Bonafaka Family trip!!

[Chicago Mo]

Peanut Butter Princess TIME!
The line was empty! there was NO ONE in the room. I ran in with arms flailing in the air yelling PRINCESS to get Meghan jazzed up. yeah i did that..
they must have thought i was NUTS oh well.. Meghan was in total SHOCK over all of the princesses in ONE room waiting for her!
They were very sweet one of the PP guys looked at me and said WOW did Tinkerbell sneeze on you! I said YEP she has one HE!! of a cold. we laughed and joked around he was a great guy.

By this time people were coming into the line. There was a girl in line who was special needs she was SO EXCITED to see the princesses it was adorable I believe it was her Mom with her and she was trying to calm her down. no way hose! she was on an overdrive to see them. I thought this was one of my favorite moments. Yes Meghan was excited and Yes she was in awe as you can see in the pictures she really loved them, but to see someone this excited and so happy just made my heart beat a little more. more on this in a moment .. because it is CINDERELLA turn!

This was really really cute.
Nicole wanted to go and check her Photopass pictures...
so the kids and i went outside to wait. as we were watching the Move and Shake it AGAIN the Mom and her daughter came out. The Mom was crying!!! i asked if everything was OK? She said the princesses were amazing. Her daughter really isn't a out of shell kind of kid and that was her first time seeing her daughter like that! i got goosebumps.I might have even hugged her i don't remember. But that's Disney. all wrapped up. Brings out the best in EVERYONE i don't care who you are there is something there for everyone it will get you...
After the meet and greet of the greats Nicole was happy with her pictures.We’re able to get on some rides! Nicole and family split up to do their own thing, we made plans to meet up for our dinner reservations at the one and only CHEF MICKEY!!
Space Mountain of course was first!!! Then Meghan wanted to go on the carousal and Matt wanted the people pusher. I went with the boys while Tom took Meg for Prince Charming's regal round and round.
I have no idea but i never pulled out the camera?!?!?!
after the people pusher the boys wanted back on Space mountain, so on we went AGAIN.
finally i had to pull my Space men off and go find Tom and Meg.

We finally found them after walking around the carousal twice like a three stooges short. and off we went to Winnie the Pooh new 'Q'

Continue:

 

[Chicago Mo]

After the Winnie ride which was boring for all of us. Tom was asked to do a survey. as he was given the survey the kids and i went out (not leaving me in a store with three 7 year olds) i was going to find the smoking spot. BUT was stopped by a few CM's they started talking to me about Wendy and Peter Pan wanting to find a family to make their day more magical... In my head im thinking~ oh no what is going on? what is happening? Where us Aston Kutcher saying you've been punked? how much do they want?~
i was lost in my own thoughts as the CM's kept talking and going on with an elaborate story with Peter and Wendy.. people started to gather more CM's and now regular guests which is making me more nervous. Tom has now caught up and one of the CM's pulled out this HUGE...

i looked up in shock as ALL of us gasped at the sight of the BIGGEST sunday i have ever seen! it had to have 10 scoops of ice cream and everything you can imagine on it!!! i keep looking at it with my hands behind my back saying "are you sure" i must have said this at least 15 times. FREE? are you sure.
still they kept giving it to us. By the time it sunk into my head that YES DUMMY TAKE IT IT'S FREE your magic has happened!!!
this thing was enough for 10 people. the guests around us congratulated i tried to give some away no takers. it was amazing!!! i was so happy the kids were overjoyed Tom ate most of it..
from here on out i was on
I love Disney.

 

[FosterA]

wow wow wow!! What a great update

I loved hearing about the lady and her daughter being so excited. That was awesome
I LOVED ya'lls hair! and that's great how the PP asked if Tink sneezed on you

And..I loved hearing all about that ice cream sundae. How cool is that. Disney is just awesome

And I wonder if Meg is going to do the head tilt for her wedding photos one day?

 

[petals]

Love the Mickey and Princess pics. And wow wow we wow on the sundae I want one

 

[Chicago Mo]

wow wow wow!! What a great update

I loved hearing about the lady and her daughter being so excited. That was awesome
I LOVED ya'lls hair! and that's great how the PP asked if Tink sneezed on you

And..I loved hearing all about that ice cream sundae. How cool is that. Disney is just awesome

And I wonder if Meg is going to do the head tilt for her wedding photos one day?

