All Aboard! A Disney and Orlando Unleashed TR!TONS of PICS! Update 1/2 pg 25

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Great trip report, just got caught up and am subbing in!!!

 

[Happydog]

Well that does sound like a wonderful Father's day morning and how fun the Segway tour!! I bet he was excited! Seems like you got out of the park just in time with the rain, and that you were able to enjoy a lot at DHS! We really liked Sci Fi Dine-in too! Our first time there, I thought it was neat!

 

[luvfigment]

So sorry you has such terrible service at O'Hana but at least the food was still good. That was so nice of you to braid Lauren's hair, you did a great job!

What a great Father's Day present. Can't wait to see how Bryan liked the Segway tour! We loved it when we did it on our Dinseymoon.

Looks like a great morning in DHS. Glad Eric got to ride RNRC. Did he love it? Waiting for the front is always fun. Looking forward to reading more!

 

[dddisrunner]

A Segway tour is such a great gift.
I love the Toy Story decor.
Sci Fi looks like a fun place to eat. Can't wait to try it.

Thanks, we love Sci Fi, you will LOVE the atmosphere!

We had a similar situation with loading a WET group of people from Blizzard Beach last summer, and you're right, it smelled SO bad

Ugh, sorry you had that experience too!

I love the hitchikers trying to hide! Sounds like a fun morning, but I agree with you about that ridiculous fast pass line for TSM. I just finished reading the first Kingdom Keepers, so One Man's Dream reminds me of the book now! Have you read it? Looks like your group got out of DHS just in time!

I never read the Kingdom Keepers..not sure I want to! We did leave right before the major strom hit!!

A Segway tour is a super cool gift!!!

Looks like you had a great morning at DHS, and you managed to fit a lot of fun into your morning there!

We did have a great morning and Bryan was thrilled with his gift!!

Great update again! I can't wait to hear all about what Bryan thought of the Segway tour. What an awesome gift! You got so much done before lunch. We love doing Sci Fi or 50's Prime time for lunch at HS. It is a nice break for sure. Glad to hear Eric was able to ride RNRC and in the front too . Your picture is funny and I make that face too during the take off
That stinks the bus stopped to pick up at Blizzard Beach. Looking forward to hearing about the french waiters!

Thanks Nichole! Review on the Segway tour coming up in the next installment! Eric was so excited to ride RNRC, I just can't help being scared when that ride takes off!

No more Brigantine castle, burned down years ago. That haunted castle was one of the highlites of our trips to Brigantine. I do miss the island but now
have a new love in ocean city!! much more to do and so much more family oriented!!!

WOW, I can't believe the castle burned down! Ocean City is fun!

Dontchya just LOVE having a car on property?! We are so spoiled with it now, that it's hard to be there without one!

Yes. it was super convienient!


Just loved seeing all of your 'dressed to impress' pictures... what a beautiful family!!

Thanks!!


And when you're in DisneyWorld, this somehow is actually enjoyable! Love that pixie-dust-filled-excitement!

It was cute, they were so happy to be together!


BOOOOOO! I'm so sad to hear that!


It's great that you had each other to laugh about it with. Good for you guys!


Glad to see Matthew participating still! Maybe it just took a while for the magic to take over!

I was happy to see that too!

YUUUUUUUMMMMMMYYYYYY!!!!!







iPhones.... Love them....




She sure does! I'm very impressed that you have such mad skills with all boys in your house!


That's what happens when you grow up in a house full of sisters!

Since I just finished reading Lesley's Father's Day update, I have a good guess!

You go, girl!!


What a wonderful idea... I love that he got to share it with Tim, too!


Another cool idea!


This was probably a GREAT idea, since most people run to the FP machines first!



Ugh....


I love that part too! Hilarious!


For FAST PASSES?! WHAT?!! That is CRAZY!



Cute picture.... love how it captures that moment!


So after seeing the movie, I wonder how many kids are afraid of this guy? Interesting that they chose the villain to put in the space... maybe they could've put Barbie and Ken instead? How cool would that've been!?

Thanks for all the great comments Sooze!

 

[dddisrunner]

Looks like the boys had a great time! Has Lesley ever ventured in here yet? I don't remember...



