A Two Short, Too Different Spring Break Trip (Time to Say Goodbye)

Hi MeMom! :wave2:

It has been so long since I have talked to you. I have missed you and your lovely family. It's kinda funny how you start to feel like you know folks from reading about their trips and stories on here. Unfortunately, I have been on here very little lately. So happy you remembered me. Thanks!:hug: Looks like your life has been very happy, full and blessed. Congratulations are in order to you and Jill. Another beautiful granddaughter...how wonderful. :cloud9:She is beautiful. It looks like Brooklynn has grown so much. WOW! Love all the pics from the wedding.:goodvibes

I am so happy to see that you are still loving and enjoying all of your WDW trips. Thanks for sharing. I must be honest and say I didn't read every post...too many pages. ;) But I did read MOST; promise. Now...I have to hop over to the other PTR. I want to get in early on that one.

What a great surprise! Like others have said, I would love to stay at WL. You guys will have a blast. Can't wait to see all of your great pics.

As for the DIS meet...Looks like so much fun. Wish you were a bit closer. Hey when you drive through GA let me know. :woohoo: BTW...How far is Nashville from Atlanta? Isn't it around 6 hours?

Hope your summer is going great and looking forward to reading more about your upcoming adventures.:cool1:

TTFN:flower3:
Cherokeemamma aka Darlene
 
I saw my house! I saw my house! Thanks for the picture!

Right in the Bread Basket.

I always have loved bread. :)



My house just BARELY got cut off the map, bummer!

Poor Eeyore, having to start the day early and then realizing how much of the trip he missed out on. I hope the two of you are still speaking. ;)

Looks like we are headed for a busy day at Magic Kingdom, but I am ready. I've got sunscreen on and comfy shoes!

We totally ignored Eeyore those two days. I was caught up in my own selfishness of enjoying Disney World. I think he has forgiven me, though, and he will probably go on future trips. I'm not sure who is going on this trip. We usually take an old friend and have them bring back a new friend! :) We'll have to think about who might like to go. We only have a bazillion pals to choose from.

Yes, more Magic Kingdom coming up!



no time to play catch-up now as i'm still in TN, but i saw the update with the surprise and i just wanted to say how excited i am for you guys!!!!!! and honestly i'm excited for me too because i get to reap the benefits of memom's early-morning pics of WL. it's really gonna get me excited to stay there next year!!!! :goodvibes

Back home safely in GA now? I'm so glad you got to come!

I will take lots of morning pictures for you. I'll might even call you from there, but not in the morning. ;)

Trent said we can do a webcam, if anyone thinks they'd like to see that.



I barely made it on the map. Arkansas was just barely there any further east and I wouldn't have made it. I live just below the K. I really wanted to come to the mini meet in Nashville. Maybe next time and I'll bring Bella's boyfriend Ty.

Any time. Just let us know and we'll invite everyone to meet us at Opry Mills. It's a good meeting place.



YOU ARE STAYING AT THE WILDERNESS LODGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

That is VERY VERY EXCITING news!!!!!!! I started dancing in my chair when I watched the video and read the news-and I LOVE how Trent reacted :rotfl:

I can't wait to see your pictures of it all in the early morning.

And Jill, I'm very happy to read the report on Bella's arm, but that is very scary about Brooklynn! Glad to read later though that she is doing alright too. :goodvibes

LOVE this pic! What a great meet.


This is really good to read. Since we are flying in late on the 2nd, we want to get a room at a Value (to save money, and because we really want to try out all the resorts eventually!) - we want to do Music or Movies since we have already done Pop. Seeing pictures of Pop makes me want to go back there, it's so pretty and shiny and happy-BUT, like you said, the room did look a tad tired...it's nice to read that Music is cleaner and all.

Does the Music food court compare to Pop's? (that was Joe's first question! :laughing:)

I think Jill and I watched then video about ten times yesterday. :laughing:

It was a very fun meet.

I'm hoping to get some nice shots down at the dock. I hope we have a pretty view from our rooms, too.

Music does not have as much selection as Pop, but it still is very much worth staying at. I have been very pleased with both of our stays, and honestly, I wanted to book the Christmas trip there.



I saw my house! I need to look at those more closely when we go next. I always kind of dislike seeing the sign at DHS that has the arrows pointing to different cities -- I see the Boston one and all I can think is, "not yet!"

I actually have that Eeyore nightshirt! I got it from the Emporium on our last night, I love it.

I'll think of you when we're in Hollywood Studios and see the Boston sign!

A nightshirt is a great souvenir!



