Let the Memories Begin--A Mother/Son Adventure of a Lifetime!-Mega update 6/1 pg 14

[jeremysdisneymom]

Let the Memories Begin-A Mother/Son Adventure of a Lifetime!

Hello and :welcome: to my family's 7th Trip to Walt Disney World in the last 5 years! This would be a trip of a different kind than others as DH would be staying home and it would be just DS and I.

My husband and I recently purchased DVC at BLT and we spent 10 glorious days this summer at the World. We had another 8 days planned for Thanksgiving but DH decided to get his EMT certification and did not have enough time to take off and go to class. So, he graciously encouraged DS and I to go alone so .........what would any good wife do but totally agree!!!! DH got sick right before we left and was needing his gall bladder removed but the trip was still on when the surgeon left town about the same time as DS and I. Would DH be fine at home or would he get worse and we would have to come home early?

Well, let's get this trip started and find out!!!

First, let me introduce you to the cast.

I am Erika, a 35 year old, accountant/finance manager in the utility industry. I volunteer for PTO and with DS cub scout pack. I had a lap band surgery a year ago so Disney is so much fun and easier for me. I have more energy and can really go the extra mile now with DS. I love to walk, read, and zumba. I am a true lover of all things Disney. My favorite park is Magic Kingdom and character is Daisy. My favorite restaurant would be Chefs De France and favorite ride is Soarin.

DS is Jeremy, thus the user name jeremysdisneymom. He is 9 and is in that still child/tween stage. In the summer, the tween reared its ugly head a lot on vacation but that wasn't so much on this trip. He is an honor roll student, in the gifted program, is a Cub Scout and is in 4-H. He loves Disney as much as I do. He wants to be an Imagineer when he grows up and talks constantly about the next Disney Park he plans on designing. His favorite park is Epcot and restaurant is San Angel Inn and Chefs De France. He is not an adventurous child and still will not get on Tower of Terror or Space Mountain. I am not sure who his favorite character is. I think he has a liking for each one in their own way.

Here is Jeremy and I on his first trip to Disney. I can still remember that moment like it was yesterday. I was so overwhelmed with joy to be at the MK with him that I couldn't stop crying. It was that moment that started my love for Disney that has finally spread to my DH and DS.

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And this is Jeremy and I this summer.

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Jeremy and I got up early this morning to tell Tom goodbye as he headed off to work. We each got a shower and was soon ready to leave. Jeremy did indulge me this trip and let me take lots of pictures of him.

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Right before we left, Jeremy looked at me with the biggest smile and said, "Mom, I can't believe I am going to be puked out of a clowns mouth this trip." He was so happy and that will give you a guess as to where we stayed. But, oh how that statement was also a bad omen for the trip as well. More on that to come later!!!

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We were soon on the road. Even though we live in southern Ohio, I like to fly out of Lexington, KY when the prices are right. It is a smaller airport and so much easier to navigate in/out. We stopped in Lexington at a family favorite, Cracker Barrel, and enjoyed breakfast together.

We parked in the Economy lot at Bluegrass airport. I think I chose the spot furthest away from the terminal as it was a long walk.

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Lugagge in hand and ready to go!

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A plane was flying in on our trek to the terminal.

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I had already done check in with Air Tran online and paid the extra to choose our seats. I had one bag to check in. While in line I had a nice conversation with a family who was heading to Disney. They had just booked their vacation two weeks ago and had no clue what to do. It was nice being able to help them out and explain Magical Express to them. I hope they had a good time and was not so overwhelmed as I was in those early years before I knew aobut the dis!:)

It wasn't long before the plane we were boarding arrived at the gate.

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Up Next:

Will the plane be diverted?
Will Jeremy ask to go swimming?
Who or what almost ruins the evening?

[Poolrat]

Here. You are off to a great start. You made it to airport without incident. :rolleyes1

[DisMomAmy]

Here! :wave:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Here. You are off to a great start. You made it to airport without incident. :rolleyes1

:welcome: So glad you are here! :hug: Yes, so far so good! There really isn't a lot of drama this trip but lots of good memories...and a few bad!

Here! :wave:

:welcome: Glad you are here! :hug:

[MEK]

So glad you started. Thanks for the heads up. those are great pictures of Jeremy! Back to read!

[eandesmom]

I'm here!

Great start.

Oh, the creepy clown! I want to stay there someday but really, he does creep me out. Wouldn't keep me from the slide (or pool!) though, that's for darn sure, everything else there is gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

[wigdoutdismom]

Hopping on-board for this one!

[MeMom]

Jill very much wants to stay at Boardwalk. She thinks it would be nice to walk outside in the evening and be in the midst of the fun atmosphere. It was sure pretty at Christmas with all the decorations.

I am glad you got to take the mother-son trip. Jeremy was plenty old enough to remember it, and I just know he will always have fond memories of the fun you had.

All of the gall bladder issues are solved now, aren't they? Is Tom feeling all better?

I am going to get that Jeremy on Tower of Terror! ;)

[Grumpy's Wife]

I'm here too. :wave:

Definitely out of the mouth of a boy..."I can't believe I'm going to be puked out of a clowns mouth. :rotfl: Boardwalk here you come.

I hope you had a wonderful trip just the two of you. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.

[jeremysdisneymom]

So glad you started. Thanks for the heads up. those are great pictures of Jeremy! Back to read!

:welcome: So glad you are here! I think Jeremy just looks like he is bursting with excitement in those pictures.

I'm here!

Great start.

Oh, the creepy clown! I want to stay there someday but really, he does creep me out. Wouldn't keep me from the slide (or pool!) though, that's for darn sure, everything else there is gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

:welcome: So glad you are here! I loved staying at the Boardwalk. I will say the room looked a little worn but you can't beat the location. I :love: your secret entrance! I think the clown would look better if he had eyes and not stars for eyes. But, it sure is one of the best slides on property!

Hopping on-board for this one!

:welcome: Glad you are here! I am going to get this one done sooner than the last one!

Jill very much wants to stay at Boardwalk. She thinks it would be nice to walk outside in the evening and be in the midst of the fun atmosphere. It was sure pretty at Christmas with all the decorations.

I am glad you got to take the mother-son trip. Jeremy was plenty old enough to remember it, and I just know he will always have fond memories of the fun you had.

All of the gall bladder issues are solved now, aren't they? Is Tom feeling all better?

I am going to get that Jeremy on Tower of Terror! ;)

:welcome: So glad you are here!

Jill really needs to stay there and so do you! It is beautiful and so nice being close to Epcot. I will tell you the lobby took my breath away when we walked in. It was so beautiful for Christmas.

Tom is doing better. He takes his EMT certification test Friday. Say a prayer for him. He is really stressing and has suddenly started breaking out in hives. :scared1:

I hope you have better luck than we do getting him on Tower of Terror! Tom is really encouraging him for the spring break trip. I am hoping he braves up and will do it. You will be surprised at what we do the last day of our trip considering he won't get on Tower of Terror.....stay tuned!

What trips do you have planned this year? We will not be going during summer so I know we will not get to see you then.

I'm here too. :wave:

Definitely out of the mouth of a boy..."I can't believe I'm going to be puked out of a clowns mouth. :rotfl: Boardwalk here you come.

I hope you had a wonderful trip just the two of you. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.

:welcome: So glad you are here! Yes, definitely something a boy would say. I would never think of it that way. We did have a wonderful time together. I can't wait to share it all with you.

[MeMom]

Jill really needs to stay there and so do you! It is beautiful and so nice being close to Epcot. I will tell you the lobby took my breath away when we walked in. It was so beautiful for Christmas.

Tom is doing better. He takes his EMT certification test Friday. Say a prayer for him. He is really stressing and has suddenly started breaking out in hives. :scared1:

I hope you have better luck than we do getting him on Tower of Terror! Tom is really encouraging him for the spring break trip. I am hoping he braves up and will do it. You will be surprised at what we do the last day of our trip considering he won't get on Tower of Terror.....stay tuned!

What trips do you have planned this year? We will not be going during summer so I know we will not get to see you then.



I told Jill how beautiful Boardwalk was at Christmas. I went over there one day when she went back to the room to nap with the girls, so she missed it, but she has often said she wants to stay there. We've visited several times, and we got all the way into a room when Marc and Anita were staying there once. We'll make that stay happen in time.

I'm sure Tom will do well on his test. :thumbsup2

The drop on ToT is for such a short time. I can handle that way better that I can handle Everest, which seemed to be endless! I was ready to get off of that bad boy!

Only two trips for us this year - a nice long summer one and a week in October during my fall break. We will make do with some Disney-themed activities at home, though, and maybe a few mini-trips. I feel sure this will still be a very exciting year for our family. I think there will be a spring break trip next year, too, so hopefully three trips in 2013.

[jeremysdisneymom]

I told Jill how beautiful Boardwalk was at Christmas. I went over there one day when she went back to the room to nap with the girls, so she missed it, but she has often said she wants to stay there. We've visited several times, and we got all the way into a room when Marc and Anita were staying there once. We'll make that stay happen in time.

I'm sure Tom will do well on his test. :thumbsup2

The drop on ToT is for such a short time. I can handle that way better that I can handle Everest, which seemed to be endless! I was ready to get off of that bad boy!

Only two trips for us this year - a nice long summer one and a week in October during my fall break. We will make do with some Disney-themed activities at home, though, and maybe a few mini-trips. I feel sure this will still be a very exciting year for our family. I think there will be a spring break trip next year, too, so hopefully three trips in 2013.

Fall Break sounds lovely! It has been several years since we were there in the fall. We are going over Easter weekend. I know it will be crowded but I am looking forward to the Flower and Garden Festival. I have never been. We will be back Thanksgiving week with a possible 3 day cruise. However, I think 2013 will be no Disney World. :scared1: I know that sounds crazy but if we like the cruise I think we might do a 7 day one and then a Thanksgiving trip to Disneyland. I am trying to save DVC points to possibly do 2 weeks the summer of 2014. Jeremy will be getting ready for junior high and Tom I would like to surprise him with a possible stay at the Poly for part of those 2 weeks if the money will allow it. Who knows!! I tend to change vacation plans very often!!! :rolleyes1

[martinolichfamily]

Woohoo Erika! I Am here!
Great start! Can't wait to read more. :thumbsup2

[jeremysdisneymom]

Woohoo Erika! I Am here!
Great start! Can't wait to read more. :thumbsup2

:welcome: I am so glad you are here Heather! Wow, a trip to DL! :banana: I am so excited for you. Will you do a trip report? We are tentatively planning that for 2013 and would love to hear all about your adventure.

[jeremysdisneymom]

November 18, 2012--We are on our Way!

The plane we were boarding pulled into the gate. I started looking around and noticed a lot of people with carry ons that looked a lot bigger than what was allowed. I sort of wondered where it was all going to fit. Most of these people must have been seasoned Lexigton Air Tran travelers because before long they announced that due to a full flight you could check luggage for free at the gate! I can't believe I paid $20 to check a bag and these people were getting it for free. This is only a Lexington, KY thing as it didn't happen on our return flight from Orlando and it was rather funny watching this one family with their five bags trying to find places for them! :rotfl2:

We boarded the plane rather smoothly and were on our way!

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Jeremy took a little nap and I read some on my book. The stewardess had just started serving our row refreshments when this man passes out in the aisle. He was coming back from the bathroom and just fell face down. His wife was a nurse and she couldn't get him to wake up. They called for a doctor and luckily one was on our flight. He worked with him for a long while and finally the man came too. He had gotten overheated and passed out. Luckily, he was okay and we wouldn't have to make a medical emergency landing.

We made good time to Orlando and before long Jeremy and I were waiting for the faux monorail as we call it.

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Jeremy was still a little sleepy but he was soo excited to be riding this monorail as the last two trips we drove. Of course he had to get the upfront view!

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Jeremy was in a super good mood and actually wanted his picture taken by all the Disney figures in the airport.

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I didn't tag our luggage for Magical Express as I wanted to make sure we had it in plenty of time since we were going to the Christmas party that night. We got to baggage claim, picked it up, and was soon at Magical Express. There was no one in our line and they quickly had us on a bus that was getting ready to leave!

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We were the only ones going to the Boardwalk and it was the first stop!!! :banana:

I had never been in the Boardwalk resort before and it literally took my breath away! The Christmas decorations were beautiful and I loved the atmosphere and feeling of the place. I have no pictures from those first moments but they will come later in the trip! Jeremy and I were just toooo excited.

A nice gentleman met us at the door and asked if we were checking in. I told him I was and gave him our name and that we had done online check in. A lady went and quickly got our packet and in a matter of minutes we were on our way. Our room was a short distance from the elevators! :thumbsup2

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I did manage to get a few pictures while it was still tidy.

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The villa was considered a preferred view. Jeremy was super excited with the view.

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I loved seeing the Tower of Terror in the distance.

Well, I just got the call that my new prescription eyeglasses are in so I am going to have to stop here for the day.

Up Next:

Will we rest or do I let Jeremy hit the pool?
Oh no, I knew I shouldn't have ate that!

[photographymom517]

Yay!!!! You started your TR!!!! :thumbsup2

Going back to read now!!!!

[photographymom517]

Glad you arrived safely!!! Love the pictures of the Boardwalk so far!!! I can't wait to read more!!!

[Poolrat]

:cool1: For arriving and getting settled. I love the Boardwalk area. I am glad it is one of my "homes".

Can't wait to hear what you did next.

[noahdove]

I'm in.Never stayed at Boardwalk but it looks beautiful:) Can't wait to read more.

[DWGal210]

Hi! Super start - I love Boardwalk!! What a great place. :)

[jeremysdisneymom]

Glad you arrived safely!!! Love the pictures of the Boardwalk so far!!! I can't wait to read more!!!

:welcome: Hope! Glad you are here. The Boardwalk is beautiful. I have a lot more pictures to come. I was just too excited when we arrived.

:cool1: For arriving and getting settled. I love the Boardwalk area. I am glad it is one of my "homes".

Can't wait to hear what you did next.

I would love to have a contract there! We will be back at Easter and I know Tom will love it as much as Jeremy and I did. It was so nice to just walk over to Epcot at night.

MVMCP is coming up soon!!!

I'm in.Never stayed at Boardwalk but it looks beautiful:) Can't wait to read more.

:welcome: So glad you decided to join in on the fun! The Boardwalk is beautiful. You should check out that area whenever you are there. There is a lot of fun entertainment at night.

Hi! Super start - I love Boardwalk!! What a great place. :)

:welcome: So glad you are here! I too :love: the Boardwalk. It was lots of fun staying there. I see you will be back over the 4th of July. We have been the last two years but this year we will be staying home. :sad2: I am going to miss a lot of great disers who will be there.

[Susan121302]

Aw, I'm taking a mother/son trip this September. DS is 9, so a little younger than yours. We are staying in the same general area, but the BC Villas. I love your TR so far... keep it coming!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Aw, I'm taking a mother/son trip this September. DS is 9, so a little younger than yours. We are staying in the same general area, but the BC Villas. I love your TR so far... keep it coming!

:welcome: Glad you are here. Ooo, the BC Villas--I am super jealous!! I have tried to get in there for several trips and it is always booked at the 7 month mark. Stormalong Bay looks like so much fun.

A mother/son trip is so much fun and full of memories. Jeremy is 9. He doesn't turn 10 until later this year. He is big for his age. My husband is super tall. You will have so much fun together! :)

[MEK]

Fun update. Well, except for the man who passed out and hit the deck in the plane. That seriously does not sound good. How do you get overheated sitting in a plane? Hopefully he got checked out at an ER when he arrived.

Love your view from the studio. Denny and I are staying in a studio at BWV for a few nights this summer and I can't wait to try it. It's last on my list of the east coast DVC resorts.

Can't wait to see what you guys do first? popcorn::

[a1tinkfans]

popcorn::
Waiting for the next update and looking forward to it !

[jeremysdisneymom]

Fun update. Well, except for the man who passed out and hit the deck in the plane. That seriously does not sound good. How do you get overheated sitting in a plane? Hopefully he got checked out at an ER when he arrived.

Love your view from the studio. Denny and I are staying in a studio at BWV for a few nights this summer and I can't wait to try it. It's last on my list of the east coast DVC resorts.

Can't wait to see what you guys do first? popcorn::

Yes, I wasn't sure how he got overhead either. It wasn't that hot on the plane. :confused3

Some afternoon fun and MVMCP is coming up soon!!! :santa:

popcorn::
Waiting for the next update and looking forward to it !

:welcome: Glad you are here. Should have another update later today! :) Trying to do several smaller ones so I can keep it going!

[disneyfan61]

I am here Erika!!

I am anxious to hear all about the Boardwalk as we will be staying there instead of Beach Club in April (long story).

That must have been scary when that man passed out!!:scared1:

Looks like a great view from your room!!:cloud9:

[jeremysdisneymom]

I am here Erika!!

I am anxious to hear all about the Boardwalk as we will be staying there instead of Beach Club in April (long story).

That must have been scary when that man passed out!!:scared1:

Looks like a great view from your room!!:cloud9:

:welcome: Glad you are here Doreen! I :love: the Boardwalk. We have never stayed in the Epcot resort area before and it was so nice to be able to just walk over to Epcot whenever we wanted.

I would love to stay at the Beach Club sometime. Stormalong Bay looks like lots of fun.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Friday, November 18, 2011-continued

After checking out our gorgeous view and unpacking, an important decision was to be made---What to do next!?! I had already warned Jeremy that there would be time for swimming later so not to ask as the MVMCP was that night and I wanted to be rested for that. I debated whether or not we should get a nap but honestly, the Florida sunshine and sounds from the pool were calling our name so I threw my plan out the window and to the pool we went!

Jeremy loved this light fixture by the elevator with the hidden Mickey on it.

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I originally just watched Jeremy as I really didn't want to get my hair wet.

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But, he was having so much fun so I got in with him for a while so there aren't too many pool pictures this day. The slide at the Boardwalk is one of the best on property in my opinion! We had lots of fun.

On the way back to the room, we picked up a sandwich at the pool bar to share since breakfast had been hours ago in Kentucky and we were starting to get hungry. Jeremy and I split the sandwich and this would be the beginning of a big mistake for me this trip! I ate the bread with no regard that my lap band had been tightened weeks before and this was the first time to eat bread since. Bread and lap bands often times don't mix well especially when they are as tight as my band was. I was immediately sick. This went on for almost an hour which put us getting to the MK a lot later than I wanted. There was one point I wasn't sure I would even be able to go but finally started feeling better. We got dressed and hit the shops at the Boardwalk in search of Jeremy a new Disney Christmas shirt to wear.

