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Love the update Lessa. When I saw the outfit I thought it was 1984 again I wonder if she has ever heard of a strapless bra?
May 16th - Arrival Day
I was so glad to have taken the Friday off work, it always seems that even though I am packed, I still have many last minute things to do, paying bills, cleaning, laundry, stocking up on groceries for Erich so that he wouldn't go hungry LOL, I had no worries about him going hungry as he works full time at a restaurant just blocks from our home.
Our rental agent was very friendly though, it turns out that she had just been on the Disney Magic for their first sailing to Tortola so she was giving us all kinds of tips for the cruise. I of course already knew most of what she was telling us from reading the boards but I smiled and nodded as she was just being friendly and helpful. She also tried to upsell us to a convertible which we of course turned down, lucky that we did!
The lady at the car rental counter really made me laugh, as she said that Lessa and I would look really good driving around in the car, Oh, I'm sure that we would have, and if anyone was there at Disney that week, or watched the news, the week was really not convertibale weather LOL
She did a pretty good job don't you think?
Thank you Lessa, I do try, I did find however that the camera I was using seemed to be taking very grainy pictures, and it was not a very fast camera, so I am sure that many of my pictures will or have been deleted
Doesn't Mom look happy to be on vacation?
Hey my eyes are not closed!! LOL ( It seems that in the majority of all pictures taken of me ever, my eyes are always closed). let me tell you it felt good to be back at Disney and away from everyday life, worries and stresses, I was just looking forward to a few weeks of fun, relaxation, meeting and making new friends along the way and enjoying this time with my daughter. I think that would put a smile on anyone's face.
The original plan was to get some ice cream at Ghirardelli but the line was crazy long so we skipped it. We decided it was time to leave as we still needed to hit up the grocery store for some water and breakfast food. After that we returned to the hotel to drop off the groceries.
Well the other plan that Lessa forgot to mention was that we were going to check out the "Characters in Flight", the new tethered balloon ride, however, we decided to head over to the Magic Kingdom, take in some rides before meeting up with Rosie and the rest of the gang for the Dole Whip/Spectromagic meet, as we had planned to return to Downtown Disney later in the week to do our serious shopping, and at that point we would do the balloon ride then.
Unfortunately for us there seemed to be a large car full of drunks in front of us so we sat in that drive-thru for what felt like forever!
saw a JetBlue rep standing there with my purse calling out for me. Turns out I had left it at the check-in counter.
If it happens again that will be three strikes against her! Wonder if that would put her on the no fly list.
I think we were in that line for at least 45 minutes.
I smiled and nodded as she was just being friendly and helpful.
She did a pretty good job don't you think?
We saw this lovely outfit and I knew that T would appreciate it so I snapped a quick picture.
let me tell you it felt good to be back at Disney and away from everyday life, worries and stresses, I was just looking forward to a few weeks of fun, relaxation, meeting and making new friends along the way and enjoying this time with my daughter. I think that would put a smile on anyone's face.
[SIZE="4] The line at Security was fairly long, well long for Syracuse. lol I went to put all my stuff up on the security screening machine and I freaked out! Where was my purse! I turned to Mom in a panic hoping that she was holding it but no such luck. My heart was racing, where could it possibly be! Did I drop it? Did I leave it somewhere? The last place I saw it was at check-in. I quickly threw my shoes back on and explained to TSA what had happened. Didn't want to rush out of security without explaining, they might have thought I was a terrorist or something! Today was my lucky day though, as soon as I exited the Security area I saw a JetBlue rep standing there with my purse calling out for me. Turns out I had left it at the check-in counter. Doh![/color][/size][/quote]
Oh no! I so know that feeling! Glad you got it back, though.
[quote="Lifelong_Dreamer, post: 32078402"][SIZE="4] I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the Mac and Cheese. I had read rave reviews of it here on the boards so I was expecting something spectacular and instead it tasted just like plain ol mac and cheese, nothing special about it. The ceasar salad that came with it was very tasty though. Mom's pizza but excellent, a bit flimsy though. Overall I would say that our meal at WPE was just okay.[/color][/size][/quote]
Andy didn't like it either. But it does LOOK good, just doesn't take as good as it looks, IMO.
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Mom took this picture of the devil bird, he looks nice and friendly there doesn't he?
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Ummm... no. No he doesn't look friendly at all!
