Blue Skies, Sunshine, and Unseasonably HOT Pixie Dust! Update 3/6 Final Thoughts!

I will never know where she keeps her energy reserve. I wish I had as much as she did! No, I did not get bounceback but I do have a pin. It's not a great one (20% value, 25% mod, 30% deluxe), but better than nothing. I hope they will give you a great one for next May! Be ready for the HEAT! :lmao:

Our first trip was in May, you definitely had hotter heat than we did. But, it can't be as bad as September normally is I imagine. :eek:

You can do it Kayce!! I am working on it and no it is not easy but it is doable!! Look at www.myfitnesspal.com as a great web tool (and you can use it on some smart phones) to help track calories and exercise. It has helped me a ton!

I think it is interesting about the bounce back deal. The one Becky got includes December dates. The one that was on the boards before she went down was for the 2011, various dates. Who knows what will be waiting for me? :confused3 I sure hope it includes May dates because I am selfishly hoping for a cruise and a few park days to celebrate my graduation.
 
i thought i replied to your TR????? sorry i've missed a little bit! Well, I'm here now! Going back to catch up.....

alrighty, all caught up!!! Great first day at MK!!! I don't think you need me to tell you but......Bella is sooooooo cute!!! I love that she's a ham! LOL! I'm glad you got your connecting rooms at POR! I'm loving the character pics from Chef Mickey's...Bella looks like she was in a better mood with the characters around. Can't wait for more!

And....Good luck with your weight loss! I think Disney is the best motivation ever!! Maybe I should run that past my DBF! LOL! Great idea!!
 
Kayce - Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. After waiting 4 1/2 years to get back to the World, you're going twice in the same year.
And I'll share my possible news shortly too on my TR...we can be partners in crime and motivate each other on weight loss.

Actually it was Bella that waited 4 1/2 years...I hadn't been in TEN! So even better to go twice in one year!!! I saw the post on your TR, I totally think you should go!

Good luck Kayce! That is some great motivation right there! :thumbsup2

Yes it is! I can't think of anything else that would motivate me for real!

That is a great idea to use Disney as a motivater. The only reason I ever ran my first half marathon is because I knew it was the only way I was getting to Disneyland. You can definitely do it! And anytime you're tempted to cheat just think about Main Street USA:goodvibes Have you been down to the WISH part of the boards. There are lots of supportive people down there working on getting healthier. Good luck!

That's totally why I started training for a 5K and then a half too...to do the one in Jan. But deep down I would rather go in Dec for all the Christmas magic! I still want to run the half, I'm thinking about the one for Food and Wine in Sept '11. That's so far away, so I don't know for sure yet. I have been on the WISH boards a little, I will have to check them out now that I have a concrete goal in mind!!

Wow! What a goal! You luck on on both the goal and the prize!

I'm sure you'll get there :)

Thank you! I am determined!

I know you will do it and get to go in December!! It is absolutely beautiful at Christmas time. You mentioned staying at a value resort to save money - you may be able to get a PIN code to save some $$ plus I got one for free dining through December 30th (I think, will have to read it again). I'm excited for you!

I did get a pin! I am so excited! We will probably still stay at a value since the new pin is for 40% at any!!

Good luck on your goal! Disney in December is definitely a great motivator! I hope to make it there around that time one year, too. Great news!

Thank you! I'm sure you'll make it sometime too!

Wow, I wish I had some serious motivation to lose weight like that too!

How exciting, keep us posted!

I will keep you posted for sure! I will probably need a lot of support and reminders about my ultimate motivation!!

Oh Kayce, I am so very excited for you!! I know weight loss is just something extremely personal and I know you'll be able to do it!! Good luck!! :cloud9:

Thanks for the confidence! I am extemely motivated right now, I just hope it doesn't fall too low too soon...

Kayce, you can do it girl! and I am so jealous...I want to go for Christmas so bad!!! we were suppose to go the week after Thanksgiving but went in April instead so now I have to wait a few years before I get that Christmas trip...unless by some miracle I win one of the many trips I registered for (and we all know that is NOTgoing to happen)...so, I can't wait to follow along on your PTR journey and absorb all the Christmas magic you will come back to share!
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Good luck winning! :wizard: Take me with you if you win! ;) You will get that Christmas trip someday!

Our first trip was in May, you definitely had hotter heat than we did. But, it can't be as bad as September normally is I imagine. :eek:

You can do it Kayce!! I am working on it and no it is not easy but it is doable!! Look at www.myfitnesspal.com as a great web tool (and you can use it on some smart phones) to help track calories and exercise. It has helped me a ton!

I think it is interesting about the bounce back deal. The one Becky got includes December dates. The one that was on the boards before she went down was for the 2011, various dates. Who knows what will be waiting for me? :confused3 I sure hope it includes May dates because I am selfishly hoping for a cruise and a few park days to celebrate my graduation.

