A Trail of Tears from Louisiana to WDW & Back Again! New PTR Link 8/15

[shelbys mommy]

GREAT!!!!! pictures. Can't wait to see what the rest of your trip brings.
There is nothing wrong with being picture happy. I LOVE pictures. And makes for a super fun TR. And great memories for your kids.

Thanks! So glad you are enjoying it!

lovin' this TR <3

Thank you!!!

Please tell me that you are willing to post at least one picture of these feet! I am sure they are much worse in my mind than they are in real life-- I am so curious! I am sure it was just AWFUL, but sometimes you need to see how awful, you know?

I LOVE leashes! They are the best. I went on a trip with an 18 month old once, and he loved his leash so much! It allowed him some freedom, but not too much. His had a cute little dog backpack and the leash attached there. He wore it around the house after the trip! My sister definitely got her money's worth on that one!

I do have one that I posted on FB, taken by my BB that I can post. It was taken the last day at AK. My feet were so swollen I could not bend my toes for 3 days after we got home!!!

I plan on buying one that goes on Shelby's back next time. Her wrist is so tiny I was afraid that it would slip off!

Ya'll got some really GREAT Photopass pictures!! I know you're just THRILLED with them!!

Thanks! And I am!!! You have seen them on FB, but it will make more sense when I add them here in my TR!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Ok, I will get this installment done early. My best friend is on a plane from Ohio headed here!!!!!! So this next week I will be slow with updates. I know she has plans to go meet her boyfriend (my cousin) in Lafayette for a few days, so I will be good on those day with updating. And off we go!!!!!

Now we ended with Playhouse Disney Live On Stage & we headed off to the Animation Building after that. The CM's there made me put my shoes back on & I was severely limping around by this point. I was limping so badly that my hips were hurting. But the boys wanted to meet Lotso, so I was basically stuck. Now if I had known how horrible he was in TS3, we would have never waited in that line! But we didn't know & Brady & Koby were anxious to meet him. But who do we see first? Mr. & Mrs. Incredible!!

So after that we, well I, hobble over to Lotso. By this point I can not stand at all, so I tell Koby to go get Ben & he can wait in the line while I sit it out & take pics. Ben was not too pleased by this & told me to just suck it up. I wanted to punch him. So dirty looks were swapped & I tried my best to storm away but I don't think that worked out too well. Here they are meeting that horrible bear!

Brady saw a line for Handy Manny. Now even though we had seen him for our breakfast, Brady couldn't get his autograph because his book was filled. Well since he had a new book he had to get it!

He was thrilled! Now we saw a line for Annie from the Little Einsteins, but she didn't stay out too long & Ben was getting annoyed. Then I saw the line for Sorcerer Mickey. Here is our conversation:
Me: Oh we have to go see Mickey
Ben: We saw him yesterday at Epcot
Me: Not Sorcerer Mickey
Ben: What's the big deal? It's still Mickey, just in a change of clothes
Me: It's a big deal to me!
Ben: Whatever, look at that line. I thought your feet hurt
Me: Fine let's just go

Yeah, he won that one. I was not happy.

So we head off to do the Backlot Tours. Now last time I was not impressed at all. I could have cared less if we did it. And since HE wanted to do it, I REALLY didn't want to do it. But that meant we could sit down & not walk! Ok, I'll do it. There was a 5 min wait for that, so we hopped right on! Ben fills me in & says last time we went there was a technical error so all the special effects didn't work, well this time they did & I have to agree it was much better this time. Here are some pics from it.

The barn from Hannah Montana:

A not so hidden Mickey:

Does everyone know what time it is? Tool Time! (Ben got a kick out of this one!)

Remember the movie Flight of the Navigator? I love this movie!

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[shelbys mommy]

So after we did the Backlot Tours, I was still on the hunt for a pair of shoes. Well FINALLY!!!! I found a pair of Mickey Croc flip flops! My feet felt soooo much better, for a little while at least. We had time to kill before or fastpasses for TSMM was up so Brady wanted to meet Buzz & Woody.

Now by this time, my camera battery died, so I will use the photopass pics

Woody trying to stick up Brady's mohawk!

Now trying to lay it back down!

But there was 1 piece of hair that would not stay down!

They were hilarious! Finally it was time for our TSMM fastpasses! So we walk right on over & walk in. Like I said my camera battery died & Ben was being stingy with his camera, so there is only 1 pic on this ride. But this was all worth the wait! I love this ride! Even Ben said when he got off that he loved the ride! The boys did too! Here is my score & Brady's. Mine is on the left. When Brady saw it he said, "Wow mommy! I didn't know that you were so good at video games!"

