Uppy, Uppy, Mr. Andy -- Update -- WRAP UP -- Post 1346, Page 90

[KatMark]

Welcome to my TR. I think this is the third one that I have done. I hope I can keep you entertained; and, if not, I am sure that Mark will with all of his hat pictures. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we relive yet another wonderful trip to the World.

[KatMark]

Introductions (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42860053&postcount=80)
Arrival Day (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42871508&postcount=99)
Day 1, Part 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42888967&postcount=140)
Day 1, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42898632&postcount=173)
Day 1, Part III (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42908135&postcount=212)
Day 1, Part IV (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42908390&postcount=213)
Day 1, Part V (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42918531&postcount=249)
Day 1, Part VI (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42939572&postcount=289)
Day 2, Part 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42945854&postcount=311)
Day 2, Part 1 (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42945922&postcount=312)
Day 2, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42957553&postcount=342)
Day 2, Part III (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42966363&postcount=357)
Day 2, Part IV (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42966599&postcount=358)
Day 3, Part I (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42989149&postcount=409)
Day 3, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42989656&postcount=413)
Day 3, Part III (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43015751&postcount=506)
Photopass Pictures -- MK morning (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43059353&postcount=560)
Day 3, Part IV (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43080485&postcount=593)
Day 3, Part IV (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43080726&postcount=595)
Day 3, Part V (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43089840&postcount=623)
Day 3, Part VI (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43095436&postcount=641)
Day 3, Part VI (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43097741&postcount=649)
Day 3, Part VI (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43097811&postcount=650)
Day 4, Part I (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43162575&postcount=711)
Day 4, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43191587&postcount=748)
Day 4, Part III (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43201079&postcount=765)
Day 4, Part III (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43201195&postcount=766)
Day 4, Part IV (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43227333&postcount=805)
Day 4, Part V (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43227494&postcount=806)
Day 4, Part V (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43227547&postcount=807)
Day 4, Part VI (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43235668&postcount=829)
Day 4, Part VI (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43235816&postcount=831)
Day 5, Part 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43242352&postcount=844)
Day 5, Part 1 (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43242465&postcount=845)
Day 5, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43245481&postcount=855)
Day 5, Part III (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43245837&postcount=858)
Day 5, Part IV (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43255878&postcount=878)
Day 5, Part IV (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43284653&postcount=917)
Day 5, Part V--Hallowishes & Boo to You Parade (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43285106&postcount=920)
"The Kids Play at Winnie-the-Pooh (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43287138&postcount=928)
Day 6, Part I (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43322262&postcount=969)
Day 6, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43322380&postcount=970)
Why the name of the Trip Report (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43328288&postcount=981)
Day 6, Part III (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43330642&postcount=987)
Day 6, part IV (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43349374&postcount=1008)
Day 6, Part IV (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43349608&postcount=1010)
Day 6, Part V (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43349921&postcount=1011)
Day 6, Part V (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43350006&postcount=1012)
Day 6, Part V (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43350036&postcount=1013)
Day 6, Part VI (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43358487&postcount=1031)
Day 6, Part VII (http://http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43362537&postcount=1035)
Day 7, Part I (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43375192&postcount=1055)
Day 7, Part II (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43409844&postcount=1093)
Day 7, Part II (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43409950&postcount=1094)
Day 7, Part II (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43410144&postcount=1096)
Day 7, Part II (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43410234&postcount=1097)
Day 8, (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43441279&postcount=1136)
Day 8, (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43441373&postcount=1137)
Day 9 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43456735&postcount=1166)
Real Life Update (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43484703&postcount=1194)
Sunday and Monday, October 1 and 2 (http:www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43494705&postcount=1202)
Sunday and Monday, October 1 and 2 (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43494792&postcount=1203)
Sunday and Monday, October 1 and 2 (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43494869&postcount=1204)
Disney Christmas (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43543805&postcount=1260)
Day 10--Our Last Day on the Island (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43547443&postcount=1268)
Day 10--Our Last Day on the Island (Continued) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43547550&postcount=1269)
Coming Home and Souvenirs (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43581417&postcount=1320)
Wrap Up (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43609279&postcount=1346)

[MickeyNicki]

I'm in and first to boot!

[that's nice]

YO!!:wave2:

[chloe770]

:yay: HERE!!!

[eandesmom]

I'm here!

[mickeystoontown]

I'm here too.

[Cafeen]

Hey, I made the first page!

[Piglets Mommy]

YAY! Ready and waiting! Can't wait to hear all about it! Have fun today, and a safe flight home!

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Kathy, I'm on board! I know you have had a great time, enjoy your last day. I also know its tough to say goodbye to Todd and Nicki. :hug:

Enjoy the day and "see" you when you get back!

[brookelizabeth]

Here!

[FreezinRafiki]

Old what's-his-name is here too. :thumbsup2

[marvali]

Here!

:woohoo: Page 1! :tigger:

[TanzUnited99]

Joining and hoping to make page 1!

Edit: Yay I made it!

[MEK]

Can I still get on the first page???? YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

[jedijill]

I'm in!

Jill in CO

[Shannon84]

I'm here! :cool1:

[3prettyprincesses]

Well poopy!:headache: Page 2. And Marv beat me to page 1!:eek: Ugh, this day is shaping up to be quite a disappointment already.:laughing: Can't wait to follow along here Kathy. How can your trip be coming to a close already?? It's just so wrong. Looking forward to reading this sweet friend!:hug::goodvibes:goodvibes

[tinacaplan]

I'm here! :woohoo: Cannot wait to hear all about it! Wow...I just got your PM and you're already on page two?? :eek:

[jenbear123]

I'm here following along :thumbsup2

[tinacaplan]

I'm in and first to boot!

Not fair! I think you had some inside information. :lmao:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

:sad2:
nuts you are not even home yet and i cant get on the first page.

[Moira222]

WOW two pages and you haven't started yet. You have a serious fan base Kathy!!!

I can't WAIT to read all your latest adventures. June is too long to wait!:banana:

[KatMark]

I'm in and first to boot!

Gee, I wonder how that happened? ;) Of course you are first because you are my bestest!

YO!!:wave2:

Tim, I'm so happy you are here. Give those sweet little ones kisses for me.

:yay: HERE!!!

Hi, Dawn. Thanks for joining (and let me know if you do a TR).

I'm here!

Hi, Cynthia. Thanks for joining in for the ride.

I'm here too.

Hi, Lisa. I'm so happy to have you with me once again.

Hey, I made the first page!

Way to go, Allan! Happy you are here.

YAY! Ready and waiting! Can't wait to hear all about it! Have fun today, and a safe flight home!

Hi, Heather. Thank you for joining in. I have a LOT to tell.

[KatMark]

Hi Kathy, I'm on board! I know you have had a great time, enjoy your last day. I also know its tough to say goodbye to Todd and Nicki. :hug:

Enjoy the day and "see" you when you get back!

Hi, Amy. We did have a great time. There will be tears shed tonight as we have our final dinner. :sad1:

Here!

Thanks for joining in, Brook.

Old what's-his-name is here too. :thumbsup2

Barry, I am delighted to have you here. :goodvibes

Here!

:woohoo: Page 1! :tigger:

Yes, Marv, you made the first page. :yay:

Joining and hoping to make page 1!

Edit: Yay I made it!

Tanz, I am so happy to have you join me. It will take a little time to get rolling, but at least I have a title and I won't lose all my readers when my PTR closes.

Can I still get on the first page???? YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did make it to the first page MaryEllen, and I'm delighted to have you here as always.

[KatMark]

I'm in!

Jill in CO

Welcome, Jill. Delighted to have you; and thank you for all the info on the DVC...it was most helpful.

I'm here! :cool1:

Welcome, Shannon. I can't believe how close your trip is. :thumbsup2

Well poopy!:headache: Page 2. And Marv beat me to page 1!:eek: Ugh, this day is shaping up to be quite a disappointment already.:laughing: Can't wait to follow along here Kathy. How can your trip be coming to a close already?? It's just so wrong. Looking forward to reading this sweet friend!:hug::goodvibes:goodvibes

Molly, my sweet friend. I am so happy you are here. I'm sorry Marv beat you. But you could get even with him if you do the contest...I bet you'd beat him there!

I'm here! :woohoo: Cannot wait to hear all about it! Wow...I just got your PM and you're already on page two?? :eek:

Hi, Tina. I wanted to at least get the TR started so that my PTR didn't go over the limit. I am thrilled to have you here.

I'm here following along :thumbsup2

Welcome, Jen.

Not fair! I think you had some inside information. :lmao:

Ssssh....don't tell anyone. :)

:sad2:
nuts you are not even home yet and i cant get on the first page.

But the important thing is YOU are here. :goodvibes

WOW two pages and you haven't started yet. You have a serious fan base Kathy!!!

I can't WAIT to read all your latest adventures. June is too long to wait!:banana:

Welcome, MaryEllen. I'm so glad you are coming along for the fun.

[jenb1023]

Darn, page two!

But I'm here and ready!!! Enjoy your last day in Marco!

[amandaw]

Signing in! Hope y'all have a safe return home & I can't wait to hear all about your trip!

[manntra]

I'm here and can't wait to hear all about your trip and how much you LOVED AKV!! :goodvibes

Tracy

[pinkxray]

I'm in.

popcorn::

[lovethattink]

Here too!

[SoonerGirl]

Oh good grief, you just started this a couple of hours ago, and I'm already on page 3!!

[annmarieda]

This makes me giggle!! page three already. :worship: you do have a following don't you. :goodvibes

I am here though...wouldn't miss it!

[WDisneyMom]

woohoo!! glad to see this but wow! on the 3rd page already!!

Kat, cannot wait to read all about your vacation....especially about your stay at AKL because we will be there later this month for the 1st time and I cannot wait!!

[Captain_Oblivious]

I'm here! Man, you're popular!

[Poolrat]

I am here. Thanks for the pm. :goodvibes

I am sorry our paths did not cross and I will catch up soon I hope. Still Out of town at my conference but I had to "find you"

[Nermel9]

I'm still in Disney for a few days, but I'm here!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Here! My goodness, you are one popular lady!

[glennbo123]

I'm here! Thanks for the heads-up Kathy. Looking forward to reading about your trip.

[marvali]

Well poopy!:headache: Page 2. And Marv beat me to page 1!:eek: :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Gee, I wonder how that happened? ;) Of course you are first because you are my bestest! :sad1:

Yes, Marv, you made the first page. :yay:Hear that Molly??? :goodvibes

Molly, my sweet friend. I am so happy you are here. I'm sorry Marv beat you. But you could get even with him if you do the contest...I bet you'd beat him there! :mad: :sad2:

[chimo2u]

Hi Kathy! :goodvibes So excited to hear your escapades and adventures of your trip! :goodvibes

[dizneeat]

Okay, so this happens when I go out to earn some more money for Mickey - you start your trip report and I end up signing on on page 3 :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :rotfl2:

Glad you started, Kathy! Just got home and was excited to see your PM. Thanks for thinking of me ...... and btw - I started a new PTR too! :rotfl2:

[Tinker_Tam]

I'm Here!!! I'm Here!!! Can't wait to hear all about the trip!!! :yay:

[MaryAz]

My kid is the inspiration for the title and I am on page 3 :scared1: Glad to hear the Marco part of your vacatiopn was equally enjoyable. We had the best time with you guys and as the girls have told you "we can never go to Disney without Kathy and Mark and Mr Andy being there" :):love::)

[dtstampz]

Can't wait to hear about your non-Coronado stay! :)

[racefanof88]

I'm here :wave:. Hey I didn't make it in on page one, but I'm the first one on page 4 :woohoo: :lmao:.

I can't wait to hear all about the fun :thumbsup2.

[jordanyosh]

i'm kinda here.

[middlepat]

Present!

[Haileys Nana]

Hi Kathy! I'm here. Wow! page 4 already. Guess I'm just old and slow. I'm looking forward to your report. Hope you had a wonderful time.

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Seriously? Page 4 and you haven't even started yet? Some of us have to do work this week - someone has to keep up with the CSR thread while you are off playing in Florida! :rolleyes1

Can't wait to hear all the details! :goodvibes

[shocky5]

Here I am!!!! :wave2: Off to page 1 I go! :goodvibes

[Queenofallthings]

Here hon!!! Thanks for the heads up!

