Better late than never! Disney Magic Western-April 18-25 UPDATE-9/6

[kmab00]

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After we got back to our room, I laid down again for a few more hours. We were going to watch Wishes at 9 p.m. from the Poly beach that night. I woke up again still feeling bad so I thought maybe if I got some medication from the gift shop, I would feel better. Well, all they had was Phazyme and I knew it wasn't gas that was my problem (sorry TMI) but I thought I'd give it a shot. Of course it didn't work either.

By the time we made it to the beach, I was walking bent over from the pain. Jason found two pool chairs and pulled them over to the beach area. Strange thing is I feel ok when I'm sitting or laying down. It's when I'm standing that the pain hits me.

Ok so for all of you Poly Beach Wishes lovers, I was not convinced. It was crowded and noisy for one. For two, we could BARELY hear the music. I thought it was piped in louder than that! Oh well. I'm glad we got to see it at least once!

Even though the lens on my "real" camera was broken, I was able to switch out my for my zoom lens and use it for the fireworks shots! Yay! I still didn't get very many clear ones! Bummer!

After the fireworks, we walked VERY SLOWLY (cause I was still bent over in pain) back through the Poly. When we saw the DCL model by the first floor door, I told Jason the last time I had seen that model (in January of 09) I had made a comment that I'd be on that boat soon and now it's all over!! :0(

I thought this sign was funny! Can I use this one at work??? lol!

We got on the monorail then took the bus from the MK back to AKL. It was a loooooong and crowded bus ride and I had to stand. I thought I was going to die!

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[kmab00]

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Departure Day! :0(

OF COURSE I woke up feeling fine and chipper! That's just my luck!

We didn't have to leave for ME until 10:30 a.m. so I think we slept until 9 a.m.! lol!

A few last minute pictures. Why oh why oh why do I feel GREAT on the day that we LEAVE!??! What's wrong with me?!??

Chillin on the balcony

A few things I found while exploring the hotel!

I ran to the Mara by myself while Jason waited on ME. I knew I needed to eat something...

So I got a bowl of Raisin Bran and Milk!

And two RCT's! One for me and Jason to split and one for my parents! Yay!

I love the ceiling in there!

I ate quick and made it back outside in time! This is us waiting on ME

so sad!

So we got in the bus, started the video, and off we went. About 5 minutes down the road, the bus driver got a call that people were waiting on the 10:30 a.m. ME bus and we had left too early?!?!?! So we turned around and went back to get them!!!

We're so sad to leave!

The freaking long Southwest line at MCO! It did go by fast though!

Waiting in line

Since we had so much time to kill, we explored the airport a little more and found a food court we had no idea existed!!! lol!

We split a piece of pizza then chowed down on our RCT!!!

Yum!

After we ate, we got on the little monorail thingy and made our way to our terminal. Jason likes feet pictures..I was taking a picture of my flip flop tan line! lol!

Hehe!

Our plane was on time! Yay! Unlike the nightmare of getting to Orlando! lol!

Before too long, we were on the plane and on the way home! We made it back ok and got Pixie and came home! We were SO sad this trip was over and so upset I had stayed sick the whole week. I tried to make the best of it despite how I felt. I wish I could go back and rewind and do it all over again minus the sickness. I wouldn't drink ANY sprite or ginger ale I know that for sure! Hehe!

After that, I started planning for our September trip which is in just EIGHT DAAAAAAAAAAAAYS!!!!!

THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING AND FOLLOWING ALONG!!! We had so much fun on this trip!!!!

 

[jnjusoioa]

Karen, oh my gosh, I can't believe your trippie is all over for now. But hey, I am hoping before I know it that you will have another one. The end of the cruise looks so sad, it looks like those shows and all really make you cry, well at least I know I would be crying. But it looks like it was a blast. That autographed frame mat you got is very cool, how awesome of them to do that!!!! All the food looks amazing on the cruise but I have to say, that one dessert, it looks kind of like a neoplotian something or other, looks way yummy. I had no idea you were staying at AKL then, how cool. I hope to be able to stay there someday, I am such a huge animal person that I think it would just be so cool. It looks beautiful. Sorry to hear that they forgot your Anniversary at dinner, that is not good. At least you were able to get the card, that was nice. I love feet pictures too, and I couldn't believe it, I have the same flip flops that you have, Disneyshopping, right??? Loved your Goofy pictures too, I love that place, it is sinful just to walk in but so yummy. So sad to see your trip report end, I pray you have a safe, lovely and blessed trip in a few days and I sure can't wait to hear and see all about it when you return home, if I don't jump on board once you start your trippie, point it out to me so I can come and follow along.

 

[cakesnjammom]

karen - thanks for posting the rest. ;( so sad to see you leave!

