An Adventure into Walt's Wonderful World-a pre-trip report New 12/17

[mommaU4]

Thanks I really like to draw. I am not great at it, but I really wish that I had persued doing something in a creative field as my career instead of being a nurse. I love being a nurse & helping people, but it so much more fun to be creative.

You still could! It's never too late. You could share your drawings with your coworkers and patients, brighten up the hospital.

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Psst: DW was right when she posted many days ago: this is the kind of thing that would get me to consider another trip to California.

 

[Disneygrl36]

You still could! It's never too late. You could share your drawings with your coworkers and patients, brighten up the hospital.

Awwwwww thanks Beth.

Psst: DW was right when she posted many days ago: this is the kind of thing that would get me to consider another trip to California.

Yep, it is Sean. Danger.........lots of cool stuff ahead.

 

[Disneygrl36]

So to keep myself & you guys from getting bored until I leave, I thought I would share a few favorite memories from each Disney trip we have taken together over the years.

Our first Disney trip together was in December of 2002. We had been dating about 2 1/2 years at this point & after much planning, we finally headed down to WDW. We stayed at the All Star Movies & got a room in the Fanstasia building. Our tradition became to kiss under the big sorcerer's hat every time we walked under it.

It was COLD & we had to bundle up several nights to be able to hang around for the parade, fireworks & Illuminations. We had a wonderful time & knew we would be back together many times. We got engaged a couple of months later in February.

Special memories from that trip.

Us at afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. This has become a tradition for us when we are at the World long enough to enjoy it. It is a great way to get away from the hustle & bustle of the parks & just relax together. We really love having afternoon tea & often seek out tea rooms on our trips now. This was our very first afternoon tea together so it will always be special.

We attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party of that trip as well.
This is us looking a bit worse for the wear after having a wonderful day & a COLD night of watching it snow on Main Street, watching a terrific Christmas parade & drinking hot chocolate at the hub waiting for the fireworks. What a magical night.

Up next one more special memory from that first trip...........

 

[wendylady36]

Awww, you two make such a sweet and cute couple! How wonderful that you found each other.

 

[boo72]

Melanie,
DH & I were at WDW in December 2002 too! (12/7-12/14) It rained a lot the week we were there. I'm looking forward to comparing notes with everyone on the trip about their Disney experiences!

 

[travelmel]

Love your romantic photos of you and DH Thank you for sharing those!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Awww, you two make such a sweet and cute couple! How wonderful that you found each other.

Thanks Wendy. I know we are very lucky to have found each other. I still can't believe it sometimes.

Melanie,
DH & I were at WDW in December 2002 too! (12/7-12/14) It rained a lot the week we were there. I'm looking forward to comparing notes with everyone on the trip about their Disney experiences!

How funny. Our dates were 12/1-12/8. Yes, that will be fun chatting about our Disney experiences. I am so excited to go!!!!!!! 2 weeks from today we will be in California!!!!

Love your romantic photos of you and DH Thank you for sharing those!

Thanks Melissa. Although wow do we look tired in that MVMCP picture.

 

[Disneygrl36]

One more favorite memory from our Dec 2002 trip.

Our last evening, I had made us dinner reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table. We were lead to a romantic table right by a window with a view of Fantasyland & I felt like I had been sprinkled with pixie dust. At that time they were doing the last castle show of the day & as we were talking Peter Pan & Captain Hook ran right by our window. It was a magical evening & one I will never forget. If you look closely in this picture you can see my eyes brimming with happy tears.

 

[travelmel]

I'm not a big character person BUT Hook always gets me in the mood. irate:

I think I'm going to try and think of something nice to do for my DH today. He was SO good yesterday running around stalking things with me.

Let's hear it for the DH's!

 

[Disneygrl36]

I'm not a big character person BUT Hook always gets me in the mood. irate:

I think I'm going to try and think of something nice to do for my DH today. He was SO good yesterday running around stalking things with me.

Let's hear it for the DH's!

I had a great Hook encounter on our cruise last year. We were walking down the hall minding our own business when along came Goofy & we were just watching his antics as he proceeded to fall down the stairs. Well little did I know Captain Hook had come around the corner behind us, snuck up behind me & put his hook around my throat. Scared me to death.

