California Dreamin'-A 14 Day Odyssey to San Fran,Yosemite & DL! 8/2013 COMPLETE!1/9!!

[podsnel]

Thank you so much for the awesome updates!! Yay! I don't have to wonder any longer what route you took to get to DLR! So glad you stayed at the GC! We are going to stay there in November.

You are going to LOVE it- we did not want to leave and I can't wait to return!

Any reason you didn't take the PCH down? It does add a lot of time to the trip and you gave yourselves plenty of time in Yosemite.

I'll be checking often for the next updates! Thank you!!!!

Good question! we had done that the last time we were in CA- drove from SF to Carmel, then down the coast to the Hearst Castle, and then on to stay in Santa Barbara with my friend, Stephen, and his crazy-a wife. We LOVEd it, and will definitely return, but we knew our kids would really appreciate hiking in Yosemite over a drive down the coast and a Hearst Castle tour (which, for the record, was FASCINATING and I VERY VERY highly recommend!).

 

[ProudMommyof2]

I went to Disneyland twice as a kid before I ever went to WDW and I haven't been back yet. I know what it felt to experience WDW after DL, but I can't wait to see your reaction to the reverse!

Did you have any trouble getting GCV at 7 months?

 

[podsnel]

I went to Disneyland twice as a kid before I ever went to WDW and I haven't been back yet. I know what it felt to experience WDW after DL, but I can't wait to see your reaction to the reverse!

Did you have any trouble getting GCV at 7 months?

My reaction was basically cry...walk 2 feet...cry some more...walk to feet...cry again...you get the idea.

And no, I did not have an issue at 7 months- but- it was late August (kids are back in school) and it was AFTER D23- more on that in a bit. I think date and checking in mid-week (not on a friday or Saturday) were helpful.

 

[Linda67]

Yay you've made it to Disneyland!
Isn't just the most amazing place. I've visited twice and have totally fallen in love. I'm really hoping I can get back for a couple of nights this year

 

[podsnel]

Yay you've made it to Disneyland!

YES!! Longest TR ever!!

Isn't just the most amazing place. I've visited twice and have totally fallen in love. I'm really hoping I can get back for a couple of nights this year

I want to go back with Sean- he is obsessed with the DL App on my ipad- I want to take him so badly- maybe even next year.... I can see why you have fallen in love- it is so intimate.

And congratulations on your Degree, I am very impressed! I never noticed before, or is that tag new?

 

[KristiMc]

I would have been crying also . I hope to get out there one of these days.

 

[podsnel]

I would have been crying also . I hope to get out there one of these days.

Yes, you would have! It's a great place, Kristi- I hope you guys decide to go one day...

 

[podsnel]

I am going to squeeze in one more update before I have to go to Project Graduation- because our villa was ready, and WOW was I excited to see what our view was! Up we went, and O.M.G.- my request was honored and we had an AMAZING WOC view!!!! But first, the tour...



















It was so gorgeous in here, but really?? Are you kidding me with this view??



I was seriously running around like a TOTAL nut job- MUCH more than usual. I mean, how often am I going to get here? Maybe a handful of times if I am lucky in life? So- to score THIS- was HUGE! SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!







Gorgeous, beautiful detailing throughout, including the carpet-





Cont'd next post....

 

[MAGICFOR2]

More gorgeousness. What a cool thing to see. Isn't it incredible to think about those trees being there ALL those years? Throughout all that has done on historically. Pretty amazing.

Poor Timmy; hope he felt better quickly.

The savings seats thing is . I'm sure these are the same people who have their crap on an empty DCL deck chair for 6 hours and then get pissed when it gets moved. Some people are clueless.

Yay for Disneyland!!

This makes me think of the gym. One lady came by herself, got on a treadmill two down from me, then hung her towel and keys on the one next to me. Someone tried to use it, and she said, "my husband is still using this one, he'll be right back." He showed up about 10 minutes later. Another lady was doing the circuit on the weight machines, and she put her bag on the machine ahead of her so no one would use it before she needed it.

 

[podsnel]

I went a little shutter crazy too. But NO ONE in my family could say anything about it THIS time- haha!





























NICE!!!!







Very nice-













Just beautiful, every inch of it, even the vaccuum closet, lol!!

We went back to the pool for a little bit- must have eaten something but I can't recall what, so maybe we just had room snacks, then back up to the room to shower and change. Tonight, the boys would be having a boys night at an Angels game, and I would be having a night with some of my favorite California DISgirls...it was going to be an AMAZING evening!!!!!! Next time!

 

[podsnel]

This makes me think of the gym. One lady came by herself, got on a treadmill two down from me, then hung her towel and keys on the one next to me. Someone tried to use it, and she said, "my husband is still using this one, he'll be right back." He showed up about 10 minutes later. Another lady was doing the circuit on the weight machines, and she put her bag on the machine ahead of her so no one would use it before she needed it.

This is completely unacceptable. Can't STAND it!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Now you're making me homesick! I loved VGC! I think they really outdid themselves! We stayed in the hotel before they build he villas. I think the villas are even more beautiful! Love the pool! Your view is amazing!!! You really had the going!

DLR is the mother ship for sure. "It all started with a Mouse" I always want to add , "right on this spot." We always go to an Angels game when we are in town - love the fireworks with the home runs! Can't wait to see your meet up with our Drea!!! I'm sure you two had some good times!

 

[mefordis]

Ellen,
Thank you so much for all of these awesome updates! You made my night!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

This is completely unacceptable. Can't STAND it!!

I know! Like they are the only ones who want to work out today.

 

[dizneeat]

Ellen, I am all caught up!

You have been an updating machine, girl! There is FAR too much to comment on, but I just love all the photos you take, especially all the detail.
The VGC look awesome and your view is outstanding! Lucky girl, but then ..... by all the "advertising" you do with your TRs you deserve it.

 

[KristiMc]

Gorgeous room and an amazing view!

 

[DWGal210]

OH MY GOODNESS I am freaking out looking at your Villa pictures. And that view??!?! Unreal!! I would have been crying too. Just incredible.

What a gorgeous place; I need to schedule a trip out to DL. Maybe next Spring....hmm.....

 

[DWGal210]

This makes me think of the gym. One lady came by herself, got on a treadmill two down from me, then hung her towel and keys on the one next to me. Someone tried to use it, and she said, "my husband is still using this one, he'll be right back." He showed up about 10 minutes later. Another lady was doing the circuit on the weight machines, and she put her bag on the machine ahead of her so no one would use it before she needed it.

Doesn't that just tick you off?! People are clueless.

 

[dvc4life]

WOW! Is that room gorgeous or what! I can definitely see why you were so excited. Someday we hope to get out to Disneyland. I have never been to California yet.

Hopefully Timmy will be feeling better for this next portion of the trip. It really does suck when you don't feel well during vacation.

And that Hampton looked gorgeous! We also try to stay with Hilton for the points. Love them free rooms!

 

[pillow]

Loving this!

Jodie