Wow, that whole process seemed a little crazy! i guess it is good for DVC to have all that traffic though! Obviously, it didn't affect you too much because you still bought in right!
Glad the girls had fun too! Can't wait for more!
I think what was hard was it too longer. I asked how long the tour and stuff took and figured we could be done in less than three hours round trip, but that was not the case! The girls did not mind, but I knew we had an early ADR at HS to get to, and I wanted to go swimming, so much for an off morning!
How awesome you got to see the AI finale show! We've been there twice but never for the evening showing! I'm sure when they start the show back up on TV they will talk about the Disney winners! Isn't the talent amazing?
So cool you and dh went over the Kidani and the Jambo to look around. We can't wait to see Kidani up close and personal in December! I would love for it to be warm enough to use the pool.
Another great update! Can't believe you are almost done with your trip, I still have 5 days to get through on my report.
I would recommend the last show, it was reallly fun. Although I would like to go earlier and see what it is like. I am wondering how much it will be talked up during IDOL in January--- we will see. I am sure Disney is hoping that someone makes it from their show to the top 16 or so.
I am so glad we went over to AKL and AKV. It sealed the deal, I just could not get it out of my head that we would do it... but I still did not think it would be this summer!
I hope the weather allows you to swim too, do you have a savannah view or what in Dec there?
I am getting this done before it gets crazy. I have a ton of stuff to do in the next two weeks, so finishing this would be one less thing on my plate.
We had similar "issues" with Henry during our DVC tour - ours took over 3 hours because we had so many questions and made the guide repeat himself on some topics so we REALLY got it. Dirty diapers, antsy, nap, snacks, juice, the whole thing! Made it a bit more difficult, but it was worth it!
I am THRILLED to hear of your description of Kidani! I am really looking forward to seeing that pool area. I think Henry is going to have a ball. I bet your girls are gonna just love it with all the splash areas like the fountains! And very soon Luke will be joining in!
See I don't think I "got it"... the group setting and Luke did me in.
Kidani was so nice, so calm, so peaceful. Granted it was nightime, and it was not finished. I cannot wait to sit and watch animals with the kids! The pool area is perfect for Henry....
Hannah looked so grown up in her pictures!!
Glad you and DH got to check things out without the kiddos
I felt rushed to get back to the natives, but I wish we would have looked around AKL longer and say had a Zebra Dome!
How exciting that you were able to get DVC! I would think that if you're a DVC owner, it makes going back to Disney that much easier. Hopefully, someday, we'll be able to buy into it.
Can't believe that your last day is coming this quickly! I have enjoyed how quickly you've done your report.
Less wait time on the experience.
Really just one day left... but it probably will take two updates to get done. I figure three left total, and final thoughts.... and next trip info.
Hannah is too cute in her Zac Effron shirt!!! LOL!
I love hearing all about your DVC tour and visiting AKL/AKV!
about "my" rocking chairs -- but I am more than willing to share with you!
Glad you were able to watch the American Idol finale -- that sounds fun!
AI was super fun, I am glad we tried something new. I did not get to sit in your chairs... next trip. DH does not understand that I would really like to stay at AKL, he does not get our home is both!
I think the limited Fantasmic shows are making a huge impact on crowds at DHS. We went on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for anything, except for TSM. I've read other TRs about visits on F! days and the park is crowded for the whole day. It really is a shame that Disney's limiting F! showings so much.
Cute, cute pictures of Hannah. She does look so grown up!
It was way more crowded.... I am glad we went another day to really tour. I am sad no Fantasmic for us, but I know we will be back, and I think that my kids will really enjoy it when they are older.
The pictures of Hannah were great. Sorry you weren't impressed by Mama Melrose's - it was the first dinner we had on our 2007 trip, and it was wonderful (made more so by the wonderful servers we had). I think I'm in the minority about this particular restaurant, though...
AKL sounds SOOOO nice! We'll have a car in June since we're driving, so maybe DH and I (or my mom, aunt, mother-in-law and sister-in-law and I) can do some resort hopping....
Can't wait to hear about the palace!
It was not bad food, mine was really good. I think we were stuffed and had ate too much food from restaurants IMO. It seemed to take forever.... and the kids were just done sitting at meals, we had ate at LeCellier the night before, and that was another big people meal to them.
I had always wanted to tour AKL. I am so happy I finally checked it out.
I got smart and started adding those to our itinerary and they are really therapeutic, let me tell you!!
