Celebrating A 5th Birthday with Mickey & Rain,May 2009! Completed..

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Next we toured Minnie's house. I made sure we got a picture of both kids on Minnie's couch this time. the kids always have fun playing in here.

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Thomas wanted to ride Barnstormer next. they even let us stay on since there was no wait. So we got to ride twice and they gave the kids frequent rider cards . We walked over to get on line for the Railroad when we saw some characters out for meet and greets. We just missed Marie which we have been trying to meet for the last 2 years. Thomas and Kaylee really wanted to see her. I asked one of the CM if she would be back out and she told me in her nasty voice she had no idea when and if the characters would be back out. We did get to meet Meeko though.

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Then I asked a different character handler about Marie. She wasn't sure of the time but gave me at least and idea of when they would be back out, as long as it didn't rain. Marie was supposed to come back out too. I thanked the CM and we were on our the next train to Frontier land. The kids sat in the back and at the Main St. station Thomas got to say All aboard. The crowds were on there way into the park by now. When we arrived at FL BTMRR already had quite a wait so we grabbed FP for later. Splash had short wait but I really didn't want to get wet after being Soaked all week. We wanted to wait for the back row since I don't think you get as wet :rolleyes: of course the CM was not nice about me not taking the front and told me I would get just as soaked in the back. I completely disagreed but kept that to myself. Well this time she was right. We got drenched by another log coming down the hill. We were not thrilled after being wet all week. I guess we should have skipped it or rode before we left the park. I tried to dry the kids and I up the best I could in the bathroom but it was useless. We still had 5 minutes before our FP time was good for BTMRR. But we handed the Bday kid the FP's and the CM said Happy Birthday to Thomas and didn't make us wait. This is one of our favorite rides and we had so much fun. Also made sure to Grab FP's to ride again. We were getting hungry so we went to CHH since it was the closest place. I got the Anchor's away sandwich, Thomas had mac & cheese, Kaylee had adult chicken nuggets and tom shared with me and Kaylee. I can never eat more than half a sandwich anyway.We had chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake for dessert as usual. The food was excellent as most CS in Mk is. Sorry for lack of pics but we were hungry.

After lunch we went over to Adventure land, but decided to to ride Magic Carpets later, but we never got back to it unfortunately. We missed a lot at this park as well. There was a CM outside of POC and we asked about the Pirate Tutorial since it not on the times guide. Turns out if the rain held off they would be doing it in 15 minutes. So we decided to wait and see it. Captain Hook was out meeting and the kids went over With Tommy to meet them.

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Shortly after Mac the first mate came out to start the show. My kids were excited to see it again. then out came Captain Jack and of course it was the hottie one that looks and sounds just like him. This is the only jack I have ever seen in all our trips. The started picking kids and he picked Thomas :banana:. I was so happy they choose him as he never gets picked to be in any shows or ride with any characters because he is very shy. Thomas had a huge smile on his face.

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Then all the kids watching the show got to take the Pirate oath and were given those little scrolls. Kaylee had to go and get in on the action as well. She is usually picked for this show. I as happy Thomas had a turn. He said mommy i got to fight "Stinky Pete" :laughing: that was his name for Mac.
I also have video of this but not sure when I'm going to find time to upload it since it's been so crazy with both kids out of school and their summer activities. Notice the sun is out in these pictures.

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Next we rode one of my favorites POC. We only waited maybe 4 minutes and we sat in back. Tom took a few pics without the flash with our new camera. They turned out okay. Thomas was telling him "no flash photography" just in case.

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Of course Thomas couldn't wait to buy some junk in POC gift shop when we were done.We spent some time in here and it was very crowded. He picked out a new sword and a pirate telescope with his gift card. He still had much more $$ left on it.

