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

[ladybugmom]

Great update Nichole!! Le Cellier sounds yummy! We might need to add that to our list for next time! Love your pics with Tammy's kiddos! How fun that you got to meetup with them! Yay for Soarin'! That was my favorite ride. How sad that your TR is coming to an end. And I know what you mean about the Disney depression. I think I'm still experiencing mine! Can't wait to read your final thoughts. I bet you can't WAIT to go back when it's NOT raining! I know we can't!

 

[kaysmommie]

So sad its over already! I so know what you mean about the Disney Depression. I have been back for 1.5 months and I still don't think I'm out of mine!

Looks like you had some fun Dismeets! That is awesome. And the food pics from Le Cellier are making me hungry!

Can't wait to read your final thoughts

Thanks Lauren. I think I still have Disney depression so can totally relate. I love Le Cellier.

Great update Nichole!! Le Cellier sounds yummy! We might need to add that to our list for next time! Love your pics with Tammy's kiddos! How fun that you got to meetup with them! Yay for Soarin'! That was my favorite ride. How sad that your TR is coming to an end. And I know what you mean about the Disney depression. I think I'm still experiencing mine! Can't wait to read your final thoughts. I bet you can't WAIT to go back when it's NOT raining! I know we can't!

Hi Becky. Thank you, just one more update. I still have to write it though and finish gathering my thoughts. We had so much fun meeting DIS Friends this trip. Soarin is the my favorite too. We can't wait to go back either, hopefully soon. Tom is all for going by ourselves for our anniversary weekend. But that might be tough for loads of reasons. If not then well go to Nashville or his cousin has a place in Miami right on the beach.

 

[leamom2princesses]

Great updates Nichole! Can't wait to read your final thoughts. Your family is so nice. We were at Walmart yesterday (which I loathe) and Josie found some Pez refills she just had to have. She was going to have a meltdown if I didn't get them. It was so funny. She loves Minnie.

 

[tmkinney]

Glad to see the rain held out for most of the day! I love the pics of Kaylee in WS, they are great. LeCellier is my absolute favorite!! Fun to have some dismeets too! Can't wait to read about your final thoughts!

 

[kaysmommie]

Great updates Nichole! Can't wait to read your final thoughts. Your family is so nice. We were at Walmart yesterday (which I loathe) and Josie found some Pez refills she just had to have. She was going to have a meltdown if I didn't get them. It was so funny. She loves Minnie.

Thanks Leanne.
Glad Josie liked the Minnie. My kids lost theirs already . It was nice to meet you and the girls. I thought we would be going the same time as you in May. But now it looks like it might June for us.

Glad to see the rain held out for most of the day! I love the pics of Kaylee in WS, they are great. LeCellier is my absolute favorite!! Fun to have some dismeets too! Can't wait to read about your final thoughts!

Hi Tammy ,
Me too on the rain. Thanks. We love Le Cellier and to think I almost skipped it to have more time in MK. It was the best meal of the trip.

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Hey Nichole! I didn't realize I was so far behind on your report, sorry! All caught up now!

The Ewok you got Thomas is just adorable! I'm not really a Star Wars fan but he looks like a cuddly little guy. So sorry about the awful start to your morning on that day. Seems like you were able to forget about it and enjoy your day though which is great!

Love the pictures of you and Kaylee with the fairies! We haven't met them yet as I've heard horror stories about the lines. Looks like you did it right by getting there first thing in the morning.

Love the Chef Mickey's pictures too - one of our favorites! I was cracking up at Kaylee looking in Donald's eyes!

We had the same problem with blisters that trip too. Sam had regular crocs on (that were new) and her feet were all blistered. We ended up buying her the croc flip-flops in Epcot which were a lifesaver.

I saw you mentioned you might do a couples trip? I think that would be fabulous for you and Tom! I hope it works out!

Too funny about Donald's reaction to Kaylee's Daisy shirt! Sam wore her Daisy shirt to Chef Mickeys and Donald was making all sorts of "love" motions with his hands towards her shirt.

You got some fabulous pictures on the safari! Love the giraffes the best!

LeCellier looked fabulous! I finally was able to book that for our October trip, we've never been able to get in before. I can't wait.

Looking forward to your final thoughts!

