7 days @ Disney with my parents & my girlfriend! We found the magic!

[jewels1916]

Two installments! Whoa! I'm glad Jen liked Test Track. It's probably my favorite ride at Epcot. I like Soarin' too, but Test Track is my fav! I am not a big fan of the food in Mexico either, probably won't eat there when I go. I am sad that you weren't thrilled with the food in China. I really liked Nine Dragons when we ate there. Of course, it's been a while....And of course, the obligatory photo in the phone booth in England. What trip to World Showcase is complete without it? The necklace that Jen got you is beautiful!

I am glad that the trip has been great so far, and that you had no rain (really, that happens in Orlando?)

 

[TeaForTulips]

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[TeaForTulips]

oooh! I like the necklace Jen got you!

And your conversation with Alice! Alice insert foot into mouth.

Thanks! It was funny actually. The wait was quite long to pick my pearl. There were only a few people in front of me but they each had like 5 or 6 to pick. The cast members make it so animated for each one that it was taking sooooo long!!! mom stuck it out with me. Jen got to see the finished product later and was pleased with it I think. I know she was happy because I was happy for sure. I heart my peral necklace jen got me at disney!

The Alice thing was funny. I do not embarass easily, but it was def an awkward moment. Jen thot she embarassed me and felt bad and I had to reassure her that it was a funny memory. I was just fine.

Two installments! Whoa! I'm glad Jen liked Test Track. It's probably my favorite ride at Epcot. I like Soarin' too, but Test Track is my fav! I am not a big fan of the food in Mexico either, probably won't eat there when I go. I am sad that you weren't thrilled with the food in China. I really liked Nine Dragons when we ate there. Of course, it's been a while....And of course, the obligatory photo in the phone booth in England. What trip to World Showcase is complete without it? The necklace that Jen got you is beautiful!

I am glad that the trip has been great so far, and that you had no rain (really, that happens in Orlando?)

Yeah.. I don't think we'll do mexico again. I didnt think you could mess up mexican but you can... Our chinese was from the counter service Lotus Blossom Cafe. Nine Dragons is prolly better. On our second day there I got the cucumber salad from the china tea stand and it rocked!

I couldnt believe we had no rain! I packed ponchos each day too! Even on Kali River Rapids I almost used them, but thot no... I should keep them for the rain. Dang!

 

[*Emily*]

**Ok… now I know its unlike a TR to be going so quickly, but work is slow…. This helps pass the time.. should I slow down??**

Don't you dare slow down!!!

Great report! I loved picking pearls in Japan. I picked 3 last trip!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[autumnpalm]

Hey!!!

I'm having so much fun catching up on your TR! The Crystal Palace breakfast looks like so much fun. How sweet with your mom and Piglet. And how awesome that your waiter brought you FPs!! I've never head of that before.

Your pearl necklace is so pretty. I love the simple setting.

We almost ate at the Lotus Blossom Cafe but skipped it. I'm glad we did! I think Nine Dragons looks really yummy though.

I can't wait to keep one reading.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Hey! Just catching up now. Great TR so far

A few things...
1. Where did you get that blanket that your dad's using? I LOVE IT
2. We said the same thing about the toilet paper (especially in the parks!) It's especially funny because lots of areas have signs that they're sponsored by Charmin or Cottonelle or something, but yet the TP stinks!! Irony
3. I agree about the margarita! It was gross and I threw mine away too!! Way too much of it and way too much alcohol
4. Way to go, Alice!! I bet she felt so bad for 'assuming!'

 

[TeaForTulips]

Hey!!!

I'm having so much fun catching up on your TR! The Crystal Palace breakfast looks like so much fun. How sweet with your mom and Piglet. And how awesome that your waiter brought you FPs!! I've never head of that before.

Your pearl necklace is so pretty. I love the simple setting.

We almost ate at the Lotus Blossom Cafe but skipped it. I'm glad we did! I think Nine Dragons looks really yummy though.

I can't wait to keep one reading.

Thanks!

I actually had a different setting picked out that had a little bit more detail to it, but the cast member said she didnt recommend it because my pearl was too small.... i like the simple setting too tho. it worked out.