Yes the Lady with her daughter was the start of my Magic and the trip- what better way!!! The ice cream was such a shock. It had full size brownies, a shortcake cake thing, it was HUGE.. Bet you wish we had met up now don't cha! ha ha ha ha ha!!! I wish we had someone to share it with! I felt bad becuase we did have to throw away some of it..
AS for Meg.. She is a lost cause with the tilt. The other day she asked me to take her picture She tilted her head of course i wouldn't expect anything different. Then asked my why i don't like when she does that... I felt bad and told her it's not that i don't like it.. More of that i would like her to so different poses becuase she is so cute!! I hope it worked.. Your right. Between now and all the school dances right up to the wedding. OHH ya know what... For her wedding i should have a shot of the entire wedding party take a picture with the head tilt! for good memories!!!

Love the Mickey and Princess pics. And wow wow we wow on the sundae I want one

Needed more cow bell?
It was amazing!!! even when i was typing about it i was still in shock. My family isn't the most luckiest when it comes to winning things and contests..
So this was HUGE to us!!!

It does go with "Disney is the most Magical place on earth!"

 

[Chicago Mo]

After our scrumptious Ice cream we headed to the Sword in the stone and give it a go:

to find out LATER (Like last week) When Tom and Meg were walking around looking for us Meg went up to the stone and PULLED OUT THE SWORD!!!!! Is there pictures? NO! Is there Video? NO! Because Tom didn't know that this doesn't happen!!! and YES that was a big deal!!! still can't believe i missed it.
So on we walked and thoroughly enjoying every step we took. A lot of first for us like Philharmagic was amazing, and several others. The amount of attractions we did was crazy. There was hardly anyone in the parks the rides were MAYBE 5 minutes each including splash and Thunder mountain!!! Haunted Mansion and their new 'Q' was WONDERFUL!!! we spent a ton of time playing with everything..

Yep we even scream with a head tilt!!

Not to many pictures you ask? I was so caught up with everything going on around me I completely forgot that the camera was attached to me!!! but i have a couple...

this is just funny..

Hey No head tilt! I guess this is what i have to do now!
I don't know when this was taken!!! I missed this too! Must have been smoking. ugh i need to quit.

and he is one of my favorites!!!

we were there for a whileand did SO MUCH! then looked at the clock! we better get over to the Contemporary for the Big Cheese!
On the way PP guys stopped us :

They kept telling Matthew Close your eyes and he would... Then say No i said to close your eyes! over and over he heard this.. IT WAS FUN!!!

As you can see there are hardly ANY people around!

I said CLOSE YOUR EYES!

makeup started to come off from the heat and sweat.

They then asked us if we would be there for the memories and me show. No we had reservations at Chef Mickey's Oh becuase the pictures would be on THE CASTLE!!!! and we were going to miss it.
So off we went to meet the Kafka's!

 

[solana131]

Reading through the last couple of posts and I had lots of things to say. But all I can remember is how gorgeous Bell's dress is I know, it doesn't really matter, but I just love it!

I can't believe you didn't get any record of the Sword being pulled out! Arrggh! That would kill me! I really really hope we get it out too. Of course, no one but me would realize it rarely happens, they will prob all think its nothing special

Love the stuff in your hair. Was it hard to get all the sparkles out? I wanna do that too. What "package" did you ask for, or did they just do it? I've never thought about me getting my hair done there. Only seen little ones. Hmmm...something to do if we are bored I guess

And the whole 3 eyes thing is freaking me out. Its cool and all, I just keep getting caught off guard looking at the pics. I do a double take everytime

Can't wait to hear how Chef Micks went. I have that planned for our last morning, but not sure if we are gonna keep it or cancel.

 

[Chicago Mo]

Reading through the last couple of posts and I had lots of things to say. But all I can remember is how gorgeous Bell's dress is I know, it doesn't really matter, but I just love it!

I can't believe you didn't get any record of the Sword being pulled out! Arrggh! That would kill me! I really really hope we get it out too. Of course, no one but me would realize it rarely happens, they will prob all think its nothing special

Love the stuff in your hair. Was it hard to get all the sparkles out? I wanna do that too. What "package" did you ask for, or did they just do it? I've never thought about me getting my hair done there. Only seen little ones. Hmmm...something to do if we are bored I guess

And the whole 3 eyes thing is freaking me out. Its cool and all, I just keep getting caught off guard looking at the pics. I do a double take everytime

Can't wait to hear how Chef Micks went. I have that planned for our last morning, but not sure if we are gonna keep it or cancel.

