Attack of the 5 pound lapu lapu.....I LOVE IT!!!!! Updated 1/20 Photopass pics

[winkers]

I love Belle's christmas dress!
I want to go at christmas sooo bad!!

 

[hlrababy]

I love Belle's christmas dress!
I want to go at christmas sooo bad!!

Oh you have too!! I just love it at Christmas time! we used to go at Halloween time, but then changed to Christmas and we love it!

 

[Charleston Princess]

The picture with Belle and the Beast is lovely -- her Christmas dress is gorgeous!

You got some great shots of the castle -- it is just so pretty with all those lights -- that's what I want my house to look like once the lights are on it.

 

[lmillercrew]

Great update Heather!! I finally got caught up and I was SOOOO far behind. First, I can't believe the drama with the "D"MIL. I like that you laughed though. I'm sure that that made her even more mad
Loved seeing Belle in her Christmas dress. I'm going to get there at Christmas time, sometime.
Your lights are very pretty!! My DH is a grinch this year and not putting up lights on the outside of the house. I told him last month to do it when it was 70 degrees outside. dodo
Have a great day!!!

 

[bentleygirl22]

great update !!!

people are crazy and sixflags is crazy for giving in ...
well i will never call it anything other then its real name ... Monster Plantation !!

 

[GeminiAngel]

What great pics!!! I would love to see the Christmas decor.

 

[ariel2007]

Great update, you managed to get so much done. And I love the character pictures, especially Belle and Beast, her dress is so pretty. The castle looks so beautiful all done up for Chistmas. I t is weird though, its night, its winter, there is ice on the castle (yes I know its pretend) and you guys are wearing vest tops, it just doesn't make sense

We try to at least go there once a year! We always stay at Brookside Resort. Have you ever seen it? When your coming into downtown Gatlinburg right before you get to HardRock Cafe, take a left at that road that goes up the hill. Its up there on the left! Its really nice!

Thats so cool you go once a year, I would love to be able to do that. I have been to Hard Rock Cafe before, we went on my Mum's 50th in fact. I can't say I remember that road but will look out for it next time for sure . It must be cool to be able to just walk to HR. We stayed and are planning on staying in PF again, nice and close to Dollywood.

 

[GeminiAngel]

I wanna to to Dollywood!!!

 

[Genieswife]

I just love your TR. Your MIL sounds like the total opp. of mine. I guess I'm blessed with a great MIL. We took her to WDW for her 1st ever trip back in '04. I even cried with her when she saw the castle for the first time. I would love to do drinks around the world but when your taking kids along they tend to spoil the mood. I will have a lapu lapu at O'hana's, looooooookkks really good. Can't wait to see more X-Mas decorations. Love them.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Your pictures of the christmas party are soooo beautiful!!! I love the castle lights!! I'm really hoping we'll get to see them the beginning of next month!!!

 

[ariel2007]

GeminiAngel if you get chance you should go. We loved the park so much and can't wait to go back again next year.

 

[hlrababy]

What great pics!!! I would love to see the Christmas decor.

Thank you!!! You have to go and see it one day! Its really nice!!

Great update, you managed to get so much done. And I love the character pictures, especially Belle and Beast, her dress is so pretty. The castle looks so beautiful all done up for Chistmas. I t is weird though, its night, its winter, there is ice on the castle (yes I know its pretend) and you guys are wearing vest tops, it just doesn't make sense



Thats so cool you go once a year, I would love to be able to do that. I have been to Hard Rock Cafe before, we went on my Mum's 50th in fact. I can't say I remember that road but will look out for it next time for sure . It must be cool to be able to just walk to HR. We stayed and are planning on staying in PF again, nice and close to Dollywood.

Thanks girl!!! I was so excited to see Belle dressed up in her dress! She is my favorite!!!!! I really wish that it was cold during the party!

We love Gatlinburg! We love PF too! Have you ever gone to Dollywood for the Smoky Mountain Christmas? If you haven't, you should!! It is so nice!!!!! It reminds you of Disney, there is a Christmas feel around the whole park!

I wanna to to Dollywood!!!

You need to go!!! Its so fun!!

I just love your TR. Your MIL sounds like the total opp. of mine. I guess I'm blessed with a great MIL. We took her to WDW for her 1st ever trip back in '04. I even cried with her when she saw the castle for the first time. I would love to do drinks around the world but when your taking kids along they tend to spoil the mood. I will have a lapu lapu at O'hana's, looooooookkks really good. Can't wait to see more X-Mas decorations. Love them.

