A Sister & Brother Return! AKL Bound! 8/1 Update pg. 46! AND WE'RE OFF!!

[jake&samsmom]

Hi Nicole!

I am excited that our trips are coming up! 2 more days for me! Aha, I see you have caught the Idina bug! I was bitten too back in the day when I got to see both Idina and Kristin Chenoweth in Wicked! Later, I tried to convince DH to fly to London with me to see Idina there, but our babysitter left that year, so we had major childcare issues that prevented us from going.

Anyway, I think Idina is waaay cool! Love the tone of her singing voice and jealous of how skinny she is! Have you seen her weeding photos? So beautiful (and Taye was smokin' hot too). Have you seen her singing "My strongest suit" (from Aida) -- that's my favorite Idina song.

Hope you have a great trip! Oh by the way, I don't know which park we'll be in on the fourth, but can I PM you my cell phone # and you decide if you have time to meet up, or if not, just say HI (we'll have a cellphone DISmeet)

I've decided to fly out on the fourth, late evening. I figured since the plan is to come back for Christmas(!!) we'll just extend that one instead.

Godspeed and have a magical trip!

{pretends to sing like Idina} "SO if you care to find me, look to the western sky ---as someone told me lately, everyone deserves a chance to FLY!"

 

[Native NYer]

Less than a week to go!!!

I can't wait to read your tr and find out all about the HRH.

You're going to have such a great time.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hurray for one week!!!

HRH looks pretty cool!!!

 

[TCKK]

Hey Nicole:

Hopefully we'll have a chance to have a Dismeet on Friday maybe at MK at EMH. If we can meet with Declansdad and Pooksma and whoever else that would be great, but if for some reason we can't all make it, I hope you and David have a great trip!!! We leave in 9 days!!!

Cathy

 

[pooksma]

Hey Nicole:

Hopefully we'll have a chance to have a Dismeet on Friday maybe at MK at EMH. If we can meet with Declansdad and Pooksma and whoever else that would be great, but if for some reason we can't all make it, I hope you and David have a great trip!!! We leave in 9 days!!!

Cathy

Not to jump in here but...we were talking about Sunday night right? Or am I messed up? Which is entirely possible since I am SOOOOO excited and I have more days to wait than Nicole and David!

 

[KatGarcia]

KC & I just watched your videos...AWESOME! So glad you had fun! And I am very jealous that you are leaving so soon! BTW I started a PTR for my trip so get over there before you leave!

 

[MeMom]

Hey Nicole:

Hopefully we'll have a chance to have a Dismeet on Friday maybe at MK at EMH. If we can meet with Declansdad and Pooksma and whoever else that would be great, but if for some reason we can't all make it, I hope you and David have a great trip!!! We leave in 9 days!!!

Cathy

Not to jump in here but...we were talking about Sunday night right? Or am I messed up? Which is entirely possible since I am SOOOOO excited and I have more days to wait than Nicole and David!

Okay, guys, you've got to have a huddle and get this meet situated. I'm counting on seeing a picture of ALL of you waving at me from somewhere - anywhere - in Disney World!!!

 

[Nicole786]

Look!

DEFYING GRAVITY: Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel (right) takes a ride aboard 'Dumbo The Flying Elephant' July 26, 2008 at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. with singer and friend Belle Johnson (left). Menzel won a 2004 Tony Award for originating the role of Elphaba the witch in the popular Broadway musical "Wicked" -- which featured her performance of the hit song, "Defying Gravity." She also has starred in Broadway's "Rent" and in films including "Enchanted" and the 2005 movie adaptation of "Rent." She is married to actor Taye Diggs. Menzel is currently on a concert tour to support her latest solo album, "I Stand." (Todd Anderson, photographer)

She played yesterday at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney!! Missed her by so little!!!

Love her!

Isn't she awesome?? Do you have her new CD?

wow u r close. I cannot wait to hear how the trip was.

I can't wait for single digits.

Youll be there before you know it!!

Here's hoping this week zooms by so you can get started on your fun! What's David saying about things this week?

I've been to Universal a few times. I did like some of the rides, but it just doesn't give me the same feelings at all as Disney does. I'm sure I'll eventually go again with grandkids, though. They've added a lot since I've been there, too, so I'm sure it'll be like a whole new place.

I'm glad you enjoyed your concert.

David came home yesterday from home depot (i'll try and do a seperate post about this) with colored mickey heads. He brought home seven which he scotch taped to his door and we are peeling one off each day for our countdown! Is this kid excited much??

I do love Universal although not as much as disney of course. It has improved for the better in recent years.

Hi Nicole!