[MeMom]

. We had the best time with you guys and as the girls have told you "we can never go to Disney without Kathy and Mark and Mr Andy being there" :):love::)

Love those DIS friendships! :woohoo:

My girls think Mr. Marc and Miss Anita Wigd are supposed to be a part of every Disney vacation.
I'm guessing Kathy and Mark spoil your girls like Shocker and Wigd do. ;)

So glad you all had a great time. I look forward to hearing all about it and seeing lots of good pictures.

[Minnie&Nana]

:wave:

Kathy, I am so sorry to be late...my sweet Gracie crossed the Bridge this morning...very unexpectedly. My heart is shattered.

Much love. xoxo

[inkedupmomma]

omg.. you JUST started this darn TR and are at 4 pages already.. time to go back and read :)

[englishrose47]

I am in Kathy!!!!

[KatMark]

Darn, page two!

But I'm here and ready!!! Enjoy your last day in Marco!

Jen, I am thrilled you are here.

Signing in! Hope y'all have a safe return home & I can't wait to hear all about your trip!

Welcome, Amanda...thanks for joining.

I'm here and can't wait to hear all about your trip and how much you LOVED AKV!! :goodvibes

Tracy

Hi, Tracy...thanks for being here. Loved AKV is not quite strong enough. :)

I'm in.

popcorn::

Hi, Diane...glad to have you here.

Here too!

Hi, Tink...glad you are here. You'll enjoy some upcoming pics.

Oh good grief, you just started this a couple of hours ago, and I'm already on page 3!!

Hi, Michelle. I can't believe all the responses myself. :laughing:

This makes me giggle!! page three already. :worship: you do have a following don't you. :goodvibes

I am here though...wouldn't miss it!

Ann, I am so happy you are here. :)

woohoo!! glad to see this but wow! on the 3rd page already!!

Kat, cannot wait to read all about your vacation....especially about your stay at AKL because we will be there later this month for the 1st time and I cannot wait!!

I have Days 1 and 2 downloaded for pictures so hopefully I can start Thursday.

I'm here! Man, you're popular!

Hi, Mark...glad you made it over.

I am here. Thanks for the pm. :goodvibes

I am sorry our paths did not cross and I will catch up soon I hope. Still Out of town at my conference but I had to "find you"

Pat, I was hoping someone would bump me on the shoulder or something and that it would be you; hopefully next time.

[marvali]

Wow Kathy, can't believe how quickly this trip has come and gone! :guilty:

[KatMark]

I'm still in Disney for a few days, but I'm here!

Hope you are having a great time.

Here! My goodness, you are one popular lady!

Hi, Lessa...thanks for coming over.

I'm here! Thanks for the heads-up Kathy. Looking forward to reading about your trip.

My pleasure, Glenn...and delighted to have you here.

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

:sad1:

Hear that Molly??? :goodvibes

:mad: :sad2:

Are you causing trouble already, Marv? I guess it is a good thing there are NO bonus points in my contest.

Hi Kathy! :goodvibes So excited to hear your escapades and adventures of your trip! :goodvibes

Thanks for coming over; it was a good trip.

Okay, so this happens when I go out to earn some more money for Mickey - you start your trip report and I end up signing on on page 3 :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :rotfl2:

Glad you started, Kathy! Just got home and was excited to see your PM. Thanks for thinking of me ...... and btw - I started a new PTR too! :rotfl2:

Karin, I'm glad you are here. I'll get over to your new PTR as soon as I can.

I'm Here!!! I'm Here!!! Can't wait to hear all about the trip!!! :yay:

:yay::yay: Tammy is here. :)

My kid is the inspiration for the title and I am on page 3 :scared1: Glad to hear the Marco part of your vacatiopn was equally enjoyable. We had the best time with you guys and as the girls have told you "we can never go to Disney without Kathy and Mark and Mr Andy being there" :):love::)

I tried to give you an "early" heads up. We feel the same way...it won't be the same without the girls.

Can't wait to hear about your non-Coronado stay! :)

Debra, thank you for joining. :)

[englishrose47]

Page four and you have a lot of readers !! Why does work always prevent me from making page 1 !!!!

[KatMark]

I'm here :wave:. Hey I didn't make it in on page one, but I'm the first one on page 4 :woohoo: :lmao:.

I can't wait to hear all about the fun :thumbsup2.

Dana, long time no see; thanks for joining in.

i'm kinda here.

Hi, Jordan. I've heard a lot about you and I'm honored you have stopped by.

Present!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: Brian is here.

Hi Kathy! I'm here. Wow! page 4 already. Guess I'm just old and slow. I'm looking forward to your report. Hope you had a wonderful time.

Honey, you are not old and slow. We did have a wonderful time in many ways.

Seriously? Page 4 and you haven't even started yet? Some of us have to do work this week - someone has to keep up with the CSR thread while you are off playing in Florida! :rolleyes1

Can't wait to hear all the details! :goodvibes

I'm thrilled you are here. Thank you for all your hard work on the CSR thread.

Here I am!!!! :wave2: Off to page 1 I go! :goodvibes

Hi, Amy. I'm happy you're here.

Here hon!!! Thanks for the heads up!


Hi, Queen...it wouldn't be the same if you weren't here.

Love those DIS friendships! :woohoo:

My girls think Mr. Marc and Miss Anita Wigd are supposed to be a part of every Disney vacation.
I'm guessing Kathy and Mark spoil your girls like Shocker and Wigd do. ;)

So glad you all had a great time. I look forward to hearing all about it and seeing lots of good pictures.

Welcome. Yes, the girls were a "little spoiled"--but they are such sweet girls.

:wave:

Kathy, I am so sorry to be late...my sweet Gracie crossed the Bridge this morning...very unexpectedly.

Will be back to catch up tomorrow. Much love. xoxo

Christine, I am so sorry to hear about Gracie. I am sending you a :hug: my friend.

omg.. you JUST started this darn TR and are at 4 pages already.. time to go back and read :)

Jenn, thanks for coming over. I'm sorry we missed each other by a day.

I am in Kathy!!!!

Hi, Rosie. Thanks for being here (I need reinforcements with Marv!).

[marvali]

Hi, Rosie. Thanks for being here (I need reinforcements with Marv!). :confused3

[LisaKeys]

Hello!!! Sorry your vacation is coming to an end, but happy to know I'll soon be reading another KatMark TR! :cheer2

Looking forward to :surfweb:

[blessedmom4]

Page FIVE!!! :sad2: I am much too busy, I need to be able to have an entire day where all I do Is DIS and catch up on everyone! I am sorry your trip is ending, that
means ours is almost here! :scared1: I can't wait to read all about it sweet friend, I have loved the pics you have posted thus far! :goodvibes

[szubieta]

I too can't wait to see this new thread up and running. Also can't wait to hear how you liked the AKL. :surfweb:

[aubriee]

:wave:

Kathy, I am so sorry to be late...my sweet Gracie crossed the Bridge this morning...very unexpectedly.

Will be back to catch up tomorrow. Much love. xoxo

Oh no, I'm assuming Gracie is one of those beautiful dogs in your avatar? Soooo sorry to hear about your loss.:hug::sad1: I have two furbabies and don't know what I'll do when that time comes.

Kathy, can't wait to read your trip report. Hope you guys enjoyed your trip. I was just at CSR not quite a month ago, but already miss it.

[2xcited2sleep]

Hi! Can't wait to hear about your trip! popcorn::

[denise4disney]

Looking forward to reading about your trip

[ChildAtHeart82]

Subbing! :)

[tankgirl427]

I'm here I'm here!

[aprilisis]

Whoa...already page 5!! :scared1: Sorry I'm so late!

[englishrose47]

Hi, Rosie. Thanks for being here (I need reinforcements with Marv!).

I second that :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[3prettyprincesses]

I second that :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I third it Rosie! :thumbsup2 :laughing:

[3prettyprincesses]

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Oh hush up you.:headache:

Hear that Molly??? :goodvibes

Read above comment.:mad: :sad2:

:mad: :sad2:

Hee-hee! :rotfl2: See, Kathy loves me more! Why else would she encourage me to complete her contest in order to beat you? :confused3;) It's all so clear, at least to me anyways...

[archdandy]

Subscribed! I cant wait to hear about your trip! ;)

[PhoenixStrength]

I feel like I'm late since you are already on page 6, but you haven't even started yet! Can't wait to read your TR!

[KatMark]

Wow Kathy, can't believe how quickly this trip has come and gone! :guilty:

Me neither. :sad2:

Page four and you have a lot of readers !! Why does work always prevent me from making page 1 !!!!

It's wild, Rosie. :)

:confused3

You know I love you.

Hello!!! Sorry your vacation is coming to an end, but happy to know I'll soon be reading another KatMark TR! :cheer2

Looking forward to :surfweb:

Thank you for joining. :goodvibes

Page FIVE!!! :sad2: I am much too busy, I need to be able to have an entire day where all I do Is DIS and catch up on everyone! I am sorry your trip is ending, that
means ours is almost here! :scared1: I can't wait to read all about it sweet friend, I have loved the pics you have posted thus far! :goodvibes

Judy, I am so happy that you are here.

I too can't wait to see this new thread up and running. Also can't wait to hear how you liked the AKL. :surfweb:

Welcome; thank you for joining.

Kathy, can't wait to read your trip report. Hope you guys enjoyed your trip. I was just at CSR not quite a month ago, but already miss it.

Hi, Aubriee. Thanks for joining in. We passed the CSR a couple of times and we waved and said hello.

Hi! Can't wait to hear about your trip! popcorn::

Christine, thanks so much for coming over.

Looking forward to reading about your trip

Denise, welcome; I hope you enjoy.

Subbing! :)

Welcome to what I hope will be an exciting TR for my readers.

I'm here I'm here!

:woohoo::woohoo:glad you are here.

Whoa...already page 5!! :scared1: Sorry I'm so late!

Hi, April. no apologies necessary...I've not really even begun yet.

[KatMark]

I second that :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I third it Rosie! :thumbsup2 :laughing:

I love my girls!

Oh hush up you.:headache:



Read above comment.:mad: :sad2:



Hee-hee! :rotfl2: See, Kathy loves me more! Why else would she encourage me to complete her contest in order to beat you? :confused3;) It's all so clear, at least to me anyways...

Molly, it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good to have you back. :hug:

Subscribed! I cant wait to hear about your trip! ;)

Welcome; I hope you enjoy it.

I feel like I'm late since you are already on page 6, but you haven't even started yet! Can't wait to read your TR!

Nope, haven't started yet...just got home this afternoon. I'm going to try to get the intros up soon and then start the TR tomorrow.

[marvali]

Newest TR update up! :banana:







YES IT IS!!! :mad:






No, REALLY!!! :rolleyes1

[KatMark]

Most of you know us, but for those that don't and didn't read my PTR, here are introductions of the main characters.

First, there is my Disney loving husband, Mark. He wears a lot of Grumpy shirts, but only because he loves Grumpy; he's one of the most fun, loving people I know. Mark does a lot of umpping in the Spring and Summer to help pay for our Disney trips:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/MarkUmppingforNickiland002.jpg

Second, there is me, Kathy, the author of this TR. Mark is the one who took me to Disney and made me fall in love with all things Disney:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/DSC02324.jpg

Third, is our oldest son, Andy, who was able to join us for a portion of our trip. Andy was unable to secure a teaching job, so we told him he should join us for a few days as he works 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days at either coaching high school baseball, summer ball, travel ball, tournament ball, giving private hitting and catching lessons. We were delighted as he had not traveled with us since his high school graduation in 2004:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Andyanddaddy.jpg (This is Andy when he took his dad and I to see George Strait in February).

Next on our list, is Cayley and Avery. Cayley and Avery are the sweet daughters of our friend here on the DIS, MaryAZ. We met the girls last year at Disney and immediately fell in love with them. We had many plans that included them on this trip:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/cutegirls-1.jpg

And last, but certainly not least, are our bestest friends, Nicki and Todd. I met Nicki on the DIS almost four years ago and we have gone to Marco Island to visit them the last three years after our Disney trips (they live in Naples, but we use a friend's condo on Marco). Nicki has become the little sister I never had and Mark and I love Todd too:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Florida%20April%202011/IMG_0891.jpg

Up next: Arrival evening

[inkedupmomma]

WOOT! Yay!

[amandaw]

It's really starting! I'm so excited! :yay:
popcorn::

[mom3sonstt]

Better late than never! I'm here!!!

