went to Disney only once :scared1: It took me moving 500 miles away to get the Disney bug. We will have went 3 times in 18 months come December. We visit Jacksonville every summer and stay on the beach. We lived on the westside off Blanding Blvd. I want to move back to fla!! Love the TR.

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Kara, I missed your update while I was gone. So you went to Canada, eh? We haven't watched that movie yet. The only one we've seen is the one in France - good opp for a nap! Haven't done China because you're standing - I might fall over when I'm asleep!:lmao:

[karajeboo]

Great report Kara!!!! You are the queen of laughs! Your report just made my day. :banana:

My girls had a blast doing the Kim Possible mission too. It is fun for the kiddos.

Can't wait to hear about the BSIL!

Stay tuned for BSIL.... she's coming up!

[QUOTE=karajeboo;32741690]ELLEN!!!! I'm definitely bringing my axe to the next DISmeet!!!!

For those of you who don't know, I also spent 3 nights at WDW with 3 DIS buds, two of whom I had never met before. Yes, I did. And we are writing in in our TR titled DISmoms gone Wild - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2185796. Well, apparently my good friend Ellen decided that a certain photo needs to be shared around the DIS. I call this the "I'm too sexy for this thread" photo, cause, well, LOOK AT ME! I am just oozing sexiness, dontcha think? :rotfl2:[/QUOT

I knew you were gonna threaten her with bodily harm!!!:lmao::lmao::lmao:

The big joke before I went away with 2 total strangers and Cammie (I had met her for lunch at MK last November) was that they might be serial killers, toting axes..... Jeff kept telling me I was a 20/20 episode waiting to happen! :rotfl2: Cammie assured me that security wouldn't let her bring her axe on the plane! :lmao:

Hey. We use to live in Jacksonville also. I lived there 14 years and went to Disney only once :scared1: It took me moving 500 miles away to get the Disney bug. We will have went 3 times in 18 months come December. We visit Jacksonville every summer and stay on the beach. We lived on the westside off Blanding Blvd. I want to move back to fla!! Love the TR.

Only been here 2 years in November. So far we are SOLD!!!! I've been to Disney 8 times since we moved here!!!!!! We live on the Westside also, but if you haven't been here for awhile, it would have been swampland when you were here. New area called Oakleaf...... Chaffee and Argyle area..... Love it!!!!!

Hi Kara, I missed your update while I was gone. So you went to Canada, eh? We haven't watched that movie yet. The only one we've seen is the one in France - good opp for a nap! Haven't done China because you're standing - I might fall over when I'm asleep!:lmao:

Take off you hoser! That's my Canadian for the day. Yes, I get my culture from "Strange Brew!" I actually like that movie, (in Canada, not Strange Brew!), Martin Short is good..... Even the movie in China is nice. France? I think that is next for us. It's been years since I've seen it.

[lshaw6]

Hi Kara,
I am fairly new to posting on this board and wanted to tell you how much I am thoroughly enjoying your trip reports. I ran across this thread and read it and have been checking back every day to see if BSIL post is up yet. I know you are busy and have a life.....but you are killin' me here!! I have read other trip reports to pass the time, including your DISmoms gone Wild. I loved it! Your stick kids were a riot....what a fantastic idea. :rotfl: You ladies are just too funny. Reading these reports have given me a list of things....mostly drinks.....that I'd like to try on future trips! Raglan Road is definitely going to be a stop on my list. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the laffs and keep going on those trips so we can take virtual vacations thru you! And....PLEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE post BSIL soon!! :)

Take Care,
Lisa

[lauren_elizabeth]

Not so patiently waiting for the next update.... :rolleyes1

;)

[karajeboo]

Hi Kara,
I am fairly new to posting on this board and wanted to tell you how much I am thoroughly enjoying your trip reports. I ran across this thread and read it and have been checking back every day to see if BSIL post is up yet. I know you are busy and have a life.....but you are killin' me here!! I have read other trip reports to pass the time, including your DISmoms gone Wild. I loved it! Your stick kids were a riot....what a fantastic idea. :rotfl: You ladies are just too funny. Reading these reports have given me a list of things....mostly drinks.....that I'd like to try on future trips! Raglan Road is definitely going to be a stop on my list. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the laffs and keep going on those trips so we can take virtual vacations thru you! And....PLEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE post BSIL soon!! :)

Take Care,
Lisa

Thank you! You are very sweet!!! Unlike the BSIL post that will be coming.... :rolleyes1 And I promise to post that today or tomorrow!

Not so patiently waiting for the next update.... :rolleyes1

;)

Et tu Brute???? Chillax! As my 8 year old says......

[karajeboo]

OK, so after our edjamacational trip to Epcot totally justifying pulling Ally out of school for a day..... it was back to AKL for some relaxation by the pool.

I've got so many more pics of the lodge itself, and the animals, but I'll save them for later. Let's get to the good part.

We were meeting BSIL and her family for dinner at 6:30 at Boma. They had just arrived and checked into their resort around 3ish, so we expected them to relax, let the kids unwind and swim for awhile, before meeting us.

Nope.

About 4:30, Jeff gets a call that they are in the lobby. Yes, the lobby. Of OUR resort. MY resort. My refuge. My safety from all that is BSIL. Yes, the "B" does stand for exactly what you are thinking. And you'll soon find out why.

So Jeff told them to come on down to the pool and meet us. Sure enough, here they come, with two WILD children in tow - 5 year old and 1 1/2 yr old boys. They have been in the car since 6am and did not sleep at all. :scared1: But why would they want to give them a nap before dinner? Silly me!!!!

Jeff buys them both drinks. Sadly, he did not booze up the kids, too, as that would have made for a much more enjoyable dinner...... Whoops! There goes my Mother of the Year Award... AGAIN!!!!

Ally and I ran upstairs to shower and change for dinner and my much anticipated DISmeet - at least there was a proverbial silver lining to this rain cloud that had just descended on my happy place.....

I was meeting my bud Lorrie, that I have "known" for over a year over on another thread, Control Freaks and Worry Warts, and I was really excited to meet her and her family! They, too, had just arrived that day and were also eating at Boma that night, but about 30 minutes before us.

So I showered quickly, and texted Lorrie - sure enough, they had just arrived in the lobby!!! So Ally and I ran down to meet them, bringing them a case of water for their stay. Hey, it's the least I could do since I drove in and they flew......

While I was chatting with Lorrie, Jeff flies by, heading to the room to shower himself, while leaving BSIL and family to terrorize the rest of the resort. I think they were outside checking out the savannah.....

I think Lorrie and I were able to chat for 10 minutes or so, before Jeff came flying back by, all showered and purtied up for dinner. He was frantically asking, "Where's my sister?" Yeah, he knew. Not that he was trying to save the other resort guest, he was afraid she would be ticked off that we weren't there to entertain them.

So before saying goodbye to Lorrie, we took the obligatory DISmeet photo....

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Such a great family and I hope we can meet up again sometime soon!!!

So it was off to find the other half of Jeff's childhood. How these two are related I will never know.

We watched the animals for awhile and then decided to head to Victoria Falls for a drink... or 6, as I would need.

View from Victoria Falls over Boma...

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Can't remember what this was called, but it was the signature drink for the year.....

The glow cube changed colors. I like colors. They make me happy.....

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I think Jeff picked up this round too, cause that's what he does. And BSIL's hubs didn't object, cause that's what HE does.....

While sitting there relaxing, BIL decided it would be fun to let the kids run around and scream. Cause, well, that's what THEY do. Normally, not a problem, but there were people around us who probably just wanted to relax. And BIL decided it would be more fun to CHASE the kids.....

When Jeff commented that there were other people, he said, "too bad, it's Disney World." :scared1: Uh, yeah. The fun is just beginning. I mean, I like kids, even my own, but even at Disney World, there is a time and a place. There is nothing wrong with good behavior. Heaven forbid!

It was almost time for our ADR, so we headed down to the lobby to get our coaster, and sat there waiting. While baby nephew stood on the chairs and decided to jump off. And I got a dirty look cause I didn't stop him. Me, who tried to sit him down to begin with and was told, "he can't help it, he's just wound up." Hey, not my kid's blood! Wow! There goes my Aunt of the Year Award!!!!!

Soon, we were seated. And it smelled sooooo good!!! Boma is at the top of my list now and I don't even like buffets!!!!

So once we were seated, I ordered another pretty colorful drink ;) and BSIL did the same. BIL gave her a dirty look and she announced, "what? we're on vacation for crying out loud!" Guess he didn't like the idea of actually PAYING for their own drinks!

I know, I know, I'm mean. But you'll soon see why.

OK, now I will do my best to tell you what each of these items are, to the best of my recollection....

This was the meat station - I think prime rib? Didn't even try it but Jeff and BIL enjoyed...

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Don't have a clue, but it was all yummy! The only thing I think I DIDN'T eat was anything with curry, not a fan at all...

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Cold salads....

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Chicken and fish and bread... oh my!

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This part was my fave! The soups were to die for!!! I had FOUR bowls!!!

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Flat bread with different dipping sauces. OMG!!! So good!

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Don't know and don't know. But it was good.

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Desserts....

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Yea! Zebra domes! And a coconutty mushy thing - OMG!

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Great dinner and I HIGHLY recommend Boma! But the food is not straight meat and potatoes, so if you don't like to be a little adventurous, it's probably not right for you. But oh so good!

Usually, I don't get my money's worth at a buffet, but not this night. In fact, after we were done, Jeff looked at me and in his best redneck voice, he said, "honey, you done made me proud tonight!"

Next up, the photopass fiasco that made me say "I'm DONE!" with BSIL.

[ekball]

So we just didn’t have great pics of Ally with the princesses. So I was excited this time. Until I saw them!!!!

OK, I’m so not trying to be mean. And I know there is absolutely no way to get this across without sounding like, well, my SIL….. but, um, does anything look a bit, uh, er, “off” about one or more of these “princesses?” I’ll let y’all figure it out.

OK, FINE! They were homely!!! OK, OK, I SAID IT!!!! Disney is experiencing economic pains too and they have gone to their second (or third) team princesses!!!

It was so bad that Ally asked me why Sleeping Beauty looked “different.” I had to explain to her that maybe she was out late last night and didn’t get a good night’s sleep (like EVER!). We told Ally that SB was probably at a party (and drank too much, woke up with her head over the toilet, and had to get ready in a hurry……).

Now I’m no princess, but THIS is what I expect in a princess…..

