A Non-Disney *almost* Trip Report

[Eyore4Ever149]

Hi
So, we (DH and I and now our kids) LOVE WDW
My folks...eh, not so much.

A little back story here.
My Father is in the advanced stages of prostate cancer. He has been living with it and fighting it for the last 7 years.

This last year and half he has really declined. More than anything, I have watched his personality change. A few years ago he went from being Type A to a softer, more sentimental man. 3 years ago for Father's Day I wrote him a letter "20 Reasons I Love My Dad"...he has always filed or tossed cards, etc- this he kept and carried with him everywhere and the following year he requested it be framed. As his pain has increased and his mobility has decreased he has become grumpy, snippy, harsh, and selfish. He's really become hard on my Mom and is more than type A, which has had its good and bad points.
In early Feb he was incredibly cold living in New England. He was taking 2 or 3 showers a day to get warm (no muscle or body fat left)
He declared he was going to Florida. He ended up in the hospital twice that week, a few days after being released, he and Mom packed the car, and stopped at my home for a overnight- he drove to Florida in 1 and half days!

They were able to find a doctor and hospital where he can get his various treatments from.

They found a place to rent in The Villages Florida, 1 hour from The Mouse.
The day after they left, I got the news that Dad had 1-2 months left, up to 6 months at best, and he wants to stay in Florida thru April (this was early Feb).

After speaking to my brother and my Mother (who keeps declaring Dad is doing just fine) I decided I really wanted to get on a plane with my kids and go see my Dad. While he's "doing fine".

So I took March 19-24 and my brother should be arriving today.
Disclaimer:
I dont know that this TR will be funny- I'm funny in person, but I'm not the best writer.
Our Disney experience was DTD, so you wont find in depth details on the parks here.

I just wanted to get my story down of our trip and share it with my DIS friends at the same time.
Im not sure I would describe Dad as doing fine..but I don't know how to describe him. Stay with me as I revisit the fun and sadness we experienced on this trip.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

WHO we are
Me- 36
DH- 39
DD- "baby Hannah" turned 10 months old on our trip
DD Megan- turning 4 in 1 month

Hannah woke at 4am for a feeding, so I just kept going from there.
In order to avoid the issue of missing our flight (like we did 2 yrs ago on our way to WDW) I made sure to put all suitcases and strollers IN the car the night before and left out only what was essential for the morning.

We used a different airport, smaller, but closer, less flights options- but JetBlue flies out of Stewart Airport. We haven’t been there and DH took 2 wrong turns- but we still managed fine. Parked our car (next to the main building and within view of our airplane)

I was really pleased with how short the walk was to everything. Ahhh…we will absolutely use Stewart again (Newburg NY) We could see our plane from where we parked the car!! The security was super friendly, no wait, bumped us to the front of the line since we had young children. the gate was like "right there"- ahhhhh...no waiting.

We arrived in good time, with no delays.

It was easier traveling with 2 single strollers (umbrella and graco travel system for baby) This allowed for me to stow one carry on under the stroller, and the other over my shoulder- freeing one hand for pulling a suitcase and one to push stroller.
My husband took the 2 smaller suitcases, and hooked one on the handle of the umbrella stroller and pulled the other- I hooked the bag with the base of the infant car seat (that we gate checked) over the handle of my stroller. So it all went very smoothly.

We navigated down to the rental car level and across to Enterprise where we had secured a minivan. I normally use Emerald isle with National- but the prices I found on Expedia were far better, so we made a counter stop, which went smoothly and didn’t take too long. We were sent across the street where we met by a friendly associate.

He quickly grabbed a suitcase and a car seat (wrapped in plastic, neatly stacked) and ushered us down the row. He told me they had everything in stock and asked what I would like and started rolling off the choices –I told him I’ve never driven a minivan and didn’t know what the differences were. I told him we would be meeting up with my parents who are older and hoped to seat all of us. He said he knew just what we needed….

If this were a Disney trip I would say that he started our trip off with a little magic. We were introduced to our “kid limo” a dodge grand caravan in silver. New, with low milage, he even put the car seat in for us. Megan kept saying “Mommy is this our car? This car is AWESOME!” It has automatic sliding side doors, separate seats for the first “row” and a large bench seat in the back, and 2 seats for front. It was so fun to see how excited Megan was about this car!!!We placed Hannah in the seat behind the passenger seat and Megan in the back, bench seat. This meant Dad could comfortably get in and out. We came to LOVE this car and wished we owned a minivan back home!

