The Wright's 1st Time Staying Deluxe,A September 2010 Pre-Trip Report!Update 9/26

[WrightFamily06]

The Wright's are back for another Walt Disney World adventure & our very 1st time staying deluxe !

Where : Wilderness Lodge , Standard View Room, using the Disney Dinning Plan
When : September 16th - 22nd

The Crew Cast is Me Angie , stay at home mommy to 3 beautiful kids and lover of all things Disney !
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DH Danny who works very hard every year so I can get my Disney fix !
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DS 6 who loves Lego's and any video game he can get his hands on .
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DD 4 who is a true princess herself and loves princess Tiana.
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Baby DS 2 who is just that the baby of the family & loves everything Toy Story .
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Can't wait to share all our planning with everyone & there will be plenty since we still have a little over 7 months till our trip !

[dawnbu40]

:yay: I get to be the first to say I'm subscribing! :)

[hlrababy]

Hey Angie!!!!

I am here and already loving the pictures you put up!!! I can't wait to hear all about this trip!!! :)

[MeMom]

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This one and Brooklynn could probably have quite a good time together! ::yes::

You know I'm up for getting in on the planning stages of a Wilderness Lodge trip! :thumbsup2

[thecapells]

I came by to see how your side lives!
I didn't realize our kids were so close in age!

[fottafamily05]

I am so subscribing my best friend!!!!! :goodvibes

[micandminforever]

Joining in the fun.

[WrightFamily06]

:yay: I get to be the first to say I'm subscribing! :)
Yay ! Glad to have you here Dawn , maybe Catlin will join us too !

Hey Angie!!!!

I am here and already loving the pictures you put up!!! I can't wait to hear all about this trip!!! :)

Thanks Heather , can't wait to share with you :)

This one and Brooklyn could probably have quite a good time together! ::yes::

You know I'm up for getting in on the planning stages of a Wilderness Lodge trip! :thumbsup2

I'm sure DD & Brooklyn would have a blast together , maybe one day we will have trips at the same time ! Yes, I know how much you love the WL , can't wait to get some inside tips from you :)

I came by to see how your side lives!
I didn't realize our kids were so close in age!

Thanks for coming by Mike :) The kiddies are def very close in age !

I am so subscribing my best friend!!!!! :goodvibes

It wouldn't be a WDW pre-trip report without you !

Joining in the fun.

Thanks for joining in the fun !

[WrightFamily06]

We plan on attending The Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for the very first time !
Not sure on a date or time yet , can't find any information on line , so if anyone knows any of that plz post :)
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Wanted to include some pictures from our Disney Halloween right here at home , enjoy !
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[dawnbu40]

I'm pretty sure party tickets will go on sale in May or June. The party is awesome, you'll love it!

Darling pic of the kids!

[dphie28]

I had to do a double-take on this pre-trip report. I thought there was an imposter here...We are also the Wright family...there are also 3 kids and we are also staying in our first deluxe on our upcoming trip! :rotfl: Actually, we are staying in the Villas at Wilderness Lodge. See my pre-trip report link in my signature. :banana: Looking forward to reading more!

[englishrose47]

Subbing as I am also going in September !! Prolly the 8th thru the16th!!

[fottafamily05]

We plan on attending The Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for the very first time !
Not sure on a date or time yet , can't find any information on line , so if anyone knows any of that plz post :)
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Borrowed this picture from photobucket since we have never been

Wanted to include some pictures from our Disney Halloween right here at home , enjoy !
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Love Love Love all the pictures!!!!

[MeMom]

You are going to love it!

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[fottafamily05]

You are going to love it!

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Your pictures are great!

[WrightFamily06]

I'm pretty sure party tickets will go on sale in May or June. The party is awesome, you'll love it!

Darling pic of the kids!

Thanks Dawn for the ticket tip and the sweet comment :)

I had to do a double-take on this pre-trip report. I thought there was an imposter here...We are also the Wright family...there are also 3 kids and we are also staying in our first deluxe on our upcoming trip! :rotfl: Actually, we are staying in the Villas at Wilderness Lodge. See my pre-trip report link in my signature. :banana: Looking forward to reading more!

I think I would have had to do the same thing ! lol What a coincidence that the names are the same & the plans are pretty close to the same ! I will def stop over and check your report out , I have a lot of catching up to do around the disboards , so it might take me a bit to get over there :)

Subbing as I am also going in September !! Prolly the 8th thru the16th!!
Glad to have you joining in , it seems as if our dates just miss each other , lol

Love Love Love all the pictures!!!!
Thank you bestie as always you rock !

You are going to love it!

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Thanks for all the awesome Halloween pictures MeMom , these really have me pumped up for the party !

[WrightFamily06]

Two Disney Stores In one day what a lucky family we are ! DH surprised the kiddies & I on Valentines Day with this great gift . Sadly one of the stores was going out of business but it made for great 60% off deals !
I wanted to share pictures of our loot with you all, some of which will be coming with us on our trip in September !

DD all ready to get on the road for our 2 hour drive to the Disney Stores !
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Cute mugs w/ lids one for each of the kiddies
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Handy Manny Tool set complete w/ flicker for Baby DS
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Beauty & The Beast Play-set for DD
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Aladdin Play-set for DD & Mack Truck in the back for Baby DS
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Buzz & Woody & Friends for Baby DS
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Power Rangers for DS
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Matching PJ's for Baby DS & DS , Nightgowns for DD
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T-shirts for the kiddies
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Princess Tiana Dress DD
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Winter Coat for next year for DD
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Cute Bag that I plan on using to carry my water-park stuff in
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DD & DS got to participate in a Disney Trivia game & these are there certificates and prizes , so cool !
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[dawnbu40]

Love all the Disney stuff! Your DD will be adorable in that dress :goodvibes

[englishrose47]

Awesome Disney Store stuff !! Ours went out of business a while ago !!!

[Native NYer]

Joining in!

Your kids are adorable :goodvibes

[MeMom]

Awesome Disney Store stuff !! Ours went out of business a while ago !!!

We've just lost both of ours, too.



Thanks for the shopping pictures. We'll depend on you for a fix every once in a while. The kids' clothes are cute. It'll be great when this weather warms up and they can wear all of that!:)

[dphie28]

We did MNSSHP in Sept 2005. My oldest two boys were 4 and (2 weeks shy of) 2. The younger one refused to wear his costume, but Jake (4) was LOVING it! Here are some pics:

Ready for the Party!
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Decorations on top of Tomorrowland
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Ready for Trick or Treating
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Main Street all decorated for Halloween
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Mickey in the parade
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Castle with fireworks...looking nothing like the home to a princess!
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Time to go home...
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DS(4) passed out, but DS(2) was still ready to go!
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[WrightFamily06]

Love all the Disney stuff! Your DD will be adorable in that dress :goodvibes

Thanks Dawn, she loves Princess Tiana , I can't wait for her to meet her in person !

Awesome Disney Store stuff !! Ours went out of business a while ago !!!

Thanks :) We have a long history with the Disney Store , We us to live in Maryland & ours went out of business there 3 years ago and then we moved to North Carolina & the closest one here is 2 hours away in South Carolina , granted there's 3 there but one of there's is going out of business also :(

Joining in!

Your kids are adorable :goodvibes

Thanks so much :) Glad to have you here !

We've just lost both of ours, too.



Thanks for the shopping pictures. We'll depend on you for a fix every once in a while. The kids' clothes are cute. It'll be great when this weather warms up and they can wear all of that!:)

Your welcome Memom :) Yes, you can count on that fix maybe once year . lol I can't wait for warm weather & for everyone to be able to wear short sleeves & shorts !

We did MNSSHP in Sept 2005. My oldest two boys were 4 and (2 weeks shy of) 2. The younger one refused to wear his costume, but Jake (4) was LOVING it!

Thanks for all the pictures , your boys are adorable & I love the Power Ranger costume !

[fottafamily05]

Two Disney Stores In one day what a lucky family we are ! DH surprised the kiddies & I on Valentines Day with this great gift . Sadly one of the stores was going out of business but it made for great 60% off deals !
I wanted to share pictures of our loot with you all, some of which will be coming with us on our trip in September !

DD all ready to get on the road for our 2 hour drive to the Disney Stores !
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/001.jpg

Cute mugs w/ lids one for each of the kiddies
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/006.jpg

Handy Manny Tool set complete w/ flicker for Baby DS
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/007.jpg

Beauty & The Beast Play-set for DD
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/008.jpg

Aladdin Play-set for DD & Mack Truck in the back for Baby DS
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/009.jpg

Buzz & Woody & Friends for Baby DS
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/010.jpg

Power Rangers for DS
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/011-1.jpg

Matching PJ's for Baby DS & DS , Nightgowns for DD
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T-shirts for the kiddies
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Princess Tiana Dress DD
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Winter Coat for next year for DD
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Cute Bag that I plan on using to carry my water-park stuff in
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/021.jpg

DD & DS got to participate in a Disney Trivia game & these are there certificates and prizes , so cool !
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Love all the pictures yet again! Our girls could be triplets with your DD in the Princess Tiana dress...they got it too ;) Love all the toys for the kiddies...we may just have to stop by on our way to play with the kiddies toys...I know the kids would ALL love seeing each other again and playing!

[uncw89]

HI, I'm just joining in from Memom's TR. Which store in MB is closing? I didn't realize there were 3 stores their. I guess there is one at each outlet and one at Broadway at the Beach. We only live about an hour and a half from MB and go there often. Where do you live? Do you ever go to the one in Raleigh?[/COLOR]
The DIS is not acting right.

:)

[WrightFamily06]

Love all the pictures yet again! Our girls could be triplets with your DD in the Princess Tiana dress...they got it too ;) Love all the toys for the kiddies...we may just have to stop by on our way to play with the kiddies toys...I know the kids would ALL love seeing each other again and playing!

Thanks , glad you liked them :) Yes, our girls could def be triplets in those Princess Tiana dresses ! Still wish you guys were going at the same time as us :( Yes, come by on your way to Florida for a play-date , we would love to have you !

uncw89
HI, I'm just joining in from Memom's TR. Which store in MB is closing? I didn't realize there were 3 stores their. I guess there is one at each outlet and one at Broadway at the Beach. We only live about an hour and a half from MB and go there often. Where do you live? Do you ever go to the one in Raleigh?


Hello glad to have you joining in :) The Broadway on the Beach store is closing , last day is Feb. 20th :( The 3 stores are Broadway on the Beach , Tanger Outlets on 17 & Tanger Outlets on 501 . We live in Jacksonville , where are you located ? Never been to the one in Raleigh , it's a longer drive for us to go there about 3 hours , although we do go there once a year for my DD's allergy appointments so we may have to check it out next time !

[WrightFamily06]

Thanks to a tip from dphie28's Pre-trip report I was able to pick up these cool autograph books & lanyards for the kiddies at $1 a piece !

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[fottafamily05]

Thanks to a tip from dphie28's Pre-trip report I was able to pick up these cool autograph books & lanyards for the kiddies at $1 a piece !

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Those are so adorable!!!!!!!!!

[dawnbu40]

Did you get those lanyards at Michael's? Caitlin got the same ones there, for all her pins :rotfl: Very cute!

[WrightFamily06]

Those are so adorable!!!!!!!!!

Thanks , I thought so too :)

Did you get those lanyards at Michael's? Caitlin got the same ones there, for all her pins :rotfl: Very cute!

Yes, I did get both at Michael's . I meant to post that I don't know why I didn't it's not like it's a secret or something . lol

[dphie28]

Thanks to a tip from dphie28's Pre-trip report I was able to pick up these cool autograph books & lanyards for the kiddies at $1 a piece !

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Yay!!! Glad you found them! You even had more than one Toy Story book to choose from at your Michaels! It makes me smile to know someone else got a bargain! :cheer2:

[WrightFamily06]

Ok so here are some of the places I've thought about making ADR's this trip , still up in the air though since the park hours are not out yet and neither are the Halloween party dates . All Opinions welcome & other suggestions :)

Keep in mind we will be on the dinning plan with 6 table service credits available to use .

Chef Mickey's, Contemporary
California Grill, Contemporary
Captain's Grill, Yacht Club
Donald's Safari Breakfast , Animal Kingdom
Sci Fi Dine In Theater , Disney's Hollywood Studio's

[WrightFamily06]

Yay!!! Glad you found them! You even had more than one Toy Story book to choose from at your Michaels! It makes me smile to know someone else got a bargain! :cheer2:

Me too , there soo cute ! I love a bargain , you saved me from paying $10 bucks a piece for them in the park , you rock ! :yay:

[uncw89]

Thanks , glad you liked them :) Yes, our girls could def be triplets in those Princess Tiana dresses ! Still wish you guys were going at the same time as us :( Yes, come by on your way to Florida for a play-date , we would love to have you !

uncw89
HI, I'm just joining in from Memom's TR. Which store in MB is closing? I didn't realize there were 3 stores their. I guess there is one at each outlet and one at Broadway at the Beach. We only live about an hour and a half from MB and go there often. Where do you live? Do you ever go to the one in Raleigh?


Hello glad to have you joining in :) The Broadway on the Beach store is closing , last day is Feb. 20th :( The 3 stores are Broadway on the Beach , Tanger Outlets on 17 & Tanger Outlets on 501 . We live in Jacksonville , where are you located ? Never been to the one in Raleigh , it's a longer drive for us to go there about 3 hours , although we do go there once a year for my DD's allergy appointments so we may have to check it out next time !

I tried to reply earlier but the DIS kept logging me out. I'm in Wilmington, it takes me about 2 hours to get to Raleigh (the Disney store is in Crabtree)
That's too bad they are closing the Broadway at the beach store this weekend. I don't think I'll be able to make it there. Did they have much left ? You got some cute stuff!

[dawnbu40]

Nice adr choices :thumbsup2 Will Cali Grill be a night out for you and your DH?
What meal are you going to Chef Mickey's for?

[WrightFamily06]

I tried to reply earlier but the DIS kept logging me out. I'm in Wilmington, it takes me about 2 hours to get to Raleigh (the Disney store is in Crabtree)
That's too bad they are closing the Broadway at the beach store this weekend. I don't think I'll be able to make it there. Did they have much left ? You got some cute stuff!

That makes sense then that it would take us 3 hours to get to the one in Raleigh , since we are about an hour from Wilmington , were practically neighbors :) lol

The Broadway on the Beach store had mostly toys and nick knacks left not many clothes , hope u were able to make it there and check it out over the weekend !

Nice adr choices :thumbsup2 Will Cali Grill be a night out for you and your DH?
What meal are you going to Chef Mickey's for?

Thanks Dawn :) Cali Grill will be w/ the kiddies , no babysitter to be able to go for an adults only meal plus we have only ever let family & close friends watch our kids . Chef Mickey's is gonna be dinner D's request , I myself would have rather done somewhere else but he never asks for much so he got his request . lol

[dawnbu40]

Thanks Dawn :) Cali Grill will be w/ the kiddies , no babysitter to be able to go for an adults only meal plus we have only ever let family & close friends watch our kids . Chef Mickey's is gonna be dinner D's request , I myself would have rather done somewhere else but he never asks for much so he got his request . lol

Cali Grille will be a very nice family meal! Caitlin never had a babysiter outside of family either so I completely understand! :goodvibes You will all have a great time at Chef Mickey's too!

