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PracPerfPatricia · 01-24-2013, 09:39 AM

Excited to be here to share in your adventures...

debrapagliasotti · 01-24-2013, 12:16 PM

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Excited to be here to share in your adventures...

Welcome!! Glad to have you following along

dreamerchic33 · 01-24-2013, 09:11 PM

LOVING your report!
thanks so much for sharing!!!!

taaren · 01-24-2013, 11:25 PM

Subbing! Your room/view was gorgeous! Now I want to stay at BWV with a Boardwalk view ...

Raspberry Bubbles · 01-25-2013, 02:19 PM

I'm joining in! I can't wait to hear more!

JoshAndEvsMom · 01-25-2013, 04:49 PM

Joining in! Loving your TR and LOVING your pictures! That one of Dumbo at night... ah-mazing. Can't wait for more

MelMel11 · 01-25-2013, 08:07 PM

Count me in!!

debrapagliasotti · 01-25-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamerchic33

LOVING your report!
thanks so much for sharing!!!!

Thank you

Going to try and get another update in over the weekend.

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Subbing! Your room/view was gorgeous! Now I want to stay at BWV with a Boardwalk view ...

Welcome!!

We loved that view...FOR SURE!!

I see you have another WDW trip booked for later this year too!

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I'm joining in! I can't wait to hear more!

[COLOR="Blue"]Welcome!!

More updates coming this weekend! [COLOR]

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Originally Posted by JoshAndEvsMom

Joining in! Loving your TR and LOVING your pictures! That one of Dumbo at night... ah-mazing. Can't wait for more

Yea, you are here!!

We were still "learning" how to use our new camera that night, so I was pretty happy with that pic too!

Another update coming this weekend

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Originally Posted by MelMel11

Count me in!!

Welcome!!

Nice to have you following along!

khertz · 01-26-2013, 03:09 PM

Great MVMCP updates! Too bad about the boys not liking Barnstormer. I can sympathize!

The pictures of Harper dancing with the characters at the dance party are so precious.

She looks like she is having the best time!

debrapagliasotti · 01-26-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by khertz

Great MVMCP updates! Too bad about the boys not liking Barnstormer. I can sympathize!

The pictures of Harper dancing with the characters at the dance party are so precious.

She looks like she is having the best time!

Ahhh...Barnstormer!! I was suprised it was as fast as it was. I didnt expect that with the low height requirement. Oh well, at least the little boys tried it.

Harper had such a great time at the dance party. She absolutely LOVES Toy Story -- especially Jessie! She really had a great time that night.

debrapagliasotti · 01-28-2013, 02:25 PM

Day 1, Part 7 MVMCP Once Upon A Christmas Time parade

While we waited for the second parade to start, I went across the street to pick up some popcorn. While I was waiting in line, Hunter & Harper headed off to get more cookies and hot chocolate from the nearby location. When they were on their way back, Duffy was headed to his M&G near where we were seated. Harper wanted her picture with Duffy, so Bo gave them the other camera and Hunter took a picture for her.

Waiting for the parade

I was SOOOOOO excited to see this parade...like crazy excited!

I apologize that my pictures are not great. My battery in my Nikon was about to go out, so most of these were taken with my smaller camera.

The parade was amazing! Wonderful! Beautiful! Fun!

Up next -- finishing out MVMCP

debrapagliasotti · 01-28-2013, 02:55 PM

Day 1, Part 8 MVMCP Finish

After the Once Upon A Christmastime Parade we discussed what to do since the time was now about 1045pm. We decided to get a few more cookies and another hot chocolate since it was getting really chilly.

We decided to head over to It's A Small World since the boys were still awake. We parked the stroller and walked right on. We were the only people in our boat.

In the middle of IASW, Evan fell asleep -- must have been from the excitement of all the singing

We left IASW and we saw...Scrooge Mc Duck!! He was the one character I was hoping to see!!!! There were a couple people in line, so Hunter, Harper & I got in line (Jaxon was quickly falling asleep in the stroller by now!) When we were the next ones up to meet him, Scrooge had to go and check on his money, but they told us he would be back in about 5 minutes. Sure enough, he was! It was about 1135pm by the time we finished up with Scrooge.

Since Bo hadnt ridden Space Mountain yet, I told him to take Hunter & Harper and they could go ride it while I stayed with the boys.

The little boys were crashed out!!

I was watching the time while I was sitting there in Tomorrowland. It was fun watching people sprint to Space Mountain as the time was ticking down...1155pm...1156pm. Bo and the kids came off the ride at 1201am. They said there was no wait and they pretty much walked right on.

So...2 character meets, Holiday Wishes, Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Dance Party, Space Mountain x2, Mad Tea Party x2, Dumbo, Barnstormer, Haunter Mansion, Its A Small World -- I think we got quite a bit accomplished during our MVMCP time.

As we were leaving we took a few more pictures.

I love the holiday topiaries!!

As we headed down Main Street, it was snowing!