[dizneeat]

:woohoo: You started your TR!! Cannot wait to read more - this is going to be so much fun! :thumbsup2

[TanzUnited99]

Great intros Kathy! Looking forward to reading more :goodvibes

[Captain_Oblivious]

Looks like a very colorful cast of characters...I love Mark's umpiring pose! :rotfl2:

[DWGal210]

A new reader but I'm here!! Sounds like a great trip!!

- Katie

[eandesmom]

Great intro, I love the ump picture!!

[LuvvsMickey]

:wave2: Looking forward to reading about your trip, Kathy. By the looks of things, you sure have a flock of followers! :worship:

[shocky5]

Yeah! It's beginning! I love the umpire picture of your hubby! Baseball is near and dear to our hearts - Eddie played through college and is the sport he is most passionate about as a coach... wonder if we can get Mark to come to Oklahoma to call a couple of games! :idea:

[Piglets Mommy]

:thumbsup2Yay! It's starting!!!

[Moira222]

great start Kathy. I do love the photo of Mark and now I understand why the boys are so heavily into umping, refereeing, coaching, etc. Awesome! I love that Mark clearly made quite a good impression on his boys. :love: (and I wondered who those two adorable little girls were with Andy :teacher:)

[MaryAz]

Great start!!! Love the intro pics!!

[lovethattink]

Great intro! Love the pics!

I'm surprised Grumpy is one of Marks favorites. He is so fun and completely opposite of Grumpy!!

[that's nice]

Kathy... Here is a link that I posted on the Wish thread to help you with the chapter links. If you can't figure it out, let me know.


http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39740701&postcount=471



Love Mark's umping pic! :rotfl:





P.S. You owe me the amount I owe you for the Mickey doll! ;)

[MEK]

YES - great intro. I, too, love the umping pictures. I am very excited to see the addition of the little urchins to this trip report. Looks like they have been promoted from a supporting role to a staring role!

[englishrose47]

WOOT! Yay!

Hey there Mama!!!

[KatMark]

WOOT! Yay!

:goodvibes

It's really starting! I'm so excited! :yay:
popcorn::

Thanks, Amanda.

Better late than never! I'm here!!!

Tanya, glad that you are here.

:woohoo: You started your TR!! Cannot wait to read more - this is going to be so much fun! :thumbsup2

Hi, Karin. I'm going to try to get one more update up as it is going to be a busy weekend (our youngest son is coming into town with his girlfriend).

Great intros Kathy! Looking forward to reading more :goodvibes

Thank you; I'm going to try to catch up on yours tomorrow.

Looks like a very colorful cast of characters...I love Mark's umpiring pose! :rotfl2:

Thanks, Mark. My Mark takes his umpping very seriously.

A new reader but I'm here!! Sounds like a great trip!!

- Katie

Hi, Katie. Delighted to have you with us. Beware...some of these guys are totally nuts around here. ;)

Great intro, I love the ump picture!!

Thanks, Cynthia.

:wave2: Looking forward to reading about your trip, Kathy. By the looks of things, you sure have a flock of followers! :worship:

Hi, Tracy...so glad you joined in.

Yeah! It's beginning! I love the umpire picture of your hubby! Baseball is near and dear to our hearts - Eddie played through college and is the sport he is most passionate about as a coach... wonder if we can get Mark to come to Oklahoma to call a couple of games! :idea:

Amy, we could arrange that if they'd pay his airfare. :goodvibes

:thumbsup2Yay! It's starting!!!

A small start, but it is a start.

great start Kathy. I do love the photo of Mark and now I understand why the boys are so heavily into umping, refereeing, coaching, etc. Awesome! I love that Mark clearly made quite a good impression on his boys. :love: (and I wondered who those two adorable little girls were with Andy :teacher:)

Mark coached both boys throughout little league in baseball. Once Markie was in high school, he started umpping. He loves it.

Great start!!! Love the intro pics!!

Thank you, friend.

Great intro! Love the pics!

I'm surprised Grumpy is one of Marks favorites. He is so fun and completely opposite of Grumpy!!

I was surprised too...but I think it goes back to Markie calling him and his grandpa Grumpy when he didn't get his way.

Kathy... Here is a link that I posted on the Wish thread to help you with the chapter links. If you can't figure it out, let me know.


http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39740701&postcount=471



Love Mark's umping pic! :rotfl:





P.S. You owe me the amount I owe you for the Mickey doll! ;)

It took me a while, but I finally got it! Thank you for your help.

I'm going to try to send out the doll and the kids gifts tomorrow.

YES - great intro. I, too, love the umping pictures. I am very excited to see the addition of the little urchins to this trip report. Looks like they have been prompted from a supporting role to a staring role!

Yes, they definitely had a starring role this trip around. :)

[KatMark]

We got up at our usual time to go to the office. I left the office at 1:10; I planned on leaving at 1:00, but the boss asked me to help him send an email. I took the train to the station near Mark's work where Andy had gone to get him and then me so that he could take us to the airport. We arrived at the airport at around 2:45 p.m. We got through security in ten minutes...I was surprised (no full body scans for us).

Mark on the way to the gate:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1001.jpg

We knew we wouldn't arrive in Orlando until around 10 p.m., so we grabbed some dinner at Billy Goat's Tavern at the airport. Mark had a reuben sandwich:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1002.jpg

I had a grilled ham and cheese sandwich (it was a litle weird as it was on a bun rather than bread:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1003.jpg

We shared an order of fries:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1004.jpg

We still had plenty of time so we decided to share ice cream for dessert (chocolate chip -- my favorite):

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1006.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1007.jpg

We sat at the gate and I went on Facebook and the DIS to pass the time. I think O'Hare Airport is one of the few airports that does NOT have free internet; I think I paid $6.95 or something like that.

Mark patiently waiting for the plane:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1008.jpg

Our plane:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1009.jpg

Mark on the plane trying to find a radio station he liked:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1010.jpg

We were scheduled to take off at 6:30 and we were in the air by 6:35 p.m.

Me getting excited as we were on our way:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1011.jpg

Some scenery from our flight:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1012.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1015.jpg

We landed at 10:08 p.m. -- just 8 minutes past our scheduled arrival time.

On our way to the baggage claim, we passed this:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1016.jpg

Once again I forgot to take a picture of the fake monorail (I'm blaming it on the fact that ALL of the restrooms were closed when we got off the plane and the first one we found was when we got down to baggage claim).

We then went to the Avis counter and picked up our rental car for the week. We were upgraded to a full size Hyundai Sonata -- a very nice car which Mark said he would not mind as our next car).

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1019.jpg

Once in the rental car, we headed to the LaQuinta. We checked in around 11 p.m.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1021.jpg

I tried to get on the internet (they have FREE internet), but it wasn't working. I decided to give up and go to bed as we had a Disney resort to check into the next morning.

***I do not know why the pictures say September 23; it truly was September 22. :confused3

[WDisneyMom]

Most of you know us, but for those that don't and didn't read my PTR, here are introductions of the main characters.

First, there is my Disney loving husband, Mark. He wears a lot of Grumpy shirts, but only because he loves Grumpy; he's one of the most fun, loving people I know. Mark does a lot of umpping in the Spring and Summer to help pay for our Disney trips:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/MarkUmppingforNickiland002.jpg

Second, there is me, Kathy, the author of this TR. Mark is the one who took me to Disney and made me fall in love with all things Disney:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/DSC02324.jpg

Third, is our oldest son, Andy, who was able to join us for a portion of our trip. Andy was unable to secure a teaching job, so we told him he should join us for a few days as he works 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days at either coaching high school baseball, summer ball, travel ball, tournament ball, giving private hitting and catching lessons. We were delighted as he had not traveled with us since his high school graduation in 2004:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Andyanddaddy.jpg (This is Andy when he took his dad and I to see George Strait in February).

Next on our list, is Cayley and Avery. Cayley and Avery are the sweet daughters of our friend here on the DIS, MaryAZ. We met the girls last year at Disney and immediately fell in love with them. We had many plans that included them on this trip:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/cutegirls-1.jpg

And last, but certainly not least, are our bestest friends, Nicki and Todd. I met Nicki on the DIS almost four years ago and we have gone to Marco Island to visit them the last three years after our Disney trips (they live in Naples, but we use a friend's condo on Marco). Nicki has become the little sister I never had and Mark and I love Todd too:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Florida%20April%202011/IMG_0891.jpg

Up next: Arrival evening

Great start!! Can't wait to read every little thing about your vacation!! :yay:

[LisaKeys]

YAY - nice start. I love airplane flight photos - not everyone posts them.

You two have the nicest smiles - anyone meeting you would feel right at ease!

Looking forward to reading more. :surfweb:

[marvali]

So where was that La Quinta? I see an International Drive sign in the background. Was it a good place to stay or just a decent bed to get you through one night???

[pinkxray]

Great start, Kathy!

I had to rent a car over the summer and ended up with a Hyundai and was very impressed with it too. I wouldn't mind getting one for my next car either.

You're almost at Disney, I can't wait until you check in at AKL. I saw your preview pictures and know how much you loved it. Looking foward to hearing all about it.

[MEK]

:cool1: Woo Hoo! for arrival! They charge for the internet at O'Hare???? That is majorly cruel! I use FB all the time if I am waiting - burn - to pay for it. glad that your flight and arrival were uneventful. I will have a late arrival in December so I wonder how many pictures I won't take! :rotfl:

[Shannon84]

I love how excited you look on the plane :goodvibes makes me excited to leave on our trip soon!!

I actually just bought my first new car this year and it is pretty much the same one you had as a rental even the same color I got excited when I saw it :rotfl:

[SoonerGirl]

Sounds like your travel day went pretty smoothly! :thumbsup2

I'm hungry for chocolate chip ice cream now....

[PhoenixStrength]

I will second the PP who said they liked the airport/airplane pictures! I love seeing the different airports and the views from the airplanes.

Glad your travel wasn't delayed or a hassle. Can't wait to read the next installment. :cheer2:

[amandaw]

Yay! y'all made it without any complications! :yay: That's always a good way to start off a vacation. Can't wait to hear all about y'alls Disney fun!!!

[ChildAtHeart82]

Sounds like you had a good start to your trip. Looking forward to your arrival at Disney! :)

[Piglets Mommy]

Yay, You made it to Orlando!!! I have no idea how you slept at all that night, being so close to WDW! Can't wait to read more!:thumbsup2

[Amy&Dan]

Off to a great start!

I should never read trip reports that include food pictures on an empty stomach! Now you have me drooling for reubens and chocolate chip ice cream!

Can't wait to read more.:surfweb:

[KatMark]

Great start!! Can't wait to read every little thing about your vacation!! :yay:

Thank you.

YAY - nice start. I love airplane flight photos - not everyone posts them.

You two have the nicest smiles - anyone meeting you would feel right at ease!

Looking forward to reading more. :surfweb:

I love airplane photos too...but usually when I'm not on them.

You are very sweet...thank you for the kind words.

So where was that La Quinta? I see an International Drive sign in the background. Was it a good place to stay or just a decent bed to get you through one night???

I know it was near International Drive and a different one than we stayed at last year. It was okay...nothing spectacular, but clean and comfy for a one night stay.

Great start, Kathy!

I had to rent a car over the summer and ended up with a Hyundai and was very impressed with it too. I wouldn't mind getting one for my next car either.

You're almost at Disney, I can't wait until you check in at AKL. I saw your preview pictures and know how much you loved it. Looking foward to hearing all about it.

Our son bought the Hyundai Elantra and he really likes it!

:cool1: Woo Hoo! for arrival! They charge for the internet at O'Hare???? That is majorly cruel! I use FB all the time if I am waiting - burn - to pay for it. glad that your flight and arrival were uneventful. I will have a late arrival in December so I wonder how many pictures I won't take! :rotfl:

Yes, O'Hare is like Disney -- where the heck is the free internet? But that is Chicago for you...they rip you off for everything.

Yes, I took the car picture and the LaQuinta picture in the morning because I was tired and I was still not used to Andy's camera. I would have liked to have taken a few more night shots; I never even took pics of our room at LaQuinta.

I love how excited you look on the plane :goodvibes makes me excited to leave on our trip soon!!

I actually just bought my first new car this year and it is pretty much the same one you had as a rental even the same color I got excited when I saw it :rotfl:

Your trip is right around the corner. As much as I dislike...okay, HATE...flying, I get so excited when we are on our way. I can guarantee I did NOT look like that on the way home, nor do I think we took pictures on the plane on the way home.

