1st trip as Mr. and Mrs. (lots of pics!) Updated 9/29: TR Link Posted!!

[Bridora]

Congrats on the cruise! We have never been on one, but my MIL raves about them!

I loved your Six Flags TR--sounds like you guys had a blast!

 

[stacikristine]

I love that necklace!

Maybe we'll see you this day! We're planning on doing rope drop at DHS this day too and making TSM our first ride!

The shows at DHS are all great. See the stunt show. It's great the first time around (after you've seen it more than once and you know how all the tricks are done...it loses it's luster!).

You've never been on ToT???? Best. Ride. Ever.

Stay away from the pasta at Sci Fi. I got it and it was COATED in garlic. Bleck! Everything else was pretty good though.

Thanks! I've had it for a few years, but I still like it a lot... YAY!! That would be so cool if we saw each other! We'll have to keep each other posted on our plans... I've always wanted to ride ToT, but I've always been with kids. This is the first time we don't have to do anything we don't want to do, and we get to do all the things we want to do Good to know. I was kinda looking at the pasta. I might just stick with a burger and shake...

First of all...CONGRATS on the cruise!! You guys will have an amazing time! I have always wanted to go on a cruise and to win one...well that's just fantastic!!!

Once again I love your outfits, you have great fashion sense! I'm starting to think I need to start learning how to accesorize more with really nice necklaces...hmmmmmm...I might have to keep my eyes peeled for cute necklaces!!!!

I think your DHS plans look wonderful!! I'm also eating at Sci Fi...those burgers just look so yummy!!!!!!

Thanks! We're so excited. I hope there's not some kind of catch. She said there's not, but we won't know for sure until we go to the meeting. Thank you! Necklaces add so much to clothes. My favorite necklace ever is one I made... I went to the fabric section at Wal-Mart and you know those add-on things for curtains or decorations? Like with tassles and things? Well, they had some pearls (fake, of course) on a string...I'm sure I'll be wearing it with an outfit, so you can see what I'm talking about. Anyway, I cut it and turned it into a long necklace (tied it in a small bow) and I LOVE it! I get compliments on it all the time. You might see if they have it at WM still... Cheap and easy way to start Thanks--Yes, the burgers and shakes look SOO good!!

Congrats on winning the cruise! That is so awesome! I love your mini TR from Six Flags. I went to Darien Lake on Tuesday with my mom, little sis and Maddie. It's always been known as Darien Lake, but Six Flags did own it for awhile. However, they decided to sell it back to it's original owner (or something like that) a year or so ago. I've been going there since I was little and it used to be so big to me. Now, it really isn't. I too kept comparing it to Disney. There was so much chipping paint and no one that worked there was friendly. I also couldn't stand it there people were walking around with just bathing suits on! It was not a pretty sight to see! I too "black out" a bit when I go on coasters. I still love them though! I've been "blacking out" on roller coasters that go upsidedown for quite a few years now. It never used to happen to me when I was younger though. Strange!

Thanks! We're really excited. It was a lot of fun to go to Six Flags--that's cool that you were able to go to a theme park too! And I'm REALLY glad to hear it's not just me that blacks out now. Do you get motion sick now too? It's sooo weird. The last time I went (4 years ago) I didn't have one problem...

WOW, Congrats on the free cruise!! How exciting!! My sister just came back from a cruise to the Bahamas and had a blast. I bet y'all will have a great time.

I love the clothes you have picked, so cute. I'm such a bum at Disney. I'll be seen in sweats/shorts and t-shirts.

Looks like good plans so far. Your trip is so close!!

Thanks! How fun--how long did she cruise? I hope we will! Thank you! I picked comfy, yet a little dressy clothes. My mom used to make me dress nicer at Disney than I did for Six Flags, and so I guess it's just engrained in my head I can't wait--34 days!!

Wow! Congrats on the cruise! That's going to be so much fun! And I love your plans for DHS day! Cute outfit! I think you will have fun at Sci-Fi! It's a cute atmosphere.

Thanks! I hope it all works out for us to go! Thank you! I think we'll like it a lot. Michael is really excited about it.

 

[stacikristine]

Congrats on the cruise! We have never been on one, but my MIL raves about them!

I loved your Six Flags TR--sounds like you guys had a blast!

