~A XMAS STORY~decorations, crowds, pixies..AND A BLOODY NOSE~ACTUAL UPDATE 11/9 p190

[shannon47142]

loved the fountain pictures!! The first one is my favorite

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

the santa story tellers are another reason i want to go back at christmas as well, i saw 2 of them in all of the countries, the one at germany is really funny

 

[DisneyJo]

All caught up Dawn and it sounds as though you're having a great trip so far!

The villa looks lovely, very spacious and wow you did get a lot of rain, I didn't see any from the 4th to 9th of December

I love Tepp too and it's just been put onto the DDP

 

[carol-lamb]

Just found your trip report and had fun catching up. I love the first picture of the fountain in France. I have to remember to show that to my son the next time he comes over. We were at WDW for our 4th Annual Christmas this past December. After my first time at Christmas in 2005, I was hooked. I never thought I would ever go at Christmas and I can't believe I have been lucky enough to go the past four years! I'm looking forward to your next installment with video!

 

[hobbester]

My cat does the same thing with our foot heater. He lays so close, I have pushed him back before, when he gets up his fur is so warm.
I know what you mean about the story tellers, we didn't see any in December either. There is just too much to do. - Lisa

 

[disneybound2010]

I'm loving the trip report! After seeing the pics of Teppan Edo, I am seriously reconsidering my dinner ideas for the trip I am a huge fan of anything having to do with Japan and DH and I both love Japanese cuisine.

The pictures of the fountain are beautiful. The first one almost looks like it is a frozen fountain. Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to read more.

 

[Megablocks]

I LOVE the "vision" print that you got! I might have to find that for my room.

The picture of Sherman in front of the heater made me laugh because my dog does the same thing! We have a vent in our living room, and as soon as he hears the heat come on, he gets up from wherever he is and goes to lie down in front of it, with his paws pressed up against it. Sometimes he'll even go over there when it's not on and just wait for it.

The pictures of the fountains are so pretty! I love the World Showcase at night. I think that I'm going to try a sultan's colada, too, but I might have to have my dad reach it for me, or be smart like you and make sure that I have wipes in my bag.

 

[Camster0307]

Ok, Dawn - you're giving me ANOTHER drink I need to try! I don't think I've ever got a beverage in Morocco before - probably because we hit France first and I'm still working on my GreyGoose slushie!

Oh it was a sad day when Lauren didn't fit into the Disney strollers anymore. It was so easy whipping around the parks with her in that thing and we would always pile all of our stuff in their too.

Sherman looks so cute in front of the space heater!

(and we're obsessed with Jon & Kate plus 8 in our house too!)

 

[burly]

Love Love LOve the grey goose slushie....
Just reading in lurkdom as usual. Great! Love your trip reports.

 

[winkers]

I love the parks at night! They seem even more magical than during the day!

 

[rentayenta]

Okay, so one of things I like most about you is you appear so laid back while at WDW. I am so envious. I always feel like the Tasmanian Devil.

 

[KristinAnne]

Seems like a nice stroll around the World Showcase! I"m glad Ray learned to like Epcot!

 

[jordanyosh]

1. Pistachio Baklava....mmmmmm
2. Grey Goose Slushie....mmmmm
3. Black and Tan.....mmmmmmm
4. Beerstaches....

 

[lmillercrew]

I LOVE the color of your office!!
And, I think that I like the France Pavillion too. Not only is the Eiffle Tower there, but they also have PASTRIES!!! Yummy

 

[hlrababy]

The fountain pictures are awesome!!!!! Glad to hear the sultan drink was good. That is going on my list for next time!

I have to agree with you on the strollers! Those are the best strollers I have ever pushed in my life!! We are definately getting one for Hollie when we go in November! She can walk some, but when she gets tired she will need it!

 

[MeMom]

I love the Japan shop - so many beautiful, delicate things in there!

The France movie is wonderful. The music and the scenery are beautiful.

Pistachio baklava is delicious, but oh, so sweet!

Your pictures are great. I could picture myself right there walking around with you!

