A Dream of a Dream

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED, YOU CAN FOLLOW MY NEW REPORT HERE

May 2011 - Flowers and Star Wars and Harry, oh my! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39181741#post39181741)

Hey there Disers! That's right, I am back for another PTR/TR adventure! What is the trip this time? Well a 5-night Double-dip cruise on the new Disney Dream of course!

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That is not all though! We have a big two week family trip planned for 2012 and this PTR may actually turn into a PTR for that trip. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that both trips will pan out. I'll be looking to all of you to help me plan these two trips and along the way I will share mini-reports about our non-Disney travels. ;)

Going on the 2011 trip on the Disney Dream will be myself, Lessa, and my mom, Beth.

I booked the cruise the first day it opened for general bookings in order to secure the lowest price. Since I am a full-time Nursing student it is not 100% that the cruise trip will actually happen but the 2012 WDW trip is a definite go.

The 2012 trip will include all of the family. That's right! The Brothers Grimm are returning to WDW! You all know what that means! ;)

A little about my family:

Lessa (that's me!) - I am 26 years old and I have just gone back to school to get my second degree, this time in Nursing. My first degree is in English Lit and Classical Studies so this new course of study is a totally different direction for me. I am loving it though! I joke with my friends that I will be the most educated and well-rounded nurse out there. While tending to my patients and their medical needs I can also discuss ancient history or literature with them, improving their bodies and their minds. :laughing: I am a total Disney addict and I love reading and writing trip reports. I wrote my first one back in 2007 and I have been hooked ever since!

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Next is Mom, Beth, 47 - She is very hard-working and always deserves her vacations. She is almost as big a Disney nut as I am. Of course I can thank her for the Disney gene, I was raised on the stuff! She loves to travel and she loves to meet new people, she has never met a stranger. ;)

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Alek (24) - The middle child. He has a big personality and likes to be the life of the party. He is not shy and will often perform outrageous and hilarious stunts. His favourite partner in crime is our baby brother Erich.

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Erich (21) - Erich is the baby of the family. He and Alek are a fearsome duo and are sure to provide tons of laughs and of course tons of frustration for their sister and mother. ;)

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Here's a little taste of the places I will be transporting you to on our mini-vacations:

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[YukiPhnx]

Woohoo, I'm first!

Can't wait to hear about your PTR for the Dream! :cool1:

That photo of your brothers fighting on the rock is SO COOL! Where is that? Vancouver?

Also, I'm trying to guess where those photos of places are from.....I recognize that old building. And tulips? I know Ottawa has a tulip festival...

[MaryAz]

Whooo Hooo 2nd!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Woohoo, I'm first!

Can't wait to hear about your PTR for the Dream! :cool1:

That photo of your brothers fighting on the rock is SO COOL! Where is that? Vancouver?

Also, I'm trying to guess where those photos of places are from.....I recognize that old building. And tulips? I know Ottawa has a tulip festival...

The rock fighting photo was taken on top of BlueNose Mountain in the Okanagan Valley, BC.

The second photo is of Eva Lake in Revelstoke National Park, BC.

The third is from Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands.

And then the last two are from Ottawa. The first was taken from the Rideau parkway looking over the Ottawa River into Quebec and the second one is from the Tulip Festival! :thumbsup2

Whooo Hooo 2nd!!!

Hey Mary! You found me and I hadn't even posted the link yet! :laughing:

[leamom2princesses]

I'm in Lessa! Can't wait to read more!

[YukiPhnx]

The rock fighting photo was taken on top of BlueNose Mountain in the Okanagan Valley, BC.

The second photo is of Eva Lake in Revelstoke National Park, BC.

The third is from Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands.

And then the last two are from Ottawa. The first was taken from the Rideau parkway looking over the Ottawa River into Quebec and the second one is from the Tulip Festival! :thumbsup2

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Yay! I was close with the fighting photo. Was in the same province! :rotfl:

And I had a feeling that castle was from Thousand Islands, cause I have photos of it too!:thumbsup2

And yay, I was spot on for the last picture! :cool1:

[englishrose47]

I made Page 1 !!!!! You know I am in for this !!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Yay! I was close with the fighting photo. Was in the same province! :rotfl:

And I had a feeling that castle was from Thousand Islands, cause I have photos of it too!:thumbsup2

And yay, I was spot on for the last picture! :cool1:

:laughing: You made some good guesses!

I made Page 1 !!!!! You know I am in for this !!!!
I knew you wouldn't want to miss out on any of the antics of the Brothers Grimm.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm in Lessa! Can't wait to read more!

Hi Leanne!

[englishrose47]

:laughing: You made some good guesses!


I knew you wouldn't want to miss out on any of the antics of the Brothers Grimm.



I wonder who gave them that name :rolleyes1:rotfl2:

[jordanyosh]

okay here now!!!!!

[All7OfUs]

Mind if I join along?? :goodvibes

[charming23]

Count me in. I loved your last trip report and can not wait to hear what comes next.

[UGAFan0829]

Hi, Lessa! I'm here...just finished reading the final post over on the other TR, so of course I had to make my way over here!:surfweb: I can't wait for this report, and I surely hope that the Dream trip pans out for you!

[carissanboys]

Will I make the first page???? :confused3

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I wonder who gave them that name :rolleyes1:rotfl2:

Gosh, I don't know, could it have been a lovely American Brit named Rosalie? ;)

okay here now!!!!!

:woohoo:

Mind if I join along?? :goodvibes

Of course not! Welcome! The more the merrier!

Count me in. I loved your last trip report and can not wait to hear what comes next.

Thanks you and I am so glad you decided to come join in on this new adventure with me. :goodvibes

Hi, Lessa! I'm here...just finished reading the final post over on the other TR, so of course I had to make my way over here!:surfweb: I can't wait for this report, and I surely hope that the Dream trip pans out for you!

I hope so too, the pictures on the DCL picture of the day thread sure will make it hard for me to cancel if that ends up being the route we go. :rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Will I make the first page???? :confused3

:laughing: You just made it and you nearly snuck below the radar, I nearly missed your post!

[carissanboys]

:laughing: You just made it and you nearly snuck below the radar, I nearly missed your post!

Woohoo! I'm stealthy! :thumbsup2

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[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Here I am...waiting for the big plans!!!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Woohoo! I'm stealthy! :thumbsup2

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:laughing: That you are! Most be due to all that running you have been doing. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Here I am...waiting for the big plans!!!!!

Hi! I'll post more about the plans tonight! I'll have my first mini-report for you all in three weeks. ;)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:wave:

when is your 2012 trip planned?

[princess_momma]

Wooooohooooooo! :woohoo: I'm so here!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:wave:

when is your 2012 trip planned?

We are going to be going end June/beginning of July. We already had a trip planned for then and it just happens to fall during Peepfest!

Wooooohooooooo! :woohoo: I'm so here!

Yay! So glad you are here Kimmy!

[cannp123165]

Great start! :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great start! :)

Thanks :goodvibes

[Hedy]

I'm here!

[englishrose47]

Woohoo! I'm stealthy! :thumbsup2

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I think Jordan and Blue need to add this to their dances routines !!!!!:rotfl2:

[Mysteria]

I see Ottawa in your future!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm here!

:goodvibes

I think Jordan and Blue need to add this to their dances routines !!!!!:rotfl2:

:laughing:

I see Ottawa in your future!

;)

I think I just mastered the art of the smilie response. :laughing:

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

I'm here for the ride. I hope your cruise on the dream is a go, it really sucks canceling a cruise.

[All7OfUs]

Carissa, you have da moves, lady!! :lmao::lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm here for the ride. I hope your cruise on the dream is a go, it really sucks canceling a cruise.

It really does. I remember having to move the last cruise from December to May and that was bad enough and that wasn't even a canceled cruise, just a moved one. :laughing:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Perhaps you all would like some more details? ;)

So trip number 1!

I booked the cruise on the Disney Dream for May 2011. We are set to sail on a 5-night Double Dip cruise leaving on May 29th. That means that we get to go to Castaway Cay twice! Hopefully that will make up for getting rained out halfway through the day on the last cruise. The other port we will be visiting on the cruise is Nassau and then we will have a Sea Day somewhere in there.

Since I am paying for this cruise all on my own as a gift to Mom I decided to book an inside stateroom. I am a poor suffering student so I went with the cheapest option. ;) Had this been a cruise on the Magic or Wonder I probably would have gone with an Oceanview room but the inside cabins on the Disney Dream will feature a nifty virtual porthole. The porthole plays a live feed from various cameras that are positioned nearby on the outside of the ship. In addition to that live feed you will get a random Disney character popping up every now and then. It all sounds very fun and the Inside Rooms were the first to get booked up when the Dream became available for booking.

Here's what the room is supposed to look like:

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Here's a YouTube link that shows the porthole and room:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZw8o3vvN-o

[UGAFan0829]

Ooooh, those rooms looks so Dream-y!!!!:cloud9:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Ooooh, those rooms looks so Dream-y!!!!:cloud9:

They do look nice, don't they? I can't wait until people get back from the first Dream cruise in January so that we can see what things REALLY look like instead of these computerized graphics and showroom set-ups.

[YukiPhnx]

wow, those inside staterooms looks SOO spacious! Are the rooms on the Wonder and Magic just as spacious?

The pictures always show a very spacious inside stateroom, but I'm never sure if that's exacty what I'm getting.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

wow, those inside staterooms looks SOO spacious! Are the rooms on the Wonder and Magic just as spacious?

The pictures always show a very spacious inside stateroom, but I'm never sure if that's exacty what I'm getting.

The verandah room we had on the Magic was very spacious. I would say it was around the size of a value room at a Disney resort. Mom and I were very comfortable in our room with all our stuff spread out. The inside rooms are smaller than the verandah rooms as they are lacking the balcony and some do not have the split bath system that the higher room categories do. I think it will be fine though but I would not recommend an inside room for more than 2 people. I guess I will just have to wait and see for sure though how roomy the inside room will actually be!

[Mysteria]

I was reading about the virtual porthole the other day. What a great idea to make it a little less claustrophobic feeling!

[carissanboys]

I think Jordan and Blue need to add this to their dances routines !!!!!:rotfl2:

Carissa, you have da moves, lady!! :lmao::lmao:

I've got a few more. Wanna see?

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Now that I'm all tuckered out...

Lessa! :goodvibes Will your room have two twin beds?? Looks much roomier than the one you had this last time.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I was reading about the virtual porthole the other day. What a great idea to make it a little less claustrophobic feeling!

I think it is a great idea and very fun! I did get the giggles though when I thought about the characters popping up. There you are getting dressed in your room and you look over and there's Mickey peeping in through the porthole! :laughing:

I've got a few more. Wanna see?

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Now that I'm all tuckered out...

Lessa! :goodvibes Will your room have two twin beds?? Looks much roomier than the one you had this last time.

:rotfl:

Nope, it is a Queen bed, word is that the beds on the new ship will not separate into two beds like on the Magic and Wonder. That will probably only get confirmed or denied closer to sail date. The couch will turn into a bed though as on the other ships.

This room is actually smaller than the one we had this past May, just a different layout so the bed is up against the back wall.