I have to ask, I noticed you wore jeans one night I think....I had posted in my pre-tr that we were planning on wearing jeans one night for the lifestyle portraits and someone (kindly) posted they did not want us to feel out of place but that people rarely wear jeans to dinner....I meant like jeans with nice shirts.....what do you think?? did you wear jeans?

 

[croppincolburn]

I've really enjoyed your trip report. Sorry you were so sick. I was amazed you did the 5K. Loved seeing all the pictures. Thanks!

 

[kileybeth]

What an awesome finish! It is always just so soooo sad to read about the end though ya know?

Hey, just a heads up about those bands, I went searching for them and what I found kinda suprised me. I looked in two local pharmacys (RiteAid and Walgreens if anyone cares) and WalMart. Every single place the cheapest pair I could find was $8! and most were $10-$15 ??!!! I decided to wait and I will get them on the ship if we end up needing them.

My DH is exactly like that with soda/carbonation and ice cream? calms his belly so I guess you are not alone. I on the other hand need soda in the morning to calm my queasy stomach and before bed to settle it to lay down and ice cream?, makes me ill, crazy!

We adore AKL and Boma is my DH favorite restaurant on property. We are not keen on zebra cakes though, they just look cool!

Make sure you post on this thread so we can find your September Trippie when you get back! have a fabulous time!

 

[kmab00]

Karen, oh my gosh, I can't believe your trippie is all over for now. But hey, I am hoping before I know it that you will have another one. The end of the cruise looks so sad, it looks like those shows and all really make you cry, well at least I know I would be crying. But it looks like it was a blast. That autographed frame mat you got is very cool, how awesome of them to do that!!!! All the food looks amazing on the cruise but I have to say, that one dessert, it looks kind of like a neoplotian something or other, looks way yummy. I had no idea you were staying at AKL then, how cool. I hope to be able to stay there someday, I am such a huge animal person that I think it would just be so cool. It looks beautiful. Sorry to hear that they forgot your Anniversary at dinner, that is not good. At least you were able to get the card, that was nice. I love feet pictures too, and I couldn't believe it, I have the same flip flops that you have, Disneyshopping, right??? Loved your Goofy pictures too, I love that place, it is sinful just to walk in but so yummy. So sad to see your trip report end, I pray you have a safe, lovely and blessed trip in a few days and I sure can't wait to hear and see all about it when you return home, if I don't jump on board once you start your trippie, point it out to me so I can come and follow along.

For the autographed frame mat, I bought it ahead of time and had it with me for the cruise. I turned it into guest services with a marker and they took care of the rest! Then, when we got back to our room on the last night, it was waiting for us! :0) How funny we have the same flip flops!!! I guess all of us Disney people think alike,huh? :0) Thank you so much!!! I will let you know! :0)

karen - thanks for posting the rest. ;( so sad to see you leave!

I have to ask, I noticed you wore jeans one night I think....I had posted in my pre-tr that we were planning on wearing jeans one night for the lifestyle portraits and someone (kindly) posted they did not want us to feel out of place but that people rarely wear jeans to dinner....I meant like jeans with nice shirts.....what do you think?? did you wear jeans?

I have no clue why they said that! We wore jeans almost every night...Jason did for sure! Some nights, I had a summer dress on but Jason always wore Jeans except on Formal night and Semi formal night. Seriously, you don't even pay attention to what other people are wearing.....or I really didn't at least! I think you'll be fine with the jeans! Good luck and I hope the pictures come out cute!!!

I've really enjoyed your trip report. Sorry you were so sick. I was amazed you did the 5K. Loved seeing all the pictures. Thanks!

Thanks so much!!!! I'm glad you enjoyed the report and the pictures!!!

What an awesome finish! It is always just so soooo sad to read about the end though ya know?

Hey, just a heads up about those bands, I went searching for them and what I found kinda suprised me. I looked in two local pharmacys (RiteAid and Walgreens if anyone cares) and WalMart. Every single place the cheapest pair I could find was $8! and most were $10-$15 ??!!! I decided to wait and I will get them on the ship if we end up needing them.

My DH is exactly like that with soda/carbonation and ice cream? calms his belly so I guess you are not alone. I on the other hand need soda in the morning to calm my queasy stomach and before bed to settle it to lay down and ice cream?, makes me ill, crazy!

We adore AKL and Boma is my DH favorite restaurant on property. We are not keen on zebra cakes though, they just look cool!

Make sure you post on this thread so we can find your September Trippie when you get back! have a fabulous time!

That's crazy about the bands! Good to know Disney is reasonably priced for some things! lol!!!!! Crazy about the soda/ice cream! Funny how everyone's body works so differently! I will let you know for sure about the September report!! :0) Thanks again!!!!