Princess…..
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Not a princess…..
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Stupid hungover Sleeping Beauty……

:lmao: :rotfl2: I like your theory on the 3rd string princesses. Must be the reason that Disney has continued to do well in this crummy economy. :thumbsup2

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm so sorry you are related to people like that. I have a few (quite a few!) on my dh's side too. Some I would never even take in public. I am totally one who also believes there is a time and place for everything. I get having wound up kiddos, I'm a real softie as a mom I would even say. But to let your child have prolonged screaming and wildness at the expense of others? Um, not so much. I bet you wanted to crawl in a hole!

Boma food looks delish! :)

[KennedyMcKenna]

Ahhh! I've just read this whole TR, and I must know what BSIL did. Everyone has one, and everyone want's to hear everyone else's stories.

[reelmom]

We have family members that we don't like to mention also. Hate to go out to eat with them. They eat almost all of their meal then ask to see a manager. They procede to tell the manager how awful their food and service was. They usually get half their check taken off or totally comped. Ridiculous. We don't go around them anymore, even avoiding them at family events.

[lshaw6]

Hi Kara!
I have to agree with you about Boma. We ate there on Easter and I loved that place! It was definitely nice not to do the same ol' thing for a holiday dinner. Geez..I wish I had known about those colorful drinks. I gotta pay more attention to the booze menus on the table so I can make my trips a little livlier. I don't do good when it comes to mixing different kinds of alcohol tho and I'm afraid it would not turn out well for me. :sick: Maybe just one drink a day would do me just so I could say I've tried them.:thumbsup2 Wow, I don't even know BSIL and I already want to slap her. I can't stand someone who lets their kids run wild and be a nuissance to everyone else. Probably another reason I shouldn't consume multiple drinks on a trip cause my lips may get loose! ;)
But back to Boma....altho the soups were delicious and the hummus was yummy, I think my favorite was the Fufu. Are you familiar with the Fufu? It's kinda like a mashed sweet potato dish. Very good...but I must admit I had to ask my MIL for an Immodium AD while we were standing in line to get our pics taken with Mickey. I believe what I said to her was "Do you have any Immodium in your purse? I sure hope so because if not we'll never make this photo with Mickey. No doubt this Fufu is going to make me go _____!!!!". You can fill in the blank with a rhyming word here...:lmao:

Can't wait for your pics on AKL and the next BSIL installment!

Take Care,
Lisa

[podsnel]

ooooo....I know what's coming next, and it is BAD!!!!!!:scared1: BSIL is a BSIL!!!!! Awful!!!!

[englishrose47]

Kara you crack me up!!!:laughing: BSIL sounds horrenedous !!:scared1: I can't compare as my X's siter is a sweetheart!!!:love: In fact she prefers my company to his !!!!! :confused3ot that she gets much of his !!!! and neithr do the grandkids !!!:sad2:

[Mysteria]

Just got all caught up and can't wait for the next istallments now! Darn though, I was beat to posting the too sexy pic!! :rotfl:

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh! Oh! The Wild Bunch does Boma. :sad2: Loved the update, though. Your pics of the food make me want to go back - we weren't too adventurous, I guess, which is funny, cuz we thought we were. Oh well

Loved your meet with Miss Lorrie - you both looked so beautiful, as did the girls! Too bad your evening was about to be ruined.

I know what is coming, too. All I can say is what goes around comes around.

[eandesmom]

Oy.

Just the dinner prelude earns her the title of BSIL.

However her hubby BIL doesn't sound like parent of the year either!

Shades of horror memories long repressed of a mad walk through Epcot to get my Ex-BSIL a margarita from Mexico before it closed. Never mind MIL with a club foot. Never mind your then 4 year old and one year old who cannot keep up with your race. Never mind my vertigo from a cruise or my steroid puffed up Ex recovering from Brain surgery. Lets go get you a margarita.

Cuz...it's vacation! that will make it all better!

:)

I love the glow cube color pics! now why didn't I think of that!

Your Boma pics are fabulous, I think I was pictured out and don't have squat so I'll just send everyone here when I get to my dinner report for the night! I couldn't agree more on those soups. Heavenly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DS8 had 2 bowls of the carrot!

Looking forward, in a very sad, sick way, to more BSIL stories..... Hopefully Jeff kept buying you drinks, sounds like you needed them to get through the night.

:rotfl:

[CRdisMom]

Love the update. Yes she is truly a B! The question is did you get the look this trip?

[englishrose47]

popcorn::

[dvc4life]

Wow! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. :rolleyes1

[karajeboo]

:lmao: :rotfl2: I like your theory on the 3rd string princesses. Must be the reason that Disney has continued to do well in this crummy economy. :thumbsup2

I know!!!! Hey, whatever works, right? ;)

I'm so sorry you are related to people like that. I have a few (quite a few!) on my dh's side too. Some I would never even take in public. I am totally one who also believes there is a time and place for everything. I get having wound up kiddos, I'm a real softie as a mom I would even say. But to let your child have prolonged screaming and wildness at the expense of others? Um, not so much. I bet you wanted to crawl in a hole!

Boma food looks delish! :)

Why is it that these relatives are always INLAWS???? :rotfl2:

Ahhh! I've just read this whole TR, and I must know what BSIL did. Everyone has one, and everyone want's to hear everyone else's stories.

Be afraid, be VERY afraid!!!! :scared1:

We have family members that we don't like to mention also. Hate to go out to eat with them. They eat almost all of their meal then ask to see a manager. They procede to tell the manager how awful their food and service was. They usually get half their check taken off or totally comped. Ridiculous. We don't go around them anymore, even avoiding them at family events.

Oh, I have friends like that! They came and spent a week with us last summer - NEVER again!!!!!

Hi Kara!
I have to agree with you about Boma. We ate there on Easter and I loved that place! It was definitely nice not to do the same ol' thing for a holiday dinner. Geez..I wish I had known about those colorful drinks. I gotta pay more attention to the booze menus on the table so I can make my trips a little livlier. I don't do good when it comes to mixing different kinds of alcohol tho and I'm afraid it would not turn out well for me. :sick: Maybe just one drink a day would do me just so I could say I've tried them.:thumbsup2 Wow, I don't even know BSIL and I already want to slap her. I can't stand someone who lets their kids run wild and be a nuissance to everyone else. Probably another reason I shouldn't consume multiple drinks on a trip cause my lips may get loose! ;)
But back to Boma....altho the soups were delicious and the hummus was yummy, I think my favorite was the Fufu. Are you familiar with the Fufu? It's kinda like a mashed sweet potato dish. Very good...but I must admit I had to ask my MIL for an Immodium AD while we were standing in line to get our pics taken with Mickey. I believe what I said to her was "Do you have any Immodium in your purse? I sure hope so because if not we'll never make this photo with Mickey. No doubt this Fufu is going to make me go _____!!!!". You can fill in the blank with a rhyming word here...:lmao:

Can't wait for your pics on AKL and the next BSIL installment!

Take Care,
Lisa

I do remember the fufu and it was AWESOME!!!! I really should have snagged a menu so I could actually tell everyone what I was eating. It was so good and I look forward to eating there again SOON!

ooooo....I know what's coming next, and it is BAD!!!!!!:scared1: BSIL is a BSIL!!!!! Awful!!!!

Shhhh! Don't spoil it! I must build the suspense!!!!

Kara you crack me up!!!:laughing: BSIL sounds horrenedous !!:scared1: I can't compare as my X's siter is a sweetheart!!!:love: In fact she prefers my company to his !!!!! :confused3ot that she gets much of his !!!! and neithr do the grandkids !!!:sad2:

I have kept my mouth shut for 15 years, walking on egg shells around her (as does the rest of the family!) but let's just say, I FINALLY made my opinions known and it nearly caused WWIII in the family!

[karajeboo]

Just got all caught up and can't wait for the next istallments now! Darn though, I was beat to posting the too sexy pic!! :rotfl:

Not you too!!!! That pic sure made the circulation! :rotfl2:

Oh! Oh! The Wild Bunch does Boma. :sad2: Loved the update, though. Your pics of the food make me want to go back - we weren't too adventurous, I guess, which is funny, cuz we thought we were. Oh well

Loved your meet with Miss Lorrie - you both looked so beautiful, as did the girls! Too bad your evening was about to be ruined.

I know what is coming, too. All I can say is what goes around comes around.

I loved meeting Lorrie!!! I just wish that she could have witnessed BSIL - she said she was looking for us but never saw us in the restaurant.

Oy.

Just the dinner prelude earns her the title of BSIL.

However her hubby BIL doesn't sound like parent of the year either!

Shades of horror memories long repressed of a mad walk through Epcot to get my Ex-BSIL a margarita from Mexico before it closed. Never mind MIL with a club foot. Never mind your then 4 year old and one year old who cannot keep up with your race. Never mind my vertigo from a cruise or my steroid puffed up Ex recovering from Brain surgery. Lets go get you a margarita.

Cuz...it's vacation! that will make it all better!

:)

I love the glow cube color pics! now why didn't I think of that!

Your Boma pics are fabulous, I think I was pictured out and don't have squat so I'll just send everyone here when I get to my dinner report for the night! I couldn't agree more on those soups. Heavenly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DS8 had 2 bowls of the carrot!

Looking forward, in a very sad, sick way, to more BSIL stories..... Hopefully Jeff kept buying you drinks, sounds like you needed them to get through the night.

:rotfl:

I think your BSIL would get along well with mine. It's all about HER, right? Yup, that's my story. I guess I just got tired of always "giving" and decided it was time to stick up for myself and my family. The story is a good one.....

Love the update. Yes she is truly a B! The question is did you get the look this trip?

Honey, she gives "the look" on a daily basis!!!!

Wow! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. :rolleyes1

Oh, you will. Trust me, you will! In fact, after our family trip with Jeff's family last May (a year ago), I wrote a TR and Jeff made me take it down for fear she would see it. It was not pretty.

[Mysteria]

Not you too!!!! That pic sure made the circulation! :rotfl2:


What pic?!




















http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg113/podsnel/DISmoms%2009/2009_052006summer0215-1.jpg

Oh how'd that get there?! :confused3:lmao:

[karajeboo]

What pic?!



Oh how'd that get there?! :confused3:lmao:

No you did NOT!!!! Guess I'm just too sexy to stay off the boards, huh? :rotfl2:

[TinkLovinMomma]

I just stumbled across your TR and I am loving it! You are so funny! I cant wait to hear more about your trip and your BSIL! I am going to be staying the AKVs in January so I was so excited to see all your pics! Im in!

[tink1957]

Great update Kara, I can't wait to read what BSIL does next.popcorn::

[karajeboo]

I just stumbled across your TR and I am loving it! You are so funny! I cant wait to hear more about your trip and your BSIL! I am going to be staying the AKVs in January so I was so excited to see all your pics! Im in!

