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

[timandlesley]

Hi Dawn, loved the update. I have always wanted to go at christmas and already through your pictures I want to go even more. I was reading your update to my Luke and he got so excited when we were reading the ingredients in the carosel, etc. when they mentioned hidden Mickey's, we would have such fun with that. They are just amazing creations, can't wait to see them in person some day but so glad you were able to go and report back with so many awesome pics.
So sorry about the rain, I hate it when it rains on Disney time, but it sure didn't stop you. Loved your pictures of Luke in the rain, my kids love the rain in Disney too, gotta love it.
Well, have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS in Nashville!!! We'll "see you" when you return
Lesley

 

[Charleston Princess]

Merry Christmas, Dawn! Have a wonderful holiday!

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!

Have a great trip to see your family and vandyfan.


Sorry you won't be with Ray, I'm sure it must feel weird.

Be safe on your travels.

 

[Camster0307]

EEK - I can't believe I'm so late to the party! I just found your report!

The condo looks pretty - and it so nice that it was decorated for xmas. I totally agree with your thoughts on staying on or off property. Plus, if you've stayed on property before, it's REALLY hard to stay off. You get so spoiled!

Aaaah - The Boardwalk! My happy place!

Smart investment in those Disney ponchos -- you will never have to buy another poncho again! I still have the bright yellow ones from years ago! And, yes I still bring them back and forth on every trip; but if one rips, Disney replaces them for free! (and personally, I think they keep you drier than the cheaper ones from WalMart!)

 

[Camster0307]

Almost forgot......................

 

[Happy Elf]

Merry Christmas!!!

 

[AussieAngel]

Merry Christmas Dawn!!!

Hope you have a lovely, relaxing time with your Mom and family!!

By the time you get back home, I will have left for the USA for our big adventure! Woohoo!!!

Hopefully when I return in late January, there'll be lots more of your trip report for me to read!!

 

[troobabiee7]

Merry Christmas Dawn! I hope you have a magical holiday, and that both you and Ray have a great time despite being apart. Talk to you when you get back!

 

[VandyFan10]

Smart investment in those Disney ponchos -- you will never have to buy another poncho again! I still have the bright yellow ones from years ago! And, yes I still bring them back and forth on every trip; but if one rips, Disney replaces them for free! (and personally, I think they keep you drier than the cheaper ones from WalMart!)

They are better than the cheap ones. You have the yellow one with the mickey head on the back? They will replace those if they rip?? That's awesome I might get mine replaced next time! I have a piece of tape on the neck of mine where it ripped and that worked just fine too

BTW...just wanted to let everyone know Dawn made it to Nashville. I talked to her for about the last hour of her drive. I can't wait to see her on Friday!

 

[jwwi]

Merry Christmas, loved all the pictures of the decorations at BW and BC. It is so magical at WDW at Christmas.

 

[rentayenta]

Love the update Dawn. The pictures are fabulous!

 

[KatGarcia]

Merry Christmas !!!

 

[tinkgurl]

MerryChristmas!!

 

[Camster0307]

They are better than the cheap ones. You have the yellow one with the mickey head on the back? They will replace those if they rip?? That's awesome I might get mine replaced next time! I have a piece of tape on the neck of mine where it ripped and that worked just fine too

Yep - those are the ones! I have one left; we just replaced one this past trip because it had ripped around the neck also. A lovely CM in the Norwegian perfume store in Epcot gave us a new, clear one - no charge!

 

[KristinAnne]

I finally found your TR! The decorations look awesome at the resorts. I loved the Christmas tree in your condo too! Looking forward to hearing more. Have a very Merry Christmas!

 

[Timon]

Fabulous start!!! Can't wait to read the rest I just love your trippies

 

[winkers]

A christmas bird just for you!!

 

[punkin413]

watching the christmas parade right now! i love it all (except the lip singing!) i just LOVED the mary poppins part! the heavyset guy from the confectionery was the same guy that was in hoop dee doo when erica and i saw it in september!

merry christmas, everyone!!!!

 

[punkin413]

i forgot to mention above....i was really down last night about being away from ray for christmas, but then he started texting me lines from "a christmas story" (which is my favorite holiday movie, along with "christmas vacation") and had me cracking up! we always watch that movie over and over again - they play it on TBS non-stop in our area from 7:00 p.m. christmas eve to 7:00 p.m. christmas day. anyway, it really picked up my spirits. i'm a lucky girl!

mundane noodle......nottafinga!!!!! (in case you don't know that's a line the dad says when he's cussing out the furnace!)

Hi Dawn, loved the update. I have always wanted to go at christmas and already through your pictures I want to go even more. I was reading your update to my Luke and he got so excited when we were reading the ingredients in the carosel, etc. when they mentioned hidden Mickey's, we would have such fun with that. They are just amazing creations, can't wait to see them in person some day but so glad you were able to go and report back with so many awesome pics.
So sorry about the rain, I hate it when it rains on Disney time, but it sure didn't stop you. Loved your pictures of Luke in the rain, my kids love the rain in Disney too, gotta love it.
Well, have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS in Nashville!!! We'll "see you" when you return
Lesley

awwww...i'm glad you guys enjoyed it!

Merry Christmas, Dawn! Have a wonderful holiday!

you too!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!

Have a great trip to see your family and vandyfan.


Sorry you won't be with Ray, I'm sure it must feel weird.

Be safe on your travels.

you too! it does feel weird but it's okay. we will have many more christmases together!

EEK - I can't believe I'm so late to the party! I just found your report!

The condo looks pretty - and it so nice that it was decorated for xmas. I totally agree with your thoughts on staying on or off property. Plus, if you've stayed on property before, it's REALLY hard to stay off. You get so spoiled!

Aaaah - The Boardwalk! My happy place!

Smart investment in those Disney ponchos -- you will never have to buy another poncho again! I still have the bright yellow ones from years ago! And, yes I still bring them back and forth on every trip; but if one rips, Disney replaces them for free! (and personally, I think they keep you drier than the cheaper ones from WalMart!)

you're fine - i've only posted 2 updates! i had the cheapo walmart ponchos but ray really wanted a disney world one. i'm glad they replace them - good to know!

Almost forgot......................

you too!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

you too!

 

[punkin413]

Merry Christmas Dawn!!!

Hope you have a lovely, relaxing time with your Mom and family!!

By the time you get back home, I will have left for the USA for our big adventure! Woohoo!!!

Hopefully when I return in late January, there'll be lots more of your trip report for me to read!!

you too! oh, i'm so excited for you! be sure to do a TR when you get back! i can't wait to read all about it. and i'm so jealous!

Merry Christmas Dawn! I hope you have a magical holiday, and that both you and Ray have a great time despite being apart. Talk to you when you get back!

you too!

Merry Christmas, loved all the pictures of the decorations at BW and BC. It is so magical at WDW at Christmas.

thanks, you too!

Love the update Dawn. The pictures are fabulous!

thanks!

Merry Christmas !!!

you too!

MerryChristmas!!

you too!

I finally found your TR! The decorations look awesome at the resorts. I loved the Christmas tree in your condo too! Looking forward to hearing more. Have a very Merry Christmas!

you too! and thanks. it was so nice to have a christmas tree there!

Fabulous start!!! Can't wait to read the rest I just love your trippies

thanks! so sweet for you to say that!

A christmas bird just for you!!

um....thanks??? i knew birds were evil.