 

[HappyGrumpy]

Thank You so much for your TR! We just got back from our Adventures By Disney trip QFTW!( I have started a trip report posted on that forum) So I was happy to come home and finish your report! It was GREAT!

I honestly thought you were going to tell us you were pregnant!

Cant wait for your next trip b/c I know it will be followed by a great report!

 

[kmab00]

Thank You so much for your TR! We just got back from our Adventures By Disney trip QFTW!( I have started a trip report posted on that forum) So I was happy to come home and finish your report! It was GREAT!

I honestly thought you were going to tell us you were pregnant!

Cant wait for your next trip b/c I know it will be followed by a great report!

Hehe nope gotta run my 2 half marathons next year before any of that happens! lol!

Sounds like y'all had fun!!! I'm gonna go find your report! :0) Thanks for reading along with mine! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

 

[kmab00]

Only

until WDW Wilderness Lodge!!!!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Thanks for a great report! Can't wait to hear about your next trip!

 

[HappyGrumpy]

Hehe nope gotta run my 2 half marathons next year before any of that happens! lol!

Are you running the half in Jan at WDW!!! I am running my first half then and then taking a 4 day Wonder cruise!! Hey I am not getting on the boat without a medal!! Its my incentive since I have never run for anything in my life!!!


We are staying for 3 nights in Dec at WL for a quick anniversary trip! I have to see the lights in WDW at Christmas!!

I am so jealous you get to go in 8 DAYS!!

 

[daveyc150]

Only

until WDW Wilderness Lodge!!!!

Wow that was one mega update!!!!!!

When do you go to WDW? We arrive on the 12th and are there till the 19th when we do our Western Cruise.

 

[momof2minnies]

Karen,
That was an awesome report.I am going to miss it.I looked for more every morning.I feel like I know you guys- haha!

Sorry you felt lousy for so long.At least now you have it figured out.

While reading your post about the last show onboard I had tears in my eyes too!

Have a great time in WDW- where will you post that TR?Are we all crazy here or what???

Linda

 

[DisneyCruiser83]

I can't believe your report is over! It sounds like you had such a great time (aside from the illness, blech!) I do hope you are able to do a TR for your September trip, as I love to follow along. I hope you have a great time! Thanks for writing!

 

[davidls]

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I suggested after that maybe we should go to the deck and get some fresh air. We walked over to Goofy's and I got some ice cream....only thing I really ate all day. I had to be careful out on deck though because if I looked out and saw the water rushing past us, it just made it worse. Even looking out at the horizon was bad because I could still see the water below me. Ugh horrible.

As we were sitting, we saw these guys walk by with chairs to set up for the wedding!

Me with what little ice cream I could eat.

We ate and then went back to the cabin to sleep. I really really didn't want to miss Disney Dreams that night but I knew I wasn't enjoying myself anymore. No more faking it. This was bad. Jason had run out of Aloe at that point and he was burning pretty bad so I got up with him and walked over to the store out by the Walt Disney Theatre. Inside, I started looking at the pharmaceutical counter. They seriously had all kinds of stuff for sea sickness! Why didn't I think of that before? I already had every medication they were selling.....

.....but then.....

..... like a lightning bolt from the sky.....

....there they were........

....a pair of the ugliest sweat band looking things I had EVER seen.........

You could hear the angel choir singing......."Ooooahhoooohaaoohooo...."

I bought the stupid bands for $11 bucks, went back to the room, put them on, and VOILA!

I was healed within 5 minutes NO JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then I called them my Richard Simmons bands the rest of the cruise!

I got up with 15 minutes to spare, got ready for Semi-Formal night, and ran over to the Walt Disney Theatre for Disney Dreams! (I don't have any pictures from it...)

Semi formal night was in Lumiere's...

As I got to the table and met up with our friends, I told them that I felt like Richard Simmons on Prom night!

We had lobster for dinner! Jason got the light fare steak as well so he could say he had "Surf and Turf!"

We also celebrated our Anniversary that night as did our table mate friends! We were on our 2nd Anniversary and they were on their 1st!

The crew sang us a song and gave us a cake....

Of course we already had a huge meal and dessert so we weren't hungry at all! We had Dennis package it up for us and this is what he came back with........

Haha!!!!