A quick stop at McDonalds- where Megan had more time to revel in the space of the van while we munched. We enjoyed the sunny weather (although we hoped it might be a tad warmer) it was SOOOOO hard not to point the car towards Disney World…but away, towards The Villages, Florida. 1 hour from the airport. I think we arrived somewhere around 1 or 2.

We made good time and arrived and Mom and Dad’s villa that they are renting. We unloaded and explored a bit. Their place was small and all tile, except for bedroom.

Mom had purchased a Disney Princess blow up air bed for toddlers- (EZ bed) let me just say- Do NOT buy this. My Mother thinks its cute and conserves on space- which it does. However, it doesn’t fully blow up, its slippery and loud!
She ended up taking a nap on the couch love seat. I couldnt unwind, so I read a magazine and was in my glory with the bright sun- it was about 67, so not hot, but SUNNY!! I LOVE the sun! They had a little 2 bedroom place, but lots of windows and a "birdcage" off the back, I love this idea, you can be outside, without the bugs. Megan later enjoyed playing various games there.
There are pools nearby and shuffleboard, etc although this is a 55 and up community- and mostly golf carts, not cars. We saw some really cool golf carts. my uncle lives here, in a different section and another aunt and uncle are renting as well- also about 15 min from my parents. (but usually they live in Maine)

A side note. I could tell, Dad had changed. I felt like I could hurt him if I hugged too firmly. He’s quieter now, he doesnt engage in coversation much (except for men I guess) but at the same time, he tries to maintain a “all is normal” attitude. Which has it’s good and bad points. Really hard to try and have any heart to hearts with him.
just arrived...


He had just purchased a “bike-trike” it’s a giant trike for adults. My Mother was really peeved about this purchase, so things were a bit emotional at first.
He made a point to talk at length to Dh about his new toy, but not me. In fact, I found that a common theme through out our trip.

We all rested and then later, went out to one of the “squares” to listen to music played by a DJ in a large outdoor "town center" type area. Dad’s attitude swings a lot I noticed. They couldn’t decide which square they wanted to go to. But when we got to this one, he was immediately disappointed, I guess he wanted a band and not a DJ. Megan and DH did a little dancing- my Father sat in a chair and stewed. Wanted to know if we were interested in packing up and going back to the other place....but eventually was quiet.
Grammy with baby Hannah


Megan posing between dances

Me dancing with Megan


and then we walked to a nearby restaurant- Johnny Rockets- we were really disappointed with the food here, and service was so-so. I had heard such great things. We did dine outside- but there was not dancing or singing anywhere.

based on this experience, I would avoid this restaurant in the future....

We returned to the villa and DH put Megan to bed while I took baby Hannah for a nighttime walk- Oh my gosh, it was so nice. The weather was perfect, no bugs, no humidity and after 30 minutes, she fell asleep and I was able to wheel the stroller right into the house and then move her to the pack n play for bed.
Our first night was a little rough, with noisy toddler bed and trains that blow their horns every hour and half as they pass through.

But we found that each night was an improvement....

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

So, we woke up on the morning of our first full day, after a slow start we rushed to pack a few things and head to the pool. The temps were nice, low 70s and the pool is heated.

When we arrived, it was quite crowded.
Megan has developed more aprehension about things she feels might hurt her, so she decided to lay claim to the large stairs going under the water in the pool- she was in good company.
We met a really nice family with a little boy and a girl about megan's age. They were DVC owners who had just finished off a 4 Day trip to the world with their folks.

WIsh I had photos- but no one took pics at the pool that time.
Hannah loved being escorted thru the water with Mommy or Daddy.
We tried and tried to convince Megan to let us carry her thru the deeper water so we could teach her to swim.
Nothing would budge her.

Until she saw Grampy get in and swim up the middle of the pool- THEN she was more than willing to leave the safety of the stairs.
"Grampy Dale! Grampy Dale! Look at ME!"

Dad only did 2 laps and then got out. I heard him quietly tell my Mom he thought he felt and heard bones crunching.
We know Dad's cancer has spread through out his bones and lymphnodes, so it's very possible.
Dad can't stay in the pool, due to bladder issues, so he got out after his brief swim.
It was a pretty simple day, we napped, Grammy made dinner, I had another walk in the evening with baby Hannah.

