Poop Bandits & Lizard Porn! Our May '09 Adventure!!! New Poll: Where to stay next??

[wlwilliams9]

Wednesday, May 13th


Today we got to sleep in a little because we had our Photopass photo shoot scheduled for 10am! We got ready in our cheezy matching gear and headed to the second floor of the Grand Ceremonial House to meet out photog!

We checked in and the dude behind the desk wanted to know how we got the $25 photo shoot offer, so I explained it was in the email I received when I pre-ordered the Photopass CD. He grumbled about how the price had changed to $75 then charged me the $25!;)

Anyway, everything started great, we got some family pictures inside and out then Emily was DONE. She didn't want anymore pictures taken of her so Mike and I got some pics done of us. All in all, it took about 30 minutes! Here are some of our favs:
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I thought the photoshoot was well worth the $25 and I would probably still pay the new $75 just because I can't get pics done around here for that cheap!

After the photo session, we went to Captain Cook's for a snack breakfast. I think I had a chocolate chip muffin and Mike had a Mickey Rice krispie treat. Sorry, no pictures!

Next we headed back to the room to change because we had a DIS meet scheduled for noon at the safari at AK. We hopped on the AK bus and we were on our way. We arrived at AK about noon and hoofed it back to Africa where we would soon meet our DIS friends! Here we are:
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That's Brandi (BridetobeDisney), Me, Kara (kgle) and Amber (bertegirl)!

And our families:
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We had all planned on riding the Safari together, but the line was 60 minutes and we weren't waiting for that so we grabbed some FP and Amber and Jason took off back to the AKL and the rest of us headed to EE to ride together. Mike and Brad were going to ride single rider while we rode on a baby swap ticket, but after waiting for the boys a few minutes, they came back and said the ride was down. Bummer! Mike and I said our good-byes and headed to Tusker House for our lunch ressie.

I only booked Tusker House because I had never seen the Finding Nemo Musical and if you book lunch at TH between 1-1:40pm you get priority seating for the 3:15 show. I would have much rather eaten at Yak & Yeti!!

We checked in at TH a few minutes early and we were told they were about 20 minutes behind so we waited. About 20 minutes later we were seated and our drink orders were taken!

We hit the buffet and got a little bit of everything. I don't have a pic of Mike's plate:confused3, but here is mine:
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I think I had some pork, beef, couscous, rice and some other goodies. Mike loved this buffet and declared it the best buffet on property. I could have done without, but I'm not a big fan of Middle Eastern/African fare. It was good, but not as good as the delicious grub at Yak & Yeti!

Then we had some desserts, which of course, we great! I never have had a bad dessert!
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These were scrumptious bites of Heaven! Strawberry mousse in a chocolate cup! YUM!! I may or may not have had more than one!!;)

Like I said, Mike really liked this buffet, but I wasn't thrilled. I was thrilled that we were given priority seating to the Nemo musical so it was a win-win situation! We rate TH :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2!!


Up Next: Finding Nemo, more AK and Jiko!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Love the photo shoot pictures, Emily is such a doll!

[longing2Batdisney]

I love the picture of Emily standing by the tree w/her cozy (???don't know its name). All the pics came out great. I would love to do that next time; but, I always chicken out because of my hair and weight. Great pic of the dis meet...seems fun to put names and faces together! Will have to remember the Tusker House Nemo pkg next time we go! thanks for the tip!

BTW how are you feeling???

[teacher2525]

I just found your report and I am enjoying it. The photo shot pictures came out great:thumbsup2 I look forward to hearing about the rest of your trip:)

[pinkstar15]

don't ever end a post on a dessert! Now I can not stop thinking about that picture or any dessert for that matter. :rotfl: However, the poly shoot photos came out great and the colors that you all wore really worked well with the setting. I especcially like the ones of you and Mike. They look really professional! Can't wait to hear more as always.