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Hi Karen,
My wife, granddaughter and I have been following your trip report. It has been a road down memory lane for us. Keep up the great job on your report. We love seeing all of your pictures.
We went on a 7 day Eastern Disney cruise in 2007. In your first photo of your anniversary at Lumiere's with the other servers standing in back of you and clapping. The server directly behind you was our head server in 2007. His name is Rexon. He has to be one of Disney's best on board the Magic. We had the best time on this cruise and Rexon took excellent care of us during the meals. It was great seeing him again, and knowing he is doing well. We are taking the 7 day Western Caribbean Cruise on the Magic next year in Oct. We are hoping Rexon will be still there so we can go up to him to say hi. I know he won't remember us, so I'm taking a picture I took of him and our granddaughter together at Parrot Cay.
Again, thanks Karen for your great trip report and your pictures.
David, Donna & granddaughter Emily

 

[kmab00]

Thanks for a great report! Can't wait to hear about your next trip!

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!!

Are you running the half in Jan at WDW!!! I am running my first half then and then taking a 4 day Wonder cruise!! Hey I am not getting on the boat without a medal!! Its my incentive since I have never run for anything in my life!!!


We are staying for 3 nights in Dec at WL for a quick anniversary trip! I have to see the lights in WDW at Christmas!!

I am so jealous you get to go in 8 DAYS!!

YEs I AM!!!!! I'm so excited! It'll be my first half, too! How neat! The lights at Christmas are AMAZING you are going to love it!!!! Good luck with your training for the half!!! :0)

Wow that was one mega update!!!!!!

When do you go to WDW? We arrive on the 12th and are there till the 19th when we do our Western Cruise.

We go on the 13th and leave on the 20th so it looks as if we'll be there at the same time! Have fun on the Magic!!!!

Karen,
That was an awesome report.I am going to miss it.I looked for more every morning.I feel like I know you guys- haha!

Sorry you felt lousy for so long.At least now you have it figured out.

While reading your post about the last show onboard I had tears in my eyes too!

Have a great time in WDW- where will you post that TR?Are we all crazy here or what???

Linda

Thank you so much! I will post the TR for the SEptember trip in the WDW forum but I'll be sure to put a note about it here! Thanks again so much!!!

I can't believe your report is over! It sounds like you had such a great time (aside from the illness, blech!) I do hope you are able to do a TR for your September trip, as I love to follow along. I hope you have a great time! Thanks for writing!

I will definitely do a TR for September! I love TR's! :0) Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Karen,
My wife, granddaughter and I have been following your trip report. It has been a road down memory lane for us. Keep up the great job on your report. We love seeing all of your pictures.
We went on a 7 day Eastern Disney cruise in 2007. In your first photo of your anniversary at Lumiere's with the other servers standing in back of you and clapping. The server directly behind you was our head server in 2007. His name is Rexon. He has to be one of Disney's best on board the Magic. We had the best time on this cruise and Rexon took excellent care of us during the meals. It was great seeing him again, and knowing he is doing well. We are taking the 7 day Western Caribbean Cruise on the Magic next year in Oct. We are hoping Rexon will be still there so we can go up to him to say hi. I know he won't remember us, so I'm taking a picture I took of him and our granddaughter together at Parrot Cay.
Again, thanks Karen for your great trip report and your pictures.
David, Donna & granddaughter Emily

Hi guys! How neat that he was your server! I think it'll be cool to bring him that photo!!! Hope he's there! I'm glad you guys all enjoyed the TR!!! Have a great cruise!!!!

 

[kmab00]

One more update!

I can't believe I forgot to add all of my Fish Extender gifts! We got SO MUCH STUFF!!!!!

This is everything all laid out!

Closeup #1

Closeup #2

Homemade gifts! We got luggage tags, a tropical music CD, a CUTE photo frame, and a Christmas ornament!

I would do Fish Extenders again in a heartbeat! I loved it!!!!!

 

[cdotla]

Great trip report Karen!!!

I can't believe how active you guys were on Castaway!!! And you even running the 5K!!!

So sorry you were sick for so long.

And thumbs down to the poor housekeeping at AK and poor recognition at Boma of your Anniversary. I guess if there is ever a time when your Anniversary gets overlooked and not mentioned at least it was on the one trip when you were least able to enjoy it anyway due to the sickness - poor you!!!

Wow...already another trip in one week! You lucky girl! Can't wait to read all about it as well! Have fun and good luck with the final countdown preparations!!!

 

[kmab00]

Great trip report Karen!!!

I can't believe how active you guys were on Castaway!!! And you even running the 5K!!!

So sorry you were sick for so long.

And thumbs down to the poor housekeeping at AK and poor recognition at Boma of your Anniversary. I guess if there is ever a time when your Anniversary gets overlooked and not mentioned at least it was on the one trip when you were least able to enjoy it anyway due to the sickness - poor you!!!

Wow...already another trip in one week! You lucky girl! Can't wait to read all about it as well! Have fun and good luck with the final countdown preparations!!!

Thank you! CC was SO much fun! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!!! Can't wait! This time next week, we'll be lounging it up at the pool/hot tub and enjoying WL!!!!