“IF THIS IS A DREAM, I DON’T WANT TO WAKE UP!” – POP! Goes The Solo Trip **THE END**

[glennbo123]

That Stacey! She told me I was her favorite Disney guy!

Oh yes, I'm sure that family put that photo right smack-dab in the middle of their mantle.

Are you kidding me? More of this "to be continued" stuff???

 

[danimaroo]

True story: I just caught up on this entire TR while sitting here next to Matt, who is getting his Haunted Mansion tattoo colored right now, hahaha. Thanks for providing me lovely reading material while I'm sitting around at the tattoo place.

I am SO excited to see what this moment is! Like, really excited. Also, your TR is awesome, I'm enjoying this solo trip! It's awesome you can just do whatever you want!

I'm typing from my phone and I got super behind on your TR BUT I'm caught up now and can't wait to hear what happens!!

 

[beachmama3]

Hi! Following along! Your TR is great- I have been cracking up too! I am caught up on your first TR and about half way through this one. Can't wait to be there in 2 WEEKS!

Just had to mention that I sponsor two children from World Vision. It is so cool to get updates from them! Great organization.

Can't wait to read more!

 

[bellesBFF]

a little late, but i'm here to follow!

 

[katt789]

AAAHHHH YOUR WIIIIFFFEEEEEEEEE

Beautiful castle pics, and love the one looking down Main Street!! Boourns to chanting obnoxious groups, people need to learn to just staaahp!

Oh my gosh those hidden charging stations are awesome! Love that they kept it themed!! Awesome splash pic!

 

[GinnerD]

Another cliffhanger!? "Patiently" waiting for the big moment!

I've enjoyed reading all about this solo adventure! Seems like you had a great time, even with a few bumps in the road. ( I was so glad when you got your wallet back)

I am going solo in December. Cannot wait to see the holiday decorations. I hope I can have at least half as good a time as you.

Now..about this cliffhanger thing.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Loving the update! Not loving the hanging I think you shouldn't be allowed to post until you had it all writ up! lol

Thank you so very much Elaine. Haha, I am SO SORRY. It was never intended to to leave anyone hanging.
Honestly I didn't even think about that when writing. It just kind of fit the narrative. It probably wouldn't help to know that I do indeed have it all written. In fact the whole report is written. Don't tell anyone, OK?

How did you get the autographed photo of Stacey? Very cool!

Love your Splash Mountain photo. At least that family has a sense of humor.

Hi Annie, it just showed up in the mail... Actually I had sent away to her and she sent that back with the lovely note.

Haha, thank you. Honestly they were loving it!

You're Stacey's favorite Disney guy?! This can only mean one thing...a proposal is imminent! Can't wait to read your honeymoon TR

Come on Rob, when the Mouse asks you to pose a certain way, you do it. He's the boss!

Great pictures as always. Can't wait to be reunited with my beloved Splash

Haha, now THAT would be a trip report for the ages. Honestly I was so excited by that I can't even put into words.

Yup I have to agree with that. He absolutely IS the boss. I should know better than to argue

Thanks so much Courtney. You and me both!!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Rob come back.... you can't leave us hanging again! Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's nice that Stacey says you're her favorite Disney guy...but come on!!!!!

Ok, you want it that way I'll just start making it up....

Here's Rob's evening at MK:
So there I was eating my soft serve and I got a killer brain freeze. Alas, who should notice my distress but finned Ariel! She sent out a distress signal on my behalf and all the princesses came to my aid. Seeing as how Wishes was starting shortly, they invited me to view the show from their top secret VIP viewing area.... they were swell! The End.

OH BRENDA I'M SORRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Think of it like a room reveal... you have to build to it.

In all seriousness though, I really never intended to create a hanger. Actually now I'm thinking of using your story instead. It's MUCH better than mine.

Oh my gosh I gotta know what happens next!!!

That Stacey poster is amazing!!! How did you get that? So Cool!

You got some nice photos at MK. The sky always looks cool when it is dark.

I love the Tower of Terror photo. There is a kid in the front that made me laugh. Also your batman comment, haha!

I laughed out loud at the arsenic comment too. You are freaking hilarious.

I just hope it at least comes close to living up to expectations. Now I'm scared everyone will think "That was it?"

Ahh I just love that. I just got it in the mail. I had sent a note away to her agency and received that back.

Oh I agree and thank you!!

Haha, I swear, ride photos are one of the best inventions EVER!

Bahaha, thanks!

Popping out or Lurkland to say--really great photos! What kind of camera do you use? DSLR or smaller point and shoot? I know I want a new camera for next trip but not sure what I want.

Yay and Thank you so much! It's just a P&S Canon 300HS Elph. Certainly nothing fancy. I like it because it's small, so it's easy to toss it in a pocket. It's takes pretty nice video as well. I think I only paid about $150 for it, so well worth the money.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Awesome update! And THANK YOU for the info on the hidden charging station! My phone is always running out of battery because I use it to take all my pics!