[KatMark]

Sounds like your travel day went pretty smoothly! :thumbsup2

I'm hungry for chocolate chip ice cream now....

I have to say that ice cream was darn good.

I will second the PP who said they liked the airport/airplane pictures! I love seeing the different airports and the views from the airplanes.

Glad your travel wasn't delayed or a hassle. Can't wait to read the next installment. :cheer2:

O'Hare is HUGE, but I prefer it over Midway in Chicago becasue the runways are longer (at Midway I felt like the plane just bounced down to land).

Yay! y'all made it without any complications! :yay: That's always a good way to start off a vacation. Can't wait to hear all about y'alls Disney fun!!!

Thanks, Amanda. No complications and that is a good thing since I hate flying.

Sounds like you had a good start to your trip. Looking forward to your arrival at Disney! :)

Thank you; now the real fun begins.

Yay, You made it to Orlando!!! I have no idea how you slept at all that night, being so close to WDW! Can't wait to read more!:thumbsup2

It was okay because I knew we weren't going to the parks until Sunday, but I was anxious to get to AKL. But we didn't go there first thing as you'll see in the next update.

Off to a great start!

I should never read trip reports that include food pictures on an empty stomach! Now you have me drooling for reubens and chocolate chip ice cream!

Can't wait to read more.:surfweb:

I'm always hungry and shouldn't read 90% of TR's and dining reviews. :rotfl2::rotfl2: The chocolate chip ice cream was yummy...I think it was Edy's.

[mickeystoontown]

There's no better way to start a vacation than with smooth travels. I'm so looking forward to seeing your pictures of AKL.

[shocky5]

Yay! Great start!! :yay:

I have to comment - the one of you on the plane excited to be on your way... the guy walking past you in the aisle looks like he's from the Bush family! :rotfl: And also looks happy to be headed to Orlando. :lmao:

The picture of Mark heading to the gate on the people mover belt is really cool! :thumbsup2

[glennbo123]

We got up at our usual time to go to the office. I left the office at 1:10; I planned on leaving at 1:00, but the boss asked me to help him send an email.

I'm sure that he was lost while you were gone. "Where's that doggone "envelope" icon that Kathy showed me to click?"

We got through security in ten minutes...I was surprised (no full body scans for us).

I got one a couple of weeks ago when I traveled. It kind of tickled. :laughing:

We still had plenty of time so we decided to share ice cream for dessert (chocolate chip -- my favorite):

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1006.jpg

That's all the more excited you get for ice cream? I thought you'd be going :banana:

We then went to the Avis counter and picked up our rental car for the week. We were upgraded to a full size Hyundai Sonata -- a very nice car which Mark said he would not mind as our next car).

I drove one a while back and agree with Mark....much nicer than I expected.

Looking forward to more!

[Captain_Oblivious]

We sat at the gate and I went on Facebook and the DIS to pass the time. I think O'Hare Airport is one of the few airports that does NOT have free internet; I think I paid $6.95 or something like that.

They could at least give you a coffee with that or something. Sheesh.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1008.jpg

"What kind of place charges $6.95 for wireless?"

Some scenery from our flight:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1012.jpg

Excuse me ma'am, please turn off all electronic devices until we've reached our cruising altitude. :rotfl2:

I read somewhere that La Quinta is Spanish for "Next to the Denny's". Is that true? :confused3

[onelilspark]

Joining in & subbing here too!

I'll come back to read!

[Amy&Dan]

I'm always hungry and shouldn't read 90% of TR's and dining reviews. :rotfl2::rotfl2: The chocolate chip ice cream was yummy...I think it was Edy's.

Dining Reviews are responsible for more than one "falling off my diet wagon" incident. I left this TR, headed over to Brooke's and she was showing pictures of ice cream cookie sandwiches amongst other diet no no's!

Cannot wait to see the AKL part of your trip!

[tankgirl427]

I can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip and whether Andy packed correctly!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

i knew i liked your husband, he ordered a rueben...way to go :thumbsup2

i hope he got an extra side of the thousand island dressing to dip the sandwich in.
:goodvibes

[archdandy]

Great update! Every time I see people's TR's start at the airport and they get food it makes me so jealous! Our airport doesn't have very many options for food. They have a couple little coffee shops and thats about all I've seen. Most of those places dont even open until we are pretty much getting on the plane because we always book the first flight out. ;) I can't wait to see more.

[inkedupmomma]

ugh. we shoulda asked you guys to meet up with us at DTD on the 23! glad your first day went so smooth though! we also find at hotels that claim free internet that we have a hard time connecting! super annoying!

[Millie12591]

Here! :goodvibes I'm excited to hear about your trip! :banana:

[jenseib]

OH MY. i AM SO BEHIND.
Oops caps locked.
I will be cathing up soonly! :yay:

[Millie12591]

Love the pictures of the airport too, it's always fun seeing new airports or different parts of one's I've already been in. :goodvibes This is actually one I've been in, a loooong time ago. Sad to say not one of my favorite airports to get around in, it's probably one of the best looking aiports (except for MCO-this is for obvious reasons ;) ) but not fun to get around in.

Can't wait to see the pics of you getting to AKL. :banana:

[DisneyBoundinDec]

Page FIVE!!! :sad2: I am much too busy, I need to be able to have an entire day where all I do Is DIS and catch up on everyone! I am sorry your trip is ending, that
means ours is almost here! :scared1: I can't wait to read all about it sweet friend, I have loved the pics you have posted thus far! :goodvibes

ME TOOO!! I am SO behind on Dis it's not even funny!!


I'm in! I have heard wonderful things of you and your TR so I am happy to start one from the beginning! popcorn::

Glad you got off to a great start!!

[Queenofallthings]

Great start Kathy...you look so happy and excited, just beautiful! Mark looks completely calm and relaxed:lmao: I am so looking forward to this TR!:thumbsup2

[jenseib]

Kathy you look great! Did you lose a bit of weight, you seem to have an extra sparkle!

[OhioDisneyLover]

Hi Kathy,

I'm here. :flower3:

It was so nice to see you and Mark again. That Bailey's milkshake thing was the bomb!:woohoo:

[TanzUnited99]

Mmm choc chip B&Js sure is the best! :cloud9:

I love how excited you look to be going to Disney World and how Mark is waiting patiently for the plane! :laughing:

Eek at the airport charging $6.95 for Internet.

[3prettyprincesses]

Love your intro. Kat! Such a great picture of Mark, he looks very professional.:thumbsup2 Somehow I can see the words "you're outta here!" with it.:confused3 ;) I love that pic of you and Cookie too, I remember it from your PTR. How is sweet little Cookie doing? Andy is definitely a cutie patootie! No wonder that street performer at Hollywood Studios draped herself all over him!:laughing:

On to departure day! First off, Jen is right, you look fabulous! And thrilled to be heading to your happy place (which would be Disney AND Nickiland!). Ice cream is always, always a good idea. Always. I love choc. chip myself though DH thinks it's kind of boring. He likes all those exotic, fruity, weird flavors.:sad2: Your sandwich looked scrumptious too, though I do agree it's strange to have it on a hamburger bun. It should be on a croissant!

Ack! $6.95 for internet access? Yowza, that's expensive! I agree with whoever said it should at least have included a cup of coffee. Good grief!

Looks like a perfect start Kathy. Can't wait to read the next update.:cheer2:

Oh, and your chapter links look great!:thumbsup2 It makes it soooo easy to catch up if you fall behind. Though half the fun is all the chatter in between which usually consists of Marv's name being thrown around quite a bit!:laughing: He really brings it on himself, doesn't he.:rolleyes1 Have a great day!:goodvibes

[chicagoshannon]

I finally got some time to check out your TR! It's so odd that O'hare doesn't have free internet. That would have driven me mad since we would never pay for it. lol

Can't wait to read more.

[englishrose47]

i knew i liked your husband, he ordered a rueben...way to go :thumbsup2

i hope he got an extra side of the thousand island dressing to dip the sandwich in.
:goodvibes

I agree Dan Reubens are the best!!!
All caught up , darn work getting in the way of Dissing !!!:rotfl2:

[norybell]

I'm in! Vowing to do my best to actually keep up, for a change! ;)

[tinacaplan]

YAY! You're almost there. Glad the flight down went so smoothly. :goodvibes

[KatMark]

There's no better way to start a vacation than with smooth travels. I'm so looking forward to seeing your pictures of AKL.

Lisa, I do love smooth travel.

Yay! Great start!! :yay:

I have to comment - the one of you on the plane excited to be on your way... the guy walking past you in the aisle looks like he's from the Bush family! :rotfl: And also looks happy to be headed to Orlando. :lmao:

The picture of Mark heading to the gate on the people mover belt is really cool! :thumbsup2

Amy, I had to go back and see the pic you were talking about; you are right, he does look like a member of the Bush family.

I'm sure that he was lost while you were gone. "Where's that doggone "envelope" icon that Kathy showed me to click?"

Glenn, the man is 85 years old (soon to be 86) and I am amazed that he even uses his computer

I got one a couple of weeks ago when I traveled. It kind of tickled. :laughing:

I've heard of a few people who have gotten them, and saw one when we were going through.

That's all the more excited you get for ice cream? I thought you'd be going :banana:

I had just had a kid run into me and almost spill the ice cream...I was counting to ten!

Looking forward to more!

Thanks, Glenn.

They could at least give you a coffee with that or something. Sheesh.

I agree!

"What kind of place charges $6.95 for wireless?"

At least it was cheaper than Disney.

Excuse me ma'am, please turn off all electronic devices until we've reached our cruising altitude. :rotfl2:

But it wasn't electronic. ;)

I read somewhere that La Quinta is Spanish for "Next to the Denny's". Is
that true? :confused3

That could be true...as there was a Denny's right down the road from it.

Joining in & subbing here too!

I'll come back to read!

Welcome Kelly. I'm thrilled to have you here.

Dining Reviews are responsible for more than one "falling off my diet wagon" incident. I left this TR, headed over to Brooke's and she was showing pictures of ice cream cookie sandwiches amongst other diet no no's!

Cannot wait to see the AKL part of your trip!

I went over to Brook's after you posted that and I about died when I saw those onion rings. :worship:

I can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip and whether Andy packed correctly!

Update hopefully coming soon.

[KatMark]

i knew i liked your husband, he ordered a rueben...way to go :thumbsup2

i hope he got an extra side of the thousand island dressing to dip the sandwich in.
:goodvibes

Mark does love his reubens! I don't think he has ever gotten a side of thousand island dressing though.

Great update! Every time I see people's TR's start at the airport and they get food it makes me so jealous! Our airport doesn't have very many options for food. They have a couple little coffee shops and thats about all I've seen. Most of those places dont even open until we are pretty much getting on the plane because we always book the first flight out. ;) I can't wait to see more.

Thank you. What airport do you go out of? O'Hare has quite a few choices.

ugh. we shoulda asked you guys to meet up with us at DTD on the 23! glad your first day went so smooth though! we also find at hotels that claim free internet that we have a hard time connecting! super annoying!

Jenn, I wish you would have said something...we could have probably gotten there a little earlier if it would have worked iwth your schedule.

Here! :goodvibes I'm excited to hear about your trip! :banana:

I'm so glad you are here, Camille.

OH MY. i AM SO BEHIND.
Oops caps locked.
I will be cathing up soonly! :yay:

Jen, glad you made it.

Love the pictures of the airport too, it's always fun seeing new airports or different parts of one's I've already been in. :goodvibes This is actually one I've been in, a loooong time ago. Sad to say not one of my favorite airports to get around in, it's probably one of the best looking aiports (except for MCO-this is for obvious reasons ;) ) but not fun to get around in.

Can't wait to see the pics of you getting to AKL. :banana:

O'Hare is huge and a pain sometimesm when you have to make connecting flights. Mark hates the Atlanta airport even more.

ME TOOO!! I am SO behind on Dis it's not even funny!!

I'm in! I have heard wonderful things of you and your TR so I am happy to start one from the beginning! popcorn::

Glad you got off to a great start!!

Welcome, and thank you for the kind words. I'm delighted you joined in.

Great start Kathy...you look so happy and excited, just beautiful! Mark looks completely calm and relaxed:lmao: I am so looking forward to this TR!:thumbsup2

Thanks, Queen. I was so excited...especially after all the crap that went on the Sunday before we left. :headache: Mark is always calm and relaxed...it drives me nuts sometimes.