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We had no luck so we headed to the bus stop in hopes that we could find something he liked in the Mk.

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Jeremy and I were both soo excited to be back at the MK and to finally get to enjoy a party without the rain. He even let me take some window pictures of him!

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The fairy godmother was getting ready to light the castle so we hurried up and watched that before we went shopping.

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And a shot after we found a sweatshirt and Jeremy wanted Mickey Gingerbread Ears! You will see these ears a lot. He actually wanted to wear them which was fine by me! All of his other ears are on the closet shelf.

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I asked him if he wanted to wait in line to see the Seven Dwarfs or what he wanted to do. He quickly replied that he didn't care to see the characters but wanted to ride so we headed to Fantasyland.

First up was those dreaded tea cups.

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Then on to It's a Small World.

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The party had officially started when we were headed to Frontierland. Jeremy saw the cookie and hot chocolate station.

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I took one little bite of the cookie, but no more. I didn't want to get sick again.

Up next:

Would I dare eat the cookie and get sick again?
I never want to see the bathroom by Casey's ever again!
Do you want to guess what Jeremy chooses to do next?

[disneyfan61]

Oh no it is no fun to be sick at Disney.

I hope you got to feeling better. You were at a party after all.

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

Can't wait for the next update

[eandesmom]

Sorry you got sick, I know another DISer that had major issues with it on a trip, I can't even imagine how difficult the whole thing would be.

[Poolrat]

Glad you made it to the party but so sorry you got sick.

:scared1: About the Casey's bathroom. I wonder if Jeremy changed his mind about the dwarves. :confused3

[MeMom]

I debated whether or not we should get a nap but honestly, the Florida sunshine and sounds from the pool were calling our name so I threw my plan out the window and to the pool we went!



What a nice mom! I know Jeremy was a happy boy, and I totally agree about the Florida sunshine and pools atmosphere - sometimes you just have to drop everything and enjoy soaking that in.




We got dressed and hit the shops at the Boardwalk in search of Jeremy a new Disney Christmas shirt to wear.

And a shot after we found a sweatshirt and Jeremy wanted Mickey Gingerbread Ears! You will see these ears a lot. He actually wanted to wear them which was fine by me!

Jeremy saw the cookie and hot chocolate station.

A new Christmas shirt, new Christmas ears (I like them!), and cookies and hot chocolate in Magic Kingdom - very fun and festive! :santa:

Too bad about the getting sick part. :sick: I'm glad it wasn't a virus or anything that went on for days. That could have sure messed up a trip!

[mickeysmyboy]

Joining in!!!

Sounds like a great start to the trip! I love that Jeremy was so excited to be “puked out a clowns mouth!” DS9 is hoping to stay at BWV for his 10th birthday trip this fall! That slide has his name written all over it!

UGH! Poor Tom and the gallbladder! I may have mentioned this on your other TR but I had mine removed when DS9 was a just weeks old! It was AWFUL!!

OMG! You get all the excitement on your trips! Kids almost drowning, people passing out on planes! Yikes!!!

Isn’t Boardwalk lovely?! It’s just so pretty!! Great view too!! Woo hoo!!

Your afternoon by the pool sounds so nice and relaxing!

Ugh! I’m sorry you had such a hard time with the sandwich! That doesn’t sound fun at all! But, I’m glad you got better!!!

Oh!!! How I love that castle lights!!!!! So beautiful!

I must admit, DH and I enjoyed the cookies and hot chocolate at both our trips to MVMCP a lot!! So yummy!!

[martinolichfamily]

:welcome: I am so glad you are here Heather! Wow, a trip to DL! :banana: I am so excited for you. Will you do a trip report? We are tentatively planning that for 2013 and would love to hear all about your adventure.

Thanks! Not sure on a TR.

Glad you got to feeling better and could get to MK that night! :love: Jeremy's new Christmas shirt and Ears!

The castle is so pretty! Can't wait to read more about the party! :goodvibes

[Kat in GA]

Ericka - thanks so much for letting me know you had started a new trip report!!

Your studio looks fabulous - and I am so going to have to stay at the Boardwalk. My girls love slides - but I wonder what they'll think of the scary clown? ;)

I can't believe how many times we've been there at the same time - and I am so glad that we managed to finally meet this trip!

[DisMomAmy]

I'm so sorry you were sick!! :sad1: I'm worried about your reference to the bathroom at Casey's! :eek:

[noahdove]

Just catching up, hurry and write more:)

[jeremysdisneymom]

Oh no it is no fun to be sick at Disney.

I hope you got to feeling better. You were at a party after all.

No it is no fun being sick at Disney. Nor is it fun being sick at a party...............:rolleyes1

[jeremysdisneymom]

Can't wait for the next update

Hope to have one up this weekend.

Sorry you got sick, I know another DISer that had major issues with it on a trip, I can't even imagine how difficult the whole thing would be.

It is not fun but so worth it in the end. I do get better in a day or two....

Glad you made it to the party but so sorry you got sick.

:scared1: About the Casey's bathroom. I wonder if Jeremy changed his mind about the dwarves. :confused3

No, it wasn't the dwarves but another character. That child never ceases to amaze me.

[jeremysdisneymom]

What a nice mom! I know Jeremy was a happy boy, and I totally agree about the Florida sunshine and pools atmosphere - sometimes you just have to drop everything and enjoy soaking that in.


A new Christmas shirt, new Christmas ears (I like them!), and cookies and hot chocolate in Magic Kingdom - very fun and festive! :santa:

Too bad about the getting sick part. :sick: I'm glad it wasn't a virus or anything that went on for days. That could have sure messed up a trip!

Jeremy wore those ears everywhere we went at Christmas! They were a big hit with him.

I would love some of that Florida sunshine today. It is pretty gloomy here in Ohio.

Joining in!!!

Sounds like a great start to the trip! I love that Jeremy was so excited to be “puked out a clowns mouth!” DS9 is hoping to stay at BWV for his 10th birthday trip this fall! That slide has his name written all over it!

UGH! Poor Tom and the gallbladder! I may have mentioned this on your other TR but I had mine removed when DS9 was a just weeks old! It was AWFUL!!

OMG! You get all the excitement on your trips! Kids almost drowning, people passing out on planes! Yikes!!!

Isn’t Boardwalk lovely?! It’s just so pretty!! Great view too!! Woo hoo!!

Your afternoon by the pool sounds so nice and relaxing!

Ugh! I’m sorry you had such a hard time with the sandwich! That doesn’t sound fun at all! But, I’m glad you got better!!!

Oh!!! How I love that castle lights!!!!! So beautiful!

I must admit, DH and I enjoyed the cookies and hot chocolate at both our trips to MVMCP a lot!! So yummy!!

:welcome: Gald you are here. I loved the Boardwalk. I can't wait for Tom to stay there in April. It is going to be hard to pick another resort for future trips. I loved walking over to Epcot.

The afternoon at the pool was a perfect way to start the trip.

I just love MVMCP. It really gets you in the spirit. I am going to have try two in one trip sometime in the future. That would be perfect.

Thanks! Not sure on a TR.

Glad you got to feeling better and could get to MK that night! :love: Jeremy's new Christmas shirt and Ears!

The castle is so pretty! Can't wait to read more about the party! :goodvibes

Hope to have an update this weekend. The party is so much fun. The castle literally takes your breath away when you first see it decorated.

Hopefully if you don't do a trip, I can get some good advice on planning for DL when we go next year! :rolleyes1

Ericka - thanks so much for letting me know you had started a new trip report!!

Your studio looks fabulous - and I am so going to have to stay at the Boardwalk. My girls love slides - but I wonder what they'll think of the scary clown? ;)

I can't believe how many times we've been there at the same time - and I am so glad that we managed to finally meet this trip!

Your girls would love the Boardwalk. That entire area is so much fun. The pool is really not that scary at all either!

You will make an appearance in this report and hopefully the next one too! :hug:

I'm so sorry you were sick!! :sad1: I'm worried about your reference to the bathroom at Casey's! :eek:

Hope to post an update this weekend. You don't need to worry about Casey's.

Just catching up, hurry and write more:)

Hope to have an update this weekend.

[midwest2wdw]

Joining in.
Looking forward to reading more.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Joining in.
Looking forward to reading more.

:welcome: Glad you are here! I see you are fairly new to the Dis. This is a great place to get Disney information and a great group of people.

Hope to have an update this weekend!

[Poolrat]

No, it wasn't the dwarves but another character. That child never ceases to amaze me.

He didn't have another joke for Alice, did he? :scared1:

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[Sooze]

I made it!! Sorry, I have been a BAAAAAAAD Diser lately!!

I'm laughing that you had such a perfect view of the creepy clown slide! It was a definite omen for your evening. Glad you were able to feel better.

I love Jeremy's new sweatshirt! You guys picked out a good one!

[MEK]

Totally missed your last update. Not sure how? :confused3 ugh to the bread and the lap band. It must be so hard to pick the right foods to eat when you are in Disney world. It must be a continuous challenge.

Glad you were still happy to go to the party and did you get your hair wet in the pool? :rotfl: That's my line, "I don't want to get my hair went".

I'm a little worried about the bathroom story!

[momtoccc]

I'm waiting to hear more also!!!

[jeremysdisneymom]

He didn't have another joke for Alice, did he? :scared1:

:lmao:

Dear God no! I wouldn't even let him get near Alice if he wanted to after the last time. :rotfl2:

I made it!! Sorry, I have been a BAAAAAAAD Diser lately!!

I'm laughing that you had such a perfect view of the creepy clown slide! It was a definite omen for your evening. Glad you were able to feel better.

I love Jeremy's new sweatshirt! You guys picked out a good one!

:welcome: You are not a bad diser at all! I think it is just a hectic time of year. I have been on a lot lately either.

Jeremy loves that sweatshirt. He is still wearing it even though Christmas is over.

Did you check out any of the super bowl activities up your way this past week? It looked like lots of fun was being had on the news in Cincinnati.

Totally missed your last update. Not sure how? :confused3 ugh to the bread and the lap band. It must be so hard to pick the right foods to eat when you are in Disney world. It must be a continuous challenge.

Glad you were still happy to go to the party and did you get your hair wet in the pool? :rotfl: That's my line, "I don't want to get my hair went".

I'm a little worried about the bathroom story!

It is a continuous challenge. Well worth it but can be frustrating at times.

What is it about hair and pools! We have a pool at home and honestly, my hair looks horrible every day I am in the pool as I am too lazy to fix it afterwards! :eek:

Bathroom story on the way!!

I'm waiting to hear more also!!!

Update coming within the hour!

[jeremysdisneymom]

November 18, continued

After Jeremy enjoyed his cookies and cocoa, he saw a group of characters he had never seen before and he was off to get in line. :lovestruc I love those few moments when the child comes back and see in him the love for Disney that was there the first trip we ever took. Too often, those things aren't "cool" at home and he wouldn't dare tell his friends he saw characters at Disney. I guess that is why I truly love this place!

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None other than Cinderella and her family! We have seen Cinderella before but not the others so even I was excited for him.

The step sisters were having quite a lot of fun with him. They thought the gingerbread ears could be eaten. They were smelling them here. The entire time Jeremy is giggling away.

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There was conversation being had here. Not sure what was being said but I know it wasn't any jokes!!! :rotfl2:

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I was tempted to put this on my Christmas card but Jeremy would have killed me.

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This will be the only character picture the entire trip. :confused3 The next trip, I am going to bite the bullet and get in line by myself!

After meeting one princess, it was time to ride another princess's ride, Snow White.

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The show was cute however I wish it was in a bigger area. We could really see well until 5 minutes after the show started. People were rude and stand in front of you--a lot with children on their shoulder. Jeremy found a good place further up where he could see so I stayed back and kept an eye on him.

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[jeremysdisneymom]

After the show, Jeremy wanted to ride Astro Orbiter. :scared1: Geez, this is not a favorite of mine and had it been daylight, I would have let him ride on his own. But, with it being night and I wanted to make sure he was strapped in, I decided to go on it with him.

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It was getting close to parade time so we decided to head toward the hub and see if there was any spots left in Frontierland.

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The hub was pure madness so we decided to head towards Frontierland through Adventureland. Oh my, Adventureland was deserted. However, Frontierland was just as bad as Main Street. The parade was starting so we decided to skip it at this point and ride some Magic Carpets.

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There was no one riding the carpets. The ride operator literally would stop the ride for anyone who wanted to get off and then start it right back up. Jeremy loved it and I think we rode it 4-5 times.

Jeremy and I were getting hungry so we thought it would be a good time to eat since so many people were watching the parades so off to Casey's we go. Jeremy found us a great table near the rail so we could see the fireworks later and I went and got me a hot dog and him some corn dog nuggets. This is when I learned another valuable lesson.

First, I knew better than to eat the bread after what had happened earlier so I didn't touch the bun. However, I learned that hot dogs no longer mix with my lap band, even when they are chewed VERY well. :confused3 So, right as the parade had ended and everyone is heading to Casey's restroom, I get sick. Really sick....to the point I can't even talk. And there is a line to the women's restroom a mile long. :scared1: Jeremy knew what was going on and I was able to make him understand to stay there and not leave under no instance. A VERY, VERY NICE cast member was close by and she could tell something was wrong with me when I started toward the restroom. I couldn't talk but she was able to understand that I needed in the bathroom now so she got me to the front in a hurry. She even waited on me and asked me once I was better if she could get me some water or anything.

I went back to the table and the Magic, Memories, and You show had began. I couldn't get very good pictures and halfway through, I was sick again. So, off to Casey's I go but luckily there was no line this time. It took one more trip after that and finally the sickness was gone.

I know this was long and probably too much information. However, if you ever have a lap band, please be aware that these things can happen at the worst possible time. However, Disney has some of the best cast members and are truly there to help you whenever you need it.

As for me, I avoided Casey's restroom the rest of the trip! ;)

Jeremy and I enjoyed the fireworks from our table.

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After the fireworks, a lot of people were starting to leave the party. We went in search of party merchandise but honestly didn't find anything we wanted.

It was starting to snow on Main Street. See Jeremy pointing up at the snow!!!

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Up Next:

Will we see the second parade?
Boy, it has been a long day. What time will get back to the room?

[jeremysdisneymom]

A little Disney Planning Update!

I seem to find less and less time to get on the Dis as I would like lately. Work has been really crazy with year end and the auditors were in for a whole week.

Jeremy turns 10 the end of this month and we are having a Pirates of the Caribbean roller skating party. I am still trying to get everything organized for that. Plus, his cub scout blue/gold banquet is coming up this month as well along with a Father/Daughter PTO Dance I am helping plan.

To say I am exhausted is an understatement. However, I did find time to plan our vacations this year. We are heading back to Disney in April to celebrate Easter and Spring Break for 5 nights at the Boardwalk. This has been planned for several months but we decided to pay out of pocket and add 3 more nights at a moderate. I am leaning to Port Orleans but we haven't booked it yet. We may let Jeremy decide in the end. Let me know your thoughts! I am also waiting for the dessert party to open as I want to book that for this trip. And, I am going to book a Behind the Steam Trains tour! :banana: Jeremy loves trains so this is a surprise birthday gift for him. He will finally be old enough to go on this so I know he will be super excited.

In May, we are taking a long weekend and heading to a time share we own in Pigeon Forge, TN. We haven't been in years and it is a surprise end of the school year trip for Jeremy.

We are all heading to San Francisco in July for a conference I attend for a work. We are taking a few extra days for vacation and plans are to visit the Walt Disney Museum. :)

Now, for the big news. We will be heading back to WDW in November for Thanksgiving. We will arrive the Friday before Thanksgiving and staying until the Wednesday before Turkey Day. However, we are not heading home but............................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................
:sail:sailing for 4 nights on the Disney Dream to the Bahamas!!!! :cheer2::cheer2:

[MeMom]

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I bet this was fun. They had parties during Christmas week, but I didn't see Mike Wazowski.






There was no one riding the carpets. The ride operator literally would stop the ride for anyone who wanted to get off and then start it right back up. Jeremy loved it and I think we rode it 4-5 times.




We've done rides like this before, too. It's great to get in several rides within a few minutes without having to get off. :thumbsup2



A little Disney Planning Update!

We are heading back to Disney in April to celebrate Easter and Spring Break for 5 nights at the Boardwalk. This has been planned for several months but we decided to pay out of pocket and add 3 more nights at a moderate. I am leaning to Port Orleans but we haven't booked it yet.


In May, we are taking a long weekend and heading to a time share we own in Pigeon Forge, TN. We haven't been in years and it is a surprise end of the school year trip for Jeremy.

We are all heading to San Francisco in July for a conference I attend for a work. We are taking a few extra days for vacation and plans are to visit the Walt Disney Museum. :)

Now, for the big news. We will be heading back to WDW in November for Thanksgiving. We will arrive the Friday before Thanksgiving and staying until the Wednesday before Turkey Day. However, we are not heading home but............................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................
:sail:sailing for 4 nights on the Disney Dream to the Bahamas!!!! :cheer2::cheer2:

Happy travels! Looks like it is going to be an amazing year! :woohoo:

[MEK]

Holy Triptastic Plans! Spring break, Pigeon Forge, somewhere in June (I already forget) and then Thanksgiving AND a cruise. Once you got to the cruise part I got distracted. :woohoo: Awesome! It's pretty great to be you right now! :thumbsup2

I stop in Pigeon Forge briefly a couple summers ago when we drove to see my son play in a soccer tournament in Nashville. I would love to go back sometime but it was so freaking crowded. Wow! That was in July so no surprise there.

Great update, all except for the hot dog. Ugh. Another food wreaking havoc on your GI tract. I hope you were finally able to find some foods you could safely eat.

Love the picture of you and Jeremy!

[eandesmom]

Oh you poor thing! What a horrible experience for you. I really hope it gets better as the trip goes on, you seem to be having a great time otherwise.

I can't STAND the astrorbitor. Seriously. Any other coaster..bring it on. But that thing? AAAAAACCCCCCCK!

GREAT trip plans, how exciting!!!!

[Grumpy's Wife]

Wow, you've got lots of great trips planned this year. :thumbsup2

So sorry you got sick at Disney. It was nice to hear that a cast member was there and willing to help you.

I love the picture of Jeremy with Cinderella and her family. I've never seen them all together before.

