Look at you guys having so much fun!
In October, I tried to very quickly write DIS on the honey wall for a picture for the report, but it faded away before I could snap. I think they need to make the honey a little thicker for picture purposes.
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Look at you guys having so much fun!
In October, I tried to very quickly write DIS on the honey wall for a picture for the report, but it faded away before I could snap. I think they need to make the honey a little thicker for picture purposes.
lmillercrew
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I LOVE the Teacups! I love spinning fast. 
Happy Elf
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We had just finished riding the Tea cups and decided to head toward Tomorrowland as Cavin wanted to ride Buzz and the race cars. The Speedway had a short wait and so we jumped in line. This was a first for our family, we had never been on it before.
Getting into our cars....Hannah and Cavin were quite excited to drive for the first time. Owen was too short yet, and so I drove....yeah, not meant for people with long legs to drive!
Next we headed over to Buzz which was shockingly almost a walk-on!
Ben and Owen rode together and I rode with Hannah. Hannah spent more time looking around then playing so she only scored about 300 point! I think I scored around 7500, not great but I'm not video game skilled!
Next up was lunch, the kids were all hungry and the adults could eat so we headed to Comic Ray's Starlight Cafe. Both kids had the chicken nuggets with grapes and Ben had the ribs and I had the rotisserie chicken with wonderful mashed potatoes and green beans. (Sorry, no food pictures...Ben was too embarrassed to let me do it with others around!) The meal was very good and we would eat there again in a heartbeat! The kids enjoyed watching Sonny Eclipse while we ate.
While we ate, we came up with a game plan of what all they wanted to see still and figured out what we could do based on the time we had left! (Remember they didn't want to plan anything ahead of time!
Although I still had a basic plan in mind!)
Getting into our cars....Hannah and Cavin were quite excited to drive for the first time. Owen was too short yet, and so I drove....yeah, not meant for people with long legs to drive!
Next we headed over to Buzz which was shockingly almost a walk-on!
Ben and Owen rode together and I rode with Hannah. Hannah spent more time looking around then playing so she only scored about 300 point!
I think I scored around 7500, not great but I'm not video game skilled!
Next up was lunch, the kids were all hungry and the adults could eat so we headed to Comic Ray's Starlight Cafe. Both kids had the chicken nuggets with grapes and Ben had the ribs and I had the rotisserie chicken with wonderful mashed potatoes and green beans. (Sorry, no food pictures...Ben was too embarrassed to let me do it with others around!) The meal was very good and we would eat there again in a heartbeat! The kids enjoyed watching Sonny Eclipse while we ate.
While we ate, we came up with a game plan of what all they wanted to see still and figured out what we could do based on the time we had left! (Remember they didn't want to plan anything ahead of time!
Although I still had a basic plan in mind!)
Happy Elf
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We headed to Adventureland to ride on the Jungle Cruise.
Notice anything? How about a different view...
Hannah was convinced this spider was real!
We had Skipper Kyle, he did a great job!
Ben and Owen enjoying the boat ride!
Next we headed toward Pirates of the Caribbean.
The kids enjoyed seeing Skull Rock.
We had a 20-30 minute wait for Pirates and while we waited in line Hannah asked, "Mom, why don't pirates dust?" She was so serious, but we were cracking up! Owen wasn't too sure about it while we waited in line, but he ended up enjoying the ride and Cavin LOVED it!
Capt. Ben???
Not quite the same! 
Arrrgh!
Now there's a pirate!
Next up....it's time for a break! Where do we head???
Happy Elf
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After Pirates we got FP's for Splash Mt. and took a ride over to Tom Sawyer's Island to take a break. We were hot and tired! Owen didn't want to go at first until he saw us going across the river on the raft, then he wanted to go too! So he and Ben soon joined us.
We enjoyed sitting and taking a water break at Auntie Polly's and had a wonderful view of the Haunted Mansion.
After our break we split up - most of us went to ride the Haunted Mansion. Hannah has a love/hate relationship with the HM. She loves the idea of it, but it scares her. However, she wasn't going to let her younger cousin go and admit she was scared. She did great once we were in there and enjoyed the ride!
Owen didn't want to ride so Ben was going to take him on a riverboat ride, but he fell asleep instead! So they grabbed a table and waited on us.
What a tired boy!
After our ride, we met up with Ben and decided it was time for dinner. We were hot, tired, and had a bit more time before we could use the FP's. So we introduced Miranda and Chris to the yummy Turkey Leg. We love these things! Each family got one and shared it! YUM!
