. I've got a lot of catching up to do but enjoyed your introduction. I'm very curious about the cupcake ratings. Can't wait to see what your favorite is.
I just read through the entire report so far! You guys really had a great time!
I love going in One Man's Dream so much! All the models and everything. Wonderful pictures!
...And that is why we are twins. WINNING! (It also must include an annoyingly sassy hand gesture. I can't remember if Courtney did anything like that, but I feel like we need to.)
YES YOU DO OMG. If I could have that as my WEDDING CAKE I seriously would. They are THAT GOOD. I think I know a perfect time for you to try one!
I want a Disney pillow pet so badly! I can't even deal with how cute they are. Also, I recently learned that there is a LADY pillow pet (as in, Lady and the Tramp) and there's a really good chance she'll be coming to live with me here soon.
Omg. Homegirl was squeezing your leg? What in God's name? That is just beyond weird. She honestly didn't know she was doing it? I'm baffled.
It's so weird to think that Thomas Kinkade is dead. His paintings are unbelievably beautiful. I mean, that Little Mermaid one...I just love it.
Those games look so cute! I want to do that! Did you have a choice of scenes that you could act out?
Walt Disney.There will never be anyone like him. I just don't even know what to say about him! So much love for that man.
Can't wait for more!!!!
YEAH, all caught up! And I'm pretty sure my musical knowledge within and outside of Disney just grew because of that speed-reading. And it adds a nice ambiance to the reading. Nice low music + TR = Pure Magic! Can't wait to read more!
Sorry I've been MIA from your TR for so long! Ugh, I definitely did NOT intend for that to happen, but I'm caught up now! I'm apologizing now because this comment is going to be absurdly long. Don't feel like you have to respond to everything, since I know you have tons of other comments to get through!
I'm a wee-bit obsessed with the MSEP sooo don't even worry about it... I actually cried when Mickey pointed to me and gave a thumbs up about my Anniversary pin last trip. No biggie, I'm just 5 years old.
I never saw MMY! Wompwomp. But I would've probably died seeing the Lanterns from Tangled. That was my iPhone cover FOREVER until it finally chipped and I replaced it with an Up iPhone cover. I love that scene so much.
That's highly unfortunate about the bloody man. I would have run away, too.
Okay, I know I'm going to be back in less than a month, but for some reason your AK morning is making me want to be in Disney World SO BAD right now. Though I guess considering it's Christmas week, maybe not so much, but still. I have just such distinct memories of getting to AK super early and riding EE and ahhh, I'm just wanting to be there right now!
EE is my absolute favorite, so I'm with you on Asia's decorations!
HAHAHA I love your photo of you post-ride. My hair never ever behaves in Disney World due to the humidity, and evidently in Disneyland it's the same story (we experienced ridiculous humidity there). I usually just give up mid-way through out trip and wear a hat, haha.
I would have punched that guy in the face if I'd heard him screaming like that... Well not really but I would've been close to it! UGH. Some people just seriously amaze me and are beyond ignorant. It's just annoying when they ruin a ride for other people, you know? This just seems over the top ridiculous though.
RANDOM but, little story. I basically lose it the second I hear any part of the Up soundtrack. The music just absolutely destroys me. I heard it in Disneyland at one point and held it together, so at least I've made progress from sobbing uncontrollably to tearing up a little up when I hear it.
ANYWAY, it suddenly dawned on me, I wonder who composed the music... and I had a strong feeling it was the same guy who did the music for the TV show LOST... and the movie Star Trek. AND I WAS SO RIGHT. He is the absolute MASTER as making music that will have you bawling your eyes out. UGH, that man. Anyway, that's my story, haha.
SO jealous of meeting Dug and Russell! This is one of the things I'm most looking forward to on our next trip!
Friendship boats are at the top of my love list. They are such a wonderful and relaxing way to go to DHS!
Bummer about the Carrot Cake Cookie! I totally love it, but can also very much understand why someone wouldn't, too! At least you tried it though so you can take it off your "must-do" list!
OMG The Shining. Have you ever read the book? The movie scares me, but the first time I read the book I had nightmares! It's very different from the movie but so so scary.
I love trading Vinylmation and pins! I did Vinyl trading for the first time on our trip in DL and can't wait to do it again in January in WDW!
YAY! I'm so happy I'm caught up again! Craziness of life and all, and I'm caught up! WOOOHOO!
Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas!
Oh my! I laughed so much at your ToT picture! John is sitting there like nothing is happening. Completely relaxed! I could never have looked like that on ToT!!!
Also, I had a very strange encounter after seeing One Man's Dream on our recent trip. But I haven't gotten to that part in my TR yet so I don't want to spoil it!!!
