Magic, Memories and..... MCSPARKELSONS! A Christmas Grand Gathering! Update 5/1 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

karajeboo

12-28-2011, 03:59 PM

Yes, we are BACK with yet another trip report!!! This time we brought the WHOLE family and our OWN brand of fireworks!!! I will copy the first couple of posts from the PTR and then begin anew!!!

Seriously? Have we lost our ever lovin minds????

Uh, if you know the McSparklesons, you know that this is indeed the case!

You also know how much we LOVE WDW and DCL. And I'll fill you in on a little secret. Even though she never lived as close as we did to WDW, my sister, Kami, loves that mouse too and tries to get there as much as possible!!!!

So as my parents got tired of hearing Disney This and Disney That from me and my sister, they broke down one time and said, "we really need to try to get there."

See, my parents have not seen WDW since, well, EVER! What they saw was Magic Kingdom in 1981, and one or two things have changed since then.

So Kami and I talked about it, and decided that our parents' 50th Anniversary would be a great time to take them to the Happiest Place on Earth!

While my parents were visiting me in Jacksonville, FL, over Christmas in 2009, Kami told me to go ahead and tell them what we were planning. Even though their anniversary fell in June, none of us wanted to deal with Florida heat in June. And Kami and I had both been to WDW in December before and felt it would perfect in all aspects for our parents - weather AND decor. Mom LOVES decorating for Christmas and I know she will LOVE WDW all lit up!

Our family....

The Original McSparklesons...... Kara and Ally (10)

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But we like to bring Daddy (Jeff) too.....

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Kami's brood.....

From 2010 Kami and Todd, and their kids Emma (now 13) and Spencer (now 11)

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And of course Grandma and Grandpa, cause we wouldn't be here without them.... EWWWWWWW!!!!! Stop the visual! :scared1:

With the kids the first morning.....

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We told them of our plans to take them to WDW for their 50th Anniversary, and we had almost TWO FULL YEARS to wait! And then a few months later, we got transferred from Jacksonville, back to Greenville, SC. So we were losing our proximity to the World. We were all very glad to have this trip to look forward to!

There wasn't much to do at first, except count down the days, and believe me, there were a lot of days to count!!!! So we started tossing around some ideas. I came up with the idea of renting DVC points to bring down the cost of staying in a Deluxe Resort, because I really wanted Gma and Gpa to have the option of going back to the resort during the day to take a break if they want to. And a deluxe resort offers so much more to do, even if it's just grabbing a drink and people watching.

So Kami and I started thinking of resorts that we thought would appeal to our parents. Jeff and I were convinced that they would LOVE AKL. Kami didn't care for it when she stayed there, but it might be my favorite. And I thought Gma and Gpa would be amazed at the idea of an African Savannah right off their balcony!

After we got moved to SC last summer, I got to work. See, I'm a planner. I'm an obsessor. I'm an obsessive planner.

I made a notebook. I instructed Gma and Gpa to thoroughly go through notebook and let us know where they would like to stay. This book had photos and descriptions of every WDW resort, as well as photos and descriptions of every WDW table service restaurant! I included info on dining plan, renting points, etc.

Gpa kept saying, "whatever you decide will be fine."

But I didn't want to decide! Well, I did..... but this was THEIR anniversary gift so I wanted THEM to decide!

They finally came back with......

Boardwalk? I never in a million years would have guessed this, although I'm THRILLED because the Epcot resorts are my favorite location!!!! Jeff and I honeymooned at BWI in 1998 so we love this resort!

I researched and found BWV points to rent that would only cost us $110/night Sunday - Thursday! Yes, you read that right. We will be staying at a deluxe resort for LESS than the cost of a moderate. I am beyond excited!!!! Each family will have their own room. No WAY was I sharing a room with these nuts that I call family!!!! Hey, I grew up in that house, doesn't mean I have to live with them on vacation!

And anyone that has ever traveled with extended family know..... there are bound to be some fireworks! I made this trip in 2008 with my in-laws. Whoo weee! The stories I have from that one!

Sooooo....... Kami and her family left Friday, December 9 bright and early. Jeff, Ally and I left on Saturday bright and early. And Gma and Gpa left at the crack of 2pm on Saturday.....

I can promise you that you will laugh, you will cry, you will throw things at your computer monitor. Stick around, you'll have fun.....

And if you want to read the whole PTR..... McSparklesons bring their OWN Fireworks.... the WHOLE Family! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2784409)

Up next, the trips to the world.......

Chapter 1: Button Takes us to Florida - Beep Beep! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43559053&postcount=3)
Chapter 2: The Eagles Have Landed (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43573938&postcount=28)
Chapter 3: Well Isn't That Something? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43605903&postcount=34)
Chapter 4: THE Poem (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43612735&postcount=43)
Chapter 5: Let the Memorie egin (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43639967&postcount=56)
Chapter 6: We're FINALLY Walking Right Down the Middle of Main St, USA! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43678194&postcount=75)
Chapter 7: The Joys of Anklebiterland (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43703381&postcount=95)
Chapter 8: You Want My Crust? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43704288&postcount=97)
Chapter 9: Day One Ditty (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43754467&postcount=116)
Chapter 10: The WRONG Stuff (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43763833&postcount=120)
Chapter 11: San Angel Inn - and 'rita roadies (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43821636&postcount=136)
Chapter 12: This Thing You Call "Typewriter" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43967563&postcount=166)
Chapter 13: Superstar Servers at Via Napoli (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43977803&postcount=173)
Chapter 14: Come Get Your Gluwein! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44115022&postcount=187)
Chapter 15: Little Butts (and Grandma!) on the Curb (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44271659&postcount=197)
Chapter 16: I've Never Been a Lion (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44440162&postcount=214)
Chapter 17: Coochi Coochi (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44440381&postcount=215)
Chapter 18: Herbie Issues (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44545524&postcount=232)
Chapter 19: Watch Out for One Eye! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44555932&postcount=234)
Chapter 20: Going Off the Rails on the Crazy Train (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44574997&postcount=252)
Chapter 21: Work it Girl! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44605478&postcount=263)
Chapter 22: So Many Pastries, So Little Time (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44605487&postcount=264)
Chapter 23: Elbows off the Table! (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44663506&postcount=273)
Chapter 24: Sad Day...Go Home Day (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44718611&postcount=286)
Chapter 25: Shedding Some Tears...... (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=44756216&postcount=303)

KristiMc

12-28-2011, 04:16 PM

Woo-hoo a new trip report to read!

karajeboo

12-28-2011, 04:18 PM

I can't speak for Kami and her clan, so I'll leave that to her, but we were up and out the door at EXACTLY 6am on Saturday, Dec 10th for the 7 3/4 hr drive (so said GPS).....

I hate driving so early, when it's still dark out, because we live in a relatively rural area, and the 15 minutes to I-26 is loaded with deer. But because Jeff just bought us a BRAND NEW, well, used, actually, but new to me, car, I wanted to drive first..... Let's just say, that the minute we got on I-26, Jeff set some fancy gizmo on this car that BEEPS loudly whenever I exceed the set speed. He set it for 10 mph over the speed limit and I was BEEPIN the whole drive !!!!

Now Ally and I know how to make a road trip. You go BEFORE you get in the car. You don't drink anything for the first hour or so, then you guzzle BEFORE you know you will be stopping. With our transfers to and from Jacksonville, FL, we would make the 5.75 hr drive all the time and only stop ONCE. Jeff? Not so much.

I knew that Ally and I could make this trip in 7.5 hours with 2 short stops and one a bit longer to fill up (bellies and gas tank). But Jeff likes coffee. LOTS of coffee.....

However, I kept pushing that ETA down down down, as I beep beep beeped down the road!!! Even with Jeff's frequent stops....

The one big stop I knew we would be making was at the outlet mall in St Augustine, about 1 hr, 45 minutes from WDW. Ally needed new Crocs and there is an outlet store there.....

So I managed to drive to just south of Savannah GA, which put us just over halfway..... After a multitude of Jeff stops, and one 15 minute Croc stop, we were in the final lap.....

I could even SMELL the pixie dust!!! And once we hit I-95 south of Jacksonville, I was on autopilot.... after all the trips we made while living in FL, it was time to break in the "new" car......

I believe Kami checked in sometime around noonish?

At about 2:15pm, we saw.....

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We did a great job of packing for this trip, by bringing a big rubbermaid bin filled with all our goodies, breakfast and snack foods, plus goodies for gma and gpa's room...... So we didn't have lots of little bags floating around. More like lots of BIG bags and bins!

Jeff took care of the car and the bags with bell service, while I got us checked in....

As I entered the lobby I heard, someone call me name. I turned to see a CM running up behind me (cause it's tough to catch me when I'm checking in - I'm on a mission!). I asked how she knew my name and she informed me that they all pick a "fun" name and then make bets who can catch them. Well, she caught me.....

And Lisa was awesome!!!!

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She presented us with a pin that imitated our last name, which Ally proudly wore all week. She helped the CM who was checking us in... and of course that little bit of pixie dust showered down on us.... that room that is closer to the lobby? Yeah, it was all ours!!!!

I went up to the room with Ally, room #4097 and waited for Bell SErvice to bring up our luggage.....

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Our view.... this is the "standard" room which did overlook the portico and parking.... but we also saw Illuminations ever night from our BED!!!

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Up next.... the McSparklesons begin their vacation.....

lshaw6

12-28-2011, 04:44 PM

Can't wait for more! :banana: Can you see the Crocs outlet from I-95 in St. Augustine? I could swear I saw it as we passed the outlet mall.

MAGICFOR2

12-28-2011, 04:47 PM

Yay! I made it on page 1 this time! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: So excited you started this - now back to read!

LuvEeyore

12-28-2011, 05:35 PM

Can't believe I made it on the first day!! Loving the pictures of BW Cant wait to hear more.

podsnel

12-28-2011, 05:40 PM

YIPPEEEEE!!!! SO happy you started! :hug:

Grumpy's Wife

12-28-2011, 06:40 PM

I can't wait to hear all about your adventures. This is going to be good. popcorn::

kid-at-heart

12-28-2011, 06:41 PM

I am here too! :grouphug:

WannaBeADisMom

12-28-2011, 07:18 PM

Yippee!!! Ready for lots of belly laughs!!!:rotfl2:Can't wait for another Karajeboo TR!!!

soontobewed07

12-28-2011, 07:19 PM

YAY! Love me a McSparklesons report :):thumbsup2

jmskinner

12-28-2011, 07:40 PM

:wave2: Saw your post on FB and thought, "I gotta read this one!" After living in FL, I know keeping the speed within 10 mph of the speed limit is hard to do.:laughing:

dvc4life

12-28-2011, 08:12 PM

Bring on the report! Love some McSparkleson reporting!

CRdisMom

12-28-2011, 08:19 PM

I'm here!

jedijill

12-28-2011, 08:57 PM

I'm in! Sounds like a great trip.

Jill in CO

lauren_elizabeth

12-28-2011, 09:01 PM

Woo hoo! Count me in for this one! :thumbsup2

mouseketeer70

12-28-2011, 09:06 PM

popcorn:: Joining in for what should be a fun ride!

MEK

12-29-2011, 06:42 AM

Yeah! I'm in! Can't wait to come back and see you room view when I can see pics. I am staying in a standard view studio this summer (high floor requested) and I'm so excited because it will be my first stay at the BW!

karajeboo

12-29-2011, 09:06 AM

Can't wait for more! :banana: Can you see the Crocs outlet from I-95 in St. Augustine? I could swear I saw it as we passed the outlet mall.

Why yes, yes you can. You can also see Gucci on the other side of the road, Nike, Tommy Bahama, Coach, etc. It's my happy place en route to my happy place..... :goodvibes

Yay! I made it on page 1 this time! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: So excited you started this - now back to read!

You have been acquitted from not making page 1 last time....

Can't believe I made it on the first day!! Loving the pictures of BW Cant wait to hear more.

LOVE me some BW!!!!

YIPPEEEEE!!!! SO happy you started! :hug:

Me too.... it's the best way to relive it!

I can't wait to hear all about your adventures. This is going to be good. popcorn::

I am here too! :grouphug:

Yea, Kate is here!

Yippee!!! Ready for lots of belly laughs!!!:rotfl2:Can't wait for another Karajeboo TR!!!

Miss you Joanie!!!

YAY! Love me a McSparklesons report :):thumbsup2

:thumbsup2

:wave2: Saw your post on FB and thought, "I gotta read this one!" After living in FL, I know keeping the speed within 10 mph of the speed limit is hard to do.:laughing:

It hurts not living in Florida, doesn't it....

Bring on the report! Love some McSparkleson reporting!

I'm bringin it!!!!

I'm here!

Bout durn time!

I'm in! Sounds like a great trip.

Jill in CO

It was a SUPER great trip!

Woo hoo! Count me in for this one! :thumbsup2

You are officially counted.....

popcorn:: Joining in for what should be a fun ride!

Oh, yeah....

Yeah! I'm in! Can't wait to come back and see you room view when I can see pics. I am staying in a standard view studio this summer (high floor requested) and I'm so excited because it will be my first stay at the BW!

Mary Ellen, I think I determined it's my favorite.... well, YC was my favorite just in the style and decor of the resort itself. But BW has the BEST location ANYWHERE!!!! This was my 3rd stay here and it will not be my last! In fact, I think I'm staying here with Cammie before our cruise in May!:banana:

karajeboo

12-29-2011, 09:12 AM

Woo-hoo a new trip report to read!

And how could I forget you!!!! You ARE coming on the Magic in just 92 days, right???? :rolleyes1

JKSWonder

12-29-2011, 10:02 AM

DevonsDisneyMom

12-29-2011, 11:18 AM

Very excited to read your report! We are staying at the Boardwalk for the first time in May after our Disney Cruise and can not wait!

stinksmom

12-29-2011, 03:37 PM

I'm so glad you started your trip report! Can't wait to hear about the fireworks goodvibes

NMW

12-29-2011, 04:04 PM

Subscribing

Wicket's Mom

12-29-2011, 08:38 PM

I go out of town & miss the initial posting of your new TR!! Well, now I'm here & signing on! Let the fun begin.:cool1:

MAGICFOR2

12-29-2011, 11:15 PM

I went back to read and got lost :lmao:

I'm impressed by all the beeping! Maybe that's what's wrong with RoadRunner "Meep! Meep!" I'm glad your check in was fun and smooth - not such a bad standard view either:thumbsup2

karajeboo

12-30-2011, 07:10 AM

Yay Kara! I've been having SEVERE WDW withdrawal, especially this month (we love going first week of December, but it was not to be this year) so this trip report is coming at the perfect time for me. Which, of course, I know was your only consideration in doing it, right? ;):goodvibes

This is EXACTLY why I'm doing it! ;)

Very excited to read your report! We are staying at the Boardwalk for the first time in May after our Disney Cruise and can not wait!

You will LOVE it!!! It's so beautiful inside, and the location can't be beat!!! We walked to Epcot AND DHS, we took boats to Epcot and DHS, and then we'd get into Epcot and monorail to MK. It's wonderful!

I'm so glad you started your trip report! Can't wait to hear about the fireworks goodvibes

Not nearly as many as I thought there would be, but of course, there's always a few with family....

Subscribing

Get ready....

I go out of town & miss the initial posting of your new TR!! Well, now I'm here & signing on! Let the fun begin.:cool1:

Oh Mother of Wicket you are here!!! Forty lashes for not getting on the first page though!

I went back to read and got lost :lmao:

I'm impressed by all the beeping! Maybe that's what's wrong with RoadRunner "Meep! Meep!" I'm glad your check in was fun and smooth - not such a bad standard view either:thumbsup2

:rotfl2: I'm a road runner in my new car!!!! Ally has named it "Button" because of all the buttons even in the back seat, but we may need to change the name when it comes back from the shop.... yes, already in the shop to get a couple of door dings out, getting it detailed, and just making her all purty......

karajeboo

12-30-2011, 07:42 AM

Now here I thought I did such a great job packing this trip. We did not have a ton of little bags floating around the car, but we DID have a big Rubbermaid tub, a HUGE suitcase (the kind that does NOT fit under a bed…..), a medium suitcase, a laptop bag, a camera backpack, and two “beach” style bags filled with, well, the usual…. Junk! The stuff that I just KNOW I will need for the trip, but end up never even unpacking…..

So I felt for the ding dong (isn’t that what one is called who works for BELL services?) who hauled all our stuff upstairs. But he was there in a matter of minutes, followed closely by Jeff who had parked the car and followed him up. I unpacked us all, stored the bags alongside the bed, and off we went.
Because it was time. Time for vacation to begin!

I had been texting and talking to Kami the whole time driving. They were just a few hours ahead of us and were already in the parks by now. We chose NOT to add to our tickets for this day, because there is so much to explore along the boardwalk, and Gma and Gpa wouldn’t be getting in before 5 anyway, so we thought we’d just relax and enjoy the resort this first day.

And now it was time to “relax” and “enjoy” the resort.

McSparkleson style.

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Hey, it's 5:00 somewhere, right?

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My first new friend of the trip. She knows when someone is starting their vacation..... This was the seasonal Caramel Apple Margarita.... and I do NOT recommend it. Unless you want a serious sugar high......

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Now, is this the picture of vacation or what????

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It was a bit overcast and humid, but the temps were just right. I mean, it's December!!!!

Seashore Sweets - YUMMMM!

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Some glazed almonds for Ally, and of course the recipe came home with us and there are almonds in the pantry just WAITING on some McSparkleson love!

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Checking out the resort a bit.....

One of the quiet pools....

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By now we were tired of wandering. We were waiting for this vacation to begin and that meant THE call from Gpa....

"The Eagles have landed....."

Grandma and Grandpa are at the airport!!!!

JKSWonder

12-30-2011, 11:46 AM

Hey, it's 5:00 somewhere, right?

Absolutely!

My first new friend of the trip. She knows when someone is starting their vacation..... This was the seasonal Caramel Apple Margarita.... and I do NOT recommend it. Unless you want a serious sugar high......

Shoot! And I had such high hopes for it after I saw it listed on the photo of that sign in Ellen's trip report. I trust your judgment. If you think it's too sweet, I bet I would too.

karajeboo

12-30-2011, 02:34 PM

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MAGICFOR2

12-31-2011, 12:12 AM

[/Quote]:rotfl2: I'm a road runner in my new car!!!! Ally has named it "Button" because of all the buttons even in the back seat, but we may need to change the name when it comes back from the shop.... yes, already in the shop to get a couple of door dings out, getting it detailed, and just making her all purty......[/QUOTE]

Sounds nice. I'll bet Button was good entertainment for Ally on the trip!

MEK

12-31-2011, 06:30 AM

Your room view is excellent. What floor where you on?

After see all your BW pictures I absolutely can't wait to stay there this summer. It's the last on my list of DVC resorts here on the east coast (that's right - I have managed to stay at all the others) and I hope it is going to be one of my favorites as well.

Our first couple days there were exactly the same weather - perfect temps but cloudy skies. I think it was actually cold and sunny on Sunday and the Monday (the day we left - BUT not until 5pm) was GORGEOUS!!!!!!

karajeboo

01-02-2012, 03:55 PM

Shoot! And I had such high hopes for it after I saw it listed on the photo of that sign in Ellen's trip report. I trust your judgment. If you think it's too sweet, I bet I would too.

SOOOOO sweet! But then, what was I thinking? I think a plain margarita is sweet!

Sounds nice. I'll bet Button was good entertainment for Ally on the trip!

Yup, she was fiddling and playing the whole trip!

Your room view is excellent. What floor where you on?

After see all your BW pictures I absolutely can't wait to stay there this summer. It's the last on my list of DVC resorts here on the east coast (that's right - I have managed to stay at all the others) and I hope it is going to be one of my favorites as well.

Our first couple days there were exactly the same weather - perfect temps but cloudy skies. I think it was actually cold and sunny on Sunday and the Monday (the day we left - BUT not until 5pm) was GORGEOUS!!!!!!

We were on the 4th floor.... It was really nice! Loved watching Illuminations fireworks almost every night! That is one nice thing about this time of year - it gets dark so early that Illuminations was the latest nighttime entertainment each night, so we were usually home from the other parks in time to see it from our room!

karajeboo

01-02-2012, 04:20 PM

I was so excited, even though I knew that Grandma and Grandpa still had quite some time before they would arrive at the resort.

Disney's Magical Express does a great job of getting guests from the airport to their resorts in record time, but when you are sitting there twiddling your thumbs, waiting, they can't get their soon enough!!!!

So we continued our stroll along the Boardwalk....

Strolling Along the Boardwalk - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/XYu2W4h0OMQ)

Despite the overcast day, the temps were wonderful!!! We were able to wear shorts all week long!

After a few minutes and not hearing from Grandpa, I texted him and he came right back letting me know they were already on DME!!! :banana:

So I asked him where they were headed first. And he immediately came back with an answer, which leads me to believe that he was chatting up the driver the whole time. After all, my dad has NEVER met a stranger!

I'm guessing the ride from the airport went something like this....

Gpa: This is really something. How many busses does Disney have running to the airport?
Driver: XXXXXX
Gpa: REALLY? Well, isn't that something.....
Gpa: About how far of a drive is it.
Driver: XXXXXX
Gpa: And you say XXXX times a day? Well, isn't that something..... You know, my wife and I haven't been here in, what? (looks at Grandma for help) 30 years?
Driver: Really?
Gpa: Yes, our kids and grandkids are taking us for our anniversary. See our shirts? Our favorite daughter Kara made them for us. But don't tell our other daughter, Kami, cause we like her too. Just not as much.
Driver: Well, isn't that something.....

Anyway, pretty soon Grandpa texted me that they were heading to Yacht and Beach Club first, then to Boardwalk. And the next thing you know, I get a text that they are AT Beach Club!

So Ally and I were soooo excited that we raced inside to wait for them. We went ahead and got Grandma's wheelchair that we reserved ahead of time, and it was waiting for us in Bell Services.....

And I HIGHLY recommend Walker Mobility for renting wheelchairs!!!! So easy to deal with and it was there right on time! I think Jeff would recommend Walker Mobility, too, but for other reasons that shall be divulged soon......

While waiting for DME to show up, Jeff was taking lots of video of the resort....

Here we are anxiously racing through to the portico to wait!

Boardwalk Lobby - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/KIPKUmQ2jog)

More Boardwalk Lobby - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/abBvM4zNDRs)

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Are they here yet???

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Pretty soon, we see it! The big beautiful DME bus!!!! It pulls into the driveway, we stand up waiting to see Grandma and Grandpa, and the door opens......

We stand there and wave, knowing that Grandma and Grandpa are sitting up front and about to come down the steps and we see.....

The driver. He gets out, and announces...... "Anyone going to the airport? Pick up only!"

WHAT?????

I think he must be joking. Because it was not even 10 minutes ago that Grandpa said they were at Beach Club. The driver chuckles and tells me that he's been blocking that bus every stop he's been making. Really? And that humors me HOW????

So I try to explain to him that he needs to move his big ole bus because Grandma and Grandpa are coming! Then he turns and points at the ugly ole Mears bus that is pulling in and says, "They should be on there......"

And if you listen, you can hear me "chewing him out" for blocking Grandma and Grandpa's bus!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Arrive 1 - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/kBr0K1ZR7gY)

Needless to say, we deleted the video we took of the DME bus pullling in...... :rolleyes1

Because THIS was the important bus, carrying very special guests!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Arrive - 2 - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/q0iqsS3_0ck)

This was one VERY excited little girl!!!!

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Now you may hear us refer to this trip as VTR (and it's always followed by a fist bump, cause that's our signature for this trip) and it will be fully explained by the end of this TR..... so as Barney Stinson (who we saw in Epcot on this trip) would say..... "wait for it!"

Now where in the world is Kami???? The favorite daughter, son in law, and grandchild were waiting at the resort. Need I say more? Hmmmm??????

emser

01-02-2012, 04:40 PM

The McSparkleson's might be checking out the resort, but the Wittiers (thanks Tammie ) are off and running in the parks!! party:

We arrived about 11:00 on Saturday after staying the night in St Augustine.

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I love that sign!!! :lovestruc It get's the BIG pic!!!

Now I approach the room thing differently than KJ. I arrive and unpack toiletries, but we live out of our suitcases. (No room pics necessary - KJ covered that! Ours looked the same, just a few extra halls away from the lobby!!) But I do need to post pics of the view - Amazing!!!!!

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While putting the kitchen items away, I realized the trash was still full, so we had to wait on housekeeping to empty that. (Something about us and rooms not being fully cleaned at Disney!) But it was just the trash... So off we went!!!

We headed to Epcot - and look, there's a boat pulling up just for us!!! :thumbsup2

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(No, seriously...I asked. The captain said he was there just for us! Cast members don't lie!)

Se we hopped on (not realizing we could have walked there quicker) but no problem. We walked in and headed towards the front of the park. Wait times - nothing more than 20 minutes, except Test Track. So we grabbed our Fastpasses and conquered the front of the park, except Innovations, which we avoid like the plague!

The most important stop - FIGMENT!!!!!!!!

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Then the boys played a while.

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What's this?? The eagle has landed?!? Time to head back to BW! (Yeah, we walked this time!)

Wait - who's this? Hi Donald!!

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Ole!!!

So we met in the lobby (didn't I just see all you people on Thanksgiving?!?) and head off for a drink in the lounge!

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It's official!!! We are all here - look out WDW!!! After dinner at ESPN, it is time to rest up for the week....who knows what adventures will unfold when this crew gets together!!! :scared1:

kid-at-heart

01-02-2012, 05:05 PM

I was so excited... After all, my dad has NEVER met a stranger!

I'm guessing the ride from the airport went something like this....

Gpa: This is really something. How many busses does Disney have running to the airport?
Driver: XXXXXX
Gpa: REALLY? Well, isn't that something.....
Gpa: About how far of a drive is it.
Driver: XXXXXX
Gpa: And you say XXXX times a day? Well, isn't that something..... You know, my wife and I haven't been here in, what? (looks at Grandma for help) 30 years?
Driver: Really?
Gpa: Yes, our kids and grandkids are taking us for our anniversary. See our shirts? Our favorite daughter Kara made them for us. But don't tell our other daughter, Kami, cause we like her too. Just not as much.
Driver: Well, isn't that something.....