Thanks!! We're excited. I hope it's not too good to be true... We did have a great, great time!! Thanks!

 

[Roxychica7]

Free cruise?! Wow, totally lucky!!! So excited for you! Dbf has been on a cruise before, Carnival to Cozumel, Grand Caymans and Belize, but I've never been, so you will definitely have to fill us in.

Here's my tip on StarTours. I get motion sickness, more-so vertigo than motion...now I've been on StarTours before and liked it as a kid, but it is VERY bumpy. My problem is the confined places. Last year (Dec 2008) we went to get on it, I was fine and then all of a sudden, the one side of the door closed and my seatbelt locked and I wanted out NOW. The rooms are very small and thankfully they let me out in time with Dbf staring at me like what the heck happened?? But truthfully, you can try and sit down first and they give you a last warning kind of thing and if you think you can't handle it, then don't do it, cause believe me, I know if your stomach gets messed up, you are OUT for the day.

 

[khertz]

Thanks! How fun--how long did she cruise? I hope we will! Thank you! I picked comfy, yet a little dressy clothes. My mom used to make me dress nicer at Disney than I did for Six Flags, and so I guess it's just engrained in my head I can't wait--34 days!!

It was a 4 day cruise, I think. They flew into Orlando and spent one day at Islands of Adventure, then drove to the coast the next morning to get on the ship. They went snorkeling, parasailing, and did a lot of sightseeing and shopping. They had a blast, I know y'all will too!!

 

[tinkgurl]

I love that necklace with that shirt!

 

[stacikristine]

Free cruise?! Wow, totally lucky!!! So excited for you! Dbf has been on a cruise before, Carnival to Cozumel, Grand Caymans and Belize, but I've never been, so you will definitely have to fill us in.

Here's my tip on StarTours. I get motion sickness, more-so vertigo than motion...now I've been on StarTours before and liked it as a kid, but it is VERY bumpy. My problem is the confined places. Last year (Dec 2008) we went to get on it, I was fine and then all of a sudden, the one side of the door closed and my seatbelt locked and I wanted out NOW. The rooms are very small and thankfully they let me out in time with Dbf staring at me like what the heck happened?? But truthfully, you can try and sit down first and they give you a last warning kind of thing and if you think you can't handle it, then don't do it, cause believe me, I know if your stomach gets messed up, you are OUT for the day.

Thanks! We're really excited. But to be completely honest, we're starting to wonder if there's a catch. I'll find out and let you all know...I hope it's for real!!! Thanks so much for the heads up on StarTours. I have no clue if I'll be able to handle it or not... I want to ride it, but I guess I'll just see how I'm feeling. Good to know there's a last back-out point! Thanks!

It was a 4 day cruise, I think. They flew into Orlando and spent one day at Islands of Adventure, then drove to the coast the next morning to get on the ship. They went snorkeling, parasailing, and did a lot of sightseeing and shopping. They had a blast, I know y'all will too!!

Oh my goodness! That sounds like so much fun! I hope we do!!

I love that necklace with that shirt!

Thanks!

 

[stacikristine]

Hi all!


Let me start this post by showing you what we found when Michael fried some eggs day before yesterday:

Do you see the Hidden Mickey and the heart?! *Hint: the heart is on top (we’ll say it’s a heart balloon because it has a funky string of yolk coming out of it) and the Hidden Mickey is on bottom!* I was really excited!



Anyway…Disney was probably on the brain because a few hours prior to this, I found this in the mail:

AAAHHHH!!!! This means our trip is getting closer—and that it’s really going to happen! Does anyone else feel like it might just be a dream until you get confirmation like this in the mail? I was super excited!

It’d been a really tough couple of days (some really bad news from a friend, another friend from high school passing away, and my cousin finding out she has a brain tumor). Needless to say, I needed something to distract me. This—and my wonderful husband—helped me feel tons better! It was exciting to look through it and get excited about our trip together. He’s never used DME before, so it was fun explaining everything. I’m SOOO ready to be there!



Yesterday, we decided we needed to run to Wal-Mart to get a couple of grocery items. Before we even hit the grocery section, I asked if he wanted to do a little shopping for Disney. Let’s just say a little turned into quite a bit! But now we have practically everything we’ll need (besides the snacks we’re taking with us).

