Flowers and Firsts - A May 2010 PTR, 5/13 TR started! Link on pg 39

[SoonerGirl]

Hi there! And welcome to my first ever PTR! I've got a couple TRs under my belt (links are in my siggy if you're interested), but this is my first attempt at a pre-trip report. I hope I can find enough stuff to talk about to keep this somewhat entertaining for the next month and a half!

For those of you who don't know me, let me introduce myself. My name is Michelle, I am 40 years young :rolleyes: and I am a Disney-a-holic. :laughing: This trip will be my 6th, all coming during my adulthood. My first was New Years 2001, it was a very short, spur of the moment trip, but I fell for Disney hard then and try and get back as often as my DH will allow it.

I am married to Don, aka The Disney Grump. He is not nearly as fond of all things Disney as I am, and he has put his foot down that there will be no more Disney trips for this family for a long, long time.

Here is a pic of Don and I from our most recent trip in December.

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I also have two sons. Justin, who will be 14 in just over a month (how the heck did that happen?!)

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And Jared, who is 9

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But, for this trip, I will not be joined by my darling boys, no this is a girls only trip - just my mom and myself. Remember, Don has told me 'NO MORE DISNEY TRIPS'!!! :headache: Well, he wouldn't deny me a get away with my mother, and she has never been to WDW, and she loves flowers and gardening. So, sneaky me, plotted a return trip by showing my mom pictures of the beautiful Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. She decided that she would like to go. Yippee!! :yay: I convinced Don that since I have an AP and could use the AP discount for our room, that it really wouldn't be all that expensive. He agreed, so the planning began. :woohoo:

This is a picture of my mom, it's from about a year ago, but she looks pretty much the same.

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So, there you have it, that is how this trip came to be. We are booked for 7 nights at CSR, May 1st thru the 8th. I'll be back soon with more details!

[Charleston Princess]

Am I first? Really? I am so excited! :woohoo:

[MHTeacher]

Awwww, Jackie beat me! Oh well, I'm second! :yay:

[kcandbella]

Yay! You are doing a PTR!!! I'm here! :goodvibes

[mickeystoontown]

Signing on for more! Can't wait to hear all about your Mom and Me trip!

[marsa1969]

popcorn::I'm in!

[stace208]

I'm here!:goodvibes

[Happydog]

So glad you are going to share all about your trip this spring!!! :) I can't wait to hear all about it! :goodvibes

[SoonerGirl]

Am I first? Really? I am so excited! :woohoo:

:yay: Yay! Jackie's first!

Awwww, Jackie beat me! Oh well, I'm second! :yay:

So close! Glad you're here Michelle!

Yay! You are doing a PTR!!! I'm here! :goodvibes

I caved to the peer pressure :laughing: Thanks for joining in Kayce!

Signing on for more! Can't wait to hear all about your Mom and Me trip!

Hi! Thanks for signing on!

popcorn::I'm in!

So glad you came over!

I'm here!:goodvibes

Hi Stacy!

So glad you are going to share all about your trip this spring!!! :) I can't wait to hear all about it! :goodvibes

You guys twisted my arm :thumbsup2 Thanks for coming over!

[SoonerGirl]

Choosing a resort......

So, I really wanted to stay at a Boardwalk hotel for this trip (as I always do, and never get to :sad: ), but Mom couldn't get past the sticker shock of paying for a deluxe. I told her that I really only had two requirement when it came to where we would stay - it will be on site, and it won't be a value ;)

She looked at a few resort photos with me and we decided on Coronado Springs. I've stayed here once before, and while it was very pretty around the resort, I didn't care for the rooms and I didn't really like the looooooong walk to the main building. That being said, I do like the looks of the referbished rooms - and I'll get a whole queen bed all to myself! :woohoo: And, I've learned that just being in a deluxe resort doesn't mean that your walking distance to shops and restaurants will any shorter (like Wigd's 40,000 steps to her villa in December! :eek: ) so all and all I think this will be a good decision.

What I'm trying to decide on now is whether or not I should request a certain room location. We stayed in Cabanas last time, and while it was close to the main pool, it was a haul to get to the main building. Do any of you have any experience with this resort? Have a favorite section? I think I'm leaning towards asking for Castias just because it's bus stop is the first picked up and the first let off - might help with not having to stand on the bus. Or maybe I'll just take my chances and see what they give me......

[MHTeacher]

I think I'm leaning towards asking for Castias just because it's bus stop is the first picked up and the first let off - might help with not having to stand on the bus. Or maybe I'll just take my chances and see what they give me......

Michelle, We stayed at CSR back in 2003, during a 4/3 deal. I thought the resort was really pretty too, and now I think the rehabbed rooms are beautiful (and YAY for queen sized beds:woohoo: ).

At that time, I was not the DISer I am today. I didn't even know I could request a building.......So young and ignorant, I was! ;) By some stroke of luck, we actually had a great spot. We were in Casitas, building 5---convenient to a bus stop, and not too far a walk to the pool. I think it took about 5 minutes to walk to the main building.

[Charleston Princess]

We stayed at CSR over spring break a couple of years ago and ended up in Casitas. It was a pretty good spot -- it was the building closest to the main buildings and the main pool. I would request Casitas though because I think it is close to just about everything. I would NOT want to end up in Ranchos which are the farthest from everything it seems.

I love the look of those new refurbed rooms. So pretty! :lovestruc Not to mention, the great food court, the big gift shop, and that fabulous pool and pool bar. Perfect for an adults getaway! :goodvibes

[Happydog]

The new rooms do look nice, that is what I was thinking too! I would be interested in trying out CSR! So I am looking forward to hearing all about it!

Are you guys eating any where ....:rolleyes1

I guess that is coming up in the next post :laughing:

[kschafer]

Just noticed this but I'm here now!!!!

We have requested Casitas 4 or 5 simply because they are close to the first bus stop. I figure that is the thing we will use the most and they are about 1/2 way between El Centro and the Dig Site, 2 things we will use slightly less. I also would accept cabanas 8 for the same reasons but that is bus stop 3 (not sure if that will be a big deal in May) Who knows, maybe we'll end up neighbors!

[Lovemy3babes]

Hi Michelle! I'm here too. It looks like you got a great start to your PTR. You and your mom are going to have so much fun!! :)

[wigdoutdismom]

Here!

[disneydusted]

Hi Michelle! I am so glad you are starting a PTR! It will be fun to follow along, such a pretty time to be in WDW! :flower3:

[PrincessInOz]

On board. Can't wait to read more.:cool1:

[manntra]

Hi Michelle! :) I came over from Katie's PTR seeing that we are all there at the same time! I'm really looking forward to the F&G too and so happy we are finally at 49 days!!

Tracy

[SoonerGirl]

Michelle, We stayed at CSR back in 2003, during a 4/3 deal. I thought the resort was really pretty too, and now I think the rehabbed rooms are beautiful (and YAY for queen sized beds:woohoo: ).

At that time, I was not the DISer I am today. I didn't even know I could request a building.......So young and ignorant, I was! ;) By some stroke of luck, we actually had a great spot. We were in Casitas, building 5---convenient to a bus stop, and not too far a walk to the pool. I think it took about 5 minutes to walk to the main building.

I didn't find the DIS until my 3rd trip - so I can relate to the ignorant phase! :laughing: I've never requested a certain section of a resort, just took what they gave me, and have never really been disappointed. I do think I'm leaning towards asking for Casitas 4 or 5, seems like a pretty good spot.

We stayed at CSR over spring break a couple of years ago and ended up in Casitas. It was a pretty good spot -- it was the building closest to the main buildings and the main pool. I would request Casitas though because I think it is close to just about everything. I would NOT want to end up in Ranchos which are the farthest from everything it seems.

I love the look of those new refurbed rooms. So pretty! :lovestruc Not to mention, the great food court, the big gift shop, and that fabulous pool and pool bar. Perfect for an adults getaway! :goodvibes

The new rooms do look great - I can't wait to see them in person. In addition to the pool bar I think they also have another one up by the main building. I'm sure we'll make good use of both!

The new rooms do look nice, that is what I was thinking too! I would be interested in trying out CSR! So I am looking forward to hearing all about it!

Are you guys eating any where ....:rolleyes1

I guess that is coming up in the next post :laughing:

Yep - we will be eating........ :rolleyes1

Just noticed this but I'm here now!!!!

We have requested Casitas 4 or 5 simply because they are close to the first bus stop. I figure that is the thing we will use the most and they are about 1/2 way between El Centro and the Dig Site, 2 things we will use slightly less. I also would accept cabanas 8 for the same reasons but that is bus stop 3 (not sure if that will be a big deal in May) Who knows, maybe we'll end up neighbors!

Hey Katie! Glad you are here. I'm leaning towards Casitas 4 or 5 too, we might very well be neighbors. :thumbsup2

Hi Michelle! I'm here too. It looks like you got a great start to your PTR. You and your mom are going to have so much fun!! :)

Hi Kelli, thanks for joining in! I'm really looking forward to this trip with my mom. We went shopping the other day for a suitable park bag for her and a swimsuit. I think she is pretty excited too!

[SoonerGirl]

Here!

Hey there Anita! You should be livin' it up in WDW by now - hope you are having a great time! Don't let that clown get you....... :scared1:

Hi Michelle! I am so glad you are starting a PTR! It will be fun to follow along, such a pretty time to be in WDW! :flower3:

Thanks for joining in! I can't wait to see the F&G Festival. I've that some people who have been in the past are disappointed with this years display, but since I've never seen it I'm sure I'll be amazed!

On board. Can't wait to read more.:cool1:

Thanks for hopping on board! Day 1 plans coming right up :thumbsup2

Hi Michelle! :) I came over from Katie's PTR seeing that we are all there at the same time! I'm really looking forward to the F&G too and so happy we are finally at 49 days!!

Tracy

Hi Tracy, thanks for coming over. Are you writing a PTR? I'd love to follow along with your plans as well.

[SoonerGirl]

Arrival Day - Saturday, May 1st

Our flight leaves OKC at 7:30 in the morning, not too terribly early, and we arrive at MCO at 12:55. I'm hoping we will be at CSR around 2:30, if we are lucky maybe even earlier. For those of you who read my last TR, you will remember that I got myself turned around in the airport and took us to the wrong place - that will not happen this time - I will never forget again that ME is on the 'B' side!! :laughing:

I'm thinking that I'll do online check in prior to us leaving to save a bit of time once we arrrive. Then Mom and I will change into our swimsuits and head to the Dig Site pool. I will have a book and a

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while enjoying this view

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with no kids yelling 'Mom, Mom, Mom' to me over and over again! Ahhhhhhhh :cloud9:

We'll stay at the pool until it's time to head back to the room to get ready for dinner. I'm leaning towards just taking a cab to AKL

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for our dinner at Jiko

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This will be my first experience with a Disney signature restaurant and I've read nothing but good things about Jiko - to say that I am excited is an understatement!

Mom and I will explore AKL a bit after dinner, then head back to CSR to unpack and rest up for our first full park day!

[marsa1969]

We stayed in the Casitias back in '03 - pre-remodel. The rooms look wonderful now!! It seemed like quite a walk to the main building, but we were right by the bus stop. I didn't mind having a view of the parking lot to be able to have good bus stop location. AHHHH, to be kidless at Disney!!:cloud9:

[kcandbella]

Sounds like a great first day! Very relaxing and "adult" oriented. :thumbsup2 It's going to be a margarita filled week for you!

[stace208]

That sounds like a great first day! You guys are going to have so much fun!:goodvibes

[kschafer]

How many times do you think you will look up from your book when you hear "Mom, watch this!" only to smile, take a swig of your margarita and return to your book

:upsidedow

Love your arrival day plans!

[Charleston Princess]

Yep, pretty sure that is the PERFECT way to start your vacation -- a little reading time, a little pool time, a not-so-little margarita time, and dinner at Jiko. That's exactly how I would want to start a trip, too! :thumbsup2

Take a cab -- think how much easier it would be than taking a bus to Animal Kingdom and then taking a bus to AKL. Since CSR and AKL are actually pretty close together, it shouldn't cost much at all.

[Happydog]

Arrival Day - Saturday, May 1st

Mom and I will change into our swimsuits and head to the Dig Site pool. I will have a book and a

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/prices-image.jpg

while enjoying this view

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/3218785294_baeb22480b.jpg

with no kids yelling 'Mom, Mom, Mom' to me over and over again! Ahhhhhhhh :cloud9:



This will be very easy to get used to, so just be warned... :laughing:

Dinner at Jiko's to top off this wonderful afternoon/evening? DELIGHTFUL!

A perfect day to get the ball rolling, what a great plan! I am looking forward to your photos!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: you take the best pics!

[MHTeacher]

with no kids yelling 'Mom, Mom, Mom' to me over and over again! Ahhhhhhhh :cloud9:



While I love my kids terribly (as I know you do yours),---this has to be the best part ! :cloud9: But I, as like Katie, wonder how many times will you look up when someone else's kids yell for mom! :laughing:

[Lovemy3babes]

That sounds like a perfect first day! I bet it'll be really odd to not have a child asking for something. LOL!!

[disneydusted]

I love how you inserted pictures into your Day1 plans! Sounds wonderful, I think it would be so much fun to go with my mom, just to get off the fast track I always end up on while at Disney. :goodvibes I enjoy the fast track for sure but another pace would be interesting to try ;)

[mickeystoontown]

Ahhhhhh, your first day plans sound so relaxing!

[SoonerGirl]

We stayed in the Casitias back in '03 - pre-remodel. The rooms look wonderful now!! It seemed like quite a walk to the main building, but we were right by the bus stop. I didn't mind having a view of the parking lot to be able to have good bus stop location. AHHHH, to be kidless at Disney!!:cloud9:

Yeah, I really don't care what my view is - if we had a balcony it would be different, but we don't sit in our room and stare out the window anyway, so it really doesn't matter to me what kind of room view we have. Convenience to a bus stop and a place to refill my mug is most important to me. :thumbsup2

Being at Disney without kids is going to make for a very different experience that's for sure!

Sounds like a great first day! Very relaxing and "adult" oriented. :thumbsup2 It's going to be a margarita filled week for you!

Yep, I see many cocktails in my future for that week! On my list is also the Lost on Safari @ AK and a Grey Goose Slush @ Epcot!

That sounds like a great first day! You guys are going to have so much fun!:goodvibes

I'm looking forward to it! I hope the weather cooperates with my first day plans, because I haven't made a back up.......

How many times do you think you will look up from your book when you hear "Mom, watch this!" only to smile, take a swig of your margarita and return to your book

:upsidedow

Love your arrival day plans!

I'm sure that will happen a few times! When it does I'm hoping to be able to squelch the guilty feeling with more alcohol :lmao:

Yep, pretty sure that is the PERFECT way to start your vacation -- a little reading time, a little pool time, a not-so-little margarita time, and dinner at Jiko. That's exactly how I would want to start a trip, too! :thumbsup2

Take a cab -- think how much easier it would be than taking a bus to Animal Kingdom and then taking a bus to AKL. Since CSR and AKL are actually pretty close together, it shouldn't cost much at all.

I sure hope day one pans out as planned - right now it seems too perfect for words :cloud9:

About the cab - I'm with ya, It will just take so much more time to wait for a park bus, then wait for another bus to AKL. We took a cab a few times during this last trip and it was usually between $10-$15 with tip, not bad at all considering how much time we saved.

This will be very easy to get used to, so just be warned... :laughing:

Dinner at Jiko's to top off this wonderful afternoon/evening? DELIGHTFUL!

A perfect day to get the ball rolling, what a great plan! I am looking forward to your photos!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: you take the best pics!

Oh, trust me, I know! I can see me deciding on some afternoon pool and cocktail time daily!

I can't wait for Jiko!!! Yum!!

Thanks for compliment on my pics - having a great camera helps :thumbsup2

[SoonerGirl]

While I love my kids terribly (as I know you do yours),---this has to be the best part ! :cloud9: But I, as like Katie, wonder how many times will you look up when someone else's kids yell for mom! :laughing:

I know that there will definitely be times during the week that I will miss my kids, like when I ride their favorite rides or eat at their favorite restaurants, but I'm also so looking forward to a bit of 'me' time!

That sounds like a perfect first day! I bet it'll be really odd to not have a child asking for something. LOL!!

I know it's going to be a very different experience going without kids. I'll get to shop when I want to shop, take things at a leisurely pace, read a book uninterupted - should be nice!

I love how you inserted pictures into your Day1 plans! Sounds wonderful, I think it would be so much fun to go with my mom, just to get off the fast track I always end up on while at Disney. :goodvibes I enjoy the fast track for sure but another pace would be interesting to try ;)

I include so many pictures in my TRs that I felt funny not having any to post here, so I had to google some to include in my plans! :laughing:

We are usually go, go, go too when we are at WDW, it's going to be a whole new world, so to speak!

Ahhhhhh, your first day plans sound so relaxing!

Don't they though?! :cloud9:

Well, everyone, I just wanted to let you guys know that I won't be around much the next few days. Don has to go out of town for work and since the kids are on spring break we decided to tag along. I'll have pics of our little mini adventure when I return!

[MHTeacher]

but I'm also so looking forward to a bit of 'me' time!

Nothing wrong with "me" time! :thumbsup2

Enjoy your little side trip with Don and the boys! :)

[kschafer]

Enjoy your mini-trip!

[manntra]

Love your first day plans!! :cool1:
I plan on having many drinks by the pool also :goodvibes
I get in the same day as you (evening) but I am staying at POP that night to save on points before moving over to Kidani for the rest of the week.
Ohhhh Jiko.....what a wonderful place to eat.....just love it there!! :goodvibes

Tracy

[Charleston Princess]

Enjoy your trip with Don and the boys! Where are you headed?

[SoonerGirl]

Enjoy your little side trip with Don and the boys! :)

Enjoy your mini-trip!

Enjoy your trip with Don and the boys! Where are you headed?

Thanks ladies! We are in Memphis - and so far things are NOT going as planned, a health issue with Justin caused us to get a late start yesterday, so we didn't make it all the way here. Then Don had a conference call that went waaaaay longer than it was supposed to this morning, so we didn't even get to Memphis until 1:00, ate some lunch and now it's really too late to go do anything on our list. :sad2: The boys are wanting to swim, so I guess I'll take them down to the indoor pool here - something to keep them occupied for awhile anyway.

[SoonerGirl]

Love your first day plans!! :cool1:
I plan on having many drinks by the pool also :goodvibes
I get in the same day as you (evening) but I am staying at POP that night to save on points before moving over to Kidani for the rest of the week.
Ohhhh Jiko.....what a wonderful place to eat.....just love it there!! :goodvibes

Tracy

Ooooo, I love the photos I've seen of Kidani - looks like an awesome place to stay!

Can't wait to try Jiko!!

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, that stinks! Hope the trip improves from here on out!

[stace208]

Sorry that the trip hasn't gone as planned thus far! I hope that things improve!:goodvibes

[BippityBoo]

Hi!!!! I am subbing :love: I am so excited about your PTR! I love planning for the vacation almost as much as actually going :lmao: Looking forward to hearing your plans!