Thank you!!! My MIL used to be great! Its just the older she gets, the more jealous and mean. It is hard to explain! very confusing!!
When we go back in February, I know I won't be able to drink around the world since Hollie will be with us, but I am going to get my grey goose slush!!
I love the lapu lapu!! I might have to sneak there just to get one!

Your pictures of the christmas party are soooo beautiful!!! I love the castle lights!! I'm really hoping we'll get to see them the beginning of next month!!!

Thank you!!! Ooooh, maybe they will still have them up! I hope so!

GeminiAngel if you get chance you should go. We loved the park so much and can't wait to go back again next year.

Yes I agree!! You have too!

 

[hlrababy]

The picture with Belle and the Beast is lovely -- her Christmas dress is gorgeous!

You got some great shots of the castle -- it is just so pretty with all those lights -- that's what I want my house to look like once the lights are on it.

Thank you!!!

Yeah, you and me both!! I could only wish my house could be that decorated!!

Great update Heather!! I finally got caught up and I was SOOOO far behind. First, I can't believe the drama with the "D"MIL. I like that you laughed though. I'm sure that that made her even more mad
Loved seeing Belle in her Christmas dress. I'm going to get there at Christmas time, sometime.
Your lights are very pretty!! My DH is a grinch this year and not putting up lights on the outside of the house. I told him last month to do it when it was 70 degrees outside. dodo
Have a great day!!!

I have to laugh when it comes to her or I will go crazy!!

Thank you!! Oooh, tell that grinch to start decorating outside!!

great update !!!

people are crazy and sixflags is crazy for giving in ...
well i will never call it anything other then its real name ... Monster Plantation !!

I know, right! It really makes me mad that they are giving in!! I am going to call it monster plantation forever!!!!
ooh, we can go visit when you move down!!

 

[pamouselover]

Love the castle pics!

 

[ariel2007]

Thanks girl!!! I was so excited to see Belle dressed up in her dress! She is my favorite!!!!! I really wish that it was cold during the party!

We love Gatlinburg! We love PF too! Have you ever gone to Dollywood for the Smoky Mountain Christmas? If you haven't, you should!! It is so nice!!!!! It reminds you of Disney, there is a Christmas feel around the whole park!

He he, I bet if it was cold you be wishing it wasn't. When we went to DLRP at christmas it was freezing and we were not impressed, and we are used to it too Whats the weather like in the Winter where you are?

No we have only been to Dollywood for the first time this year. I have been looking on their website lots lately and the main picture with the mountains and all the snow makes me want to go so badly. It looks so beautiful and Christmassy. Are any of the rides open or is it just shows?
We got season passes for this year I am so tempted to just jump on a plane and come over to see it. I would love to have real snow and stay in a lovely cabin with a log fire to sit around. I was just staying to Nick last night that we will have to visit soon at Christmas, probably wont be for a few years but I still can't wait . We are actually talking about moving to that area, we loved it so much

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

I have a day off!!! I'm working 6 days a week now, but I like having the extra $$$.

I managed to do some Christmas shopping yesterday, but I'm still not done yet. I'm leaving DS for last because he is the easiest. Clothes, new cell phone, Timberland boots, video game and did I say Clothes. I laugh because he is soo picky and he is going to have to come shopping and choose his own stuff. I found Disney xmas wrapping paper and tags yesterday. Lexi will love it.

Yipee! for breaking your score on Buzz.

I have never gone into Stitch, I'm glad I chose not to.

Belle's Christmas dress is so pretty, Hollie is lucky to have her own.

WoW, the castle pics are so good, I like all the different colors and the snowflakes. The icicle castle must be so spectacular to see in person.

The Hula girls are my favorite too.

I missed seeing HM last year as it was closed for the reno. I can't wait to see it.

Santa w/umbrella....

Abu was DS's favorite as a child, I think he even said "ABU" before "MOMMY".

You are too mean 3am wake up.....I would be so mad at you.

 

[hlrababy]

Love the castle pics!

Thanks!!!

He he, I bet if it was cold you be wishing it wasn't. When we went to DLRP at christmas it was freezing and we were not impressed, and we are used to it too Whats the weather like in the Winter where you are?

No we have only been to Dollywood for the first time this year. I have been looking on their website lots lately and the main picture with the mountains and all the snow makes me want to go so badly. It looks so beautiful and Christmassy. Are any of the rides open or is it just shows?
We got season passes for this year I am so tempted to just jump on a plane and come over to see it. I would love to have real snow and stay in a lovely cabin with a log fire to sit around. I was just staying to Nick last night that we will have to visit soon at Christmas, probably wont be for a few years but I still can't wait . We are actually talking about moving to that area, we loved it so much

The winter weather used to be nice! We used to get snow but now when it finally does snow, it doesn't stick and drives me crazy!! I WANT SNOW!!!