 

[dddisrunner]

GREAT update as usual Nichole! What a wonderful night in Epcot! It really is fun meeting Dissers that you already feel like you know so well isn't it? Glad you liked LeCellier, it was cute how they decorated Thomas' plate!!! SO HAPPY the kids got to swim and that your travels home were uneventful! WHEN IN JUNE ARE YOU THINKING? We will be there 6/18-6/28 I'm just sayin!!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Lovely photos of Kaylee around Epcot and that one picture of Thomas in Canada is hilarious, love the face he is making.

 

[kaysmommie]

Hey Nichole! I didn't realize I was so far behind on your report, sorry! All caught up now!

The Ewok you got Thomas is just adorable! I'm not really a Star Wars fan but he looks like a cuddly little guy. So sorry about the awful start to your morning on that day. Seems like you were able to forget about it and enjoy your day though which is great!

Love the pictures of you and Kaylee with the fairies! We haven't met them yet as I've heard horror stories about the lines. Looks like you did it right by getting there first thing in the morning.

Love the Chef Mickey's pictures too - one of our favorites! I was cracking up at Kaylee looking in Donald's eyes!

We had the same problem with blisters that trip too. Sam had regular crocs on (that were new) and her feet were all blistered. We ended up buying her the croc flip-flops in Epcot which were a lifesaver.

I saw you mentioned you might do a couples trip? I think that would be fabulous for you and Tom! I hope it works out!

Too funny about Donald's reaction to Kaylee's Daisy shirt! Sam wore her Daisy shirt to Chef Mickeys and Donald was making all sorts of "love" motions with his hands towards her shirt.

You got some fabulous pictures on the safari! Love the giraffes the best!

LeCellier looked fabulous! I finally was able to book that for our October trip, we've never been able to get in before. I can't wait.

Looking forward to your final thoughts!

Thanks Michelle
I'm not a big SW fan either but did see it as a kid and now Thomas loves it.
If you go see the Fairies I would line up before TT opens. It wasn't really that bad when we went, only a few people who really rushed. Yes i have gotten good at moving on and having a great day. It was my mistake though . Thanks the Giraffe's were really close. that you got Le Cellier, steaks are excellent there.

GREAT update as usual Nichole! What a wonderful night in Epcot! It really is fun meeting Dissers that you already feel like you know so well isn't it? Glad you liked LeCellier, it was cute how they decorated Thomas' plate!!! SO HAPPY the kids got to swim and that your travels home were uneventful! WHEN IN JUNE ARE YOU THINKING? We will be there 6/18-6/28 I'm just sayin!!!

Hi Diane,
Thanks, it was fun to meet up with other Dissers this trip. A few of them I felt like I already knew so it wasn't starnge or anything . We love Le Cellier, it's always been good when we've been. So glad we got to the pool finally and it was a very nice pool too. As far as June, it will have to be a Star Wars weekend. Thomas will just love that. I prefer may but Kaylee can't miss school for more than 3 days and she has rehearsals for one of her shows in May. Same thing with SPring break, her dance school is putting on a show. I'm guessing June 5-13th before the huge crowds arrive. But maybe we would go a few days later .

 

[kaysmommie]

Lovely photos of Kaylee around Epcot and that one picture of Thomas in Canada is hilarious, love the face he is making.

Thanks Lessa there is always someone making a face in just about every one of our pictures.

 

[LaurenMic]

Thanks Lauren. I think I still have Disney depression so can totally relate. I love Le Cellier.

Last night I had a dream that DF and I were in Disney watching Wishes. I don't think I've ever woken up so depressed!

 

[kaysmommie]

Last night I had a dream that DF and I were in Disney watching Wishes. I don't think I've ever woken up so depressed!

Well at least it was a good dream right? I had a dream I was at Beach Club a few months back .

 

[MaryAz]

We had a great time meeting you guys as well. I know I am in the minority but I did not enjoy LC as much as I thought I would. I think that was also the meal I took Cayley to the bathroom 3 times...And she had a meltdown. I still can;t believe that Kaylee can only miss 3 days of school-unreal. We are going the last week of May since it is Avery's last week-she will miss 3 days.

 

[englishrose47]

Great last Day and Update Nicole !!! Are you going next May too!! It is definately in my plans !! I think I want to do 9 nights this time and go mid week when flights are cheaper !!!!Vacation really is no problem for me I get more than I use !! Note I didn't say more than I NEED !! I am hoping we can have a 2nd MMM !!!!

