4 Parks + 5 Staples in the Baby's Head = 9 Magical Days!! (9/17 The Last Hurrah!)
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All7OfUs
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Ahoy, Matey! Looks like you had smooth sailing into Jack's waters! My daughter was chosen for the tutorial as well, and we had such a blast! Ours played his part absolutely perfectly, and we couldn't have told the difference either. I hope they keep that show for a long while!
Can't wait to see where your ship sails next.
Can't wait to see where your ship sails next.
smithpack
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Another thing I must add to my list after reading your TR. You have given me so many new things to try.
I love that video clip of Jack singing and running off. I do wish they would let you get pics and sigs. Is there a time where you can meet Jack Sparrow?
I love that video clip of Jack singing and running off. I do wish they would let you get pics and sigs. Is there a time where you can meet Jack Sparrow?
thecapells
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Another thing I must add to my list after reading your TR. You have given me so many new things to try.
I love that clip as well - I wish I had taken even more video of the show but at least the ending gives you a nice idea of what the show was like.
It was really alot of fun and Captain Jack was perfect!!
From what I understand, there is no meet and greet for Jack.
One did exist during the Pirate and Princess Parties but those are not coming back so this is your best bet.
I imagine if you happen to see him running from/walking to the show, you may get him to stop for one but I doubt it.
As for new things to try, hopefully I can fill your list even more in the upcoming segments!!
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Whew, finally made it to the end of your TR. You and your family look to be having the best time! I love the Cpt. Hook photo with DS defending you. Too cute! Think I will be giving Casey's a try on our next trip. We've never eaten here before. I had no idea about the bleachers. Think my DDs will like that setting!
Can't wait to read more
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Can't wait to read more
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DisneyMom5
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In 9/07 there was a permanent meet and greet for Jack next to Aloha Isle (where you get the Dole whips) BUT I don't know if it is still there. There weren't P & P parties then.
littleboss
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I just loved the pic of you and DS with Captn Hook! Glad you guys got to bust loose from the girls for a while, good bonding time.
thecapells
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Well howdy partner!
Dont let those there pirates give yall a fright none.
Theyre all bark and no bite - although Captain Hook did shake his hook at us on his way to his meet and greet
But after Jack Sparrows departure from the Pirate Tutorial, we moseyed on over to the Wild, Wild, West.
As we crossed into the West, we noticed the CMs prepping for the 3:00 parade.
Wait, what time is the 3:00 parade again?
We had just enough time to round the bend and head over yonder to the Jamboree the Country Bears Jamboree that is!
Sorry about the picture, apparently there was a really bad glare.
Inside, it was quite empty as we waited about 16 minutes for the next show (as you can see on the sign)
X spent the time running around the lobby and checking out the claw marks on the floors and seats.
Once inside, the kids werent sure what to expect.
This was a new attraction for both of them.
DS thought it was okay but X had a blast.
He was dancing, swaying, pointing, and laughing the whole time. YEE-HA!
I reckon this was one of the young pups favorite attractions.
I mean, how can a 1 ½-year old resist singing Teddy Bears?
After the show we moseyed right out into the 3:00 parade.
Wait what time is that parade again? Sorry, I just love that one.
Anyway, we ducked back through a shortcut into Adventureland right by the Sunshine Terrace.
Well, we had to wait out the parade so I figured we could grab a snack.
I ordered the Citrus Swirl (thanks to recommendations from the DIS) and we found a place to park.
The three of us split it and it was really good basically a creamsicle you can eat with a spoon!
It was so good that X cried when it was all gone.
Hoping the parade was finished, we booked through Adventureland towards the hub and down Main Street only to find the parade was finishing up.
And boy did it move slow.
We were en route to meet the girls at the Grand Floridian but this was taking lots of time!
We basically were walking right behind the parade which was kinda cool (albeit slow).
We were right behind the castle float and the kids were waving to Goofy and company.
I tried to veer through the flag area but that didnt help either.
I did manage some pics but we were delayed.
Finally, the parade finished and we hopped the monorail to the Grand Floridian.
Our Boys Adventure had come to an end.
I wasnt sure what to expect but we had a lot of fun and I think everyone saw some attractions they really enjoyed.
Now its time to find out what happened with the girls!
Dont let those there pirates give yall a fright none.
Theyre all bark and no bite - although Captain Hook did shake his hook at us on his way to his meet and greet
But after Jack Sparrows departure from the Pirate Tutorial, we moseyed on over to the Wild, Wild, West.
As we crossed into the West, we noticed the CMs prepping for the 3:00 parade.
Wait, what time is the 3:00 parade again?
We had just enough time to round the bend and head over yonder to the Jamboree the Country Bears Jamboree that is!
Sorry about the picture, apparently there was a really bad glare.
Inside, it was quite empty as we waited about 16 minutes for the next show (as you can see on the sign)
X spent the time running around the lobby and checking out the claw marks on the floors and seats.