We bought Moleskin (I’m not guessing we’ll need this, but it’s better to have it and not use it than need it and not have it), Ponchos (the ones from the athletic section—mine is white, and Michael’s is blue), sunscreen, earplugs and a face mask (I don’t usually sleep with these, but sometimes I do if I’m away from home and people are noisy/on the plane where it’s bright).

We then proceeded to the shoe department. Normally, I don’t buy Wal-Mart shoes. I’ve always been a little skeptical. But these were really comfy! They’re Dr. Scholl’s brand, and they have a gelly thing in the heel. I wanted another pair of shoes that I didn’t mind if I got yucky (by walking hours upon hours a day and getting wet on water rides). After Disney, I can wear these to camp when we do workcrew weekends, or things like that. Michael liked the fact that his were Velcro. He said he felt trendy.

Then I went to buy some spaghetti strap sports bras (not pictured!) and Michael went to get more boxers (also not pictured!). We also each got some nice socks. Mine are super comfy! They’re sports socks with breathable-ness and moisture control and support and things like that. Then he looked for another swim suit, and I found this new swim suit top:

After all that, we finally went and purchased our 10 food items. Needless to say, it was a much larger shopping trip than was anticipated, but a lot of our “needed before Disney items” are purchased!

Oh—and we went home and watched Madea Goes to Jail. Hilarious!

 

[jenny105]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend and your cousin.

But yay for Mickey mail! Always a huge help when you need cherring up. We're not taking ME since we're driving but I got my vouchers and everything in the mail a few days ago! It's almost here!

 

[jenjolt]

I will be keeping you, your friend's family and your cousin in my prayers during this rough time.

I'm so glad you have the ME paperwork and I loved the eggs...totally is a hidden Mickey! I can't wait to hear more about your trip...its getting so much closer!!!

 

[stacikristine]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend and your cousin.

But yay for Mickey mail! Always a huge help when you need cherring up. We're not taking ME since we're driving but I got my vouchers and everything in the mail a few days ago! It's almost here!

Thank you It's been rough, but it's getting better. YES! Getting "documents" just makes everything seem real! I can't believe it's almost here! Today is one month!!

I will be keeping you, your friend's family and your cousin in my prayers during this rough time.

I'm so glad you have the ME paperwork and I loved the eggs...totally is a hidden Mickey! I can't wait to hear more about your trip...its getting so much closer!!!

Thanks Jen! Arent' the eggs hilarious? I thought you would get a kick out of them since you love Hidden Mickeys Both of our trips are just around the corner!!

 

[jenny105]

Thank you It's been rough, but it's getting better. YES! Getting "documents" just makes everything seem real! I can't believe it's almost here! Today is one month!!

I know!!! Can you believe it? The first hour of work, all I've been doing is working on my trip!!

 

[princess_momma]

Hey sorry I haven't posted lately. I went on a spontaneous trip out of town (I'll update my PTR soon). But I'm so sorry to hear about your high school friend and cousin. I've been having lots of humbling experiences lately and really feeling the need to start praying again and I'll definitely pray for your strength with this, and the other people affected by everything.

 

[Dancegrl624]

Sorry to hear about the stressful time you're going through. I'm sure things will get better.

Those are the same ponchos we bought! (Tony had blue and I had yellow) They are very durable and they don't stick to sweaty skin. Keep the little plastic bags that they come in. Once we got home, we folded them back up and put them away for next time. We always carried a plastic grocery bag with us too. After the rain ended, we'd throw our wet ponchos into the bag. Then, when we got back to the hotel, we'd throw them over the shower to dry or I'd wipe them down with a towel. Like I said...very durable!

 

[BippityBoo]

So sorry to hear about the sad events in your life...it will get better

Also, I am very shocked that Walmart has such cute shoes! I may need to check them out....they look comfy! Can't wait to see what other goodies you can find

 

[amandaluvsgoofy]

Hey Staci! I'm so sorry to hear about everything! We're here for you if you need anything!

How exciting to get your DME stuff! That's when it started to set in for J, hehe! And cute buys at Walmart!

 

[stacikristine]

Hey sorry I haven't posted lately. I went on a spontaneous trip out of town (I'll update my PTR soon). But I'm so sorry to hear about your high school friend and cousin. I've been having lots of humbling experiences lately and really feeling the need to start praying again and I'll definitely pray for your strength with this, and the other people affected by everything.

