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[Synndy]

I hate to admit it but I was laughing my bum off about you and Bob fighting... only because I know EXACTLY what you are dealing with. Jon & I had the SAME type of fight today. Like a silly little argument that I was fuming over and a few hours later when all was "fine" I told him I was still mad at him he flipped and caused another silly fight. ha ha... goodness. Such is love I guess

Also, I am 100% with you on the COP thing. Mister Tom Morrow gives me nightmares.

Also I swear, Kayla is my long lost BFF. When I first saw your pics of the menu all I could think was... MMMMMM.... Edamame. I could eat that all day long. yum! Now I wanna go there!

 

[Beka]

Chip n Dale's outfits are... interesting. What's up with the space-age beret?

I SO wish I could tolerate hibachi. It tastes yummy, but rice is such a no-no.

Sorry you & Bob fought. Love that he was being so great with Jack though.

 

[inkedupmomma]

Jenn, what a great update.

The pictures of Bob after drinking the Beverly are pricless.
omg, it was everything I hoped and dreamed it would be LOL
I'm sorry you were still angry with each other, but glad that you "aruged/talked" it out.
these things happen..hopefully never at wdw again
Your meal at Teppan Edo looks marvelous. I do LOVE my hibachi and we always go in Naples when we meet up with Nicki and Todd.
I was never a big fan of it, but man, we loved it here!!
That baby crying while you are taking pictures is too funny, and the baby pushing the stroller with the beer --

same baby isn't he the cutest! love that kid!

While I'm sad that your trip got started off on that foot, I am glad to know we are not the only ones who fight at the Happiest Place on Earth!!! LOL!

The food looked yummy! On the DxDDP do they automatically add the tip? And I ahd to laugh at your 'cooks' name..."Ken" not very Japanese to me!

omg, I lol at his name too, first thing I noticed! ridiculous! and as for the tip, only if you have a party of 6 or more

I can totally relate with the whole staying mad for 8 hours while the guys seem to get over it in a few minutes.
boys are stooopid sometimes and I am stubborn

Sounds like you had a great time at Teppan Edo, and after hanging out at the pool with your friends.

it was a great start!

Sorry to see you and Bob fighting, but am glad you talked/argued it out

That was hilarious about the beverly
still dying over here about it!

Glad you had a nice dinner at Sushi place

Sounds like a fun night at pool too with friends

it was great to catch up..in WDW at that!

I hate to admit it but I was laughing my bum off about you and Bob fighting... only because I know EXACTLY what you are dealing with. Jon & I had the SAME type of fight today. Like a silly little argument that I was fuming over and a few hours later when all was "fine" I told him I was still mad at him he flipped and caused another silly fight. ha ha... goodness. Such is love I guess
I love how different our brains work! at least you can blame hormones!
Also, I am 100% with you on the COP thing. Mister Tom Morrow gives me nightmares.
I swear hes going to kill me.just sayin.
Also I swear, Kayla is my long lost BFF. When I first saw your pics of the menu all I could think was... MMMMMM.... Edamame. I could eat that all day long. yum! Now I wanna go there!

you should! SOOOO good! and now i want edamame!

Chip n Dale's outfits are... interesting. What's up with the space-age beret?
they were in tomorrowland..so they are chip and dale of the future....
I SO wish I could tolerate hibachi. It tastes yummy, but rice is such a no-no.

Sorry you & Bob fought. Love that he was being so great with Jack though.

I would die if I couldn't eat rice, it is our fav!

he IS great with Jack, and Kayla. It makes my heart sing songs!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Catching up after our trip!

I’m so sorry about your morning in MK! It sounds interesting to say the least!! I had myself a little problem with the breakfast at CP a couple years ago!! It was NOT a good morning for me!

Love, love, love the picture of you guys in the pirates queue! I can’t tell from the pic that you all were having a rough morning!