JIKO sounds amazing! I have always wanted to try it! Margaritas and pools are amazing too. Sounds like a GREAT time. :goodvibes

[wdwgirl03]

Sounds like a great trip! Can't wait to hear more of your plans.

I don't know why but I got a little laugh out of when you said you married the Disney Grump. :laughing:

[lovegrumpy]

:cool1: Can't wait

[MeMom]

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with no kids yelling 'Mom, Mom, Mom' to me over and over again! Ahhhhhhhh :cloud9:

We'll stay at the pool until it's time to head back to the room to get ready for dinner. I'm leaning towards just taking a cab to AKL

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/animal_kingdom.jpg
Mom and I will explore AKL a bit after dinner, then head back to CSR to unpack and rest up for our first full park day!



Nice first day! Great view, great meal, relaxation....:thumbsup2



How many times do you think you will look up from your book when you hear "Mom, watch this!" only to smile, take a swig of your margarita and return to your book

:upsidedow



Don't we all look up any time we hear 'Mom' in a store or wherever, even if we know our kids aren't even around?!?!? Mine are grown, but when I hear someone call for Mom in a store, my reflex action is to look up. :laughing:



Thanks ladies! We are in Memphis - and so far things are NOT going as planned, a health issue with Justin caused us to get a late start yesterday, so we didn't make it all the way here. The boys are wanting to swim, so I guess I'll take them down to the indoor pool here - something to keep them occupied for awhile anyway.

I hope Justin is better. Are you going to the zoo?

[Spartangirl]

Hey Michelle, I'm FINALLY here! ;) You and your mom are going to have such a wonderful time!!! Your first day sounds absolutely PERFECT! :thumbsup2 Hope Justin is feeling better....

[SoonerGirl]

Oh, that stinks! Hope the trip improves from here on out!

Sorry that the trip hasn't gone as planned thus far! I hope that things improve!:goodvibes

Thanks girls, things did get better, we had fun!

Hi!!!! I am subbing :love: I am so excited about your PTR! I love planning for the vacation almost as much as actually going :lmao: Looking forward to hearing your plans!

JIKO sounds amazing! I have always wanted to try it! Margaritas and pools are amazing too. Sounds like a GREAT time. :goodvibes

Hi Katie! So glad you came over! :goodvibes

Yep, I think I enjoy planning a trip almost as much as going as well. It's so much fun!

I'm pretty pumped about my first day plans. I'm looking forward to just unwinding, you know?

Sounds like a great trip! Can't wait to hear more of your plans.

I don't know why but I got a little laugh out of when you said you married the Disney Grump. :laughing:

Thanks for joining in!

Yep, I did indeed marry a Disney Grump ::yes::

:cool1: Can't wait

Thanks for coming over!

[SoonerGirl]

Nice first day! Great view, great meal, relaxation....:thumbsup2

Don't we all look up any time we hear 'Mom' in a store or wherever, even if we know our kids aren't even around?!?!? Mine are grown, but when I hear someone call for Mom in a store, my reflex action is to look up. :laughing:

I hope Justin is better. Are you going to the zoo?

Hi MeMom! Thanks for coming over :goodvibes

Nice to know that even once my kids are all grown up, I'll still be on "Mom" alert! :laughing:

Justin's deal was strange, but aside from causing us to get a late start on Monday, it didn't effect our trip. He seems to be feeling fine now.

We did go to the zoo - I was impressed, it's really nice!

Hey Michelle, I'm FINALLY here! ;) You and your mom are going to have such a wonderful time!!! Your first day sounds absolutely PERFECT! :thumbsup2 Hope Justin is feeling better....

Hey there Lynne!

Justin is feeling better, thanks.




Hey all! We are back from our little trip to Memphis and we really had a good time once we got past the first day. I'm trying to get caught up on the DIS right now, and once I do I'll get some pictures uploaded to share!

[KathyRN137]

Oh my! It's not just a grown-ups-only trip but a GIRLS-only trip, too!! :woohoo:

I love all of your first day plans!

Haven't stayed at CSR yet, but I believe that there is an entire thread devoted to fans of CSR on the resort board... perhaps you could check it out?


Kathy

[JenAusty]

I'm finally here! I can't wait til I can make the rule of "no value resort" hehe but while I'm a college student- I can't really be picky! hehe
I have always like that resort- its was always one of my favorite themes.. but I have never been in the rooms.
This will be a nice trip- just you and your mom. I would love to do that with my mom someday. We are planning a trip for next year with the entire family- and I'm excited because its their first time staying onsite and going to the parks besides Magic Kingdom.

[KatMark]

Okay...this is the second CSR "pre-trip report" that I didn't know was going on. So I'm here now and following along.

[RachelNinja]

I'm definitely going to be missing the stories with your DH, Justin, and Jared, but I'm also excited to read a TR by you from a different perspective! I hope you and your mom have a wonderful trip! Excited to be following along from the start :goodvibes

[ladybugmom]

Hey Michelle!! I'm joining in!! I'm sooo bummed that we didn't get to meetup with ya'll while you were in town! Next time for sure!! :goodvibes

[SoonerGirl]

Oh my! It's not just a grown-ups-only trip but a GIRLS-only trip, too!! :woohoo:

I love all of your first day plans!

Haven't stayed at CSR yet, but I believe that there is an entire thread devoted to fans of CSR on the resort board... perhaps you could check it out?


Kathy

Yep - no boys allowed! :laughing:

I found the CSR thread and I'm subscribed, so I'm keeping tabs on it :thumbsup2

Thanks for coming over Kathy!

I'm finally here! I can't wait til I can make the rule of "no value resort" hehe but while I'm a college student- I can't really be picky! hehe
I have always like that resort- its was always one of my favorite themes.. but I have never been in the rooms.
This will be a nice trip- just you and your mom. I would love to do that with my mom someday. We are planning a trip for next year with the entire family- and I'm excited because its their first time staying onsite and going to the parks besides Magic Kingdom.

Thanks for stopping by!

Well, I'm sure if my choices on resorts were to go value or not go at all - I'd choose value! Don and I had NO money when we were first married and I was still in school, so I love that you can find a way to go. :thumbsup2

This will be the 2nd trip that mom and I have taken, just the two of us. We went to Hawaii in 2005 and had a fabulous time. I highly recommend mother/daughter bonding time :goodvibes

Okay...this is the second CSR "pre-trip report" that I didn't know was going on. So I'm here now and following along.

Hey there and :welcome: to my PTR! I've been following along on your CSR thread - you do a fabulous job!

I'm definitely going to be missing the stories with your DH, Justin, and Jared, but I'm also excited to read a TR by you from a different perspective! I hope you and your mom have a wonderful trip! Excited to be following along from the start :goodvibes

Hi Rae, thanks for coming over! It will be sooooo different doing Disney without the kids, but I'm excited to take a trip in from another angle!

Hey Michelle!! I'm joining in!! I'm sooo bummed that we didn't get to meetup with ya'll while you were in town! Next time for sure!! :goodvibes

Hi Becky! I'm so glad that you're here!! I'm with ya, it stinks that we were so close and couldn't work it out. But, with you trying to get your house ready to sell and Don's crazy work schedule that kept changing, it just wasn't meant to be. :sad1: I'm sure I'll get a chance to go with him again in the future and we'll definitely meet up then!


I can just say how incredibly crazy it is to live in this state?! Yesterday we had a high of 70 degrees, it was beautiful! We had a cold front move in late in the evening and this morning it is below freezing and we are expected to get between 4-6 inches of SNOW today! :headache: Will this winter ever end?!!!

I've got my pictures uploaded from our little trip to Memphis so I'll get those posted soon. You all know me and pictures by now, so it shouldn't surprise you that it is going to span about 4 posts.....

[kschafer]

I can just say how incredibly crazy it is to live in this state?! Yesterday we had a high of 70 degrees, it was beautiful! We had a cold front move in late in the evening and this morning it is below freezing and we are expected to get between 4-6 inches of SNOW today! :headache: Will this winter ever end?!!!


:sad2: I took the boys to the park on Thursday wearing just sweatshirts and we got 5 inches of snow last night! Thank goodness it's already starting to melt today because we JUST melted off the last of this horrible winter! We are sitting at #3 for the most snowfall in a season with only 3 inches to go to break the record which is entirely possible in Iowa with 1 month still before the average last snowfall.


May 1 can't come fast enough!!!! Only 6 weeks to go :woohoo:

[Happydog]

You have had crazy weather!! We have had a spell of 70s the past three days, today, gorgeous, hiking and wine tasting on the schedule! Rain coming Sunday evening though.. ONE more week before spring break! :worship:

Looking forward to your Memphis mini TR! That is one place I have never been.

[SoonerGirl]

:sad2: I took the boys to the park on Thursday wearing just sweatshirts and we got 5 inches of snow last night! Thank goodness it's already starting to melt today because we JUST melted off the last of this horrible winter! We are sitting at #3 for the most snowfall in a season with only 3 inches to go to break the record which is entirely possible in Iowa with 1 month still before the average last snowfall.


May 1 can't come fast enough!!!! Only 6 weeks to go :woohoo:

I hear ya girl! I'm hoping for very warm, pool worthy weather in Florida!

You have had crazy weather!! We have had a spell of 70s the past three days, today, gorgeous, hiking and wine tasting on the schedule! Rain coming Sunday evening though.. ONE more week before spring break! :worship:

Looking forward to your Memphis mini TR! That is one place I have never been.

Your plans sound good - much better than mine, sitting in the house watching the snow fall....... :headache:

A looooong Memphis mini TR coming right up!

[SoonerGirl]

Our Spring Break Memphis trip

Our plan was to leave OKC late in the afternoon on Monday, right after Justin's baseball practice ended, but things didn't quite work out that way. On Sunday night Justin began complaining that he was having pains in his chest, we assumed that it was indigestion and gave him some antacids, that seemed to help, but he said he was still having some sharp pains on occasion. The next day, he seemed fine, until he got to baseball practice. I dropped him off and his coach called about 30 minutes later and said Justin was complaining that his chest hurt and he couldn't catch his breath. We went and picked him up and he was really hurting. We called his doctor and spoke to the nurse, she felt like it was muscle related and said they were about to close for the day and couldn't see him - that kinda aggravated me, but anyway. We took him next door to a clinic by the school that we've gone to on occasion in the past and they wouldn't see him unless we signed him over to them as a full time patient. That confused the heck out of me because we've taken both kids there before when we couldn't get in to see their regular pediatrician and never had a problem. So, we ended up having to take him to a minor emergency clinic, which took FOREVER. Good news is, they listened to his lungs and his heart, even did an ekg just to be safe and they found nothing. The doctor said it was probably muscle or skeletal related and that he probably wasn't drinking enough water. Apparently this kind of thing is common in teenaged boys, but I've never heard of it, we were a bit worried!

Minor emergency finally behind us, we got on the road about 6:30pm. Don had a conference call at 7:30 in the morning so he didn't want to get to bed too late, so instead of driving all the way to Memphis we stopped in Little Rock for the night. Don's conference call Tuesday morning went on and on and on, it was nearly 1:00 by the time we got checked into the hotel in Memphis, and Don had another conference call at 1:30. At this point I was not so sure coming along to Memphis was such a good idea! The kids and I walked next door and had lunch at Pei Wei, then went back to the hotel. Don had a meeting at 4:00, so we really didn't have time to go anywhere. I took the kids down the to indoor/outdoor heated pool, but if it was heated it wasn't kept very warm - the boys were freezing and only lasted about 10-15 minutes, so that was a bust too! Finally, I got on line and found a mall. The boys and I went shopping for awhile while Don went to his meeting. I found a Disney store and looked around a bit and bought the Princess and the Frog. We went back to the hotel and watched it on my laptop, my silly boys who refused to go see a 'girl' movie with me when it was at the theater, really liked it! Then we went to dinner at Carrabba's where a waitress proceeded to spill a full glass of ice water all over me! Thankfully, we were close to the hotel, so I left the boys there and went back to change out of my soaked clothes. At least my dinner was comped!

Wednesday things finally got better! Don had a meeting at our hotel that morning, so the boys and I took the car and headed to the Memphis Zoo. I was really impressed, the zoo was very nice, and they reciprocated my membership to the OKC zoo, so we got in for half price - woo hoo!

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We started off with the cats and it was a cool morning so they were up and very active, especially the Tigers and the Cheetahs

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Next up we went to China

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The otters were so stinkin' cute!

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As were the monkeys

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But, my favorites were the Pandas!

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The boys being silly:

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Next we moved on to Africa where we saw the elephants and the giraffes

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The Northwest Passage was next. We met a Polar Bear - the boys thought he was cute and wanted to take him home with us :eek:

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Justin is such a goofball!

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We also were able to catch the Sea Lion show

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Next we went over to Teton Trek, this is a new area to the zoo and was very nice!

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We started making our way back to the front of the zoo, we stopped along the way to see the apes and the lions

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Then we headed back to the hotel to pick up Don. We stopped and grabbed some lunch then made our way to the National Civil Rights Museum. Jared had recently read a book on Martin Luther King Jr and he was very interested in learning about the Civil Rights Movement and in seeing where MLK was shot and killed.

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The Museum is built on the site of the old Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was killed

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You are allowed to take photos outside, but not inside the museum, so this is my last one from this day.

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You start the tour off by viewing a 30 minute film called 'The Witness', it is the story of Dr. King's last few days as told by the man who was on the balcony with him when he was shot. It was a very informative, very moving film. We had paid extra for the audio tour, since the boys would much rather have a story told to them instead of reading it. It was worth the extra $$ for that for sure. We all enjoyed our tour, it was a great educational experience for the boys. You are also able to go across the street to the old boarding house where James Earl Ray fired that fatal shot. They have the bathroom where it is believed the shot came from encased in glass for you to see. They also have some interactive stations where you can see all the evidence the police gathered and how they tied him to the crime. It was very interesting!

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On Thursday we got up and packed our things to go home. We were planning on going to Graceland this morning before heading out of town, so we left our bags with bell services and went to visit Elvis. Of course, Don again had a conference call - this time it was at 9:30, thankfully this one was short and didn't delay us too much! First stop on our tour was the mansion itself.

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We were told that Elvis bought it and the 13 acres it sits on when he was just 22 years old for just $100,000. I'm sure that was a big sum back then, but it seemed so cheap to me! We were allowed to take pictures inside, but no flash could be used, so some of these will be a little dark.

First was the formal living room and music room

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Upstairs, where guests are not allowed

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Dining room

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Very dated kitchen!

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In the next few rooms you can really see Elvis's sense of style, or lack there of!

Hang out area in the basement, where they would watch TV and listen to music

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Pool room - isn't this just awful?!

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And the famous Jungle room - that green shag carpet was even on the ceiling!

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The kids really got a kick out of seeing all that 70's 'style'

Next we went outside to see the offices in the back, the horse stables and then the trophy room - this place was packed with awards and gold records!

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Next we went into the racquetball building, the front part was used to hang out, and play games and music

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The actual racquetball court has now been changed into a memorabilia room

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The final stop on the Graceland grounds is a visit to the gravesites of Elvis and his parents

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We then took a shuttle back across the street where we went to Don's favorite portion of the tour

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I'm only including a handful of pictures, there were probably a dozen or more cars, plus motorcycles and small motorized vehicles in that building - Elvis obviously loved cars!

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The famous pink Cadillac

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We went through a couple more exhibits, then headed over to see his private jet

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It would be nice to fly like this!

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Finally, we stopped at the on site diner to grab some lunch, it was decorated like a 1950s soda shop - so cute!

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Went back to the hotel to grab our bags, then headed for home! It was a fun couple of days and nice to get out of town and see something different!

[kschafer]

Your plans sound good - much better than mine, sitting in the house watching the snow fall....... :headache:


But it's March Madness time!!!! If you have to be stuck inside, at least you have quality B-ball to watch! (Might I recommend cheering Northern Iowa as they take on Kansas today :rolleyes1 Everyone loves and underdog right?)

Yikes, what a rough start to your mini-vacation! Looks like you salvaged it OK though. The zoo looks nice and I would love to visit the civil rights museum, I bet it's a pretty moving place to go. I've never been a big Elvis fan but Greg has said he wants to visit Graceland so I suspect we will end up there someday.

[KatMark]

I was always a huge Elvis fan but never thought of going to Graceland until I saw your pics. I think we might hav eto make this a summer trip. Thanks for sharing the great photos. What a nice getaway for you guys.

[SoonerGirl]

But it's March Madness time!!!! If you have to be stuck inside, at least you have quality B-ball to watch! (Might I recommend cheering Northern Iowa as they take on Kansas today :rolleyes1 Everyone loves and underdog right?)

I do love college basketball! Just 15 minutes until the games start for today! I was on Don's blackberry all the way home Thursday checking scores to the games. :thumbsup2 Funny you mentioned Northern Iowa. They had some fans on the local news last night (OKC is a host site for the first two rounds this year) and they were talking about the crazy weather we've had this week - cool, then warm, now snow! :laughing: But, I'm sorry to say, I just can't root against Kansas, can't go against my school's conference! Unless they were playing Texas - then I could ;)

Yikes, what a rough start to your mini-vacation! Looks like you salvaged it OK though. The zoo looks nice and I would love to visit the civil rights museum, I bet it's a pretty moving place to go. I've never been a big Elvis fan but Greg has said he wants to visit Graceland so I suspect we will end up there someday.

Yeah, we didn't have the best start that's for sure!

The Civil Rights Museum was very well presented. I never would have had that on my list of places to visit either if Jared hadn't asked about it - leave it to a 9 year old to educate his mother!

I've always liked Elvis, my mom was a big fan so it rubbed off. I remember when he died, I was only 8 years old, but I remember watching all the footage of it and crying with my mom. My kids knew he was a big deal, but had no idea how HUGE until they saw all his stuff - they were impressed!


I was always a huge Elvis fan but never thought of going to Graceland until I saw your pics. I think we might hav eto make this a summer trip. Thanks for sharing the great photos. What a nice getaway for you guys.

Graceland was great - but be prepared, it's a money pit! It was $106 for the 4 us to take the tour, not to mention the many gift shops and eateries. I figured it was a once in a lifetime thing though, so I didn't mind the expense. It was all very cool to see.

[ladybugmom]

Great pics!! It looks like ya'll had a great time!! The Disney Store you went to is only 10 minutes from my house! It's the only Disney Store in the area! I was actually there on Tuesday picking up my copy of The Princess and the Frog! And would you believe that I've lived in Memphis for 21 years and I've never been to the Civil Rights Museum or Graceland?! Our zoo is fabulous isn't it?! We love going!!

[kschafer]

I do love college basketball! Just 15 minutes until the games start for today! I was on Don's blackberry all the way home Thursday checking scores to the games. :thumbsup2 Funny you mentioned Northern Iowa. They had some fans on the local news last night (OKC is a host site for the first two rounds this year) and they were talking about the crazy weather we've had this week - cool, then warm, now snow! :laughing: But, I'm sorry to say, I just can't root against Kansas, can't go against my school's conference! Unless they were playing Texas - then I could ;)


UNI is on spring break this week and they probably assumed it would be warmer there. They should not be surprised by crazy weather...they live in Iowa!