[englishrose47]

Lessa I loved that Virtual Porthole !!! One Day one day!!!!!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Here is what the oceanview and verandah rooms will look like. They are bigger than the inside cabin and have a different layout.

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What I like about the new oceanview cabins is that the porthole has a nice window seat that you can sit in, the older ships don't have that.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa I loved that Virtual Porthole !!! One Day one day!!!!!!!

The Dream is pretty affordable Rosie. :rolleyes1 It is less than $1500 for Mom and I to sail.

[englishrose47]

The Dream is pretty affordable Rosie. :rolleyes1 It is less than $1500 for Mom and I to sail.

Yes but I would have to multiply that by 2.5:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[charming23]

Those rooms look beautiful. I love that they have small porthole that plays video in realtime.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Those rooms look beautiful. I love that they have small porthole that plays video in realtime.

Isn't that neat? Genius idea by Disney. :thumbsup2

[YukiPhnx]

I've got a few more. Wanna see?

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This one's my fave!

I think the virtual porthole may be one of the best ideas the cruise industry ever came up with! It actually make the inside staterooms desirable. I hope the prices don't up too much because of that.

I really want to go on a Disney Cruise. When I went on my Royal Caribbean cruise, the room was TINY. And so was the tiny little shower. There was very little room to move and the vanity area was very small. If I can pay the same price for a room on the Magic or Wonder, then I'll take it!

[jordanyosh]

I love the look of the new rooms!

I really don't mind the inside staterooms at all!:thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

This one's my fave!

I think the virtual porthole may be one of the best ideas the cruise industry ever came up with! It actually make the inside staterooms desirable. I hope the prices don't up too much because of that.

I really want to go on a Disney Cruise. When I went on my Royal Caribbean cruise, the room was TINY. And so was the tiny little shower. There was very little room to move and the vanity area was very small. If I can pay the same price for a room on the Magic or Wonder, then I'll take it!

I think once the Fantasy is released and DCL has four ships out the prices may become a little bit more reasonable. More supply=less demand=lower prices, well hopefully! :laughing:



I love the look of the new rooms!

I really don't mind the inside staterooms at all!:thumbsup2

Good to know! I was a bit hesitant to book the inside room but I have read favourable reviews of them and knowing that you like it is another plus. :thumbsup2 It is a CAT 11 Guarantee so who knows, maybe we will get upgraded. ;)

[YukiPhnx]

I've only ever been in an inside and I don't mind it at all. I spent very little time in my room, so if I could get the same cruise experience as everyone else and pay much less, then woohoo!

I think once the Fantasy is released and DCL has four ships out the prices may become a little bit more reasonable. More supply=less demand=lower prices, well hopefully!

I really hope so! *fingers crossed*

[jordanyosh]

can you choose your stateroom. I know when I booked online. I was able to get a good room.....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I've only ever been in an inside and I don't mind it at all. I spent very little time in my room, so if I could get the same cruise experience as everyone else and pay much less, then woohoo!


:thumbsup2 For the short cruises like this one I think spending the money on a verandah is a bit of a waste. It is really nice to have one though when on a longer cruise. You are right though, if the difference between going and not going is staying in an inside room then it is definitely worth it. They are so much cheaper!

can you choose your stateroom. I know when I booked online. I was able to get a good room.....

Nope, we were able to choose our room if we booked a higher category but the Inside Rooms were only Guaranteed Status so we won't find out our room until close to the sail date. I'm not concerned about it though, I'm sure wherever we end up will be fine. I have read that a lot of the people in the guarantee rooms end up getting upgraded so that DCL can then open up those cheaper rooms closer to sail date to try and get as many people onboard as possible. That probably won't happen on our cruise with the ship being so new and thus very popular but you never know. ;)

[jordanyosh]

Interesting. Here's hoping for an upgrade!!!!:thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Interesting. Here's hoping for an upgrade!!!!:thumbsup2

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[jordanyosh]

:thumbsup2

I've heard of them upgrading too...soo......

[YukiPhnx]

For the short cruises like this one I think spending the money on a verandah is a bit of a waste. It is really nice to have one though when on a longer cruise. You are right though, if the difference between going and not going is staying in an inside room then it is definitely worth it. They are so much cheaper!


Absolutely! Staying in an inside stateroom is the only way I'll ever be able to go on a cruise.

Hey Jordy, does the June Peepfest still include the DCL? I'm starting to consider it.

If not, I'm already looking into making it for the Feb Peepfest.

[cannp123165]

The cruise sounds great - the room looks brilliant. :)

[englishrose47]

Morning Lessa !!! If I can ever afford a cruise those inside rooms do look awesome !!!! Hoping you get an upgrade!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I've heard of them upgrading too...soo......

I'm keeping my fingers crossed although it would be sad to miss out on the Virtual Porthole. :laughing:

Absolutely! Staying in an inside stateroom is the only way I'll ever be able to go on a cruise.

Hey Jordy, does the June Peepfest still include the DCL? I'm starting to consider it.

If not, I'm already looking into making it for the Feb Peepfest.

No! You have to come to June Peepfest, that is when all the cool kids are going to be there. ;)

The cruise sounds great - the room looks brilliant. :)

I am really liking the look of the new rooms. I can't wait to see all the pictures I am sure the Dis will be flooded with come January when the Dream sets sail for its first cruise.

Morning Lessa !!! If I can ever afford a cruise those inside rooms do look awesome !!!! Hoping you get an upgrade!!

Thanks Rosie, here's hoping!

[englishrose47]

Bumping this up Lessa !!

[YukiPhnx]

No! You have to come to June Peepfest, that is when all the cool kids are going to be there. ;)


Well, I'll have to see if I'll be done my exams by then. I'd love to make it for June Peepfest!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Well, I'll have to see if I'll be done my exams by then. I'd love to make it for June Peepfest!

You have exams in June? How weird! :laughing: Here the exams are in April, done by May.

[princess_momma]

those rooms look so freakin' amazing. I'm like drooling over here! I think I could handle those inside rooms so much better than others without virtual portholes. I'm holding off on booking my cruise. May be pushed back to 2012 now. Oh well...at least I will have your double dippin tr to get me through this rough time of being a land-dweller! :rotfl2:

[YukiPhnx]

You have exams in June? How weird! :laughing: Here the exams are in April, done by May.

Well in 2012, I'll be ending my Bachelor of Social Work program which is a 10-month program that starts in September 2011. It's weird I know....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

those rooms look so freakin' amazing. I'm like drooling over here! I think I could handle those inside rooms so much better than others without virtual portholes. I'm holding off on booking my cruise. May be pushed back to 2012 now. Oh well...at least I will have your double dippin tr to get me through this rough time of being a land-dweller! :rotfl2:

:laughing: Well if you go in 2012 you will have the Dream and the Fantasy to choose between. :thumbsup2

Well in 2012, I'll be ending my Bachelor of Social Work program which is a 10-month program that starts in September 2011. It's weird I know....

Ah, that makes sense. I wish I was finishing up that quickly. I won't be done the Nursing program until 2014! :scared1:

[princess_momma]

:laughing: Well if you go in 2012 you will have the Dream and the Fantasy to choose between. :thumbsup2

Oh man...decisions, decisions. I think I'll need to do both so I can compare and contrast for people on the Dis, don't ya think? :rotfl:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Those rooms look great!!! If we get to go on the cruise next year, it will be on the Dream an we'll have one of those cool big portholes!!! Exciting!! Although, I kinda like the idea of of the live feed also!!

[Mysteria]

I've been pricing out some stuff on the Dream. I'm thinking maybe 2012. :thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Good night!!!! those pix totally, I MEAN totally make me want to go on a cruise!!! WOW!

Maybe someday I can talk my DH into something so neat!!

[YukiPhnx]

awww, now I want a 2012 cruise on the Dream too....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh man...decisions, decisions. I think I'll need to do both so I can compare and contrast for people on the Dis, don't ya think? :rotfl:

:laughing: Yes, definitely, that is exactly what you need to do. ;)

Those rooms look great!!! If we get to go on the cruise next year, it will be on the Dream an we'll have one of those cool big portholes!!! Exciting!! Although, I kinda like the idea of of the live feed also!!

Having a porthole room will be nice, I like that they have that extra comfy chair in there and that there is a windowseat. :thumbsup2

I've been pricing out some stuff on the Dream. I'm thinking maybe 2012. :thumbsup2

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Good night!!!! those pix totally, I MEAN totally make me want to go on a cruise!!! WOW!

Maybe someday I can talk my DH into something so neat!!

I'm sure you can convince him! Mom never wanted to go on a cruise but I managed to convince her and now she loves them!

awww, now I want a 2012 cruise on the Dream too....

:laughing:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Only one week of school left and then I will be off for a 3-night girls trip to Niagara Falls! :woohoo:

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I am not usually a fan of short cruises as the 7-night last year really spoiled me. What convinced me to book the Dream was that they were offering 5-night cruises with two stops at Castaway Cay. 5-nights is still kinda short but there are two stops at Castaway Cay! That is what did me in and convinced me to book. :laughing:

Our last trip we only got to spend about half a day on Castaway Cay before we got rained out. :sad1:

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We are hoping that this trip our rain curse will be broken and we will get to enjoy beautiful weather for our whole cruise. Cross your fingers for us!

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Castaway Cay has undergone some renovations to get prepped for the new ship. They will be expanding the family beach, adding a new water play park, private cabana's, and a new eatery to name a few.

Here is the DCL video released that previews all the changes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpt6kJrGFbA

And some pictures I borrowed off photobucket ;)

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The cabanas look nice but the price range will probably be a bit rich for our blood.

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[leamom2princesses]

The rooms on the Dream look fantastic Lessa! I can't believe all of the cool renovations being done to Castaway Cay to accomodate the Dream. Everything looks and sounds so wonderful. I'm jealous. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

The rooms on the Dream look fantastic Lessa! I can't believe all of the cool renovations being done to Castaway Cay to accomodate the Dream. Everything looks and sounds so wonderful. I'm jealous. :goodvibes

I am very excited to see all the new additions on Castaway Cay and on the Dream!

[englishrose47]

Lessa You are coming to Niagara Falls !! Can you pop over the bridge and meet me ????? Pretty please !!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa You are coming to Niagara Falls !! Can you pop over the bridge and meet me ????? Pretty please !!!

I would but I am going with friends and taking their car, if it was just a family trip it would be different. :goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

That video was great!! Thanks Lessa!! It makes the cruise that much more inviting! Is all the food you get while at Castaway Cay (like that new buffet restaurant and the ice cream place) included in your cruise price? Or is that extra?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That video was great!! Thanks Lessa!! It makes the cruise that much more inviting! Is all the food you get while at Castaway Cay (like that new buffet restaurant and the ice cream place) included in your cruise price? Or is that extra?

Yep, all the food on the island is included, it is like you are eating on the ship. The only thing you pay extra for is alcohol and specialty drinks.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I found these super cute pictures over on the Cruise board and thought I would share them with you!

Yes, there was a Disney Dream Event in New York last fall. Here are some of my pictures from that.

