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team harris · 08-29-2009, 06:48 AM

The two weeks flew past, got back to our home midday Thursday, did the washing, spent yesterday ironing and still feeling the jet-lag

However we had a fantastic time

We were lucky to ride the Hollywood Rip Roar Rocket on the second day of testing, with only a 20 minute wait

- I think it was a case of being in the right place at the right time!

Drove to St. Pete's beach and spotted a pod of dolphins whilst we were swimmimg

Had some fantastic meals on the DDP - me and DS's have fond memories of DH doing the Little Tea Pot dance at Whispering Caynon

Loved Tot Story Mania

only got to do it once because the queues were so long - up to 120 mins

Got given fast passes for Soarin' and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - people passing on the Disney Magic

Had a truly magical day at Animal Kingdom - not sure if I should let on or not, but DH managed to get us fast passes for Everest, the Rapids and the Safari ride all at the same time, don't understand how, but hey! It meant we got to do everything in one day even riding Everest three times

Loved Phiharmagic

as ever.

Parades all fantastic, the Toy Soldiers really work hard at DHS Block party - how they didn't melt, I don't know

The weather was really hot and humid - storms and rain in the afternoons and evenings, but we somehow missed most of it with our ADR's - pure luck. DH was grateful to avoid buying the raincoats!

Had Wishes delayed on our first Saturday - due to a small fire on the Castle, but watching the firemen do their checks was entertaining for me

Back to reality now

Thanks to all who helped us with our planning and to all of you still waiting for your 2009 hols - have a great time

jockey · 08-29-2009, 06:53 AM

Sounds as though you had a blast! A fire at the Castle

team harris · 08-29-2009, 06:55 AM

It was in one of the turrets - couldn't see any flames, just loads of smoke. No panic the Castle is still there!!

DisneyB2B · 08-29-2009, 07:03 AM

Sounds like you had a great time. Cant believe how many fast passes you managed to get

Are you doing a TR?

karentan · 08-29-2009, 07:15 AM

glad you had a great time,
(bet you're glad you live in little wakering though, we had a huge fire in great wakering last night, was right down our street)

team harris · 08-29-2009, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karentan

glad you had a great time,
(bet you're glad you live in little wakering though, we had a huge fire in great wakering last night, was right down our street)

Hubby was in The Exhibition at the time and couldn't believe the pics he was seeing. I heard the sirens, but was almost at the end of a 10 hour ironing marathon. I hope your house was unaffected, I heard that two were destroyed. How did it start?

karentan · 08-29-2009, 07:30 AM

it started in one of the fields behind what used to be the old school on poynters lane, the wind blew the fire across shoebury road, then it just kept going along the field between goldsworthy and seaview. 2 and a half houses in estuary gardens burnt down. it didnt affect us (we're on the other side of the road), but it also took out a load of back garden fences, sheds, conservatories and 2 cars. luckily no-one was seriously hurt but its a total mess round here at the mo

disneyholic family · 08-29-2009, 07:31 AM

welcome back!! glad to hear you had a magical time!!!

karentan · 08-29-2009, 07:34 AM

(and oops, sorry for hijacking the thread, but wasnt sure if you'd heard about it, i know a lot of wakering know everyone, so wasnt sure if you knew anyone down this end)

team harris · 08-29-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karentan

(and oops, sorry for hijacking the thread, but wasnt sure if you'd heard about it, i know a lot of wakering know everyone, so wasnt sure if you knew anyone down this end)

No worries! Glad you and yours are ok

Pegasus928 · 08-29-2009, 08:16 AM

Glad to hear you had a great time. Can we expect to see any piccies soon, do you think, would you mind, is that OK, pleeaasse

suzycute · 08-29-2009, 08:30 AM

Sounds like you had a really great time! Have you started planning the next one yet?

Cyrano · 08-29-2009, 08:34 AM

Welcome home

Sounds like you had a blast

Netty · 08-29-2009, 09:03 AM

so when you booking your next holiday???

glad you had a great time there!!!