It's funny how we feel about opponents, I'm a UNI fan first and ISU second, I do NOT like Iowa but when they are doing well, I do enjoy watching them. When they were undefeated in football this past season, I did find myself cheering for them just a little

[manntra]

What a fun trip you had!! You saw so many different kinds of animals!!! :thumbsup2 Love the baby giraffe! Must have been very young because I think they are 6 feet tall when they are born. (One of my Samantha Brown specials ingrained in my head :rotfl2:)
Graceland looks like it was very worthwhile....I will have to show the pictures to my parents....they are both big Elvis fans. Wow that pool room is absolutely hideous!!! Could you imagine having a few drinks and then walking into that room? :rotfl2:
Thanks for sharing your trip and pictures!!
6 weeks today! :goodvibes

Tracy

[stace208]

Wow, that was a little scary with Justin. I'm glad it turned out to be something minor and that he is feeling better.:goodvibes

The Memphis zoo looks wonderful! Might have to trek over there someday. I think both of my kids would like the Civil Rights museum too and I didn't even know about it!

Glad you had a good trip!:)

[Spartangirl]

Looks like you had a nice getaway!

I've never been to Memphis, so it was nice to "experience" a portion of it through your report/pictures! :goodvibes The zoo looks really nice........you got some great shots of the animals! Graceland looks like it was interesting.....that's a place that I never thought about visiting, but I was intrigued looking at your photos. That private jet definitely looks like the way to travel! Wow!!! ;)

[SoonerGirl]

Great pics!! It looks like ya'll had a great time!! The Disney Store you went to is only 10 minutes from my house! It's the only Disney Store in the area! I was actually there on Tuesday picking up my copy of The Princess and the Frog! And would you believe that I've lived in Memphis for 21 years and I've never been to the Civil Rights Museum or Graceland?! Our zoo is fabulous isn't it?! We love going!!

Oh my gosh, how funny! What time of day where you there? I sure hope we weren't at the mall at the same time and didn't even know it!

Isn't it strange how we can live right by things forever and never go see them? We have a beautiful memorial downtown from the Murrah building bombing in 1995 and I had never gone to see it until we had family in from out of town that wanted to go.

Yes, we really enjoyed the zoo, it was very nice!

UNI is on spring break this week and they probably assumed it would be warmer there. They should not be surprised by crazy weather...they live in Iowa!

It's funny how we feel about opponents, I'm a UNI fan first and ISU second, I do NOT like Iowa but when they are doing well, I do enjoy watching them. When they were undefeated in football this past season, I did find myself cheering for them just a little

Well congratulations are in order!!! What a wild game that was - I was completely in shock that Kansas never figured out a way to score, they were just out of sync the whole game.

What a fun trip you had!! You saw so many different kinds of animals!!! :thumbsup2 Love the baby giraffe! Must have been very young because I think they are 6 feet tall when they are born. (One of my Samantha Brown specials ingrained in my head :rotfl2:)
Graceland looks like it was very worthwhile....I will have to show the pictures to my parents....they are both big Elvis fans. Wow that pool room is absolutely hideous!!! Could you imagine having a few drinks and then walking into that room? :rotfl2:
Thanks for sharing your trip and pictures!!
6 weeks today! :goodvibes

Tracy

It was a fun little trip! The zoo was really nice, we enjoyed it. The baby giraffe was so cute, I'm sure they had a sign up telling when it was born, but I missed it.

Graceland was fun too, and yes, that pool room was awful! It looked like that fabric just threw up all over the place :lmao:

Woo! Hoo! Just 6 more weeks! :woohoo:

Wow, that was a little scary with Justin. I'm glad it turned out to be something minor and that he is feeling better.:goodvibes

The Memphis zoo looks wonderful! Might have to trek over there someday. I think both of my kids would like the Civil Rights museum too and I didn't even know about it!

Glad you had a good trip!:)

I was a little nervous with Justin, I just didn't know what it was. All I could think about were the stories you here about young athletes collapsing and dying from heart conditions they never knew they had. :sad2: Thankfully it was nothing serious at all.

I didn't know about the Civil Rights Museum there either, my 9 year old had to tell me about it! :laughing:

Looks like you had a nice getaway!

I've never been to Memphis, so it was nice to "experience" a portion of it through your report/pictures! :goodvibes The zoo looks really nice........you got some great shots of the animals! Graceland looks like it was interesting.....that's a place that I never thought about visiting, but I was intrigued looking at your photos. That private jet definitely looks like the way to travel! Wow!!! ;)

I was hoping to get to tour the Sun Studio and see Beale Street as well, but time didn't allow for it, maybe I'll get back there with Don sometime in future.

Graceland was interesting, I figured we couldn't go to Memphis and not visit Elvis! That jet was something else, even with the dated decor it looked awesome.

[Charleston Princess]

After Justin's scare and the rough start to your Memphis trip, it looks like you had a fabulous time! I thought it was really neat that the entrance of the Memphis Zoo was all Egyptian -- I guess because there was a Memphis in ancient Egypt? The zoo, itself, looks like a lot of fun! The boys always make me laugh with their photo poses.

The Civil Rights museum must have been a very moving experience. One day I would like for my two to see that.

Elvis' decorating style was cracking me up -- that pool room! :eek::laughing: How cool to see where he lived!

[jenniferkeala808]

soo sorry I didn't come over sooner! I just found your PTR!! lol! Well, i'm here, Now i'm going back to catch up!! :goodvibes

yay for CSR!! I was looking at that resort also!! Maybe next time. Wow! Great pics from your trip to Memphis! And great pics from Graceland! So beautiful! Can't wait to hear more of your plans!!

[Lovemy3babes]

What a fun little getaway you had! Poor Justin though, sounds painful! You took great pictures!! The green shag is too much! Hilarious.

[SoonerGirl]

After Justin's scare and the rough start to your Memphis trip, it looks like you had a fabulous time! I thought it was really neat that the entrance of the Memphis Zoo was all Egyptian -- I guess because there was a Memphis in ancient Egypt? The zoo, itself, looks like a lot of fun! The boys always make me laugh with their photo poses.

The Civil Rights museum must have been a very moving experience. One day I would like for my two to see that.

Elvis' decorating style was cracking me up -- that pool room! :eek::laughing: How cool to see where he lived!

I thought the Egyptian motif was interesting too, I noticed a sign that said why they went with that theme, but I got distracted and never went back to read it!

I was really glad that Jared suggested the museum, it was a good thing for them as well as Don and I to experience.

I couldn't believe that pool room, and what was even more amazing is that they made a point of saying that that room had been professionally decorated. Seriously?? I professional decorator suggested that the same loud fabric be drapped all over the walls, the ceiling AND the furniture???? :laughing:

soo sorry I didn't come over sooner! I just found your PTR!! lol! Well, i'm here, Now i'm going back to catch up!! :goodvibes

yay for CSR!! I was looking at that resort also!! Maybe next time. Wow! Great pics from your trip to Memphis! And great pics from Graceland! So beautiful! Can't wait to hear more of your plans!!

Hi Keala & welcome! Don't worry about being late, I'm really just getting started, and there are so many of us going that week it's hard to keep up! :thumbsup2

What a fun little getaway you had! Poor Justin though, sounds painful! You took great pictures!! The green shag is too much! Hilarious.

We did have a good time. That green shag carpet was on the floor, the walls and the ceiling! Oh, the 70's - gotta love 'em! :lmao:

[kcandbella]

Graceland looks really cool! The scary part is that I bet he hired a PROFESSIONAL to help decorate and make things look that ugly!!! :lmao: The family pics turned out really cute!

[BippityBoo]

WOW! I am glad to see that your son is feeling better :goodvibes That must have been scary! Your pics from your trip look great! Elvis really did have odd taste! I am so happy your sons liked Princess and the Frog! It is even one of my husbands absolute favorites. I found him watching it alone on Saturday morning :lmao: Can't wait to read more! OH--are you going to WDW this Christmastime?

[Happydog]

Memphis seems like a neat place to visit with Graceland being a major draw I am sure! Neat mini report! :thumbsup2

[wigdoutdismom]

Memphis looks like a great get away! Thanks for sharing with us!

[lovegrumpy]

Looks like you guys had fun. Some day I'll get to see Elvis house. My dh said next time we move. So I still have 2yrs.

[KathyRN137]

What a great trip... you packed a lot into that little bit of time!

Thanks for all the pictures, they are fabulous as always!


Kathy

[disneydusted]

Hi Michelle! You had quite an adventure, glad all is well with your son!
The zoo looked quite amazing, we have the National Zoo in DC which is nice but I like the country themeing you saw.
Graceland... very interesting! The rooms are very '70's! I had some "cool" older cousins that had the carpet on their celing. :rotfl: Not sure why that was so great but it was! :rotfl2:

[pperfectmom]

Hey Michelle!:yay: The ONLY time I ever come to this board is to see pictures of your family, so thanks for the link. Memphis is a place I want to visit at some point as well. I've driven through but never stopped.:sad2: The zoo looks fabulous and I'd love to see Graceland. Did any of you have a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich at the cafe? I know they had to have them.:lmao:

[SoonerGirl]

Graceland looks really cool! The scary part is that I bet he hired a PROFESSIONAL to help decorate and make things look that ugly!!! :lmao: The family pics turned out really cute!

Yes! The audio did say that the two rooms in the basement (the navy & yellow room and the pool room) were professionally decorated! I don't remember if they said that about the jungle room or not, but I'm guessing it was too. I sure hope he didn't pay them alot of money for their services :lmao:

WOW! I am glad to see that your son is feeling better :goodvibes That must have been scary! Your pics from your trip look great! Elvis really did have odd taste! I am so happy your sons liked Princess and the Frog! It is even one of my husbands absolute favorites. I found him watching it alone on Saturday morning :lmao: Can't wait to read more! OH--are you going to WDW this Christmastime?

Not knowing what was causing Justin's pain was a little scary! He seems fine now though. :thumbsup2

The boys and I loved Princess and the Frog. Don went to the gym while we watched it, so he hasn't seen it yet, but I'm guessing he'll like it too. That is too funny that you caught your DH watching it alone! :laughing:

I'd love to go back to WDW again this Christmas, but there is just no way that the Disney Grump would go for it. I know of at least 2, possibly 3, vacations that we have to take as family first before he will agree to go back to WDW. :sad2:

Memphis seems like a neat place to visit with Graceland being a major draw I am sure! Neat mini report! :thumbsup2

We had a good time in Memphis, I don't think it's someplace that we would have just planned on going if Don hadn't had to go for work, but it was fun!

Memphis looks like a great get away! Thanks for sharing with us!

It was a nice little spring break get away - not as nice as the one you got to take, but nice none the less ;)

Looks like you guys had fun. Some day I'll get to see Elvis house. My dh said next time we move. So I still have 2yrs.

Well if the day we were there is any indication of the amount of people that go through there in a day, I don't think they will be closing up shop anytime soon! It'll still be there when your able to go:thumbsup2

What a great trip... you packed a lot into that little bit of time!

Thanks for all the pictures, they are fabulous as always!


Kathy

We really did do quite a bit in a short amount of time, I would have liked to have had another full day though. That wasted Tuesday kinda stunk!

Hi Michelle! You had quite an adventure, glad all is well with your son!
The zoo looked quite amazing, we have the National Zoo in DC which is nice but I like the country themeing you saw.
Graceland... very interesting! The rooms are very '70's! I had some "cool" older cousins that had the carpet on their celing. :rotfl: Not sure why that was so great but it was! :rotfl2:

We have a really nice zoo here too, but I did really like how they all the different areas themed so well, it was really nice.

Isn't funny what we think is 'cool' when we are kids?! Carpet on the ceiling - who woulda thunk that would be so awesome? :)

Hey Michelle!:yay: The ONLY time I ever come to this board is to see pictures of your family, so thanks for the link. Memphis is a place I want to visit at some point as well. I've driven through but never stopped.:sad2: The zoo looks fabulous and I'd love to see Graceland. Did any of you have a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich at the cafe? I know they had to have them.:lmao:

Hey Marna! Thanks for coming over to check it out. :thumbsup2 The zoo was great, definitely put that on your list!

You know, there were no fried peanut butter & banana sandwiches on the menu! :eek: Just burgers and hot dogs. There were two other places to grab something to eat there though, so maybe they had them someplace else :laughing:

[SoonerGirl]

Day 2 - Sunday, May 2nd

I think I mentioned before that Mom has never been to WDW, so I really want to cater the trip towards things that she is interested in doing. She is most excited to see all the flowers and topiaries at Epcot for the Flower & Garden Festival, but after that, the park she is most interested in visiting is Animal Kingdom. So, we will start day 2 with a trip to

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I will break down our list of things to do by land.

Dinoland: Only one thing appeals to Mom here and that is Finding Nemo - The Musical, and then she only wants to do it if time permits.

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The rest of Dinoland is on the 'won't do' list.

Asia: Our 'must do' list is longer here! They include Kali River Rapids

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Expedition Everest (this is my must do - not sure if Mom will try it yet or not!)

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And the Maharajah Jungle Trek

If time permits we may see Flights of Wonder.

Africa: We have to ride the Safari and do the Pangani Forest Trail.

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We'll skip Rafiki's Planet Watch and the Character Trails at Camp Minnie-Mickey, but we must, must, must see Festival of the Lion King!

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Discovery Island: Have to see It's Tough to be a Bug, I love that show, and I also think Mom will enjoy the trails around the tree.

Now, for the most important part of the day - food :lmao:

Lunch today will be counter service, probably at Yak & Yeti

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or possibly

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We also HAVE to stop by the

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for a Lost on Safari. And at some point I will really need to have a jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzel - yum!

We will probably take a break in the afternoon and head back to the resort to freshen up. Then we'll head to Epcot for our first glimpse of the

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We have a 6:25 ADR at one of my favorite Disney restaurants

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After dinner we will shop around World Showcase (with no little boys sighing and asking me to hurry up ;) ), probably grab a Grey Goose Slush (I have not yet tried one of these and this MUST be rectified! :thumbsup2 )

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and wait for Illuminations

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If we aren't too tired we might pop over to the Magic Kingdom for a bit of extra magic hours, but I have a feeling if we do go, we won't last long!

[RachelNinja]

We're not doing Animal Kingdom this year, but boy oh boy, if we were, I'd definitely have to see Finding Nemo and FOTLK! I think it must be amazing to be part of those casts and get to perform in those shows on a daily basis. Such talent too, of course!

[KatMark]

Love your Day 2 plans. AK is our third favorite park (DHS is last on the list). We have yet to see Finding Nemo and must make a point of catching it on the next trip.

[Charleston Princess]

You have another fabulous day planned! Can I tag along for Lost on Safaris and a dinner at Tutto? :laughing: Not to mention enjoying Animal Kingdom! :thumbsup2

[Happydog]

You have another fabulous day planned! Can I tag along for Lost on Safaris and a dinner at Tutto? :laughing: Not to mention enjoying Animal Kingdom! :thumbsup2

DItto to all that CP says and more! YAY for Lost of Safari, and YAY for a fabulous day!!! I loved your quip about not having sighing boys to prod you along in your Epcot WS meandering... :laughing:

A Great day!!! The shrimp lo mein is pretty good, btw, don't know if you have tried it...

[manntra]

We will be following each other on Sunday ;) After I transfer over from Pop to Kidani I think we will be spending the day (or some of the day) at AK too :goodvibes We have dinner at the Wave sometime in the evening and then heading over to the MK for EMH :thumbsup2
I have yet to try Tutto after my former love Alfredo's left :sad1:

Looking forward to tomorrow when we are in the 30's :woohoo:

Tracy

[SoonerGirl]

We're not doing Animal Kingdom this year, but boy oh boy, if we were, I'd definitely have to see Finding Nemo and FOTLK! I think it must be amazing to be part of those casts and get to perform in those shows on a daily basis. Such talent too, of course!

I love AK and Nemo & FOTLK are both great shows. I agree, that would be a fun job!

Love your Day 2 plans. AK is our third favorite park (DHS is last on the list). We have yet to see Finding Nemo and must make a point of catching it on the next trip.

If I had to make a list, I'd probably put AK as 3rd too, but I hate classifing it as such because it's such a great park!

Finding Nemo is an entertaining show, not to mention it's a fabulous place to get out of the heat for awhile - you know how hot AK always feels!

You have another fabulous day planned! Can I tag along for Lost on Safaris and a dinner at Tutto? :laughing: Not to mention enjoying Animal Kingdom! :thumbsup2

Yep, I'd love to have you! :goodvibes You and HD were the ones that informed me about the Lost on Safari in the first place, so it's only fitting that you come enjoy one with me!

DItto to all that CP says and more! YAY for Lost on Safari, and YAY for a fabulous day!!! I loved your quip about not having sighing boys to prod you along in your Epcot WS meandering... :laughing:

A Great day!!! The shrimp lo mein is pretty good, btw, don't know if you have tried it...

Yes - you come too! Wouldn't that be fun! :thumbsup2

I'm excited to be able to take in WS at my own pace, my boys are always bugging me to go DO something :rolleyes:

I haven't had Y&Y CS yet, just eaten at the TS, so thanks for the tip!

We will be following each other on Sunday ;) After I transfer over from Pop to Kidani I think we will be spending the day (or some of the day) at AK too :goodvibes We have dinner at the Wave sometime in the evening and then heading over to the MK for EMH :thumbsup2
I have yet to try Tutto after my former love Alfredo's left :sad1:

Looking forward to tomorrow when we are in the 30's :woohoo:

Tracy

Maybe we'll bump into each other!

I loved Alfredo's too, and was very upset when they closed it. I went to Tutto the first time under protest :laughing: But, to my surprise, I really enjoyed it! Now it's on my 'we have to eat there every trip' list.

[wigdoutdismom]

Can I just say that "Lost on Safari" is a whole new reason to go to Animal Kingdom?
Love it! :goodvibes

[kcandbella]

Day two sounds great, too!!! If you DO manage to make it to EMH at MK, we may run into each other. The flower and garden festival looks so amazing--I know I can't wait! :thumbsup2

[JenAusty]

Thanks for sharing your trip to Memphis! I would love to go there! I am a museum goer as well! I can't believe how similar China looked at the zoo- to China in WDW. CRAZY! hehe

I love AK. I know that your mom will love this park.

[stace208]

Shopping around WS without anyone bugging you?:cloud9::cloud9:

I don't drink much but I think I need to give this Lost on Safari a try! I'll wait and see what you think about it!

[MollyAnna]

You started your PTR! :woohoo: Yay! I haven't been on for a couple of weeks and plan to read back tonight to catch up. Just wanted to say hi and I'm glad you decided to go ahead with your report.

[disneydusted]

What a wonderful day you've planned! I think you and your mom are going to really enjoy your time there together. It's nice to make an adult plan.... I know you'll miss your boys but what a treat for you and your mom! :goodvibes

[SoonerGirl]

Well I got all excited when I logged on this morning and saw a headline announcing that the Wishes Dessert Party will be returning on March 28th! :banana::banana: Well, that was short lived because I just got off the phone with Disney and the CM I spoke to said she hadn't been given a restart date for the party yet and they weren't taking reservations :sad1:

Here's the DIS link

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours.htm#dessertupdate

I guess the good news is, that it appears that it will be coming back - I'll just have to keep checking!