That is funny! We were hitch hikers on our last trip... I love how they are trying to escape the picture!



I think we've only seen the cowboy scene once... I agree with you about the gangster!



Oh, Diane... that is an AWESOME ride photo!!!


That is what our ride photo always looks like!


Yay Eric!! Such a big kid!

Thanks Sooze!!

What a great idea for bryan's Father Day gift. I will have to read Lesley TR update in a min to see if he might have a partner in crime on the tour


Looks like you and the boys had a great day at DHS. Yay for Eric being tall enough now to go on RNRC

Bryan did in fact have a partner for his Segway tour! We did have a great DHS day, thanks!!

Here you go! I hope I did it right!

The Darling Family June 2010 Trip Report: When are the Parents Showing Up?

Love the comments about how Bryan looks like a ghost with his sunblock not rubbed in! I love all the shots you got on an empty Main Street before and after your breakfast!

Thanks, his ghostly appearance was quite funny!!






Sorry about the mini-meltdown before Philharmagic. As others have said, we've all been there!

Love the boys haircuts and pixie dust!

Your Ohana dinner (and drinks) looked really good! Sorry the service disappointed. The family pics are beautiful!

I love how you all just made the best of a rainy night, and hung out having fun. Lauren's hair turned out adorable! And from what I saw in Lesley's report, it still looked good the next morning! I really wish I could french braid...

I can't wait to hear how Bryan liked the segway tour. DH did it in 2007 and absolutely loved it!

Thanks for all of the wonderful compliments!! I have 2 sisters and I was always braiding their hair and I just never lost the ability!!




Have you seen the movie yet? What do you think of your pics NOW?

I am shocked that he is the character for the meet and greet!!

What an awesome gift for Father's Day.... can't wait to hear about that tour!

What a nice mom to go and take both kids to HS and get in the masses for TSM... it is insane isn't?

Hooray Eric for getting to ride RRC! I am glad he liked it, I worry because Hannah hates loud stuff, so that ride might be out for a while!

I hope to get to Sci-Fi soon, it has been a long time since I ate there, and the kids have never been!

It did rain rain go away... I hope you had a great pool time!

Thanks Laura, I thought the tour was a great idea too! You will like Sci Fi just for the atmosphere and A/C!!

OMG the crowds were crazy at HS!!! I sure wish that they were still going to have the new drop sequences on TOT when we are there in Dec, but if I understand correctly it is only for the Summer nightastic right?

The crowd was crazy in the morning but we had no trouble doing what we wanted that day!! I think you are right and the new TOT sequences will stop after summer nightastic!! BUMMER!

The Segway tour is such an awesome father's day present...your husband must have been pretty surprised on that one.

The line for TSM fastpasses is crazy... I can't believe anyone would actually wait in that.

Looking forward to your next update

Thanks so much! Bryan was very surprised! That fastpass line was NUTS!!

Great Father's Day gift...I'm afraid of the segways....I can just see me going head over tea kettle...not pretty. can't wait to hear how he liked it!

for Eric on RnRC...so glad he loved it...I must say I love the expression on your face in the picture!

We enjoy the ambience of Sci-Fi....we were hitchhikers last time

Too funny! I would be a little intimidated too I think!!

Loved your last updates. Too bad about the poor service at O'Hana - at least you didn't let it ruin the meal.

Sounds like a jam-packed day at HS. I think Bryan's ghost has made a reappearance.

What a great Father's Day gift idea with that Segway tour. Way to go Diane!

Hmmmm.....hot French waiters - hurry up with that next update, would ya? And don't go skimpy on the photos!

Too funny about Bryan, I noticed that too!! Thanks about the tour, I thought it was a unique gift!

Hi signing in and enjoying your trip report!

WELCOME! thanks for joining us!

Great trip report, just got caught up and am subbing in!!!

Thanks so much! WELCOME!!

Well that does sound like a wonderful Father's day morning and how fun the Segway tour!! I bet he was excited! Seems like you got out of the park just in time with the rain, and that you were able to enjoy a lot at DHS! We really liked Sci Fi Dine-in too! Our first time there, I thought it was neat!

We were lucky and the rain didn't interfere with anything! It was a great morning!