Tommy and I had a plan since the weather was cooperating today. I checked the times guide and we figured maybe we could make it to HS and hopefully see one of the last 2 Jedi training shows today. So we decided to leave MK and skipped going back to meet Marie. We figured we would go back to SSR and change for dinner and freshen up a bit after being soaked down to our underwear on Splash. By time our bus pulled out of MK it started to drizzle :sad2:. Darn I thought we should have just stayed at MK for a while longer. We got back to our room to freshen up and it was still drizzling. Tom decided to take Thomas and try to go to HS anyway. Kaylee and I weren't sure yet because of the weather if we wanted to venture out just yet. I changed Thomas to his Star Wars shirt and wished him luck. About 15 minutes later it started down pouring and I tuned on the weather channel. We were under a tornado warning :scared1:. I called Tommy on the cell phone and they were at the bus stop waiting still. I told him to please come back to the room because there is no way Jedi Training would be on anyway. So they did and we relaxed until dinner and just kept an eye on the weather channel in case.

Coming up: Thomas' Birthday Dinner at Chef Mickey's & thunderstorms at MK. I plan to up this part today or tomorrow morning.


 
Great update! :yay: for Thomas getting picked for the Pirate Tutorial! That stinks about the Jedi Training.... I can't wait to see the Fairies when we go back. Love how you always take a pic of the kids on the couch at Minnie's House. :goodvibes
 

What a great way to spend a birthday at the Magic Kingdom. Thomas is a lucky little boy. :goodvibes
 
Don't you just hate when your morning starts out like that. :headache:

Thomas was so cute in the pirate tutorial pictures! I am glad he finally got picked. :thumbsup2

:scared1: I had no idea there was a tornado warning that day! Scary!
 
The Pirate Tutorial looks fun! We've never stopped to watch it. Might have to do that next time.:goodvibes
 
Great update! :yay: for Thomas getting picked for the Pirate Tutorial! That stinks about the Jedi Training.... I can't wait to see the Fairies when we go back. Love how you always take a pic of the kids on the couch at Minnie's House. :goodvibes


Thanks Tammy :goodvibes, Thomas was very happy to be chosen. I always take a picture of the kids, well since Kaylee was 2 and before Thomas was born. I let Tom do it in October and of course he just Kaylee in the picture. So a retake was in order.

What a great way to spend a birthday at the Magic Kingdom. Thomas is a lucky little boy. :goodvibes

Thanks. They are very lucky, both of them got to spend the day in MK on their Bdays and dinner at chef Mickey's. Kaylee last March when she turned 8 years old. She had a magical day there. Thomas still had fun though even with the wash out.

Don't you just hate when your morning starts out like that. :headache:

Thomas was so cute in the pirate tutorial pictures! I am glad he finally got picked. :thumbsup2

:scared1: I had no idea there was a tornado warning that day! Scary!

It was like the morning from hell. Thanks he loved fighting stinky pete ;). Supposedly a tornado went through Casselberry that afternoon. Maybe 30 minutes from WDW.

The Pirate Tutorial looks fun! We've never stopped to watch it. Might have to do that next time.:goodvibes

Put it on your list, it's a funny show :goodvibes.
 
Awww...great updates Nichole! I don't know what you are talking about with the whole "Tink" thing - you are just as petite as she is! :goodvibes

And I envy you that you only wear those few things of makeup in the parks - I still wear pretty much the same makeup as normal. It just looks like crud by 11:00 though!! :laughing:

Your morning sounds great - after the hectic bus/getting to the park situation. I can sense the frustration in your writing. But you still made rope drop? You go girl! :thumbsup2

Love all of the pictures - that's great that Thomas got picked for Pirate and hubba hubba on Capt. Sparrow! :love:

How scary to be there under a tornado warning! At least you were back in the room and the boys hadn't left yet!

