~~ A Celebration of Life-long friendship ~~ Sew Sweet 16 ~~ Now N' Thens 3/11

Since we were in the area, it was dinner time! Victoria and Olivia finally met up with us after meeting Princess Tiana and Naveen.

We decided (OK - I decided) to try something new... Upon many (many) wonderful recommendations, we tried Columbia Harbour House! We will be eating here again!

I can't remember what everyone else ordered... But I had the salmon - recommended by Lois! Thanks Lois - it was delicious - and prompted my ordering of salmon at many other restaurants throughout the duration of our trip! :thumbsup2

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Bellies full, we decided to head into Fantasyland to use our coveted Seven Dwarves Mine Train FPs... We were all super excited about this. The girls and I have been watching them build this ride for 2 years, and we were so excited to finally get our turn!

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The verdict is... We LOVED it! Now, I must caveat that... We would never wait in a line longer than 15 minutes for it... But it's a smooth coaster, and we really liked that - along with the small storyline. We were all careful though - not to set ourselves up for disappointment, since we heard so many reviews not to expect too much from this coaster - we went in with that mind set, and I think it really benefitted us. As it turns out - it was BFF's favorite ride by the end of the trip.

Link to Day 1 Part 6

D~
 
When we were finished at SDMT... We decided to split up again... Victoria wanted to meet the princesses - Rapunzel and Cinderella... None of us wanted to wait in the 50 minute line for them... So, she met the princesses - who LOVED all of her gear - especially Rapnuzel...

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While she was doing that... Allison, Olivia, Robyn and I did a few of the Fantasyland attractions...

The Carousel...

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One of my favs... Mickey's Philharmagic...

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Once Victoria finally came out from meeting the princesses, we decided we'd accomplished everything we wanted to do that first night, so we agreed to make our way to the front of the park, via the shops on the other side... Stopping for our own pictures, and Photopass pictures the whole way...

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Making note... There's a storm moving in...

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And one of my very favorite-est Photopass pictures of all time!

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On our way out of the park - and through the shops - which were crazy (surprised?)... We managed to lose Olivia. Olivia had Allison's wallet in the backpack - so we needed to find Olivia so Allison could purchase her souviniers... Our cell phone reception was awful in this area... After about 45 minutes of looking - we finally found her sitting OUTSIDE on the curb. Sigh. So, we all made our purchases, and exited the park.

Noting the storms - getting closer...

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We were all very happy with what we were able to accomplish in this short day. We liked the new FP system - if only to save our feet from recovering our steps many times a day. It was a little hectic, because it forced us to stick to a schedule, more rigid that what we prefer. But I feel like the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

So, we made our way to the bus stop... #18 - for anyone that wants to know... At the faaaaaaarrrrrrr end of the bus stops. UGH!

When we got back to French Quarter - we had one more VERY important stop to make... We must say hello to our dearest friend and favorite CM... Our beloved Santos... If you are ever at the FQ, and you see Santos... Give him big hugs from his "MN Girls"... You will never find a more caring and wonderful CM anywhere - he has so much Pixie Dust - it literally falls out of his shoes when he walks and leaves a trail behind him. :wizard:

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Annnnddd... He makes beignets better than anyone!

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Bellies full - again...

Victoria, Olivia and I decided we needed to dip our feet into the pool for a few minutes... And while we were there - we would grab extra towels to take with us in the morning for Typhoon Lagoon.

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We headed back to our room - via FQ in the dark... We love it that way - with all of the lights on... It's so magical!

We were all in bed by 10:45pm... Exhausted from our long day.

Link to Day 2 Part 1

D~
 
So glad you finally tried CHH, it's one of my favorites!

Beautiful PP pictures on the way out.

I am going to look for Santos when Mom and I are there in 17 days! I will be sure to tell him hello from you if we do see him.
 
I loved the pictures of V and Rapunzel the most! And your pictures of the Mine Train look fantastic!
 

Yum...CHH! We didn't get there this year....we missed alot this year :worried: So glad you tried it finally. But I how hard it is to add another new place to the schedule. There are so many favorites, you kinda have to stay for a month to fit in all the great restaurants.

Yikes! You lost Olivia? You guys must have been freaking out!

I know...the FQ bus stop is really far! I think it should be based on Deluxe, Mod, Value as to where they place the stops and that is not the case. Strange. I remember that walk from my trip with Dani.

