Trip Number 9 ~ It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year ~ Christmastime at the GF & Poly

Momof2Disneyboys

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Hello! :wave:

Welcome to my TR!

Many of you already know me, so I will try to keep the intros short & sweet.

We got back on Dec 16 from our 9th trip to Walt Disney World! It's hard to believe we have been there that many times. Our very first trip was in 2005 and we were hooked and we just keep going back!! :yay:

I am the mom, the wife, the Disney lover! I have been married to my DH for almost 15 years and we have 2 wonderful boys. I work part time at my kids school as a Teaching Assistant. I am also a soccer mom, PTO mom, room mom, and all that fun stuff! In my spare time I enjoy shopping, photography, and of course everything Disney!

DH has become quite the Disney fan himself! He works a lot of hours as a Quality Assurance Inspector, so he really looks forward to our family vacations to the sunshine state! In his spare time he enjoys spending time with the boys and being outdoors.

DS13 is our oldest. Hard to believe he's a teenager already. :faint: He enjoys reading, being with his friends, playing video games, riding his 4-wheeler, archery, and loves roller coasters! He still enjoys Disney very much and I hope that doesn't change anytime soon. DS13 is very out-going and hilarious and is always the star of the show! :cool1:

DS11 is our little guy. He enjoys playing soccer, being outside, playing video games, and most of all Legos!! He loves Disney very much and I can always count on him if I want to talk about Disney! DS11 is very laid back and easy-going and doesn't have a care in the world. :cloud9:


Here's a pic from our trip ~

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Our WDW trip history includes: October 2005, May 2007, May 2008, Jan 2009, Nov 2009, Nov 2010, Aug/Sept 2011, and Apr/May 2012. When we were there this past spring there was a bounceback offer in the room for 35% off any deluxe resort. At the time we were at the BC and not enjoying the hectic atmosphere there and knew we wanted to be at the Poly next time. The bounceback dates were only through 2012, so we booked the last week available - Dec 9-16. Actually we only booked Dec 11-16, and later added on Dec 9-11 at the GF and turned what was supposed to be a quick little Christmas trip into a full week!

I guess that about sums it up. So come on in and make yourself comfortable and don't be afraid to post!! I look forward to sharing lots of stories & pics with old friends and hope to make some new friends along the way too!

Hope you enjoy! :goodvibes


 
Day 1 -- Sunday December 9:
Arrival and Check In ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47144121&postcount=39
AK: Dinosaur & EE ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47164841&postcount=65
AK: Kilimanjaro Safari & Camp Minnie-Mickey ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47186220&postcount=83
AK: Camp Minnie-Mickey & Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47186247&postcount=84
AK: Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47186293&postcount=85
GF SL Twilight Refreshers & Room Pics ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47206833&postcount=111
GF Balcony & View, Lobby & Gingerbread House ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47206890&postcount=112
GF Grounds, Pool and SL Cordials & Desserts ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47252084&postcount=136


Day 2 -- Monday December 10:
A DIS Meet with JoBird & Family and SL Breakfast ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47280593&postcount=157
GF Lobby and Construction Pics ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47280640&postcount=158
DTD & T-Rex Lunch ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47307182&postcount=196
DTD & Lego Store ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47334869&postcount=213
DTD, World of Disney, Art of Disney ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47334922&postcount=214
GF Afternoon Tea & Scones in the SL Lounge ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47365312&postcount=256
GF Beach Pool & Construction Pics ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47365418&postcount=257
GF Balcony View, Lobby & Grounds ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47406604&postcount=303
GF Lounge & Grounds ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47406670&postcount=304


Day 3 -- Tuesday December 11:
GF Departure, Poly Arrival, and DHS ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47436001&postcount=328
DHS: Star Tours & RNRC ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47436030&postcount=329
DHS: Sci-Fi Dine In ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47475422&postcount=347
DHS: The Legend of Capt Jack Sparrow and One Man's Dream ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47513882&postcount=392
DHS: Toy Story Mania ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47513922&postcount=393
Poly Room ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47552945&postcount=410
DHS: TOT & Osborne Lights ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47577642&postcount=445
DHS: Osborne Lights ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47577674&postcount=446
DHS & Poly ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47577749&postcount=448


