A Live Report Begins.....

[scanne]

Dan, you aren't a lurker anymore!!!! I want 2011 as well, so we will have to work on the spouses!

Today at MK was amazing!!!!!! We did just about everything and had a fantastic lunch at Cinderellas Royal Table. We are napping now before heading to epcot for dinner at Tokyo dining and Illuminations. I cannot
Wait!!!

 

[scanne]

So our evening last night went well until we were leaving to go back to the Polynesian. I started to feel really bad - I was sweating a lot even though there was a cool breeze and it was in the low 80's. So we stopped so I could rest. I don't really know what was wrong, per se, but I think it may have been exhaustion. So instead of going back to MK for emh's, we just went to bed.

I'm feeling a little better now, but still not 100%. I'm hoping after a bite to eat and some coffee I feel better.

We are heading back to MK and I'm hoping to get there to see the opening show. We may hop to the studios after a little while in MK and tonight we are going to the HDDR.

Again, I will post more updates throughout the day!

 

[2BusyPlanning]

Oh, no! I hope you're feeling better now and that you made it to see the opening of MK. Pretty cute when you happen upon it. Still loving your report!

 

[irgaudin95]

subbing!!! I am loving every minute of your live report... We leave in 42 days and I think I will do a live report also. I am hoping to get my new phone before we leave and hoping and iphone if not I will have my computer in the room. Thanks for the time that you are spending to give us all the updates..

 

[nicky mouse]

Thanks for the live report. It's helping me to be even more excited about our up coming trip. Sorry you aren't good. Hopefully you'll feel better soon. Stay extra hydrated.

 

[heaven2dc]

We haven't heard from you and hope you are okay! Heat exhaustion coupled with just regular exhaustion on a trip can be really rough - hope you are getting rest and lots of liquids!!

 

[scanne]

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates-every time I tried to post yesterday I got interrupted.

July 24
We got to MK in time to see the opening show, which is one of my favorite Disney traditions. Originally we were going to only stay in MK for a few hours and hop to HS, but that didn't happen.....

First we went straight to the Emporium to take advantage of the 20% off coupon they're printing at counter service locations. These are now good through August 7th...
Then we got breakfast at the Main Street Bakery. Yummy....and much needed since my blood sugar was super low at that point.

Then we tried to get on Winnie the Pooh, but due to a honey spill, it was closed.
We ended up doing so many faves in MK that we just decided to stay there. We did Presidents, Splash, Barnstormer, saw the parade and had a great lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern.

We left after the parade to get ready for the HDDR. My DS truly loves the HDDR and declared it a must-do in every trip!!! It is one of my faves as well, corrny jokes and all.

So I'm up early for two reasons:
1. I want to get to Epcot for morning emh's to ride Soarin' and Test Track and then hop to HS for the Great Movie Ride and Backlot Tour.

2. I want to try to get some sunrise pictures.

So I'll post again later. Today is our last day and we are heading home tomorrow. More updates later!

 

[scanne]

Getting on Test Track in a few minutes....it got stuck and we are about to board. We have fastpasses for soarin' and we are going to take the kids on Ellens Energy Adventure and maybe Captain EO before hopping to HS. I'm hoping we can have lunch in WS today. I love the boulangerie patisserie.......

More later!

 

[scanne]

Crazy day! We did Epcot then hopped to HS. We rode TT, Soarin', Captain EO, Star Tours, Great Movie Ride, Muppets 3D and saw Block Party Bash!

We are on our way back to the hotel for naps, packing, dinner at Kona Cafe and then we are heading to MK for extra magic hours. This is why naps are critical right now....lol!

Our last day is going great. I'm having a blast but after 13 days in Orlando, I think I am ready for my own bed.

That just means I get to plan another trip, and I think I am going to look at Thanksgiving for 2012. It might be nice to be in WDW when it's cool or even cold!

More later!

 

[mefordis]

LOVE the report and cannot wait to see the pictures!

 

[scanne]

Just finished dinner at Kona and shopping at Boutiki! Heading over to MK for late night fun!!! Hopefully we will get to ride Splash I'd love to do Haunted Mansion and see the parade at 11pm. We shall see how long the kiddie last.

 

[scanne]

Good morning. We are getting up early to pack....

Last night was great! We got to MK at 9pm and instead of fighting the crowds that were lined up for the parade and fireworks, we hopped on the train and took it to Toon Town. this worked out awesome!

We rode Barnstormer twice, then rode Winnie the Pooh, IASW and DH and I switched off and we each got to go on our favorite - the Haunted Mansion. Next we went in Splash. The posted wait time was 20 minutes, but it only took 5 to get into our log!

After splashing we got a
Burger at Pecos Bills. Yeah, eating a cheeseburger at midnight isn't the best, but once in a while it's ok.....

After Pecos, we rode
Buzz then bought some treats at the Confectionary and went back to the hotel. We got back at 1am and I'd love to still be sleeping but I have to pack. I'll sleep on the plane....

So I'm going to definitely add pictures and do a food review beginning Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thank you all for following along!!!! Hope you enjoyed!!

 

[heaven2dc]

Oh no - the last day!! Thank you SO much for sharing your trip - it has been a blast! Can't wait for some pics when you get rested after you return home

 

[bluejasmine]

I am loving this review! Cant wait for the pics and WOW gotta love all that WDW magic!

Im so glad to hear WDW came thru for the kids bdays and how romantic, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for on our anniversary night! Planned on doing it myself to suprise DH tho. Candles, roses petals, champagne, and more..

 

[scanne]

We are getting ready to say our final Aloha to the Polynesian and WDW for this year. It has been a magical trip and I can't say enough good things about WDW this time. Great cast members throughout, delicious meals, lots of fun - even though it's been super hot and crowded - we made the most of it all!

I'll be posting pictures this week and working on a full blown dining review, complete with pictures and a cost analysis of the DxDP.

Aloha!!!!

 

[bouldertcr]

Thank you Scanne for doing a live trip report! It was really enjoyable to be "taken along" with you and your family on your trip. Looking forward to final thoughts, DxDP cost analysis, dining report and pictures!

 

[Disneymaddness]

Can't wait for the pictures and your thoughts on the dining plan. Thanks for the report, I loved it!

 

[Echo queen]

Great live report, awaiting photos.

 

[scanne]

Good morning from home....photos are uploading to the computer and I am going to begin my trip and dining reports. Check the trip report board and dining review board later today!

I'm glad so many of you followed along and I hope you find the pics and reviews helpful in your planning!!

 

[stnet]

Good morning from home....photos are uploading to the computer and I am going to begin my trip and dining reports. Check the trip report board and dining review board later today!

I'm glad so many of you followed along and I hope you find the pics and reviews helpful in your planning!!

Really enjoyed reading your live report!! In fact you have inspired me to do my own live report when we go in a couple of weeks!!!