On a side note, it was my first time watching the film and I completely bawled like a baby. Not even like, a dainty tear, but full on sobbed. I am such a sap! (and my DH likes to rag me on it)
Can't wait to read more. I throughly enjoy your TRs.
I will be posting an update VERY soon!What a fun day at DHS! I really like your pins you got. One of these days I'm going to just take the leap and get into pin trading.
The story about the girl on ToT is too funny! And I could really relate to the story about the 5 year old boy.On our last trip, my son (who's 4) kicked some rocks near One Man's Dream onto the walkway before I could stop him. 2 CMs were nearby and quickly looked at him. But before they could say anything, this Momma had her son picking them up and getting a scolding.
To hoping 2013 is a wonderful year and brings many more magical moments (and Disney trips)!
I am going to update soon, I promise! Hope you had a great Christmas Joni and have heard from John frequently
Great day at DHS, I love One Mans Dream too!
Stay tuned to find out why!So I'm a major TR lurker, I read many to ease my "I'm not at Disney depression" and I've read all of yours in the last 2 weeks, I know I need to get a life but some people go to bed and read a book, I go to bed and read the DIS and usually regret how late I stay up.
Anyway, I love your reports, I love that you seem to write what you think and have such a great sense of humor. My kind of people. So anyway, just wanted to stop by and say Hi and tell you I love your reports and can't wait to read more
and thank you so much for reading along! I'm so glad that you enjoy my reports. I'm sorry I haven't updated in so long, but the updates are going to be rolling in soon!
I am so glad you are enjoying my report! Sorry for not updating in so long, but I am getting ready to start up again! Ps...just read about John's arcade addiction and had to comment! I SO get your frustration. My best friend has an arcade addiction as well and going to Disney with him was a nightmare in more ways than one. He literally blew $200 something in the arcade and spent hours in there....HOURS. I just don't even know...
Lucky for me, we went with a group so I wasn't stuck watching!
Hello!!!!
Where are you???
I'm hopeing everything is ok!!!!
We're doing fabulous!!!! We had a great birthday cruise...
I'm writing a fun trip report on cruisecritic.com
and
Now we just found out the my precious daughter just made the Disney College Program....
She'll be there from May to Jan... We're so excited...
I sure hope you come back to us... We are all missing the wonderful information and pictures of our trip!!!!
Please come back to us and post!!!!
We miss you!!!
Carolyn
I've just found your trip report and wanted to say hi
Thanks so much for reading along! I hope you enjoy the report! 
! We've been patiently waiting, just like we said we would! Hope all is well!
Glad to see you back in action
I'm getting ready to post an update that will explain everything! Thanks for sticking with me!
As a matter of fact, the song choice for my update has absolutely nothing to do with the update itself. Its all about the deep remorse I feel for abandoning my beautiful wonderful amazing DIS buddies for two months! I hope that you accept this musical dedication and my deepest apologies. 
I promise, it wont happen again!
I didnt really announce it in advance because I wasnt really sure when he would make it home, but he was able to take a very long leave starting on December 23rd! It was so amazing having him home for Christmas, and these last two months with him have been such an unexpected blessing. 
Unfortunately, he has to head back to Afghanistan on Sunday. Obviously Im not thrilled about this at all, but luckily he will only be gone for a couple of months this time. So anyway, thats why Ive been MIA for so long! I have spent the last few months completely wrapped up in time with John! 
Thank you so much to all of my friends who have reminded me and pushed me to update. You guys know I need a little motivating sometimes! I seriously love all of you! 
We are going to be taking our second annual mother/daughter trip from May 28th-June 2nd! We will be staying at POP Century, and it will be a combination of my moms Mothers Day/birthday gift. I actually surprised her with the trip on Christmas. She is beyond ecstatic! I am so excited, and Im also thrilled that I am getting some use out of my Annual Pass! 
He named several characters that I really wanted to draw, but then this group of girls would raise their hands and say they already drew that one. It started to get a little ridiculous. Dont get me wrong, I love Animation Academy, but theres a lot of other stuff to do at Disney World. I feel like these girls need to branch out a little bit on their next Disney vacation and try new things, like going on a ride or eating a cupcake...just sayin. 
Coming from a military family I know how bad it sucks when your loved ones are away, but I can't imagine if it were my DH. Mine was gone for 9 months working in Arizona (we're in Iowa), and that was miserable but we flew to see each other a few times while he was gone.
I am sorry that John has to leave soon, though... but thank God he won't be gone as long! AND I'm so excited for you to go back to Disney soon! AND in May/June!!! 
. I'm glad you got to spend so much time with John though. Prayers for you guys while he is gone again. I have never done the drawing class before. I should probably try that sometime soon. Have yet to try TSM as well, i know it is a crime , but that is something I am changing on my upcoming trip.
I don't know how i have over looked it. 