Day 4 -- Wednesday December 12:
Kona Cafe Breakfast ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47631370&postcount=464
Poly Pics & MK Arrival ~http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47663264&postcount=498
MK: The New Little Mermaid ride ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47663296&postcount=499
MK: Philharmagic, HM, LM, Casey's Corner ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47693493&postcount=533
MK: Adventureland, POTC, Pecos Bill, BTMRR ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47722281&postcount=556
MK: Dumbo, Space Mtn, TTA, Buzz ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47773849&postcount=580
MK: RocketTower Dance Party and the Castle Lighting ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47773918&postcount=581
MK: Main Street & MSEP ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47808234&postcount=603
MK: Castle Projection Show & Wishes ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47808251&postcount=604
Leaving MK and Back to the Poly ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47808275&postcount=605


Day 5 -- Thursday December 13:
Epcot Arrival ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47842463&postcount=630
Epcot: The New Test Track ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47842482&postcount=631
Epcot: The Seas with Nemo, Test Track, MouseGears ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47842511&postcount=632
Epcot: World Showcase, Mexico ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47866382&postcount=667
Epcot: World, Showcase, Norway and a DIS Meet with Jodi & Family ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47866406&postcount=668
Epcot: World Showcase ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47885534&postcount=680
Epcot: World Showcase ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47885552&postcount=681
Boardwallk Inn Christmas Decoration Tour ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47912869&postcount=692
Yacht Club & Beach Club Christmas Decoration Tour ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47912888&postcount=693
LeCellier Lunch ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47934095&postcount=710
Epcot: Soarin, Living with the Land, Club Cool ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47972083&postcount=744
Epcot: Mission Space and Spaceship Earth ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=47972153&postcount=745
Captain Cook's Dinner & Poly Shopping ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48004014&postcount=764


Day 6 -- Friday December 14:
MK Rope Drop ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48043058&postcount=790
MK: Main Street & Peter Pan ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48043097&postcount=791
MK: IASW and the Carousel ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48043124&postcount=792
MK: Sleepy Hollow Lunch and Haunted Mansion ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48088435&postcount=826
MK: Liberty Belle Riverboat ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48088459&postcount=827
MK: BTMRR, Splash Mtn, POTC, and Enchanted Tiki Room ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48118535&postcount=850
MK: Tiki Room, Castle Stage Show, Main Street, Mickey Mouse ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48118557&postcount=851
Poly Time & Pool ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48152157&postcount=892
Poly Pool & Grounds ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48152185&postcount=893
DTD & Wolfgang Puck Express ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48201897&postcount=916
DTD ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48229870&postcount=935
Poly: Electric Water Pageant & Holiday Wishes ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48229905&postcount=936


Day 7 -- Saturday December 15:
Contempo Cafe Lunch ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48286705&postcount=957
Contemporary ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48286722&postcount=958
Poly Pool ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48336553&postcount=981
Fort Wilderness ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48365587&postcount=997
Fort Wilderness Archery Experience ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48365605&postcount=998
Polynesian ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48462068&postcount=1058
Polynesian ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48462107&postcount=1059
Ohana Dinner ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48505454&postcount=1077
Poly Beach Fun ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48545162&postcount=1096


Day 8 -- Sunday December 15:
Departure ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48601190&postcount=1118 :sad:


Vacation Video ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48618100&postcount=1136
Final Thoughts ~ http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=48653400&postcount=1158


 


Omg okay well I'm here! This will be fun to read. Pass the popcorn. Or the chocolate. See if your DS11 will share his. ;)
 
So excited you started your TR, Shelly! I am so excited for this! Can't wait to read :)

Hope all is well with your family :hug:
 


I saw your review of the Poly & GF on the Resorts Board, liked your style, so decided to check this one out!
 
Yay! You've started! Love the picture of the three of you by the Christmas tree.

Thanks Lisa! :)

Omg okay well I'm here! This will be fun to read. Pass the popcorn. Or the chocolate. See if your DS11 will share his. ;)

Well, you sort of have to be here since you were involved! :rotfl:

I don't think DS will be sharing his chocolate since it was from a very special girl. ::yes:: :lovestruc


So excited you started your TR, Shelly! I am so excited for this! Can't wait to read :)

Hope all is well with your family :hug:


Thanks Lauren! I am excited to get this TR started. Could use a little distraction from real life.

