A Magical Place at a Magical Time of Year

[annmarieda]

Awe... thank you Susan. She is doing much better. I am amazed at what her belly looks like today compared to yesterday.

 

[momabaarjo]

I am guessing Katie...DHS waiting for F! with one of those light up ice cubes they serve in drinks and on cupcakes! Gonna get me one of those!

 

[swwake]

If you are my FB friend, you know I got rear-ended today. Stinks that it's so close to Christmas. And I guess I get a shiny new



BUMPER!

for my birthday. Yay. Just what I've always wanted (in Katie's words - that's what she used to say at every birthday and Christmas when she opened "clothes", right before she threw them in a pile and moved on to the next gift, looking for something exciting. Like Barbies.) But, I digress.

Well the good news is, we are hoping to take the car in so it can be fixed while we're at Disney. So I don't have to have a rental or worry about transportation while it's in the shop.

In Disney news, my sister and I exchanged a couple of emails today. While we're both REALLY busy right now with work, family and Christmas obligations, we are both getting pretty excited about this trip. It's sneaking up on us, but in a good kinda way.

Here's today's photo for your guessing pleasure. I'll be back later with scoring and stories.

 

[Moodyzblu]

Oh bummer !! Merry Christmas (NOT) !!
Glad you're ok though and a new bumper will be a nice birthday gift .. right ??

 

[swwake]

Oh bummer !! Merry Christmas (NOT) !!
Glad you're ok though and a new bumper will be a nice birthday gift .. right ??

I know. It stinks. But we're pretty easy going so it didn't ruin my day and it won't ruin my Christmas or my birthday!

 

[swwake]

Let's do some scoring and storytelling!

What happens to all the change collected in the fountains at WDW?
a.) It is collected and shared among Cast Members as "tips"
b.) It is used for park rehabilitation
c.) It is awarded to needy families in the Orlando area
d.) It is given to Disney executives as a bonus

Answer: C All of the money collected from the fountains in WDW is given to DisneyHand, "The Worldwide Outreach for the Walt Disney Company," which uses it to serve needy families in the Orlando area. In fact, you'll see a sign in each of the WDW fountains that reads "Your Wishes Will Help Us To Make Dreams Come True... Thanks for your contribution to DisneyHand - The Worldwide Outreach for the Walt Disney Company."

Point: Betsy!

This is Katie and Caitlin in the clam at Nemo and Friends at the Living Seas in Epcot. What you can't tell from this picture is that we were stuck. For like 40 minutes. With nowhere to go. And nothing to see. Fun. I think that ruined Nemo for us. We may not go on it this year.

Points: Betsy - 6 points!

Where can you find an unattended, parked armored car bearing the company name "Lacks Security"?
a.) Mickey's Toontown Fair
b.) Main Street, U.S.A.
c.) New York Street in Disney's Hollywood Studios
d.) Planet Hollywood in Downtown Disney

Answer: c. Get it? "lacks" security?

No points

This is me, Katie, Mickey, Chris, Caitlin and Minnie behind the castle at literally 2am during EMH at MK. We were exHAUSTed and heading out of the park, but there was very little line for them, so we stopped for the photo op. (Why do Minnie and Mickey always have perfect smiles and NEVER look tired?)

Caitlin and Katie at Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge waiting for our Boma reservation, playing with the glowcube from my Glowtini.

Points: Tammie - 2 points (Katie and glow cube) - and YES - get you one! (such bad grammar, I have!)

Point tally:
Tammie - 66
Ann - 49
Betsy - 44
Amy - 21
Ashley - 16
brandanobash - 1

 

[swwake]

9 days til Disney (8) What is the most popular attraction in the WDW theme parks?
a.) Pirates of the Caribbean
b.) it's a small world
c.) Spaceship Earth
d.) Space Mountain

 

[shocky5]

9 days til Disney (8) What is the most popular attraction in the WDW theme parks?
a.) Pirates of the Caribbean
b.) it's a small world
c.) Spaceship Earth
d.) Space Mountain

My gut tells me to go with B) but that's not my favorite... so I'm going with A!!!!!

 

[swwake]

It's quiet around here with some already at WDW and others frantically packing and prepping!

Got a special package yesterday from Tammie - thanks so much! I can't wait to share the treats with the girls and find just the right photo to frame! So sweet of you to take the time to make these.

Christmas party last night, late night out. Today's my 45th birthday and it's been a morning of reflecting on how fortunate I am. I can honestly say I have no complaints and no regrets in life. It's a wonderful way to live! And it's my hope for all of you.

We have only 6 days now. No more months, no more weeks. Hedwig and the palm tree are about to walk right off their tickers. Super exciting.

 

[momabaarjo]

I know...it seems so quiet around here after months of chatter and games. But I am so glad that the first of us all are making their way to WDW despite all the little bumps the last month or so!

I am so glad you like the picture frame...if ever you are in Denver visiting Katie you need to stop in at Hammonds do their candy factory tour...it is right of I-25 near the Boulder Turnpike! I hope the girls love their little treat...

