A Dis meet, loopy luau, and 1900 PF fight all on our June trip~plus more!'10 PTR link

[SunnieRN]

Finally caught up! I hate it when work interferes with my dis time! I LOVE your precious moments Wendy and Tink! That is adorable!!!!

Looking forward to more!

 

[All7OfUs]

We're all still here! Hope that family BD party was super fun, and whenever you're ready, we'll enjoy your next update

 

[tinkgurl]

Just getting caught up after being gone. Your sweatshirt looks so cute! I never saw that one, but we never went into Mousegears on this trip. I remember that storm because it forced us to change our plans. There were a few bad storms while we were there.

BTW - the pics of your b/f at the car is so cute. It's almost as if he is picturing himself driving it.

Thanks! Ugh, yes stupid storms! Haha, he loves his cars.

Finally caught up! I hate it when work interferes with my dis time! I LOVE your precious moments Wendy and Tink! That is adorable!!!!

Looking forward to more!

Thanks! I saw the precious moments and HAD to get it.

We're all still here! Hope that family BD party was super fun, and whenever you're ready, we'll enjoy your next update

Thanks!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

Oh my gosh! so cool!

Sorry everyone for not doing an update lately! I've been busy this weekend with my family birthday party...and then recovering from that the next day..HAHA..I promise..I'll have an update soon!

It was actually really cool, I would so do it again!! We had to keep a positive attitude on that trip cause like I said at least once a day we either got stuck on a ride or it broke down right before we went on it!! Don't worry about it, I know how that day after can be!!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

You should totally do another update tonight!

 

[creativeamanda]

I wanted to buy that hoodie! I got the matching t-shirt instead. Now I'm thinking the hoodie would be a great addition to the wardrobe for my December trip. . .

 

[that's nice]

Great updates!!!!!

Like your B/F, I like checking out the cars at the end of TT too!!!
(Now if only the keys were actually in them!!!!)

 

[inkedupmomma]

Ok, I have finally read through all the pages lil by lil! you and your family are soo cute! and I am really considering OKW when I hit the lottery! looking forward to more updates!

 

[tinkgurl]

It was actually really cool, I would so do it again!! We had to keep a positive attitude on that trip cause like I said at least once a day we either got stuck on a ride or it broke down right before we went on it!! Don't worry about it, I know how that day after can be!!

You should totally do another update tonight!

I'm working on one right now!

I wanted to buy that hoodie! I got the matching t-shirt instead. Now I'm thinking the hoodie would be a great addition to the wardrobe for my December trip. . .

I know what shirt you're talking about..You should totally get the hoodie!

Great updates!!!!!

Like your B/F, I like checking out the cars at the end of TT too!!!
(Now if only the keys were actually in them!!!!)

Haha! OMG Tim. B/F would go nuts if the keys were in them!

Ok, I have finally read through all the pages lil by lil! you and your family are soo cute! and I am really considering OKW when I hit the lottery! looking forward to more updates!

Aw, thanks! I hope you get to stay at OKW at least once in your lifetime.

 

[tinkgurl]

Day 5: Wednesday, June 24

We woke up around 8:45 a.m. It didn’t take us long to get ready since today we were just heading to the pool. We ate breakfast on the balcony and when we were done, the family of ducks were down on the grass, so we fed them some bread.

B/F and I were all ready before Sis was, so me and him headed to the pool. From the pics on our balcony, the quiet pool may look like it’s far away, but really, the walk wasn’t bad at all! Not too long after we got there, Mom, Dad, and Sis showed up. Before Mom got in, she had to take pics of the pool. The building in some of the pics is the restroom/laundry room area:

Here’s our little friend on the chairs at our table:

We were the only ones there for awhile!

The pink balcony in the background on the top floor is ours!:

Another little friend:

Then, Sis, Mom, and Dad were hungry, so we headed to the bus stop. We hopped on the first bus to come and got off at the Hospitality House. While they grabbed something for lunch, B/F and I got in the main pool:

When they were done eating, they came and found us:

And we walked back to the room. I love this view from the bridge:

We got ready and headed to the bus stop for DHS around 1:20 p.m. First thing we did when getting to DHS was head to ToT. Dad can’t ride this one either, so he said he’d look through the shops until we called him. The wait time said 20 minutes, so we thought “Yes! We did good!” But then we stopped in one spot for a long time. We realized this and thought that couldn’t be a good sign. Then, someone comes over the speakers saying that ToT was having technical difficulties and they didn’t know when it’d be running back up.

