1 crazy family+2 resorts+5 parks+1 snake+1 surprise=A Mickeystoontown report 4/3x2

[PhoenixStrength]

The birthday whoopin' line made me . Glad my family isn't the only ones who do that. And MK did a whole parade just for Hunter's birthday too.

That is a whole lot of people in MK. Not that surprising given the promotion for the day. Can't wait to see the Duck Commander t-shirts, and watch the new episode tonight. And I'm sure you are right about the reason for the cut-outs to see Dwarfs Mine Train progress, I saw several people trying to find ways to see in when I was there in December.

 

[racefanof88]

Hey Lisa, I finally started my PTR..........
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=49413629#post49413629

I tried to start it last night, but photobucket was NOT cooperating.

 

[GrammyJudy]

Of course the parade was for Hunter's birthday! But wow those crowds look horrendous.

 

[maryj11]

Nice update ! Wow MK looked crowded
I cant wait until they get the mine coaster done

 

[natebenma]

Caught up through your links. Thanks!

I'm so glad you had a fantastic meal at 'Ohana. You posted some great food porn!

GRRRR on the couch hogs! My husband and I often debate whether people are really that incredibly rude, or if they are just oblivious or stupid. In most cases of selfish behavior I think it is a combination, but really people, take a moment to look past your family to be considerate of others in your environment!

What a nice picture of you and John in the lounge!

I have never tried the Lapu Lapu, but I have heard that it is strong. One of my friends commented "Holy Alcohol Batman!"

Too funny about Hunter's Sprite. Didn't they know it was your drink that needed to be watered down, not his?

for Wishes!!! Dinner and a Show!

 

[natebenma]

16!

Can't think of a better place to celebrate a 16th birthday!

I totally forgot that you were there for the "all-nighter". You and everyone else! Man, it looked crowded!

Awesome castle pictures. Great photo will the parade float.

You know, I never noticed the view master in the Buzz Lightyear queue before the visit we made in July. Has it always been there???

The take-a-peek wall for the Mine Train is cool. I love the picture you took with the outline of the hole. Someday you will need to pair that with a picture of the completed attraction.

 

[MagicShell]

What a great way to spend your birthday! I can't wait to hear about the rest of Hunter's day.

 

[Clarf]

Great update! I love Hunter's birthday picture! What a goofball.

I had no idea they had a parade that early in the day. And, I love your sneak peeks at the Mine Roller Coaster. I can't wait to ride it one day!

 

[Clarf]

Dang! I can't send you a PM about the dresses until I have 10 posts. Two more to go!

 

[MEK]

A 16 year olds in the house! Gotta represent!




It was neat to look beyond the walls and see what was going on. I’m betting that they had so many people trying to stand on, climb over, peak beyond the walls that they added the “take a peek” window for the guests.

**Up next: She wears sea shells by the seashore....oops, make that under the seashore.

I love this picture and I thought I commented on it. Am I going crazy? Let me check.

 

[MEK]

OK, so I think I must have read this last night and got called away. What a fun way to spend a 16th birthday. I love those pictures of the castle. Just gorgeous. What a beautiful view!

 

[susanrose73]

I just finished reading your trip report! Can't wait to read more!

 

[eandesmom]

How fun that the 24 hour day was on his actual birthday!!!!!!!!!!! That makes for an extra special sweet 16. SWEET!

Loving the Duck Dynasty gear. I don't watch it but Evan is obsessed and would be over the moon to know that I know someone that knows them.

The peek window is cute! I do not remember that from the fall.

 

[sunfun94]

Like mentioned... what a phenomenal way to be able to spend a 16th Bday!!
Those crowds look down right unbearable! I remember (barely) being at the
72hr party that DLR had for the opening of Captain EO way back when, I remember how crowded it was but when it got to be early in the morning it thinned out quite a bit...
I am sooo looking forward to reading how the rest of the 24 hrs went!! How fun!

 

[Millie12591]

Yeaaaaah for Hunters Birthday!!

Yeaaaaah for 24 hours in the MK!!!


Yeaaaaaah, for finally getting to see the new FL!!!


Boooooo, for all the dang people!!

That's pretty much what we ran into while we were there, and we were there the 5th-16th, well before y'all were.
I think it will be a while before we do another family trip, probably a solo trip coming up, maybe even next May if I can swing it, but it may be next Oct. instead since I'm wanting to experience the Food and Wine.
Not sure if I'll like it better than Flower and Garden, I'm kinda doubting it. But! I still want to try it and hope that the weather will be nice and balance out not getting to see all the flowers.
I don't know.....the flowers are pretty special and make the park look soooo amazing, maybe I'll have to try going in the early spring and suffer all the spring breakers but have the beautiful weather and still get to see all the flowers.
Sorry to ramble. You know how we women are, we think outloud.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

All caught up! I loved our Ohana dinner too - thanks for the pics. Good thing I had already eaten when I looked at them.

Cool for Hunter to have his 16th birthday be the all nighter. That's my DH's birthday too (he's a bit older! ) I'm curious to see how the crowds held up throughout the 24 hours.

 

[jenseib]

I love the Duck Dynasty shirts.

What a great way to spend your birthday....at any age, but 16 is even just a bit more magical!

 

[Kathy Jetson]

I would love to do the all nighter and how fun to have it on your bithday too!

I told River that the Move it Shake it Celebrate parade was for his birthday when he was 5 and he totally believed it. I think he still does. When we went in June I told him it was for my birthday

 

[Caretames1]

Awesome place to spend a birthday! Kadence will be as lucky in Nov to spend her 10th birthday in Disney!

Who doesn't love Roz! She's a sexy one.

Holy Crowds! How rude that people can't even walk around a PP trying to take a picture!

Here I must confess I've not watched Duck Dynasty in the past. I seen it for the first time a couple weeks ago. What a hoot they are!

 

[scottny]

The Lapu Lapu is worth every penny in my book. Strong though.
Maybe I need to go there with you all. Every time we go to ‘Ohana it is just awful. :O(
Happy Birthday Hunter. (A little late)
Wow! A lot of people wanted to celebrate with Hunter. LOL
It is great they put up the spots where you can view the construction going on.
All caught up again.