60 Candles, 30 Million Lights, Best Friends&Family at Disney--Priceless (New 5/23)

[dizneeat]

Great wrap up, Kathy!

Let me tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this TR (even though I did not have time to comment sometimes, but it makes my day to come home and read about your trips!)

Can't wait to subscribe to your new PTR!

 

[disneyfan61]

Enjoyed the TR Kathy!!

You have great Photopass pics!! Loved them all!

Looking forward to seeing the F&G pics when you get back.

 

[Tinker_Tam]

Great wrap-up!

What an amazing trip you had. The magic was sure there through it all. I can't wait to see the pictures of your upcoming day at Epcot.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

Aw Kathy, fabulous wrap up! What a fun group you all looked like, your photopass pics are awesome! I agree with your trip highlights too...that video of Mark at the resort when he sees Nicki is just the sweetest thing! Almost brought a tear to my eye. As I said before, I'm highly impressed that you were able to keep it a surprise! I am so bad at that, I always give it away and yes, I'm the kid who always peeked at their Christmas presents too.

I'm looking forward to your Epcot Flower & Garden pics coming up too. And of course your PTR as well. Girl, you are going to be busy busy busy soon! And oh ya, your Mark is getting married too!

Thanks for taking the time to write up this special TR too, I know I was horrible about keeping up with it but I so enjoyed reading it.

 

[emmysmommy]

Kathy great wrap up! I know of no other TR where I get to see so many cool Disney hat - and even modeled on such adorable people! Your photopass photos were so cleverly posed and you have such awesome memories. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. You ROCK!

I'm looking forward to your PTR.

Coincidently, I have our girl trip in early December (5th-12th) booked before our August trip.

 

[solana131]

Great wrap up Kathy. Sad to see this one end, but it's okay because I know another is right around the corner!

 

[Poolrat]

Love the wrap up and I will be along for the next one.

It was great to "tag along" on this one. Such a great occasion.

 

[KatMark]

I will post responses tomorrow (had a long day today writing out, stamping, labeling, stamping, stuffing 200 wedding invitations today).

But I did start my PTR and wanted to post it here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=47830177&posted=1#post47830177

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Loved your wrap up, Kathy! You truly shared the joy of the best moments - I think the love just shined through! I'm looking forward to your F&G pics

 

[Pluto0809]

Great wrap-up, I really enjoyed reading your TR.

Forgot to mention before that I bought those same PJs except in the Mickey version!

Off to check out your new PTR....

 

[marvali]

It is always sad when a trip comes to an end, but those have to be some of the saddest pics I think I have ever seen from your "leaving" day!!! (oh wait, that probably didn't sound quite right.........)

Six days without Starbucks??? You???

I will do my wrap up tomorrow; Cookie wasn't feeling well when I got home from work so I'm keeping an eye on her.

The PTR title is being worked on and I hope to start that on Sunday or Monday...Mary and I are in touch.

And I'll let you all in on a little secret. I cancelled our reservation at POP. I just couldn't bring myself to stay at a value because I just don't care for them (sorry to those who love them....they just aren't me). I booked us a room at the Dolphin. It was only $90 more and it just makes more sense since we are dining at Yachstman on Sunday night...we can walk there and enjoy the Boardwalk a little and then we will drive to Boma in the morning for our 7:30 ADR and then drive back to the Dolphin and use the back door for Epcot.

But I'm not telling Mark until we get there.

Goodnight all.

Sorry to hear about Cookie!

Nice upgrade to the Dolphin, and don't forget it is also a "short" walk to DHS and your beloved ToT!

Loved the wrap up! Hard to capture all of the highs and lows of a trip so succinctly, but you did a pretty good job! I saw quite a few favorite pics from your trip too! Wish one or two of my other favorites had been in your wrap up, but I'm sure others who read along could say the same thing!

I enjoyed getting to tag along on this TR with you also!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Kathy, you did a great wrap-up and the pictures that you chose were great!

 

[afwdwfan]

After all of the secrecy, planning, etc., would I do it again? Absolutely!

61 is an important birthday too.

Lowlights of the trip

Well, that certainly was a lowlight, but at least you only had 1 to list.



Great pictures, and I'm glad the surprise was such a huge success. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet up, but at least we all had a great time!

 

[glennbo123]

Great wrap-up Kathy! I know it was great fun for you to plan this trip and surprise Mark.

 

[Janet B]

Kathy
What a wonderful wrap up…. Love seeing all your favorite pictures – they are all great…there’s something about the Epcot photo …taking looking at camera and then the next with your backs to the camera that I really like

Sorry about your sweet Cookie, hopefully she is feeling better after the weekend.

Congrats on your latest change to the Dolphin ...… you are right, Mark may never quite know 100% what's up after this past trip! And it does make perfect sense to switch to the Dolphin…. Lots of pluses…proximity to the Yachtsmen dinner and of course F&G…

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Excellent wrap-up and photos. Can't wait for the next trip!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

good ending to a good trip, now onto the next report.