[ladybugmom]

Oh my word!! I LOVE your photo shoot pictures!! Beautiful!!

[my2disneyboys]

love the pictures- I am bummed we didnt do it. BUT I have lost 7 pounds so far on WW and if I keep this up I will really want a picture of me and the family at Disney, so I hope to schedule it in August. (Because I know it will only be a matter of time before i put the weight back on! :rotfl2:)

Great picture from the DIS meet too! Sad I didnt get to do a DIS Meet- but at least I got to meet you and your family!!!! :goodvibes

[Lady Lallie]

Great photos from the shoot! I love the ones with the castle in the background.

[chicagoshannon]

Love the photo's! I think my favorite is you and Mike in the hammock. :)

[Gabes_mommy]

Your photoshoot pictures are lovely!

Great review of Tutto Italia. I am making our PSs tomorrow so I added Tutto Italia as a backup meal for Epcot. :thumbsup2

[khertz]

LOVE the Photo Session pictures!! I thought I had a chance of convincing DH to do it when it was only $25, but now that it is $75, I doubt it. But they are very cute! Looking forward to the next update. :thumbsup2

[3princesses+aprince]

Great Epcot and AK updates!!! I must say, AK was my favorite day all week!!!! Your Photopass pics came out great, I love the one of Emily by the tree!! Very nice!!

[MagicShell]

Your photo session pictures turned out great. I love the one on the beach with the castle behind you. I don't think I would enjoy that buffet myself. I don't try new things.

[jezaduck24]

Beautiful pictures - the aqua shirts were a great choice. That color looks great in them! We may do this in September but since we only have 6 park days it seems like it might take too much time away from the plan. How long did it take?

[mickeystoontown]

I love the photoshoot pictures. And, I say that you made a good choice with the matchy matchy clothes!:thumbsup2

[ScotsMinnie]

Great pictures. I love the colour of the tops and Emily's dress. The hammock one is lovely and i also like the one of Emily on her own. Worth doing to get lovely shots like those!

[bertegirl]

Awe your photos turned out so cute. I still love the colors you did! I like the ones of us from AK, too! Mine were not as close up.

I can't believe its been over a month since we left. Yikes! I have almost quit dissing...how sad. Considering how much time I spent on before hand. I think it has to do with summer, too.

Can't wait to keep reading, although it takes me longer to get caught up these days.

Miss ya!

[wlwilliams9]

I love the picture of Emily standing by the tree w/her cozy (???don't know its name). All the pics came out great. I would love to do that next time; but, I always chicken out because of my hair and weight. Great pic of the dis meet...seems fun to put names and faces together! Will have to remember the Tusker House Nemo pkg next time we go! thanks for the tip!

BTW how are you feeling???

Thanks! I am feeling OK, I'm always tired and lots of queasiness!:sick:

I just found your report and I am enjoying it. The photo shot pictures came out great:thumbsup2 I look forward to hearing about the rest of your trip:)

Welcome and thanks for joining in!!!:woohoo:

love the pictures- I am bummed we didnt do it. BUT I have lost 7 pounds so far on WW and if I keep this up I will really want a picture of me and the family at Disney, so I hope to schedule it in August. (Because I know it will only be a matter of time before i put the weight back on! :rotfl2:)

Great picture from the DIS meet too! Sad I didnt get to do a DIS Meet- but at least I got to meet you and your family!!!! :goodvibes

Great job on the weight loss, but you are a beautiful, hot momma and should not be afraid of the camera!!

I'm bummed you weren't at the DIS meet too, but I'm glad we met at the Plaza! I wish we would have had more time to talk! We should have gotten together for a parade or something!:idea:

Beautiful pictures - the aqua shirts were a great choice. That color looks great in them! We may do this in September but since we only have 6 park days it seems like it might take too much time away from the plan. How long did it take?

Our shoot only took about 30 total. It may have been a little longer, but Emily was getting fussy and refused to get anymore pictures.:headache:

Awe your photos turned out so cute. I still love the colors you did! I like the ones of us from AK, too! Mine were not as close up.

