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Mrs. Darling: Mom to Wendy, John & Michael
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The Darling Family June 2010 Trip Report: When are the Parents Showing Up?11/5 New TR
 everyone to my new trip report. For you old readers it’s great to have you back! For any new readers out there I’m glad you could make it. This trip was a 13 day adventure that included the Auto Train, the Pirate's League, the Albatross Pirate Cruise, a week of the DDP, a Disney Cruise, Universal including Harry Potter, and a day at the beach. Needless to say I have lots to share so jump aboard If you stick around I'll get to explaining the trip report title too. If you’re interested in links to previous trip reports here they are: The Darling Family June 2009 Beach Club Trip Report: Hugging Ewoks and Finding Peter Pan Mrs. Darling's 2010 Half Marathon Trip: Yes, it Does Snow at Disney World And here is the link to the PTR for this trip: Mrs. Darling's June 2010 Accidental PTR: Pirates and Harry Potter Now on to the cast: First we have myself, Mrs. Darling (though my friends all call me Jenny.) We have my wonderful DH who sometimes morphs into Peter Pan at Disney World. DH never made it to Disney World this trip, but apparently Dr. Suess, Superheroes and Harry Potter all bring out Peter Pan as well.   Next we have Wendy Darling. She is my beautiful daughter that is growing up too fast. I see her leaving the Nursery very soon.   Then there is John Darling. John is my tender hearted 8 year old that really “gets” Disney World. And we can't forget Michael Darling. Michael is a bit moody for a 5 year old. He is fun loving and happy much of the time, but definitely will let us know when he’s had enough. There is no one Michael would rather be with than his big brother John. Though he does spend some of that time bugging his kind hearted big brother   There are supporting cast members that will make brief appearances in this trip report. They will be introduced when they make their debuts. Before I begin I’ll give a bit of background on how this trip came to be. (If you read my PTR you can skip this part.) My parents take each of their grandkids on a 10 year old trip and Wendy turned 10 this Spring so it was time for hers. I also have a niece that is 2 weeks younger than Wendy who was going on her 10 year old trip with my parents this summer too. So last summer Wendy and her cousin came up with the brilliant idea to take a Disney Cruise for their 10 year old trip. And my parents went for it! So that meant I had to get Wendy down to Florida for the trip. Now DH (always the sensible one) suggested we put her on a direct flight and be done with it. I on the other hand have very little sense and saw an opportunity for adventure. I concocted the idea of driving her down myself and taking my boys to Disney World while Wendy went on her cruise. DH is a very smart man and knows when he is fighting a losing battle so he agreed. Then he came up with a most fabulous idea. Why didn’t he fly down after the cruise and spend a few days with us visiting Universal and the new Harry Potter attraction? I loved this idea and agreed without any hesitation. Then he’d drive back with us. So that was the basic plan which we stuck with. I eventually decided I didn’t want to drive all the way to Orlando on my own so I came up with the Auto Train. DH suggested we find a beach to stop at on the drive home which led to a couple of nights at Hilton Head (not at the Disney resort though). Thus, my 13 day adventure was born. So let it begin. Day 1: The Auto Train Day 2: We Made It! Epcot: Non-Commando Style The End of the Day Day 3: Toy Story Madness Bye Bye Wendy All the Grown Ups Have Left the Building Royalty Among Us A Little More Magic Kingdom Ohana Dinner Day 4: A Main Street Morning Crystal Palace and the Dumbo Dash More Magic Kingdom Toontown Where are the Grown Ups when You Need Them? More Magic Kingdom Non-Commando Style The Pirate's League Pirates Wandering the Magic Kingdom The End of the Parade Pirates in Epcot The Day Finally Ends Day 5: An Ohana Breakfast Back to Epcot An Emotional Reunion A Trip Report Title is Born Our Epcot Evening Comes to an End Day 6: Epcot Rope Drop Lunch and Characters in the World Showcase A Meet with the Disney Family A Lovely Boat Ride Downtown Disney Day 7: Tusker House Breakfast Another Rope Drop Victory Drums and a Bug Finishing up the Animal Kingdom A Fun Afternoon at Old Key West Characters at Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studio Evening A Cruise Interlude The Cruise Part II Day 3 of the Cruise The Cruise Comes to an End Day 8: The Boys are off on another Pirate Adventure Pick a Pearl Our DVC Home Our little pirates are back Beaches 'n Cream and a Hob Nob Run Hundred Acre Woods Friends and a Pirate Pool Back to the Magic Kingdom Disaster Averted and a Yummy Plaza Meal More Magic Kingdom Main Street Electrical Parade Bye Bye Magic Kingdom Day 9: Downtown Disney Universal Here We Come Getting Wet Day 10: Harry Potter at Last The Forbidden Journey Butterbeer Seuss Landing More Islands of Adventure We get Wet and Some Seuss Characters The Day Comes to an End Day 11: Another Harry Potter Morning Another Walk Through Hogwarts Bye Bye Orlando The Journey Home Final Thoughts A Darling Family Halloween Trip to Neverland
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06-30-2010, 11:05 AM
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Hi there! I plan on following your TR! I'm looking forward to your next post!
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06-30-2010, 11:10 AM
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I remember reading along on another one of your reports. Your kids have grown and are still just as adorable.
Looking forward to more!
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Excuse me...you'll need to see security. What has Mickeystoontown done now? Trip Report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2940840 (includes 2 CBR stays and a Disney cruise)
Pre-Trip Report: Sit down! Buckle up! & Hang On! Mickeystoontown's Gang is going to Walley World!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post47915565   |
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06-30-2010, 11:13 AM
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YAY!
 You started it!! I can't wait to read along!!!
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06-30-2010, 11:25 AM
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 joining in can't wait to read about your adventures!
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06-30-2010, 12:17 PM
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I must have known....I just looked this morning to see if you started your TR yet. I started reading another and just got back on here a minute to read a little more of it and saw that you started...I can't wait!
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06-30-2010, 02:46 PM
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I'm here!
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06-30-2010, 03:06 PM
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So excited that you've started! Going back to read now!
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06-30-2010, 03:17 PM
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Yay! You started! Can't wait to hear more!
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06-30-2010, 03:19 PM
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I'm just a big Disney Freak! :-)
I will throw a party the day I get a tag!!! I am pretty wimpy when it comes to thrill rides 
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06-30-2010, 03:37 PM
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I'm in. I can't wait to hear about HP!!
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06-30-2010, 03:47 PM
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I'm here...can't wait to hear all about it!
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Yay! Bring it on!!!
 Can't wait to hear all about the trip!
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