CHEK · 08-29-2009, 11:03 AM

Sounds like a great trip

I'm loving reading about everyone's August trips, as by 2011 we'll be joining the clan with the restrictions of High school holiday's

08-29-2009, 06:48 AM	#1
team harris Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Little Wakering, Essex Posts: 398	We think : our best one yet!! The two weeks flew past, got back to our home midday Thursday, did the washing, spent yesterday ironing and still feeling the jet-lag However we had a fantastic time We were lucky to ride the Hollywood Rip Roar Rocket on the second day of testing, with only a 20 minute wait - I think it was a case of being in the right place at the right time! Drove to St. Pete's beach and spotted a pod of dolphins whilst we were swimmimg Had some fantastic meals on the DDP - me and DS's have fond memories of DH doing the Little Tea Pot dance at Whispering Caynon Loved Tot Story Mania only got to do it once because the queues were so long - up to 120 mins Got given fast passes for Soarin' and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - people passing on the Disney Magic Had a truly magical day at Animal Kingdom - not sure if I should let on or not, but DH managed to get us fast passes for Everest, the Rapids and the Safari ride all at the same time, don't understand how, but hey! It meant we got to do everything in one day even riding Everest three times Loved Phiharmagic as ever. Parades all fantastic, the Toy Soldiers really work hard at DHS Block party - how they didn't melt, I don't know The weather was really hot and humid - storms and rain in the afternoons and evenings, but we somehow missed most of it with our ADR's - pure luck. DH was grateful to avoid buying the raincoats! Had Wishes delayed on our first Saturday - due to a small fire on the Castle, but watching the firemen do their checks was entertaining for me Back to reality now Thanks to all who helped us with our planning and to all of you still waiting for your 2009 hols - have a great time __________________ Team Harris 1st visit Sept 87 Off Site 2nd visit Oct 89 Off Site 3rd visit Oct 90 Royal Plaza 4th visit Oct 91 Off Site 5th visit Oct 92 Off Site 6th visit May 97 DLP (Hotel Cheyenne)7th visit Oct 03 Off site 8th visit Aug 04 Disneyland Paris (off site)9th visit Feb 06 Davy Crocket 10th visit Aug 07 Pop Century 11th visit Aug 09 OKW

08-29-2009, 06:53 AM	#2
jockey Repeat after me....I LOVE CROC's, I LOVE CROC's, I LOVE CROC's!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 5,794	Sounds as though you had a blast! A fire at the Castle __________________ ,

08-29-2009, 06:55 AM	#3
team harris Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Little Wakering, Essex Posts: 398	It was in one of the turrets - couldn't see any flames, just loads of smoke. No panic the Castle is still there!! __________________ Team Harris 1st visit Sept 87 Off Site 2nd visit Oct 89 Off Site 3rd visit Oct 90 Royal Plaza 4th visit Oct 91 Off Site 5th visit Oct 92 Off Site 6th visit May 97 DLP (Hotel Cheyenne)7th visit Oct 03 Off site 8th visit Aug 04 Disneyland Paris (off site)9th visit Feb 06 Davy Crocket 10th visit Aug 07 Pop Century 11th visit Aug 09 OKW

08-29-2009, 07:03 AM	#4
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08-29-2009, 07:15 AM	#5
karentan my main job for tomorrow is to give cerby a bath, and make a cheesecake Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: essex, UK Posts: 4,149	glad you had a great time, (bet you're glad you live in little wakering though, we had a huge fire in great wakering last night, was right down our street) __________________ Karen x September 2009 trip report 2009 photos2008 photos 2005 Disney Fairy Tale Wedding photos 12th - 28th September 2009 - 8 nights SSR, 4 nights AKV jambo house, disney dining plan, MNSSHP, 3 nights on the Disney Wonder, 1 night SSR 4th - 25th November 2008 - 3 weeks in disney including 2 nights AKL club level & 3 nights disney wonder!!! 11/05 - disney fairy tale wedding and honeymoon, 11/02 - disneyland resort, 05/99 - disneyland resort paris, 07/98 - WDW family trip, 11/92 - WDW family trip, 11/91 - WDW family trip