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[UGAFan0829]

Lessa, those pics are way too cute! Thanks for sharing those...I'm gonna have to show them to the DH since he's so excited about the Dream, and Donald is one of his faves!

[YukiPhnx]

I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you!

Yes, I can do that...

Those photos of Donald are the cutest thing. I'm dreaming of a Dream cruise....

[Mysteria]

Lessa - You, Rosie and I have to figure out a time we can all meet in the area. :cool1:

[All7OfUs]

:cloud9::cloud9::cloud9:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa - You, Rosie and I have to figure out a time we can all meet in the area. :cool1:

Definitely. One of these days it will happen. :thumbsup2

[carissanboys]

Hope you enjoy your three day getaway trip! I'm sure you'll enjoy it after school is finished for the year! :cool1:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I write my last exam of the year this morning, physics, should be fun. ;) No matter what I get on this last test I know that I am finishing the year with a 4.0. :banana:

As you can see I have my academics all straightened out but there is one area in my life where I am failing, my weight. I have a big two week hiking trip with my dad in June so I have been trying to get ready for that. What does this have to do with the cruise? Well.... I have been inspired by my fellow Dis buddies Carissa (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2376342) and Missy (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2448592) to get into shape by running. Disney runs a 5K on Castaway Cay and my goal is to run it on our next cruise. So hopefully now that I have announced this here on the boards I will actually go through with it. ;):rotfl:

If you want to run the 5K you meet up at the dock and leave the ship before the rest of the passengers. You are then led by a Disney guide. You run from the dock out to the opposite side of the island and then back.

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So that is where I leave you for now. I am off to Niagara Falls with some friends once I finish my exam this morning. See you when I get back!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hope you enjoy your three day getaway trip! I'm sure you'll enjoy it after school is finished for the year! :cool1:

Thanks Car! I'm sure it will be a blast!

[UGAFan0829]

Wow, Lessa, it makes me so happy to know that I was part of the inspiration to get you running! I think the 5K on Castaway Cay is an awesome goal. One that I've pondered doing myself but never have--so you may have just inspired me to do it on our next cruise!!:thumbsup2

And congrats on the 4.0--that's pretty awesome, but then again, coming from you, it doesn't surprise me!:thumbsup2

[FauntleroyFAN07]

good luck on your run, we have a city marathon here, but we are out of town that weekend so i wont be able to do it, i have always wanted to run one...maybe i can on acruise some time.
:thumbsup2
good excuse to take a cruise.

[Nazran]

Good luck on your weightloss and fitness journey!

[englishrose47]

I would but I am going with friends and taking their car, if it was just a family trip it would be different. :goodvibes

I understand !!! Next time!!

Lessa - You, Rosie and I have to figure out a time we can all meet in the area. :cool1:

Yes we do but it has to be on the US sude as I don't have a pasport!!!

[YukiPhnx]

Hope you have fun at Niagara. I'm always too chicken for those haunted houses on Clifton Hill.

I tried going in one of them, and ran back out crying after going down a hallway and a corner....

[YukiPhnx]

darn glitches...

[leamom2princesses]

Hi Lessa! Hope the Physics exam went well. I loved Physics....so much so that I took Physics I, II, & III. I'm such a nerd. :lmao:

Have fun at Niagara Falls! Good luck with your fitness and weight goals also. I've been pretty focused the last few months. I'm down about 20lbs now. If I can do it you can do it! You've totally got this! :thumbsup2

[Mysteria]

Yes we do but it has to be on the US side as I don't have a pasport!!!

So get on it lady!! Took Den all of 3 weeks. From experience with both, US passports are much easier to get than Canadian passports. What ya waitin' for?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm back from Niagara Falls! I had lots of fun and took over 1000 pictures! :laughing:
Wow, Lessa, it makes me so happy to know that I was part of the inspiration to get you running! I think the 5K on Castaway Cay is an awesome goal. One that I've pondered doing myself but never have--so you may have just inspired me to do it on our next cruise!!:thumbsup2

And congrats on the 4.0--that's pretty awesome, but then again, coming from you, it doesn't surprise me!:thumbsup2

I figure running a 5K by next May is an achievable goal and it would be awesome to say I had done it.



good luck on your run, we have a city marathon here, but we are out of town that weekend so i wont be able to do it, i have always wanted to run one...maybe i can on acruise some time.
:thumbsup2
good excuse to take a cruise.

You should run the WDW marathon!

Good luck on your weightloss and fitness journey!

Thank You!
I understand !!! Next time!!



Yes we do but it has to be on the US sude as I don't have a pasport!!!

Come on Rosie! Everybody knows that the Canadian side is better than the American! Canada is a great country, you definitely need a passport!

Hope you have fun at Niagara. I'm always too chicken for those haunted houses on Clifton Hill.

I tried going in one of them, and ran back out crying after going down a hallway and a corner....

:laughing: I have a funny story for you. ;)

Hi Lessa! Hope the Physics exam went well. I loved Physics....so much so that I took Physics I, II, & III. I'm such a nerd. :lmao:

Have fun at Niagara Falls! Good luck with your fitness and weight goals also. I've been pretty focused the last few months. I'm down about 20lbs now. If I can do it you can do it! You've totally got this! :thumbsup2

Physics went well, got an A. :thumbsup2 I usually enjoy Physics but this prof was horrible and so hard to understand. I basically had to disregard what we taught in class and learn on my own.

[ladybugmom]

Hi Lessa!! Just wanted you to know I'm here!! I finished your TR and am caught up here on your PTR!! WTG on the 4.0!!! And I wish you the best on your weight loss journey!! Sooo excited to read about your upcoming cruises!!

[carissanboys]

Thanks for the shout out, Lessa! :goodvibes

There is someone in my running group on the W.I.S.H. board who just did the 5K at Castaway. :thumbsup2 I think that's an awesome goal for yourself and one you can definitely do! :woohoo:

[YukiPhnx]

I'm back from Niagara Falls! I had lots of fun and took over 1000 pictures! :laughing:


:laughing: I have a funny story for you. ;)



Can't wait to hear your story!! When I ran out of the haunted house, crying, there was a little girl that was begging her dad to go in. But she didn't want to after seeing me :rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Lessa!! Just wanted you to know I'm here!! I finished your TR and am caught up here on your PTR!! WTG on the 4.0!!! And I wish you the best on your weight loss journey!! Sooo excited to read about your upcoming cruises!!

Hey there! Thanks, the 4.0 felt great to get even though this year felt like it was the difficulty level of high school. :laughing: I can't wait to get into the really hard core Nursing classes in the Fall. :woohoo:

Thanks for the shout out, Lessa! :goodvibes

There is someone in my running group on the W.I.S.H. board who just did the 5K at Castaway. :thumbsup2 I think that's an awesome goal for yourself and one you can definitely do! :woohoo:

I figured a 5K was a manageable goal, hopefully in just over a year's time it will be a piece of cake for me to run a 5K. :thumbsup2

Can't wait to hear your story!! When I ran out of the haunted house, crying, there was a little girl that was begging her dad to go in. But she didn't want to after seeing me :rotfl:

:lmao:

[carissanboys]

I figured a 5K was a manageable goal, hopefully in just over a year's time it will be a piece of cake for me to run a 5K. :thumbsup2


For sure! I've only been "running" since January and I'm almost there. :thumbsup2

[englishrose47]

I;m waiting for the funny story!!!

[All7OfUs]

Welcome home, Lessa!!! Sounds like you had a great time!! 1,000 pix tells me so anyway :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I;m waiting for the funny story!!!

All in due time ;)
Welcome home, Lessa!!! Sounds like you had a great time!! 1,000 pix tells me so anyway :)

:laughing: I think the only time the camera left my hand was when I was sleeping and even then I made sure it was right next to me on the table. Niagara Falls had some beautiful parks in addition to the Falls. I went crazy with the camera, I pretty much took pictures of EVERYTHING. :laughing:

[Mysteria]

Looking forward to seeing the pics and hearing the story.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I woke up the morning of the trip with a horrible pain in my back. I must have pinched a nerve or pulled a muscle in my sleep as I couldn't turn my head without being in pain. I sucked it up and got ready to head into school to write my last final, Physics. It was ridiculous how easy it was and I was done in 15 minutes.

It was off home to pack, it took me forever! We didn't hit the road until nearly noon.

Going on the trip were my friends Kyah and Brittany. Two of our other friends, Erin and Erika, were originally go on the trip but they couldn't due to jobs/finances. Since they couldn't come I suggested that we bring flat versions of them!

We arrived in Niagara Falls around 4:30 after dropping Erika off at her home in Burlington.

We had booked a City View room at the Sheraton on the Falls through Expedia. They had an excellent sale going on and we got the room for $70 a night.

There was no line at check-in but the girl who checked us in was a real snot. She was not friendly at all. I had put in a request for a room on a high floor to make sure we didn't have any noise from traffic since we had that city view. Well we got our request and got a room on floor 22, the very top floor!

We parked the car in the Casino parking garage and then made our way to our room. Our hotel was part of a complex that joins three hotels, the casino and an indoor waterpark. So we were able to get to our room without once stepping outside.

I was very pleased with the room, it was very spacious and comfortable.

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Our "lovely" view

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After settling into our room we decided that it was about time that we go down and get our first look at the Falls.

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The hotel offered free internet in the lobby for hotel guests.

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In front of the hotel was a beautiful park. We decided to walk through while making our way down to the Falls.

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The buildings in the background are in the US Niagara Falls. You can cross the border by driving or walking across the bridge. Very nice if you want to go and see the American side of the Falls.

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Looking toward the other end of Niagara Falls where the new casino is located.

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And then our first sight of the falls.

The Bridal Veil/American Falls

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[UGAFan0829]

Wow, what beautiful pictures. I've always wanted to visit Niagra, so seeing your pics is really cool! Can't wait for more!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Wow, what beautiful pictures. I've always wanted to visit Niagra, so seeing your pics is really cool! Can't wait for more!

It is really beautiful there. The hotel/tourist areas are separated from the falls by a beautiful stretch of parks and gardens. I loved how the hotels weren't built right up against the falls.

[All7OfUs]

I only have very vague memories of going there as a small child! but WOW!! they are amazing! And score on your hotel view! Suh-weet!

Must have been relaxing walking through the tulips and gardens. Hope your neck was feeling better by then. :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I only have very vague memories of going there as a small child! but WOW!! they are amazing! And score on your hotel view! Suh-weet!

Must have been relaxing walking through the tulips and gardens. Hope your neck was feeling better by then. :goodvibes

The falls are amazing, so beautiful! Walking through the parks was wonderful. I woke up early every morning and since my friends were still sound asleep, snoring away, I would go out for walks along on the falls and through the gardens. It was very peaceful and I got some great pictures.

Unfortunately the neck/back only got worse. :sad2:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

very cool cant wait for more, i was there when i was very little, want to go back now that im older.

