Been There, Done That and ThenSome:Timandlesley Do Disneyfor18days!11/2 TR IS UP!pg79

[arizonacolbys]

What a great day! I think it's great that Luke was picked for the show! I can still remember when my little brother was picked for the same part (I remember him wearing that vest & everything! LOL) probably about 20 years ago now! How fun!

 

[Happydog]

Oh great update!! What a fun Epcot day, a dip in the pool, and the Hoop de Do! What a great combo! So sorry to hear about DH's knee...

But glad the Hoop de Do was fun! We were thinking about that one for our December trip... I love the spur of the moment trip to MK! Nice to do a little of everything and to see Spectro without it being crowded! Great plus!

Oh, and I read on another TR about clueless people on busses... totally unacceptable to ignore giving a seat to a person who is holding a child. really insensitive.

Looking forward to your next day!!!

 

[Nicole786]

Saratoga doesn't look like it would do anything for me, but I trust your judgement so much so I can't wait to hear your opinion! I've followed it so far and it hasn't let me down.

 

[purplepeg]

Oh Im so glad you had such a great holiday, and it's even better now with an update! Sounds great to be able to do what you and Tim wanted to do this day. Those breakfast potatoes are great aren't they, I could make a meal out of those alone
Looks like you guys had fun with your missions, can't wait to try them when we're there.
Too bad Luke hurt Tim's knee again, kids feet....they always end up hitting what they shouldn't
Looks like Hoop de doo was fun and the food sounds great.
So glad you got to see Wishes and the second Spectro. We may have to check into that!
Overall, sounds like a great day Can't wait to hear all about Saratoga.

 

[Trentmom]

Welcome Home



What a great day you all had minus Tim's knee....


WOO HOO to Luke getting picked by crush and to be in the Hoop De Do Revue


How cool you got to see Wishes and Spectro and relax for the night


Can't wait to hear how SSR is

 

[jenjolt]

What a great day you guys had!!! The Kim Possible missions look like they were a real hoot for the kids!!!! I think I might even want to play a few of them when I go in Sept!!!

I have heard great things about the HoopDeeDoo Review...and once again it seems like a really fun show!! How fun for Luke that he got chosen to have a part in the act!!!! That is awesome!!!!!

I too am a huge fan of Wishes and Spectro and how fun for you to get two great viewing spots and no crowds!! YAY!!!

Can't wait to hear more!!

 

[pmama]

How lucky are you all? You should be proud that Luke got up to play on stage. What fun! Oh, and I love Tim's washboard abs.

You seriously cracked me up with your comment on Ariel. "hideous"

It seemed like all the princesses had plastered makeup that was much too light on their faces. I know what you mean though. Our first encounter with Ariel was at Ariel's Grotto our first trip. She was strikingly beautiful. We've not seen a princess that even compares ever since. I'll have to go back and check out last year's Ariel in your TR when I get a chance.

 

[PittypatBR]

Great update, Lesley - it was worth the wait! What a great day, except for Tim's knee.
You know, I just don't understand the people on the busses, either. Did no one ever teach them simple courtesy? I've seen little old ladies, mothers carrying infants, etc. standing and none of the MEN and boys seated offering their seat. Once I asked some guys to move over and make room for a mother and child when they were hogging more than their share of room. They did, but looked very offended.
Looking forward to hearing more!

 

[ladybugmom]

WOW!! What a great update! Glad you enjoyed breakfast at Akershus! We ate there back in May--sooo yummy!! And yes, that Ariel was not so pretty (bless her heart--as we say in the South). Looks like the Kim Possible missions were a hit! And Hoop Dee Doo Review looks like sooo much fun! How exciting that Luke was picked to be in the show!! And what a perfect way to end the evening at MK!! Can't wait to read more!

 

[SunnieRN]

Awww Lauren looks so sweet in her Belle dress! Loved the picture of Luke hugging Cindy!!

Woo hoo, being picked for Crush and Hoop De Doo in one day is really cool!! Loved how happy you all looked at dinner!

I can't believe that Tim could make it to, through and standing on the bus, after his knee getting hurt! I bet Luke had so much fun riding rides with him though!

SS is the only DVC property I have stayed in so far (twice). I loved some things about it and am looking forward to your reviews!

 

[caz1712]

I wish I could get Paddy to volunteer to stay back and do laundry for me!!!LOL Well done Tim!LOL

Didn't Lauren look gorgeous in her Belle Dress and Luke is such a handsome young lad as well!

I would like to try Asherkus for breakfast but with having three boys I wasn't sure if all the Princesses would put them off!

Again the Kim possible missions look great fun! We didn't get a chance to do Turtle Talk with Crush but we sure would love to give it a go when we return!