I am excited that our trips are coming up! 2 more days for me! Aha, I see you have caught the Idina bug! I was bitten too back in the day when I got to see both Idina and Kristin Chenoweth in Wicked! Later, I tried to convince DH to fly to London with me to see Idina there, but our babysitter left that year, so we had major childcare issues that prevented us from going.

Anyway, I think Idina is waaay cool! Love the tone of her singing voice and jealous of how skinny she is! Have you seen her weeding photos? So beautiful (and Taye was smokin' hot too). Have you seen her singing "My strongest suit" (from Aida) -- that's my favorite Idina song.

Hope you have a great trip! Oh by the way, I don't know which park we'll be in on the fourth, but can I PM you my cell phone # and you decide if you have time to meet up, or if not, just say HI (we'll have a cellphone DISmeet)

I've decided to fly out on the fourth, late evening. I figured since the plan is to come back for Christmas(!!) we'll just extend that one instead.

Godspeed and have a magical trip!

{pretends to sing like Idina} "SO if you care to find me, look to the western sky ---as someone told me lately, everyone deserves a chance to FLY!"

I love Wicked, I love Idina, and how cute are her and Taye diggs?? Did you ever see when she won the tony and he was CRYING?? the clips of them are all over youtube, he went on the view later and said it was the best moment of his life! Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet up!

"And to those who ground me take a message back FROM ME!"

Less than a week to go!!!

I can't wait to read your tr and find out all about the HRH.

You're going to have such a great time.

HRH is awesome i stayed there last year!! I can't wait to go again especially with David who is a total 70s hard rock lover!

Hurray for one week!!!

HRH looks pretty cool!!!

HRH is awesome!! I cant wait to be there! yay for one week (now less than one week!)

Hey Nicole:

Hopefully we'll have a chance to have a Dismeet on Friday maybe at MK at EMH. If we can meet with Declansdad and Pooksma and whoever else that would be great, but if for some reason we can't all make it, I hope you and David have a great trip!!! We leave in 9 days!!!

Cathy

Not to jump in here but...we were talking about Sunday night right? Or am I messed up? Which is entirely possible since I am SOOOOO excited and I have more days to wait than Nicole and David!

I'm talking about sunday the 10th

KC & I just watched your videos...AWESOME! So glad you had fun! And I am very jealous that you are leaving so soon! BTW I started a PTR for my trip so get over there before you leave!

Ah, didn't realize will do!! I do owe it to you and KC for introducing me to Wicked and in turn, Idina!

 

[declansdad]

I'm talking about sunday the 10th

That's what we were thinking as well.

 

[troobabiee7]

Hi Nicole! First let me say that it's Melissa (BabieeMelly). I tooka break a few months back and decided to create a new username since I was sick of the old one. I'm so glad I was able to find you again! Reading through your report inspired me to get started on my own pre-trip so come check it out when you get a chance.

When I first started reading your report I was so psyched that you were in the city. I remembered you said you were leaving but I thought maybe you decided to stay. I'm so upset that we missed each other! We have so much in common and it would have been fun to hang out. Definitely let me know if you ever come back up here for a visit. What school were you in again? I loved all your pictures from around the city. I've been posting similar pictures in my report so they were fun to see!

I love how close you and David are. You remind me so much of my brother Mike and I... and our Oreo's look so much alike! How old is yours? He's a cutie! What a great surprise you gave your parents; I LOVED the video. What a way to make the rest of us kids look bad Nicole... That was an awesome thing for you to do and I loved the reveal! Oh and I loved the Idinia Menzel review. I love her!

I can't believe you guys leave so soon... I'm jealous! Have an amazing time and make sure to take tons of pictures so we can all come along on thie journey with you. Have fun!

 

[TCKK]

Not to jump in here but...we were talking about Sunday night right? Or am I messed up? Which is entirely possible since I am SOOOOO excited and I have more days to wait than Nicole and David!

I'm sorry. It's my fault. I thought it was Friday. (That's what I get for not going back to the originial plans and re-reading them before I started posting. My memory is terrible.) Sunday is fine with us though. If it's EMH at MK we plan to be there for all of those during our 10 days. Just let us know what you guys decide. We are very flexible this trip.

Cathy

 

[pooksma]

How about 10pm at POTC? (if you guys are going to MK EMH)

We can still watch for each other at WCC.

 

[Hedy]

One week! Idina!

 

[timandlesley]

Hi Nicole, sorry I'm late to join this party but looks like I'm just in time. You are so close, can't wait to read all about it. We've talked about combining a Disney/Universal Trip so I can't wait to hear all about it.
Lesley

 

[princessjv]

Nicole!