Glad you're in! You will LOVE AKL! And despite what people say about it being "so far away" from everything - phooey! Only from MK, and when you think about it, it's a 15 minute ride - so you leave 10 minutes earlier than some other resorts. It's worth it though!

Great update Kara, I can't wait to read what BSIL does next.popcorn::

Who? My sweet as candy SIL??? Now where is the barfing smiley when I need it! :rotfl2:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Oh come on, Kara - we all know how you REALLY felt. ;) This was the dinner you were forward to ALL trip... with the BSIL!

Totally kidding! :laughing: Sure sounds like a blaaaaaaast!

[karajeboo]

OK, the moment you all have been waiting for.... drumroll please.......

If you noticed in my pic with my friend Lorrie from the last installment, I was kind of "dressed up" at least for Disney. This is because we noticed a photopass photographer set up each night in the AKL lobby and decided to get some nice family shots. So I color coordinated all of us (like I don't do that anyway!!!!!) and off we went to dinner.

Well, Jeff told BSIL what we were doing so they of course decided to do the same. No problem, right?

This is where it began. I asked her if they had prepurchased the photopass cd for their trip and she said YES. Then I asked if we could add our photopass cards to their account and she said No Problem...... see where this is headed???

When we go to WDW for a long weekend, we don't want to spend an extra $100 for the photopass cd, but I might occasionally order a 5x7 or something, but knowing that we could piggyback off their photopass, we decided to use and abuse the photopass photogs more this trip.

BSIL had given me her login info and I added all my photopass numbers to her account, plus I scanned through her pics while they were still on their trip - I also emailed Jeff's parents and gave them the login info so they could view the pics too.

Fast forward about 3 weeks. I log in to edit my photos and.....

THEY ARE ALL GONE! Every photo that included me, Jeff or Ally is gone. Now when we were together for the AKL shoot we just used one photopass card - thought it might make a nice gift for Jeff's parents. Also the next day at MK we had some group shots taken and they went on just one card - sometimes our card, sometimes theirs.

So that told me that it wasn't just our cards that were gone, it was just our photos.

I emailed BSIL and asked her if she knew what happened. Her response?

"I have no idea, but I"ve been having problems with photopass."

Hmmmmm......

I try to reenter my card# and it won't take it because it says that it has already been entered. So basically, my photopass card is now null and void. I get REALLY upset and tell Jeff that if what I think happened actually DID happen, I am DONE!

I call photopass and was told that "a lot of photos look to have been manually deleted."

Yup. You got it.

So I emailed BSIL and asked her about it. She said that photopass told her to "move them to a different folder" because she was out of room. There were only 150 photos on there, plus our 80 photos. So room is not the issue, I know from experience.

And there are no other "folders" to move photos to. I call photopass back and the CM reinstated all the photos for me.

I again emailed BSIL and told her what happened. Then, it happened.

I lost my cool. Just thinking about what she did and the fact that she LIED about it, really set me off.

So I sent a really nasty email to her at work and told her to go ahead and delete our photos AGAIN, because I didn't want to put her out. Oh, and I also added that she needed to pay me for a gift we got her parents in May 2008 for taking the family to Disney. And for another gift we sent to her mother in February. I was not nice about it. However, I was just very straight, and to the point.

The emails back and forth got ugly and I told Jeff to stay out of it - this was between me and her, I'd finally had enough of this kind of behavior over the years, but now she was messing with MY family and our memories.

I know what happened too. She got home and was so bummed out like most of us are when we return from a Disney vacation, and she found out I was going again two weeks later, and her jealous vindictive side took over. She even made the comment to me that I shouldn't worry about losing my pics because "we only get to go once a year - how often does YOUR family go?"

Yes, that sealed the deal for me. I knew she did it deliberately because she was jealous of our proximity to Disney. Period.

Poor Jeff - I think he was just so shocked that I finally lost it, that he didn't know what to do. So his first instinct was to call him mom and say, "Whatever you hear, just stay out of it." Of course, BSIL had already called her, yada yada yada.

To this day, I stand by my actions though. I really was not nasty, like I could have been, but I wasn't going to let her off this time.

Oh, and luckily, NONE of our pics turned out that great so I really wouldn't have printed any out anyway - we got better candids with our camera that trip!

A few days later she emailed to tell me the check was in the mail and that she added all our photos back in. That was over a month ago and I haven't seen a photo cd. I swear if I get it I'm tempted to put it right back in the mailbox with "return to sender" on it! :rotfl2:

So there you have it, and believe it or not, I tamed it down. If I would have posted this right after it happened, when my head was still spinning and green goo was shooting out my ears, aka exorcist, you would have appreciated it all the more.

And this is just but a sampling of her behavior over the years, just the first time I called her on it.

OK, later, on with the rest of the TR and another really good BSIL stunt at MK!

[lshaw6]

OMG, You mean there's more???!!!!:eek: That was a really sleazy thing she did. I bet you would have beat her senseless had she lived close to you...lol. It must have felt so good to finally put her in her place. :banana: I can't stand having to walk on eggshells around someone just so they don't get po'd. It sucks all the fun right outta whatever it is you're trying to enjoy. Was your husband crouching down like on the Dinosaur ride when the s*** started to hit the fan? :rotfl2: I hope this has taught her not to mess with you. I also hope you have nothing but MANY wonderful trips to Disney in the future! You Go Girl! :woohoo:

Take Care,
Lisa

[CRdisMom]

I really missed it when you were there in 2008. I would have loved to meet her.

[dvc4life]

What a jealous, spiteful, mean spirited, ungrateful, person!!!!!!! I mean how can you be like that. And why does it seem that SIL's are like that. I know mine is a jealous, unthoughtful, witch. If you buy a new car, she needs one bigger and better. If you buy a camper, hers has to be bigger and better. Your remodel, she remodels. And so on and so on. Please. It is not a frickin competition. Be happy for your family members. But nooooooo. Sorry, got off track. :rolleyes1

I'm glad you put her in her place. Hey, you don't have to live with her after all. And what is that old saying, You can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives, but you don't have to claim them! :lmao: And I don't think I would be a claiming her. I don't even talk to mine anymore, unless I absolutely have to.

So, here is to many more trips for you and your family, and I hope that you post your reports here. Because I am so happy for you and your family for having so many wonderful trips that you can share and I can live vicariously through you. ;)

[karajeboo]

OMG, You mean there's more???!!!!:eek: That was a really sleazy thing she did. I bet you would have beat her senseless had she lived close to you...lol. It must have felt so good to finally put her in her place. :banana: I can't stand having to walk on eggshells around someone just so they don't get po'd. It sucks all the fun right outta whatever it is you're trying to enjoy. Was your husband crouching down like on the Dinosaur ride when the s*** started to hit the fan? :rotfl2: I hope this has taught her not to mess with you. I also hope you have nothing but MANY wonderful trips to Disney in the future! You Go Girl! :woohoo:

Take Care,
Lisa

Yes! Jeff basically was MORE afraid of me than he was of Dinosaur! :rotfl2: And I'm so not a violent person, but at that time, I was so ready to go all redneck on her! :lmao:

I really missed it when you were there in 2008. I would have loved to meet her.

At that time that I met you, she was mad because Ally had just gone through BBB and BSIL was PO'd that she was getting so much attention from the CM's. So if you would have seen her, all you would have seen were the whites of her eyes cause she was constantly rolling her eyes!

What a jealous, spiteful, mean spirited, ungrateful, person!!!!!!! I mean how can you be like that. And why does it seem that SIL's are like that. I know mine is a jealous, unthoughtful, witch. If you buy a new car, she needs one bigger and better. If you buy a camper, hers has to be bigger and better. Your remodel, she remodels. And so on and so on. Please. It is not a frickin competition. Be happy for your family members. But nooooooo. Sorry, got off track. :rolleyes1

I'm glad you put her in her place. Hey, you don't have to live with her after all. And what is that old saying, You can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives, but you don't have to claim them! :lmao: And I don't think I would be a claiming her. I don't even talk to mine anymore, unless I absolutely have to.

So, here is to many more trips for you and your family, and I hope that you post your reports here. Because I am so happy for you and your family for having so many wonderful trips that you can share and I can live vicariously through you. ;)

Sounds like they are two peas in a pod! And you're right - it's so not a competition! My sis lives very humbly - she's a SAHM and her hubs is a firefighter, but she's so excited for me when we do something or buy something. There's just no competition there at all! But BSIL did the same thing when we bought our first "starter" house. She went 500 sq feet bigger and then just HAD to move after they had a child cause that was too small.

We've been very fortunate with Jeff's career. We're able to do a lot of things and I'm very thankful. But I would NEVER begrudge someone who can do more! That's just not in my nature.

Oh, but guess what? I know, I know, I'm sooooo bad! After this whole fiasco, I emailed her to get her opinion on cruises. She has been on two because her DH's grandfather takes the WHOLE extended family every other year. She went on and on about it and then I told her I was asking cause we are looking to do a Disney cruise in 2010. She didn't replay to that email!!!! :rotfl2: I guess I can claim the "B" status for that, huh?

[ekball]

:eek: Oh NO SHE DIDN'T. :mad: I would be LIVID over the pictures (regardless of how they turned out), and more so over the lying about it. Good for you for calling her out on it. My bet is her behavior will improve since you did that....people like that pull all the cr@p they can until someone calls them out on their ridiculous behavior. Way to put her in her place! :thumbsup2 Oh and and nice touch on the cruise email. :laughing: :rolleyes1

[charming23]

Just read your TR so far and I am addicted. Your sense of humor is great.

I can not believe your BSIL did that to you. I have an Aunt like that. SHe only does stuff that is good for her and not for anyone else.

Can not wait to hear more.

[soontobewed07]

No matter how many times you tell me that story it still bothers me. I just don't understand it. Does FAMILY mean anything to her? ARGH I would tell Jeff you will no longer be anywhere near the world while she is there!

[emser]

All caught up on your TR.
I have to admit...it is a good thing you waited to post on BSIL, because I was on the other end of your texts and phone calls while all this was happening. And while you stated you are not a violent person, this could have been that time that you would have lost it. The images I had of you sitting in some cell with a dirty mattress and toilet and a cell mate just like your BSIL, which in turn would cause you to go further over the deep end, take her out and end up in maxium security somewhere...what would I tell your neice and nephew?!? (But I know one thing...I'd be comin to FL to take my neice to Disney. Just cause her mommy went crazy doesn't mean she has to suffer. Yea, Jeff could come also, as long as I get to ride Dinosaur with him!!!) Aren't I a good aunt?!? :thumbsup2
So, when is your next trip with the whole family?!?