We slept a little better, but still had to wait to put Hannah down until Megan had stopped rolling around and making noise.

Up next- Sunday

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Okay, I dont think I have any reader's yet. But that's okay. This is really to help me document this trip.

Sunday was cooler.
Mom was going to church. Megan decided at the last minute to go with her, so we rushed and put her in a cute dress and sweater. She has named her good shoes (purchased for Easter) as her "tap shoes"

Ahhhhh.....down a child.A drizzly, gray day.... DH and I decided to head out for breakfast.
Sadly Dad didn't want to go. He wanted to have a bowl of cereal.
I became more aware that Dad wasn't engaging in conversations much. He talks if he has to- or to pick on my Mother, LOL, but if you try to look for opinions, or look for comments from him, he doesn't talk. And yet he has an attitude of everything is fine/normal.

This was tough for me, I came to Florida, hoping I would have some quality time with him, and hoping I could talk about the reality of the situation with him, and I realized, that wasnt going to happen. He talked politics with DH. But no conversations with me.

Sunday morning, after church



Sunday evening we had a chance to go over and visit my relatives. They live in a different part of The Villages, My Uncle Paul is married, but my Aunt is in the Secret Service and about to retire, so he has been living alone- his home is immaculate and amazing. It was so nice to see where he lives now, since he moved from Maine. My other Aunt and Uncle were renting, and happened to get a place 2 doors down from my Uncle, a total fluke, they too are in a gorgeous home they are renting for the month.

We had strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits by my Aunt, and met Winston (Churchill) my Uncle's bulldog- "winnie" was soooo cute.
Sadly, again, no camera....

Dad lost his temper- it was odd- he wasnt even a part of the conversation really- more between my Uncle and DH, and BAM! He started hollering.
He turned red. it was very un-dad like.

I dismissed it, I figure, Dad is going to do a lot of things he normally. But Mom was stressed and embarrassed by his behavior. She is not herself these days either.

At this point Im really looking forward to our escape to Downtown Disney tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is Grammy, playing with Hannah

 

[DISNEYLOVER70]

I am here!!! And enjoying your trip report very much

I know how difficult it is to watch a parent fade away, swing in and out of moods. My husband built an addition on our house for my parents to move in with us at the end stages of my fathers life. Unfortunately, the last week of his life he was in a hospice home. Long story short, I think my Dad insisted on that because he didn't want me to remember his death in my house and looking back now, I am extremely grateful to him for that. I think the mood swings, as much as they hurt my feelings, my moms feelings, were somehow part of the process I think that helped us deali with him leaving us. If that makes any sense at all?

Hugs to you and I am truly looking forward to reading your journey

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

I completely understand what you are saying!

It's like all the times he was really cruel, or rude, etc, concentrated- because it's all the time.
i told my Mom something similar- I think it will be a relief in many ways, as strange and twisted as that seems now.

Neither one of them seemed like themselves. Mom was constantly upset or embarassed.

I forget which day- I think it was the day we went to Disney- in the morning, she commented...'I wonder how much it would cost to get a plane ticket home'
I was thinking she wanted to go home, just to check on the house, get different clothes, etc. She said no, a 1 way ticket.

Ugh.

Well...Im off to write about our DTD day!

 

[woodkins]

Whether or not he was able to show it, I'm sure that your Dad was happy to see you and the kids. Perhaps he doesn't know the right thing to say and is angry at what is happening to him and that he cannot change things with his health. My best friend has stage 4 ovarian cancer and she is having a hard time with saying the right things, and often says nothing and seems to push people away because it is less emotionally painful. Thanks for sharing your trip report!

 

[A&Bmama]

One more reader here!

I just lost my Dad last winter. His death was very unexpected so I didn't go through some of the things you are going through. I have written about my Dad's death in my TR "It all started with a whopping price error". I received a lot of support from DIS members. I think writing about it also helps you unburden yourself and process your feelings.

It is hard no matter what the curcumstances are but I think it is even harder when you know it is coming and are powerlessly watching them slide downhill.

My thoughts and sympathy go out to you.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Well, we woke up with a plan on Monday morning- we were going to DISNEY!
Downtown Disney, but Disney no less. I was very excited.