Kathy you look great! Did you lose a bit of weight, you seem to have an extra sparkle!

Yes, there were a group of DISer's that did a diet together with prizes, and I did lose weight (unfortunately, I put some of it back on while eating at Disney and then Marco).

Hi Kathy,

I'm here. :flower3:

It was so nice to see you and Mark again. That Bailey's milkshake thing was the bomb!:woohoo:

Sophia, Mark and I were delighted to be with you and Joe again. Perhaps if our next trips are at the same time, we can spend more time together (perhaps a meal).

Mmm choc chip B&Js sure is the best! :cloud9:

I love how excited you look to be going to Disney World and how Mark is waiting patiently for the plane! :laughing:

Eek at the airport charging $6.95 for Internet.

The ice cream was yummy and I was super excited.

[KatMark]

Love your intro. Kat! Such a great picture of Mark, he looks very professional.:thumbsup2 Somehow I can see the words "you're outta here!" with it.:confused3 ;) I love that pic of you and Cookie too, I remember it from your PTR. How is sweet little Cookie doing? Andy is definitely a cutie patootie! No wonder that street performer at Hollywood Studios draped herself all over him!:laughing:

He does look professional, doesn't he? I remember him posing for that so I could send it to Nick. Cookie is doing fine. So far, the growth has not returned and she is doing great. Andy is a cutie...if I do say so myself.

On to departure day! First off, Jen is right, you look fabulous! And thrilled to be heading to your happy place (which would be Disney AND Nickiland!). Ice cream is always, always a good idea. Always. I love choc. chip myself though DH thinks it's kind of boring. He likes all those exotic, fruity, weird flavors.:sad2: Your sandwich looked scrumptious too, though I do agree it's strange to have it on a hamburger bun. It should be on a croissant!

Thanks; I lost 27 pounds prior to the trip. I think you are right on and your DH is kind of weird. ;)

Ack! $6.95 for internet access? Yowza, that's expensive! I agree with whoever said it should at least have included a cup of coffee. Good grief!

Yes, a cup of coffee would have been nice.


Looks like a perfect start Kathy. Can't wait to read the next update.:cheer2:

Oh, and your chapter links look great!:thumbsup2 It makes it soooo easy to catch up if you fall behind. Though half the fun is all the chatter in between which usually consists of Marv's name being thrown around quite a bit!:laughing: He really brings it on himself, doesn't he.:rolleyes1 Have a great day!:goodvibes

Thanks, Molly. Thanks to Tim (and a little bit Marv), the links were created!

I finally got some time to check out your TR! It's so odd that O'hare doesn't have free internet. That would have driven me mad since we would never pay for it. lol

Can't wait to read more.

Shannon, welcome. I'm really not surprised about O'Hare--it is Chicago after all.

I agree Dan Reubens are the best!!!
All caught up , darn work getting in the way of Dissing !!!:rotfl2:

Hi, Rosie! Sorry work is still getting in the way of your DIS time.

I'm in! Vowing to do my best to actually keep up, for a change! ;)

Hi, norybell. I'm delighted to have you join us. And just pop in whenever you have the time.

YAY! You're almost there. Glad the flight down went so smoothly. :goodvibes

Getting closer to AKL. :goodvibes

[KatMark]

How about we get this moving so that I can post some of my favorite pictures of the trip????

We woke up around 7:40 a.m. and showered, dressed and packed up the car with our carry-ons that we had our jammies, etc., in. We left about an hour later and drove to the Waffle House for some breakfast (we love Waffle House and try to hit it at least two or three times each trip since we have none anywhere near us).

From the Waffle House, we drove to the Orlando Premium Outlets.

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We got there around 9:30 a.m.; unfortunately, they did not open until 10:00 so we just sat at one of the tables near the food court and people watched. Our only goal while here was to go to the Disney Outlet store. And it was a huge success. I was able to get two t-shirts, a sundress, a sweatshirt and a coloring book for $70!

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We left there at 10:25 and headed to the Character Outlet Store where I got three t-shirts for three little boys, postcards and a magnet.

Mark said he was ready to drive to Hess to pick up water and snacks and drive to AKL and check-in. We realized that it was probably too early to get our villa, but we had our suits packed and ready so we could go swimming if the villa was not ready.

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On the way to AKL, we passed our "home away from home" and I had to take a picture:

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Soon we were passing this:

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And then seeing this:

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Before you know it, we were parked in the 30-minute parking and approaching this:

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While I was checking in, I had Mark take some pictures:

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I wish I could remember the lovely CM's name who took care of us. She was from Munich, Germany, and absolutely charming. She gave me a rose from the desk and welcomed us home. :goodvibes She informed us that our one-bedroom villa was ready. It was only 11:30 a.m. and our villa was ready. I was beyond excited.

Mark took a picture of me outside the resort before we got back in the car to park in the underground garage and head to our villa:

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Up next, our Villa and our view.

[englishrose47]

Great buys at the Disney Outlet !!! I have never made it there as we never get a car !! Part of what we enjoy is not having to drive and just being driven. BUT the shopping is definately making me think !!!!!

[tinacaplan]

I would love to get to those outlets someday. If we ever rent a car down there...don't think that'll happen any time soon, though. I'm looking forward to hearing about how much you missed CSR during this trip.

What amazing service at Kidani. And what...animals in your fourth or fifth picture there? Amazing.

Can't wait to see and read more.

[OhioDisneyLover]

Love the Disney Outlet store. When we visited I noticed that they had merchandise that was still in the parks too. :goodvibes

I can't wait to see pictures of your villa. :wizard:

[mommy2mrb]

Hi Kathy finally got my stupid computer back tonight...5 days without DISing is tough :rotfl2:

great first photos and update.....can't wait to read more! love your TR title!
so when are you posting the results of the quizzes ;)

we leave in 5 days! can't wait and I will definately give Judy and her family a BIG hug from you and Mark!!

[Singinglizzie]

Hi Cathy, just wanted to shout out and say hello. Can't wait to read the rest of your trip report. We will be staying Kidani next month!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I love it when you arrive early and the room is ready! Can't wait to hear how you liked it. :goodvibes

[pinkxray]

How nice of the CM to give you a rose:goodvibes

You look so excited already and you just got there. I can't wait to see your next update. I am so bummed we aren't staying at AKL in a few weeks but there is no way I am paying rack rate for a savannah view room when we will only be sleeping there.

Waiting patiently for your next update:surfweb:

[Shannon84]

AKL looks beautiful, I can't wait to see more!! How sweet they gave you a rose, you look so happy in that picture :goodvibes

[Nermel9]

Just got caught up! Great start, love the airport pics! AKL looks so beautiful, we visited there again on this trip and I still really want to stay there! I can't wait to see your room! :cool1:

[Queenofallthings]

I would love to go to the outlet malls but because we never rent a car we never get there! I may have to just bite the bullet next time and get there!!

"Your villa is ready" is music to the ears isn't it? How nice that the CM gave you that beautiful rose! I can't wait to see pictures of the villa and hear what you think;)

[amandaw]

I would love to go to the outlets once, but it just seems like there is always so much to do & not enough time for it all. That's cool to know that they have a Disney store there. Sounds like you got some great deals! :thumbsup2

And a big :woohoo: for y'alls room being ready early! Love it when that happens.

[PhoenixStrength]

:cheer2: for your villa being ready so early, and for getting great deals at the Disney Outlet.

I so look forward to hearing about your stay at AKL, that is my dream resort. One day I will stay there, with safari view. But since my next trip is solo I can't do that this time. Unless I win the lottery between now and then :rotfl:

[englishrose47]

Hi Kathy finally got my stupid computer back tonight...5 days without DISing is tough :rotfl2:

great first photos and update.....can't wait to read more! love your TR title!
so when are you posting the results of the quizzes ;)

we leave in 5 days! can't wait and I will definately give Judy and her family a BIG hug from you and Mark!!
I will be there in 5 days too !!Staying at Pop!!!!

[Poolrat]

All caught up and what a great start.

[mommy2mrb]

I will be there in 5 days too !!Staying at Pop!!!!

cool, we are going to be at POFQ! maybe we can meet up! do you want to exchange cell #'s???

[KatMark]

Great buys at the Disney Outlet !!! I have never made it there as we never get a car !! Part of what we enjoy is not having to drive and just being driven. BUT the shopping is definately making me think !!!!!

Rosie, I love the outlets; they have some really great buys.

I would love to get to those outlets someday. If we ever rent a car down there...don't think that'll happen any time soon, though. I'm looking forward to hearing about how much you missed CSR during this trip.

What amazing service at Kidani. And what...animals in your fourth or fifth picture there? Amazing.

Can't wait to see and read more.

We only bought one t-shirt at the parks this year...the rest we got at the outlet malls!

I hope to get an update done once I get dinner in the oven.

Love the Disney Outlet store. When we visited I noticed that they had merchandise that was still in the parks too. :goodvibes

I can't wait to see pictures of your villa. :wizard:

I'm with you, Sophia...we saw some stuff that is still in the parks and a whole lot cheaper.

Villa pictures in the next update.

Hi Kathy finally got my stupid computer back tonight...5 days without DISing is tough :rotfl2:

great first photos and update.....can't wait to read more! love your TR title!
so when are you posting the results of the quizzes ;)

we leave in 5 days! can't wait and I will definately give Judy and her family a BIG hug from you and Mark!!

Welcome, Lisa. I'm so glad you got your computer fixed. I haven't even started to tally up the quiz results with trying to get back into a routine. I'll hopefully get to it this week for sure.

Hi Cathy, just wanted to shout out and say hello. Can't wait to read the rest of your trip report. We will be staying Kidani next month!!!

Welcome! You are gong to LOVE Kidani.

I love it when you arrive early and the room is ready! Can't wait to hear how you liked it. :goodvibes

Isn't it great when you can get in early...it gives you a good portion of the day to do things. :goodvibes

How nice of the CM to give you a rose:goodvibes

You look so excited already and you just got there. I can't wait to see your next update. I am so bummed we aren't staying at AKL in a few weeks but there is no way I am paying rack rate for a savannah view room when we will only be sleeping there.

Waiting patiently for your next update:surfweb:

Diane, you will definitely have to try AKL on a future trip; I think you will like it.

AKL looks beautiful, I can't wait to see more!! How sweet they gave you a rose, you look so happy in that picture :goodvibes

Thanks, Shannon. It truly is one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever seen.

[KatMark]

Just got caught up! Great start, love the airport pics! AKL looks so beautiful, we visited there again on this trip and I still really want to stay there! I can't wait to see your room! :cool1:

Jen, I cannot believe you are home already. :eek:

I think you and DH (especially DH) would really like AKL.

I would love to go to the outlet malls but because we never rent a car we never get there! I may have to just bite the bullet next time and get there!!

"Your villa is ready" is music to the ears isn't it? How nice that the CM gave you that beautiful rose! I can't wait to see pictures of the villa and hear what you think;)

Queen, you could always take a cab to the outlet mall. I think you and Jasmine would really like it!

It was music to my ears. I kept hearing how you can't get in until 4 p.m. on a lot of occasions.

I would love to go to the outlets once, but it just seems like there is always so much to do & not enough time for it all. That's cool to know that they have a Disney store there. Sounds like you got some great deals! :thumbsup2

And a big :woohoo: for y'alls room being ready early! Love it when that happens.

We always to to the outlets; great savings. But we always have a car too so it does make it a little easier. And this trip it was easy to just stop on the way.

:cheer2: for your villa being ready so early, and for getting great deals at the Disney Outlet.

I so look forward to hearing about your stay at AKL, that is my dream resort. One day I will stay there, with safari view. But since my next trip is solo I can't do that this time. Unless I win the lottery between now and then :rotfl:

AKL was always my dream resort and I finally got hte chance to stay there. It is going to be hard not to stay there on the next trip.

All caught up and what a great start.

Pat, glad you are caught up. Have you started a TR for your recent trip?

[lovethattink]

Did it get easier to pass by your "home away from home" as you went to and from AKL?

I love your D&B bag, that's nice to have both a strap and handles!

I haven't been to the outlets in years, yet we drive by them often. The Vera store has been calling me! Maybe sometime I'll get to stop by. My boys aren't shoppers.

[Poolrat]

Pat, glad you are caught up. Have you started a TR for your recent trip?