[WrightFamily06]

Sorry that I haven't added much yet but I'm waiting for the park hours to come out so I can start making the day to day plans . In the mean time though we are going for a mini vacation to Myrtle Beach this weekend and will probably be doing a little shopping for our WDW trip so I will def share my pictures from that next week ! Hopefully on the first they will have the park hours put out for September so I can give all our details :)

[englishrose47]

Ok so here are some of the places I've thought about making ADR's this trip , still up in the air though since the park hours are not out yet and neither are the Halloween party dates . All Opinions welcome & other suggestions :)

Keep in mind we will be on the dinning plan with 6 table service credits available to use .

Chef Mickey's, Contemporary
California Grill, Contemporary
Captain's Grill, Yacht Club
Donald's Safari Breakfast , Animal Kingdom
Sci Fi Dine In Theater , Disney's Hollywood Studio's

That makes 7????? OOPs sorry I read Yacht Club:lmao: Yes that is 6:banana:

Haven't done Calif. Grill or Capt. Grill but have done CM Sci Fi and Donalds ( before it eas at Tusker House !!All good !!

[fottafamily05]

Ok so here are some of the places I've thought about making ADR's this trip , still up in the air though since the park hours are not out yet and neither are the Halloween party dates . All Opinions welcome & other suggestions :)

Keep in mind we will be on the dinning plan with 6 table service credits available to use .

Chef Mickey's, Contemporary
California Grill, Contemporary
Captain's Grill, Yacht Club
Donald's Safari Breakfast , Animal Kingdom
Sci Fi Dine In Theater , Disney's Hollywood Studio's


Looks good! I know the kids will love Sci-Fi!

[WrightFamily06]

That makes 7????? Oops sorry I read Yacht Club:lmao: Yes that is 6:banana:

Haven't done Calif. Grill or Capt. Grill but have done CM Sci Fi and Donald's ( before it was at Tusker House !!All good !!

When I saw your 1st post and it said 7 you had me wondering too if I counted wrong ??? :rotfl:

Thanks for the positive feedback on CM, Sci Fi and Donald's Safari Breakfast :)

Looks good! I know the kids will love Sci-Fi!

Thanks Bestie :) I sure hope they do , it's about time we do it anyway after skipping out on ADR's there the last 4 years ! lol

[englishrose47]

When I saw your 1st post and it said 7 you had me wondering too if I counted wrong ??? :rotfl:

Thanks for the positive feedback on CM, Sci Fi and Donald's Safari Breakfast :)



Thanks Bestie :) I sure hope they do , it's about time we do it anyway after skipping out on ADR's there the last 4 years ! lol

Math was never my best subject!!!!:lmao:

[hlrababy]

Hey girl!! I hope your having fun on your mini-vaca!!!:goodvibes

[WrightFamily06]

Math was never my best subject!!!!:lmao:
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Hey girl!! I hope your having fun on your mini-vaca!!!:goodvibes

We had a great time Heather ! Thanks :) Gonna hopefully post the pictures today ?? lol

[WrightFamily06]

DS 6th Birthday Party which we had two weekends ago but I'm now just getting around to posting the pictures ! lol

DS showing off his Birthday crown from school
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DS showing off some of his Lego Loot
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Who doesn't love the gift of cash ? lol
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Showing off more Lego's
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DS and I before his party
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The Kiddies before the party
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The kiddies waiting patiently for the bowling party to start
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The bowling alley
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Our party space & some of the guests
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The cake
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This was DS 1st Birthday with school friends and they had a blast but I was running around like crazy so I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted to, at least I have some though !

[dawnbu40]

Your kids are all getting so big! And they are so cute :goodvibes

Looks like the birthday was a lot of fun :cool1:

[WrightFamily06]

Your kids are all getting so big! And they are so cute :goodvibes

Looks like the birthday was a lot of fun :cool1:

Thanks so much Dawn :) It def was a lot of fun !

[WrightFamily06]

This weekend we took a mini vacation to Myrtle Beach South Carolina with our neighbors & my grandparents !

The Beach
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Our outdoor hotel pool all lit up
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DS2 & DD looking out our room window to the beautiful ocean
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Our room
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Outdoor pool during the day
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DS2 so excited to be at Myrtle Beach !
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DD & I posing on our trip
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People horseback ridding on the beach
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Our neighbors , DS2 & DS6 at the Air force Park
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DS6 showing off
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DS2 at the Market Commons Park
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DS2 petting some ducks at the Market Commons Park
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The kiddies at The Ripley's Aquarium
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Piranhas at the Ripley's aquarium
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One of the many Sharks at Ripley's aquarium
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We found Ursula's eels while we were visiting
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Look it's Crush ! What's he doing in Myrtle Beach ? lol
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The dive show
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Look Mr. Ray was there too !
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DD touching the rays as there getting fed
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DH & I at The Ripley's Aquarium
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Sunrise on our last day , farewell Myrtle Beach
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Hoping to look at the September hours this week since I hear that there available now and start posting my itinerary . Should also be able to make my ADR's soon so exciting !

[micandminforever]

Your beach pictures were wonderful especially the ones at the aquarium.
Your kids looked like they were having a great time.

I look forward to the posting of your Sept trip. itinerary.

[MeMom]

Looks like lots of fun!

All except this!



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You're down inside one of those 'tubes of death', aren't you??? :scared1: :rotfl:

[WrightFamily06]

Your beach pictures were wonderful especially the ones at the aquarium.
Your kids looked like they were having a great time.

I look forward to the posting of your Sept trip. itinerary.

Thanks for the sweet compliments :) Starting to form my plans now that I have park hours , should be posting at least day 1 this week !

Looks like lots of fun!

All except this!

You're down inside one of those 'tubes of death', aren't you??? :scared1: :rotfl:

It was a lot of fun ! Yes , we were inside one of the tubes of death but I wasn't :scared1: I know you would have broke it though and let all the fish out . :laughing:

[WrightFamily06]

I bought these shirts & transfer paper for the boys a couple of months back but forgot to included them. Hope to find DD matching colors and some really cool Disney transfers to put on them :)
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Picked up this awesome wand & swords for the kiddies at Michael's today for a $1 each , this is gonna save me some money come Spectromagic time !
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I promise to have our first days plans up 2moro along w/ some pictures from that park from our past trips !

[englishrose47]

Awesome pix of Myrtle Beach !!!! I too may go in September !!! I have to decide here pretty quick !!!The big hold up is finances !!! If it is FD I am much more likely to go!!!

[WrightFamily06]

September 17th first full day at WDW

Park : Epcot (hours 9a.m.-9p.m.) (EMH 9p.m.-12a.m.)
CS Possibles : Sunshine Seasons or Mexico, Lunch
ADR : Captains Grille at The Yacht Club , Dinner

Rides & Attractions :
Spaceship Earth
Innoventions
Turtle Talk w/ Crush
The Seas w/ Nemo & Friends
Living w/ The Land
Club Cool ( see if I can trick anyone into the Beverly this year !)
Journey into Imagination w/ Figment
Universe of Energy ? ( I get really bad motion sickness , can anyone tell me what the movie is like for this ride ?)
Kim Possible ? maybe
Kidcot Fun Stops
The American Adventure ( Will try this , don't know if the kids will react ?)
Maelstrom
Gran Fiesta Tour
Character Spot
Illuminations-Reflections Of Earth

This day we probably will eat breakfast in our room and try to make it for rope drop( have never done a rope drop yet , any suggestions on when to arrive ?) at Epcot. We will work through the rides & attractions at the front of the park first . Stopping for every character from there through the World Showcase ! Then head over to World Showcase in the late afternoon checking out every country and making a stop at each Kidcot fun stop. Finishing the night out with Illuminations !

There are also a few things I'd like to check out that we never have before , like:

The Bakery's in France & Norway
Manatee's in The Seas w/ Nemo & friends

Now for some past pictures of Epcot :

Epcot 2008 Flower & Garden Festival
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Epcot 2008 Norway Princess Breakfast
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Epcot 2007 Character Spot
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Epcot 1993 My Brother & I
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Epcot 2009
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Epcot 2009
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Epcot 2009
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[WrightFamily06]

Awesome pix of Myrtle Beach !!!! I too may go in September !!! I have to decide here pretty quick !!!The big hold up is finances !!! If it is FD I am much more likely to go!!!

Thanks so much :) I can totally relate to the finances thing , if it wouldn't be for the Military deals the last two years we probably wouldn't have gone either . Will be keeping my fingers crossed that your finances work out & the FD is available for your dates . It's always so much fun to have a trip in the works !

[englishrose47]

Thanks so much :) I can totally relate to the finances thing , if it wouldn't be for the Military deals the last two years we probably wouldn't have gone either . Will be keeping my fingers crossed that your finances work out & the FD is available for your dates . It's always so much fun to have a trip in the works !
I have the money right now but worry about what bills wont get paid by September if I spend it !!!!:confused3 Having SWA credit and the possibility of FD is making it sooooo apppealing !!!

[micandminforever]

Your plans for the first day look great. The kids will love all the activities at living with the Seas.

My DH and I are early raiser and always leave the room around 8:00 and many times have been able to be first in a line at rope drop in September. If you see a empty turnstyle do not be afraid to start the line.

[WrightFamily06]

I have the money right now but worry about what bills wont get paid by September if I spend it !!!!:confused3 Having SWA credit and the possibility of FD is making it sooooo apppealing !!!
Yes bills are of the up most importance :) Your right though the extra perks could make it very appealing :goodvibes

Your plans for the first day look great. The kids will love all the activities at living with the Seas.

My DH and I are early raiser and always leave the room around 8:00 and many times have been able to be first in a line at rope drop in September. If you see a empty turnstyle do not be afraid to start the line.

Thanks & Thanks for the rope drop tip also :)

[WrightFamily06]

After talking to DH it is almost definite day ones plans will be moved to our last day . Due to the fact that we decide staying up the last night for MNSSHP would be too much , so instead we intend on doing it on day one . Hopefully will be updating day one plans 2moro :)

[thecapells]

After talking to DH it is almost definite day ones plans will be moved to our last day . Due to the fact that we decide staying up the last night for MNSSHP would be too much , so instead we intend on doing it on day one . Hopefully will be updating day one plans 2moro :)

And here I was just about to offer some suggestions!
I guess I'll have to wait until the revises ones are released! ;)

[dawnbu40]

Love the flashback pictures! My how your kids have grown! I totally remember those crazy 80's costumes the characters wore! Gotta love the "space" theme :rotfl:

[WrightFamily06]

And here I was just about to offer some suggestions!
I guess I'll have to wait until the revises ones are released! ;)

Awe so sorry Mike , I'm sure your suggestions would have been great too ! DH & I just decided staying up till 1:00 a.m. on our last day would not be a wise idea but better suited for day 1 . lol

Love the flashback pictures! My how your kids have grown! I totally remember those crazy 80's costumes the characters wore! Gotta love the "space" theme :rotfl:

I know aren't they great I love looking at old pictures ! I remember our 1st trip as a family in 06 we didn't even have a digital camera , wow how times have changed ! If you remember the space theme your gonna love some of the upcoming pictures .

[WrightFamily06]

I just realized that not only did my day one plans have to change , I did not included any details about arrival day . So I'm going to include both in this update :)

Arrival Day (September 16th 2010)

This day will be spent mostly traveling to the World . Were driving and plan on at least stopping at the Character Premier Outlet in St. Augustine , FL . This place is awesome if you drive to the World u must stop , it's all the authentic merchandise from the parks but half the price ! (Exit 318 off 95) We will probably arrive sometime in the late afternoon depending on when I can talk DH into leaving in the morning and how fast our new GPS gets us there . After arriving and checking into the WL we will head to DTD and probably eat a CS at Wolfgang Puck Express(the food is amazing for being CS) ! After our meal we will do a little window shopping around DTD and then head back to WL for a good night's sleep.


Totally revised Day 1 (September 17th 2010)

Parks : Animal Kingdom (9a.m.-5p.m.) and Magic Kingdom(9a.m.-7p.m.)
ADR: Donald's Safari Breakfast
CS Choices : Flame Tree BBQ or WL counter service(Lunch)Columbia Harbor House , Captain Cooks @ The Poly or Contempo Cafe @ Comtepoary Resort (Dinner)
Special Advents : MNSSHP (7p.m.-12a.m.)

Attraction & Show Plans for AK no particular order :

It's Tough To Be A Bug
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Flights of Wonder ( 1st time for this show )
Triceratop Spin
Dinosaur ? (Never done this before but I'm gonna extend an offer to DS6 to see if he might want to ride w/ DH)
Festival of the Lion King
Greeting Trails

We will try and make rope drop for AK and probably only stay till shortly after lunch time . Heading back to WL at least by 1 or 2 to rest up and get the kiddies dressed for MNSSHP . Then heading out between 4 or 5 to the MK to eat and partake in the party .

Here are some AK pictures from previous years :

Animal Kingdom 2008
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Aniaml Kingdom 2009
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Animal Kingdom 2009
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MNSSHP Plans In No Particular Order ( 1st time attending all suggestions welcome ) :

Arrive at 4 if possible
See 2ND Parade
Photo Op - Large room next to Dole Whip
Trick or Treating all along the way
Toontown by Train Station w/ Alice & Friends
Skip rides
Stick around after Villains show for pic's
Snow White & The Dwarf's pic's ( Fantasyland)
Mickey & Minnie pic's ( Main Street )
Jasmine , Aladdin & Friends pic's ( Magic Carpets)
Jessie & Woody pic's (Frontierland)
Buzz & Stitch pic's (Tomorrowland)
Cinderella's Carriage pic's
HM Carriage pic's
Free face painting

No pictures to share with this one since it's our first time attending
Kids have decide on there costumes DS6- Red Ranger , DD4-Tinkerbell and DS2- Green Ranger

[fottafamily05]

Love the plans bestie!!!! We will be there right with you for some of the plans...possibly maybe go with you to the MNNSHP!!!! YAY :grouphug:

[dawnbu40]

Some random tips.....Dinosaur is pretty scary so I only suggest that for the bravest kids. We have seen many kids crying on/after this ride over the years. If your Ds is the daring type though he'd probably love it!


As for MNSSHP if you want to catch Snow White and the dwarves stop their first. The line gets crazy long and stays that way all evening! There is much more to do then time will allow so try and prioritize what you want to do and then enjoy as much as you can :goodvibes

[micandminforever]

Your first day sounds great. I strongly recommend the rest period after Animal Kingdom. Even on a cooler day AK is hot and tiring, but a lot of fun. Then after a rest period MK and the excitement of MNSSHP will energize you.

[thecapells]

Sounds great!
What time is your ADR for Donald's Breakfast? If it's not before park opening, get a Kilimanjaro FastPass before you check-in.
It is right next store and you can go right on after you eat.

As for MNSSHP, you'll have a blast.
We did lots of char interaction and no rides when we went in November.
I'd recommend to get there at 4:00 and eat dinner quick-service (Columbia Harbour House is a great choice).
Make sure you get stuff that doesn't drip and make a mess since you'll be in costume.
By 6:30, you should be heading towards your first MNSHHP activity.
We went straight for Toontown and were first on line for Mickey and then waited minimally for Minnie.
But Dawn is right that Snow White also has insane lines.
So you may have to suck it up and wait in line for either Mickey or Snow or skip one (we skipped Snow White).
Another tip - if you want Cinderella's pumkin carraige, that usually opens around 6:30 so you can sneak into that line before the party actually starts.