After dinner, it was time to head to Splash Mountain. Owen was too small to ride, so I waited with him. We checked out the Briar Patch Shop. Owen found a little Monorail pull back toy he wanted, but it was interesting because he wanted 2 to complete the Monorail train. They had a fun ride! Sorry, no pictures!
Next it was time to move around to Fantasyland to ride It's a Small World.
We walked around the castle and got a few pictures.
Cavin had fallen asleep at this point and they were ready to head back to the house.
So we walked up Main Street together. We had promised Owen a train ride so we were going to do that before we headed out.
We rode all the way around the park. He was a happy boy!!
Ben enjoyed seeing the signs of things to come.
After our train ride we headed out because we still had a bit of a drive and we were hot and tired. We had a fun day and couldn't wait to be back!
Next up...a relaxing day with no plans!
We enjoyed sitting and taking a water break at Auntie Polly's and had a wonderful view of the Haunted Mansion.
After our break we split up - most of us went to ride the Haunted Mansion. Hannah has a love/hate relationship with the HM. She loves the idea of it, but it scares her. However, she wasn't going to let her younger cousin go and admit she was scared. She did great once we were in there and enjoyed the ride!
Owen didn't want to ride so Ben was going to take him on a riverboat ride, but he fell asleep instead! So they grabbed a table and waited on us.
What a tired boy!
After our ride, we met up with Ben and decided it was time for dinner. We were hot, tired, and had a bit more time before we could use the FP's. So we introduced Miranda and Chris to the yummy Turkey Leg. We love these things! Each family got one and shared it! YUM!
After dinner, it was time to head to Splash Mountain. Owen was too small to ride, so I waited with him. We checked out the Briar Patch Shop. Owen found a little Monorail pull back toy he wanted, but it was interesting because he wanted 2 to complete the Monorail train. They had a fun ride! Sorry, no pictures!
Next it was time to move around to Fantasyland to ride It's a Small World.
We walked around the castle and got a few pictures.
Cavin had fallen asleep at this point and they were ready to head back to the house.
So we walked up Main Street together. We had promised Owen a train ride so we were going to do that before we headed out.
We rode all the way around the park. He was a happy boy!!
Ben enjoyed seeing the signs of things to come.
After our train ride we headed out because we still had a bit of a drive and we were hot and tired. We had a fun day and couldn't wait to be back!
Next up...a relaxing day with no plans!
Happy Elf
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We had planned for each couple to have a "date day." Ben and I knew we wanted to spend our anniversary in Epcot by ourselves, and we knew Miranda and Chris would enjoy a day to themselves as well. They spent the day at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Sorry, I don't have pictures since I wasn't with them.
The rest of us slept in and took it easy that day. Pam and I went to Walmart to pick up a few things while Ken and Ben took the kids to the park just down from the house. When we got back it was lunch time. We decided to eat lunch at Blackbeard's Inn.
I had the scallops and Manhattan Fish Chowder and Ben had a fish sandwich. The meal was very good and reasonably priced.
Ben, Hannah, and Pam
Cavin and Owen
After lunch we got this cute picture of the 4 grandkids.
After lunch we took the kids back to the house and got everyone laid down for naps.
Then Ben and I headed out to see the Sugar Mill Ruins. I had read about them and wanted to see a bit of history. It was a neat place tucked in off the road a bit of a challenge to find.
After visiting the Sugar Mill Ruins, we drove around New Smyrna to take in the sights and looked around some shops.
We headed back to the house after that because we knew the kids would be up soon. Ben and I went swimming and soon the kids joined us. We stayed at the house and grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for dinner.
We had some visitors on the deck.
We headed to bed after an after dinner swim because tomorrow we were leaving early in the morning for Epcot.
The rest of us slept in and took it easy that day. Pam and I went to Walmart to pick up a few things while Ken and Ben took the kids to the park just down from the house. When we got back it was lunch time. We decided to eat lunch at Blackbeard's Inn.
I had the scallops and Manhattan Fish Chowder and Ben had a fish sandwich. The meal was very good and reasonably priced.
Ben, Hannah, and Pam
Cavin and Owen
After lunch we got this cute picture of the 4 grandkids.
After lunch we took the kids back to the house and got everyone laid down for naps.