Im glad you skipped Lotus Blossom too! I mean we went and ate chinese food last night and i liked it a lot better in comparison... I think next time we'll try Nine Dragons tho for sure.

I'm so glad your back! I cant wait to keep reading your TR too!

Hey! Just catching up now. Great TR so far

A few things...
1. Where did you get that blanket that your dad's using? I LOVE IT
2. We said the same thing about the toilet paper (especially in the parks!) It's especially funny because lots of areas have signs that they're sponsored by Charmin or Cottonelle or something, but yet the TP stinks!! Irony
3. I agree about the margarita! It was gross and I threw mine away too!! Way too much of it and way too much alcohol
4. Way to go, Alice!! I bet she felt so bad for 'assuming!'

Hello and welcome! I'm so surprised and oh so excited to see readers!

1. I have no idea where I got that blanket I'm afaid. I'll have to ask my sister... I believe I "borrowed" it from her some time ago.
2. I don't know why it didn't bother me so much in the parks... I suppose I expected it there.. but for some reason I expected better in the hotel room.. Hmm. I didn't see any of the Charmin or Cottonelle signs, but if I would have I certainly would have asked a cast member!! wth?
3. I'm so glad that someone agrees! I got a mix of green apple and strawberry and it tasted like horrible quality tequila. Yick. I wouldnt even of minded if it was just strong but bleh!
4. Jen said her face was priceless, but I didnt see it. It makes me laugh though even now.




I've been dealing with a migraine and then a severe headache for the past few days so I apologize I didn't keep the TR pace going. I'm going to work on the next installment to be coming soon!

 

[TeaForTulips]

So I now realize why so many people say they bring a little note tablet to take notes in… I keep remembering little things that I had forgotten about!

For example… the first morning at the All Star Music I was getting out of the shower, grabbed a “clean” towel that was hanging there… opened it up to use it… and hello mr gianormous spider!!!! I dropped the towel to the ground and quickly debated…to kill or not to kill … I know he was a “Disney” spider and all, but I knew that I would not be able to live in this room always wondering where this fella was going to be…. Soooooo while trying to keep my “eek” at a minimal noise level, I squished the spider.

Anyway… moving on!

After all of us feeling fat and sassy from Crystal Palace it was time for!!! … Swiss Family Robinson Tree House!!

(actually it was time for a smoke break hahaha but that’s no fun! )

This is my moms favorite attraction in all of Disney. Jen had heard about it for years and was excited to see it. We all say we would live here…

After the tree house we went to the Jungle Cruise! We waited maybe 5 minutes at most. Photo bucket some how didn’t load the Jungle Cruise pictures. Hmpf. We had all the corny jokes of course. Some weren’t half bad, some made me roll my eyes, some were just too dumb for words. It was still friendly though. You can’t not do the Jungle Cruise…

We then went the the new and improved Tiki Room. Now, I cannot say that I really remember the old version that well. I must admit though I was not impressed. I think we did it as more of a rite of Disney passage type thing for Jen, but I think everyone in there was dozing off.

We walked right on to Pirates of the Caribbean. It was great! Love the updates there! We all did. Walking in or perhaps out we saw this guy…

I thought I read they did away with him?? I guess I was wrong or they brought him back! He was doing a cute little show with kids and a side kick pirate. We didn’t watch though. Then I turned around and saw this guy!

When he saw me taking a picture and saying “Captain Hook!!” he turned and shook his hook and me. It was funny.

Lots of characters this morning. We were making our way around to frontier land and saw “cowboy/frontier” goofy.

We finally made it to Splash and Thunder Mountain. The waits were already horrible, but that was ok because we had our fast passes!! Woo hoo! We used Fast Pass number one to walk right on to Splash Mountain. It was fun. Jen enjoyed the cute theme. Mom and Dad got in the front and we were behind. Mom got the most wet, but none of us were soaked… just wet. I believe we grabbed another fast pass getting off.