[quote="Lifelong_Dreamer, post: 32078402"][SIZE="4] We saw this lovely outfit and I knew that T would appreciate it so I snapped a quick picture. lol
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Goodness! Where are the fashion police when you need them!
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Coming up: The Magic Kingdom and the Spectro/Dole Whip Meet![/SIZE]
Great start! Looking forward to more.
I'm gonna have nightmares tonight.
Sorry about Wolfgang's. I had read great things about it. Guess I'm gonna have to read more reviews before I decide on eating there...
I swear some people do not look in a mirror before heading outside
T will be so proud
I had WPE on my maybe list for August, now maybe not so much! Thanks for the review!
WONDERFUL start, Lessa!! WONDERFUL pictures!!
What an incredibly FULL first day you and Mom ENJOYED!!!
The Pizza does look yummy!! Sorry about the Mac&Cheese, although it does look yummy in the pic. Oh and Lessa, I love the ice cream sundaes from a Ghirardelli's...they can be addicting!!!
Page 4-I am so ashamed! You are just to popular. Great start, sorry the mac n cheese was not that great. I am not a bird fan-they all want to dive bomb me I am sure of it. Great pics of DTD-feel like I missed most of it!
Great update Lessa! Looks like you were off to a great start-sorry bout WPE. I know you were really looking forward to the mac n cheese.
Can't wait to read more!!
Lessa I think you are one of the most popular TR writers here on the DIS, can't believe you've got to page 4 so quickly
Wow you and your Mom did well staying awake that long, I would have crashed on the bed as soon as I got to Pop
Love the update Lessa. When I saw the outfit I thought it was 1984 again I wonder if she has ever heard of a strapless bra?
Thank you Lessa, I do try, I did find however that the camera I was using seemed to be taking very grainy pictures, and it was not a very fast camera, so I am sure that many of my pictures will or have been deleted
Hey my eyes are not closed!! LOL ( It seems that in the majority of all pictures taken of me ever, my eyes are always closed).
Well the other plan that Lessa forgot to mention was that we were going to check out the "Characters in Flight", the new tethered balloon ride, however, we decided to head over to the Magic Kingdom, take in some rides before meeting up with Rosie and the rest of the gang for the Dole Whip/Spectromagic meet, as we had planned to return to Downtown Disney later in the week to do our serious shopping, and at that point we would do the balloon ride then.
Beth, you rebel!
Hey, she's got some lime green going.
I was not impressed with WGP express either.
We won't go back.
Oh no! I so know that feeling! Glad you got it back, though.
Ummm... no. No he doesn't look friendly at all!
Ooh.... who did you meet?
Great opener!!! The panic you must of felt when you forgot your purse!
I'll tell ya, that mac & cheese really does look good, but looks can be deceiving.
I just don't know about that new Characters in Flight. I hate, hate, hate, heights!!!
Hi Lessa! I found your TR What a great start! I'm soooo glad you got your purse back - I would've been freaking right out I think it's wonderful that your mom (hi Beth! ) is posting on your TR
Can't wait to read more and see more great pictures!!!
Great start! I can only imagine how freaked out you were nearly losing your purse! Glad you managed to get it back without any problems.
I LOVE Wolfgang Puck Express, but I have to admit your mac and cheese didn't look so hot. I've read a lot of good reviews about that dish too, I wonder if they changed the recipe recently?
Hey Lessa and Beth,
I so enjoyed meeting both of you at the Dole Whip/Spectro/Wishes/Haunted Mansion meet. When I got home, I read your PTR and have been waiting patiently (not) for you to return to read your TR. I so hope you had a great cruise - I was worried about the weather.
By the way, when I pulled up the TR page, I saw the title and wondered if it was you. Then I saw your name under the title. Hope you are feeling better.
Kristi
I just ordered my photopass cd! Yes we were originally in a share but there was some confusion on Mom's part and so we ended up having to order our own cd. Good news though is that we should have it in a couple days if it is delivered as quickly as it was the past two years. I really need it before I post about our next park day. I still have two updates to write about the first day though so there should not be a delay in the report!
Hey I'll stick around as long as it takes... Delay or no delay.
You're awesome Jordan!
i'm here! and i'm caught up...and Mom is here! bonus!
thought about you guys when i drove by penguins ice cream little hut thingy last weekend.