Ooooh, you have to go one year around Christmas. All the rides were open when we went. The only thing that wasn't was if it was a water ride and you would get super soaked! But, the shows are so nice!! They have one that is called Babes in Toyland and it is just like the movie!
Aw cool!!!!! You should just jump on a plane and come on!!! Hmmm, maybe I can convince Chad to head up there soon!

I have a day off!!! I'm working 6 days a week now, but I like having the extra $$$.

I managed to do some Christmas shopping yesterday, but I'm still not done yet. I'm leaving DS for last because he is the easiest. Clothes, new cell phone, Timberland boots, video game and did I say Clothes. I laugh because he is soo picky and he is going to have to come shopping and choose his own stuff. I found Disney xmas wrapping paper and tags yesterday. Lexi will love it.

Yipee! for breaking your score on Buzz.

I have never gone into Stitch, I'm glad I chose not to.

Belle's Christmas dress is so pretty, Hollie is lucky to have her own.

WoW, the castle pics are so good, I like all the different colors and the snowflakes. The icicle castle must be so spectacular to see in person.

The Hula girls are my favorite too.

I missed seeing HM last year as it was closed for the reno. I can't wait to see it.

Santa w/umbrella....

Abu was DS's favorite as a child, I think he even said "ABU" before "MOMMY".

You are too mean 3am wake up.....I would be so mad at you.

yay!! For extra money!! Oh my gosh, I love Disney wrapping paper! I go crazy with it! I haven't bought any yet because I think I am doing bags this year! lol!

I am hoping one day my score will be over 500,000!! Yeah right!!

If you go into Stitch, just hold your nose after you hear the words "chili dog!" blech!!

I love Belle's Christmas dress! It just makes you smile when we see them! I love them!!
I didn't see the snowflakes last year, so when I saw them this year I just had to take some pics!!

Awww, a fellow hula girl fan!! I want to jump up there with them and dance!!


Aww, I am sorry you didn't get to ride HM. I have to ride it several times. I want to live in there sometimes!
Yeah, the Santa with the umbrella depressed me! I just don't like rain in Disney!!

Awww, I like Abu too! I sometimes wish I had a pet monkey! lol!


Hehehehe! Those 3 am wake up calls can be a stinker!!! lol!!! I think they knew it was me though!

 

[ariel2007]

The winter weather used to be nice! We used to get snow but now when it finally does snow, it doesn't stick and drives me crazy!! I WANT SNOW!!!

Ooooh, you have to go one year around Christmas. All the rides were open when we went. The only thing that wasn't was if it was a water ride and you would get super soaked! But, the shows are so nice!! They have one that is called Babes in Toyland and it is just like the movie!
Aw cool!!!!! You should just jump on a plane and come on!!! Hmmm, maybe I can convince Chad to head up there soon!

You should go, I am sure you can think of a way to convince Chad . How long does it take you to get there, I'm guessing around 6 hours
We are thinking about going to Canada for Christmas in a few years, which got me thinking that if it wasn't stupidly more expensive then maybe we could fly to Atlanta first, go up to Dollywood for a bit and then fly on to Canada. That would be so cool

 

[hlrababy]

You should go, I am sure you can think of a way to convince Chad . How long does it take you to get there, I'm guessing around 6 hours
We are thinking about going to Canada for Christmas in a few years, which got me thinking that if it wasn't stupidly more expensive then maybe we could fly to Atlanta first, go up to Dollywood for a bit and then fly on to Canada. That would be so cool

We actually might go in January! Plus maybe it will snow!! It only takes us around 3 1/2 hours, maybe 4. Really close!!!

OOoh, I have always wanted to go to Canada. My SIL's boyfriend owns a house up there so I might sweet talk them into letting me go one day!

 

[ariel2007]

We actually might go in January! Plus maybe it will snow!! It only takes us around 3 1/2 hours, maybe 4. Really close!!!

OOoh, I have always wanted to go to Canada. My SIL's boyfriend owns a house up there so I might sweet talk them into letting me go one day!

Oh thats not bad. Are you the other side of Atlanta then, the side nearer to Pigeon Forge? When we looked into it before we went we were told it would take 5 hours, which is why we stopped in Chattanooga which was half way. But I now see it only takes about 4hr, oh well I know for next year then . I am still trying to work out a route, it is so confusing. We were planning to go to PF, then Nashville, down to Huntsville vis Lynchburg, and then back to Atlanta. But we don't know if Huntsville is worth the visit (the space center), and were also trying to work it around missing the labor day crowds... ahhhhhh so much to think about