Hope you enjoy! :goodvibes
 
Woohoo here we go!! Can't wait to follow along. Also love your family pic!!
:banana::banana::banana:


Thanks, so glad you are here!! :cool1:

I saw your review of the Poly & GF on the Resorts Board, liked your style, so decided to check this one out!

Welcome! :) Glad you liked the reviews and decided to join us here. Hope you enjoy!

OMG I just got home from hockey practice and saw this!!! :yay:
Can't wait to read all about it!

You gave me the kick I needed yesterday to get this thing going!! Hope you enjoy! :yay:
 
:rotfl2:

I wuz "involved". Sounds like a crime was committed.:scared1:

The chocolate. Oh my. Precious. :love:

Seriously though--- I'm all out of the good stuff you handed me over that balcony that night. :thumbsup2
You've created a monster, just so you know.:hyper:

Since I ate MY box in two days I need more.:rotfl: Best dang stuff on da planet! Thinking of placing an order for Valentines. And Easter. And hum, what other holidays are there? Is it proper to give chocolate for MLK day? Presidents day? Whatever the reason, I'm all over it.:cool1:



Love that video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay:
 
Okay so I just noticed something in your pic by the tree. You had your hair down for it but when we can back that night from the parks you had it in a bun didn't you???? It was so pretty that way. You know that MC and I are jealous of your hair. :rotfl: I might be the tall one, but you've got the hair, girl!! Anyway-- just an observation. You should wear it like that a lot. Very elegant.
 
:rotfl2:

I wuz "involved". Sounds like a crime was committed.:scared1:

The chocolate. Oh my. Precious. :love:

Seriously though--- I'm all out of the good stuff you handed me over that balcony that night. :thumbsup2
You've created a monster, just so you know.:hyper:

Since I ate MY box in two days I need more.:rotfl: Best dang stuff on da planet! Thinking of placing an order for Valentines. And Easter. And hum, what other holidays are there? Is it proper to give chocolate for MLK day? Presidents day? Whatever the reason, I'm all over it.:cool1:



Love that video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yay:


:rotfl2: Well, there were no crimes committed (that I know of). But you were involved!! :rotfl:

Well I'm not sure if it's proper to give chocolate on all those occasions, but I'm pretty sure it's proper to eat it any day and every day!! ::yes:: That really is the best chocolate in the world!! :love:


Okay so I just noticed something in your pic by the tree. You had your hair down for it but when we can back that night from the parks you had it in a bun didn't you???? It was so pretty that way. You know that MC and I are jealous of your hair. :rotfl: I might be the tall one, but you've got the hair, girl!! Anyway-- just an observation. You should wear it like that a lot. Very elegant.


You are quite observant! :rotfl: Actually that night on the balcony I had just washed my face and I always pull my hair up in a ponytail or bun when I do that. Guess I just hadn't taken it down when we went out on the balcony. And then you guys arrived!! It was so funny, DH and I were sitting there and it was all quiet and then your door opened and we both sort of jumped, like we thought no one else was staying there! :upsidedow And then DH said something corny so you would know we were out there. :laughing:


Awww good times. :cloud9:
 
No crimes-- that you know of???? :lmao: You think I'd hide it from you if there was??? I'd never be a good criminal b/c the first thing I'd say is "Holy crap wait till I tell Shelly this story!!"

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


And yeah, I'm observant. It's bad but I notice small details about people in seconds of seeing them that no one else notices. I better not ever get mugged b/c they'd be in trouble- I could give a full description to the police.:hyper:


Oh yes... those were good times. Wish I could hit the rewind button. :guilty: Sorry I scared you opening the door. Ya'll were all relaxing and my big mouth came bustin out there to interrupt you.:banana:


Okay so I just looked and a 3 pound box of chocolate assorted is ONLY $51 plus shipping. And yes it has to be 3 pounds. If you're gonna be bad, you have to do it big. :bitelip:
 

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