Looks like a pretty darn good first day :thumbsup2
 
Great update. I'm glad you guys got to ride SDMR. It looks like a lot of fun. We couldn't get fast passes for it. Maybe we'll be able to ride it during the Halloween party. I enjoyed looking at all your pictures. It looks like you were all having a great time.
We did online check in yesterday. Today I have to call the newspapers and stop delivery while we're gone. Tomorrow I have to go to the post office to stop the mail. I don't want to come home to a table full of mail and newspapers.
Work has been interesting. They started a new program for cell phone contracts. So far it's locked up one computer(the one we're supposed to use) and made the other one run very slowly.
I hope you have a great day.
Liz
 
Sounds like you had a great first day and that you accomplished a lot this day.

Yes our winter is long. The last few days they have talked a lot about the early arrival of the snow here north on the radio. And many are saying we have 8 months with winter. Well I don't think it's 8 months more like 7 months with snow.
 
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I have a crazy week coming up... I work at Target on Monday. Tues/Wed/Thurs morning is in my sewing room. Thursday afternoon, I leave for my annual trip to Cranfest in Wisconsin with my co-workers from Target. This will be our 3rd annual trip - we always have such a great time! I will be home late friday night, and then my BFF from Jr. high/H.S. (the one who went with us to WDW in 2008) will be here on Saturday morning to spend the weekend. We are so excited to see her - It's hard to believe it's been 2 years! I am really looking forward to catching up with her, and spending some time together. She is one of those friends, where even if we don't talk for months or see eachother for years, we pick up just where we left off.

Anyways... I hope all of you have a wonderful Sunday! Prayers and good thoughts to all! :grouphug:

D~

D I have a BFF like who I love dearly and you are right we just pick right up where we left off :)

Then we went down to Northfield to drop something off for Josh's cousin (the one who plays hockey in the games we go to all winter long - the only enjoyable thing about winter, IMO)... It was great to see him... Matt and his room mates are so funny!


Prayers and good thoughts to all of you! :grouphug:

D~

D I am with you.. Hockey is the only thing that makes winter enjoyable for me.. (hate the white stuff and living in Maine there is plenty come winter) however my DS is senior this year in HS and I am not sure if he'll continue his hockey career in college or not..

Love your TR even if I don't comment much.. and the girls kissing your cheek is my fave picture you posted so far..

Michelle
 
Hey there Miss D - I had a great lunch hour looking at your latest update and some awesome pics - loved the V and Rapunzel one - and the three of you with your daughters kissing your cheek, your fav; so sweet! SDMR was still in construction and SM was under refurbishment when we went in Feb - and SM is my favorite! It was such a bummer. At MK we tried LT for the first time; it was delicious; we had the roast beef which I am hoping to find a recipe similar to.

And, last but certainly not least I am glad the MB's are working and FP worked out!

Sounds like all of you had a wonderful jam packed first day (even with so little sleep). Waiting anxiously for more! Prayers and hugs.
 
Hi D! I am joining in for your trip report!

I found yours after reading Mo's PTR/TR!

I really enjoy all of your pictures and the videos!!

We almost stayed at POFQ for our trip that we just got back from but when Free Dining released we switched to CBR. The resort looks so nice, I would like to stay there during a future trip!

Also- before I even started reading anything Trip reports on the DIS- I happened across your FB page with all of your beautiful bags!! After reading this now I am connected the dots, so crazy! I love them- you are very talented! :thumbsup2


Can't wait to read more! :goodvibes
 
So glad you enjoyed CHH! We LOVED it! :thumbsup2

I am excited to ride 7DMT too, I have heard a lot that people love it, but it is so short, so I am super pumped to have like 4 FP's for it throughout our trip.

Again, you know how I just LOVE all your creative photopass pics, you rock at them, and I aspire to be just like that! :goodvibes

I think its so rad that you have CM you love that you see on your trip each time!! How sweet! And a great photo with him!

MMmmmMMMmmMMMmm... the biengets look delish! Im 3 days away from Disney food! SQUEEE! popcorn::
 
Your salmon looked yummy!! CHH isn't a place that my family will try because it's "seafood".

We LOVED Seven Dwarves Mine Train as well. During the day you can't see as well into the house at the end but at night it's awesome!!

Looks like ya'll had a great day!
 
Great update. I'm glad you guys got to ride SDMR. It looks like a lot of fun. We couldn't get fast passes for it. Maybe we'll be able to ride it during the Halloween party. Liz

Liz, you shouldn't have any problems riding the SDMT during the party. Most of the ride lines are nearly non-existent. Its a lot of fun riding it at night!
 