Honestly, I happens to the best of us! DH and I had a little incident in the emporium last week that left me in tears!! @&#()!)*&%

I LOVE the picture of Bob trying to walk at Jack’s level! How darn sweet is that?!

Your Teppan Edo pics and review are fabulous! We’re going there in Feb and I can’t wait! I’ve been wanting to try it for a long time!!!

 

[tlenzendorf]

We are back today and the post Disney depression has set in I'm loving catching up on other people's trip reports, it does help!

I'm glad you guys made up after your 8 hour/5 minute fight, lol.

 

[katt789]

Dinner looks amazing!! I may actually pick that location now..hmm.. looks great!!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Catching up after our trip!

I’m so sorry about your morning in MK! It sounds interesting to say the least!! I had myself a little problem with the breakfast at CP a couple years ago!! It was NOT a good morning for me!
i swear it is every first meal i eat there! no bueno!
Love, love, love the picture of you guys in the pirates queue! I can’t tell from the pic that you all were having a rough morning!
aren't I an incredible faker
Honestly, I happens to the best of us! DH and I had a little incident in the emporium last week that left me in tears!! @&#()!)*&%
oooh.. do share lol! I'm glad we're not the only ones!
I LOVE the picture of Bob trying to walk at Jack’s level! How darn sweet is that?!
melts my heart! he really is a great dad!
Your Teppan Edo pics and review are fabulous! We’re going there in Feb and I can’t wait! I’ve been wanting to try it for a long time!!!

oh yay! I could barely find any reviews when I looked, so I was hoping I gave enough! we loved it! def on our must do list for next time! if you have any questions, please ask!

We are back today and the post Disney depression has set in I'm loving catching up on other people's trip reports, it does help!

I'm glad you guys made up after your 8 hour/5 minute fight, lol.

hahaha, love the way you put that!! glad to have you, I hate the post disney blues!! hope i can help them!

Dinner looks amazing!! I may actually pick that location now..hmm.. looks great!!

it was really much better than I had expected, and so much fun! really a great way to start our trip!

 

[inkedupmomma]

At 7:15 our alarm went off and we were all up getting ready! Today we were having breakfast with Michele and her family at 1900 Park Faire! We dined with them last trip together and all agree it is one of our favorites!

Our ADR was at 9 am and we were seated promptly... unlike last trip! While we got our buzzer, we took the family picture. When it was brought to our table I fell in LOVE with it, but just could not get past the ridiculously high price of $31.95! I mean good God, why? SO many more people would buy these pictures if priced at $9.99, and really even that would be a hug profit off of one picture! As much as I wanted it, I had to draw the line there and call BS on that price!

Breakfast was as great as I had remembered if not better! That strawberry soup is seriously the BOMB!

The character interaction was great as always, with the exception of the mad hatter he is always so entertaining and quirky.. this guy seemed like he had been on a bender or extremely hungover! I managed to get cute pics none the less

Jack in love with Pooh again

Tigger being funny with Jack's hat

At least he posed nice for pictures!

Alice was extra great!!

Bill:

After breakfast I noticed that Jack's BRAND NEW JUST BOUGHT YESTERDAY shirt was covered in chocolate milk, DOH!

Michele also realized that she had left her sunglasses at the resort and her DD Ali was having a weird allergic reaction to something.

SO we decided to stop back at POFQ, BONUS staying at same resort, totally makes life more fun, and easier!

I was smart this trip and brought shout, and put jacks shirt quickly into the sink with shout and detergent! (almost all of the shirt came clean

Looking at my notes it says that we took the bus to DHS! Why, idk, but I recall NOT being happy about this option. We waited forever for a bus!

We finally got to DHS at around 11:45.. too late in my opinion!

First ride we stopped for was Tower of Terror, Bob was SO excited to go on this for the first time in over 12 years!

It did not disappoint either! he loved it!

Next ride was Rockin Rollercoaster!! I was terrified to try this, as was Kayla! But our friends were there, and this was the perfect opportunity for the three of us to go, while our friends watched Jack!