Once inside, the kids werent sure what to expect.
This was a new attraction for both of them.
DS thought it was okay but X had a blast.
He was dancing, swaying, pointing, and laughing the whole time. YEE-HA!
I reckon this was one of the young pups favorite attractions.
I mean, how can a 1 ½-year old resist singing Teddy Bears?
After the show we moseyed right out into the 3:00 parade.
Wait what time is that parade again? Sorry, I just love that one.
Anyway, we ducked back through a shortcut into Adventureland right by the Sunshine Terrace.
Well, we had to wait out the parade so I figured we could grab a snack.
I ordered the Citrus Swirl (thanks to recommendations from the DIS) and we found a place to park.
The three of us split it and it was really good basically a creamsicle you can eat with a spoon!
It was so good that X cried when it was all gone.
Hoping the parade was finished, we booked through Adventureland towards the hub and down Main Street only to find the parade was finishing up.
And boy did it move slow.
We were en route to meet the girls at the Grand Floridian but this was taking lots of time!
We basically were walking right behind the parade which was kinda cool (albeit slow).
We were right behind the castle float and the kids were waving to Goofy and company.
I tried to veer through the flag area but that didnt help either.
I did manage some pics but we were delayed.
Finally, the parade finished and we hopped the monorail to the Grand Floridian.
Our Boys Adventure had come to an end.
I wasnt sure what to expect but we had a lot of fun and I think everyone saw some attractions they really enjoyed.
Now its time to find out what happened with the girls!
jmskinner
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Ok, caught up again. Just love your TR. The video of Captain Jack is fantastic. We need to try to catch that show one day.
That's not a bad price for a meal at Casey's, will do that sometime also.
As far as FP's for Buzz, I think so many people get them for the bigger rides or Peter Pan that they are unable to get them for Buzz. That was a great that you rode so quickly, not once but twice.
That's not a bad price for a meal at Casey's, will do that sometime also.
As far as FP's for Buzz, I think so many people get them for the bigger rides or Peter Pan that they are unable to get them for Buzz. That was a great that you rode so quickly, not once but twice.
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Okay, Mom Capell! Your turn 
sounds like the boys had a great time, but we're all dying to see if you ladies had just as splendid a time. I don't know of too many girls who don't know who to do THAT!
Hope you tell us soon!
sounds like the boys had a great time, but we're all dying to see if you ladies had just as splendid a time. I don't know of too many girls who don't know who to do THAT!Hope you tell us soon!
thecapells
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Okay, Mom Capell! Your turn
Hope you tell us soon!
Sorry for the delay but we're en route home from a week in FLA with the grandparents followed by our lovely Disney Detour!
The kids were so surprised (but that's another story).
Mom wrote a bit while we've been away so I'll turn it over to her now...
TheCapellsMom
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When we left the guys to do some girls only things, DD was just busting with excitement!
While we were walking toward the park exit, I reminded her again that this was HER special day.
I explained that we were headed someplace very special where no pirates (like her brothers) were allowed!
Of course, DD has always been one to speak her mind so she said If this is MY day then how come the boys got to go on the carousel and I didnt?
Well, she looked up at me with her big brown eyes, batted her long eyelashes, and I could not resist!
So, we detoured to the carousel and thankfully the line was fairly short so it didnt take long before she was riding on Cinderellas Pony!
After that we hustled out of the park to the monorail. During the ride over to the Grand Floridian, people kept commenting on DDs hair, and telling her she looked beautiful!
Well, she was just soaking up all the attention & telling everybody about the BBB and Cinderellas breakfast and about her favorite princesses.
In this pic, she is showing me Ariel on her T-shirt and explaining that Ariel wasnt at breakfast today because she is a mermaid right now so she had to stay in the water!
But on the shirt she is wearing a dress so she must have had her legs on instead of her fins that day!
On the monorail I also explained to DD that she has been invited to an exclusive tea party thrown by Alice in Wonderland and her friends!
I said its for kids only so Mommy is going to have to wait outside while she enjoys her tea and snacks.
Well, as we expected, DD had no problem at all with the concept of being left alone with strangers- she was totally psyched! I was nervous enough for both of us!
Here, DD is giving her best princess pose in front of the Grand Floridian entrance:
We headed into the hotel, and down the elevator to the ground level to sign DD in for the Wonderland Tea Party.
I had trouble keeping DD with me as we walked because she was wide eyed in awe of the beautiful lobby and didnt watch where she was going at all!
It was a bit chaotic at the sign-in desk because of all the kids (most way older than DD) who were panicking about Mom/Dad leaving.
DD found a little girl about her size with the same princess hair-do and made friends instantly.
That little girl had an older sister (probably about 10 years old) accompanying her so I asked the older girl to keep an eye on DD for me.
I gave DD a disposable camera and asked her to take photos of anything at all that she wanted us to see later.
We practiced taking one shot together in the lobby.