[WrightFamily06]

Love the plans bestie!!!! We will be there right with you for some of the plans...possibly maybe go with you to the MNNSHP!!!! YAY :grouphug:

Thanks Bestie :love: I'm soo excited for you guys and your upcoming move to Florida & to top it off that you will be able to join us on some of our trip !

Some random tips.....Dinosaur is pretty scary so I only suggest that for the bravest kids. We have seen many kids crying on/after this ride over the years. If your Ds is the daring type though he'd probably love it!


As for MNSSHP if you want to catch Snow White and the dwarves stop their first. The line gets crazy long and stays that way all evening! There is much more to do then time will allow so try and prioritize what you want to do and then enjoy as much as you can :goodvibes

DS is not very daring , every time he sees people riding Splash Mt. , he says he's not doing that , so it sounds like Dinosaur would probably not be for him . Thanks for the warning Dawn :)

Thanks for the MNSSHP party tips . I think I will go over the party characters w/ the kiddies before our trip and based on who they want to see is what we will do . I think I want to do Snow White & The Dwarf's more than anyone :laughing:

Your first day sounds great. I strongly recommend the rest period after Animal Kingdom. Even on a cooler day AK is hot and tiring, but a lot of fun. Then after a rest period MK and the excitement of MNSSHP will energize you.

Thanks so much :) We will try to put a rest in there(Mom would love to rest) , our kiddies are super energetic so it's hard to get them to lay down in the room and rest they usually bounce off the walls ! :laughing:

Sounds great!
What time is your ADR for Donald's Breakfast? If it's not before park opening, get a Kilimanjaro FastPass before you check-in.
It is right next store and you can go right on after you eat.

As for MNSSHP, you'll have a blast.
We did lots of char interaction and no rides when we went in November.
I'd recommend to get there at 4:00 and eat dinner quick-service (Columbia Harbour House is a great choice).
Make sure you get stuff that doesn't drip and make a mess since you'll be in costume.
By 6:30, you should be heading towards your first MNSHHP activity.
We went straight for Toontown and were first on line for Mickey and then waited minimally for Minnie.
But Dawn is right that Snow White also has insane lines.
So you may have to suck it up and wait in line for either Mickey or Snow or skip one (we skipped Snow White).
Another tip - if you want Cinderella's pumkin carraige, that usually opens around 6:30 so you can sneak into that line before the party actually starts.

We can't make our ADR's yet so I'm not sure when we will eat at Donald's ? Last year our ADR there was right before rope drop and it worked out really well , ate came out waited for the rope to drop and then walked right on to KS. Your idea is great too , so we will shoot for it or use what we did last year .

Thanks so much Mike for all the great MNSSHP tips , you gave me so many great things to think about . Def will head to Cindy's carriage early , to check that one off our list before the party starts :)

[MeMom]

I'm with everyone else - get in a line early. Whichever picture is most important to you, go ahead and do your waiting early. We've waited on Mickey and Minnie in the past, and we got smart and were first to see Mickey and had a short line for Minnie this year. Next time, we're thinking of doing the Snow White wait.

[WrightFamily06]

I'm with everyone else - get in a line early. Whichever picture is most important to you, go ahead and do your waiting early. We've waited on Mickey and Minnie in the past, and we got smart and were first to see Mickey and had a short line for Minnie this year. Next time, we're thinking of doing the Snow White wait.

Thanks for the added encouragement to pick just one of the big Character meet & greets . I'm going to make a list and let the kiddies pick which one they would like to do , only fair :)

[thecapells]

Also, be sure to hit the two Photopass shots!
You can get the ghosts at the hearse outside HM and the hitchiking ghosts across from the Liberty Bell.
In both shots, the Photopass photographer magically add the ghosts to your pictures afterwards.
Very fun sounvenir from the event!
And there's usually good Halloween discounts for Photopass for pics from that night...

[WrightFamily06]

Also, be sure to hit the two Photopass shots!
You can get the ghosts at the hearse outside HM and the hitchiking ghosts across from the Liberty Bell.
In both shots, the Photopass photographer magically add the ghosts to your pictures afterwards.
Very fun sounvenir from the event!
And there's usually good Halloween discounts for Photopass for pics from that night...

Thanks for the Photopass tips Mike , def adding those to my list cause were huge fans of Photopass magic shots !

[WrightFamily06]

We interrupt this pre-trip report to say :

Happy 3rd Birthday to Baby DS !party::bday:party::bday:party::bday:party::bday:

[thecapells]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

:cool1: :jumping1: :cake: :bday: party: :cheer2:

[dawnbu40]

party::bday:party: Hope he had a great day!!

[MeMom]

Sorry I missed it.

Happy Birthday, big guy! party:
Hope you had an awesome day!

[WrightFamily06]

Thanks for all the Birthday wishes for Baby DS3 , Mike, Dawn & MeMom :grouphug:

[WrightFamily06]

6 months from today we will be checking into the WL for our first deluxe WDW stay ! :woohoo::yay::cool1::dance3::cheer2::banana:

So excited that it is also going to be time to make our ADR's on Saturday , makes it seem that much more real ! Will def let everyone know what ADR's we were able to get !

Here are the ones I hope to book : Donald's Safari Breakfast
Captains Grille
Chef Mickey's
Cali Grill
Sci Fi Dine In

Wish me luck :shamrock:

[dawnbu40]

:yay:for 6 months! :yay: Summer always seems to go so fast that it will be here before you know it!

:woohoo: for adrs! Hope you get everything you want! (i'm sure you will! it's much easier at 180 days)

[WrightFamily06]

:yay:for 6 months! :yay: Summer always seems to go so fast that it will be here before you know it!

:woohoo: for adrs! Hope you get everything you want! (i'm sure you will! it's much easier at 180 days)

Thanks Dawn :) I sure hope it goes fast it seems like it's going at turtle pace right now ! lol

[WrightFamily06]

I was able to book our dinning ADR's today and was able to get every one we wanted ! :yay::yay:

September 17th Donald's Safari Breakfast
September 18th Chef Mickey's Dinner
September 19th California Grill
September 20th Sci Fi
September 21st Captains Grille

Hoping to put up day two's plans this week :) Sorry were going so slow but I don't want to go to fast either since we have over 5 months to go !

[dawnbu40]

:banana: for getting all your adrs!! :banana:

[MeMom]

I was able to book our dinning ADR's today and was able to get every one we wanted ! :yay::yay:

September 17th Donald's Safari Breakfast
September 18th Chef Mickey's Dinner
September 19th California Grill
September 20th Sci Fi
September 21st Captains Grille

Hoping to put up day two's plans this week :) Sorry were going so slow but I don't want to go to fast either since we have over 5 months to go !

Good job!

I agree - take it slow. Stretch out the fun and excitement, and then do the same with the TR when you get back.
Keeps that incredible Disney feeling going all the time. :earsboy: :earsgirl:

Your trip will be exciting for me, because I will be in the throes of a new school year. Hopefully, we'll be looking forward to a fall break trip, as well, at that time.

[micandminforever]

Great job on the ADR's, congratulations.

[englishrose47]

Great job with the ADRS!!!!!

[WrightFamily06]

:banana: for getting all your adrs!! :banana:
Thanks so much Dawn :)

Good job!

I agree - take it slow. Stretch out the fun and excitement, and then do the same with the TR when you get back.
Keeps that incredible Disney feeling going all the time. :earsboy: :earsgirl:

Your trip will be exciting for me, because I will be in the throes of a new school year. Hopefully, we'll be looking forward to a fall break trip, as well, at that time.
Thanks, MeMom :) Keeping my fingers crossed that your able to take a fall trip as well !

Great job on the ADR's, congratulations.
Thanks so much :)

Great job with the ADRS!!!!!
Thanks so much :)

[englishrose47]

I wish I could finally decide on another trip this year or not !! The mind, soul and body sat YEA but the pocket book isn't soooooo sure !!:rotfl2:

[WrightFamily06]

I wish I could finally decide on another trip this year or not !! The mind, soul and body sat YEA but the pocket book isn't soooooo sure !!:rotfl2:

Awe I hope everything lines up and your able to plan a trip :) It's always so nice to have a WDW trip in the works !

[WrightFamily06]

Sorry I have never got around to posting day 2 but I've decide to post a day a month since we have over 5 months to go .

I am however gonna post some pictures from our weekend adventures . DS6 had his 1st tee-ball game of the season & I took DD along with her DF to a Beauty & The Beast Tea Party that one of the local High Schools put on .

Pictures to come as soon as possible !

[WrightFamily06]

DS6 1st tee-ball game was this weekend and I wanted to share some pic's

Our tee-ball super star
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/016-2.jpg
Run Run to 1st
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/019-1.jpg
Run Home
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/023.jpg
Preparing to bat
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/026-1.jpg
Good Game Good Game Good Game
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/030-1.jpg
DS6 & his 2 Kindergarten teachers , so cool that they came & watched him play
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/033-1.jpg
DS6's BFF & DS6 , they played against each other
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/034.jpg

I took DD to a Beauty & The Beast tea party put on by the local High School !

Princess Tiana already for her tea party
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/035.jpg
DD and her tea party friends
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/038.jpg
DD w/ Lumiere
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/045-1.jpg
DD and her DF
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/040.jpg
DD waiting on her tea and snacks
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/042-1.jpg
The cast of Beauty & The Beast
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/048.jpg
The girls and Belle
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/049-1.jpg
DD giving hugs to Gaston
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/051.jpg
The girls & the cupboard
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/053.jpg
The girls & Mrs. Pots
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/055.jpg
The girls & the Beast
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/059.jpg
The girls decorating there tea cups
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/061.jpg

[dawnbu40]

It looks like you had a great weekend! Your kids are so cute! :goodvibes

The costumes from the show look really impressive for a highschool production!

[WrightFamily06]

It looks like you had a great weekend! Your kids are so cute! :goodvibes

The costumes from the show look really impressive for a highschool production!

Yes, our weekend was great but very busy !

Thanks, Dawn your so sweet :)

I thought so to & for the $10 I paid for DD to go it was def worth it :)

[micandminforever]

I enjoyed the pictures of your son and T-ball my nephew played from 5yrs through high school and I think by favorite age was T-ball. Your daughter made a lovey Princess Tiana the pictures of the tea were great.

[mickeyphile]

Just came across your PTR this afternoon and am subbing. We are going to be there around the same time as the beginning of your trip. We are booked on the DVC cruise from September 12-16 and then planning on spending the 17th and 18th at the Grand Floridian. We have never been to the MNSSHP and that is the main event I am hoping we will be able to attend. I keep looking for dates but they don't seem to be out yet. I am assuming that you are doing what I did which is look up last year's days and infer that the party will be on the same days. I sure hope so because if it is then we too will be going to the one on the 17th. :cool1:

Maybe we can even meet up. You are so far ahead of me in planning your trip. I need to get moving on planning details. Will share with you as things come together. One thing that I did do was book dinner at Crystal Palace on the 17th.

Looking forward to following along with you.

[WrightFamily06]

I enjoyed the pictures of your son and T-ball my nephew played from 5yrs through high school and I think by favorite age was T-ball. Your daughter made a lovey Princess Tiana the pictures of the tea were great.

Thanks :) I think T-ball will be my fav too ! It's all about the fun now and not your ability !

Thanks so much she absolutely loves Tiana & can't wait to see her in September !

Just came across your PTR this afternoon and am subbing. We are going to be there around the same time as the beginning of your trip. We are booked on the DVC cruise from September 12-16 and then planning on spending the 17th and 18th at the Grand Floridian. We have never been to the MNSSHP and that is the main event I am hoping we will be able to attend. I keep looking for dates but they don't seem to be out yet. I am assuming that you are doing what I did which is look up last year's days and infer that the party will be on the same days. I sure hope so because if it is then we too will be going to the one on the 17th. :cool1:

Maybe we can even meet up. You are so far ahead of me in planning your trip. I need to get moving on planning details. Will share with you as things come together. One thing that I did do was book dinner at Crystal Palace on the 17th.

Looking forward to following along with you.

Thanks for joining in :) Cruise sounds like so much fun , something we have never done . This will be our 1st time at MNSSHP also , I got the dates from the Magic Kingdom hours that day , since they close at 7 & that's when the party starts I figured they were having the party on the 17th . Looking forward to hearing about your plans & getting to know your group :)

[englishrose47]

Oh decisions should I book for Sept ????? My heart says yes but pocket book says No!!!

[WrightFamily06]

Oh decisions should I book for Sept ????? My heart says yes but pocket book says No!!!

Awe just go for it ! You know you'll be sooo disappointed if you don't ! Sending lots of pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: to that pocket book !

[WrightFamily06]

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm still here , were just out of town for the week visiting family & friends back home :)

Next week when I'm back to my own computer I will be posting day 2 plans !

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter !

[micandminforever]

I look forward to your update.

[englishrose47]

Awe just go for it ! You know you'll be sooo disappointed if you don't ! Sending lots of pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: to that pocket book !

I am waiting for my TA's quote !! BUT I also meet with The Escort job lady on Thursday and maybe I will be going for FREE!! Decisions !!!!

[MeMom]

Baseball and tea parties - how fun! What a cute idea to have the tea party! Brooklynn would love to go to something like that around here. Was it a fundraiser for the drama department, maybe?

We did have a very good Easter weekend at our house, as a matter of fact. :)

[WrightFamily06]

I look forward to your update.

Thanks for sticking with me :) Hoping to get that update sometime this week , gonna have to make some adjustments as parks hours have changed & so has the dates for MNSSHP !

I am waiting for my TA's quote !! BUT I also meet with The Escort job lady on Thursday and maybe I will be going for FREE!! Decisions !!!!

Going for free would be awesome ! Luckily you'll still have plenty of time to decide with 5 months till September :)

Baseball and tea parties - how fun! What a cute idea to have the tea party! Brooklynn would love to go to something like that around here. Was it a fundraiser for the drama department, maybe?

We did have a very good Easter weekend at our house, as a matter of fact. :)

They also but on a live stage show of Beauty & The Beast but we didn't attend that . I'm sure it did provide money for there drama department though :)

[WrightFamily06]

Well since Disney has decided to rearrange every-one's plans for them by change the MNSSHP times and MK park hours for September , I'm now at a stand still which is not like me at all , can not figure out how to fix my dilemma ?

September the 17th I had us at AK and eating at Donald's Safari Breakfast @ 8:35 , then attending MNSSHP that evening .

September the 18th I had us at either BB or TL and eating at Chef Mickey's @ 5:05 .

Now here is the dilemma the party has moved to the 18th and I really didn't want to have a dinner ressie on the night of the party , so we could just grab something at the resort and head to the party early , what can I do to fix this any suggestions ?? Below I will included our other ressies in case you think I can make any switches there :)

September 19th Park : Magic Kingdom Dinner ressies : Cali Grill 5:30

September 20th Park:DHS Dinner ressies: Sci Fi @ 5:55

September 21st Park : Epcot Dinner ressies : Captains Grille @ 5:25

Thanks so much :)

[dawnbu40]

Is it possible to get Chef Mickey's on either the 19th or 21st? The kids would probably enjoy CM more then Cali or Yachtsman Grill. (although mom and dad would probably prefer the other two)

Another idea is that assuming they announce free dining...during FD CM usually has a lunch. You could do a lunch in the afternoon before the party on the 18th. That again tho' requires a "wait and see" attitude.