...

Grandma and Grandpa Arrive - 2 - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/q0iqsS3_0ck)
...

Now where in the world is Kami????

Kara, like your Dad, I suspect you have never met a stranger either.

Your mom reminds me of you, the way she “ta’da” getting off the bus.

The McSparkleson's might be checking out the resort, but the Wittiers (thanks Tammie ) are off and running in the parks!! party:

We arrived about 11:00 on Saturday after staying the night in St Augustine.

Hi Kami!

:goodvibes kate

karajeboo

01-02-2012, 05:15 PM

rndmr2

01-02-2012, 05:32 PM

Found your new TR today, glad to see you started it! I enjoyed your cruise TR so I am looking forward to reading about this trip, looks like you had a great start so far! I had to LOL at your dad forgetting to help your mom out of the bus, he just couldn't wait to hug his granddaughter! :)

jmskinner

01-03-2012, 07:15 AM

As always, loving your TR. I was tearing up watching the excitement of Grandpa and Grandma getting off the bus.

Kami, love that you rode Figment first!

karajeboo

01-03-2012, 07:58 AM

Kara, like your Dad, I suspect you have never met a stranger either.

Your mom reminds me of you, the way she “ta’da” getting off the bus.

Yes, I am truly my father's daughter.... in so many ways it scares people! :rotfl2:

Found your new TR today, glad to see you started it! I enjoyed your cruise TR so I am looking forward to reading about this trip, looks like you had a great start so far! I had to LOL at your dad forgetting to help your mom out of the bus, he just couldn't wait to hug his granddaughter! :)

Ally is such a grandma's girl!!! As for my dad forgetting my mom? Typical! Thats why I laughed so hard!!!!

As always, loving your TR. I was tearing up watching the excitement of Grandpa and Grandma getting off the bus.

Kami, love that you rode Figment first!

It was so special Melissa.... just wait until you see them leaving!!! The waterworks were on full force for that one!!!

MAGICFOR2

01-03-2012, 08:09 AM

Mrs. McSparkleson, so wonderful that you were there to greet the Grands - I don't know who was more excited Ally or you!:goodvibes:

Mrs Wittier, you got your Park on right away! You had to get a drink directly after meeting up with the Fam! :lmao: Nice View!

karajeboo

01-03-2012, 08:58 AM

The McSparkleson's might be checking out the resort, but the Wittiers (thanks Tammie ) are off and running in the parks!! party:

What she means is, while she was being the bad daughter, off and running in the parks, I was being the good daughter, waiting for my loving parents' arrival..... ;)

Now I approach the room thing differently than KJ. I arrive and unpack toiletries, but we live out of our suitcases. (No room pics necessary - KJ covered that! Ours looked the same, just a few extra halls away from the lobby!!) But I do need to post pics of the view - Amazing!!!!!

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Anything less than 4 nights I do this, but for me, a Disney resort is more than a hotel, it's my "home" for a week, so I ALWAYS unpack.... after all, I don't live out of a suitcase at home, right?

The most important stop - FIGMENT!!!!!!!!

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What's this?? The eagle has landed?!? Time to head back to BW! (Yeah, we walked this time!)

It's about time!!!!

I think you forgot about getting Mom and Dad all settled into their room??? Oh wait, that was a job for "good daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild....." :rolleyes1

karajeboo

01-03-2012, 09:27 AM

I know my TRs normally run months, and months, and months, but I'm going to try to speed this one up if possible. A) I have a cruise on March 30 and I need to clear the DIS for THAT TR! and B) I have thyroid surgery on January 25 and I'd like to be done by then, if possible.... yeah right! :rotfl2:

I just checked and my photopass cd should arrive the day after tomorrow, and since I definitely want to use those photos, I didn't want to get too far ahead.....

So let's move along, shall we?

Once we got Mom and Dad off DME, Jeff got Mom settled in her wheelchair and Dad and I headed to the lobby to get them checked in.

Now because we added this extra Saturday night to Mom and Dad's ressie just a few weeks before, the super duper deal of a standard room at 10 points per night was not available for this night. So they had to take a garden view room at 16 points per night. Now in most cases, you could just keep the same room the whole trip if you were paying WDW for the room. But DVC works MUCH differently.

We asked if they could just take their standard room the first night, even though a garden view was reserved and paid for. So in essence, we requested a DOWNgrade for the night! But due to DVC rules, we would have to contact the owner and HE would have to call DVC to make this happen. Well, since we rented from an awesome Irishman, I didn't think it would be very awesome to call him up at 10pm in Ireland...... Not a big deal, just that Mom and Dad couldn't unpack the first night, they'd have to switch rooms the next night.

Seems a bit odd to me though, why would the front desk need "permission" to downgrade?

Anywho..... we would get them moved the next day so we just checked them in and dropped off their carryon in their temporary room.....

We then called Kami to find out where they were, and we all met up in the lobby.......

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See my niece's pose? That was the norm in the beginning of the trip, but after awhile Aunt KJ wore her down.... she finally gave up I think and realized she was going to have her photo taken whether she liked it or not!!! Must be that teenage thing, having just turned 13 in October! :confused3

I pointed everyone in the direction of the Bellevue Room, which always reminds me of the bar in the Overlook Hotel in The Shining.... only this time we had Grandpa.... "Heeeeeeeer's Larry!"

Jeff and I stopped in the Bellevue Room every day of our honeymoon for coffee and bagels back in 1998......

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So pretty, well, except for that whole Shining thing......

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Suck it down Sista!!!!

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Seems weird that after TWO YEARS of planning for this trip, everyone was finally all together!!!

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Well, while we were sitting there, relaxing, and just realizing that our trip had finally begun, Grandpa gets up and hands Kami and I each an envelope.....

"Oh Dad, you SHOULDN'T have.....!"

No, seriously, he shouldn't have.

Because what was inside was one of my father's "famous" poems. See, he has documented everything from snow storms, to first days of school, to the purchase of new underwear...... he likes his poems.

So Kami and I decided to read our poem aloud....

Ahem.

"The Tripp Family Vacation" Poem - VIDEO! (http://youtu.be/SuByFyxQ9Ds)

So now you should understand. I am challenged. Poetically challenged. So much is explained in my genes after this, right?

Moving right along....

I had an ADR at Raglan Road for this night, but cancelled when Kami said she didn't want to go there, so we just decided to hang out on the BW for the evening.....

We headed to Big River Grille but the wait was about 45 minutes..... so off we went to ESPN, after all, we had some nice ADRs the rest of the week, so a little pub food was sounding good to everyone, I think!

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This is where it got a little dicey.....

As we were standing in line to get in, Kami asked me about the Tables in Wonderland card. DOH! I forgot to head over the Guest SErvices at the IG and get my card that we planned on using the whole week!!!!

So Kami and I did the OJ and hurdled Gma in her wheelchair, small children, even a service dog, on the way to the IG to get my card!!!! We were getting text after text from Jeff, then from Emma, despite telling them that we would be back in 10 minutes. And honestly, I think we were gone maybe 15 minutes from the time the hurdling began, until we got back.

Because it's no more than 5 minute each way, plus about 5 to process.....

So why the ants in the pants, family????

When we got back, we were told that they wouldn't seat us until the whole party was there. Hello????? We were on our way back, fudge your story people!!!! We would have been back before drink orders were delivered!

We get back and everyone is up in arms that they won't seat us together. And the two tables are not even close to each other. OK, time for a McSparkleson to step in and take charge......

These amateurs were waiting to be seated in the DINING ROOM! I headed into the bar, found two empty tables side by side, and motioned for everyone to join me. But for some reason, they thought I was just seating myself in the DR. I finally had to get the server to let them know that it was a seat yourself bar, and I was doing just that!

Amateurs!!!! They's STILL be standing in line!

So after everyone settled down (Jeff was so mad, thinking I was just seating myself ahead of everyone else in the dining room! :rotfl2:), we ordered some drinks, and settled in to watch a little roundball on the monitors, while we ordered some pub grub......

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Our new favorite QB, Cam Newton, most fun player to watch this season!!!!! Yes, we are Carolina Panther fans.....

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And of course, the hottest Buckeye on TV!!!!

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At one point, I accompanied Emma and Ally to the little girls room where Emma just ragged and ragged on me for "taking so long going to Epcot." Well, I had to set the tone for the week and put that little teeny bopper in her place. She had no idea why we had run over to Epcot, and we in fact, didn't even go in, yet she just went on and on and on...... I made it perfectly clear that if SHE wanted to pay the 20% we would be saving on each meal but taking 15 minutes to get the TIW card, she was welcome to it, but if she didn't know what she was talking about she needed to shut it!

I guess that's what makes me favorite Aunt KJ! :rotfl2:

AFter the first day, Jeff and I were laughing at all the times we had yelled at all three kids...... Yup, just making friends all over the place!!!

Up next, up at at em, first day in the parks!!!!

CRdisMom

01-03-2012, 09:33 AM

okay the banter totally reminds me of my sister...but she isn't as cool as me to be on the DIS....LOL.

your parents seems like an awesome pair. Loved the way your mom was primping her hair.

podsnel

01-03-2012, 10:11 AM

awww....it made me cry to see Ally with your parents getting off the stupid Mears bus!! :lovestruc

Sad you didn't see Ship, but glad you figured out how to sit that family of yours down! Great, great poem, btw. Pretty funny- how you both read it SO EXACTLY THE SAME! Like you were sisters or somethin!:rolleyes:

Hi Kami! :goodvibes Nice to meet you!

lauren_elizabeth

01-03-2012, 10:23 AM

Hahahaha, I seriously can't count how many times I have already laughed while reading your trip report. Yall are hilarious and I love it! :thumbsup2

Awesome views from your room! Now I want to stay at the BW. Where did you rent points from?

The pictures of Ally hugging her Grandparents are priceless. So sweet that she loves them so much! :hug::love:

I loved that yall read the poems out loud!

15isto2

01-03-2012, 12:03 PM

I am really enjoying the report so far, in fact I am actually reading the words rather than just looking at the pics like I usually do :upsidedow

karajeboo

01-03-2012, 03:38 PM

okay the banter totally reminds me of my sister...but she isn't as cool as me to be on the DIS....LOL.

your parents seems like an awesome pair. Loved the way your mom was primping her hair.

Yes, my mother is quite the, uh, primper?

awww....it made me cry to see Ally with your parents getting off the stupid Mears bus!! :lovestruc

Sad you didn't see Ship, but glad you figured out how to sit that family of yours down! Great, great poem, btw. Pretty funny- how you both read it SO EXACTLY THE SAME! Like you were sisters or somethin!:rolleyes:

Hi Kami! :goodvibes Nice to meet you!

I was soooo mad that they got a Mears bus! It's fine for leaving the World, but not for arriving for the first time in 30 years!!!!! Yes, we know my father's iambic pentameter..... I have no idea if it's iambic OR pentameter! Heck, I'm just impressed that I remember there IS such a thing!!!!:rotfl2:

Hahahaha, I seriously can't count how many times I have already laughed while reading your trip report. Yall are hilarious and I love it! :thumbsup2

Awesome views from your room! Now I want to stay at the BW. Where did you rent points from?

The pictures of Ally hugging her Grandparents are priceless. So sweet that she loves them so much! :hug::love:

I loved that yall read the poems out loud!

I found a lovely gentleman (well, not sure if he's lovely OR a gentleman!) from Ireland. He has like a bazillion points and he was a pleasure to do business with..... He's my "dealer" now..... :lmao:

I am really enjoying the report so far, in fact I am actually reading the words rather than just looking at the pics like I usually do :upsidedow

So it's almost like it's educational or something, right? A trip report with WORDS, not just a picture TR!!! ;)

MEK

01-03-2012, 04:34 PM

jmskinner

01-04-2012, 06:19 AM

:lmao: love the poem reading. Really wishing I had been able to drive over and have a Dismeet with you while I was still in Florida.

Do you have a past of skipping lines to grab tables? Just wondering if there is something to Jeff's worrying about you doing that at ESPN.:laughing:

Beth D

01-04-2012, 12:12 PM

OK, a slacking groupie finally checking in on page 4!

Don't know how I missed this one, but count me in! I can't wait to go back and read everything!

Kara - you're looking rather skinny in your family photo! Rock on! :thumbsup2

karajeboo

01-04-2012, 02:25 PM

Kara - you are off to an awesomely hilarious start. The poem reading....:rotfl2:...."thanks Dad". :rotfl2:

You mom and dad look like sweethearts! How wonderful that you were right there to meet them and they had their hats and T-shirts already on! Ally looks so happy.

Good choice to hang at the Boardwalk and ESPN.

Kami - your view looks super nice, too. I know the boardwalk view is the best, but I really like that view from the front of the building.

Love the T shirts. :love:

Sorry you have to rush through your TR to get ready for thyroid surgery, but thanks for the heads-up so I remember to check frequently for updates!

Not really rushing, and there's still no way I'll be done by then..... But look at it this way, I'll have lots more free time for a week or so! :thumbsup2

:lmao: love the poem reading. Really wishing I had been able to drive over and have a Dismeet with you while I was still in Florida.

Do you have a past of skipping lines to grab tables? Just wondering if there is something to Jeff's worrying about you doing that at ESPN.:laughing:

I know! How did we not make that happen???? No, no past of grabbing tables, but I must say, I'm a take charge kind of gal......especially when I'm hungry! :rotfl2:

OK, a slacking groupie finally checking in on page 4!

Don't know how I missed this one, but count me in! I can't wait to go back and read everything!

Kara - you're looking rather skinny in your family photo! Rock on! :thumbsup2

And might I say you are now officially my FAVORITE groupie!!!! Thank you! :woohoo:

archdandy

01-04-2012, 04:28 PM

Great report so far! I even felt excited for your parents to arrive! :goodvibes I can't wait to hear about the rest of it.

Must C Mickey

01-05-2012, 02:05 PM

Hooray for the Cam Newton jersey!!! Woot Woot.

karajeboo

01-05-2012, 02:22 PM

Great report so far! I even felt excited for your parents to arrive! :goodvibes I can't wait to hear about the rest of it.

Oh, then you're gonna be sad to see them leave, too.... :sad2:

Hooray for the Cam Newton jersey!!! Woot Woot.

He's a stud, no? LOVE that boy!

karajeboo

01-05-2012, 02:45 PM

After dinner the night before, I gave very explicit instructions to be in the lobby NO LATER than 8am so we could be at the park by 9am for opening!

About 7am I get a knock knock knock on the door......

"Good Morning KJ! Let's go get some coffee!" Yes, it was Grandpa. He was showered. He was dressed. He was ready to get his Disney ON!

Now let me give you a little background on Grandpa. You'll see me call him Dad. Or Grandpa. Or even Larry. He answers to all of them. He answers to some other things too, but that's when Grandma is REALLY mad at him!

Way back in the day, college if I recall, Dad and I were out together and I couldn't get his attention. "Dad!" Nothing. "DAD!" Nothing. So I tried, "Larry!" He answered. And it stuck. So I still call him Larry. Well, I did until his had his first grandchild. Now he's just grandpa.

Unless he doesn't answer. Then it's "LARRY!!!!!"

Luckily I had already been up for awhile working (yes, I made a deal with my boss that I would work for an hour each morning while on vacation.....) so I was ready to head down to the Boardwalk to grab our coffee.

We both had our resort mugs and we were off......

Grandpa insisted on getting us some muffins from the Boardwalk Bakery, despite all the cereal, bars, pop tarts, back in the rooms.....

"It's vacation!" he said!

Well, vacation for his FAVORITE daughter, son in law, and grandchild. We got muffins. The "other" side of the family got pop tarts!!!! :rotfl2:

See Kami? That'll teach ya to sleep in when Grandpa is feeling generous!!!!

By the time we got back to the room, Ally and Jeff were ready to go! See, we don't mess around in Disney. We are up at the crack and off to the parks.....

Besides, we needed to get Grandma and Grandpa our of their garden view room, and into a standard room..... So they came back by and dropped off their luggage about 7:45 and we headed down to get them all squared away.

At exactly 8:00 I texted Kami.

When a McSparkleson says 8:00, we mean 8:00. Not 8:01 or 8:02. And certainly not 8:05.

Next thing, I see them "sneaking" through the lobby and out the front door, heading to the bus stop.

Oh no..... THIS McSparkleson will NOT be beat!!!!

So I did what any sane person would do.

I raced out the door, and while they were demurely walking down the sidewalk to the bus stop, I hurdled. No, not hurled, although I was ready for that later.....

I hurdled. Luggage, stuffed animals, small children, little old ladies checking in. I hurdled them all as I raced across the portico and through the grass, and over the bushes.

But I won. Oh yes I did!!! Much to the amusement of the bell service attendants, valets, and guests all over....

I made it to the bus stop FIRST!!!!

Because I know my sister. And I KNOW that if she had successfully snuck past us in the lobby, she would have texted us from the bus stop asking where WE were.... and that just could not happen.

Besides, the McSparklesons are WINNERS! Not unlike Charlie Sheen... well, okay, a LOT unlike Charlie Sheen.... but we're still winners!!!!

I look up and see Kami and her clan strolling down the sidewalk, with Jeff pushing Grandma in her wheelchair behind them, threatening to let her go and see how many people she can take out on the way..... THIS was a common occurrence on this trip. :lmao:

Finally all together at the bus stop.....

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Even though the monorail and the bus are more fun, we were heading to MK this day, and the only way to get there before park opening, is by bus.....

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And then it happened. My plan was foiled! On DAY 1!!! How can this be? The bus driver AND the Times Guide AND my super duper iPhone app were all WRONG!!! Which in turn meant that my laminated notecards were wrong....

Which meant I was wrong! :scared1:

On Day 1? After 2 years of planning? Where oh where did I go wrong????

It appears that Disney was mocking this McSparkleson..... they added hours to the park times all week long!

So we would not make rope drop at Magic Kingdom......

And I would be mocked by Todd. He was disgusted by his notecards and would never trust me again.......

But alas, we were finally HERE!!!!!

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It was time to "Let the Memories egin" :eek:

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Yes, we were all ready to egin our vacation!!!! Even Todd, who's big head was affecting how our trip would egin.... would he also affect how it would nd?

Stick around and find out.....

soontobewed07

01-05-2012, 02:58 PM

MEK

01-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Another great update! What happened? Did the add extra hours all week? Who knew? :confused3

Can't wait to see what trouble you get into once you actually get in the park. Nice, color coded T-shirts. Is that in case you forget who you live with? :laughing:

emser

01-05-2012, 05:53 PM

Kara, like your Dad, I suspect you have never met a stranger either.

Your mom reminds me of you, the way she “ta’da” getting off the bus.

Hi Kami!

:goodvibes kate

Hi Kate!!!!!

As always, loving your TR. I was tearing up watching the excitement of Grandpa and Grandma getting off the bus.

Kami, love that you rode Figment first!

Figment has become my favorite!!!!

awww....it made me cry to see Ally with your parents getting off the stupid Mears bus!! :lovestruc

Sad you didn't see Ship, but glad you figured out how to sit that family of yours down! Great, great poem, btw. Pretty funny- how you both read it SO EXACTLY THE SAME! Like you were sisters or somethin!:rolleyes:

Hi Kami! :goodvibes Nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you too!!!! KJ has told me lots about you!!! Uh, we'll leave it at that! :rolleyes1

emser

01-05-2012, 06:09 PM

emser

01-05-2012, 06:49 PM

So we begin - our first full day in WDW!!!

We start our adventures in MK, which actually turned out to be my parents least favorite park. :confused3
I think maybe they were rushed. It was the first day, we were all excited and wanted to fit as much in as we could. I say this because I was showing my parents some pics we took and my mom commented, "I don't remember seeing that." Granted, she's old. I'll say it! I am now probably the bad daughter, but I can guarantee you, KJ was thinking it!!! But she remembers nothing in Adventureland. Neither did my dad really. So my guess is we got Grandma's wheelchair locked and loaded and took off!!!!! Probably trying to keep up with the grandkids pushing her!!!
I have to be honest, I kinda felt bad this first day with the wheelchair getting us to the front of the lines, but I understand now. It really does take longer to get through the parks. And people do not move!!! :headache: I finally told my daughter that if she hit someone, I would not hold her responsible!!! ;)

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Waiting in line for Pooh.

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Bad Grandma!!!

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My favorite ride at WDW!!!

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You can just see the girls. I missed the boys. :guilty:

After a busy morning, we headed over to Epcot for dinner in Mexico! But we had to make THE stop!!!
Our first trip to WDW, we bought the Prince and Princess Package. It is no longer available, probably because it was SUCH A GREAT DEAL!!!! We paid $150 and got preferred seating to all the shows, meaning as the show was letting out and after it cleared, we went in the exit and got our pick of seats. We were always the first people in!!!! My husband was not a fan of this, since he ended up being a Warthog in The Lion King. But it was great for the kids who were chosen to do everything!!!
The kids each received $50 in Disney dollars (that's $100 right there!) Plus, each got a lanyard with 3 pins. It was WELL worth the money, but it didn't last long. We must have actually been one of the first to purchase it, because cast members kept wanting to look at our tickets because they hadn't actually seen one yet!
But the best thing we received with the package, was a picture of the kids to be put on the Leave a Legacy walls in Epcot. We stop to see them every time we are there and take these two pictures...every time!!!!!!! (Drives my DD crazy!!)

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Check them out next time you are there!! East 3-D-10-1-9

Rain-rain-rain. We get to Mexico early to stay out of the rain, and look who we meet!!!
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Shaking our tail feathers with Donald!!!!!

Now the kids and I are picky eaters, so I was a little worried about this authentic Mexican food. Here's where followers of KJ's posts will get upset with me...I don't know what I ordered! It was wonderful!!! But no idea what it was. KJ and Jeff ordered two meals and split them, and one of them got the same as me, so I am sure she will have the details...and pictures!!!!!

Since it was raining, we headed back to BW, thinking Illuminations would be cancelled. Once we got settled in our rooms, to our delight, we were able to enjoy the show from our balconies!!!!!

By the way...KJ mentioned that her room was close to the elevators. Very true. But guess who ended up with Grandma and Grandpa right next door??? Not KJ!!! But at least we didn't have joining rooms!!!! (Wait...maybe Grandpa requested this. WHO is the favorite daughter now?!?)

MAGICFOR2

01-06-2012, 01:17 AM

Kara - I love your "OJ-style sprint" to the bus stop! (I know some youngin's here won't know what I'm talking about :goodvibes) I hope no grandmas were hurt in the filming of this episode!

I love how Grandpa Larry was so ready to get his Disney on!:thumbsup2

So I have given up trying to "mini quote" my sister. I just can't seem to insert my comments into her text, so I will summarize.

While you, the "favorite daughter," were out getting muffins with dad, I was still sleeping. But yet, I had muffins delivered to my door! Who's the "favorite daughter?"

And yes, you may have beat us to the bus stop, but it only happened once. Once I say!!!

She does not kid...there were laminated note cards. LAMINATED NOTE CARDS!!!!! :sad2:

Hey! What's wrong with laminated note cards:confused3:lmao::lmao: That is the sign of a true DISer - that along with the color coded binder!:rotfl:

We tried it at DLR with an 11 mo old and a 3 yr old - after the first day, DDIL was about to scream, and I tossed those notecards right out!:rotfl2:

Good job training your kids on the proper use of a wheelchair for crowd control!:worship:

That Prince and Princess package sounds like a great deal. Too bad we can't get that one anymore.

Those Epcot LAL pics are so cool! DS and DDIL took on on their honeymoon - I was looking for it through your kids' hands, but it's not in that section.

MEK

01-06-2012, 07:31 AM

So I have given up trying to "mini quote" my sister. I just can't seem to insert my comments into her text, so I will summarize.

While you, the "favorite daughter," were out getting muffins with dad, I was still sleeping. But yet, I had muffins delivered to my door! Who's the "favorite daughter?"

And yes, you may have beat us to the bus stop, but it only happened once. Once I say!!!

She does not kid...there were laminated note cards. LAMINATED NOTE CARDS!!!!! :sad2:

Your good natured sibling rivalry is so entertaining! :laughing: Love it!

I, for one, am a faithful DISer but I doubt I will ever laminate note cards. Of course, I did have a major foopah on my last trip, so maybe I should. :rolleyes1

That Prince and Princess package DOES sound amazing. No wonder they got rid of it. :sad2:

karajeboo

01-06-2012, 10:54 AM

so how was the egin of your trip? Poor Todd :rotfl2:

I cannot believe how grown up Miss Ally is getting princess:

Loving the trip report and laughing out loud which has the badookie asking "WHAT IS SO FUNNY?":thumbsup2

LOVE the Badookie!!! Yes, Ally is growing up so well!!! :cloud9:

Another great update! What happened? Did the add extra hours all week? Who knew? :confused3

Can't wait to see what trouble you get into once you actually get in the park. Nice, color coded T-shirts. Is that in case you forget who you live with? :laughing:

There were several times that the Times Guide differed from the actual times, and different from TGM and different from McSparkleson Time!!!! :rotfl2:

So I have given up trying to "mini quote" my sister. I just can't seem to insert my comments into her text, so I will summarize.

Yeah, cause this really IS rocket science!!! :rolleyes1

While you, the "favorite daughter," were out getting muffins with dad, I was still sleeping. But yet, I had muffins delivered to my door! Who's the "favorite daughter?"

Not on the first day you didnt.... I was with Grandpa and he bought 3 for our room and 1 for Grandma.... now the next days we got the same treatment, basically he stopped by, picked up our coffee mugs and headed out to get our coffee and came back with muffins - Breakfast in Bed!!! :rotfl2:

And yes, you may have beat us to the bus stop, but it only happened once. Once I say!!!

ONCE???? :eek: Were you even on the same trip I was? We waited for you EVERY morning in the lobby!!!!

She does not kid...there were laminated note cards. LAMINATED NOTE CARDS!!!!! :sad2:

Yes, because UNlaminated notecards would get messed up if they got wet.... :rolleyes1

karajeboo

01-06-2012, 11:10 AM

So we begin - our first full day in WDW!!!