I began packing the diaper bag and backpack with xtras- extra clothes, suntan lotion, jackets, snacks, etc.

i think this was when Mom made the comment about wanting a 1 way ticket home. Dad wasn't socializing with anyone- he went out to get his morning paper and he spends a lot of time laying down.
He is always so adamant about having no interest in Disney- and when I had mentioned this before our arrival Mom said No, Dad wouldnt be interested and absolutely can't tolerate crowds...blah blah blah...

So it came as a surprise to me that not only was Mom assuming she was going- but I heard Dad inquire from the bedroom..."LaDene, What bag are you using??"
So-2 minutes before we were going out the door, we had the whole crew going.
AlRIGHTy then.

I don't think I have mention enough how much I LOVE our rental minivan. I commented to DH how I wish we had one at home. It's size took a little getting used to- but it was wonderful when 4 adults, 1 baby and 1 little kid all climbed in- we were seated comfortably.

I was very excited, I made my Mom a tunic top and mailed it to her, it had been lost in the mail for 3 weeks, but finally arrived and today was her first day wearing it- here she is, with it on (more poses of this to come!)


Hannah was getting pretty cranky about 30 min in to our 1 hour plus drive. But we managed to keep entertaining her and kept it to whining.


We arrived- from the "other side of Disney" and it felt very bare, no fanfare, no billboards, no great arch to drive under welcoming us.
DH kept commenting- "i dont think the GPS is right, we can't be that close to Disney yet"
But we were, we pulled in to the parking lot, near the "new" TREX and McDonald's restaurant.
Wow...Dad is really slow these days...

We admired the lego sculptures of sea monster, dinosaur, dogs being walked (Mom liked these) It was impossible to get pictures, while DTD was not particularly crowded, these areas were.

Megan spotted a Sleeping Beauty statue and immediately wanted a picture!
we had to wait, but not too long..

 

[ellenbenny]

Reading along!

I'm so sorry you are going through this with your Dad, but glad you got to see him with your family.

My dad passed away from Pancreatic cancer just about 7 years ago. They live (well just my Mom now) in Lakeland florida, which is about 45 minutes from WDW. I can relate to a lot of what you are going through from similar experiences with visiting when he was sick. Only difference being that there was only about 2 months between diagnosis and his passing, but I did get to visit twice during that time and although it was awkward and not exactly as I had hoped at times, I will always be glad I got to see him those last couple of times. I know what you mean about him getting more sentimental, my dad was the same way.

I also know what you mean about the car wanting to head to WDW when you leave the Orlando airport... I still quite often feel the same way!

 

[ellenbenny]

I also meant to mention that I love the top you made for your Mom, it looks really nice, and I always love seeing the pictures of your beautiful girls!!

 

[dogodisney]

Another reader here......

I'm glad you were able to go see your dad (and mom). Although your dad is being difficult, years from now you will really cherish this time.

It must really be hard for your parents to deal with what they know is coming.

I have a Grand Caravan and I love it!. We are a family of 5 and it serves us well.

Your mom's top is really pretty and the colors are perfect on her.

 

[*Toadstool*]

I'm here. Glad you were able to go to DTD. Hoping the rest of the trip was good.

 

[mgmsmommy]

Love the top you made your mom. The pic of dd with Sleeping Beauty is darling too. Glad you were able to make this trip happen.

 

[HeatherSue]

I'm so glad you're writing this report!
Your parents are so cute! It has got to be so hard to see your dad change like this.
Tessa used to sleep on one of those blow up air mattresses on our floor because she was too scared to sleep in her own room.
Tessa used to call her dress shoes her "tappy" shoes!
Your mom looks beautiful in the top you made for her! So pretty!

Thank you for sharing this special trip with us.

 

[teresajoy]

I'm here too. Thank you so much for writing this. I know how hard this trip must have been for you, and I appreciate you sharing it with us.

The top you made your Mom looks so beautiful! Your Mom is GORGEOUS!

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Oh, Im so happy ya'll are out there reading, it's comforting to know others are with me as I go on this journey.
It's also really helping me see the trip as it really was.
The odd thing was, Dad was quiet so much of the time, I couldnt engage in conversation with him.
The funny thing is he really seemed to like DTD!
I teased him and said "Well Dad, we finally got your to Disney!"