Good luck deciding what to do! :goodvibes

[WrightFamily06]

Is it possible to get Chef Mickey's on either the 19th or 21st? The kids would probably enjoy CM more then Cali or Yachtsman Grill. (although mom and dad would probably prefer the other two)

Another idea is that assuming they announce free dining...during FD CM usually has a lunch. You could do a lunch in the afternoon before the party on the 18th. That again tho' requires a "wait and see" attitude.

Good luck deciding what to do! :goodvibes

Your 1st suggestion has me thinking does the Captains Grille serve lunch ? I could switch that meal with Chef Mickey's and do a late lunch on the 18th in stead ?

I called today to try and get a 4:00 Chef Mickey's and they said they don't serve to 5 but it may be possible that there times could change according to special events . That darn wait & see ! Dear Disney I need to know for sure :lmao:

Thanks again for your help Dawn :)

[mickeyphile]

If it weren't for your post, I would not have realized that the park hours have been changed. We were going to fly back on the 18th just so we could attend MNSSHP on the 17th. Now my dilemma is whether to extend our stay by a day or try to do this sometime in the future. I know what I would like to do but not sure what is the practical thing to do. I just wish they would release the official dates so we don't have to play the game of "move that ressie"!!

[WrightFamily06]

If it weren't for your post, I would not have realized that the park hours have been changed. We were going to fly back on the 18th just so we could attend MNSSHP on the 17th. Now my dilemma is whether to extend our stay by a day or try to do this sometime in the future. I know what I would like to do but not sure what is the practical thing to do. I just wish they would release the official dates so we don't have to play the game of "move that ressie"!!

What day do you arrive the 1st party is the 14th if you will be there then u could do that one and then keep your dates the same .

Your exactly right we need official dates "move that ressie" game is not fun at all ! I know some people that are not even able to attend the party at all since they were banking on the 1st party being the 1st week of September and already have airfare booked that can't be changed :(

So glad u saw my post , so now you will be able to adjust :)

[WrightFamily06]

This is the start of my new plans as most of the previously planned days have switched days due to the MNSSHP date change !


September 17th first full day at WDW

Park : Epcot (hours 9a.m.-9p.m.) (EMH 9p.m.-12a.m.)
CS Possibles : Sunshine Seasons or Mexico, Lunch
ADR : Captains Grille at The Yacht Club , Dinner

Rides & Attractions :
Spaceship Earth
Innovations
Turtle Talk w/ Crush
The Seas w/ Nemo & Friends
Living w/ The Land
Club Cool ( see if I can trick anyone into the Beverly this year !)
Journey into Imagination w/ Figment
Universe of Energy ? ( I get really bad motion sickness , can anyone tell me what the movie is like for this ride ?)
Kim Possible ? maybe
Kidcot Fun Stops
The American Adventure ( Will try this , don't know if the kids will react ?)
Maelstrom
Gran Fiesta Tour
Character Spot
Illuminations-Reflections Of Earth

This day we probably will eat breakfast in our room and try to make it for rope drop( have never done a rope drop yet , any suggestions on when to arrive ?) at Epcot. We will work through the rides & attractions at the front of the park first . Stopping for every character from there through the World Showcase ! Then head over to World Showcase in the late afternoon checking out every country and making a stop at each Kidcot fun stop. Finishing the night out with Illuminations !

There are also a few things I'd like to check out that we never have before , like:

The Bakery's in France & Norway
Manatee's in The Seas w/ Nemo & friends

Now for some past pictures of Epcot :

Epcot 2008 Flower & Garden Festival
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_be78f6552be65e9055119e5a16d762f7.jpg
Epcot 2008 Norway Princess Breakfast
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_d859f6dbd44ea0b3ec383f365e53c1-1.jpg
Epcot 2007 Character Spot
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_9f0504703d7164c002c16fd1e36b6955.jpg
Epcot 1993 My Brother & I
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/010-1.jpg
Epcot 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/089.jpg
Epcot 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/Image169.jpg
Epcot 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/Image181.jpg

[micandminforever]

I try to get at rope drop at least 30min. ahead of time. Remember all the turnstiles will open so if you see one empty start your own line.

[dawnbu40]

The Rope Drop at Epcot isn't much so if you are there a little before 9 you'll be fine.

Universe of Energy would be fine for you. You know I'm a big wimp :lmao: and the movie there doesn't bothe me at all. The screen just sort of surrounds you.

American Adventure would probably bore the kids but maybe you could catch that as they get tired and while you watched it they could take a nap in the cool air conditioning.

[WrightFamily06]

I try to get at rope drop at least 30min. ahead of time. Remember all the turnstiles will open so if you see one empty start your own line.

Thanks for the tip and I will def do that :)

The Rope Drop at Epcot isn't much so if you are there a little before 9 you'll be fine.

Universe of Energy would be fine for you. You know I'm a big wimp :lmao: and the movie there doesn't bothe me at all. The screen just sort of surrounds you.

American Adventure would probably bore the kids but maybe you could catch that as they get tired and while you watched it they could take a nap in the cool air conditioning.

Thanks for the tips Dawn :)

Your right if you can do the Universe of Energy , I def can :lmao:

Good idea for American Adventure , would have never thought of it without you :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

:cool1::dance3::woohoo:YaY ! For 5 Months !:cool1::dance3::woohoo:

This Day 5 Months From Now We Will Be On Our Way To The World ! YaY !:cheer2:

[dawnbu40]

:woohoo: for 5 months! :woohoo:

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi there! :wave2:
It's late but I just wanted to let you know that I subbed to your ptr and will get some reading done tomorrow after school.
Baylor had basketball tonight so it was late when I got home.
You have such cute kids and I can't wait to see what you have in the works!

[englishrose47]

:cool1::dance3::woohoo:YaY ! For 5 Months !:cool1::dance3::woohoo:

This Day 5 Months From Now We Will Be On Our Way To The World ! YaY !:cheer2:

YaY for you!!!!!

[WrightFamily06]

Hi there! :wave2:
It's late but I just wanted to let you know that I subbed to your ptr and will get some reading done tomorrow after school.
Baylor had basketball tonight so it was late when I got home.
You have such cute kids and I can't wait to see what you have in the works!

Glad to have you Anita and thanks for subing :goodvibes

Thanks so much for the sweet comments , can't wait for you to see my plans !

:woohoo: for 5 months! :woohoo:
Thanks I'm soo pumped !!

YaY for you!!!!!
Thanks I'm soo super excited !

[WrightFamily06]

I just realized that not only did my day one plans have to change , I did not included any details about arrival day . So I'm going to include both in this update :)

Arrival Day (September 16th 2010)

This day will be spent mostly traveling to the World . Were driving and plan on at least stopping at the Character Premier Outlet in St. Augustine , FL . This place is awesome if you drive to the World u must stop , it's all the authentic merchandise from the parks but half the price ! (Exit 318 off 95) We will probably arrive sometime in the late afternoon depending on when I can talk DH into leaving in the morning and how fast our new GPS gets us there . After arriving and checking into the WL we will head to DTD and probably eat a CS at Wolfgang Puck Express(the food is amazing for being CS) ! After our meal we will do a little window shopping around DTD and then head back to WL for a good night's sleep.


Day 2 (September 18th 2010)

Parks : Animal Kingdom (9a.m.-5p.m.) and Magic Kingdom(9a.m.-7p.m.)
ADR: Donald's Safari Breakfast
CS Choices : Flame Tree BBQ or WL counter service(Lunch)Columbia Harbor House , Captain Cooks @ The Poly or Contempo Cafe @ Comtepoary Resort (Dinner)
Special Advents : MNSSHP (7p.m.-12a.m.)

Attraction & Show Plans for AK no particular order :

It's Tough To Be A Bug
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Flights of Wonder ( 1st time for this show )
Triceratop Spin
Dinosaur ? (Never done this before but I'm gonna extend an offer to DS6 to see if he might want to ride w/ DH)
Festival of the Lion King
Greeting Trails

We will try and make rope drop for AK and probably only stay till shortly after lunch time . Heading back to WL at least by 1 or 2 to rest up and get the kiddies dressed for MNSSHP . Then heading out between 4 or 5 to the MK to eat and partake in the party .

Here are some AK pictures from previous years :

Animal Kingdom 2008
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_2bf25f4163fbbf3f5aeb549a8a1d74-1.jpg
Aniaml Kingdom 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/217.jpg
Animal Kingdom 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/203.jpg



MNSSHP Plans In No Particular Order ( 1st time attending all suggestions welcome ) :

Arrive at 4 if possible
See 2ND Parade
Photo Op - Large room next to Dole Whip
Trick or Treating all along the way
Toontown by Train Station w/ Alice & Friends
Skip rides
Stick around after Villains show for pic's
Snow White & The Dwarf's pic's ( Fantasyland)
Mickey & Minnie pic's ( Main Street )
Jasmine , Aladdin & Friends pic's ( Magic Carpets)
Jessie & Woody pic's (Frontierland)
Buzz & Stitch pic's (Tomorrowland)
Cinderella's Carriage pic's
HM Carriage pic's
Free face painting

No pictures to share with this one since it's our first time attending
Kids have decide on there costumes DS6- Red Ranger , DD4-Tinkerbell and DS2- Green Ranger

[dawnbu40]

Sounds like a great day! :thumbsup2 I am counting on you to take lots and lots of pictures at MNSSHP since we'll be missing it!
Your DD will be an adorable Tink! :cutie: I am suprised that kids are still into Power Rangers. That show came out when Caitlin was little and I thought it was the cheesiest, silliest show ever! But of course she loved it and insisted on being the pink ranger one Halloween:rotfl2:

Also- love the giraffe pic! :thumbsup2

[micandminforever]

Your first full day sounds like a lot of fun. You will love the party it is one of my favorite extras at Disney

[Wannabinnc]

Ok so here are some of the places I've thought about making ADR's this trip , still up in the air though since the park hours are not out yet and neither are the Halloween party dates . All Opinions welcome & other suggestions :)

Keep in mind we will be on the dinning plan with 6 table service credits available to use .

Chef Mickey's, Contemporary
California Grill, Contemporary
Captain's Grill, Yacht Club
Donald's Safari Breakfast , Animal Kingdom
Sci Fi Dine In Theater , Disney's Hollywood Studio's
Hello, just joining up and if you are staying at Wilderness Lodge, you really should eat at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. It is so much fun for all ages and if you do, make sure you ask for the ketchup!!!!! You will be surprised!!! Glad to be here......... :)

[Wannabinnc]

I know I'm strange, but after I posted I read the report backwards, so wanted to tell you how wonderful the pictures were from Myrtle Beach. I haven't been there in years. Also noticed that you are in NC (which is where I Wannabin...LOL). Our son and family live in Kinston, not too far from the coast...... Have a great day!!

[mickeyphile]

So after hearing your plans for Epcot on the 17th, I thought I would try and see if there were any openings at Le Cellier for lunch on the 17th. I was excited to actually find something for noon time. After that I decided to recheck park hours and noticed that on the 17th of September MK is closing at 7pm. :scared1: Could it be that they are going to have MNSSHP that night? I am sure that you can relate to my frustration of these ever changing park hours. Anyways, I just wanted you to be aware. I am hoping that the official dates will come out SOON.:rolleyes1

Have a good day.

[WrightFamily06]

Sounds like a great day! :thumbsup2 I am counting on you to take lots and lots of pictures at MNSSHP since we'll be missing it!
Your DD will be an adorable Tink! :cutie: I am surprised that kids are still into Power Rangers. That show came out when Caitlin was little and I thought it was the cheesiest, silliest show ever! But of course she loved it and insisted on being the pink ranger one Halloween:rotfl2:

Also- love the giraffe pic! :thumbsup2

I can def do that for you !

Thanks for all the sweet comments Dawn , you are truly a sweetheart !

I told the kids to pick Disney Characters for there costumes , I know you don't have to but I thought it would be fun to stay with the theme ! Anyway to the point , DS6 is really into action heroes so that's why I think he picked Power Rangers and DS3 is just following his brother , so I'm pretty sure he'll be changing his mind at some point lol

Your first full day sounds like a lot of fun. You will love the party it is one of my favorite extras at Disney

Thanks :) Glad to hear you enjoy the party so much , it will be our 1st of any kind of WDW party !

Hello, just joining up and if you are staying at Wilderness Lodge, you really should eat at the Whispering Canyon Cafe. It is so much fun for all ages and if you do, make sure you ask for the ketchup!!!!! You will be surprised!!! Glad to be here......... :)

Thanks for joining in :goodvibes

We ate at Whispering Canyon Cafe last year and it was very good , so we all about the ketchup ! lol I myself in fact don't like Ketchup so we never had to worry about it . :laughing:

We have finally perfected our ressie we are eating at Cali Grille, Captains Grille, Donald's Safari Breakfast, Chef Mickey's & Sci Fi Dine

I know I'm strange, but after I posted I read the report backwards, so wanted to tell you how wonderful the pictures were from Myrtle Beach. I haven't been there in years. Also noticed that you are in NC (which is where I Wannabin...LOL). Our son and family live in Kinston, not too far from the coast...... Have a great day!!
Awe thanks so much we love Myrtle Beach my DH & I have been going there since we were kids :)

We are actually in Jacksonville , so very close to Kinston . Were not natives of NC though our home state is MD , my husband is in Military so that is why we are here .

Hope you want to be in NC for your family and not the area ? We don't care for this area at all it doesn't offer much to do and to me wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the military :laughing:

So after hearing your plans for Epcot on the 17th, I thought I would try and see if there were any openings at Le Cellier for lunch on the 17th. I was excited to actually find something for noon time. After that I decided to recheck park hours and noticed that on the 17th of September MK is closing at 7pm. :scared1: Could it be that they are going to have MNSSHP that night? I am sure that you can relate to my frustration of these ever changing park hours. Anyways, I just wanted you to be aware. I am hoping that the official dates will come out SOON.:rolleyes1

Have a good day.

Glad you got in to Le Cellier , I've heard it is very good but have never ate there as I don't care for steak that much . lol

I just checked the official WDW website and it is still listing the party as the 18th . On the 17th MK closes at 9 p.m. Hope this helps u out and your plans come in place soon :)

[MeMom]

I try to get at rope drop at least 30min. ahead of time. Remember all the turnstiles will open so if you see one empty start your own line.

Good advice. Don't be shy about doing that or going to the far right or left. People crowd up in the middle, and we (along with a few other wise people) will go up and be 1st to 5th in another line. It doesn't make a load of difference, since you're all going to get stopped further in anyway, but being on inside the gates and having a minute or two for picture-taking or just walking leisurely makes more sense than being 122nd in a long line outside the gate. :)








Day 2 (September 18th 2010)

Parks : Animal Kingdom (9a.m.-5p.m.) and Magic Kingdom(9a.m.-7p.m.)
ADR: Donald's Safari Breakfast
CS Choices : Flame Tree BBQ or WL counter service(Lunch)Columbia Harbor House , Captain Cooks @ The Poly or Contempo Cafe @ Comtepoary Resort (Dinner)
Special Advents : MNSSHP (7p.m.-12a.m.)

