Hey there Brenda! All caught up on your report...YAY! Your new view from the resort was wonderful! Loved you and Em's princess tees. Breakfast at the Grand looked very nice....french toast is ALWAYS a winner in my book! We have tried to ride Ellen's Energy Adv one time in all of our trips and it broke the moment we loaded onto the cars. How funny that happened this time for you too. I guess this happens a lot maybe? I will miss fastpass so much, it makes me so sad.
I am with you on the rain thing. Trust me after I spend so much time straightening and taming my out of control wavy hair water, rain, and humidity are my enemies lol. Loved your LeCellier review. DH and I had the chance to finally have lunch here on our recent trip and I was in love! That is funny that Em fell out of the chair...the poor dear. BTW congrats on Em getting engaged!! YAY!! Her ring is so beautiful too!
Hi Jenn! Glad to see you caught up here.
I think that morning was the only one from the trip where Em and I just happened to coordinate our Disney wardrobe. (I love your green/blue Dumbo tee that you wore for your last trip.)
I think we could eat Fruit Loops at the Grand and feel like it was a nice meal. Everything just seems nicer there.
I have the opposite issue with hair... no wave, no curl, no nothing. Just fine, straight blah hair.
I agree, I'm a Le Cellier lover especially for that pretzel bread and soup. That unfortunate little incident at LC will be long remembered by my kid.
Thanks! Em's ring is lovely.
As you know already I'm thrilled for the great news concerning Em and her new fiancé Jordan.
Such an exciting time in your lives, and I'm sure wedding planning will be much fun for you and Em to do together.
As for Canada, never been. In Epcot yes, the real country no, and I've never seen the video, come close but still have yet to see it. It's always a timing thing, we seem to always hit it at the wrong time or find ourselves distracted and off finding something else to get in to, something yummy, like a pastry in France. Ooooor it involves a glass of something calling my name, wine, bellini, adult slushi of some kind, you know how it is on vaca.
The Joe video, OMGoodness!! That is hilarious, I remember the Joe incident in your report, he was very serious about his job, you think he still works for Disney?
Awwww Camille I know, thank you so much!
You are so sweet! We haven't started any planning yet...she's not like me. I would have had a dozen spreadsheets already. I'm definitely looking forward to the planning and being a part of this final leg of her journey on her way to being a married woman.
Seeing as how there are more than a few competing things to do in Epcot I can completely see the reason behind not seeing the Canada movie. If you need a cool a/c attraction for about 20 minutes it's a great place to hang out. Plus, I'm a big Martin Short fan so him narrating the movie is perfect.
Hey once I have a bellini or glass of wine or two I don't start to care what movies they have inside the pavilions.
Ahhh vacation cocktails!
I'm not sure if "Joe" still works for Disney but I haven't seen him on the CR monorail crew. Poor guy, he may be just as charming as can be and had a moment that one night.
Thanks for catching up my friend!
Yay Em! Do we hear Mickey wedding bells?! I'm totally anxious to see if they chose to get married in WDW.
Thanks Rebecca! Unfortunately they won't get married in WDW since there's too many people to travel that far but there may be a Disneymoon. We shall see.
I hope all is going well with your pregnancy!
BTW: I went back and read your HDDR update in your TR since we booked that next trip. It sounds like a lot of fun.
Canada is a beautiful country! I went to Quebec City my sophomore year and had a blast. I actually saw the hotel the Hogwarts-esque building in the Canada pavilion is based off of. But that wasn't even the prettiest part of Canada I got the chance to see. So... shameless plug for Canada, totally acceptable. And I think Poutine is delicious!
Rain wimps? Psh. A Florida rainstorm is something NOBODY wants to get caught in. I would probably head for the Land if I was in EPCOT, but you had already been there most of the day so it makes sense. Love the pictures you got of SE though! They actually look really cool.
Sorry, your Monsters Inc. cupcake wasn't that great, but I would've bought it just for that Mike Wazowski ring. Totally worth it.
"That Joe monorail dude" lol I wouldn't be surprised if he was banished to the parking lot either. Sounds like the guy who would/should be from your story haha
Can't wait to read more!
