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

[annmarieda]

So sad... last days. Of course, if there wasn't that last day... it wouldnt lead to the days that lead up to the next trip. For me..that is where the fun starts... the planning... the obsessing. So I try and remember that when I am sad and about to leave on that dreaded DME.

I love the pictures of CSR. I think it is one of the most beautiful resorts I have stayed. Now...the rooms... not so much. But hands down the resort is awesome!

Glad you got to try the buffet. I wish that it was still a buffet. We would have had more meals there last month had it been.

Looking forward to your wrap up... but... just like I look forward to planning my next trip... I now look forward to hearing all about your future plans!!

 

[WDisneyMom]

So sad it's over but that just means its time to start the next PTR!

Love the shirt you're wearing on your last day.

I didn't know PM had a buffet?! Is it new? How was it?

 

[jedijill]

I hate the "UnMagical Depress" Boo for last days!

Jill in CO

 

[ronnmel]

Leaving Disney is always so sad, but it must have been even worse knowing the "kids" still had a bit more fun time ahead and you didn't.

I too used to think that ME would take us to the airport so early, but last time the line to check our luggage then the line at security were both so LONG that we barely had time to get something quick to eat at the gate before boarding.

 

[disneyfan61]

Aw that "going back home" day is always so sad.

I love the early morning pics at CSR. Even though it's sad I thought the pouty faces were cute.

Looking forward to more TR's Kathy. Always enjoy reading along!!

 

[blessedmom4]

SO SAD to be over, but what an AMAZING TRIP!!!!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I was a few pages back - I love the picture of Des in front of the "Andy's" sign in the Toy Story queue. Very cute!

Great grumpy faces waiting for the UnMagical Express too. Going home is the PITS!

 

[afwdwfan]

As unpleasant as our stay at CSR was, by comparison to other Disney visits, I have to say that your pictures do make me miss it a little bit. I'd certainly much rather enjoy the sights there in the morning fog than be sitting at work.

We had plenty of time so we roamed the stores and got some Starbucks (my first in 6 days!).

But who's counting?

I will come back in a day or two and do a quick wrap-up of some of the highlights of the trip.

I thank you all for reading.

Thank you for allowing us to go along with you. I could only hope I get a birthday surprise as good as Mark's one of these years.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Mark and Alisha went to the Dells as I mentioned to celebrate their one year anniversary.

They had a really nice time and had dinner at the same restaurant where Mark proposed:

Sounds like it was a special time. If I had a dollar for every time I went on a date and decided to get a bulldog...

And that awful day had arrived...Mark's and my departure day.

NO! Worst. Day. Ever.

My not so pleasant picture (give me a break...we were leaving and I had NOT had coffee yet):

I find that coffee doesn't even help me on departure day.

We had plenty of time so we roamed the stores and got some Starbucks (my first in 6 days!).

Were you going through withdrawal symptoms at that point?

I thank you all for reading.

It was fun as always to tag along! Mostly I'm thrilled you were able to pull off the surprise for Mark. I'm sure this will always be remembered as a special trip.

 

[pas130]

All the pouts... I COMPLETELY understand Kathy Nice quiet breakfast that last morning. I LOVE my Mickey waffles

 

[Pluto0809]

Aw man, I can't believe it's over already. But at least there are more trips coming which means more TRs.

Very pretty pictures around the resort. They look so mysterious with all the fog.

Just seeing those pictures of the going home video made me want to cry!

 

[englishrose47]

Okay Kathy when does the next PTR start!!!!

 

[Millie12591]

So glad you made it home safely.

Leaving is always sad, but it's good to know you have a trip already in the making and that it's just around the corner. You've been a trip going fool over the last year or better!!

I wonder how much you'll stay on property once you move to FL., do you plan on living close to the parks?

 

[PhoenixStrength]

Sad the TR is over, but can't wait to read about your upcoming trips once they happen!

And yay for Starbucks after going without for a few days. Soon you will be able to get your Starbucks in WDW.

 

[disneydancer86]

Bummer for last days...your pictures made ME sad for you!!! Its ok, though, because you know you will be back for more wonderful trips and great memories.

I have visited O'Hare many a time, but that must be Midway you flew to since you were on Southwest...is it just as confusing to find your way around??

I LOOOOOVEEEEE Pepper Market and I am so glad you posted pictures of it!! It reminded me to put it on my itinerary for my June trip. I missed it the last TWO times we went and I will NOT miss it again!

Can't wait to hear more, KatMark! Enjoy the Illinois sunshine we are supposed to get today!

 

[mickeystoontown]

What sad pouty faces! I know that feeling very well. It's so hard not to be bummed about leaving even though you're going home to loved ones and puppy dogs.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Those faces! Oh my goodness... I feel so badly for you... until I remembered how many times you were going back this year! Don't you just wish that somehow you could slip under radar and live there FOREVER!

 

[LisaKeys]

haha - I can't believe I'm sitting here crying from your last post!

The photo's of Coronado your last morning has me aching to go back. I simply love this resort, especially in the morning. It's so beautiful and peaceful. You didn't mention what you thought of the breakfast buffet? I wish they had kept it at least in the morning. Oh well.

The sad faces on both of your faces just says it so well for us all. But, what a special trip you all had.

Looking forward to your wrap up and final thoughts.

 

[that's nice]

All caught up to see you go home. Great- thanks for ruining my day.

Bacon burgers for dinner? Can't go wrong there!!!!

Lemme ask you this- Pepper market got rid of the buffet breakfast? We ate at the buffet 2 times in Nov and really enjoyed it. I'll get to that on my report sometime...

Love the pouting pictures.

Great pics from CSR. I really miss being there.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Catching up before you close this puppy!

I'm on day 5...love you think sleeping in means 7:30am!! That's EARLY Kat!

We love DTD but have yet to try Wolfgang Puck's. How sweet that Des paid for you guys too. The cornflake french toast looks too crunchy to me though!

Love Hollywood Studios, don't you? ToT is probably my favorite ride, apart from EE. You and Andy made a wise choice to ride it and your redneck photo is cute.

One Man's Dream is awesome. Did you watch the film at the end, it was well done!

We do the animation drawing every trip, it's a tradition now. You guys did a good job! I think that character is from Wreck It Ralph.

Woo hoo for the GMV cowboy version! We've only ever seen it once. Did you know you can request it? When you get to the end of the line, just ask for the cowboy one and they'll have you step aside till the right car comes.

Sci-Fi is fab, isn't it? We always eat there and definitely prefer it to 50's PT. Great pic of you all in the car together too.

Des had never seen Fantasmic?!?! It's such a fun show! So glad she liked it. Her crown looks perfect on her too! Maybe it had secret powers since she beat all of you at TSM.

Congrats to Markie!!!!!!! I think I already saw that on facebook, right? Anyhow, good for him. It's clear he's doing what he loves, how many people can say that about their job.

Too funny about Andy jumping OVER Des in the middle of the night!!!!

How cute are Mark and Alisha with that bulldog? Great pic! How sweet that they celebrated their one year engagement by eating at the same restaurant he proposed at! Andy and Des look adorable in the instagram pic too. Your boys look so nice and happy Kat.

Ugh, I hate that last day feeling on vacation too. Mark's face is exactly how I feel on that morning we leave. Nice resort pics though. CSR looks like a very nice resort.

The UNmagical express is right! But at least you got your first Starbucks in days! I'm surprised you lasted that long!!! I'm sure the Starbucks in your town know you by name, right...

Glad you have a safe, uneventful flight home.

Whew, I am offically, totally and completely caught up! What a fun trip!