People started getting out of line, but we weren’t going to give up that easily. I texted xoktnox telling her what was going on. She kept me entertained for awhile while we sat in our spot. After about 45 minutes, they got it running again! Yay! By this time, there weren’t very many people in front of us, so in our car there was a group of 3 people and another couple with us. It was freaky not having a full car! I was praying the whole time though that it wouldn’t break down while we were on it. But it didn’t! I love the view when they open the doors. It’s even cooler at night! And I found a Hidden Mickey on the ride! If you want to know where it’s at…just tell me!

We got off and called Dad. He had heard people talking about ToT breaking down and was hoping that we weren’t on it when it happened. Do you know how much of a nervous breakdown I would’ve had if that happened?! Ugh. That would NOT have been good. Haha.

We looked through some of the shops along that street. I found some really cute “Cars” bath toys for the little guy and knew he had to have them! By the time we were done buying that, it was almost time for our 4 p.m. ADR at Mama Melrose! We headed over there and got in a bit early! Woo! The lobby was packed with people though, so that made us nervous about the wait.

Here we are at the table:

Our table was seated next to a window that looked out to a huge mural of Kermit the Frog! I loved the Muppet Babies growing up so that made me smile. Mom and Dad ordered the steak, B/F had the chicken flatbread, and Sis and I had the penne alla vodka. I added shrimp to mine.

I had to text xoktnox the whole meal because of our little inside joke about our old waiter, which I saw that night and she and Chris had seen him when they were there too.

And here is my yummy dessert, Tiramisu!:

Of course, xoktnox’s Chris spells it terramesu, so however you’d like to spell it. Haha.

After we were done eating, you pretty much had to roll us out of there we were so full! Since we were over by Streets of America, we decided to head to the Backlot Tour next. The wait was only 20 minutes, which went by really fast. While we were standing in line watching the movie about the making of ‘Pearl Harbor’, a CM comes up to us and asks us if we want to participate in the water/boat part that they do before you get on the ride. We kindly declined. We’re not too big on tons of people watching us, especially doing something crazy like that! We’re happy watching someone else! Finally, we made it on the ride:

After we got off the ride, we walked through the warehouse with all the displays. Okay…some of you may make fun of us for this, but Sis and I love HSM!

When we left the Backlot Tour, we decided just to walk by TSM for the heck of it and see how long the wait time was. 90 minutes! Yikes! We decided to skip it, because it really did look like 90 minutes long. Here’s a pic leaving that area:

Next, we decided to do One Man’s Dream.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love this one and I’m sad that so many people just walk by and skip this. It’s truly amazing and such a great experience to look at Walt’s life and the creation of Disneyland and WDW. Towards the end of it, there were some new displays about MGM when it first opened. Here’s a picture of the wall thing they had above a display case:

~Up next: Rest of our DHS night with evening EMH’s and the craziest thing I've ever seen in line!

 

[ScotsMinnie]

Pool looks so nice and inviting. Especially as its late here and it rained all day - cold rain!

ToT scares me enough without the thought of it breaking down!!!!!!

 

[xoktenox]

Yess I look forward to your updates so much and get so excited when I see that you've posted one for two reasons..1) you're a good writer and I love hearing all about your trip and 2) I know i'll most likely be mentioned!

Anyway, the pools at OKW look really nice. Fun but not super packed out! Of course your sister was holding up the fam again taking long to get ready haha

Mama Melrose, yummm...and of course the one thing we differ on, you like MM TERRAMASUE and I don't!

We loved One Man's Dream too, definitely a great tribute to Walt!

 

[Sunset Cliffs]

The pools at OKW look nice! We used to eat at Olivia's a lot and so we would just walk around and let Todd drool over the golf course. Some day he will get to play it!

BTW - I love the necklace that your Sis is wearing!

 

[ArelysAdriana]

I'm loving your report so far.