Not yet but pictures are loaded and I hope to get the final thoughts done on the last report done and then I will post a link.

[tankgirl427]

Do you think you can PM the addresses for the two outlets? I'm thinking our MNSSHP day (which we still haven't decided when that will be) might be a good shopping day, or maybe after an AK day?

Thanks!


Love seeing the pictures of AKL! Keep them coming!

[TanzUnited99]

We visited the outlets and went to that Disney store - it sure is a great place and I think I got the same coloring book as well! :thumbsup2

Love the AKL pics and how sweet of the CM to give you a rose at check in.

[annmarieda]

That is so awesome that your room was ready already!!! It looks like a fantastic place. I cant wait to see more pictures. :goodvibes

[DisneyKira]

I am here! Going back to read all that I missed now :goodvibes

[kcandbella]

Hi Kathy! I made it! Sounds like your vacation got off to a great start. Can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

[KatMark]

Did it get easier to pass by your "home away from home" as you went to and from AKL?

I love your D&B bag, that's nice to have both a strap and handles!

I haven't been to the outlets in years, yet we drive by them often. The Vera store has been calling me! Maybe sometime I'll get to stop by. My boys aren't shoppers.

Yes and no re CSR. I love by D&B bag too (I only use it for Florida trips). I love the outlet malls; I missed the Vera store this trip.

Do you think you can PM the addresses for the two outlets? I'm thinking our MNSSHP day (which we still haven't decided when that will be) might be a good shopping day, or maybe after an AK day?

Thanks!


Love seeing the pictures of AKL! Keep them coming!

Done! :)

I hope to do an update tonight.

Not yet but pictures are loaded and I hope to get the final thoughts done on the last report done and then I will post a link.

I'll be on the lookout, Pat.

We visited the outlets and went to that Disney store - it sure is a great place and I think I got the same coloring book as well! :thumbsup2

Love the AKL pics and how sweet of the CM to give you a rose at check in.

That CM at AKL was a real sweetheart.

That is so awesome that your room was ready already!!! It looks like a fantastic place. I cant wait to see more pictures. :goodvibes

It was great having our room ready so we could have the afternoon to do what we wanted to do.

I am here! Going back to read all that I missed now :goodvibes

Kira, thanks for coming over. :goodvibes

Hi Kathy! I made it! Sounds like your vacation got off to a great start. Can't wait to read more. :goodvibes

:yay::yay::yay: Kayce is here.

[Woth2982]

Joining in! Hi! Loving the updates so far! Can't wait to see the pictures of the villa!

[norybell]

Don't you love it when your room is ready so early??!! It's the best!

Can't wait to hear about your villa!

[kmrein]

Just wanted to sub...now to go back and read. Looking forward to it!

[Poolrat]

Pat, glad you are caught up. Have you started a TR for your recent trip?

All done and new report up
Eat, Run and Celebrate (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2814558)

[inkedupmomma]

seems like we all had luck with having rooms ready right away! I LOVE AKL! But man is it far from everything! Idk if I will ever stop going to POFQ, it was so close to everything it seemed!

So looking forward to seeing your room!

[WDisneyMom]

Can't wait to hear more details about AKV, I know we are staying at AKL but close enough!

[KatMark]

Joining in! Hi! Loving the updates so far! Can't wait to see the pictures of the villa!

Thank you for joning.

Don't you love it when your room is ready so early??!! It's the best!

Can't wait to hear about your villa!

I love when the room is ready. We have been fortunate in many of our trips to have the room ready when we arrived.

All done and new report up
Eat, Run and Celebrate (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2814558)

I'm there my friend.

seems like we all had luck with having rooms ready right away! I LOVE AKL! But man is it far from everything! Idk if I will ever stop going to POFQ, it was so close to everything it seemed!

So looking forward to seeing your room!

We don't take the buses in most circumstances; personally, we prefer driving everywhere. And I liked that AKL felt far away...it felt like we were in a whole different world.

POFQ is right down the road from our second resort -- OKW!

Can't wait to hear more details about AKV, I know we are staying at AKL but close enough!

I'm going to try to keep my eyes open and do an update tonight (our youngest son was in town visiting with his girlfriend for the weekend).

[KatMark]

Okay, let's fulfill several of your wishes and get some Kidani villa photos posted.

I left you with me posing with my rose on the way to the car to park in the underground garage. We were in the Pumbaa parking area. We got a spot right next to the elevator and brought the first of the luggage up (Mark went back down to get the rest a little later). Our room was right off the elevator so when going out we were very close to our room after parking our car for the evening.

This is going to be picture heavy, but let me just say that when I walked into the villa, I just burst into tears. It has been my dream to stay here since the resort was built; when I walked into that room and headed right to the patio doors, I just lost it.

Okay, let the pictures begin:

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Up next, more villa pictures and what we do with our afternoon.

[LuvvsMickey]

Oh I can't wait to see more! We fell in love with this resort the moment we got off the bus. We stopped at Kidani (had no idea where we were) and finally made our way over to Jambo for our ressie at Boma. LOVED Boma. And you had a one bedroom which means jacuzzi. Hello?!?!?! My dream room. :cloud9:

I hear you on the crying. I burst into tears at CBR checking in when we were upgraded to a connecting room with our friends in preferred corner room section with a perfect lake view. Most incredible pixie dust ever. Glad you get sentimental too. ;)

[chloe770]

Wow! Nice room. Can't wait to see more.

[MEK]

All I can say is I Told You So!!!!!!!!:rotfl: Isn't it just the most amazing place????

For people who have never stayed there - those pictures don't even begin to do it justice. Pictures really can't capture how truly magical and beautiful those villas are.

OK....now....MORE!!!!!!

[dizneeat]

Okay, back from Paris and catching up on my subscribed theads! :thumbsup2

I am happy to hear your travel day went so well, and shopping at the Disney outlets the first day is just my kind of vacation! :lmao: You are my kind of girl, I always knew that! :rotfl2:
Great that your villa was ready - we experienced plenty of it this summer ourselves! :goodvibes
Kidani looks really nice, we saw a sample room during the DVC presentation, but it must be even nice in the real resort!
Can't wait for more photos! :thumbsup2

[marvali]

Oh, and your chapter links look great!:thumbsup2 It makes it soooo easy to catch up if you fall behind. Though half the fun is all the chatter in between which usually consists of Marv's name being thrown around quite a bit!:laughing: He really brings it on himself, doesn't he.:rolleyes1 Have a great day!:goodvibesYou are so right! :guilty: I think it has something to do with the company I keep..... :rolleyes1

Soon we were passing this:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1033.jpg

Okay, now I'm homesick.......:rolleyes:

And then seeing this:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1034.jpg

And now I'm REALLY homesick!!! :cloud9:

Mark took a picture of me outside the resort before we got back in the car to park in the underground garage and head to our villa:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1048.jpg

Up next, our Villa and our view.Mark just wanted a picture of those legs!!! ;) And how nice you got your "Welcome Home" with a rose! :flower3:
We were in the Pumbaa parking area. We got a spot right next to the elevator and brought the first of the luggage up (Mark went back down to get the rest a little later). Our room was right off the elevator so when going out we were very close to our room after parking our car for the evening.
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1050.jpgOkay, there has to be a Dan, Tim, Glenn or Jordan comment in there somewhere........ :lmao:

[tinacaplan]

AMAZING villa, Kathy. So happy for you. Kidani looks so beautiful. I'm sure I would have cried, too. :goodvibes

[PhoenixStrength]

Great pictures of your room! I can't wait until I can stay there one day. And I totally get the crying too, I do it when I walk in a room at POP because I'm so happy to be there!

[afwdwfan]

Hey there! Thanks for making your shameless plug over on Barry's TR. :lmao: I'll try to keep up, but this moves a little faster than the DIS Dads TRs that I'm used to.:rotfl2:

I left the office at 1:10; I planned on leaving at 1:00, but the boss asked me to help him send an email.
Sounds like my boss. He's always forwarding e-mails to other people and asking them to print them for him. In his defense, that little button with a picture of a printer on it can be a little bit vague. :confused3 :rotfl2:

Our only goal while here was to go to the Disney Outlet store.
I have heard great things about this place, but never made it there. Looks like you got some good deals.:thumbsup2

Okay, let's fulfill several of your wishes and get some Kidani villa photos posted.
That villa looks amazing. I can see how that could bring tears to your eyes!

[mommy2mrb]

love your villa! all the details are just amazing!

[MickeyNicki]

Wow that room is gorgeous! No wonder you didnt want to leave the resort!

[Kleese]

Your room is so adorable. Disney always puts so much detail into everything. I love the Nala and Simba images on the bed frame. I think alot people cry at Disney, sometimes things are so beautiful it just takes your breath away. I remember crying when we went for Christmas it was just so magicalpixiedust: I couldn't help myself.:goodvibes Thank you for taking us to a place most of us will never see and giving some of us a goal to work towards. Can't wait to hear much much more:lovestruc

[FauntleroyFAN07]

great room, nice of you to take a picture of the marv sign above the elevator...it was like he was welcoming you to his home.
:thumbsup2

[amandaw]

Love your room! Can't say I blame you one bit for crying. The room looks so relaxing. Can't wait to see more pics!

[MaryAz]

I am with Mary Ellen on the told u so!!! Kidani hands down is one of my favorite places on the planet. I cry everytime I go. I am glad you got such a great view.

[Piglets Mommy]

Awesome, Kathy! Can't wait to read more!

[kcandbella]

Wow that Villa looks amazing! Love all the pics!

[englishrose47]

You are so right! :guilty: I think it has something to do with the company I keep..... :rolleyes1

Mark just wanted a picture of those legs!!! ;) And how nice you got your "Welcome Home" with a rose! :flower3:
Okay, there has to be a Dan, Tim, Glenn or Jordan comment in there somewhere........ :lmao:

And who might I ask are you refering to as "COMPANY":rotfl2:

Kathy the pix of the villa are inspiring as in ME TO GO!!!!!:cloud9::love:

[glennbo123]

:yay: I'm glad you liked your suite at Kidani Kathy!

Dan, thanks for taking care of Marv for me. ;)

[Queenofallthings]

Oh Kathy, I know exactly how you felt! They are just gorgeous aren't they and I agree completely with Mary Ellen, the pictures don't really do them justice:thumbsup2

[eandesmom]

Pretty pretty room and some nice power shopping!!!!!!!!!

[lovethattink]

Love your villa!!! Everything about it! It looks much larger than the BCV 1br. Is it? The decor is beautiful. Inside just relaxing or on the verandah watching animals, either way, heaven!!

[KatMark]

Oh I can't wait to see more! We fell in love with this resort the moment we got off the bus. We stopped at Kidani (had no idea where we were) and finally made our way over to Jambo for our ressie at Boma. LOVED Boma. And you had a one bedroom which means jacuzzi. Hello?!?!?! My dream room. :cloud9:

I hear you on the crying. I burst into tears at CBR checking in when we were upgraded to a connecting room with our friends in preferred corner room section with a perfect lake view. Most incredible pixie dust ever. Glad you get sentimental too. ;)

I fell in love with it the first time we were "resort hopping" and once you stay, I'm not sure there is any turning back.

I get sentimental about a lot of things (I still cry at the end of the The Wizard of Oz).

Wow! Nice room. Can't wait to see more.

It was spectacular.

All I can say is I Told You So!!!!!!!!:rotfl: Isn't it just the most amazing place????

For people who have never stayed there - those pictures don't even begin to do it justice. Pictures really can't capture how truly magical and beautiful those villas are.

OK....now....MORE!!!!!!

You most certainly did tell me so and I should have believed you. I knew it would be special, but it went way beyond my expectations. You are right...the pictures do not do it justice.

Okay, back from Paris and catching up on my subscribed theads! :thumbsup2

I am happy to hear your travel day went so well, and shopping at the Disney outlets the first day is just my kind of vacation! :lmao: You are my kind of girl, I always knew that! :rotfl2:
Great that your villa was ready - we experienced plenty of it this summer ourselves! :goodvibes
Kidani looks really nice, we saw a sample room during the DVC presentation, but it must be even nice in the real resort!
Can't wait for more photos! :thumbsup2

Thanks, Karin. I love a good travel day, and the villa was unbelievable.


Mark just wanted a picture of those legs!!! ;)

I doubt that very much. :lmao::lmao:

And how nice you got your "Welcome Home" with a rose! :flower3:

I have to say that every time they said "Welcome Home" I felt like a fraud since we don't actually have a "home" there.