Time to dry off! Thunder Mountain!! (the third mountain…space mountain… was closed for refurb. We were all soooo sad. I really think jen would have loved it!) We used our second fast pass here as it had a crazy wait too!! I kind of forgot how small Thunder Mountain was… I mean no big drops or anything. Still fun though!!
I think we were all waiting for a drop or something that never came. Fun times for all!

After Thunder Mountain it was time for another smoke! We kept an eye out on the map for smoking areas so mom and jen could take advantage as we came to them. There is one right outside Thunder Mountain. I enjoyed the rocking chair.

While waiting we saw a sky writer plane.

We didn’t venture to Tom Sawyers Island but we did take a picture of the windmill.. hehe

And the boat.

It was getting late in the after noon and we were getting hungry. We decided to head to Columbia Harbor House. Dad, Mom, and I got salads. Jen got the chicken breast nuggets with fries. I got the BLT salad. I’m not sure which salads mom and dad got. Here is mine and Jens. I don’t think anyone had any complaints.

Cont next post....

 

[TeaForTulips]

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[autumnpalm]

Awww how cool you got to write in the front of the monorail! I've never gotten to do that, but it looks like so much fun. Your driver looks like a hoot!

I just love the Swiss Family Robinson tree house. It has such amazing views of Cinderella's castle.

How was the BLT salad at CHH? I've always eyed it on the menu but never ordered it. Is it worth getting?

Love the photo of your family on Splash Mountain!

 

[TeaForTulips]

Awww how cool you got to write in the front of the monorail! I've never gotten to do that, but it looks like so much fun. Your driver looks like a hoot!

I just love the Swiss Family Robinson tree house. It has such amazing views of Cinderella's castle.

How was the BLT salad at CHH? I've always eyed it on the menu but never ordered it. Is it worth getting?

Love the photo of your family on Splash Mountain!

Our driver was a hoot indeed! I was in process of taking that picture of him and I hear Jen ask "Do you mind if I take a picture of you?"

I then said "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be rude by just snapping a picture!!"

Of course he posed so I really don't think he minded but then I felt bad!

The BLT Salad was really good! I am partial to the salads I make at home, but this did not let me down. It comes with chicken breast nuggets which surprised me. It was very filling. The salad is in a rather large bowl. I don't think any of us finished it. I would recommend it for sure. It was def nice to be able to find a decent salad instead of all the standard fries, hamburgers, etc.

Side note... we stopped in Jacksonville on the way back to visit old friends. They have your puppie's big brother I think! haha! I havent loaded the picture yet. I will hopefully this weekend so i can show you! I totally thot of you when I saw him. Isn't your dog's name Eddie? I couldn't remember... I couldn't help but tell you now though instead of waiting for that point in the trip! This chow was named Buddy. He was too cute and so sweet I wanted to take him with me!!!

 

[maxie]

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[SRUAlmn]

Ok, catching up for today.

I must say, Frontier Goofy has some BOOTY!

As for waiting for parades and aggrivating people, I AGREE! My DH and I are both pretty tall, but we hate that it supposedly means we always 'have to be in the back' for things. Trust me, I'm 5'9", but if you're 5'6" I still can't see over your head We got a GREAT spot for Spectro and Wishes (right in front of the castle) a few years ago and purposely got there 1 hour early so we could have this great spot. No one else was 'claiming' spots. So we hung out like you all did and ate some food and talked. Well, Spectro started at 8:00, by the time it got to our area it was about 8:15. At 8:20 this man came from about 3-4 people behind us and hit my DH on the shoulder VERY hard and yelled 'YOU MOVE, YOU'RE TOO TALL!' He was like really combative and rude. Just like you had said, if people had asked nicely, or if there were small children, absolutely, but when we get our spot an hour early and you show up 20 minutes after it starts, don't expect to get a great view. Sorry if that's rude, but we have SO MANY issues with people making us move because we're tall

My mom loves COP too! We always do it quite a few times on every trip. My DH and I find ourselves quoting funny parts of it at random times all the time in real life and it cracks us up! "He's no crackerjack prize"

Oh, and I agree, Stitch is stupid!

 

[mhmcduff]

great report can't wait for more!!