[DisMomAmy]

I'm sorry to hear you got sick again at the party! That must be so difficult! I'm glad there was a CM there to help you out.

Your vacation plans sound wonderful!! Too bad you'll be at Disney in early April because we'll be there later in the month!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Happy travels! Looks like it is going to be an amazing year! :woohoo:

I am looking forward to it MeMom. I had better enjoy because as it is looking there will be no WDW in 2013. :confused3 We want to save our points and do 2 weeks the summer of 2014. I do plan on venturing to DL Thanksgiving 2013 so hopefully I will survive. :confused3

Holy Triptastic Plans! Spring break, Pigeon Forge, somewhere in June (I already forget) and then Thanksgiving AND a cruise. Once you got to the cruise part I got distracted. :woohoo: Awesome! It's pretty great to be you right now! :thumbsup2

I stop in Pigeon Forge briefly a couple summers ago when we drove to see my son play in a soccer tournament in Nashville. I would love to go back sometime but it was so freaking crowded. Wow! That was in July so no surprise there.

Great update, all except for the hot dog. Ugh. Another food wreaking havoc on your GI tract. I hope you were finally able to find some foods you could safely eat.

Love the picture of you and Jeremy!

Thanks! I like that picture as well.

We used to go to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg all the time. It is only 4 1/2 hours from us so it was an easy drive. We haven't been since Jeremy was in kindergarten so he will be super excited to go back. We always went in April, early May so the crowds were low and the weather was usually pretty warm. Tom and I were actually married at one of the wedding chapels there 11 years ago at the end of this month.

Oh you poor thing! What a horrible experience for you. I really hope it gets better as the trip goes on, you seem to be having a great time otherwise.

I can't STAND the astrorbitor. Seriously. Any other coaster..bring it on. But that thing? AAAAAACCCCCCCK!

GREAT trip plans, how exciting!!!!

I am really looking forward to all our trips. Tom says it gets me out of my winter funk to plan these things.

Seriously, what is it about that astrorbitior. That thing literally scared me to death at night. I thought Jeremy and I was going to go flying out of it. Never again!!! Jeremy will have to ride in daytime by himself. ;)

Wow, you've got lots of great trips planned this year. :thumbsup2

So sorry you got sick at Disney. It was nice to hear that a cast member was there and willing to help you.

I love the picture of Jeremy with Cinderella and her family. I've never seen them all together before.

That was the first time we had seen them as well. I think that the parties may be the only time they are all together.

I'm sorry to hear you got sick again at the party! That must be so difficult! I'm glad there was a CM there to help you out.

Your vacation plans sound wonderful!! Too bad you'll be at Disney in early April because we'll be there later in the month!

I am doing better with the band. I have learned what works and what doesn't.

Wish we could be there later in the month. Would love to meet you! We only get 2 days for Spring Break anymore which is really frustrating so we will pull Jeremy out for 4 days. Plus, they always do Spring Break with Easter which is one of the most expensive times of the year to travel. I would like to have a full week and it be not near Easter. I get very frustrated as the entire school board does not have children in the school and they don't seem to get what parents want. :confused3

[Kat in GA]

Oh, I am sooo jealous of the cruise! How exciting. I want to stow away! :thumbsup2

I am so sorry about your hot dog issue. We had a similiar issue in December - my oldest manages to get reflux from hot dogs - and she ate 3 corndogs one day at MK - needless to say, we were in our room the next day!

Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip!

(Do you know your plans for spring break yet?? We are there April 2 - 7th - and we don't have specific park plans - I am thinking we'll go to the water parks a lot - we'll see though!)

[jeremysdisneymom]

Excuses, excuses, excuses!!! That seems to be all I write about on this report. Boy, where does the time go anymore. This has been one of the most hectic months for us in a loooooong time. It is finally starting to settle down and I can concentrate on my Disney planning.

I have a little news on the trips front. We decided to add 3 days to our spring trip so we will now be there for 8 nights!!! :banana: We had mulled this idea for some time and was going to pay out of pocket at a moderate but decided to go ahead and stay DVC. We will be at OKW the last 3 nights unless a wait list comes through. I am not planning on that happening. :confused3 However, I am trying to convince Tom to stay the last night at Beach Club since we never have. He thinks it is a pain to pick up and move but oh, the thought of stormalong bay has me still bugging him every day. Wish me luck!!! :wizard:

So, with staying DVC that meant we would have less points available in November. Plus, Tom's new union contract threw a kink in those plans. Tom has a lot of comp time at work. However, their new contract limits how much of it they can take in a calendar year now. It really doesn't make sense as I think more people will start asking to be paid for overtime instead of taking comp but it means that Tom will not have enough time for our November trip as we had it planned. So, we will not be visiting Disney World before the cruise. We are mulling the idea of a day at Legoland beforehand and then the 4 night cruise, which I now officially have booked!!! :yay:

I am bummed about no Disney at Christmas. I don't think we will be going back to Disney World in 2013. We are planning to visit Disneyland that year plus I want to save points for summer of 2014 and spend 2 weeks at the world. But, who knows, I never thought I would get to go back and now I am on trip #8!!!


Finally, the end of our first day....November 18, 2011. I last left this report with Jeremy and I on Main Street watching it snow. It was getting close to the 2nd parade and I was starting to wear down. It had been a long day with no rest other than some relaxing pool time. However, Jeremy and I were both determined to see the parade so stay we would.

I was able to find Jeremy some curb space on Main Street so he could sit and I stood for the parade. We only had about a 30 minute wait so it wasn't too bad.

Now I present to you............................................... ...............................a Disney Christmas Parade! (Please pardon the pictures...it is time for a new camera in our house!!! Does anyone have some good suggestions? It has to be simple as I am not an avid photographer like some on the boards!)

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[MEK]

Please excuse me for posting while you are updating, but I was so excited to see you post an update :woohoo: and I can't see your pictures until I get home tonight, so I will be back.

Woo hoo :cool1: for adding nights to your next trip. I have to add a night to my June trip and I was going to stay in a resort room, but now I think I will just wait list. Decisions, decisions.

Cool that you were married in Gaitlinburg. I really would love to go back there sometime in the fall. I want to hike in the smokey's and take some foliage pictures!

Later!

[jeremysdisneymom]

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I tried to get a good picture of Santa but they are all blurrier than the parade ones. :confused3

It was well after 11:00 and most definitely after my bed time when the parade was over. There was a mass exit for the gates and honestly, I didn't feel like dealing with that right now. The castle stage show had another performance close to 11:15 or 11:30 (can't remember) so we decided to catch that. Once again my camera gave me fits so I won't bore you with those blurry pictures. We watched a little of it when Jeremy looked at me and asked to ride more rides until the park closed. :scared1: I was beat and really wanted to get back to the room but you only get a once in a lifetime moment like this with your son and I was going to enjoy it.

So, off to Fantasyland we went. We only rode one ride before it was time to go. Pooh had hardly anyone in line and Jeremy wanted to check out their queue area as we usually bypass it with fastpass.

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It was lots of fun to play in and we were soon on our way to the 100 Acres Woods.

After Pooh, it was almost midnight so we made our way out of the park. By the time the bus came and we made the stops on our way back to the Boardwalk, it was close to 1:00 a.m. when we made it to the room. :scared1: Wow, I can't believe we had stayed out that late. We are not night owls at all but it was so much fun. We had a late night snack in the room and was soon asleep at 1:30.

Up Next:

Will we make rope drop at Epcot?
I finally experience the International Gateway!!!--What a gem! :thumbsup2
What does Jeremy find in the World Showcase that is his new favorite thing at Disney?

And a promise....I am going to do my best to update a lot more frequently. Thank you to those of you who have stuck around this long. I am committed to finishing this trip before we leave in 1 month and 7 days!!!! :cool1:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Please excuse me for posting while you are updating, but I was so excited to see you post an update :woohoo: and I can't see your pictures until I get home tonight, so I will be back.

Woo hoo :cool1: for adding nights to your next trip. I have to add a night to my June trip and I was going to stay in a resort room, but now I think I will just wait list. Decisions, decisions.

Cool that you were married in Gaitlinburg. I really would love to go back there sometime in the fall. I want to hike in the smokey's and take some foliage pictures!

Later!

Not a problem at all! I am just glad you stuck around with me. :hug:

I love adding nights to our vacation but the decisions get the best of me! I could have kicked myself as two weeks ago I saw BLT had the last three nights available and I waited too late to switch it. :confused3 We love staying there.

I am looking forward to Gatlinburg in May. It has been years since we have been there. We used to go all the time when Jeremy was little until we found our love for Disney. ;) It is only 4 hours from where we live so it makes an easy drive and a nice long weekend.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Oh, I am sooo jealous of the cruise! How exciting. I want to stow away! :thumbsup2

I am so sorry about your hot dog issue. We had a similiar issue in December - my oldest manages to get reflux from hot dogs - and she ate 3 corndogs one day at MK - needless to say, we were in our room the next day!

Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip!

(Do you know your plans for spring break yet?? We are there April 2 - 7th - and we don't have specific park plans - I am thinking we'll go to the water parks a lot - we'll see though!)

We are there April 6 - 13. Let's try to meet up on the 6th or 7th before you leave. I don't have set plans just yet. Jeremy says he will do Tower of Terror so Tom and I are thinking we might do DHS on Saturday just to get him on that before he chickens out!!!

[disneyfan61]

Great updates! So sorry to hear you were sick. Stay away from hotdogs!!

Wow you did stay up late but it is so much fun & the time goes by so fast down there.

We will be going this April too but we are going April 19th-27th. It is school vacation week here in NH that week.

Oh & we are back at Beach Club instead of Boardwalk. I so wanted Beach Club & kept calling & they finally had a room available. Storm Along Bay here we come!!

Isn't International Gateway wonderful?? :cloud9:

Looking forward to reading more.

[martinolichfamily]

Great updates! We love staying late at the parks but we are night owls! Christmas parade looks fun! ;) All your upcoming trips sound exciting! Can't wait to hear about the cruise!
As for cameras..I have a canon rebel xsi (I think) lol. I love it..you can use it as automatic or manual settings. I use it on auto..I've yet to have time to read directions for manual. It takes great photos!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Great updates! So sorry to hear you were sick. Stay away from hotdogs!!

Wow you did stay up late but it is so much fun & the time goes by so fast down there.

We will be going this April too but we are going April 19th-27th. It is school vacation week here in NH that week.

Oh & we are back at Beach Club instead of Boardwalk. I so wanted Beach Club & kept calling & they finally had a room available. Storm Along Bay here we come!!

Isn't International Gateway wonderful?? :cloud9:

Looking forward to reading more.

It was lots of fun hanging out until the park closed. We have never done that before except for the very first time we took Jeremy to the Magic Kingdom when he was 4. We stayed off property and didn't have park hoppers so we got there when it opened and stayed until midnight. We were worn out but had so much fun!!! There is nothing like that very first time at Disney with your child.

I would have loved the Beach Club. Went in today to book it and it was gone for the last night. So, I guess unless pixie dust comes my way, we will be at OKW the last 3 nights. I have heard good things about it but I am not sure Tom will like it. It is very spread out and he tends to not like those resorts. I loved Coronado Springs and he didn't due to how big it was. :confused3

I :love: the International Gateway. It is a true gem in my opinion! Jeremy and I went over there several nights and hung out in the world showcase. I can't wait for Tom to experience it in April. So easy to get in Epcot that way.

Great updates! We love staying late at the parks but we are night owls! Christmas parade looks fun! ;) All your upcoming trips sound exciting! Can't wait to hear about the cruise!
As for cameras..I have a canon rebel xsi (I think) lol. I love it..you can use it as automatic or manual settings. I use it on auto..I've yet to have time to read directions for manual. It takes great photos!

Thanks for the info on the camera. I will have to check that out. I need something that runs on its own so the auto setting would work great for me!!! I am not a good picture taker at all.

We might try staying late this time at the parks. I am sure the crowds will be high due to Easter week so we may take in some more EMH.

Can't wait to hear all about DL. Even if you don't do a trip, I will have to at least get some pictures. I bet your children are super excited about flying.

[Poolrat]

I have had good luck with Canon cameras. I have a power shot and it is a bit big but I like the settings. I had a smaller one too and it did great too.

[eandesmom]

I have to admit, I wouldn't advocate for 3 resorts in an 8 night trip, that sounds a little brutal! Pixie dust on your waitlist coming through.

Even blurry the parade pics are a ton of fun and WOW you guys made it to the bitter end, didn't you! Fun night. :santa:

Rope drop? Yikes, I hope not! Not after going to bed that late anyway on travel day.

[MEK]

Loved the parade pictures. I forgot how cute that parade was. You got a great spot for taking pictures. I should probably go back tot he Christmas parade the next time I am there during the holidays.

Shame on that Jeremy keeping you out until 1:30am! :rotfl:

[MeMom]

I could hear the Once Upon a Christmastime music as soon as I saw your first picture. It's such a fun parade! :woohoo:

Definitely yay for adding on nights. No matter where you stay, it will be awesome!

Two weeks in 2014 - sounds great! :thumbsup2

[xDisneyAngelx]

Hey Erika,
Just tuning into your TR. Your son is a sweetheart. Im happy that you had a wonderful Mother/Son vacation. Can't wait to hear more about it :-)

[goodmorningirl]

Joining into your report. One of the many things I love about Disney is how it brings out the kid in everyone as you mentioned with your son. I love that he got in the spirit with ears and a shirt! Excited for more. :)

[jeremysdisneymom]

I have had good luck with Canon cameras. I have a power shot and it is a bit big but I like the settings. I had a smaller one too and it did great too.

Someone else recommended a Canon. I will have to check it out. I need something simple and not complicated. :confused3

I have to admit, I wouldn't advocate for 3 resorts in an 8 night trip, that sounds a little brutal! Pixie dust on your waitlist coming through.

Even blurry the parade pics are a ton of fun and WOW you guys made it to the bitter end, didn't you! Fun night. :santa:

Rope drop? Yikes, I hope not! Not after going to bed that late anyway on travel day.

It looks like we are still at 2 resorts. When I went back in the Beach club was booked. I guess it was meant to be. If the wait list doesn't come through, that is okay.

We did have fun. I can't believe we stayed the entire night but it was worth it.

Rope drop.....well..................Hope to have next update up tomorrow. Computer and internet at home gave me fits last night. :eek:

Loved the parade pictures. I forgot how cute that parade was. You got a great spot for taking pictures. I should probably go back tot he Christmas parade the next time I am there during the holidays.

Shame on that Jeremy keeping you out until 1:30am! :rotfl:

I :love: the Christmas parade! It was so much better this time minus the rain. The first time we went to a party, it rained most of the night. When it stopped raining, there was a lot of the parade that did not come through so I was super excited to get to see it all.

Jeremy is becoming quite the night owl! at Disney and at home. He has been in some trouble lately for reading in bed in the middle of the night on a school night. :scared1: Talk about a bear in the morning!

I could hear the Once Upon a Christmastime music as soon as I saw your first picture. It's such a fun parade! :woohoo:

Definitely yay for adding on nights. No matter where you stay, it will be awesome!

Two weeks in 2014 - sounds great! :thumbsup2

If I don't make it in 2013, I had better get my 2 weeks in 2014! :thumbsup2

I love the parade and the music. That was the only thing I forgot in November. I had intended to buy the Christmas CD and it slipped my mind. I have it on my souvie list for April. I love the halloween cd and it helps me get through that time of year when I am not going to Disney.

Hey Erika,
Just tuning into your TR. Your son is a sweetheart. Im happy that you had a wonderful Mother/Son vacation. Can't wait to hear more about it :-)

:welcome: Glad you are here. Thanks for the nice compliment. He is a great kid and really does not give us any problems. He loves Disney as much as I do so it was lots of fun to share it with just he and I.

I see you have a mother/daughter trip planned. How fun!

Joining into your report. One of the many things I love about Disney is how it brings out the kid in everyone as you mentioned with your son. I love that he got in the spirit with ears and a shirt! Excited for more. :)

:welcome: Glad you are here. I, too, love that about Disney and how happy I am when I am there.

Jeremy wore those ears a lot. You will see them quite a bit in the trip.

[DisMomAmy]

Now you just have to add on another week & our trips will overlap! :laughing:

I hope you can convince Tom to stay at the BC - I can't wait to be there in April.

I just got a new camera. It's a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V point & shoot. So far I like it a lot. It has a great zoom. I'm anxious to use it at Disney to see how those pictures come out.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Now you just have to add on another week & our trips will overlap! :laughing:

I hope you can convince Tom to stay at the BC - I can't wait to be there in April.

I just got a new camera. It's a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V point & shoot. So far I like it a lot. It has a great zoom. I'm anxious to use it at Disney to see how those pictures come out.

Trust me, if I could have added a week I would have!!! :banana:

I went back online and that day at the BC is not available now. I redid my waitlists some so I am hoping that maybe I will get lucky with a day or 2 here and there. I am sure OKW will be fine but not sure that Tom will enjoy it. I love staying nearing Epcot. It is so nice to just walk over there.

I will have to check out that camera too. I don't know why this seems to be such a hard decision for me. I am not really gifted in that area and the easier the better. :rolleyes1

[disneyfan61]

I have a Cannon Power Shot SX40. New to me last year & I love it!! It has the 35X zoom!! It is not an SLR but close. It is bulky with the zoom but I just strap it around my neck. I got the idea for the camera from Poolrat & it takes great pics. The pics I am posting on my TR from Oct. were taken with it. I really like it but I did just purchase another battery for it because in Oct. when we went I had to recharge it in the afternoon every day. The battery was only like $11.00 online.

[jeremysdisneymom]

I have a Cannon Power Shot SX40. New to me last year & I love it!! It has the 35X zoom!! It is not an SLR but close. It is bulky with the zoom but I just strap it around my neck. I got the idea for the camera from Poolrat & it takes great pics. The pics I am posting on my TR from Oct. were taken with it. I really like it but I did just purchase another battery for it because in Oct. when we went I had to recharge it in the afternoon every day. The battery was only like $11.00 online.

It looks like a nice camera. I looked at it online a while ago. I don't know why this is such a tough decision for me. I wish I could just make up my mind! :confused3

[martinolichfamily]

Thanks for the info on the camera. I will have to check that out. I need something that runs on its own so the auto setting would work great for me!!! I am not a good picture taker at all.

We might try staying late this time at the parks. I am sure the crowds will be high due to Easter week so we may take in some more EMH.