Okay, there has to be a Dan, Tim, Glenn or Jordan comment in there somewhere........ :lmao:

Starting trouble, I see (but you'll see later down in this thread that someone came right back at you! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

AMAZING villa, Kathy. So happy for you. Kidani looks so beautiful. I'm sure I would have cried, too. :goodvibes

Tina, I'm not even sure after Kidani that I have any real desire to try the Beach Club or any other deluxe...I think we've found our "deluxe" home with AKL and OKW.

Great pictures of your room! I can't wait until I can stay there one day. And I totally get the crying too, I do it when I walk in a room at POP because I'm so happy to be there!

I hope you get to experience one day soon yourself.

[KatMark]

Hey there! Thanks for making your shameless plug over on Barry's TR. :lmao: I'll try to keep up, but this moves a little faster than the DIS Dads TRs that I'm used to.:rotfl2:

Well, since Barry said I could and there seems to be no action on his, Mark's or Brian's TR's, someone has to have something to read. ;) I'll be slowing down when we get to the "park" days because I haven't ordered the photopass CD yet.

Sounds like my boss. He's always forwarding e-mails to other people and asking them to print them for him. In his defense, that little button with a picture of a printer on it can be a little bit vague. :confused3 :rotfl2:

They crack me up...but I do love my boss -- been with him 36 years.

I have heard great things about this place, but never made it there. Looks like you got some good deals.:thumbsup2

It's a great outlet store.

That villa looks amazing. I can see how that could bring tears to your eyes!

Amazing it was.

love your villa! all the details are just amazing!

Wait until you see the pictures of the curtains, rug, etc. (assuming they turned out)

Wow that room is gorgeous! No wonder you didnt want to leave the resort!

Hey sis! As much as we loved OKW, it was very hard leaving AKL and the animals.

Your room is so adorable. Disney always puts so much detail into everything. I love the Nala and Simba images on the bed frame. I think alot people cry at Disney, sometimes things are so beautiful it just takes your breath away. I remember crying when we went for Christmas it was just so magicalpixiedust: I couldn't help myself.:goodvibes Thank you for taking us to a place most of us will never see and giving some of us a goal to work towards. Can't wait to hear much much more:lovestruc

It was a great villa -- truly special and magical. Bathroom pics coming up soon--and talk about love at first sight!

great room, nice of you to take a picture of the marv sign above the elevator...it was like he was welcoming you to his home.
:thumbsup2

I just about spit my coffee out when I read that, Dan! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Captain_Oblivious]

My goodness, the AKL villa looks amazing. I've only seen Jambo House, and even then just the lobby, but it rivals the WL as my favorite themed resort on property. I can only imagine how amazing it is to call it home for a few days. Can't wait to see more!

[KatMark]

Love your room! Can't say I blame you one bit for crying. The room looks so relaxing. Can't wait to see more pics!

I was just in awe. I hope to get an update this afternoon or this evening.

I am with Mary Ellen on the told u so!!! Kidani hands down is one of my favorite places on the planet. I cry everytime I go. I am glad you got such a great view.

Mary, I now understand why you love it so much. I don't know how we'll stay anywhere else.

Awesome, Kathy! Can't wait to read more!

Thanks, Heather. I still wake up thinking I was dreaming that we were able to stay there.

Wow that Villa looks amazing! Love all the pics!

Thanks, Kacey.

And who might I ask are you refering to as "COMPANY":rotfl2:

Kathy the pix of the villa are inspiring as in ME TO GO!!!!!:cloud9::love:

Rosie, you should do it one trip...you will be enchanted.

:yay: I'm glad you liked your suite at Kidani Kathy!

Dan, thanks for taking care of Marv for me. ;)

Glenn, it was beyond everything I expected.

Someone has to take care of Marv. :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

Oh Kathy, I know exactly how you felt! They are just gorgeous aren't they and I agree completely with Mary Ellen, the pictures don't really do them justice:thumbsup2

The pictures could never do it justice. Simply breathtaking.

Pretty pretty room and some nice power shopping!!!!!!!!!

I was very happy with my shopping purchases (especially the sundress).

Love your villa!!! Everything about it! It looks much larger than the BCV 1br. Is it? The decor is beautiful. Inside just relaxing or on the verandah watching animals, either way, heaven!!

I can't answer about BCV 1 br as we've never stayed at BCV; BC was the last deluxe I wanted to try, but I think the next time we do deluxe it will definitely be back to AKL or OKW...we just loved them both.

It was pure heaven sitting on the patio watching the animals.

[KatMark]

My goodness, the AKL villa looks amazing. I've only seen Jambo House, and even then just the lobby, but it rivals the WL as my favorite themed resort on property. I can only imagine how amazing it is to call it home for a few days. Can't wait to see more!

Mark, it was incredible. :thumbsup2

[TanzUnited99]

Great room pics Kathy! :thumbsup2

All these photos of AKL is making me want to stay there one day!

[shocky5]

Holy Moly! I was 5 pages behind!! Caught up now though! Note to self... check frequently! :rotfl2:

The villa is so charming! It's the little magical details of Disney that have me hooked! :thumbsup2

[mommy2mrb]

the shear drapes in our room had the lion king animals, we loved them!

[KatMark]

Great room pics Kathy! :thumbsup2

All these photos of AKL is making me want to stay there one day!

I really hope you can stay there one day -- it is truly an experience.

Holy Moly! I was 5 pages behind!! Caught up now though! Note to self... check frequently! :rotfl2:

The villa is so charming! It's the little magical details of Disney that have me hooked! :thumbsup2

Amy, no worries...a lot was chit chat. And, as I said earlier, I'll be slowing down until I order the Photopass CD for the park days.

The details blew me away. I have to admit, as much as I love the Poly, AKL has become my all-time favorite deluxe/DVC resort.

the shear drapes in our room had the lion king animals, we loved them!

I took pictures of the drapes...I'm hoping they turned out.

[vettegirl]

Just found your TR CSR Buddy! That room looks super nice, I would have cried too!! Looking forward to hearing more.

[inkedupmomma]

WOW WOW WOW!! Man, I totally would stay there! Did you rent points or pay regular rate? I don't think i'll ever be able to afford that type of room there! I love the little kitchen area! Can't wait to see some more pics!

[Poolrat]

I know that feeling of bursting into tears. I think this trip I teared up when the bus driver for ME gave us the speech and this one was enthusiastic.
He was all about " Move that bus" Heck I am tearing up just thinking about it.


I always tear up going under the arch for some reason. Makes it heard to get a good picture. ;)

I saw the model bathroom of AKL and WOW. I only have a studio this time but I can't wait. :hyper:


Ohhh tonight I need to make a new ticker. :woohoo:

[KatMark]

Just found your TR CSR Buddy! That room looks super nice, I would have cried too!! Looking forward to hearing more.

Welcome...delighted to have you here. The room was heavenly. An update tonight.

WOW WOW WOW!! Man, I totally would stay there! Did you rent points or pay regular rate? I don't think i'll ever be able to afford that type of room there! I love the little kitchen area! Can't wait to see some more pics!

Jenn, a gal I work with rented us points really, really cheap. For this year, it was 64 points for a One bedroom Savannah view for a total of $832.00; she only charged us $300.

We hope to stay there again in 2013 for our 30th wedding anniversary.

I know that feeling of bursting into tears. I think this trip I teared up when the bus driver for ME gave us the speech and this one was enthusiastic.
He was all about " Move that bus" Heck I am tearing up just thinking about it.

I always tear up going under the arch for some reason. Makes it heard to get a good picture. ;)

I saw the model bathroom of AKL and WOW. I only have a studio this time but I can't wait. :hyper:


Ohhh tonight I need to make a new ticker. :woohoo:

I definitely think it is a Disney thing with the tears...but that room just opened the floodgates.

Another ticker?

[Nermel9]

Wow your villa was beautiful! :lovestruc I think I'd be happy just hanging out in there, and not going to any parks! Ok, maybe not, but I'd definitely spend more time in my room if I stayed there! :banana:

[annmarieda]

OMG!!! Your room is amazing and the price you got it for?? :eek:

[englishrose47]

Kathy when I win a lottery I will do AKL for sure !!!:cloud9:

[KatMark]

Wow your villa was beautiful! :lovestruc I think I'd be happy just hanging out in there, and not going to any parks! Ok, maybe not, but I'd definitely spend more time in my room if I stayed there! :banana:

Jen, I really think you need to stay there for Brandon. I could have easily skipped going to the parks and just hanging at the AKL for a week.

OMG!!! Your room is amazing and the price you got it for?? :eek:

Wasn't that great, Ann? Her points were going to expire and she couldn't bank them. It was really sweet of her.

Kathy when I win a lottery I will do AKL for sure !!!:cloud9:

That's what I'm hoping for our 30th anniversary. :goodvibes

[KatMark]

So continuing with the tour of our Villa in Kidani at the AKL, here are some more photos (picture heavy):

My bathroom:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1067.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1068.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1097.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1069.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1071.jpg

Mark's bathroom:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1082.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1083.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1084.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1081.jpg

Mark resting while I take pictures:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1073.jpg

First animals we see from our balcony:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1074.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1076.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1077.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1075.jpg

We then decided to take a walk and go to one of the outlooks. Along the way, a few pictures:

A light fixture in the hallway:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1085.jpg

Mark looking out one of the windows down the hallway on the way to the lobby:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1086.jpg

And this is what he saw:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1087.jpg

Continued in the next post

[KatMark]

Resting at the outlook:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1109.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1112.jpg

"Mommy" and her baby:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1111.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1114.jpg

Lobby:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1115.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1117.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1119.jpg

Strolling back to the room, the hallway carpet:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1122.jpg

Back in our room (notice anything in the carpet?):

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1123.jpg

And, I went to the patio, and this is what I saw:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1124.jpg

The drapes:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1105.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1106.jpg

We proceeded to unpack and just soak it all in.

Up next: Mark goes to the pool; will I go with him, or just enjoy my view?

[szubieta]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1068.jpg


Love the tile, wish our room had had that. I just fell in LOVE with the wood-carved furniture. They were hand carved by African craftsmen...just beautiful!! :thumbsup2

Wasn't it hard to leave the view of animals to go to the parks? We were never able to make a park rope drop the whole trip. :rolleyes1

[MAGICFOR2]

Checking in! Wow page 15 already!:thumbsup2

[WDisneyMom]

Your villa looks amazing!! I love the picture of Mark looking out the window at the animals, you can tell he is smiling :hug:

[LuvvsMickey]

Kathy, I covet that jacuzzi tub in *your* bathroom. It's wrong, I know. *hangs head in shame*

What an amazing room. Some day. I've always said that my dream is to stay at the Poly but once I saw AKL in person, forget it. I want to live there! The rockers by the fire pit were a dream. I am so glad you had a wonderful vacation this year.

[2xcited2sleep]

What a beautiful resort! I am also in love with the jacuzzi tub! ::yes:: looks like you had lots to observe. The mama giraffe and her baby are so cute!!

[pinkxray]

Love the pictures.:lovestruc

I love the Lion King tile in the bathroom. We didn't have that when we stayed at Jambo house.

I loved the carpet and the drapes. Okay, I loved everything. I had no problem not going to the parks on the 3 days we stayed at AKL. There is so much to see and do.

[mommy2mrb]

Wow nice tub....hope you got to use it a couple of times!

Yup that's the same drapes we had, love all the details in them!

Hey that's my baby and mama giraffe....they were outside our room every morning at Jambo...its got to be the same ones....I :love: giraffe's!

[MickeyNicki]

Gorgeous, and the room aint too shabby either :rotfl2:

The bathroom is soooo nice, I would love to sit and soak in that tub after a long day at the parks.

[disneyfan61]

I'm here Kathy!!

Wow I can see why you burst into tears when seeing the villa. How beautiful!!:lovestruc

Love seeing all the animals right out off the balcony. I would love to stay there someday.

It's so funny how your husband wears all Grumpy just like my DH. And like yours my DH is the most gentlest, kindest most easy going guy I know. And he really never gets Grumpy.:) (That is me instead):rotfl:

[vettegirl]

Wow that bathtub is nice! I love all the details in everything and the Lion King tiles in tub are too cute.

[tankgirl427]

Oh my! I have to say I love the tile mural in the bathroom and the view! Just imagine if it was possible to get that view while soaking in that tub! I love everything about your room! You have me so excited for January!