Then Ben and I headed out to see the Sugar Mill Ruins. I had read about them and wanted to see a bit of history. It was a neat place tucked in off the road a bit of a challenge to find.
After visiting the Sugar Mill Ruins, we drove around New Smyrna to take in the sights and looked around some shops.
We headed back to the house after that because we knew the kids would be up soon. Ben and I went swimming and soon the kids joined us. We stayed at the house and grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for dinner.
We had some visitors on the deck.
We headed to bed after an after dinner swim because tomorrow we were leaving early in the morning for Epcot.
Such a fun day in Magic Kingdom! Thanks for sharing all the pictures.
I bet Hannah and Cavin felt like real big shots driving those cars. Brooklynn loves that she is big enough to do that. That would be a fun backyard toy.
A day for just you and Ben in Epcot sounds lovely.
I'd choose that over Harry Potter land any day.
I bet Hannah and Cavin felt like real big shots driving those cars. Brooklynn loves that she is big enough to do that. That would be a fun backyard toy.
A day for just you and Ben in Epcot sounds lovely.
I'd choose that over Harry Potter land any day. 
NancyLuvsMickey
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I'm still here... 
And I'm always in the mood to read about Disney!!! 
And I'm always in the mood to read about Disney!!!
Happy Elf
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I'm still here...
Glad you are still here! I will give you an update since you have been so patiently waiting!
Happy Elf
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 - Our 10 year anniversary
Ben and I got up early and headed to Epcot. My goal was to make it for rope drop and we did!
We enjoyed a little opening entertainment.
Through the gates and headed toward...
We made it to another place to wait!
But we did get to see the opening and do the countdown
We were headed to
Our luck was good because we got front row center with very little wait! Sorry no pictures, this was Ben's first ride and I just wanted to enjoy it with him!
With Soarin' under our belt we were headed to try Mission: Space since we were without kids, and we had never been on it!
On the walk over.
Ben doesn't spin, so we knew we would be trying the green side. I thought it was neat, but the daredevil in me would like to try the orange side sometime. Maybe when Hannah is big enough.....
Next we head to
The stand by line said 20 minutes, so we knew we could ride before lunch and still make it to our lunch ADR. It took at least twice as long, if not more because the ride stopped several times! Ugh!
We were watching the clock and were entering the preshow area as our ADR time was about 10 minutes away. We decided we had waited this long, might as well ride and hope we made the ADR.
We got off Test Track at our ADR time at Le Cellier! We quickly walked though to make it.....
But did we make it in time??? You will have to wait to find out!
Ben and I got up early and headed to Epcot. My goal was to make it for rope drop and we did!
We enjoyed a little opening entertainment.
Through the gates and headed toward...
We made it to another place to wait!
But we did get to see the opening and do the countdown
We were headed to
Our luck was good because we got front row center with very little wait! Sorry no pictures, this was Ben's first ride and I just wanted to enjoy it with him!
With Soarin' under our belt we were headed to try Mission: Space since we were without kids, and we had never been on it!
On the walk over.
Ben doesn't spin, so we knew we would be trying the green side. I thought it was neat, but the daredevil in me would like to try the orange side sometime. Maybe when Hannah is big enough.....
Next we head to
The stand by line said 20 minutes, so we knew we could ride before lunch and still make it to our lunch ADR. It took at least twice as long, if not more because the ride stopped several times! Ugh!
We were watching the clock and were entering the preshow area as our ADR time was about 10 minutes away. We decided we had waited this long, might as well ride and hope we made the ADR.
We got off Test Track at our ADR time at Le Cellier! We quickly walked though to make it.....
But did we make it in time??? You will have to wait to find out!
SoonerGirl
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Hey Janell, thanks for posting this link on FB! Sounds like you guys are having a great trip so far. I would love to rent a big beach house with the whole family some time, so many great memories to be made there!
I hope you were able to get in for your Le Cellier ADR
I hope you were able to get in for your Le Cellier ADR
Happy Elf
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- Jun 22, 2006
Hey Janell, thanks for posting this link on FB! Sounds like you guys are having a great trip so far. I would love to rent a big beach house with the whole family some time, so many great memories to be made there!
I hope you were able to get in for your Le Cellier ADR
Glad you found us! We had a wonderful trip over all! Just wish we were headed back this summer!
The kids keep asking when we are leaving for Disney World. It was really hard to tell them, "we aren't going this summer."As far as making it to Le Cellier....you will soon find out!
