58 tantrums, 2 snakes, 3 dole whips, a fall & lost sunglasses... OH MY!!!!!

[JulieODC]

You've convinced me that we need to try a special party on our next trip! We've never done one...but it does sound fun!

Our neighbor's son dressed in the same Jake costume as your son this year...that wig is too much!! I was remarkably realistic!

 

[Marsheliz]

MNSSHP looks like so much fun!

It really is!

 

[Marsheliz]

We did the Christmas party and loved it, but we were on the fence about the Halloween party. I looks like it was tons of fun. I may have to put that back on the to-do list

Glad you got the wallet back!!!

You should definitely go sometime.
I really wish we were going back this fall!

 

[Marsheliz]

You've convinced me that we need to try a special party on our next trip! We've never done one...but it does sound fun!

Our neighbor's son dressed in the same Jake costume as your son this year...that wig is too much!! I was remarkably realistic!

We've done the Christmas party ( before kids) and the Halloween party blows it out of the water!!

I know- the wig is hilarious. It is definitely lifelike. Lol

 

[Marsheliz]

I swear I am going to come back and finish this report at some point another.... Life is really just getting in the way of my Disney life...

Some of you know that now my MIL might be joining in on our June weekend. My sister has a busy week planned and kind of felt like we would be in the way.. Our date night got canceled, etc. etc.. and had kind of decided not to make the trip for just 2.5 days but then MIL asked if she could go... SOOOO.... We talked about it and decided that since MIL has never been and never gets to go on vacation.. (Like, I'm pretty sure she hasn't been out of South Carolina in probably 15 years..) We would go...

For the first time in forever ( Hello Frozen) I couldn't believe I was trying to talk myself out of a Disney trip. But in the end, I know life is short, you are not promised tomorrow ( I know first hand after seeing mom healthy one year and then gone the next) and while we can, we need to enjoy life as much as possible and in my opinion, Disney is the best place to do so..

We have been trying to switch from POP ( to have the queen beds and bigger room with the extra person) to a standard POR or CSR but no luck so far.. I am hoping the closer it gets to the 45 day mark that more rooms will come available as the time gets closer... Keep your fingers crossed for me! I am trying to make FP selections but am dissapointed. Anna and Elsa is not listed as a choice... What is up with that???!!!


Also- the times are all crazy. I was really hoping to get Peter Pan in morning but the only option I am getting is to do it at night.. ( Insert confused face) With two small kids, I was wanting to do my FP for the morning hours but the only thing I am getting for morning is Splash.. Not sure that Splash is a great choice at 10 AM..

Please feel free to help with suggestions,

Have a magical day, Happy Easter and may God bless my favorite Disney friends. <3 ​

 

[STLMickeyMom]

i'm here! your report is great so far! there was too much to comment on (and I couldn't remember it all--I really need to take notes when I read!) but I just wanted to tell you that you guys are one cutie cute family! your youngest looks just like you and your oldest looks just like DH! can't wait to hear more about the trip!

 

[amazingact21]

Sorry things are so crazy in regards to planning your trip in June. Gotta love the summer crowds...


I don't know if there any still available since it's been a few days (those FPs go QUICK!) but what we had to do to get Anna and Else passes was go into the app and change a previous reservation. For some reason, they weren't showing up on the initial page, but when we changed a Small World pass, the meet and greet was listed in the options.

 

[Marsheliz]

i'm here! your report is great so far! there was too much to comment on (and I couldn't remember it all--I really need to take notes when I read!) but I just wanted to tell you that you guys are one cutie cute family! your youngest looks just like you and your oldest looks just like DH! can't wait to hear more about the trip!

Thank you!! That is funny- that's what everyone says!! We need to have a tie-breaker, LOL. It is fun to think about what a 3rd might would look like!

 

[Marsheliz]

Sorry things are so crazy in regards to planning your trip in June. Gotta love the summer crowds...


I don't know if there any still available since it's been a few days (those FPs go QUICK!) but what we had to do to get Anna and Else passes was go into the app and change a previous reservation. For some reason, they weren't showing up on the initial page, but when we changed a Small World pass, the meet and greet was listed in the options.

Well, I am hoping that from here on out, things stay smooth! Just got to snag a standard mod and I will be dancing!

OHHHHH.. I am so glad you told me this, I am going to try it but if not, we will just see them during the new parade!