I messed up with the photos- DH took a lot of video and I guess I was the only one who took pictures. So some of our day was not documented on camera "film".

After the Snow White picture we ventured over the Arribas Bros and the Basin store- Dad ventured in to Arribas Bros, but I could tell all the "Disney" stuff turned him off, so he sat outside quietly, waiting (again very different from what he would have done in the past- he might have tried to hurry people along before)
A man was etching glass when we first walked in and later he was heating it up to form a character I believe- but no glass "blowing" which we were hoping for. But still interesting.
I spotted a BBB Belle getting her pictures done. Cute!

After this we all agreed, we needed to eat- but where? Never doubt the ability to enjoy a spur of the moment lunch in WDW can't happen.
DH used his Iphone to read off restaurants and menus.
Dad had liked the look of Fulton's Crab House when we walked in.

DH and I haven't been to Fulton's since our honeymoon in 2003, we headed over to see what the wait would be. Why we didn't call, I dont know.
But we got there and they said 20-30 minutes.

I checked out the Irish Cook place- but that was counter service- not what he would walk, and Portobello's had no wait.
I returned with a report- he opted to stay put, he was hoping for a view of the water and liked being on a boat.

The wait didn't seem long, but it was 25 minutes, and we were seated on the second floor. Dad ordered the meal with all the fried food (also really un-Dad like!) and raved about how good it was and how there were NO french fries- all seafood. Mom got a fish that reminded me of swordfish, but wasn't- with a redcabbage type "stuff" and it was really yummy.
Im so sorry- I have no idea what it was called!

I was trying to keep Hannah from crying and quickly ordered one of the first items- fried mushroom for appetizer (YUMMY but I burned my tongue!)
and Sliders for lunch. I was disappointed somewhat. I can not eat anything "hot" or spicey, my throat swells and and I get asthma and it's hard to breath. SO the HOT horseradish sauce hit me like a sack of potatos when I tried the angus burger.
The blue crab cake was good, the fish, although no blacked, as promised, still had a kick to it.
Tom had some sort of burger he was pleased with.
Overall, a really nice lunch for all and i was happy to learn DVCer's get 30% off on lunch on Mondays. WooHoo!
So we picked up the bill.

We then made a beeline for World of Disney. I was sad to learn they are NOT offering a discount to DVCer's anymore. boohoo.

People- let me just say- I really wish I had pictures- of everything. I had wanted to shop for Megan and Hannah's birthdays since they are so close (April and May) and had a few goals- I had wanted a princess dress, a doll, and minnie mouse glasses.
DH looked for the glasses, no luck. Hannah was cranky as all get out and I was trying to shop, push a stroller, carry her, and constantly be bombarded by my parents "Do you think she would like this?" "Do you think L & L would like that" My nieces names are both L names, and my Mother talks about them ALL the time. It drives me nuts.
I finally said "Mom, you have a granddaughter right HERE who is also having a birthday- BEFORE theirs (May and June) and would love this stuff..don't ask me about them, I really don't know"

I did manage to do a little shopping, some jewelry for my nieces for their birthdays, and I found DH's favorite chocolate peanut butter cups, which used to come in a cool holographic box each year, and now just come in little bags.
I was thinking of taking pics of what I bought- do any of yu want to see?


This was also when I was introduced to a new Megan
Who was on

Oh my, it was cute, and frustrating all at the same time. She has taken to saying "I never been had a----insert toy here---"

Mom wanted to buy her something to give her right away- but didn't know what. She had a Princess Tiana crown in her hand when I saw her and spotted the pink Minnie Mouse baseball cap in my hand.
She asked if she could give her the hat. i said okay, she took the hat went and asked Megan which she liked better and returned with the hat I had picked and said "Nevermind, she likes the crown better"

LOL! I took a look at it and saw 2 things- 1. she doesnt know who this princess is and 2. It has "combs" on the tips, and I know from experience Megan doesnt like it when they have those.
I suggested, a princess cup with gold sparkles and hearts floating around in liquid. She took the cup and crown to Megan and asked pointed out the comb teeth- Megan picked the cup.

Maybe it's just me, but I found it all comical. What I did NOT find comical is I kept getting interupted when I would try to ask covert questions about which princess gown she might like and which doll she might like.