I will have to check out that site. Thanks so much! I do not think it is selfish to want to celebrate your graduation with a trip, it seems perfectly fitting! My bounceback while we were there was through Dec 10 and was 45 off villas, 40 off deluxe, 35 mod, 30 value. I just got a pin for 40 off any, though, through Dec 10 so it's a better deal anyway! We will probably book Pop!

i thought i replied to your TR????? sorry i've missed a little bit! Well, I'm here now! Going back to catch up.....

alrighty, all caught up!!! Great first day at MK!!! I don't think you need me to tell you but......Bella is sooooooo cute!!! I love that she's a ham! LOL! I'm glad you got your connecting rooms at POR! I'm loving the character pics from Chef Mickey's...Bella looks like she was in a better mood with the characters around. Can't wait for more!

And....Good luck with your weight loss! I think Disney is the best motivation ever!! Maybe I should run that past my DBF! LOL! Great idea!!

You should totally get your DBF to make that deal with you! And we can keep track together! I need all the support I can get!!!

The characters did wonders to cheer her up. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on POR. Wish we had run into you there!
 
We got back on the monorail to head back to the MK. We were stopped for a few minutes, and Bella decided to show her “true” colors! Haha! She was acting very silly!
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Being crazy with my dad (who totally eggs on this behavior!)
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And a serious one
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There were four deer out the window!
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The boys watching the deer:
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We had to stop for a few more of these before we went in:

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The train picked a great moment to come by!
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As we walked down main street, it was about 7:45. People were already lining the streets for Spectro at 9, which was no surprise to me. My parents were shocked that people wait that long, but we decided we best get a seat so that we would be able to see. We got a spot near the end of Main Street close to the Walt and Mickey statue. We were not on the curb as the whole curb was already full, but we were right behind those people, so second row. We spent the hour just relaxing and planning. I wrote in my Disney journal and my mom and the kids played I-Spy. My sister had gone back to the room because she had homework she had to email her professor.

Jaeden relaxed in the stroller
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And Bella checked out the map some more (she loves maps!)

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Pretty soon it started!
Bella waving
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Some Spectro pics
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I’m not sure if it’s always the same Ariel, but this girl was breaking it down! She was dancing and waving like crazy!
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Cont in next post
 

After Spectro, we decided we didn’t want to wait for Wishes to start so we began to make our way toward Fantasyland. I thought maybe the line for Dumbo would go down due to the parade and fireworks, so we headed that way. It was slow going for sure! We had just made it to FL when Wishes started. We actually watched part of it from right next to Dumbo, which still had a huge line--at least 30 minutes.

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I don’t know the reason, but the fireworks pics I took from FL were the best ones I’ve ever gotten. I don’t know if it was the angle or what, but if you are looking for good fireworks pics, that might be the place to be!
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We decided not to wait for Dumbo, but instead to head over to Splash and use a GAD FP. On the way, Haunted Mansion had no wait, so we went right in. Bella was getting a little crabby again, and she didn’t want to ride. She hid her eyes most of the time and in hindsight I wish I hadn’t made her. I mean, she wasn’t kicking or screaming but was kinda like, “I don’t want to,” and couldn’t make up her mind. After that, for the whole week, every ride we went on she was scared it would get dark. And I think she’d have enjoyed it if she hadn’t been so sleepy. Oh well, live and learn!

The boys did like it although they were a little puzzled at its lack of scariness. Next we headed to Splash, and Bella decided she didn’t want to ride it, either, so my mom ended up staying back with her.

When we got off the ride, Bella was whining about how much she wanted to ride Dumbo, but the boys wanted to try BTMRR. We decided that my parents would take Bella and I would go with the boys and we would just meet back at the resort. So the boys and I got in line and were on the ride about 5 minutes later, which was mostly just walking through the queue. We were in the front row! It was really cool at night, though it was a little jerky so I got a small headache while on it.

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The castle WAAAAAAY in the distance
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The boys decided they wanted to ride Space again, so off we went. We stopped for this pic:
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And a couple of PP pics (still no CD! Will post later).

We got to Space and all the FP machines were closed, so we got in the stand-by line. It said 40 minutes but only ended up being 20. While we were in line, MAJOR exhaustion hit us. We all agreed we should have just left, but we were already in line so we stayed.

When we got out of the gift shop after the ride, we were blasted by the hot air. And it was midnight! I couldn’t believe it was still that hot and humid.

After the ride, we passed Laugh Floor which had a very long wait!
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(It says 999 minutes if you can’t see).:lmao:


And stopped on Main Street for a pic of the time--12:20! And we had been up since 4:30 our time, which would be 5:30 FL time. :scared1:

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My parents gave me this pic of what happened after Dumbo!
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The bus line was long for Riverside so we didn’t make it back until after 1. We fell into bed and slept VERY soundly!!
 
Those firework shots are great! And Bella looks sooooo cute; even when she's asleep.

It was a hot week wasn't it?
 
Great pictures from Spectro! I can't believe you made it all the way past midnight after getting up so early - I'm too old for that anymore :lmao:
 
great ending to the day! You're right, those pics are awesome! Wow..you folks must've been tired after that really long day. Can't wait for more!
 
Wow!! You guys lasted all day and night!