I still haven't added MIL as I just found out she is definitely going, I hope it will be easy to add her to our fastpasses! When I called, they said it would be fine but you never know...

I know you are getting super excited about your upcoming trip!!

 

[LMichelleee]

Dropping in to say hi!!

Your family is adorable and your boys are so precious!!! I am so excited to read the rest!

 

[Marsheliz]

Dropping in to say hi!!

Your family is adorable and your boys are so precious!!! I am so excited to read the rest!

Glad you made it!! Thank you! I'm sure you are so excited packing for your trip!

 

[Pylegirl]

Well thank you for helping to build our excitement for our 1st trip to WDW! Your right everyone needs to do it at least once! Totally thinking alike with the OCD, interviewing for a different teaching position with an hour drive in Iowa, plus loving your Christmas photos! Totally Seahawk themed and hubby would love lol even if it wasn't your intention. Can't wait to keep reading!

 

[PrincessJo]

Good luck getting into POR or CSR. I have my fingers crossed for you!!

When I was planning our last trip I had been trying to reserve spots at the Dessert Party. Nothing for months and then finally.... YES!! 3 spots just for us. I believe you'll get the rooms you want

Just in case... here's some pixie dust

 

[Marsheliz]

Well thank you for helping to build our excitement for our 1st trip to WDW! Your right everyone needs to do it at least once! Totally thinking alike with the OCD, interviewing for a different teaching position with an hour drive in Iowa, plus loving your Christmas photos! Totally Seahawk themed and hubby would love lol even if it wasn't your intention. Can't wait to keep reading!

I am so glad you joined in and glad I can help build excitement!! Yes, the pictures weren't intentional but I see what you mean now! I sure hope to get this thing wrapped up!

 

[Marsheliz]

Good luck getting into POR or CSR. I have my fingers crossed for you!!

When I was planning our last trip I had been trying to reserve spots at the Dessert Party. Nothing for months and then finally.... YES!! 3 spots just for us. I believe you'll get the rooms you want

Just in case... here's some pixie dust

Well I ended up just doing a royal room but I am super excited... The pictures look gorgeous and I thought hey, why not?

I would love to try the dessert party sometime.. You will have to let me know how you enjoy it!

 

[STLMickeyMom]

We just stayed in a royal room in January and loved it! I have pictures on my TR if you want to see more pics. I wish I would have gotten more outside--it was so pretty! I think you'll love it!

 

[Ellsbells]

Phew found your trip report tonight and just finished catching up.
I'm so sorry about your mum the pictures of your sons and her together are just adorable and you can feel the love.
That Snake picture has me sat here with goosebumps. You have a gorgeous family and your boys are just adorable. May of sat here with a huge smile. Love to see children enjoying every moment at WDW. I'm so happy you all had a great trip. So well needed and that the job hunt is over!
A little all over the place but I tried to make note of everything in my head (never a good idea) look forward to the ending even though the ending of a Disney trip is always unwanted!

 

[Marsheliz]

We just stayed in a royal room in January and loved it! I have pictures on my TR if you want to see more pics. I wish I would have gotten more outside--it was so pretty! I think you'll love it!

Oh yeah!! Thanks for letting me know! I will def check it out!

 

[Marsheliz]

Phew found your trip report tonight and just finished catching up.
I'm so sorry about your mum the pictures of your sons and her together are just adorable and you can feel the love.
That Snake picture has me sat here with goosebumps. You have a gorgeous family and your boys are just adorable. May of sat here with a huge smile. Love to see children enjoying every moment at WDW. I'm so happy you all had a great trip. So well needed and that the job hunt is over!
A little all over the place but I tried to make note of everything in my head (never a good idea) look forward to the ending even though the ending of a Disney trip is always unwanted!

THANK YOU!!! I'm so glad you joined us!!
My mom was super special and she is missed beyond words...
I know!! Everytime I even think about a snake, it gives me the heebie jeebies!
I hope to wrap this thing up soon! Just been super busy with work, church, baseball, planning our weekend to Disney next month... ( wipes brow)

 

[summersun47]

just read your report, first of just want to say so sorry to hear about your mum, i lost mine 8 years ago and still have days that are hard, the pics that you have posted of her with your boys are so amazing.


your report is great and has got me all excited for our trip in november


huge congrats on your job too x