When, I finally got a chance to sign in at the desk, DD got a name tag and I got a beeper.
I insisted that they take my cell phone number just in case the beeper didnt work (yup- Im paranoid) and then we just waited for the CMs to invite all the girls in.
Here is a pic of DD waiting with the crowd while they listened to the CMs directions.
When the doors to the party room opened, DD found a seat next to her little friend and joyfully waved goodbye without a moments hesitation.
She wouldnt even give me a hug! Just Bye, Mom. See ya! You can leave now! Bye!
OK- at this point let me just tell you that the ONLY reason I even agreed to leave my 4 year old in the care of total strangers is because this is Disney and I trust Disney!
So I reminded myself that she would be fine, took a deep breath, and set off to enjoy my little bit of kid-free time at the Grand Floridian!
While we were walking toward the park exit, I reminded her again that this was HER special day.
I explained that we were headed someplace very special where no pirates (like her brothers) were allowed!
Of course, DD has always been one to speak her mind so she said If this is MY day then how come the boys got to go on the carousel and I didnt?
Well, she looked up at me with her big brown eyes, batted her long eyelashes, and I could not resist!
So, we detoured to the carousel and thankfully the line was fairly short so it didnt take long before she was riding on Cinderellas Pony!
After that we hustled out of the park to the monorail. During the ride over to the Grand Floridian, people kept commenting on DDs hair, and telling her she looked beautiful!
Well, she was just soaking up all the attention & telling everybody about the BBB and Cinderellas breakfast and about her favorite princesses.
In this pic, she is showing me Ariel on her T-shirt and explaining that Ariel wasnt at breakfast today because she is a mermaid right now so she had to stay in the water!
But on the shirt she is wearing a dress so she must have had her legs on instead of her fins that day!
On the monorail I also explained to DD that she has been invited to an exclusive tea party thrown by Alice in Wonderland and her friends!
I said its for kids only so Mommy is going to have to wait outside while she enjoys her tea and snacks.
Well, as we expected, DD had no problem at all with the concept of being left alone with strangers- she was totally psyched! I was nervous enough for both of us!
Here, DD is giving her best princess pose in front of the Grand Floridian entrance:
We headed into the hotel, and down the elevator to the ground level to sign DD in for the Wonderland Tea Party.
I had trouble keeping DD with me as we walked because she was wide eyed in awe of the beautiful lobby and didnt watch where she was going at all!
It was a bit chaotic at the sign-in desk because of all the kids (most way older than DD) who were panicking about Mom/Dad leaving.
DD found a little girl about her size with the same princess hair-do and made friends instantly.
That little girl had an older sister (probably about 10 years old) accompanying her so I asked the older girl to keep an eye on DD for me.
I gave DD a disposable camera and asked her to take photos of anything at all that she wanted us to see later.
We practiced taking one shot together in the lobby.
When, I finally got a chance to sign in at the desk, DD got a name tag and I got a beeper.
I insisted that they take my cell phone number just in case the beeper didnt work (yup- Im paranoid) and then we just waited for the CMs to invite all the girls in.
Here is a pic of DD waiting with the crowd while they listened to the CMs directions.
When the doors to the party room opened, DD found a seat next to her little friend and joyfully waved goodbye without a moments hesitation.
She wouldnt even give me a hug! Just Bye, Mom. See ya! You can leave now! Bye!
OK- at this point let me just tell you that the ONLY reason I even agreed to leave my 4 year old in the care of total strangers is because this is Disney and I trust Disney!
So I reminded myself that she would be fine, took a deep breath, and set off to enjoy my little bit of kid-free time at the Grand Floridian!
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YAY! Glad to "hear" from you! I'd been wondering when y'all would get back! Hope you had a wonderful time!! 
TheCapellsMom
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I posted the next segment last night but received a message stating the moderator had to approve it.
Not sure why it isn't up yet so I thought I'd post again as a test...
Not sure why it isn't up yet so I thought I'd post again as a test...
TheCapellsMom
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Just spoke with the moderator and there's been a glich.
They say it should be resolved shortly - sorry for the delay everyone!!
They say it should be resolved shortly - sorry for the delay everyone!!
thecapells
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The update has 'appeared' on page 29!
What a confident and darling little girl you have! She just makes my heart melt!
Hey - there it is! Now we can get back to the report.
Mom is busy getting her next segment ready...
littleboss
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Oh how cute your daughter is knowing it was her time to have just a little freedom! Now being a Princess and all! How was your second trip? Will you be adding it to the end of this trip report? We all know how much fun your family has at Disney we can't wait for more. Thanks for sharing the memories.
All7OfUs
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Rayna looks so sweet! And she must be so confident to just knows she's going to have a great time, and "I'll see you later, Mom!" Good for her! I really hope you post some pictures that she took during her little princess meal, and tell us more about what she got to do. come to think of it, maybe she was so excited and busy, she didn't take ANY at all! 
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