Attraction & Show Plans for AK no particular order :

It's Tough To Be A Bug
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Flights of Wonder ( 1st time for this show )
Triceratop Spin
Dinosaur ? (Never done this before but I'm gonna extend an offer to DS6 to see if he might want to ride w/ DH)
Festival of the Lion King
Greeting Trails

We will try and make rope drop for AK and probably only stay till shortly after lunch time .
Heading back to WL at least by 1 or 2 to rest up and get the kiddies dressed for MNSSHP . Then heading out between 4 or 5 to the MK to eat and partake in the party .


MNSSHP Plans In No Particular Order ( 1st time attending all suggestions welcome ) :

Arrive at 4 if possible
See 2ND Parade
Photo Op - Large room next to Dole Whip
Trick or Treating all along the way
Toontown by Train Station w/ Alice & Friends
Skip rides
Stick around after Villains show for pic's
Snow White & The Dwarf's pic's ( Fantasyland)
Mickey & Minnie pic's ( Main Street )
Jasmine , Aladdin & Friends pic's ( Magic Carpets)
Jessie & Woody pic's (Frontierland)
Buzz & Stitch pic's (Tomorrowland)
Cinderella's Carriage pic's
HM Carriage pic's
Free face painting

No pictures to share with this one since it's our first time attending
Kids have decide on there costumes DS6- Red Ranger , DD4-Tinkerbell and DS2- Green Ranger

Your day is going to be so much better than mine! :laughing:

Animal Kingdom - 'nuff said! :thumbsup2

Hope you get that Snow White picture. That'll have to be first on your agenda - get in line early and just tough out the wait. Better to be waiting ahead of time and get to do more later.

You're going to love the parade!:maleficen:hmghost:

[WrightFamily06]

Good advice. Don't be shy about doing that or going to the far right or left. People crowd up in the middle, and we (along with a few other wise people) will go up and be 1st to 5th in another line. It doesn't make a load of difference, since you're all going to get stopped further in anyway, but being on inside the gates and having a minute or two for picture-taking or just walking leisurely makes more sense than being 122nd in a long line outside the gate. :)

Your day is going to be so much better than mine! :laughing:

Animal Kingdom - 'nuff said! :thumbsup2

Hope you get that Snow White picture. That'll have to be first on your agenda - get in line early and just tough out the wait. Better to be waiting ahead of time and get to do more later.

You're going to love the parade!:maleficen:hmghost:

Thanks for the reassurance MeMom and you are totally right who wants to be 122nd in line anyway :laughing:

That's true you will be at school and I'll be at WDW :laughing: I'll make sure to take lots of pictures for you to enjoy !

I hope we do too but if it doesn't happen , it will still be ok :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

Not really WDW related but I thought I would share some pictures from our Easter trip to Maryland, I realize it's a little late but better late than never :) lol Hope you enjoy !

DS6 with his pooping Easter bunny , he was so proud of that thing lol
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DD showing off on of her many Easter baskets
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DS3 with one of his many Easter baskets
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The kiddos Easter basket from us aka Easter Bunny
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DD showing off her Easter bonnet
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DD posing with her Easter bunny
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DS3 thought this bunny was real , even tried to feed it carrots lol
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Bubbles are the best !
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DS6 showing off another basket
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Look Mom I can blow bubbles too
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Look I can put a whole chocolate bunny in my mouth lol
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And the hunt is on
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DS3 posing for me
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DS6 is such a ham
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DD had to take her turn too lol
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DD & her Great Grandfather
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Soo handsome
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The kids enjoying lunch w/ there Great Grandfather
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All the flowers & trees were just gorgeous !
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Yes , it was even hot enough for the sprinkler and we were near the mountains !
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My Mom and her Grand babies
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DD modeling one of the many handmedowns we got from DBFF while we were visiting
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[micandminforever]

The Easter pictures are adorable. It looks like a fun time was had by all.

[WrightFamily06]

The Easter pictures are adorable. It looks like a fun time was had by all.

Thanks :) Yes, we all did have a very good time !

[WrightFamily06]

:maleficen:hmghost:Yay ! We ordered Our MNSSHP tickets last night ! Will post pic's when they arrive !:hmghost::maleficen

[dawnbu40]

How exciting! :yay: You guys are going to have sooo much fun! :dance3:

[hlrababy]

YAY!!! Almost under 4 months!! Woo hoo!!!

Aww, I love the Easter pictures!!!!! Your babies are adorable!!!!

I hope our dates end up during MNSSHP!! I want to go so bad!!!!

[WrightFamily06]

How exciting! :yay: You guys are going to have sooo much fun! :dance3:

Thanks Dawn , from what I heard we def will !

YAY!!! Almost under 4 months!! Woo hoo!!!

Aww, I love the Easter pictures!!!!! Your babies are adorable!!!!

I hope our dates end up during MNSSHP!! I want to go so bad!!!!

Thanks Heather :)

Awe I hope they do too , keeping my fingers crossed for a MNSSHP party for Heather & Family !

[OhioDisneyLover]

Subbing. popcorn::

Great plans so far. It's a pain though when Disney changes things on us, isn't it? :rolleyes1 My family will be staying at WL the same time that your family is there. We arrive on the 10th and check out on the 20th. Going for our 10th wedding anniversary.

Your children are very cute. I love all of the flashback pictures that you have posted.

Yay for MNSSHP tickets. I ordered ours for the 14th and have to pick them up at Will Call. I decided to save a few $ and go for the AP discount. I get nervous though knowing that I won't have them in my hand when I leave home.

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.

[WrightFamily06]

Subbing. popcorn::

Great plans so far. It's a pain though when Disney changes things on us, isn't it? :rolleyes1 My family will be staying at WL the same time that your family is there. We arrive on the 10th and check out on the 20th. Going for our 10th wedding anniversary.

Your children are very cute. I love all of the flashback pictures that you have posted.

Yay for MNSSHP tickets. I ordered ours for the 14th and have to pick them up at Will Call. I decided to save a few $ and go for the AP discount. I get nervous though knowing that I won't have them in my hand when I leave home.

Can't wait to hear more about your plans.

Thanks for all the sweet comments and Welcome :wave2:

Yes, it def is a major pain when WDW changes things !

:bride:Happy Early Anniversary !:bride:

We ordered our tickets but could have received a decent discount because we are military had we bought them at the gate also but I didn't want to take any chances , so we will try to get a refund at the gate for the difference :thumbsup2

[taymacsmom]

Subbing popcorn::.

I can't believe those WARM Easter pictures. I am jealous. We are supposed to get a frost overnight here. IT'S MID-MAY! Are you kidding me! :eek: Your babies are precious! Looking forward to more!

[WrightFamily06]

Subbing popcorn::.

I can't believe those WARM Easter pictures. I am jealous. We are supposed to get a frost overnight here. IT'S MID-MAY! Are you kidding me! :eek: Your babies are precious! Looking forward to more!

Thanks for joining in & Welcome :wave2:

Actually back in Maryland where those pictures were taken they also were suppose to get a frost last night too ! I think it was just a flook heat wave over Easter because it is normally still quite chilly until June in Maryland !

Thanks so much , I have to agree they are pretty darn cute :cutie:

[WrightFamily06]

September 19th Day 3

Park : Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach
Park Hours : 10 am - 5pm
CS's : Leaning Palms , Typhoon Tilly's Snack Shack or Lottawatta Lodge
ADR's : Chef Mickey's Dinner

In the past we have done both water parks but decide only to do one this year. In all reality though we probably could go with out the water-park and more option , because using 2 out of the sometimes 7 or more extras is really not worth the money to me ! If it means in extra day at Walt Disney World though , we can forget about the money right ? lol Anyway on to day three's plans not sure which water-park we are gonna go to but we will stay till probably around 2 and then head back to the WL to get cleaned up , then off to our ADR at Chef Mickey's . We haven't ate at Chef Mickey's since 2008 and it was ok , no real complaints but my family asked to do it so they shall receive ! After our dinner we will head to DTD to do some much needed WDW shopping .

Water Park Rides :
Castaway Creek
Ketchakiddee Creek

Cross Country Creek
Tike's Peak
Teamboat Springs

DTD Stores :
Basin
Disney's Days Of Christmas
Disney's Pin Traders
Goofy's Candy Company
Lego Imagination Center
Once Upon A Toy
Trend-D
World Of Disney

Now for some pictures of Water-parks & DTD past :

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DD Typhoon Lagoon 2007
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DD Typhoon Lagoon 2008
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DH & DS6 Typhoon Lagoon 2008
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DS6 Typhoon Lagoon 2009
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DD Typhoon Lagoon 2009
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DS3 Typhoon Lagoon 2009
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The Family Blizzard Beach 2009
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DS6 Blizzard Beach 2009
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DD Blizzard Beach 2009
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DS6 Blizzard Beach 2006
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DD Blizzard Beach 2008
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Sorry no pictures of DTD , I always forget to take my camera there ! I will have to change that this year !

[dawnbu40]

Great pictures! :)
I'm sure in the heat and humidity of Sept you will all enjoy cooling off at a water park!

Chef Mickey's is guaranteed to be fun for the kiddos even if it's not the best meal you'll have and following it up with DTD guarantees fun for you! :laughing:

[fottafamily05]

Love all the pictures :) Cant wait to meet up with you guys when you are down there! The kids will love the over-night guest for sure :lmao:

[taymacsmom]

Great water park pictures! We always do one waterpark per trip and pay out or our pockets for one day passes. It is a little bit cheaper than adding them to our hopper passes. I am curious which one you prefer. We like BB better but I think strictly because I like the theming better which seems like sort of a silly reason. Just wondering what you think:confused3.

[MeMom]

Maybe you can give us some water park tips. Our guys have been, but Jill and I and the girls have not. We've thought about maybe Jill and John taking Brooklynn sometime while I stay back with Bella. I thought we might do that this summer, since we'll have plenty of days. It just depends on if they want to pay the extra, I guess. How long do you think they'd need to stay to really say they got their money's worth, and what tips could you give them on taking Brooklynn?

[WrightFamily06]

Great pictures! :)
I'm sure in the heat and humidity of Sept you will all enjoy cooling off at a water park!

Chef Mickey's is guaranteed to be fun for the kiddos even if it's not the best meal you'll have and following it up with DTD guarantees fun for you! :laughing:
Yes, it's always nice to take one day to cool off and plus my kiddies aren't really swimmers yet so they really enjoy the kiddie area at both parks where they can touch as appose to some of the hotel pools where they can't !

My kiddies def do love CM , I was just a little bored w/ it myself .:laughing: Your right though going to DTD & shopping after will def give Mom some fun of her own !

Love all the pictures :) Cant wait to meet up with you guys when you are down there! The kids will love the over-night guest for sure :lmao:

Thanks Bestie ! I know we can't wait either , I still can't believe it's real that you all will be moving to Orlando . I'm sure it won't sink in till the day we meet you at the parks and maybe spend a night at your house to check out Sea World :):laughing:

Great water park pictures! We always do one waterpark per trip and pay out or our pockets for one day passes. It is a little bit cheaper than adding them to our hopper passes. I am curious which one you prefer. We like BB better but I think strictly because I like the theming better which seems like sort of a silly reason. Just wondering what you think:confused3.

Thanks soo much :) Paying out of pocket for one day pass to the water-park would def be something we need to check into in the future . This time though with our military discount we only had to pay $25 more for 6 days of water-parks & more which if I'm correct would be cheaper than one day admission . I'm not sure which one we like better ? I use to think it was TL but BB kiddie area is a little easier to be able to sit and watch your kiddies play and not have to chase them around . So I guess maybe BB :confused3

Maybe you can give us some water park tips. Our guys have been, but Jill and I and the girls have not. We've thought about maybe Jill and John taking Brooklynn sometime while I stay back with Bella. I thought we might do that this summer, since we'll have plenty of days. It just depends on if they want to pay the extra, I guess. How long do you think they'd need to stay to really say they got their money's worth, and what tips could you give them on taking Brooklynn?

I think Brooklynn & Bella both would enjoy the water-parks . The kiddie areas at both parks are really nice for the little ones even ones as young as Bella . If Brooklynn can swim pretty well with a life jacket there will be more for her to do . We however are always limited to the kiddie areas & the lazy river since all 3 of mine aren't really swimmers . I think BB however has the better kiddie area it is all kinda centered right in front of the sitting area , so you have a great view of the whole thing . TL area kinda wraps around , so you have to tail your child's every move . They supply life jackets at the park for everyone that needs one at no cost, if they do TL they'll want to bring sand toys or buy some inside the gate there very cheap. We usually get to the park at opening , eat lunch there and then head back to our room around 2 or so. As far as getting your money's worth , I really don't think you do with the little ones cause there are a lot of slides they can't do . They are really limited to the kiddie area, wave pool with Mom & Dad , Lazy River w/ Mom & Dad and the Family Raft ride which is only at BB I believe . Hope this helps :) Any other questions ask away

[WrightFamily06]

A day late but we hit our 4 month mark yesterday !

:woohoo::dance3:Yay !!! For 4 Months !!!:dance3::woohoo:

[dawnbu40]

:dance3: for being UNDER 4 MONTHS! :dance3:

[taymacsmom]

:yay: Lucky you!! :yay:

[WrightFamily06]

:dance3: for being UNDER 4 MONTHS! :dance3:

:yay: Lucky you!! :yay:

Thanks Ladies ! Time is really starting to fly now :woohoo:

Gonna post Day 4 plans come June and I still need to add pictures of our MNSSHP tickets & a few other things I picked up for our trip !

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hey! Stopping by for a second. Read through page 3. Not making any promises but I'm gonna bookmark this and try to get myself addicted to Dis again. :lmao: All of the pictures are GREAT! Of course I must have skipped over the part where we met up back in Feb. LOL Just kidding. FYI the other outlet store on 501 is gone now too. We only have Tanger 17 left. Better than nothing! I still can't believe BATB went OOB! Weird. It was always slammed pack in the Summer.

[taymacsmom]

Thanks Ladies ! Time is really starting to fly now :woohoo:

Gonna post Day 4 plans come June and I still need to add pictures of our MNSSHP tickets & a few other things I picked up for our trip !

popcorn::

[WrightFamily06]

Hey! Stopping by for a second. Read through page 3. Not making any promises but I'm gonna bookmark this and try to get myself addicted to Dis again. :lmao: All of the pictures are GREAT! Of course I must have skipped over the part where we met up back in Feb. LOL Just kidding. FYI the other outlet store on 501 is gone now too. We only have Tanger 17 left. Better than nothing! I still can't believe BATB went OOB! Weird. It was always slammed pack in the Summer.

Thanks for stopping by Tammy :hug: Glad your trying to get back into the Dis we've really missed you over here but I won't hold you to it summer is such a busy time !