The pool area at AKL looks AMAZING - how cool to be swimming so close to all the wildlife!

Such ashame for Tim's knee! I hope its recovering now and he isn't in too much pain?

The Hoop De Hoo looks like great fun! How cool for Luke to be picked! I only had a quick look at the video clip- didn't want to spoil it for myself in case we did do it - nice to have some things that will be a surprise!

We absolutely adore Wishes and Spectro but we didn't adore the crowds that went with it so was nice to see you didn't have to fight them!

I know what you mean about people and busses - how difficult is it to just let someone who clearly needs a seat more than you do to have it - its not like its that long a journey!

Sad to see your leaving AKL but I'm sure you will enjoy Saratoga just as much - it is Disney afterall eh?!

Carreen
xxx

 

[MouseFan Down Under]

Brilliant update Lesley!! It sounds like you guys just had THE best day.

Are the Kim Possible missions just for kids? Do you think they would let me do one on my solo trip? It looks like so much fun!!

I've just checked your count down for your next trip and I think I miss you by only a couple of weeks. I would have so liked to meet you guys!

Must arrange things better next time!!

Looking forward to the next installment.

 

[brookelizabeth]

What a great day you guys had! I laughed at thinking about Lauren doing the "cut throat" thing, it's so funny when little kids do things that are adult! And it's amazing to wonder where they pick stuff up!

Hoop Dee Doo looks like a BLAST! I am tossing this ADR around for our NYE trip, taking my in-laws, I think they would love it - and mental note made about the cab!

I love Spectro as well, it's so beautiful. And when you can catch it without the crowds-which I never have-I'm sure it's even more magical!!!

I agree with you on the buses. I've read several TRs lately where a person had to stay holding a toddler/small child and NO ONE gave up their seat. That late at night, no child, or person carrying a child should have to stand!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

What a fabulous day!!! You have sold me on Kim Possible-- I can't wait to save the world in September! I hope I can do as good a job as Luke and Lauren did!

Sorry about Tim's knee. on the washboard abs! I haven't seen Hoop Dee Doo since I was a kid and had forgotten that they bring those out. Too fun! And look at Luke getting picked in both Turtle Talk AND Hoop Dee Doo!

Finally what a great way to wrap up the night with Wishes, Spectro and minimal crowds!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Sounds like a most perfect day to me! Great video...very cute!

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a wonderful day from start to finish! I tour the same way when Charles isn't around -- I just let the kids decide what they want to do. We didn't do the KP mission in China, but it looks really cute! I love that the "bad guys" rattle the door! Sorry to hear that Tim's knee was acting up again . Dinner looks delicious and what a riot that Luke was part of the show! What a great memory for all of you!

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

I'm really enjoying your report! I am loving the idea of a long, relaxing trip to WDW. The longest trip we have ever been on is 7 nights ... next summer, we are totally staying 11 or 12 nights!!!

How long are you staying next summer? It is almost time to make those DVC reservations, isn't it??!!

 

[tiggrbaby]

Great update!

 

[Sooze]

So…. On this day we didn’t set an alarm (you will see this trend starting on this long trip : ) and we woke up around 9:00.

I'm so proud of you guys for letting yourselves relax on the trip!

Lauren wanted to wear her yellow Belle dress because we were dining with the Princesses at Askershus.

She looked beautiful! Yellow is such a good color on her.

then Lauren looked at me and did the funniest thing, she gave me the cutting motion in front of her throat like they do in the movies and I said “so you guys want to bail out and not wait to see your favorite characters?” They said, “yeah, let’s go do something else” and Lauren kept making the cut motion with her throat, too funny.

It was cool because Luke got picked by Crush to ask a question. Luke said “What is your favorite Disney character?” Crush said “Well, I don’t know, WHAT’S YOURS?” Luke said “Well, . . . . .I guess…… YOU!” And Crush laughed and said “well, then I guess I’ll go with you then dude!”

I LOVE this! What a great memory. Good job to Luke for coming up with a good answer under pressure

This is a STUNNING Belle!

Then Snow White:

She looks a little possessed!!

I don’t want to be mean here, but this Ariel was hideous. She had PLASTERED on makeup and didn’t interact with the kids at all, big disappointment, the kids didn’t seem to notice, but I did.

Wow! We've seen some "iffy" princesses, but this takes the cake. YIKES!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Whew! What an update! KP looks so fun...can't wait! That Ariel doesn't look too pretty!!?? (Or pleasant for that matter) Great for Luke to have that fun experience! Good job getting great seats for Spectro. And, I agree about the bus thing! We always give up our seats...some people are just ignorant!