[Shannon84]

WOW!! thats all I can say...I am just enjoying the pictures of your villa and the animals so much :goodvibes It is soooo beautiful there and I can't imagine seeing all of those awesome animals at a resort, from a hotel room!! Amazing :goodvibes

[tinacaplan]

That tub is amazing! The whole thing is incredible, really. I love AKL so much and it looks like Kidani is every bit as incredible. I can't even imagine sitting on my balcony and seeing those animals. I could easily stay there for a week and not do anything but hang at the resort. In fact, its my dream to go at Christmas and stay there, that way if the parks are too crazy, we'd have so much to do. :goodvibes

[jenseib]

That room is so nice!! And the resort is gorgeous. I wish I had horns like that one animal so I could just turn and scratch my rear with them when needed. :rotfl2:

[inkedupmomma]

omg.. can I be your friends friend too! lol! I want to stay there SO bad!

Great pics again! i really get such a better sense of AKL now! I loves the momma and baby giraffe!!

[afwdwfan]

Beautiful resort and excellent theming. You just made me second guess my choice to book Wilderness Lodge insteak of AKL.:lmao:

[PhoenixStrength]

I love that tile mural of Lion King in the bathroom! I would stay there just to look at that. I love the animal pictures too. What a gorgeous resort!

[disneyfan61]

I love that tile mural of Lion King in the bathroom! I would stay there just to look at that. I love the animal pictures too. What a gorgeous resort!

Wouldn't it be great to have tile like that in your bathroom at home??!!:lovestruc

[mickeystoontown]

Your room and view were amazing! I wish I could talk John into staying at the AKL one day but he wants a tropical theme instead.

[Monorail Bob's dd]

Kathy, your room at AKL is just beautiful! We are seriously considering a split stay between AKL and the Beach Club next summer, it looks amazing! Can't wait for you to post the rest of your trip report. :goodvibes

[Captain_Oblivious]

Those Lion King tiles in the bathroom are awesome. Beautiful work. It must be incredible to see those animals right outside the room.

I'm guessing you went to the pool out of a desire to explore every inch of the property.

[jordanyosh]

AKV:love::love::love::love::love:

[onelilspark]

It looks like you guys had a great start to your trip! (Sorry...I'm just now catching up!)

[KatMark]

Responses later, but wanted to let you know that Nicki will be doing a LIVE dining review yet again. Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2815517

[MaryAz]

I seriously want to redo my bathroom AKV style. More great pics!!!

[annmarieda]

I think everyone has said it over and over... but I have to agree.

AMAZING room!!!!:goodvibes

[Piglets Mommy]

WOW...I love all the Disney details in the room! The Lion King tiles, the hidden Mickeys in the carpet (esp. the animal print one) and the sheer drapes. very cool! I also love the "My bathroom" and "Mark's Bathroom" Way to go!:thumbsup2

Can I go back and change all my answers to your questions to N/A because they could never bring themselves to leave AKV???:lmao:

[EstherS]

Thought I posted sooner then now, but I am here. Great update, love the view from your villa.

Thanks again for the postcard.

[shocky5]

Ahhhh his and her bathrooms! :goodvibes Would love to have a Mom's and everybody elses bathroom on our trip! :rotfl: Such great pictures - they make me reconsider my Poly fetish and think about staying there when we go back after our upcoming trip! ;)

[MEK]

I said it before and I'll say it again - I LOVE those villas!!!! LOVE them! Thanks for all the great pictures!

[glennbo123]

I'm just glad that you are loving Kidani! It's really coming through in your posts.

I know how you love giraffes, so it was cool to see that picture of you with them in the background.

[Queenofallthings]

Absolutely breathtaking...the rooms, the view, everything is just gorgeous! I remember again why it was so depressing again on check out day....I didnt' want to leave!

[KatMark]

Love the tile, wish our room had had that. I just fell in LOVE with the wood-carved furniture. They were hand carved by African craftsmen...just beautiful!! :thumbsup2

Wasn't it hard to leave the view of animals to go to the parks? We were never able to make a park rope drop the whole trip. :rolleyes1

We never went to the parks the two nights we were at AKL--that was the plan; we just wanted to enjoy.

Checking in! Wow page 15 already!:thumbsup2

Welcome, Tammie. Delighted to have you here.

Your villa looks amazing!! I love the picture of Mark looking out the window at the animals, you can tell he is smiling :hug:

He was smiling...and really big. :)

Kathy, I covet that jacuzzi tub in *your* bathroom. It's wrong, I know. *hangs head in shame*

What an amazing room. Some day. I've always said that my dream is to stay at the Poly but once I saw AKL in person, forget it. I want to live there! The rockers by the fire pit were a dream. I am so glad you had a wonderful vacation this year.

Honey, it's not wrong...I covet it too; and let me tell you...it was spectacular.

My favorite deluxe was the Poly...UNTIL I stayed at AKL.

What a beautiful resort! I am also in love with the jacuzzi tub! ::yes:: looks like you had lots to observe. The mama giraffe and her baby are so cute!!

Thanks, Christine...it truly is beautiful.

Love the pictures.:lovestruc

I love the Lion King tile in the bathroom. We didn't have that when we stayed at Jambo house.

I loved the carpet and the drapes. Okay, I loved everything. I had no problem not going to the parks on the 3 days we stayed at AKL. There is so much to see and do.

Wow nice tub....hope you got to use it a couple of times!

Yup that's the same drapes we had, love all the details in them!

Hey that's my baby and mama giraffe....they were outside our room every morning at Jambo...its got to be the same ones....I :love: giraffe's!

Yes, I took a couple of soaks in that jacuzzi tub!

We can share the baby giraffe. :)

Gorgeous, and the room aint too shabby either :rotfl2:

The bathroom is soooo nice, I would love to sit and soak in that tub after a long day at the parks.

I did...and we didn't even go to the park.

I'm here Kathy!!

Wow I can see why you burst into tears when seeing the villa. How beautiful!!:lovestruc

Love seeing all the animals right out off the balcony. I would love to stay there someday.

It's so funny how your husband wears all Grumpy just like my DH. And like yours my DH is the most gentlest, kindest most easy going guy I know. And he really never gets Grumpy.:) (That is me instead):rotfl:

Doreen, you truly have to see it to understand it.

Wow that bathtub is nice! I love all the details in everything and the Lion King tiles in tub are too cute.

You are going to love, AKL...I really believe that.

Oh my! I have to say I love the tile mural in the bathroom and the view! Just imagine if it was possible to get that view while soaking in that tub! I love everything about your room! You have me so excited for January!

I'm glad I was able to get you more excited.

WOW!! thats all I can say...I am just enjoying the pictures of your villa and the animals so much :goodvibes It is soooo beautiful there and I can't imagine seeing all of those awesome animals at a resort, from a hotel room!! Amazing :goodvibes

Shannon, I was speechless when we walked in...I just couldn't believe it.

[KatMark]

That tub is amazing! The whole thing is incredible, really. I love AKL so much and it looks like Kidani is every bit as incredible. I can't even imagine sitting on my balcony and seeing those animals. I could easily stay there for a week and not do anything but hang at the resort. In fact, its my dream to go at Christmas and stay there, that way if the parks are too crazy, we'd have so much to do. :goodvibes

Tina, I've run out of words to describe it...but incredible is a good one. We hope to be back soon.

That room is so nice!! And the resort is gorgeous. I wish I had horns like that one animal so I could just turn and scratch my rear with them when needed. :rotfl2:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

omg.. can I be your friends friend too! lol! I want to stay there SO bad!

Great pics again! i really get such a better sense of AKL now! I loves the momma and baby giraffe!!

Jenn, you and the kids and Bob would love it.

Beautiful resort and excellent theming. You just made me second guess my choice to book Wilderness Lodge insteak of AKL.:lmao:

I've never been a WL fan, but AKL is just so impressive.

I love that tile mural of Lion King in the bathroom! I would stay there just to look at that. I love the animal pictures too. What a gorgeous resort!

I would love to do that to my bahtroom.

Your room and view were amazing! I wish I could talk John into staying at the AKL one day but he wants a tropical theme instead.

Perhaps you should John the pictures; it is such a relaxing place.

Kathy, your room at AKL is just beautiful! We are seriously considering a split stay between AKL and the Beach Club next summer, it looks amazing! Can't wait for you to post the rest of your trip report. :goodvibes

Laura, it is amazing, and I think a split stay would be a great idea (that's what we did this year).

Those Lion King tiles in the bathroom are awesome. Beautiful work. It must be incredible to see those animals right outside the room.

I'm guessing you went to the pool out of a desire to explore every inch of the property.

You'll have the answer to that soon.

AKV:love::love::love::love::love:

Jordan, you are so right. :love::love::love::love::love:

It looks like you guys had a great start to your trip! (Sorry...I'm just now catching up!)

Kelly, do not apologize...you have a wedding to prepare for.

I seriously want to redo my bathroom AKV style. More great pics!!!

Me too. And more pics coming up.

[KatMark]

I think everyone has said it over and over... but I have to agree.

AMAZING room!!!!:goodvibes

Totally agree, Ann.

WOW...I love all the Disney details in the room! The Lion King tiles, the hidden Mickeys in the carpet (esp. the animal print one) and the sheer drapes. very cool! I also love the "My bathroom" and "Mark's Bathroom" Way to go!:thumbsup2

Can I go back and change all my answers to your questions to N/A because they could never bring themselves to leave AKV???:lmao:

Heather, I've never seen anything like it. And of course there had to be a Hers and His with two bathrooms. Nope, no changing answers.

Thought I posted sooner then now, but I am here. Great update, love the view from your villa.

Thanks again for the postcard.

You are so welcome for the postcard.

Ahhhh his and her bathrooms! :goodvibes Would love to have a Mom's and everybody elses bathroom on our trip! :rotfl: Such great pictures - they make me reconsider my Poly fetish and think about staying there when we go back after our upcoming trip! ;)

Amy, I do love my own bathroom. I have to be totally honest with you...as much as I love the Poly and our number of stays there, it does NOT compare to the AKL.

I said it before and I'll say it again - I LOVE those villas!!!! LOVE them! Thanks for all the great pictures!

MEK, how could I have ever doubted you? ;) And you are welcome.

I'm just glad that you are loving Kidani! It's really coming through in your posts.

I know how you love giraffes, so it was cool to see that picture of you with them in the background.

Thanks, Glenn. I still don't think the photos do it justice, but I certainly did love it. :lovestruc

Absolutely breathtaking...the rooms, the view, everything is just gorgeous! I remember again why it was so depressing again on check out day....I didnt' want to leave!

Queen, it was truly hard to leave.

[KatMark]

I left you with Mark getting ready for the pool. I chose NOT to go swimming. I know...what is wrong with me? It's 90 degrees in Florida and I don't want to go swimming. But I just could NOT leave that view. I did walk Mark down to the pool so I could take a look around.

And the ONLY picture I took during that time? It was Mark in the hot tub:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1128.jpg

I went back to the room and just sat on the patio and soaked it all in. I wrote out a couple of postcards that I had promised to send to some DIS kids and then took a bath in that beautiful jacuzzi tub.

When Mark came back to the room, there was a knock on the door. I was told we had a delivery and was handed this:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1136.jpg

Inside we found these goodies:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1130.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1134.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1135.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1131.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Arrival%20Day%20and%20Day%201/ArrivalDayandDay1132.jpg

Attached was a note:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Day%205/Day5001-2.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/Luvwrestling/Day%205/Day5002-2.jpg

In case you don't recognize the names, that is our good friends, Tim and Mel, parents of the beautiful Princess Juliana and new arrival Christopher Michael. Tim's DIS name is that's nice.

Tim, Mel, Ana and Christopher -- although we thanked you by text message and Facebook, we send our sincerest thanks once again. It was a beautiful gesture and totally not necessary. But we thank you for your thoughtfulness, but more importantly your friendship.

I'll have to stop here...photobucket is giving me issues.

Up next: DTD and dinner and the first DIS meet of the trip

[amandaw]

Oops....I got behind on a couple of posts. All caught up now! Your pictures are great. It definitely seems like a very relaxing resort. I do love the curtains with the Lion King characters. And what a sweet gift y'all got! I have to say "Thank You" again for Reid's postcard. He was so excited! And it is on his dresser next to his picture of him & Peter Pan.