10 of us together and whose taking bets on when the bus will get here! UPDATED 10/6

[dd50]

You got some great pics. I would be a little more than angry to wait 2 hours for the bus. This will be the first time we are using their transportation and hope I don't run into that.

 

[bballbabe]

Let's see, where to start?

Holy smokes on how long you guys had to wait on a bus! I'd have been having a fit if we had to wait that long. Kudos to you for thinking about keeping the telephone number.

You got some great pics. I would be a little more than angry to wait 2 hours for the bus. This will be the first time we are using their transportation and hope I don't run into that.

2 HOUR WAIT FOR THE BUS??? I would have been livid. You should rename your TR: "Are we there yet? How to entertain yourself while waiting on the bus!"

Since this was now the third day of HORRIBLE transportation AND multiple calls to the transportation dept, it became a running joke with my family. We would sit at our stop and watch buses for the other parks come and go and then of course the bus we would need would be filled up and they would just zoom past us. Of course when we left the parks at night it wasn't much better. It seems that everyone was staying at our hotel. There was never a line at any other resort. Needless to say I am very hesitant about staying at POR again this year.

My mother, never the one to shy away from expressing her opinion called and complained to Disney when we got home from our trip. I mentioned earlier that she got our 3 rooms comped for 1 night because of the reservation mix up and the whole luggage problem, she was able to get 10 4-day hopper plus water passes that don't expire for 15 years because of the transportation nightmare.

 

[bballbabe]

Let's see, where to start?

Cute Photopass picture of ya'll in front of the Tower of Terror.

Great pictures of the Indiana Jones and the Lights Motors Action show. We really enjoy both of them too.

I think it's funny that Frank had to have his picture taken with Kim Possible. That's soooo something my husband would do. He once walked around all day long with Cruella Deville's lipstick lip marks on his cheek.

Over the years, we have become a little bit bored by the Backlot Tour too although we still do it each and every trip. I liked it better when you rode through the neighborhood and saw the houses used in the television shows.QUOTE]




The photopass guy we had at ToT was great! He had us do a bunch of different poses. There is even one of us pointing down looking scared with Stitch coming out of the ground.

We did get a lot of really good pics at both shows. With at least 4 of cameras going at one time, one of us would always manage to get a good shot.

My parents actually Frank a 5x7 pic in a frame of that photo with Kim. He has it on his desk at work. I think he's going to be the one who wants to do the Kim Possible missions the most at Epcot.

As for the Backlot Tour, I think we are skipping it when we go this year. I agree with you when you used to drive thru the sets.

 

[bballbabe]

Let's see, where to start?

What a cute picture of the five of you surviving Rock n' Roller Coaster. That is my all time favorite ride in all of Disney World. Love it!

Okay, I think that's it. Have fun at the shore!

I agree with Lisa: the pic in front of TOT is so cute. Just love the scary faces. And again I agree with Lisa, the Rock-n-Rollercoaster survivor pic is too cute, also!

I think the RnR pic was another photopass pic. We had a great time on that ride. Right after that photo someone gave us 2 FP for the ride, so my sis and I went back on again. The one thing you need to know, my father had just turned 68 a couple of months before and when we head down there again in Oct. he'll be knocking on 70. I am sooo lucky to have parents who love to do and go on fun rides. My father also convinced my mother to go on RnR a couple of days later. THey went back to the park while we all were at Typhoon. She actually loved it! Considering the first time we got her on a rollercoaster was about 6 years ago.

 

[bballbabe]

What a great update. I loved all the rides at DHS. Looks like most of them were loved by you also. The family shot in front of TOT was great. We enjoyed Indiana Jones and the stunt show also. Enjoy your time at the beach. I'll think of you.

Ginny

We did have a great time there, but almost froze that night because it got quite chilly and windy.

I'll be updating later today and I'll post the pics from the beach.

 

[bballbabe]

Okay, now that I have returned from the shore, have replied to everyone and have caught up on everyone elses reports, it is now time for me to update mine.

But first, here are a couple of shots of the beach

Rachel and Meghan on the lifeguard chair in Dewey Beach, DE

Morning shots

On the boardwalk

That's all for now. I need to get the house cleaned up a bit and then take the girl's to the orthodontist later this afternoon. I am hoping to do some updating while sitting in the waiting room.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

She actually loved it! Considering the first time we got her on a rollercoaster was about 6 years ago.