I realized later- I didn't manage to get either. ...sigh....

We headed over to the carosel and i got to ride with Megan- wow- is that a TINY ride- smaller than the one in my mall's foodcourt. But Megan wanted the "stay still" horse anyway.
Then we got on the train, right next to it.
I rode this with her, and she decided she would like to ride it on her own next. So she did- this is all on video though.

She loved it, waved with 2 hands when she went by- also a SMALL ride- but perfect for building confidence.
Sadly, Dad's bones can not take any jarring and he was not able to go on the rides with her.

This is when we took the photos I posted above. I ran across to the Pooh store and bought a Tshirt I have wanted for ages its the one that says "Is that you Tigger?" with Pooh and a Tiger on it, I got the mug with the same graphics and a Sleeping Beauty necklace which I presented to Megan right away.
She only takes it off to sleep.

We lost Mom- but found her by the pearl kiosk.

This was our best day in my opinion. DH just reminded me, some of our pictures are on my Mom's camera, so i will have to get those when they come back at the end of April. We took pics by Fulton's.

Wendy has volunteered to do a little "make up shopping" for the girls when she goes in April, and I am forcing myself not to make it a laundry list.
I don't know what comes over me, but i am addicted to shopping when I am at Disney. Thank goodness I am married to a guy who doesnt think it's beneath him to wear Donald Duck on his shirt.

We were going to head back, but Dad was holding a menu- a Ghardelli menu....

SOOOOO....we all got ice cream. The most expensive ice cream of the year.
But yummy.
Megan had her very first ice cream cone. Again- on video, not camera.

Dad and Mom shared a hot fudge sundae and Dad had something else before that- oh a cone! With the chemo, he has really developed a sweet tooth- it's fun to see him enjoy sweets now.

On the other hand, i am so huge these days- but I wasnt going to count calories on this day. I had the peaunt butter and hot fudge and Tom had the Midnight Revelry- WOW is that a chocolately confection!!!

Megan had a strawberry with rainbow sprinkles cone. it was melting despite the breezy day and i kept saying "Lick! Lick! Lick! Keep Licking! i DO NOT want to lick your ice cream cone"

-sidebar to explain that I was truamatized as a child growing up, my Mother wouldnt get a cone when we would go out- because she was "being good" and then she would pressure you until you relented to letting her have a "bit" of your cone- but then she would give my ice cream a tongue bath and I would tell her to keep it or throw it out. So now, i dont share- not even with my kids and I dont ask.

It was really fun. We then packed it all in and headed to the car.
Hannah screamed the whole way home- didnt want to be in the car seat.
Dad seemed okay about that though.

Dad went to Disney. I was so pleased.

sorry I dont have more photos of this day- wish I could put video clips on here.

 

[gabismom]

I am enjoying your trip report. It is so great that you were able to visit your father.

My father passed away from prostate cancer in December after it had metastized to his spine. He too spent a lot of time resting because his bones hurt so badly and he was receiving chemo weekly. His personality changed too; he went from being very easy going to someone who was easily frustrated. I think that my mother bore the brunt of it because she was there and she was his caregiver.

We visited Disney World six years ago on a family trip with him and we just got back from a trip last week. It was somewhat sad to go back but it brought back some lovely memories. My dad was 6'4" and 250 lbs. and he looked utterly silly riding on the carousel but he did it for his granddaughter. Hopefully, you will have that kind of experience with your trip to DTD.

I am thinking of your family during this time. (((hugs)))

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Gabismom,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like your Mom was in a very similar position.

The night Dad blew up about the political coversation (totally out of no where) Mom later said thats how he was with her- when he would get her alone- out to buy groceries, etc, thats when he would go off on her, and they would return and I would never know if Mom hadn't said something.

My Brother is down there now and I wonder how their trip is going. They have a almost 3yr old and almost 5yr old, so a little more energy than my family. I need to give Mom a call.

Oh- and we just watched Princess and the Frog last night- did anyone else think this was a bit scary?
After seeing her at DTD Megan could relate to who she was- but that pretty gown didnt show up til the very end and not for long.

 

[MommyBoo!]

I'm glad you got to go for your visit. Even though it did not go exactly like you wanted, you will always be glad you went.

That Pooh/Tigger t-shirt is my favorite. Both of my girls and I wore that on our last visit to Animal Kingdom.