[eandesmom]

I just can't believe people sometimes, it is truly mind boggling.

I can however completely picture my EX-BSIL doing something like that. EX thankfully being the operative word. I'm glad you got your pictures back and good for you for calling her out on it.

I called my ExBSIL out twice during the time she was actually my BSIL. She is still mad about it and is still the wronged party. 12 years ago and she is still mad over a perceived wrong. The wrong of course being that I didn't do what SHE wanted me to do which was, as you stated, all about HER.

My ex MIL is so mad she is still stuck with exBSIL and not me, I feel bad for her but oh, happy for me!

I feel for you. Family can be hard enough without that!

:rotfl: on the cruise info.

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm fuming all over again - can't believe that woman. :mad:

[sequent]

Interesting narration....and also interseting to hear that dinosaurs in DWD are so fearsome...!

[jmskinner]

I can't believe someone would do that. Sounds like she isn't so smart either since she used such stupid lies about the Photopass.

Ok, on to nicer things. Glad you got to have a Dismeet in the middle of all of that. And now I want to try Boma again. We liked it, but didn't love it.

Before reading how your BSIL is jealous about you living so close to WDW, I was thinking you will probably be back to WDW before this is completed.:laughing: I hope you go back the first chance you can and send her pics throughout your trip.:rolleyes1

[englishrose47]

Kara your BSIL isdown right ROTTEN to the core !!!

[karajeboo]

:eek: Oh NO SHE DIDN'T. :mad: I would be LIVID over the pictures (regardless of how they turned out), and more so over the lying about it. Good for you for calling her out on it. My bet is her behavior will improve since you did that....people like that pull all the cr@p they can until someone calls them out on their ridiculous behavior. Way to put her in her place! :thumbsup2 Oh and and nice touch on the cruise email. :laughing: :rolleyes1

Hmmmm, don't know if that behavior will improve or not, but we are speaking again. I email her pics of Ally on swim team when I send to the rest of my family and Jeff's.

Just read your TR so far and I am addicted. Your sense of humor is great.

I can not believe your BSIL did that to you. I have an Aunt like that. SHe only does stuff that is good for her and not for anyone else.

Can not wait to hear more.

We all seem to have someone in our family like that, huh? We had an aunt like that too, but once my uncle died we didn't claim her anymore since she was just an aunt by marriage! :lmao:

No matter how many times you tell me that story it still bothers me. I just don't understand it. Does FAMILY mean anything to her? ARGH I would tell Jeff you will no longer be anywhere near the world while she is there!

Jillian - the funny (or should I say SAD) thing about this is that BIL lost his brother to cancer at a very young age and they constantly preach about family this and family that. Yet when they went to WDW this time they didn't even tell BIL's family for fear they might want to go with them! I can't imagine making a big trip like that without telling my family!

All caught up on your TR.
I have to admit...it is a good thing you waited to post on BSIL, because I was on the other end of your texts and phone calls while all this was happening. And while you stated you are not a violent person, this could have been that time that you would have lost it. The images I had of you sitting in some cell with a dirty mattress and toilet and a cell mate just like your BSIL, which in turn would cause you to go further over the deep end, take her out and end up in maxium security somewhere...what would I tell your neice and nephew?!? (But I know one thing...I'd be comin to FL to take my neice to Disney. Just cause her mommy went crazy doesn't mean she has to suffer. Yea, Jeff could come also, as long as I get to ride Dinosaur with him!!!) Aren't I a good aunt?!? :thumbsup2
So, when is your next trip with the whole family?!?

Speaking of family..... where have you been???? I'm so glad you would be a good aunt and keep Ally's Disney fixation while I was in.... prison? How long have you known me? Prison????? If I didn't take you out when we were younger, I think I'm safe now! :lmao:

Oh, next family vacay with Jeff's family? Next summer! :scared1: His mom wants us all to rent a house in Gatlinburg for a week with Jeff's aunt and uncle, both cousins and their wives/girlfriends, plus Jeff's family. We've already said we will only do 3-4 days. At least I'll have Jeff's aunt as a buffer.....

I just can't believe people sometimes, it is truly mind boggling.

I can however completely picture my EX-BSIL doing something like that. EX thankfully being the operative word. I'm glad you got your pictures back and good for you for calling her out on it.

I called my ExBSIL out twice during the time she was actually my BSIL. She is still mad about it and is still the wronged party. 12 years ago and she is still mad over a perceived wrong. The wrong of course being that I didn't do what SHE wanted me to do which was, as you stated, all about HER.

My ex MIL is so mad she is still stuck with exBSIL and not me, I feel bad for her but oh, happy for me!

I feel for you. Family can be hard enough without that!

:rotfl: on the cruise info.

It's funny, because both MIL and FIL know what BSIL is like. In fact, FIL hates going to visit them because BIL is a bit strange too. There always seems to be some sort of drama when they visit.

I'm fuming all over again - can't believe that woman. :mad:

I'm pretty much over it now, only because I know that I made my point and she's been called out. We'll see how she behaves next time we see her. But I've already told Jeff, she and her family are NOT welcome at our home. So if we do a holiday here for Jeff's family, it will only be his parents. Sorry, but I warned him. There comes a time when enough is enough and I won't be taken advantage of again.

When they stayed here the night before the whole family went to Disny last year, and then thenight after the trip, she was so mad that they had to get up and leave to drive 9 hours home, that she just threw all their wet towels on the carpet and left them there! When I visit, I not only strip the beds, but I will take all our towels and sheets and start them in the washer! Again, just vindictive.

Interesting narration....and also interseting to hear that dinosaurs in DWD are so fearsome...!

Are the dinosaurs fearsome or is Jeff just a wuss? ;)

I can't believe someone would do that. Sounds like she isn't so smart either since she used such stupid lies about the Photopass.

Ok, on to nicer things. Glad you got to have a Dismeet in the middle of all of that. And now I want to try Boma again. We liked it, but didn't love it.

Before reading how your BSIL is jealous about you living so close to WDW, I was thinking you will probably be back to WDW before this is completed.:laughing: I hope you go back the first chance you can and send her pics throughout your trip.:rolleyes1

I can't go back til mid-August - we have the season passes and we're blacked out right now. But you know I'll email pics to her and my inlaws the next time we go. At this point, yeah, I enjoy rubbing salt in the wounds!!! :rotfl2:

Kara your BSIL isdown right ROTTEN to the core !!!

Rosie - I know!!! Jeff called them their last day there and asked if they wanted to come to our house (2 hrs away and on their way home), hang out at the pool, and relax, then get up and leave early the next day. They said no, they wanted to stay at WDW. What ticks me off is that if we wouldn't have met them at WDW, they would have made NO effort to stop and see us. Now for me, I could care less, but I'm sure Ally would like to see her cousins, and it would be nice for BSIL to make an effort to see her brother and niece. But nope. And we are literally 1/2 hr off the path. So selfish... :sad2:

[Lovin Life]

Just finished reading this TR last night. Kara, you really should become a famous author. Your storytelling is fantastic!

BSIL :headache: I think almost everyone has one of those, me included. I have never told her off. No one in the family has or will! She's evil. I don't know how Darrin and she could have been raised in the same family. It is comforting to know that they are not blood related, as both are adopted -- so none of those evil genes could have made it into my children! I think that you did the right thing by standing up to her. Like my BSIL, she is probably not used to that, and you may just be able to turn her around if you don't let her get away w/her antics! Go, Kara! :cheer2:

[jmskinner]

I can't go back til mid-August - we have the season passes and we're blacked out right now. But you know I'll email pics to her and my inlaws the next time we go. At this point, yeah, I enjoy rubbing salt in the wounds!!! :rotfl2:





That's less than a month away!

[pooksma]

This is just like that car accident you drive by and just have to look at...can't...seem...to...avert...my...eyes.:lmao:: eek: all at the same time.

While my SIL isn't quite to B level, she does relish the joy of letting everyone know when she's sick or what she bought new, etc. Facebook is a nightmare!

I also have the melodrama BIL~last week it was that no one in the family cares, no one visits (he lives in the same town as MIL and FIL as well as other BIL)and we are two hours away, thank you-know-who!

Upside: Love Boma! and ITA that the soup is awesome. Very cool drink pics!

[karajeboo]

So let's move on to happier times in the Happiest Place on Earth, shall we?

After dinner at Boma, it was time for BSIL and her family to head back to their resort and we turned in for the night.

We were up early on Sunday for dinner at Kona Cafe. We packed up and loaded up the car, then drove to Poly. This started our adventure of the day when Jeff kept passing the parking spaces! If you pull into Poly and try to park, don't drive like a man, thinking you will score the ultimate spot close to the entrance, because once you get even with the front of the resort, you can no longer turn into the lot! Instead, you have to continue on out of the resort, back to the main road, and then back in, and do the "drive of shame" back by the security guard to try again.

Not that we did this.....I've just heard about it..... :rolleyes1

I went on ahead of Jeff and Ally as they did some pin trading with CM's throughout the resort. As I was heading up the stairs, I saw a CM at the DVC kiosk and looked at his pins. He was wearing a green lanyard which means he can only trade with children. I saw one that Ally needed and told him to be expecting her. He looked at me kind of funny, and recognized me from the day before when we saw him at a different DVC kiosk! Then he gave me the "that's what they all say" about the kids coming soon to trade.

I checked us into Kona but we were very early - in fact, they weren't even open yet - and went back downstairs to look for Jeff and Ally. Sure enough, they were at the DVC kiosk trading pins. The CM started laughing when he saw me, and then ran through his recollection of the last time Ally traded with him. He seriously remembered her from the day before!!!

I told Jeff, if I see that same DVC CM again, we're buying! It's a sign! More on that later......

Now just to remind you, Jeff and I want to try EVERY restaurant at WDW, so we decided on Kona to try the much coveted Tonga Toast for breakfast. The restaurant itself is nothing exciting. Kinda looks like a Perkins or Dennys.....

But while we were waiting, we checked out Ohana and decided that is a must do for our next trip! Whether or not we do a character meal or not, the menu looks great and the reviews are always good too!

Anywho, back to Kona.....

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Our server began by asking us if we wanted the Kona coffee French Press Pot or "regular coffee." Well, who wants to be regular????

So instead of a bottomless cup of coffee for $1, we opted for the $8 kona coffee - only two cups in there......... so yeah, we paid $4/cup of coffee. I guess it was good coffee, better than you find throughout WDW, but for $4 I would have preferred a nice skinny cinnamon latte or something. KWIM?

So of course, I took one for the team and ordered the Tonga Toast with a side of bacon. I'm a sucker for bacon.

Tonga Toast - Banana-stuffed sourdough bread, rolled in cinnamon sugar with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage. - $10.99

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This came with a side of strawberry compote....