We start our adventures in MK, which actually turned out to be my parents least favorite park.
I think maybe they were rushed. It was the first day, we were all excited and wanted to fit as much in as we could. I say this because I was showing my parents some pics we took and my mom commented, "I don't remember seeing that." Granted, she's old. I'll say it! I am now probably the bad daughter, but I can guarantee you, KJ was thinking it!!! No wonder I'm the favorite daughter!!! I would NEVER think such things of my mother!!!! She's beautiful inside and out, and such a spring chicken, too! ;) But she remembers nothing in Adventureland. Neither did my dad really. Well, THAT doesn't surprise me.... he was too busy catching flies as he walked. (THIS will also be explained later!) :rotfl2:So my guess is we got Grandma's wheelchair locked and loaded and took off!!!!! Probably trying to keep up with the grandkids pushing her!!!
I have to be honest, I kinda felt bad this first day with the wheelchair getting us to the front of the lines, but I understand now. It really does take longer to get through the parks. And people do not move!!! :headache: I finally told my daughter that if she hit someone, I would not hold her responsible!!!

I don't remember it getting us THAT much special treatment. Splash Mtn it did, Big Thunder maybe? Jungle Cruise..... but everywhere else I think we still went through the normal queuing, which I'm okay with. I think too many people rent chairs just to get to the front of the lines.... In our case, we'd just now be passing the Emporium on our way INTO MK if we let Grandma walk on her own.... jus sayin..... :rolleyes1

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Bad Grandma!!!

Did Mom drop you a lot when you were little? You seem to have some issues......

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You can just see the girls. I missed the boys. :guilty:

My little daredevile with her hands in the air!!!!

After a busy morning, we headed over to Epcot for dinner in Mexico! But we had to make THE stop!!!
Our first trip to WDW, we bought the Prince and Princess Package. It is no longer available, probably because it was SUCH A GREAT DEAL!!!! We paid $150 and got preferred seating to all the shows, meaning as the show was letting out and after it cleared, we went in the exit and got our pick of seats. We were always the first people in!!!! My husband was not a fan of this, since he ended up being a Warthog in The Lion King. But it was great for the kids who were chosen to do everything!!!
The kids each received $50 in Disney dollars (that's $100 right there!) Plus, each got a lanyard with 3 pins. It was WELL worth the money, but it didn't last long. We must have actually been one of the first to purchase it, because cast members kept wanting to look at our tickets because they hadn't actually seen one yet!
But the best thing we received with the package, was a picture of the kids to be put on the Leave a Legacy walls in Epcot. We stop to see them every time we are there and take these two pictures...every time!!!!!!! (Drives my DD crazy!!)

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Check them out next time you are there!! East 3-D-10-1-9

I check them out EVERY time! Well, almost.....

Rain-rain-rain. We get to Mexico early to stay out of the rain, and look who we meet!!!
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Shaking our tail feathers with Donald!!!!!

Now the kids and I are picky eaters, so I was a little worried about this authentic Mexican food. Here's where followers of KJ's posts will get upset with me...I don't know what I ordered! It was wonderful!!! But no idea what it was. KJ and Jeff ordered two meals and split them, and one of them got the same as me, so I am sure she will have the details...and pictures!!!!!

Since it was raining, we headed back to BW, thinking Illuminations would be cancelled. Once we got settled in our rooms, to our delight, we were able to enjoy the show from our balconies!!!!!

By the way...KJ mentioned that her room was close to the elevators. Very true. But guess who ended up with Grandma and Grandpa right next door??? Not KJ!!! But at least we didn't have joining rooms!!!! (Wait...maybe Grandpa requested this. WHO is the favorite daughter now?!?)

Simmer down now sista.... we don't need to jump the gun here, I've got LOTS of pictures, and video too, that will be coming!!!! But I'm at least three posts away from dinner our first night!

Kara - I love your "OJ-style sprint" to the bus stop! (I know some youngin's here won't know what I'm talking about :goodvibes) I hope no grandmas were hurt in the filming of this episode!

I love how Grandpa Larry was so ready to get his Disney on!:thumbsup2

Hey! What's wrong with laminated note cards:confused3:lmao::lmao: That is the sign of a true DISer - that along with the color coded binder!:rotfl:

We tried it at DLR with an 11 mo old and a 3 yr old - after the first day, DDIL was about to scream, and I tossed those notecards right out!:rotfl2:

Good job training your kids on the proper use of a wheelchair for crowd control!:worship:

That Prince and Princess package sounds like a great deal. Too bad we can't get that one anymore.

Those Epcot LAL pics are so cool! DS and DDIL took on on their honeymoon - I was looking for it through your kids' hands, but it's not in that section.

Well, when I was in 6th grade I moved to a new school and instead of me being called Kara Jean (because let me just say, you did NOT want the wrath of my mother if you only called me Kara back then.....) my teacher shortened it to KJ, as in Karat Juice, so the sprinting and hurdling kind of comes naturally to me! :rotfl2:

No grandmas were injured, but that poor teddy bear......

Now let's just set the record straight. My laminated cards had park hours (which Disney decided to mess with me!!!), Dining ADRs, as well as "suggestions" for making the most of our days, including which parks we should hit each day. I may have added a couple of "ideas" of my own. But considering Mom and Dad had never seen 3 out of the 4 major parks, and Kami would always come back from her trips saying things like, "Soarin? No, we didn't ride that - is it a good one?" :scared1: I felt it would be helpful to make sure the "must see" were actually seen......

Your good natured sibling rivalry is so entertaining! :laughing: Love it!

I, for one, am a faithful DISer but I doubt I will ever laminate note cards. Of course, I did have a major foopah on my last trip, so maybe I should. :rolleyes1

That Prince and Princess package DOES sound amazing. No wonder they got rid of it. :sad2:

Siblings? I'm sure I'm adopted so not so sure about that...... Good natured? Do you see how she treats our mother???? :confused3

soontobewed07

01-06-2012, 11:13 AM

emser

01-06-2012, 03:44 PM

Hey! What's wrong with laminated note cards:confused3:lmao::lmao: That is the sign of a true DISer - that along with the color coded binder!:rotfl:

We tried it at DLR with an 11 mo old and a 3 yr old - after the first day, DDIL was about to scream, and I tossed those notecards right out!:rotfl2:

Good job training your kids on the proper use of a wheelchair for crowd control!:worship:

That Prince and Princess package sounds like a great deal. Too bad we can't get that one anymore.

Those Epcot LAL pics are so cool! DS and DDIL took on on their honeymoon - I was looking for it through your kids' hands, but it's not in that section.[/QUOTE]

Please don't encourage the use of color coded laminated note cards. She may begin to think normal people do those kinds of things!!!

My only regret about training the kids with proper crowd control, is that we didn't start at a younger age!!!! :lmao:

Love the LAL pics!!! I look forward to seeing them every time we go. The cute little kids...not talking back...looking forward to meeting all the character...not talking back...wanting to get lots of pics with mommy and daddy...not talking back :rolleyes:

Your good natured sibling rivalry is so entertaining! :laughing: Love it!

I, for one, am a faithful DISer but I doubt I will ever laminate note cards. Of course, I did have a major foopah on my last trip, so maybe I should. :rolleyes1

That Prince and Princess package DOES sound amazing. No wonder they got rid of it. :sad2:

Ah....a DISer who will not laminate her note cards. Thank you!!! Remember, when you laminate, you open yourself up to problems!! When those park hours were wrong, we would not let her forget it. No correcting once laminated!!! :rotfl2:

Yes, because UNlaminated notecards would get messed up if they got wet.... :rolleyes1
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Unlaminated note cards gettigng wet? Oh - THE HORROR!!!!! :scared1:

Beth D

01-07-2012, 06:29 AM

karajeboo

01-07-2012, 04:47 PM

Giggle! You two are great together! You could take your show on the comedy road ...

Kami - the burning question of all true followers of Kara's TR's is did you get a "Rita" in Mexico??:cool1:

Also, at do you have a photo of the laminated cards?

Kara - did you make the shirts?

I think she wussed out on the Rita.... I, however, did not disappoint, and I have the photos to prove it.... :rolleyes1 I did not have just one rita, I had multiple ritas, and she is a good friend.... especially after spending the day with 8 of your favorite relatives.......

I did make the shirts! And never fear, there will be more shirts in future posts..... Mom and Dad liked theirs so much that even on the "wear your own shirts day" they washed their matching shirts and wore them again!!!! I think they just loved the attention..... ;)

I will look for photos of the laminated cards. I also attached them to rings so they could attach to park bags. One per family, thank you very much. Grandma lost hers at the airport, so she's just lucky we didn't dump her off somewhere or she'd never know where to be!!! :rotfl2:

MAGICFOR2

01-07-2012, 04:58 PM

Note cards not laminated but maybe will be now and color coded binder WILL be with me when I go in 2 weeks and 4 days :love: I WILL make my in laws get up and out at the crack of dawn and if they are not then they WILL be left behind none of this waiting in the lobby ;)

COMMANDO! Love it!:lmao:

Please don't encourage the use of color coded laminated note cards. She may begin to think normal people do those kinds of things!!!

My only regret about training the kids with proper crowd control, is that we didn't start at a younger age!!!! :lmao:

Love the LAL pics!!! I look forward to seeing them every time we go. The cute little kids...not talking back...looking forward to meeting all the character...not talking back...wanting to get lots of pics with mommy and daddy...not talking back :rolleyes:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Ah....a DISer who will not laminate her note cards. Thank you!!! Remember, when you laminate, you open yourself up to problems!! When those park hours were wrong, we would not let her forget it. No correcting once laminated!!! :rotfl2:

Oh that is when you have your handy grease pencil or wipe off marker availabe - for changes to your NOTES!:goodvibes

Yes, because UNlaminated notecards would get messed up if they got wet.... :rolleyes1
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Right? Who doesn't know that :lmao:

Unlaminated note cards gettigng wet? Oh - THE HORROR!!!!! :scared1:[/QUOTE]

Now you're getting it!

I think she wussed out on the Rita.... I, however, did not disappoint, and I have the photos to prove it.... :rolleyes1 I did not have just one rita, I had multiple ritas, and she is a good friend.... especially after spending the day with 8 of your favorite relatives.......

I did make the shirts! And never fear, there will be more shirts in future posts..... Mom and Dad liked theirs so much that even on the "wear your own shirts day" they washed their matching shirts and wore them again!!!! I think they just loved the attention..... ;)

I will look for photos of the laminated cards. I also attached them to rings so they could attach to park bags. One per family, thank you very much. Grandma lost hers at the airport, so she's just lucky we didn't dump her off somewhere or she'd never know where to be!!! :rotfl2:

Oh yes, the rings are important, too! I think I learned this from you and attached it to the stroller so they would be within easy reference of any of us as we moved through the parks!:thumbsup2

emser

01-07-2012, 06:40 PM

I think she wussed out on the Rita.... I, however, did not disappoint, and I have the photos to prove it.... :rolleyes1 I did not have just one rita, I had multiple ritas, and she is a good friend.... especially after spending the day with 8 of your favorite relatives.......
I didn't wuss out...I am not not a rita kind of girl. Now Kaluha..that's another story.

I did make the shirts! And never fear, there will be more shirts in future posts..... Mom and Dad liked theirs so much that even on the "wear your own shirts day" they washed their matching shirts and wore them again!!!! I think they just loved the attention..... ;)
I leave the shirts to KJ. I tried our last trip and they didn't turn out so hot. She does a very nice job!!!

I will look for photos of the laminated cards. I also attached them to rings so they could attach to park bags. One per family, thank you very much. Grandma lost hers at the airport, so she's just lucky we didn't dump her off somewhere or she'd never know where to be!!! :rotfl2:
If we can't find photos of the laminated note cards, I may still have them. After all...they WERE laminated. Ready to stand against rain or snow or sleet or hail...almost as good as United States Postal Carriers!! I could snap a quick pic!!

jmskinner

01-08-2012, 11:40 AM

You guys are making me :rotfl2:. I haven't done the laminated note cards, the DH won't go shopping with me if I take coupons, can only imagine what he would say about laminated note cards at WDW.

That Prince and Princess package sounded really cool, too bad that isn't offered anymore.

And love the hurdling to the bus stop. Can't believe there is no video of that.:confused3

soontobewed07

01-08-2012, 11:41 AM

If we can't find photos of the laminated note cards, I may still have them. After all...they WERE laminated. Ready to stand against rain or snow or sleet or hail...almost as good as United States Postal Carriers!! I could snap a quick pic!!

This is why KJ is an official card carrying member of the CFWW club :rotfl2: you see we can't just fly by the seat of our pants :surfweb:

karajeboo

01-09-2012, 06:29 AM

COMMANDO! Love it!:lmao:

Oh that is when you have your handy grease pencil or wipe off marker availabe - for changes to your NOTES!:goodvibes

Oh yes, the rings are important, too! I think I learned this from you and attached it to the stroller so they would be within easy reference of any of us as we moved through the parks!:thumbsup2

If only I would have had the grease pencils!!!! :rotfl2: I think Todd would have fallen over laughing!!! Yes, the rings are important. They make them very accessible!

If we can't find photos of the laminated note cards, I may still have them. After all...they WERE laminated. Ready to stand against rain or snow or sleet or hail...almost as good as United States Postal Carriers!! I could snap a quick pic!!

Then put up or shut up! Where's the pic?:confused3

You guys are making me :rotfl2:. I haven't done the laminated note cards, the DH won't go shopping with me if I take coupons, can only imagine what he would say about laminated note cards at WDW.

That Prince and Princess package sounded really cool, too bad that isn't offered anymore.

And love the hurdling to the bus stop. Can't believe there is no video of that.:confused3

Jeff just accepts it...... I mean, does he really have a choice? Every time he tells me I'm nuts, rolls his eyes, etc. But when it's all said and done he thanks me for organizing another amazing trip! We've been fortunate enough to have learned some amazing time saving tips here on the DIS and I've arranged trips for friends and every time they come back telling me how much they appreciate it. I had one friend who laughed and thought I was crazy when I presented her with a 3 ring binder BEFORE we even began booking her trip. It had resort info, dining info, ticket info, etc..... She honestly wanted to pay for me to come with them on their trip!!! :rotfl2: This was the second time they had done Disney and she said they did so much more in less time in the parks, so they were able to enjoy their resort more. Awesome!:thumbsup2

This is why KJ is an official card carrying member of the CFWW club :rotfl2: you see we can't just fly by the seat of our pants :surfweb:

Why yes, yes I am. And proud of it!

karajeboo

01-09-2012, 10:48 AM

Once we got Todd's big ole head moved, it was time to move ALL of us INTO the park! I was so excited - I just wanted to see Mom and Dad this whole trip. I think I could have sat back and just watched them all week.....

And here we go!!!!

Entering Magic Kingdom! - VIDEO (http://youtu.be/mlwArtgw3I8)

They were waiting to welcome us the minute we emerged from under the tracks!

Welcome McSparklesons - VIDEO (http://youtu.be/XtMcz6dnLvQ)

Still Welcoming McSparklesons - VIDEO (http://youtu.be/KtjFo8LCAWk)

Grandpa could have stood there all day and watched them singing and dancing.... cause Grandpa appreciates a nice pair of legs.... :rolleyes1

And then, the worst move we made this whole trip was looking over at City Hall and seeing the line for Mickey Mouse was only 5 minutes, and someone saying, Let's go see Mickey!!!!

You NEVER detour when entering Magic Kingdom. You go straight to Main St for that most amazing sight..... Cinderella's Castle. But today would be different. It would be 30 minutes before we ever made it to Main ST.... :confused3

OK, Gang, into City Hall to see the head honcho!

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Did I say the worst move was stopping to see Mickey? Scratch that, the WORST move, was taking another 15 minutes to go back through the line to see the princesses!!!!

I love the princesses, and I'm sure Grandpa loved them, too. But this is their first day in a Disney park in 30 years and they have been just 50 yards inside the park for 30 minutes, without actually SEEING the park! :scared1: I was starting to get a little anxious at this point.

Kind of like waiting for a table when there were two empty table waiting for US the night before!!!!

Please notice Grandpa's face in all these pics.... he is in LOVE with princesses!

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Belle was quite taken with Ally's shirts.....

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While Grandpa was quite taken with Belle.... :love:

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Cindy was also trying to figure out who was who on the shirt......

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Sadly, I think we had the "B" team today..... Not just the princesses, but their manners, style, wardrobe, wigs, and apparently voices, because they didn't have much to say at all.

And we were so darn CUTE!!! We were the darn MCSPARKLESONS!!!! :worship:

FINALLY we were able to get out of City Hall, I was about to burst!!! Wait, speaking of bursting, didn't we have to make the first of 17,659 potty stops at this point?

Let me tell you, my sister's family can PEE! And they never drink anything?

True McSparklesons, on the other hand, can double fist their water bottles, 'ritas, brewskis, you name it, and STILL HOLD THEIR WATER!!!!

Yeah, it's training. And little McSparkleson has been well trained too....

After the first potty break of the day, it was time.

For this.

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Now, I'll be honest. One thing I do NOT like about WDW Christmas decorations is the way the garland blocks the view of castle from this vantage point.

But hey, it is what it is.....

I had just texted Jeff that we were FINALLY out of City Hall - he and Todd and Spencer had run to grab FPs for one of the mountains in Frontierland......

And he saw us coming!

We're Walking Right Down the Middle of Main St USA - VIDEO (http://youtu.be/2ie3-jLhiHA)

Notice Grandpa, just takin it all in.... :goodvibes

And before we could even get to the hub.....

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Awww.......

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Happy Anniverary! - VIDEO (http://youtu.be/cJTXlNEETg4)

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OK, it's now been 45 minutes. We are halfway to the hub, and I'm exhausted....

Back soon with all the details of the day! Can we get the Gimpy Grandma in and out of Splash Mtn? :confused3

nrod

01-09-2012, 11:16 AM

Beth D

01-09-2012, 11:50 AM

CRdisMom

01-09-2012, 12:08 PM

one time we actually took photos of all of the bathrooms we visited with my family. It was insane.

Love that your dad and mom looked so happy to be there with you all.

KristiMc

01-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Love the family picture in front of the castle. I have to agree about the decorations blocking the view - not good.

I had to laugh at the video of you walking up Main Street and Ally looks at the camera and said "She's crying already". Didn't she say that a few times on the cruise?? That's ok - I get misty too.

emser

01-09-2012, 03:28 PM

Love the pic of your folks and the smooch!:lovestruc:lovestruc 50 years and still together after raising you two crazy girls? give them a medal!

We seem to be the same way at MK. It takes us about an hour to get to the hub too! Gotta pee, meet some characters, talk to the fireman, buy hats now for embroidery to pick up later, get a snack, pee again, and then it's ride time!

TWO crazy girls? Shall I remind you, only ONE of us laminated note cards!!! :goodvibes

one time we actually took photos of all of the bathrooms we visited with my family. It was insane.

Love that your dad and mom looked so happy to be there with you all.

We started to take pictures of all teh bathroom stops as well, but by day 2, I was running out of space on my memory card!!! :rotfl2:

jmskinner

01-09-2012, 03:33 PM

I would be the same way, just bursting to at least see the castle. And glad to see you still tear up when you see the castle.

The smooch pic is very cute. What a great memory!

karajeboo

01-09-2012, 03:58 PM

Hi Kara!

I'm not sure if I've ever posted on one of your reports (I'm more of a lurker), but I've been with all the DisMoms since the first trip way back when and I LOVE your reports (and Ellen's too!!). That was a great update! I love the video of you guys walking up Main Street and you can hear Ally say "Yup, she's crying." :rotfl2: Also, the picture of your parents on Main Street just about melted my heart :lovestruc. So sweet!! Thanks for sharing your trips!!

Welcome out of lurkdom!!! I really appreciate you saying that, very sweet!!!! Sharing my trips is a way for ME to relive them!!!

Love the pic of your folks and the smooch!:lovestruc:lovestruc 50 years and still together after raising you two crazy girls? give them a medal!

We seem to be the same way at MK. It takes us about an hour to get to the hub too! Gotta pee, meet some characters, talk to the fireman, buy hats now for embroidery to pick up later, get a snack, pee again, and then it's ride time!

Let's just say my mom is very patient. Or is it my dad? :confused3

one time we actually took photos of all of the bathrooms we visited with my family. It was insane.

Love that your dad and mom looked so happy to be there with you all.

Thanx Laura! I think my dad was just a little giddy....

Love the family picture in front of the castle. I have to agree about the decorations blocking the view - not good.

I had to laugh at the video of you walking up Main Street and Ally looks at the camera and said "She's crying already". Didn't she say that a few times on the cruise?? That's ok - I get misty too.

EVERY time Kristi!!! I cry EVERY time I walk onto Main St! They just laugh at me.... I think that Jeff and Ally both are ready to have me committed!

TWO crazy girls? Shall I remind you, only ONE of us laminated note cards!!! :goodvibes

We started to take pictures of all teh bathroom stops as well, but by day 2, I was running out of space on my memory card!!! :rotfl2:

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I would be the same way, just bursting to at least see the castle. And glad to see you still tear up when you see the castle.

The smooch pic is very cute. What a great memory!

I will ALWAYS cry when I first see the castle!!!! It's starting off to be a great trip! So when is your next trip? I saw on FB you booked another! :cool1:

podsnel

01-09-2012, 04:55 PM

soontobewed07

01-09-2012, 05:16 PM

Kara I have to agree with PODS I was in tears too I loved the look on your dads face he was in complete Aw :cutie: I have to say that I cry everytime I step through those gates and see that magic castle :thumbsup2

Wicket's Mom

01-09-2012, 08:10 PM

Such great pictures, Ally with the Princesses, is just wonderful. She has a great facial expression, she still likes them!

Crying on Main St. is what decided me on taking my granddaughters on their first Disney trip!:love:

dvc4life

01-09-2012, 08:34 PM

Love the welcoming photos going in to the MK. The ones of just your parents are soooo sweet. Love them. And they look like kids! Your dad looks like he is lots of fun and your mom is so sweet, but boy does she have sparkle about her that says she can be a corker! ;)

karajeboo

01-10-2012, 06:44 AM

I'm all teared up now- you can tell Ally I'm not just CRAZY, I'm a SAP too, just like her Mama! :sad1::rotfl2:

That was SO SWEET with your parents kissing...and I BET you were already exhausted...LMAO! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

I was just pooped..... :rotfl2: And I KNOW you are a sap! I've sat by you in "One Man's Dream!" :rolleyes1

Kara I have to agree with PODS I was in tears too I loved the look on your dads face he was in complete Aw :cutie: I have to say that I cry everytime I step through those gates and see that magic castle :thumbsup2

Even though MK is not my favorite park, Cinderella's castle IS Walt Disney World, to me. Worldwide, everyone knows what that stands for, even if they haven't been there......

Such great pictures, Ally with the Princesses, is just wonderful. She has a great facial expression, she still likes them!

Crying on Main St. is what decided me on taking my granddaughters on their first Disney trip!:love:

Oh Mother of Wicket, don't you know..... I think the princesses are still "real." It's the "big head" characters that she has told me she knows are not. However, she still believes there is a real Mickey somewhere, but knows that he can't be everywhere at once, so he needs "helpers" in costume. Kinda like Santa! :rotfl2:

How old were your granddaughters when you took them?

Love the welcoming photos going in to the MK. The ones of just your parents are soooo sweet. Love them. And they look like kids! Your dad looks like he is lots of fun and your mom is so sweet, but boy does she have sparkle about her that says she can be a corker! ;)

You head the nail on the head there!!!! Both my parents can be super ornery!!!! Thank goodness I take after the mailman.... :rolleyes1 :lmao:

CRdisMom

01-10-2012, 08:18 AM

Hey I thought we all had something in our eyes during that show...lol

jmskinner

01-10-2012, 09:08 AM

I will ALWAYS cry when I first see the castle!!!! It's starting off to be a great trip! So when is your next trip? I saw on FB you booked another! :cool1:

We booked for August 18-25th. Staying onsite, but planning on going to Legoland and Star Wars Celebrations at the Orlando Convention Center on the 25th. Jacob has school on the 27th, so we will be driving all day Sunday to get home. :laughing:

Wicket's Mom

01-10-2012, 06:21 PM

Oh funny Mother of Allie, my granddaughters are 5 & 8, we went this past September. My first ever TR is in progress now. See the link below my siggie. :cool1:

My eldest GD wasn't interested in the Princesses until she started meeting them. It was love at first sight! :lovestruc

disneychic

01-10-2012, 09:38 PM

LOVING your TR!!!! Can't wait to read more! It's totally helping me pass the days until our trip in 3 weeks! Also, I'm loving your custom t-shirts.......they look so good in the photos-I'm thinking I should do this for our group!
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MAGICFOR2

01-11-2012, 12:36 AM

Okay, I was gonna call you a sap for making me cry, but I see we were all crying, so it's okay! :rotfl2: It is so fun to see all the excitement and family joy, and all your planning coming together for your parents! It is great that they are really enjoying each moment! :love:

karajeboo

01-11-2012, 07:01 AM

Hey I thought we all had something in our eyes during that show...lol

I hate when that happens! ;)

We booked for August 18-25th. Staying onsite, but planning on going to Legoland and Star Wars Celebrations at the Orlando Convention Center on the 25th. Jacob has school on the 27th, so we will be driving all day Sunday to get home. :laughing:

Hey, at least you have your priorities straight.... Jacob may be exhausted his first day of school but at least you wore him out at Disney!

Oh funny Mother of Allie, my granddaughters are 5 & 8, we went this past September. My first ever TR is in progress now. See the link below my siggie. :cool1:

My eldest GD wasn't interested in the Princesses until she started meeting them. It was love at first sight! :lovestruc

Well Mother of Wicket.... I will go check out your TR!!! :thumbsup2

LOVING your TR!!!! Can't wait to read more! It's totally helping me pass the days until our trip in 3 weeks! Also, I'm loving your custom t-shirts.......they look so good in the photos-I'm thinking I should do this for our group!
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Jeff is not happy with me - his golf buddies have been teasing him really bad about the shirts..... I made the mistake of tagging him on facebook! :rotfl2: But it was worth it for the kids and for mom and dad. Ally wears hers to school and her teachers look forward to what she will wear the next day (yes, this week they asked her to wear each shirt).