So sorry you has such terrible service at O'Hana but at least the food was still good. That was so nice of you to braid Lauren's hair, you did a great job!

What a great Father's Day present. Can't wait to see how Bryan liked the Segway tour! We loved it when we did it on our Dinseymoon.

Looks like a great morning in DHS. Glad Eric got to ride RNRC. Did he love it? Waiting for the front is always fun. Looking forward to reading more!

Thanks so much about Lauren's hair, I enjoy doing it and she is so good! Waiting for the front was a great idea!! More coming up soon!

 

[dddisrunner]

Hey everyone! Thanks for all of your wonderful replies, I am glad you are enjoying the report! The next installment might take a few days. Lesley and I like to post at the same time for moments when our families were together! Lesley is on vacation with her family right now and I want her to enjoy her time with them. She said she might post while away so just sit tight and I promise it will be worth the wait!! Thanks so much!

Diane

 

[sharonW]

okey dokey...the Lesley/Diana TR'S
are soooooooooooooooooooo worth
the wait!!!!

 

[mylag1rl]

What a nice surprise for Brian for Father's day ! Can't wait to hear about the segway tour. Glad Eric enjoyed RNRRC ... that is one of my favorites too. I had to laugh when I saw your ride pic your face looks like mine usually does on roller coasters

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Awesome udpate!!! Can't wait for more!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Can you post a link to your friend's thread? I can go back and catch up during the wait!

 

[Tinkerbell1013]

I had been searching for this trip report and FINALLY, found it! I've been reading Lesley's TRs for a long time and when I read both of your TRs on the girls only trip, I knew I wanted to read both of your next reports but I couldn't find it. So glad I did!

You have such sweet looking boys - the picture of them, arm in arm, in front of the castle is precious! I cracked up at the sunscreen mishap but by far the funniest thing I have heard/read in a long time would be, "I just Horatioed in my pants!"

Thank you for sharing all these wonderful memories, Diane!

-Sarah

 

[Sooze]

Can you post a link to your friend's thread? I can go back and catch up during the wait!

Here ya go!

TimandLesleys Trip Report

Diane and Lesley have the greatest Trip Reports! Enjoy!!

 

[dddisrunner]

okey dokey...the Lesley/Diana TR'S
are soooooooooooooooooooo worth
the wait!!!!

Thanks so much, new update coming tomorrow morning!

What a nice surprise for Brian for Father's day ! Can't wait to hear about the segway tour. Glad Eric enjoyed RNRRC ... that is one of my favorites too. I had to laugh when I saw your ride pic your face looks like mine usually does on roller coasters

Thanks so much! I just can't help but feel scared when that rides takes off!

Awesome udpate!!! Can't wait for more!

Thanks, new update coming tomorrow morning!!

Can you post a link to your friend's thread? I can go back and catch up during the wait!

So sorry I am just replying to this now, just scroll up, Sooze posted the link!!

I had been searching for this trip report and FINALLY, found it! I've been reading Lesley's TRs for a long time and when I read both of your TRs on the girls only trip, I knew I wanted to read both of your next reports but I couldn't find it. So glad I did!

You have such sweet looking boys - the picture of them, arm in arm, in front of the castle is precious! I cracked up at the sunscreen mishap but by far the funniest thing I have heard/read in a long time would be, "I just Horatioed in my pants!"

Thank you for sharing all these wonderful memories, Diane!

-Sarah

Thanks so much and WELCOME!!! i am so glad you are here....yes the sunscreen fiasco was funny!! Thanks for all of your sweet comments!!

Here ya go!

TimandLesleys Trip Report

Diane and Lesley have the greatest Trip Reports! Enjoy!!

Thanks Sooze for posting the link and your sweet comment!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Here ya go!

TimandLesleys Trip Report

Diane and Lesley have the greatest Trip Reports! Enjoy!!

Thank you!

 

[dddisrunner]

After our afternoon break back at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, it was time for us to get ready to go to dinner! Our meal was at Chefs De France at Epcot, so we decided to drive our car to the Beach Club and walk from there!

We arrived at at the restaurant and we were seated almost immediately...

They brought out bread and it was yummy!