Can't wait for more....popcorn::

Sara
 
Awww...great updates Nichole! I don't know what you are talking about with the whole "Tink" thing - you are just as petite as she is! :goodvibes

And I envy you that you only wear those few things of makeup in the parks - I still wear pretty much the same makeup as normal. It just looks like crud by 11:00 though!! :laughing:

Your morning sounds great - after the hectic bus/getting to the park situation. I can sense the frustration in your writing. But you still made rope drop? You go girl! :thumbsup2

Love all of the pictures - that's great that Thomas got picked for Pirate and hubba hubba on Capt. Sparrow! :love:

How scary to be there under a tornado warning! At least you were back in the room and the boys hadn't left yet!

Can't wait for more....popcorn::

Sara


Hi Sara,
I feel huge next to that skinny Tink. that outfit would look a whole lot worse on me at my age :laughing: It would be like a shirt. In the morning I wear a bit of makeup since it just melts anyway. But usually later I put my whole face on. I always do my hair though, I guess I don't want really bad vacation pictures :goodvibes. Thomas was so happy! Captain Jack went right between me and another person when he made his exit. He was fine up close too :cloud9: .I was happy we were at the resort during the Tornado warning :scared1:. More coming up soon. I need to finish up by next week.
 
i am so happy bout your daughter making dance ensamble she must be really good she is probably better than me and i will be a freshman next year in highschool i wish her all the luck with it dancer to dancer and please take videos at the preformance so we can see them loving the trip report but the price for dance ensamble shows :scared1: it is just crazy high priced <3



I LOVE DANCE TOO AND I TAKE CLASS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY AND THAT will be this semester but last semester it was monday thru friday
 
We were in MK tht day as well. Rain stayed away for our bkfst in the castle. This is when I think I saw Tommy and Thomas at the bus stop at SS. We were trying to get to DTD and Caylee had to potty....
 
Hi Nichole! I am just catching up! Going back to Epcot, the pictures with Remy are SO cute, Thomas looks so happy!:thumbsup2 I am so glad you got to see the Chinese acrobats! That STINKS about Jedi Training academy!:sad2: Poor Thomas! So sorry about your stressful morning on Thomas's birthday! I am so glad the sun was out for a bit though! The pictures with Tink are SO CUTE! OMG, Thomas fighting Captain Jack is GREAT! What a great think to get picked for on your birthday!! BOO about the rain and tornado watch!!! Looking forward to more!:goodvibes
 
YIKES!! There was a tornado warning?! What day was this? I had no idea--but maybe it's better I didn't know--I would have been FREAKING out! I HATE storms!!
 
i am so happy bout your daughter making dance ensamble she must be really good she is probably better than me and i will be a freshman next year in highschool i wish her all the luck with it dancer to dancer and please take videos at the preformance so we can see them loving the trip report but the price for dance ensamble shows :scared1: it is just crazy high priced <3



I LOVE DANCE TOO AND I TAKE CLASS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY AND THAT will be this semester but last semester it was monday thru friday

Hi there and welcome to my TR :goodvibes Always nice to have another Dancer on board. Thanks Kaylee loves dance. Not sure she is as good as a high school girl, but she is good and it come natural to her. looks like she will be in dance 5 days a week but hoping to have to down to 4. I have some videos but they take long to upload. I just went to see her dance workshop studio show this week. I did tape a a little of it. i would probably have to blur out the other girls faces or get permission from the parents. It's mostly of Kaylee but you can see there faces on some of it.

I see your from TN too, what part? Good luck with dance this year :).


We were in MK tht day as well. Rain stayed away for our bkfst in the castle. This is when I think I saw Tommy and Thomas at the bus stop at SS. We were trying to get to DTD and Caylee had to potty....


Hi Mary,
Yes this must be when you saw then trying to leave SSR and go to HS. He asked me about you when he came back to the room because he knew you had a DD named Caylee :). He wanted to say hello but didn't want to seem like a crazy person :laughing: since he wasn't sure. I remember syaing your DD had to potty, poor kid. I have been there. MK was nice mostof that morning at least.


YIKES!! There was a tornado warning?! What day was this? I had no idea--but maybe it's better I didn't know--I would have been FREAKING out! I HATE storms!!