We headed to the bus stop. There werent too many people waiting for our bus, so we all got a seat on the next one to arrive. By the time we got back to the hotel, all 4 kids were knocked out. We woke up Hunter & Harper & Jaxon, and I carried Evan. We got back up to the room and got the kids quickly in PJ's and I got clothes out for the next day for everyone. Bo & I went out on the balcony to see the view at night -- it was even more beautiful at night. We got to bed about 2am and were exhausted!!

Up next, a few more MVMCP bonus pics & final thoughts on the party

JoshAndEvsMom · 01-28-2013, 03:33 PM

Wow! It does sound like you got quite a bit accomplished at the party! How fun! The parade looks amazing. I love the pic of the "ice skaters!"

debrapagliasotti · 01-28-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshAndEvsMom

Wow! It does sound like you got quite a bit accomplished at the party! How fun! The parade looks amazing. I love the pic of the "ice skaters!"

The parade was super amazing! The skiers (their pic will be in my "bonus" MVMCP post) were fun! They stayed in our area a couple minutes b/c they had to let the rest of the parade move up some. One of the guys told Hunter his Jack Christmas hat was awesome!

The toy soldiers were my fave though!!

debrapagliasotti · 01-28-2013, 04:23 PM

Day 1, Part 9 MVMCP bonus pics & final party thoughts

Just wanted to share a few more pictures from Once Upon A Christmastime Parade -- it really was beautiful, and having seen this parade, makes me even more excited to see Boo to You in October!!

Scrooge!!

7 Dwarves

Mickey & Minnie's float

To the candy shop

Skiers

And one more pic of the Toy Soldiers

Have you checked out the training video Disney Parks released of the Toy Soldiers preparing for MVMCP?? Its less than 2 minutes and it is the CUTEST thing ever!!

Here is the link!!

So what did we think of our first MVMCP??

Hands down worth it!! Having the lower crowds in the park to really immerse yourself in the holiday surroundings -- the parade at night is amazing!

We would not hesitate to do MVMCP again! In fact, we hope to be able to do another December trip in a few years

Up next, Epcot

01-24-2013, 09:39 AM	#31
PracPerfPatricia DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,420	Excited to be here to share in your adventures... __________________ Me, Patricia ; DH, Eric ; DD, Emily (18) & DS, David (10) NEW PTR-A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Via Napoli...(We Landed in Rome!) CURRENT-Rabbit, Hatter & Chessie Go Rogue in Christmasland 11/29-12/3 2012 TR Where's Alice? White Rabbit, Mad Hatter & Chessie Do a 3/4 Holiday Trip 2012-PTR/w DLR 2011 Back to Wonderland with a Side of French Fries 2010/w DLP Back from Wonderland: A TR w Alice, the Madhatter, Cheshire Cat, and White Rabbit 2009 Down the Hole: PTR with Alice, Madhatter, Cheshire Cat & the Q of Hearts 2009

01-24-2013, 09:11 PM	#33
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khertz Proud member of the WHO DAT NATION!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 3,727	Great MVMCP updates! Too bad about the boys not liking Barnstormer. I can sympathize! The pictures of Harper dancing with the characters at the dance party are so precious. She looks like she is having the best time! __________________ Me DH DS (2) JULY 1994 // Offsite & Universal Studios & Busch Gardens \| APRIL 1998 // All Star Music & Universal Studios \|FEBRUARY 2001 // All Star Music & Universal \| MARCH 2003 // All Star Music & Universal // Hard Rock Hotel \| FEBRUARY 2004 // All Star Music & Universal // Royal Pacific & Sea World \| OCTOBER 2007 (Disneymoon!) // Port Orleans French Quarter & Universal Studios // Royal Pacific \| DECEMBER 2009 // Wyndham Bonnet Creek PTR/ TR \| JULY/AUGUST 2010 // Wyndham Cypress Palms TR \| NOVEMBER 2011 // Wyndham Bonnet Creek PTR/TR \| MAY 2012 // Disneyland // Wyndham Dolphin's Cove TR \| AUGUST 2012 // Disneyland 5 Year Anniversary Trip // Peacock Suites TR \| OCTOBER 2012 // Wyndham Bonnet Creek PTR/Show Me Your Smolder! Oct 2012 TR \| OCTOBER 2013 // Wyndham Bonnet Creek Trick-Or-Treat & Birthday Sweets! Oct 2013 PTR

01-28-2013, 02:25 PM	#41
debrapagliasotti DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 2,165	Day 1, Part 7 MVMCP Once Upon A Christmastime Parade Day 1, Part 7 MVMCP Once Upon A Christmas Time parade While we waited for the second parade to start, I went across the street to pick up some popcorn. While I was waiting in line, Hunter & Harper headed off to get more cookies and hot chocolate from the nearby location. When they were on their way back, Duffy was headed to his M&G near where we were seated. Harper wanted her picture with Duffy, so Bo gave them the other camera and Hunter took a picture for her. Waiting for the parade I was SOOOOOO excited to see this parade...like crazy excited! I apologize that my pictures are not great. My battery in my Nikon was about to go out, so most of these were taken with my smaller camera. The parade was amazing! Wonderful! Beautiful! Fun! Up next -- finishing out MVMCP __________________ DH & Me, DS 11, DD 10, DS 4, DS 3 7/97 - WDW Offsite, 8/08 - CBR, 12/12 - BW (Dlx CL) & MVMCP TR & DR, 10/13 - POR & ToT wknd 10 Miler/5K, 10/13 - BW (Dlx CL) & MNSSHP/F&W