Sorry I forgot to put you in on the Feb. update :( I didn't even have a picture to post though lol

Thanks for the outlet updates cause I probably won't get back there till next year , that is if we are still in NC ? lol

popcorn::

I know I know we have just been soo busy with BBQ's , T-ball , End of the Year School activities etc. etc. etc. lol

I will most def post MNSSHP & pictures of the things I bought this week & try to get day 4 done as soon as possible as it is now almost June :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

As promised here is a picture of our MNSSHP tickets . I was not too impressed when I got these as I was expecting that the tickets would have something Halloween related on the front , no such luck !
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I know that I posted pictures of spiral notebooks w/ the Disney characters on the front earlier in the report that I got at Michael's for a dollar . I have since replaced those with an idea I got from Memom & Jill's TR , thanks again ladies :) I purchased 3 Disney / Pixar encyclopedia from the DS6 school book fair to be the kids autograph books !
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Last & not least :

Happy 21st Birthday Typhoon Lagoon !!!
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[dawnbu40]

The encyclopedia is a great idea since it's something they can read and enjoy over and over! :)

[WrightFamily06]

The encyclopedia is a great idea since it's something they can read and enjoy over and over! :)

My thoughts exactly Dawn ! I was even thinking if they take great care of them , they'll be around for there kids to enjoy one day :goodvibes

[MeMom]

My thoughts exactly Dawn ! I was even thinking if they take great care of them , they'll be around for there kids to enjoy one day :goodvibes

I have to go locate ours before four weeks from today! :laughing:

I was thinking of having characters autograph a bag, cap, or pillowcase or something for Brooklynn for this trip. She has multiple books. A pillowcase should be easy, wouldn't you think?

[WrightFamily06]

I have to go locate ours before four weeks from today! :laughing:

I was thinking of having characters autograph a bag, cap, or pillowcase or something for Brooklynn for this trip. She has multiple books. A pillowcase should be easy, wouldn't you think?

Good luck with the hunt :thumbsup2

I would lean more towards a bag or cap , only because I wonder how a pillowcase would hold up & how many times could you wash it before the signatures would wash off ??

[WrightFamily06]

OK , so after reading several dinning reports where people were not at all happy w/ there meal at the Cali Grill & they questioned weather it was really worth 2 dinning credits. I'm now questioning my own decision to eat there & the use of 2 dinning credits ! It's been playing on my mind all day but I'm not sure where I would eat if I do cancel it ???

Any Thoughts :confused3:confused3:confused3

[dawnbu40]

The thing you need to remember is everyone has their own opinion about everything and you may love something someone else hates. Have you looked at the menu? If the menu appeals to you and the family I'd give it a try. If you weren't real excited about the menu choices then I'd suggest going somewhere else.

I looked back at your adrs and noticed you don't have Whispering Canyon. Since you're staying at WL I would definitely go there. Good food and fun atmosphere for the kids. You would then still have another credit to use at your choosing.

If you want a signature meal other than Cali I'd suggest Narcossee's. My family always enjoys that :)

Good luck deciding!

[WrightFamily06]

The thing you need to remember is everyone has their own opinion about everything and you may love something someone else hates. Have you looked at the menu? If the menu appeals to you and the family I'd give it a try. If you weren't real excited about the menu choices then I'd suggest going somewhere else.

I looked back at your adrs and noticed you don't have Whispering Canyon. Since you're staying at WL I would definitely go there. Good food and fun atmosphere for the kids. You would then still have another credit to use at your choosing.

If you want a signature meal other than Cali I'd suggest Narcossee's. My family always enjoys that :)

Good luck deciding!

Thanks for all the advice Dawn :goodvibes I did in fact cancel the ressie , I just couldn't see using 2 table credits on one meal . So our new ADR's are Whispering Canyon on arrival day 9/16 & Cape May on 9/19 . Better use of our credits or at least I think so :)

[dawnbu40]

Thanks for all the advice Dawn :goodvibes I did in fact cancel the ressie , I just couldn't see using 2 table credits on one meal . So our new ADR's are Whispering Canyon on arrival day 9/16 & Cape May on 9/19 . Better use of our credits or at least I think so :)

Your welcome :goodvibes It makes good sense to get the most you can out of the dining plan. Hope you enjoy the new choices!

[dawnbu40]

party::bday:party: Hope you have a great birthday weekend!

[WrightFamily06]

party::bday:party: Hope you have a great birthday weekend!

Thanks Dawn !!

I need to get day 4 written up , I think some are losing interest :(

[taymacsmom]

Thanks Dawn !!

I need to get day 4 written up , I think some are losing interest :(

Not me! I am still here. :)Patiently waiting. popcorn::

[WrightFamily06]

Not me! I am still here. :)Patiently waiting. popcorn::

Awe thanks :) I typed up day 4 today but I'm gonna hold off a little to post it , as after that I will only have one day left to post and July, August & part of September left to fill with info. !

[MeMom]

Good luck with the hunt :thumbsup2



Found it. It was right where I thought it was, thankfully. :goodvibes



I did in fact cancel the ressie , I just couldn't see using 2 table credits on one meal . So our new ADR's are Whispering Canyon on arrival day 9/16 & Cape May on 9/19 . Better use of our credits or at least I think so :)

Excellent. I'd much rather have two meals than one. I'm not a fancy meal person.

Didn't know it was your birthday. Hope it was a good one. :)

[WrightFamily06]

I'm taking a que from Dawn and doing the double digit dance :) Thanks for the idea Dawn !

party::dancer::dance3:YAY ! FOR DOUBLE DIGITS !!:dance3:party::dancer:

[OhioDisneyLover]

I hit double digits last week so I will dance with you too! :dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer:

[dawnbu40]

YAY for double digits! :dancer::dancer: Summer always seems to go so fast so it will be here before you know it!

[taymacsmom]

The only problem with going at the end of the summer (we did it in 2009) is you find yourself wishing the summer away!;) I don't know about you, but summer is my FAVORITE time of year.:woohoo:

[WrightFamily06]

I hit double digits last week so I will dance with you too! :dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer:

YAY for double digits! :dancer::dancer: Summer always seems to go so fast so it will be here before you know it!

Thank you both for dancing along with me !!

The only problem with going at the end of the summer (we did it in 2009) is you find yourself wishing the summer away!;) I don't know about you, but summer is my FAVORITE time of year.:woohoo:

It has been hard waiting till September to go since every other year we go in April or May . As far as summer goes though , I like to wish it away lol I'm not fond of the heat ( I know your thinking & your going to FL in the heat lol), the kiddies are driving me crazy so , I can't wait for school to stat back up , I don't know summer is just miserable for me ! I much prefer the cool & cold months :)

[hlrababy]

YAY!! I am glad you found me because then I could find you again!!! :lmao:

[englishrose47]

I am going on a FREE Trip October 14th thru 19th!!!!:banana::banana:

[WrightFamily06]

YAY!! I am glad you found me because then I could find you again!!! :lmao:
:woohoo:YaY !!:woohoo: Now you'll just have to subscribe and catch up lol
I am going on a FREE Trip October 14th thru 19th!!!!:banana::banana:
:woohoo:YaY !!:woohoo: I'm so glad you finally got your trip on the books & it's FREE , no better trip than that ! Are you doing the MNSSHP ?

[fottafamily05]

YAY for double digits!!!!!!! Cant wait to see you guys and spend some time at the parks with ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cloud9: :banana: :wizard: :lmao: :goodvibes :dance3:

[englishrose47]

:woohoo:YaY !!:woohoo: Now you'll just have to subscribe and catch up lol

:woohoo:YaY !!:woohoo: I'm so glad you finally got your trip on the books & it's FREE , no better trip than that ! Are you doing the MNSSHP ?
No as it is not part of this trip!! They do have some that include extras like MNSSHP. a safari etc but we just got the regular trip which is fine !! I'll be in Disney !! Just found out we will have 6 guys and 2 gals to escort!! :banana:

[MaryAz]

Jumping in, recognized your name from MeMom's reports. I just booked for Sep-yesterday. Will be me and my 2 girls staying at POP. Our dates are Sep 18-23rd doing MNSSHP on the 21st. Hope to run into you!!

[WrightFamily06]

YAY for double digits!!!!!!! Cant wait to see you guys and spend some time at the parks with ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cloud9: :banana: :wizard: :lmao: :goodvibes :dance3:

Thanks Bestie !! We can't wait to see you all and spend some much needed time catching up !

No as it is not part of this trip!! They do have some that include extras like MNSSHP. a safari etc but we just got the regular trip which is fine !! I'll be in Disney !! Just found out we will have 6 guys and 2 gals to escort!! :banana:

Yes, any trip to WDW is great even if it doesn't included the extras :thumbsup2 This is our first year doing anything in the extra dept and we have been going for 5 years .

If I may ask why are you escorting gals & guys on your trip , is it a special reason or just there first trip ?

Jumping in, recognized your name from MeMom's reports. I just booked for Sep-yesterday. Will be me and my 2 girls staying at POP. Our dates are Sep 18-23rd doing MNSSHP on the 21st. Hope to run into you!!

Welcome , soo glad to have you :hug: That is awesome you will be taking your trip at almost the same time is us ! We hope to run into you too , we have never had an official dismeet in WDW yet . We did however meet one of our disfriends in Myrtle Beach, SC , our first dismeet this February .

[WrightFamily06]

:woohoo::yay:YAY!! FOR 3 MONTHS TO GO !!!:woohoo::yay:

Coming up either today or tomorrow day 4 popcorn::popcorn::

[dawnbu40]

:banana: the time is just flying by!

Looking forward to hearing more of your plans :goodvibes

[taymacsmom]

Coming up either today or tomorrow day 4 popcorn::popcorn::[/QUOTE]

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[WrightFamily06]

:banana: the time is just flying by!

Looking forward to hearing more of your plans :goodvibes

I know Dawn it really has been flying by ! I only hope now that DS6 is out of school it will fly just as fast w/ all 3 kiddies home lol

Day 4 coming up :thumbsup2

Coming up either today or tomorrow day 4 popcorn::popcorn::

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::[/QUOTE]

Day 4 coming right up :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

Day 4 September 20th, 2010

Park : Disney Hollywood Studios
Park Hours : 9am-10pm
Adr: Sci Fi Dine In Theater (Dinner)
Possible CS for lunch: Starring Rolls Cafe or One of the resort CS for lunch since we do not care for DHS , CS offerings at all


Rides & Attractions :
Toy Story Mania
Playhouse Disney
Beauty & The Beast
Muppet's 3D
Voyage Of The Little Mermaid
Animation Academy ( Character meet & greet )
Studio Backlot Tour ?? ( If we had time , not as good as it use to be )
The Great Movie Ride
Lights, Motors, Action ! Extreme Stunt Show ( We have never done this ?)
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular ( We never done this either ?)
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Playground ( If we have time )

Shows:
High School Musical show ( DD is finally into this )
Jedi Training Academy ( We will try but it's always very crowded )

Stores:
Villains In Vogue (We love this store !)
Tatoonine Traders (DS6 loves to explore this place )

Pictures from previous trips to the Studios :

DHS 2006 Pooh, DS6,Me,DD4&Eyore
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/007.jpg
DHS or MGM 1993 Me, Michelangelo, My Brother & My Pap in the background lol
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/012.jpg
DHS or MGM 1993 Sci Fi Dine In Theater Back of car my grandparents , Middle me & Front Mom & Brother
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/014-1.jpg
DHS 2007 0r 08 Fantasmic
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_1899aa4e908035470b384b2c5bd9097d.jpg
DHS 2008 DS6 Hunny I Shrunk The Kids Playground
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_c9bd91b106a9b9f2cbd4d990ba89a9ce.jpg
DHS 2009 DS6 & DD4 (Star Wars Bikes ?)
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/Image293.jpg
DHS 2009 DS6 & The Blue Ranger (So sad they don't do this anymore :( )
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/250.jpg

[dawnbu40]

Sounds like a great day! I love the flashback pics! How cool is the Ninja Turtle :) Hope you have luck getting the boys in Jedi Academy :thumbsup2

[taymacsmom]

Day 4 looks good. We have done both Indiana Jones and Lights, Motor, Action. Both were ok. Nothing we would do more than once. Although my DS still talks about Indiana Jones a year later.:confused:

[MeMom]

Possible CS for lunch: Starring Rolls Cafe or One of the resort CS for lunch since we do not care for DHS , CS offerings at all



What resort were you thinking?

Hollywood does need some work in the counter service area. They have a few options, but none of them seem to have the quality of food that just calls people back again.

[WrightFamily06]

Sounds like a great day! I love the flashback pics! How cool is the Ninja Turtle :) Hope you have luck getting the boys in Jedi Academy :thumbsup2

Thanks Dawn ! I love looking back at those pictures too , how I wish they still have Ninja Turtles my boys would love to meet them !

Day 4 looks good. We have done both Indiana Jones and Lights, Motor, Action. Both were ok. Nothing we would do more than once. Although my DS still talks about Indiana Jones a year later.:confused:

Thanks , good to know that there both just ok :thumbsup2 If we miss them again this time it won't be a big deal then right :confused3 Too cute that your DS is still talking about Indiana Jones !

What resort were you thinking?

Hollywood does need some work in the counter service area. They have a few options, but none of them seem to have the quality of food that just calls people back again.

Not sure Memom ?? I just know we won't be partaking in any of the DHS cuisine :laughing:

Any good suggestions ?

[MeMom]

Any good suggestions ?

What resorts have you not been to yet?

[hlrababy]

Aw cool!!! I remember the Ninja Turtles and getting my picture with them! I thought they were so cool!! haha

[WrightFamily06]

What resorts have you not been to yet?

I've ate at most of the resorts with TS but only CS we have done at a resort are at POFQ & CB .

Aw cool!!! I remember the Ninja Turtles and getting my picture with them! I thought they were so cool!! haha

I know they were soo awesome !! They've come back some what w/ the kids today . I wish they would come back permanently like the other toys from the 80's & 90's I know my boys would love them !!

[MeMom]

I've ate at most of the resorts with TS but only CS we have done at a resort are at POFQ & CB .



I was thinking maybe Beaches and Cream at Beach Club. :)

[englishrose47]

Just checking in too say Hi!!!

[WrightFamily06]

I was thinking maybe Beaches and Cream at Beach Club. :)

That's a good idea but do they take the dinning plan & is it considered CS ? We won't have enough TS credits to add any extras

Just checking in too say Hi!!!

Hello :goodvibes Hope your having a great week !

[WrightFamily06]

:woohoo:Woo Hoo !!:woohoo:Only 2 Months Left Till We are Back At The World !!!:yay::dance3::banana::cool1::woohoo::dance3:

No, update this coming week because we are going back home to Maryland for a week . I promise when we get back though an update on our last park day :)

[dawnbu40]

:woohoo:Woo Hoo !!:woohoo:Only 2 Months Left Till We are Back At The World !!!:yay::dance3::banana::cool1::woohoo::dance3:

No, update this coming week because we are going back home to Maryland for a week . I promise when we get back though an update on our last park day :)

:dance3: 2 months!! :dance3:

Have a safe trip and a wonderful time back home! :goodvibes

[englishrose47]

:woohoo:Woo Hoo !!:woohoo:Only 2 Months Left Till We are Back At The World !!!:yay::dance3::banana::cool1::woohoo::dance3:

No, update this coming week because we are going back home to Maryland for a week . I promise when we get back though an update on our last park day :)

I will be in WDW in 3 months and at aMEET in DC next month!!!!:banana::banana:

[WrightFamily06]

:dance3: 2 months!! :dance3:

Have a safe trip and a wonderful time back home! :goodvibes

Thanks Dawn ! We def had both :goodvibes

I will be in WDW in 3 months and at aMEET in DC next month!!!!:banana::banana:

:yay:YaY !! For 3 Months Till WDW & August Meet In DC !!!:yay:

[WrightFamily06]

We have now been back for 2 days from our Maryland vacation to see family and we had a wonderful time !!