Kayla cried as we were about to get on, but I told her I was scared too (and I really was!!) When we got off, she said she LOVED it! and has declared it her favorite ride in WDW! That kid has so many more guts than I do lol!

When we got out, we let Michele go on, and I watched Michele's son and Jack. Bob took this opportunity to run and get us FP's for TSMM!

Once we were done at RNR we booked it over to TSMM and the wait said 50 min, but the CM said that it wasn't that long and she was right!! We waited maybe 20 mins!!

Jack and Kayla rode together, while Bob and I rode together, and got this matching score!!

Next up was this:

What is that you ask?? That's right, a Jack melt down! OI! The first of many! I took him to the bathroom, washed him down a bit, and he seemed ok!

After that we were headed to Honey I Shrunk the Kids play ground! A favorite of all of ours!

I met a nice woman from Canada there, and she had all sorts of questions, and was very impressed with my Disney knowledge!! I ran into her several times through my trip and she thanked me over and over again!

It was hot as all heck this day... well all of our days, but being in that playground made it feel even hotter!

We decided at this point to head over to Muppet Vision 3D! John and Michele decided to sit this one out as Riley was napping in the stroller. We took their girls and told them we would text them afterwards!

As always it was amazing and Kayla and I were pleased as punch! She is a muppet fanatic!

After MV3D Bob took Jack over to see Lightning McQueen and Mater as there was no line, and at the same time I noticed a line opening for Phineas and Ferb!!

All 3 girls started squealing in delight as they all LOVE Phineas and Ferb. They were first in line as well! At this point it was about 2:30 and P+F weren't due out til 3.

I told the girls to wait in line with the CM while I got Michele.

While I was gone, Bob came back to the girls and we all got in line! It was pretty awesome being the first ones in line!

I have really great pics from Photo Pass, and will have those uploaded to photo bucket soon thanks to Jophia!

After this we parted ways with Michele and her family!

Next up: Where did we go, what did we eat, and how brave is Jack??

 

[shan23877]

Enjoyed the update! I'm glad everyone's moods improved, sounds like you guys were having a nice morning. Too bad the Hatter was hungover He's a big reason we'd try 1900 for breakfast. Love the pics, especially at the playground. Hooray for being first in line for P&F. Those lines were crazy when we were there!

 

[Trentmom]

Bummer on the Mad Hatter, but looks like the rest were great

Loved all your pics

Was that your first time on RNRC too? Did you like it? Glad Kayla ended up liking it

 

[tlenzendorf]

Three things...
1. Isn't it so much fun hanging out with peeps at the parks? We met a few people from the boards this trip and had a BLAST!!

2. I love the matching scores at TSM! Brent and I always compare scores even if we don't ride together to see who won

3. I am soooooooooo disappointed! We totally forgot about P&F!!!! There's always next time I keep telling myself. Although we aren't going for 3 whole years

 

[mickeysmyboy]

You're going to have to wait to find out about the little incident DH and I had in the emporium!! I'll get there eventually on my TR Yeah, I know sometimes I don't play nice!

OMG, you made me laugh so hard when you said the mad hatter must have been on a bender or had a hangover! I had this vision of this dude in that costume passed out in a back room with a bottle in his hand!!

Anyway, I totally agree with you on the price of those pics!! But, for some reason DH and MIL insist on getting everyone of them! I honestly shouldn't argue because I'm actually in those pictures!!!

Woo hoo for a quick wait of TSM!!!

Poor Jack and his rosy cheeks! My kiddos do that so easily!!! That's why we'll never do a summer trip!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Enjoyed the update! I'm glad everyone's moods improved, sounds like you guys were having a nice morning. Too bad the Hatter was hungover He's a big reason we'd try 1900 for breakfast. Love the pics, especially at the playground. Hooray for being first in line for P&F. Those lines were crazy when we were there!

Honestly, 1900 was amazing, the food rocked and other than MH it was great, and normally he is the best! Prolly just an off day ??