I am so ready to get this secret out of the bag and go, but then it will be so sad when it is all over! But with USO announcing expansion of WWofHP that means we will have an excuse to go back!

Happy 45th...my 44th will come this summer. I am so glad that you are happy and content with your life...I hope to find that some day. I know that I have a blessed life, but I also harbor so many what if's and feel at times I settled for the easy way and did not fight when I needed to. Funny how the 40s really get you reflecting!

I am guessing the picture is Ohana's in the Poly (soon you will be there)...and that drink is a Wapi Lapu...that I am thinking I have to get!

 

[FosterA]

Happy Birthday!!

I can hardly believe your trip is right around the corner.
I know...isn't Tammie's little gifts so nice. It made my day to get it after slaving and stressing at work all day.

I'm dying to hear all about your trip when you get back

 

[swwake]

I know...it seems so quiet around here after months of chatter and games. But I am so glad that the first of us all are making their way to WDW despite all the little bumps the last month or so!

I am so glad you like the picture frame...if ever you are in Denver visiting Katie you need to stop in at Hammonds do their candy factory tour...it is right of I-25 near the Boulder Turnpike! I hope the girls love their little treat...

I am so ready to get this secret out of the bag and go, but then it will be so sad when it is all over! But with USO announcing expansion of WWofHP that means we will have an excuse to go back!

Happy 45th...my 44th will come this summer. I am so glad that you are happy and content with your life...I hope to find that some day. I know that I have a blessed life, but I also harbor so many what if's and feel at times I settled for the easy way and did not fight when I needed to. Funny how the 40s really get you reflecting!

I am guessing the picture is Ohana's in the Poly (soon you will be there)...and that drink is a Wapi Lapu...that I am thinking I have to get!

Loved the frame. You'll have to give me assembly instructions. We will also have to check out Hammonds sometime.

I saw that about USO expanding WWOHP. I also think I read that they are going to build a WWOHP in the L.A. US. They must be making some bucks.

Yeah, I've learned to let go of the what if's and live for today and tomorrow.

Happy Birthday!!

I can hardly believe your trip is right around the corner.
I know...isn't Tammie's little gifts so nice. It made my day to get it after slaving and stressing at work all day.

I'm dying to hear all about your trip when you get back

Thanks for the birthday wishes. I can't believe how close we are. I had to cancel attending a brunch today because we have so much to do here.

 

[swwake]

What is the most popular attraction in the WDW theme parks?
a.) Pirates of the Caribbean
b.) it's a small world
c.) Spaceship Earth
d.) Space Mountain

Answer: c. More people ride Spaceship Earth every year than any other attraction in WDW. In fact, it is the most popular theme park attraction in the entire world, with more riders every year than any other ride in any other park, anywhere.

This is a server at 'Ohana carving some meat for us. But more importantly, that's my Lapu Lapu in the foreground. I can't wait for another!

Points: Tammie - 3 points

Point tally:
Tammie - 69
Ann - 49
Betsy - 44
Amy - 21
Ashley - 16
brandanobash - 1

Since this is winding down, and I have trouble finding time to post and score, I think I'll end the contest now and declare Tammie the winner!! Congratulations!! Thanks to everyone who played along with me while we were all waiting.

I may continue to post Haley's trivia questions and some photos here, but I won't score anymore.

So please send me all of your addresses!!

 

[swwake]

6 days til Disney (5) Which attraction has 109 Audio-animatronics figures?
a.) Splash Mountain
b.) it's a small world
c.) The Great Movie Ride
d.) The Haunted Mansion

 

[swwake]

Is it worth $17.95 to subscribe to TGM this late in the game, just to get crowd levels and recommended parks?

 

[momabaarjo]

Is it worth $17.95 to subscribe to TGM this late in the game, just to get crowd levels and recommended parks?

I wouldn't...I can give you the info from touring plans and then cross check them with easy WDW and I think you would be all set...

 

[swwake]

I wouldn't...I can give you the info from touring plans and then cross check them with easy WDW and I think you would be all set...

Ok. I am already subscribed to touring plans and I have used their calendars and Easy WDW to set up my spreadsheet. I need to check it one more time.

I think I found another crowd calendar out there - like Allears or Passporter?

 

[shocky5]

I'm guessing "It's a Small World" on the trivia! Congrats Tammie on being the big winner!!!

I need to pull out my list from my game that halted so abruptly this past summer! I have it somewhere!!

Can you believe we are officially able to say we are going on our trips "this week?"

 

[swwake]

I'm guessing "It's a Small World" on the trivia! Congrats Tammie on being the big winner!!!

I need to pull out my list from my game that halted so abruptly this past summer! I have it somewhere!!

Can you believe we are officially able to say we are going on our trips "this week?"

It is so exciting! I hope the weather forecast stays nice.

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

It is so exciting! I hope the weather forecast stays nice.

Me too!!!