[englishrose47]

Lessa if you look really closely you may see me waving:rotfl2: I sooo agree the Falls are inspiring !!!I don't go down there very often but we do drive around Goat Island a lot and the river going under the bridge ther is gorgeous !! Three Sisters Island on the US size is a huge favorite of mine !! Caution to any one visiting NEVER underestimate the danger of the Niagara River !! Every year someone drowns cuz they walk out on the rocks or something as dangerous !!
Lessa I stayed at the Sheraton many years ago with the Church Youth Group!!It is a beautiful hotel!! Clifton Hill is a total RIP OFF !! You can go thru mega bucks very quickly!!

Your pix as usual are gorgeous !!:thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

very cool cant wait for more, i was there when i was very little, want to go back now that im older.

You should take Parker someday or you and Candi could go away for a romantic weekend.

Lessa if you look really closely you may see me waving:rotfl2: I sooo agree the Falls are inspiring !!!I don't go down there very often but we do drive around Goat Island a lot and the river going under the bridge ther is gorgeous !! Three Sisters Island on the US size is a huge favorite of mine !! Caution to any one visiting NEVER underestimate the danger of the Niagara River !! Every year someone drowns cuz they walk out on the rocks or something as dangerous !!
Lessa I stayed at the Sheraton many years ago with the Church Youth Group!!It is a beautiful hotel!! Clifton Hill is a total RIP OFF !! You can go thru mega bucks very quickly!!

Your pix as usual are gorgeous !!:thumbsup2

You are lucky to live in such a beautiful place Rosie.

Clifton Hill can definitely get expensive.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

hmm a romantic weekend there, sounds kinda nice,

[YukiPhnx]

I love Niagara Falls, no matter how many times I've been. I've probably been about....30+ times now!

Being from a Chinese family, any time friends or relatives from China or Hong Kong come to visit, we take them to the falls.

My siblings and Chinese friends are already sick of it, but I still love going.

hmm a romantic weekend there, sounds kinda nice,

For a more romantic experience, I suggest one of the many bed and breakfasts lined up around the Falls, or the Fallsview casino hotel.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I love Niagara Falls, no matter how many times I've been. I've probably been about....30+ times now!

Being from a Chinese family, any time friends or relatives from China or Hong Kong come to visit, we take them to the falls.

My siblings and Chinese friends are already sick of it, but I still love going.



For a more romantic experience, I suggest one of the many bed and breakfasts lined up around the Falls, or the Fallsview casino hotel.

:laughing: I would love to go back again, with family this time. It was fun to go with friends but I think I will always travel most comfortably with family.

I agree about the B&B's, we saw some really beautiful ones.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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The rush and roar of the water was so loud! It was amazing to see the power of these natural wonders.

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It was really windy out that day which made it pretty chilly. I was regretting my decision to not change out of my skirt before heading down to the falls. I had to keep grabbing at my skirt to keep it down or else I would have been burning the retinas of the other poor tourists down at the falls that day. :laughing: It is a good thing I was wearing pretty undies that day, just in case. ;)

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Our hotel

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The Horseshoe/Canadian Falls

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All along the waterfront are beautiful gardens just covered in flowers.

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We were really lucky and saw some beautiful rainbows form. This was the only day on the trip where we saw rainbows at the falls.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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This became a bit of a theme for me, I just loved taking pictures of the daffodils and falls.

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Can you see the double rainbow?

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Top of the falls

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The wind trying to whip my skirt up again.

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It was so beautiful there that day. The sunshine, the falls, the rainbows, all fantastic.

Here is some video of the falls that I took:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-NZ3sC_brQ

Brittany bemoaning the fact that we were at the end of the rainbow and hadn't found a pot of gold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjoTNV2lOEg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r12RHEb4Vk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6dtF_KHSG4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyOLkLJX3d0

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bYqktONRoA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzfEXc8fCcQ

[YukiPhnx]

:rotfl: about the pretty panties. I only buy cute panties. Life's too short to not wear cute panties! Plus, they cost just as much as the plain ones anyways (if you find a great sale).

That double rainbow is so cool! I gotta keep my eye out for those next time I'm there. Which is hopefully in a couple of weeks cause the weather has been gorgeous lately.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:rotfl: about the pretty panties. I only buy cute panties. Life's too short to not wear cute panties! Plus, they cost just as much as the plain ones anyways (if you find a great sale).


Very true!

[ladybugmom]

Oh wow!! Your beautiful pictures bring back memories!! I went to Niagra Falls my Junior year of high school (Spring 1996) on a choir trip. I will never forget taking the boat ride out to the falls in those blue ponchos--it was incredible!! As our boat was coming back it crashed into the dock and I went flying and bruised up my leg! Crazy--but definitely a memory!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh wow!! Your beautiful pictures bring back memories!! I went to Niagra Falls my Junior year of high school (Spring 1996) on a choir trip. I will never forget taking the boat ride out to the falls in those blue ponchos--it was incredible!! As our boat was coming back it crashed into the dock and I went flying and bruised up my leg! Crazy--but definitely a memory!!

:laughing: That is definitely not something you would forget. Kyah was afraid about going on the Maid of the Mist, she thought we would crash into the rocks and drown. :rolleyes::lmao:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

awesome shots of the falls, thanks for sharing them, and i liked your artsy ones with the flowers in them, what kinda camera do you have?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

awesome shots of the falls, thanks for sharing them, and i liked your artsy ones with the flowers in them, what kinda camera do you have?

Thanks! Nothing fancy, just a Canon Point and Shoot.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Look what came in the mail this week!

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The card with Goofy and Mickey outlines my important dates:

February 28 - That's when I can book excursions and Palo if I have paid in full by then

March 15 - Full payment is due

May 29 - The cruise!

The other booklet just has general information about documents you need to travel, air arrangements, packing suggestions, etc.

It is always exciting to get Disney mail!

[YukiPhnx]

Oh wow!! Your beautiful pictures bring back memories!! I went to Niagra Falls my Junior year of high school (Spring 1996) on a choir trip. I will never forget taking the boat ride out to the falls in those blue ponchos--it was incredible!! As our boat was coming back it crashed into the dock and I went flying and bruised up my leg! Crazy--but definitely a memory!!

The Maid of the Mist! I remember that too! I've only ever been on that twice in my life. I love that ride, but it's a bit pricey. I always go to the less expensive, behind the falls experience. Still very cool

Look what came in the mail this week!

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The card with Goofy and Mickey outlines my important dates:

February 28 - That's when I can book excursions and Palo if I have paid in full by then

March 15 - Full payment is due

May 29 - The cruise!

The other booklet just has general information about documents you need to travel, air arrangements, packing suggestions, etc.

It is always exciting to get Disney mail!

That's so awesome! My free dvd about DCL still hasn't arrive in the mail yet...

I remember when the package from our Royal Caribbean cruise arrived. I read about EVERYTHING

[Mysteria]

You stayed at the same place I did last time I stayed there. Funny story - short version. 4th anniversary with the ex. (common-law) Made all the nice plans including falls side, high floor etc. Even got upgraded. By the time we got back to the room that night to relax and enjoy the view it was so foggy you couldn't see the street below let alone the falls. :rotfl: Guess it was a sign. We didn't make it to 5 years. :laughing:

Lessa if you ever get tired of nursing you'll have a career in photography. It may be just a point and shoot but you use it well! You capture more than just pictures. You capture a feeling. :goodvibes It's a talent.

eta: Almost forgot...congrats on getting your cruise package. I'm excited for you!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You stayed at the same place I did last time I stayed there. Funny story - short version. 4th anniversary with the ex. (common-law) Made all the nice plans including falls side, high floor etc. Even got upgraded. By the time we got back to the room that night to relax and enjoy the view it was so foggy you couldn't see the street below let alone the falls. :rotfl: Guess it was a sign. We didn't make it to 5 years. :laughing:

:laughing: That is too bad about the fog though. I hope you at least got to enjoy the outdoors before the fog rolled in?

Lessa if you ever get tired of nursing you'll have a career in photography. It may be just a point and shoot but you use it well! You capture more than just pictures. You capture a feeling. :goodvibes It's a talent.


Thanks! :goodvibes I just LOVE taking pictures. I think my friends got kind of exasperated with my constant stopping for pictures. :rolleyes::laughing:

[All7OfUs]

Nothing more fun than Mickey mail- at least until you get there!! ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Nothing more fun than Mickey mail- at least until you get there!! ;)

I agree! I get little shivers of excitement when I see something Disney sitting in the mailbox. :laughing:

[englishrose47]

I agree! I get little shivers of excitement when I see something Disney sitting in the mailbox. :laughing:

Me tooo !! But nothing will be coming for a while :sad2::sad2:

[charming23]

Great update. I love Niagra Falls. We went there every spring break from the time I was in first grade until I was a sophmore in high school. Your pictures are amazing and make me want to go back.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great update. I love Niagra Falls. We went there every spring break from the time I was in first grade until I was a sophmore in high school. Your pictures are amazing and make me want to go back.

How fun! I would like to go back someday, in the summer though although the falls look really amazing in the winter.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I grabbed a few final pictures of the falls and then we started to make our way back, I was freezing! :laughing:

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The bummer about traveling to Niagara Falls in the off season is that all the fountains and ponds have been drained and lots of the restaurants and businesses have reduced hours.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

The Crowne Plaza, formerly the Brock. The most historic hotel in the Falls. This is where I stayed the only other time I had visited. Unfortunately on that trip we were only there for one night and I was super sick so we didn't get to do anything. Our hotel was connected to this one as part of the Falls Avenue complex. The complex has the two hotels, the Hard Rock, Rainforest Cafe, Casino Niagara, Hershey Store, Coke Store, Arcade and Water Park all connected by indoor walkways.

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It was right around 7pm and we really starting to get hungry and we decided to eat at Planet Hollywood which was right next door. We stopped in at the Hershey Store first though. Considering how hungry we were (hadn't eaten since breakfast) we exercised amazing restraint. :laughing:

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It all looked so good. I knew I would be making a trip back to the store before the end of the trip.

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Unfortunately the doors to the restaurant were locked even though the sign said it was open. There was another entrance in the back so we went around that way but it was also locked. :headache: It was only 7pm! I guess Planet Hollywood doesn't get enough business in the off-season to stay open on a Wednesday night. Well that plan was a bust, so we had to find somewhere else for dinner and hope that it was open.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

well everyone needs a 5 lb bar of chocolate right.
:thumbsup2

[YukiPhnx]

My brother would've LOVED that 1lb Reese cup. He loves Reese's.

I can't believe in all the times I've been there, I've never been in the Hershey store! :eek:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

well everyone needs a 5 lb bar of chocolate right.
:thumbsup2

Definitely! :laughing:

My brother would've LOVED that 1lb Reese cup. He loves Reese's.

I can't believe in all the times I've been there, I've never been in the Hershey store! :eek:

I am a huge Reese's fan as well. The 1lb peanut butter cup would have been a bit much for me though. :laughing:

[All7OfUs]

5 POUNDS of choco!!?? How could you restrain yourselves??

Ah nutz! Your restaurant was closed! I'm sorry!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

5 POUNDS of choco!!?? How could you restrain yourselves??

Now that I think back on it I wish I had bought it. It would have made an awesome Christmas present for one of my brothers. They would never see it coming. :laughing:

Ah nutz! Your restaurant was closed! I'm sorry!

