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[KatMark]

Hi Kathy... I don't post often but have been reading along. I enjoyed your trip report very much! Thank you for sharing!! Can't wait to be able to read more from you!

Thank you so very much...you are very kind.

Well, those are the two saddest looking faces I've ever seen! Saying goodbye really is such a bummer - this was such a special trip so I think it is even a bit saddest to see it end. Wonderful birthday surprise, Disney at it's best all decorated for Christmas..sigh...makes me sad to see your TR end.

I think you hit it on the head, Christine. It was such a very special trip with very special people so it made it all the harder to leave.

The photos are so cute...love the fog over the lake...did I miss one at The Plaza?

We did not do the Plaza this trip....that is for when Mark and I go alone.

Thanks so much for taking us along, Kathy, you know how I love your TRs!

Thank you, Christine.

Going home sucks! At least it went smoothly.

We've been very lucky lately with good flights.

Having to leave is the worst and the transition back to reality can be brutal. I have enjoyed your TR as always. We go back in 19 days and I can't wait !

The transition after this trip was especially brutal...plus I had Christmas to deal with. Thank you; I can't believe you are going back again so soon.

Oh, going home always stinks, doesn't it. I always hate looking at all the buildings, still dark inside, knowing that the folks in those rooms are still snug in their beds, anticipating another day of Disney fun, while I"m heading home!

I hear you...I want to pound on their door and ask if I can bunk there.

You look a tad bit happier in the picture at the airport after you've gotten your coffee!

I'm not sure I was happy, but I sure was enjoying that first coffee in six days.

Enjoyed your trip report! I'll be looking for your new PTR soon!

Thank you so much. I'll post a link here when I start it.

oh my those are some very sad looking faces...never fun leaving disney
breakfast looks good and you got some great photos of the foggy morning!

We made good sad faces, didn't we? Breakfast was good.

First, I love that dpg!!! Great pics of the kiddos!! Ah, so sad to be going home. Thanks for taking the time to share such a fun trip with all of us!! Can't wait for the next one

Thanks, Mary. It was sad. But I have a new trip coming up in 84 days that will make me smile again.

You are most welcome.

Hey Michelle, are we going to overlap??

Yes, Michelle and I have talked...we are overlapping and have to figure out a time to meet.

You guys are too funny! But honestly, Mark looks like a pouty little boy and its getting me a little depressed.

Mark makes that face a lot when he doesn't get his own way.

Wow - that's some serious fog!

It really was...and it was like that several mornings.

Love your shirt - very cute.

Thanks....I got that one, a Tinkerbelle one and an Eeyore one on the Disney site when they were on sale.

Sorry to see your trip come to a close, but it was a great read. Thanks!

Thanks for being here, Maryellen.

There's nothing worse than leaving Disney! You guys look so sad!

Nope...there really isn't much that is worse.

CSR looks really beautiful, all decorated for Christmas!

They do a really nice job at CSR with the Christmas decorations.

The worst thing about the Magical Express is taking it back to the airport, it's so depressing! I almost lost it, listening to all of that Disney music!

It really is awful; I think I'd rather not have the return movie.


Great TR, as always!

Thanks, Jen.

 

[englishrose47]

I will be looking for the link!!!!!

 

[KatMark]

So sad to have to go home. That ME bus that makes you so happy when you arrive is sure a downer the day you have to leave.
What a wonderful trip you all had!
Love the photo of your DS and DIL to be with the bulldog.
So sorry we will miss you this summer. Thought for sure with 2 trips hitting part of August, I would have the chance to bump into you. Maybe somewhere Downtown this summer?

It really is; I think next time I'm just going to close my eyes and ignore the video.

It really was a great trip and I am so glad we did it.

Isn't that bulldog absolutely adorable...Mark really wants one now.

I was so hoping when you posted your dates one of them would work I am determined that one day I will meet ALL of my DIS friends. I would love to meet you Downtown sometime...let me know when you'll be there.

Kathy, I have enjoyed following this TR over the last several weeks. Don't you even think about not doing anymore.

Thanks very much Bob...that means a lot. And I promise I will continue to do them.

How ironic was that last day. A gloomy day in spirit knowing that it's time to board ME back to the airport and it being a gloomy looking morning with the fog. Poetic justice you might say.

It certainly was.

Ugghhh. Leaving is the worst.

I have to say you look MUCH happier in the photos once you got your Starbucks in your hands.

Shannon, I didn't realize how much I missed my coffee because we were having such a good time.