Can't wait to hear all about DL. Even if you don't do a trip, I will have to at least get some pictures. I bet your children are super excited about flying.

I've been thinking about a trip report...so if I can remember to take notes along the way I might! :rotfl: actually DS(10) is saying he is not going because he doesn't want to fly! :confused3. Told him it takes 3 hrs vs 23 hrs!

[DisMomAmy]

Hi Erika - Hope you are doing OK with all the storm!

[Poolrat]

Hi Erika - Hope you are doing OK with all the storm!

I second that. Hope you are OK.

[MeMom]

Hope you guys were as blessed as we were with the weather not getting as bad as expected. So far, I have not read of anybody in DIStown having any damage.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Hi Erika - Hope you are doing OK with all the storm!

I second that. Hope you are OK.

Hope you guys were as blessed as we were with the weather not getting as bad as expected. So far, I have not read of anybody in DIStown having any damage.

Thank you for the well wishes! :hug: We did come out okay and very lucky! There was a tornado touched down in the county next to ours and took out 70% of the town. The town is called, Moscow, Ohio on the river. You should google it and look at the devestation there. We have camped there before with the scouts at the dam near the town. When the storm came into our county, it did some damage and a few homes were destroyed but was relatively calm when it got to us. It then touched down 3 small tornadoes in the other neighboring county which is where I work. People lost homes and in some spots, we never did find the electric line that was there.

In my home state of Kentucky, there was a lot of damage. My dad's wife is from West Liberty, Kentucky. Her aunt owned a flower shop there and it is totally gone. Complete devestation! Google it as well.

I worked all weekend at the electric company. As of Sunday night, all of our customers had power restored. It was a long, exhausting weekend but at the end of every day, I was thankful that I came home to a home, it was warm with power, and my family was there. These type of things really put life in perspective.

I have pictures loaded and hope to have an update this afternoon. I also had some Disney luck and changed my last 3 nights from OKW. It didn't come through on my waitlist but through DVC reservation checking. I will keep you wandering about that until this afternoon......................................:ro lleyes:

[jeremysdisneymom]

When I last left you, Jeremy and I had spent a Magical time at MVMCP and stayed out until 1:00 in the morning. The next day was Saturday, November 19th and it was supposed to be our Epcot day.

Now after a late night before, I had decided we would sleep in. However, we were on vacation and Jeremy and I were both in the "go, go, let's have fun" mode so we were up by 8, possibly even 7:30 if my memory serves me right.

I got up and was getting ready when Jeremy woke. He spotted these hot air ballons out the balcony window. You can't even see them in the picture as they were in the distance but it was very pretty and what a lovely day it was starting to be.

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We ate breakfast and was soon on the Boardwalk heading to Epcot.

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This was our first time going through the International Gateway and I will have to admit I was too excited to even take pictures. We loved the Gateway. It is a hidden gem to Epcot in my opinion. We were just a few minutes after rope drop. In all our excitement, I did get one picture before we headed to get fastpasses for Soarin.

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With fastpasses in hand, Jeremy was not in the mood for Test Track this trip but wanted to ride to Livin With the Land. There was no one, and I mean no one, in line. We were on the ride completely by ourselves. It was sort of creepy but fun also.

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I did something I had never done before and took pictures during the ride. So, I present to you....Livin With the Land.

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[jeremysdisneymom]

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I wonder how much lemondae you could make from a 9 pound lemon!

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After our solo adventure through the land, we headed to The Seas with Nemo and Friends.

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After the ride, Jeremy was ready to head to one of his favorite rides at Epcot...Spaceship Earth.

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On the way, I spotted these cuties! I loved these Christmas trees.

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The line was short and we were soon going up in earth.

Up Next:

What happened on Spaceship Earth that really "honked off" Jeremy?
Will we survive the entire day at Epcot?
What does Jeremy find at Epcot that becomes his new favorite thing to do at Disney?

Plus....where did we switch our last 3 nights of spring break? Here is a hint....I hope Tom doesn't snore in the other lobby at this resort! :rotfl2:

Oh, and we are at the 30 day mark!!! Let's end with some dancing! :dance3::dance3::banana::dancer:

[eandesmom]

Snoring in the lobby? I sense a story I missed somehow.

I've still never seen The Land, one of these days I swear!

Very glad you guys made it through ok, just heard from my exMIL confirming the same, she's in Evansville so not far from some nasty stuff as well.

[MEK]

I'm not sure either about the snoring in the lobby? But I am excited to see where you switched to. I love hearing about other's resort switches!

Great update. Love the picture of Jeremy on the balcony and I love the view you had. It's lovely!

I had such a blast going in the IG for rope drop. It was so cool.

Love your pictures on LWTL. They look almost identical to the ones I am going to post in one of my next updates (well, except for the pumpkins :rotfl:)

I have a canon dslr. I think both canon and Nikon make good cameras - both dslr and others.

[MEK]

ps - excited that you updated and glad you were not affected by the recent storms! :thumbsup2

[martinolichfamily]

Great update! 30 days! :banana::banana:
Glad y'all made it through the storms safely! :hug:

[MeMom]

Love those Living with the Land pictures! :cool1:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Snoring in the lobby? I sense a story I missed somehow.

I've still never seen The Land, one of these days I swear!

Very glad you guys made it through ok, just heard from my exMIL confirming the same, she's in Evansville so not far from some nasty stuff as well.

Glad she was okay. Parts of Indiania got hit very hard.

I can remember riding Living with the Land when I was kid going to Disney with my mom and dad. I know that at the time I thought it was a strange ride to have in an amusement park but pretty neat. You should ride it. I have heard it is neat at night as well. I am thinking about doing the behind the seeds tour the last day we are at Boardwalk before we change resorts. Tom and I want to go to the DVC meeting at Atlantic Dance Hall that afternoon before we head to the other resort and thought that would be a fun thing to do while we were still close to Epcot.

The snoring story was at the very beginning of my last trip report! You should go back and read it. I could have died................................



I'm not sure either about the snoring in the lobby? But I am excited to see where you switched to. I love hearing about other's resort switches!

Great update. Love the picture of Jeremy on the balcony and I love the view you had. It's lovely!

I had such a blast going in the IG for rope drop. It was so cool.

Love your pictures on LWTL. They look almost identical to the ones I am going to post in one of my next updates (well, except for the pumpkins :rotfl:)

I have a canon dslr. I think both canon and Nikon make good cameras - both dslr and others.

The snoring story is at the very beginning of my last trip. Check it out. It is pretty funny what DH did.

I too had a blast with the IG. I can't wait to show Tom all about it.

I was sort of shocked to see the pumpkins in LWTL since it was Christmas throughout the park, but it was Thanksgiving week.

Thanks for the info on the camera. I am going to the city this weekend so I think I will stop and look. I do much better picking those things out when Tom is not with me. :rolleyes:

ps - excited that you updated and glad you were not affected by the recent storms! :thumbsup2

Thanks! I am committed to get this report done. I am at the 29 day mark so I would like to have this one complete and a little pre-trip report before we leave.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Great update! 30 days! :banana::banana:
Glad y'all made it through the storms safely! :hug:

Thanks, we were very fortunate and lucky.

Love those Living with the Land pictures! :cool1:

I was pretty proud of myself. I never take ride pictures and those turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. :)

[Kat in GA]

When Michael and I were on our anniversary trip in February, Living with the Land is the first ride we went on - and I am pretty sure we were the first riders of the day. No one else in our boat - none in any boat in sight. We shoulda made out :rotfl2:

My girls love that ride too - and we are going to do the Behind the Seeds tour in April - they have been asking to do it for a while. I am hoping that I get an annual pass discount!

[Poolrat]

Ohh Snoring in the lobby- the pther lobby- Kidani???

Congrats.

On a Disney high- in bed at 1 am and then up againby 7:30 or 8. Way to Go. :cheer2:

[photographymom517]

Great updates Erika!!! :thumbsup2

I was a little behind, but I'm all caught up now!

YES you should definitely do the Behind the Seeds Tour!!! Yes yes yes! I loved it & so did my DH! Luke was really interested too which I thought was fairly impressive for a 3 year old! Although he does plant a garden every year with us, so that probably made him more interested in it! It honestly was the BEST $$$ ever spent at Disney (so far anyway!) -- such an inexpensive tour & seriously worth every penny! (Did you read my TR about the tour? If not, I have a Table of Contents on the first page of my TR, you should check it out!!!)

About the camera. I have a Canon Rebel Xsi and I know a few other DISers have the same one, including Brook (brookelizabeth) and Michelle (SoonerGirl). I know you follow both of their reports & mine if you want to see what type of pics the camera takes! Up until this point, I've only used the Automatic settings. I hope to possibly use some manual settings next trip, but for now, I'm sticking with Auto!

I am loving your MVMCP updates!!! I swear I could watch that parade over and over again on YouTube five thousand times a night and never get sick of it. I have to figure out a way to video it, take pictures, and watch the looks on my kids faces during the parade! LOL! Probably impossible, but I'll try!

Don't you just love the International Gateway??? We were soooo spoiled by staying at the Beach Club in September! I think we walked over to Epcot almost every evening just to get dessert and watch Illuminations. I will really miss it on future trips!

I can't wait to read about where you're staying! I'm going back now to find that story about snoring! :lmao:

[MeMom]

I was pretty proud of myself. I never take ride pictures and those turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. :)

I used to always leave with a new determination to start a good garden of my own. After a few failed attempts at that (and a few non-attempts) I have quit all of my garden dreaming. Now I just leave knowing that Living with the Land will be there for me to enjoy, and my produce will continue to come from a grocery store. :upsidedow



YES you should definitely do the Behind the Seeds Tour!!! Yes yes yes! I loved it & so did my DH! Luke was really interested too which I thought was fairly impressive for a 3 year old! Although he does plant a garden every year with us, so that probably made him more interested in it! It honestly was the BEST $$$ ever spent at Disney (so far anyway!) -- such an inexpensive tour & seriously worth every penny!

We have talked about this for several years. Since Jill is pregnant and will not be able to ride thrill rides this summer, this may be the time to do it. I am excited about the thought of this. ::yes::

[disneyfan61]

Hm snoring in the lobby?? I must have missed that one!:laughing:

Love the Living with the Land pics.:thumbsup2 We like to do that every year.

Love those little Christmas trees.:goodvibes

:yay::dance3::yay: for 30 days!!!!:woohoo:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Ohh Snoring in the lobby- the pther lobby- Kidani???

Congrats.

On a Disney high- in bed at 1 am and then up againby 7:30 or 8. Way to Go. :cheer2:

:yay: You are right!!!! It is Kidani! I am sooo excited. More info coming in a post later today.

Great updates Erika!!! :thumbsup2

I was a little behind, but I'm all caught up now!

YES you should definitely do the Behind the Seeds Tour!!! Yes yes yes! I loved it & so did my DH! Luke was really interested too which I thought was fairly impressive for a 3 year old! Although he does plant a garden every year with us, so that probably made him more interested in it! It honestly was the BEST $$$ ever spent at Disney (so far anyway!) -- such an inexpensive tour & seriously worth every penny! (Did you read my TR about the tour? If not, I have a Table of Contents on the first page of my TR, you should check it out!!!)

About the camera. I have a Canon Rebel Xsi and I know a few other DISers have the same one, including Brook (brookelizabeth) and Michelle (SoonerGirl). I know you follow both of their reports & mine if you want to see what type of pics the camera takes! Up until this point, I've only used the Automatic settings. I hope to possibly use some manual settings next trip, but for now, I'm sticking with Auto!

I am loving your MVMCP updates!!! I swear I could watch that parade over and over again on YouTube five thousand times a night and never get sick of it. I have to figure out a way to video it, take pictures, and watch the looks on my kids faces during the parade! LOL! Probably impossible, but I'll try!

Don't you just love the International Gateway??? We were soooo spoiled by staying at the Beach Club in September! I think we walked over to Epcot almost every evening just to get dessert and watch Illuminations. I will really miss it on future trips!

I can't wait to read about where you're staying! I'm going back now to find that story about snoring! :lmao:

I love the Christmas party! It is so much fun.

The IG is a true gem in my opinion. We went to Epcot a lot of nights and did just the same thing you did.

Right now, we are going to do the Behind the Seeds tour. I may not book it until we get there in case something changes. I think it will be something fun to do while we spend time waiting for the DVC meeting before switching resorts. I did read it on your report.

I saw you updated on your report so I need to head over there. Hope the new baby is doing well!

I used to always leave with a new determination to start a good garden of my own. After a few failed attempts at that (and a few non-attempts) I have quit all of my garden dreaming. Now I just leave knowing that Living with the Land will be there for me to enjoy, and my produce will continue to come from a grocery store. :upsidedow

We have talked about this for several years. Since Jill is pregnant and will not be able to ride thrill rides this summer, this may be the time to do it. I am excited about the thought of this. ::yes::

We used to raise a garden at our old house every summer. Tom would complain about having to till it and plant it but then I would take over. He never complained once there was fresh veggies on the table. :thumbsup2

I think the tour would be a great idea for you guys. I bet Brooklyn and Bella would love it!

Hm snoring in the lobby?? I must have missed that one!:laughing:

Love the Living with the Land pics.:thumbsup2 We like to do that every year.

Love those little Christmas trees.:goodvibes

:yay::dance3::yay: for 30 days!!!!:woohoo:

Those trees were adorable. I would have loved one of those at home.

We love living with the land. My favorite part is the greenhouses.

[jeremysdisneymom]

When Michael and I were on our anniversary trip in February, Living with the Land is the first ride we went on - and I am pretty sure we were the first riders of the day. No one else in our boat - none in any boat in sight. We shoulda made out :rotfl2:

My girls love that ride too - and we are going to do the Behind the Seeds tour in April - they have been asking to do it for a while. I am hoping that I get an annual pass discount!

Geez, that would have been funny! I bet the ride operators would have gotten a good laugh. It is no telling what they see during the day.

I have seen where you can get the discount. They always have it for DVC but not 100% sure for annual pass. I need to get our plans finalized with my boys this weekend so we can meet up. :hug:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Let's keep this report moving on! We are now at 29 days until we leave for Disney and the excitement is starting to build. The pictures from F&G opening day yesterday was enough to make giddy! I can hardly wait. I am starting to get in trip mode now that things are dying down at work and home. I plan to go buy a new camera this weekend. I am getting things caught up at work so I won't be overwhelmed the week we leave. Excitement is in the air!!!

:cheer2:Poolrat Pat is the only person who rememberd the snoring story from our last trip and guessed correctly! We will be spending the last 3 nights of our stay at Kidani with a Savanna View!!!! :cloud9: I was over the moon happy when things had calmed down at work enough for me to check the DVC website on Sunday and see that they had availabilty all 3 nights. I quickly called and got switched from OKW to AK. I couldn't be more happier. We loved AKL in the summer and Jeremy loves the pool at Kidani.

For those of you who missed the snoring story. Last year we arrived at Disney mid morning and headed directly to AKL. We ate lunch and at 1 p.m. we still had not gotten a text that our room was ready. Jeremy wanted to swim so I went and got our bag of swimsuits out of the car and he and I changed in the restrooms and headed to the pool. Tom wasn't feeling it so he was going to sit in the lobby with my phone and let us know when the text would come.

Jeremy and I enjoyed the pool until about 2 pm when the skies opened and it started pouring rain. We changed and found the rocking chairs to enjoy looking at the Arusha savannah. I sent Jeremy to find his dad and he comes back to let me know he found him but he was asleep in the lobby! :scared1: Okay, I could have died at this point. When Tom goes to sleep he snores---VERY LOUDLY. I sent Jeremy back to wake him up.

Guess what, he was already awake as the snoring was getting so loud that a cast member came over to check on him. :rolleyes1 Once again, I could have died!

I left you with Jeremy and I on Day 2 of our trip. We had just gotten on Spaceship Earth when I knew it was going to happen. While I enjoyed the trip with just Jeremy, there were a lot of times I missed Tom for selfish reasons. It is nice where there is 3 of you to have your own ride car, long seats, etc. and not have to share with strangers. This was one of those times. They put Jeremy and I behind a woman and teenage boy. When it came time for the picture they take as you start the ride, the boy started waving his hands in the air really crazy and right in front of Jeremy. I knew it was going to block Jeremy's face. When we got to the end of the ride, sure enough Jeremy's face was the boy's hand. This is the only time Jeremy really reared an ugly side the entire trip and he was really upset and "honked" off as I would put it. He wanted nothing to do with planning his future and kept going on and on about how the kid had ruined his trip. :rolleyes1 Geez, I sat there thinking I wonder how many times I will please you this trip and ride this ride so there will be more times to get your picture. But, he was upset and making me more angry by the minute. We quickly got off the ride and he got a nice talking to in the corner. Once his mood was better, I let him do one game.

He likes the body game so I made him get in the longest line and wait his turn. He needed some punishment and time to cool off. :lmao: At the end of the game, he was much better and really never reared his ugly side again.

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Our fastpass time was up so we went and soared over California in the first row, I might add! I love Soarin. It is probably my favorite ride on property.

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After Soarin' we were filling a little hungry so Jeremy and I enjoyed some early morning dessert from Sunshine Seasons. I think we split a piece of Strawberry Cake and Chocolate Cake.

We took our time leaving Future World as it was getting close to opening for the World Showcase. They had a stage set up for a gospel concert once the holiday festivities started.

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There were some cute topiaries set up on the way to World Showcase.

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And a better picture without the monorail track in front.

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A little closer to get a good look at the decorations--very pretty!

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Looking towards the American pavilion.

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We stopped in the Duffy shop (or at least that is what I call it) and looked around. Maybe someday I will buy me a Duffy Bear since Jeremy is too old for one. I did buy him the book for a stocking stuffer. It is a cute story.

Then, it was time to head around the world in 80 days--or at least one afternoon!

[MEK]

Congrats on getting switched to Kidani. That's awesome! I would be very excited too!

Another great update and two back to back. You go girl! :cool1:

It looks like such a gorgeous day in Epcot. What a great morning!

[DisMomAmy]

I remember that story about Tom snoring at AKL! :rotfl: Yay for getting Kidani for three nights!! :cool1: And another yay for under 30 days!! :banana: I'm right behind you... we're at 42! :banana:

Fun Epcot day - I'd love to explore with just Zach sometime. I hope someday I get a chance to take each of the boys on a mother/son trip. Alex is a ride, ride, ride boy, but Zach likes to check out all of the little things. That's why we often split up.