Unfortunately I don't have the last full day typed up like I promised but hope to do it soon :goodvibes

In other news we have decided that we will change one of our ADR's and eat at Via Napoli , the new pizza place in Epcot . I can make our ressie on the 6th of August and I'm super excited ! Now all I have to figure out is what ADR to switch it for lol

The most exciting news is that we are planning next years trip already. We are gonna take my Sister In-law & Brother In-law and our 4 nieces for there first WDW trip ! Since there are so many of us we are gonna stay off property & rent a villa . I've already found the one we are gonna rent & hope to put a deposit down to hold our dates as soon a possible !

If you want to take a look at the villa here's a link http://www.cyberrentals.com/rental/p285138

Be back sometime this week to share some of our Maryland pic's and Our last full WDW day !

[OhioDisneyLover]

I'm two month dancin' with ya! :dance3::dance3::dance3:

The villa looks nice! :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

I'm two month dancin' with ya! :dance3::dance3::dance3:

The villa looks nice! :thumbsup2


Thanks for dancing with me !!

The villa is very nice and I almost booked it but the owner was very rude so we decided to keep looking since we are most likely not taking that trip until June after school lets out or during school break , since our nieces can't miss school to go .

[englishrose47]

Wow that Villa is gorgeous!!!!

[thecapells]

That villa looks awesome!
You guys will have a great time!

[WrightFamily06]

Wow that Villa is gorgeous!!!!

That villa looks awesome!
You guys will have a great time!

Thanks guys for the positive comments on the Villa guys , I was in :love: with it too until the guy started asking my for my deposit repeatedly in one day and then was super rude with me when I asked about the cancellation policy . So unfortunately we decide against renting it but I'm not worried we have plenty of time to find one that is even better !

[jenseib]

All caught up! Looksto be a fun trip. You should do a recap on what days are what, since things got changed several times.
Also some of your pictures say they are deleted from photobucket, in case you didn't know.
I bet you are so excited. Claire and I both want to go at Halloween time, but it is always busy farming season, so it might not be for years till we can go then.

[englishrose47]

Thanks guys for the positive comments on the Villa guys , I was in :love: with it too until the guy started asking my for my deposit repeatedly in one day and then was super rude with me when I asked about the cancellation policy . So unfortunately we decide against renting it but I'm not worried we have plenty of time to find one that is even better !

There had to be a catch!!!!

[WrightFamily06]

All caught up! Looksto be a fun trip. You should do a recap on what days are what, since things got changed several times.
Also some of your pictures say they are deleted from photobucket, in case you didn't know.
I bet you are so excited. Claire and I both want to go at Halloween time, but it is always busy farming season, so it might not be for years till we can go then.
Thanks for joining in Jen , so glad to have you hear :hug:
I'm def gonna do a recap now thanks for the great suggestion !
I did not know some of my pictures got deleted , I think it's cause I rearranged some of the photos in my account :confused3
Yes, I'm more than excited I just wish it would get here already lol
There had to be a catch!!!!

Yes, I agree ! Made me feel really weird and uneasy & when I told DH about it he thought the same thing !

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Working on our Last Full Day & Then a recap on our plans since I have switched many things around !

[dawnbu40]

Your trip is next month!! :cool1:

[WrightFamily06]

Your trip is next month!! :cool1:

Awe thanks Dawn :hug: That put a smile on my face ! It still seems like forever lol

[MeMom]

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Working on our Last Full Day & Then a recap on our plans since I have switched many things around !

Looking forward to all the updated plans! :thumbsup2

I hope the in-law/nieces trip will be awesome for them! :dance3:

[WrightFamily06]

Looking forward to all the updated plans! :thumbsup2

I hope the in-law/nieces trip will be awesome for them! :dance3:

Getting ready to post the last full day now and I already typed up the recap but I'm going to wait a bit to post . May do a quick update on our mini vacation to Maryland in between last day & recap .

I think the trip with My Sister in-law & Brother in-law will be awesome , can't wait to plan , was gonna book the villa now but as you can see that fell through so were gonna wait till after the first of the year to make all our plans but at least we have a date !

[WrightFamily06]

Last Full Day September 21st 2010

Park : Magic Kingdom
Hours : 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Adr: Chef Mickey's
Possible CS : Columbia Harbor House, Captain Cooks @ Poly , Contempo Cafe @ Contemporary

Rides & Attractions :
Walt Disney World Railroad
Swiss Family Tree-house (has new meaning now that the family watched the movie )
Jungle Cruise
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Magic Carpets
Pirates of The Caribbean (Family fav)
Country Bear Jamboree
Tom Sawyer Island (New for us)
Liberty Belle Riverboat (New for us)
The Haunted Mansion (Family fav)
Cinderella's Golden Carousel (refuse to call it the new name lol)
Mickey's Philharmagic
Peter Pan's Flight
Dumbo
The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Barnstormer
Donald's Boat
Mickey & Minnie's Houses
Buzz Light-year
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
People Mover
Carousel Of Progress

Shows , Shopping & Snacks :
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
Emporium
Firehouse Gift Station
Main Street Confectionery (Candies for DD & DS6 class)
County Bounty
Captain Jack's Pirate Tutorial ( New for us )
Main Street Electrical Parade ( So glad to see this stay)
Sleepy Hollow (Must have a funnel cake !)
Aloha Isle ( Dole whip of course !)
Main Street Bakery ( New for us )
Lunching Pad at Rocket-tower Plaza (Coke Slushy & Soft Pretzel)

I know this is a very long list for one day but we will more than likely spend the most time at this park ! If you can't tell from this list it's our favorite! The day will start off with us eating breakfast in our room and then heading immediately to Magic Kingdom . Ridding everything we can in no particular order until lunch which will most likely be at Columbia Harbor House but we are leaving our options open. after lunch we will continue riding the rides and taking in the shows until it's time for our Chef Mickey's Dinner reservation which we will use the Monorail to get to . After dinner we will head back to Magic Kingdom to fit in anything we missed and re-ride anything we love . At 7 we will have to leave as there is Halloween party this night, so no MSEP this night ! May head to to Epcot until 9 or DTD to do some last minute shopping ! Then back to the room to rest up for our 10 hour drive home :(

Here are some pictures from our trips through the years at MK :

DH & DS6 (then 2) ridding Dumbo 2006
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/001-2.jpg
Prince John , DH, DS6 (then 2) & DD4 ( then 7months) Magic Kingdom 2006
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/004-2.jpg
Chip , DH & DS6 (then 3) Liberty Tree Dinner 2007
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/008.jpg
Cinderella's Castle March 1993 My 1st Walt Disney World trip
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/003-1-1.jpg
Me , My Brother & Dopey Magic Kingdom 1993
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/006-2.jpg
The Magic Kingdom Parade 1993
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/015-1.jpg
The Family & The Easter Bunny Magic Kingdom 2008
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_d0c4f45d0058579c19003cb13d038f7a.jpg
Me & Eeyore Crystal Palace 2008
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_687e4113804a3b4e8e7bfa981aa973-1.jpg
DS3(Then 1) & Pooh Crystal Palace 2008
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pictures/l_4a07cdfae49794d9d6cd3ee32d168c-1.jpg
DD, DS6(then 5) & DS3(then2) In Front of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe 2009 (Lesson learned from this pic, do not take a pic here when the sun is shining , that sled seat is on fire !)
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/135.jpg
DD, Tinkerbell & DS3 Pixie Hollow 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/Image226.jpg
DD, Daisy Duck & DS 6 Main Street USA 2009
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%202009%20TR/Image058.jpg

Coming up a recap of all our plans & I may post some pictures of our mini trip to Maryland !

Ordered the kids costumes this weekend DD is Alice , DS 6 Vampire & DS 3 Spongebob , will post pictures once they arrive :)

[dawnbu40]

Sounds like a wonderful and super fun last day! :)

A 10 hour car ride :eek: I am not a fan of car trips so that sounds really hard to me! I'm impressed! You and your DH must be very patient people to do that ride with 3 kids :)

Looking forward to seeing the kids costumes! :goodvibes

[WrightFamily06]

Sounds like a wonderful and super fun last day! :)

A 10 hour car ride :eek: I am not a fan of car trips so that sounds really hard to me! I'm impressed! You and your DH must be very patient people to do that ride with 3 kids :)

Looking forward to seeing the kids costumes! :goodvibes

I'm hoping we can cut the car ride down to 8 or 9 this year lol We bought a GPS recently and it has seem to shave an hour to two hours off our trips ! If you think 10 hours is bad when we lived in Maryland it was around a 16 to 18 hour drive and we made that drive in 07 & 08 lol I just really do not like to fly , the onetime we did I felt like everyone working in the airport was like hurry up, hurry up, hurry up lets go , very pushy like ! I like to take my time and enjoy the scenery .

[jenseib]

I love the pictures. That one of Prince John is really cool too. I don't think I've seen one of him before...you lucky dog! LOL!

[uncw89]

I'm hoping we can cut the car ride down to 8 or 9 this year lol We bought a GPS recently and it has seem to shave an hour to two hours off our trips ! If you think 10 hours is bad when we lived in Maryland it was around a 16 to 18 hour drive and we made that drive in 07 & 08 lol I just really do not like to fly , the onetime we did I felt like everyone working in the airport was like hurry up, hurry up, hurry up lets go , very pushy like ! I like to take my time and enjoy the scenery .

Let me know if you get the trip down to 8 or 9. I think 9 is about the best we've done. I would rather fly but it's cheaper to drive and flying is becoming challenging with all the luggage restrictions and fees!

[WrightFamily06]

I love the pictures. That one of Prince John is really cool too. I don't think I've seen one of him before...you lucky dog! LOL!

Awe Thanks Jen :) That was the only time we got to see Prince John way back in 06 but that is pretty cool isn't it !

Let me know if you get the trip down to 8 or 9. I think 9 is about the best we've done. I would rather fly but it's cheaper to drive and flying is becoming challenging with all the luggage restrictions and fees!

I will def tell u what kind of time we make the trip in . Minus the hour stop we make to shop lol Yes, I def agree it is much cheaper to drive :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

We took a Mini Vacation back home to Maryland for a week in July & stayed with my Disney Grandparents. Here are some pictures from that trip :

One of the first days we were there we visited Ft. Ashby , WV . To visit and have a meal my Disney Grandfathers family . Me , DH & the kids spent a good bit of the time visiting with my cousin , her husband & little girl . We had a great day in Ft. Ashby and can't wait to go there again, it's so beautiful and quite .

The house where my Pap grew up
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/001-3.jpg
Me & My Cousin
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/015-1.jpg

Another day was spent at Cowans Gap State Park in PA w/ my sister in-law , nieces & DH's Grandma . The kids had a blast playing in the water and sand all day !

The Lake
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/054.jpg
DS3 enjoying the sand
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/051-1.jpg
DS6,DN5&DN3 enjoying the lake
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/069.jpg

We also went to Lakemont Amusement Park in Altoona , PA w/ the sister in-law & nieces . Lakemont is the 8th oldest amusement park in the USA and has world's oldest roller coaster , so a lot of history in this trip.

Here it is the world's oldest roller coaster
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/115.jpg
DN5&DS6 enjoying little boats
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/076.jpg
DN5&DS6 on his first roller coaster ride without adults , needless to say he did not like it at all lol
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/079.jpg
DS3,DH and DS 6 ridding the carousel . DS3 did not care for any of the rides , looks like we are in trouble come WDW vacation
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/098.jpg
DD riding the carousel
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/100-1.jpg
DS6 & DN5 ridding the miniature train
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/111.jpg

We extended our trip an extra day to take the kids to meet Grave Digger and go to Monster Jam 2010 . Not only did our family of 5 go but so did the sister in-law & her family of 5 , My Mom & her boyfriend , DH's Dad's Girlfriend & her son and his girlfriend ! So we were a very large group but we had a blast especially the kids :)

This is how they fit Grave Digger in the truck mystery solved lol
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/122.jpg
DD & DS6 meeting Grave Digger
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/128.jpg
Monster Jam 2010
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/188.jpg
Monster Jam 2010
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/169.jpg
Spiderman
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/146.jpg
Some of our crew taking a ride on Blue Thunder
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/138.jpg

It was a great week in Maryland and I think it was the busiest week we have ever spent there ! We didn't spend very much time at my Grandparents house which is super unusual . Here are some pic's of the time we did spend :) Probably won't make it back there again until maybe Christmas , can't wait !

DD& her Mamal
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/043.jpg
DS3 & his Mamal
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/042-3.jpg
DS6 & his Mamal
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/039-1.jpg
DD & DS3 w/ there Pappy
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/192.jpg

Recap of our WDW plans coming up next week & pictures of the kids Halloween costumes !

[dawnbu40]

It looks like you all had a wonderful trip filled with a lot of fun :goodvibes

I hope your youngest likes the rides at Disney! That would be awful if he didn't!

[WrightFamily06]

It looks like you all had a wonderful trip filled with a lot of fun :goodvibes

I hope your youngest likes the rides at Disney! That would be awful if he didn't!

Yes , we def did Dawn :goodvibes

I'm hoping DS3 will not be scared of the rides at WDW but last year he would cry on every single ride that was dark , so add that to his recent crying on any ride at Lakemont we may be in trouble !

[jenseib]

What a fun trip. I like action packed trips. hopefully the youngest will do much better at Disney. We worried that on our first trip with Claire she would scream at the characters, because she did with Santa, but she loved them. But she still is very leary of Santa and the Easter bunny. Must be the Disney magic!

[MaryAz]

Great mini trip update. looking forward to seeing your plans so we can see if we are ever in the same place at the same time.

[OhioDisneyLover]

It looks like you had a nice mini vacation. :goodvibes Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

What a fun trip. I like action packed trips. hopefully the youngest will do much better at Disney. We worried that on our first trip with Claire she would scream at the characters, because she did with Santa, but she loved them. But she still is very leary of Santa and the Easter bunny. Must be the Disney magic!

Thanks I hope he does too but last year , he cried on every ride that was dark during our trip but we pushed on and still rode & would just try to keep him clam so he wouldn't disturb others .

Awe poor Claire wonder what it is about Santa & The Easter Bunny :confused3

I use to be terrified of cupid when I was little thanks to my Grandfather lol Apparently I thought he was gonna shoot me lol


Great mini trip update. looking forward to seeing your plans so we can see if we are ever in the same place at the same time.

Thanks Mary :)
Have the recap of our trip plans all typed up , just have to make a few little changes , hope to post those this week :) Yes, we def have to see if our plans meet up , it would be our first dismeet at WDW :hug:

It looks like you had a nice mini vacation. :goodvibes Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. :thumbsup2

Yes, it was def a great mini vacation & your welcome :)

[WrightFamily06]

Quick Recap :

Day 1 September 16th ,2010

We begin early on our 10 hour drive south to see the Mouse !
Stopping in St. Augustine to do a little shopping at The Character Connection !
We should arrive some time around 3 or 4 at the WL , Check-in & unload.
After a quick rest we will be off to our Dinner ADR at Whispering Canyon .
Followed by maybe shopping at DTD , Swimming or Rest ! Who Knows ? lol


Day 2 September 17th , 2010

Park : Epcot
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
ADR : Via Napoli Dinner

This night is our very 1st viewing of Main Street Electrical Parade @ 8 pm !!


