Blue's Road Trip - Part II ~ New 5/6: It Pays To Have Connections!!

[carissanboys]

Stitch had quite an outing with us yesterday. I've posted pictures on my PTR.

 

[pirate<3rocks]

Great photo shoot of Stitch and a neat way to show us around the World.

"next up .......... Grumpy"

 

[Phibbles]

 

[Goofster57]

 

[carissanboys]

Hey Princess! We're ready for an update!! Are you busy working or something???

 

[momrek06]

BLUE,

I am with Phib's, Goof and Car!!! We miss you!!! We need an UPDATE!!!

 

[blue_river]

Too fun, Heidi! We have yet to really "do" the World Showcase with DD's. What a fun way to do it! I'm hoping that doing the Kim Possible thing this fall will get us around WS more. Can't wait to hear the next installment.

I can't remember how old your DD's are.....but be sure to buy the passports for them! They'll have a lot more fun with those

That Stitch!

He just loves getting his picture taken... the little ham!

Looks like it was a gorgeous day to travel 'round the world!


Kathy

Compared to last year the weather was gorgeous! The heat and humidity from the hurricanes in 2008 just about killed us and we swore we would never go back at that time of year again.........and yet we've booked another trip for free dining this summer

Wow - Stitch really got to see and do a lot on his trip with y'all! I hope he's not too disappointed with our boring family.

Those were some really great shots Heidi - what fun!

I seriously doubt a family of boys could be boring

Stitch funny!

Stitch = gud

 

[blue_river]

Not sure how I missed this...but I'm going back to read like a good girl now.

KAT!!!!!!!!!!

That was so sweet of you to stop by and post

GREAT UPDATE, BLUE!!!

I MISS EPCOT!!! I so wish DL had an EPCOT!!!

Your weather looked fabulous and yes indeedy that STITCH sure gets around!!!

Thanks Karen

Does DL have an plans in the future to add on??

I can't wait to see what kind of shenanigans Stitch got into with CAR and family

Collect I might add

Lil' bugger eh?

What have you been taking lesson from Kathy about cliff hangers

Actually there isn't much to write about in the next installment and that was the only part that really sticks out in my mind

Stitch had a blast around the world. That was just toooo cute, I really enjoyed it. You guys are such a fun family!!!

Thank you Sara.........we do have a good time on vacation - always lots of laughs (and some grumpy moments too)!

HIYA GOOF!!!

Wow, really, GOOF!!

But at the same time I love C. A. Soarin', Toy Story, Indiana Jones...to name just a few!!

I thought with all the renovations they might have thought about an EPCOT or WESTCOT!!!
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Oh Blue, just having a little chat with the Goofster on your thread!!!!

I don't mind at all........what are good friends for?

Looks Stitch had quite the time traveling around World Showcase.

I think that was the only day we took so many shots of him....he'll only make a few brief appearances after that.

Stitch had quite an outing with us yesterday. I've posted pictures on my PTR.

Um....I'll have to get over and catch up on the ending of your PTR...but I'm already caught up with your TR

Great photo shoot of Stitch and a neat way to show us around the World.

"next up .......... Grumpy"

Hiya Natters! It was the most fun we've had in WS

 

[blue_river]

Hey Princess! We're ready for an update!! Are you busy working or something???

BLUE,

I am with Phib's, Goof and Car!!! We miss you!!! We need an UPDATE!!!

I'm sorry for the delay! I was very busy over the last few weeks at work filling in for other people that weren't there but now everything is back to normal so I should have a new installment out by Wednesday at the latest!!


Thanks to everyone for your patience, reading and posting

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Heidi, you are just lucky you missed all the rain this past summer, not fun! I would have traded places with you in an instant!

 

[blue_river]

Heidi, you are just lucky you missed all the rain this past summer, not fun! I would have traded places with you in an instant!

It rained steady the first two days we arrived and let me tell you, it was much cooler on those days than on the hot humid ones that followed! After that we hoped for more showers!

 

[blue_river]

Now that Stitch is out of the way I will continue our journey through World Showcase. After buying the girls passports and getting their first stamp at Mexico we made our way around the circle. Everytime we've been to Epcot we seem to miss the outside entertainment that I've seen in other pictures. No matter, the park was fairly empty and the temperature manageable!