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Personally, I liked the tonga toast, but the strawberry compote made it super sweet - so I only ate a few bites like that.

Ally had the mickey pancakes....

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And I can't remember what Jeff had!!!! I think he did the tonga toast, too......

All in all, it was good but didn't quite live up to all the raves I've heard on the DIS. I am not disappointed we ate here, but now I can say, been there, done that, and move on.

We left Kona and headed outside to catch the monorail over to MK to meet up with BSIL and her family. And yea!!!! We were in time to catch rope drop!!!

I cried.... AGAIN! This time I don't know if it was rope drop, or the fact that we had already checked out and were heading home when we left MK, but it really doesn't matter. I turn into the Epcot dancing fountain whenever I A) first see the castle at MK; B) rope drop at MK; C) watch Ally's face as the characters greet her during a parade; D) just freakin BEING at WDW!!!!

"Good Morning, Good Morning!!!!"

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Train arrives, mouse hops out, and all is good in the world. Seriously. Healthcare debate? WHO CARES!!! Bazillion dollar US debt? WHO CARES!!!!!

I'm at Disney World!!!!!

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Get out of my way, Megan!!! Down in front! Mickey is waving to ME!!!!! ME!!!!! Oh, I love that stupid mouse....

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Soon it was time for cattle call and we all slowly made our way into Magic Kingdom. Yup. Saw it and cried again. It has become a joke with Jeff and Ally. As soon as we see the castle Ally looks at Jeff, they smile, and then she turns to me and says, "take your sunglasses off, Mommy."

Then she and Jeff laugh when they see the tears in my eyes. One day she'll understand why.....

We slowly made our way down Main St, never hurrying, just taking it all in like it's our first time. Let the crowds bustle on by, racing to get FP's for Splash Mountain, I just want to savor this moment......

Jeff called BSIL as we turned off at Casey's and they had just entered the park. Wow! I was shocked that they would be here so soon - during our trip a year ago, they wanted to sleep in all the time and complained when we dragged them out for park opening.

So Jeff told them where we were and we waited.

And waited.

And waited.

Jeff called back and they were in Adventureland. He gave her the ole, "didn't you listen to me when I told you where to meet us?" But they didn't care. They didn't see us right away so they just continued on. They were nearly to Aloha Isle before we found them.

But Ally was glad to spend time with her cousins so, first things first - Aladdin's Flying Carpets!!!

I hate anything that goes up and spins. But I decided I could handle it and take photos, too. Besides, I needed something to do since I would be sitting alone. Jeff went on to get FP's for BTMRR for everyone, and BSIL grabbed the seats behind the kids, so I was on my own.

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See the blur as we zoomed by at light speed a million feet in the air? If I think about it I get sick, so I just snap pictures and I'm fine...

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Jeff was waiting for us when we got off, and we all made our way to POTC....

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It was already time for our FP's so we then headed over to hit the ride. We stopped on the way to see Goofy, and then found out that BSIL forgot her camera. WTH???

And ya know what? The day I got home I emailed her all the pics I took this day of her kids.

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OK, what does that bottom sign say???? Something is crossed out and Haunted is written over it. What was the original name of the Mansion maybe???

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We now made our way over to BTMRR where BIL was to sit out with the baby. He wasn't happy about it either. Once we got in line BSIL asked Jeff and I if we would watch the baby so they could ride "just one" ride together. Mmmm hmmmm...... Jeff and I had just had the discussion that we were not going to be babysitters this day, but of course we agreed to "one ride."

When we got off, we saw that there was a 15 minute wait for Splash. We agreed to watch the baby while they all went on and took Ally with them. We figured 15 minute wait, plus 15 minute ride, they would be gone at least 25-30 minutes, so we went off and strolled around Frontierland, pin trading, shopping, etc.

A CM saw us with the baby and said he looked just like us! :rotfl2: And the funny thing is that he doesn't even look like BSIL - he's a dead ringer for BIL so no relation to either Jeff or I in the looks department!

After about 20 minutes, we headed back to the bottom of the drop where the flume comes around the bend, thinking we could snag some good pics of them. We had the stroller poised to keep him out of the sun as it was getting HOT already! I had the camera ready and we waited.

And waited.

And waited.

We stood there for nearly 30 minutes before we see the crew coming up to us finally. Jeff asked what happened because they NEVER came by on the ride....

BSIL laughed and said, "We kinda cheated. The wait was only 5 minutes so when we didn't see you we went on BTMRR again." And she giggled like it was the funniest thing in the world.

Jeff went off this time! "You did WHAT??? So we've been staning out here for 45 minutes while you went on another ride?"

BSIL: "Well, we didn't see you so we figured we had time."

Jeff: :headache:

OH, it was very uncomfortable for a time there. Jeff, under his breath to me, "Can you believe that? Who does that?"

Then I pulled Ally aside and said, "so you didn't see us?" She told me, "yeah, we saw you but Aunt BSIL said to pretend we didn't." OMG! Seriously?

It took Jeff awhile to settle down after this. He was LIVID!!!! We didn't even mind watching the baby. But the lies and deception were the issue. And to include Ally in that????? Nice.

Making our way back toward Liberty Square now....

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Up next..... Jeff becomes "That Guy" and the 3pm parade.....

[karajeboo]

Just finished reading this TR last night. Kara, you really should become a famous author. Your storytelling is fantastic!

BSIL :headache: I think almost everyone has one of those, me included. I have never told her off. No one in the family has or will! She's evil. I don't know how Darrin and she could have been raised in the same family. It is comforting to know that they are not blood related, as both are adopted -- so none of those evil genes could have made it into my children! I think that you did the right thing by standing up to her. Like my BSIL, she is probably not used to that, and you may just be able to turn her around if you don't let her get away w/her antics! Go, Kara! :cheer2:

Aw, thanks Pam! You're too sweet. Almost like my BSIL! J/K!!!! I just don't think she'll ever change. Luckily they are now 9 hrs away so we don't have to deal with her except maybe once a year. They are only 4 hrs from Jeff's p's, we are 7 hrs, and we see them way more. She only drove to visit her parents once in the last year and a half. It's so pathetic and Jeff gets so mad. But what can you do? :confused3

That's less than a month away!

I know!!!!! And I think we're gonna go down for just one night the weekend before school starts - me and Ally, and her BFF and her mom. Should be fun!

This is just like that car accident you drive by and just have to look at...can't...seem...to...avert...my...eyes.:lmao:: eek: all at the same time.

While my SIL isn't quite to B level, she does relish the joy of letting everyone know when she's sick or what she bought new, etc. Facebook is a nightmare!

I also have the melodrama BIL~last week it was that no one in the family cares, no one visits (he lives in the same town as MIL and FIL as well as other BIL)and we are two hours away, thank you-know-who!

Upside: Love Boma! and ITA that the soup is awesome. Very cool drink pics!

I love the drama. Nobody in Jeff's family is happy unless there's drama. Everything gets embellished to the nth degree. They aren't happy unless they are the "est" of whatever is happening, i.e. sickest, poorest, richest, hurtest, yeah, I'm making up words now!

When MIL had surgery to have her bladder tacked up, the same day as my mom's double knee replacement, it was like she was at death's door. Crazy!

Oh, and just so y'all know - it's not my my BSIL is "poor" by any means. BIL is an attorney, and she has a good job too and looking to become a SAHM. So any issues with money are moot.

They complained about this being the first trip they have EVER paid for themselves. I guess it's just priorities. I'd rather spend every dime on memories and vacations. They would rather buy the latest and greatest pair of athletic shoes that come out every year. Sure, I can't flaunt where I spend my money, but that's just me.

Have I mentioned how I want to live at Disney World? No, not in Orlando, IN Disney World!!!!! I think there's a little flat in England in Epcot. It's got my name alllllll over it!

[Rosiekins]

I am just now catching this but I got quite the giggle over your Princess troubles. We too had a "homely" princess but ours was at Epcot. We met Belle and Beast in France and Belle was not only not pretty, she had a mustache to boot. Now I am one to try and find beauty in all kinds but this just is not what I anticipated from a Disney princess. We still laugh about it and we are not as kind as you, no homely for us we refer to her as Ugly Belle (not while she could here us though) In fact in PP calender I have a pic of her and my DH labeled Ugly Belle and my beast. At least I didn't have any children to explain anything to.

[emser]

Wow! You never told me about the waiting while they went on another ride. How about calling to see where you are? Hehe, at leat she is YOUR BSIL, my SIL is pretty cool. I could actually go to Disney with her and probably have a good time.
I thought I had my DH talked into taking a trip this fall. We just got a Hybrid that is getting 50 mines to the gallon, and I thought we should break her in. We figure we could get to adn from Disney on abotu $100.00! I think that is worth a trip, don't you?!?;)

[karajeboo]

Wow! You never told me about the waiting while they went on another ride. How about calling to see where you are? Hehe, at leat she is YOUR BSIL, my SIL is pretty cool. I could actually go to Disney with her and probably have a good time.
I thought I had my DH talked into taking a trip this fall. We just got a Hybrid that is getting 50 mines to the gallon, and I thought we should break her in. We figure we could get to adn from Disney on abotu $100.00! I think that is worth a trip, don't you?!?;)

YES!!! And of course you have a place to stay on the way! ;) Plus, if YOU go to Disney, of course WE will have to meet you there!!! :cool1:

And I know I told you about that episode. I think you're just so used to hearing about her antics that it probably didn't even phase you!

[karajeboo]

BTW, if y'all haven't guessed, emser is my younger sister, Kami. We are about as different as two people can be but still the best of friends....most of the time! :rotfl2:

[karajeboo]

I am just now catching this but I got quite the giggle over your Princess troubles. We too had a "homely" princess but ours was at Epcot. We met Belle and Beast in France and Belle was not only not pretty, she had a mustache to boot. Now I am one to try and find beauty in all kinds but this just is not what I anticipated from a Disney princess. We still laugh about it and we are not as kind as you, no homely for us we refer to her as Ugly Belle (not while she could here us though) In fact in PP calender I have a pic of her and my DH labeled Ugly Belle and my beast. At least I didn't have any children to explain anything to.

:rotfl2:Ugly Belle! I love it! Actually, every Belle I've seen in Epcot has been beautiful - the one at MK? Not so much!

[mamaboogie]

Hi!

I've spent an enjoyable afternoon catching up with your TR - so much fun to read!

We are very excited to be going back to WDW next year (only 13 months to go!:lmao:)

Unlike you - we have to get on a big, shiny metal bird and fly across the Atlantic to get our dose of magic! But reading reports like yours keep us going!

