This is the trip that never ends! Yes it goes on and on my friends.. 10 days o' pics! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Sarilas · 02-11-2009, 09:09 AM

For your Quick Link pleasure:

Back from the beyond!
Day 1 - Off to find our resort!
Day 1 - A room of our own!
Day 1 - You're going WHERE?!
Day 2 - Animal Kingdom, here we come! Pt. 1
Day 2 - Animal Kingdom, here we come! Pt. 2
Day 2 - What is this ride exactly? And way to go, Mom!
Day 2 - How to soothe the savage 3 year old.
Day 2 - Seriously?!
Day 2 - DeVine!
Day 2 - The hunt for Rafiki.
Day 2 - Are you eyeballin' me?!
Day 2 - A brisk walk and Downtown Disney.
Day 2 - I see Tinkerbell!
Day 3 - FINALLY, the castle!
Souvenirs thus far!
Day 3 - There's a show?
Day 3 - There's a show? (Cont'd)
Day 3 - Is that you, Fairy Godmother?
Day 3 - Will she sit in it?
Day 3 - Let's go see the singing dolls! (part 1)
Day 3 - Let's go see the singing dolls! (part 2)
Day 3 - My favorite ride!
Day 3 - Tomorrowland is here!
Day 3 - My childhood favorite!
Day 3 - Well you look mighty familiar!
Day 3 - Nightime fun at Magic Kingdom
Day 3 - New frontiers and wishes
Day 3 - New frontiers and wishes, continued
Day 4 - Epcot Character Spot
Day 4 - SO not cool.
Day 4 - Time to view the World! part 1
Day 4 - Time to view the World! part 2
Day 4 - Is this ever going to stop? part 1
Day 4 - Is this ever going to stop? part 2

Welcome to my FIRST EVER Trip Report!

Here's a little rundown for those who haven't followed along on my extensive PTR (found here): My family and I had never been to Disney World before, and started planning this trip early last summer after the one year anniversary of my Mom's passing. We were all very tired from what 2007 had brought us and decided Disney World was just the ray of light we needed to get out of the funk we were in. I grew up going to Disneyland and my oldest two children had gone with me only once, but the other half of our clan had no clue what to expect. I was clued into the DIS boards by friends who I KNOW ARE STILL HERE BUT LURK, LURK, LURK! (Hi, girls!) -I honestly don't know what kind of trip we'd have ended up with without a board like this one and the information it holds.

The date of our trip and resort of choice changed many (many) times, but we finally settled on January 30 through February 8th, 2009 at Port Orleans Riverside.

The cast of characters were...

Myself and my husband

Our son Kyle

Our daughters Tatiana...

And Anastasia

And Alexandra!

I'm in the process of uploading, resizing and converting the 3,100 pictures I took over the ten days were were in Disney World, not to mention the 300+ PhotoPass pics taken by the good folks on site, so please bear with me if the beginning is a little slow going. There's a DIS meet (hi, GeminiAngel!), a DIS bus ride (hi, SoldiersMom!), pics of the new treehouse villas taken from the river during the day and at night (awesome) and much, much more.

Here is what you'll be reading about:

January 30 - Our arrival at POR and Downtown Disney
January 31 - Animal Kingdom... and Downtown Disney!
February 1 - Magic Kingdom
February 2 - Epcot
February 3 - DHS
February 4 - Magic Kingdom
February 5 - Epcot
February 6 - Magic Kingdom
February 7 - Epcot
February 8 - Animal Kingdom and our journey home.

Thanks for reading this far and I hope you enjoy the journey with me!

Lady Lallie · 02-11-2009, 09:22 AM

Yayayayaya!! I'm here, I can't wait to hear about your trip!

pooh'smate · 02-11-2009, 09:27 AM

I'm here. Now I am going back to read.

Sarilas · 02-11-2009, 09:30 AM

Hurray!

And now I really am going to go back to working on pictures. It's a full time job at this point!

GeminiAngel · 02-11-2009, 09:40 AM

I'll start reading soon. I have a crushing headache. Think I'm dehydrated.

Sarilas · 02-11-2009, 09:44 AM

Oh no- I'll bet you're right. I started drinking vitamin water and such at the end of our trip becase I was so dehydrated. Next time, more fluids that don't include glow cubes and straws for me...

TarzansKat · 02-11-2009, 09:44 AM

Hey, Lara!

Happy to be checking in for your trip report.

trixiequilts · 02-11-2009, 10:52 AM

Hey! I can't wait to hear all about everything!

MegansMom · 02-11-2009, 12:07 PM

Hey sweetie, I'm here---take your time with the pictures......that is a LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynn5700 · 02-11-2009, 12:10 PM

Awesome!! You're title is so cute! looking forward to reading!

All7OfUs · 02-11-2009, 12:12 PM

Sounds like great fun! Can I join too??