I found this little... errr giant PTR and had to read it! I love your trips! Okay I am jealous of your huge DIS meet. (Get that KAT, hear me... jealous) I wish I could have met up with Kat & KC and ate at Serendipity..2x! I had no idea that the World of Disney store there was like that! Really there are meet and greets? No way!

 

[Nicole786]

How the heck did I get so many fans?? I have celebrities in here and everything! LOL!

 

[Nicole786]

Hi Nicole! First let me say that it's Melissa (BabieeMelly). I tooka break a few months back and decided to create a new username since I was sick of the old one. I'm so glad I was able to find you again! Reading through your report inspired me to get started on my own pre-trip so come check it out when you get a chance.

When I first started reading your report I was so psyched that you were in the city. I remembered you said you were leaving but I thought maybe you decided to stay. I'm so upset that we missed each other! We have so much in common and it would have been fun to hang out. Definitely let me know if you ever come back up here for a visit. What school were you in again? I loved all your pictures from around the city. I've been posting similar pictures in my report so they were fun to see!

I love how close you and David are. You remind me so much of my brother Mike and I... and our Oreo's look so much alike! How old is yours? He's a cutie! What a great surprise you gave your parents; I LOVED the video. What a way to make the rest of us kids look bad Nicole... That was an awesome thing for you to do and I loved the reveal! Oh and I loved the Idinia Menzel review. I love her!

I can't believe you guys leave so soon... I'm jealous! Have an amazing time and make sure to take tons of pictures so we can all come along on thie journey with you. Have fun!

I'm glad your back on the DIS!!! When I was in NY, I was at 30 rock like once a week hanging out observing...and each and everytime i would seriously look for you, even if I was just going to the bathroom I loved being there, and its a shame we didn't get a chance to hang out! I'm thinking of coming back in the fall for my bday, so i'll let you know! I was going to Pace University. I was in brooklyn ALL the damn time, my family lives in Redhook so that was like my weekend home. Most people go to the hamptons, I go to redhook lol. Isn't Idina Menzel great?? She was amazing live, what a sweet person!

I'm sorry. It's my fault. I thought it was Friday. (That's what I get for not going back to the originial plans and re-reading them before I started posting. My memory is terrible.) Sunday is fine with us though. If it's EMH at MK we plan to be there for all of those during our 10 days. Just let us know what you guys decide. We are very flexible this trip.

Cathy

EMH sounds good, pooksma said 10PM at POTC? Sounds cool to me!

How about 10pm at POTC? (if you guys are going to MK EMH)

We can still watch for each other at WCC.

Sounds good to me! Before I leave i'll PM you my number, im sure i'll see you at WCC but just in case you can text me!

One week! Idina!

Your seeing Idina???? She was amazing live!! She was in Tampa yesterday, and she came out to sing Defying Gravity, and she goes "Something has changed within me.." and the crowd went nuts as usual, and than she paused and was like "ok, goodnight." its on youtube, its HILARIOUS!!! I love how she lets the audience sing that song (have you ever seen this video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=oy4rbUiE7N0/)

Hi Nicole, sorry I'm late to join this party but looks like I'm just in time. You are so close, can't wait to read all about it. We've talked about combining a Disney/Universal Trip so I can't wait to hear all about it.
Lesley

Glad to have you here Lesley! I hope you had a wonderful vacation! Did your neighbors take the for sale sign down??

Nicole!

I found this little... errr giant PTR and had to read it! I love your trips! Okay I am jealous of your huge DIS meet. (Get that KAT, hear me... jealous) I wish I could have met up with Kat & KC and ate at Serendipity..2x! I had no idea that the World of Disney store there was like that! Really there are meet and greets? No way!

Thanks for coming along, I cant WAIT to hear about your trip you have me in tears already!! Serendipity was awesome Kat & KC are awesome, awesome people!! So was everyone else! (Shouts to the NYC crew!) the WOD rocks! The meet and greets are not well known because they are on the top floor with the art and kind of in the back, but its so cool to meet those characters like Jack Sparrow who you wouldnt touch with a 10ft pole in WDW!

 

[stagemomx3]

Isn't she awesome?? Do you have her new CD?

Yep I have it, I love the song Brave on it.

 

[Nicole786]

Yep I have it, I love the song Brave on it.

I love "brave" its one of my favorites -- honestly its one of those CDs where you don't have to spend $20 for the one song you like -- they are all fantastic...I get chills during "I feel everything" -- especially the story behind it! She said she wrote it in the shower after having a fight with her husband (the GEORGEOUS taye diggs!) and he told her to write him a poem and she wrote the song instead--omg CHILLS---I really like "I stand" too

 

[stagemomx3]

I like I Stand too.