Loved your first day at MK and the pic of you with the girls kissing your cheeks is my favorite. You covered plenty considering it was a travel day. So glad you found Olivia. It's so hard sometimes to keep a group together in crowded areas. We always pick a meeting spot when we travel in case we get separated. Have to admit I had to go back to your last report to see who Lottie was. Thanks for sharing the pick of V and Lottie.
It's somewhat official, but we are going in the spring. I haven't booked our airfare yet. I have a to see what happens the next few months. Fingers crossed. We are so excited!! AND we are staying at PORQ!
Oh, no worries about the name. It's not so common. I just realized that my dear friend was at Disney the same time frame you were. I told her if you see a group (or anyone with a bag similar to what I have) that could be you. But sadly she didn't.
Have a wonderful day. Thoughts and prayers to all.
 
Hi D!

Been MIA again – in the hospital with MRSA. I've been on major IV antibiotics. (There is never a dull moment around our house!) Thankfully, I’m better now which is good because we leave for our trip in about 2 weeks. Since I had so much sewing to do for our trip, I actually had DH bring my sewing machine to the hospital and I was able to sew quite a few things while in there. The nurses said it was the first time they ever had a hospital room turned into a sewing room!

It looks like you had a great first day! I’m so glad for you. I can easily see why that one photo was your favorite-est Photopass picture! It is adorable.

So glad V got to show Rapunzel her headpiece. It really was quite beautiful.

I can’t wait to see your newest bag creation! I'm sure it will be awesome!
 
Need PICTURES!!!!

Lots of Pictures!!! I cannot wait to see what 'A' did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I posted lots of pictures for you...

Are you referring to Alli's pictures of the trip? If you are - you'll be waiting a loooong time... She is so SWAMPED since she has been home, I doubt they will ever get edited. That girl... between school (M-F), working one night during the week and ALL weekends, plus trying to squeeze in her photo shoots and editing... She is one hot mess, and sadly - I fear it is starting to catch up with her. :(

So glad you finally tried CHH, it's one of my favorites!

Beautiful PP pictures on the way out.

I am going to look for Santos when Mom and I are there in 17 days! I will be sure to tell him hello from you if we do see him.

I am glad we did too... We sat upstairs and even though we didn't get a window view - it was so nice and relaxing. It's definitely on our must-do list from now on... Even if it's just to sneak in and use their CLEAN bathrooms. ::yes::

Thank you...

Yes - please do look up Santos! He is a fantastic guy!

I loved the pictures of V and Rapunzel the most! And your pictures of the Mine Train look fantastic!

Thanks Meg! It was a lot of fun!

YIPPEE!! Loved the latest installment. Sounds like a great day.

Thanks! Have a great trip!

Yum...CHH! We didn't get there this year....we missed alot this year So glad you tried it finally. But I how hard it is to add another new place to the schedule. There are so many favorites, you kinda have to stay for a month to fit in all the great restaurants.

Yikes! You lost Olivia? You guys must have been freaking out!

I know...the FQ bus stop is really far! I think it should be based on Deluxe, Mod, Value as to where they place the stops and that is not the case. Strange. I remember that walk from my trip with Dani.

Looks like a pretty darn good first day

Yah - it's really hard to have another must-do restaurant, especially at MK - we were full there already. LOL But it's nice to have a CS place. One of these trips, we are just going to have to do the CS dining plan - because there are quite a few CS places that we enjoy doing too. One day - I will stay there for a whole month... Well - a good long 2-3 weeks anyways... It may be a value resort, but I will. LOL

Nah - we were more annoyed than anything, because we were all searching up and down those shops continuously forever - losing and finding eachother in the process... Just glad we found her, so we could get the heck out of there. LOL

It was a fun day!

Great update. I'm glad you guys got to ride SDMR. It looks like a lot of fun. We couldn't get fast passes for it. Maybe we'll be able to ride it during the Halloween party. I enjoyed looking at all your pictures. It looks like you were all having a great time.
We did online check in yesterday. Today I have to call the newspapers and stop delivery while we're gone. Tomorrow I have to go to the post office to stop the mail. I don't want to come home to a table full of mail and newspapers.
Work has been interesting. They started a new program for cell phone contracts. So far it's locked up one computer(the one we're supposed to use) and made the other one run very slowly.
I hope you have a great day.
Liz

I hope you are able to get FPs for it - it's a fun ride, at least once. And I'd certainly wait in a line to ride it once, if I had to.

Yay for getting the last minute stuff ready for your trip!! IT's going to be so much FUN!