Okay, I was gonna call you a sap for making me cry, but I see we were all crying, so it's okay! :rotfl2: It is so fun to see all the excitement and family joy, and all your planning coming together for your parents! It is great that they are really enjoying each moment! :love:

You can still call me a sap, I've been called worse.....:rolleyes1 And what is it about that pile of rock at the end of Main St????

lauren_elizabeth

01-11-2012, 08:56 AM

It's okay, Kara - I cry when I see the castle, too! Especially when it's the first time of the trip. It's just one of those things!

Great pictures of everyone together with Mickey! :goodvibes

Your parents are too cute kissing in front of the castle. So sweet!

karajeboo

01-11-2012, 02:48 PM

Once we escaped the clutches of Main St (without even SHOPPING!) it was time to pass through those pearly gates....

OK, not THOSE pearly gates! In fact, they may not even be pearly. And are there even gates?

Who knows! All I know is we were heading into Cindy's castle!!!!

Walking through the Castle - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/KI_zrwexp1I)

I was just a little excited. Excited that nobody was detouring to a restroom.....

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And our first stop?

I needed to check out the new Fantasyland construction....

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Soon it was time to get our attractions on!!!!

We knew that Anklebiterland would be getting busy quickly so we opted to knock it out as quickly as we could this morning. I think this was a good plan, but in hindsight (who can really look at their own hind? :confused3), it may have contributed somewhat to Gma and Gpa not really caring much for MK. We really did race through 3/4 of this park on the first day.....

So....

On your mark....

Get set....

GO!!!!!

First up was Snow White - no problem tossing Gma into one of those little mine cars.....

Then it was time for that which I have NEVER done....

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Why? I have no earthly idea!

It was funny the way everyone mixed up their partners on all the rides. It was like one big family swingers convention!!!!

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Judging by the look on Kami's face, I'm thinking THAT is why I don't ride things that go round... and round.... and round...... http://serve.mysmiley.net/sick/sick0001.gif

Grandma and I wandered around a bit while we waited, and chatted up a couple CMs who just loved the shirts! We heard this so much on the trip - Jeff just LOVED all the attention.... especially from his friends back home after I downloaded pics each night, then uploaded to facebook and tagged him in all the pics..... oops! :rotfl:

After Dumbo, we made our way to Pooh. This is sooooo NOT even close to my favorite ride. But again, it was easy for Gma to transfer from the wheelchair, so we did it. And since the last time I rode (I think I've maybe been on this twice at the most!) they have added some fun and creative games in the queue. And this queue gets LOOOOONG during peak times!

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Besides, it was always a good thing to have something to keep Grandpa occupied while standing in line.... :rolleyes1

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Grandpa, Spencer and I rode in our own car for this one, and afterwards, we had our own double super secret "call" for the rest of the day.

Every time we saw Tigger, we had to "Woo hoo hoo HOO!" Yeah, it was tough getting out of the dump shop after the ride..... I think we were on the verge of laryngtis from all the woo hoo hoo hooing......

For some crazy reason, Ally BEGGED us to go on Cinderella's Golden Carousel, which is no longer Cinderella's Golden Carousel. NO, it is not pearly......

It is now Prince Charming's Regal Carousel. :confused3

But because our sweet little princess wanted to go sooooo badly, no not to the restroom, that would come soon though..... but she wanted to ride it soooo badly, we let both girls go.

Watch Ally's face as she comes by the camera.......

Ally riding carousel - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/wnhx3TFibP0)

I am sooooo glad we waited in line for THAT!

Only 5 minutes until the next showing of Mickey's Philharmagic - we're IN!

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My dad, bein the stylin kinda dude he is, might have snagged these fancy shades for use later, if not for all of us making sure he dumped them in the bins on the way out...... :rolleyes1

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Up next.... making a BIG splash before the big drop, in fact, before leaving the station!!!!

I would add more now but I"m having problems getting my videos uploaded to my computer....... And I'm just SURE you want to see more video!!!! :rotfl2:

jmskinner

01-11-2012, 03:20 PM

So, I'm not the only one that hasn't ridden Dumbo? Not for a lack of trying, the one day I planned to there was lightning.:mad:

Love ya'll running into the castle, too cute.

karajeboo

01-11-2012, 04:05 PM

Got the videos uploading even as we speak, so by the time I get there, they should be ready!

Continuing on through Anklebiterland, it was time for that be all, end all of Fantasyland.....

Sing it sista!!!!

"It's a world of laughter a world of tears
I can't believe Walt won't let me buy a beer here
There's so much I could say
But this family forum says "no way"
It's a dry world after all...."

See? I really AM my father's daughter!!!!

One thing we discovered very quickly this first day.... well, not quick enough apparently, is that if it floats, it was not for Gma.....

We never gave it a second thought when getting on IASW because we nabbed the boat with wheelchair access, so she didn't have to transfer.

She could transfer fine, IF, and this is a very big IF... see? It really was a big IF, huh?

IF she didn't have to step DOWN. I'm sure Gma wishes we'd all figured this out earlier....

But getting into IASW was a breeze.

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The flamenco dancers are always my favorite. Maybe because I visited Spain in high school. Or maybe it's because I wanna be a flamenco dancer when I grow up. Or maybe I just like saying "flamenco." It sounds like flamingo. Flamenco, Flamingo.....

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OK, you've been there, you've done that. You don't need my photos. You probably didn't need my song either, cause now that little ditty (bout Jack and Diane) is stuck in your brain. So is that ditty. Now you don't know whether to sing some John Cougar, or John Mellencamp, or John Cougar Mellencamp, or Mellencamp (seriously, could this guy just pick a name????) or to sing WDW!!!!

But if you choose to sing IASW, you have a new version. You're welcome.....

Everyone wanted pizza so we opted for Pinocchio's Village Haus (that's HAUS, not HOUSE, so make sure you get your Gepetto on and pronounce it correctly). WE snagged a couple of tables overlooking IASW.

The kids all fought to sit by the window. I gave up my window seat to Grandma to try to make a point.

Yah, it was lost. And they kept fighting...... Darn that Walt and no beer in the Magic Kingdom!!!! It would be a LOT more magical with a good buzz around this group!

We all had pizza, and I mean ALL of us. Yet for some reason Grandpa kept asking Todd if he wanted his crust. "You want my crust?" Then he'd pick up Grandma's and ask Todd, "You want my crust?"

Todd very politely told him, "No thanks, I've got my own." We were both starting to chuckle a little bit, thinking of how gross it is to offer someone your pizza crust, after you've eaten off of it. You know how mushy it gets from slobber? Gross, right?????

So I decided to offer Todd MY crust, too. At that point, Todd looked at me, and said with a perfectly straight face, "can you lick it first?"

I am laughing almost as hard just remembering it and writing this, as I did the first time. Mom and Dad never did quite get it, but it was the running joke all week between Todd and I......

Guess you had to be there...... :rolleyes1

By the time we left Anklebiterland and made our way into Liberty Square, the lines were getting a bit longer. Our plan was to use our Splash FP, wait for BTMRR, and then come back through Adventureland, and save Tomorrowland for another day..... There was a MVMCP this night, so we wanted to bolt before those crowds started arriving.

They've also added some fun things to the Haunted Mansion queue, which acutally takes you the LONG way, but since we had never seen this, we took the long way... home. THERE! Another song for you!!!!

So now you've got a world of laughter and a world of tears, you have a ditty (bout Jack and Diane) and you've got a little Supertramp...... you're welcome.

It's a little goofy the way I could not figure out what had been removed or moved or what was going on, so I gave up.

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Before long, we were through the line, and that's when we realized that we really took a long detour. But it was fun to see all the new toys.....

Next thing you know, the room is sinking, or is the roof growing? Those crazy grim grinning ghosts were out to socialize. Now don't close your eyes and don't try to hide, for a silly spook may sit by your side, shrouded in a daft disguise, they pretend to terrorize......

HA! Another one! Sing along!!!!! You're welcome, you small world, Mellencamp lovin Supertramp spooks!!!!!

We soon boarded our doom buggys and we were off!!!! I was kind of surprised that they didn't offer to slow down the conveyor belt to let Grandma get better footing. I think we all kind of felt like Lucy and Ethel at the candy factory, trying to hurry Grandma into her doom buggy before we ALL met our own doom!!!!

Luckily that's a nice long relaxing ride, so Jeff and I snuggled up in our doom buggy and relaxed for a bit.....

Now, don't get any funny ideas because there is no "snuggling" in Disney! They have cameras to catch just that action and you will be ejected from the park, do not pass GO, do not collect $200. Well, because if you're collecting $200 then you have even BIGGER problems!!! Shame on you! :scared1:

We rolled out of Haunted Mansion and began the trek to the mountains. Along the way, Grandpa spotted what everyone spots who hasn't been to WDW in 30 years. Country Bear Jamboree......

No, Grandpa, we will come back later.

On to Splash Mtn! We didn't even use the fast passes we had because we got a HUGE wheelchair advantage on Splash Mtn. I mean, HUGE!!!!!

We did go straight to the front of the line, on the opposite side of where you get in. So that would be where you get out. Make sense?

Once our big ole log pulled up, (I think Steven Tyler's manager ordered us a Super Stretch!), we worked to help Grandma in first.

And that's when we thought it was over. Pearly Gates. Doom Buggy. You name it. We really did think it would the The Long Way Home (you're singing again, aren't you????).

When she stepped in, she sat down hard and her knee bent too far. She has two new knees from about 4 years ago, and they don't bend like they used to!

So she let out a scream. And it sent Jeff and I back to 2008 when we first arrived in WDW with HIS family and his mother took a tumble in the queue of Nemo and went down hard yelling, "My knee!"

Yup, both happened on the first day, and both times we thought, vacation over.

But luckily, once grandma got in, she was in. We didn't realize until later that it was just that her knee temporarily bent a bit too far. These logs ain't no cadillacs, there's not a lot of let room in the back seat.......

And since it was their 50th anniversary we gave them the backseat.... :love:

The whole ride I think we were all worried about Gma and how we were going to get her OUT of the log! Talk about a bump on a log!!!!! :rotfl2:

It was after she got out, and we all spent the next hour asking, "Are you okay, Grandma?" that we realized she was fine.

She may have faked the whole thing just for the attention. In fact, that's my story and I"m sticking to it.......

Since she was a big ole faker..... again, MY story..... we decided to take her on Big Thunder Mtn Railroad. We all told her it was very mild and she'd be fine. After all, this is the woman who rode Scream Roller at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City with me when I was young - this was one of the first upside down roller coasters....

So in comparison, BTMRR is mild, right?

We got separated and I rode with Todd, Spencer and Kami, and Jeff, Mom, Dad, and the girls rode separately. They have a car with a special car for those with mobility issues. She still had to transfer but she had a LOT of room, and since we realized that leg room was the issue, we thought this would be fine.

Judge for yourself.

Big Thunder Mtn Railroad - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/WInGkJf4e7w)

By the way, that would be Emma and Ally screaming the whole time. After riding Space Mtn with them later, I vowed never again.......

So, I don't think Mom cared too much for BTMRR......

Faker.

Since we still had the fast passes for Splash, Kami and Todd decided to take the kids and Jeff and I took the big kids who would not let go of Country Bear Jamboree!!!!

So off we went to see Ned, and Ted, and Zeke and Fred and whoever they are.......

I do know that Grandpa's snorts of laughter nearly got us kicked out, and then Jeff vowed never again to take me to an animatronics show, after I kept clapping after every segment.

And I realized I was the only one clapping.

What can I say? Those are some talented bears! :confused3

OK, my fingers are tired and I need to make dinner.... OK, who's kidding who? If you know me you'll know that I don't cook much, so I'm going to go do laundry or something domestic and wait for Jeff to get home and cook for me!

Up next, Adventureland and off to Epcot!!!!

jedijill

01-11-2012, 04:16 PM

Mellencamp lovin Supertramp spooks!!!!! :rotfl: OMG, funniest update I've read in a LONG time!

BTW, you are dating yourself with some Scream Roller at WOF. :)

Jill in CO (formerly of KC!)

karajeboo

01-11-2012, 04:20 PM

Mellencamp lovin Supertramp spooks!!!!! :rotfl: OMG, funniest update I've read in a LONG time!

BTW, you are dating yourself with some Scream Roller at WOF. :)

Jill in CO (formerly of KC!)

Yeah? Like I'm not dating myself with some Supertramp! :rotfl2:

KC huh? I haven't been back in about 20 years but planning on taking Ally this summer just so she can see where I grew up! Gonna try to meet Gma and Gpa there for a long weekend.....

CRdisMom

01-11-2012, 04:26 PM

those screams in the video remind me of going on EE with evie and joan. I'm going to miss you all when you go in May.

MEK

01-11-2012, 05:11 PM

Caught up again.

Great PP of mom and dad. They are really cute.

Your moms such a trooper for riding BTMMR after practically getting stuck in the log on Splash. After Ally's screaming I probably wouldn't want to ride BTMRR again either. :rotfl: I always get an Ally on ToT. Never fails.

The last update was too funny and now I have a montage of IASW, Jack and Diane, and Supertramp running around in my head. Only my Supertramp song morphed to ...."take a look at my girlfriend. SHe's the only one I got. Not much of a girlfriend. I never seem to get a lot".......:rotfl:

Thanks for that! :sad2:

kid-at-heart

01-11-2012, 05:14 PM

Hehehehehe, loving the updates. I am off tomorrow to visit my sister in - get this - SOUTH CAR-O-LIN-NA.

WannaBeADisMom

01-11-2012, 05:29 PM

:rotfl2:Ya know I'm a lurker, but this had me laughing so hard that my daughter actually left her iPad for a moment to see what was going on!!!! :lmao:OMG....I am SOOOOO looking forward to some KaraJean in May! Supertramp, John Couger what'shisface, special IASW theme song, pizza crust sharing, not to mention 70 year old grandmas riding roller coasters.....this TR has it all!!!!:rotfl:

dvc4life

01-11-2012, 08:10 PM

We haven't been to Worlds of Fun for a few years, but the roller coasters have so improved since we were kids. The Mamba is one of our favorites. Doesn't go upside down but has some massive drops. Love it!

And if you haven't hit up Oceans of Fun it is pretty fun too!

We live about 4 hours north of KC so we have taken our girls there a couple times for quick summer trips.

Enjoy if you are able to make it back here to the midwest this summer!

MAGICFOR2

01-12-2012, 01:16 AM

Wow! Some update! I love all the excitement Kara so catchy!:rotfl2: In the video your dad looks like he's going along otherwise crazy KJ will go off on him! :rotfl2:

Love the screams on BTMRR! That video looks like it could be a Disney commercial!

Love the "had to be there" moments. That's what makes it a family trip!:cool1:

karajeboo

01-12-2012, 06:49 AM

those screams in the video remind me of going on EE with evie and joan. I'm going to miss you all when you go in May.

But I don't think the AquaDuck will have us screaming like that! ;)

Caught up again.

Great PP of mom and dad. They are really cute.

Your moms such a trooper for riding BTMMR after practically getting stuck in the log on Splash. After Ally's screaming I probably wouldn't want to ride BTMRR again either. :rotfl: I always get an Ally on ToT. Never fails.

The last update was too funny and now I have a montage of IASW, Jack and Diane, and Supertramp running around in my head. Only my Supertramp song morphed to ...."take a look at my girlfriend. SHe's the only one I got. Not much of a girlfriend. I never seem to get a lot".......:rotfl:

Thanks for that! :sad2:

WEll thanks for the payback, guess what I am singing now????? :rotfl2:

Hehehehehe, loving the updates. I am off tomorrow to visit my sister in - get this - SOUTH CAR-O-LIN-NA.

Oh, where in SC? Just be careful not to bump into any GOP Presidential candidates - they are all over the state for the next week and a half....

:rotfl2:Ya know I'm a lurker, but this had me laughing so hard that my daughter actually left her iPad for a moment to see what was going on!!!! :lmao:OMG....I am SOOOOO looking forward to some KaraJean in May! Supertramp, John Couger what'shisface, special IASW theme song, pizza crust sharing, not to mention 70 year old grandmas riding roller coasters.....this TR has it all!!!!:rotfl:

Honey, I'm glad I can bring families closer together. It's what I do. I'm a giver.

And don't worry, I'll be singing to you in 124 DAYS!!!! :banana:

We haven't been to Worlds of Fun for a few years, but the roller coasters have so improved since we were kids. The Mamba is one of our favorites. Doesn't go upside down but has some massive drops. Love it!

And if you haven't hit up Oceans of Fun it is pretty fun too!

We live about 4 hours north of KC so we have taken our girls there a couple times for quick summer trips.

Enjoy if you are able to make it back here to the midwest this summer!

I remember the Zambize Zinger? That and Scream Roller...... I'm really looking forward to taking Ally to KC, it's such a pretty city! HOping Jeff will join us (his boss actually lives in Lees Summit) - I want to show them The Plaza! Is it still as spectacular as it was?

Wow! Some update! I love all the excitement Kara so catchy!:rotfl2: In the video your dad looks like he's going along otherwise crazy KJ will go off on him! :rotfl2:

Love the screams on BTMRR! That video looks like it could be a Disney commercial!

Love the "had to be there" moments. That's what makes it a family trip!:cool1:

Jeff was sitting right behind Gma nd Gpa and he heard Gma say, "I thought they said this was mild?" :rotfl2:

dvc4life

01-12-2012, 07:50 AM

Just watched the video of Ally on the carousel. How funny. Would that not be her favorite ride? :laughing:

And yes, from what I hear the Plaza in KC is just as cool.

Beth D

01-12-2012, 11:49 AM

Great updates!

Kami - sorry, anyone related to Kara, and able to live with her for 18+ years has to be crazy, even if just by osmosis! :rotfl:

Love the WOF shout out! CP is my home, but I will get to the other parks some day...

Well at least I now have a new version to sing the next time we hit MK and DH HAS to go into IASW!

I'm sorry but the Country Bears HAS to be the absolute worst show in the MK! It's awful! I'd need a whole lotta beer to get through that one anymore! Once was enough. The tiki lounge had improved, although I haven't been back since the fire?

karajeboo

01-12-2012, 12:01 PM

Just watched the video of Ally on the carousel. How funny. Would that not be her favorite ride? :laughing:

And yes, from what I hear the Plaza in KC is just as cool.

So excited to get back there this summer!

Great updates!

Kami - sorry, anyone related to Kara, and able to live with her for 18+ years has to be crazy, even if just by osmosis! :rotfl:

Love the WOF shout out! CP is my home, but I will get to the other parks some day...

Well at least I now have a new version to sing the next time we hit MK and DH HAS to go into IASW!

I'm sorry but the Country Bears HAS to be the absolute worst show in the MK! It's awful! I'd need a whole lotta beer to get through that one anymore! Once was enough. The tiki lounge had improved, although I haven't been back since the fire?

CP was my home park too but WOF would be my first....... Love Kings Island too, it always seemed themed better than CP although the Point had the best rides, no doubt!!!! I have not been to CP since the Magnum and all the new ones, and Ally is DYING to go - I do not think I would be able to do those super coasters though...... We have Carowinds here, just a little over an hour away in Charlotte. It's nice and clean, but I haven't even been there in years..... darn Disney has kept me from all the other parks!

OK, I need to write you a new ditty for the CBJ.....

It's a world of laughter, a world of tears
It's world of hoping someone will kill those bears.
But without any beer
We can all only jeer
It's a sad show after alllllllllll......

Wicket's Mom

01-12-2012, 07:25 PM

sl_underwood

01-13-2012, 11:03 AM

Lovin your tr! Taking extended family in Dec this year. Hoping to learn some tricks to surviving with the sibs! LOL! So far I have been :rotfl2: to much to do much else!

karajeboo

01-13-2012, 02:05 PM

Now I can't get Jack & Diane out of my head! IASW is not one of my favorite rides unless it's baking outside & I need to cool off! Your version of that tune is marvelous!

I hadn't ridden Dumbo either until this last trip, same with Snow White. It's taken over 30 years for me to accomplish that feat!

We used to go to King's Island a lot, but haven't been in quite some time. After Disney, KI can't even compare.

I love the t-shirts that you made. Was that an iron on?

Here's a ditty, bout mother of Wicket
She's a mom, living out in the thicket.....

Lovin your tr! Taking extended family in Dec this year. Hoping to learn some tricks to surviving with the sibs! LOL! So far I have been :rotfl2: to much to do much else!

Sometimes all you can do is laugh.... and pray that paternity test comes back showing these people are NOT related!!!! :rotfl2:

TanzUnited99

01-14-2012, 07:20 AM

karajeboo

01-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Hi there! I followed the link over from Mary Ellen's TR who has said this is a TR I have to read!

From the first page it looks like it has been and is going to be fun! I don't have a lot of time at the minute but am just letting you know that I'm subbing and going to catch up over the weekend.

Tanz :goodvibes

I tried to meet up with her when we were there and we just couldn't connect. The good thing is that I've met her before, on one of our DISmoms trips, but it would have been nice to hook up for a drink.... Darn family messing up my plans! :rotfl2:

TanzUnited99

01-16-2012, 12:29 PM

karajeboo

01-16-2012, 12:48 PM

Well I must say, I am terribly ashamed of myself......

All those dittys (or is it ditties?) got me thinking.....

I forgot Grandpa's morning poem!!!!:scared1:

And you thought the only poem of the trip was Kami and I reading aloud the first night? Well, you would be wrong.

Every and I mean EVERY morning, there was a poem slid under our door. Luckily, we could read at our leisure and not have to stand in front of a crowd getting stage fright. Cause ya know that whole "imagine the audience naked" thing? Did you see my audience? Ewww......

Day 1
Day one has no officially begun
Let's go out and have some fun

So on to the land of the mice
Where we know treatment will be nice

We'll say hello to Goofy, Pluto and Snow White
I'm sure our first day will be ever so bright

So now let's be on our way
For a really really fun filled day

Knowing that the first day will be a winner
Grandma and Grandpa will see you at dinner.

And all the many looooooong hours between now and dinner......:sad2:

Back soon to finish out Magic Kingdom!

karajeboo

01-16-2012, 12:56 PM

I managed to catch up and have to say I can relate to being an obsessive planner! :rotfl: However thumbs up to you for creating a notebook and coordinating everything - don't think I would have the time/patience to do that!

That's cool that you got to see Illuminations from your room every night - what a great way to end the day! :thumbsup2

I love the tour of Boardwalk - having been on my 1st ever trip in September last year I regret not exploring the area in detail.

I laughed so hard at making it to the bus stop before your sister! :rotfl2: I know how important that would've been to you and am enjoying the banter between the two of you.

Love the matching shirts as well.

It's a good think Kami and I are so different, or we may have killed each other when we were younger. We, (read "I") are very competitive, but we were involved in totally different activities from the very beginning.....

Boardwalk is definitely my favorite location in WDW, whether it be Boardwalk resort, or Yacht or Beach club, just having access to BW at night when coming "home" via boat or walking from Epcot or DHS, is so nice. The only bad part is that if there is activity on the BW you don't want to go up to your room! We caught Dad several times just stopping to watch the performers, or just people watching out on the BW late at night (well, late in MY book!). The atmosphere is unique in WDW, as no place else offers this.

But the convenience of walking to Epcot AND Hollywood Studios can't be beat. Love Love LOVE this!!!! There is no waiting for a bus, boat, or monorail, so you can get there on YOUR time! :thumbsup2

lauren_elizabeth

01-17-2012, 08:18 AM

jmskinner

01-17-2012, 10:06 AM

Loving your TR. And can't believe no one else clapped during CBJ.:confused3

Love Grandpa's poems, would make a great addition for a scrapbook.

karajeboo

01-17-2012, 10:58 AM

Once we finished our standing ovation for Bill and Ned and Ted and Fred, and that oh so sexy Trixie, not to mention those knee slapping buffalo and elk and moose that were just hanging around in the theater - get it? "Hanging" around????? :rotfl2: OH, I crack myself up....

Anywho, once we dried our eyes, it was just so moooooooving - get it? "Moo"ving? :rotfl2: Oh, there I go again!!!!! :rotfl2:

We finally made it out of the theater - Jeff probably pushing Grandma as I'm sure both of them wanted to get as far from Grandpa and I as they could.....

No comment.

We met up with Kami, Todd and the kids, and started to head over toward Adventureland..... with a pit stop of course.

The line for Pirates was 15 minutes!!!! That is crazy! This is usually a walk on, and there was no break for the gimp mobile, so we got in line.

About 15 minutes later, my mother sees the "boats" - and she is not happy. Like I said before, if it floats, it's not very popular with Grandma......

Of course, we all assure her that there will be no problem, yada yada yada.....

Well, let's just say she got in. She got out. And she swore there would be no more boats this trip! It's just too hard to step onto the seat and put all her weight on the one bad ankle, and then it's a fairly big step down to the floor..... So I can see where it was tough.

So after POTC, we decided to hit the road... Jack.

You're singing again, aren't you?

Well, if it makes you feel any better, we didn't really hit the road. We hit the monorail!!!!

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Jeff's always scared of this photo that I take on every trip. He envisions pole dancing in her future..... :rolleyes1

When we got to the TTC to change monorails, all of a sudden, the bottom fell out and it just POURED!!!! I mean monsoon!!!

And it lasted all of 30 seconds. Just enough to make it nice and.... sticky.

As we got out of the monorail at the Epcot station, I was so glad that Jeff had control of Grandma. Not that she gets out of control, although I guess she does..... but that ramp is long and steep when you are pushing a wheelchair.

So when Ally and Spencer ended up behind Jeff as he was turning Grandma around, and he was "this" close (I'm holding up my fingers in a 1" motion - see?) to tumbling down the ramp, with Grandma on a collision course for the Von Trapps from St Maarten (remember them????), well, he lost it a little bit with Ally and Spencer.

I think Spencer was a little shocked that Uncle Jeff yelled at him. Ally? Eh, she's used to it..... :rotfl: But Spencer steered clear of Uncle Jeff for awhile.....

Our first stop once we hit Epcot, was to find Kami's pics......

There they are!!!!

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And then it was time for all the obligatory photos..... In this. My FAVORITE park of all!!!!

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I love me some Epcot..... :cloud9:

We noticed that the wait was non-existent for Spaceship Earth so we hit that. I love this every time I ride it...... And we all make the funniest faces to be displayed for all to see when we get off in the dump station! Yes, I'm so proud......