We were a bit annoyed. First, what kind of restaurant is not open for dinner at 7pm? Second, they had the open sign on!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

All caught up Lessa!!! You have such an eye for photography!!!! Love all of your pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!

[englishrose47]

So where did you end up eating ???????

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

All caught up Lessa!!! You have such an eye for photography!!!! Love all of your pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! :goodvibes I love taking pictures, I really wish I had a DSLR though!

So where did you end up eating ???????

I'll get to that eventually. :rolleyes:;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I know you all have been dying to know where we went for dinner since Planet Hollywood was so inconsiderate in not being open. ;)

Well we didn't want to venture far as we were starving and right next door was our hotel complex and part of that complex was the Hard Rock Cafe!

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We crossed our fingers that it would be open and made our way in.

We were in luck! It was indeed open, not busy though, I think there were maybe 4 other tables occupied.

First thing we did was order some drinks. ;)

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What a lush!

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We ran into our elevator buddy from earlier. When we first arrived at the hotel earlier that afternoon we had to make our way from the parking garage to the hotel which involved taking two elevators and walking through two hotels. Well the entire way we had a stalker in the form or a very nice older gentleman. Well he just so happened to be eating with his wife at the table right next to us.

Our waitress saw us with our flat friends and she thought it was the funniest thing ever. She offered to take a group picture.

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Well it was a stroke of luck that Planet Hollywood was closed because our meal at the Hard Rock was awesome! Pricey but awesome!

Brittany and Kyah both loved their food.

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I decided to get the Twisted Mac and Cheese with chicken. I also really wanted to try the White Cheddar smashed potatoes so I decided to splurge and order it as a side.

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It was all so good and very filling. My stomach hurt it was so full, I couldn't finish the potatoes even though they were so yummy.

After dinner we made our way back up to the room to get changed into some warm and comfy clothes.

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Naughty Erin, trying to cop a feel. ;)

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I wanted to go back down to the falls to get some nighttime pictures. I told the girls to stay in the room if they were tired but they decided to come with me. Don't they look pleased? :laughing:

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It was freezing out there but very pretty.

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They turned the lights to white before I got any shots of the Horseshoe Falls. It was too chilly to wait around and wait for the colours to come back so I resolved to just come back the next night.

[leamom2princesses]

Your Falls updates are bringing back so many memories. That food from the Hard Rock looks fantastic. We have one in Nashville and I don't know if it's been affected by the flooding or not...shoot...now I have to go look because I'm curious. :lmao: Great updates Lessa!:goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Your Falls updates are bringing back so many memories. That food from the Hard Rock looks fantastic. We have one in Nashville and I don't know if it's been affected by the flooding or not...shoot...now I have to go look because I'm curious. :lmao: Great updates Lessa!:goodvibes

Hopefully it hasn't!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Great update!! Food at the Hard Rock looked great!! I love a good mac n cheese!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great update!! Food at the Hard Rock looked great!! I love a good mac n cheese!!!

Me too! In fact, I think I may make some for dinner tonight.

[YukiPhnx]

I went to Niagara Falls as part of my Gr.8 graduation trip and ate at the Hard Rock.

All I really remember was the high price....but they had AMAZING desserts

I haven't been back since. If I have extra cash, I should visit it.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I went to Niagara Falls as part of my Gr.8 graduation trip and ate at the Hard Rock.

All I really remember was the high price....but they had AMAZING desserts

I haven't been back since. If I have extra cash, I should visit it.

The prices are high but the food quality is amazing! Taste is excellent and the portions are big.

[Mysteria]

Love Hershey stores and the Hard Rock. I forgot how big the portions were until I saw your pics.

[All7OfUs]

That's my kind of meal- high calorie and fattening! ::yes::

Your pix of the falls are amazing! The lights on them are soooooooo pretty!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Love Hershey stores and the Hard Rock. I forgot how big the portions were until I saw your pics.

The portions were enormous! It was a real struggle to finish my meal and I felt obligated to eat at least some of the potatoes since I had ordered them. I think I only managed a few forkfuls before I just couldn't eat any more. :laughing:

That's my kind of meal- high calorie and fattening! ::yes::


:laughing: What is amazing is that I lost 2 pounds while on the trip, I thought for sure I would gain!:laughing:

[UGAFan0829]

It stinks that PH was closed--but I think y'all came out much better at the Hard Rock. Those drinks looked SO yummy. The one reminded me of the Bon Voyage that they serve on the ships. And the food didn't look to bad either! Good for your friends for being such good sports and going back down to the falls with you...the night-time shots are gorgeous!

[YukiPhnx]

:laughing: What is amazing is that I lost 2 pounds while on the trip, I thought for sure I would gain!:laughing:

Haha, it's probably cause of all the walking you did! Last time I went, me and Andrew walked all the way from FallsView to Clifton Hill and back. It's a long walk, but pretty nice

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

It stinks that PH was closed--but I think y'all came out much better at the Hard Rock. Those drinks looked SO yummy. The one reminded me of the Bon Voyage that they serve on the ships. And the food didn't look to bad either! Good for your friends for being such good sports and going back down to the falls with you...the night-time shots are gorgeous!

I agree, we were better off eating at the Hard Rock.

They were good sports, especially considering my constant stopping for pictures all the time. :laughing:
Haha, it's probably cause of all the walking you did! Last time I went, me and Andrew walked all the way from FallsView to Clifton Hill and back. It's a long walk, but pretty nice

:laughing: I did that every morning! I always woke up hours before my friends (usually around 6am) so I walked from my hotel all the way down to Table Rock and then back again. I usually walked partway up Clifton Hill as well to get breakfast from Tim Hortons. I wonder how far I walked each morning?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm going to get an actual PTR update out this week and coming up later tonight the next Niagara Falls update.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I did not sleep well that first night in Niagara Falls even though I had a bed to myself (Britt and Kyah were the lucky ones who got to share). I don't usually sleep well out of my own bed and on top of that Kyah and Brittany were snoring like crazy. Both of them had stuffed noses so that just added to the problem. I was tossing and turning all night while listening to the "melodic" rhythm of their wheezing and snoring. :rolleyes: At one point I was asleep but got woken up when Kyah fell out of her bed. :lmao:

At 6am I just gave up on sleep and decided to start my day. The others were still sleeping so I had a quick shower and decided to go for an early morning walk down by the falls. I left them a note telling them were i had gone and when to expect me back so that they wouldn't freak if they woke up and found me gone.

It was really nice down by the falls that early in the morning as there was almost nobody else out, just a few joggers and some gardeners working in the park.

I took my time and really enjoyed the scenery and it was nice to be able to get pictures without getting in the way (or have somebody get in my way ;)) and I also didn't need to worry about making Kyah and Britt wait around for me while I took pictures.

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It was chilly that morning but not too bad. I was nice and toasty in my college sweatshirt. The hood came in handy too as the mist from the falls that morning was really crazy, especially as I got closer to the Horseshoe Falls. I didn't need to take a shower that morning, the mist would have been sufficient. ;)

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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This is the Table Rock Centre. It houses gift shops, a food court, restaurant, information/ticket desk and two of the main attractions: Niagara's Fury and Journey Behind the Falls.

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See how wet the sidewalk is and all the puddles? That is from the mist, if it weren't for my hoodie I would have been drenched.

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I decided to walk through the park on the way back instead of by the falls for two reasons 1) The mist wouldn't reach me there :laughing: 2) I wanted to enjoy the gardens.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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It was still early enough in the morning that the tulips had not yet opened up for the day.

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It was just after 8am when I got back to the hotel. The walk was wonderful and relaxing and I enjoyed being able to just stroll at my own pace and take everything in, it was a beautiful morning.

[Mysteria]

No people in your pictures is awesome. Not sure I've seen that of the falls before outside of professional promo shots!

[YukiPhnx]

Ahhh, the mist is so wonderful on a really hot summer day.

I really want to try that new experience, Niagara's Fury.

The newly renovated Table Rock Centre is so nice! I love the candy shop they now have in there. And the Tim Horton's!

I think it's so cool that flowers close and open to the sun. I've got a couple of tulips on my lawn and it's just so neat to see.

[YukiPhnx]

darn glitch... *grumbles*

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

No people in your pictures is awesome. Not sure I've seen that of the falls before outside of professional promo shots!

It was nice being down there by myself. It wasn't crowded during the day by any means but it was hard to walk without getting in somebody's picture or I would want to get a particular shot but there were people standing where I would need to be so I had to wait for them to move. :laughing:
Ahhh, the mist is so wonderful on a really hot summer day.

I really want to try that new experience, Niagara's Fury.

The newly renovated Table Rock Centre is so nice! I love the candy shop they now have in there. And the Tim Horton's!

I think it's so cool that flowers close and open to the sun. I've got a couple of tulips on my lawn and it's just so neat to see.

I'm sure the mist feels great, when it is hot, 6:30 am when it is at the most 10 degrees (Celsius), not so much. :laughing:

Niagara's Fury was fun, we got the adventure pass so we could do all the activities.

Table Rock was very nice inside. I stepped in there after getting drenched by the mist to warm up a bit even though nothing was open I could still walk around inside.

[All7OfUs]

WHOA! Those are absolutely stunning pictures! You really did a beautiful job on all of them, especially all the different flowers!

I'll have to google the attractions you are talking about at the Center place. :confused3

Anyways, thanks for my morning walk... I"m just getting up here. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

WHOA! Those are absolutely stunning pictures! You really did a beautiful job on all of them, especially all the different flowers!

I'll have to google the attractions you are talking about at the Center place. :confused3

Anyways, thanks for my morning walk... I"m just getting up here. ;)

I'll be covering the attractions later on. ;)

Thanks for the compliments on the pictures. :goodvibes

[All7OfUs]

I'll be covering the attractions later on. ;)

Thanks for the compliments on the pictures. :goodvibes

Looking forward to it, for sure!!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

that tower with the windows, that looks like the space needle, is that a restrant or a hotel?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

that tower with the windows, that looks like the space needle, is that a restrant or a hotel?

It has two restaurants, observation decks and some entertainment movies/games. We didn't go there so not 100% sure.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

It has two restaurants, observation decks and some entertainment movies/games. We didn't go there so not 100% sure.
oh okay thanks for the info it looked cool

[princess_momma]

Lessa!! Sorry I've been missing!! Your pics of the falls are so beautiful they take my breath away!! They are making me want a trip up there REAL bad!! You are truly an amazing photographer! I love all the flower pics too! They are awesome!! Can't wait for more!!

And YAY FOR MICKEY MAIL!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lessa!! Sorry I've been missing!! Your pics of the falls are so beautiful they take my breath away!! They are making me want a trip up there REAL bad!! You are truly an amazing photographer! I love all the flower pics too! They are awesome!! Can't wait for more!!

And YAY FOR MICKEY MAIL!!

I think you would have lots of fun at the falls, there is lots of shopping in the area, fun daytime attractions and fun stuff to do at night too. :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

In addition to two stops at Castaway Cay the cruise will include a sea day and a port day in Nassau in the Bahamas.

What to do on our day in Nassau is causing me a great deal of trouble.