Lovin your mom. That puts me about right. Although I wasn't 60 till July. I still rode my first roller coaster at Disney in May. I am now hooked. As long as I don't stroke out.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

Love the pictures. Your girls are so cute. Such typical teenage girls. Did you ever go to Wildwood NJ? I remember it was just one big carnival. Memories are great. The things I have done get better each year.

 

[dismagiclover]

I'm joining in. First thing I can't believe your bus waits Those are unbelievable. I'd be doing some serious complaining. We thought 15-20 minutes was a long wait. All the girls look like they have so much fun together. Such a fun and happy crew Dewey Beach looks beautiful. We've been to Rehobeth, but never Dewey Beach. Maybe we'll have to make a trip there one of these years. Looking forward to more

 

[bballbabe]

Lovin your mom. That puts me about right. Although I wasn't 60 till July. I still rode my first roller coaster at Disney in May. I am now hooked. As long as I don't stroke out.

Love the pictures. Your girls are so cute. Such typical teenage girls. Did you ever go to Wildwood NJ? I remember it was just one big carnival. Memories are great. The things I have done get better each year.

We've got her hooked real good. When we went to Hershey a couple of weeks ago, we managed to get her on some more of the roller coasters there. My Dad is trying to convince on to ride Great Bear at Hershey next.

Thank you for the compliment on the girls. They are terrific. THey start their freshman year of high school in 3 weeks. My little babies are growing up so fast and turning into lovely young ladies.

We only went to Wildwood of a couple of times. We went further north to Seaside and Asbury Park before it became all run down.

 

[bballbabe]

I'm joining in. First thing I can't believe your bus waits Those are unbelievable. I'd be doing some serious complaining. We thought 15-20 minutes was a long wait. All the girls look like they have so much fun together. Such a fun and happy crew Dewey Beach looks beautiful. We've been to Rehobeth, but never Dewey Beach. Maybe we'll have to make a trip there one of these years. Looking forward to more

Welcome aboard! I have been enjoying your report so far also.

The bus waits for us was a nightmare. I started to feel sorry for the bus drivers that would come to pick up other passengers. They were just being yelled at constantly by my parents. And it always seemed that no matter which park we wanted to go to, there was never a bus.

We've been going to Dewey for 8 years now. We have a friend that owns a restaurant in town and we find it to be quite peaceful during the week. Everything is in walking distance. We do go into Reheboth to go to the boardwalk. We tried the boardwalk in OC a couple of times but found it to be too expensive and crowded.

 

[bballbabe]

Day 3: DHS pt 2

We last left off with us just doing RnR.

After we had our pic taken by the photopass guy, someone came up to me to hand me 2 FP for RnR. I said thanks and my sister and I proceeded to ride it again. I wasn’t too sure how I was going to feel after the second ride, I tend to get motion sickness, but the ride is so smooth it didn’t seem to bother me. While we were on the ride, there was some goofing around in the souvenir shop

This was just the beginning of trying on hats.

It was right after this that we had our first meltdown of the whole trip. We weren’t sure what to do next and Lauryn had decided that she had had enough. After we got her settled down we ended up splitting up. Since my mother didn’t get on ToT earlier, she decided that she wanted to go on it. We couldn’t convince any of the kids to go on so Kenny took Rachel, Meghan and Beca over to Star Tours, my Mom, Dad and sister went on ToT and I think Frank stayed with me and Lauryn. Frank needed coffee and I needed a snack. I didn’t eat earlier with everyone else. It was at this time that Lauryn decided that she wanted to go on Star Tours with everyone else. So I told Frank that I would bring her over. Now, for some strange reason I kept thinking that Star Tours was The Great Movie Ride. Made sense to me, tour of seeing the stars. When we got over there is when I realized we were at the wrong ride. We then ran over to Star Tours. I got her there just as they were about ready to go on the ride. The CMs were nice enough to let her “cut” in line. I can’t ride that ride. I did once and almost threw up after it. Motion sickness, remember. I waited for them to get off the ride and we started walking over to Great Movie Ride. The five of them decided to ride it and I waited outside and for the rest of the group to catch up with us. I got these shots while I was waiting.

Of course we needed one more pic with photopass

We had decided to call it a night and started to head to the bus stop. The big question was how long of a wait will it be. It wasn’t too bad, it was only 30 minutes before we got on a bus back to the hotel. The best part of the day was when we got back to our rooms and first experienced the fun things that housekeeping does.

I think this excited everyone the most today. The girls were going from room to room to see who had what in their room.


Up Next: Animal Kingdom and Will a bus be here in under an HOUR!!

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

We've got her hooked real good. When we went to Hershey a couple of weeks ago, we managed to get her on some more of the roller coasters there. My Dad is trying to convince on to ride Great Bear at Hershey next.