I can't believe its been over a month since we left. Yikes! I have almost quit dissing...how sad. Considering how much time I spent on before hand. I think it has to do with summer, too.

Can't wait to keep reading, although it takes me longer to get caught up these days.

Miss ya!

I've totally been dissing the DIS too! :rotfl: I've just been to busy sleeping, trying not to puke and planning Emily's b-day. I think summer has a lot to do with it too! I'm just not in the house as much! I've totally been slacking on this TR!!

[wlwilliams9]

Well, I had my first ultrasound on Tuesday and the doctor couldn't get a great picture, but we could see the heart beating nice and strong! It was very exciting! The doc thinks I may be a week behind, but couldn't get a good read, so I have to go back on the 1st for another ultrasound and hopefully she will be able to determine a more accurate due date! Yippie!!:cool1:

[longing2Batdisney]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is soooo exciting about the baby's heart beat.
I was sooooo tired when I was PG for Ashton...that was how I realized I was PG; that and I was so queazy all I wanted was salty salty french fries from McD ;)

[MaryAz]

Yay for a strong h/b! And another u/s is another chance to see the cute bean!

[racefanof88]

Great news on the baby :banana:. At 8 weeks I think the baby looks like a little Gummy Bear on the us......lol. I still have my videos of Dallas' and Tyler's. I didn't get one of Amanda because I forgot the tape :sad2:.

Your PP pictures turned out great. We didn't get to have any in the hammock because it was too wet and the photog was scared we would ruin our clothes. I want to eat at TH for breakfast because I know Dale and Dallas will not find anything they would eat for lunch.

Your pictures of the meet are nice. I wish I could have been there to meet all of y'all too.

[my2disneyboys]

Great news on the heartbeat - I actually heard from Wayne as he still gets your twitter updates!! :goodvibes

Well, if we end up being there around the same time next year, we will have to plan to meet up!!

[mom2mek]

Phew - I'm all caught up! Tutto looks amazing! It's on my list for next time! And I totally know what skit you are talking about on SNL!!!! :lmao:

Love the photoshoot pics too - you guys look great! We were at AK that day too (but not until late as it was our arrival day).

Yay on the heartbeat! It's always an amazing thing to see it for the 1st time (and hear it). :cutie:

Sara

[MagicShell]

I loved hearing my baby's heartbeat. I hope everything continues to go well.

[wlwilliams9]

After we left Tusker House we had some time to kill before the Nemo Musical so we decided to ride the Safari with our FP. It was about 3pm so we were plesently surprised when we saw a bunch of animals out that are usually hiding from the heat of the after noon. We saw:

Hippos:
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Alligators, or maybe they're Crocodiles:confused3
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Some sort of horned beast! Not to be mistaken with horny beast!!:rotfl2:
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Giraffes:
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Some even bigger horny beasts!:lmao:
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Elephants:
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Rhinos:
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This mate ran right next to the jeep!
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Finally, the elusive lions:
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After a successful poacher catch, we headed towards Nemo and that's when we saw her...
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Devine!! I had never seen her before and now was my lucky day! Woo Hoo, another must do off of my list!

After gazing in excitement and amazement at Devine, we made our way to Nemo as the parade was Jammin in the Jungle!!
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We finally arrived at Nemo and went to the priority seating entrance where we were led to a section in the front of the theater that had been reserved for VIP's like ourselves! It was perfect!
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We really enjoyed the Nemo musical and we were happy we finally saw it. Emily loved every minute, she cheered and clapped during the whole show! I loved that she loved it so much!