Looking forward to your trip, big time! See you soon,

JenAusty · 02-11-2009, 12:24 PM

Hey! I'm here and ready to read!!

jenjolt · 02-11-2009, 12:49 PM

I'm here and ready to hear all about it!! Boy do I know about the organizing of pictures...holy moly I had 2300 and it was just me LOL!!! So take your time I can't wait to hear all about your trip!!!

MRYPPNS · 02-11-2009, 01:02 PM

I'll be back!

Villainess · 02-11-2009, 02:20 PM

I'm going to join in!

02-11-2009, 09:09 AM	#1
Sarilas Ruled by the mouse. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Music City, USA Posts: 1,622	This is the trip that never ends! Yes it goes on and on my friends.. 10 days o' pics! For your Quick Link pleasure: Back from the beyond! Day 1 - Off to find our resort! Day 1 - A room of our own! Day 1 - You're going WHERE?! Day 2 - Animal Kingdom, here we come! Pt. 1 Day 2 - Animal Kingdom, here we come! Pt. 2 Day 2 - What is this ride exactly? And way to go, Mom! Day 2 - How to soothe the savage 3 year old. Day 2 - Seriously?! Day 2 - DeVine! Day 2 - The hunt for Rafiki. Day 2 - Are you eyeballin' me?! Day 2 - A brisk walk and Downtown Disney. Day 2 - I see Tinkerbell! Day 3 - FINALLY, the castle! Souvenirs thus far! Day 3 - There's a show? Day 3 - There's a show? (Cont'd) Day 3 - Is that you, Fairy Godmother? Day 3 - Will she sit in it? Day 3 - Let's go see the singing dolls! (part 1) Day 3 - Let's go see the singing dolls! (part 2) Day 3 - My favorite ride! Day 3 - Tomorrowland is here! Day 3 - My childhood favorite! Day 3 - Well you look mighty familiar! Day 3 - Nightime fun at Magic Kingdom Day 3 - New frontiers and wishes Day 3 - New frontiers and wishes, continued Day 4 - Epcot Character Spot Day 4 - SO not cool. Day 4 - Time to view the World! part 1 Day 4 - Time to view the World! part 2 Day 4 - Is this ever going to stop? part 1 Day 4 - Is this ever going to stop? part 2 Welcome to my FIRST EVER Trip Report! Here's a little rundown for those who haven't followed along on my extensive PTR (found here): My family and I had never been to Disney World before, and started planning this trip early last summer after the one year anniversary of my Mom's passing. We were all very tired from what 2007 had brought us and decided Disney World was just the ray of light we needed to get out of the funk we were in. I grew up going to Disneyland and my oldest two children had gone with me only once, but the other half of our clan had no clue what to expect. I was clued into the DIS boards by friends who I KNOW ARE STILL HERE BUT LURK, LURK, LURK! (Hi, girls!) -I honestly don't know what kind of trip we'd have ended up with without a board like this one and the information it holds. The date of our trip and resort of choice changed many (many) times, but we finally settled on January 30 through February 8th, 2009 at Port Orleans Riverside. The cast of characters were... Myself and my husband Our son Kyle Our daughters Tatiana... And Anastasia And Alexandra! I'm in the process of uploading, resizing and converting the 3,100 pictures I took over the ten days were were in Disney World, not to mention the 300+ PhotoPass pics taken by the good folks on site, so please bear with me if the beginning is a little slow going. There's a DIS meet (hi, GeminiAngel!), a DIS bus ride (hi, SoldiersMom!), pics of the new treehouse villas taken from the river during the day and at night (awesome) and much, much more. Here is what you'll be reading about: January 30 - Our arrival at POR and Downtown Disney January 31 - Animal Kingdom... and Downtown Disney! February 1 - Magic Kingdom February 2 - Epcot February 3 - DHS February 4 - Magic Kingdom February 5 - Epcot February 6 - Magic Kingdom February 7 - Epcot February 8 - Animal Kingdom and our journey home. Thanks for reading this far and I hope you enjoy the journey with me! __________________ Lara Jose Kyle (15) Tatiana (12) Anastasia (5) Alexandra (4) This is the trip that never ends! Yes it goes on and on my friends.. 1/30 - 2/8 2009 Trip Report Surprising our girls with MVMCP, Wishes dessert party & free dining 11/14-21 at Pop - PTR Last edited by Sarilas; 10-07-2009 at 09:07 AM.

02-11-2009, 09:22 AM	#2
Lady Lallie DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 18,576	Yayayayaya!! I'm here, I can't wait to hear about your trip! __________________ Jan. '13 PTR: Counting Our Nuts Like Chip & Dale, a Financially Aware PTR. Jan. '11: Down By The Boardwalk, Out By The Mouse. Sept. '10 Trip Report: We Invite You to Relax as the Dining Room Proudly Presents a Trip Report! Jan. '10 Trip Report: Dreams Do Come True in Port Orleans. May '09 Trip Report: Tut-Tut, it Looks Like Rain! Sept. '08 Trip Report: It's a Jolly Holiday with LL.