Thank you for the compliment on the girls. They are terrific. THey start their freshman year of high school in 3 weeks. My little babies are growing up so fast and turning into lovely young ladies.

We only went to Wildwood of a couple of times. We went further north to Seaside and Asbury Park before it became all run down.

I know when my grandson Andrew started high school last year Sheri was really upset that her baby was in high school. So now they are sophomore and senior. She took them to get school physicals today and registration is Wednesday and Thursday.

One of my dear friends is from Asbury Park. Her husband graduated in Danny DeVito's class. And of course Bruce. She worked the Carvelle stand on the boardwalk during the summers.

 

[bballbabe]

I know when my grandson Andrew started high school last year Sheri was really upset that her baby was in high school. So now they are sophomore and senior. She took them to get school physicals today and registration is Wednesday and Thursday.

One of my dear friends is from Asbury Park. Her husband graduated in Danny DeVito's class. And of course Bruce. She worked the Carvelle stand on the boardwalk during the summers.

The girls go for their physicals on Thurs. and then freshman orientation the folllowing Thurs. followed by volleyball tryouts on that upcoming Sat. I think what is making me even sadder is that they will be leave for college at the same time and that is in 4 short years. I just can't believe how fast the time has gone.

As for NJ, hubby grew up in Freehold and is of course a big Bruce fan. I would go to Asbury Park to the Stone Pony when I was in college and was lucky enough to catch Bruce showing up there a couple of times.

 

[dismagiclover]

Cute Studios pictures! I'm with you on Star Tours I may do a trip alone with my boys next year and I'm not sure how I'm going to get out of going on it Love the Mousekeeping Those little details make trips so fun

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

The girls go for their physicals on Thurs. and then freshman orientation the folllowing Thurs. followed by volleyball tryouts on that upcoming Sat. I think what is making me even sadder is that they will be leave for college at the same time and that is in 4 short years. I just can't believe how fast the time has gone.

As for NJ, hubby grew up in Freehold and is of course a big Bruce fan. I would go to Asbury Park to the Stone Pony when I was in college and was lucky enough to catch Bruce showing up there a couple of times.

I started this reply earlier and my computer died. It is so hard when they leave. Seems like when they are 15-16 you are so ready but by 18, No way. Austin is going to a local private college here but his mom is making him live on campus so he will get the real feel of college life. I hope he gets lots of scholarships and grants.

 

[bballbabe]

Cute Studios pictures! I'm with you on Star Tours I may do a trip alone with my boys next year and I'm not sure how I'm going to get out of going on it Love the Mousekeeping Those little details make trips so fun

Coming back to the room to see what kind of set up we were going to have made waiting for the buses more bearable

 

[bballbabe]

I started this reply earlier and my computer died. It is so hard when they leave. Seems like when they are 15-16 you are so ready but by 18, No way. Austin is going to a local private college here but his mom is making him live on campus so he will get the real feel of college life. I hope he gets lots of scholarships and grants.

I am hoping for A LOT of scholarships and grants myself. We'll be broke sending 2 of them at the same time. That is one reason why I have kept them in Girl Scouts. They already have over 300 community service hours in and quite a few awards.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I am hoping for A LOT of scholarships and grants myself. We'll be broke sending 2 of them at the same time. That is one reason why I have kept them in Girl Scouts. They already have over 300 community service hours in and quite a few awards.

Good for them. The community service is great. Austin has done coaching in basketball with park board and several years in Special Olympics. It helps to round out their youth. I did Girl Scouts till 7th grade then we moved out of state and I just couldn't find a troop that I was interested in. Alex does Boy Scouts in TN and loves it. His dad is the assist. pack leader. I also was a leader for Sandi when she did Girl Scouts. I'm glad to see these two organizations still active and helping young people become better citizens.

 

[bballbabe]

Good for them. The community service is great. Austin has done coaching in basketball with park board and several years in Special Olympics. It helps to round out their youth. I did Girl Scouts till 7th grade then we moved out of state and I just couldn't find a troop that I was interested in. Alex does Boy Scouts in TN and loves it. His dad is the assist. pack leader. I also was a leader for Sandi when she did Girl Scouts. I'm glad to see these two organizations still active and helping young people become better citizens.

I am actually the girl's leader and I enjoy doing it now as much as I did when I was a kid. I think the girl's are very well rounded. Between scouts, their grades and they have played basketball since they were in third grade. Last year they picked up volleyball. We are hoping that they BOTH make the team.