[SoonerGirl]

Can I just say that "Lost on Safari" is a whole new reason to go to Animal Kingdom?
Love it! :goodvibes

I can't wait to try one!! :woohoo:

Day two sounds great, too!!! If you DO manage to make it to EMH at MK, we may run into each other. The flower and garden festival looks so amazing--I know I can't wait! :thumbsup2

If we make it over I'll be on the lookout for you! I'm really not sure if we'll brave it or not, I want to be at Epcot at opening the next morning, so a late night before is probably not the best idea......

Thanks for sharing your trip to Memphis! I would love to go there! I am a museum goer as well! I can't believe how similar China looked at the zoo- to China in WDW. CRAZY! hehe

I love AK. I know that your mom will love this park.

I thought the same thing about that China entrance at the zoo!

Shopping around WS without anyone bugging you?:cloud9::cloud9:

I don't drink much but I think I need to give this Lost on Safari a try! I'll wait and see what you think about it!

I'll be sure and give a full report about the Lost on Safari! I'm excited to try it. You know, I never even really noticed that that bar was there - to think I've been missing out on alcohol at AK all these years :lmao:

You started your PTR! :woohoo: Yay! I haven't been on for a couple of weeks and plan to read back tonight to catch up. Just wanted to say hi and I'm glad you decided to go ahead with your report.

Hey there! Thanks for coming over, so glad your here!

What a wonderful day you've planned! I think you and your mom are going to really enjoy your time there together. It's nice to make an adult plan.... I know you'll miss your boys but what a treat for you and your mom! :goodvibes

It will be odd going without the boys, I'm already thinking that I need to take them back - just the boys and me, no Disney Grump :idea: - I just have to figure out how to bring up the subject......

[kschafer]

EEEEEIIIIIIEEEEE!!!! You just made me SO excited!!! Maybe I'll call and see what I'm told. this is the news I have been waiting for!

[SoonerGirl]

Katie - if you call, please let me know what they tell you - you know some CMs seem to be more 'in the know' than others :thumbsup2

[kschafer]

This thread started today

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2427206&page=2

The first people were being told they weren't taking ressies until 3/28 (which is odd if that's the start date) but later posts said they are working on getting it into the system today.

I'll keep watching too!

[SoonerGirl]

I've got my TA on it as well - I'll let you know if I hear anything!

[mickeystoontown]

Goodness, I was behind two updates. It looks like you guys had a good time in Memphis. My sister and her husband go there pretty often for long weekends but I've never been. As for Graceland, I guess the decor was pretty modern back when he had it done. Don't know if I would have liked it even back then though.:rolleyes:

I love the Animal Kingdom and think your plans look very good. For some reason, we just can't seem to like the Finding Nemo show. We've tried it a couple of times and each time, we come out disappointed. Guess it's just us.:confused3 Now, the Festival of the Lion King is a totally different story. Fantastic is one of the words that I often use to describe it.

[Charleston Princess]

I saw the news about the dessert party today as well -- I am hoping it lasts through the summer (and that we make it there!).

[marsa1969]

I'm kind of shocked that they can't book the desert party yet. I would like to see pictures of the offerings and seating area - hope you get a ressie! I enjoyed your Memphis pictures. My son & I went to Graceland when DH was at a conference - the place is so 70's cheesy, but kind of cool. Did you get a bunch of snow dumped on you this weekend? We got 10-12 inches at our house & had a interesting trip trecking to Tulsa for a concert. Crazy!

[kschafer]

I just booked the wishes dessert party for May 8

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[Lovemy3babes]

The Ak/Epcot day sounds fun!! Are you sure you won't want to take your mom on Dinosaur? Or does she not dig scary things? LOL!! Is that your IllumiNations photo?! Wow!!!! That is simply gorgeous.

[SoonerGirl]

Goodness, I was behind two updates. It looks like you guys had a good time in Memphis. My sister and her husband go there pretty often for long weekends but I've never been. As for Graceland, I guess the decor was pretty modern back when he had it done. Don't know if I would have liked it even back then though.:rolleyes:

I love the Animal Kingdom and think your plans look very good. For some reason, we just can't seem to like the Finding Nemo show. We've tried it a couple of times and each time, we come out disappointed. Guess it's just us.:confused3 Now, the Festival of the Lion King is a totally different story. Fantastic is one of the words that I often use to describe it.

Yeah, the Graceland decor is very 70's, I'm sure it was all the rage when it was done - but I'm with ya, I'm sure I wouldn't have liked that pool room at least!

Finding Nemo is not nearly as good as FOTLK, but I enjoy it - if for no other reason than to take a break in the A/C :thumbsup2

I saw the news about the dessert party today as well -- I am hoping it lasts through the summer (and that we make it there!).

You'll get there Jackie! :hug:

I'm kind of shocked that they can't book the desert party yet. I would like to see pictures of the offerings and seating area - hope you get a ressie! I enjoyed your Memphis pictures. My son & I went to Graceland when DH was at a conference - the place is so 70's cheesy, but kind of cool. Did you get a bunch of snow dumped on you this weekend? We got 10-12 inches at our house & had a interesting trip trecking to Tulsa for a concert. Crazy!

We were in Memphis just tagging along with Don while he worked too. I thought Graceland was pretty cool too.

We didn't get near the snow that they had predicted, only about an inch - it all went NE of us, to you obviously! Isn't it crazy having a snow storm like that this time of year?? What concert did you go to?

I just booked the wishes dessert party for May 8

party:

Ooooo, thanks Katie - off to try again!!

The Ak/Epcot day sounds fun!! Are you sure you won't want to take your mom on Dinosaur? Or does she not dig scary things? LOL!! Is that your IllumiNations photo?! Wow!!!! That is simply gorgeous.

I HATE Dinosaur, I only go on it because my kids like it. It's way too jerky and bumpy for my taste. I don't think Mom would like that aspect of it either - the scary isn't so bad.

I wish that was my Illuninations photo! Isn't it awesome?! But, it's not - almost all of the pictures in my plans I found using google.

[SoonerGirl]

Just needed to do a little happy dance here! Thanks to Katie's heads up, I called Disney dining and we are booked for the Wishes Dessert Party on Tuesday May 4th!!

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[kschafer]

WooHoo! :banana:

[SoonerGirl]

Day 3 - Monday, May 3rd

This morning will take Mom and I to Epcot

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Where we will most definitely ride Spaceship Earth. But, we will not start out there, no first we will head over to The Land for Soarin'

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I can't wait for Mom to experience this attraction, I just know she is going to love it!

We'll also head over to The Seas to take a spin in a clamshell and say hey to Crush

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Last, but not least, on the Future World ride circuit will be

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Today we also have the Behind the Seeds Tour - I've always thought it would be an interesting tour to take - I hope I'm right!

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For lunch I had been planning on eating at the Cantina in Mexico, but it will be closed while we are there, so instead I think we will eat in Norway

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I've never eaten there, but I've heard they have good sandwiches and I'm pretty sure that I need to try that school bread that everyone always raves about!

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We will take plenty of time this afternoon to take in all the flowers and topiaries out for the F&G Festival, and we may try and take either the English Tea Garden Tour or the Fragrance Tour in France.

Dinner tonight will take us to the Grand Floridian

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We have a 6:20 ADR @ The Grand Floridian Cafe. This is another new restaurant for me and I'm looking forward to trying it!

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I have nothing planned for after dinner, we may look through the shops at the GF and then call it a night, or we may head back to Epcot or hop over to the MK, or we might go to DTD for a couple of hours to shop there - we'll just do whatever strikes us at the time!

[Charleston Princess]

Woo hoo for booking the dessert party! Once I know for sure that we are headed to Disney, I will call and see if it extends into July!

I can't wait to hear about the Grand Floridian Cafe, and your experience with school bread -- those are two things we have never tried either!

I listen to the Soarin' music almost every morning in the car because, secretly, I wish I could start off every morning with a ride on it. :laughing:

[kschafer]

Is it sad I am excited to hear about where you are eating on day 3? I'm going to say it's because I would EXPECT for you to ride soarin, SE, TT and to browse the WS. It's the excitement of "what will she eat?" that just gets me!! (OK, my life is a little sad)

I can't wait to try school bread and am excited to eat at GFC as well!

Behind the seeds sounds fun to me too, can't wait to hear about it!

Jackie, they are only booking the dessert party through May right now so you have time still!

[BippityBoo]

How fantastic! What a grown up WDW trip :cloud9:

We got snacks in Norway last trip and I think that it is one of the best kept secrets in WDW! Such a charming place and soooo fresh and delicious! I am interested in reading about the sandwiches! Yum!

We stayed at the Grand Floridian in 08 and I poked my head into the GF Cafe. Soooo pretty, can't wait to read your review. Sounds like a GREAT Epcot day. I am sooo jealous :goodvibes

[MHTeacher]

I had a lot to catch up on in the week that I've been gone.

First---sounds like you had a fabulous trip to Memphis with Don and the boys. I have never been to the Civil Rights Museum, or Graceland. The zoo, however, I have been to and it is a really good one. :thumbsup2

Love your day 2 and 3 plans for you and your mom. Have you eaten CS at Yak/Yeti? The menu looks really good. We may have to try that in May.

Glad you got your Wishes dessert party booked. Your mom will love it! :goodvibes

[kcandbella]

Yay for booking the Wishes dessert party! I debated, but decided it is not for us. We will also be at Epcot on Monday!!! We are doing the EMH Sun night though, so no RD that day. We will probably relax in the AM, then head to Epcot in the early afternoon. We have dinner ressies at Teppan Edo that evening. That school bread looks really yummy!!! :goodvibes

[marsa1969]

We didn't get near the snow that they had predicted, only about an inch - it all went NE of us, to you obviously! Isn't it crazy having a snow storm like that this time of year?? What concert did you go to?

Black Eyed Peas, Ludicris & LMAFO. We missed LMAFO. I was getting DS a t-shirt when Ludicris was on, but I got to see a few of his songs. He is...... way to loud for me!:confused3 My cup was vibrating when he was on!!! Black Eyed Peas were awesome! I haven't been to a concert since before my oldest was born.

[marsa1969]

I'd like to stow away with you for day 3!!! Everything sounds to great!

[stace208]

The Wishes dessert party seems like so much fun! If they extend it I might have to check into that.

Your day sounds great! You will love school bread. Yummo! The GFC looks so pretty. I glanced in there last summer when we were resort hopping.

[disneydusted]

Oh my goodness, Day 3 sounds wonderful! I love the idea of enjoying the day like this. :cloud9:

[littlelovebug]

Hi Michelle!

I just followed your link from kcandbella's PTR. Our trips will overlap a few days...we will be at POR April 28 - May 3. I'm loving your PTR so far. Your pics from the zoo are fantastic! :thumbsup2 Do you mind me asking what kind of camera/lens you have?

Can't wait to hear more!
Jen

[PrincessInOz]

5 weeks to go!!! :thumbsup2

[jenniferkeala808]

Your plans for Day 3 sound great!! Those are definitely must do's on my list as well!! Yay for the Wishes Dessert Party!! :banana: Can you believe we're almost there?!?! Only a little while more to go!! :cheer2:

[SoonerGirl]

Woo hoo for booking the dessert party! Once I know for sure that we are headed to Disney, I will call and see if it extends into July!

I can't wait to hear about the Grand Floridian Cafe, and your experience with school bread -- those are two things we have never tried either!

I listen to the Soarin' music almost every morning in the car because, secretly, I wish I could start off every morning with a ride on it. :laughing:

As Katie said, they are only booking the dessert party through May right now, but I really can't imagine that they won't extend it - if it's profitable and popular you know they will!

I'm looking forward to the GFC and the school bread too - I've got quite a few 'firsts' on this trip, can't wait to experience it all!

Oh my gosh, that Soarin' music just makes me happy :goodvibes I listen to Mouse House Radio on Live365 and everytime it comes on it just makes me smile.

Is it sad I am excited to hear about where you are eating on day 3? I'm going to say it's because I would EXPECT for you to ride soarin, SE, TT and to browse the WS. It's the excitement of "what will she eat?" that just gets me!! (OK, my life is a little sad)

I can't wait to try school bread and am excited to eat at GFC as well!

Behind the seeds sounds fun to me too, can't wait to hear about it!

Jackie, they are only booking the dessert party through May right now so you have time still!

I know! The food is the best part :laughing:

With the boys, we've never been able to do any of the tours so I'm looking forward to them!

How fantastic! What a grown up WDW trip :cloud9:

We got snacks in Norway last trip and I think that it is one of the best kept secrets in WDW! Such a charming place and soooo fresh and delicious! I am interested in reading about the sandwiches! Yum!

We stayed at the Grand Floridian in 08 and I poked my head into the GF Cafe. Soooo pretty, can't wait to read your review. Sounds like a GREAT Epcot day. I am sooo jealous :goodvibes

And people say WDW is just for kids - I'm finding in my planning that there is PLENTY to keep adults only happy!

I've never even been in the bakery at Norway but I've read good things about it, can't wait to try it!

I looked inside the GFC when we went to the GF to see the Christmas decorations in December and yes, it was very pretty - I hope the food is good too :thumbsup2

I had a lot to catch up on in the week that I've been gone.

First---sounds like you had a fabulous trip to Memphis with Don and the boys. I have never been to the Civil Rights Museum, or Graceland. The zoo, however, I have been to and it is a really good one. :thumbsup2

Love your day 2 and 3 plans for you and your mom. Have you eaten CS at Yak/Yeti? The menu looks really good. We may have to try that in May.

Glad you got your Wishes dessert party booked. Your mom will love it! :goodvibes

Hi Michelle! Welcome home!!

Memphis was fun and that zoo was so nice.

I haven't eaten at the Yak & Yeti CS yet, just the TS, but the menu looks good and we really enjoyed the TS when we went, so I'm betting we'll like the CS too.

I'm so excited about the dessert party! :woohoo:

Yay for booking the Wishes dessert party! I debated, but decided it is not for us. We will also be at Epcot on Monday!!! We are doing the EMH Sun night though, so no RD that day. We will probably relax in the AM, then head to Epcot in the early afternoon. We have dinner ressies at Teppan Edo that evening. That school bread looks really yummy!!! :goodvibes

I'll keep an eye out for you at Epcot on Monday, we'll probably be there all day until our dinner ADR. We ate at Teppan Edo in December and all really liked it - the kids love watching the chefs cook too!

Black Eyed Peas, Ludicris & LMAFO. We missed LMAFO. I was getting DS a t-shirt when Ludicris was on, but I got to see a few of his songs. He is...... way to loud for me!:confused3 My cup was vibrating when he was on!!! Black Eyed Peas were awesome! I haven't been to a concert since before my oldest was born.

I bet that was a fun concert! The Black Eyed Peas were here not too long ago with U2, they were playing at the OU football stadium. I begged and begged and begged to go but Don couldn't be talked into the $100+ tickets. :sad2: Two of the couples that we hang out with all the time went and said it was great!

I'd like to stow away with you for day 3!!! Everything sounds to great!

:banana:

The Wishes dessert party seems like so much fun! If they extend it I might have to check into that.

Your day sounds great! You will love school bread. Yummo! The GFC looks so pretty. I glanced in there last summer when we were resort hopping.

I bet they will extend the dessert party, they brought it back so it must have been a money maker for them - if they are making money on something I can't imagine that they wouldn't keep it around :thumbsup2

[SoonerGirl]

Oh my goodness, Day 3 sounds wonderful! I love the idea of enjoying the day like this. :cloud9:

Lots of adult oriented things on this trip! I'm excited for it!

Hi Michelle!

I just followed your link from kcandbella's PTR. Our trips will overlap a few days...we will be at POR April 28 - May 3. I'm loving your PTR so far. Your pics from the zoo are fantastic! :thumbsup2 Do you mind me asking what kind of camera/lens you have?

Can't wait to hear more!
Jen

Hi Jen and :welcome: to my PTR! Glad you followed me over!

Thanks for the compliment on my pics. I have a DSLR Canon Rebel xsi, I love it! Almost all of the zoo pics were taken with the zoom lens, it's a Canon lens EFS 55-250mm. The one thing about the DSLR that is kinda of a pain is switching out the lenses - if I wanted to take a picture of the boys many of the times I had to switch out the lens, take my picture and then put the zoom lens back on for the animal shots. Takes some extra time, but the results are worth it :thumbsup2

5 weeks to go!!! :thumbsup2

Almost there! :yay:

Your plans for Day 3 sound great!! Those are definitely must do's on my list as well!! Yay for the Wishes Dessert Party!! :banana: Can you believe we're almost there?!?! Only a little while more to go!! :cheer2:

It's coming up fast now - I told Mom the other day when I called her to tell her about the desset party that it will be here before we know it!

[SoonerGirl]

5 WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!!

:jumping1::jumping1::jumping1:


This weekend should keep me busy, both boys are playing in a baseball tournament (thankfully at the same park!). The park is about a 45 minute drive from our house. Both of them had a game last night and both have 2 today, 1 each definitely tomorrow and then more if either of their teams finish in the top 4 and move on to bracket play. Only problem is the stupid wind is blowing like crazy this weekend! Last night it was 20-30 mph, they say today is going to be worse with gusts up to 50 mph :eek: it's coming out of the south right now, but is supposed to turn from the north later this afternoon - that could be flat cold!!

[Charleston Princess]

Ugh! I hate wind! I can deal with cold so much better than cold with wind! Stay bundled up this weekend and have fun watching the boys play baseball!

[MHTeacher]

YAY for FIVE WEEKS!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Have fun today with all the ballgames. Sounds like it may be cool with the wind, especially when the sun goes down. Hope your boys' teams win! :thumbsup2

[manntra]

:woohoo: for five weeks!!!! I really need to start looking over my lists!!! :rotfl2:

I did however receive some Mickey Mail 2 days ago....my ME luggage tags! :hyper:

Tracy

[wigdoutdismom]

Hope you stayed warm Michelle, sleeping bags always worked for us...
Wind is the worst!
Yuck to eating dirt!!!

[littlelovebug]

Lots of adult oriented things on this trip! I'm excited for it!



Hi Jen and :welcome: to my PTR! Glad you followed me over!

Thanks for the compliment on my pics. I have a DSLR Canon Rebel xsi, I love it! Almost all of the zoo pics were taken with the zoom lens, it's a Canon lens EFS 55-250mm. The one thing about the DSLR that is kinda of a pain is switching out the lenses - if I wanted to take a picture of the boys many of the times I had to switch out the lens, take my picture and then put the zoom lens back on for the animal shots. Takes some extra time, but the results are worth it :thumbsup2



Almost there! :yay:



It's coming up fast now - I told Mom the other day when I called her to tell her about the desset party that it will be here before we know it!

I knew it! I have an xsi as well! I love it so much I'm surprised I haven't named it! :rotfl: I haven't invested in any additional lenses yet...but I have my heart set on a 50mm fixed...now I want the zoom lens. Sigh...:idea:

[SoonerGirl]

Ugh! I hate wind! I can deal with cold so much better than cold with wind! Stay bundled up this weekend and have fun watching the boys play baseball!