BSIL - what a B!!!!

Can't wait to read more!

Sharixx

[ckdsnynt]

Have I mentioned how I want to live at Disney World? No, not in Orlando, IN Disney World!!!!! I think there's a little flat in England in Epcot. It's got my name alllllll over it!

I wonder how many of us there are out there? :lmao: My DD and I talk about this all the time! We used to plot how we could avoid detection and stay in the parks after hours! Just kidding, tho! No one could seriously do that and not get caught but it was fun planning where you could go and what you could do! But honestly, over by Liberty Tree Tavern and Adventureland is kinda spooky because it is so dimly lit at night even when the park is open.

[Lovin Life]

Up next..... Jeff becomes "That Guy" and the 3pm parade.....

popcorn:: I first read -- Jeff becomes "That Guy" in the 3pm parade...
I thought that he participated in some way. Hee, hee! Did you see that Disneyland parade proposal?, and if so, do you know if it was real? I don't know if I would want to hear that it wasn't. I loved it, and would be crushed!

That is totally not acceptable about you babysitting while SOMEONE goes on multiple rides! To top it off, getting Ally involved? Totally uncool, IMO.

I have to ask - do you all, who do such wonderful TR's, take notes on your trip? How do you remember all of the details? I love the food and drink pictures.

I am a fellow boo-hooer, especially at WDW, especially at MK, and also believe that all cares and worries disappear in WDW. It's so magical, and only those of us that feel it can understand that. Non-believers just don't get it.

[lshaw6]

Ok, add me to the list please! I tell my 15 year old daughter that I would be so happy if I could live at Disney World and she just rolls her eyes at me. I believe I'd be happy living at the Polynesian tho...lol. I love that place! I got up early one morning when we stayed there and went to Captain Cook's and ordered the Tonga Toast. It's cheaper to get it there than to eat at Kona Cafe but if you'd rather go to a table service restaurant that's cool. :goodvibes I thought it was good too but it was too much for one person to eat and it was sweet. The good thing about staying there was that I could get up early, get my Tonga Toast and order breakfast for the rest of my family and they would let me carry all of it back to our room on one of their trays. The lady at Captain Cook's told me just to put the tray outside the door of our room when we were finished and someone would pick it up and she was right as it was gone within minutes. I just love the whole atmosphere of that resort. Anywho, I can't believe she was expecting your daughter to pull a fast one on you. That is something to go redneck on her for too! And after that, even tho your husband was so ticked at her, she was enough of a B to delete your pictures. I think my head was spinning just relaying that whole story to my husband. Can't wait for the next post. I don't watch soap operas.....but I do like reading them!:rotfl2:

Lisa popcorn::

[Lovin Life]

I want to be on the list!!! :yay: I would want to live in THE castle.:cloud9:

[emser]

Me too! Me too! Although I want to live in Mickey's house. Imagine, waking up next to Mickey every morning! (Although I do wake up next to Goofy as it is!) The bed looks a little hard, but I would manage. It is an unusual love I have for Mickey. My only concern...you don't actually have to be male to wear the Mickey costume, do you? Awkward!!
(I did just learn that Mickey is a person in a costume. On our last trip, my 8 year old DS made a comment about Mickey being a person in costume, and my DH told him to keep his voice down because mommy didn't know. He thought he was one up on me.
Months later, while driving in the car, he let it slip that Mickey is not real, just a costume. Being the actress I am , I pulled over, welled a few tears in my eyes, and asked him to please tell me it was a lie. (Academy award winning performance I might add.) He looked firmly at me and said, "Mommy. I thought it was time you know!!!" ):rotfl2:

[Lovin Life]

On our last trip, my 8 year old DS made a comment about Mickey being a person in costume, and my DH told him to keep his voice down because mommy didn't know.

Are you serious??! I am crushed!:sad:

That is one of my dream jobs. Can you imagine what it feels like to make all of those kids (and goofy parents like us) happy?

Hi, Kara's sis!:hippie: (one of her friends from the CFWW thread)

[englishrose47]

Mornig Kara !! Enjoying the updates and learnin what BSIL is doing to earn "Witch of the Year "award !!!

[2xcited2sleep]

Oh. My. Goodness. I can't believe it. Really can't believe it. Well, I can b/c who would make it up... but seriously, who behaves like that? I just caught up on all the shenanigans and I honestly don't know how you showed such restraint! :worship:

[TigerKat]

Oh. My. Goodness. I can't believe it. Really can't believe it. Well, I can b/c who would make it up... but seriously, who behaves like that? I just caught up on all the shenanigans and I honestly don't know how you showed such restraint! :worship:

I second that...I'm at a loss for words....:headache:

[DizzyErin]

Up next..... Jeff becomes "That Guy" and the 3pm parade.....

Ooh how exciting .. My brother was "That Guy" when we went last April ;)

Loving the update of course fantastic as always!!
And as for BSIL :headache:

[karajeboo]

Hi!

I've spent an enjoyable afternoon catching up with your TR - so much fun to read!

We are very excited to be going back to WDW next year (only 13 months to go!:lmao:)

Unlike you - we have to get on a big, shiny metal bird and fly across the Atlantic to get our dose of magic! But reading reports like yours keep us going!

BSIL - what a B!!!!

Can't wait to read more!

Sharixx

Sometimes I miss the longer trips taken less often. Even though we don't need to rush when we're there for a weekend, I still miss the relaxation that a week or 10 day trip offers. And I REALLY love the anticipation of planning a big trip and counting down!

I wonder how many of us there are out there? :lmao: My DD and I talk about this all the time! We used to plot how we could avoid detection and stay in the parks after hours! Just kidding, tho! No one could seriously do that and not get caught but it was fun planning where you could go and what you could do! But honestly, over by Liberty Tree Tavern and Adventureland is kinda spooky because it is so dimly lit at night even when the park is open.

I have a friend (Debbie......) who said she has visualized herself hiding in the bushes off Main St, just waiting for the park to close and lock her in there! Unfortunately for all of us, I think there's more action that goes on AFTER the park closes!!!!

popcorn:: I first read -- Jeff becomes "That Guy" in the 3pm parade...
I thought that he participated in some way. Hee, hee! Did you see that Disneyland parade proposal?, and if so, do you know if it was real? I don't know if I would want to hear that it wasn't. I loved it, and would be crushed!

That is totally not acceptable about you babysitting while SOMEONE goes on multiple rides! To top it off, getting Ally involved? Totally uncool, IMO.

I have to ask - do you all, who do such wonderful TR's, take notes on your trip? How do you remember all of the details? I love the food and drink pictures.

I am a fellow boo-hooer, especially at WDW, especially at MK, and also believe that all cares and worries disappear in WDW. It's so magical, and only those of us that feel it can understand that. Non-believers just don't get it.

Pam - I do not take notes, but sometimes when something funny happens, Jeff will say, "don't forget that for your TR" - but I remember the sequence of events based on the order my pics are downloaded from my camera. Every once in awhile, I will jot something down that I want to make sure I remember.

Ok, add me to the list please! I tell my 15 year old daughter that I would be so happy if I could live at Disney World and she just rolls her eyes at me. I believe I'd be happy living at the Polynesian tho...lol. I love that place! I got up early one morning when we stayed there and went to Captain Cook's and ordered the Tonga Toast. It's cheaper to get it there than to eat at Kona Cafe but if you'd rather go to a table service restaurant that's cool. :goodvibes I thought it was good too but it was too much for one person to eat and it was sweet. The good thing about staying there was that I could get up early, get my Tonga Toast and order breakfast for the rest of my family and they would let me carry all of it back to our room on one of their trays. The lady at Captain Cook's told me just to put the tray outside the door of our room when we were finished and someone would pick it up and she was right as it was gone within minutes. I just love the whole atmosphere of that resort. Anywho, I can't believe she was expecting your daughter to pull a fast one on you. That is something to go redneck on her for too! And after that, even tho your husband was so ticked at her, she was enough of a B to delete your pictures. I think my head was spinning just relaying that whole story to my husband. Can't wait for the next post. I don't watch soap operas.....but I do like reading them!:rotfl2:

Lisa popcorn::

OH..... didn't know you could get Tonga Toast anywhere but Kona.... Not overly impressed by Kona - like I said, the atmosphere is very Denny's. And I tried the tonga toast, so I'm good to go. But it was too sweet for me. Next time I'd try the macadamia pancakes I think, if I were to go there again.

I want to be on the list!!! :yay: I would want to live in THE castle.:cloud9:

Too many talking mice for my taste. ;)

Me too! Me too! Although I want to live in Mickey's house. Imagine, waking up next to Mickey every morning! (Although I do wake up next to Goofy as it is!) The bed looks a little hard, but I would manage. It is an unusual love I have for Mickey. My only concern...you don't actually have to be male to wear the Mickey costume, do you? Awkward!!
(I did just learn that Mickey is a person in a costume. On our last trip, my 8 year old DS made a comment about Mickey being a person in costume, and my DH told him to keep his voice down because mommy didn't know. He thought he was one up on me.
Months later, while driving in the car, he let it slip that Mickey is not real, just a costume. Being the actress I am , I pulled over, welled a few tears in my eyes, and asked him to please tell me it was a lie. (Academy award winning performance I might add.) He looked firmly at me and said, "Mommy. I thought it was time you know!!!" ):rotfl2:

Mickey needs a sleep number bed. Don't think I'd be comfy in that house. Too "bold" for my tastes. Besides, there's no place to go for a night cap in MK..... :rolleyes1

Uh, my dear nephew said what? Mickey? Costume? WTH???????? Next thing he's gonna tell me there's no Santa Claus!!!!

Are you serious??! I am crushed!:sad:

That is one of my dream jobs. Can you imagine what it feels like to make all of those kids (and goofy parents like us) happy?

Hi, Kara's sis!:hippie: (one of her friends from the CFWW thread)

My friend Ellen met a former Mickey Mouse while we were sitting at R&C on our DISmoms trip - the gal still knew the autograph and signed a hat for a little boy there (while he was away of course!). When he came back he dad told him that Mickey stopped by to see him. Way cool!

Mornig Kara !! Enjoying the updates and learnin what BSIL is doing to earn "Witch of the Year "award !!!

"Witch" of the year? Rosie, you are waaaaaay too generous! :rotfl2:

Oh. My. Goodness. I can't believe it. Really can't believe it. Well, I can b/c who would make it up... but seriously, who behaves like that? I just caught up on all the shenanigans and I honestly don't know how you showed such restraint! :worship:

Like my sis said, jail just doesn't appeal to me, so I had to somehow keep my cool.... :headache:

I second that...I'm at a loss for words....:headache:

You know it!