Ha! Welcome to my life!

New PJ's:

aww leaving is the WORST!! Mark looks so darn sad!! Your pics make me long for CSR, though! That place will always have my heart!

Thanks, Ali. CSR will always have our heart after some very special stays there even though we now have a new home.

Ahhh!! So sad leaving !!! I always look back and sigh!!! Then I realise it is NOT goodbye, just see ya later !!! I just wish the "laters" were closer together !!! Oh this year they will be October December and February!!!

I always shed a tear or two when leaving the property. Wow...those trips are really close together.

A wonderful trip indeed.

Yes it was, Pat...and some nice surprises along the way.

I love the sad pouty faces, I make mine every time I have to leave.

Happy when you arrive, sad when you leave./COLOR]

A very successful surprise and a ton of great memories.

It certainly was.

I look forward to the next one.

Thanks for "tagging" along, Pat.


I will finish up my other responses tomorrow; I was at the high school wrestling awards program tonight and got home late. So hard saying goodbye to the seniors (although one of them may end up at the college where Mark is coaching.

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[emmysmommy]

Awwww... the dreaded last morning! Your final resort photos reflect such a peace and quiet to the morning. As hard as it is to leave you definitely have the next one to look forward to!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful trip adventures with all of us. I'm sure Mark will want to celebrate the rest of his birthdays in no less style!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Not that you were counting your days without Starbucks or anything Kathy... (I have had a really bad Starbucks habit this week...it's actually been a bit shameful... something about Daylight Savings time...)

It is really sad to leave... and Mark looked pitiful... but didn't the fog at least lessen the pain a bit?... it's a little easier to leave when it's foggy like that, then if it was a perfectly sunny blue sky... very Sherlock Holmes like... that fog...

Looking forward to your wrap uplll

 

[petals]

Going home is the worst part of a Disney holiday

 

[Janet B]

Hi Kathy! long time from my last post, but have peeked in too.. typical me getting in at the end... First, congrats on receiving the wonderful cancer free news. It must be such a relief every year.

Second, congrats to Mark on the new coaching position! His hard work determination and passion for the sport paid off! And Congrats to you and Mark for raising such a fine son(s). (Nice article by your friend).

Loved all your pix…and you know I always love the Mark specialty… the hat pix!! All your pictures are wonderful to look…it brings us all there. Great seeing the MVMCP pix of the parade, castle, wishes… always get teary eyed… love the photopass ones of your whole family and of you and Des. (great t-shirts). BOG..we love TS and hope to try CS there on our next trip….(Sam and I may be there in August at the same time as Jeanette! and now you and Mark as well!! ). And December too ...the granny trip..

Fantasmic, usually on our to-do list....Des looked so sweet in her princess tiara …and what can I say about TSM except it rocks! (and it was so empty )! It is our favorite attraction at HS. Congrats to Des for making it look easy on her first try. (and I actually like TOT now!)

CSR is really a beautiful resort and it is always nice to capture early morning ones ... and we've all had those sad faces leaving.

Aleisha is right.. Mark is sure fire keeper.. love their pix at the Dells!

So happy that your surprise trip came off so well.. Kathy, know that I think of you often, even though I don’t get around to posting much…please do not stop from writing your reports! You have a way with words, with your love for Disney and your family/friends… it reaches and touches people and brings them in… people follow along not necessarily always posting, but still with you.... (in true pickle fashion admit to a little skimming to catch up but we pickles are very good at skimming, eh?)

Looking forward to reading of your F&G day along with seeing plenty of pix....including those infamous hat pix of Mark!

 

[pas130]

I will finish up my other responses tomorrow; I was at the high school wrestling awards program tonight and got home late. So hard saying goodbye to the seniors (although one of them may end up at the college where Mark is coaching.

I can imagine Kathy..that would be cool if Mark coaches one of the seniors!!!

Your TR has kept the Christmas spirit going Alas it's time for Spring I guess

 

[DisMomAmy]

So sad it's over! But I can't wait to hear about your Epcot Flower & Garden one day adventure!!

 

[KatMark]

Sounds like a good plan.

Thank you.

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.

Hmmmm...I never looked at it that way before, Ann. I like your thinking.

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!

I'm curious what you didn't like about the rooms?

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.

I'm really surprised they didn't keep it a buffet.

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!!

Thanks.

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?

I'm sad it is over too, but looking forward to the next one.

Got that shirt on the Disney shopping website.

They changed breakfast and lunch to buffets around June of last year...it went through December and now is back to the way it used to be.