Matthew ordered the combo that entitles you to have an appetizer and he oredered the lobster bisque. He was so excited to have it! Bryan and I were cracking up because he kept saying "this soup is so thick" like a food critic...it waas funny!

Here is Matthew's opinion of our laughter...

Bryan had the chicken...

I had steak...

Matthew had pasta...

All of our food was delicious!

The waiters in this restaurant were...let's just say...beautiful human specimens! Our waiter was NOT....he was actually in training. One of hte french waiters kept walking by our table and he would look at me and I would get so embarrassed....one woman even asked to have her picture taken with him...I'm a Jersey Girl but I was too embarrassed to ask that!! He was FUN to look at!!!

Next up was dessert.....

Matthew's Creme Brulee..

My creme puffs covered in chocolate and berries...

After our delicious meal, it was time to pay the bill, well our waiter in training was trying to tell me I had to tip him twice....once on the food and once on the alcohol. I had already printed on the receipt his tip which was based on the TOTAL cost of our entire bill....well he kept arguing with me until the HOT waiter came over and told the waiter he waswrong and I was correct...AH..now that was a FUN moment! HaHa!

After our meal and tipping fiasco, we headed back towards the International Gateway and the BEach Club to get our car...

We saw this guy on the way out...

Some scenic pictures...

When we got back to the AKL we met up with Tim ,Lesley and kids in the lobby! Everyone decided they wanted to go to the arcade and swimming!

The kids went into the pool and lesley and I did her wine in the mug trick!!! Bryan and Tim had a few beers! After about 20 minutes of swimming, the pool was evacuated but the lifeguards were being so mysterious...Lauren had been swimming and the boys were about to get in so they went up to the lifeguards and asked and all they would say was it was "unscheduled maintenance"...that of course became a big joke and the kids were saying..."poop in the pool equals unscheduled maintenance" finally after about 30 minutes they let the kids back in so we let them them swim a bit more....here is Matthew's disgust with the "unscheduled maintenance"

After awhile it was time to head back up to ur room, Bryan and Tim had their Segway tour in the morning and lesley and I wanted to be at Epcot for rope drop!


Coming up next:

Around the world, segway style!
Oh no you didn't!
Really, could you be any SLOWER!!

 

[Sooze]

Our meal was at Chefs De France at Epcot, so we decided to drive our car to the Beach Club and walk from there!

We LOVE doing that... so when the evening is over, we can leisurely stroll out the 'back' entrance!

I'm sure you've been told this many times, but I just love how Matthew looks just like you and Eric looks just like Bryan. So neat!!

All of our food was delicious!

It sure looked fabulous!! YUM!

The waiters in this restaurant were...let's just say...beautiful human specimens!

I'm usually a big fan of the waiters in Italy, but we ate at Chefs de France in November, and I think I'm leaning your way! I got my picture taken with our waiter.... such a doll! (And their French accents certainly help with the hotness, no?)

all they would say was it was "unscheduled maintenance"...that of course became a big joke and the kids were saying..."poop in the pool equals unscheduled maintenance"

That is hilarious! I mean, seriously, what else could it be?!

Cute picture!

Bryan and Tim had their Segway tour in the morning and lesley and I wanted to be at Epcot for rope drop!

So excited to hear about this day! Did Tim and/or Bryan take a camera with them?

 

[Charleston Princess]

Yummy dinner at Chefs!!! Sure wish you had gotten a picture of the cute waiter.

Fun evening at the arcade and swimming (even if there was some strange unscheduled maintenance. Ewwww!).

 

[Sweetpeamd]

Finally subbing!!! I have really enjoyed catching up on your this morning. It sounds like you had a wonderful vacation.

 

[morgtroy]

I haven't been on the dis in a while, just got all caught up on your adventures. Great TR as always. The boys have grown.
Would you do the auto train again? I've wondered how that would be.
Too bad about the "Code Brown" in the pool LOL.

I appreciated your pic of the dusty ceiling in Soarin, that was a surprise with Disney's standards. I laughed at your pic of the Mickey Minnie hoola statues in the gift shop at the Poly. My family laughed at me taking pics of them. They were too cute, I just had to have a pic.

Look forward to the rest of your TR.

 

[DWGal210]

What a yummy dinner! I've always wanted to try Le Chef, for sure that is on the list now!!!