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08-29-2009, 07:30 AM	#7
karentan my main job for tomorrow is to give cerby a bath, and make a cheesecake Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: essex, UK Posts: 4,149	it started in one of the fields behind what used to be the old school on poynters lane, the wind blew the fire across shoebury road, then it just kept going along the field between goldsworthy and seaview. 2 and a half houses in estuary gardens burnt down. it didnt affect us (we're on the other side of the road), but it also took out a load of back garden fences, sheds, conservatories and 2 cars. luckily no-one was seriously hurt but its a total mess round here at the mo __________________ Karen x September 2009 trip report 2009 photos2008 photos 2005 Disney Fairy Tale Wedding photos 12th - 28th September 2009 - 8 nights SSR, 4 nights AKV jambo house, disney dining plan, MNSSHP, 3 nights on the Disney Wonder, 1 night SSR 4th - 25th November 2008 - 3 weeks in disney including 2 nights AKL club level & 3 nights disney wonder!!! 11/05 - disney fairy tale wedding and honeymoon, 11/02 - disneyland resort, 05/99 - disneyland resort paris, 07/98 - WDW family trip, 11/92 - WDW family trip, 11/91 - WDW family trip

08-29-2009, 07:31 AM	#8
disneyholic family DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in my heart i'm always in WDW Posts: 8,551	welcome back!! glad to hear you had a magical time!!!

08-29-2009, 07:34 AM	#9
karentan my main job for tomorrow is to give cerby a bath, and make a cheesecake Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: essex, UK Posts: 4,149	(and oops, sorry for hijacking the thread, but wasnt sure if you'd heard about it, i know a lot of wakering know everyone, so wasnt sure if you knew anyone down this end) __________________ Karen x September 2009 trip report 2009 photos2008 photos 2005 Disney Fairy Tale Wedding photos 12th - 28th September 2009 - 8 nights SSR, 4 nights AKV jambo house, disney dining plan, MNSSHP, 3 nights on the Disney Wonder, 1 night SSR 4th - 25th November 2008 - 3 weeks in disney including 2 nights AKL club level & 3 nights disney wonder!!! 11/05 - disney fairy tale wedding and honeymoon, 11/02 - disneyland resort, 05/99 - disneyland resort paris, 07/98 - WDW family trip, 11/92 - WDW family trip, 11/91 - WDW family trip

08-29-2009, 08:16 AM	#11
Pegasus928 Is really pleased that the Spell-Checker Fairy (DW) keeps an eye on his posts. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sometimes on dry land - sometimes in the North Sea Posts: 2,040	Glad to hear you had a great time. Can we expect to see any piccies soon, do you think, would you mind, is that OK, pleeaasse __________________ Check out our 2009 Florida Music Video HERE Our 2005 Florida Music Video HERE Our Halloween 2009 Trip Report with lots of pictures HERE And our February 2009 Trip Report HERE www.nicholls2010.co.uk/florida

08-29-2009, 08:30 AM	#12
suzycute DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St Albans Posts: 1,087	Sounds like you had a really great time! Have you started planning the next one yet? __________________

08-29-2009, 08:34 AM	#13
Cyrano Disney VIP Anyone for haggis Aren't we all a cagey lot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 1,300Km from our happy place Posts: 26,617	Welcome home Sounds like you had a blast __________________ Reid My DLRP Photos My DVD Profiler Collection DLP board 24 June 2010 3 weeks LBV Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.

08-29-2009, 09:03 AM	#14
Netty A six foot palm from Wal-Mart would make a very festive Christmas tree Especially if covered with FROG ornaments! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: PRESTATYN N. WALES Posts: 7,200	so when you booking your next holiday??? glad you had a great time there!!! __________________

08-29-2009, 11:03 AM	#15
CHEK DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,809	Sounds like a great trip I'm loving reading about everyone's August trips, as by 2011 we'll be joining the clan with the restrictions of High school holiday's __________________ Karen April 2003 Wyndham Orlando May 2004 Highlands Reserve May 2006 Westridge May 2007 Tuscan Ridge Feb 2009 Tuscan Ridge

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