Thank you SO MUCH! Oh it's my pleasure. I understand they also now have USB charging as well. And because they're so well hidden, not many seem to know about them.

Ok fine, I'll allow just this last one. But only because you're Stacey's favourite Disney guy. How did you get that pic??? So awesome!

Love the pic with the Main Mouse, even if you did have to block your new shirt.
Ugh! to loud, annoying, obnoxious groups in queue lines. I do love finding like-minded people in those situations though. Somehow the presence of another person makes the situation tip to more funny than annoying.
Seriously can't wait to see the Rapunzel washrooms/area! The tower is so gorgeous.
I love photobombing (appropriately!) ride pictures! DH and I and our friends did some really fun ones when we went two years ago. Now I wish I bought a few too though...




Brenda, that's a great idea. I'm going to add one too.

Rob's magical evening:
I was sitting on the curb on Main St. ready to watch Wishes, eating my snack when someone asked me to move. I looked up at a film crew with official Disney shirts on so I got up to move somewhere else. Then, from behind a crowd she came, posed in front of the camera to get ready to say her part. She was just as perky as she is on the Disney TVs. She spotted me moving away and asked my name. She gave me a hug and the above signed picture and thanked me for being so patient with the Must-Do-Crew. Then Stacey invited me to watch Wishes with her! It was swell! The End.

Aww thank you Wendy. I appreciate that. I just sent away to her agency and one week later, that came in the mail.

Excited... I think so!!

I loved that too. I thought he was still doing the Magician thing though. But you can never complain about a pic with the boss.
Thankfully they were the only group I ran into that did this out of all the large cheer and school groups that were around, so I think I did pretty well over all.
It actually did become funny in the end.

Oh Wendy, it's such a beautiful area especially at night.

Haha, that family thought it was was great.

Ok see now both of your stories are far surpassing mine. I think I'll just skip the rest of this day and just jump right to the next one. That way I can avoid the embarrassment of everyone thinking the payoff was really lame.

At the very least I'll have to steal "It was swell/They were swell".

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Don't really post much, but I just have to say that your pictures are great. Thanks for showing where the charging stations are located. Can't wait to see the new Fantasyland when we go on our trip next month!!

Well I'm very glad you did. Thank you so very much! I'm glad to show off the charging stations which are a wonderful hidden treasure. New Fantasyland is beautiful!

Ahhh Stacy!! She is laid back in that head shot. I love it!

Great shot on splash, hercules. I love how everyone is freaking out but you as well. I love ride shots.

Ah mickey. You can't say no to the boss, can you? I love the shirt though.

Your snack looks delicious! It's hard for me to stray from my love of dole whips but that looks pretty tasty.

You're killing me, smalls! can't wait to hear more.

Ahhh ME TOOO!!!!!!! I'm just in love with that photo!

Bahaha totally Herc. I so love ride photos.

You absolutely cannot. And thanks, I adore that shirt as well.

It was good, but I do like dole whips better. But I just HAD to get something from the Orange Bird.

Haha, thanks Jennifer!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

That Stacey! She told me I was her favorite Disney guy!

Oh yes, I'm sure that family put that photo right smack-dab in the middle of their mantle.

Are you kidding me? More of this "to be continued" stuff???

Oh dear... I'm afraid she lied to you.

Haha, I totally hope so! That would be one more dream fulfilled!

Alright, jump on the bandwagon Well to be fair I always end with "To Be Continued".

True story: I just caught up on this entire TR while sitting here next to Matt, who is getting his Haunted Mansion tattoo colored right now, hahaha. Thanks for providing me lovely reading material while I'm sitting around at the tattoo place.

I am SO excited to see what this moment is! Like, really excited. Also, your TR is awesome, I'm enjoying this solo trip! It's awesome you can just do whatever you want!

I'm typing from my phone and I got super behind on your TR BUT I'm caught up now and can't wait to hear what happens!!

YAY Dani!! OMG That's SOOOOO COOOOL! I'm so excited to see the finished tattoo (which I just did) I'm busting I feel like I got a little inside scoop. I am so honoured that my little TR provided the reading material while you waited.

I'm just getting really nervous that, after all the build, everyone will be disappointed. I CAN promise that it was super special to me though and hopefully I'll be able to convey that through writing.
And thank you so much for your kind words. Solo is so freeing it's unbelievable. I cannot recommend it enough, even if only for a little while.

I still can't believe you got caught up in one sitting, but I'm so glad you're here.

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Hi! Following along! Your TR is great- I have been cracking up too! I am caught up on your first TR and about half way through this one. Can't wait to be there in 2 WEEKS!

Just had to mention that I sponsor two children from World Vision. It is so cool to get updates from them! Great organization.

Can't wait to read more!

Aww thank you so much and I'm so delighted to have you along on both. The other is getting close to the end, but there's still a lot more to come here. And yay 2 weeks. So many Disers heading to the World in August.