Ooh how exciting .. My brother was "That Guy" when we went last April ;)

Loving the update of course fantastic as always!!
And as for BSIL :headache:

I think it's more fun for the rest of the people in the group when someone ELSE is "that guy."

[Mysteria]

OMG!!! What a total witch with a capitol B!!!

I've thought about hiding out somewhere in Disney too. :thumbsup2

[englishrose47]

"Witch" of the year? Rosie, you are waaaaaay too generous! :rotfl2:




How about Lizzie Borden of the Year Award !!!!:lmao::lmao:or Queen of Evil Award !!!:rotfl2:

[karajeboo]

I always get kinda sad when my TR comes to a close, and we're getting there......

Still in MK and making our way through Liberty Square. When we got to HM, Ally wanted to ride with her cousin so I agreed to ride with them, so Jeff was odd man out, but that would change very soon.

We are trying to take a family photo in front of each and every attraction.... little by little....

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Waited in line to ride Cindy's golden carousel - why? Because we could. And we try each and every time but finally.....

the elusive horse. THE horse on the golden carousel.....

Cindy's horse!!!! After trying to get on this horse time and time again, we finally did it!

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And I don't mind when another child gets on the horse first, but when they don't even know what they have scored......

So, ha ha, na na na na boo boo! We got Cindy's horse, and Youuuuuu didn't! http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/1143.gif

Trying to get this pic of the kids on Dumbo was nuts! Why is it that people just let their kids run right up into your picture? Do they not see my kids in the big plastic elephant? Or did they miss the camera? The frozen kids with fake smiles plastered on their faces? Or did they miss the Disney etiquette class being taught outside the front gates? Seriously?

This must have taken me 5 minutes to get a clear shot!

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And speaking of big plastic elephants, what is it about this stupid attraction? Sorry, I know lots of people love it, but...... why? And for all Ally's daredevil tendancies, she would ride this over and over. :confused3

Next up was the incredible barf machine, aka the Teacups.....

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Even Jeff took a pass this time and let BIL take the kids....

Next up - lunch at Cosmic Rays - it was packed inside!!! The good thing is that we got to eat separately, if you know what I mean. I called it a nice BSIL reprieve.

No food porn though - after all, it was burgers and fries......

Afterwards, we hung outside a bit and watched Push do his thing. I love watching him!!!! So did the kids, although they couldn't quite figure out what was going on....

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On to score on Buzz Lightyear - well, we didn't actually "score" ;) but Jeff did rack up some points. Why can't I ever beat him on this? I whoop him every time on TSM, but not on Buzz!!!

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OK, so who has been to see Monster's Inc Laff Factory? A show of hands please......

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OK, so you know that someone is always singled out before the show to dance, or to be ridiculed in some silly way, right? I think dance idiot gets called out two or three times, the others just once..... unless you are "that guy."

"That guy" is called out before the show, and several times during the show with silly comments directed at him from whichever monster is on stage at the time.

And "that guy" just happened to be Jeff. The first time the spotlight nearly blinded him, he just looked at me and said, "oh, crap" under his breath. Yup, that was only the beginning.

If you look at most of our pics, you'll see a diagonal strap across Jeff's chest - that is his pin lanyard. But according to one of the monsters, "oh, look, that guy is wearing a seatbelt." It was soooooo funny! Especially since "that guy" wasn't me!

A CM came up to us after the show and gave Jeff a sticker that said, "I was THAT GUY at Monsters Inc" and Jeff looked at me and said, "that's it? I don't get a fast pass or anything?" :rotfl2:

Up next, the 3pm parade and why I was soooooo mad (but BSIL wasn't the cause of it!).

[mamaboogie]

Great update Kara!:thumbsup2

We saw Push last year when he asked my eldest daughter for a hug - she was thrilled!

I love the carousel - I'll have to look out for Cindy's horse next time! Fantastic!

How funny that Jeff was 'that guy' - I would hate to be picked out at **** (such a bad acronym!:lmao:) but I'd love it if someone I was with was picked on!!

I'm sad you're nearly finished too!:sad1:

Shari xx

[eandesmom]

So let's move on to happier times in the Happiest Place on Earth, shall we?

Now just to remind you, Jeff and I want to try EVERY restaurant at WDW, so we decided on Kona to try the much coveted Tonga Toast for breakfast.

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This came with a side of strawberry compote....

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Personally, I liked the tonga toast, but the strawberry compote made it super sweet - so I only ate a few bites like that.

I wouldn't have been able to do the compote either but sure hope to try it one day with out that part!

I cried.... AGAIN! This time I don't know if it was rope drop, or the fact that we had already checked out and were heading home when we left MK, but it really doesn't matter. I turn into the Epcot dancing fountain whenever I A) first see the castle at MK; B) rope drop at MK; C) watch Ally's face as the characters greet her during a parade; D) just freakin BEING at WDW!!!!

"Good Morning, Good Morning!!!!"

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Train arrives, mouse hops out, and all is good in the world. Seriously. Healthcare debate? WHO CARES!!! Bazillion dollar US debt? WHO CARES!!!!!

I'm at Disney World!!!!!

exactly!

We now made our way over to BTMRR where BIL was to sit out with the baby. He wasn't happy about it either. Once we got in line BSIL asked Jeff and I if we would watch the baby so they could ride "just one" ride together. Mmmm hmmmm...... Jeff and I had just had the discussion that we were not going to be babysitters this day, but of course we agreed to "one ride."

When we got off, we saw that there was a 15 minute wait for Splash. We agreed to watch the baby while they all went on and took Ally with them. We figured 15 minute wait, plus 15 minute ride, they would be gone at least 25-30 minutes, so we went off and strolled around Frontierland, pin trading, shopping, etc.

A CM saw us with the baby and said he looked just like us! :rotfl2: And the funny thing is that he doesn't even look like BSIL - he's a dead ringer for BIL so no relation to either Jeff or I in the looks department!

After about 20 minutes, we headed back to the bottom of the drop where the flume comes around the bend, thinking we could snag some good pics of them. We had the stroller poised to keep him out of the sun as it was getting HOT already! I had the camera ready and we waited.

And waited.

And waited.

We stood there for nearly 30 minutes before we see the crew coming up to us finally. Jeff asked what happened because they NEVER came by on the ride....

BSIL laughed and said, "We kinda cheated. The wait was only 5 minutes so when we didn't see you we went on BTMRR again." And she giggled like it was the funniest thing in the world.

Jeff went off this time! "You did WHAT??? So we've been staning out here for 45 minutes while you went on another ride?"

BSIL: "Well, we didn't see you so we figured we had time."

Jeff: :headache:

OH, it was very uncomfortable for a time there. Jeff, under his breath to me, "Can you believe that? Who does that?"

Then I pulled Ally aside and said, "so you didn't see us?" She told me, "yeah, we saw you but Aunt BSIL said to pretend we didn't." OMG! Seriously?

It took Jeff awhile to settle down after this. He was LIVID!!!! We didn't even mind watching the baby. But the lies and deception were the issue. And to include Ally in that????? Nice.
[QUOTE=karajeboo;32837694]

she really is the secret hidden long lost sister of my EXBSIL.




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Waited in line to ride Cindy's golden carousel - why? Because we could. And we try each and every time but finally.....

the elusive horse. THE horse on the golden carousel.....

Cindy's horse!!!! After trying to get on this horse time and time again, we finally did it!

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And I don't mind when another child gets on the horse first, but when they don't even know what they have scored......

Next up was the incredible barf machine, aka the Teacups.....

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Afterwards, we hung outside a bit and watched Push do his thing. I love watching him!!!! So did the kids, although they couldn't quite figure out what was going on....

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And "that guy" just happened to be Jeff. The first time the spotlight nearly blinded him, he just looked at me and said, "oh, crap" under his breath. Yup, that was only the beginning.

If you look at most of our pics, you'll see a diagonal strap across Jeff's chest - that is his pin lanyard. But according to one of the monsters, "oh, look, that guy is wearing a seatbelt." It was soooooo funny! Especially since "that guy" wasn't me!

A CM came up to us after the show and gave Jeff a sticker that said, "I was THAT GUY at Monsters Inc" and Jeff looked at me and said, "that's it? I don't get a fast pass or anything?" :rotfl2:



Great pics! I love push, we didn't see him this year :(

I have to admit, I wouldn't have known that was Cindy's horse. This is what happens when you don't have girls! (well I have DS12 but she was NOT a girly girl at ALL!).

I love Jeff's comment!

[KennedyMcKenna]

Perhaps you should accidentally not invite BSIL to the next fun event you throw, and lie about misplacing her invitation. And when she calls you on it, ask her how that feels.

Sheesh, we're obviously biased towards you and your family, but that was the craziest, stupidest moves I can think of for a mother to do. Any mother, anywhere! Even though we love you, no well meaning woman should ever be that...itchy but not itchy the one with a b. You know what I mean. Kick her in the shins for me.

[Lovin Life]

Oh, so THAT's Push. I knew about the talking trash can, but didn't remember that his name was Push!

You don't ride the teacups? Or Dumbo? Oh my!

How funny about Jeff's Monster experience!

Do you post on the food porn thread?!

[2xcited2sleep]

Fun update! Thank goodness for crowds at Cosmic Rays. :rolleyes1 I've never seen Push but would like to. It (he?) looks cute. I've also never seen Monsters Inc. but now I will forever think of your DH as "that guy." :upsidedow

[karajeboo]

Great update Kara!:thumbsup2

We saw Push last year when he asked my eldest daughter for a hug - she was thrilled!

I love the carousel - I'll have to look out for Cindy's horse next time! Fantastic!

How funny that Jeff was 'that guy' - I would hate to be picked out at **** (such a bad acronym!:lmao:) but I'd love it if someone I was with was picked on!!

I'm sad you're nearly finished too!:sad1:

Shari xx

Cindy's horse is the one with the gold ribbon on its tail. When I saw the carousel slowing down, I saw that it stopped on the opposite side from us. There were only a few people in front of us in line so I thought we had a shot. I ran like a bolt of lightning, well, sort of..... but I did run! Then Jeff ran from the otherside and somewhere we lost Ally. So yes, we were the Parents of the Year sitting on a horse with a gold ribbon yelling, "Ally!!!! Over here!!!" :rolleyes1 But we got the stupid horse!

Great pics! I love push, we didn't see him this year :(

I have to admit, I wouldn't have known that was Cindy's horse. This is what happens when you don't have girls! (well I have DS12 but she was NOT a girly girl at ALL!).

I love Jeff's comment!

Did you hear Push got assaulted? Apparently he went up to a little girl and said something like, "hey, you in the pink dress." and her dad went up to him and smacked him, tried to knock him over, and yelled "What the f are you talking to her for????" Seriously. People have issues.