The Nemo show ended around 5pm so the park was beginning to clear out a bit and the temp was cooling off so we stayed to enjoy EMH. We headed to EE where I ran into Amber (bertegirl) while I was waiting for Mike to ride. Turns our Jason was riding the same time Mike was so when the boys were back, Amber and I rode together while Emily and Jenny played. I love EE!! Sorry if I screamed in your ear Amber!!:scared1:

We decided to call it a day and moseyed our way to the front of the park, but first we decided Emily would like ITTBAB, so we walked to and through the tree to receive our bug eyes! Emily loved this show too! That girl is not afraid of anything! I love it!

As we left we had our pics taken!
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Ugh! I look like a schweaty mess, but Jiko was calling our name!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wow you got a pretty good picture of the lions. :thumbsup2 They are almost always hiding or lying so low to the ground that you can't get a good picture.

[wlwilliams9]

We arrived at Animal Kingdom for the first time and WOW, what a beautiful lobby! This is definitely on our list of places to stay once we are stroller free!

We checked in at Jiko and we were seated immediately! Yay!
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Our waiter was fantastic and here was our view!
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We were first served our bread basket and some funky, but tasty butters!
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Mike ordered the Price Edward Island Mussels - with white wine cream, roasted garlic, dill and cinnamon raisin baguette for an appetizer.
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YUM! These were delicious and fresh! We shared!;) I know some of you are saying, "Yuck, Mussels, I would never eat those!", but let me say, you have to try them! They are not as gross as you think! If cooked the right way, YUMMMMMM, mussels are little morsels of scrumptiousness!!!

Anyway, I ordered the Chef's Specialty Flatbread - with sun-dried tomato, artichokes, goat cheese and rocket pesto
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Oh man, Emily and I scarfed this right up! Everythink about this flatbread was divine!! The goat chease was so creamy and mild, YUM! It melted in your mouth!

On to the entrees! Mike had the Maize-crusted Pacific Halibut - with Vegetables of the Moment and Tomato-Butter Sauce
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Neither Mike, nor I had ever had Halibut, but we new it was a mild, flakey white fish so we were both interested in this dish and we were not dissappointed. The fish was light and flavorful. The maize crust was the perfect crispness and the veggies were tender! As you can tell, I had a bite or two! We highly recommend!

I chose the Pan-seared Scallops - with cucumber raita salad, grilled papadam and peppedew Vinaigrette
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I am a HUGE fan of scallops if they are cooked right and these were perfection! They were large and pan seared with a nice butter crust on the outside but melted on your tongue! I just had to wipe the drool from the side of my mouth!

For dessert, Mike enjoyed the Pumpkin and Dried Fruit Bread Pudding - with vanilla-honey anglaise and cinnamon ice cream
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Mike will always order bread pudding if it's on the menu. It's one of his favorite desserts and this one was devine! He loved every last bite!

I devoured the Pistachio Creme Brulee - With a chocolate-layered bottom
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Now, I am not a creme brulee fan, in fact, I don't think I have ever ordered a creme brule for dessert, but for some reason, this one spoke to me. I think it was the chocolate layer on the bottom and I do like pistachios! I LOVED this dessert! It was amazing! I loved the pudding like custard paired with the snap of the chocolate layer below! Another drool moment!

Mike and I LOVED Jiko and will definitely be returning in the near future. The atmosphere was family friendly, but with a hint of romance! We loved our view of the pond and our waiter was attentive and outstanding! We give Jiko :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2 !!



Up Next: What? We've been upgraded? and CRT!!!

[pinkstar15]

Wow your on a roll, two updates. Sounds like you guys had a fun day. Was finding Nemo more for kids? We skipped it because I wasn't sure what it would be like. It looked fun by your pictures though! Can't wait to here more about baby and the rest of the trip!

[wlwilliams9]

Wow your on a roll, two updates. Sounds like you guys had a fun day. Was finding Nemo more for kids? We skipped it because I wasn't sure what it would be like. It looked fun by your pictures though! Can't wait to here more about baby and the rest of the trip!


Actually, Finding Nemo was more like a shortened Broadway musical. It was really well done, I think you and Chase should definitely check it out next time!