It was Wednesday the 20th around 2-3 PM. Y es I agree better that you didn't know. I'm actually surprised more people didn't know though since we were under a warning. That is another thing I don't like about TN, the storms are scary :scared1: aren't they? I hate them too especially when Tom isn't home.
 
Hi Nichole! I am just catching up! Going back to Epcot, the pictures with Remy are SO cute, Thomas looks so happy!:thumbsup2 I am so glad you got to see the Chinese acrobats! That STINKS about Jedi Training academy!:sad2: Poor Thomas! So sorry about your stressful morning on Thomas's birthday! I am so glad the sun was out for a bit though! The pictures with Tink are SO CUTE! OMG, Thomas fighting Captain Jack is GREAT! What a great think to get picked for on your birthday!! BOO about the rain and tornado watch!!! Looking forward to more!:goodvibes

Why is it that i always miss your quote :laughing: I read it and realized it was missing when I went to reply. Anyway thanks Diane. We had a great time even with the crappy weather. Thomas loved Remy but Chef's is not on the return list since Tommy wasn't crazy about it. Yes I finally saw the acrobats. It was a crazy morning on Thomas Bday. I can be a scatter brain. Jedi training was a big disappointment. I know how your boys felt now when they found out SWW was moved :sad2:. Thomas was very happy to get picked to fight Stinky Pete :laughing: I mean Mack.
 
Day 5 Part 2, Birthday dinner at Chef Mickey's & MK.

After our rest at SSR. We headed to the bus stop for an MK bus. Luckily we didn't wait more than 20 minutes this time. It was still raining of course. When we got to MK and headed for the monorail they had to detour everyone from walking into these huge puddles. The CM's opened a different gate up to the monorail platform. I guess nothing was draining from the monsoon.

We were on a monorail and arrived at Chef Mickey's right on time to check in. I double checked on the Pirate cake and he hostess seemed to have no clue about it on our reservation. I ordered it two weeks before the trip. But luckily she said it wouldn't be a problem. We waited about 5 minutes and they beep our pager before we even got the picture taken. So we just skipped it since we bought it in October.

We were seated and our waiter immediately starts spoiling the surprise of the Pirate cake :headache:. I nicely and quietly told him it is supposed to be a surprise, hoping that Thomas maybe didn't hear his big mouth the first time he announced it. Too bad it didn't help, he was kind of a jerk. Anyway we ordered our drinks and went to get food. We just sat down to eat and the waiter brings Thomas out a birthday cupcake. Okay that nice but would have been better if he waited for him to have one bite of his dinner first :rolleyes:. So I just told him he had to eat all of his dinner before dessert. Also Thomas didn't get one of those cute little place mats that other kids had on their table. Not a huge deal but between not having his cake on our ressie and having the surprise ruined it did put a damper on things. Maybe I'm just being grumpy.

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The food was okay as always. Mediocre, but we don't come here for the food. The kids just love this place for the characters and the monorail. We saw Donald first and what do you think sweet Kaylee did since he is just the right size???




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That is right she looked to see if she could see a person in there :rolleyes1 AGAIN. She told me later it was a good girl with blond hair. I felt like putting my fingers in my ears so as not to hear her tell me. I guess this costume is easy to see into. I told her the characters are real, LOL.

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Next was Goofy, luckily he is too tall :rolleyes:

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Thomas most favorite, Mickey....
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Followed by Minnie

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Then the waiter loudly told us he would be right out with the Pirate cake. Needless to say it wasn't a surprise anymore. Thomas loved the cake anyway. Well he mostly liked the cheap plastic box it came in with the compass. The cake tasted just like the cupcakes they give you free. Don't waste your money at one of these buffets with so many dessert selections. In the future I would maybe just order a regular custom cake like I did for Kaylee. It was still very cute though :goodvibes.

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The boys showing us their best Pirate Arghhh.
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Kaylee's Dessert...