Yes Belles dress was so pretty!!! She is always the best looking princess in Disney too... In the first picture i love the way Belle and Cinderella are looking at Sleeping Beauty giving Meg a hug.. It's SO CUTE!!!
Go back and ask away!!! I'm here!!!
3 eyes? try 6!!!! it was creepy!!! AS for the Tinkerbell snot Meg was easy as can be!!! Mine? it took a while to brush it out first then washing it was easy!!! Came right out! no package. Just went, asked, cost about 7-8 dollars! that was it!!!!
I will get to Chef Mickey's pretty soon!!! Stay tuned!

 

[solana131]

7-8 dollars? I can afford that! Cool. Will have to make time to do that. DH will be so embarrassed to walk around with me Can't wait!

 

[Chicago Mo]

after our "photo shoot" with the Photopass people we hopped on the Monorail off to the Contemporary. We arrived earlier then our Dis companions so we found a spot on the comfy couch and waited... Finally our comrades showed up and we told each other about our days and the fun we all had. After a long wait we were called to our seats! Excited we were seated be the window looking at the castle (no we didn't see memories and me show) and CHOWED DOWN!!! I love their dinner very Yummy. this is another one of my MUST do. I love the atmosphere very bright and cheery the food is good and the desserts are BETTER.
The characters were sparse yet we did see them all, with the kids all dressed up like pirates poor Mickey and gang were afraid of the chuckle heads!!!
The children all received the different color napkins to show it was their birthday and they waved them like they didn't care! Here is my favorite BAD food. Orero with mousse!!! WOW! can you even imagine the calories in this?!?!? seriously scary! I let my kids go up to the buffet by themselves they are pretty self sufficient when it comes to eating they are pros at it. At one time Zack did get lost and asked a man who i believe was security? They all came and found us!! Poor kid.
He wasn't crying, he wasn't scared i am proud he knew to ask a officer looking man to help him! He went to the bathroom by himself and turned himself around. He knew we were by the window, just not the right window. Now that we were ALL back at the table and chit chatting about our trip and what we all had done that day Wishes started! We did get to see wishes threw the window and was such a nice time!
I don't have many pictures from here... Sorry

I liked our server too!!!
Last years pictures... Nicole took more pictures then i did..

so you get an idea of the place!!!
After The Chef and playing with the fab 5 I really wanted to SHOWER get the stuff out of my hair. i also knew it would take a while to get the makeup off the boys. We were all SO TIRED from the Christmas party the night before then waking up very early to get to the Pirates league for this day we were draggin!!!
Off we went to the buses! To finally get some much needed rest... and a trip threw the general store from more stuffed animals, cars and whatever else you can think of that we did not need.
Next day? Hollywood Studios!!!! YAY!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

7-8 dollars? I can afford that! Cool. Will have to make time to do that. DH will be so embarrassed to walk around with me Can't wait!

Just a reminder No credit cards here! Tip and all must be cash. We had more compliments!!! between the pirates and the crazy hair lots of people stared.

your in Disney!!! go with it!!!
your almost in your single digits right?

 

[solana131]

Just a reminder No credit cards here! Tip and all must be cash. We had more compliments!!! between the pirates and the crazy hair lots of people stared.

your in Disney!!! go with it!!!
your almost in your single digits right?

Sounds great! I'm so glad I saw this before I left. Def gonna do it

Yep, almost single digits. 11 days to go today Thinking again of switching resorts....see PTR

 

[FosterA]

I know you were nervous to do a TR, but you are doing an awesome job!!
I look forward to all your updates.
I just LOVE LOVE that Haunted Mansion photo with the ghost driving the carriage. Oddly enough, I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. I assume it was a PP pic right? I mean unless there are "really" ghosts there anyway...I almost want to go back just for one of those cool pics!

 

[Chicago Mo]

I know you were nervous to do a TR, but you are doing an awesome job!!
I look forward to all your updates.
I just LOVE LOVE that Haunted Mansion photo with the ghost driving the carriage. Oddly enough, I don't think I've ever seen one of those before. I assume it was a PP pic right? I mean unless there are "really" ghosts there anyway...I almost want to go back just for one of those cool pics!

Thank you!!! Glad i haven't put you asleep! HA!

I was so excited about that picture!
PhotoPass? heck NO! That there is a Real GENUINE Ghost!

I was on Magic shot hunt!!! EVERY PP we went to I asked if they had one!!! it was awesome!!! This and the Simba are my favorite!!!

I believe i read somewhere that the PP without a tripod are the ones who can take the magic shots.. Well found out that the PP peeps who have tripods can take them too!!! Next time you go ASK ALL OF THEM!!!!!
If Work allows i plan on doing my Hollywood studios day! of course there are more magic shots!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Knock knock knock...
Hi!
Sorry i have left this alone for SO LONG! Baseball/Softball happened and some life in between..next thing i know IT'S THE END OF MAY!!! Lots of stuff going on. small side trips around town and photography class. ETC.
SO on to the report before it get shut down..

After Chef Mickey's we really wanted to go to Downtown Disney!!! LOVE downtown Disney... The boat trip from POR to DTD is beautiful highly recommended. We were on a mission. Zack wanted the make your own car he has saved up all his gift cards never really asked for any toys while walking, HE NEEDED THAT CAR. also i wanted to go to the Harley store because of the pictures all about pictures... I will post those at a later time i don't have them scanned.
Here is Zack Building his Riderz:

Test drive:

Final product.. He is VERY proud:

Our next trip Matt has said he is going to save all his money for a Riderz... we shall see IF he can!

LOVE this place.. Before leaving for Disney Tom and i made a pack we DID NOT want to get caught up in the Duffy Bear merchandise the bear is expensive for a stuffy and then the clothes??? NO NO WAY Na UGH.

yeah well...

I will say Duffy has YET to leave my daughter's arm. He has been everywhere with us!
yum

my three little piggies

ugh. So glad i took a photography class. this will never happen again.

we were EXHAUSTED. so we headed back to POR. Next day is one of my FAVORITE parks Hollywood studios!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Going to Hollywood Studios is one of my favorite parks. Love the street actors love everything! just a fun place to walk around.

I honestly believe the PP People get bored and in the lunch room talk about the stupid things they can get the visitors to do. I will gladly oblige!!! Even with my What about Mary hair do!

these are just TOOOOO CUTE!!!

SO on our way. I hope i haven't mentioned this i do believe this was from the fantasmic day.. These "wata check" guys are down right FUNNY! three stooges slap stick kind of funny. our kinda funny!! My kids have the entire skit down pat, they do it for anyone who wants to see

On to our FIRST and almost favorite ride!

Have i mentioned how much i am NOT a fan of these pictures???? Time to go back right?

I have a secret. Last year i saw someone with a backpack, I would have rather spent the money on the kids becuase it was pricey, I ended up NOT buying it. ever since then i kicked myself in the tookus for not buying it.. Well This year i splurged

Lemme tell you! wearing a stuffed animal on your back IS VERY COOL..
don't hate.
On to our ADR of one of the coolest places i've been!

 

[Chicago Mo]

OPPS! forgot the ever popular pic:

Everyone HAS to do this. Also forgot to mention how we probably rode star tours during this trip at LEAST 20 times. no exaggeration Meghan a few times more.
On to SciFi! again i apologize for the photography! I've taken a class and PROMISE next time will be perfect.

As said before i do not go to Disney for their food. really haven't had anything in the WOW factor. BUT Scifi was a surprisingly good! the waiter was so much fun. LOVE LOVE the atmosphere!

the cool kids next to us.

The Kiddo's really enjoyed themselves!

OK i said i don't go there for the food... But as you can tell I DON'T MISS A MEAL!!! ha ha ha Doooooooooooo whoooooooooooooppppppppp.

it really was a good time. the hookey movies, the food the waiter made this a great time.
After lunch and PERFECT timing we caught the parade!

my kids all time favorite Pixar character:

DOUG!!!!

more to come...

 

[Moodyzblu]

So glad you posted an update !

We had ADRs for Sci Fi but ended up having to cancel. I was looking forward to the kids doing this. I hope to get it in next year !

We have yet to see the parade .. Not sure why but we keep missing it !

 

[Chicago Mo]

So glad you posted an update !

We had ADRs for Sci Fi but ended up having to cancel. I was looking forward to the kids doing this. I hope to get it in next year !

We have yet to see the parade .. Not sure why but we keep missing it !

Glad to still have you!!!
It's been too long!!! Work has gotten CRAZY and kids and sports! holy moley no time. then Poof! it's May.
Sci-fi is a GREAT place to eat. loads of fun. When we walked out the parade was right there! great timing..

 

[FosterA]

Where have you been hiding girl! I always come by and check for updates so I was glad to see one


we loved sci fi!! As a matter of fact, that was one of David's favorite memories of the entire trip.