As you can see from JoJo's Mickey bag, she's already made a few purchases but I couldn't tell you now what they were. I like to use the service WDW provides where they ship your goodies back to your resort for you but the girls would NEVER do it. They didn't trust them for some odd reason. Oh well...I'd tell them "Suffer and carry your items around all day then!"

I had to stop and get a picture of the trains in Germany because Buzz asked me about them after our 2006 trip and I had no idea what he was talking about. We totally missed them that summer. I've learned so much from so many people on the DIS about WDW that I just couldn't imagine what it must be like going without any of this knowledge!

Continuing on.........

We stopped in USA and used some of our snack credits for some hot pretzels and ice cream bars. Not what you would call a nutritious lunch but it filled the spot!

Next we came upon Aladin and Jasmine and the girls were excited because they didn't have their autographs yet and hadn't seen them before. Unfortunately, we were told they would be taking a break after the next child in line and wouldn't be back until a later time. I asked Grumpy to take a picture of them since I knew we wouldn't be waiting and the CM Handler started yelling at him! It startled me so much that I just about dropped my own camera. Apparently you are not allowed to take pictures of the characters unless your own child is with them. This does make sense for privacy issues and children's safety but Grumpy didn't even include them in the photo! The CM became a little overly agressive and blocked the view but not before DH was able to snap this one off.......

Next Up: The Racoon Encounter!

 

[carissanboys]

Of course he got Jasmine in the picture.

I've never heard of a CM doing that before! I'm sure I've taken a picture of some characters before like that. Maybe it was from further away though.

We didn't use the "send packages to resort" benefit either. We really didn't have much to carry anyway.

 

[blue_river]

Of course he got Jasmine in the picture.

Did you ever??

I've never heard of a CM doing that before! I'm sure I've taken a picture of some characters before like that. Maybe it was from further away though.

Really? You'd think we would have learned our lesson but it happened again to us on our last trip in MK. Although that CM was a little more polite about it.

We didn't use the "send packages to resort" benefit either. We really didn't have much to carry anyway.

I use it for heavy or breakable stuff! Very handy

 

[carissanboys]

You know - I almost posted this morning to remind you that it was Wednesday and I'd be expecting an update.

 

[blue_river]

You know - I almost posted this morning to remind you that it was Wednesday and I'd be expecting an update.

Surprise Surprise!

See............I kept my promise!!!!!


ETA: Besides, I'm thinking I'd like to post about our 2008 trip so I have to get this one over with

 

[carissanboys]

Surprise Surprise!

See............I kept my promise!!!!!


ETA: Besides, I'm thinking I'd like to post about our 2008 trip so I have to get this one over with

Oh yeah - this is the 2007 trip!

I'd love to hear about your 2008 trip.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I have never heard of CM's not allowing you to take a picture of the characters from a distance. I know you said privacy of the person with the character but really if that is the reason then they should ban people from taking pictures in the parks completely because of "privacy" issues, you know you can't get a picture without at least one random person in it. Just my two cents, seems rather silly.

I think you need to write about your 2008 trip too, afterall you got to meet me!

 

[blue_river]

Oh yeah - this is the 2007 trip!

HEY

Stop that laughing over there!

I'd love to hear about your 2008 trip.

Awww.......thanks....have I mentioned you're my bestest buddy

I have never heard of CM's not allowing you to take a picture of the characters from a distance. I know you said privacy of the person with the character but really if that is the reason then they should ban people from taking pictures in the parks completely because of "privacy" issues, you know you can't get a picture without at least one random person in it. Just my two cents, seems rather silly.

I totally agree with you on the privacy thing but when you're being yelled at it's rather embarrassing to argue the point

Maybe Grumpy looks like some sort of stalker or something

I think you need to write about your 2008 trip too, afterall you got to meet me!

Another bestest buddy! You're right and it was so wonderful to finally meet you ......... and your mother might I add

I was a little disappointed I didn't get to see your brothers in action though

 

[carissanboys]

HEY

Stop that laughing over there!

I only have mad love for ya! Your updates are worth the wait.

Maybe Grumpy looks like some sort of stalker or something

Well, was he drooling while taking the picture of Jasmine?