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Kaylee making a mean face trying hard not to laugh...
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Finally Pluto. Thomas loves him too.
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It was a fun dinner as always. When we left CR it was still raining pretty hard. We stuck to our plans and hopped the monorail back to MK. I don't have pics because the weather was so bad. First we rode Buzz Lightyear, Thomas rode with me this time. After the ride we had to exit in one of his favorite stores. Thomas wants everything in there, it's crazy. He did have money on his gift card. He was really wanting a new Buzz lightyear. He does have one already but apparently his didn't have wings that opened :confused3 so he needed the new improved model. Well it was his Birthday and he was sure that is what he wanted. So that is what he bought with the rest of his card.

Since it was close by we walked into Laugh Floor Comedy since we haven't seen this show in a while. Well it was much funnier this time around. We were crying laughing. They were just picking on these poor non English speaking guests left and right. You had to be there, no offense. One of the people (Asian guy) was sound asleep and the CM woke them up. He looked kind of mad they woke him from his nap and everyone in there thought it was quite funny.

Next Kaylee wanted to ride TL Speedway and Thomas wanted to ride again too. But it started to thunderstorm so we told her sorry but next time. She was bummed since she didn't have a chance earlier in the day. We took a spin on the tea cups and after that my phone rang and it was Tammy (one tree hill addict) . I talked to her for a few minutes since we planned on meeting up at some point and tomorrow was our last day.

Next we had FP's for Winnie the Pooh but the kids didn't feel like riding. They were just so sick of rain and it was storming pretty bad. There was so much we didn't get to do at MK as well. No one wanted to go in Philarmagic either. You really couldn't ride anything in FL because most of it was not going during the storm. We picked Haunted mansion for our last ride. I was not going home without riding it! We practically swam to LS to ride it. There was a very short wait. I have loved this ride since I was 6 years old.

After we decided to head to Main St. Kaylee wanted to stop in Emporium and buy some Mickey Crocs Flip Flops since her feet were hurting from hers. I forgot to add after our HS day I had huge blisters on the bottom of my feet from being in wet Crocs athens for 2 days. They hurt bad, thankfully I had tons of Band aids. We found a cute pair of blue and yellow flip flops for Kaylee that she loved. We bought them and headed to the SSR bus stop. When we got back to the room we all pretty much crashed into bed. We managed to catch the last 5 minutes of American idol. Kaylee was thrilled Kris won, me not so much. I thought Adam was better, but Kris was okay. We fell asleep right after that. I had hopes of finding time to get back to MK tomorrow since it would be our last full day. Not sure when since we had a dining ADR for Tusker House at AK and dinner at Le Cellier scheduled.

Coming up next: Animal Kingdom, Tusker House, pool time, Epcot and a Dismeet.


 
That STINKS that the waiter ruined the surprise for Thomas!:headache: Nichole, I DIED laughing when I saw the pic. of Kaylee looking in Donald's eyeball, TOO FUNNY! That girl is no dummy, that's for sure!:rotfl2: Sorry the rain put such a huge damper on your trip! Glad you got to ride Haunted Mansion! Thomas looked pretty happy in the pictures considering everything!:goodvibes
 
Awww...I just love your Chef Mickey's photos! That is too funny about her trying to see inside the costume AGAIN! That picture made me laugh out loud!!

I think the pirate cake looks adorable and just the right size. The one we had for Katie in october was just so big (even for 8 of us) and, like you said, we should have picked a different restaurant other than a buffet...there were already so many desserts to eat that were included. But, like you with Chef Mickey's, it's where we wanted to have her bday dinner, so whatayagonnado, right?! :lmao:

Oh man - sorry about your feet. Seemed to be a common theme with all the rain....:sad2:

Sounds like a very busy day coming up....

Sara
 
east tennessee and what time was the pirate show i would love to see it and happy birthday to thomas the real reason to see the pirate show is cause of pirate:capiton jackpirate: i :love: him oh and back to dance you should check out my studio webpage the url is turning pointe preformaning arts .com oh i would love to see pics of kaylee's dance prefomances



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