60 Candles, 30 Million Lights, Best Friends&Family at Disney--Priceless (New 5/23)

[WDisneyMom]

Yay! So happy Des liked Fantasmic! I love it and try to catch it at least once during our visits.

You must continue writing on the Dis!! I love reading PTR's and TR's and yours are at the top of my favorites list along with Karin and Jacquie's reports.

Such a wonderful write up on Mark and what sounds like a well deserved coaching position at the college. Congratulations, Mark!!

 

[KatMark]

This update will be short, but sweet.



So when I last left you, we had just experienced two new things for Des -- Fantasmic and Toy Story Mania. Both were a huge success for her.



It had started to rain again and we were right near the new Pirate attraction, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow. It was just okay...nothing spectacular.



We realized we were all beat and hungry so we headed to the bus and decided to go back to the Coronado and grab some dinner at the Pepper Market before Mark and I went to finish packing.

I really don't remember what anyone had, but here is some of our food:

I do recall that Des and I shared our burger.



We then made the walk back to our room. Mark and I were going to finish packing and the kids were going for a swim. The kids arrived back to the room just after we had finished up and we decided to all call it a night. Mark and I had to be up at 6 if memory serves me right so we could have some breakfast before we left; the kids were sleeping in and going to the Animal Kingdom the next morning at some point.


We all got in bed, alarm for Mark and I set and we turned out the lights. Then the funniest thing happened. Andy decided he had to use the bathroom. When he came back, he jumped over our bed into his and scared the you know what out of Des. Des is not fond of the dark or noises, etc. Andy had scared her on the Haunted Mansion earlier in the trip. Well, I have to tell you we were all dying in laughter. It was the funniest thing. Des didn't find it too funny at first, but eventually she joined in the laughter.


Up next, the second group heads home.


***A little side note. Mark and Alisha went to the Wisconsin Dells today to celebrate there one year anniversary of the night Mark proposed. I don't know where that year has gone. And I can't believe my baby will be married in just 97 days.

 

[goofy4prez]

***A little side note. Mark and Alisha went to the Wisconsin Dells today to celebrate there one year anniversary of the night Mark proposed. I don't know where that year has gone. And I can't believe my baby will be married in just 97 days.

It's unbelievable how fast the years go by. My little princess may not be getting married soon (I'll ground her for life if she is, LOL), but this year she will be celebrating her sweet sixteen. She is expecting a car for that birthday. Yea right, when you wish upon a star I don't think will work this time.

 

[ronnmel]

Had it been me instead of Des, I'm not sure if I would have died of fright or of laughter.

Happy 1 year engagement anniversary to Mark and Alisha!

 

[annmarieda]

I actually was surprised by how much I liked the new pirates attraction.

Poor Des getting startled.

I hear ya on time going by fast. My dd has been married for almost 2 years now. It seems like we were just planning the wedding and we had almost 2 years to do that. I still find myself on occasion seeing something and thinking "oh, that would be nice for the wedding"

 

[Millie12591]

Awww, the trip is over.....that's so sad.
But the good news is, you have a trip coming in just a a couple of weeks!!

Sounds like your last night ended with a good laugh, even if it was at Des's expense.

Wow! A whole year for Mark and Alisha?!? Where in the world does the time fly?!? Your baby is getting married and it's to a wonderful girl, I couldn't be happier for you and your family.

Thank you for being so understanding, I appreciate that you know what I'm helping my mom through, I just hate that you understand it because you've been down this road personally. BUT! You have five years of victories!!! And this blesses me more than you could ever know.

 

[Linda67]

I haven't posted for ages but I have been reading!

It's sad to see that this trip is coming to an end, it really does sound like you all had a wonderful time

Hopefully we will have a brand new TR from you to follow shortly

 

[emmysmommy]

Time to do battle at Toy Story Mania:

We realized we were all beat and hungry so we headed to the bus and decided to go back to the Coronado and grab some dinner at the Pepper Market before Mark and I went to finish packing.

There's something so darn nostalgic about the TSMM queue! I love the walk down memory lane with the theming! I may not be accurate with my scores but it is a ton of fun! Glad to see Des won with her first go at TSM!

As for the burger at Pepper Market - sure looks good! I wonder if the fries at all of the WDW restaurants are like the super delicious ones at Plaza Restaurant. Seeing your photo it makes me want a big stack of fries with a puddle of ketchup!

Poor Des... boys! I suppose Andy is lucky that Des didn't kick him when he jumped on the bed!