We were stoked about the p&F line too! I was happy cause I knew my disbuds would appreciate it lol!

Bummer on the Mad Hatter, but looks like the rest were great

Loved all your pics

Was that your first time on RNRC too? Did you like it? Glad Kayla ended up liking it

YES! and I loved it too! def a fav all around! REALLY hoping Jack is tall enough next time!

Three things...
1. Isn't it so much fun hanging out with peeps at the parks? We met a few people from the boards this trip and had a BLAST!!
YES!!!!!
2. I love the matching scores at TSM! Brent and I always compare scores even if we don't ride together to see who won
We couldn't believe it! I always take pics.. Im lame lol

3. I am soooooooooo disappointed! We totally forgot about P&F!!!! There's always next time I keep telling myself. Although we aren't going for 3 whole years

I would have forgotten too if it wasn't right in my face at that exact moment! 3 years to plan the best trip ever

You're going to have to wait to find out about the little incident DH and I had in the emporium!! I'll get there eventually on my TR Yeah, I know sometimes I don't play nice!

OMG, you made me laugh so hard when you said the mad hatter must have been on a bender or had a hangover! I had this vision of this dude in that costume passed out in a back room with a bottle in his hand!!
I had the same vision.. it was so odd!

Anyway, I totally agree with you on the price of those pics!! But, for some reason DH and MIL insist on getting everyone of them! I honestly shouldn't argue because I'm actually in those pictures!!!
ugh, it made me SO sad! Those prices are just ridiculous!
Woo hoo for a quick wait of TSM!!!

Poor Jack and his rosy cheeks! My kiddos do that so easily!!! That's why we'll never do a summer trip!

oh man..the minute he walked out the door each morning he looked like that! poor kid sweats like his momma! def not doing sept again!

 

[KatMark]

Jenn, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry. I have no idea how I missed your last update. Breakfast looks like fun (we've never been...back to my DH not wanting to even steop foot in the GF).

So glad everyone got to experience some attractions that they enjoyed, and good job Kayla enjoying Rock & Roll; she can go on it for me from now on.

 

[inkedupmomma]

After parting ways with Michele and her family we decided to go to Star Tours! Jack had been DYING to go here, and we had no hit that yet.. (see a theme, little mans wants usually get pushed to last..oops!)

He LOVED it! We ALL loved it! I like the new ride so much! Jack just thought it was the coolest thing ever and I think even thought the ride was built for him!

Star Tours like many other rides, sumps you right into their gift shop! This seemed like a perfect opportunity to let Jack build his own light saber! Poor dude had been asking for a light saber forever, but I could NOT see buying one at Target knowing we could build our own in Disney!

He was on excitement overload and had a blast making it! and I can say with all honesty, at $21 ( maybe a bit more with tax, can't find receipt) It was a steal and by far the best bargain in Disney World!

After we were done building the most awesome Light Saber ever, we decided to ride Star Tours one more time!

We all loved it again!

By this time it was getting close to our ADR! We decided to snap one more pic though!

To take this pic, we got in line.... Well, some foreign family walks up and decides to just walk right in front of us.. I didn't say anything but I clearly looked ticked, and they said "OH, WHAT ARE YOU MAD?" Bob, pipes up and goes yeah, I'm annoyed, you cut right in front of what was an obvious line.. Bob, never says anything, so I was super proud of him!

I couldn't believe the rudeness of some guests this trip, appalling!

Aywho, it was now time for our ADR at Hollywood Brown Derby! I was nervous and excited at the same time! This was new to all of us, and I really was hoping it was better than some of the not so great reviews I had read!

We checked in 15 mins early and were seated 5 mins early. Our server was Moses from Kenya. Pretty nice, although very straight forward and not much fun, but very on top of things! He was also kind enough to offer to take a pic of us all which I thought was so wonderful!

Check out my size.. first one I look pretty OK

Now check out the different angle he took.. WOW MOMMMMMMMA!