Bummer about that boy waving his hands in front of Jeremy. That would have bugged me too!

[Poolrat]

That stinks about the SE picture. Every trip has a snit and hopefully that was it.

I love seeing the bright blue skies. I have to wait until July and any pictures really help me get through it.

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

How did I miss you starting this TR? Just finished reading it to this point.

[martinolichfamily]

Yay for AKL! I would love to stay there sometime! ;)
Great update again!

[MeMom]

I'm with you on the F&G pictures. I wish I could run down there this weekend, soak in some sunshine, and take some flower pictures! :cool2:

And hug a palm tree, of course. :goodvibes

The snoring story cracks me up, since I can relate. If I were to fall asleep in a lobby, I would probably wake up to a cast member who had already called an ambulance and stretcher to take me somewhere fast. :laughing:

Hooray for that savannah view! :dance3: That is awesome - and definitely something to be excited about! :woohoo:

[Kat in GA]

Yippee for getting AKL! Have you stayed at OKW? I wish that was in our budget when we go in May/June - but. It's just not!

I think that my girls would be just as upset as Jeremy - I think the reason they want to ride again and again is to see how goofy they can make their pictures.

Yes - let's get our plan figured out - would LOVE to see you again in April!!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Congrats on getting switched to Kidani. That's awesome! I would be very excited too!

Another great update and two back to back. You go girl! :cool1:

It looks like such a gorgeous day in Epcot. What a great morning!

I know...I am on a roll here lately!!! Hope to have another one up Monday. My computer gives me fits here at home.

It was a beautiful morning in Epcot. Actually, we had great weather the entire trip. I think there was only two nights we wore jeans.

I remember that story about Tom snoring at AKL! :rotfl: Yay for getting Kidani for three nights!! :cool1: And another yay for under 30 days!! :banana: I'm right behind you... we're at 42! :banana:

Fun Epcot day - I'd love to explore with just Zach sometime. I hope someday I get a chance to take each of the boys on a mother/son trip. Alex is a ride, ride, ride boy, but Zach likes to check out all of the little things. That's why we often split up.

Bummer about that boy waving his hands in front of Jeremy. That would have bugged me too!

This mother/son trip was lots of fun. We still talk about it a lot. Tom was laughing the other day and said he thought Jeremy and I didn't want him to go with us in April. I told him we did........we needed someone to drive. LOL :rotfl2: Hope you get the chance to do go sometime with each of your boys!

Jeremy and I had another mother/son adventure today while Tom was at work---we went to the circus!!! It was lots of fun too.

That stinks about the SE picture. Every trip has a snit and hopefully that was it.

I love seeing the bright blue skies. I have to wait until July and any pictures really help me get through it.

After April, we are not planning to go back to WDW until 2014 (if I can last that long) so I will have to live through your many trips!!! Glad my pictures help!

That was the only snit on that trip!! :)

[jeremysdisneymom]

How did I miss you starting this TR? Just finished reading it to this point.

:welcome: Glad you are here! I hope to have it done in the next 3 weeks so the updates are going to start coming a lot sooner. We leave in 27 days!!!:dance3:

I see you had a DL report. I am going to check it out. We are heading there in 2013.

Yay for AKL! I would love to stay there sometime! ;)
Great update again!

I am sooo excited. I might just spend a whole day doing nothing but sitting on the balcony! I love watching the animals. You most definitely have to stay there some time.

I'm with you on the F&G pictures. I wish I could run down there this weekend, soak in some sunshine, and take some flower pictures! :cool2:

And hug a palm tree, of course. :goodvibes

The snoring story cracks me up, since I can relate. If I were to fall asleep in a lobby, I would probably wake up to a cast member who had already called an ambulance and stretcher to take me somewhere fast. :laughing:

Hooray for that savannah view! :dance3: That is awesome - and definitely something to be excited about! :woohoo:

I have been giddy ever since I saw the pictures of F&G. I have never been so I can't wait to see them in person.

I am sooo excited about the savanna view. I loved it so much the last time. I can hardly wait!!!

Yippee for getting AKL! Have you stayed at OKW? I wish that was in our budget when we go in May/June - but. It's just not!

I think that my girls would be just as upset as Jeremy - I think the reason they want to ride again and again is to see how goofy they can make their pictures.

Yes - let's get our plan figured out - would LOVE to see you again in April!!

No, we have never stayed at OKW.

Jeremy actually loves SE. He comments throughout the entire ride (not bad either..it is mom see this, see that, etc.) He did get to plan his future.....many times after. I knew we would be on that ride much more and that is why he upset me so much that morning.

Are you leaving on the 6th or 7th? What are your plans for those days?

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

:welcome: Glad you are here! I hope to have it done in the next 3 weeks so the updates are going to start coming a lot sooner. We leave in 27 days!!!:dance3:

I see you had a DL report. I am going to check it out. We are heading there in 2013.



Those are from 2010 and 2011 if you want me to complete one of them just put a post on it . Also if you have any questions about Disneyland I can try my best to answer them.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Those are from 2010 and 2011 if you want me to complete one of them just put a post on it . Also if you have any questions about Disneyland I can try my best to answer them.

Would love to hear all about your trips! If you don't want to finish one of those, why don't you do one for your 2012 trip! I will be there for the entire thing. Would love to read all about it.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Before I update the trip, I had a little exciting news to share. After having worked basicly 11 days straight, I was in desperate need of a break and my house really needed my attention. So, I took the day off Friday. After I dropped Jeremy off at school, I came home and went to the mailbox to get Thursday's mail before I started cleaning. Imagine my surprise, when there was not one but two pieces of mail from Disney!!! :cheer2: The photopass card for the April trip was there plus the Welcome to your first Disney Cruise brochure from Disney Cruise Line! I almost skipped the whole way up the driveway. I was sooooo excited!!!! What a great way to start the day! Tom laughed at me when I talked to him later. He said I sounded like a little school girl!!! I was so excited.

Okay, enough giddiness and on with this trip!!!

Jeremy and I started our normal trek around the World Showcase---to the left!!! :confused3 I am not sure why but we always start on the left! Does anyone else always have a side they start with? We have never started on the right!

First up, Mexico and the Three Cabelleros!

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I think we rode that ride 3 times!! Jeremy loves it and actually it is quite fun to me also. Very festive. We looked around in the shop for a while but didn't purchase anything.

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Jeremy's snack wasn't lasting him and he was getting hungry. So, we did something we had never done before. We ate counter service in Mexico! Not sure why we have never eaten there before since we are big Mexican food fans but we hadn't. Trust me, it wasn't the last time this trip nor will it be for trips in the future!

I ordered a nachos with churros to share on the dining plan. I should say that we shared the nachos but Jeremy had the churros all to himself. Jeremy went and got us a table and when I got there he was giggling and smiling like he had done something. I asked him what was up and he said nothing. When we got to China, I noticed I had a new picture on my camera. It looks like he thought it was too funny he had took a picture of a bird! Silly boy!

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We saw the film in China and explored the pavilion. I bought a new lipstick clutch in the store.

Alright, maybe I am confused! Is China next or Norway? My pictures show Norway then China. :confused3 Any hoo, here is China!

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And now, Norway!

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We explored the store and shop but Jeremy wasn't in the mood for Maelstrom so there was no viking ride this trip!

It was in Norway that Jeremy decided it was time to give a KP Mission a try again. We did this back in 2009 when we took the trip with my mother. The trip I would never dare want to repeat. It wasn't fun and my mother did not find humor in any of the things we did, including KP. She tends to talk down things for a long time afterwards and that is where some of Jeremy's hesitance to ride certain rides comes from and was also one reason he would not do KP again. So, we got a communicator and was on our way.

We stopped by Germany and picked Tom up a bag of caramel corn and Jeremy spent some time looking at the trains.

The storytellers didn't start until after we were gone but I had to get a picture with the Nutcracker.

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[jeremysdisneymom]

We tend to never spend any time in Italy. I need to explore that pavilion more this trip!

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I love this picture!

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So, I guess we were headed to Japan for the KP Mission!

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Jeremy indulged me on his missions so I have pictures wherever there was a clue. So, if you don't want the spoiler, you might want to scroll down!

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There was some clue on this rock!

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Photobucket just froze up on me! So I am going to post this and if I can get it working again I will continue. If not, more to come tomorrow!!

[jeremysdisneymom]

It looks like photobucket is going to cooperate!

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After Jeremy helped save the mission in Japan, he wanted to continue on to another. The next one was in France so off we went.

On the way, we ran into fellow Diser Kat in Ga, Katrina! We had been texting and was hoping to meet up as we missed each other in the summer. It was so nice to finally get to meet her and her nice family.

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We tentatively made plans to meet up at DHS the next day and see if we could Jeremy on ToT and if not, she could watch Jeremy while I rode. I can tell you now for those of you that know Jeremy, it never happened! He says he will in April but I am not placing any bets on it!

After our nice visit, it was time to help Kim in France.

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There was something it did this time on the Eifel Tower. But for the life of me I cannot remember what!

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Jeremy was having so much fun with these missions! I love the excitement and happiness on his face.

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After the France mission, I told him it was time for a break saving the world.

We didn't spend much time in Morocco as we had explored it a lot in the summer.

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I wanted to get back to the American Pavilion and see the show and possibly finally get to see the entire Voices of Liberty show.

When we got there, a show had just started so there was going to be a wait but we didn't mind. We were delighted that the Fife and Drums came out--another new thing for us!

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I loved the tree in front of the American pavilion.

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There were pretty trees inside as well!

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Yay, the Voices of Liberty!!! How amazing!!! Loved being there for the entire performance! One of the members came up and talked to us afterwards. He was from Philly and talked about the rivalry between them and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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We watched the American Adventure--in the front row!! I indulged Jeremy this time. It was still good even being up soooo close!

Up Next:

Can anyone guess what Jeremy wanted to do in the afternoon?
Oh my, this is the best dinner ever!!! I can't believe we have missed this over the years!

[eandesmom]

Every trip has a meltdown of some sort, and each person on the trip does too. If that's the worst, well, it could be worse!

Fun morning though.

Poor Tom on the snoring, it is kind of funny but probably better that you weren't there to be mortified live. Congrats on your move, Kidani savanna view, I can't think of much better than that!

Looks like Kim redeemed herself on the 2nd go round, without your mom and you had a lovely lunch in Mexico.

YAY for Mickey Mail!

[MEK]

So excited that you got your cruise documents. I am going to book my 10/2013 cruise as soon as I get one more AAA rebate certificate (from my credit card). I have a Disney visa, but the AAA rewards are better so I figure each time I get a reward I will just mail it to the AAA agent and use it towards the cruise.

What a great time in Epcot. I absolutely love that picture of Jeremy in front of the Christmas tree in the United States. How the heck did you get all of that in one picture? Nice! :worship:

I love the China movie and I am long overdue to see it again.

Yeah for a DIS meet!

Looks like Epcot wasn't very crowded. Nice! You got a lot of great pictures of Jeremy.

OH - and I love the KP missions, but I definitely think they are better after a couple adult beverages. Did you do the one in Germany? My absolute favorite! ;)

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

Would love to hear all about your trips! If you don't want to finish one of those, why don't you do one for your 2012 trip! I will be there for the entire thing. Would love to read all about it.

The only thing is I'm not going this year, I just haven't taken it out of my sig yet

[wildviper]

Great reports. They help us plan for our next trip. Thank you :thumbsup2

[MeMom]

I think I am going to take one of those 'I just need a day off' days tomorrow.

I enjoyed the World Showcase pictures. We usually start in Mexico, but not always. The line-up going left from the front is Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Morocco, France, UK, and Canada. If we enter through the back gate, we go across the bridge, start in France, and end up in Mexico. If we do it that way, we'll skip UK and Canada and catch them on the next walkaround.

I saw some kids doing the Japan mission one time, and they were over by the rocky area with the lamp that you have in your pictures. The only mission we have ever done was in UK. Brooklynn was a little young to get into it. Maybe we will have time to do another one this summer. She might be more into it now

Yay for a DIS meet and for getting to see the fife and drum corps. The tree in America was beautiful.

A good dinner coming up next? I'm in! :thumbsup2

[Kat in GA]

I am so glad that we were able to meet up in November - and glad that we ended up running into each other the next day, too :thumbsup2

I'm glad that Jeremy was willing to give the KP missions another try - and I can't imagine how frustrating that must be to have those negative comments really form what he's willing/not willing to do! Ack!

Uber jealous of the cruise! I have planned two for clients this week, so I am just living vicariously.

So, have y'all figured out your April plans? We need to see if our schedules will mesh once again.

[DisMomAmy]

Sorry you've been so busy at work! Is it related to the tornadoes that came through your area?

Fun day at Epcot! I'm glad Jeremy was enjoying the KP missions. We think they are a lot of fun. Zach & I had the hardest time figuring out what to do when we got the Eiffel Tower clue. We finally figured it out but I think that was the hardest clue we've ever gotten in all of our missions. Zach said we were doing an "Advanced Mission"! :laughing:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Every trip has a meltdown of some sort, and each person on the trip does too. If that's the worst, well, it could be worse!

Fun morning though.

Poor Tom on the snoring, it is kind of funny but probably better that you weren't there to be mortified live. Congrats on your move, Kidani savanna view, I can't think of much better than that!

Looks like Kim redeemed herself on the 2nd go round, without your mom and you had a lovely lunch in Mexico.

YAY for Mickey Mail!

I :love: Mickey Mail!

Jeremy loved KP. There will be more to come in my report. He is super excited about the changes coming and really wants to try the new game at the MK.

We can't wait for the savanna views again! They are the best on property! :thumbsup2

So excited that you got your cruise documents. I am going to book my 10/2013 cruise as soon as I get one more AAA rebate certificate (from my credit card). I have a Disney visa, but the AAA rewards are better so I figure each time I get a reward I will just mail it to the AAA agent and use it towards the cruise.

What a great time in Epcot. I absolutely love that picture of Jeremy in front of the Christmas tree in the United States. How the heck did you get all of that in one picture? Nice! :worship:

I love the China movie and I am long overdue to see it again.

Yeah for a DIS meet!

Looks like Epcot wasn't very crowded. Nice! You got a lot of great pictures of Jeremy.

OH - and I love the KP missions, but I definitely think they are better after a couple adult beverages. Did you do the one in Germany? My absolute favorite! ;)

I didn't even realize I got the entire tree in the picture until your comment! I am not a great picture taker so no sure how I got so lucky. :confused3

It was a great afternoon in Epcot. Not crowded at all and you could get around nicely.

Yes, we did Germany, UK, Mexico............................................ .............:rolleyes1 There is more (A LOT) more to come!!!! Jeremy loved them!!!

The only thing is I'm not going this year, I just haven't taken it out of my sig yet

Hate to hear that! Hopefully you will get back soon!

Great reports. They help us plan for our next trip. Thank you :thumbsup2

Thanks! :) Glad they are helpful.

[jeremysdisneymom]

I think I am going to take one of those 'I just need a day off' days tomorrow.

I enjoyed the World Showcase pictures. We usually start in Mexico, but not always. The line-up going left from the front is Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Morocco, France, UK, and Canada. If we enter through the back gate, we go across the bridge, start in France, and end up in Mexico. If we do it that way, we'll skip UK and Canada and catch them on the next walkaround.

I saw some kids doing the Japan mission one time, and they were over by the rocky area with the lamp that you have in your pictures. The only mission we have ever done was in UK. Brooklynn was a little young to get into it. Maybe we will have time to do another one this summer. She might be more into it now

Yay for a DIS meet and for getting to see the fife and drum corps. The tree in America was beautiful.

A good dinner coming up next? I'm in! :thumbsup2

Yes, dinner was at a favorite of yours! It was a place I always wanted to eat but never made it. One of my favorites now too!

Jeremy is excited about the new Phineas and Ferb missions. I didn't have the heart to point out to him that it would be 2014 before he got to try them out. :sad1: He is excited about the new game in MK. I am sure we will give it a try in 22 days!!! :dance3: Can you tell I am getting excited!

Thanks for the lineup of World Showcase. I was drawing a blank the other day.

I am so glad that we were able to meet up in November - and glad that we ended up running into each other the next day, too :thumbsup2

I'm glad that Jeremy was willing to give the KP missions another try - and I can't imagine how frustrating that must be to have those negative comments really form what he's willing/not willing to do! Ack!

Uber jealous of the cruise! I have planned two for clients this week, so I am just living vicariously.

So, have y'all figured out your April plans? We need to see if our schedules will mesh once again.

Yes, the trip in 2009 was very frustrating. It took years to get him back on Everest and he used to love that ride. The sad thing is I have to minimize time that he is around my mom before our trips or she starts all over again. I think she is just really mad that we love it and keep going and don't ask her to go with us anymore. I love her but I cannot and will not do another trip with her. Very, very sad and upsetting time. :sad2:

So, for April, we arrive on April 6th. We will probably head to Epcot if the room is not ready. If it is, Tom will probably head to bed and Jeremy and I to the pool. It will probably be Epcot that evening.

Are you still there on the 7th? If so, plans are to hit the really early EMH at MK.

What are your plans those days? I would so love to see you.

Sorry you've been so busy at work! Is it related to the tornadoes that came through your area?

Fun day at Epcot! I'm glad Jeremy was enjoying the KP missions. We think they are a lot of fun. Zach & I had the hardest time figuring out what to do when we got the Eiffel Tower clue. We finally figured it out but I think that was the hardest clue we've ever gotten in all of our missions. Zach said we were doing an "Advanced Mission"! :laughing:

Yes, I worked that entire weekend as the crews were restoring power. It was some very long days and then had to work the regular 40 hours as well. I am on salary so luckily my boss did give us 3 days to take off whenever we wanted since we don't get paid for all the time we worked. It was nice so I used one last Friday and of all things, cleaned my house. :sad2: I will use the other 2 for the trip to Disney to save some vacation for later trips! :thumbsup2

I agree about the Eiffel Tower clue. Jeremy and I couldn't figure it out and then finally saw someone else doing it. I still can't remember what it did. Did it light up at the top or something? :confused3

[disneyfan61]

That's great that Jeremy was having a good time doing the KP missions.

I am curious where you ate that you loved so much!!

[jeremysdisneymom]

That's great that Jeremy was having a good time doing the KP missions.

I am curious where you ate that you loved so much!!

Hope to have the next update up tomorrow! It was not a table service but a place that gets rave reviews around here that we have missed in all of 7 prior trips! :confused3

I actually enjoyed the KP mission with him. It was a fun way to see the world showcase.