Spontaneous trips are always great! It's ok. Thanks for praying! You know...I don't know how I could even function without God and praying... Let me know if you need anything! Thanks again

Sorry to hear about the stressful time you're going through. I'm sure things will get better.

Those are the same ponchos we bought! (Tony had blue and I had yellow) They are very durable and they don't stick to sweaty skin. Keep the little plastic bags that they come in. Once we got home, we folded them back up and put them away for next time. We always carried a plastic grocery bag with us too. After the rain ended, we'd throw our wet ponchos into the bag. Then, when we got back to the hotel, we'd throw them over the shower to dry or I'd wipe them down with a towel. Like I said...very durable!

It's ok. Things have started getting a lot better already. YAY! I'm glad we found the same ones. I remembered you saying they were in the sports section. I absolutely hate the feel of them sticking to my legs. So I'm looking forward to using these. Thanks for letting me know where to get them!

So sorry to hear about the sad events in your life...it will get better

Also, I am very shocked that Walmart has such cute shoes! I may need to check them out....they look comfy! Can't wait to see what other goodies you can find

It's ok. Thank you! I KNOW! I was completely shocked. And they're super comfy. The gel in the heel is really nice. We're almost finished shopping...just last minute snacks and travel deoderant and stuff like that...

Hey Staci! I'm so sorry to hear about everything! We're here for you if you need anything!

How exciting to get your DME stuff! That's when it started to set in for J, hehe! And cute buys at Walmart!

Hey Amanda! It's ok. Thanks! I think it's really set in this weekend...we're in the 20s!! We'll be there before we know it

 

[stacikristine]

DAY 4: Wednesday, September 23

On this day, we’ll be heading to the Magic Kingdom! We will have been to MK for the evening entertainment on Monday, but this will be our first (and only) full day in the park.

We’ll wake up bright and early (in vacation-terms…not real world terms where I wake up between 6:15 and 6:30 every morning) to get ready for the day.

Here’s my outfit for the morning and afternoon:

And here’s a close-up of the necklace:

We’ll aim to be at the bus stop around 7:45 so we can be at MK before rope drop. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this or not, but I have NEVER been to a rope drop! Ever! I’m just dying to see the cute little rope drop show at MK. And it’ll just be so good to get to the parks early and beat the crowds. I have become much more of a morning person in my old age and I think it’ll really come in handy at Disney. I’d much rather get up early and go to bed early. We’re also looking forward to getting most of what we want to experience completed in the morning and early afternoon so we can take breaks most afternoons.

Anyway…


When the rope drops, we’ll head over to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. I’ve ridden this and love it, but Michael hasn’t. We’ll grab FPs for later, and then hop on the stand-by line.


Next up: Fantasyland.

We’ll probably head to Pooh and then to Peter. But we’ll just see what we feel like and what the waits are. Then on to Snow White.


We might go to Toontown to meet Mickey, but we might wait until the evening. Who knows. I’ll probably leave it up to Michael.

Then, it’s on to Frontierland!

Hopefully, we’ll be eligible for another set of FPs, and we’ll snag a set for Splash Mtn. before we hop on BTMRR.

We’ll visit the Pirates in Adventureland and then check to see if our Splash Mtn. FPs are ready. If they are, we’ll go on that. If not, we’ll visit the Haunted Mansion.


Now, I know that some of you are very, very passionate about the Haunted Mansion (jenjolt). And I need to confess something. I’ve never ridden this before! Like I’ve said before, I’ve always been with little kids. And when you go with little kids, the trip is usually all about them—whether it’s planned that way or not. But not this time, my friends! We’ll be riding whatever we want. Including the HM! I’m really excited about this!


After this, we’ll head back on over to Fantasyland to finish up our touring there. If there’s not a long line, I’d like to ride Cindy’s Carousel. But I know that Michael thinks they’re a waste of time…so ONLY if there’s not a long wait.

We’ll also ride IASW! I know I’m in the minority, but I really do enjoy this ride. It just brings back so many memories. My mom made me a lamp that played “It’s a Small World After All…” when you pressed the clown’s belly. And it’s one of my very earliest memories. And I’ve always been so fascinated by the little dolls. So I’m looking forward to this little boat ride.