I will cheer for great DH's too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. I finally started Twilight yesterday & I am about half way through. I plan on spending the afternoon curled up with Bella & Edward on the couch. I totally GET it already.

 

[Disneygrl36]

So today's walk down memory lane takes us to our Oct 2004 trip. I had never been to WDW for my birthday & we really wanted to try out Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party as well--so having a Halloween birthday, we were able to kill two birds with one stone.
We arrived on Oct 30th. We stayed at the All Star Movies again, but this time were in the Fantasia 2000 building across from the Sorcerer Hat from our last trip. So the jack in the box was our kissing spot this time.

We spent the morning of my Bday in MGM Studios (I am going to have lots of trouble with that name change.
We had dinner at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian.
Here I am blowing out my candles on my birthday cupcake.

After dinner, we headed over to the Halloween Party. We me up with Eric's sister & her husband in front of Town Hall & then went to get her a Goofy Hat where I of course had to try on the birthday hat.

We had a wonderful time that night enjoying the party. We
saw some cool things that we haven't seen since in 2 more parties.........
Goliath from Gargoyles

Storyteller in Liberty Square telling the story of the Headless Horseman who soon after he finished came galloping down the road

It was a magical birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I've been reading your pre TR about your upcoming trip and it's very exciting! It's coming up soon! I can't wait to hear about all the behind the scenes stuff you are going to do. I bet the hours aren't going fast enough for you.

 

[Disneygrl36]

I've been reading your pre TR about your upcoming trip and it's very exciting! It's coming up soon! I can't wait to hear about all the behind the scenes stuff you are going to do. I bet the hours aren't going fast enough for you.

Disneysuitefreak
You are so right it seems like it will never get here. But I do still have a lot to do before we leave. We need to put up our Christmas tree (I don't think I am going to do all my decorations this year since we are going to be gone for 8 days of the season), but we at least need the tree, stockings & nativity scene. I have most all my Christmas shopping done, but I need to wrap it all & get my Christmas cards done as well...........so at least I have things to do to keep me occupied.

 

[Disneygrl36]

So this trip in Feb 2005 was supposed to be a surprise. We had annual passes that we bought for our Oct trip, so I was able to get a great rate on a hotel room & at that time Delta was running a special on airfare & I got 99$ plane tickets. I was so excited to be going back to Disney so soon & for so reasonable. I am, however, not very good at keeping a secret. Can you imagine that? So one night we had on the Wishes CD & my DH was rubbing my tired feet after a long day at work & out it popped.

Oh well..........we stayed at Port Orleans Riverside & had a great trip full of romance. I was able to keep a secret the fact that I had booked us a carriage ride before our Valentine's Day dinner at California Grill. I got a small bottle of wine for the occasion & we walked over to the main bldg & this was waiting for us.

It was a wonderful ride & very relaxed & romantic. It is a great Disney memory for me that has nothing to do with the theme parks.

These are the things I think of when I meet people that think Disney is only for kids..........they don't have a clue do they????????

 

[travelmel]

Ewwwww (scary eww... not ew: gross or ohhh: sweet )

Ewwww... HEADLESS HORSEMAN! So cool!! I wish I had seen that as a kid. Too crazy!

Great romantical shots! ixiedust:

 

[mommaU4]

If you look closely in this picture you can see my eyes brimming with happy tears.

Awww, that is so great. I am loving all these pics!! You two are such a cute couple.

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow!

 

[jns]

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a great day

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[Disneygrl36]

Ewwwww (scary eww... not ew: gross or ohhh: sweet )

Ewwww... HEADLESS HORSEMAN! So cool!! I wish I had seen that as a kid. Too crazy!

Great romantical shots! ixiedust:

The Headless Horseman is really cool. I have yet to be able to get a good picture after 3 parties though because he rides through so fast.

Awww, that is so great. I am loving all these pics!! You two are such a cute couple.

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving tomorrow!

Thanks Beth. Hope you have had a nice day too!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a great day

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Cute Clip art. Thanks Jackie. I have alot to be thankful for.

 

[Disneygrl36]

I hope everyone has had a wonderful day & gotten to eat their fill of turkey & all the trimings. I also hope you have had time to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for & all the blessings in our lives.
Here's my Thanksgiving cake..........a pumpkin flavored cake with pumpkin cream cheese icing.
Happy Turkey Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!