Perhaps you should accidentally not invite BSIL to the next fun event you throw, and lie about misplacing her invitation. And when she calls you on it, ask her how that feels.

Sheesh, we're obviously biased towards you and your family, but that was the craziest, stupidest moves I can think of for a mother to do. Any mother, anywhere! Even though we love you, no well meaning woman should ever be that...itchy but not itchy the one with a b. You know what I mean. Kick her in the shins for me.

I will kick her in the shins for you!!! Gladly!

Oh, so THAT's Push. I knew about the talking trash can, but didn't remember that his name was Push!

You don't ride the teacups? Or Dumbo? Oh my!

How funny about Jeff's Monster experience!

Do you post on the food porn thread?!

Nope. I hate Dumbo. Hate the teacups. Hate Aladdin's flying deathtraps. Hate those super high rocket thingys. I don't do round and round.

Fun update! Thank goodness for crowds at Cosmic Rays. :rolleyes1 I've never seen Push but would like to. It (he?) looks cute. I've also never seen Monsters Inc. but now I will forever think of your DH as "that guy." :upsidedow

Push is cute!!!! It's his voice. I just wanna hug his cuddly square, aluminum, ok so not so cuddly. But he is cute!!!!

The reason he is known as "that guy" is because at several points during the show, the big spotlight goes to the same guy, and the monster says something about "that guy....." like when he said, "Look, that guy is wearing his seatbelt." It's soooo funny!

[jmskinner]

I can't believe someone would do that. I would understand if it only took 5 minutes to ride BTMRR, but being gone that long. When you have young kids like that you just have to understand there are things you won't be able to do together. :mad:

I love that Jeff was "That Guy". Do they ever allow kids to be "That Guy"? Jacob so wants to be "That Guy", was actually thinking of making him a t-shirt saying he wants to be "That Guy".

Maybe Buzz is more for men and TSMM is more for women. I beat Jacob at TSMM and he beats me on Buzz, seems like it is the same for Jonas also.

[englishrose47]

I wll look for Allys Horse in September and beat down people to ride it for her !!!:rotfl2:I LOVE the Carrousel!! It is one of my all time favorite rides anywhere !!!
So are you planning bewing up Witches Brew this Halloween for BSIL :lmao: Buy her a new vehicle Brooms are cheap !!!:rotfl2:

[Lovin Life]

This is totally random, but every time I open this thread, the french toast w/the pink sauce pops up. I need to go back and read what it is, and where it is from, and if it was gross, but it looks gross to me. Just had to throw that out there...:rolleyes1 Not to be rude. Now the drinks on the other hand.....Oh, that's on another trip report I am keeping up with.:)

Kara - do Jeff and Ally have to do the Kid Pass thing for you on Dumbo, the teacups and the Aladdin rides?:rotfl2:

[karajeboo]

I can't believe someone would do that. I would understand if it only took 5 minutes to ride BTMRR, but being gone that long. When you have young kids like that you just have to understand there are things you won't be able to do together. :mad:

I love that Jeff was "That Guy". Do they ever allow kids to be "That Guy"? Jacob so wants to be "That Guy", was actually thinking of making him a t-shirt saying he wants to be "That Guy".

Maybe Buzz is more for men and TSMM is more for women. I beat Jacob at TSMM and he beats me on Buzz, seems like it is the same for Jonas also.

I have only seen Monsters Inc twice and both times it has been a man. I think kids would love it though!!!

I wll look for Allys Horse in September and beat down people to ride it for her !!!:rotfl2:I LOVE the Carrousel!! It is one of my all time favorite rides anywhere !!!
So are you planning bewing up Witches Brew this Halloween for BSIL :lmao: Buy her a new vehicle Brooms are cheap !!!:rotfl2:

Run over em Rosie! Just get the horse with the ribbon on its tail! Little girls bounce back pretty fast from an elbow to the face. Jus sayin..... :rolleyes1

This is totally random, but every time I open this thread, the french toast w/the pink sauce pops up. I need to go back and read what it is, and where it is from, and if it was gross, but it looks gross to me. Just had to throw that out there...:rolleyes1 Not to be rude. Now the drinks on the other hand.....Oh, that's on another trip report I am keeping up with.:)

Kara - do Jeff and Ally have to do the Kid Pass thing for you on Dumbo, the teacups and the Aladdin rides?:rotfl2:

Yes, it's called the Mommy Swap and I just look for the chicken exit. Actually, it should be called the Shopping Swap because I usually end up in a shop somewhere, waiting for them to finish up. And then Jeff comes in to find me with bags that I didn't need......

[englishrose47]

Run over em Rosie! Just get the horse with the ribbon on its tail! Little girls bounce back pretty fast from an elbow to the face. Jus sayin..... :rolleyes1



.

I could have a new name " Runemover Rosie" :lmao:

[Lovin Life]

Yes, it's called the Mommy Swap and I just look for the chicken exit.

Should Kara's new name be Cluckcluck Kara?:rotfl:
Those are kiddie rides!, but I won't judge.:lmao::rotfl::laughing:

[emser]

Are you serious??! I am crushed!:sad:

That is one of my dream jobs. Can you imagine what it feels like to make all of those kids (and goofy parents like us) happy?

Hi, Kara's sis!:hippie: (one of her friends from the CFWW thread)

Lovin LIfe - Hi back at ya!! But I feel so bad. I ruined the Disney magic for you! I am soooo sorry. But you understand how I felt when my DS9 broke the news to me. I guess at some point, we must all learn the truth. THIS...was your time. It hurts, but we go on...

I never knew there was a talking trash can! How do I miss these things?!?

Jeff as "that guy!" I love it! My DH would be soooooo embarrassed!! He had a very hard time having to snort as a warthog during Lion King. Poor guy. But at least he can ride Dinasour without screaming like a girl!!!:rotfl:

[DizzyErin]

Kara i am soooo with you on the teacups makes me wanna hurl :sick:
Give me Everest or TOT or Aerosmith anyday!!!

[karajeboo]

I could have a new name " Runemover Rosie" :lmao:

I WILL remember this nickname! :rotfl2:

Should Kara's new name be Cluckcluck Kara?:rotfl:
Those are kiddie rides!, but I won't judge.:lmao::rotfl::laughing:

Yes they are kiddie rides, and I don't ride them because I want to allow as many lovely children as possible to ride them. That's my story and I'm stickin to it!

Lovin LIfe - Hi back at ya!! But I feel so bad. I ruined the Disney magic for you! I am soooo sorry. But you understand how I felt when my DS9 broke the news to me. I guess at some point, we must all learn the truth. THIS...was your time. It hurts, but we go on...

I never knew there was a talking trash can! How do I miss these things?!?

Jeff as "that guy!" I love it! My DH would be soooooo embarrassed!! He had a very hard time having to snort as a warthog during Lion King. Poor guy. But at least he can ride Dinasour without screaming like a girl!!!:rotfl:

He's not just a talking trashcan! He's the most loveable adorable Push!!!

And Jeff did not scream like a girl on Dinosaur. I don't think little scared peeps count as screaming.... :rolleyes1

Kara i am soooo with you on the teacups makes me wanna hurl :sick:
Give me Everest or TOT or Aerosmith anyday!!!

Yup! If God had meant for me to spin in circles, he wouldn't have given me feet that go in a straight line. Right?

[JOEYDIS]

It's true..... If you've read my previous reports you know that I have a lucky streak, and it's happened again!

Just got back from another weekend in the World! We live in Jacksonville, just 2 1/2 hrs from WDW and we make the most of it.

This time, I didn't even need to drag my DH kicking and screaming. In fact, HE wanted to leave earlier than we actually did! Someone fess up - who's pumping the pixie dust into his office???

He was excited to check out our latest resort - Animal Kingdom Lodge. We try to stay at a different resort each trip, and this one was a bit intriguing for us. And because of that, this trip was done totally different than others.

Here we are.

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Me. Kara. 42. Being advised to enroll in a Disney 12-step program.

DH. Jeff. 39. Never lets me forget he's younger. Loves Disney when we're there, but outta sight, outta mind. So I make it a point to get him there for a weekend about every other month.

DD. Ally. 8. Going on 18. Loves Disney like her mama. Also knows she is spoiled rotten at WDW so she never turns down a trip.

Jeff fears that we will get "bored" if we go to WDW too often. Well, he also FEARS Dinosaur, but that's in my LAST Trip Report. Anywho....

Somehow, each time we "do" Disney, we do it right. And we don't overdo it or redo it. It's always different. Somehow, the magic remains trip after trip. And this trip we were lucky enough to experience a new resort, and new experiences on old attractions. Stick with me and I'll do my best to take you on a humorous trip with my family. Our trips are anything but dull...... especially when you're with "that guy" from Monsters Inc. :rolleyes1 Oh, did I give away too much? ;)

Up next, the incredible AKL and the first major upgrade!

I was reading your TR and noticed we have the same taste, I bought that same tshirt in May at AK.

[Lovin Life]

Lovin LIfe - Hi back at ya!! But I feel so bad. I ruined the Disney magic for you! I am soooo sorry. But you understand how I felt when my DS9 broke the news to me. I guess at some point, we must all learn the truth. THIS...was your time. It hurts, but we go on...


:sad2:

Yes they are kiddie rides, and I don't ride them because I want to allow as many lovely children as possible to ride them. That's my story and I'm stickin to it!

And Jeff did not scream like a girl on Dinosaur. I don't think little scared peeps count as screaming.... :rolleyes1

Oh, now it all makes sense, a family of chicks. Did you pick up Ally on the side of the road?:rotfl: (You're just fun to tease because you have good comebacks!;))


Kara i am soooo with you on the teacups makes me wanna hurl :sick:

The past couple of times I have had to ride in a cup w/my DD who doesn't like all rides and we can't spin! DH rides w/DD who likes all rides, and they spin like mad. THIS time, I am going to switch!

Give me Everest or TOT or Aerosmith anyday!!!

Love 'em!! Oh, I cannot wait! I am so there!!!!:yay:

[karajeboo]

I was reading your TR and noticed we have the same taste, I bought that same tshirt in May at AK.

Wait! I bought MINE in May at AK!!! Were you that woman that I had to fight to the death to get the right size? If so, I'm sorry..... I hope you healed quickly..... :rolleyes1

:sad2:

Oh, now it all makes sense, a family of chicks. Did you pick up Ally on the side of the road?:rotfl: (You're just fun to tease because you have good comebacks!;))

OK, so why DID the chickens cross the road??? So they wouldn't get run over by a Brazilian tour group????