That's so great to hear. It is a wonderful organization. Even though the support is for the whole community I really love having a specific child to identify with. It makes it so much more personal. That's so wonderful that you do that too.

Thank you so very much.

a little late, but i'm here to follow!

Breanna. I'm so pleased you're here. You are absolutely not late. There is a LOT more to come!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

AAAHHHH YOUR WIIIIFFFEEEEEEEEE

Beautiful castle pics, and love the one looking down Main Street!! Boourns to chanting obnoxious groups, people need to learn to just staaahp!

Oh my gosh those hidden charging stations are awesome! Love that they kept it themed!! Awesome splash pic!

OMG I KNOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! How excited was I to get that in the mail.

Thanks Katt. I swear more people need to notice that view down Main Street. It's so cool.
Oh God I know, they were annoying. Thankfully they stopped shortly after the ride started. People were NOT impressed.

I think so too. They've added USB since I've been there too.
Ahh thanks. One of my favourite Splash pics ever.

Another cliffhanger!? "Patiently" waiting for the big moment!

I've enjoyed reading all about this solo adventure! Seems like you had a great time, even with a few bumps in the road. ( I was so glad when you got your wallet back)

I am going solo in December. Cannot wait to see the holiday decorations. I hope I can have at least half as good a time as you.

Now..about this cliffhanger thing.

Ahh sorry. I'm getting so worried everyone will thinks it's nothing. I'm actually considering making something up.

BTW since this is I believe your first post...
Thank you so very much!! Yes, there were definitely some bumps, but thankfully Disney prevailed.

You are going to LOVE Disney in December. It's beautiful. I'm certain you will have the best time ever.

 

[emmysmommy]

Ok Rob let's just level set our expectations here.... we want to hear your story... no pressure! (I did like Wendy's version much better... it could happen I mean you have the autographed photo!)

 

[Aurora1972]

Yay and Thank you so much! It's just a P&S Canon 300HS Elph. Certainly nothing fancy. I like it because it's small, so it's easy to toss it in a pocket. It's takes pretty nice video as well. I think I only paid about $150 for it, so well worth the money.[/QUOTE]

I'm definitely getting one fo those before our next trip! The camera we have now is too bulky and the pictures it takes are OK but not great! Thanks for the information!

 

[Self_resqing_princz]

Two things.... 1- very cool autographed picture of Stacey... and 2.. YOU ARE KILLING ME with all these cliffhangers! I wanna know what happened that was so amazing!

 

[DisKH]

Late joining in but definitely subscribing!

I went solo for one day on my last trip and I got to enjoy so many little things in Hollywood Studios and the Epcot resorts that I've never seen before and would have never seen!

These cliffhangers in the Dis reports really do keep you on edge...

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Ok Rob let's just level set our expectations here.... we want to hear your story... no pressure! (I did like Wendy's version much better... it could happen I mean you have the autographed photo!)

Haha, then hear it you shall.

Oh Brenda, I loved both of your stories. Oooh maybe I'll combine the two of them. Wow, Now THAT would make for something memorable.

Yay and Thank you so much! It's just a P&S Canon 300HS Elph. Certainly nothing fancy. I like it because it's small, so it's easy to toss it in a pocket. It's takes pretty nice video as well. I think I only paid about $150 for it, so well worth the money.

I'm definitely getting one fo those before our next trip! The camera we have now is too bulky and the pictures it takes are OK but not great! Thanks for the information![/QUOTE]

That's wonderful. That particular model may no longer be available as there is probably a newer model now. I just did a quick look and I assume the Elph 330 is the latest and I see it online for around $180. I haven't looked in detail, but it does look similar but with new features. Good Luck!!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

Two things.... 1- very cool autographed picture of Stacey... and 2.. YOU ARE KILLING ME with all these cliffhangers! I wanna know what happened that was so amazing!

Ah Thank you so much! I just love it.

I'm so sorry!!!! But, all will be revealed soon and I'll do my very best to convey how special I thought it was. I just hope it all comes across that way.

Late joining in but definitely subscribing!

I went solo for one day on my last trip and I got to enjoy so many little things in Hollywood Studios and the Epcot resorts that I've never seen before and would have never seen!

These cliffhangers in the Dis reports really do keep you on edge...

You are absolutely not late. There's lots to come. Thank you so much for joining in.

You hit it exactly. When there are no distractions, you see so much that you've never seen before. It's so great.

Haha... agreed.

 

[Tracy161]

It’s pretty cool to think that somewhere this photo might be on this family’s mantle or wall.
It’s like the ultimate photo bomb... And they PAID for it.

HAHAHAHA! Isn't it, though!? I usually think of all the crazy things I'm probably caught doing in other people's pictures, but that ride photo is probably bragging rights for that family - "LOOK AT THAT GUY! HOW COOL IS HE!?!"