And we're off!

Ok, I've been meaning to update this but the last few days of our vacation just kept me too busy!

On Thursday the 6th, ds's birthday, we had an early breakfast at Ohana and then headed to Epcot for the day. We intended to hop over to HS later for Fantasmic but Ds didn't really want to hop so we stayed. This day was cooler weather and it rained later in the evening but it was still a great day. We did so much-Soarin', TT (twice for me!), Mission Space (Ds only), Maelstrom, Ellen, Journey, EO, Gran Fiesta Tour and the American Adventure. Had a great, long lunch. The best part of the day was when we were standing at American Adventure waiting for the next show. Ds was wearing the birthday ears and his button. A CM came walking up and called for my Ds's name, asking if there was someone there by that name because they had a phone call. Long story short, we all followed ds wide eyed while the cm chatted with him, handed him the phone and Goofy sang him Happy Birthday. It was just way too cool!

Friday we did AK/HS. It was chilly and very rainy Friday morning but we trudged through. AK was a bit of a bust because Dinosaur was down and ds didn't want to do much else in the rain. Luckily Dinosaur opened back up before we left so we got one last ride. Stopped at Rainforest Cafe for lunch. Although I love the atmosphere, my food wasn't that impressive, considering the price. But my Mom loved her meal.

After a quick wardrobe change for me in the room, we headed to HS and spent the rest of the day there. Although Fantasmic is a must see for us usually, ds was tapped out so we skipped it and headed back to Pop to hop a bus for DTD. Got some dinner and got ds some Legos and headed back.

Saturday, our last day, we spent a couple hours at MK.

Overall, it was an AMAZING trip! The only thing I think I would change is having more time with just my DS and I, which was the original reason for the trip. But that's not a Disney thing. It's an I-invited-her-for-three-days-and-she-bought-a-five-day-hopper thing. ;)

We tried a ton of new things this trip-boat ride from HS, Magical Express (new for ds), Beaches and Cream, Rainforest Cafe (again, new for ds), staying on property (New for ds), BOG, Lights Motor Action (Seriously had never seen this and I LOVED It), and probably a couple other things I'm just not remembering right now.

The only thing we didn't do, that I REALLY wanted to do was get ds a haircut at Harmony. So he remains quite shaggy!

Highlight of the trip, hands down, was the MSEP with ds on Sunday. <3

And that's our trip in a nutshell. I'm currently planning our next jaunt for two weeks in June!
 
Going to post a few pictures as soon as I can get Photobucket and my phone to behave. :furious:
 
Thanks Mama Mouse! I was beginning to worry about you after so much time had passed since your last post.

Wow...sounds like you two really got your share of Epcot(I can never get enough of that place myself)!:thumbsup2

And now you're planning a two-weeker for June?!?!:goodvibes

How did DS like it when it was all over? Did he say he wanted to go back soon?
 
Day one!

In the morning we had to be bundled up and drive 2.5 hours through super icy conditions to get to the airport. By afternoon-Shorts and tees!

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Beverly! Also a first we checked off on this trip. (Psst. He still doesn't realize I didn't try it!)
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Thus, begins a boys love affair with Pop Century Cheese bread. (He asked for it about a billion times after that.)
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And by night, an evening swim.
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Perfect first day!
 

Thanks Mama Mouse! I was beginning to worry about you after so much time had passed since your last post.

Wow...sounds like you two really got your share of Epcot(I can never get enough of that place myself)!:thumbsup2

And now you're planning a two-weeker for June?!?!:goodvibes

How did DS like it when it was all over? Did he say he wanted to go back soon?


He's like me-always sad to leave and always hoping to return. I told him we now have annual passes, at least for this year and he was very, very happy.

And yes, never enough Epcot time!

We're really hoping for the two weeker in June. My husband's on board. The fact that Ds and I have the APs cuts the cost a lot so we may even do a split stay-7 days at Pop and 7 days at CSR. I'm looking forward to including ds in the planning for the next trip. The last two have been surprise trips and pretty much completely planned without him. I feel like I did a good job and I'm flexible while we're there so he has plenty of say in things but I think it'll be fun for all three of us to plan together.
 
Day 2-Legoland/MK

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Chuy's for dinner. We absolutely love this place.
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Our spot for MSEP. Snagged it less than 10 minutes before parade time and it wasn't crowded at all. This was absolutely the highlight of my trip.
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Day 3: Hollywood Studios and Beaches N' Cream.

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His friend called. He said "Dude, do you know where I am right now?!" He hadn't had a chance to tell all his friends because of the last minute surprise.
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I'm realizing most of my pictures are of ds. I hope no one minds!
 
Day 4: AK/MK

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Safari is always amazing in the morning. We did it twice in a row!
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Nearly empty COP!
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Day 5: MK

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I took less and less pictures as the days went by. We were just having so much fun!
 
Day 6: Ohana, Epcot and Ds's Birthday!

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I cry every dang time Mickey shows up anywhere.
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My Mom tries Beverly. (I also did not try it again.)
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NBD. Just Goofy singing him Happy Birthday! (A recording, but still outstanding.)
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Day 7: AK/HS

It was chilly and rainy. I got very few pictures. Thank goodness for Memory Maker.

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Day 8: Last day. :( MK, airport and home.

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So sad it's over but having another trip to plan helps a lot! Thanks for looking at my disjointed trip report!
 
Nice TR...very very sweet! I just booked a trip for my twin DDs and I (no DH or DS) for Aug (I got a BOG resie for 1 night...been trying since they opened and finally, success!!). Just 4 days added onto the beginning of our family trip to HHI. Was debating inviting my mom...hmmmm...might re-consider :thumbsup2. Glad you had a great trip with your little guy...hope your ear is all better (it's so tough for moms to be sick).
 
Looks/sounds like a great trip!

Your DS looks so much like my son's best friend! Something about those red heads just melt my heart!:lovestruc
 
Nice TR...very very sweet! I just booked a trip for my twin DDs and I (no DH or DS) for Aug (I got a BOG resie for 1 night...been trying since they opened and finally, success!!). Just 4 days added onto the beginning of our family trip to HHI. Was debating inviting my mom...hmmmm...might re-consider :thumbsup2. Glad you had a great trip with your little guy...hope your ear is all better (it's so tough for moms to be sick).


Thanks! Still grappling with this darn ear infection. Round four of antibiotics. :scared1: Seeing an ENT later this month, thank goodness!

BOG is amazing! Well worth the struggle to get in!
 
Looks/sounds like a great trip!

Your DS looks so much like my son's best friend! Something about those red heads just melt my heart!:lovestruc

Don't they though? My only regret is not managing to get his hair cut at Harmony. It's very shaggy in these pictures!
 













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