Now I really wanted to stay & watch Fantasmic. We head back to the resort after a much heated discussion because I literally could not walk anymore & I just wanted to go prop my elephant sized feet up. Ben wanted to eat at the parks, but I just couldn't. So with all the heated tensions & the stress on my feet I cried myself to sleep. But tomorrow is a better day, it's Magic Kingdom!!!! Shelby's 1st haircut & my princess gets to see her castle for the 1st time!!!!! It's gotta get better.........right?

And no, we didn't see Fantasmic, we never did get to ride ToT. There was a 30 min wait & Koby who was all about riding it chickened out & Ben didn't want to do it alone. Maybe next year!

 

[therussells08]

Great update, girl! I'm so sorry about your feet. I knew you had a hard time with them because of your FB updates but it sounds so painful to hear you describe it.

Even though I hate Lotso I must say I really like that picture of Ben and the kids with him! But I'd still like to punch that bear in his big fat strawberry-stinking stomach!

Sorry you didn't get to meet Sorcerer Mickey. For the record, I'm on your side! It totally does matter that he's wearing different clothes!

I love the props at the backlot tour! Those are always one of my favorite parts.

Yay for TSMM fastpasses!! Those are the coveted FP I will be attempting to get on our first day in Dec!

I love those pictures with Buzz and Woody! Woody looks like he was really into it!

Sorry you didn't get to see Fantasmic. I'm sure the next day at MK made up for your not so great day at HS!

I hope you have a great time with your BFF this week!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Great update, girl! I'm so sorry about your feet. I knew you had a hard time with them because of your FB updates but it sounds so painful to hear you describe it.

Even though I hate Lotso I must say I really like that picture of Ben and the kids with him! But I'd still like to punch that bear in his big fat strawberry-stinking stomach!

Sorry you didn't get to meet Sorcerer Mickey. For the record, I'm on your side! It totally does matter that he's wearing different clothes!

I love the props at the backlot tour! Those are always one of my favorite parts.

Yay for TSMM fastpasses!! Those are the coveted FP I will be attempting to get on our first day in Dec!

I love those pictures with Buzz and Woody! Woody looks like he was really into it!

Sorry you didn't get to see Fantasmic. I'm sure the next day at MK made up for your not so great day at HS!

I hope you have a great time with your BFF this week!

Thanks girl! It was painful. When I realized I couldn't bend my toes & when I would push down on the top of my foot I could feel the fluid in my feet & the indention of my finger stayed for 3 mins, I knew then why I was hurting so much!

Brady walked away from Lotso saying, "Mommy! He DOES smell like strawberries!" It was too cute!!!

And yes it does matter! Jerk lol, he's redeeming himself at home now.

Woody was great! I totally loved it!

And the next day does have some heated moments, but other than that, it was great!

 

[Nermel9]

Great update! Lotso is so cute, but he's just awful! It's too bad, I would love to meet him and get a picture, but he's evil, I can't do it!

I'm sorry about your feet, that's horrible! I had a similar situation in 08, the only shoes I brought were mary jane crocs and a pair of sneakers and by the end of the day after wearing the mary janes, my feet were covered in blisters! I spent the whole week taking care of my feet, they were covered in band aids, and when I could go barefoot, I did! I had to drag myself through the parks that year, my feet hurt SOOOOO bad, I was hobbling! By the end of the week they started to go away, but OMG! So I researched and experimented for my next trip and found that a combo of regular crocs (the classic kind) and Teva mush flops work great, every time I go to a different park, I alternate shoes, I think that is the key! My feet still hurt at the end of the day from walking, because don't you walk like, 8 miles in one day at a Disney park or something crazy like that? But I don't get blisters anymore, so it makes being in the parks sooooo much better, not having to constantly think about being in pain!

I agree with you about Sorcerer Mickey, he's practically a different character when he's the Sorcerer, it's not just a change of clothes! I love him, but my pic with him came out horrible so I have to do it over in November! Maybe you will get to meet him next year!

Where are Buzz and Woody???? I have never seen that area of DHS, is it right by TSM? If so, that would explain why I haven't seen it! I love the pictures you got of them, Brady looks like he's having such a great time!

I'm sorry you missed Fantasmic, but I know how you feel not wanting to walk anymore! Disney takes a lot out of you!

Can't wait to hear about your day at MK!

 

[ladybugmom]

YAY for more characters!! Well at least now you don't have to feel so bad for missing some things! If you're going back every year you'll have plenty of time to see everything! I hope your feet start to feel better!!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Great update! Lotso is so cute, but he's just awful! It's too bad, I would love to meet him and get a picture, but he's evil, I can't do it!