Yikes, hopefully work is all sorted out by the time you get back and you won't have to deal with it too much. ::yes::

Sounds like you had a great first day and that you accomplished a lot this day.

Yes our winter is long. The last few days they have talked a lot about the early arrival of the snow here north on the radio. And many are saying we have 8 months with winter. Well I don't think it's 8 months more like 7 months with snow.

We did - I was very happy with it!

Yikes... I don't think I could do that long of a winter... The worst of ours us usually about 3-4 months long, and that's pleanty long enough for me... I'd be thrilled if it was just the month of December. LOL

D I have a BFF like who I love dearly and you are right we just pick right up where we left off

D I am with you.. Hockey is the only thing that makes winter enjoyable for me.. (hate the white stuff and living in Maine there is plenty come winter) however my DS is senior this year in HS and I am not sure if he'll continue his hockey career in college or not..

Love your TR even if I don't comment much.. and the girls kissing your cheek is my fave picture you posted so far..

Michelle

Yes - BFFs are great to have! I have quite a few of them - luckily - and I love them all dearly!

Hehehe... And I don't even particularily like hockey... LOL... We just go to the games for Matt, because his family is all in Alaska - and we feel like he should have someone in the crowds cheering him on... Now, Josh goes because he LOVES hockey. LOL I go more for the hot chocolate. ::yes::

THanks - I am glad to hear you are enjoying the TR... I am trying to stretch it out a little bit, because I don't have another trip to plan for quite a while... Which makes me very sad. I will miss my Dis friends immensely.

Hey there Miss D - I had a great lunch hour looking at your latest update and some awesome pics - loved the V and Rapunzel one - and the three of you with your daughters kissing your cheek, your fav; so sweet! SDMR was still in construction and SM was under refurbishment when we went in Feb - and SM is my favorite! It was such a bummer. At MK we tried LT for the first time; it was delicious; we had the roast beef which I am hoping to find a recipe similar to.

And, last but certainly not least I am glad the MB's are working and FP worked out!

Sounds like all of you had a wonderful jam packed first day (even with so little sleep). Waiting anxiously for more! Prayers and hugs.

Thanks Carol! :) I loved how all of our Photopass pictures turned out... We only had a few that I didn't like.

Yah - SM is definitely still my all time favorite! It's the best... And I love how LONG it is!

Ooooh -we also love LTT... but we didn't go there this year. My favorite dish used to be the Freedom Pasta - but I don't eat pasta anymore... However, I'd probably make an exception for the FP. :thumbsup2

We did have a great first day - it was a lot of fun!

Hi D! I am joining in for your trip report!

I found yours after reading Mo's PTR/TR!

I really enjoy all of your pictures and the videos!!

We almost stayed at POFQ for our trip that we just got back from but when Free Dining released we switched to CBR. The resort looks so nice, I would like to stay there during a future trip!

Also- before I even started reading anything Trip reports on the DIS- I happened across your FB page with all of your beautiful bags!! After reading this now I am connected the dots, so crazy! I love them- you are very talented!

Can't wait to read more!

Welcome!!! SUper happy to have you here and following along!

I highly recommend FQ... I think we would have a hard time staying at any other resort... Unless it was GF or Poly. LOL We just love how small it is and gorgeous!

Again - thanks for following along! I am looking forward to having another Dis friend.

So glad you enjoyed CHH! We LOVED it!

I am excited to ride 7DMT too, I have heard a lot that people love it, but it is so short, so I am super pumped to have like 4 FP's for it throughout our trip.

Again, you know how I just LOVE all your creative photopass pics, you rock at them, and I aspire to be just like that!

I think its so rad that you have CM you love that you see on your trip each time!! How sweet! And a great photo with him!

MMmmmMMMmmMMMmm... the biengets look delish! Im 3 days away from Disney food! SQUEEE!

Yah - CHH was awesome! We will definitely be going back!

SDMT is very short... It's not at all like SM or EE... It would have been way better if it was longer - and it sort of messes up the fun of it (IMO) that they slow it waaaaay down to go through the mine... But it's fun - and I'd ride it again.

Thanks! I hope you guys get a TON of PP pics! Are you doing a share? I never do shares, because we just get waaaay too many pics all the time, and I think it would be so rude to have everyone have to sift through all of our pics to find their own. LOL SO, I just bite the bullet and buy it.

Yah - we love Santos... It's so fun to go and have a good friend waiting there for us.

3 more days for you... Or is it 2 now? :woohoo:

Your salmon looked yummy!! CHH isn't a place that my family will try because it's "seafood".