We saw several storytellers this trip. They do add an extra bit of fun to Epcot.

Tell Luke he did a great job on his mask. He's so cute. How's he liking his school? I bet he has all kinds of stories to tell about things he does with his friends.

 

[Philadisney]

YAY you got a Sultan's Colada! My newfound love....I got one on our august trip and adored it. I love the store in Japan too, one of these days I have to get a pearl! Your pictures of the fountain in France are gorgeous too.

Oh just have to add....I am watching AI right now, I am an avid fan too...ever since season 1! When I was in college my mom took me to meet Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson at one of their concerts and when it was my turn to say hello to Clay I almost fainted

 

[punkin413]

Of course I remember Kimberley! She was so good. I was in love with Clay that season and convinced we'd be married within a few years (oh lord... ) so I went to the tour all three nights they were in the area and she sounded amazing! That's so cool that you went to school with her

I can't wait for Kelly's new stuff to come out. She has such an awesome voice but she's disappeared these past few years! I think her new CD comes out in March.

that's so funny about clay!

That is so cool Dawn!

i thought it was cool too when i saw her on TV!

in case anyone's interested, i pulled out my old yearbooks and found her pictures. and in case you're completely lost, we're talking about kimberly locke from season 2 of american idol. i went to high school with her.

this is from her freshman year (top right).....

and her cheerleading picture from that year (top left)....

she actually won a talent contest that year. go figure!

and because i know it's unavoidable, here is my senior picture. yes, i was a blonde. (bottom middle)

 

[punkin413]

Well then...now I know I'm never getting a drink from there! I'm too freakin' short!

you can have your boyfriend get it for you!

That Sultan's Colata sounds so good! Was it like a Pina Colata?? Love all the WS pics!

it was great! and it was better than a pina colada in my opinion. less sweet with an almond flavor.

Love all the night shots. I like the first fountain pic the best. You guys seem like you'd be so much fun to hang with at Disney.

I totally agree. It's a multi day thing if you want to do all the holiday stuff in WS. I went two times and still missed a lot of stuff!

I wonder why they kept flipping the lights on and off?

thanks! you guys would be fun to hang out with too! well, we're planning on going back in december 2010 so i'll get another chance at it. who knows about the lights. we'd see them come on and then we'd get the cameras out and then they'd turn them out. and this happened like 3 times!

great update and pics.

I always thought i had a Moroccantini but maybe it was the moroccanrita. either way it was good.

I will what you had next time.

thanks. it was good - that's all that counts! the sultan's colada was good - i bet you'd like it.

I totally agree about having two (OR MORE!) days in Epcot. We only went for one and I only got to see two of the countries in WS. Oh well I'll be back.

Oh and you said you watch American Idol .. that "deep voiced guy" cracked me up!

just another excuse to go back! yes, that guy was hilarious! i can't figure out if his voice was real or not.

Oh, I remember my Sultan's Colada so well -- I just loved it! Can't wait to get another one this summer!

Those night pictures of France are beautiful! Was it cold that night?

i think you're the reason i remembered it! yeah, it was chilly and it got colder as the night went. i'm thinking it was about 50 degrees or maybe 55.

Dawn, thanks for the tip about the Sultan's Colada...I'm definately getting one of these on my next trip!

you will love it!

 

[hlrababy]

i thought it was cool too when i saw her on TV!

in case anyone's interested, i pulled out my old yearbooks and found her pictures. and in case you're completely lost, we're talking about kimberly locke from season 2 of american idol. i went to high school with her.

this is from her freshman year (top right).....

and her cheerleading picture from that year (top left)....

she actually won a talent contest that year. go figure!

and because i know it's unavoidable, here is my senior picture. yes, i was a blonde. (bottom middle)

OH MY GOSH!!!! I mean, that is cool you went to school with her, but I am talking about Dawn with blond hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried that once and when I came home my mom told me to take my wig off! Which....it wasn't a wig!!!! It was terrible!!!! I have decided to just stick with the dark colors. But, you dont' look bad at all with blond hair! And of course, besides the hair color you still look the same!!!!!!