[photographymom517]

Loved the World Showcase update!!! It's my absolute FAVORITE part of Disney! I could just walk around there day after day & never get sick of it! I truly love it there! My husband likes Epcot as well but he says he needs new scenery & couldn't walk around it that much -- but I disagree! I seriously could just hang out in World Showcase for a month!!! :cloud9:

We ate at the QS in Mexico for the first time this past September too! Honestly I wasn't thrilled with the food :confused3 The tacos my DH got were not good and I got a different kind and they were really dry. I almost got the nachos & wish I would have! However, we all thought that the churros were AMAZING!!! :thumbsup2 I'm planning to give it another try on a future trip though -- since I was pregnant in September, my taste buds weren't the same as they normally are! We did sit in the perfect spot though! We had an amazing view of the water & other pavilions across the lake!!! I also thought they had a really good assortment of condiments -- more than a usual QS since they offered a variety of sauces! We're thinking about trying San Angel next trip since we originally had it scheduled for September but cancelled at the last minute.

Yay for a DIS meet!!! :thumbsup2

I'm glad Jeremy enjoyed the KP missions!!! My oldest son, Matthew, is 10 (will be 11 soon!) and he did them last year. He's already getting into the stage where he's "too old" to do things, so I was glad he still enjoyed so many things at Disney -- and willingly choose to do them!!! I just told him last night about Phineas & Ferb & he's looking forward to it!!! I think Luke will really enjoy it too when we go back summer of 2014 to see the new Fantasyland.

I loved seeing the Christmas decor in your pictures!!!

I can't wait to hear where you ate!! We love sooooo many of the choices at Epcot, it's always really hard to narrow it down to just a couple each trip!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Loved the World Showcase update!!! It's my absolute FAVORITE part of Disney! I could just walk around there day after day & never get sick of it! I truly love it there! My husband likes Epcot as well but he says he needs new scenery & couldn't walk around it that much -- but I disagree! I seriously could just hang out in World Showcase for a month!!! :cloud9:

We ate at the QS in Mexico for the first time this past September too! Honestly I wasn't thrilled with the food :confused3 The tacos my DH got were not good and I got a different kind and they were really dry. I almost got the nachos & wish I would have! However, we all thought that the churros were AMAZING!!! :thumbsup2 I'm planning to give it another try on a future trip though -- since I was pregnant in September, my taste buds weren't the same as they normally are! We did sit in the perfect spot though! We had an amazing view of the water & other pavilions across the lake!!! I also thought they had a really good assortment of condiments -- more than a usual QS since they offered a variety of sauces! We're thinking about trying San Angel next trip since we originally had it scheduled for September but cancelled at the last minute.

Yay for a DIS meet!!! :thumbsup2

I'm glad Jeremy enjoyed the KP missions!!! My oldest son, Matthew, is 10 (will be 11 soon!) and he did them last year. He's already getting into the stage where he's "too old" to do things, so I was glad he still enjoyed so many things at Disney -- and willingly choose to do them!!! I just told him last night about Phineas & Ferb & he's looking forward to it!!! I think Luke will really enjoy it too when we go back summer of 2014 to see the new Fantasyland.

I loved seeing the Christmas decor in your pictures!!!

I can't wait to hear where you ate!! We love sooooo many of the choices at Epcot, it's always really hard to narrow it down to just a couple each trip!

The tacos were a little different there. We got the chicken ones and it was just basicly chicken in a soft tortilla. I actually liked them but they are different. The nachos are really good!

We have eaten San Angel Inn and I really enjoyed the meal there. We ate lunch. The food was good plus I like the atmosphere being next to the ride.

Do you have a date for summer 2014? That is when we return after our trip in April. I am just hoping I can stay away that long......................:rolleyes:. Not sure that will happen!

Update coming soon! We didn't eat dinner at Epcot. It was at DTD and a place I can't believe we had never made it to.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Well, we are at 21 days!!! :banana: Woo hoo!!! I can hardly wait. In 21 glorious days, I will be back at my happy place!!! I did make one more change to our room reservation this week. :confused3 I know, I need to stop making changes! I had too much time on my hands Tuesday when I lay in bed sick. :sick: So, we are now staying 4 night at the Boardwalk (not 5) and 4 nights at Kidani. I was able to snag one more night there. The boys were super excited as Tom cannot wait to see the animals and Jeremy cannot wait to hit the pool!

So, after a wonderful afternoon going around the world and helping Kim on two missions while meeting a great Dis friend, Jeremy and I were ready for a break. We started making our way to the International Gateway.

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(Geez, what is the deal! Photobucket just froze up on me again. So, I am going to post this short update and see if I can get it working again.)

[jeremysdisneymom]

There was some more of these pretty trees I likes near the IG.

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It was a nice walk back to the room. Jeremy even endulged in taking pictures along the way.

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We didn't have any big plans this evening and even though it was late afternoon, I let Jeremy go swimming. I don't think I joined him this day. I think I just watched.

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I wonder how many times he climbed the stairs this day! He loved that slide.

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My best attempt Jeremy in action on the slide.

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Well, photo bucket just froze up again. So, I will have to end there. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[MEK]

I think 4 nights at BWV and 4 nights at Kidani is awesome! Tweak Tweak!

Jeremy looks like he is having a blast in that pool! :thumbsup2 Can't believe I will actually be in that pool this summer! :cool1:

And :woohoo: Woo Hoo to 21 days! That was fast!

[martinolichfamily]

Great updates! We always start in Mexico too! Not sure why. ;)
Love the pics of Jeremy with that big smile! That slide looks pretty ool!
Yay for switching your nights and 21 days!! Woohoo!!:)

[Poolrat]

21 days So Close you can always send me pictures.... :rolleyes1 Wouldn't mind at all. :rolleyes1


I hate when photobucket is being a pain.

Walking out the back of EPCOT is a wonderful feeling. :cloud9:

[Kat in GA]

Believe it or not, we really don't have plans for the week! Touring plans lists every day as a 10 - Ack!! I THINK we'll do parks in the morning and then go to waterparks in the afternoon. But who knows how the day will pan out.

If you go to Epcot on Friday, we could absolutely meet you there. But I am sure the girls will want to go to Hollywood Studios on Saturday as (egads!) Magic Kingdom is their least favorite park.

Maybe we could meet you at the pool at the Boardwalk - or is that too presumptuous of me?!;)

[disneyfan61]

Sorry to hear you were sick :sad2: but glad you got the nights at Kidani & BW. Sounds like a great time!

Great job of getting Jeremy going down the slide. I have heard that is a popular slide!!

Still waiting to hear where you ate that you loved so much.

You are at 21 days & we are right behind you at 31 days (tomorrow).:yay:

[Kat in GA]

While I was busy being presumptuous, I almost forgot to tell you what I read online yesterday!

If you have a card from your doctor that states that you've had bariatric surgery, you can get the child's price at a buffet at Disney! I have heard that it can be hit or miss - but it's worth asking for!

[jeremysdisneymom]

I think 4 nights at BWV and 4 nights at Kidani is awesome! Tweak Tweak!

Jeremy looks like he is having a blast in that pool! :thumbsup2 Can't believe I will actually be in that pool this summer! :cool1:

And :woohoo: Woo Hoo to 21 days! That was fast!

The pool is lots of fun! Probably the best slide so far in my opinion of where we have stayed. You will love it.

It is 19 days today!!! :woohoo:

Great updates! We lays start in Mexico too! Not sure why. ;)
Love the pics of Jeremy with that big smile! That slide looks pretty ool!
Yay for switching your nights and 21 days!! Woohoo!!:)

Jeremy was having lots of fun! It was a great trip with just me and him.

The slide is amazing! I can hardly wait.

21 days So Close you can always send me pictures.... :rolleyes1 Wouldn't mind at all. :rolleyes1


I hate when photobucket is being a pain.

Walking out the back of EPCOT is a wonderful feeling. :cloud9:

Of course I will send you pictures!!! :hug: I just want some in July too! ;)

Photobucket has been giving me lots of fits at work lately!

I loved the IG. It was so nice and handy. Can't believe we never did that before. :rolleyes1

Believe it or not, we really don't have plans for the week! Touring plans lists every day as a 10 - Ack!! I THINK we'll do parks in the morning and then go to waterparks in the afternoon. But who knows how the day will pan out.

If you go to Epcot on Friday, we could absolutely meet you there. But I am sure the girls will want to go to Hollywood Studios on Saturday as (egads!) Magic Kingdom is their least favorite park.

Maybe we could meet you at the pool at the Boardwalk - or is that too presumptuous of me?!;)

No, I am sure we will be at the pool! Jeremy can't wait. It will all depend on what time we get there and whether the room is ready or not.

I know we will be in Epcot that evening. What are your plans that evening?

[jeremysdisneymom]

Sorry to hear you were sick :sad2: but glad you got the nights at Kidani & BW. Sounds like a great time!

Great job of getting Jeremy going down the slide. I have heard that is a popular slide!!

Still waiting to hear where you ate that you loved so much.

You are at 21 days & we are right behind you at 31 days (tomorrow).:yay:

:woohoo:Woo hoo!! We hit 19 days today!!! I can hardly wait.

It was not fun being sick but I was lucky in scoring that 4th day. I read in my Mickey Monitor that there is a new Okapi calf on the Pembe savanna. I am hoping we get that view and it will finally be out. That would be neat to see.

Hope to update tomorrow if photobucket cooperates! (and work is not that hectic) :rotfl2:

While I was busy being presumptuous, I almost forgot to tell you what I read online yesterday!

If you have a card from your doctor that states that you've had bariatric surgery, you can get the child's price at a buffet at Disney! I have heard that it can be hit or miss - but it's worth asking for!

Thank you!! That is good to know. We no longer due to the regular dining plan as it was just too much food for me. Jeremy and I did quick service our trip and it was too much. We split meals many times. I am going to do quick service again this trip as I think it will be just right for all 3 and we can use some credits for breakfast. With all that said, it is nice to know as Jeremy loves Chef Mickey's and we like Cape May. We ate Crystal Palace in November and I walked away feeling horrible that I has spent so much money on what little I ate. I have the card so I will have to use it. I never had before but that would be a perfect way to start. Thank you so much for sharing!!! :hug:

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

Hate to hear that! Hopefully you will get back soon!



So am I, I also need to get back to WDW again at some point too.

[Kat in GA]

I just made a reservation for Teppan Edo on Friday night - 7:50 - so maybe we can catch up with y'all before or after?!

[jeremysdisneymom]

So am I, I also need to get back to WDW again at some point too.

Most definitely!

I just made a reservation for Teppan Edo on Friday night - 7:50 - so maybe we can catch up with y'all before or after?!

:yay:Yay, that would work out great!!! I will text you when we get there to let you know what would work. Before might be best if Tom hasn't got much sleep that day. He will probably want an early night to bed since we are doing 7 am EMH the next day.

Can't wait to see you again! :hug:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Wow, we are at 17 days!!! --17 days!!! I am giddy with excitement. Actually we leave in the afternoon in 16 days!!! :banana: I had some major pixie dust luck come my way today. We were supposed to leave on Thursday, April 5 right after my board meeting at work. Well, the other manager who comes to the board meetings with my boss and I is heading to Florida that day as well to see his grandson. We got together and suggested to our boss that they move the meeting to an afternoon after a retirement party we were having at the coop on March 30th and the board agreed!!!! :cheer2: So, I have that Thursday off and instead of leaving at 9 or 10 at night, we can leave as soon as Jeremy gets home from school!!!! I can hardly wait. I took the day off to get everything ready so for me, vacation will start in 16 days!!!!

Well, I had better keep chugging on if I am going to finish this report on time.

So, after a fun-filled day at Epcot and some afternoon swimming, Jeremy and I headed to DTD.

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I had a place in mind that I wanted to eat at. I have seen it on many trips and was ready to stand in line to give Earl of Sandwich a try. :cloud9: Okay, there are no pictures. The line was long and Jeremy and I were very hungry when we finally got our food to eat. A nice couple saw just Jeremy and I and motioned for us so we could have their table when they got up. It was so nice! The first bite was pure food heaven. My oh my, what had we been missing all these years!!! I got a turkey sandwich that had bacon on it and Jeremy got the one with ham. I can't remember what they were called. We used the dining plan so I think Jeremy got dessert and I got jello. Geez, even the jello was heavenly there. There was no way we could eat all that so the leftovers made a nice breakfast the next morning. So, I know some of you probably thought my dinner was at some fancy sit down restaurant but Earl was definitely the winner for the best meal we had!!! I can't wait for Tom to give it a try.

Afterwards, we explored World of Disney. I say explore as that shop is one adventure in and of itself. It was soooo busy that night. I know why I like having the car and hitting DTD early in the morning. Jeremy found the new Hollywood Studios Hat playset and had to buy it with his money papaw gave him. I indulged even though I thought it would have been a great Christmas present from Tom and I and would ship it home. It was a lot of fun packing that thing for the plane ride home. :confused3

So, after some shopping, we decided to call it a night and head back to the Boardwalk.

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Up next, Sunday, November 20th

Jeremy and I were once again up early. It was another beautiful morning.

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We spent some time in the Boardwalk lobby that morning.

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Can you see Donald in the fireplace? Too cute.

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Chip and Dale was even having some fun.

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We were the first ones at the boat dock for Hollywood Studios.

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We were on the first boat that headed to HS that day. If you are at the Boardwalk, to get to HS, you got to the BC, Swan and Dolphin and then HS.

I like the tree at DHS. I think the roll of film at the bottom is just too cute!

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Oh my, I really do miss Tom right now!
Will I ever get those Toy Store fastpasses?
Wow, there is actually a counter service restaurant I like at DHS!

[Kat in GA]

:yay:Yay, that would work out great!!! I will text you when we get there to let you know what would work. Before might be best if Tom hasn't got much sleep that day. He will probably want an early night to bed since we are doing 7 am EMH the next day.

Can't wait to see you again! :hug:

Sounds like a plan - really looking forward to seeing you too!

[eandesmom]

Love love the gingerbread pictures. Nice morning! I admit, with that boat rotation, I'd walk to DHS from the Boardwalk.

[martinolichfamily]

Loved the update...especially all the Christmas pics! Makes me want to go in person! I keep saying someday! Glad you liked EoS...thats somewhere that Ive been wanting to try too! WoD is my fav DTD store..love it...it is an adventure on its own! :)
The Boardwalk looks great!

[MEK]

More great pictures!

That tree that Jeremy is standing beside at DTD is really cute. Glad you got to try EOS and that you enjoyed it.

Beautiful view from you room - I'm sure I told you that. I really can't wait to stay there. :goodvibes

Yeah for HS!

Yeah for 16 days!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[JPFamilyMom]

Hello, found your TR by way of DisMomAmy. Loving it so far, love a mother/son trip. He looks like he is having a great time.

You took some great pictures of the trip so far. Sorry you had a rocky start with being sick and all but it seems like after that things have been smooth sailing.

Excited for your upcoming trip too. Congrats on getting the room changes you wanted.

Can't wait to read whats next.

[Poolrat]

So glad you like EoS. I just need to make it over there more often.

I finally realized that DHS is such a short walk from BW especially the villas.

You got some great shots of Jeremy.

[photographymom517]

Great update, Erika! :thumbsup2

We LOVE Earl of Sandwich! I am sooooo disappointed that we didn't eat there in September. We've discussed it though & we will definitely be eating there next trip! We really, really missed it!!! :sad2:

I always get the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich. It is sooooo delicious!!!

We've always had good luck there with seating too -- there's always someone leaving right when we need to sit down!

World of Disney and Once Upon a Toy are my favorite two stores to browse through at DTD! I like the different "rooms" in each store & how you can pretty much find anything there! I can't believe we skipped WoD in September -- it seems like I missed out on a lot of my favorites! :confused3

I am really loving the pics of all the Christmas decor! I can't wait to see all the Christmas trees in person! You're right -- that movie reel at the bottom of the DHS tree is really neat!!!

I understand what you mean about PhotoBucket. My photo website isn't giving me trouble, but my laptop is. Of course I have my updates typed up on my laptop & DIS only works well on the desktop. And of course I don't have Word on the desktop! Can't make it easy!? Sometimes I hate technology!

[MeMom]

Glad you enjoyed eating with Earl. He can make a pretty awesome sandwich, for sure. ::yes::





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There is a certain 'feel' in the freshness and excitement of the first park of the day. :cool2:

[disneyfan61]

That's great that you enjoyed EoS. We have eaten there before & it was very good. My favorite is WPE so we always seem to eat there now. We need to go to EoS again.

I agree the tree at DHS is cute with the film at the bottom.:thumbsup2

[jeremysdisneymom]

Love love the gingerbread pictures. Nice morning! I admit, with that boat rotation, I'd walk to DHS from the Boardwalk.

I would have preferred the walk but Jeremy was all about riding the boat. I suspect that I might try the walk this trip and let Tom and Jeremy ride the boat. It would be interesting to see who gets there quicker!

That gingerbread house made the lobby smell delicious! You could smell gingerbread every time you walked in it.

Loved the update...especially all the Christmas pics! Makes me want to go in person! I keep saying someday! Glad you liked EoS...thats somewhere that Ive been wanting to try too! WoD is my fav DTD store..love it...it is an adventure on its own! :)
The Boardwalk looks great!

You have to try EoS. It was delicious and will be a must every trip from now on. There was a long line at night but it moved really quickly.

You have to try Disney at Christmas! It is truly magical. Everyone must do it at least once in their life.

More great pictures!

That tree that Jeremy is standing beside at DTD is really cute. Glad you got to try EOS and that you enjoyed it.

Beautiful view from you room - I'm sure I told you that. I really can't wait to stay there. :goodvibes

Yeah for HS!

Yeah for 16 days!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

I loved staying at the Boardwalk. It is a very pretty hotel with a unqiue feel to it. It was also nice being so close to Epcot.

We leave in 2 weeks! :banana:

Hello, found your TR by way of DisMomAmy. Loving it so far, love a mother/son trip. He looks like he is having a great time.

You took some great pictures of the trip so far. Sorry you had a rocky start with being sick and all but it seems like after that things have been smooth sailing.

Excited for your upcoming trip too. Congrats on getting the room changes you wanted.

Can't wait to read whats next.

:welcome: Glad you are here! It was a lot of fun going with just Jeremy and I. We still talk about it today. I know it will be something I will cherish forever.

Everything was smooth sailing after the first day!