The wait for Mission Space was also minimal, so we all headed that way, knowing that we could all ride, albeit different intensities.....

I said, no way, no how, am I going on Orange again. Been there, done that, still get the shakes thinking about it. I mean, what if I hadn't pushed that button on time?????

So Grandma, Grandpa, Todd and I all opted for Green, and Jeff, Kami and the kids all went on Orange. Not sure how they split up, I'm thinking girls and boys......

As we stood in line getting ready to board our spaceship to Mars, Todd looked at Grandpa and Grandma, who kept saying, "What did he say" as Gary Sinise was giving us instructions and then turned to me and said, "Well aren't we the right stuff." :rotfl2:

I'm thinking he was referring to NKOTB. Because other than that, this team was the WRONG stuff!!!!!

I can report back, however, that we all landed safely on Mars and lived to tell the tale........ and we all pushed our buttons on time.

When we came out into the dump shop, we looked outside and the monsoon was back.

But this is Disney. A little rain can't stop Disney.

So I rallied the troops, hollered, "Ponchos ON!"

And away we went for our ADR at San Angel Inn.....

I'll save that for next post because you KNOW I've got some food porn to share!!!!

karajeboo

01-17-2012, 11:02 AM

Your dad's poems are priceless! :laughing: He's a witty one!

We, too, are doing a December trip with my parents and siblings and staying at AKL Villas. Reading your trip just makes the excitement build up even more!

Witty? Well, he's something! :rotfl2: I really thought AKV is where my P's would have chosen to stay - still shocked they chose BWV, but we loved it there!

Loving your TR. And can't believe no one else clapped during CBJ.:confused3

Love Grandpa's poems, would make a great addition for a scrapbook.

I know, right???? :confused3 People just don't know quality entertainment anymore.....

jmskinner

01-17-2012, 01:20 PM

Too funny about the "pole" pic. And I love the "Right Stuff" comment.:lmao:

It's not easy when you realize your parents, the ones who got you so addicted to amusement parks, just can't handle it like they use to. My Mom moves a lot slower, my Stepdad's feet hurt and my Dad's knee won't bend, so Splash is probably out with him again. My Stepmom is just fine though...oh yea, she is only 10 years older than me. :rotfl2:

emser

01-17-2012, 03:27 PM

My FAVORITE video of what I have seen so far!!!

Walking through the Castle - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/KI_zrwexp1I)

Soon it was time to get our attractions on!!!!

We knew that Anklebiterland would be getting busy quickly so we opted to knock it out as quickly as we could this morning. I think this was a good plan, but in hindsight (who can really look at their own hind? :confused3), it may have contributed somewhat to Gma and Gpa not really caring much for MK. We really did race through 3/4 of this park on the first day.....

So....

On your mark....

Get set....

GO!!!!!

First up was Snow White - no problem tossing Gma into one of those little mine cars.....

Then it was time for that which I have NEVER done....

It was funny the way everyone mixed up their partners on all the rides. It was like one big family swingers convention!!!!

We switched up a lot this trip. Made it fun. Ally learned how REALLY cool her Aunt Kami is!!!

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Judging by the look on Kami's face, I'm thinking THAT is why I don't ride things that go round... and round.... and round...... http://serve.mysmiley.net/sick/sick0001.gif

I asked Ally NOT to move Dumbo up and down real fast, cause I don't like that feeling. I think she moved that Pachyderm as fast as she could. Little sweetheart!!! :littleangel:

After Dumbo, we made our way to Pooh. This is sooooo NOT even close to my favorite ride. But again, it was easy for Gma to transfer from the wheelchair, so we did it. And since the last time I rode (I think I've maybe been on this twice at the most!) they have added some fun and creative games in the queue. And this queue gets LOOOOONG during peak times!

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Besides, it was always a good thing to have something to keep Grandpa occupied while standing in line.... :rolleyes1

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Grandpa, Spencer and I rode in our own car for this one, and afterwards, we had our own double super secret "call" for the rest of the day.

Every time we saw Tigger, we had to "Woo hoo hoo HOO!" Yeah, it was tough getting out of the dump shop after the ride..... I think we were on the verge of laryngtis from all the woo hoo hoo hooing......

That's what all the noise was about!

Only 5 minutes until the next showing of Mickey's Philharmagic - we're IN!

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My dad, bein the stylin kinda dude he is, might have snagged these fancy shades for use later, if not for all of us making sure he dumped them in the bins on the way out...... :rolleyes1

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Gee - we had to post THAT picture, did we?!?

Up next.... making a BIG splash before the big drop, in fact, before leaving the station!!!!

I would add more now but I"m having problems getting my videos uploaded to my computer....... And I'm just SURE you want to see more video!!!! :rotfl2:

More video?!?!?! :scared1:
Please...a little help. Why won't my text stay colored inside KJ's text? Each one is set to green. But it only kept the first one!!!

Simba22

01-17-2012, 03:45 PM

emser

01-17-2012, 03:56 PM

Wicket's Mom

01-17-2012, 07:09 PM

Ally's pole posing is getting quite good.:scared1: Has Jeff bought a shotgun yet!?

My family did a couple of those all family trips to WDW in the Dark Ages. It was a wonder that we didn't kill each other before the trip was over!

MEK

01-17-2012, 08:03 PM

I'm a green girl myself when it comes to mission space. :thumbsup2 So glad everyone enjoyed it.

Love the group shot entering Epcot. That's perfect!

So far a great morning.

I love me some San Angel Inn. So pretty in there.

Simba22

01-17-2012, 08:21 PM

OK, all caught up and I have to say I LOVE your TR! You have me cracking up over here! :rotfl2:

Can't wait to read more!!

karajeboo

01-17-2012, 09:36 PM

I'm a bit late to this shindig but just your intro page has me so excited to keep reading! ("The crack of 2pm Saturday" literally made me laugh out loud! :laughing: )

Going back to catch up now! :goodvibes

Hurry back now!

Ally's pole posing is getting quite good.:scared1: Has Jeff bought a shotgun yet!?

My family did a couple of those all family trips to WDW in the Dark Ages. It was a wonder that we didn't kill each other before the trip was over!

Oh, Mother of Wicket, dontcha know he bought that shotgun the day she was born????

And this TR is not over yet so you have no idea what may happen..... :rolleyes1

I was not real excited about Boardwalk, but I loved it!!!! The walking was so nice!!! Would love to try staying across the lake sometime!!!

Yacht and Beach are gorgeous - honestly Yacht Club is my favorite of all of them. BUT BW is closer to DHS (now that I know what an easy walk it is!!!) so it wins for location for me!

I'm a green girl myself when it comes to mission space. :thumbsup2 So glad everyone enjoyed it.

Love the group shot entering Epcot. That's perfect!

So far a great morning.

I love me some San Angel Inn. So pretty in there.

Gorgeous! And we hadn't eaten there since 1998! I tried the orange version once. Only once. And I can honestly say I will never be able to say I did it twice.....

OK, all caught up and I have to say I LOVE your TR! You have me cracking up over here! :rotfl2:

Can't wait to read more!!

Well that was fast!!!! Stick around young grasshopper, I hope to have some more laughs with you....

rndmr2

01-18-2012, 12:40 AM

Wicket's Mom

01-18-2012, 06:53 PM

On Mission Space I've tried to do the Orange side, but keep getting talked out of it! I always ride the Green side, guess I'm getting too old for that Orange ride!:thumbsup2

Beth D

01-19-2012, 11:32 AM

So you must get your song changing talent from your pop! Writing poems and new endings to songs are very similar!:thumbsup2

The orange side of Mission Space requires a CAST IRON stomach (or that of a 6 year old!). When we rode it my dear mother, who has done many a coaster and ride here at CP was convinced she could handle it, along with DH. One nauseous lady, and one hubby head in a barf bag later, our day at Epcot was much subdued! :laughing:

karajeboo

01-19-2012, 11:51 AM

Loving your TR! I was pretty far behind but I am all caught up now. Love the pic of your parents smooching on Main Street! :lovestruc

Glad you got to ride Snow White before it closes for good soon, we did make it a point to ride it this year. I love Pooh! I was sad that we missed that one this year. And Dumbo! Love it but rarely ride it. I went on it in 2004 but before that it was maybe 1989, the line was always too long for that short a ride. Maybe when the double one opens it will be a little easier.

Your Dad's poem was too cute! Can't wait to read more.

Looking forward to your San Angel Inn report/pics!

Ya know, I didn't even think about SW closing! So glad we did it now!!!!

On Mission Space I've tried to do the Orange side, but keep getting talked out of it! I always ride the Green side, guess I'm getting too old for that Orange ride!:thumbsup2

Oh Mother of Wicket, avoid it like the Martian Plague!!!!

So you must get your song changing talent from your pop! Writing poems and new endings to songs are very similar!:thumbsup2

The orange side of Mission Space requires a CAST IRON stomach (or that of a 6 year old!). When we rode it my dear mother, who has done many a coaster and ride here at CP was convinced she could handle it, along with DH. One nauseous lady, and one hubby head in a barf bag later, our day at Epcot was much subdued! :laughing:

And THAT my friend, is why I won't do it again. I didn't get sick, but I was so worried that I WOULD get sick, that I just couldn't enjoy my trip to Mars..... well, that and fear that I wouldn't get my button pushed!

TanzUnited99

01-20-2012, 01:19 PM

Aaw what a lovely poem! :thumbsup2

Great photos at Epcot - I have to say I love me some Epcot as well!

That is cool that you rode the Orange side of Mission Space though I have to say once was enough for me as well! :lmao:

Looking forward to the food porn though I'll have to make sure my stomach is full beforehand!

emser

01-22-2012, 11:36 AM

Reading all the comments about green vs orange. This was my first time on orange. I really didn't notice too much of a difference, except my face was being pulled backwards!! But I rode with the two screaming girls. Still recovering! :sick:
Ready to move onto day 2...but I don't want to get ahead of KJ and her TR from our evening in Mexico with whatever that amazing chicken dish I had was!

karajeboo

01-23-2012, 10:24 AM

We began the trek along the left side of Future World to get to our 6pm ADR in Mexico.

We weaved, we bobbed (when the puddles were deep!), and we may have even had Gma's chair hydroplaning a few times, before we shot out into the International Showcase, right by Mexico.

Ole!

And let me just say, rain and air conditioning in Mexico do NOT mix. Brrrrr! It was cold once we got into that pavilion!

I'm not entirely clear about what happened next. But I do think that when I saw the beautiful sign, "La Cava del Tequila" I may have let go of Grandma and just hurdled the wall to get there.

And get one of these.....

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/karajeboo/WDW%20Tripp%20Family%202011/Day%202/75e45c8f.jpg

Cause I do love me an avocado 'rita.....

Grandma? You okay??? :confused3

We were a few minutes early so we decided, what the heck, there's another BOAT ride!

C'mon Grandma, you'll love it! :rotfl2:

We got in and made the Gran Fiesta Tour!!!! Back on land, Kami and the kids saw our old friend Donald, and felt the need to shake some tail feathers....

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I think they are saying "Ole" here, but it looks like something not so friendly.... :rolleyes1

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj94/karajeboo/WDW%20Tripp%20Family%202011/Day%202/Photo0180FourBySix.jpg

Now I do love me some Mexico Pavillion. Jeff and I ate here on our honeymoon in 1998. It was just "okay" at that time. But that could be because I was expecting burritos and fajitas. You know, American Mexican food.....

So I warned everyone before agreeing to this ADR, that this would not be the Mexican they were used to.....

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The kids look thrilled with the selection.....

Kami and I both ordered the Pollo a las Rajas - Grilled chicken breast served over red peppers, onions, chile poblano, chorizo (Mexican sausage) and melted cheese. - $24.00

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Jeff got the Mole Poblano - Grilled chicken breast served over a bed of chicken morsels, carrots, chayote chiles, with the classic sauce of spices and hint of chocolate - $24.00

I was wanting to try some REAL mole, so we shared our two dinners.

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Dad got Mahi-Mahi a la Veracruzana - Grilled filet of mahi-mahi prepared with capers, olives, Spanish onions and tomatoes, seasoned with white wine and spices, served with white rice. - $23.00

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And Mom and Todd both got a traditional meal:
Traditional Mexican Dinner

(Flat fee)

Tostadas de Tinga
Pulled chicken seasoned with roasted tomato and chipotle, served on tostadas with black refried beans, green tomatillo sauce, queso fresco and sour cream

Tacos de Pescado
Mahi-Mahi fish served with chipotle-lime aioli, cabbage, lime and green tomatillo sauce, all served over flour tortillas

Crema Bavaria
Creamy bavarian mousse served with mixed berries, cinnamon and orange liqueur

Includes soft drink or iced tea. No substite on the Mexican dinner.

I could not believe how good that looked too!

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I could only get the pic of the fish tacos because they scarfed down the rest too fast for me!!!!

All in all everyone really enjoyed this meal. And even though we were "hidden" behind a wall, we couldn't see the water, it was kind of nice because it was actually quiet enough that we could hear each other.

San Angel Inn - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/vqO-HCxfIi8)

We soon left San Angel Inn and the Mexico Pavillion (with rita roadies!!!!) and walked around the International Showcase just a bit. Looking at the radar we were afraid that we would not be too comfortable watching Illuminations in the rain, so we soon headed back toward the boardwalk.

Along the way, we stopped to watch a bit of the Candlelight Processional with Doogie!!! I mean, Barney!!!! He is the one I would have loved to have heard, but we just never even thought to get tickets for this night. And it's a good thing, because those poor people sat in pouring rain for most of it.....

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As we stood there watching it started to pour again, so we ducked under the American Pavillion where there was NO LINE to see these two friendly folks!

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I think we did a pretty good job on our first full day in the parks..... I for one was wiped out, so we wanted back in the drizzle. As soon as we got to the resort, we hit the bar fridge in our room and then Jeff and Dad decided to go have a nightcap in the Belleview Room.

Dad had more energy than all of us! He just did not want to quit!!!

Up next, Epcot and MK for the Electrical Parade!

I'm having a partial thyroidectomy on Wednesday so I may not be on for a few days.....

MEK

01-23-2012, 10:46 AM

Beth D

01-23-2012, 11:33 AM

Even for a die hard coaster and spinny ride fan, once on Orange was enough for me too!

Love Grandpa's energy! I have a feeling he had to be on his toes with you girls around as kids!

Good luck with the surgery Wed! Happy and quick healing, and of course hopefully lots of DIS board surfing during recovery!

jedijill

01-23-2012, 02:15 PM

Good luck with the surgery! I love the report. ;)

Jill in CO

KristiMc

01-23-2012, 02:41 PM

We have never eaten in Mexico. I also need to try the Avocado Rita! I hope your surgery goes well.

JKSWonder

01-23-2012, 02:49 PM

Yummy margarita! God, how I love that place.

We can only do one park when we go in August, and like the idiot.....I mean wonderful, thoughtful Mommy that I am...I let the kids pick. Of course, they both picked MK. I tried to to cajole them, remind them how much they loved that Nemo ride, etc., etc., but nothing doing.

It seems Mommy's need for alcohol....I mean need for a lovely walk around a beautiful lake learning about different cultures...means nada to my kids.

CRdisMom

01-23-2012, 04:59 PM

I miss Rita. :(

LuvEeyore

01-23-2012, 05:10 PM

Kara,
praying and hoping your surgery goes well!!

Wicket's Mom

01-23-2012, 06:29 PM

Good luck with your surgery. Make your hubby & Ally wait on you!;)

Dixielady908

01-23-2012, 07:18 PM

enjoying your report....
good luck on wednesday...

Denise.

Simba22

01-23-2012, 08:19 PM

it stinks that it was raining but so glad you guys all enjoyed San Angel Inn! It's one of our favorites!

I tried one of the Ritas from the stand side the outside the pavilion a couple years ago and it was SO strong I couldn't drink it. I'm hoping to give the Cava a go this year, and also hoping I can actually finish my drink!

Good luck with your surgery!

jmskinner

01-24-2012, 07:05 AM

As usual I am loving your report. Funny, the menu at San Angel Inn is exactly why we have never eaten there, we want what we call traditional food. :laughing:

Hope all goes well with your surgery and recovery.

kid-at-heart

01-24-2012, 07:32 AM

I'm having a partial thyroidectomy on Wednesday so I may not be on for a few days.....

Take care of yourself Kara. My sister had a partial thyroidectomy a few years ago and was quite happy with the results. She says she regained her energy after having the surgery. :hug:

emser

01-24-2012, 07:42 AM

And here they are...

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/emserboo/Disney%20World%202011/notecards001-1.jpg

It was a little hard to get a picture without a glare...perhaps because they were LAMINATED?!?!?!?

I will get pictures of the individual days as well!!!

dvc4life

01-24-2012, 07:47 AM

Love the Mexico Pavillion review. Your food looked delicious! We just hate a La Hacienda again a couple weeks ago and it was sooooo good. We will have to try to eat at that one some time now.

Good for your Dad and all the energy he has to do the world. He looks like he is really enjoying himself.

Good Luck with your surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery. :flower3:

karajeboo

01-24-2012, 10:16 AM

You are really stacking up the cruises there GF! :thumbsup2 Freedom of the Seas sounds like a wonderful boat. I wanted to do a cruise for Nick's HS graduation, but he wants to rent a beach house. um...ok then!

I loved the avocado rita. So good. I'm also a big fan of the San Angel Inn so I'm glad everyone enjoyed it.

Good luck with your surgery on Wednesday. I hope you are feeling well again in no time! :hug:

Thank you Mary Ellen! I love the avocado rita the best - it's so creamy, more like a milkshake than a margarita! I'll call it a shakearita!!!!

Even for a die hard coaster and spinny ride fan, once on Orange was enough for me too!

Love Grandpa's energy! I have a feeling he had to be on his toes with you girls around as kids!

Good luck with the surgery Wed! Happy and quick healing, and of course hopefully lots of DIS board surfing during recovery!

Oh, I will have my nook color AND my iphone for DISing..... ONly in one night so I will have my puter back on Thursday.

Good luck with the surgery! I love the report. ;)

Jill in CO

Thank you Jill! I hope to not be down too long!

We have never eaten in Mexico. I also need to try the Avocado Rita! I hope your surgery goes well.

Yes, Kristi, you MUST try the avocado rita! And you MUST go inside the pavillion to get it - soooo much better than the outside stand!!! I'm not a big avocado fan, but I do like this!!!! Wonder if the hospital will allow that after surgery? They did mention a sore throat for a few days so I'm suuuuuure this would help?

Yummy margarita! God, how I love that place.

We can only do one park when we go in August, and like the idiot.....I mean wonderful, thoughtful Mommy that I am...I let the kids pick. Of course, they both picked MK. I tried to to cajole them, remind them how much they loved that Nemo ride, etc., etc., but nothing doing.

It seems Mommy's need for alcohol....I mean need for a lovely walk around a beautiful lake learning about different cultures...means nada to my kids.

OH, here's the problem as I see it. You have failed in the raising of your children. Plain and simple. Do they not understand what Epcot has that NOOOOO other park has? Why have you even allowed them to be tempted by that silly place? I suppose you are one of those crazies who allow your children to sing while on IASW? Shame on you! You need to get your priorities straight.

Here's what I recommend. Show them videos. Of Epcot. And Epcot only. But don't say "Epcot" - say "Disney World." Before long, they will assume, like the rest of us, that Epcot IS Disney World!!! See? Problem solved! :rotfl2:

I miss Rita. :(

She said she missed you too. I asked.

Kara,
praying and hoping your surgery goes well!!

Thank you very much!!! :cloud9:

Good luck with your surgery. Make your hubby & Ally wait on you!;)

Oh Mother of Wicket, I not only have Jeff and Ally to wait on me, I am flying in Grandma to take care of me too!!!! Cause let's face it, I need my mommy when I'm sick.....:hug:

enjoying your report....
good luck on wednesday...

Denise.

Thank you Denise!!!! I'll be back!

it stinks that it was raining but so glad you guys all enjoyed San Angel Inn! It's one of our favorites!

I tried one of the Ritas from the stand side the outside the pavilion a couple years ago and it was SO strong I couldn't drink it. I'm hoping to give the Cava a go this year, and also hoping I can actually finish my drink!

Good luck with your surgery!

No, do not waste your time or money at those stands outside - you must go into La Cava..... They are more, but they are sooooo much better! Blended perfectly using BETTER tequila!

As usual I am loving your report. Funny, the menu at San Angel Inn is exactly why we have never eaten there, we want what we call traditional food. :laughing:

Hope all goes well with your surgery and recovery.

Melissa - "traditional" food? :lmao: I know, I'm the same way. But let me just say, this was all very good. I know it was our version of "authentic" - no nachos, burritos, chimis.... lol But delicious!

Take care of yourself Kara. My sister had a partial thyroidectomy a few years ago and was quite happy with the results. She says she regained her energy after having the surgery. :hug:

Lack of energy is one reason they started checking my thyroid, as well as heart palpitations, but a stress test came back normal. So I'm really hoping this fixes me all up!

Love the Mexico Pavillion review. Your food looked delicious! We just hate a La Hacienda again a couple weeks ago and it was sooooo good. We will have to try to eat at that one some time now.

Good for your Dad and all the energy he has to do the world. He looks like he is really enjoying himself.

Good Luck with your surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery. :flower3:

Ya know, Chris? The one time we ate at La Hacienda, on our DISmoms trip, I was not impressed..... We just munched on appys so I may need to try it again.......

Thank you everyone! If you're on facebook, I have a couple friends who will tag me when the surgery is over so you'll know I'm okay...... Cause I'm sure you'll all be pacing your office, kitchen, school, bus stop, grocery store, whatever, from 8:30-10:00 tomorrow.... :rolleyes1

Beth D

01-24-2012, 12:52 PM

kami - thanks for the pics! Love the cards!

Kara - lack of energy from you? This from the woman who OJ hurdled benches to get to the bus first?

Good luck!

Simba22

01-24-2012, 01:11 PM

I just reread my last post and realized that a chunk of it made no sense. While I WISH it was from drinking margaritas...it's actually just a problem I'm having with our stupid laptop. You sit there typing away like a fool and the laptop catches up about a minute later and the result is NOT what you just typed. Glad you knew what I was trying to say though! I will definitely give La Cava a try in July!

MAGICFOR2

01-26-2012, 12:10 AM

Hey everyone! Kara came through her surgery fine today and is home resting and eating ice cream!

And here they are...

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/emserboo/Disney%20World%202011/notecards001-1.jpg

It was a little hard to get a picture without a glare...perhaps because they were LAMINATED?!?!?!?

I will get pictures of the individual days as well!!!

Perfect! I knew I learned it from KJ! :cool1:

AngelCTMH

01-26-2012, 12:01 PM

Love all this info!

stinksmom

01-28-2012, 08:50 AM

Kara-Glad your surgery went well! We ate at San Angel about 5 years ago and we weren't impressed but that platter of tacos looks really good! We have become big fans of La Hacienda and usually eat there once each trip (and watch illuminations while we eat). Maybe we will need to give SA another try. Because we always make a trek to the ditch anyway - gotta have my jalapeño margarita :thumbsup2

karajeboo

02-01-2012, 03:50 PM

kami - thanks for the pics! Love the cards!

Kara - lack of energy from you? This from the woman who OJ hurdled benches to get to the bus first?

Good luck!

OK, that was just me rambling, cause you know I DID hurdle those benches...... ;)

I just reread my last post and realized that a chunk of it made no sense. While I WISH it was from drinking margaritas...it's actually just a problem I'm having with our stupid laptop. You sit there typing away like a fool and the laptop catches up about a minute later and the result is NOT what you just typed. Glad you knew what I was trying to say though! I will definitely give La Cava a try in July!

Must. Drink. Ritas....... they just won a bunch of awards - I can remember if it was theme park bars, or Orlando bars, but they got best bartenders and best bar food...... The bartenders really ARE awesome!

Hey everyone! Kara came through her surgery fine today and is home resting and eating ice cream!

Perfect! I knew I learned it from KJ! :cool1:

Ah yes, Grasshopper.... And thanks for updating on my surgery! :thumbsup2

Love all this info!

Oh, there's a LOT more coming!!!!

Kara-Glad your surgery went well! We ate at San Angel about 5 years ago and we weren't impressed but that platter of tacos looks really good! We have become big fans of La Hacienda and usually eat there once each trip (and watch illuminations while we eat). Maybe we will need to give SA another try. Because we always make a trek to the ditch anyway - gotta have my jalapeño margarita :thumbsup2

When we ate there in 1998 I was not impressed, but this time was great.

Thank you all for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers for my surgery. I just got the biopsy results and there is NO CANCER!!!! :banana: Now if that doesn't call for a dancing banana, I don't know what does!!!!

This 3 month ordeal is officially CLOSED! Well, except for one more followup appt in a month, and annual ultrasounds to keep an eye on things..... But I am soooo relieved and promise to get back to work on this TR!!!!

Thanks for sticking by me!

KristiMc

02-01-2012, 05:00 PM

Great news!! I think more dancing bananas are in order :banana::banana::banana:

MEK

02-01-2012, 05:06 PM

Kara - Glad your feeling well enough to do replies. Hope you feel a little better every day! :thumbsup2

Wicket's Mom

02-01-2012, 06:18 PM

Great News!:dance3: I know how you feel, got my good news last May!:banana:

Hope that you will have lots of energy!

dvc4life

02-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Great news Kara!

karajeboo

02-02-2012, 05:54 AM

Great news!! I think more dancing bananas are in order :banana::banana::banana:

Kara - Glad your feeling well enough to do replies. Hope you feel a little better every day! :thumbsup2

Great News!:dance3: I know how you feel, got my good news last May!:banana:

Hope that you will have lots of energy!

Great news Kara!

Thanx y'all! Kristy, I was researching summertime Magic cruises from NY though.... we almost ended up on another cruise together! If the biopsy would have come back positive, not sure we could have gotten the treatment done before Spring Break so w would have had to reschedule..... So at least I had that silver lining of cruising with some buddies!!! ;)

KristiMc

02-02-2012, 06:31 AM

Thanx y'all! Kristy, I was researching summertime Magic cruises from NY though.... we almost ended up on another cruise together! If the biopsy would have come back positive, not sure we could have gotten the treatment done before Spring Break so w would have had to reschedule..... So at least I had that silver lining of cruising with some buddies!!! ;)

It would have been great to have you on our cruise - though I am glad you did not have the need to reschedule!