01-28-2013, 02:55 PM	#42
debrapagliasotti DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 2,165	Day 1, Part 8 MVMCP Finish Day 1, Part 8 MVMCP Finish After the Once Upon A Christmastime Parade we discussed what to do since the time was now about 1045pm. We decided to get a few more cookies and another hot chocolate since it was getting really chilly. We decided to head over to It's A Small World since the boys were still awake. We parked the stroller and walked right on. We were the only people in our boat. In the middle of IASW, Evan fell asleep -- must have been from the excitement of all the singing We left IASW and we saw...Scrooge Mc Duck!! He was the one character I was hoping to see!!!! There were a couple people in line, so Hunter, Harper & I got in line (Jaxon was quickly falling asleep in the stroller by now!) When we were the next ones up to meet him, Scrooge had to go and check on his money, but they told us he would be back in about 5 minutes. Sure enough, he was! It was about 1135pm by the time we finished up with Scrooge. Since Bo hadnt ridden Space Mountain yet, I told him to take Hunter & Harper and they could go ride it while I stayed with the boys. The little boys were crashed out!! I was watching the time while I was sitting there in Tomorrowland. It was fun watching people sprint to Space Mountain as the time was ticking down...1155pm...1156pm. Bo and the kids came off the ride at 1201am. They said there was no wait and they pretty much walked right on. So...2 character meets, Holiday Wishes, Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Dance Party, Space Mountain x2, Mad Tea Party x2, Dumbo, Barnstormer, Haunter Mansion, Its A Small World -- I think we got quite a bit accomplished during our MVMCP time. As we were leaving we took a few more pictures. I love the holiday topiaries!! As we headed down Main Street, it was snowing! We headed to the bus stop. There werent too many people waiting for our bus, so we all got a seat on the next one to arrive. By the time we got back to the hotel, all 4 kids were knocked out. We woke up Hunter & Harper & Jaxon, and I carried Evan. We got back up to the room and got the kids quickly in PJ's and I got clothes out for the next day for everyone. Bo & I went out on the balcony to see the view at night -- it was even more beautiful at night. We got to bed about 2am and were exhausted!! Up next, a few more MVMCP bonus pics & final thoughts on the party __________________ DH & Me, DS 11, DD 10, DS 4, DS 3 7/97 - WDW Offsite, 8/08 - CBR, 12/12 - BW (Dlx CL) & MVMCP TR & DR, 10/13 - POR & ToT wknd 10 Miler/5K, 10/13 - BW (Dlx CL) & MNSSHP/F&W Last edited by debrapagliasotti; 01-28-2013 at 04:32 PM.

01-28-2013, 03:33 PM	#43
JoshAndEvsMom Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 457	Wow! It does sound like you got quite a bit accomplished at the party! How fun! The parade looks amazing. I love the pic of the "ice skaters!" __________________ Me DH DS DD WDW: 1991 Offsite 1995 Dixie Landings * 1999 Caribbean Beach * 2011 All Star Music * 2012 Caribbean Beach * DLR: * 1993 * 1998 * 1999 DLP: 2001 * We've got this Rider Swap thing DOWN! 2012 July TR How DH Saved Mother's Day with a SURPRISE Trip to WDW! 2012 July PTR

01-28-2013, 04:23 PM	#45
debrapagliasotti DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Too far from WDW Posts: 2,165	Day 1, Part 9 MVMCP bonus pics & final thoughts Day 1, Part 9 MVMCP bonus pics & final party thoughts Just wanted to share a few more pictures from Once Upon A Christmastime Parade -- it really was beautiful, and having seen this parade, makes me even more excited to see Boo to You in October!! Scrooge!! 7 Dwarves Mickey & Minnie's float To the candy shop Skiers And one more pic of the Toy Soldiers Have you checked out the training video Disney Parks released of the Toy Soldiers preparing for MVMCP?? Its less than 2 minutes and it is the CUTEST thing ever!! Here is the link!! So what did we think of our first MVMCP?? Hands down worth it!! Having the lower crowds in the park to really immerse yourself in the holiday surroundings -- the parade at night is amazing! We would not hesitate to do MVMCP again! In fact, we hope to be able to do another December trip in a few years Up next, Epcot __________________ DH & Me, DS 11, DD 10, DS 4, DS 3 7/97 - WDW Offsite, 8/08 - CBR, 12/12 - BW (Dlx CL) & MVMCP TR & DR, 10/13 - POR & ToT wknd 10 Miler/5K, 10/13 - BW (Dlx CL) & MNSSHP/F&W

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