02-11-2009, 09:27 AM	#3
pooh'smate My ticker is actually a day off Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,865	I'm here. Now I am going back to read. __________________ DH- ME- DD-

02-11-2009, 09:30 AM	#4
Sarilas Ruled by the mouse. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Music City, USA Posts: 1,622	Hurray! And now I really am going to go back to working on pictures. It's a full time job at this point! __________________ Lara Jose Kyle (15) Tatiana (12) Anastasia (5) Alexandra (4) This is the trip that never ends! Yes it goes on and on my friends.. 1/30 - 2/8 2009 Trip Report Surprising our girls with MVMCP, Wishes dessert party & free dining 11/14-21 at Pop - PTR

02-11-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
GeminiAngel DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,208	I'll start reading soon. I have a crushing headache. Think I'm dehydrated. __________________ WDW: Apr 2007-POR 6 nts, Feb 2009-OKW 7nts, Oct 2011-POP 4nts DLR: To many times to count!

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02-11-2009, 09:44 AM	#6
Sarilas Ruled by the mouse. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Music City, USA Posts: 1,622	Oh no- I'll bet you're right. I started drinking vitamin water and such at the end of our trip becase I was so dehydrated. Next time, more fluids that don't include glow cubes and straws for me... __________________ Lara Jose Kyle (15) Tatiana (12) Anastasia (5) Alexandra (4) This is the trip that never ends! Yes it goes on and on my friends.. 1/30 - 2/8 2009 Trip Report Surprising our girls with MVMCP, Wishes dessert party & free dining 11/14-21 at Pop - PTR

02-11-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
TarzansKat I may be TarzansKat, but I love Captain Jack! Wow. It's still getting pretty hot around here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Black Pearl Posts: 12,652	Hey, Lara! Happy to be checking in for your trip report. __________________ Me My Jack Sparrow Nemo Squirt Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust - That's What Solo Trips Are Made Of Commando v. Casual - The Innate Planner Battles the Inner Pirate Will TarzansKat Meet Captain Jack? Pixie Dust and Presents, Christmas Decor Oh My! What a Lucky Gal Am I! Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Life for Three Royal Me This, Royal Me That ~ Disney in December, How About That? Now Bring Me That Horizon Feeling Grand - How To Plan A Disney Trip in 18 Days or Less TK and Tink - The Trip Report You Never Saw Coming Not All Treasure Is Silver And Gold, Mate Welcome To The Caribbean, Love

02-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#8
trixiequilts DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,075	Hey! I can't wait to hear all about everything! __________________ My Trips: January 2009, October 2010, August 2011, February 2012, December 2012.

02-11-2009, 12:07 PM	#9
MegansMom Always Ready to Go Back with my "Minnie" Megan Mouse! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern KY, USA Posts: 2,898	Hey sweetie, I'm here---take your time with the pictures......that is a LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ June 2012 PTR--click here! July 2011 PTR-- click here! September 2009 PTR/TR --click here!June 2008 PTR/TR---click here! Past Trips: 1978:Offsite 1980:Offsite 1982: Poly 1987: Poly 1992:Dixie Landings May 2001:Offsite Sep 2006: BWV Nov 2007:CSR/SSR June 2008: OKW Sep 2009: POFQ July 2011: AKV June 2012: OKW!!! DH (36) ME (35) DD(8)

02-11-2009, 12:10 PM	#10
Lynn5700 WOO HOO I will be there Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10,073	Awesome!! You're title is so cute! looking forward to reading!

02-11-2009, 12:12 PM	#11
All7OfUs We too are so very NOT into traipsing through the dark when a bucket will do just great What a fun way to meet new folks and say howdy Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Salem, OR; formerly from Crapistan- Really!! Posts: 13,089	Sounds like great fun! Can I join too?? Looking forward to your trip, big time! See you soon, __________________

02-11-2009, 12:24 PM	#12
JenAusty Mrs. Incredible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 956	Hey! I'm here and ready to read!! __________________ May2011When you wish upon a star, a family trip comes true! PTR MAY09Happy Anniversary while singing in the rain @ WDW! TR

02-11-2009, 12:49 PM	#13
jenjolt Loves All Things Disney! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Home in Florida and Texas Posts: 8,157	I'm here and ready to hear all about it!! Boy do I know about the organizing of pictures...holy moly I had 2300 and it was just me LOL!!! So take your time I can't wait to hear all about your trip!!! __________________ *My Magical Trips to Disney:*6/2012,1/2012,10/2011, 6/2011, 5/2011, 1/2011, 5/2010, 1/2010, 10/2009, 5/2009, 1/2009, 3/2007, 5/2005 , 10/1992: First Trip to Disney (Thanks Dad!)

02-11-2009, 01:02 PM	#14
MRYPPNS Practically Prefect in Every Way Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 17 Cherry Tree Lane Posts: 4,894	I'll be back! __________________ Heidi ~~~~

02-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#15
Villainess Fantasy and reality often overlap - Walt Disney Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,559	I'm going to join in! __________________ Me (Danielle), 31 DD, 4 DS, 3 "But Mommy, how do we get to Disney World?" A PTR

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