You could do BOTH - your March cruise and the June cruise - It could be a celebratory cruise :thumbsup2.

karajeboo

02-02-2012, 09:33 AM

It would have been great to have you on our cruise - though I am glad you did not have the need to reschedule!

You could do BOTH - your March cruise and the June cruise - It could be a celebratory cruise :thumbsup2.

Yeah.... cause DCL is soooooo affordable! ;):rotfl2:

Beth D

02-05-2012, 06:23 AM

Awesome news about cancer free! You must feel a million pounds lighter! Definitely feel like dancing! :banana::banana::banana:

A co-worker of mine is having a "female" procedure done in a few weeks, and her doc brought up the c word. She is so stressing out! I keep telling her that it's only an outside possibility, as most everything is already gone there, but you still can't help but keep it in the back of your mind somewhere. :hug: And she's having her surgery the day we leave for our cruise, so I won't know the results for a whole week!

karajeboo

02-08-2012, 10:16 AM

Finally! I'm back and raring to go and get this TR back in motion!!!!

And what better way to start back up than with....... Grandpa's poem.

It seemed to be Jeff's "thing" every morning.... He'd head to the restroom, glance at the front door, bend over, pick up the envelope, toss it on the bed, and say.....

"Your family." :sad2:

Shall we begin, Shakespeare?

"Here we are at day number two.
I'm sure we're all looking for something new.

Yesterday we all had a great time.
We're glad we got home when the clock struck nine.

I know you all missed my moment of bliss,
When Cinderella gave me a sweet little kiss.

Grandma thought it was very tricky,
When she got that big hug from a mouse named Mickey.

So once again, we're on our way,
Ready to have another fun filled day.

So today let's hope the skies will be sunny.
See you at dinner, bring lots of money."

Now here's the funny part. These poems were all written back in Ohio, unless I missed the typewriter (yes, typewriter, not computer) hidden in their luggage? Yet Grandpa really DID get a kiss from Cindy the day before!!!!! And Grandma really DID get a hug from Mickey!!!!

And we really WERE back right around the time the clock struck nine!

That Grandpa, he's like Shakespeaer and Nostradamus all rolled into one. Oh and for those of you under the age of 30, a "typewriter" is defined as.....

type·writ·er/ˈtīpˌrītər/
Noun:
An electric, electronic, or manual machine with keys for producing printlike characters one at a time on paper inserted around a roller.

Who knew you'd be having a history lesson today? :confused3

But then again, who knew anyone still used a typewriter????? I think we will learn about that later in Spaceship Earth, what with the Phoenecians and papyrus...... Just sayin.....

Grandpa showed up about 7 to grab our mugs and head down to get coffee. I really think he enjoyed just roaming the resort and the boardwalk about as well as anything!

We met everyone in the lobby around 8:45 and walked over to the International Gateway, where half the crew decided to head into the gift shop right there before you go through the IG.

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This would become a common theme every morning. Who shops at park opening? I mean, the parks are the least crowded at this time, there's no lines for anything, so it's time to get our ride on!!!!

But no. We had to shop. And then spend 10 minutes filling out the forms to ship the purchase back to the resort. While the lines build.

I was losing my sparkle. And fast.

Finally, Jeff, Grandpa, Ally and I decided to head into the park. I think everyone was right behind us. But with a large group it's hard to get it all done, and I wanted Gma and Gpa to see as much as possible this trip.

The skies were a little gloomy today, but it was nice and warm out and a little sun would be great later on!

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All the kids wanted to push Grandma. But I got really nervous when we were in crowds, I just didn't want to see that little old lady (not Grandma!) take a chair in the achilles!!!! Emma actually did a good job of pushing. Ally and Spencer? Eh, not so much. So we let Ally and Spencer push her when the crowds were really thin.

And I was still smart enough to stay out of their way!!!! :rotfl2:

Of course, there were a few hills that required a little assistance from EVERYONE in our group to get Grandma up the hill....

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Now that we were finally in Epcot, into Future World, it was time to grab FPs for Soarin, and then head over to Test Track to ride standby.

AFter her boat episodes yesterday, Gma did not want to ride Test Track, although I know she would have enjoyed it.

I know we all did!!! We are sooooo mature!!!!!

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I think the excitement was too much for Jeff, Todd, and Spencer....

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We came back later in the day and Jeff and Spencer made up for it......

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After hitting Future World, we needed to head to the International Showcase and our early lunch ADR at Tutto Italia.

I had tried to make ADRs at Via Napoli, because it was more casual, and also because none of us had eaten here before, and Jeff and I had eaten at Tutto before (but we love it!). But there were no ADRs available.

We decided to take the boat over from FW, although the boys were going to walk.....

Deep in conversation.....

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Kami: So what is this thing you call "typewriter?"
Gma: It's what we used to give a more refined look to documents on paper.
Kami: You mean computer?
Gma: What is this thing you call "computer?"
Kami: Who's on first?

Now we learned something on the ride over. There are TWO boats that launch from the FW. One goes to Morocco. And the other goes to, um, the other dock...... I can't remember where!!! But it's on the OTHER side of the American pavillion from Morocco.

We almost stayed on when we docked in Morocco, thinking we'd get off at the next stop, thinking it was closer to Italy. When in fact we'd have gone back to FW.

Some shots along the way.....

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When we rolled up to Italy, Jeff, Todd, and Spencer were waiting for us. Grandpa was wandering. I swear, that man needed a leash this trip! Maybe one of those cute ones attached to the monkey backpack?

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There was nobody about, since it was just 11am and WS had really just opened. So we asked Gma and Gpa to check out both Tutto Italia and Via Napoli. Jeff had already checked at Via Napoli and they said they could easily get us in at that time.

Everyone decided on Via Napoli and Jeff went over and cancelled our ADR at Tutto Italia.

We've always been very lucky at walking in to restaurants at 11am and getting seated. Never had a problem with that. So keep that in mind if you ever find yourself without an ADR.....

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Via Napoli - VIDEO - click to play (http://youtu.be/pn6tel3Ruwk)

As you can see, we pretty much had all of Italy to ourselves!!!!

And we LOVED having those pretty servers all to ourselves, too!

Up next, Lunch at Via Napoli!

KristiMc

02-08-2012, 03:24 PM

I am loving Grandpa's poems - he is great!

Looking forward to your review of Via Napoli. We have an ADR for there for the day that we get to spend at WDW during our cruise.

podsnel

02-08-2012, 05:15 PM

THAT is what's been missing from our trips!!! Daily poems by Grandpa Nostraspeare!! Can he write a few for May?? PUH-LEEEEEEEZ?????????:rotfl:

podsnel

02-08-2012, 05:17 PM

Oh- and ya'll got some SERIOUS issues!!

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:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

karajeboo

02-08-2012, 05:52 PM

I am loving Grandpa's poems - he is great!

Looking forward to your review of Via Napoli. We have an ADR for there for the day that we get to spend at WDW during our cruise.

Now you will just have to wait and see..... and oh, there were some sights to see..... :rolleyes1

THAT is what's been missing from our trips!!! Daily poems by Grandpa Nostraspeare!! Can he write a few for May?? PUH-LEEEEEEEZ?????????:rotfl:

Well, for you my dahling, I will ask him.

Oh- and ya'll got some SERIOUS issues!!

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:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

The scary part is that Grandpa Nostrspeare was right in the middle of it with us!!!! :rotfl2:

MEK

02-08-2012, 05:53 PM

THAT is what's been missing from our trips!!! Daily poems by Grandpa Nostraspeare!! Can he write a few for May?? PUH-LEEEEEEEZ?????????:rotfl:

Good one Ellen! :rotfl2:

I think its so cute that Grandpa writes a poem every day. I may try that in June when I am herding cats (uhm - I meant my Bro, SIL, and their four boys).

Welcome Back to the DIS! glad you are feeling better!:goodvibes

Wicket's Mom

02-08-2012, 06:42 PM

I keep forgetting about there being two boats. I'm with you, shop later in the day, get going on the rides!

Your dad is cool with those poems. Funny how that poem matched the day!:rolleyes1

karajeboo

02-09-2012, 09:09 AM

Once they called for us, we were seated right smack dab in the middle of Via Napoli. I mean right in front of the brick ovens and a loooooooooooooong table that probably seated about 50.

Hey, we like to make friends, bring em on! But as it turned out, it was just our part 9 at this big ole table. All alone.

Well, except for the incredible service staff we had! I mean, we had servers from OTHER tables who were attending to us, as well as our wonderful server, bread girl, bar servers, you name it! Without a doubt, the BEST service I've ever received at a WDW restaurant. And I've had some great service over the years.

A few pics inside Via Napoli

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Those ovens were a little intimidating, especially if your name happens to be Hansel..... or Gretel..... Luckily nobody in our party goes by those names..... Not after that gingerbread cottage in the woods incident several years ago .....

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This is the "patio" area.....

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WEll, since we ARE on vacation, first things first.....

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Our bread server. She kept us stocked while we were waiting on our meals. She was super sweet! And of course Dad loved her.

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Our actual server, Natalia. And of course Dad loved her.

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The tilework down the middle of the table. I was very pleasantly surprised with all aspects of Via Napoli. From the ambiance, to the service, to the food!

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In addition to our wonderful server, we also had help from these two. This gentleman, while absolutely adorable to look at, was just about the sweetest thing you could imagine. When Gma got up to find the little grandma's room, he literally rushed over to take her by the arm and help her there. Not sure how FAR he took her, but she did come back with a big smile on her face.....

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And the lovely young lady was just in the pic because Dad loves lovely young ladies in pics with him. Just sayin.....

I think Kami was jealous of the attention that Marco (was it Marco???? I think so!) was giving to Gma, so she wanted some face time with him too!

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But I had my own handsome boy to pose with me.....

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And the food! Well, it was Disney priced, but I guess it could be worse. We could be eating fast food again, or we could have to leave the park to get "real" food. So it is what it is. You pay for the convenience of so many choices and only an hour out of your day without leaving the park.

Gma and Gpa both ordered the
Candele - candle stick pasta, sausage ragu, polpettine, mozzarella, ricotta $20.00

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The kids got pizza which they all declared was terrible. Sad when they prefer Domino's to authentic Italian pizza.... :sad2:

Pizza Margherita 9.50
-Tomato and mozzarella kid-sized pizza

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Jeff and I split a large pizza, divided down the middle - we did half
Prosciutto e Melone - fontina, mozzarella, prosciutto, cantelope, and half
Ortolano - tomato, mozzarella, vegetable

Build Your Own
Individual $16, Large $28 (serves 2 - 3), Mezzo Metro $39 (serves 3 - 5)

We did a large and it was definitely enough for 3.......

Here's the thing about Jeff and I - we ask for servers' suggestions, and we take those suggestions 90% of the time. If we ask what they prefer between 2 dishes, and they name a 3rd, we'll usually order the one the recommend.

So we took Natalia's advice and she did not do us wrong!

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WE loved this so much that Jeff came home and searched and searched until he found just the right white sauce recipe, and now he makes the sauce, I make the crust, and we make our own prosciutto y melon pizza all the time! It is our new favorite!!!! But we replace the arugula with spinach.......

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Before we rolled ourselves out of there, I found Marco and slipped him a little sumpin sumpin because he definitely went above and beyond to help our group! And no, I did not give him THAT sumpin sumpin!!!!! After all, it was Gma that disappeared down that back hall with him......

We left quite satisfied and headed out to do what all well filled patrons do after lunch in World Showcase.... We needed to save the world! Kim Possible style!

I love all the pavillions, but Italy is just sooooo beautiful! And bellinis are pretty too.....

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Up next, three kids save the world, or do they?

karajeboo

02-09-2012, 09:20 AM

Good one Ellen! :rotfl2:

I think its so cute that Grandpa writes a poem every day. I may try that in June when I am herding cats (uhm - I meant my Bro, SIL, and their four boys).

Welcome Back to the DIS! glad you are feeling better!:goodvibes

I remember when we got the first poem that first night, Jeff said, "Knowing your dad there will be a poem every day." :rotfl2:

I keep forgetting about there being two boats. I'm with you, shop later in the day, get going on the rides!

Your dad is cool with those poems. Funny how that poem matched the day!:rolleyes1

Oh Mother of Wicket, who knew my dad was so witty? I'm still scratching my head though, wondering if the typewriter was in the carryon or the checked bags...... :rolleyes1

Beth D

02-10-2012, 11:27 AM

saintstickets

02-10-2012, 03:32 PM

Our bread server. She kept us stocked while we were waiting on our meals. She was super sweet! And of course Dad loved her.

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Our actual server, Natalia. And of course Dad loved her.

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In addition to our wonderful server, we also had help from these two.

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And the lovely young lady was just in the pic because Dad loves lovely young ladies in pics with him. Just sayin.....

I think I would enjoy a trip with your dad. We seem to have similar "interests"! :banana:

jmskinner

02-10-2012, 07:44 PM

I am absolutely loving the poems. :love:

As I was reading these last two updates I realized I haven't seen pics of Via Napoli. Now I'm wanting to check it out on our next trip.

Marco was a cutie. I bet Grandma did enjoy him.:rolleyes1 We always enjoyed Tutto Italia, well when I say we, I mean my and my stepdaughter. The waiters were always an extra treat.:laughing:

dvc4life

02-10-2012, 08:31 PM

Great update Kara. Your dad is so whitty with his poems and all. I would have been so looking forward to that each day.

And I loved your take on Via Napoli. Sorry to say, but when we ate there we were seated at the very same spot you were. I loved watching how fast those pizzas were made. It was very cool.

Again, glad you are back posting and reading your posts truly make me smile. Thanks.

MAGICFOR2

02-11-2012, 12:06 AM

Finally! I'm back and raring to go and get this TR back in motion!!!!

Nice to see you back!:banana:

But no. We had to shop. And then spend 10 minutes filling out the forms to ship the purchase back to the resort. While the lines build.

I was losing my sparkle. And fast.

So hard to be the official cat herder. Some people just have no sense of urgency when on vacation! :headache:

I know we all did!!! We are sooooo mature!!!!!

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You know your faces will get stuck that way if you do that too much! :rotfl2:

When we rolled up to Italy, Jeff, Todd, and Spencer were waiting for us. Grandpa was wandering. I swear, that man needed a leash this trip! Maybe one of those cute ones attached to the monkey backpack?

That's funny! I have one of those you can borrow next time! :rotfl2:

Via Napoli - VIDEO - click to play (http://youtu.be/pn6tel3Ruwk)

As you can see, we pretty much had all of Italy to ourselves!!!!

And we LOVED having those pretty servers all to ourselves, too!

Up next, Lunch at Via Napoli!

Love the poem - your dad is so much fun - now we see where you get it!

That pic of all of you pushing uphill is hilarious! It would be a good one for the dwarfs to do!:lmao:

Kami, maybe you can borrow the typewriter to make your very own set of itinerary cards for your next trip!:lmao:

MAGICFOR2

02-11-2012, 12:22 AM

part 2

Well, the McSparkleson's are a little flirtysome! :rotfl2: Your dad is so stinking cute with all the servers! They sure have a lot of cute young ones there - maybe it makes the " bad" pizza easier to swallow!:rotfl2: It's great that you got such great service - hard to find with such a large group sometimes!

What kind of melon was on the priscuitto side? Very interesting.

karajeboo

02-11-2012, 06:54 AM

Welcome back! Glad you're doing better!

I now see where you get that McSparkleson charm from, it's definitely your dad! He's too cute! He reminds me of my grandfather. He had a "girlfriend" at the checkout of every grocery store in town! :rotfl:

I must agree with the kids. Their pizza doesn't look too appetizing. Not enough cheese or sauce! Yours looked much better!

I think my dad may have a few "girlfriends" around town, too..... My mom's reaction? :sad2:

I think I would enjoy a trip with your dad. We seem to have similar "interests"! :banana:

Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill...... :sad2:

I am absolutely loving the poems. :love:

As I was reading these last two updates I realized I haven't seen pics of Via Napoli. Now I'm wanting to check it out on our next trip.

Marco was a cutie. I bet Grandma did enjoy him.:rolleyes1 We always enjoyed Tutto Italia, well when I say we, I mean my and my stepdaughter. The waiters were always an extra treat.:laughing:

Our last DISmoms trip we did not have the hottest waiter. No Hottie McHotness. I think it was Oldie McBaldness that trip..... :sad2:

The rolling eyes smiley seems to be a recurring theme with these replies.....

Great update Kara. Your dad is so whitty with his poems and all. I would have been so looking forward to that each day.

And I loved your take on Via Napoli. Sorry to say, but when we ate there we were seated at the very same spot you were. I loved watching how fast those pizzas were made. It was very cool.

Again, glad you are back posting and reading your posts truly make me smile. Thanks.

No rolling eyes smiley for YOU! Well, except for the "your day is so witty" part. Really? :sad2:

Love the poem - your dad is so much fun - now we see where you get it!

That pic of all of you pushing uphill is hilarious! It would be a good one for the dwarfs to do!:lmao:

Kami, maybe you can borrow the typewriter to make your very own set of itinerary cards for your next trip!:lmao:

Kami!!!! Yes!!!! You can borrow Mom's typewriter to make your notecards!!!!! :rotfl2:

:sad2:

part 2

Well, the McSparkleson's are a little flirtysome! :rotfl2: Your dad is so stinking cute with all the servers! They sure have a lot of cute young ones there - maybe it makes the " bad" pizza easier to swallow!:rotfl2: It's great that you got such great service - hard to find with such a large group sometimes!

What kind of melon was on the priscuitto side? Very interesting.

It was cantelope slices very thin. I'm telling you, we make it at home now. White pizza with cantelope, prosciutto, and arugula (we use spinach). Magnifico!!!!

MEK

02-11-2012, 07:11 AM

Simba22

02-11-2012, 07:56 PM

omg that pizza looks FABULOUS, although I'm a big fan of traditional Italian style pizza. When I saw the pic of the kids pizza that they thought was terrible, I was like "ummm, WHAT are they talking about!?" All of your food looks so yummy! I wish I had room to squeeze it in for July but it will have to wait until next year.

Oh and um, Marco? :faint: :blush:

Dreamsdocometrue9112

02-11-2012, 09:44 PM

I'm really enjoying your TR so far! It must have been such fun having your whole family go together!! We are taking my parents for a day trip to MK this June for their first time (we will be in FL for a wedding), and then planning a trip with them for next March. We are excited to do this and see their reactions because they just don't understand our obsession. While we don't have children right now, I'm so looking forward to doing something like this with my parents, siblings, nieces & nephews one day!

Can't wait to read more! :woohoo:

MAGICFOR2

02-11-2012, 10:05 PM

Kami!!!! Yes!!!! You can borrow Mom's typewriter to make your notecards!!!!! :rotfl2:

It was cantelope slices very thin. I'm telling you, we make it at home now. White pizza with cantelope, prosciutto, and arugula (we use spinach). Magnifico!!!!

Sounds really good! Sounds like it would make a nice appy - I will have to try it sometime!

karajeboo

02-22-2012, 01:20 PM

Your dad is so stinkin' cute with all his "girlfriends" at VN!

And GM getting an escort to the ladies room. I totally want that the next time I go there. I must admit those servers Kill with their customer service. What's not to like.

Kids and Dominos? What is that all about?

Your pizza looks great! Glad you figured out how to make your own version!

Um, I would take a Marco escort..... :rolleyes1

omg that pizza looks FABULOUS, although I'm a big fan of traditional Italian style pizza. When I saw the pic of the kids pizza that they thought was terrible, I was like "ummm, WHAT are they talking about!?" All of your food looks so yummy! I wish I had room to squeeze it in for July but it will have to wait until next year.

Oh and um, Marco? :faint: :blush:

They were soooo picky! They just don't know REAL food.

I'm really enjoying your TR so far! It must have been such fun having your whole family go together!! We are taking my parents for a day trip to MK this June for their first time (we will be in FL for a wedding), and then planning a trip with them for next March. We are excited to do this and see their reactions because they just don't understand our obsession. While we don't have children right now, I'm so looking forward to doing something like this with my parents, siblings, nieces & nephews one day!

Can't wait to read more! :woohoo:

It was a wonderful trip! You will have a great time, you should look into renting points, too. It made it so nice to be within walking distance of two parks, and have so much going on out on the boardwalk each night when we got back!

Sounds really good! Sounds like it would make a nice appy - I will have to try it sometime!

Yummo!!!!!

Sorry I've been MIA these past couple of week, darn life getting in the way. But Upward cheerleading ends this week, so that will help a bit. I'll try to get an update in this week!! :thumbsup2

karajeboo

02-23-2012, 12:47 PM

With our bellies full of yummy Italian, and our imaginations full of yummy Italians......:rolleyes1 It was time to move on.....

We hadn't made it too far out of Italy when we realized we were in trouble. Not sure what kind of trouble, but something that would require the help of....

Duh duh duuuuuuhhhhhh.....

Kim Possible to save the day!

So we picked up 2 kimmunicators and divided the kids up. Well, my Disney math was apparently not working today.

3 kids, divided by 2 kimmunicators = TROUBLE

So we all divided up and gave Emma her own, and sent Spencer and Ally with Grandpa and Aunt Kami... My math may have been off but at least I was smart enought to go with the kid who had their own kimmunicator! :thumbsup2

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We texted back and forth several times, and sent them all into different countries so they didn't interfere with each other, and I think they ended up doing 3 different missions?

I just LOVE Kim Possible, I think it is one of the most ingenious Disney additions to WDW in a long time.

Know what I love even more than Kim Possible?

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Gluwein during Christmas time at WDW. Oh yes I do. I love it so much that I bailed on my family. Oh yes I did. While they were outside saving Germany from some dastardly bad guy, I was inside getting my gluwein on..... Gluwein is a warm, spiced German wine. I even made it for Christmas eve last year.... soooo yummy!

Then I made a mistake. I asked Jeff to hold it for me.... And you can see how much I missed it!!!

Come Get Your Gluwein!" - Video - Click to play! (http://youtu.be/FdRXsbM5fbc)

While the kids moved from country to country, we just enjoyed the scenery, despite the overcast day....

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After we all met up to turn in our kimmunicators, we split up for awhile, and sent Grandma and Grandpa to The American Adventure. I knew they would enjoy this so I felt safe in leaving them alone.

Next thing I know, we are walking along, and see this.....

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And Grandpa is nowhere to be found.

Coincidence? I think not!

Bad Grandma? Maybe.

So we all did what any good kids would do. Took and picture and than ran off pretending we never saw her......

It was about this time that Jeff realized he didn't have his Mickey Mouse Titleist baseball cap. From last night.

He's quick, my husband.

He had taken if off in San Angel Inn, like a well mannered man should.... and left it on the table...... So we made our way to San Angel Inn to check. They send us to Guest Relations.

We made our way to Guest Relations. They sent us to Lost and Found which is out by the Ticket and Transportation Center.

And since we were on our way to Magic Kingdom for Wishes and the Main Street Electrical Parade, we would be heading that way.....

We hopped the monorail to the TTC and then Kami wanted to take the ferry to MK, so those of us who did NOT lose something, made our way to the ferry to wait on he who DID lose something, to go to Lost and Found.

And no, I was not the good wife to accompany him. If I did I would have missed Grandpa playing "Ninja" with his grandkids.....

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I do not know all the details of what transpired at Lost and Found. But Jeff looked completely lost when he showed up about 20 minutes later, and they had not found his hat. He said he had to fill our a claim form, and it was pretty detailed. All for a Mickey Mouse baseball cap from several years ago..... They told him to stop in the next day, or to call, and they might have it in Lost and Found.

Well, we FOUND that we forgot to ever call, so if you are looking for a navy blue Titleist cap with Mickey on it, stop in and claim it.....

Up next, MK and MSEP!

MEK

02-25-2012, 06:37 AM

I really wanted to try that wine in Germany, but by the time I discovered it - it was departure day and I was already a little hungover from the night before :rolleyes1, so I skipped it! Next time!

Love the pictures of grandpa Ninja!

Can't believe your DH had to travel to the TTC to look for his hat. And then forgot to check back. Oh well!

Hope you are feeling completely recovered from your surgery! :goodvibes

podsnel

02-25-2012, 04:32 PM

OMG...GLUWEIN!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Simba22

02-25-2012, 07:00 PM

With our bellies full of yummy Italian, and our imaginations full of yummy Italians......:rolleyes1 It was time to move on.....

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

I just LOVE Kim Possible, I think it is one of the most ingenious Disney additions to WDW in a long time.

We haven't done this yet but we loved watching the show on Disney Channel! Glad you guys had fun!

Next thing I know, we are walking along, and see this.....

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And Grandpa is nowhere to be found.

Coincidence? I think not!

Bad Grandma? Maybe.

So we all did what any good kids would do. Took and picture and than ran off pretending we never saw her......

OMG TOO FUNNY!!!! :lmao:

It was about this time that Jeff realized he didn't have his Mickey Mouse Titleist baseball cap. From last night.

He's quick, my husband.

OMG that sounds like my boyfriend. He'll realize something is missing like 2 years after he last saw it and then swear up and down that I "must have thrown it away" :sad2:

He had taken if off in San Angel Inn, like a well mannered man should.... and left it on the table...... So we made our way to San Angel Inn to check. They send us to Guest Relations.

We made our way to Guest Relations. They sent us to Lost and Found which is out by the Ticket and Transportation Center.

Ugh and after all of that back and forth, he didn't even find it! How annoying!

And no, I was not the good wife to accompany him. If I did I would have missed Grandpa playing "Ninja" with his grandkids.....

How cute!! :cutie: What a good Grandpa!

disneydevil

02-25-2012, 10:20 PM

Awesome tr :thumbsup2!! Can't wait to hear more. Loving the stories about your Dad! He's quite the character!!

Terri

brookelizabeth

02-26-2012, 06:10 PM

Joining in for this TR too! :yay:

Love that pic of Grandpa playing Ninja with the kids. What a good Grandpa he is! And poor Grandma...abandoned in World Showcase like that. :laughing:

The running for the wine video made me laugh out loud! :thumbsup2

rndmr2

02-26-2012, 11:21 PM

Catching up on your last couple of updates, I missed that you had surgery, glad it went well, hope you are feeling good.