I'm sorry about your feet, that's horrible! I had a similar situation in 08, the only shoes I brought were mary jane crocs and a pair of sneakers and by the end of the day after wearing the mary janes, my feet were covered in blisters! I spent the whole week taking care of my feet, they were covered in band aids, and when I could go barefoot, I did! I had to drag myself through the parks that year, my feet hurt SOOOOO bad, I was hobbling! By the end of the week they started to go away, but OMG! So I researched and experimented for my next trip and found that a combo of regular crocs (the classic kind) and Teva mush flops work great, every time I go to a different park, I alternate shoes, I think that is the key! My feet still hurt at the end of the day from walking, because don't you walk like, 8 miles in one day at a Disney park or something crazy like that? But I don't get blisters anymore, so it makes being in the parks sooooo much better, not having to constantly think about being in pain!

I agree with you about Sorcerer Mickey, he's practically a different character when he's the Sorcerer, it's not just a change of clothes! I love him, but my pic with him came out horrible so I have to do it over in November! Maybe you will get to meet him next year!

Where are Buzz and Woody???? I have never seen that area of DHS, is it right by TSM? If so, that would explain why I haven't seen it! I love the pictures you got of them, Brady looks like he's having such a great time!

I'm sorry you missed Fantasmic, but I know how you feel not wanting to walk anymore! Disney takes a lot out of you!

Can't wait to hear about your day at MK!

Buzz & Woody are directly across from TSMM! So yeah, probably why you missed them! Brady had a great time with them!

I think I will alternate shoes next year when we go.

YAY for more characters!! Well at least now you don't have to feel so bad for missing some things! If you're going back every year you'll have plenty of time to see everything! I hope your feet start to feel better!!

Oh I have already said that the ones we missed out on last year are must do for next year, along with some of the rides we missed.

 

[goofy's_gurl]

Great photopass pictures. Yay you found shoes. Hopefully they wont hurt your feet and you can enjoy the rest of your vacation. Hopefully MK can take away all the tensions.

 

[shelbys mommy]

Great photopass pictures. Yay you found shoes. Hopefully they wont hurt your feet and you can enjoy the rest of your vacation. Hopefully MK can take away all the tensions.

Thanks! MK does after awhile!

 

[ksl5f123]

I am loving your Photopass pictures! So many adorable ones to choose from!!! Are you going to make a book or anything?

We debated about going over to see Lotso. We were there 2 days before the movie came out, so we had no idea he was mean. In the end, we didn't go and now I don't feel as bad about it.

 

[shelbys mommy]

I am loving your Photopass pictures! So many adorable ones to choose from!!! Are you going to make a book or anything?

We debated about going over to see Lotso. We were there 2 days before the movie came out, so we had no idea he was mean. In the end, we didn't go and now I don't feel as bad about it.

Thanks! I am hoping to get them printed. We figured out last night it would cost me over $250 to get JUST the photopass pics printed out. Not including the over 1300 pics I took myself, so it will take me awhile to get it done.

It was a great meet & greet with Lotso, but I wouldn't do it again after watching the movie.

 

[vamassey1]

Brady is such a ham! I love his pictures and such great interaction with Buzz and Woody. I'm so sorry about your feet. Hurt feet can really take a lot out of touring the parks.

Whatever we miss I just put it on the list for next time that way we have to keep going.

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Joni, your PP pics turned out great!

I can definitely relate to the sore feet! I have terribly flat feet and my feet tire so easily. Our past trip, my feet held up pretty well for the first two days, but after that I was in the same boat as you! Terrible blisters and limping all over the place! I have the same hip problem from the limping, too! I keep thinking if I could just find the right pair of shoes, maybe I won't have such a hard time. But I think, unfortunately, it's my feet.

 

[shelbys mommy]

Brady is such a ham! I love his pictures and such great interaction with Buzz and Woody. I'm so sorry about your feet. Hurt feet can really take a lot out of touring the parks.

Whatever we miss I just put it on the list for next time that way we have to keep going.

OMG yes he is!!! All I can say is "try living with that kid!"

And that's what we are doing, if we missed something last time, that is a must do next time!

Joni, your PP pics turned out great!

I can definitely relate to the sore feet! I have terribly flat feet and my feet tire so easily. Our past trip, my feet held up pretty well for the first two days, but after that I was in the same boat as you! Terrible blisters and limping all over the place! I have the same hip problem from the limping, too! I keep thinking if I could just find the right pair of shoes, maybe I won't have such a hard time. But I think, unfortunately, it's my feet.

Thanks! I have never had the hip problem from limping before. Next time, my Nikes will be with me!!!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!!!

 

[therussells08]

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!!!

Happy 4th of July to you, too! Have a great day!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Happy 4th of July to you, too! Have a great day!

Well, Ben is working, so it's just me, the kids & my BFF here today!

 

[therussells08]

Well, Ben is working, so it's just me, the kids & my BFF here today!

What are ya'll planning to do to celebrate?

 

[shelbys mommy]

What are ya'll planning to do to celebrate?

Nothing really, Ben is on call. So we will have a few adult drinks at home.