I was excited to have a family pic either way!

After our pic, Moses took our orders. I took some pics of the menus as they were different than what i was expecting per all ears and dis.

Bob- Brie for his appetizer, duck for his entree and chocolate 3 ways for dessert

Brie= OMG! SO delish! He was more than pleased! The Brie was shaved and served with a bread and some olives! Total win for Bob! I tasted a few bites and nomanomnoms!

Duck= He really loved it! I do not like duck, so I couldn't tell you if it was!

Chocolate 3 ways- super yums, but VERY rich!

Me- Famous Cobb Salad, I think my steak was a special..cause I don't see it on the menu, and for dessert banana white chocolate toffee tower.

Cobb Salad- BLECHHHHHHH! Man do I wish I stuck with my gut and gotten the Lobster Bisque special! Or Bob's! The avocado was like citrusy, as if it had been sitting in citrus all day to keep it fresh.. totally ruined the taste! Just yucks all around!

Steak- BEST STEAK EVER!! It had a citrus butter on it and I could have eaten 5 of these! The accompanying veggies and potatoes however were cold and yuck :/

White Chocolate Banana Toffee Tower- SO NOMS! I was more than pleased with this, and would go back here for the steak and dessert alone!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Kayla- Salad with Ranch dressing, grilled cheese and hidden treasure dessert.

Salad with Ranch- She said it is the best salad she has ever had!

Grilled Cheese- It was on whole wheat and double decker..kinda through both kids for a loop... they liked it well enough though!

Hidden treasure- Cookie on top of ice cream basically. Was vry yummy!

Jack-Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese and Yogurt parfait.

Chicken Noodle Soup- He loved it!

Same grilled cheese as Kayla, same feeling

Yogurt Parfait- VERY yummy!

and I forgot to post the bread and butter pics! They were very yum and the butter was perfect!

The meal was great and we had some coffee to with our desserts!

While we were there a very large Asian tour group came in with a man who seemed to be guiding them. Best dressed people there in my opinion!

As we were waiting for the bill, the kids decided to be goofs with each other... hey, at least they weren't fighting!

Total bill came to a little over $153, and we tipped 20%. Despite his very serious demeanor, Moses was fantastic!

I really enjoyed HBD, the atmosphere was very nice and the food was almost all excellent! I went in not expecting much, and I was pleasantly surprised!

Once dinner was done it was time to use up some FP's and do a first fr all of us!

Next up: high scores and holy crowds batman!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Jenn, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry. I have no idea how I missed your last update. Breakfast looks like fun (we've never been...back to my DH not wanting to even steop foot in the GF).

So glad everyone got to experience some attractions that they enjoyed, and good job Kayla enjoying Rock & Roll; she can go on it for me from now on.

Please don't be! I have not commented or even had time to read anyones TR's! I'm hoping for some breathing room on Saturday after Jack goes with John!
Thanks for checking in <3

 

[ronnmel]

I must be blind, because I do not see the Brie appetizer on the menu.

Glad you guys thought (almost) everything was delicious! Hollywood Brown Derby seems to be a less talked about restaurant, but looks like it is a great place!

 

[tlenzendorf]

YES! and I loved it too! def a fav all around! REALLY hoping Jack is tall enough next time!


I would have forgotten too if it wasn't right in my face at that exact moment! 3 years to plan the best trip ever
!

Ha, so true! I could probably walk past my sister in the parks and not even notice unless she was jumping up and down in my face

So that 3 year thing.... ummmm yeah.... Brent and I are going back in February with one of the couples we hung out with this past trip We had so much fun we decided to do it again, couple's style!

 

[KatMark]

Great update at DHS. Looks like Jack was having a blast making his light saber.

I'm glad you enjoyed your meal at Brown Derby. We ate there in 2007 and were not fond of it (could have been a combination of the bad service, Mark hating the dessert, etc.). But your steak sure does look yummy.