Your Test Track pics are hilarious!

I just love your Dad, he is so cute with all his "girlfriends" and those pics with him playing Ninja are great!

I really want to try Via Napoli next time I go, it looks really good.

MAGICFOR2

02-27-2012, 12:15 AM

:lmao: Oh those McSparkelsons!!!!
Bad Grandma! http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj70/desipauramos77_bucket/Smailey/grandma_sml.gif
Ninja Grandpa!http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa179/crispy85/Smiley/Ninja.gif
Very Happy Kara!:drinking1
Lost Jeff!:confused3
Super Sleuth Kids! :magnify:
What will they be doing next? :lmao::lmao:

karajeboo

02-27-2012, 06:55 AM

I really wanted to try that wine in Germany, but by the time I discovered it - it was departure day and I was already a little hungover from the night before so I skipped it! Next time!

Love the pictures of grandpa Ninja!

Can't believe your DH had to travel to the TTC to look for his hat. And then forgot to check back. Oh well!

Hope you are feeling completely recovered from your surgery!

Thank you MaryEllen! LOVE me some Gluwein (in case the video was unlear :rolleyes1), but it really hasn't been cold enough here in SC to warrant making a batch this year...... It's so yummy!

OMG...GLUWEIN!!!! :rotfl2:

What?????

:laughing:

We haven't done this yet but we loved watching the show on Disney Channel! Glad you guys had fun!
OMG that sounds like my boyfriend. He'll realize something is missing like 2 years after he last saw it and then swear up and down that I "must have thrown it away"

How cute!! :cutie: What a good Grandpa!

Technically, you wouldn't even need to understand the KP show to get the game, except some of the terminology she uses in her clues. It is just so unique, I love it!

Grandpa is still a 13 year old trapped in a 71 year old body!!!! :rotfl2:

Awesome tr :thumbsup2!! Can't wait to hear more. Loving the stories about your Dad! He's quite the character!!

Terri

He's quite the uh, er, um.... yeah, Character! That's a good word! :lmao:

Joining in for this TR too! :yay:

Love that pic of Grandpa playing Ninja with the kids. What a good Grandpa he is! And poor Grandma...abandoned in World Showcase like that. :laughing:

The running for the wine video made me laugh out loud! :thumbsup2

Why? Wouldn't YOU run for wine too? I mean, doesn't EVERYONE do that? :confused3

Catching up on your last couple of updates, I missed that you had surgery, glad it went well, hope you are feeling good.

Your Test Track pics are hilarious!

I just love your Dad, he is so cute with all his "girlfriends" and those pics with him playing Ninja are great!

I really want to try Via Napoli next time I go, it looks really good.

Thank you! My scar is fading and after 5 weeks I guess I can't claim that I am still recovering anymore (although I still try! :rotfl2:).......

Via Napoli servers were yummy, I mean, the FOOD, yes, the FOOD was yummy!

:lmao: Oh those McSparkelsons!!!!
Bad Grandma! http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj70/desipauramos77_bucket/Smailey/grandma_sml.gif
Ninja Grandpa!http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa179/crispy85/Smiley/Ninja.gif
Very Happy Kara!:drinking1
Lost Jeff!:confused3
Super Sleuth Kids! :magnify:
What will they be doing next? :lmao::lmao:

Oh Tammie, step away from the smileys!!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Beth D

03-05-2012, 11:41 AM

All caught up! Love the Ninja Grandpa! Poor Grandma, she looks so lonely!
MMM.... VINO! :love:

karajeboo

03-09-2012, 09:23 AM

Once the ninjas were finished doing what ninjas do, and Jeff was lost but then he was found..... unlike his HAT...... it was time to hop on the ferry for the trip to Magic Kingdom for nighttime entertainment.

Wait, aren't ninjas supposed to be super secret? Like invisible? Hmmm, those would have been GOOD ninjas to have on this trip.... just sayin.... :rolleyes1

Maybe Todd was a REAL ninja. After all, have you seen him lately? Nope. Cause he's a super secret ninja. Or maybe he just went back to the resort to rest for awhile cause he was recovering from back surgery. Or was he a ninja? YOU decide.

The ferry was basically empty on the trans-seven seas lagoon crossing..... not as dramatic as the Queen Mary on a transatlantic, and DEFINITELY not as dramatic as the Titanic..... but even so, my heart will go on.....

We're baaaaaaaaack......

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Oh, yes, my shopping Emporium, you and I shall see each other later for a little rendezvous..... :cloud9:

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First things first, we were some hungry McSparklesons and needed to grab some grub before staking out our spot for the parade....

We headed through Adventureland and decided to play the gimp card and get quick service on Jungle Cruise.... Again, most places have wide queuing so wheelchairs go through the line like everyone else. And I'm totally fine with that!

Not to say I don't appreciate my mother even more though when they whisk us to a super secret entrance.... with no line. :cheer2:

Jungle Cruise - VIDEO - click to play (http://youtu.be/wT488ccvGpc)

That is Jeff you hear oohing and aahing. He is mesmerized by plastic zebras from 1971...... That's his thing.

And as usual, we got a terrible pilot. Wish we could have fed HER to the cannibals..... hmmmm, I just got a GREAT idea for my next trip to WDW. But I'm not telling......

Then we were on our way to Frontierland to grab some fast passes for BTMRR to use later, and while over here, decided to eat at Pecos Bill's.

Oy vey. These people I travel with are slower than molasses flowing uphill in January!!!! People were already lined up on Main Street when we went by. There was not a spot for even the tiniest of butts.....

And I knew I wanted to pop a squat in Liberty Square, I've found that is a GREAT place for parades and usually doesn't fill up until later. But I stress over these things.

So not having sour cream for a salad was NOT at the top of my list of concerns, people!!!! :headache:

The amount of money wasted on food this trip was also incredible. There was so much left on plates that it actually made me sad.

FINALLY we got everyone finished eating, but then we had 264 bathroom breaks between Pecos Bills and about halfway up Frontierland..... ugh.

We found a decent spot, but not ideal, right in front of the cut through to Adventureland. Liberty Square was already full, so we found some curb, and deposited some little butts. There was a wall behind the sidewalk to rest on, too, so we left Grandma with the little butts on the curb - and no, I will NOT discuss Grandma's butt! You're welcome, Grandma....

After making 3 trips to get Mickey bars (because NO parade is complete without a Mickey bar!), from the trolley right across the road, it was time.... time for MSEP which I haven't seen since 1981 (I think.....).

Main Street Electric Parade - VIDEO - click to play (http://youtu.be/fLEHv7MwRvA)

Jeff actually recorded the ENTIRE parade - if you want me to link it, let me know.... but this is just a little taste for you.

Some people like "original" things just because they are "original." Not me. I like Spectromagic a LOT better! I also like the new iPad better than the original. And I like my new plasma TV better than holding the antenna with aluminum foil on our TV when I was a kid.

However, I did NOT like New Coke. Only the original there.

Here we goooooo......

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Stoner on a mushroom.....

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Another bad thing about watching the parade from Frontierland, is that it's a LONG way in shoulder to shoulder crowds, to get to the hub for the castle lighting......

And this year was not just the lighting, but the new Magic Memories and YOU show. Which I missed.

Because I was herding ducks. Or actually, I was herding McSparklesons. And they stray. A lot.

We got to the hub and I was hoping we could just hang in the middle of main street to watch Wishes. But for some reason that is still unclear, we had to cross. The parade was over, so why?

So we missed most of the castle show, but what I saw was kind of cool.....

Todd met up with us somewhere on Main Street, we walked about 1/2 way back toward the entrance and found us a little piece of land in the middle of the street. And soon it was time for Wishes.

And yes, I cried.

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After Wishes, it was time for Jeff to leave. He had to fly back home EARLY the next day for an event at work. So we said our goodbyes and all wondered, would he actually come back in 2 days? Or had the McSparkleson inlaws done him in????

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After we traded Jeff for Todd, we decided to head back into the park a bit and maybe catch a couple of attractions......

Grandma and Grandpa rested outside of Casey's and actually had front row seats for the NEXT showing of Magic Memories and YOU so I was really happy for them, that they got to see that.

We went and rode BTMRR, using our FPs and then Ally and I grabbed Gma and Gpa and took them back to the Boardwalk for the night, while Kami and her claim stayed in the park.

Cause ya know, ya gotta get Gma to bed before midnight or she turns into a .... pumpkins, yeah, that's what I was gonna say! :rotfl2:

Up next, I'll be traveling without my baby daddy as we hit Animal Kingdom!

Beth D

03-09-2012, 11:47 AM

Great update! We love the jungle cruise! If you sit up close to the driver, they sometimes let you "steer". DS got to on his birthday one year, and thought he was actually steering the boat! He was only 3 and thought he was controlling the thing!

karajeboo

03-09-2012, 03:24 PM

All caught up! Love the Ninja Grandpa! Poor Grandma, she looks so lonely!
MMM.... VINO! :love:

Great update! We love the jungle cruise! If you sit up close to the driver, they sometimes let you "steer". DS got to on his birthday one year, and thought he was actually steering the boat! He was only 3 and thought he was controlling the thing!

Again, not so stealthy that ninja gpa..... Todd on the other hand. Where is he anyway?

I can imagine your son on Jungle Cruise - that must have been so fun for him!!! I think in all my trips, we've had ONE good captain. The women all stink for some reason.....

MEK

03-10-2012, 07:06 AM

CRdisMom

03-10-2012, 07:30 AM

rndmr2

03-10-2012, 12:28 PM

Great Update! We missed MSEP this last trip, I really wanted to go but the only day it worked to go see it was our last night, we would have barely made it and had to high tail it there and by then I was soo tired I just couldn't do it anymore. DH and I were the only ones who were going to go anyway (everyone else had already bowed out) so we didn't go.

podsnel

03-10-2012, 02:49 PM

Plastic zebras from 1971....THAT'S Jeff's thing??????

Fascinating.....:rolleyes:

Simba22

03-10-2012, 03:04 PM

love the balloon pic!

glad you found seats for the parade! I've never seen MSEP but most of the DISers I talk to seem to like Spectro better. I do love me some SpectroMagic...I keep hoping it will be back in time for our July trip but I have a feeling the MSEP is still going to be here...

Ahhh BTMRR at night is the best, isn't it? I love riding it in the dark!

karajeboo

03-10-2012, 05:30 PM

I love Alice on the mushroom and now I can't get the words from the song "Go Ask Alice" out of my head.

Sadly, I have not seen the MSEP parade yet, but I will in June and I'm sure my evening will go somewhat like yours since there will be 9 of us and 4 under the age of 12.

Love your mainstreet pictures. I already miss Christmas. :santa:

Thanks MaryEllen! Now I'm singing Go Ask Alice, too!!!!

i have never seen spectro so I have nothing to compare MSEP to. Bad me. I'm sorry that you missed most of the castle show. Evie and I balled. I mean full on tears rolling, shoulder shaking, klenex filing crying. It was awesome. I think it might have been worse because my IHPs weren't with me (indoor homeless people--think about your kids for a min. They beg beg and really don't do much and would rather sleep in a cardboard box--but I digress) Wishes always always kills me. Glad you got to see that one with Jeff. We do hope he returns to the maddness

OMG indoor homeless people!!!! :rotfl2:

Great Update! We missed MSEP this last trip, I really wanted to go but the only day it worked to go see it was our last night, we would have barely made it and had to high tail it there and by then I was soo tired I just couldn't do it anymore. DH and I were the only ones who were going to go anyway (everyone else had already bowed out) so we didn't go.

Jeff liked MSEP better than Spectro..... he's weird though.

Plastic zebras from 1971....THAT'S Jeff's thing??????

Fascinating.....:rolleyes:

See above. He has other issues too, not the place to divulge ALL of them!

love the balloon pic!

glad you found seats for the parade! I've never seen MSEP but most of the DISers I talk to seem to like Spectro better. I do love me some SpectroMagic...I keep hoping it will be back in time for our July trip but I have a feeling the MSEP is still going to be here...

Ahhh BTMRR at night is the best, isn't it? I love riding it in the dark!

It is fun riding at night! Kinda like riding Space Mtn after dark.... :rotfl2:

Wicket's Mom

03-11-2012, 12:23 PM

karajeboo

03-12-2012, 09:01 AM

I've never seen Spectro, but I have seen MSEP 30 years ago! We didn't see it last Sept since DIL was anxious to do some serious park touring.

I have a new ticker, Yay! Doing Disney a more casual way with just the DH by my side! :banana:

Oh Mother of Wicket you will have a great time! I think my favorite ways to see WDW are with just one other person - either just me and Jeff or just me and Ally. Both ways are so relaxing and fun!!!

lauren_elizabeth

03-12-2012, 09:07 AM

soontobewed07

03-12-2012, 01:32 PM

Kara your dad just cracks me up:thumbsup2
We loved Via Napoli and it was a great suggestion from you :)

heathers4um

03-13-2012, 01:01 PM

On board, caught up and happy to find another TR from you! :goodvibes

I TOTALLY relate to your 'let's go' feelings with the big crowd...almost like herding cattle. Cattle with ADHD...and no prozac, ridlin or whatever they are giving nowadays. I do say all this with love...I have family too! Im always such a commando park visitor - no dallying....lets GO! !:rotfl:

LOVE LOVE LOVE your dad's poems...what a legacy he is leaving behind as each special ocassion goes by. Have you thought about making a book of them? How sweet...:love:

You're making me want to try the EPCOT resorts! DH and I love to wander the BW when we go to ESPN (his fave, ok one of mine too)...its always so beautiful and such a sense of happiness and serenity comes over me. Maybe the trip after our next, which will be with DSP and DN (step-princess and niece) - its DSP's 10th brithday and we will be home for a week - in late JULY! :scared1:

karajeboo

03-13-2012, 04:35 PM

Your updates always make me laugh :rotfl: THANK YOU!!!

I could look at pictures of Main Street decorated for Christmas all day long. It's so pretty!!

Boo on not having a fun Jungle Cruise captain. It seems like the girls aren't as enthusiastic as the boys when it comes to captains on this ride... which is saying a lot. BECAUSE GIRLS ARE ALWAYS MORE EXCITING! :thumbsup2

I've never seen the MSEP, so I don't know how I'd like it over Spectro (which holds my heart :love: ) but the pictures make it seem fun!

It's like the women on JC try too hard to be funny. I mean, the funniest one we ever had was a woman, and I don't just mean funny LOOKING.... although she was. But she didn't try - it just came naturally to her.

Kara your dad just cracks me up:thumbsup2
We loved Via Napoli and it was a great suggestion from you :)

:thumbsup2

On board, caught up and happy to find another TR from you! :goodvibes

I TOTALLY relate to your 'let's go' feelings with the big crowd...almost like herding cattle. Cattle with ADHD...and no prozac, ridlin or whatever they are giving nowadays. I do say all this with love...I have family too! Im always such a commando park visitor - no dallying....lets GO! !:rotfl:

LOVE LOVE LOVE your dad's poems...what a legacy he is leaving behind as each special ocassion goes by. Have you thought about making a book of them? How sweet...:love:

You're making me want to try the EPCOT resorts! DH and I love to wander the BW when we go to ESPN (his fave, ok one of mine too)...its always so beautiful and such a sense of happiness and serenity comes over me. Maybe the trip after our next, which will be with DSP and DN (step-princess and niece) - its DSP's 10th brithday and we will be home for a week - in late JULY! :scared1:

Um, where have you BEEN???? I'm already on Day 3..... :confused3

You do realize my dad is reading along, don't you? He was born with an extra large cranium, and it's gotten even bigger from you crazy people!!! And trust me, the large noggin is NOT to hold a large brain. Trust me. I mean, seriously folks, TRUST ME!!!!

Nothin like the Epcot resorts. Other than AKL - there is a serenity in AKL also, just relaxing by a fire (not in JULY though!) and watching those beautiful animals outside your window. It's like being in Africa, well, minus the whole circle of life thing that includes the giraffe AND the cheetah. :scared:

jmskinner

03-16-2012, 02:52 AM

I wonder how you would handle herding that cattle if you just had one day in each park?:lmao: I had a large group like that at Epcot one time, having Jonas who can't walk slow to save his life kept us moving.

Enjoying this TR, but it is also making me miss WDW so much.

MAGICFOR2

03-20-2012, 12:49 AM

i have never seen spectro so I have nothing to compare MSEP to. Bad me. I'm sorry that you missed most of the castle show. Evie and I balled. I mean full on tears rolling, shoulder shaking, klenex filing crying. It was awesome. I think it might have been worse because my IHPs weren't with me (indoor homeless people--think about your kids for a min. They beg beg and really don't do much and would rather sleep in a cardboard box--but I digress) Wishes always always kills me. Glad you got to see that one with Jeff. We do hope he returns to the maddness

:lmao::lmao::lmao: Good one!

Plastic zebras from 1971....THAT'S Jeff's thing??????

Fascinating.....:rolleyes:

I can hear the wheels turning right now.;)

I love JC at night! Maybe because it's harder to see the moving parts. Too bad your captain was a dud.
I loved, loved, loved the ORIGINAL ELP - bought the VHS tape the last year it ran. I was just thinking I need to get a DVD now because we don't have a VCR. "atenna with tin foil" :lmao: Okay, there are some things that are better with technology. I used to get so frustrated at work - I would say, just bring me back my IBM typewriter and a dial phone! :rotfl2: I have now joined the 21st century - almost.

Funny how you so readily traded Jeff out for Todd :goodvibes

karajeboo

03-27-2012, 02:50 PM

Up and at 'em!!! I didn't have my alarm clock named Jeff today, because he was out the door around 5am, heading to the airport......

But I did have Grandpa stopping by to get my coffee mug on his way to the BW Bakery for my morning joe.....

I did have to get up early every day to answer emails for work, and handle a few issues each day. Not a big deal, and it's the tradeoff I agreed to since I was leaving during our busiest time of year.

One thing Jeff was really upset about.... no, it wasn't missing AK, not even missing O'hana - well he WAS upset about that since he's never eaten there....

He was really upset that today was the first day we all wore our own NON-MATCHING clothes!!!!

We all met downstairs and made our way out to the bus to Animal Kingdom today.....

This park never ceases to amaze me. Every time I'm here I find something new to explore. I just love that Disney doesn't miss any details!

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Kami, Spencer, and Ally acting stupid, er, I mean, acting like... I don't know. What ARE they????

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Zombies?

The obligatory Tree of Life photo. Not sure if Mom and Dad really got a good look at how amazing this is. All the animals carved into it. I remember seeing this on our honeymoon in 1998 only 2 weeks after AK opened. Jeff and I were fascinated by the Tree....

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We sent Kami, Todd and Ally off to grab fast passes for Everest, while I led the gimps back to Kilimanjaro Safari. We had time for about 17 potty breaks by the time they got back.

Just sayin.....

Now let me just tell you a little secret. I've always heard that KS is best in the early morning before the Florida sun gets hot. And we've almost always done this first every visit. We did try it once in the afternoon and there were a few animals out, but it's true that the AM is the best time.

But nothing like this trip.

I mean, EVERY animal was out in force. A M A Z I N G!!!!! I hate that Jeff missed it!!!!

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Black Rhino - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/1krYRSI4Z9s)

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See the baby elephant!!!! Awesome!

Elephant - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/75JYeC6x4yY)

Look how beautiful this Cheetah is......

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Wait, watch video to see his mate!!!!! NEVER have I seen even one, let alone BOTH cheetahs out and about! Must have been Date Night!

Cheetahs - VIDEO - click to play! (http://youtu.be/JwZ4-Z7l7YQ)

I love the zoo, but for those of you who went to Animal Kingdom back in it's early days, you'll know that it is Nahtazoo....... Still, I just LOVE Killimanjaro Safari and this was THE BEST safari I've ever taken. And our guide was wonderful!!!

I mean, even THIS guy was awake!!!!

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And his lovely bride was around too! Sleeping of course, because the female is the hunter, so she was probably wiped out from hunting up some kibbles and bits in her "I :> Giraffes" bowl.....

After KS, we walked the Pangani Trail for a bit....

Spencer made a friend....

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Sheesh they act like they've never been to Red Lobster before....

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And of course, being the good Buckeyes they are....

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Standing on the bridge for what seemed like hours, I was trying to get a photo of our group, and finally a wonderful CM showed up to scoot everyone out of our way and take our pic....

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Little did she know she'd end up in her OWN shot!

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We worked our way over to Dinoland because my handy dandy WDW app showed no wait for Dinosaur.

Thank goodness Jeff was not here. He absolutely HATES this! We rode it in '98 when it was called "Countdown to Extinction." I guess that was politically incorrect because it was changed to just simply "Dinosaur" at some point.....

I think Jeff calls it "That *&$%#@* Ride" Yeah, he's not a big fan. If you've ever ridden with us, and are unfortunate enough to sit next to him, he was in your lap. If you sat in front of him, he was in your lap. If you sat behind him, he was in your lap. If Animal Kingdom is "Nahtazoo" then Jeff is "Nahtafan" of Dinosaur......

So of course Ally took a pic of us heading into the attraction and texted Daddy to remind him that he's a big ole chicken.....

And when we made it safely back from the Cretaceous period, we let him know. I'm sure he was worried......

We all had lunch at Restaurantosaurus.... the usual lunch grub. Burgers and sandwiches....

The kids all wanted to hit Primeval Whirl so we directed Gma and Gpa to Flights of Wonder. We gave Gpa a map, and a showtime guide, and sent them on their way. And then wondered if we'd see them again......

We made it through PW in about 10 minutes so we decided to catch up to Gma and Gpa and take in FoW also.... I've seen this a couple of times and even though it's not one of those "main" attractions, I highly recommend it. Kami, Todd and the kids were all pleasantly surprised..... Fun, fun show, and a nice 20 minute rest from the chaos that can be Animal Kingdom......

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Well, helloooooo Goofy!

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Speaking of fastpasses..... okay, in MY mind there were voices, and they were speaking of fastpasses....

We kept checking my handy dandy WDW app (cause there IS an app for that!), and it was telling us that Expedition Everest was shut down.....

So needless to say the fastpasses were burning a hole in Todd's pocket. Seriously, he had a hole. In his pocket. From the fastpasses. They were hot.

This is what Everest looked like.

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And thank GOODNESS I was not on there!!! Although I did text a couple people and told them that I was on that train..... :rotfl2: Sorry, Ellen!

After FoW, Kami and her clan wanted to go see the Pooh characters, so I took the gimps and headed to stake out spots for Nemo: The Musical.

I just LOVE this show! It's so colorful and it's fun to see how you can completely forget about the puppeteers and just focus on the puppets!!!

And that's when it happened.

My back started to ache. And my throat started to hurt. And I felt it.

The fever.

Nooooooo! Tom Hanks once said... "There's no crying in baseball!"

And Kara said on December 13, 2011, "There's no getting sick in Disney World!"

Kami, et al, showed up right before showtime and we all enjoyed the show. As we left, we split up for some reason. And I told them all to meet us (yup, me and the gimps) at Festival of the Lion King, before we called it a day at Animal Kingdom. Right then we heard EE running.

Kami texted me that they were going to go ride, which worked for me. We arrived early for the show and were able to save seats behind us for the rest.

And we were elephants.

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I've never been a Lion. I mean, it's Festival of the LION King, right? I've seen it 16,439 times... and never been a lion.

I've been a giraffe. Whoopee.

I've been a warthog. Makes me feel dirty.

And I've been an elephant. Again.

But never a lion......

Oh well.....

I think he was mocking me....

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I KNOW he was mocking me.... Not sure but I think in the song I heard, "you are not a lion, nah nah nah nah nah nahhhhhhh."

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Even the tumble monkeys laughed at me....

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Continued next post.....

karajeboo

03-27-2012, 03:15 PM

On the way out of AK, I met a boy who overheard me talking about Space Mountain. Next thing I know, this little guy says, "YOU rode Space Mountain?"

Kara: Yes, have you ridden it?
Lil Guy: Not yet but I really want to.
Kara: Well you should do it!
Lil Guy: I will tomorrow. Have you ridden Rock n Rollercoaster?
Kara: I sure have, how bout you?
Lil Guy: Not yet. Where are you from?
Kara: South Carolina.....
Lil Guy: You're AMERICAN?
Kara: Yes, have you ever met an American before? There might be a few more of us around here.....
Lil Guy: I'm from Canada.
Kara: Really? You're CANADIAN? Do you say "aboot" Are you from the Great White North?
Lil Guy: :confused:

We continued to walk together toward the busses, and wouldn't you know it, Lil Guy and his family got on the same bus we did to Polynesian!
I talked to Big Guy and Big Gal a bit, but Lil Guy was my buddy. We chatted the whole way to the Poly about very important things. Where is the best place to find Mickey, What are my favorite foods, and Where in the world is South Carolina?

I did my best Deliverance banjo and The Bigs chuckled a bit. So I told those hosers to take off, eh?

OK, so my northern geography is learned from Strange Brew, eh?

We parted ways when we arrived and I bid Lil Guy and magical vacation.....

We arrived at the Poly a few minutes before our 5pm ADR and I made a beeline for the gift shop to get some drugs.... I mean medicine. I grabbed Zicam and some overpriced daytime and nighttime cold medicine.

After all, "There's no getting sick in Disney World!!!!"

Soon our pager went off and we were on our way to O'Hana for dinner....

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Um, sick or not (and I was NOT sick.....), first things first....

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And sadly, that was the best part of the meal.....

I was so UNIMPRESSED with O'Hana. After all our many trips to the World and NEVER able to snag and ADR, I was sooooo looking forward to this meal! Jeff was so sad he was missing it!

I texted him throughout that he missed nothing.

Appys.....

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Eh, okay.

Meat on a stick.....

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Dry. Just not appealing. Everything was overcooked. Chicken, pork, beef. All just shy of shoe leather.

The BBQ shrimp that came out were a MESS. I love shrimp, but it was not shelled, and coated in sticky BBQ sauce. Not fun.

And the veggies and sides? Those came out AFTER the meat. So we had no side dishes for our meat.

It was pretty inside, and kind of festive.....

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This was the most expensive of ALL our meals, and Jeff wasn't even there!!! And definitely the least favorite. So sad......:sad2:

Well, except for this......