We LOVED Seven Dwarves Mine Train as well. During the day you can't see as well into the house at the end but at night it's awesome!!

Looks like ya'll had a great day!

Ahhh... There was lots of stuff there (if I remember correctly) that wasn't seafood.

Yah - we didn't ride it at night at all.. Next time we will. I bet it's a lot more fun at night!

We did!

Liz, you shouldn't have any problems riding the SDMT during the party. Most of the ride lines are nearly non-existent. Its a lot of fun riding it at night!

Hopefully she can get on...

BTW... Hi Tess. :)

Loved your first day at MK and the pic of you with the girls kissing your cheeks is my favorite. You covered plenty considering it was a travel day. So glad you found Olivia. It's so hard sometimes to keep a group together in crowded areas. We always pick a meeting spot when we travel in case we get separated. Have to admit I had to go back to your last report to see who Lottie was. Thanks for sharing the pick of V and Lottie.
It's somewhat official, but we are going in the spring. I haven't booked our airfare yet. I have a to see what happens the next few months. Fingers crossed. We are so excited!! AND we are staying at PORQ!
Oh, no worries about the name. It's not so common. I just realized that my dear friend was at Disney the same time frame you were. I told her if you see a group (or anyone with a bag similar to what I have) that could be you. But sadly she didn't.
Have a wonderful day. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Thanks! Yah - that is my favorite... I tried to recreate it on the last day - and it didn't turn out quite the same... cute, but not the same.

Yah... It was difficult staying together at times, but we managed most of the time... The water parks were the worst - because we didn't carry phones.

Yay for a spring trip! That's awesome! And staying at FQ - even better. :woohoo: It's going to be a marvelous trip for those reasons alone.

Hehehe... There were quite a few of my bags in the parks while we were there, so if she didn't see us - there were other chances. BUt it know - it's a needle in a haystack.

Hi D!

Been MIA again – in the hospital with MRSA. I've been on major IV antibiotics. (There is never a dull moment around our house!) Thankfully, I’m better now which is good because we leave for our trip in about 2 weeks. Since I had so much sewing to do for our trip, I actually had DH bring my sewing machine to the hospital and I was able to sew quite a few things while in there. The nurses said it was the first time they ever had a hospital room turned into a sewing room!

It looks like you had a great first day! I’m so glad for you. I can easily see why that one photo was your favorite-est Photopass picture! It is adorable.

So glad V got to show Rapunzel her headpiece. It really was quite beautiful.

I can’t wait to see your newest bag creation! I'm sure it will be awesome!

Oh no!!! It seems you are never able to get a break! I sure hope you are feeling better now.

I did chuckle about you turning your hospital room into a sewing room though - that is totally something I would do. LOL Good for you!

We did have a great first day!

Yes, I have to post it here - I forgot to do that.

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I had a great work out yesterday...

And I had a great sewing room day - I was able to accomplish a lot!

I will be in my sewing room most of the day today... But I am ending my day at lunch time, so I can pack and get ready...

My co-workers and I leave for Cranfest this afternoon. Usually we stay for 2 nights, but this time we are only staying 1... but we won't get home until LATE tomorrow night. I am looking forward to it - we always have so much FUN!

So, I hope you all have a great weekend! Prayers and good thoughts to all. I probably won't be checking in again until Saturday morning. :grouphug:

D~
 
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Have a great time!!!!

Ugh! I need to go and message Alli... I NEED to see how she did on her pictures!
 
I totally MISSED the whole updates!!! I guess i posted before you did the report!!! :headache: Thankfully my spidy senses were on and i went back to read what i missed! :rotfl:

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE all your PP pictures. they are so sweet and enduring! :hug:

OMG lost Olivia! Holy crap! DID you go a bit batty? I would have. Love the fact the girls can go off on their own and find you again. I still see them as little babies. Hard to remember they are Mature Teenagers. :eek: then again our children will always our babies... RIGHT!?! :rotfl:

7DMT. I love it. totally adorable. Philharmonic is a favorite of ours too!!! :cloud9:

SANTOS! YAY you reunited!!! food pics.. I WANT DISNEY FOOD NOW!
 
I can not wait to try SDMT! I was able to get FP+ for one of our MK days in November.

I am so impressed with your Photopass pictures. You get so many and they all look great and original.

Still settling in at the new job. Still loving it!

Enjoy your night away! My girls weekend to Food & Wine is only 2 weeks away! I am so excited for it!
 


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