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

[tmkinney]

Great update! Sooo funny about Tim and the greens.... Looks like a fun day (minus those awful crowds!! )

 

[Cinderella16]

I can't believe those crowds at DHS!! Too bad you didn't get on RnR, but at least you got on TSM! We loved that one!

50's Primetime looked so funny with all the green bean drama, we ate there recently and had a great time!

Can't wait for more!

 

[Lil'DisneyMom]

HOLY COW, those crowds!! Luckily, I have never been to WDW when it was that crazy! We always go the end of Aug or Sept. (Hopefully for you next trip this year you won't have all those crowds).

We have never eaten at 50's PTC! Looks kinda fun, I guess you need to go in with a good sense of humor, huh??!!

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Awesome update Lesley!!! I don't think that I have ever seen DHS that crowded before! WoW!!!

 

[stacikristine]

Oh my goodness! Those crowds were insane!! That is too funny about Tim and the greens--I bet they tasted worse with the whip cream And I love the crazy pic of you at dinner, Leslie. I'm glad Lauren got to see HSM3 and that Luke ended up enjoying Playhouse Disney! Fun day!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Holy moly! Those crowds were insane. I'm glad you were able to have a fun day despite all of those people.

 

[rentayenta]

Great review. Icky crowds! You have convinced me to try 50's!

 

[cherbear]

oh how I adore 50's PTC!! Reading this made me SO excited that I booked it again for our trip this year. We had a pretty good waitress last year but not near as crazy as Janice!! I would love to be able to request her but last year (September free dining) we waited nearly an hour to get a table even with our ressie, and still didn't have a TV table--I'm sure this year will be about the same and I doubt we can be picky about anything. But I'm still thrilled about going again. The food is great too...except for those GREENS!

looking forward to seeing what the resort day has in store for you

 

[dddisrunner]

GREAT update Lesley! I remember you talking about how CRAZY the crowds were and your pics. prove it...that is INSANE!!! So glad you were able to work the fastpasses a little bit! TOO funny about your 50's PrimeTime experience! Why does it not surprise me that Tim is behind all the antics! So glad Lauren finally got to see HSM 3 show! What a fun day and I cannot believe the HISTK playground was SO CROWDED...YUCK! Loving your report, of course!

 

[abandcsmom]

Joining in here. Norway was our favorite of the Kim Possible adventures, too. Well, we only did Mexico and Norway, but Norway was really awesome. My daughter was really psyched about the picture on the magazine cover and asked me where we could get a copy of that magazine . I also LOVED it when our clues would scare or intrigue other people. Like in Mexico, at one point we got a clue from one of the parrots in a cage and then another clue was from a skeleton marionette and people were gathering around wondering what was going on. Oh, and one of the statues in Norway really scared an older lady walking by, then I explained to her and she really thought that was "something". Kim Possible is definitely a great addition to the World Showcase and we are looking forward to doing more of the adventures in November.

 

[Poohgirl521]

Hi guys.. just caught up! Loving your report. You have such a beautiful family! I am jealous that you got to spend 18 days in WDW... that truly is a dream come true. I can't wait for my next tri p but it may be a while since my son is only 6 weeks old! Cant wait to read more!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Another great update! Glad Lauren was able to finally see the HSM show. That's funny about the lady who got really into it. When we saw it last Dec. there was a guy who was picked and was enjoying himself too. So funny!

I can't wait to try the American Idol show. It looks great!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ahhhh!!! I was two episodes behind...a lot went on in days 11 and 12! We have never done anything in Innoventions...I think we will have to try some of the stuff out...looks like fun! I can't believe the crowds at DHS...why??? We have eaten at 50's two times and were not planning on doing it during our Dec trip, but after your fun reminding me how much I love it, we may!!

 

[disneyfan61]

It looks like you made the best out of a very crowded DHS!! We loved American Idol in May. I did not expect to like it as much as I did & I watch the show!! Glad Lauren got to see High School Musical 3 & very surprised she did not want to participate! Also surprised you got TSM fast passes but not RNR. I would have thought it would be the other way around. Looks like a fun time at PTC. Janice looks like she really gets into her role. I guess one reason for the crowds is that it is the first week of July.