I am looking forward to the split stay at the BW and AKL. As much as I loved the BW and being close to Epcot, I truly enjoy AKL and relaxing watching the animals.

Hope to have another update today or tomorrow at the latest!

So glad you like EoS. I just need to make it over there more often.

I finally realized that DHS is such a short walk from BW especially the villas.

You got some great shots of Jeremy.

Thanks, I don't think my picture taking is that great but it turned out better this trip. I did buy a new Canon camera a few weekends ago so I am anxious to give it a try in 2 weeks! :yay:

We will be eating EoS this trip so Tom can tryi it. Pure yumminess!

Great update, Erika! :thumbsup2

We LOVE Earl of Sandwich! I am sooooo disappointed that we didn't eat there in September. We've discussed it though & we will definitely be eating there next trip! We really, really missed it!!! :sad2:

I always get the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich. It is sooooo delicious!!!

We've always had good luck there with seating too -- there's always someone leaving right when we need to sit down!

World of Disney and Once Upon a Toy are my favorite two stores to browse through at DTD! I like the different "rooms" in each store & how you can pretty much find anything there! I can't believe we skipped WoD in September -- it seems like I missed out on a lot of my favorites! :confused3

I am really loving the pics of all the Christmas decor! I can't wait to see all the Christmas trees in person! You're right -- that movie reel at the bottom of the DHS tree is really neat!!!

I understand what you mean about PhotoBucket. My photo website isn't giving me trouble, but my laptop is. Of course I have my updates typed up on my laptop & DIS only works well on the desktop. And of course I don't have Word on the desktop! Can't make it easy!? Sometimes I hate technology!

Totally understand about technology! It drives me crazy more often than not!

You will love Disney at Christmas. It is sooooo beautiful. I just love the parks and the hotels. It really gets you in the mood for the holidays.

Oooh, an Hawaiian BBQ sandwich. That sounds good. Might have to give that one a try.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Glad you enjoyed eating with Earl. He can make a pretty awesome sandwich, for sure. ::yes::


There is a certain 'feel' in the freshness and excitement of the first park of the day. :cool2:

I have you to thank for the EoS. I have read on your trips for years how you and Jill loved it. I don't know that I would have ever tried had it not been for your rave reviews. :thumbsup2

I :love: being first in the parks! It feels like you almost have the place to yourselves. I am sure we will be doing that a lot with the predicted crowds.

That's great that you enjoyed EoS. We have eaten there before & it was very good. My favorite is WPE so we always seem to eat there now. We need to go to EoS again.

I agree the tree at DHS is cute with the film at the bottom.:thumbsup2

We have never eaten at WPE. May have to try that this time around.

I like all the trees at the parks, however we have never seen the one at MK. I love how they are designed like their parks.

[DisMomAmy]

Good CS at DHS? :confused3 Don't leave me hanging too long! :goodvibes

Oh & we saw them working on one of those Stitch's (from the Christmas decorations) at the BW Bakery when we were there. I thought it was cool but had no idea that it was for the holiday display in the BW lobby.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Good CS at DHS? :confused3 Don't leave me hanging too long! :goodvibes

Oh & we saw them working on one of those Stitch's (from the Christmas decorations) at the BW Bakery when we were there. I thought it was cool but had no idea that it was for the holiday display in the BW lobby.

Wow, how cool that you got to see it actually at the Bakery. Neat.

Update coming soon with lunch in it!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Let's keep this trip rolling because in 14 days I will be back at WDW!!!! :banana:

After an uneventful relaxing boat ride from the BW, we had arrived at DHS.

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They were letting people in the park up to the opening show line. Jeremy and I took our time and looked at the window displays.

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We watched part of the opening show and then started on our way in what I like to call the Toy Story Dash. It was at this point that I started missing Tom. He is usually our FP runner. The crowd of people going to get FP was unbelievable and the line was out near Voyage of the Little Mermaid just to get a FP. I told Jeremy there was no way I was standing in this madness and we would come back later.

(Alright, I give up! What is it with photobucket and me. It just froze up again. Be back in a few with the rest of the update!)

[JPFamilyMom]

Sorry photobucket isn't cooperating

I love the pictures you have posted so far. What great decorations they have in DHS and I love Jeremy's shirt

[Carlton Isbare]

I liked reading your report. Thank you.

[disneyfan61]

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[jeremysdisneymom]

Sorry photobucket isn't cooperating

I love the pictures you have posted so far. What great decorations they have in DHS and I love Jeremy's shirt

Photobucket has been a real pain lately. I am hoping it will work fine today so I can get this update complete. Keep your fingers crossed!

I liked reading your report. Thank you.

:welcome: Hope to have another update today!

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Thanks for being patient! Hoping beyond hope photobucket will cooperate today!

[DisMomAmy]

I hate when photobucket doesn't cooperate! :headache:

[jeremysdisneymom]

:cool1:Woo hoo!!! I got all my pictures edited in photobucket so I think I can get this update done. Got a bunch more to load tonight so keeping my fingers crossed that I can get this report done in 9 days!!! There are 2 1/2 days worth of pictures left but I am determined!

So, after DHS opening and not wanting to go through the Toy Story Mania mad dash, Jeremy and I headed to the Great Movie Ride.

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I hate to admit this but I had never seen Mary Poppins (or at least that I could remember) until last Easter. What a shame! :sad2: A true classic that I had been missing.

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We had a short wait and was soon on our way.

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Now I know everyone says there are two sides to this ride. We always get the gangster side. So, I have decided I am going to ask to see if both sides are running when we are there in April and see if we can get the cowboy side. Has anyone ever been on that one? I assume that everything else is the same except for those parts.

Awww, we made it to Oz.

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After a wonderful ride through the movies, I decided we had better get those Toy Story FP. The line was down to One Man's Dream so I hopped in line and soon had FB for .................................................. ...........................after 2! Wow, the park had only been open about 45 minutes!

With FP in hand, it was time for Catastrophe Canyon and the Backlot tour. Now, I am not a big fan of Catastrophe Canyon. Jeremy likes it but I would rather walk right by and on to the tour.

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We spent some time in the museum after the ride. When we exited, we were near or either on (not sure) the streets of America and the Osborne Lights.

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We were close to Muppetvision so off we went. Jeremy loves this show and I can honestly not tell you how many times over this trip we saw it. I would say it was at least 3 this afternoon, maybe 4 and then more the night we went to see the lights.

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It was getting close to lunch time. Now, I knew there was no way I could handle Pizza Planet which is usually where we eat at DHS. To me, Disney pizza is the same everywhere. We like Pizza Planet for the atmosphere and the games. So, what to do when in my opinion there are limited good choices at DHS. Well, we tried something new and actually really liked it.

ABC Commissary (notice my favorite soap opera's sign is in the background--yes that was on purpose!)

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I really liked this place. They had some healthier choices on the menu than I can normally find and was very pleased (enough that we ate there another night).

continued in next post...

[jeremysdisneymom]

After lunch, Jeremy wanted to see Indiana Jones so off we went. Now, I was getting tired and sleepy so I got lazy for a while with the picture taking. I know we did Indy and I am pretty sure Voyage of the Little Mermaid. I must have awoke after that as the pictures started up again.

We were determined to make it to 2 p.m. before we headed back to the room so we could go on Toy Story. So, we headed to my favorite attraction at DHS...One Man's Dream.

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We spent a lot of time looking around there and watched the film.

We still had time to kill so one guess where Jeremy wanted to..........

back to the Muppets!

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We still had time so we got some pictures around DHS.

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Then, we did some shopping. I was able to sneak a few Christmas presents for Jeremy without him knowing. We went in one store on the main street and they had this really pretty green beaded bracelet. I looked at it but put it back down. I am really bad at not buying myself anything when I really want it. Well, later on in the trip Jeremy went shopping at Mousegears for my Christmas present. More on that later but not only did the child buy me something in there, he also bought me the green bracelet for Christmas. I was sooo surprised Christmas morning!!! Such a sweet kid.

Up next:

It is time for our FP, will we ride Toy Story?
Will Jeremy stay for the parade?
Will we make it to the Osborne Lights?

[JPFamilyMom]

Great pictures, and what a great day so far.

Such a sweet boy to buy you the bracelet:cloud9: You are raising a very nice young man it seems:goodvibes

What did you eat at ABC? I like the Asian salad there, but I pick out the ginger.

Can't wait to see what next.popcorn::

[MEK]

You got a lot of great pictures today and you sure got a lot done. I love Jeremy's shirt. That is too cute.

Nice pictures in the GMR. I have only had the cowboy side once. I heard you can ask for it if both sides of the ride are running.

It really looks like a beautiful day and I know I was just there in December, but I really enjoy looking at the Christmas decorations there.

Yeah for 9 days!!!!!! :cool1: Woo hoo!

[disneyfan61]

Great morning at DHS! DH loves Muppet 3D & is a must for us.

Funny story about GMR. My DH would not believe me when I told him there was a cowboy side as we have always had the gangster. To this day he still does not believe there is a cowboy in there!!:laughing:

Wow ABC Commissary was good?? They must have improved their menu.

Hope you get to ride TSM. I like riding it once but once is enough for me. My arm gets so tired!!;)

What a sweetie buying you that bracelet for Christmas.:hug:

[jeremysdisneymom]

Great pictures, and what a great day so far.

Such a sweet boy to buy you the bracelet:cloud9: You are raising a very nice young man it seems:goodvibes

What did you eat at ABC? I like the Asian salad there, but I pick out the ginger.

Can't wait to see what next.popcorn::

Thanks, he is a very good kid........most of the time!!! :)

I meant to put what I had to eat but forgot! :confused3 It was the chicken sandwich. I think it had cheese on it, possibly even bacon. Can't remember but it was very good and tender---not dry at all. I always got the apples or grapes as my side and we would eat them in the room later. Jeremy usually got my dessert since he was on the child's plan.

I am uploading pictures now!!! Hope to get another update in tomorrow!!!

[jeremysdisneymom]

You got a lot of great pictures today and you sure got a lot done. I love Jeremy's shirt. That is too cute.

Nice pictures in the GMR. I have only had the cowboy side once. I heard you can ask for it if both sides of the ride are running.

It really looks like a beautiful day and I know I was just there in December, but I really enjoy looking at the Christmas decorations there.

Yeah for 9 days!!!!!! :cool1: Woo hoo!

I was surprised at how much Jeremy and I did. I am beginning to think Tom is the reason we don't like that park. :lmao: We never make it past lunch there as he is ready to go.

Okay, I am definitely asking for the cowboy side then. Glad to know I am not crazy.

They have some really neat decorations at DHS. It is probably my second favorite behind MK. I can never get tired of Disney at Christmas. It is simply stunning. I hope I can make it the next two years without going to WDW at that time.

I can hardly wait for 9 days!!! We leave in 9 and will be at Disney in 10!!!!:woohoo:

Great morning at DHS! DH loves Muppet 3D & is a must for us.

Funny story about GMR. My DH would not believe me when I told him there was a cowboy side as we have always had the gangster. To this day he still does not believe there is a cowboy in there!!:laughing:

Wow ABC Commissary was good?? They must have improved their menu.

Hope you get to ride TSM. I like riding it once but once is enough for me. My arm gets so tired!!;)

What a sweetie buying you that bracelet for Christmas.:hug:

Thinking back and trying to count in my head, I think we did the Muppets at least 5 times, possibly 6, the entire trip. Jeremy loves that show. It is okay for me. I had hoped they would do an update after the movie.

I am asking for the cowboy side. I am right there with your DH. I keep hearing that but never experienced it. That would be lots of fun.

I really liked ABC Commissary. I was able to get a good chicken sandwich that wasn't dry both times we ate there.

We love TSM. I am the Queen of the Wii game. However, at the parks not so much. Tom always beats me. Like you, my arm wears out. I was looking forward to it with just Jeremy and I. Stay tuned to see who wins.......or not!

I was shocked that he got the bracelet. He knew I wanted the scarf but never thought about him buying 2 things. I have a cute story about him buying the scarf the last night we were there. Hope to have this trip complete in 9 days so it should be coming soon!!!!

[Kat in GA]

I can't believe how many times y'all saw the Muppets!! I love the muppets, but that movie is not my favorite - we do it every other year or so ;)

I am so glad that we got to see the Osborne lights - Michael and I went that night while the girls rode ToT - can't believe they didn't want to see them! But when we went back at Christmas, I forced the :thumbsup2 and they thought it was really cool. We got some really good photopass pictures of us there.

And when did we meet up again? So wild that we ran into each other this time!!

[jeremysdisneymom]

I can't believe how many times y'all saw the Muppets!! I love the muppets, but that movie is not my favorite - we do it every other year or so ;)

I am so glad that we got to see the Osborne lights - Michael and I went that night while the girls rode ToT - can't believe they didn't want to see them! But when we went back at Christmas, I forced the :thumbsup2 and they thought it was really cool. We got some really good photopass pictures of us there.

And when did we meet up again? So wild that we ran into each other this time!!

Geez, I knew we met up again and forgot to up it in there. I need to add it. We had planned to leave DHS early since Jeremy was scared to death I was going to make him ride ToT. Then, he kept wanting to wait for the Toy Story FP return time. It was nice running into you guys again. Looking forward to seeing you next week! :hug:

I like the Muppets but like you, the 3D and even the new movie is not my favorite but for some reason, Jeremy loves it.

I loved the lights. I loaded my pictures last night and it made me sad we will miss them in November.

[eandesmom]

That is awfully cute that Jeremy likes the Muppets that much! More than once though might put me over the edge.

We were pleasantly surprised by the Commissary in 2010, it was a spur of the moment choice based on getting out of the rain and not liking any of the other CS menus. Everyone really enjoyed their meal!

[jeremysdisneymom]

That is awfully cute that Jeremy likes the Muppets that much! More than once though might put me over the edge.

We were pleasantly surprised by the Commissary in 2010, it was a spur of the moment choice based on getting out of the rain and not liking any of the other CS menus. Everyone really enjoyed their meal!

Glad you liked it too! I don't think there are a lot of good CS options at DHS.

[Poolrat]

I am a GH watcher too!:goodvibes

Partick + funeral = broke my heart.

A nice all around day at DHS. You got a lot done and even managed to get lunch there. I always struggle for a CS at DHS. At least when I am there during F & W I just walk over to EPCOT :lmao:

[Sooze]

Wow... I got REALLY behind, didn't I?! It was fun having so many episodes to read this morning. Even with your Photobucket fiascos, you are busting out these updates!:thumbsup2

I think if some fool blocked my face on SE, I would be mad too! Poor Jeremy! I'm glad you helped him recover quickly, though!

VOICES OF LIBERTY!! So glad you got to see them! Make sure you see them again in a few days... you'll hear a whole new set of music!

I did Earl of Sandwich for the first time in October, and I agree... it was delish! (Didn't try the jello though... maybe next time)

What a special trip for the two of you. I totally understand missing the DH! Heading out on Monday to spend 4 days with my DH only! Then... I'll be missing the kids. It's just not complete unless the whole family is there, right?

[jeremysdisneymom]

I am a GH watcher too!:goodvibes

Partick + funeral = broke my heart.

A nice all around day at DHS. You got a lot done and even managed to get lunch there. I always struggle for a CS at DHS. At least when I am there during F & W I just walk over to EPCOT :lmao:

:banana:Yay, so excited to have another GH fan!!! Know what you mean about the funeral--some of the best shows lately except for the end and Maxie. I knew Robin was alive!! Who do you think has her? My guess is that it is Lisa or the new doctor Maggie!!!

Aww, F&W, I will make it there someday......

Wow... I got REALLY behind, didn't I?! It was fun having so many episodes to read this morning. Even with your Photobucket fiascos, you are busting out these updates!:thumbsup2

I think if some fool blocked my face on SE, I would be mad too! Poor Jeremy! I'm glad you helped him recover quickly, though!

VOICES OF LIBERTY!! So glad you got to see them! Make sure you see them again in a few days... you'll hear a whole new set of music!

I did Earl of Sandwich for the first time in October, and I agree... it was delish! (Didn't try the jello though... maybe next time)

What a special trip for the two of you. I totally understand missing the DH! Heading out on Monday to spend 4 days with my DH only! Then... I'll be missing the kids. It's just not complete unless the whole family is there, right?

Cool, can't wait to hear the Voices of Liberty again---amazing!!!! :thumbsup2

It was a great trip and one we will never forget! However, I am looking forward to all 3 of us being there in 5 days!!! :dance3: Just hate that we are going to miss each other again. Hope you and DH have a great time!!!

[MeMom]

I enjoyed following you around Hollywood this morning.
This is the week of 'the trip that was cancelled', so I'll take any and all pictures I can get! :thumbsup2

[Poolrat]

:banana:Yay, so excited to have another GH fan!!! Know what you mean about the funeral--some of the best shows lately except for the end and Maxie. I knew Robin was alive!! Who do you think has her? My guess is that it is Lisa or the new doctor Maggie!!!

I had a feeling Robin might turn out not to be "dead" but I was so caught up in the Patrick scenes. For some reason it really got me..
As for who has her.... so many villians Helena or Cesar Faison could even be it. LOL

I enjoyed following you around Hollywood this morning.
This is the week of 'the trip that was cancelled', so I'll take any and all pictures I can get! :thumbsup2

Awww Enjoy your spring break and look at all the pictures. You will be back soon. :goodvibes :hug:

[DisMomAmy]

:banana: Have a great trip!!! :banana:

[JPFamilyMom]

:cool1:Have fun on your Trip:cheer2:

[jeremysdisneymom]

We are back!!! It was a great 8 days in the world and hated to come home to reality!!!

I have a lot to get caught up on here at work. I hope to upload my photos tonight and start the trip this week!!! I hope I can keep up with two trip reports at once.

I had hoped to send some of you some photos along the way but my phone was not behaving well. Please forgive me.

[MEK]

Glad to hear you had such a great trip! Welcome home!

[disneyfan61]

Glad to hear you had a great trip!! I will be gone in a few days so will need to get caught up when I get back. Please post a link on this TR to your new one!!

[MeMom]

I hope I can keep up with two trip reports at once.



You'd be doing much better than we do. We barely keep up with one. :upsidedow

Glad you had a good time! :banana:

[Kat in GA]

Welcome back!! Can't wait to hear about your trip!

I am so glad that I got to see you again - and many thanks for waiting for us to arrive :goodvibes - wonder when we'll be able to run into each other again?!