Hopefully we’ll be eligible to get FPs at Mickey’s PhilharMagic, and we’ll do so before we head to lunch.


We’ll probably eat at Cosmic Ray’s, but it’s not set in stone. It would be a good lunch place in conjunction with our afternoon plans though!


After lunch, we’ll head over to Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor. I’m really looking forward to this! It wasn’t there the last time I went to Disney, and corny jokes are always appreciated. We’ll have to think of a funny one to text in.

Depending on when we’re eligible for another FP, we’ll grab one for Stitch’s Great Escape. Now, I must say, I have no desire to ride this. But Michael has always regretted backing out of riding Alien (or whatever it was called) before it became Stitch. He was little, and it just scared him. So even though I told him it’s not the greatest (I’ve heard), he really wants to ride it. So we’ll grab FPs at some time (unless the stand-by line is super short) and try it out. Some of his requests have really surprised me, but it makes me happy to know he’s getting into the planning and stuff.

Another first for this trip will be riding the TTA! After hearing how much it’s loved (tinkgurl) I had to add it to our list. I’m looking forward to a relaxing tour of Tomorrowland.

We’ll also use our FPs for Buzz sometime while we’re over here.

I’m sad that Space Mountain is down, but Michael is REALLY upset. This was the one ride he was looking forward to the most. He loved it as a kid, and he was practically devastated when he found out it wouldn’t be working while we’re there. But I told him this would just make it where we could come back again!


We’ll probably head on back to Fantasyland to use our Mickey’s PhilharMagic FPs and then see if there’s anything else we want to re-do or first-do.


We’d also like to catch a Captain Jack’s Tutorial and possibly a Story Time with Belle. Both of these look really cute. We’ll probably visit Tom Sawyer’s Island sometime and take a ride on the WDW Railroad. He’s also never seen Toontown, so we’ll visit Mickey and Minnie’s houses sometime as well. These things might be before or after our break.


Sometime mid to late-afternoon, we’ll head back to AKL and nap or take a dip in the pool. We’ll get fixed up for dinner and head out. Here’s my shirt for the night. It’s another one of my favorites:

This night, we’ll be eating at Kona Café for the first time. We originally wanted to go to O’Hana this night, but we’re excited for Kona after we looked at the menu. I think we’ll love it. Now, I had my heart set on trying a Lapu Lapu. Do they serve them at Kona?


After a (hopefully) delicious dinner at the Poly, we’ll head back to MK to ride whatever we didn’t get a chance to ride/we want to ride again.

Since we will have already seen Spectro and Wishes, we can just enjoy our time on the rides and attractions this night. I have a feeling we’ll try to ride on either Dumbo or Aladdin’s carpets since we won’t have ridden on them earlier. But really our plans are just up in the air for this evening.

Whenever we’ve exhausted ourselves and ridden all we want to, we’ll head back to our gorgeous AKV room and get some shut-eye.


I have a feeling we’re going to LOVE this day. But I’m pretty sure I’ve said that about every day. Each park is just so different…they’re all great in a completely different way. But there’s something special about being in Magic Kingdom and being able to see the Castle just feel the magic…



Oh—and exciting news! I won this little beauty on ebay!

I’m sooooo excited! I am not very successful with ebay. I usually stick to Amazon or buy directly from sites. But I happened upon this and placed a bid. I had actually forgotten about it over the weekend… But when I got to work this morning, I saw that I had an email saying I won it!! And it was a good deal—only $37! I should get it in 5-7 days. Now I'll have a mini and a regular Hipster so I can switch them up. I can’t wait!

 

[tinkgurl]

Wow, I'm so sorry about the troubles you've been having. This trip will definately be well worth it!

Haha, so cute with the Mickey in the egg! I'd notice something like that too!

 

[jenny105]

Never been on HM? I love, love, love that ride! The song is always stuck in my head and I love when Disney puts me on hold and that's the music I hear. You're going to love it! I'm with Michael on being bummed about SM. One of my favorite rides ever. I'm sad I'm going to miss it this trip!

I'll be at MK the day before you for MNSSHP!

I like the color of that shirt. Cute! I'm going to recognize you by your outfits.