OMG! To die for bread pudding!!!!

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Our two servers were less than stellar. They never came back to check on us. Not once. One got drink orders. One got food coming. Brought it whenever she felt like it. And never came back.

Dropped off two bread puddings so she wouldn't have to come back. Just really disappointed.

And those of you who read my TRs know that I'm pretty easy going. Not much bothers me at WDW. But this bothered me.

And then there was "this."

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The best I can describe "that" is a Polynesian Charo.

Seriously.

I was waiting for the coochi coochi. Or at least a reference to the Love Boat.....

But she totally played up Gma and Gpa's anniversary....

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And yes, that's a ukelele.....

Coochi Coochi!

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But I forgave her. Because her cheesiness actually made us all giggle. Even AFTER the bill came.....

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Coochi Coochi!

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We got out of there about 7 and headed back for some pool time. Well, Gpa and Kami took the kids to the pool while Kami did a load of laundry.....

I answered some emails and went to bed early.... NOT that I was sick or anything!!!!

Coochi Coochi!

Grumpy's Wife

03-28-2012, 07:35 AM

karajeboo

03-28-2012, 10:03 AM

So sorry you had a bad experience at O'Hana. I've only been there for breakfast and it's always been great.

I hope in your next installment you tell us you really weren't sick. Maybe you got a sprinkling of Pixie Dust in your sleep and were all better when you woke up the next morning. That's always my fear after all the planning and waiting that one of my family members gets sick while there. :guilty:

I drugged up pretty well, but I was sick. I swear by Zicam and Vitamin C though and because I started early and kept up with the doses, I never got "bad" sick. Just enough to put me at about 50% for a day or so. By the end of the next day, I was already feeling better.....

JKSWonder

03-28-2012, 12:27 PM

CRdisMom

03-28-2012, 01:05 PM

The last two times we have been toOhanna is has been ehh. Did you do a minnsoder impression for the cannuck? Ya know their my neighbor...LOL.

Did we ever figure out if we were there at the same time in '98? I was in October 24-30 I think. Love your families and how many hours until sailing???

jamiesmom07

03-28-2012, 01:57 PM

Most entertaining trip report I have read in a looooooooooooooong time (and I do my share of trip report reading).

Can't wait for the next installment!!:surfweb:

karajeboo

03-28-2012, 02:17 PM

O'Hana for breakfast is good, but we have never been there for dinner. The menu just didn't appeal to us. And there is something strange about the service in that restaurant. We've been twice, different servers each time, and had the same experience as you...disappearing acts.

We really liked the dinner at Kona though. Food was very good (DH's teriyaki steak was outrageously good) and our server was incredibly sweet and attentive.

Maybe Coochi Coochi was in charge of a magic show!!!! yeah, that must be it! And if so, then it was a SUCCESSFUL dinner! :cool1:

The last two times we have been toOhanna is has been ehh. Did you do a minnsoder impression for the cannuck? Ya know their my neighbor...LOL.

Did we ever figure out if we were there at the same time in '98? I was in October 24-30 I think. Love your families and how many hours until sailing???

Nope, we got married Oct 18, 1997 but we honeymooned in May of 2008. We couldn't get off work long enough because we had an out of town wedding so we had to travel for that.....

Most entertaining trip report I have read in a looooooooooooooong time (and I do my share of trip report reading).

Can't wait for the next installment!!:surfweb:

Thank you! HOWEVER.... you are going to have a bit of a wait....

Cause my CRUISE LEAVES IN EXACTLY 50 HOURS!!!!!:banana: We are leaving in 23 hours for the drive to Port Canaveral and this time on Friday I will be sipping a drink of the day as I hang in the Promenade Lounge meeting the rest of the folks from DISboards!!!!

So I shall see (sort of) everyone in a couple of weeks and I'll have a NEW TR at that time! So we'll be cruising on the Magic and cruising with the gimps all at the same time!!!!

MEK

03-28-2012, 05:04 PM

Wicket's Mom

03-28-2012, 07:13 PM

Double Post

Wicket's Mom

03-28-2012, 07:13 PM

Poly Coochie Coochie must have heard the word about your dad!:thumbsup2

I love Dinosaur noise, jerky ride & all!

Too bad aboutyour not feeling well. We were sick almost the whole first week of our recnt Florida trip. It was ghastly as it was one of those nasty stomach viruses!:sick: I did lose 6 pounds from it which was a good thing!:rolleyes1

I hate to hear that about Ohana, I just made a new ressie for there & cancelled Boatwrights.

Enjoy your cruise, I will be envying you all week!:laughing:

karajeboo

03-29-2012, 09:52 AM

O. M. G. You haven't updated for awhile because you must have been saving it up for this doozie! That update was totally LOL funny! Several times, in fact. :rotfl2:

The banjo from Deliverance. :lmao:

Little Guy! I bet he was so cute.

So glad you weren't stuck on EE, But I do know a DISer who DID get stuck in that exact spot and had to evacuate. :scared1:

Despite the fact that you were not all matchy-matchy and did not get a seat in the Lion section, you managed to bring home some awesome group shots. Love Ally's shirt.

I have to say that the last time I ate at Ohana (two years ago) I kind of felt the same way about that meal. My favorite part is actually the noddles and the wings. That meat on a stick is just not great when its dry. Plus that meal is long and the service is marginal.

Good thing for the Poly Charro. I'm sure she kept you all entertained. :rolleyes1

Fell better soon!

Ally's shirt? I bought it on my HONEYMOON in 1998!!!! Yes, I was teeny tiny back then! Ally thinks its hysterical that she wore it this time.... So I grounded her for laughing.

I have heard of people being stuck in that spot and having to walk down. No way! No how! I would just ask them to run to Yak and Yeti, pick me up a nice calming bevvie, run it back up to me, and I'd be staying RIGHT THERE until they could get me down in the car.......

But I did text Ellen and Cammie and told them that I was in that car!!! :rotfl2:

Double Post

Poly Coochie Coochie must have heard the word about your dad!:thumbsup2

I love Dinosaur noise, jerky ride & all!

Too bad aboutyour not feeling well. We were sick almost the whole first week of our recnt Florida trip. It was ghastly as it was one of those nasty stomach viruses!:sick: I did lose 6 pounds from it which was a good thing!:rolleyes1

I hate to hear that about Ohana, I just made a new ressie for there & cancelled Boatwrights.

Enjoy your cruise, I will be envying you all week!:laughing:

Oh Mother of Wicket..... did you call O'hana and tell them about my dad??? Cause he loved Coochi coochi (wait, that sounds dirty, doesn't it!), ukelele and all.

And for those of us from the south? Ukelele, banjo, same thing... Queue Deliverance music here.....

Packed and almost loaded now. Waiting on Jeff to come switch cars with me so I can load up! Be back in 9 days!!!!!

stinksmom

03-29-2012, 12:58 PM

anewmac

04-02-2012, 02:04 AM

annnd all caught up! I love your dad, 1st the tshirt on the 1st day he has his sleeves rolled up perfect for pics with the princess's LOL What a stud! Poor grandma having to be pushed into people.. but thats got to make for some fun laughs LOL. and Poor Jeff for having to leave, maybe after you licked your crust for Todd, you should have licked something for Jeff.. just saying maybe he wouldnt have left then .. LMAO

So now you are going to have 2 trip reports going how will you keep up.. err how will I keep up? Cant wait to hear more about both, we are already tallying how many times you cry! :)

karajeboo

04-07-2012, 06:50 AM

I'm so glad you posted an update before your cruise! I have to say that I have been stuck on EE in that spot in your picture. My BFF and our two DD's (8 at the time) were stuck there for about 1/2 an hour. In the meantime, we called our DH's, took pictures, I got out bubbles that I had in my bag....They had to come unload us.... we walked to the top of the mountain, then went inside and down an internal staircase. Interesting adventure but I hate heights and DD was so worried about me the whole time and how I was going to do walking up the steps to the top!! She can be so sweet sometimes. :lovestruc

Sorry to hear about Ohana. We've had some great experiences there but our last one was bad. Come to think of it, it was the same trip as when we got stuck on EE. Must have had some bad mojo that trip!

Have a great time on the cruise! I had PM'ed you about the kids clubs. I'm happy to report that the counselors at both the lab/club (Dream) and the Edge talked through all our questions with us. We had an 11 year old, almost 11 year old and my DD who JUST turned 10. Needless to say the older 2 were sold on the Edge and my DD was the one that the counselors weren't sure about. But the counselors at the lab/club knew she wouldn't be happy there if the other two didn't stick around and encouraged us to talk to the counselors in the Edge. They were a little hesitant but we talked about some rules we were imposing and they allowed her to hang out up there. She had a great time and our girls did a great job following our rules and not taking advantage of their independence! Thanks goodness because she wouldn't have left us alone and it's really hard to enjoy the drink of the day in the adult pool when your 10 yo won't leave your side ;)

Can't wait to hear more when you return!

NO WAY could I make that trek on foot!!! Like I said, either some hunky fireman better carry me down, or bring me a fruity bevvie with a little umbrella in it, and I'll wait......

We went ahead and signed Ally up for Oceaneers Lab this time, and she spent 10 minutes there. The rest of the time was just out with her new friends.....

annnd all caught up! I love your dad, 1st the tshirt on the 1st day he has his sleeves rolled up perfect for pics with the princess's LOL What a stud! Poor grandma having to be pushed into people.. but thats got to make for some fun laughs LOL. and Poor Jeff for having to leave, maybe after you licked your crust for Todd, you should have licked something for Jeff.. just saying maybe he wouldnt have left then .. LMAO

So now you are going to have 2 trip reports going how will you keep up.. err how will I keep up? Cant wait to hear more about both, we are already tallying how many times you cry! :)

All I can say is OMG Drea!!!! :rotfl2:

And the sleeves rolled up? My dad has ALWAYS worn his tshirt sleeves rolled up - we rag on him all the time for that!!!! :lmao:

Cindy-rella

04-07-2012, 10:47 PM

MAGICFOR2

04-08-2012, 01:34 AM

Oh sure! You updated while I was in Phoenix with crappy internet signals. Well, I guess it's okay since you left us!:goodvibes

So nice to see you had a wonderful cruise!
Love the family pic at AK - too bad Jeff wasn't there.

Funny conversation with the little Canuck! :rotfl2:

Too bad you were disappointed with Ohana. We loved it the first time, but last time not so much. I think for the price we will skip it from now on. The bread pudding makes it almost worth it, though.

Looks like your dad had a good time, so he might not be disappointed.
And your mom getting kissed looks like , "Yah, Yah, get it over with and move to another table." :rotfl2:

Ally can wear your honeymoon shirt? Wow! She is really growing up.

karajeboo

04-09-2012, 10:21 AM

I am jumping in here late, but am so excited I found your trip report. We have decided to rent DVC points for our Disney trip next year. And we are really leaning towards the Boardwalk. We also spent our honeymoon there in 1999! :thumbsup2

Sounds like you are really.... ME! :rotfl2: It was a very easy process, although I'm not gonna kid you, I was nervous until my sister called to say they were in their room. Whew!!!!

Oh sure! You updated while I was in Phoenix with crappy internet signals. Well, I guess it's okay since you left us!:goodvibes

So nice to see you had a wonderful cruise!

And I'll be starting a TR soon!!!! I may have 3 TRs going at one time if I don't finish this one before the DISmoms cruise in less than 4 weeks!!!

Love the family pic at AK - too bad Jeff wasn't there.

Funny conversation with the little Canuck! :rotfl2:

He was absolutely adorable!!! After spending 4 days so far with my family, it was nice to have some "mature" conversation! :lmao:

Too bad you were disappointed with Ohana. We loved it the first time, but last time not so much. I think for the price we will skip it from now on. The bread pudding makes it almost worth it, though.

Looks like your dad had a good time, so he might not be disappointed.
And your mom getting kissed looks like , "Yah, Yah, get it over with and move to another table." :rotfl2:

I think you may have quoted my mother exactly!

Ally can wear your honeymoon shirt? Wow! She is really growing up.

She is getting waaaaay too big! We compared pics from this year's cruise to last year's cruise, and even with my platform heels, she's still gone from my chest up to my chin!!!!! :scared1:

karajeboo

04-09-2012, 10:53 AM

Sorry for the delay, I was a bit indisposed.... on the DIsney Magic!!!! Yes, just back from 7 glorious days at sea! And I'll be starting a new TR for that trip soon!!! And the DISmoms are heading out to sea in 27 days so of course we'll have that TR also! I'm gonna be busy!!!

So... where was I?

Ah yes, I was sick. Or was I?

After getting coochi coochi'd over dinner, we all bathed in Purell and headed back to the Boardwalk. Gpa and the kids headed down to the pool, while Kami went to do a load of laundry, and I worked a little bit from the room (remember my deal with my boss?).

As soon as I got some things done, I went to bed. Loaded up with Zicam and Vitamin C......

Woke up the next day and felt...... about 70%! Not too bad! I was so afraid of waking up SICK and it just didn't happen. So glad I caught it early and drugged up quickly. It made a HUGE difference. I never really got too sick, just a little puny feeling.

So we shall not discuss it any more!

Turn the page!

Woke up to a beautiful sunny morning and ready for Hollywood Studios!!! Gpa and Gma stopped by the room to pick up Ally and I (Jeff was long gone, heading back to work), because they knew which daughter and grandchild would be up and ready..... :rolleyes1

We were waiting outside by the water taxi, when Kami called to say they were running late.

Shocker.....

So we got in line and decided to enjoy the morning.

My, sure is quiet without Kami.... Todd..... Emma..... Spencer..... Jeff......

Just sayin.....

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See what happens when you miss the boat?

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Kami and Emma decided to walk and Spencer and Todd were catching the next boat over......

Time for a couple of pics since we had to wait a bit....

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It didn't take long for the rest to show up and we were off and running!

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Todd and I decided to play martyrs for the morning and headed off to grab fast passes for Toy Story Mania..... We bonded. Just me and my brother-in-law. We bonded.

Bonding over. That was lovely. But we'll always have pizza crusts.....

We texted Kami that there was no wait for TSM so they needed to head over quickly, but she was otherwise indisposed.....

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So..... Todd and I stood in line to get fast passes. I swear the fast pass line was way slower than standby for the stinkin attraction itself!!!

So we bonded. Again.

Crust?

We met the rest of the gang in front of The Great Movie Ride.....

And off we went.

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After all these years, she's still hangin in there!

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Toto, I don't think we're in Orlando anymore!!!!

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After all that excitement, we made our way to the Studio Backlot Tour. When we did the similar attraction a couple of years ago at Universal Studios, Gma was chosen for that show..... How fun was that??????

I will always love Herbie.....

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Although, as a child I had some Herbie issues. For some reason, he scared me. Yes. I really and truly felt he would drive THROUGH the movie screen and run over me.

So you can only imagine the fun my dad had when he chose Disney on Ice for a fun Father/Daughter date night..... and Herbie made a surprise appearance!!!! No screen to hold him back! He was making a beeline for me in the audience!!!

Calm down, Kara..... it's all in the past, it's all over. Herbie has been retired to the backlot..... or has he????

After such a traumatic experience, there was no way I was going to sit through the Lights, Motors, Action stunt show. I saw it several years ago and guess who made another "surprise appearance?"" I'm out!

So I took Grandma, Emma and Ally and we went off to draw.... yup, the Art of Animation is one of my new favorite attractions at WDW after doing it with my DISmoms last May. And Ally and Emma were hooked too!!!

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Imagineering degrees, here we come!!!!! It's amazing how 4 people with zero artistic ability can actually draw Pooh!!!! It does look like Pooh, right? What? No, it's definitely Pooh..... I'm sure of it!

;)

Up next, Osborne Lights and Gma and Gpa's first dance.....

MAGICFOR2

04-09-2012, 02:12 PM

I can't believe it's almost time for the DISmoms to set sail! How exciting! :yay:

Yes, looks like Kami missed the boat, but walked over almost as fast as you sailed! :sail:

Yes, I can see Pooh - definitely Pooh. ;)

karajeboo

04-10-2012, 10:52 AM

As we made our way out of Animation, look who we found!

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Ally will stop for every character she sees.... she's always been that way. When she was younger, she'd stop whether she knew them or not!

But not Emma. She's 13. So she's waaaaay too cool! :sad2:

But now that I see it, not sure I'd let ole One Eye hug ME either.... at least not if I were Emma's height.... just sayin.....:rolleyes1

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:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

But Aunt KJ guilted her into posing anyway....

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And Gma wouldn't be left out either.....

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Once we left, it was time for an early lunch. Jeff would be arriving later today, hopefully in time for dinner, so he told us to go ahead and book Sci Fi without him - he liked it the first time, but he's too cool, too.... He's "over it." ;)

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I think Sci Fi is a great experience if you are NOT on the dining plan. I would never waste a table service credit on this, because it's so inexpensive, so we try to do lunch, which is even less, and just use our TIW card, which gets us an additional 20% off.....

No food porn here - too hard to take pic in the dark on those little counters....

But imagine, if you will, sandwiches. Just. Sandwiches.

Delicious, huh?

Alrighty then.... moving on.

What would Hollywood Studios be without a little Aerosmith and Hitchcock? We sent Gma and Gpa off on their own, while the rest of us went to get our rock on!

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Now in this next one, I'm not sure, but Kami may have REALLY been shaking like that! She does NOT enjoy Tower of Terror - it's my absolute favorite of all in WDW! RnR is not my favorite, although I seem to be conquering my fear of that takeoff.....

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And I'll have you all know, we SURVIVED both of them!!!!

I took the girls back to draw Pooh again later in the day - they loved it so much!!! Funny how we keep getting Pooh!

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So while I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Jeff, I decided to get my other rock on.... Disney Channel Rocks!

Ally avoids me like the plague when I see these shows - I don't think she likes my Mom moves as I dance along. I could be a Disney Channel Rocks star. I know I could. I could also be president. Well, aside from those skeletons hanging in there....... :rolleyes1

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Up next.... Jeff is back! Osborn Lights! WCC!

JKSWonder

04-10-2012, 01:27 PM

kid-at-heart

04-10-2012, 03:20 PM

YAY, Kara is back and soon will be entertaining us with not one but two additional trip reports! :banana: So Kara, where are you going this summer besides Disney?

KristiMc

04-10-2012, 03:42 PM

I'm loving this trip report - but I can't wait for the cruise one. I need my Magic fix. I still have 53 more days till I get to see her.

Simba22

04-10-2012, 05:06 PM

I was a couple updates behind but I'm so glad I got to read so much of your TR at one time! :laughing:

I kind of agree with you about Ohana! :confused3 The bread pudding is to die for and I really liked the wings and the dumplings/wontons...but the grilled chicken/steak...:confused: Not really my thing, I guess! We did have AWESOME service though so I can't complain about that!

Glad you didn't sick! There is nothing worse than being sick in WDW!

Your morning safari at AK looks awesome! We saw both cheetahs ONCE (the first time we had seen either of them, ever!) but they were laying down in the shade! And we actually got to hear/see the male lion roaring! It was amazing! But that was also a butt-crack of dawn (aka rope drop) safari so I agree that is the best time to go on it!

Your pic of Emma and Mike Wazowski made me laugh so hard! It's like one of those "When You See It...." pictures you see on Facebook all the time! :rotfl2::rotfl2:

And um, your Animation Academy drawings are TOO good! Awesome job!! :thumbsup2

Wicket's Mom

04-10-2012, 06:15 PM

I don't see Pooh in your drawings at all! You sure it wasn't Roo? :lmao:

Can't wait to read the new TR about your cruise. One of these days you will have to read my TR. It was my first TR.

I do have a new ticker, didn't think it would happen this year!

Looks like Gmp was putting the moves on Daisy. He had better watch our or Donald will give him a big case of "whup ***"!

karajeboo

04-10-2012, 07:36 PM

Yay!!! :yay:

I'm getting pretty antsy to start it.... just uploaded all my pics to photobucket!

YAY, Kara is back and soon will be entertaining us with not one but two additional trip reports! :banana: So Kara, where are you going this summer besides Disney?

Actually not going to Disney this summer, but I am going to San Fran/Yosemite/Pebble Beach in July with Jeff.... It's actually a business trip and I'm just reaping the benefits!

I'm loving this trip report - but I can't wait for the cruise one. I need my Magic fix. I still have 53 more days till I get to see her.

Oh, Kristi, I'm sooooo sad right now! I miss her SOOOOO much!

I was a couple updates behind but I'm so glad I got to read so much of your TR at one time! :laughing:

I kind of agree with you about Ohana! :confused3 The bread pudding is to die for and I really liked the wings and the dumplings/wontons...but the grilled chicken/steak...:confused: Not really my thing, I guess! We did have AWESOME service though so I can't complain about that!

Glad you didn't sick! There is nothing worse than being sick in WDW!

Your morning safari at AK looks awesome! We saw both cheetahs ONCE (the first time we had seen either of them, ever!) but they were laying down in the shade! And we actually got to hear/see the male lion roaring! It was amazing! But that was also a butt-crack of dawn (aka rope drop) safari so I agree that is the best time to go on it!

Your pic of Emma and Mike Wazowski made me laugh so hard! It's like one of those "When You See It...." pictures you see on Facebook all the time! :rotfl2::rotfl2:

And um, your Animation Academy drawings are TOO good! Awesome job!! :thumbsup2

I'm thinking of quitting my day job.... NOT! :rotfl2: We actually did the animation on the cruise, too.... and they are not nearly as good. In fact, I'm really not sure what Jeff drew!

That would be so cool to actually hear the lion roar! I thought they only did that in the movies? :rolleyes1

I don't see Pooh in your drawings at all! You sure it wasn't Roo? :lmao:

Can't wait to read the new TR about your cruise. One of these days you will have to read my TR. It was my first TR.

I do have a new ticker, didn't think it would happen this year!

Looks like Gmp was putting the moves on Daisy. He had better watch our or Donald will give him a big case of "whup ***"!

Oh, Mother of Wicket.... are you mocking my mad drawing skeels?

I did read some of your TR... why did I stop? I don't know. Do you know? I will go back and check it out..... Promise!

Cindy-rella

04-10-2012, 08:15 PM

I keep telling myself we are going to do the art of animation, but I always get sidetracked! Your drawing of pooh was very...unique!

anewmac

04-10-2012, 10:15 PM

Love your POO POO drawings!

Im with Jeff, did sci fi once.. im over it.. too cool to go again!

hmm you and that BIL are sure getting "close" note to self dont share my crust with my BIL's LOL

and to make myself more depressed, I just noticed all your signature time thingy's... 3 cruises booked.. im jelly!

rndmr2

04-10-2012, 11:36 PM

Great last couple of updates, I was behind but not as far as I could have been due to your cruise! I can't wait to hear all about that one too.

I went back to find where I left off and the last time I had replied was 3/10, well, in the early AM of 3/11 I fell (on the one last patch of ice that was left) in the driveway of a patient's house and broke a bone in my right hand and had stitches on my face. Not Fun. I have dealt with it and am actually going to be able to go back to work Monday. Then My DH broke his ankle on 3/28. The crazy thing is that We had been living with my MIL since January helping her because she broke her shoulder (yet another fall on ice) and just as she gets better, now she has to help us! LOL So needless to say I am glad to be getting caught up on Trip Reports! :)

Great Safari Pics!

Sorry you were disappointed with O'hana, that is one I have been wanting to try.

I can't do TOT or RnR. I did TOT once, never again, LOL.

MAGICFOR2

04-11-2012, 01:54 AM

Good for Kami getting on TOT. Jim used to like it alot, I always have to make myself go, and sometimes I like it - lately we find excuses to skip it. :confused3 Now RNR I love! :thumbsup2

I enjoy Sci-Fi, but ITA - not for a TS - didn't used to be, and I don't think it should be, for sandwiches and shakes. It is fun to take a newbie there, though. Wow! Your family didn't scare Jeff off after all - he's coming back!:rotfl2:

karajeboo

04-11-2012, 06:27 AM

I keep telling myself we are going to do the art of animation, but I always get sidetracked! Your drawing of pooh was very...unique!

Be like Nike. Just do it! It's so much fun!

Love your POO POO drawings!

Im with Jeff, did sci fi once.. im over it.. too cool to go again!

hmm you and that BIL are sure getting "close" note to self dont share my crust with my BIL's LOL

and to make myself more depressed, I just noticed all your signature time thingy's... 3 cruises booked.. im jelly!

Well, the Fantasy in 2013 is not 100%.... yet. But I think I can make it work. I just need to cut some costs, sell some children, things like that. But somehow, I WILL be on that cruise!

Great last couple of updates, I was behind but not as far as I could have been due to your cruise! I can't wait to hear all about that one too.

I went back to find where I left off and the last time I had replied was 3/10, well, in the early AM of 3/11 I fell (on the one last patch of ice that was left) in the driveway of a patient's house and broke a bone in my right hand and had stitches on my face. Not Fun. I have dealt with it and am actually going to be able to go back to work Monday. Then My DH broke his ankle on 3/28. The crazy thing is that We had been living with my MIL since January helping her because she broke her shoulder (yet another fall on ice) and just as she gets better, now she has to help us! LOL So needless to say I am glad to be getting caught up on Trip Reports! :)

Great Safari Pics!

Sorry you were disappointed with O'hana, that is one I have been wanting to try.

I can't do TOT or RnR. I did TOT once, never again, LOL.

OK, note to self..... steer clear of you in the winter!!! Holy cow! I hope everyone is on the mend. Is anyone around you fully put together?

Good for Kami getting on TOT. Jim used to like it alot, I always have to make myself go, and sometimes I like it - lately we find excuses to skip it. :confused3 Now RNR I love! :thumbsup2

I enjoy Sci-Fi, but ITA - not for a TS - didn't used to be, and I don't think it should be, for sandwiches and shakes. It is fun to take a newbie there, though. Wow! Your family didn't scare Jeff off after all - he's coming back!:rotfl2:

Sci Fi is a very cool setting - and it's definitely got that "wow" factor when you walk in..... But to use TS credits for burgers and shakes is silly IMHO. This is one that Ally and I would hit when it was just the two of us and we lived in Florida with the TIW card. We could almost always just walk in at 11am without an ADR and get in right away.