Oh my gosh! The wind was horrible today! It was so cold - like you said, just cold isn't too bad to deal with, but throw in that wind and its awful :sad2: I sure hope tomorrow is better weather wise.

YAY for FIVE WEEKS!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Have fun today with all the ballgames. Sounds like it may be cool with the wind, especially when the sun goes down. Hope your boys' teams win! :thumbsup2

I love watching my kids play baseball, but today it was not fun - that wind was bad! It's been a tale of two tournaments for the boys. Jared's team is 3-0 with one pool play game to go, they are pretty much assured of making the championship bracket. Justin's team on the other hand is 0-3, yikes! They were competitive, just came up short all three games. They have one game tomorrow and that will be it for them this weekend.

:woohoo: for five weeks!!!! I really need to start looking over my lists!!! :rotfl2:

I did however receive some Mickey Mail 2 days ago....my ME luggage tags! :hyper:

Tracy

I need to look over my packing list, I'm such a nerd - I keep one saved in excel and just tweek it for each trip. It's time to start tweeking!

I can't wait for my Mickey Mail! It will go to my TA though, she will hold the ME tags until the travel packet comes in and then send it to me all together, so I've probably got a couple more weeks.

Hope you stayed warm Michelle, sleeping bags always worked for us...
Wind is the worst!
Yuck to eating dirt!!!

Unfortunately we don't own any sleeping bags - I may need to go get one for tomorrow though! It was c-c-c-cold today! I was bouncing back and forth between two different fields watching the boys play - Justin's field wasn't so bad because the wind was at our back, but on Jared's it was in our face, so yes, we ate more than our fair share of dirt today!

I knew it! I have an xsi as well! I love it so much I'm surprised I haven't named it! :rotfl: I haven't invested in any additional lenses yet...but I have my heart set on a 50mm fixed...now I want the zoom lens. Sigh...:idea:

The zoom lens is great! I used it last trip to WDW on the safari, in the shows, and for the Candlelight Processional - got some really nice pics!

[marsa1969]

Last night it was 20-30 mph, they say today is going to be worse with gusts up to 50 mph it's coming out of the south right now, but is supposed to turn from the north later this afternoon - that could be flat cold!!

We went to the Razorback Baseball game last night and I was freezing with the wind. This morning I woke up with a lovely stuffy nose from the wind blowing crap in the air. DH, DS & DD went to the game this afternoon - wind was crazy! I stayed home and had a nap.... Hope you fair well at the ball park!

[wigdoutdismom]

Michelle, I say head out and get a sleeping bag so you can zip yourself up in that thing and stay warm....
Target or Walmart either will do.

[mickeystoontown]

Let me get my 5 week dancing shoes on..........okay.......ready! :yay::woohoo::rotfl2:

Hope that your boys' teams won their baseball games. I soooooo miss going to the ballpark and eating chili cheeseburgers.

[SoonerGirl]

We went to the Razorback Baseball game last night and I was freezing with the wind. This morning I woke up with a lovely stuffy nose from the wind blowing crap in the air. DH, DS & DD went to the game this afternoon - wind was crazy! I stayed home and had a nap.... Hope you fair well at the ball park!

Ugggg, I woke up with my head feeling like a bowling ball this morning I was so stuffy from being out in that wind! I wanted to go right back to bed, but had to get up and get ready for church. We had ground breaking on a new wing the church is building and the bishop for our district was there to preach - I didn't want to miss that! I was very glad I went. Of course, then it was right back out to the ballpark!

Michelle, I say head out and get a sleeping bag so you can zip yourself up in that thing and stay warm....
Target or Walmart either will do.

Well, today was windy but not nearly as bad. It was also sunny which helped so much with the temperature!

Let me get my 5 week dancing shoes on..........okay.......ready! :yay::woohoo::rotfl2:

Hope that your boys' teams won their baseball games. I soooooo miss going to the ballpark and eating chili cheeseburgers.

Baseball was good for Jared's team this weekend, they made the championship bracket but lost in the semi's by 1 run! They ended up in 3rd place, so it was still a good weekend. Justin's team struggled a bit, but ended on a possitive note with a win, it wasn't enough to get them into the championship bracket, but at least they didn't go out with a loss.

[SoonerGirl]

Day 4 - Tuesday, May 4th

I am super excited for this day because we will finally get to the Magic Kingdom! (assuming of course that we don't make it over for EMHs on Sunday night) I chose today for MK because there is no Spectro on this day, I'm hoping that helps keep the crowds lower.

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I am so excited for Mom to experience the sights and smells of Main Street, mmmmmm can't you just smell the fresh cinnamon rolls from the bakery? We may even have to pop in to get one!

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There is always a long list of 'must do's' for MK! I'll start in Tomorrowland:

Space Mountain

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Tomorrowland Transit Authority (even though they have practically ruined it with that new lame spiel! :headache: )

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Buzz Lightyear

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Carousel of Progress - as cheesy and outdated as it is, I love it and I know Mom will get a kick out of it too.

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If time allows we may do Astro Orbiter - great views, but it does make me a bit queasy, so it's on the 'maybe' list, I'll do it if Mom wants to.

Will not do:
Indy Speedway - too slow and smelly!
Stitch - no explanation needed!!!!!
Monster's Inc - I know everyone seems to love this show, but Mom and I both have a fear of being singled out, so that will keep us far away from the Laugh Floor!

Fantasyland:

It's a Small World - I told Mom it was a Disney rite of passage, she had to ride it at least once! :laughing:

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Peter Pan's Flight - I'm not sure what it is about it, it's just an attraction that I love. I smile every time I hear the music for it on Mouse House Radio. :cloud9:

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Mickey's PhilharMagic - my favorite of all the Disney 3D shows, it's just fabulous!

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I doubt we'll do any other Fantasyland rides, we may throw in a few if time allows, but I can tell you there will be no ride on the teacups for me! :sick:

Toontown:

I love Barnstormer, but would feel very silly being two adults riding on it, so I doubt we will. We may check out Mickey and Minnie's houses though before they go away for good.

Frontierland:

Must do: Splash and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

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If time allows maybe we'll go over to explore Tom Sawyer Island, I've never been over there.

Liberty Square:

The Haunted Mansion is a must do and probably The Hall of Presidents too. We'll ride the Riverboat if we have time, never done that either.

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Adventureland:

Gotta see the Pirates!

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And take the silly cruise through the jungle.

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Lunch will be CS again. This time at Columbia Harbour House

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Love the Anchor's Away sandwich

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For a snack I'm really hoping that they still have the yummy cinnamon almonds that we had in December.

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Dinner is at the Polynesian

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at Kona Cafe

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Originally our ADR was for 6:10, but I moved it back to 5:20 when I was able to book the Wishes Dessert Party :woohoo: I want to have plenty of room for all those yummy desserts! I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I'm also so excited for Mom to see Wishes, I'm certain that she's never seen a fireworks show like this one!

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[jenniferkeala808]

great update! Loving all the pics! Yay for Wishes Dessert Party :banana::banana:!! I will want to see pics of those yummy desserts okay?! Can't wait for the next update! Hopefully you make it to Sunday EMH at MK...we'll be there!! :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

You'll need all that sugar from the cinnamon rolls to have the energy to accomplish all your plans at the Magic Kingdom. There is always so much to do there! :goodvibes

[disneydusted]

Michelle, I love how you are putting pictures with your plans! It makes it all so much more exciting! I can't remember if you have planned the high tea at the GF??? That is a fun thing to do, especially for just you and your mom. :) Good deal getting the Wishes dessert party! You are giving your mom the royal treatment! :goodvibes

[Lovemy3babes]

Your Magic Kingdom day looks devine! :) You have so many fun things planned. And ending it with Wishes? Perfect idea Michelle!!!

[KatMark]

Love Day 4 plans. We, being my goofy DH and I, do all the Fantasyland rides--I love Pooh and he loves Dumbo. I'm with you...don't like being singled out and we really didn't care for Laugh Comedy anyway.

I've never had that Anchors Aweigh sandwich--looks tasty.

[manntra]

There is not much like that first trip down Main Street :goodvibes The smells....the Castle in the distance :cloud9:
Everyone seems very keen on that tuna sandwich......I like tuna/chicken salad as long as it doesn't have anything crunchy in it....as in onions or celery :sad2:
I like COP too...and not just for a nap :rotfl2:

Tracy

[BippityBoo]

Your day 4 sounds AWESOME :cloud9: I loved Columbia Harbour House!!! I think it is one of the best CS in Disney. How great that you booked the Wishes dessert party! Your Mom will love it. I am interested in hearing about Kona! The food always seems so good when I read about it. Just wondering...what is Mouse House Radio? And where can I hear it :laughing:

[MHTeacher]

I love your plans for the MK day----------everything except that Astro-Orbiter! The view is great, if I remember correctly, but it left me feeling yucky! :sick:

So glad you're going to get to ride IASW, since this is a "No guys" trip! :laughing:

[marsa1969]

Great MK planning! I'm looking forward to the dessert party food pics. Man does chocolate sound good now!!!;)

[SoonerGirl]

great update! Loving all the pics! Yay for Wishes Dessert Party :banana::banana:!! I will want to see pics of those yummy desserts okay?! Can't wait for the next update! Hopefully you make it to Sunday EMH at MK...we'll be there!! :thumbsup2

I'll do my best to get over feeling ridiculous taking pictures of food so that you all can see the dessert buffet!

I really want to make rope drop at Epcot on Monday morning, so I'm not sure if we'll make EMHs or not - we'll just have to see how we feel :thumbsup2

You'll need all that sugar from the cinnamon rolls to have the energy to accomplish all your plans at the Magic Kingdom. There is always so much to do there! :goodvibes

No kidding! My list is always so long for the MK! It will be a stretch to get all that done in one day, some of it may have to wait until later in the week.....

Michelle, I love how you are putting pictures with your plans! It makes it all so much more exciting! I can't remember if you have planned the high tea at the GF??? That is a fun thing to do, especially for just you and your mom. :) Good deal getting the Wishes dessert party! You are giving your mom the royal treatment! :goodvibes

Mom is popping on every now and then and reading this PTR as well, so I think the pictures are helping her get a better idea of what to expect. They do add to the excitement!

No plans to do the tea, I'm really NOT a tea drinker, don't like it at all to be honest, although it does look really nice! I think our schedule is pretty full anyway, not sure when I'd squeeze it in.

Your Magic Kingdom day looks devine! :) You have so many fun things planned. And ending it with Wishes? Perfect idea Michelle!!!

Have to see Wishes!

Love Day 4 plans. We, being my goofy DH and I, do all the Fantasyland rides--I love Pooh and he loves Dumbo. I'm with you...don't like being singled out and we really didn't care for Laugh Comedy anyway.

I've never had that Anchors Aweigh sandwich--looks tasty.

I like the Fantasyland rides too, guess we are just big kids at heart!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one unsure of Monsters Laugh Floor :thumbsup2

[SoonerGirl]

There is not much like that first trip down Main Street :goodvibes The smells....the Castle in the distance :cloud9:
Everyone seems very keen on that tuna sandwich......I like tuna/chicken salad as long as it doesn't have anything crunchy in it....as in onions or celery :sad2:
I like COP too...and not just for a nap :rotfl2:

Tracy

I'm not a fan of celery or onions in my tuna salad either and I really liked my sandwich so there must not be any in there, if there was it was chopped awfully small :thumbsup2

I've never napped in COP, but I've seen people who do :laughing: I like to sing the song.....

Your day 4 sounds AWESOME :cloud9: I loved Columbia Harbour House!!! I think it is one of the best CS in Disney. How great that you booked the Wishes dessert party! Your Mom will love it. I am interested in hearing about Kona! The food always seems so good when I read about it. Just wondering...what is Mouse House Radio? And where can I hear it :laughing:

I've been to Kona once before and loved it, I'm excited to go back!

Oh my gosh, I love Mouse House Radio - it's a great Disney fix! It is an internet station, you can find it on live365.com, they have several Disney related stations but Mouse House Radio is my favorite. Nothing like surfing the web listening to Disney theme park music! :cloud9:

I love your plans for the MK day----------everything except that Astro-Orbiter! The view is great, if I remember correctly, but it left me feeling yucky! :sick:

So glad you're going to get to ride IASW, since this is a "No guys" trip! :laughing:

Yeah, Astro Orbiter makes me feel a little off too. If we ride, I'll just take Bonine and hope for the best!

I don't get many opportunities to ride IASW anymore, so I'm jumping at this one.

Great MK planning! I'm looking forward to the dessert party food pics. Man does chocolate sound good now!!!;)

Yeah, I think I went to sleep last night dreaming about those chocolate covered strawberries :laughing:

[Lovemy3babes]

Oh my gosh, I love Mouse House Radio - it's a great Disney fix! It is an internet station, you can find it on live365.com, they have several Disney related stations but Mouse House Radio is my favorite. Nothing like surfing the web listening to Disney theme park music! :cloud9:

Thank you for mentioning this earlier Michelle. I've been listening all day! :goodvibes

[Happydog]

Hey Great plans for you and your mom! What civilized touring!!!!! Sounds wonderful. I love the leisurely pace and while you have lots planned it seems totally enjoyable and doable. We have never been on the Liberty Belle either -- I hope to ride that this summer! :goodvibes

[RachelNinja]

Gotta do Barnstormer! I want to do all of Toontown just because I don't know what's going and what's staying in terms of the Fantasyland expansion.

I listened to part of the new TTA narration and was thorougly upset that they had to go and ruin my all-time favorite ride!

I'm really hoping that those cinnamon almonds are there! I really want to try them too! Mmm, they look so yummy.

[cdotla]

Michelle...I didn't know you started a PTR!!! Just found it tonite!:)

So many things to comments on. I am not sure I knew that this was your Mom's 1st ever trip to WDW....how fun to get to see her experience WDW for the 1st time!:love:

And what is this about *you* being married to the Disney Grump?:confused3 I thought I was!:laughing:

Laughing at your reminder to yourself to stick to Terminal B for ME...I wonder how many of us have gotten lost on our way to ME.:rotfl:

What a wonderful agenda for your 1st day...Dig pool with margaritta in hand. Can't beat that! Plus, as you say, no one yelling "Mom...Mom...Mom!":rotfl:
Capping it off with Jiko and exploring AKL - what a wonderful 1st day!

Great TR about TN. How fascinating about the MLK museum. I had no idea it was built around the actual Lorraine Motel. Those photos of the museum...with the old cars and the wreath on the balcony look so erie...like time has stood still. I hope to visit there one day and see the tour you mentioned.

Also very interesting about Graceland. Funny, I assumed the mansion would be much larger. I can't believe how they have preserved everything so well! And the exhibits with the cars and airplane must have been so interesting.

What is this about a "Lost on Safari" at the Dawa Bar? I have never heard of this...do tell!

And I will also confess to never indulging in a Grey Goose slushie. I as well will be rectifying that this trip.

As for the Norway Kringala Bakery, may I recommend that one of you get the School Bread and the other get the Cloudberry Horn? I did not care much for the School Bread (I know I am in a minority here), but the Cloudberry Horn is my absolute favourite snack in all of WDW. I plan on indulging in quite a few over our 11 days in the World!:love:

BTW - we will also be at the MK on May 4th. Hopefully we will run into you once or twice. Then we won't be strangers at the Cinco de Mayo meet!;)

And I would totally do the Barnstormer if I were you. Who knows if it will be around once the renovations start.

Tom Sawer's Island and the Riverboat are also on our to-do list. The kids and DH have never done them before and I haven't been in years and years and years.

And I keep hearing about those cinammon almonds....I must check those out too!:goodvibes

[SoonerGirl]

Thank you for mentioning this earlier Michelle. I've been listening all day! :goodvibes

Isn't it great?!

Hey Great plans for you and your mom! What civilized touring!!!!! Sounds wonderful. I love the leisurely pace and while you have lots planned it seems totally enjoyable and doable. We have never been on the Liberty Belle either -- I hope to ride that this summer! :goodvibes

Civilized :laughing: Love that! Yes, that is exactly what we are doing, leaving the roudy uncivilized males at home and going on a ladies pace trip!

Gotta do Barnstormer! I want to do all of Toontown just because I don't know what's going and what's staying in terms of the Fantasyland expansion.

I'm pretty sure that the Barnstormer will be the only Toontown attraction remaining when they are finished, and it is being re-themed.

I listened to part of the new TTA narration and was thorougly upset that they had to go and ruin my all-time favorite ride!

Isn't it just awful, they went and took a fun quirky audio and made it booooorrrrrring :sad2:

I'm really hoping that those cinnamon almonds are there! I really want to try them too! Mmm, they look so yummy.

Well, since you'll be there before me you'll have to let me know if they still have them :thumbsup2

Michelle...I didn't know you started a PTR!!! Just found it tonite!:)

Hey Trish! Well, I wasn't planning on doing one, but I got talked into it. I'm glad I started it, it's been fun!

So many things to comments on. I am not sure I knew that this was your Mom's 1st ever trip to WDW....how fun to get to see her experience WDW for the 1st time!:love:

Yep, her first trip ever! I hope she loves it even half as much as I do :lovestruc

And what is this about *you* being married to the Disney Grump?:confused3 I thought I was!:laughing:

:lmao: They must be twins separated at birth or something!

Laughing at your reminder to yourself to stick to Terminal B for ME...I wonder how many of us have gotten lost on our way to ME.:rotfl:

I had never done that before, but we came in on the opposite side of the airport so I was totally turned around!

What a wonderful agenda for your 1st day...Dig pool with margaritta in hand. Can't beat that! Plus, as you say, no one yelling "Mom...Mom...Mom!":rotfl:
Capping it off with Jiko and exploring AKL - what a wonderful 1st day!

:cloud9:

Great TR about TN. How fascinating about the MLK museum. I had no idea it was built around the actual Lorraine Motel. Those photos of the museum...with the old cars and the wreath on the balcony look so erie...like time has stood still. I hope to visit there one day and see the tour you mentioned.

I totally agree! It was like we stepped around the corner into a time warp - it was erie!

Also very interesting about Graceland. Funny, I assumed the mansion would be much larger. I can't believe how they have preserved everything so well! And the exhibits with the cars and airplane must have been so interesting.

I was surprised at how small the house seemed as well, definitely not what I would consider a mansion these days.

What is this about a "Lost on Safari" at the Dawa Bar? I have never heard of this...do tell!

I do not know yet, but I will find out! It's a drink that Jackie (Charleston Princess) and Jennifer (Happydog) turned me on to - I can't wait to try it!

As for the Norway Kringala Bakery, may I recommend that one of you get the School Bread and the other get the Cloudberry Horn? I did not care much for the School Bread (I know I am in a minority here), but the Cloudberry Horn is my absolute favourite snack in all of WDW. I plan on indulging in quite a few over our 11 days in the World!:love:

Oooooo, thanks - putting it on my list!