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

Jill in CO

Thanks for reading, Jill.

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.

Yeah, that was TOTALLY unfair; but I know they wanted a little "alone" time.

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.

Really? Didn't you just let ME take your luggage and give it to the luggage area?

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!!

Yes, it was a sad day (although I cheered up when I saw my puppy).

It was a beautiful, if foggy, morning at CSR when we left.

Thanks...and I'm glad you enjoyed.

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

Thank you, Judy, and thank you for coming along for the ride with all you have had going on.

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!

Wasn't that clever of Des to stand under her "Andy" sign? Going home is the PITS. I think they should have a hotel for all of us DISers that we could live at.

 

[KatMark]

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.

I understand what you are saying; we had an experience like that at the Contemporary once (although it wasn't Pop Warner kids that casued it) and I'd still sit there rather than this desk today.

But who's counting?

Certainly not me.

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.

Thank you for reading; I hope your wife surprises you one of these days too.

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...

They are so funny; but I've convinced them NO dogs untl after they are married.

NO! Worst. Day. Ever.

It does feel that way sometimes, doesn't it?

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

I was still sad about leaving, but thrilled to have my coffee.

Were you going through withdrawal symptoms at that point?

It was DARN close.

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.

Thanks, Mark, for tagging along again. I am so happy we pulled off the surprise. I know for sure I can never top this (well, unless I get us all moved to Florida with a home, jobs, etc., and don't tell him until we get there).

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

Thanks, friend. It was a very good breakfast; and I love Mickey waffles too.

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

It is hard to believe, isn't it? Yes, three more trips (4 if you count our one day visit next month) so that certainly is helping with my withdrawal.

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

I thought it looked mysterious too (and I was glad Mark was with me!)

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

Yeah, I definitely think I won't be watching the video on the next trip.

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

Hi, Rosie. I hope to start it Sunday or Monday for sure.

So glad you made it home safely.

Thanks, Camille.

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!!

Yep, three weeks from Sunday we'll be at Disney for a night and a day.

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

Mark and I have actually talked about this. We may end up buying DVC when we move to Florida at some point. Mark's dad will be leaving him a nice sum of money when it's his turn to go join mumma, and we'd like to have it for the kids, etc.

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.

I am sad it is over too, Stephanie. I can't wait until I can get a Starbucks Cappuccino IN Disney World.

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.

Sorry....I didn't mean to make you sad. Yes, we will be back.

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??

Yes, Southwest was much cheaper for our December trip, so we flew out of Midway; we prefer O'Hare because it's closer, but Midway will do when we can get a great price. It's not confusing at all at Midway; O'Hare I'm used to so I don't find it confusing either.

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!

You do know that they no longer have the buffet, right? I have never had a bad meal at Pepper Market.

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

The sunshine was nice...but can we now have a warm-up, please?

 

[KatMark]

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.

I do that face when Mark ignores me too! I was so happy to see my puppy.

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!

Sorry about that Tam...I am being spoiled this year wtih the number of trips. Yes, I want to live there forever!

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

Lisa, I'm sorry I made you cry.

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.

I agree...CSR is beautiful and peaceful (unless Pop Warner is there). I loved the breakfast buffet...it was very good and lots of choices (I liked it better than Cape May).

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

It really was a very special trip.

Looking forward to your wrap up and final thoughts.

Thanks for being here, Lisa. I'll try to do the wrap-up tonight when I get home.

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

You are too funny, Tim.

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

They were nice and juicy too...just the way I like them.

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...

Yes, they got rid of the buffet breakfast and lunch...not sure why.

Love the pouting pictures.

Thanks...I thought we did those really well.

Great pics from CSR. I really miss being there.

I miss it too; but I miss OKW as well.

Rest of responses tonight when I get home from work. Had to get a lot of additional paperwork for our refinance and I kept getting interrupted.

 

[englishrose47]

Just checkin' in during a brief interlude at work when no one is killing anyone , no one having seizures etc etc !!!

 

[KatMark]

Catching up before you close this puppy!

I won't close until after our one day in April, but glad to see you here again.

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

It's funny, when I'm home, I want to sleep until 9, but on vacation, I want to be on the go...at least at Disney (Marco we sleep
in a little bit).

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!

You have to give Wolfgang's a try on a future visit...we really enjoyed our dinner there.

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.

