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[TheDISneyFamily]

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[blue_river]

Yep, but any time I don't have to get on a stinky bus, I'm a happy camper! I especially hate those late night, standing room only bus rides! I'm sad it was our last night, too.

I think you misunderstood me. I meant that it was at least a ten minute WALK from our room to the bus stop

So - how lucky for you that you only had a 10 minute walk to the park

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

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[sharonW]

Are you still planning a trip
over the christmas holiday?

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

You've gotta hunt down those PhotoPass guys! LOL! Actually, there is a map on the PhotoPass site that shows where they'll be. I'll see if I can find it for you...

Okay, now I'm off to the Photopass website to find the map!

You've gotta send me the Headless Horseman picture that you took! We listen to the MNSSHP parade music all the time... plus the Tapestry of Dreams music...

Its not the best, but since you asked...here it is:

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[KatGarcia]

LOL! Conner loves that shirt! So Kat, now that you're a veteran, what is your favorite time of year to go to WDW?

I def think I liked October and I really liked the end of January. Both were so quiet and no lines for almost anything. I will NEVER go back for Christmas again, but I do recommend it once at least because it was beautiful just CROWDED! So what do you guys think the best time of year???

 

[babieemelly]

Hi Michelle! I just spent a good part of the afternoon catching up on your report and your pictures are amazing! I'm sure you've answered this before but what kind of camera do you have? Jordan's a great photographer! You're whole family is so cute, I loved all the family pictures. My family does the same thing - whenever we get dressed up for something or another we set the timer on the camera and take a family picture. They're so fun to look back on! And the F&WF looks great! I'd LOVE to experience it some day... the food all looked so good, especially the Shrimp from Australia

I'm sad to see the trip coming to an end but I can't wait to hear what happens next!

 

[DisMomAmy]

Great picture of the Headless Horseman!! I'm impressed. This was our first MNSSHP, but we had read about how difficult it is to get his picture so we thought we were prepared. But this was the best we could do:

(He's on the left in front of the guy in the yellow shirt with the video camera.)

 

[sharonW]

Michelle, Michelle, WHERE ARE YOU!!!
The boards are not the same when michelle is
absent!! Hurry back!!

 

[PrincessV]

Hi Michelle! Hope all is well and you're busy planning the next trip!

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

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[Disneyolic]

First ... now going back to read ...

 

[Hedy]

I'll miss you all, what a great TR!
How sad that your dad just missed Jordan being born.

 

[Disneyolic]

Thank you Michelle for sharing your family vacation with me. Your pictures were wonderful, and none of them deviant . Your videos were cool. I still have "This is Halloween" rolling through my head. Thanks!

You have me convince to do CP for breakfast next time around. We always have done lunch but now it has to be breakfast.

I really do look forward to reading your next TR!!! And thanks again!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Before I get started on my LAST CHAPTER... I wanted to take a minute to dedicate this TR to my father. Yesterday was the 19th anniversary of his death. (He died when I was pregnant with Jordan.) Usually I'm OK at this time of year and fondly remember him... but for some reason it's weighed very heavily on me this year... I guess it's because he was only 51 when he passed away from lung cancer... and I've been more aware of it now that we're getting older - my DH, Steve, is almost that age. I can't imagine what it would be like if one of us were to pass away in the next few years. It's a shocking thought and I've been trying to process my feelings about all of it. I know that it's not going to happen... but what if??? I look back on these WDW pictures and know that we are doing the right thing by taking these family vacations while we can. As the economy gets worse and things get more expensive, it gets harder to justify spending the money on a WDW vacation... but, it's worth it to me. I need to know that I've made those life-long memories with my kids. Some of the best childhood memories I have are of being with my father in WDW. If he were alive today, I know he'd be right there with us. (with probably more DVC points than we have!) So, Dad, this is for you!

If you haven't gone to Crystal Palace for pre-park opening ADR, I highly recommend it. I love getting to the MK bright and early and getting to walk down Main Street with hardly any people.

I agree 100%, nothing better than a 8am ADR at the Crystal Palace and early entry to the park.

Yes, Brenna was crying at the end. It just never gets any easier to leave WDW...

I agree, it is tough leaving but at least you know you are always going to come back!

Thanks for sharing your trip with us Michelle, your family is always so much fun to virtually travel with.

 

[LovintheLodge]

Another great trip report! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Your pictures are always wonderful...my family really needs to get back to WDW (we were last there in Aug/Sep 2005). My 14 yr old DD keeps mentioning it and now even my DH is chiming in (he loved our last trip too but had been saying that we need to go to other destinations too). I look forward to reading about your future trip adventures! We have a cruise planned for this summer, but maybe somehow we can plan a short trip to WDW sometime this year...

We went to the Crystal Palace for our last dinner in WDW. But now I am determined to go there for an early breakfast!

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Aw Michelle I'm so sad its over. Though I havent been posting much, I've been reading right along! You guys had such a wonderful trip. I'm so glad you got to go to another MNSSHP since ours on the 5th was washed out.

I had a wonderful time getting to meet you and your Family (though it was only a short time ) . I hope to meet you all again sometime down at the World and share a ride...or two or three. Oh yea and NO rain!

Looking forward to your upcoming PTR's.

 

[Mom2apirate&princess]

Fantastic trip report Michelle!

I can't wait to start reading your pre trip reports!!!

And about your dad and this time of year ...
I totally understand how you feel about making the lifelong memories, I'm the same way.

 

[jcc0621]

What great last day. for Brenna..I know exactly how she feels

DOes this meanyou are planning for August now

 

[babieemelly]

What a great last installment! Your pictures are amazing, Jordan's such a good photographer! And poor Brenna... I have to admit that I cry when we leave Disney, too It really doesn't ever get any easier! Thanks so much for sharing your report, I loved it!