You are far more the Canada expert than I! Having eaten Poutine you are almost a native Canadian at this point. I would love to see more of Canada some day - outside of Epcot!
Yep, I'm a certified rain wimp. I see storm clouds approaching and we exit post haste. I'm sure all the die hard park fans are thrilled since it usually doesn't rain for long.
I agree! A $3.99 Mike ring is right in there with Disney prices so I think the cupcake was free with the purchase of the ring.
Poor "Joe" may be working the parking lot! I hope they give him a rain poncho.
Such good timing you guys have with the rain! I don't blame you for ducking out. As for the water park, we actually went to Blizzard Beach once when it was raining. We figured we were gonna get wet anyway may as well go! Such a nice view of the sun setting over the parking lot! The clouds look so pretty!
P.S. I have started a trip report for the coast to coast challenge!
Hi Katie! Thanks for sharing your TR link! I'm so impressed with your running achievements. That Boston Marathon tribute to the MIT officer
That's a great point... if you are going to get wet anyway, why not play in the rain? Sounds good to me. I just don't want to play in water with a side of lightning!
I fell behind! I'm so sorry. I'm catching up now.
What a nice momma you are letting Em sleep in.
ToT is always worth it! I would wait 30 minutes for that anytime.
I too would feel overwhelmed and need to have a carrot cake cookie. They're just so awesome.
The Colossal Man is the best part of Sci Fi. Every time it comes on, I just chuckle endlessly.
Wow, you were having a lot of Marilyn moments that day! I'm gonna say it's because you're fabulous!
I hate being late to reservations too! I'm glad you were only 5 minutes late.
Freeze dried ice cream is hard to describe. When I was a kid, I was in love with it. The flavor is good, it just kind of melts away in your mouth, like meringue cookies.
Again, congrats to Em on the engagement! That's such happy news.
No worries Danielle! I'm not sure which of your TR I need to get caught up on but I'm sure it's at least one.
Yeah, I'm an awesome mom like that. Other than making my kid fall out of her chair at Le Cellier.
You mentioned my two favorite things about DHS - Tot and carrot cake cookies. And the Amazing Colossal Man ... I just looked up that 1957 movie on Youtube and I have to say that Sci-Fi picked the best of the clips!
Ahhhh I like meringue cookies. I'm more convinced than ever that I need to try that stuff.
Thanks Danielle!
Such exciting news! My bff's daughter is getting married in January 2015 so we're well in the swing of wedding planning, so much fun! Please pass on my best wishes to the happy couple!
I am Canadian and I weep every time I hear the song! I am very fortunate that I have been from one coast to the other (the perks of having a father in the military) and every province is gorgeous IMO! If you ever find yourself on the prairies give me a shout....we have a spare room!
Hi Jacquie! Your kind wishes are appreciated!
I have a good friend whose father was Canadian military as well and when I first asked her where she was from in Canada she said all over! That's great that you have been able to live and see so much of your beautiful country. I do hope to see more than BC some day.
As much as i hate to admit it, and it does not happen very often...Disney naps are the BEST!!!
Ha ha! I WILL admit it... you are right!
Great update!
Thanks Wii!
Canada the song is so beautiful. I must admit that I'm kinda obsessed with singing it in the car and yes I butcher the french part but that's the thing is I took spanish not french. Haha. It's fun while we're in the car and Olivia screams "Not this song again!"
We have booked our stay for ASM September 15-21st.
Scratch that out!!! Just in...we are going to Disney World on September 22nd-28th!!! I didn't particularly want to stay at ASM but until the Fall Specials come out we will stay there. If the Fall Specials come out we might stay at POR or even...AKL!
So it looks like we will be there during the same time you will be there.
I'm so excited plus we get to experience the F&W for the first time too which is what Jason wanted to do!!! EEEKKKK!!! Can you tell I'm excited?
I hear ya, I have no idea what the French words are. I rather mumble them like in the Lion King song Circle of Life. I have no clue.
Argh!! Oh man! I rebooked our trip for July since my DH will be starting a new job (hopefully) by Sept.
I actually haven't cancelled our September resort reservations yet since I still hold out a little hope but I did book a July trip for me and Em that works with her schedule. I'm so sorry!