Day 3 September 18th , 2010

Park : Animal Kingdom
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
ADR: Donald's Safari Breakfast

This night is our 1st Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party !


Day 4 September 19th , 2010

Park: Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach
Hours: 10am-5pm
ADR: Cape May Dinner


Day 5 September 20th, 2010

Park: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hours: 9am-10pm
ADR: Sci Fi Dinner


Day 6 September 21st, 2010

Park : Magic Kingdom
Hours: 9am - 7pm
ADR: Chef Mickey's Dinner


Day 7 September 22nd 2010

Pack everything up , if we have any CS credits left we will use that to eat breakfast at WL CS before check out and start the 10 hour drive home :(


Coming Next Week Our Halloween Party Plan Of Attack & Pictures Of The Kids Costumes !!

[thecapells]

Quick Recap :

Day 1 September 16th ,2010

We begin early on our 10 hour drive south to see the Mouse !
Stopping in St. Augustine to do a little shopping at The Character Connection !
We should arrive some time around 3 or 4 at the WL , Check-in & unload.
After a quick rest we will be off to our ADR at Whispering Canyon .
Followed by maybe shopping at DTD , Swimming or Rest ! Who Knows ? lol


Day 2 September 17th , 2010

Park : Epcot
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
ADR : Via Napoli

This night is our very 1st viewing of Main Street Electrical Parade @ 8 pm !!


Day 3 September 18th , 2010

Park : Animal Kingdom
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
ADR: Donald's Safari Breakfast

This night is our 1st Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party !


Day 4 September 19th , 2010

Park: Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach
Hours: 10am-5pm
ADR: Cape May


Day 5 September 20th, 2010

Park: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hours: 9am-10pm
ADR: Sci Fi


Day 6 September 21st, 2010

Park : Magic Kingdom
Hours: 9am - 7pm
ADR: Chef Mickey's


Day 7 September 22nd 2010

Pack everything up , if we have any CS credits left we will use that to eat breakfast at WL CS before check out and start the 10 hour drive home :(


Coming Next Week Our Halloween Party Plan Of Attack & Pictures Of The Kids Costumes !!

Nice selections!
Is Cape May the character breakfast or the Clam Bake?
We've done the breakfast and will be trying the Clam Bake in January...

The others are among our favorites.
You might even want to try T-Rex while you're at Downtown Disney.
The boys (and even the girl) LOVE it!!

[dawnbu40]

Everything sounds great! You and your family are going to have so much fun :cool1:

[WrightFamily06]

Nice selections!
Is Cape May the character breakfast or the Clam Bake?
We've done the breakfast and will be trying the Clam Bake in January...

The others are among our favorites.
You might even want to try T-Rex while you're at Downtown Disney.
The boys (and even the girl) LOVE it!!

I guess I should have put that it's the Cape May dinner gonna go back & edit that lol
We did the dinner there back in 2008 and the service was horrible but the food was yummy . So after giving it a break for a year or so we decided to try it again because I :love: seafood !

Thanks for suggestion :)

[WrightFamily06]

Everything sounds great! You and your family are going to have so much fun :cool1:

Thanks Dawn :hug: Your so sweet , can't believe you all have less then 3 weeks till your trip !

[jenseib]

I guess I should have put that it's the Cape May dinner gonna go back & edit that lol
We did the dinner there back in 2008 and the service was horrible but the food was yummy . So after giving it a break for a year or so we decided to try it again because I :love: seafood !

Thanks for suggestion :)

Same wit hus. We did breakfast there last trip and the service was just awful, but the food was one of the best.

[WrightFamily06]

Same wit hus. We did breakfast there last trip and the service was just awful, but the food was one of the best.

Oh no :( Keeping my fingers crossed that there service has improved since both of our trips !

[MaryAz]

We will also be at DHS on Monday! Probably arrive later morning since we are doing MK EMH the night before. Maybe we could try and meet up there?

[WrightFamily06]

We will also be at DHS on Monday! Probably arrive later morning since we are doing MK EMH the night before. Maybe we could try and meet up there?

That sounds good to me :) I will PM you my cell number and you could text me when u all get to the park .

[WrightFamily06]

:woohoo:Woo Hoo !! We Only Have One Month Left Till Were Back At The World !!:woohoo:

I wanted to post a picture of our countdown today & the kids costumes but I'm just not gonna have time , we've been outside all day the kids swimming in there pool and I cleaned the garage out ! Promise I will get them up this week though :)

[dawnbu40]

:woohoo: for 1 month! :woohoo:

[WrightFamily06]

With further ado here are the kiddies Halloween costumes for the party !

DS6 Vampire
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/005-3.jpg

DD Alice
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/004-2.jpg

DS3 Spongebob

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/006-1.jpg

Here is our countdown as promised , were down to 28 days or 4 weeks ! Woo Hoo !!!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/009-1.jpg

Coming up next week detailed MNSSHP plans !

[thecapells]

And where are your costumes!?!?!?!?

[dawnbu40]

Awww the kids are so cute! You're all going to have so much fun at that party!

The countdown looks great! Nice job :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

And where are your costumes!?!?!?!?

We are already wearing them ! :lmao:

Awww the kids are so cute! You're all going to have so much fun at that party!

The countdown looks great! Nice job :thumbsup2

Thanks Dawn :hug:

[jenseib]

I love that Alice outfit. It's so cute. Sadly I think Claire is too big for hers now. She grow so much over tha past year. She mgioth get away with it with white bike shorts under it, but I'm not sure. I guess I should try it one day and see.

[WrightFamily06]

I love that Alice outfit. It's so cute. Sadly I think Claire is too big for hers now. She grow so much over tha past year. She mgioth get away with it with white bike shorts under it, but I'm not sure. I guess I should try it one day and see.

Thanks Jen :) Yes, you will def have to try Claire's on her to see what dresses you might want to purchase her for your December trip :thumbsup2

[WrightFamily06]

Well I have many reasons to celebrate today :

Woo Hoo 3 Weeks Till WDW !!

DS6 Started 1st Grade Today !!

My Grandma Had Been In The Hospital Since Last Sunday & Today She Was Well Enough To Come Home !!!

In other news , I've been really upset otherwise today :( We have had a dog for 6 years now a Cocker Spaniel Mix named Maddison , well back in April we got a puppy who is now 4 months a English Bulldog Boxer Mix named Mocca . Well to make a long story short Maddy the 6 year old does not like the puppy & it's at the point where we have to keep them separate one dog downstairs the other up ,they also even have to be separate to go to the bathroom . To top it all off Maddy the 6 year old is having an accident in my house at least once a day which is just ruining the carpet , not to mention the smell it leaves behind ! I don't really want to get rid of either dog but I'm really afraid that it might come down to that . So I spent all afternoon talking to vets, vet techs and I even put a call in to a behaviorist and I'm hoping someone can help me !

Thanks for listening I know I went on quite a rant about the dogs , it's just really been bothering me today :(

Will hopefully post our MNSSHP Schedule 2moro and first day of school pictures of DS6 .

[dawnbu40]

:woohoo: for 3 weeks and your grandma going home from the hospital!

I'm so sorry to hear your dogs aren't getting along. We twice introduced new dogs to existing dogs in our family and didn't have any problems. I guess we just got lucky :confused3 I'm sure it's very stressful so I hope you are able to work something out! :goodvibes

Looking forward to seeing your son's first day pic! I miss those days :)

[WrightFamily06]

:woohoo: for 3 weeks and your grandma going home from the hospital!

I'm so sorry to hear your dogs aren't getting along. We twice introduced new dogs to existing dogs in our family and didn't have any problems. I guess we just got lucky :confused3 I'm sure it's very stressful so I hope you are able to work something out! :goodvibes

Looking forward to seeing your son's first day pic! I miss those days :)

Thanks Dawn :hug:

It is very stressful but after talking to the behaviorist yesterday a lot of that was relieved , she gave me several things that were gonna try now to fix the problem and that I think will help . Then once we get the money saved were gonna get one or both of the dogs trained , so they will at least obey us when we tell them to leave one another alone .

Pictures & MNSSHP Plans coming right up !!

[WrightFamily06]

Thanks to Mike Capell or Capell Dad for all his help on this and letting use there schedule from last year as a guide line :goodvibes

Wright's 2010 MNSSHP Schedule

-Arrive @ 4pm start in Adventureland and ride the rides

- 5:30ish CS dinner @ Columbia Harbor House

- 6:30pm be in line for a picture with Cinderella's Carriage

- After Carriage picture straight to Toontown for pictures with Minnie & Mickey in there Halloween costumes

-Next over to HM for 2 photopass pictures with the Ghost's of HM

- After Ghost pictures find a spot on the corner of Liberty Square for the parade

- Next find a spot for the Villains Show & Fireworks somewhere in the Hub ( We may just catch this as we are walking around or skip this altogether depending on what the kids want )

- Finally do as many meet and greets with characters that are in costume and ones that you don't see during normal park hours

- We will try to make it until 12am , who knows if we will

[WrightFamily06]

DS6 & his DBFF walking into school on there first day of 1st grade
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/005-4.jpg
DS6 in the car on his way to school
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/004-3.jpg
Posing for Mom before we left the house for school
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/003-1.jpg
Showing off his pirate backpack
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/QueenMommyof3/Disney%20Pre-trip%20Report%202010/002-4.jpg

[dawnbu40]

Glad to hear the behaviorist was able to help you!

The plans look great! Mike is a pro at planning so I'm positive his plans will work out great for you :thumbsup2

The first day pics are so cute. I love his backpack!

[englishrose47]

First Cute Halloween Costumes !!!

Second loved the first day of school pix !!

Thirdly on the Doggie issues ... We have a Pit Bull and about 2 years ago Judy HAD to have a little dog so we got a cute little Miniature Schitzu!! I was petrified the Pit would hurt it !!Couldn't have been more wrong he LOVES his little buddy !! Is absolutely wonderful with him and tolerates all the playing the little one does with all parts of him amazingly!! The little one gets to eat first and they will only eat out of the same bowl!!

So we are soooo proud of our Big Boy!!!!

[MeMom]

I hope you get all the cool Halloween costumed characters you want! Those lines get long. I'd really love to have one with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but we're not doing MNSSHP this year. We have a short trip and a tight budget, and since we have done it more than once, we're sacrificing this time. I do love that parade, though! One of the best ever!

I'll have to check back tonight to see the school pictures, since I am at school myself.

It's good to hear that your grandmother got to get out of the hospital! :cool1:

[WrightFamily06]

Glad to hear the behaviorist was able to help you!

The plans look great! Mike is a pro at planning so I'm positive his plans will work out great for you :thumbsup2

The first day pics are so cute. I love his backpack!
Thanks Dawn :)Me too !

Yes, Mike def gives great details & plans !

Thanks , he had a great first day :)


First Cute Halloween Costumes !!!

Second loved the first day of school pix !!

Thirdly on the Doggie issues ... We have a Pit Bull and about 2 years ago Judy HAD to have a little dog so we got a cute little Miniature Schitzu!! I was petrified the Pit would hurt it !!Couldn't have been more wrong he LOVES his little buddy !! Is absolutely wonderful with him and tolerates all the playing the little one does with all parts of him amazingly!! The little one gets to eat first and they will only eat out of the same bowl!!

So we are soooo proud of our Big Boy!!!!

Thanks so much , your so sweet :hug:

I can only hope our dogs turn around and have a relationship like yours ! It's been 4 months now and still no real change :(

I hope you get all the cool Halloween costumed characters you want! Those lines get long. I'd really love to have one with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but we're not doing MNSSHP this year. We have a short trip and a tight budget, and since we have done it more than once, we're sacrificing this time. I do love that parade, though! One of the best ever!

I'll have to check back tonight to see the school pictures, since I am at school myself.

It's good to hear that your grandmother got to get out of the hospital! :cool1:

Me too Memom !! I can totally understand u all skipping the party this time and saving money since you have been before and you go several times a year :thumbsup2

Can't wait for you to see the school pictures , he looked so cute !

Yes, I'm very happy she was able to come home :) She's 84 and doesn't get around to well so she's gonna have to have a lot of attention until she gets back around to moving at her normal pace .

[thecapells]

The plan looks great (and vaguely familiar! ;) )

If you think the kids will stay late, you can skip the 1st parade and fireworks and do more characters.
Lines tend to thin out a bit during the parade & fireworks.
However, ours were pooped by 9:30/10 so you might just want to go to the 1st showing of everything to make sure they catch it.

I think I mentioned these before but if not...
As for costumes and special chars, Snow White (and all 7 dwarves) is the next longest line compared to Mickey and Minnie.
Pooh and Friends in costume usually hang out outside their ride.
And Donald, Daisy, Chip, Dale, and Goofy are usually dancing at the parties so give those a shot.

[WrightFamily06]

The plan looks great (and vaguely familiar! ;) )

If you think the kids will stay late, you can skip the 1st parade and fireworks and do more characters.
Lines tend to thin out a bit during the parade & fireworks.
However, ours were pooped by 9:30/10 so you might just want to go to the 1st showing of everything to make sure they catch it.

I think I mentioned these before but if not...
As for costumes and special chars, Snow White (and all 7 dwarves) is the next longest line compared to Mickey and Minnie.
Pooh and Friends in costume usually hang out outside their ride.
And Donald, Daisy, Chip, Dale, and Goofy are usually dancing at the parties so give those a shot.

lol

Once again Mike thanks for all these great tips :thumbsup2 I think we will do the first parade just in case they don't make it and if they do we will get candy & do meet and greets till close !

I think we are gonna skip Snow White & the dwarves just seems like to big of a feet for our first party . Gonna def do Mickey & Minnie , try for Pooh & Piglet , Alice and Characters on her trail and some of the other characters that have there own meet and greets . Not sure about the dance parties may slip by one of those would rather have individual pictures of my kids w/ the characters then with a slew of others . lol

[jenseib]

I'm so glad your grandma is doing well.
I hope the issue with your dogs get resolved. We once got a puppy (all of ours are outside farm dogs) and teh bigger dog we had at the time was petrified of the puppy. Who would've thunk it! :confused3
Your plan sounds great for the Halloween party. I would love to go to that some day. I think just taking in what you can is a very good plan. And at least you have an idea of how you want to go about it.

Your son is so handsome! That one picture makes his eyes just light up and they are so gorgeous! How does he like school? It's so hard to see our babies grow up! Wait till he's a couple of inches taller than you! :rotfl2:

[thecapells]

lol

I think we are gonna skip Snow White & the dwarves just seems like to big of a feet for our first party . Gonna def do Mickey & Minnie , try for Pooh & Piglet , Alice and Characters on her trail and some of the other characters that have there own meet and greets . Not sure about the dance parties may slip by one of those would rather have individual pictures of my kids w/ the characters then with a slew of others . lol

Sounds like a great plan!
And I'm sure you guys will have a blast!