[martinolichfamily]

Yay!:banana:
Glad y'all are back and had a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[SoonerGirl]

Hi Erika, from the world's worst DISer! :laughing:

I've been MIA for MONTHS, but I'm slowly getting caught up on trip reports. I finished reading your summer report this morning, then moved on to this one.

Sounds like you guys are having a really good time so far. Your room view is scary though - that clown! :scared1: :laughing:

Congrats on booking the cruise, you are going to love it!

That is so sweet that Jeremy bought you the bracelet you were looking at, what a great kid!

Glad to hear you had a great Easter trip!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Hi Erika, from the world's worst DISer! :laughing:

I've been MIA for MONTHS, but I'm slowly getting caught up on trip reports. I finished reading your summer report this morning, then moved on to this one.

Sounds like you guys are having a really good time so far. Your room view is scary though - that clown! :scared1: :laughing:

Congrats on booking the cruise, you are going to love it!

That is so sweet that Jeremy bought you the bracelet you were looking at, what a great kid!

Glad to hear you had a great Easter trip!

:yay:Yay, Michelle is back! I think I am right there with you about being the worst diser. Why is that you need a vacation when you come back from one!!!

I am really excited about the cruise. This is all so new to me but I know we will have lots of fun.

I am getting ready to post and update before the day is over.....

[jeremysdisneymom]

A Little Life Update!

Well, life can sometimes really get in my way of Dising. It has been go, go, go since we got back. My boss has been away on medical leave so I have been pulling double duty ever since and I find that I can't get caught up here at work. We won't even mention home as nothing is getting done there either!!!

School is starting to wind down (which I am totally happy about!!) but Jeremy has kept me hopping with projects, events, etc.

But, honestly, the real reason I haven't been on much is that I haven't been feeling well. I haven't shared this with my family so you won't see anything on FB about it but I wanted to share it with my Dis friends. Only a few friends at work and Tom knows what is going on.

I started having trouble in my left shoulder/arm while we were at Disney. I have had trouble before and the doctor has always thought it was a problem where the tendons were getting out of the grooves they are in and need time to get back in place. Well, the pain started and got horribly worse after I rode ToT (yes, I finally rode it!!!! :)) So, for the rest of the trip, I had a good time but was really hurting in my arm. It was a different kind of pain than before. The 14 hour ride home just about got the best of me. I couldn't help Tom drive and was in constant pain the entire way. I went to the doctor the week we got back and he put me on a round of steroids. He was sure it was a pinched nerve in my neck. The steroids didn't phase it so I went back and had an MRI this week.

Throughout this time, I have since started having headaches and the pain is now going into my hand. I am exhausted when I leave work and often times the only relief I am getting is to lie in bed with the arm flat. So, most evenings and weekends are spent with me in bed. I have seen so many movies, shows in the last week that I am sick of TV.

I got the results from the MRI yesterday. There are 2 disks in my neck that have shifted to the left. It is not bad and can be treated with therapy. However, they had found a mass laying near two other disks that has the doctor concerned. He said that it would be indicative of someone who has chronic rheumatoid arthritis which I don't have so it can't be that. He is not sure what it is. It could be nothing. He is sending me to a neurosurgeon so they will not start the therapy until they figure out what this is. Of course, my mind is thinking the worse. It is hard not too.

Thanks for letting me share this with you. I needed to get it off my chest and really didn't want people around home knowing.

Please keep me in your prayers. I am going to try to update this report as I find the time and feel able. Plus, I want to start the new trip as we had such a good time and experienced some new things. And, I am going to try and get caught up on all of your great trips. :hug:

[DisMomAmy]

Oh Erika! I'm so sorry you've been going through this! I hope you get some answers (and some relief) very, very soon! I love having the DIS here to share things that you can't share with the rest of the real world. Please keep us updated!!

[Kat in GA]

Oh, wow - how scary! I will keep you in my thoughts an prayers - and please do keep us posted!!:hug:

[MeMom]

Hope those wise doctors find a quick fix for you. Sorry to hear you were hurting during the trip. I know how hard things were before I had my knee surgery. I let it go and let it go until it felt like there was an open boxcutter inside my knee, and every step was so painful. I knew I couldn't let it go any longer.

We are definitely looking forward to seeing trip pictures when you get to those - especially anxious to see the new things you did/ate/saw. :goodvibes

[disneyfan61]

Oh Erika I am so sorry to hear what you are going through.:hug: Prayers for you that the doctors will be able to take care of this. Good luck with the therapy. Bad enough you are going through this but to have to do extra at work??? Must be awful!! We are all here for you.:hug:

[MEK]

Oh My - I am so sorry about all the issues you have been having. I really hope you can get in to see the neurosurgeon promptly and find out about this mass. I don't blamed you for being concerned. Please keep us posted and let us know how you are feeling and what's been going on. :hug: I know the absolute best neurosurgeon and that's a bummer because I know you are too far for him to see.

Have a Happy Mother's Day and feel better soon!

[JPFamilyMom]

So sorry you have been going through this. I hope they find some answers quickly and help you not be in pain anymore. Praying for you

[Sooze]

So sorry to hear about your pain... I'm sure the waiting is so difficult. I'm sending many prayers and piles of pixie dust your way... Let us know what's going on, if and when you can.

:hug:

[eandesmom]

Oh Erika! :grouphug: Sending you hugs and positive prayers and thoughts that you are able to see the neuro soon, get answers and start therapy.

[SoonerGirl]

I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with all of that Erika! I understand completely the pain you are having in your shoulder and down your arm because I had the same thing, only in my leg, from a disk in my lower back. I had to have surgery, but that was many years ago and I haven't had any problems since. I hope the therapy corrects the problem and I'm sending prayers your way that you are able to see a neurosurgeon soon and that the mass is nothing to worry about :hug:

[Poolrat]

I got the results from the MRI yesterday. There are 2 disks in my neck that have shifted to the left. It is not bad and can be treated with therapy. However, they had found a mass laying near two other disks that has the doctor concerned. He said that it would be indicative of someone who has chronic rheumatoid arthritis which I don't have so it can't be that. He is not sure what it is. It could be nothing. He is sending me to a neurosurgeon so they will not start the therapy until they figure out what this is. Of course, my mind is thinking the worse. It is hard not too.

Thanks for letting me share this with you. I needed to get it off my chest and really didn't want people around home knowing.

Please keep me in your prayers. I am going to try to update this report as I find the time and feel able. Plus, I want to start the new trip as we had such a good time and experienced some new things. And, I am going to try and get caught up on all of your great trips. :hug:



:hug: oh Erika, So sorry you yo are in so much pain.

I hope the Doctors get you straightened out soon and you are feeling better.

[WDWFAN 1972]

Anyone heard how she is doing? I usually don't post but I have enjoyed reading her trip reports and hope she has gotten some answers and pain relief.

[jeremysdisneymom]

Oh Erika! I'm so sorry you've been going through this! I hope you get some answers (and some relief) very, very soon! I love having the DIS here to share things that you can't share with the rest of the real world. Please keep us updated!!

Oh, wow - how scary! I will keep you in my thoughts an prayers - and please do keep us posted!!:hug:

Hope those wise doctors find a quick fix for you. Sorry to hear you were hurting during the trip. I know how hard things were before I had my knee surgery. I let it go and let it go until it felt like there was an open boxcutter inside my knee, and every step was so painful. I knew I couldn't let it go any longer.

We are definitely looking forward to seeing trip pictures when you get to those - especially anxious to see the new things you did/ate/saw. :goodvibes

Oh Erika I am so sorry to hear what you are going through.:hug: Prayers for you that the doctors will be able to take care of this. Good luck with the therapy. Bad enough you are going through this but to have to do extra at work??? Must be awful!! We are all here for you.:hug:

Oh My - I am so sorry about all the issues you have been having. I really hope you can get in to see the neurosurgeon promptly and find out about this mass. I don't blamed you for being concerned. Please keep us posted and let us know how you are feeling and what's been going on. :hug: I know the absolute best neurosurgeon and that's a bummer because I know you are too far for him to see.

Have a Happy Mother's Day and feel better soon!

So sorry you have been going through this. I hope they find some answers quickly and help you not be in pain anymore. Praying for you

So sorry to hear about your pain... I'm sure the waiting is so difficult. I'm sending many prayers and piles of pixie dust your way... Let us know what's going on, if and when you can.

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Oh Erika! :grouphug: Sending you hugs and positive prayers and thoughts that you are able to see the neuro soon, get answers and start therapy.

I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with all of that Erika! I understand completely the pain you are having in your shoulder and down your arm because I had the same thing, only in my leg, from a disk in my lower back. I had to have surgery, but that was many years ago and I haven't had any problems since. I hope the therapy corrects the problem and I'm sending prayers your way that you are able to see a neurosurgeon soon and that the mass is nothing to worry about :hug:

:hug: og Erika, So sorry you yo are in so much pain.

I hope the Doctors get you straightened out soon and you are feeling better.

Anyone heard how she is doing? I usually don't post but I have enjoyed reading her trip reports and hope she has gotten some answers and pain relief.

I hope you all don't mind but I am going to do a mass reply. Thank you all so much for all the well wishes and texts the past few weeks. I am blessed to have some really great Dis friends. :hug:

I saw the neurosurgeon Friday. The mass that showed on my MRI is nothing to be concerned about. He said that since I didn't have rheumatoid arthritis it should be of no concern.

However, he thinks that therapy will not help the pinched nerve problem as 2 months has almost gone by. I am having an EMG next week but the surgeon is pretty sure that we are looking at neck surgery. He told me that the longer I let this go the more likely I could start losing use of my arm. To say I was pretty scared was an understatement. I have been a nervous wreck all weekend. The thought of them cutting on my neck has me scared to death! I am a lot calmer this week and am seriously thinking about getting a second opinion. I am going to wait and see what the EMG shows next week. The doctor who does it also specializes in rehab services so I am anxious to see if he thinks rehab is not an option. Please keep me in your prayers. I will keep you posted.

I finally got caught up on all my subscriptions today so I hope to do an update on this report tomorrow. I still need to figure out how to download the pictures off my new camera. Once I do, I promise a new report soon. It will be a good. It was one of our best trips yet!!

[SoonerGirl]

So glad to hear that the mass they saw is nothing to worry about!

I'm sorry about your neck though. Getting a 2nd opinion is never a bad idea, just don't let it go too long. I kept putting off my back surgery because I was scared. Finally I realized that I wasn't going to get better without it and the risk of permanently damaging that nerve was growing. They were a bit nervous about the nerve healing at first, but thankfully it did!

[DisMomAmy]

Oh Erica... How scary! Neck surgery would scare me too but I know a handful of people who have been through similar surgeries & it helped them a lot. I hope you get more information with the EMG so you can move forward with whatever you are going to do & start feeling better.

Can't wait for the next update!

[jeremysdisneymom]

Okay, it's pathetic when I have to go back and actually read the last update so I know where I left off. It has been too long....

So, we were in DHS, enjoying an afternoon of shopping until our Toy Story FP could be used. I am pretty sure that we hit the Muppets one more time before it was time to get our midway mania fun on. But, I guess it wasn't in the plan for us to play Toy Story this trip. :sad2: We got near the building and I noticed a huge line of people out the door, the Fast Pass Return door. :scared1: The wait was long even for fast pass and we were tired so there would be no Toy Story this trip. It was a bummer since Jeremy and I both like it so much but it is what it is.

We headed to the front gate. It was time for the Pixar parade. I suggested to Jeremy we watch it. I secretly love Disney parades!!! He wasn't in the mood but as we got close to the exit he changed his mind and we found a great spot. So, enjoy a cute Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun Parade with the sun in your eyes!

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Pixar has some of my favorite movies. Ratouille is one of them.

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(I don't want to lose my posts so you can expect several today. Photobucket is not cooperating for me.)

[jeremysdisneymom]

I love the sock on his back! Too cute.

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I love UP!

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My all time favorite Pixar movie--Toy Story.

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It isn't a very long parade but very cute.

Jeremy and I left DHS and took the boat back to the Boardwalk. Now, I think it must have been too cool for Jeremy to swim because I think we just dropped our stuff off in the room, grabbed Jeremy's ears, and headed to Epcot. We had planned to go to the Osborne Lights but Jeremy had other things in mind.

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Have I mentioned how much I :love: that IG. It is a pure Disney gem. Tom couldn't believe how much easier it was going to Epcot when staying there this spring.

Can you guess what Jeremy wanted to do? (continued in next post)

[jeremysdisneymom]

If you didn't guess from the last picture, that was not a phone in his hand. It was a communicator. The child had the KP fever!!!

Our first mission took us to England.

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At some point, he got a golf ball in the mission.

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We were doing something in the back of England, when a door opens and guess who comes out!!

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This isn't part of the mission but I liked the display.

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I think at this point we had completed all the KP missions on that side of the showcase and we making our away around to more missions.

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I believe we are now helping KP in Germany.

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Can you tell he is really into this?

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[jeremysdisneymom]

I just realized that prior to the last 2 pictures in the prior post, we had helped Kim in Germany and she had sent us to Mexico. This was probably my favorite mission, probably because I like the Mexico pavilion.

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Okay, now I think this is where I stopped taking pictures. We ate some dinner and then did the missions in China and Norway. By the end of the night, we had completed the mission in every country they have them in. I was wearing down but Jeremy wanted one more ride on Spaceship Earth. So, I obliged.

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There we are on the earth!

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We left Epcot just as Illuminations was starting. We were tired and ready for bed. We had a Magical Day ahead of us.

[jeremysdisneymom]

So, when I first booked this trip all 3 of us were going and we were doing the regular dining plan. Once Tom wasn't able to go, I cancelled most of the reservations except for a few in case Jeremy and I got bored of the quick service plan. The day before we were to leave, my dad brought Jeremy spending money and gave him extra to take me out to dinner. Well, I let Jeremy choose where he wanted to eat so we kept the Crystal Palace breakfast that way we could be in the MK before it opens.

We got to the bus stop early that morning.

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I forgot to get Jeremy's picture in front of this sign the night of the party.

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Waiting at Crystal Palace.

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We were taken to our seat and the characters were already coming!

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The food was just okay this morning but I loved how much Jeremy seemed to be enjoying the characters.

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Photobucket just froze up on me. If I can get back on, there will be more post to come......

[jeremysdisneymom]

It looks like Pixie Dust is coming my way. Photobucket is back working for me!! Let's keep this streak going.

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I think it was starting to get close to park opening so we didn't wait for Tigger. Jeremy was satisfied with his hi-5 the night before from him in Epcot. Jeremy settled the check (yes, it was his money Papaw gave him so I let him take care of it---he was big stuff that morning).

Some pretty topiaries on the way out.

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Beautiful castle for a beautiful day!

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Looking back towards Main Street. I love the MK decorated for Christmas.

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We spent some time looking at the Mosaics.

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It was time to fly with Dumbo!

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Trying to get some pictures of the expansion.

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I can't remember everything we did that morning. I know we did a few rides in Fantasyland and headed to the speedway. They opened up the third row and we were in front. Jeremy took off and my car wouldn't go. I never got any pictures of him in front of me---only of him waiting for me at the end.

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We did Monsters, Inc.

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Cute snack machine while we waited.

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A relaxing ride on the people mover.

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Waiting for the Carousel of Progress. I know this rides gets mixed reviews but we love it--a true Disney classic.

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Time to defeat the Emperor Zurg.

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Jeremy's score.

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My score.

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[jeremysdisneymom]

We were done with Tomorrowland so we headed toward the Castle. Another one of my favorite parade's was starting so we watched.
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We headed to Adventureland.

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It was time to try the Tiki Room. The only other time we had done this show was Jeremy's first trip and it scared him to death when the birds started singing. We had to leave rather quickly.

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Jeremy and I actually really liked it.

Time for a jungle cruise.

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And then on to a family favorite--the Hall of Presidents.

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Our day at the MK would not be complete without one last ride on the Disney train.

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It was mid-afternoon at this point. We were starting to get hungry and it looked rainy outside. So, we decided to hop on the monorail and eat lunch at the Contempo Cafe in the Contemporary and see the gingerbread displays. We made a wise choice as it started pouring rain once we got on the monorail.

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Someone was standing there and offered to take our picture.

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After the Contemporary, we headed to the GF.

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We headed back to the MK and caught a bus back to the Boardwalk.

Up Next:

A Night full of Lights
Will we find the Black Cat
Our last day
What ride does my child choose who will not ride ToT that has me litteraly scared the whole time we are on it? You will never guess this one!!!! Think outside the box or in a cage.....

[jeremysdisneymom]

So glad to hear that the mass they saw is nothing to worry about!

I'm sorry about your neck though. Getting a 2nd opinion is never a bad idea, just don't let it go too long. I kept putting off my back surgery because I was scared. Finally I realized that I wasn't going to get better without it and the risk of permanently damaging that nerve was growing. They were a bit nervous about the nerve healing at first, but thankfully it did!

You sound just like Tom!!! He wants me to go ahead and get it done. He had back surgery several years ago and told me the relief is amazing once you have the surgery. Glad everything worked out well for you! :thumbsup2

Oh Erica... How scary! Neck surgery would scare me too but I know a handful of people who have been through similar surgeries & it helped them a lot. I hope you get more information with the EMG so you can move forward with whatever you are going to do & start feeling better.

Can't wait for the next update!

Thanks for the well wishes!!! Mega update is up!!!---FINALLY.

[Poolrat]

Great days at EPCOT and MK. I enjoy the KP missions and look forward to the new ones. :goodvibes

You got a lot done in MK that day. Always a wise idea when get in the monorail and THEN it starts pouring. :lmao:

Can't wait to hear about the ride. :rotfl2:

Chris won't do ToT either but Loves RnR. :confused3

[MeMom]

It's good to have you back on the DIS!

I enjoyed seeing all the pictures this afternoon. Jill and I got Contemporary holiday pins. Glad you gave Tiki Birds another chance. :goodvibes

Is that an official Boardwalk t-shirt, or is it a DISign transfer one that you made? I like resort specific merchandise. I'm glad to see that AoA has some - at least for now.

[MEK]

Holy Mega Update!!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

I love Jeremy's candy cane mouse ears. They are so cute and he is just too cute wearing them all over Epcot.

I am going to miss KP. The Germany mission is my fav!

What a great evening in Epcot and a wonderful morning in the MK!

[Grumpy's Wife]

Great update! Your pictures are beautiful.

Jermany really liked those Kim Possible missions. I might have to get my son to try that next time.