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

[Sav&Seb]

I loved the video of waking Tink!

You and Tim looked great on your date! Too bad the couple you ran into didn't get to meet you when you were all cleaned up! By the way, I would not have been able to get my hair washed and dried and looking so nice in that short amount of time!

The kids look so happy having their snacks in bed.. it really makes it feel like a "vacation"!

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

I just wanted to thank you for the TR. I had an unexpected surgery last week and it has been great reading along since I can't do much else. I just love your TRs and how you update regularly!

The picture of Lauren with the Mickey bar all over her face is just priceless! We also loved Nemo. I had read from lots of people here that it was boring and only good for an air conditioning break, but I am one to try things and see for myself. I am so glad that I did, b/c I agree with you that it is full of talent and just awesome! My DH and DD loved it too!

I don't know how you guys braved the heat though. I am such a heat wimp! It must be the adrenaline, b/c I felt sweaty just reading the last installment!

 

[purplepeg]

oh yet another great installment! How nice that with all the time you had you could decide to take it easy Loved the tink video, loved the pictures of the resort. I can't wait to explore it ourselves. Glad the kids enjoyed Simba's, too bad they were hungry. Jiko looked great as well as your choices. How great was Diane with those FP's100 min, no wonder with the heat

 

[bballbabe]

Another great installment. I don't think I could have taken the heat.

 

[jwwi]

Sounds like a fun, but hot day at AK. It is the hottest of the parks, not sure why that is, maybe it is the lack of indoor attractions that have air conditioning. So glad that you were able to see Nemo, it is such a cute show. AKL looks so beautiful, and the kids look like they are having so much fun.

 

[kaysmommie]

Great update! What a magical day! Yay for sleeping in a bit at Disney. Also that Lauren got to ride EE and loved it. So brave to ride in the front too. I put Nemo Musical on our must do list for next after reading your post. We missed it in May. Yak & yeti looks great too. Ending the day with dinner at Jiko with no kids couldn't be any more perfect. How come mine never want to gp in the kids club and yours beg to stay. Love the AKL pics.

 

[sharonW]

I'm enjoying your TR sooooooooo much!!!
Nemo show seems awesome!!! I'm super
excited because I can see ALL the terrific
pics in all of todays installments
I can truly feel all the magic and miss all that magic..one
thing I don't miss is the intense florida summer heat!!
oh, one more thing, all the food looks delish!!!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Love the spur of the moment decision to go to Jiko's Seems like the kids have just as much fun at the clubhouse!!!

Another wonderful installment, as I was reading it, I realized we still have 15 more days of reviews WOOHOO

 

[alice325]

Another great update! I want to go back so badly! Chris tells me I'm obsessed. Oh, well. He enjoys it but not as much as Tim.

We had some awfully hot days there too. Our last day the heat index was like 105 or higher. That was our stay-at-Magic-Kingdom-all-day day - from opening until after the fireworks. We did leave for a while and take the monorail to the Poly for CS lunch and air conditioning.

And yes, we have talked DVC. But with the economy right now and me working for the State and budget cuts and all that, we decided to put it on hold for now. Maybe someday.

Jiko looks beautiful. I think I'm definitely going to consider AKL for our next trip. Abby and I love giraffes. That would be awesome to see everyday like that. We have friends here with DVC points that might not be using them next year so I might talk to them about buying some off them.

Can't wait for the next update! Gotta get the kids in bed. Yeah, it's late. It's summer! Love it!

 

[MaryAz]

I lurked on ur PTR. We are looking at DVC and I think you have sold me on AKL. I just love your writing style and pics. Our DD's are the same age and both have those big brown eyes. Tim is a hoot. Can't wait to read more!

 

[rentayenta]

Great update! I swear watching the animals from our SV never got old. It was just amazing!

I think the AKV gift shops are so fun too. Lots of drums and cool hats; just different than the usual garb.

 

[MissMichelle]

YAY! One of my favorite Trip Reporters!!! I couldn;t post until I got through it ALL and I can't wait to continue on with your 18 day adventure. I am JEALOUS! I would #1 love to get into DVC and #2 spend that many days in WDW in a row. Its amazing though all these trips watching your kids grow up---Lauren just keeps getting more and more beautiful.

I will have to remember some of your tips (seating at Nemo for example) and jot them down for my August and September trips.

 

[vamassey1]

Yes it was hot and HUMID that day. The early morning rain made it sooo humid. Looks like you enjoyed your day even with the heat. We spent the morning in AK too and I thought we would melt.

Looks like you really enjoyed your adult dinner and evening.

I have a picture of the girls in the exact same place in the line for Everest. Lauren is one brave girl.

 

[scottny]

Hi Lesley,

All caught up. Great tr so far and really enjoying the pics.

Can't wait for more.

 

[Nicole786]

Jiko looks awesome! I have to try that one day. Looks like we had the same seats for nemo! weren't they awesome!?

I love that show

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Great installment (again)!

Sometimes, you just have to let them sleep. You are thankful for that later in the day when you hopefully have less moodiness.

How sweet of Luke to take care of her like that when she was upset. What a good big brother!

Lauren was very brave going on EE and riding up front! There simply is no other way to experience that ride for the first time. Up front is a must!

Don't you just love Jiko? It's our favorite on property. The coffee there is so good, too! The sugar is considered "raw" sugar. Very neat. Glad the kids were up for a club visit - it's always nice to have quiet meals. Somehow I don't remember what that is like, really. All I know is we'll be one happy couple when both of our kids are club-age. Ern's only 2 now so we have a few trips to wait, still.

Victoria Falls is one of our favorite lounges. They have yummy snacks there, too.

Cool! Can't wait for more!

 

[DreaGirl]

What a great (hot) day! I think AK is so hot because of all the tropical plants/trees. There really is no air circulation.

Can't wait to try out the boneyard, looks so fun. We are also trying Y&Y, looked yummy as well.

So nice that the kids wanted to go to kids care! I dream of that day.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Another great day at the World! I can just feel the heat from your descriptions though! Yikes!

Hurray for Lauren riding Everest -- brave girl!

Jiko is on our must-do list for some point -- so glad you enjoyed your meal there!

 

[MegansMom]

Hey gang!!!! All caught up!!!! You have had 3 fantastic days at Disney so far!!!! I have enjoyed reliving them with you every step of the way!!!! I also loved the videos and commentary ala Tim!!!! Funny, funny guy that one is!!!

So glad Lauren enjoyed EE....we are taking Megs on it this year too, and I am so excited for her! Can't wait for more!

 

[vassar36]

Lesley,

what a great update, I never thought that we would try AKL, but hmmm your TR is making me 2nd guess...its great writing, just makes me feel like I am there...can't wait for the next update..