8 Day Live Trip (& Pre-Trip) Report - Many Pics Starting 9/23

[Timon]

I am on board too Can't wait to see all your pics!!!!!! I will be doing a live trip report too in 17 more days so this will get me all pumped for mine

 

[Timon]

OMG, I just looked through your pics!!!



You are VERY talented!!!

Now I really can't wait to see your pics!!

 

[BTDTGB]

Can't wait to read your trip report and see all the GREAT pictures.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Jeff I'm so very excited that you are writing a trip report! I enjoy looking at your pictures everyday on the PoTD thread so I'm excited to read the stories that go along with them. I hope you have a wonderful trip, can't believe we are missing each other by 1 day!! Have a great time!!!!

 

[zipuzee]

Jeff - how awesome! A live trip report with your pics will be the best!! Can't wait to experience it! I love the pic of your wife; her expression is priceless!

Have a great time!

 

[cathy0124]

Have a safe and fun trip Jeff!
Can't wait to see what new photo's you'll be able to share with us

 

[scottny]

have a great trip and can't wait to see the pics when you get back.

 

[Tink rules]

I'm along for the ride!!! Great pics!!!

Hey Becky...you're in Galway??? I'm in Glenville!!!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Sounds great- likewise say Hi if you see me too. Are you going to the MNSSHP that night?

We are not going to MNSSHP that night. I'm actually due at the Poly at 7:00 for a meet with the DISappearing Peeps (weight loss support thread). We'll be watching Hallowishes from the Poly beach after eating at Kona. We're doing MNSSHP on 10/4.

 

[Sooze]

I've been admiring your pictures for a while! Now I get to look forward to new ones.. with a Trip Report go go with it SWEET!

Have fun. Looking forward to hearing (and seeing) all about it!

 

[Gdad]

DAY: 1 - PART 1

Well first off- Thanks all who have subscribed and commented- I really appreciate all the kind words. I uploaded a couple dozen of the 300+ pictures I took today. I hope you enjoy the trip.

Today started off as planned- we wanted to get over to the hotel for an early check in and get organized before we really tackled the day. The girls were excited when we rolled out a little before 11:00.

We ran into a little rain along the way- already thinking it’s a good thing we brought along some ponchos.

The plan- which we pretty much stuck to- was to get to the Magic Kingdom by around 6:00 and stay thru the Extra Magic Hours until around 11:00. After stopping to get the kids some lunch we made it to Disney- the weather was clear for the moment.

Made it to Coronado Springs and got to our room. Happy it’s on the first floor near the main pool. The girls wanted to go for a swim while Mom unpacked so we gave it a try- unfortunately the pool was closed due to storms in the area. Was not raining and could not hear any thunder but Disney knows best. We were ran out of the playground as well- apparently the only safe place anywhere near the pool was the bar- since the CM’s were not running anyone out of there.

So I convinced the girls to take a little nap before we went to MK- that way they would be rested up for the Extra Magic Hours. I decided to keep an eye on the storm.

Next Up: Now it’s raining but the pool is open…

 

[disneywld2002]

Can't wait for all the pictures!!

 

[Gdad]

DAY 1 PART 2

Well the pool finally opened and even though it was raining we wnt down there for a little bit after the girls nap...

About 6:00 we headed over to the Magic Kingdom- the hit and miss rain persisted. No downpours just sprinkles off and on.

Crowds were not too bad but more than I expected on a rainy Sunday EMH night- but we got by.

On to the rides.

 

[Gdad]

First up was POTC...

Then thew new HM- the girls are much braver this trip and did not hesitate on either ride.

There is No Way Ouut- well- There is always My Way...

We liked the improvements...

Next we headed over to the BTMR- since Lauren is 40" now.

 

[Gdad]

BTMR was too dark/fast for many pictures- but Lauren was a trooper on it. She always loves the Barnstormer so I figured she would like this as well. Both the girls are becoming quite the little roller coaster fans.

A few night pictures on the way back across the park- no tripod so I did the best I could.

Since Toon Town was closed we hopped on the Teacups

 

[Gdad]

They wanted to play around Pooh's playground for a bit-

Then we went to Small World

My favorite part of this ride...

Peter Pan had a 30 Min wait at 10:00 so we decided to save it for when we can get a fast pass. We decided to hit SM on the way out instead- Lauren & Kelly sat this one out.

And then we headed out...

Today we are off to AK- Catch ya later.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Very nice! I guess I was actually reading while you were posting because your last post just popped up. Have fun at AK!

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Looks like you had a great day yesterday! Your daughters are beautiful as well as your pictures. Hopefully you wont have any rain today.

Have fun at Animal Kingdom, can't wait to read about it!

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Sounds like a wonderful day! Your pictures are fantastic! Looking forward to more.

 

[scottny]

sounds like you had a great time at MK. The pics are fantastic. looking forward to AK.