Even thought this TR is drawing to an end, how exciting that you have more trips lined up!!

 

[dizneeat]

Great new update, Kate.
No fun that your trip is coming to an end ... I just love reading about your adventures.
Your dinner looks yummy. We have only been to Pepper Market once, maybe we should give it a try again.
I had to about Andy's leap and scaring Des. No fun being scared when you are trying to go to sleep though.
She seems to be a very good sport, taking it the way she did.

 

[Queenofallthings]

That update made me laugh out loud. Shanleigh and Jeff have this "I can scare you more" thing they do! God help whoever has to use the washroom because the other one will be lurking somewhere when that one comes out!

I can't believe it's been a year....time sure is passing quickly !

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Poor Des...that had to be quite a scare! Glad she she was able to laugh! Andy managing to jump OVER your bed is astonishing!!

Already a year - honestly, the fastest time I ever remember was from Mia's engagement to the wedding. We had some very nice mom and daughter days visiting possible wedding venues...she was a very calm bride. I am so looking forward to pictures of Mark and Alisha's big day.

 

[englishrose47]

Great Update Kathy!!I can't wait to see the new Fantasyland this October and try BOG for lunch !!!Poor Des, Have to try Peppermarket again sometime I really enjoyed it when I did !!!

 

[lovethattink]

The food looks good from the Pepper Market! Did they still have the lunch buffet when you were there or was that gone by then? I'll miss the lunch buffet when we stay there this summer.

We haven't done the Pirate thing at DHS yet. I heard the voice of Jack Sparrow is James Arnold Taylor and JJ just loves him to death. He is an excellent voice actor and can impersonate so many different people. He is so talented.

 

[mommy2mrb]

poor Des getting scared by Andy...he's lucky she didn't deck him must say though, quite impressive that he could jump over your bed

can't believe its already been a year since the engagement, the wedding will be here before you know it!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

The burgers at Pepper Market look pretty good!

Poor Des getting scared, but at least she eventually found it funny too!

Wow for it being one year already for Mark and Alisha's engagement. I remember you telling us about it on a previous TR!!

 

[marvali]

Those sandwiches at Pepper Market look pretty good. I guess you didn't make it back in time for the buffet...........

Too funny about Andy scaring Des! Not that I would ever do that type of thing............

And I totally agree.........it only seems like it has been a few months since Mark proposed! Wow has this past year gone quickly and yet it seems so full of huge events. And another one just around the corner for you.......

 

[afwdwfan]

Got a little busy at the end of the week, so I'm trying to fly through and get caught up this morning.

I'm glad Des ejoyed Fantasmic!

I wonder if her Toy Story domination was beginners luck. Now you all need to go back and see if she can back it up.

Great write up on Mark's coaching move.

I think Andy's flight across the room was a funny trick, myself. I also think he's lucky he didn't end up sleeping on the floor.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

This update will be short, but sweet.

You're giving desserts to your readers? Excellent!

I really don't remember what anyone had, but here is some of our food:

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess somebody ordered a burger.

We all got in bed, alarm for Mark and I set and we turned out the lights. Then the funniest thing happened. Andy decided he had to use the bathroom. When he came back, he jumped over our bed into his and scared the you know what out of Des. Des is not fond of the dark or noises, etc. Andy had scared her on the Haunted Mansion earlier in the trip. Well, I have to tell you we were all dying in laughter. It was the funniest thing. Des didn't find it too funny at first, but eventually she joined in the laughter.

Really surprised he wasn't sent to sleep in the lobby.

 

[Chicago Mo]

You are making a MUCH better effort than you know who.



It will be here before you know it. I can't believe I'll be at Disney for one day of fun in 33 days.

Well, the update isn't getting done now as I have to leave work in 20 minutes for the train. I will try to do it tonight (I don't think our Blackhawks are on to distract me) after I get my nails done and we grab a bite to eat.

I really want to get it done before I forget anything else. I'm not sure I'm going to do a PTR...I've lost a lot of readers...whether it is because I have been exceptionally slow on this TR or people are bored of us, I don't know. We shall see.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? just because a few dropped off don't forget us!!!!!

 

[MEK]

***A little side note. Mark and Alisha went to the Wisconsin Dells today to celebrate there one year anniversary of the night Mark proposed. I don't know where that year has gone. And I can't believe my baby will be married in just 97 days.

Wow - It will be here before you know it.

Too funny about Andy scaring the you-know-what out of Des. I bet she was mad, especially if had already started to fall asleep.