I have always wanted to go to Atlantis. It just looks like so much fun and is a beautiful and well-themed resort. In order to go to Atlantis and have full use of the facilities it is going to cost $300! I don't know if it is worth it for a few hours. There is an awesome water park, beach, aquarium etc. there and lunch and transportation is included in the price.

There is the option of booking a room at the Comfort Suites near Atlantis for the day for $250 that allows us full privileges at Atlantis but then we would have to find our own way there and food would not be included.

The only other excursion that looks interesting would take us to Blue Lagoon Island which is a short boat ride from the port. We could opt for the dolphin swim there which would cost about $400 or we could just do the beach day for $140. I am hesitant about paying $140 to go lay on the beach as it doesn't look any nicer than Castaway Cay and we will be going there twice.

Third option, no excursions. Just stay on the ship that day and enjoy the pools and maybe get off and walk around the area near the port.

:confused3

[YukiPhnx]

I suggest you skip the excursions and just pay for a ferry ride there and back. I remember it was about $10 per person.

The water park is cool, but you'll already be getting a beach at Castaway anyways. The aquarium is free to look at. It's a big part of the hotel. And you can just eat lunch on the ship before you head out. Instead of paying extra to eat somewhere else

I can't remember if it was Nassau or Key West, but keep your eye out for a store near the port that sells colour-changing t-shirts! They have t-shirts that change colours with sun exposure. My family picked up a few while we were there.

There's also a store that sells family coat of arms. You can try looking for your own family name there. Pretty cool. Unfortunately, they didn't have any Asian names there....which made sense because Asians don't have coat of arms....

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

When I went on the Wonder to Nassau in 2006 I took the excursion that had a guided tour of the Atlantis resort. They had buses going back to the cruise terminal anytime we wanted to return and you could go to any of the stores and explore as much of the resort you wanted to after, just not swim i the pools. You can see all my picture from that cruise on my Flickr account here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11288498@N02/sets/72157622304650317/)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I suggest you skip the excursions and just pay for a ferry ride there and back. I remember it was about $10 per person.

The water park is cool, but you'll already be getting a beach at Castaway anyways. The aquarium is free to look at. It's a big part of the hotel. And you can just eat lunch on the ship before you head out. Instead of paying extra to eat somewhere else

I can't remember if it was Nassau or Key West, but keep your eye out for a store near the port that sells colour-changing t-shirts! They have t-shirts that change colours with sun exposure. My family picked up a few while we were there.

There's also a store that sells family coat of arms. You can try looking for your own family name there. Pretty cool. Unfortunately, they didn't have any Asian names there....which made sense because Asians don't have coat of arms....

That's a good idea. I didn't know it was free to walk through the aquarium. :thumbsup2

You are probably talking about Del Sol. I've been to their shops before, I even have a nail polish from their, it is so fun watching my nails change colour in the sun!

When I went on the Wonder to Nassau in 2006 I took the excursion that had a guided tour of the Atlantis resort. They had buses going back to the cruise terminal anytime we wanted to return and you could go to any of the stores and explore as much of the resort you wanted to after, just not swim i the pools. You can see all my picture from that cruise on my Flickr account here. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/11288498@N02/sets/72157622304650317/)

Thanks! I saw that excursion but I am hesitant to pay $100 (for the two of us) to walk around a hotel for three hours. Is there anything in the excursion that makes it worth the money?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Time for another Niagara Falls update!

I arrived back at the hotel after my lovely early morning walk just after 8am and my friends were just getting up. The plans for the day were to go shopping! There are a bunch of outlets in Niagara Falls so we decided to spend our morning looking for deals.

This is part of our hotel complex that connects the Sheraton to the Casino and the Crowne Plaza.

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Thanks to the GPS we found our way to the outlet mall very easily with a quick pit stop at Tim Hortons for breakfast.

We were a bit early and the mall didn't open for another 15 minutes so we just browsed around looking at all the window displays.

I don't remember each store we went to but we shopped for about 4 hours. Amazingly, I only spent $25! We went into a chocolate store and they had a special on, 60 truffles for $20 and you got a big bag of chocolate caramels with your purchase. I couldn't turn that down!

I was also very tempted in the Coach store. They had a section that was 40% off and then that day they were having a sale where you get an extra 20% everything in the store. I restrained myself though as I didn't see anything I LOVED.

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We stopped at an Italian restaurant for a delicious lunch and then it was back to the hotel for some downtime in the pool.

Walking through the Crowne Plaza

Everywhere we went in Niagara Falls we heard about Marilyn Monroe and how she visited Niagara Falls while filming a movie. I think we heard the story at least 10 times.

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We had the pool to ourselves, yay!

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The only bummer about the pool is that it is not deep. It is 4 ft deep all around the pool.

There were some great views though!

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I think we spent an hour or so just relaxing at the pool.

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The flats had a good time too.

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We stopped at the fitness centre/spa next door on the way back to check it out and to make an appointment for Brittany.

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Here's what you get to look at while you torture yourself on the machines.

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Then it was back to the room to get changed for a fun night out on Clifton Hill.

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[YukiPhnx]

You know, I've NEVER heard of the Marilyn Monroe thing, eh? All these times....

Wow, that's an amazing view from the pool. Did it have a hot tub?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You know, I've NEVER heard of the Marilyn Monroe thing, eh? All these times....

Wow, that's an amazing view from the pool. Did it have a hot tub?

I'm surprised! She was everywhere! :laughing: The story about her and the one about the little boy who survived the fall over the falls were posted and told EVERYWHERE! :laughing:

No, no hot tub which was disappointing.

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

Sorry I did get a response about the tour of Atlantis but I was away at the cottage for the long weekend. Anyway was the tour worth the cost yes for me because I wanted to see Atlantis and at the time I went on the tour I think the coast may have been cheaper then it is now. It includes a bus ride that goes back and forth to the shopping area by the resort and the port. You could leave at anytime you wanted. Also I think they said that we could use the beach but not the pools, keep in mind this was in 2006 so things may have changed.

[jordanyosh]

Wow. What views from your hotel....thanks for sharing pix from somewhere I've never been, but want to visit.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sorry I did get a response about the tour of Atlantis but I was away at the cottage for the long weekend. Anyway was the tour worth the cost yes for me because I wanted to see Atlantis and at the time I went on the tour I think the coast may have been cheaper then it is now. It includes a bus ride that goes back and forth to the shopping area by the resort and the port. You could leave at anytime you wanted. Also I think they said that we could use the beach but not the pools, keep in mind this was in 2006 so things may have changed.

Okay, thank for the info. I'll have to look into that a bit more.

Wow. What views from your hotel....thanks for sharing pix from somewhere I've never been, but want to visit.

Glad you enjoyed the pictures. You know I love sharing them ;)

[All7OfUs]

I could get very used to working out with a view like that. :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That night we decided to have some fun on Clifton Hill which is basically the main drag with all the tourist trap type attractions.

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First we decided to play a game of Galaxy Golf! I LOVE mini-golf. I'm not any good but for some reason I just love to play.

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We were so pathetic that we had to stop playing halfway through to let two little girls play through as we were holding them up. :laughing:

We had bought a "fun card" that would get us into 6 attractions. It had three of the attractions we were definitely going to and paying for them individually would have cost the same as the card so naturally we went with the card.

Mini-golf down we went across the street to Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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This place was a lot of fun!

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There was this zany hallway you have to go through to exit. It is impossible to walk straight in it! It is black with coloured lights swirling around you. It was so much fun going through the hallway that we walked through 3 times! :laughing:

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Next it was the SkyWheel which is like the London Eye but smaller.

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Well we were all a bit nervous and when we started to move we all freaked a bit.

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It was fine after a few minutes and we realized that we would not plummet to our deaths. :laughing: We had a great view of the falls all lit up but I couldn't get any good pictures because of the movement.

They let us go around 5 times. We were REALLY ready to get off.

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Next up we went to an arcade type area where we used our fun card for this ride.

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It is the same type of thing as Buzz Lightyear. You ride around and shoot at targets with your laser gun. Of course it was not as elaborate as Buzz but it was fun for what it was.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

We decided it was time for dinner at that point. We didn't want to spend a lot of money so we just stopped at the Wendy's.

We then caught a really lame Clown ride but no big deal as it was included in our pass so we hadn't put out any extra money for it.

We were really wiped by then so we made our way down to the falls to get a few pictures and then off to bed for the night. We still one more attraction on our pass so we decided to save it for the next night.

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[YukiPhnx]

Oooh, I really wanted to go on the SkyWheel! How long did it take for one rotation? I plan on getting the funcard next time I'm down there too.

I love Ripley's. I always go, even though they don't change it up a bit. I have a cousin that loves these records. I buy him the new edition of the book every year for his birthday.

The ghost blasters ride wasn't too scary right? I'm very iffy about haunted house type things.....Which is why it's strange how much I love the Haunted Mansion...but how can anyone not love those happy haunts?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oooh, I really wanted to go on the SkyWheel! How long did it take for one rotation? I plan on getting the funcard next time I'm down there too.

I love Ripley's. I always go, even though they don't change it up a bit. I have a cousin that loves these records. I buy him the new edition of the book every year for his birthday.

The ghost blasters ride wasn't too scary right? I'm very iffy about haunted house type things.....Which is why it's strange how much I love the Haunted Mansion...but how can anyone not love those happy haunts?

No, it wasn't scary at all. It is only worth going if you have admission on your fun card, I wouldn't pay to do it.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

those wax figures look really good very lifelike. was that robot thing in the mini golf or was that something else.

[All7OfUs]

You 3 had some GREAT fun that evening!! So many super silly pictures!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

those wax figures look really good very lifelike. was that robot thing in the mini golf or was that something else.

Yep, that was at the mini-golf.

You 3 had some GREAT fun that evening!! So many super silly pictures!

We did have a lot of fun. At the start of the night they were reluctant to do the goofy touristy stuff but after they saw how fun the mini-golf was they changed their minds. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

A couple weeks ago my dad told me about a black bear that was spotted in his neighbourhood and today he sent me a video of it that a neighbour posted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_YWWPrrHaU

A bit scary! This is the second bear in less than a year (that he knows of) that has been in the neighbourhood. I think I will be looking very carefully before I exit his house when we go to visit in a couple weeks!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

At this time, in one year exactly, Mom and I will be making our way to the port to board the Dream! :woohoo::banana::cheer2:

It is hard to believe that on this day last year we were on Castaway Cay. :cloud9:

[emmaca]

At this time, in one year exactly, Mom and I will be making our way to the port to board the Dream! :woohoo::banana::cheer2:

It is hard to believe that on this day last year we were on Castaway Cay. :cloud9:

Happy Memorial Day!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

So time for more trip plans!

I'm not sure if we are going to fly or drive down. I am tempted to drive simply so that I am not hindered in my souvenir shopping by airline/luggage restrictions. :laughing:

Either way I am thinking that we will arrive in Orlando a day or two before the cruise and stay at Disney. We won't go into the parks though, just hang out at the hotels and shop around Downtown Disney. Maybe have dinner at the Poly and watch Wishes from the beach.

We would then drive to the port the day of the cruise.