[longing2Batdisney]

WOW! great pictures of EVERYTHING!!! we keep missing the Rhinos and we have yet to see Miss Devine! great seats for the Nemo show...
and first you added Tutto to my list now Jiko's in on it...
we have NEVER done the food thing (being from New Orleans--just doesn't seem appealing) but, your descriptions and pictures have helped to change that

hope you're feeling well and everything is still going great!!

[3princesses+aprince]

Yay for great Baby news!!!! And great AK day update!!!! We were probably at EE right after you, it seems about the right time. Right when EMH started we were in Dinoland, we rode Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl and Triceratop spin then went to EE!!! Emily loved it, I on the other hand am not a big fan. I was scared:scared1:

[Disneymoon09]

Love Love Love this TR!!! Congrats on the baby! My DF and I are going to start trying on our Disneymoon :) (haha sorry if thats TMI). I love reading about all the food you enjoyed, it has made my ADR choices a little easier! Cant wait to hear more!

[my2disneyboys]

hmmmmm I had just taken JIKO off my list for our trip next August... and now I am thinking of adding it back in. (I had such a bad experience at Boma- I was thinking this time, not even going to AKL!) Did you go there right from the park? We did that when we went to Boma and I think that was part of the problem- I was so hot and tired- and didnt feel like dealing with the long lines at the buffet... I was actually looking at Jiko that night and it looked so quiet and inviting... so not like the loud/lines and tons of people at Boma! - So... lucky you!!!

We also didnt get to do Finding Nemo- I think maybe a "Must do" on the next trip. How do you get the VIP seating? Is it by having lunch at Tusker House only?

Love the pics! Especially the one of Emily all snuggled into Mike - you can tell she loves her Daddy!!

[mickeystoontown]

Looks like you had a great day at the Animal Kingdom. What better way to end a hot sweaty day than with a great meal. I've never considered Jiko but I may just have to look into a meal there.

[MrsSpratt]

I just love your writing style and your sense of humour, and it doesn't hurt that I am researching a trip for my 2.5 year old niece who is going with her Daddy and 10 week pregnant Mommy...you are such a huge help describing what your DD enjoyed - she is just precious. Thank you!

Auntie Spratt

[racefanof88]

I love your updates Wendy :thumbsup2. I miss my May friends :sad1:. The food at Jiko looked good but it isn't my choice of food. I am not crazy about fish. Now I do love raw oysters though yummmmmmmmmm. I have chosen Narcoossee's on your recommendation for out siggie. I think it looks sooooooooo good.

[mom2mek]

Great updates! It seems we were following sort of right behind you that night. We were at AK, rode Safari around 4:30, then FOTLK, Everest, Dinosaur, then went over to AKL for late dinner at Boma! Too funny!

Great pics and I love your descriptions on the food - looks fabulous - especially dessert - I love creme brulee and bread pudding...that would be a tough choice for me!

Upgrade? Woo-hoo!!! Wait a minute...you are already on lagoon side, right? Ooo....I know! I know!! Don't leave us hanging too long!!!

Sara

[ladybugmom]

LOVE your updates!! How cool that you ran into Devine! I saw her several years ago at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Your food pics are making me hungry! Can't wait to read more!

[MagicShell]

I enjoyed your update. I really liked Nemo as well.

[bertegirl]

Hey no worries. I am not sure which of us screamed louder. :rotfl2:The heartbeat...awe. Nothing sounds so sweet.:rolleyes1 I am so behind on my reading, but I had to catch up on yours first. Jenny was asking for more photos of Emily!!!:hug: Can't wait to see how your trip ends.

