What's the Big Deal With Staying On Property Anyway? *Goodbyes* 12/17 p.114

[mommytothreeboys]

You are?? Even with the title teaser??

OK....totally missed the title teaser! NOW I know where you are going! LOL! First timers are the most fun! Can't wait!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Owen was with them too. And it would be great for a scrapbook if I ever got around to doing that kind of thing.

I couldn't remember if Owen was with you or with Chuck and Connor.

 

[jmskinner]

Great update. Too cool about being first class passengers. I have never heard of that. Sorry you missed it Carissa.

Oh, and my DH knew exactly what you meant by "bits and bauds".

 

[carissanboys]

OK....totally missed the title teaser! NOW I know where you are going! LOL! First timers are the most fun! Can't wait!

I couldn't remember if Owen was with you or with Chuck and Connor.

That's okay. I can't remember half the time either.

 

[carissanboys]

Great update. Too cool about being first class passengers. I have never heard of that. Sorry you missed it Carissa.

Oh, and my DH knew exactly what you meant by "bits and bauds".

I had never heard of it either!

I'm sure he did. This whole school thing is kind of ridiculous. He's been in the Navy for 16 years and some of the things he has to deal with - it's like he's back in boot camp.

 

[momrek06]

Great update, Carissa!! You always take such lovely pictures...you have one FAB camera as well.
The quality is

I would have FREAKED at being First Class Passengers....I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Soarin'!!! How cool was that for Chuck and the boys!!! I always ask for FRONT ROW on Soarin' but have only managed to ride F.R. 2x....there is always a 30 minute wait or longer for the F.R.

Was that an oatmeal/raisin cookie that was enjoying?

 

[Emma's Dad]

Chuck usually misses out on the fun/cool magical stuff that happens to us so I couldn't begrudge him his special pixie dust. There was a small part of me that was hoping he'd pull out a pair of fastpasses that the CM might have given him for his remaining family.

I think this was the first time I got to go through the queue at Soarin' and those pictures on the wall are pretty cool to stare at - for 40 minutes.

Good for Chuck! Bad for you I've never sat through the standby queue, so I don't know what that's like!

Love the view in here.

Stitch wasn't sure how he felt about this large, scary looking Stitch.

Hmmm... these look familiar! HAHA!

Love these Hidden Mickeys:

HAHA! Those are not quite so hidden. But I wonder what they would look like with these

As Carissa said, I think I have missed out on the Disney Magic that happens on most trips. Typically, there is always one child that won't ride this or that, or just by luck of the draw I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was pretty cool to get the First Class Passenger trip on Soarin'. Will have to say it did come at a price a little bit...we almost didn't get to go. Once we sat down Connor got very scared. But once I reassured him the ride was safe, he loved it and said he would ride it again when we visit D-world again.

Chuck

I'm soooo glad Connor was able to overcome his fear and be able to enjoy such a special treat. That's awesome you were in the right place at the right time!

He and Sully are constantly talking about going back to Disney World again. Connor said to me tonight, "How about we go back to Disney World tomorrow?" If only!

And all you're thinking is... OK! Let's go!!!!

 

[torsie24]

Wow! Great update!! How lovely your guys got such special soarin treatment!! And I looove the photo of Stitch and his cookie!

 

[jordanyosh]

I never noticed the birdhouses either. Where are they?

 

[thadarkslayer]

That's so cool with the Soarin' First Class Passenger thing, and I'm really loving Stitch's vacation, too.

 

[DisMomAmy]

Beautiful Epcot photos!

First class on Soarin'! Wow! Sorry you had to wait in the SB line... but 40 minutes isn't bad for Soarin'!

I love those bird houses - I've never seen them before either.

Don't leave us hanging for too long - I'm anxious to see where you are going next...

 

[dismagiclover]

What a great suprise! First Class Passengers Bummer you missed it Carissa, but you're doing a great job of hiding your envy

 

[KathyRN137]

Wasn't that cool??

Yeah - it was. Except, Sully and I now had to go wait in the stand by line for 40 minutes.

Awww! Very cool.... for them! Not for you, however! Ah well, there are always two sides to every coin!

Tell poor Sully that the pictures Mom took were worth the wait... they're gorgeous!

I think I know where you're going... (tee-hee-hee)... was Stitch rubbing off on you a little??


Kathy

 

[Goofster57]

Great update Carissa,

How cool about the first class passenger surprise for Chuck and the boys.

I had noticed the birdhouses before but didn't know the reason behind them, that was interesting to find out.

Looking forward to finding out what the "Special" mission is.

 

[DisneyJo]

Wow how fantastic that they got chosen to be first class passengers on Soarin, that must have been great!

I've never noticed the bird houses either, will have to look next time

 

[mrsksomeday]

Great update!! I had never heard about te first class passengers thing either, that is wonderful! I am loving your pictures, they are beautiful.

 

[liznboys]

That Soarin' certificate is so cute! How cool for them!

Sunshine Seasons is a favorite of ours, love the balloons, love the sunny tables!

Oh, the F&G is just sooooo pretty. Great pictures! I want to go back to it.

lol Sully having his pic taken. Poor kid suffering so.

"Up Next - It's Fun to Trick the Ones We Love" Can't wait to hear what that's all about!

 

[lisalonglash]

Great updates, Carissa! I'm sorry I haven't posted earlier, the DISboards hate my computer

I love all the gorgeous F&G pictures - so pretty! How cool is that Soarin' certificate?! We enjoyed Sunshine Seasons too - I don't remember what I had for lunch, but I do remember that I had key lime pie for dessert; and it was yummalicious!

 

[littlezar]

Hi - New to your trip report! The title drew me in (saw your post on mommytothreeboys tr) and then to see military wife, 3 boys and Virginia Beach ~ well, now I have to read it! (Marine Corps wife, 4 boys, Virginia Beach, LOL)

 

[MRYPPNS]

I'm adding the birdhouses to my list of things I've never seen at Disney!