So what fun suggestions do you have for doing Disney outside of the parks?

[All7OfUs]

So what fun suggestions do you have for doing Disney outside of the parks?

Just like you said, DTD, resort hopping (lots of that), maybe a movie on the beach at the Beach Club or the Campfire at the Fort.

There's a TON to do outside the parks!

[englishrose47]

Loved the Niagara Falls update !!! The Falls Light up is inspiring !!!!
I just read on The Focker Thread that V took Leo to Fort Wilderness where they have Archery and Horses !!Don't know if either interests you , but was the first I heard of them!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Just like you said, DTD, resort hopping (lots of that), maybe a movie on the beach at the Beach Club or the Campfire at the Fort.

There's a TON to do outside the parks!

Movie on the beach sounds fun!

Loved the Niagara Falls update !!! The Falls Light up is inspiring !!!!
I just read on The Focker Thread that V took Leo to Fort Wilderness where they have Archery and Horses !!Don't know if either interests you , but was the first I heard of them!!

That sounds fun, I'll have to research how much those activities cost.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I woke up very early again, this time I was out and about for the sunrise.

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It was so early that there were not even any joggers out.

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The only person I saw while I was out there was a very old man. He was all by himself and he was emptying ashes into the falls. It was very sad and I felt intrusive having obviously witnessing a very private moment. I thought it was sad though that he was there all alone.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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I knew the girls wouldn't be up yet so I walked up Clifton Hill to the Tim Horton's to grab a very yummy and nutritious breakfast consisting of a cinnamon roll and chocolate milk. :laughing:

I was really looking forward to the day's activities. We were going to be doing all the falls attractions: Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury, and White Water Walk.

[YukiPhnx]

Tim Horton's!

I've never had their cinna-bun, is it good?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Tim Horton's!

I've never had their cinna-bun, is it good?

So yummy! I love to indulge in their frosted cinnamon rolls from time to time. Sinfully delicious.

[englishrose47]

Hi Lessa !!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

that is sad he was there alone but i am sure it still a special moment for him even though you witnessed it. they must have had a real love for the falls.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Lessa !!!

:wave2:
that is sad he was there alone but i am sure it still a special moment for him even though you witnessed it. they must have had a real love for the falls.

They must have.

I told my family I want my ashes scattered at WDW. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I snapped a few more garden pictures before heading up to the room to make my friends wake up so we could get the day started. What was with all this sleeping in, you would think they were on vacation or something. :rolleyes:

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Britt and Kyah were awake when I made it back but they weren't ready yet so I chilled and watched some Regis and Kelly and read the morning paper. The hotel had free copies of The Globe and Mail (best paper in Canada), the sign of a good hotel, they carry a high quality paper and not trash like the Toronto Star. ;)

Once the girls were ready we were off! We had to make our way down to the Table Rock at the Horseshoe Falls so that we could buy our Adventure Passes. The Adventure Pass costs around $40 and includes admission to the four main attractions: Maid of the Mist, Niagara's Fury, Journey Behind the Falls and White Water Walk. You also get free transportation on the PeopleMover bus which shuttles you around to all the various sites in the area. You can also get discounts on other area attractions with the pass such as the Butterfly Conservatory.

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They have it set up so that you can reserve a time to enter the attractions (except Maid of the Mist, that is first come first served). Not really necessary at the time of year we were traveling but probably very useful in the summer.

We decided to go to Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara's Fury first since both are located in the Table Rock centre where we bought the passes. First Britt and Kyah needed to grab some food. They hadn't eaten yet since they weren't productive early risers like me. :snooty:

Once their tummies were full we went to Journey Behind the Falls. At this attraction you get shuttled down behind the falls in an elevator and then you walk the tunnels to viewpoints behind the falls and then you can go out onto two observation decks. The lower deck was still closed so we only got to go onto the upper one, that was fine and the view was still great. The guide who took us down in the elevator made a big deal out of the fact that Marilyn Monroe had visited when she filmed the movie Niagara. No kidding! ;):laughing:

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The picture isn't very impressive but that is a wall of water through that opening. It was VERY loud! There were two portals you could look out.

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Video I took, you can see more in the second link.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs5QFcG1puY

This story was posted all over the place and told to us a million times.

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View from the Observation deck

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Journey Behind the Falls was neat but if you only have the money to do one of the "up close" activities I would go with the Maid of the Mist.

Next we went upstairs to Niagara's Fury. For some reason I thought this was a motion simulator ride. Instead it turned out to be a movie in the round like the Canada and China movies at Epcot but with water effects.

Everybody who enters is handed a souvenir poncho that you can keep or recycle at the end of the show.

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There is a cute little preshow where you are introduced to the main character of the film, Chip Flat Tail. He has to write a paper for school about the history of the Falls. He falls asleep on the books and that is when you are escorted into the main show room.

Just like at Epcot the movie plays all around you and you stand in the centre. The basic plot is that Chip is taken back in time and you follow along with him to see how the Falls were created. Along the way you get doused at regular intervals with water, hence the ponchos. It was a very cute and fun film and Brittany said it was her favourite of the four attractions we did that day.

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[All7OfUs]

I can imagine those viewpoints were super loud!! Did the ground sort of shake too??

You do such a nice job photographing the flowers!! Again, GREAT JOB!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I can imagine those viewpoints were super loud!! Did the ground sort of shake too??

You do such a nice job photographing the flowers!! Again, GREAT JOB!!

Nope, no shaking, that would have been really cool though! :laughing:

[YukiPhnx]

Huh.....I expected some sort of a moving ride too. The name "Fury" kind of makes you think of that.

My family has been behind the Falls TONS of times, but only on the Maid like...once....or maybe twice.... It's mostly because we don't want to park elsewhere.

I love the new Table Rock Centre. Got great new souvenirs and a candy store! Also, the food court is better arranged.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Huh.....I expected some sort of a moving ride too. The name "Fury" kind of makes you think of that.

My family has been behind the Falls TONS of times, but only on the Maid like...once....or maybe twice.... It's mostly because we don't want to park elsewhere.

I love the new Table Rock Centre. Got great new souvenirs and a candy store! Also, the food court is better arranged.

Both experiences were fun but I definitely before the Maid of the Mist, it was just so much fun! We came off the boat grinning. :laughing:

[carissanboys]

Gorgeous pictures of the Falls, Lessa! I've been once when I was a kid. Would love to go back someday.

Looks like a really fun trip! :goodvibes

[FauntleroyFAN07]

did they have something from keeping people from going to to close to the falls when you were behind them?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Gorgeous pictures of the Falls, Lessa! I've been once when I was a kid. Would love to go back someday.

Looks like a really fun trip! :goodvibes

It is a really fun place to visit and there is so much to do there. :thumbsup2

did they have something from keeping people from going to to close to the falls when you were behind them?

Yep, it is gated off. It would be really easy for somebody to climb over and run for it if they really wanted to though.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm going to finish the Niagara TR this week as I leave next Sunday to spend two weeks at my dad's house out in British Columbia.

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After visiting Journey Behind the Falls and Niagara's Fury it was time to go on the Maid of the Mist! This is the one thing I was most looking forward to.

I suppose we could have hopped on the PeopleMover but it was such a nice day out and so warm so we decided to walk back down to where the Maid of the Mist docks which is almost right across the street from our hotel.

We got another set of souvenir ponchos and then made our way down to the bottom of the gorge to get on the boat.

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Kyah was really nervous about going out near the Falls. I reassured her that nothing would happen and that the Maid of the Mist has been operating for a hundred years and that they knew what they were doing. ;)

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I was juggling two cameras at once trying to get photos and video. Brittany and Kyah were too nervous to handle the cameras, they thought they would drop them or get them too wet.

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Well I must not have tied my hood on securely enough as it went flying off once we started to get close to the Horeshoe Falls. I couldn't mess around with it though as I was focusing on keeping the cameras safe. Needless to say I got drenched. It added to the fun though and I was laughing like crazy. It was such a neat experience and hopefully I will get to do it again someday.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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Here is the video I managed to get.

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I definitely recommend that if you only do one thing when you go to Niagara Falls that you do the Maid of the Mist. It is a lot of fun and I don't think the price is too bad. I think it is $14 for an adult if you don't but the Adventure Pass.

There is an elevator that you can take back up to the top of the Gorge so you don't have to walk all the way back up afterwards if you don't want to. Of course you get dropped off in a dump shop where they have souvenir photos for sale that they take before you board the ship and all sorts of other touristy stuff. We bypassed all of that though and exited to find the PeopleMover bus stop as we were now off to the White Water Walk.

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[All7OfUs]

I think of all the things you've done so far at NF, I'd have chosen this one. How amazing to get to close to such power!! I too, am leaving for 2 weeks, we'll catch again later in June- until then, my friend, have a wonderful trip!!

[YukiPhnx]

Awesome pictures! I could actually feel being right there with you! I was getting excited! Haha

White Water walk? I've actually never heard of that. How much was the Adventure Pass again?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I think of all the things you've done so far at NF, I'd have chosen this one. How amazing to get to close to such power!! I too, am leaving for 2 weeks, we'll catch again later in June- until then, my friend, have a wonderful trip!!

Have a great trip!

Awesome pictures! I could actually feel being right there with you! I was getting excited! Haha

White Water walk? I've actually never heard of that. How much was the Adventure Pass again?

The Adventure Pass was about $40. White Water Walk isn't right there in the thick of things so I think it often gets overlooked. I really liked it though.

[charming23]

Great updates. Can you imagine that in all the times I have been to Niagra Falls I have never been on the Maid of the Mist? I was always too scared to go on, so I get where your friends were coming from.

Ever since seeing your pics I cant get going back there out of my mind, so my mom and I decided that if finances look good we will take a long weekend and go up there this fall.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great updates. Can you imagine that in all the times I have been to Niagra Falls I have never been on the Maid of the Mist? I was always too scared to go on, so I get where your friends were coming from.

Ever since seeing your pics I cant get going back there out of my mind, so my mom and I decided that if finances look good we will take a long weekend and go up there this fall.

Hopefully you get to go and should definitely try the Maid of the Mist, it is not scary at all and they were so glad they did it.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

We did not have to wait very long for the shuttle to arrive, I was surprised, it was really nice! There were only a few other people on the bus and they were all headed to the White Water Walk aka the Whirpool Rapids. The rapids are classed as Category 6, the highest level and are deemed to be unnavigable.

It was maybe 10-15 minute bus ride out to the rapids, they are not in the main tourist area which would explain why most people don't know about them.

Once we got dropped off we had to go into a little store where the shopkeeper is also the elevator operator. The elevator was so old, I kinda freaked thinking about having to ride in it!

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Once at the bottom you walk through a tunnel out to the rapids.

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There is a wooden boardwalk you walk along that is about a 1/4 mile long. There were only a few people down there and it felt like we had the place to ourselves. It was very beautiful and a nice little walk.

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Here is the video I took of the rapids

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I think we spent maybe 20-30 minutes down there, it was really nice and felt like we had discovered a hidden treasure.

We had to push a call button to alert the shopkeeper that we were ready to come back up and it took her about 10 minutes to arrive with the elevator.