[wlwilliams9]

Thursday, May 14th

Alrighty then, on this morning, the b4g3 part of the vacation was ending and we had to check back in for our room only reservation. I headed to the Grand Ceremonial House about 8:30am thinking I was just going to check back in and get the same room we were in. That was the plan anyway!! However, the nice CM that was helping me said, "Oh, you've been upgraded to the Hawaii bldg." My eyes widened and I exclaimed, "Concierge!?!" :eek: She said, "Yes, concierge, lagoon view room on the second floor" I was torn at this point because... 1) 2nd floor Hawaii rooms don't have balconies, 2) We would have to pack up our stuff and move rooms and 3) We had a 10:20am ADR at CRT and we could not miss that unless we wanted to be charged.....BUT IT WAS CONCIERGE!!! So I called Mike and asked him what he thought. He was all over the concierge idea so I explained to the CM that there was no way we could move before our ressie so she gave us a late check-out for 1pm! YAY!! I headed back to the room and we started packing, well, it was more like throwing anything in any bag it would fit in!! We got everything stuffed into our bags and headed to the MK for our breakfast with Cinderella. This was turning out to ba a very magical day indeed!:wizard:

We arrived just in time for our ADR and we were ushered right into the castle to meet Cinderella:
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Emily was then given her magic wand and we headed up the royal staircase to be seated! We got a great royal table near the royal windows! Everything was "Royal" at the castle! You'll have to forgive the pics though, in all of the crazy packing we did, we accidentally packed up the cameras and left them in the room so our CRT pics are from Mike's phone!

Royal staircase:
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Royal ceiling:
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Royal Windows:
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Royal patrons:
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We forgot to take pics of our food, I know, shame on us!! Our Royal waiter brought over a delicious fruit bowl, a family style platter of the usuals, eggs, breakfast meats, pastries, etc and Emily was served french toast sticks! We ate our delicious bfast as the princesses came around. We saw:
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Belle left a kiss mark on her forehead:
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Our breakfast at CRT was yummy, but definitely not as good as Crystal Palace. However, it was the best princess meal we had and we would not hesitate to eat at Cinderella's Royal Table again. I mean, it is the castle after all!! The food was fresh and the service was outstanding! My only complaint...the Cinderella that was there that day looked sort of...um...manly!! Mike and I kept saying, "She's a man, man!" In our best Austin Powers accent!!:lmao: Anyway, we give CRT :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Con't in next post....

[wlwilliams9]

After filling our bellies yet again, we headed back to the Poly and called Bell Services to come and get our bags. We headed to Hawaii and had to use our new YELLOW KTTK cards to get into the bldg!
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We got to our room and our bags arrived right behind us. This is what we saw:
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It was a great view, BUT MK was blocked by a couple of palm trees and we didn't have a balcony which was really a bummer. We headed to the concierge lounge to check it out and had a few snacks. They had pita bread and hummus, chips, salsa, soda, pretzels, and various other snacks. There is a great view of the castle and a TV playing Disney Channel for the kiddos. Still bumming about the no balcony and lack of view, I went back to the room and called concierge. I explained how we had originally upgraded to MK view and now we had lost that view. The CM was very kind and said, "Let me look to see if we have a MK view available for your stay, let me call you right back!" I said, alrighty and waited! Amber (the CM) called back immediatly and informed me that there was a MK view room on the 3rd floor (BALCONY) that we could move to. She had already sent bell services up! WOO HOO!!:woohoo: I went back to the concierge lounge to get Mike and Emily and when I got on the elevator to go to the 3rd floor, Mike was like, "Where are you going, we're on this floor!" I said, smiling ear to ear, "Not anymore!!" He was geeked and we went to our new MK CL room! WoW, this room had a view!!:love:
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After enjoying our spectacular room, we headed back to the MK for some more fun even though it started to sprinkle again!

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After another fun evening at the MK, we headed back to the Poly for some concierge delights. When we walked into the room, we had been turned down!!
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Chocolate mints and everything!
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So there you have it! The wonderful upgrade to concierge! Honestly, CL was nice, escpecially because we were no longer on the DxDP, but I definitely wouldn't pay the extra $$$ for it!