BTW - we will also be at the MK on May 4th. Hopefully we will run into you once or twice. Then we won't be strangers at the Cinco de Mayo meet!;)

I'll be on the lookout for you! I'll have my giant giraffe print camera bag with a lime green Mickey head paint chip attached to it, if you see me say hi!

And I keep hearing about those cinammon almonds....I must check those out too!:goodvibes

The almonds were quite yummy!

[stace208]

"It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day..." :love: that song and ride! My kids and I walk around singing it all the time!!

Great plans for the MK.:goodvibes Those cinnamon rolls are heavenly!:cloud9:

[SoonerGirl]

Just wanted to pop in real quick and say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to my Lady Sooners who defeated Kentucky tonight and are headed to the Final Four!!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Charleston Princess]

Congrats to the Lady Sooners!!! That's awesome for them! :banana:

[kschafer]

Just wanted to pop in real quick and say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to my Lady Sooners who defeated Kentucky tonight and are headed to the Final Four!!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

:thumbsup2 You know I love it!!

[SoonerGirl]

Hi all! Sorry I've been MIA the last few days. I had to make an unexpected trip to Minnesota, my Grandmother passed away. It was tough, but for the best. She's had severe Alzheimer's for many years, so the Grandma I knew has been gone already for quite some time. She was my last remaining grandparent, it's really sad to think that they are all gone now, what an amazing generation they came from. I miss them all terribly.

Anyway, so that's where I've been.......In the car......driving......forever......

My brother, mom & I left at 5am Wednesday morning, drove 13 1/2 hrs to my Dad's hometown. Went to the viewing and to dinner with the family. Thursday was the funeral, we left late Thursday afternoon and drove a couple of hours south to my Mom's hometown to visit her sisters, then got up at 4:30am yesterday and drove 11 1/2 hrs home. Now I have to get ready for Easter tomorrow - I'm beat!!

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. They did come from an amazing generation!
Try to rest up as much as you can. I know you have lots to do.
If you have a chance though, you may want to stop over by my trip report. I have some news for you....;)

[SoonerGirl]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. They did come from an amazing generation!
Try to rest up as much as you can. I know you have lots to do.
If you have a chance though, you may want to stop over by my trip report. I have some news for you....;)

Hey Anita! I thought of you yesterday as I past Derby, Kansas :thumbsup2

I'm trying to take a bit of time here and get caught up on the DIS, so I'll get over there soon - what I should be doing is going to the grocery store!

Thanks for the condolences, it was a hard day, but I grieved for her loss a long time ago. Alzheimer's is such an awful disease.

[manntra]

I am very sorry to hear about your Grandmother :hug: My last Grandparent passed away several years ago and she also suffered from Alzeheimers.....it is truly awful :hug:
Be well and take care :goodvibes

Tracy

Now I am off to see what Anita was talking about ;):lmao:

Tracy

[PrincessInOz]

Long life and good health. Sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Rest up and take it easy over this Easter period.....princess::upsidedow

[kschafer]

:hug: Sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. My grandfather had Alzheimers so I can understand how you feel like she went away a long time ago. It doesn't really make you feel better about your loss though. :hug:

[kcandbella]

Sorry to hear about your grandma. Even when it is expected, it is never easy. May she be at peace now. :hug:

[lovegrumpy]

Sorry to hear about your grandma. Glad you were able to make it back to be there with family.

[Charleston Princess]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother, Michelle! :hug:

Happy Easter to you and your family! :goodvibes

[Happydog]

Hope you have a Happy Easter with your family.:flower3:


I was sorry to hear about your Grandmother. :hug:

[SoonerGirl]

Happy Easter Everyone!


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[wigdoutdismom]

I hope the Easter Bunny was great to you all today!

[KatMark]

Michelle, I was so sorry to read about your grandma. Both of my grandmothers have been gone for over fifteen years now (I don't really remember my grandpas as they both died when I was under the age of four), but I still think of them often. I lost my dad 18 months ago and I know what a difficult time this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your dear grandma.

[cdotla]

So sorry to hear about your Grandmother!:sad2: I agree that their generation was something else - we could learn so much from their example!

[jenniferkeala808]

awww sorry to hear about your grandmother :flower3:. Glad you got to spend time with your family though!! Hope you had a great easter!!

[SoonerGirl]

"It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day..." :love: that song and ride! My kids and I walk around singing it all the time!!

Great plans for the MK.:goodvibes Those cinnamon rolls are heavenly!:cloud9:

I love the song too! Another one I sit here and sing along to when it comes on Mouse House Radio! Jared will sing it with me, but Justin just rolls his eyes - he is a teenager ya know, and way too cool to have fun! :lmao:

Given the time that I am responding to this, you may very well be enjoying one of those yummy cinnamon rolls as we speak!

I am very sorry to hear about your Grandmother :hug: My last Grandparent passed away several years ago and she also suffered from Alzeheimers.....it is truly awful :hug:
Be well and take care :goodvibes

Tracy


Long life and good health. Sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Rest up and take it easy over this Easter period.....princess::upsidedow

:hug: Sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. My grandfather had Alzheimers so I can understand how you feel like she went away a long time ago. It doesn't really make you feel better about your loss though. :hug:

Sorry to hear about your grandma. Even when it is expected, it is never easy. May she be at peace now. :hug:

Sorry to hear about your grandma. Glad you were able to make it back to be there with family.

Sorry to hear about your grandmother, Michelle! :hug:

Happy Easter to you and your family! :goodvibes

Hope you have a Happy Easter with your family.:flower3:

I was sorry to hear about your Grandmother. :hug:

Michelle, I was so sorry to read about your grandma. Both of my grandmothers have been gone for over fifteen years now (I don't really remember my grandpas as they both died when I was under the age of four), but I still think of them often. I lost my dad 18 months ago and I know what a difficult time this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your dear grandma.

So sorry to hear about your Grandmother!:sad2: I agree that their generation was something else - we could learn so much from their example!

awww sorry to hear about your grandmother :flower3:. Glad you got to spend time with your family though!! Hope you had a great easter!!

Thanks so much for all of your thoughts and condolences, they really do mean alot :hug:

Like I told Anita before, really, she has been gone a long time already. That awful disease took the Grandmother that I knew and loved many years ago. She was just a shell of the great lady she once was. I think all of us were regrieving the loss we already had on the day of her funeral. It was a tough day, but as some of you have said, good to be with family that I don't often see being as they are so far away.

I hope the Easter Bunny was great to you all today!

We did have a good Easter, they boys are growing out of it some though, so it's a little sad! I'll be back later with some pics from the day. :thumbsup2

[mickeystoontown]

I am so very sorry for your loss. My last living grandmother passed away several years ago. She, too, suffered from Alzheimer's so I know how you feel about losing a grandmother even though she was still living. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[SoonerGirl]

I am so very sorry for your loss. My last living grandmother passed away several years ago. She, too, suffered from Alzheimer's so I know how you feel about losing a grandmother even though she was still living. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Thank you. I've read that they are making strides in determining what cause Alzheimer's, hopefully someday they will have a cure.

[SoonerGirl]

We had a busy weekend around here! I got home from Minnesota a little after 5 on Friday night. Jared had a baseball game at 7:30 (yes, his coach entered them in a Fri/Sat tournament on Easter weekend - once baseball season starts for us, it doesn't end until late July!) Anyway, we loaded up in the car not long after I got home and went to his game. They won 8-7, so moved on to Saturday.

Saturday we didn't have to be at the ballpark until 6:15 in the evening so I spent the morning getting caught up on the DIS, cleaned the house some, went to the grocery store and then made a dessert to take to my Mom's for Easter. Got to the ballpark only to find that they were a full game behind, our game that was supposed to start at 6:55 didn't start until around 8:30. Won that game so played in the championship right afterwards. They won that one as well, but we didn't leave the ballpark until 11:30, got home and to bed after midnight!

Of course, I wasn't about to let the family skip church on Easter Sunday, so I got everyone up to go to early service and Sunday school. :thumbsup2 We took some pictures of us all dressed up for church, well Don & I were dressed up - the boys, not so much :rolleyes:

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Don took one of me with my guys

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And then Justin took one of Don & I together (as you can see, he is growing his gotee back - I'm glad, he looked very funny to me without it!)

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After church we headed home to hunt eggs. In the past I have gone all out for Easter - wrapped gifts, full buckets and tons of candy filled eggs to hunt. This year was very different, I cut way back, mostly because the boys are really growing out of enjoying it. It's so sad that they are growing up so fast! :sad1:

Anyway, here they are with their Easter 'buckets' because baskets are too 'girly' :rolleyes:

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It was a beautiful day, so we hid the eggs outside. This year in lieu of candy, the eggs were filled with money - and there were alot fewer of them! The kids were pretty pumped to be getting cash though!

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Afterwards, I made deviled eggs and baked the rolls to take to my Mom's and we headed over there where we ate waaaaaaay too much! I brought a gift for my nephew, here he is opening it - he is such a cutie!

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After dinner, the boys had another egg hunt outside.

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Then Don, Justin, my brother and stepdad all settled in for a nap. The girls chatted and Jared and my nephew played games. All in all it was a very nice day.

[mickeystoontown]

What great Easter pics! I've cut back a lot on my Easter goodies too. I used to go all out but then found that a lot of it (with the exception of the candy) just kinda got sat to the side and forgotten. I bet your boys were super excited to see the money in the plastic eggs. I would have asked if I could hunt too!

[MHTeacher]

Sounds like you had a beautiful family-filled Easter day! :goodvibes

So sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. :hug:

[KatMark]

What great photos. Has anyone ever told you that your DH looks a little like Brett Favre?

[BippityBoo]

First of all, I am very sorry to hear about your Grandmother! :hug: I will say many extra prayers for her tonight. I know it is so hard for you, but time will help I am sure.

I am glad that you made it back for Easter. You are making me so not looking forward to my son's sports days in the future! 12 midnight?! I was so impressed that the boys were up and smiling for early mass! What a good parents they have :thumbsup2

I am sure that the boys appreciated their "buckets". I really love that extra large reeces egg and the MONEY is always nice for them. Thanks for sharing your pics, looks like you had a great day!

[Charleston Princess]

Beautiful Easter pictures, Michelle! Sounds like you had an absolutely lovely holiday! We scaled back on Easter baskets this year as well -- the contents of our baskets look very similar! :laughing:

[Happydog]

Say! Looks like your Easter was fun even if the boys are "less" into it :) It is still fun, though! I love getting the baskets all "arranged" :laughing:

Nice family pics!!! BASEBALL UNTIL ALMOST MIDNIGHT???!!! HARD CORE GUYS! :goodvibes Well obviously they enjoy it!

[SoonerGirl]

What great Easter pics! I've cut back a lot on my Easter goodies too. I used to go all out but then found that a lot of it (with the exception of the candy) just kinda got sat to the side and forgotten. I bet your boys were super excited to see the money in the plastic eggs. I would have asked if I could hunt too!

Yeah, the money keeps the interest up for sure! I got the idea from my SIL, her mom did that for them all through high school to keep them interested in hunting eggs. I'd go on an egg hunt too if I knew there was money hidden inside! :thumbsup2

Sounds like you had a beautiful family-filled Easter day! :goodvibes

So sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. :hug:

Thanks, Michelle. I appreciate that :hug:

Easter was a pretty good day!

What great photos. Has anyone ever told you that your DH looks a little like Brett Favre?

Yes! As a matter of fact I have been told that before! Wish he had Brett Favre's money as well :lmao:

First of all, I am very sorry to hear about your Grandmother! :hug: I will say many extra prayers for her tonight. I know it is so hard for you, but time will help I am sure.

I am glad that you made it back for Easter. You are making me so not looking forward to my son's sports days in the future! 12 midnight?! I was so impressed that the boys were up and smiling for early mass! What a good parents they have :thumbsup2

I am sure that the boys appreciated their "buckets". I really love that extra large reeces egg and the MONEY is always nice for them. Thanks for sharing your pics, looks like you had a great day!

Thanks Katie, I really appreciate the prayers.

It made for a very fast trip up north, but I was determined to get home to celebrate Easter with the boys. And, yep, it was midnight when we pulled into the driveway! I told Don that night that sometimes I wished that our kids stunk at sports because they were exhausting :laughing: Really, most of the time I love watching them play, but it does get to be a bit much sometimes.

Is that not the biggest Reese's egg you've ever seen? I had to buy them when I saw them, and I may have had a slice off of Jared's yesterday...... :rolleyes1

Beautiful Easter pictures, Michelle! Sounds like you had an absolutely lovely holiday! We scaled back on Easter baskets this year as well -- the contents of our baskets look very similar! :laughing:

It was a lovely day, I was even able to take my mom into putting away the china and letting us eat off of paper plates so we'd have less clean up :thumbsup2

Sounds like alot of us scaled back some this year! The boys only got one small gift each, Jared the DVD and Justin had an itunes gift card in his basket.

[SoonerGirl]

Say! Looks like your Easter was fun even if the boys are "less" into it :) It is still fun, though! I love getting the baskets all "arranged" :laughing:

Nice family pics!!! BASEBALL UNTIL ALMOST MIDNIGHT???!!! HARD CORE GUYS! :goodvibes Well obviously they enjoy it!

I enjoy arranging the baskets too - trying to get it all to fit just so, like they really even care, they just tear right into them! :laughing:

Oh, you've no idea on the baseball thing! Both boys practice 2 nights a week and typically play tournaments 3 out of 4 weekends a month. Of course, they are never off at the same time, so we are at a ballpark nearly every weekend. Justin's 'little league' will be over this summer when he starts school ball - it's going to be like a vacation, he will be playing so much less. Of course, I've got many years before Jared is done......

[kschafer]

Aww, sorry to hear your boys are outgrowing Easter. Patrick is holding fiercely to his belief in the Easter Bunny/Santa/Tooth Fairy!! I had bought a package of the small Reeses Eggs and when Patrick saw it in the cupboard after they had their hunt yesterday he questioned them and I told him I had bought them at the store. He then realized they had gotten the big eggs and since they were different than what I had bought, his indeed must have come from the real thing! Every holiday I think that will be it but so far the end hasn't come yet. (although if he knew money was the next version, he might be willing to let go of his beliefs :lmao:)

[SoonerGirl]

Today when I checked my mail and got a wonderful surprise..........

I GOT MICKEY MAIL!!!! :mickeyjum:mickeyjum:mickeyjum

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It came from my TA, so it was everything - the ME vouchers (which I will NOT forget this time), ME tags, luggage tags and my booklet with the photopass card, my package details and all the vouchers.

It so exciting, no denying we are going now! :woohoo:

She also sent a big booklet on the Disney Cruise Lines and an Adventures by Disney DVD - can't wait to look through all that!

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for the Mickey Travel Mail!!! That means your trip will be here before you know it!!! :banana:

[kcandbella]

Cute Easter pics! And yay for Mickey Mail! :woohoo:

[KatMark]

Gotta love Mickey mail. :)

[cdotla]

Sounds like a great Easter Michelle!:goodvibes

I love the photo of you and Don...isn't it great when the kids are able to snap photos so that you can actually get in a few pictures together - LOL!

My 6yr old is actually a better picture-taker than her father now!:laughing:

And whooo hooo for Mickey Mail!!! We got ours too, but unfortunately as we have room-only reservations this time, we didn't get the luggage tags.:sad2:

[kschafer]

Yay for Mickey Mail! I got an e-mail from my TA saying she will be sending mine tomorrow :cool1:

[sherylcin]

I've enjoyed catching up on your PTR, Michelle. Great pics as always!

So sorry to hear about your grandmother although as many other posters have said I can relate to your loss before they're really gone. Experiencing that now with my Mom.

I laughed about the Easter egg hunts because I think it's what all moms do - try to hold on to our traditions as long as we possibly can. :thumbsup2 And you know what, I think those rascals secretly still enjoy it all too! Especially when there's cash involved.:lmao:

The good news is when the grandkids come along you can experience it all over again and it's twice as much fun!

[KathyRN137]

Michelle,

So sorry to learn about the loss of your grandmother. My own grandmother passed after a long battle with Alzheimer's and in many ways it was a relief.

All I can think of is what a blessing she was able to spend Easter in heaven with our Lord! :angel:






For a snack I'm really hoping that they still have the yummy cinnamon almonds that we had in December.

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This is my DH's absolute favorite WDW snack! :love: The aroma of those roasted nuts is irresistable!


Today when I checked my mail and got a wonderful surprise..........

I GOT MICKEY MAIL!!!! :mickeyjum:mickeyjum:mickeyjum

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Hooray! Mickey Mail is always a thrill!! ::MickeyMo

Have you watched the DVD yet?!


Kathy

[jenniferkeala808]

yay for mickey mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So exciting!!!!!!!!

I just realized your ticker says 25 days!! I'll dance a little bit to that!! LOL!!

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:banana::banana:
:cool1::cool1::cool1:
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

almost there!!!!

[disneydusted]

Hi Michelle! I am all caught up now.
I'm sorry for your loss, it is always hard when someone leaves us. :sad1:
Your baseball season and Easter events kept you busy! We are getting into the baseball season, this week the games start!
Yay for the Mickey mail! :woohoo: It is always an exciting envelope to open!! It is getting to close!

[MHTeacher]

YAY for Mickey Mail!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[SoonerGirl]

Aww, sorry to hear your boys are outgrowing Easter. Patrick is holding fiercely to his belief in the Easter Bunny/Santa/Tooth Fairy!! I had bought a package of the small Reeses Eggs and when Patrick saw it in the cupboard after they had their hunt yesterday he questioned them and I told him I had bought them at the store. He then realized they had gotten the big eggs and since they were different than what I had bought, his indeed must have come from the real thing! Every holiday I think that will be it but so far the end hasn't come yet. (although if he knew money was the next version, he might be willing to let go of his beliefs :lmao:)

It is kinda sad. Justin believed longer than Jared, I guess having an older brother takes a bit of the innocence off of things. I have told both boys that as soon as they start saying 'there is no Santa' to me, then "Santa" will stop coming - to date Justin has never uttered those words in front of me, Jared likes to test the waters though :rolleyes:

Hurray for the Mickey Travel Mail!!! That means your trip will be here before you know it!!! :banana:

I know! I'm so excited! Mom called me on her way home from work last night and I excitedly told her that our Mickey Mail had arrived - she didn't understand :sad2: :laughing:

Cute Easter pics! And yay for Mickey Mail! :woohoo:

Thanks Kayce - we're getting so close now! I bet Bella is beside herself with excitement.

Gotta love Mickey mail. :)

There is no better mail to get :thumbsup2

Sounds like a great Easter Michelle!:goodvibes

I love the photo of you and Don...isn't it great when the kids are able to snap photos so that you can actually get in a few pictures together - LOL!

My 6yr old is actually a better picture-taker than her father now!:laughing:

And whooo hooo for Mickey Mail!!! We got ours too, but unfortunately as we have room-only reservations this time, we didn't get the luggage tags.:sad2:

I think Justin probably takes better pictures than Don does as well! Don is always so far away - I have to crop everything!

Oh, that's too bad you didn't get the luggage tags - they're pretty cute.

Yay for Mickey Mail! I got an e-mail from my TA saying she will be sending mine tomorrow :cool1:

Just a few more days for you then!