Truthfully, not really. The Studios for us takes maybe a half day...just not enough to keep our interest. Butt I LOVE TOT and so we go to do a few things. Andy likes R&R too and I told him we'd wait for him and Des, but they had done it our first night at the Studios so he was okay with it.

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

Yes,m we did watch the film...love that movie.

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.

Thanks, I really enjoy doing the animation class...it's a lot of fun.

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.

I'd heard that you could ask for it and wait until it comes. I'll have to remember it though when I'm actually there.

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.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who prefers Sci Fi over 50's; to us the food was a lot better (although the theme at 50's is a lot of fun).

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.

Never seen Fantasmic, had never done TSM; it must have been the crown...it probably had some special power in it.

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.

We are so happy and proud of him...he's really making something good out of his life.

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

It was hysterical.

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.

Alisha was impressed because it was Mark's idea and he earned major brownie points with the suggestion. They are happy and that makes me very happy.

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.

It really stinks! CSR is really a beautiful 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...

The only good thing about that UNmagical express is it took me to my coffee. Yes the two I frequent the most know my name, my drink and every once in awhile I get a freebie.

Glad you have a safe, uneventful flight home.

Me too.

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

Thanks Molly. It was a fun trip and one we will never forget.

Awwww... the dreaded last morning! Your final resort photos reflect such a peace and quiet to the morning. As hard as it is to leave you definitely have the next one to look forward to!

Thanks, Brenda. Yes, we have a few to look forward to (well, Mark has three, I have four )...although we didn't know that when we left.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful trip adventures with all of us. I'm sure Mark will want to celebrate the rest of his birthdays in no less style!!

Thank you so much for joining in on our memories. Yes, I'm afraid what Mark might expect for his next birthday.

Not that you were counting your days without Starbucks or anything Kathy... (I have had a really bad Starbucks habit this week...it's actually been a bit shameful... something about Daylight Savings time...)

Me, count? NEVER. I have a bad Starbucks habit every single day. I sometimes wonder if I cut back, how much money could I possibly save?

It is really sad to leave... and Mark looked pitiful... but didn't the fog at least lessen the pain a bit?... it's a little easier to leave when it's foggy like that, then if it was a perfectly sunny blue sky... very Sherlock Holmes like... that fog...

Mark is pitiful today I understand...has a slight hangover from his night of freedom in Vegas last night. I think if you are right...if it were sunny I might have had a few tears flowing when we left.

Looking forward to your wrap uplll

Thank you.

Going home is the worst part of a Disney holiday

Yes it is.

 

[KatMark]

Hi Kathy! long time from my last post, but have peeked in too.. typical me getting in at the end... First, congrats on receiving the wonderful cancer free news. It must be such a relief every year.

Thanks for coming back, Janet. And thanks for the congrats!

Second, congrats to Mark on the new coaching position! His hard work determination and passion for the sport paid off! And Congrats to you and Mark for raising such a fine son(s). (Nice article by your friend).

Thank you again; Mark is very excited about the new position and the article was very nice. Mark and I had a little help in raising our sons...we give my dad a lot of credit as he took care of both of them while I worked. I see a little bit of him in each of them.

Loved all your pix…and you know I always love the Mark specialty… the hat pix!! All your pictures are wonderful to look…it brings us all there. Great seeing the MVMCP pix of the parade, castle, wishes… always get teary eyed… love the photopass ones of your whole family and of you and Des. (great t-shirts). BOG..we love TS and hope to try CS there on our next trip….(Sam and I may be there in August at the same time as Jeanette! and now you and Mark as well!! ). And December too ...the granny trip..

Mark is good with his hats....hopefully we will have some new ones this trip. The MVMCP was absolutely wonderful and I can't wait to do it again. I want to try to squeeze BOG for lunch in when we go in August. We will have to try to hook up in August or December if we can.

Fantasmic, usually on our to-do list....Des looked so sweet in her princess tiara …and what can I say about TSM except it rocks! (and it was so empty )! It is our favorite attraction at HS. Congrats to Des for making it look easy on her first try. (and I actually like TOT now!)

I was amazed how empty TSM was...we probably could have gotten in the standby line and gone again...not sure why we didn't.

CSR is really a beautiful resort and it is always nice to capture early morning ones ... and we've all had those sad faces leaving.

Yes, CSR is truly beautiful.

Aleisha is right.. Mark is sure fire keeper.. love their pix at the Dells!

They are such a sweet couple and they really work at having date nights with wrestling and everything...good to do that early and forever in a relationship if you ask me.