Up next: More Epcot fun and Mike drinks around the WS!

[longing2Batdisney]

Oh! wow !! how magical is that... pixiedust: LOVE the view--when I showed Danny & Dayne the castle view Dayne looked at Danny and said I'll sleep on the floor if you get a room w/a view like that--LOL!!!
great picture of Emily and Mike having "tea"...

[bertegirl]

Ok the view is like something out of a story book. Wow! I mean we paid for Savannah view and got a parking to begin with...Jenny is going to be so jealous when I tell her Jasmine was at your CRT. She never came to ours and that was the one princess Jenny really wanted to meet. Loved the tea party. Only Disney can still be fun in the pouring rain!

[khertz]

What an awesome surprise! I'm glad everything worked out so you could enjoy your CRT breakfast, AND upgraded room, AND MK view!! That's definitely a magical day! :wizard:

[mickeystoontown]

What a fantastic view! Gorgeous!

I love the picture of your husband and daughter at the little table. That's sooo sweet.

[Lady Lallie]

Wow! What a view! I want to stay at Poly someday with that kind of view. :cloud9:

[BridetobeDisney]

I'm all caught up! Wow that view is amazing. It's awesome that you got upgraded. I was wondering if CL was worth it. It would definitely be nice if you didn't have the DDP.

Aww the heartbeat!:lovestruc:cloud9: I can't wait to hear what you are having. Are you going to find out or have it be a surprise? If you find out will you tell us please?! ;)

I just love the pics of Emily. She's so cute!

[mom2mek]

Fabulous update! Wow! Color me jealous!!! Fabulous view! :cool1:

I was thinking that Cindy seemed a little "off" appearance wise! Sometimes Disney casting nails it, sometimes....eh....not so much! :rolleyes1

Sara

[ladybugmom]

WOW!! Your room is INCREDIBLE!! How great to get an upgrade!! :cool1:

[MagicShell]

Wow an even better view! I love the tea party picture.

[MrsSpratt]

I think the Tea Party Picture might be one of my favorite pics I have EVER seen on the boards!

Thanks for the updates - they are just charming -

and I would have wanted my money back if I got the CinderellaMan you did at CRT....I can imagine DH and I cracking up, as well....

[pinkstar15]

This is really turning our to be the most magical trip! Any other surprises up your sleeve? Can't wait to hear more.

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Wendy! Great updates! Your Cinderella is a bit scary looking. The view from your room was so awesome. You're a very lucky girl. :goodvibes

[racefanof88]

Great update. The pictures of Emily with Cindy are so cute. The room view was awesome despite the palm trees. I see you were wearing your yellow Old Navy shirt. Dallas told me I needed to change because he could see through it...............:lmao:.

[my2disneyboys]

:rotfl2:Cinderman! I am trying to put my finger on it and just can't! :rotfl2: Belle was beautiful however and looked like the "real" one!!

What an amazing view!!!! Lucky girl!!! Don't you just love Disney Magic!? It's amazing how many things happen on your trip to make an already magical vacation ...more magical! I wan't to go back!!!

[wlwilliams9]

:bday:party:Happy 3rd Birthday Emily!!!party::bday:

[leamom2princesses]

Happy Birthday Emily!

:cake::bday::cake::bday:

[MagicShell]

Happy Birthday Emily. :wizard:

[ladybugmom]

Happy 3rd Birthday Emily!!!! party:

[MrsSpratt]

Happy birthday, emily!

[longing2Batdisney]

party: princess:HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY!!!party: princess:

[IluvXU]

Happy Birthday! I hope you share some birthday pics!

[BridetobeDisney]

Happy 3rd Birthday Emily!!! I hope you had tons of fun!!!

[my2disneyboys]

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY EMILY!!!

Can you believe she is 3!!!??? Time goes by WAY too fast!!!! I can't believe in a couple weeks Owen will be 2.... it feels like I was just bringing him home from the hospital. Wait until number 2 comes along.... it goes by even faster if you can believe that!