MOM! Is that REALLY you!!! :eek: I hope so!!!!

I have the same sandals as Vandyfan!

Really, it is.
Thankfully, though, you're looking at people's shoes, not at me! :laughing:



I came here to get the link to the new TR and saw the video (although I saw the comments first so I was 'spoiled') OMG! I am so excited for you!! You are going to my house!!!!! As soon as I was done with the video I looked down and saw the new link for the TR, heading there now!

I knew you would be happy! I know we will love it every bit as much as you do.



WOW how exciting for you guys!!!! Your reports are always such fun, especially with your real life moments thrown in for your readers to share with you!!!
What a great trip to look forward to:cool1:
I'm off to check out the new report

We're glad you enjoy it. We have a lot of fun together, and if you're up for silliness, then this is a good place to hang out.
What you see is what we are - just plain old folks trying to get by and enjoying vacation time as often as we can.



I'm grateful you are an early riser, we get the best pics on your morning walks!

POP is calling me.....next year!

Lexi would like all of the HSM stuff. (before I forget...thanks for posting the Pokemon stuff, she was so excitted to see it again )

Was that a 2009 plate? Very cool!

My kids eat a lot of bananas too, only we buy them at the Walmart Superstore when we arrive.

The 'Woody Mickey' is too cute. I'm sure he will show up at one of your parties one day.

Was Drew excitted about the SURPRIZE?

Maybe by the time you get there, Pop will be doing some repainting and getting new bedspreads and curtains and stuff. We love Pop, but compared to the refurbishing done at Sports and Music, it is starting to shows signs of wear. You'll still love it, though. On the outside, it's bright and happy and fun. The rooms are just ready for new spreads and curtains.

We eat all kinds of fruit around here. Trent and Brooklynn are the biggest banana eaters. Most of us love watermelon. I love oranges. Brooklynn loves 'candaloob'. We all love grapes. Yum! I have a fruit bowl calling my name from the fridge right now!

Drew won't be home until late tonight, and I'll tell him then. He'll think it's cool, but he won't be as excited as Trent. He knows people in Orlando, so he and Mitchell will probably stay with them a couple of nights, too.

I missed so much over the weekend and I haven't even checked out the new report yet! It sounds like you had a fun Dis meet. I am glad the two little ones are feeling better. I would love to stay at the Wilderness Lodge, I can't wait to hear about it. Of course I guess it will be Thanksgiving before you get to that part of your trip, but I can wait.
I love the name of your new trip report. I bet Brooklynn will love showing her little sister all her favorite things.

What are you trying to say here? You must have been talking to Jill!

Brooklynn will lead the way, I can assure you, and we will do well to keep up with her. I cannot wait to see her and Bella on their first Dumbo ride together!



I am stoked that you're staying at Wilderness Lodge MeMom! That is my dream deluxe. Someday....(completely dreaming here) I also love your accents. You probably would say the same about my Fargo-y Minnesota accent I am sure.

I will take plenty of pictures just for you!

We would definitely say you have an accent.
I've heard Minnie-sotans talk before. :)
See, you guys would say 'tahk' and true Tennesseans would say 'tawk'.



Hi MeMom! :wave2:

It has been so long since I have talked to you. I have missed you and your lovely family. It's kinda funny how you start to feel like you know folks from reading about their trips and stories on here. Unfortunately, I have been on here very little lately. So happy you remembered me. Thanks! Looks like your life has been very happy, full and blessed. Congratulations are in order to you and Jill. Another beautiful granddaughter...how wonderful. She is beautiful. It looks like Brooklynn has grown so much. WOW! Love all the pics from the wedding.

I am so happy to see that you are still loving and enjoying all of your WDW trips. Thanks for sharing. I must be honest and say I didn't read every post...too many pages. ;) But I did read MOST; promise. Now...I have to hop over to the other PTR. I want to get in early on that one.

What a great surprise! Like others have said, I would love to stay at WL. You guys will have a blast. Can't wait to see all of your great pics.

As for the DIS meet...Looks like so much fun. Wish you were a bit closer. Hey when you drive through GA let me know. BTW...How far is Nashville from Atlanta? Isn't it around 6 hours?

Hope your summer is going great and looking forward to reading more about your upcoming adventures.

TTFN:flower3:
Cherokeemamma aka Darlene

I know, man, you started a great report and then dropped us! :laughing:
We've missed you, too.
I know those kids of yours have grown so much since we last saw pictures of them.
We have got to have a huge Dis meet someday. Just got to!