Happy Elf
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- Jun 22, 2006
We made it to Le Cellier a few minutes late...but we made it!
Walk back to Le Cellier
We checked in and had to wait for a few minutes, but we didn't care, they were letting us eat! Soon we were headed back to a small table for 2. Perfect place to celebrate an anniversary!
We both had the wonderful cheddar cheese soup for an appetizer.
For lunch I had the Wild Mushroom Filet Mignon....it was delicious!!!
Ben had the Skillet (which I don't see on the menu anymore)
And for dessert we slip the Chocolate Mousse....Ben was surprised when it came out!
We enjoyed our lunch at Le Cellier and were glad to have a peaceful and quiet meal on our anniversary!
After lunch we explored Canada, as we had never been up there before!?! I don't know why, but we hadn't! It was beautiful!
We enjoyed looking in the shops and found these:
It says, "Poor Me More Wine"
More exploring while we waited to see O' Canada
We enjoyed seeing O' Canada, since we had never seen it! Plus it reminded Ben of his trip there when he was in college.
Next up....more world showcase!
Walk back to Le Cellier
We checked in and had to wait for a few minutes, but we didn't care, they were letting us eat! Soon we were headed back to a small table for 2. Perfect place to celebrate an anniversary!
We both had the wonderful cheddar cheese soup for an appetizer.
For lunch I had the Wild Mushroom Filet Mignon....it was delicious!!!
Ben had the Skillet (which I don't see on the menu anymore)
And for dessert we slip the Chocolate Mousse....Ben was surprised when it came out!
We enjoyed our lunch at Le Cellier and were glad to have a peaceful and quiet meal on our anniversary!
After lunch we explored Canada, as we had never been up there before!?! I don't know why, but we hadn't! It was beautiful!
We enjoyed looking in the shops and found these:
It says, "Poor Me More Wine"
More exploring while we waited to see O' Canada
We enjoyed seeing O' Canada, since we had never seen it! Plus it reminded Ben of his trip there when he was in college.
Next up....more world showcase!
Happy Elf
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- Jun 22, 2006
Next we walked though Jolly ole' England
Sorry it's a bit blurry
Next we headed across this bridge
but we stopped for some Photopass pictures
And my very favorite of all...I have it sitting on my desk at school!
We stopped in France to watch Impressions de France. We had seen it but it was a nice cool place to rest!
After a lovely rest in the air conditioning we head on to Morocco.
And after a little of begging and pleading on my part, Ben put on the hat and let me take his picture! I think he just wanted to make me happy!
Next up: A new treat was tried!
Sorry it's a bit blurry
Next we headed across this bridge
but we stopped for some Photopass pictures
And my very favorite of all...I have it sitting on my desk at school!
We stopped in France to watch Impressions de France. We had seen it but it was a nice cool place to rest!
After a lovely rest in the air conditioning we head on to Morocco.
And after a little of begging and pleading on my part, Ben put on the hat and let me take his picture! I think he just wanted to make me happy!
Next up: A new treat was tried!
SoonerGirl
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Yay, you made it! Test Track almost cost me a Le Cellier ADR once too. It broke down while we were on the ride and we had to sit there in the car for half an hour until they got it going again 
Isn't the Canada pavilion gorgeous? It's my favorite
Isn't the Canada pavilion gorgeous? It's my favorite
Great picture of you both!
A lot of people don't even realize that part of Canada is back there.
Glad you got some grown-up time to see and do things without focusing on the kids. We always arrange for Jill and John to go and have a dinner and maybe go to DTD or just off to ride some grown-up rides while I stay back at the resort with the girls. I am happy to have the girls
, and they are happy not to , so it works out well.
Happy Elf
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Yay, you made it! Test Track almost cost me a Le Cellier ADR once too. It broke down while we were on the ride and we had to sit there in the car for half an hour until they got it going again
Isn't the Canada pavilion gorgeous? It's my favorite
Yes, we were thrilled we made it! And to sit on TT for half an hour!
Great picture of you both!
A lot of people don't even realize that part of Canada is back there.
Glad you got some grown-up time to see and do things without focusing on the kids. We always arrange for Jill and John to go and have a dinner and maybe go to DTD or just off to ride some grown-up rides while I stay back at the resort with the girls. I am happy to have the girls
Thanks! It was nice to have grown up time! Love the kids tons, but a day without them was wonderful! And I could really use one of those days right about now!
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