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Now we just had to wait for the next shuttle to come and pick us up. We had 20 minutes to wait and right next to the bus stop was this really cool Buddhist temple/monastery.

A guy walking by saw us admiring the place and told us that it was open to visitors and that we could walk the grounds and go in the temple so long as we didn't take any indoor pictures. So that is exactly what we did.

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We went into the temple and it was really cool. There were thousands of golden Buddha statues lining the walls. There was a monk in there praying so we did not want to disturb and so we quietly left.

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It was a really neat place to visit especially as I had never seen anything like it before.

Back on the shuttle we made our way back to our hotel.

[leamom2princesses]

I'm all caught up again Lessa! Sorry for being MIA. I love your Maid of the Mist pics. I rode on the Maid of the Mist in 1993. It was so fun.

I love the temple too. It is beautiful! :thumbsup2

[YukiPhnx]

OHHH! The Rapids! I've been there! In that uh.....skylift thing? That takes you above and across the rapids to the other side and back. Man...what is it called?

I'm definitely gonna check out the walk.

Oh my! I can't believe I've never seen that temple! Or at least I don't recall it...My family usually takes the earlier exit to Niagara, so we always pass by the rapids and the Giant Clock. But recently, I take the exit near Clifton Hill, so I've been missing it.

I must pay that place a visit. It's beautiful!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm all caught up again Lessa! Sorry for being MIA. I love your Maid of the Mist pics. I rode on the Maid of the Mist in 1993. It was so fun.

I love the temple too. It is beautiful! :thumbsup2

I think the Maid of the Mist is the most fun to be had at the falls. For some reason having fun=getting drenched for me. :rolleyes:

OHHH! The Rapids! I've been there! In that uh.....skylift thing? That takes you above and across the rapids to the other side and back. Man...what is it called?

I'm definitely gonna check out the walk.

Oh my! I can't believe I've never seen that temple! Or at least I don't recall it...My family usually takes the earlier exit to Niagara, so we always pass by the rapids and the Giant Clock. But recently, I take the exit near Clifton Hill, so I've been missing it.

I must pay that place a visit. It's beautiful!

I know what you are talking about with the cable car. We saw ads for it but we never actually saw it in person, it must have been further down the gorge than where we were.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

When we got back to the hotel Britt and Kyah just wanted to hang out in the room and watch tv. I couldn't do that, to me, if I want to just lay around and watch tv on vacation I'll just stay at home! :laughing: So I grabbed my camera and told the girls I was going out for a walk and to the Hershey Store.

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I decided to walk through the Crowne Plaza to get to the Hershey Store since everything is connected.

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It was so hard to decide on what yummy treats to get but I finally settled on the cookies.

I got some of the Peanut Butter cookies and a Hershey Kiss chocolate chip cookie.

I went back up to the room to drop them off as I didn't want the chocolate to melt.

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After indulging in a cookie I went back out. Britt was off at the spa getting a massage and manicure/pedicure at the hotel spa.

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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I befriended this little old Asian lady who was also out taking pictures in the park. We talked about our favourite spots for pictures in the area. :laughing:

I was starting to get hungry so I decided to head back to the hotel to see if Britt was back from the spa so we could all head out to dinner. This was our dress-up night as the girls wanted to head out to the bars/clubs after dinner.

We had dinner at the Rainforest Cafe and I felt a little odd eating there all dressed up but we didn't want to go back to the room afterwards.

We got seated right next to this guy

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[Lifelong_Dreamer]

After dinner we went across the street to the Movieland Wax Museum to use the last attraction on our funpass.

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Before leaving the museum you come to a hallway that says "Enter at your own risk" , of course we had to head down there.

It was meant to be super scary but I thought it was funny, Kyah was screaming the whole way through. :laughing:

Once out of the museum/ghost house we moved on up the hill to a martini bar called the Spicy Olive that our waiter had recommended to us, his friend's band was booked to play that night. We stayed there for a little while but it wasn't Britt's scene so she suggested we catch a cab over to the Dragonfly Nightclub at the Fallsview Casino. Once we got there Kyah and Britt decided they wanted to go to a strip club to see the male dancers. I told them there was no way I was doing that. Call me a prude but I just can't go to one of those places. They tried to convince me but there was no way I was changing my mind. I told them that they should go and that I would just go back to the hotel. It was getting close to midnight so I would just pack and go to sleep. Eventually I convinced them it would be okay to go off without me. We got a cab that dropped me off and then took them to the strip club. He was a very chatty cab driver and was going on about the history of the falls and we once again heard all about Marilyn Monroe shooting a movie there.

Back in the room I packed up all my stuff and then curled up in bed and watched an episode of Ghost Whisperer before falling asleep.

When Britt and Kyah got back they told me how the cab driver escorted them into the club and told the staff how it was their first time seeing strippers and how they should treat them nicely. :lmao: I think I would have died on the spot.

The next morning I was up bright and early again and went on one last walk.

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Kyah was still asleep when I got back so I decided to go for a swim, I had the place to myself. I miss being able to jump in the pool first thing in the morning. We had an inground pool when we lived in Virginia Beach and I definitely did not appreciate it until we moved away.

Once everybody was awake we jumped in the car and started our drive back. It was a good thing we were leaving that day as it started to pour.

We dropped Britt off at the airport in Toronto so that she could fly home and then we were home a few hours after that.


Overall I had a good time and I really love Niagara Falls and wouldn't mind going back someday.

[YukiPhnx]

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This one looks like a painting!

Wait....there's a scary house at the end of the Movieland was museum.......???

I can't believe they even included animated movies! I've never seen that before.

There's a strip club in Niagara???? Hm.....

I loved that photo of the cherry blossom tree. Absolutely beautiful.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

This one looks like a painting!

Wait....there's a scary house at the end of the Movieland was museum.......???

More like a scary hallway :laughing:


There's a strip club in Niagara???? Hm.....

:laughing: Yup, It's called Peppermint's.

[YukiPhnx]

Peppermints.....I'll keep that in mind....*rubs chin with thumb and index fingers*

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Peppermints.....I'll keep that in mind....*rubs chin with thumb and index fingers*

:lmao: You'll have to report back on your experience. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I went to a Medieval Festival today, it was a hoot, hilarious in so many ways. I'll try and post a few pictures later tonight. :thumbsup2

[YukiPhnx]

oooh! That sounds like fun! I think the one in Kitchener/Waterloo is coming up soon. I've always wanted to go and dress up, but just don't have time to make the costume!

[englishrose47]

Hi Lessa sorry I have been absenyt sooo long !! Firstly I have been to Lake George and then got back to Judy having emergency surgery !! So it has been an eventful week or so !! Loved the pix of Niagara Falls . Looks like you all had a ball!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

oooh! That sounds like fun! I think the one in Kitchener/Waterloo is coming up soon. I've always wanted to go and dress up, but just don't have time to make the costume!

:laughing: It was amusing, we didn't dress up though, in fact barely any of the guests were and those that were, it was hard to tell if they were part of the show or not. :laughing:

Hi Lessa sorry I have been absenyt sooo long !! Firstly I have been to Lake George and then got back to Judy having emergency surgery !! So it has been an eventful week or so !! Loved the pix of Niagara Falls . Looks like you all had a ball!!

That's okay Rosie, not much has been going on over here. :goodvibes

[Mysteria]

Fantastic report Lessa! :cool1: Just had the chance to catch up.

You need your friends to join the Dis so we can hear about their part of the last night. :thumbsup2 :laughing:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Fantastic report Lessa! :cool1: Just had the chance to catch up.

You need your friends to join the Dis so we can hear about their part of the last night. :thumbsup2 :laughing:

:laughing: Well Kyah said she had fun and she is glad she had the experience but it was not really her scene. Apparently Britt got lap dances and went right up to the stage and put money in her cleavage for the dancers to take out. :rotfl:

[englishrose47]

Evening Lessa !!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

The trip to my dad's is going well so far, well, aside from the 1000's of mosquitoes that decided to make me their lunch yesterday during the hike. I have over 50 bites! Everybody else walked away with just a few, crazy! Everyone else has gone to bed so I have decided to sneak onto the computer for a few minutes. ;)

[jordanyosh]

Great flower pix. I would love to visit Niagara Falls someday....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Great flower pix. I would love to visit Niagara Falls someday....

It is a great place and I bet Rosie would love a visit. ;)

[jordanyosh]

It is a great place and I bet Rosie would love a visit. ;)

after my treatment, I'm planning on doing some traveling....so if the weather is good I just may make a trip to the NE especially since my brother lives in Conn.

[emmaca]

It is a great place and I bet Rosie would love a visit. ;)

We miss you Lessa!

[emmaca]

after my treatment, I'm planning on doing some traveling....so if the weather is good I just may make a trip to the NE especially since my brother lives in Conn.

We would love for you pay us visit Jordon, there is a lot to see and do in our neck of the woods, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, The Thousand Islands and Montreal and then there is my favorite, Lessa always say that I like to give everyone who visits the driving tour of penitenarys in Kingston, we have only 7 think we are the prison captial of Canada LOL. Hey you just can't help but see them when driving around the city and countryside.

[YukiPhnx]

We would love for you pay us visit Jordon, there is a lot to see and do in our neck of the woods, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, The Thousand Islands and Montreal and then there is my favorite, Lessa always say that I like to give everyone who visits the driving tour of penitenarys in Kingston, we have only 7 think we are the prison captial of Canada LOL. Hey you just can't help but see them when driving around the city and countryside.

Ahh Kingston, filled with students and prisoners. Is Princess street still under construction? It made it so inconvenient!

[englishrose47]

It is a great place and I bet Rosie would love a visit. ;)

You know I would !!!!

[englishrose47]

We would love for you pay us visit Jordon, there is a lot to see and do in our neck of the woods, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, The Thousand Islands and Montreal and then there is my favorite, Lessa always say that I like to give everyone who visits the driving tour of penitenarys in Kingston, we have only 7 think we are the prison captial of Canada LOL. Hey you just can't help but see them when driving around the city and countryside.

Some day I may just take that Tour with you!!!!

[emmaca]

Ahh Kingston, filled with students and prisoners. Is Princess street still under construction? It made it so inconvenient!

Ah, yes how could I forget about all that added colour, flavour, and ambiance that the college/university students and prisoners bring to our little town :lmao:

Yes, Princess St. is almost done :worship::worship::banana: In Fact Margaritaville ( Lone Star) is NOW REOPENED for business after the parking garage at Confederation Place collapsed (Hotel right next door). Last night after work about 10 of my co-workers headed over a refreshing drink or two, or three..... This is what mom does when the kids are away.:rolleyes1

[emmaca]

Some day I may just take that Tour with you!!!!

Anytime Rosie, You are always welcome. Maybe you will find your Hot Italian :cool1: Kingston has a very large population of Greeks, Portugese and Italians, but first you will need to get a PASSPORT.

[englishrose47]

Anytime Rosie, You are always welcome. Maybe you will find your Hot Italian :cool1: Kingston has a very large population of Greeks, Portugese and Italians, but first you will need to get a PASSPORT.

I plan on getting one in the not toooo distant future !!!