Great update! Soo nice that you rode the Mts with the boys :)
 
Wow I can't believe you lasted that late! I love the Magic Kingdom at night.:goodvibes
 
You had a LONG first day!! But a fun first day it looks like. :) What a way to kick off your vacation. Great update Kayce!
 
Great report so far :thumbsup2 Bella looks so excited :goodvibes what a great idea for christmas and def motivating :)
 
Great trip report so far! Wow that was a long day for you guys and your daughter was sure a trooper. Looking forward to your next installment
 
Those firework shots are great! And Bella looks sooooo cute; even when she's asleep.

It was a hot week wasn't it?

Hot is an understatement! :rotfl2: Thank you!!!

Great pictures from Spectro! I can't believe you made it all the way past midnight after getting up so early - I'm too old for that anymore :lmao:

I couldn't believe it either...it was the excitement and adrenaline! :thumbsup2

great ending to the day! You're right, those pics are awesome! Wow..you folks must've been tired after that really long day. Can't wait for more!

Thank you! Yes, it felt good to finally get to bed. It was worth it though!

Wow!! You guys lasted all day and night!

Great update! Soo nice that you rode the Mts with the boys :)

Yes we did. I was surprised even my parents made it that long! Gotta love those mountains!

Wow I can't believe you lasted that late! I love the Magic Kingdom at night.:goodvibes

There is something even more magical about seeing it all in lights...:thumbsup2

You had a LONG first day!! But a fun first day it looks like. :) What a way to kick off your vacation. Great update Kayce!

Long but fun! We had been looking forward to it for so long, we didn't want to stop!!!

Great report so far :thumbsup2 Bella looks so excited :goodvibes what a great idea for christmas and def motivating :)

Thank you! I am so excited to go for Christmas!! I AM going to make it!

Great trip report so far! Wow that was a long day for you guys and your daughter was sure a trooper. Looking forward to your next installment

Thanks! She had her moments but overall she did great. She loved it!
 
When we got off the bus, we were greeted at the bus depot by this mama and her cute little babies:
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And then we headed in!

We headed towards Splash, but it was pretty crowded, so we grabbed some FP for later. We hadn’t decided yet if we were going to use a GAD one that day or not, so we got regular ones. We kind of wandered around after that, and ended up catching a little bit of Pirate training!
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So we decided to go ahead and ride. Here are the kids in line:
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In the gift shop, this very intimidating pirate tried to attack me!
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But don’t worry, I won the fight!
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Whew!

Then we rode Magic Carpets. Jaeden and Bella rode in front of Noah and I. My parents and sister got frozen lemonades. I decided I liked sitting in back of them, because I took this picture.
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You can’t even tell they were totally fighting about who got to “drive!” It just looks like two cousins enjoying a ride! They finally agreed to take turns.

I snapped some shots from the top.

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And them not fighting.
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I don’t really remember how it happened, but next we ended up at It’s a Small World. We really didn’t have a plan this day!

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My sister is a non-DIS-er, so she doesn’t know the golden rule of no flash photography, and I‘m pretty sure she used one from looking at the pics. I really didn’t notice at the time or I would have told her. I was too busy trying to cool off and look at things with Bella! But she did get some good shots…


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By this time it was almost time to use our Splash FPs, so we headed back that way. We weren’t really hungry for lunch, so we stopped for a Mickey bar and some popsicles!

Bella’s first Mickey Bar!
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Jaeden and my dad
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And finally we were on Splash!
(More flash photography I think. Whoops.)
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When we got to the bottom of the huge drop, Bella was just giggling away! She LOVED it! She kept saying, “I got a huge splash!” I was relieved. It ended up being one of her favorites!

Here we are:
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My dad and Noah, Kellie and Jaeden, me and Bella, and my mom!

We all agreed that was a really fun ride. At this point, we were hot and getting tired, so we headed back to the hotel to rest up before our dinner ADR!

Up next: We visit another park and have a great dinner!
 
Wow! Congrats on the Christmas trip!!! That will be awesome!:goodvibes

Glad you got to see Spectro! Especially given that pesky rumour that it soon might be permanently replaced.:sad2:

Isn't the MK great at night??? All the rides take on a whole different perspective. Can't believe how long you guys lasted! 1am before returning to the room! Wow!:worship:
 
Wow! Congrats on the Christmas trip!!! That will be awesome!:goodvibes

Glad you got to see Spectro! Especially given that pesky rumour that it soon might be permanently replaced.:sad2:

Isn't the MK great at night??? All the rides take on a whole different perspective. Can't believe how long you guys lasted! 1am before returning to the room! Wow!:worship:

We must have been posting at the same time! I was just getting ready to go read your update, too. Great minds think alike! :lmao:

I'm wondering if it's going to be a permanent change for Spectro...either way I'm glad we saw it. It's an awesome parade.

We LOVED MK at night! Especially that late at night. The crowds didn't really die down very much but you're right, it just feels so different!!
 
Great update. I love the picture of Bella with her first Mickey bar:cutie:
 












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