It's about four-ish hours from here to Atlanta.
We've gotten spoiled to flying lately, but if prices aren't good and we end up driving, we'll touch base.

Will you have a pecan pie ready for me? Drew and I love pecan pies, and Georgia is full of pecans. It's full of peaches, too, but Dawn claims she hasn't seen any! :rotfl:

Truthfully, there are enough Georgia people just on this report for a great meet. You guys should think about finding a central location and hooking up one day.

The summer has gone fast so far, because we have been so busy!
 
Our first ride was Splash Mountain.

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This is the advantage to getting up for rope drop.

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Our guide for this ride.

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Good mornin', Brer Frog!

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Oh, no, it's a briar patch!

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The view from on high.

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I forgot to tell you we were on the front row, so you know that means mega-splashness.

I came prepared.
See if you can find me.

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Some Splash Mountain t-shirts.

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Some Splash Mountain decor.

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More Splash.

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The whole area has cool decor.

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Light fixtures in the Briar Patch.

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I really enjoy the Splash pics since its my favorite MK ride!! I feel like i'm there! "how do you do? please to meet ya! fine how are you..."
 
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Loved the ride through Splash Mountain -- that is one of my absolute favorite MK rides!

Glad to see that you stayed dry. :rotfl2: I like to put my arms up and try to pose for the camera, so I usually just duck down and cover my head at the last moment in an attempt to stay kind of dry. We somehow usually get the first 2 rows. I'm not sure why, it just is. :)
 
Staying dry on Splash is top priority! What did you cover up with?
That's such a fun ride, especially the drop!
 
That first picture of Splash Mt. is awesome! Hannah loved Splash Mt. and Owen loved the playground by it!
 
:woohoo: all caught up.

Can I make request for the new report...links. :rotfl2:

great updates and pics.

Congrats on the 2 nights at Wilderness Lodge.

Brooklynn looks like she is getting so big or am I just getting older quicker. :scratchin
 
Were you in the first boat for Splash?
I'm in awe of the no lines. This RD thing is getting me excited!
 
Great Splash piccies - this time last year I rode Splash for the 1st time!!! I have always been chicken because of the huge drop but I loved it! (the ride, I still didn't care for the drop!!!)

Brilliant that you are getting to stay at Wilderness Lodge!!! Can I ask what made you choose this deluxe over the others? We're hoping to visit WL for a meal at WCC on our next visit. We skipped it in November as we know the boys would love it so wanted to save it for them!

xxx
 
Great Splash piccies - this time last year I rode Splash for the 1st time!!! I have always been chicken because of the huge drop but I loved it! (the ride, I still didn't care for the drop!!!)

Brilliant that you are getting to stay at Wilderness Lodge!!! Can I ask what made you choose this deluxe over the others? We're hoping to visit WL for a meal at WCC on our next visit. We skipped it in November as we know the boys would love it so wanted to save it for them!

xxx

I've always liked lodge decor. My kitchen is lodge-themed, and my den is lodge in the fall and winter and Old Key West in the spring and summer. The first time Trent set foot on Wilderness Lodge property, he said he was going to stay there someday. It just felt right to him.

We also want to stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club, Boardwalk, and Polynesian. Eventually, I think it would be cool to say we've stayed at every Disney resort at least a night or two.

Here's a picture from the night we ate at Whispering Canyon. You can see Jill and Brooklynn below.

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Here's the geyser going up.

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Lobby at Christmas.

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Thanksgiving 2008.

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We could probably get spoiled here really fast. :)
 
Love your Splash pics! I thought I was bad with my Rain Poncho - you have me beat!
 
The first time Trent set foot on Wilderness Lodge property, he said he was going to stay there someday. It just felt right to him.

That's exactly the way I felt the minute I stepped off the bus at WL. :)
 
I have never experienced Splash Mountain. It looks like so much fun! It's definitely on the to-do list this time. I really don't want to get wet though so I'll try and pull a MeMom to stay dry. ;)
 
Hi MeMom
Thanks for the POP pics. I was planning POP for my dd and mommy one day trip when you guys r there but your talking me into Music. Decisions, decisions...
You r right I am usually on and off so fast and dont chat much because I am usually stealing time online between work and baby naps. :0) But I promise to share more. At the MK have you guys ever taken Brooklynn on the magic kingdom tour? The one for kids? Shes a great age for it.We did a few years ago and it was so much fun plus personal time with Peter pan and Wendy. Here is a pic from it. the kids were playing "peter says" and they were flying here to watch philharmagic with peter and wendy. Mine is the little girl in the pink and blue shirt.

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