I hope Emily had a great day... Post some pics for us!!

[Villainess]

Just read your entire report - WOW! That view is fantastic!!!!

[leamom2princesses]

Hey girl! Where are ya? How did the birthday party go?

[ladybugmom]

I've been wondering the same thing! We miss you Wendy!! I hope all is well!

[Connorsmom0]

I just spent the last hr reading this. I love your TR. I have a dd who is going to be 3 soon so it is fun seeing how she might react in disney in a few weeks. Thanks~~!!

[wlwilliams9]

I really need to finish the last 2 days of my May TR so I can start my PTR for our next trip! We leave 1 year from today...my birthday!! 10/9/2010-10/16/2010!! :woohoo: We're renting points for a 1BR at BLT, Bay Lake view!! DH, Me, Emily (who will be 4) and our new "Disney souvenir", DD2 (name unknown at this time) who will be 8 1/2 months! I'm starting to get excited!!:cheer2:

[my2disneyboys]

I really need to finish the last 2 days of my May TR so I can start my PTR for our next trip! We leave 1 year from today...my birthday!! 10/9/2010-10/16/2010!! :woohoo: We're renting points for a 1BR at BLT, Bay Lake view!! DH, Me, Emily (who will be 4) and our new "Disney souvenir", DD2 (name unknown at this time) who will be 8 1/2 months! I'm starting to get excited!!:cheer2:

Slacker!
Yes... We want updates!! I kind of wish we were going in october still... January is coming up WAY too fast!!!! BLT will be sooooooo awesome :cloud9: How have you been feeling??

[BridetobeDisney]

I really need to finish the last 2 days of my May TR so I can start my PTR for our next trip! We leave 1 year from today...my birthday!! 10/9/2010-10/16/2010!! :woohoo: We're renting points for a 1BR at BLT, Bay Lake view!! DH, Me, Emily (who will be 4) and our new "Disney souvenir", DD2 (name unknown at this time) who will be 8 1/2 months! I'm starting to get excited!!:cheer2:


Hey girl!!!! How are you feeling? Is your "Disney souvenir" doing well? When are you due?

I didn't finish our TR either. I think that I am going to start a PTR for our December trip. Keep a look out for it.

I miss chatting with you.

[ladybugmom]

I know what you mean!! I need to finish the last 2 days of my TR, too!! So you're having another girl?! Did we know that?! That is sooo exciting! I LOVE having 2 girls!!

[chicagoshannon]

I'd love to read the last couple of days of your trip. You need to finish it up before I start my trip report. You have about 2.5 weeks. lol

[wlwilliams9]

Help!! We can't decide where to stay on our next Disney trip in Oct, 2010!! Take our new poll and help us decide and keep your fingers crossed for a PIN code or great promo!!:thumbsup2

[my2disneyboys]

With a new baby and a little one- I voted for Contemprary for easy, walkable access with stroller to MK and the ease of being on the monorail for all the great places to eat in Disney! Also because of the big comfy beds, great reviews, new splash area, hot tubs, and for being at the Contemporary for breakfast with Mickey, dinner at Cali Grill, and great shopping!!

[chicagoshannon]

I too voted for Contemporary with Grand Floridian being my 2nd choice. I think you're going to want to be in a Monorail hotel for sure!

[ladybugmom]

I voted for the Grand Floridian!! It was our 2nd choice for our upcoming trip in May 2010 (we're staying at the Poly again). Being on the monorail is fabulous with small children!! I hope all is well. :goodvibes

[leamom2princesses]

I voted for BLT. I think it looks really nice and I'd like to see your take on it. The bonus is that it may end up cheaper than the other deluxe accommodations. :thumbsup2

[bertegirl]

I voted for Contemporary. You had me sold on it for our last trip and of course no openings! Can't wait to hear more about your trip and baby!!!