 

[KatMark]

happy you got a good night sleep kathy

Thanks; it was much needed.

oh my, your wrap up brought happy tears to my eyes...so wonderful that this trip was filled with so many great memories, moments, friends, family and food! love all your favorite photos! and even though you had to deal with the POP warner, you still had a terrific trip!

Thank you, Lisa. You said it perfectly...it had all of those things.

looking forward to your F & G trip photos and of course your girls trip PTR!

I plan on taking lots of pics of F&G and it will probably be mostly pictures when I get back.

I love all of your Favorite Pictures, they are all great ones!

Thank you.

Can't wait to hear about your one day trip in a few weeks too! I'm sure Epcot will be GORGEOUS!

From the pictures I've seen on FB, I know I'm going to love it.

What a wonderful wrap up to a wonderful TR

Thanks, Linda.

Your fave photos show exactly why this was such a magical trip for you all

They did, didn't they? I thought those (and there were plenty more) showed the fun and love we all had.

What a fun trip you guys had! Thanks for sharing with us.

Thank you, Mel. It was my pleasure to share with all of you.

 

[KatMark]

First off I apologize for not posting as I have followed along, mostly by IPhone, as I have been way too busy to Dis...thats Season in SWFL for ya! Snowbirds are keeping me alert thats for sure

This trip was just incredible, from the early onset planning until the final minutes when we were waiting to jump Mark...ok I was waiting to jump Mark, Todd was just a calm cucumber about the entire thing!

What are my favorite moments? Well, all of them of course! From the heavy duty texting we were doing the day you arrived to me running to my boyfriend and the look on his face. To our power through it day at MK and the boys sleeping the hotel lobby to my cupcake wars attitude for that gingerbread cupcake! Des dancing with Mark, Todd and you sharing popcorn, early morning pressed pot coffee and you sending Mark to the corner! A late night steakhouse dinner that we were all too tired for but so glad we didnt cancel it! You calling me Mom or Boss and Mark singing Baseball Apple Pie and Desiree! My husband on a mission for an egg roll only to find out his "brother from another mother" loves them just as much! But the best one was Andy putting the wrestling moves on me and fixing my back!

My only regret is that we could not stay until the very end...boo hoo! But work is what pays for these wonderful trips so it is what it is ha ha

Every minute of our trip together was a blast, from excitement to exhaustion I would not trade a second of it...well maybe the humidity, that was a hair do killer I tell ya!

I cannot wait to see you in a few weeks, take lots of pictures of the F&G for us because we will be there a few weeks after that and I am so excited!

Lets keep our fingers and toes crossed that this trip will be a repeat in Dec....please put the pressure on Todd when you see him ok?

LOVE YOU!

Nic

I love you, and I am so glad the DIS brought us together.

And trust me...between our trip next month and our trip in August, your husband will be seeing lots of pressure from both Mark and me!

 

[KatMark]

I enjoyed it all and will look forward to future trips you have with Mary and the girls and with your own crew as it continues to grow.
Disney with family and friends is indeed a happy, happy thing.

Thank you so much.

what a magical trip! I was cracking up at your "first Starbucks in 6 days" picture.

I was one happy coffee girl.

Fun surprise on the Dolphin booking. I'm with you on the values, no offense intended. I could do it for a night, maybe 2 but that's it. Girls trip, just around the corner

No offense from me either...they just don't fit our style and the Dolphin will be super convenient for our one night.

Thanks for the wonderful TR, looking forward to many more.

Thanks, Cynthia.

Those are great pics! I can see why they are your favorites!

Thank you, Ann. And thanks for reading along.

Kathy, I can't say that I blame you. Unlike so many who love the values, I simply cannot handle pink, yellow, blue and green buildings with giant bowling pins, Yo yo's, and etc; It's just too much in your face, sensory overload for me. Also being that the beds not being queen size is an instant deal breaker for me.

It's not the icons so much as it is the small beds and the noise level for us.

15 1/2 years is a long time for Cookie, but it still doesn't make it any easier. I have been there myself with a pet. We certainly do love them like family. I hope the remaining time you have with her will be ones you cherish and remember forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thanks, Bob. She's been with us for so long; it will be difficult when we have to make the decision to let her go.

Wonderful ending for a wonderful trip!

Thanks, my friend.

Another surprise for Mark! Yay!!

The man may kill me yet.

((Cookie))

Thanks for the hugs for Cookie.

Also...be happy you weren't downtown today!! So many drunk green people who can't carry a tune or walk straight. Afternoon train ride was interesting..."protein spills" and all. Sheesh.

I always avoid downtown when there is a parade...Columbus day is no better!

Praying cor Cookie...and for you!

I LOVED the incredible trip surprise, the stories, the pictures and the wrap-up. What a WONDERFUL Birthday Surprise...just such an amazing time of love and fun!




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Thanks, Judy. I'm hoping to get her into the vet before we go to Florida; I don't think she is suffering, but she is not right either.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the TR.