[SoonerGirl]

I've enjoyed catching up on your PTR, Michelle. Great pics as always!

So sorry to hear about your grandmother although as many other posters have said I can relate to your loss before they're really gone. Experiencing that now with my Mom.

I laughed about the Easter egg hunts because I think it's what all moms do - try to hold on to our traditions as long as we possibly can. :thumbsup2 And you know what, I think those rascals secretly still enjoy it all too! Especially when there's cash involved.:lmao:

The good news is when the grandkids come along you can experience it all over again and it's twice as much fun!

It is so hard to let go of the little boys I had not so long ago! On the one hand, I hate that they are growing up, but on the other it is rewarding to see them mature and change and face new challeges.

I decided that if money would get them out there hunting eggs, then I would put money in them - and yes, Justin would never let on like he enjoys it, but I'd bet he does :thumbsup2

Michelle,

So sorry to learn about the loss of your grandmother. My own grandmother passed after a long battle with Alzheimer's and in many ways it was a relief.

All I can think of is what a blessing she was able to spend Easter in heaven with our Lord! :angel:

Exactly! With her mind in tact, smiling down on those of us she loved. :goodvibes

This is my DH's absolute favorite WDW snack! :love: The aroma of those roasted nuts is irresistable!

How I never noticed them before this last trip I'll never know, you could smell them anytime you got anywhere near one of the carts! Yum!

Hooray! Mickey Mail is always a thrill!! ::MickeyMo

Have you watched the DVD yet?!


Kathy

I haven't - didnt' want to deal with Don rolling his eyes at me :laughing: He's out of town most of next week so I'll be able to watch in peace then!

yay for mickey mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So exciting!!!!!!!!

I just realized your ticker says 25 days!! I'll dance a little bit to that!! LOL!!

:cool1:
:banana::banana:
:cool1::cool1::cool1:
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

almost there!!!!

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Hi Michelle! I am all caught up now.
I'm sorry for your loss, it is always hard when someone leaves us. :sad1:
Your baseball season and Easter events kept you busy! We are getting into the baseball season, this week the games start!
Yay for the Mickey mail! :woohoo: It is always an exciting envelope to open!! It is getting to close!

Yeah, I would guess you guys would start baseball a bit later than us just because of the weather - we've been playing for a month already. One month down, 4 to go http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/thfaintthud.gif

[SoonerGirl]

YAY for Mickey Mail!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Woo Hoo!! http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/thwoohoo-022.gif

[SoonerGirl]

Well, the little ticker at the bottom of my siggy reads 25 days! Wow, this trip is coming up fast! Ever since I saw Katie posting some Disney trip flashbacks on her PTR, I decided that I wanted to do the same - BUT I'm running out of time! So, I better get moving with posting my plans, here we go - Day 5

Day 5 - Wednesday, May 5th

Today Mom and I will be early risers because we will need to be at Epcot before park opening for our Segway Tour!

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I am so excited about this - think of the photo ops around World Showcase without all the people clogging your view! Of course, I also hope that I can get the hang of driving one of those things and don't make a total fool out of myself. :lmao:

Once our tour is complete we will head over to the Land to grab a set of FPs for Soarin', cause I just know Mom is going to want to ride it again :woohoo:

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Then we'll probably have an early lunch at Sunshine Seasons. I've never eaten here, but rarely read anything bad about it, so hopefully it will be a good choice.

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We will need food in our bellies for the next part of our plans - our DIS meet at La Cava del Tequila!

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This meet is really growing, I've read that the area has 30 seats - I sure hope we can all squeeze in there! :crowded: I'm looking forward to it, I think it will be so much fun to meet everyone!

After our DIS meet we'll probably spend some more time looking at F&G stuff, doing some shopping (thanks to Anita I now know to ask about the special passholder pins :thumbsup2 ), and just enjoying the afternoon. I'm sure we'll have to have a snack because we won't be eating dinner until late - any suggestions? I'd love to know everyone's favorite WS snack! I also need to find some time to pop into

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You never know what might be screaming to be purchased inside that store!

We'll leave probably around 3:00 or so to head back to the hotel and get changed for the evening. We'll be headed to

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for La Nouba!

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I've only seen one Cirque show, and loved it! We've never done the one in DTD just because it is hard to swallow the cost for a family of 4 on top of everything else you are spending money on, but since I just have to buy a ticket for myself this time it's much more doable.

After the show we'll grab some dinner, either at Wolfgang Puck Express

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or Earl of Sandwich

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I loved EoS when we ate there in December and would like to eat there again, but I've also been wanting to try WPE. Oh, what to do???? Maybe we'll just wait until that night and see what sounds best. Then of course, I'm sure that more shopping will need to be done. I really think that I will NEED to check out what new D&B designs they have :rolleyes1

At least the following stores should be visited:

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That's Day 5!

[kcandbella]

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We will need food in our bellies for the next part of our plans - our DIS meet at La Cava del Tequila!

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This meet is really growing, I've read that the area has 30 seats - I sure hope we can all squeeze in there! :crowded: I'm looking forward to it, I think it will be so much fun to meet everyone!




I didn't know seating was so limited! :scared1: Maybe they will have some extra chairs and tables set up since it is Cinco de Mayo? :confused3 I hope so! We are really looking forward to meeting everyone, too!

[kschafer]

It is kinda sad. Justin believed longer than Jared, I guess having an older brother takes a bit of the innocence off of things. I have told both boys that as soon as they start saying 'there is no Santa' to me, then "Santa" will stop coming - to date Justin has never uttered those words in front of me, Jared likes to test the waters though :rolleyes:


That's exactly why I am in no hurry for Patrick to figure out the truth because although Daniel is 3 years younger, I KNOW he won't have 3 more years after Patrick!

Day 5 sounds AWESOME!! Segway tour (can't wait to see your pics!), La Nouba (SOMEDAY I will get to see a Cirque show!) and the highlight...our DIS MEET!!!! 30 seats huh? We will definitely fill that space, can you get margs to go?

[BippityBoo]

GREAT day!!! I am so excited to hear about your tour! I do see those people scooting around and wonder what it is. Can you tell me a little more about what the tour is about?

We loved Soarin too! Good idea to get the fastpass for an extra ride. We have eaten at Sunshine Seasons a few times and the food is always good. A nice place to grab a quick meal.

I have yet to be to DTD, but when we do go, Earl of Sandwich is #1 on our list. It always looks SO yummy. Also, I would probably love the Christmas store and the Pin Trader store.

Can't wait to see pics from the show. I am sure it will be amazing!!!

You are SO close! I am sure you are so anxious to get it started :woohoo:

[MHTeacher]

Your day 5 plans look fantastic. How exciting to get to see La Nouba! :woohoo: I'm with you, that it's hard to swallow the cost for your entire family. So now, I understand how I can swing it-----Take a trip with no kids or husband! :lmao:


I know one snack that I'm determined to try in WS is a Napoleon in France. Courtney (SOUTHERtinkerBELLE) has a picture of one in her trip report. YUMMY LOOKING! :thumbsup2

[marsa1969]

I'm a little late, but I'm sorry about your Grandmother.
So funny, I got my daughter Callie the Alvin movie for Easter also. She watched it about 4 times on Sunday. The bunny got DS a nice collared shirt & cargo's from Holister, but he didn't like the color of both of them. :rolleyes1 I can't buy anything for that kid any more!
I love the day 5 plans. My son & husband rode a Segway at the a fair and loved it. I did want to pay the money to ride, but it looked so fun.

[SoonerGirl]

I didn't know seating was so limited! :scared1: Maybe they will have some extra chairs and tables set up since it is Cinco de Mayo? :confused3 I hope so! We are really looking forward to meeting everyone, too!

I really didn't pay much attention to the area where it is located when we were there in December, so I don't know if they even have room to add extra seating. I'm a little nervous that it will also be more crowded then normal since the Cantina will be closed.....

That's exactly why I am in no hurry for Patrick to figure out the truth because although Daniel is 3 years younger, I KNOW he won't have 3 more years after Patrick!

Very true! The older sibling ruins the fun for the younger one - I know I told my little brother........ :rolleyes1

Day 5 sounds AWESOME!! Segway tour (can't wait to see your pics!), La Nouba (SOMEDAY I will get to see a Cirque show!) and the highlight...our DIS MEET!!!! 30 seats huh? We will definitely fill that space, can you get margs to go?

I've got so many things that I'm excited about for this trip! All these things I've not done before, either because the kids are too young, or because it costs too much for all of us to do. It should be a great trip as long as the weather cooperates :thumbsup2

I'm sure we'll be able to grab a margarita and spill out into the pavillion - at least I hope we can!

GREAT day!!! I am so excited to hear about your tour! I do see those people scooting around and wonder what it is. Can you tell me a little more about what the tour is about?

When I asked my TA about it, she simply said that it was AWESOME! I'm pretty sure you have to be at least 16 to take the tour, maybe 18. The first hour is spent learning how to safely ride and navigate the Segway and the second hour is a tour of World Showcase on the Segway before it officially opens to park guests. I'm sure the tour guide will have lots of interesting information to share on the different countries of WS.

We loved Soarin too! Good idea to get the fastpass for an extra ride. We have eaten at Sunshine Seasons a few times and the food is always good. A nice place to grab a quick meal.

Soarin' is one of my absolute favorites - I always try to have at least a couple of rides on it per trip. Good to hear that you liked Sunshine Seasons, it always seems so chaotic when we walk through there that we've never stopped. I'm hoping that going during a slower crowd period and eating early will help with that.

I have yet to be to DTD, but when we do go, Earl of Sandwich is #1 on our list. It always looks SO yummy. Also, I would probably love the Christmas store and the Pin Trader store.

I did love EoS, I'd hate to skip my one opportunity to eat there this trip! Days of Christmas is my FAVORITE Disney store - I love it!

Can't wait to see pics from the show. I am sure it will be amazing!!!

I hope they let us take photos :confused3

Your day 5 plans look fantastic. How exciting to get to see La Nouba! :woohoo: I'm with you, that it's hard to swallow the cost for your entire family. So now, I understand how I can swing it-----Take a trip with no kids or husband! :lmao:


I know one snack that I'm determined to try in WS is a Napoleon in France. Courtney (SOUTHERtinkerBELLE) has a picture of one in her trip report. YUMMY LOOKING! :thumbsup2

Yep, leave those family members at home - that way you can do everything you want to do! :laughing:

Thanks for the tip on the Napoleon - now I gotta look it up!

I'm a little late, but I'm sorry about your Grandmother.
So funny, I got my daughter Callie the Alvin movie for Easter also. She watched it about 4 times on Sunday. The bunny got DS a nice collared shirt & cargo's from Holister, but he didn't like the color of both of them. :rolleyes1 I can't buy anything for that kid any more!
I love the day 5 plans. My son & husband rode a Segway at the a fair and loved it. I did want to pay the money to ride, but it looked so fun.

Jared has already watched his Alvin movie a couple of times as well. Isn't it funny how they can watch the same movie over and over and over again?!

I'm excited and anxious about the Segway - hopefully I'll be able to get the hang of it rather quickly.

[wigdoutdismom]

Day 5 looks great! Segway sounds like so much fun and then to top off the day with La Nouba! Super! I'm asking Marc to try to get tickets for us to see that show in July for my birthday trip!:goodvibes Thanks for the idea!

[SoonerGirl]

Day 5 looks great! Segway sounds like so much fun and then to top off the day with La Nouba! Super! I'm asking Marc to try to get tickets for us to see that show in July for my birthday trip!:goodvibes Thanks for the idea!

Always happy to help a fellow DISer spend money! :thumbsup2

[SoonerGirl]

OK, I did it - I bought new park shoes! :banana: I had been thinking about it, mostly because I don't want to wear athletic shoes with socks for the whole trip - they just get too hot, and if they get wet they feel awful! I also knew that I would never be able to walk around in flip flops all week and have my feet survive. I do fine with them for a day here and there, but not everyday, especially not at the beginning of summer before my feet have had time to adjust to wearing them often.

So, after looking and looking, trying to figure out what to get, I finally bit the bullet and spent the money for Keen's. This is the style I bought

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Are they the most stylish shoe around? Well, no, but oh my gosh are they comfortable! Seriously, I put them on and it was like heaven for your feet! I hope after walking around in them for hours they continue to feel that way. They are also waterproof, so if they get wet from rain or water rides they won't get all squishy and uncomfortable. I'm pretty happy with my choice!

Of course, I didn't stop there :rolleyes: I have a pair of Reef flip flops, they have a thicker sole and are brown with a leopard print strap. They are hands down my favorite flip flops, very comfy! Well today I saw these

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And had to get them as well! Now I think I'm all set for shoes! :woohoo:

[wigdoutdismom]

Sometime when you are in Famous Footwear, try on a pair of Teva Mush flip flops....
My favorite for park touring.

[Happydog]

FUN POSTS!!!! What a great Day 5 wow!!! LOVE it!! I have to tell you GO to WPE for dinner in DTD, you won't be disappointed. A GREAT meal there, especially as a QS meal (I didn't remember if you were on the DDP or not) but the food is really good!

Segway?! Cirque? WHAT a special special trip for you and mom! How nice! AND YOU are there for Cinco de Mayo???? :cool1: Oh how fun!!!!! enjoy that Tequila bar! I hear it is awesome! It looked really cool when we looked inside!!!

YAY YAY :yay: for Mickey Mail! I got some today, too! Cruise stuff. But it is fun to see mail from Disney in your stack!

Okay SHOES... NICE! I have never bought a pair of the Newport keens (my boys have them), but I do have a pair of Keen flip flops (they are more like slides I guess, a strap with a covered toe, and I also find them very comfortable! I am sure they will serve you well! Love the animal print Reef flops, too! I just bought a pair of Black Fit Flops, those I love! :thumbsup2 But isn't shoe shopping fun! :rolleyes:

[cdotla]

Great plans for May 5th! Your day looks incredible!

There was a slight possibility that me and DH were going to be doing it then as well, but I don't think we are going to be able to fit it in. It certainly would have been funny if we had met unplanned like that!:laughing:

Can't wait to see how things shape up for the Cinco de Mayo Meet. I agree - we could be packed in there!:rotfl:

You will love LaNouba!!! It is incredible! What a great way to spend the evening with your mom! Hard choice btwn EOS and WP, but for dessert, you have to have Ghiradelli's ice cream! :lovestruc

Great decision to get some new comfortable shoes. Can't go wrong there!;)

[Charleston Princess]

Another fantastic day planned from beginning (Segway tour) to end (La Nouba) with lots of fun in between!

Favorite WS snack? Hmmm...I would have to say a pastry from France! :lovestruc

Love the new shoes -- especially the flip flops! Too cute!

I second Anita on the Teva Mush flip flops! I have a pair and while I have never worn them for park touring, I did wear them to the zoo on Saturday, and they were fantastic.

[MeMom]

Once our tour is complete we will head over to the Land to grab a set of FPs for Soarin', cause I just know Mom is going to want to ride it again :woohoo:



Then we'll probably have an early lunch at Sunshine Seasons. I've never eaten here, but rarely read anything bad about it, so hopefully it will be a good choice.

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The rotisserie chicken is so good, and so is the pork chop, but there are plenty of choices for all tastes at Sunshine Seasons.

Soarin' is my favorite ride in all of Disney World. :)

[praisehisname]

A bit late, but I'm here and all caught up! Your plans sound great! :thumbsup2

[MHTeacher]

Ooohhh, I really like those Keen shoes. :thumbsup2 You'll have to give me an update after your trip, and let me know how your feet fared in them. I'm like you--I hate the thought of wearing tennis shoes every day when it's hot, but I know that my feet cannot stand being in flip-flops when I'm walking so much.

[disneydusted]

Day 5 sounds wonderful!! You are going to spoil your mom with all of your Disney ideas.... she will want to go back and bring you.... that was the plan, right? ;)
Favorite WS snack~ we love the chocolate crepes that you can find in France. :thumbsup2

[manntra]

Day 5 plans sound great!!! I was really considering a Segway tour....have always wanted to ride around on one :rotfl2: and I think I get a (very small) DVC discount...can't wait for the meet either :goodvibes I saw the Cirque show in Vegas "O"....there was a lot in and on top of water...they are amazing!

My favorite WS snack....a GG slushie! :rotfl: Okay....well some might not consider that a snack...so how about something from the patisserie to go with it :thumbsup2

Oh yes and shoes :lovestruc I have those Keens and they are very comfortable and allow for good support too. I have some flip flops that I love...I am on my second pair...they are Montrails and you put them in the oven and bake them for 5 minutes and then wear them for a bit while they form to your feet :goodvibes

Tracy

[KathyRN137]

Love your shoes... I've never tried Keens myself, but a lot of DISers rave about them! :thumbsup2

And those are my favorite DD stores, too!

I think saving Cirque du Soleil for an adults-only trip is a great idea. Ed and I saw it on one of our rare trips alone and all I could think of was that I was glad we hadn't blown all that $$ on tickets for the kids.

I'm sure they would've enjoyed many parts of the performance, but 90 minutes is a long time for a kid to sit still!


Day Five looks fantastic!


Kathy

[floridascgirl]

I'm not usually a fan of the Keens, but yours look really cute. :lovestruc Do you mind sharing the style name and color? In the past, I felt like they looked too clunky on my feet, but I'll have to give them another try. They would be perfect for the July trip that I'm taking with my mom...especially for AK and Kali River Rapids!

[SoonerGirl]

Sometime when you are in Famous Footwear, try on a pair of Teva Mush flip flops....
My favorite for park touring.

Well, I went into the Famous Footwear nearest to my house today and they didn't carry them :sad1: There is another one in the mall, I'm sure I'll be there again before too much longer, so I'll look there as well :thumbsup2

FUN POSTS!!!! What a great Day 5 wow!!! LOVE it!! I have to tell you GO to WPE for dinner in DTD, you won't be disappointed. A GREAT meal there, especially as a QS meal (I didn't remember if you were on the DDP or not) but the food is really good!

Segway?! Cirque? WHAT a special special trip for you and mom! How nice! AND YOU are there for Cinco de Mayo???? :cool1: Oh how fun!!!!! enjoy that Tequila bar! I hear it is awesome! It looked really cool when we looked inside!!!

YAY YAY :yay: for Mickey Mail! I got some today, too! Cruise stuff. But it is fun to see mail from Disney in your stack!

Okay SHOES... NICE! I have never bought a pair of the Newport keens (my boys have them), but I do have a pair of Keen flip flops (they are more like slides I guess, a strap with a covered toe, and I also find them very comfortable! I am sure they will serve you well! Love the animal print Reef flops, too! I just bought a pair of Black Fit Flops, those I love! :thumbsup2 But isn't shoe shopping fun! :rolleyes:

I think I am leaning towards WPE, we are on the DDP and I know that it is a really good value for a CS meal - plus they have creme brulee, my favorite!

I completely forgot to check out the tequila bar when we were there in December, but from the pictures I've seen it looks pretty cool. Can't wait to have a margarita and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with my fellow DISers!

I looked at those Keen flip flops too and was really tempted, I just didn't think Don would appreciate it if I got three new pairs of shoes....... :rolleyes1

Great plans for May 5th! Your day looks incredible!