 

[abandcsmom]

[Diane had told us about this lady who was in the lobby with all of these teddy bears like on display and how weird it was, WELL SHE WAS THERE!!! Of course Tim couldn’t just leave her alone, he had to go up and talk to her. She told him that the bears were here babies and she takes care of them and puts more fur on top of them and dresses them and she actually refused to show him one of them in the bag because it “wasn’t dressed yet”. WOW![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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I swear, my mom has seen this woman the last couple of times she has been to WDW. When I was reading your post, I knew it sounded familiar, then I saw the pic and it was the same lady I remember from my mom's pictures. It's like you can tell just to see her something is not quite right, so I am interested to read later what the rest of the story is. I can also totally see my DH walking up and asking the lady about the bears.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I'm finally all caught up - I've been reading your updates late at night, when I'm too tired to comment. It's great you had so many days, so you could have the luxury of sleeping in, or not mind the crowded park!

Lauren really was beautiful in her princess dress! I enjoyed Tim and Luke's day out, too!

Boy, they really are tough on you at PTC! I don't think I could eat the greens, either, even with whipped cream

I'm glad Tim was able to get the ECV.
Loved how you created your own personal video game at Epcot
It's great they have so many activities at the resorts - makes for a nice "down day" if you choose to stay out of the parks
I never noticed the little spotlight guy at TSM - I'll have to watch for him!

I feel bad for people who haven't figured out how to "do" Disney - they wait all year for their trip, only to have the wait times 120 minutes

Looking forward to more!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Well, my kids went back to school on Monday, and what have I been doing?

Catching up on your report of course!

Sorry about Tim's knee acting up again. Glad the ECV worked out for you.

Loved the Boy/Girl day reports. Those are going to be treasured memories for all of you.

I'm with Tim.....whipped cream and sprinkles still doesn't make greens any better. I would have had to offer to wash dishes or something.

Can't believe the insane DHS crowds. I guess it was close to the 4th, but WOW!! Glad you had 18 days, so you didn't feel like you had to try and see things with that crowd. Looks like you still enjoyed your day.

Sad about the pizza at pizza planet. I remember my DD and I splitting a kid's meal in 2008. It was plenty for both of us. Of course, she doesn't eat much anyway.

Can't wait to read the rest!

 

[morgtroy]

Wow, that is some crowd level!! I'm surprised you even got TSM FP's. Love the older lady hoop it up at the High School Musical show. We get in "disney mode" while we're there. My soon to be 12 year old won't wear the disney shirts around home any more, but she's all cool with it while we're at Disney. That is what it's all about.

Note to self: if I ever eat at 50s Prime Time, make sure I do not order anything that has greens for the side. I'm with Tim, bring me ANY vegetable EXCEPT greens. I just couldn't do it. I can just imagine the kids cracking up as he tried to hide them. My 2nd grade teacher insisted on us trying everything. I very distincly remember opening my milk carton after finishing my milk and stuffing in some greens to hide them and make it look like I tried it. And a few other school cafeteria stories, I wouldn't want my kids to know about...

I've never seen the pixar light out..thanks for letting us know. I'll have to look out for it.

Getting excitded for my Dec. trip. We get to make dining ressies in a few weeks. BTW, did you see it's going back to 180 days, starting Oct. 27th.

 

[alice325]

Your crowds at HS look just like they did for us in the middle of June. I think it has something to do with Fantasmic only playing two or three nights a week now. CRAZY! If that's still the deal next year, we will not be going on a Fantasmic night. We didn't even end up going to the show, which Sophie really missed. She loves that one.

We loved the AI show too! It was so much fun. We really hadn't planned on going to see it. We were walking by and a show was about to start so we decided to give it a try - glad we did!

We had our first PTC experience this year. Got a TV table and didn't even ask for one. That was lucky! We had a pretty good server - not as crazy as yours but she was fun.

After meeting Lauren and knowing that she doesn't seem shy at all, I'm really surprised she wouldn't join in the HSM3 show. Maybe next time.

 

[mefordis]

Hi Lesley! I can't wait for the next installment--you have a beautiful family and I get so many wonderful Disney tips from you. That is great that you are a teacher and get the summers off. Is Tim also a teacher? Thanks for sharing your trips with us!