I for one would never laugh at you for loving HSM, because I love it myself. My boyfriend laughs at the fact that I know all the songs and some of the dances too.

 

[Lynn5700]

Hey!! That is so cool you guys had the pool to yourself. That pool looks nice right now lol.

Love the lizards! So cute!

Girl I love HSM too! LOL.

OH NO TOT can not break down lol!

How is Mama Melrose? We have never eaten there.

 

[VandyFan10]

And here is my yummy dessert, Tiramisu!:

Was it good Tiramisu??

What all did you guys get? Were you really happy with MM?? We are thinking about going there in December. Of course considering Tutto, Mama's, and Tony's

Any info regarding the food would be great!! THANKS!

 

[DisneyFaeriePrincess]

haha, I love that you took pictures of your "little friend!!" We had a little friend that would be on the wall right by our door at OKW last year and he only came out at night. We named him Bob (yes we're so creative!!) and of course we took a pic of him!! Great update, such a relaxing day!! I love the pools at OKW, they're hardly ever really crowded!! Heck I just love OKW!! We had such a great waiter on our last trip at Mama Melrose's!! He saw us trying to write our name and the date on a brick so he slyly left a marker on the table for us. We are now forever immortalized at Mama Melrose's. Shhh don't tell on us!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Pool looks so nice and inviting. Especially as its late here and it rained all day - cold rain!

ToT scares me enough without the thought of it breaking down!!!!!!

Ugh it's been cold and rainy here too!

Yess I look forward to your updates so much and get so excited when I see that you've posted one for two reasons..1) you're a good writer and I love hearing all about your trip and 2) I know i'll most likely be mentioned!

Anyway, the pools at OKW look really nice. Fun but not super packed out! Of course your sister was holding up the fam again taking long to get ready haha

Mama Melrose, yummm...and of course the one thing we differ on, you like MM TERRAMASUE and I don't!

We loved One Man's Dream too, definitely a great tribute to Walt!

Aw thanks girl. You're mentioned probably every day of the trip!

The pools at OKW look nice! We used to eat at Olivia's a lot and so we would just walk around and let Todd drool over the golf course. Some day he will get to play it!

BTW - I love the necklace that your Sis is wearing!

Oh we love Olivia's! It is a pretty necklace!

I'm loving your report so far.

I for one would never laugh at you for loving HSM, because I love it myself. My boyfriend laughs at the fact that I know all the songs and some of the dances too.

Oh I sing along and dance too! Especially to the songs from HSM 2!

Hey!! That is so cool you guys had the pool to yourself. That pool looks nice right now lol.

Love the lizards! So cute!

Girl I love HSM too! LOL.

OH NO TOT can not break down lol!

How is Mama Melrose? We have never eaten there.

The pool does look nice right now! You love HSM too?! Yay! OMG, you have to try MM! It's SO good.

Was it good Tiramisu??

What all did you guys get? Were you really happy with MM?? We are thinking about going there in December. Of course considering Tutto, Mama's, and Tony's

Any info regarding the food would be great!! THANKS!

It was good tiramisu! I love it just about anywhere. I kinda mentioned what we ordered in my update..but yep, we're big fans of MM. We really want to eat at Tutto, but couldn't get an ADR for while we were there! We also like Tony's..we don't eat there until our last day of the trip so you have awhile for that one..but, it's not as good as MM or Tutto I'm sure.

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Hi!! I just found your tr. I read the whole thing and am waiting for more! Very good so far! You guys look like you had sooo much fun! Then again, how can you not??

 

[tinkgurl]

haha, I love that you took pictures of your "little friend!!" We had a little friend that would be on the wall right by our door at OKW last year and he only came out at night. We named him Bob (yes we're so creative!!) and of course we took a pic of him!! Great update, such a relaxing day!! I love the pools at OKW, they're hardly ever really crowded!! Heck I just love OKW!! We had such a great waiter on our last trip at Mama Melrose's!! He saw us trying to write our name and the date on a brick so he slyly left a marker on the table for us. We are now forever immortalized at Mama Melrose's. Shhh don't tell on us!!

OMG I think we had the same little friend on the wall by our door too! Aw..I wish I had the table you were at!