There was a slight possibility that me and DH were going to be doing it then as well, but I don't think we are going to be able to fit it in. It certainly would have been funny if we had met unplanned like that!:laughing:

Can't wait to see how things shape up for the Cinco de Mayo Meet. I agree - we could be packed in there!:rotfl:

You will love LaNouba!!! It is incredible! What a great way to spend the evening with your mom! Hard choice btwn EOS and WP, but for dessert, you have to have Ghiradelli's ice cream! :lovestruc

Great decision to get some new comfortable shoes. Can't go wrong there!;)

Oh, that would have been so cool if we had been on the same Segway tour! If you decide that you can squeeze it in we are doing the one at 8:30.

As much as I like ice cream, if we end up at WPE then I will be having the creme brulee for dessert - my favorite! :love:

Another fantastic day planned from beginning (Segway tour) to end (La Nouba) with lots of fun in between!

Favorite WS snack? Hmmm...I would have to say a pastry from France! :lovestruc

Love the new shoes -- especially the flip flops! Too cute!

I second Anita on the Teva Mush flip flops! I have a pair and while I have never worn them for park touring, I did wear them to the zoo on Saturday, and they were fantastic.

Why have a never seen the Teva Mush flip flops??? I went to Famous Footwear today and they didn't have any. I'm going to have to google it!

The rotisserie chicken is so good, and so is the pork chop, but there are plenty of choices for all tastes at Sunshine Seasons.

Soarin' is my favorite ride in all of Disney World. :)

Good to see another person who has had good experiences at Sunshine Seasons. :thumbsup2

Soarin' is pretty to close to the top of my favorites list as well - it's hard for me to pick just one, but this one is darn close!

A bit late, but I'm here and all caught up! Your plans sound great! :thumbsup2

Hey Denise, thanks for jumping on board!

[SoonerGirl]

Ooohhh, I really like those Keen shoes. :thumbsup2 You'll have to give me an update after your trip, and let me know how your feet fared in them. I'm like you--I hate the thought of wearing tennis shoes every day when it's hot, but I know that my feet cannot stand being in flip-flops when I'm walking so much.

I will! I wore them today just to see how they would feel and they were great!

Day 5 sounds wonderful!! You are going to spoil your mom with all of your Disney ideas.... she will want to go back and bring you.... that was the plan, right? ;)
Favorite WS snack~ we love the chocolate crepes that you can find in France. :thumbsup2

No, of course, it wasn't in my plans for mom to love WDW and want to go back........ :rolleyes1

:laughing:

Lots of people suggesting pasteries from France! I looked up the Napolean that Michelle suggested and it looks so yummy, maybe we'll get one of those and a chocolate crepe and share :thumbsup2

Day 5 plans sound great!!! I was really considering a Segway tour....have always wanted to ride around on one :rotfl2: and I think I get a (very small) DVC discount...can't wait for the meet either :goodvibes I saw the Cirque show in Vegas "O"....there was a lot in and on top of water...they are amazing!

My favorite WS snack....a GG slushie! :rotfl: Okay....well some might not consider that a snack...so how about something from the patisserie to go with it :thumbsup2

Oh yes and shoes :lovestruc I have those Keens and they are very comfortable and allow for good support too. I have some flip flops that I love...I am on my second pair...they are Montrails and you put them in the oven and bake them for 5 minutes and then wear them for a bit while they form to your feet :goodvibes

Tracy

I really can't wait for the Cirque show, I hope it lives up to my expectations!

:lmao: at the GG slushie, I'm sure we'll have one or two (or three :rolleyes: ) while we are there, but I'm actually looking for food here :thumbsup2

So glad you like your Keens, I wore them today and I think I'm really going to like them too. I've never heard of those flip flops, how cool that they form to your feet!

Love your shoes... I've never tried Keens myself, but a lot of DISers rave about them! :thumbsup2

And those are my favorite DD stores, too!

I think saving Cirque du Soleil for an adults-only trip is a great idea. Ed and I saw it on one of our rare trips alone and all I could think of was that I was glad we hadn't blown all that $$ on tickets for the kids.

I'm sure they would've enjoyed many parts of the performance, but 90 minutes is a long time for a kid to sit still!


Day Five looks fantastic!


Kathy

Yeah, on Cirque, I think my boys would enjoy it to a point, if it were shorter they would probably like it better. So, this is a perfect time for me to check it out without worrying about fidgiting kiddos!

I'm not usually a fan of the Keens, but yours look really cute. :lovestruc Do you mind sharing the style name and color? In the past, I felt like they looked too clunky on my feet, but I'll have to give them another try. They would be perfect for the July trip that I'm taking with my mom...especially for AK and Kali River Rapids!

Well, they aren't a delicate shoe thats for sure! I think these with all the holes in them though help cut down on the clunkyness (nice word, huh? ;) ).
The style is called Newport H2, the color on the box says 'slate black/canton' If I were to name the colors I'd say chocolate brown & teal :confused3

[floridascgirl]

Thanks for the shoe info. By the way, the plans for your trip look great. I hope you and your mom have a fantastic time. :goodvibes

[PrincessInOz]

Love the shoes.

Not long now...

[photographymom517]

Hi! Just subscribed to your PTR & read all 15 pages straight through!!! I had a million thoughts while reading but of course, now I forget everything I was going to say! :rotfl2:

All of the plans for your trip look great!!! Can't wait to hear more about the Segway Tour & see your photos without all the people in them! I would really love to do that tour someday!

Your Easter looked great as well. I understand what you mean about the kids growing up. My oldest just turned 9 & it is bittersweet knowing he won't be "my little baby" much longer! I can't believe how often he says "Mom, I'm too old for that." I figured he wouldn't do that until he was a teenager! :rotfl:

I thought it was funny when you mentioned hiding money in the eggs...my parents always did this so I have continued the tradition! I laughed because my nephew just turned 3 & he was looking inside the eggs & asking for money when there was candy in them! Guess its not a good tradition to start "too early" ?!?!? ;)

Can't wait to read more about your trip!!! So excited for you that its coming up so quickly!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[SoonerGirl]

Thanks for the shoe info. By the way, the plans for your trip look great. I hope you and your mom have a fantastic time. :goodvibes

You're welcome & thank you!!

Love the shoes.

Not long now...

I know! I'm so excited, a couple more days and I can say 3 weeks :woohoo:

Hi! Just subscribed to your PTR & read all 15 pages straight through!!! I had a million thoughts while reading but of course, now I forget everything I was going to say! :rotfl2:

All of the plans for your trip look great!!! Can't wait to hear more about the Segway Tour & see your photos without all the people in them! I would really love to do that tour someday!

Your Easter looked great as well. I understand what you mean about the kids growing up. My oldest just turned 9 & it is bittersweet knowing he won't be "my little baby" much longer! I can't believe how often he says "Mom, I'm too old for that." I figured he wouldn't do that until he was a teenager! :rotfl:

I thought it was funny when you mentioned hiding money in the eggs...my parents always did this so I have continued the tradition! I laughed because my nephew just turned 3 & he was looking inside the eggs & asking for money when there was candy in them! Guess its not a good tradition to start "too early" ?!?!? ;)

Can't wait to read more about your trip!!! So excited for you that its coming up so quickly!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Hi there and :welcome: to my PTR! I know exactly what you mean about forgetting what you wanted to comment on, I do that all the time when I get behind on a report!

My youngest is 9, and is already so grown up as well. Having that older brother pushed him to do so a little quicker I think.

We were cleaning Justin's room yesterday and putting all of his Easter stuff (candy from his bucket, stuff from my brother & mom, etc) all in one place, and he said to me 'are we going to do this again next year?' I asked if he was ready to stop, he just shrugged and said 'I don't care'. *Sigh* :sad2:

That's funny that you have always hidden money in your eggs. When I was a kid we didn't even have candy in ours, we hid the real hard boiled eggs that we had colored. I've never done that for my kids though, we color some that we put in a centerpiece on the table but don't do anything with them past that. Didn't even do that this year though.

I see you are planning a Christmas trip. We went this past Christmas and it was awesome! I'll do my best to get over to your PTR today and check out your plans :thumbsup2

[sherylcin]

Your plans sound wonderful! Just had to give a big :thumbsup2 for Sunshine Seasons. I love the variety available there since we're always traveling with a big family group - everyone can get what they want. I've had the salmon there a couple of times and it's been very good if you want a healthy meal.:confused3

As for a snack in WS, I vote for anything at all from the French Patisserie. YUM!

[Lovemy3babes]

Day 5 looks great!! I liked EoS and WPE equally so I am absolutely no help. Both are yummy! Cute shoes. I love the blue/brown color combination especially. :)

[SoonerGirl]

Your plans sound wonderful! Just had to give a big :thumbsup2 for Sunshine Seasons. I love the variety available there since we're always traveling with a big family group - everyone can get what they want. I've had the salmon there a couple of times and it's been very good if you want a healthy meal.:confused3

As for a snack in WS, I vote for anything at all from the French Patisserie. YUM!

Yay! Another thumbs up for Sunshine Seasons! :yay:

Ok, it's official, we have to go to France for a pastery!

Day 5 looks great!! I liked EoS and WPE equally so I am absolutely no help. Both are yummy! Cute shoes. I love the blue/brown color combination especially. :)

Thanks Kelli, I think I'm going to really like the Keens. Now I'm thinking about getting some of their flip flops.........

[SoonerGirl]

Day 6 - Thursday, May 6th

Today we will be heading to Hollywood Studios.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/Hollywood-Studios-20th-Anniversary-.jpg

We are going on a day that has no Fantasmic! showing, immediately following a day that did have one, so I'm hoping for low crowds here. My plan is to get there well before rope drop so that we will be able ride Toy Story Midway Mania first thing and then grab a FP for later.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/toy_story_mania_ride.jpg

Also on the must do list as far as rides are concerned (at least for me, can't say if Mom will attempt this one or not) is Rock 'N Rollercoaster. I love this ride!!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/disney-s-hollywood-studios_rock-n-r.jpg

As much as I hate to say it, we will probably skip Tower of Terror. It is themed so well that I'd love for Mom to see it, but I'm not a huge fan of the multiple drops and I don't think she would be either.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/tower_of_terror.jpg

The other things on the must do list include:

The Great Movie Ride, love it, and hope we get the cowboy instead of the gangster

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/The_Great_Movie_Ride_05.jpg

One Man's Dream

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/One-Mans-Dream-Marquee-web.jpg

The Animation Academy

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/Animation20Academy2002.jpg

And last but not least, one of my favorite Disney shows, Beauty and the Beast

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/hollywood-studios-shows.jpg

If time allows, we'll see Indiana Jones & Voyage of the Little Mermaid, I haven't seen this one since 2005 - I think it's time to check it out again!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/Indiana-Jones.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/volm20.jpg

Lunch will be counter service. I'm thinking of trying Starring Rolls

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/Starring-Rolls-Bakery.jpg

Where I just might be tempted to try a Butterfinger cupcake!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/butterfingercupcake.jpg

Once we've completed all we want to do at DHS, we'll take the friendship boat over to Epcot. We have a 6:30 ADR at Coral Reef for dinner

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/May%20PTR/coralreef.jpg

No real plans after dinner, we may just call it an early night and head back to enjoy the resort, or if we aren't too tired of walking around, maybe we'll go over to the Boardwalk for a bit.

[Charleston Princess]

That Butterfinger Cupcake looks like a meal all by itself! :eek:

[KathyRN137]

Love the Studios plan!

Sometimes it can be so hard to catch all the shows you want because of the times... you can wind up criss-crossing the park all day!

Coral Reef is one of my favs...


Kathy

[PrincessInOz]

Gotta get me one of those cupcakes!! Food porn addict popcorn::

[kschafer]

You have inspired my plans for a "10 days from now" countdown I will do on my PTR. I have started working on it already including "borrowing" pictures from the internet to go with it. I did DHS last night...be prepared to see many of the same picutres you selected again :rotfl2: (um, yeah...I'm thinking we are a bit alike Michelle ;)...sorry)

Your plans sound familiar :laughing:

Yesterday I dropped Daniel off at the sitters and noticed she was wearing a pair of Keens like the ones you selected. I asked about them and she said she has had them for years and still loves them!

[SoonerGirl]

That Butterfinger Cupcake looks like a meal all by itself! :eek:

No kidding! That might have to be eaten is small doses throughout the day :thumbsup2

Love the Studios plan!

Sometimes it can be so hard to catch all the shows you want because of the times... you can wind up criss-crossing the park all day!

Coral Reef is one of my favs...


Kathy

I know, those show times can really mess with a good touring plan! That's why I only put one on the 'must do' list, anything else will just be gravy.

I haven't been to Coral Reef in awhile, the one time we did go our service was less than desirable, I'm hoping this time it will be different. Food was good though!

Gotta get me one of those cupcakes!! Food porn addict popcorn::

Oh my, have you ever seen photos of all the dessert cases at Starring Rolls? http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/drool.gif Certainly not good for those of us trying to lose weight.......

You have inspired my plans for a "10 days from now" countdown I will do on my PTR. I have started working on it already including "borrowing" pictures from the internet to go with it. I did DHS last night...be prepared to see many of the same picutres you selected again :rotfl2: (um, yeah...I'm thinking we are a bit alike Michelle ;)...sorry)

Your plans sound familiar :laughing:

Yesterday I dropped Daniel off at the sitters and noticed she was wearing a pair of Keens like the ones you selected. I asked about them and she said she has had them for years and still loves them!

Glad I could be inspirational! It's only fair since I'm determined to do some flashback posts thanks to you. Don't you love google images? :thumbsup2 Are you saying we could tour together and not argue over what we would be doing??? Can't wait to see your plans!

I'm glad your sitter still likes her shoes! I've worn them twice this week and so far so good. In fact, I think they are so comfy that I'm thinking about ordering a pair of their flip flops!

[kschafer]

Oh my, have you ever seen photos of all the dessert cases at Starring Rolls? http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/drool.gif Certainly not good for those of us trying to lose weight.......

Are you saying we could tour together and not argue over what we would be doing??? Can't wait to see your plans!



OK, first...I love this smilie, I may have to steal it!

I have given up on trying to lose weight until after our trip, instead I have decided to get the most out of deluxe dining, I will be in training for the next 3 weeks :rotfl2:

Oh yes, very similar plans!

[SoonerGirl]

OK, first...I love this smilie, I may have to steal it!


Steal away! I've got a couple of other drooling smilies

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/droolsmiley.gif http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SoonerGirl69/Smilies/thhubbahubba.gif

But, I reserve them for especially yummy pictures of Johnny Depp :laughing:

[Lovemy3babes]

I agree that the theming of ToT is excellent! I hope your mom will ride Rock 'N Rollercoaster with you. I LOVE it too. Coral Reef looks neat. We've never been before.

[cdotla]

Hey Michelle....we will also be in DHS on May 6th! Meetcha at rope drop!:laughing:

I have given up on trying to lose weight until after our trip, instead I have decided to get the most out of deluxe dining, I will be in training for the next 3 weeks :rotfl2:

Hey, me too!:rotfl:

[stace208]

I'm all caught up Michelle!

Your plans are looking wonderful! You and your mom are going to have such a great time! I can't wait to hear about the segway tour. I was just telling my in-laws about that as something they might want to do when they go with us next summer. I saw some folks doing it this week but it was during regular park hours. I can't imagine trying to manuever those things through some of those crowds!:eek:

Also, I know I am late, but please accept my condolensces on the loss of your grandmother. I know exactly what you mean when you say that the grandmother you loved was already gone because that's how I felt about my mom. She had brain cancer and my "mom" was gone months before her body passed. It's still so very difficult and yet also a relief to know that they are not suffering any more and are in a better place. :hug:

[SoonerGirl]

Just had to pop on to say........

ONLY THREE MORE WEEKS!!!!!!

:cool1: :woohoo: :cool1: :woohoo: :cool1: :woohoo: :cool1: :woohoo:

[manntra]

:hyper::jumping1::hyper::jumping1::hyper:

I am soooooooooooo ready!


Tracy

[KatMark]

Just had to pop on to say........

ONLY THREE MORE WEEKS!!!!!!

:cool1: :woohoo: :cool1: :woohoo: :cool1: :woohoo: :cool1: :woohoo:


:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3:

[stace208]

Yay for 3 weeks!!
They will fly by and you will be on your way!!! Woohoo!!

[kcandbella]

Day six looks great, too! That butterfinger cupcake is making me drool. Yum! And THREE WEEKS!!!!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Charleston Princess]

With only three weeks to go, you will be there before you know it!!! :yay:

[MHTeacher]

YAY for three weeks to go! :yay: and YUM for that butterfinger cupcake. Every since I saw one on Brooke's TR, I am determined to get one (sounds like a snack credit during my May trip!) :thumbsup2

[SoonerGirl]

I agree that the theming of ToT is excellent! I hope your mom will ride Rock 'N Rollercoaster with you. I LOVE it too. Coral Reef looks neat. We've never been before.

Coral Reef is awesome inside, eating next to those huge tanks is so cool!

Hey Michelle....we will also be in DHS on May 6th! Meetcha at rope drop!:laughing:


See ya there! Will you be making the mad dash to TSMM as well???

I'm all caught up Michelle!

Your plans are looking wonderful! You and your mom are going to have such a great time! I can't wait to hear about the segway tour. I was just telling my in-laws about that as something they might want to do when they go with us next summer. I saw some folks doing it this week but it was during regular park hours. I can't imagine trying to manuever those things through some of those crowds!:eek:

Also, I know I am late, but please accept my condolensces on the loss of your grandmother. I know exactly what you mean when you say that the grandmother you loved was already gone because that's how I felt about my mom. She had brain cancer and my "mom" was gone months before her body passed. It's still so very difficult and yet also a relief to know that they are not suffering any more and are in a better place. :hug:

I'm excited about the Segway tour, but I will admit, I'm a bit nervous about driving back from WS to FW when the tour is over - when there are lots of people that I could potentially run over! :scared1:

Thank you for your condolensces. I'm so sorry about your mom. A good friend of ours lost his mother to brain cancer and it was so so difficult for him and his family. My other grandmother died of cancer as well, and even though we were not at all ready to lose her, it was a relief to know that she was no longer suffering.

Day six looks great, too! That butterfinger cupcake is making me drool. Yum! And THREE WEEKS!!!!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Doesn't it look yummy?! AND the inside is all gooey - I doubt I'll be able to eat more than a few bites, but I HAVE to try it!

[SoonerGirl]

:hyper::jumping1::hyper::jumping1::hyper:

I am soooooooooooo ready!


Tracy

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3:

Yay for 3 weeks!!
They will fly by and you will be on your way!!! Woohoo!!

With only three weeks to go, you will be there before you know it!!! :yay:

Woo Hoo! Thanks for celebrating with me ladies!

YAY for three weeks to go! :yay: and YUM for that butterfinger cupcake. Every since I saw one on Brooke's TR, I am determined to get one (sounds like a snack credit during my May trip!) :thumbsup2

I know! It's all Brook's fault that I have to eat one....... :sad2:

:lmao: