The Greatest Hits: A Trip Like This Needs a Soundtrack!-A July 2012 TR Upd. 5/5!

[smile4stamps]

WPE sounds so good! We actually stopped there in '09 without knowing anything about it. We had some extra credits to use as we had just checked out of our resort so we got a pizza to bring back to the timeshare we were moving in to. I believe my hubby ended up eating some of the pizza and was really happy with it but I never tried any of it.

 

[mommys3]

Awesome update! Your pizza looked delicious We ate at WPE once-and it was a few years ago but haven't been back since discovering EoS...your pictures are making me want to change my mind!

 

[kristina87]

Yay for the update! The pizza looks amazing! I'm glad you got so many benefits on the first night with the cards, that's always a plus! Can't wait to read more

 

[wen-tom]

hmmmm, pizza looks yummy!
I think we might give WPE a try

 

[SummerInDisney]

I love that shirt! Yay for WPE can't wait for more

 

[cindianne320]

Drooling over that pizza and I love that t-shirt! It's perfect- the monorail and Toy Story!!!

 

[marDgreen88]

Your meal sounds so good! Omg, there is nothing more perfect than at evening at Disney. UGH UGH UGH WHY DO I NOT LIVE THERE.

Those pins are so perfect! What in the world? Disney thinks of the most precious ideas.

Oh my goodness, I was seeing that shirt all over the place last week! I really wanted it but I never ended up getting it! I should have and then we could have REALLY been twins.

Those AP discounts sound mighty fine, mighty fine indeed...

 

[Nermel9]

Ok I definitely have to try WPE on my next trip, I suppose I can skip EoS once! Everything always looks so good there!

OMG you're killing me with the foreshadowing! You bought stuff at the Art store AND TrenD? One of those things wasn't a new Disney Dooney, was it? I am so in love with the new patterns, I might have to buy one in November...

Your shirt is adorable! And I am definitely checking out the Design a Tee store on my next trip!

I always try to get Brandon to buy a Disney hat when we're there, but he won't. I suppose I should be thankful that he wears Disney shirts!

Eeeee the Beach Club!!!! OMG I miss it there sooooo much, I can't wait to hear about your experience there!

 

[DisneyGator13]

So exciting that WPE got the first Remy of the trip, it certainly looks well deserved! I've only eaten there once when it first opened so I guess it's time to go back!

I'm looking forward to finding out what your Tren-D purchase is, I love souvenirs! And I agree with you about World of Disney, that place is too crowded all the time. Now if I were allowed to just be alone in the store and roam as I please, that would be a different story.

I can't believe how long you've been in Disney and not even been in a park! And that you had to leave after just a little taste. Oh well, you're so close to the Beach Club!

 

[Tracy161]

Eeeck! I'm so behind on everything! Going back to catch up - I hope you had a great time!!!!!!!!

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Joni, you have some good taste in music because these are really some great choices for songs. Love all the old motown music and Etta James is one of the best, may she RIP.

Okay, back to Disney... I KNEW IT! I think it's seriously become a staple amongst all these TRs I'm reading. But mmmm, that four cheese pesto pizza looks good! Same with John's Pepperoni, but you can never go wrong with Pepperoni, can you? I mean, first Remy of the trip!

Glad to hear Design-A-Tee was on the list, I could see you making some creative Tees. Love the Art of Disney store, everything in there is so pretty! I wish I had enough money to bring home one of those paintings. The Castle mosaic is gorgeous too. to your pin trading and buying a new lanyard, always fun to start that on your first day of vacation. Awesome to hear you got such a great discount on all your purchases so far. That AP seems to be the way to go now lol

Can't wait to hear about your first full park day!

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Loving your trip report so far, as usual!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

That pizza looks amazing! I'm totally having that this trip. Absolutely.

You definitely should have gotten that pin bag! It would have gone perfectly with your new shirt and lanyard pouches and all. I'm not an enabler or anything, but...wait, yes I am...

 

[MagicShell]

Hi Joni, my name is Shelly. I have read all your older reports and just caught up on your new one. They are all great, very entertaining.

On our last trip we spent our first night off property. We had to take my daughter to Harry Potter. It sure feels weird to arrive but not really.

I'm glad you got your military discount. We are not a military family but I appreciate your husband's service and I am glad that Disney does too!

I cant' wait to hear about your trip!

 

[princess_momma]

I'm playing catch up, so I apologize in advance for the length of this post.

-LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Jasmine stuff. Especially the phone case. Beautiful.
-Yay Disney pins! I just got an order of some from eBay because I needed a dose of Disney magic. Did you make the bag yourself? What's the inside look like?
-MAYBE next time John gives you grief about saying something is ice cold, you could get all technical and be like "ACTUALLY Diet Dr. Pepper has a lower freezing point that water, which is what ice is made of. So my Diet Dr. Pepper is as cold as ICE but it's not frozen because it's not water." And then you win, because even if it's not true, it just sounds scientific and who can fight science? (apparently I'm in a silly mood.)
-Oh my goodness, I hate traffic so much too. I especially can't handle it if it's somewhere I am not COMPLETELY 100% familiar with and comfortable driving. I understand your near-nervous breakdown.
-That RockStar sounds great. I bet my boyfriend would love it if it tastes like lemonade. And no sugar and only 10 cals? I myself have a slight addiction to RedBull. Not that I have to have it ALL THE TIME, but every time my boyfriend and I each get one, I somehow end up finishing mine in like 2 seconds and then ask for "just a little sip" of his and then all of a sudden it's gone too! I JUST LOVE IT SO MUCH. I cannot help it.
-So funny about your sudden energy! How fun. I have had too many energy drinks, but they still make me crazy goofy!!
-SO happy that your non-Disney hotel was only for one night, but still had Stacey!
-Love John's ToT joke in the elevator. He is definitely a keeper. ToT IS THE GREATEST RIDE EVER!!
-SO JEALOUS You have an AP!! I can't wait until the day I join that exclusive society.
-Mmmm WPE...I still need to try it! Maybe trip #4? Did you ever get to try the mac & cheese? If not, guess you need to go back!!
-DTD is seriously perfection. I want to go on a shopping spree at so many of those stores!! And OMG those family portrait pins are so perfect. I want them all too, especially the Up! one. How you showed any self-control upon finding those is beyond me!


And now I'm caught up so yay!!

 

[usd2bmd]

I just started reading this TR and had to laugh when I saw the picture of the Waffle House. My husband and my daughter absolutely love that place. I don't mind it...but maybe that's because we live up north and the closest one is still 4 hours away. THe ones by us are much newer so there isn't the build up of grease on everything...

The Springhill Suites brings back memories for me. I worked for a major inusrance company and in 2004 i was working Catastrophe duty in Florida when they had 6 (or 7 maybe, I don't remember) hurricanes in about 6 weeks. I was in Orlando and that was my hotel. It was like the gods were playing with me; I was so close but couldn't take advatage of my proximity to Disney.

After being there for 4 weeks my company flew my DH and DD down for a weekend and we went to MK for the day as a suprise to my DD.

Well, I'm here for the duration...so bring it on!

 

[nemolover22]

This trips sounds exciting and I can't wait to read the rest! Also I love Wolfgang pucks!! It's sooooo good

 

[DMLAINI]

I was considering Wolf gang Puck's for my trip in April but after your TR we aregoing for sure!

 

[mkoerner]

OMG Wolfgang's is our favorite counter service!! And that mac n cheese is to die for I'm glad you reminded me to ask for the AP discounts on food. I always do for shopping, but tend to forget about food.

 

[emma212010]

WPE is so good!!!!!! I wish now that I had gotten the pizza or mac and cheese, but I ordered a plain old sandwich instead! In my defense, I was stressed and rushed because it was pouring rain and literally 12:00pm- prime time for guests to cram into a restaurant.

ANYWAY, I LOOOOOVE the Art of Disney store! OMG, I wanted EVERYTHING! Ok, enough with the shouty capitals, but seriously... it's amazing.

Ugh, traffic in Disney is awful! It reminds you too much of the real world! Glad you made it back, and I can't wait to hear about your first full real Disney day!!!