 

[jelloarms]

Hi, just found your TR. Great so far! Thanks for updating so frequently. I hate waiting for updates, especially the ones that take like 2 weeks!

Your fan from Epcot is mostly correct. It says TE-RA. Just thought you might like to know.

 

[jewels1916]

Great updates, Tarah! I love your pics, especially your Spectro ones. Those are always so hard to get good photos of!
I agree with you that Stitch is not a great ride...it is pretty much one of the only things I don't do at WDW. So glad you and Jen both got pics with Mickey and Minnie together! I don't think I've had my photo taken with Mickey and Minnie since I was a little kid. I think I need to try and do that again!
Can't wait to hear more!

 

[TeaForTulips]

Ok, catching up for today.

I must say, Frontier Goofy has some BOOTY!

As for waiting for parades and aggrivating people, I AGREE! My DH and I are both pretty tall, but we hate that it supposedly means we always 'have to be in the back' for things. Trust me, I'm 5'9", but if you're 5'6" I still can't see over your head We got a GREAT spot for Spectro and Wishes (right in front of the castle) a few years ago and purposely got there 1 hour early so we could have this great spot. No one else was 'claiming' spots. So we hung out like you all did and ate some food and talked. Well, Spectro started at 8:00, by the time it got to our area it was about 8:15. At 8:20 this man came from about 3-4 people behind us and hit my DH on the shoulder VERY hard and yelled 'YOU MOVE, YOU'RE TOO TALL!' He was like really combative and rude. Just like you had said, if people had asked nicely, or if there were small children, absolutely, but when we get our spot an hour early and you show up 20 minutes after it starts, don't expect to get a great view. Sorry if that's rude, but we have SO MANY issues with people making us move because we're tall

My mom loves COP too! We always do it quite a few times on every trip. My DH and I find ourselves quoting funny parts of it at random times all the time in real life and it cracks us up! "He's no crackerjack prize"

Oh, and I agree, Stitch is stupid!

Goofy does have some booty! He did look a little off to me...

I'm sorry you share the parade aggravation, but I must also admit I'm glad it's not just us! I am 5'8" so I know what you mean. There were all these kids around and parents are just trying to squeeze them in anywhere they see 6 inches! Just because I am not a 4 year old doesn't mean I don't deserve to sit on the curb especially when getting there over an hour early. Hmpf! I'm glad no one actually hit any of us tho! People are nuts! I don't want to imagine what my dad and Jen would have done if someone hit me... lol

great report can't wait for more!!

Thanks! I'm so glad people are enjoying it! I am so redundant in my adjectives that it drives me crazy when I read back over it! I'm thankful to have readers!

Hi, just found your TR. Great so far! Thanks for updating so frequently. I hate waiting for updates, especially the ones that take like 2 weeks!

Your fan from Epcot is mostly correct. It says TE-RA. Just thought you might like to know.

Thank you! I hate waiting long for updates too! I am going to try my hardest to not have too much time in the middle of updates. Photobucket slows me down!!

I'm glad my fan is correct! Well close enough! I saw a sign that said they would personalize the fans. When I asked how much she said for free when you bought a fan. I thought it was neat so I started looking through them all... they were each only $4.50 at everyone i looked at. I consider that a great disney bargain! I originally had a different one picked but it was torn and there wasnt another. Thats when I saw the kitty! Perfect! I get to the register and wouldnt you know I picked the only one over there that was $9! I still really like it though. Thank you for letting me know it does say my name!!

Great updates, Tarah! I love your pics, especially your Spectro ones. Those are always so hard to get good photos of!
I agree with you that Stitch is not a great ride...it is pretty much one of the only things I don't do at WDW. So glad you and Jen both got pics with Mickey and Minnie together! I don't think I've had my photo taken with Mickey and Minnie since I was a little kid. I think I need to try and do that again!
Can't wait to hear more!

Thank you! I am really bummed I didn't take more pictures. I was either so in the moment or I was really too tired to think about it! Jen and I both took pictures so that was helpful though.

I was THRILLED that we were able to get the mickey and minnie pictures. I dont think Ive had my picture with them ever to my knowledge! That night was really great, crazy people and all.