So happy that your surprise trip came off so well.. Kathy, know that I think of you often, even though I don’t get around to posting much…please do not stop from writing your reports! You have a way with words, with your love for Disney and your family/friends… it reaches and touches people and brings them in… people follow along not necessarily always posting, but still with you.... (in true pickle fashion admit to a little skimming to catch up but we pickles are very good at skimming, eh?)

It really did all work out beautifully...and I was so worried. I think of you too and I certainly understand why you aren't always here. Yes, I'm still a pickle and skim as well on occasion.

Looking forward to reading of your F&G day along with seeing plenty of pix....including those infamous hat pix of Mark!

Thank you.

I can imagine Kathy..that would be cool if Mark coaches one of the seniors!!!

Your TR has kept the Christmas spirit going Alas it's time for Spring I guess

Wouldn't that be fun if one of the seniors from the high school he attended came to where he now lives and coaches; and the kid is a good wrestler too

Yes, it is time for Spring...and I am sooooo ready for it.

So sad it's over! But I can't wait to hear about your Epcot Flower & Garden one day adventure!!

Thanks, Amy; I'm really looking forward to Flower & Garden.

Just checkin' in during a brief interlude at work when no one is killing anyone , no one having seizures etc etc !!!

Rosie, you are too funny.

 

[KatMark]

I will do my wrap up tomorrow; Cookie wasn't feeling well when I got home from work so I'm keeping an eye on her.

The PTR title is being worked on and I hope to start that on Sunday or Monday...Mary and I are in touch.

And I'll let you all in on a little secret. I cancelled our reservation at POP. I just couldn't bring myself to stay at a value because I just don't care for them (sorry to those who love them....they just aren't me). I booked us a room at the Dolphin. It was only $90 more and it just makes more sense since we are dining at Yachstman on Sunday night...we can walk there and enjoy the Boardwalk a little and then we will drive to Boma in the morning for our 7:30 ADR and then drive back to the Dolphin and use the back door for Epcot.

But I'm not telling Mark until we get there.

Goodnight all.

 

[that's nice]

I can't believe they did away with the breakfast buffet. It was busy the two days we went there and for $15 I thought it was a good deal(in Disney terms)

 

[that's nice]

I will do my wrap up tomorrow; Cookie wasn't feeling well when I got home from work so I'm keeping an eye on her.

The PTR title is being worked on and I hope to start that on Sunday or Monday...Mary and I are in touch.

And I'll let you all in on a little secret. I cancelled our reservation at POP. I just couldn't bring myself to stay at a value because I just don't care for them (sorry to those who love them....they just aren't me). I booked us a room at the Dolphin. It was only $90 more and it just makes more sense since we are dining at Yachstman on Sunday night...we can walk there and enjoy the Boardwalk a little and then we will drive to Boma in the morning for our 7:30 ADR and then drive back to the Dolphin and use the back door for Epcot.

Goodnight all.

Only $90 more? I think you guys would of been fine at POP for one night. If you didn't like it- Hey, it was only for one night.

 

[mommy2mrb]

I will do my wrap up tomorrow; Cookie wasn't feeling well when I got home from work so I'm keeping an eye on her.

The PTR title is being worked on and I hope to start that on Sunday or Monday...Mary and I are in touch.

And I'll let you all in on a little secret. I cancelled our reservation at POP. I just couldn't bring myself to stay at a value because I just don't care for them (sorry to those who love them....they just aren't me). I booked us a room at the Dolphin. It was only $90 more and it just makes more sense since we are dining at Yachstman on Sunday night...we can walk there and enjoy the Boardwalk a little and then we will drive to Boma in the morning for our 7:30 ADR and then drive back to the Dolphin and use the back door for Epcot.

But I'm not telling Mark until we get there.

Goodnight all.

sorry to hear Cookie isn't feeling better....go snuggle up with your little sweetie and hope she's better in the morning

hey for $90 I'd switch too! hehehe another surprise for Mark

can't wait for your new PTR - and the reveal of the title!

 

[KatMark]

I can't believe they did away with the breakfast buffet. It was busy the two days we went there and for $15 I thought it was a good deal(in Disney terms)

Yes, I'm not sure why they did it. I know they aren't owned by Disney, but to me it was such a great deal and probably would have brought more people in.

Only $90 more? I think you guys would of been fine at POP for one night. If you didn't like it- Hey, it was only for one night.

I won a little money on the lotto and Dolphin was just too convenient to Epcot to pass it up. And the thought of those tiny beds....nope, just couldn't do it.