 

[joy13]

Sounds like a nice last day! Glad the rain held out so you could finally use the big pool! Coming home is always so sad.

 

[Disneychix]

Great updates Nichole! I will sadly miss your TR! I always do

Looks like you had a nice last day/night at the World. How sad it must be to have one of your children cry when you leave. We aren't at that point yet with DS. Pretty soon though he'll understand. I'm sure you felt like crying yourself!

What time did DME come? Too bad you had to leave so early.

 

[mom2mek]

NIchole - I can't believe I missed another update. My email notifications are not working...grrrr...Anyway, it sounds like a nice last day. I'm glad you ended the trip with the best meal of the whole trip! It sounds delicious! I hope to someday get to Le Cellier! You met so many DISers - that's fabulous!

I love the pics you took of Kaylee at the front of Epcot with the topiaries and NO rain! Yay!

Sounds like your trip home was uneventful - that's good! I'm always amazed at how tired I am when I get home. I never feel that tired when I'm actually ON the trip, but when I get home it like hits me three-fold and I am OUT like a light!

I can't believe you finished this thing already. I hope my computer is fixed soon and I can update more on mine before I completely forget about everything!

Standing by for final thoughts....

Sara

 

[kaysmommie]

We had a great time meeting you guys as well. I know I am in the minority but I did not enjoy LC as much as I thought I would. I think that was also the meal I took Cayley to the bathroom 3 times...And she had a meltdown. I still can;t believe that Kaylee can only miss 3 days of school-unreal. We are going the last week of May since it is Avery's last week-she will miss 3 days.

Hi Mary,
Sorry you didn't love Le cellier, not everyone does. We have always had good meals there so far. I remember you had a tough night. But usualyy dinner time is like that with little ones right? Kaylee's school district is ridiculous, as are many schools in the south. She does not want to be home schooled though.

Great last Day and Update Nicole !!! Are you going next May too!! It is definately in my plans !! I think I want to do 9 nights this time and go mid week when flights are cheaper !!!!Vacation really is no problem for me I get more than I use !! Note I didn't say more than I NEED !! I am hoping we can have a 2nd MMM !!!!

I would love to go next May but Kaylee can't miss school. Well have to see how the year goes. I will keep you all posted .

Sounds like a nice last day! Glad the rain held out so you could finally use the big pool! Coming home is always so sad.

Thanks Joy ,
It was a good last day and we are always sad going home.

Great updates Nichole! I will sadly miss your TR! I always do

Looks like you had a nice last day/night at the World. How sad it must be to have one of your children cry when you leave. We aren't at that point yet with DS. Pretty soon though he'll understand. I'm sure you felt like crying yourself!

What time did DME come? Too bad you had to leave so early.

Thank you very nice of you to say. Someone is always crying when we have to leave. It seemed easier when we stayed longer like 8 nights at least. This time was Kaylee's turn. I hope your DS doesn't cry it makes it even harder on us Disney crazed moms .

NIchole - I can't believe I missed another update. My email notifications are not working...grrrr...Anyway, it sounds like a nice last day. I'm glad you ended the trip with the best meal of the whole trip! It sounds delicious! I hope to someday get to Le Cellier! You met so many DISers - that's fabulous!

I love the pics you took of Kaylee at the front of Epcot with the topiaries and NO rain! Yay!

Sounds like your trip home was uneventful - that's good! I'm always amazed at how tired I am when I get home. I never feel that tired when I'm actually ON the trip, but when I get home it like hits me three-fold and I am OUT like a light!

I can't believe you finished this thing already. I hope my computer is fixed soon and I can update more on mine before I completely forget about everything!

Standing by for final thoughts....

Sara

Thanks Sara,
Yes I'm almost finished. I started working on final thought hope to have them posted by Tuesday latest. I hope you get to Le Cellier next time, we love it there. Glad I'm not the only one who is exhausted when they get home from vacation. Hope your PC is fixed soon . Well I did it! I booked a 3 night trip just for the two of us . I'm a bit sad to leave the kids behind at Grandma's and am still trying to convince Tommy to bring them too. I know he is right that we never have a break or do anything for ourselves. But still I will be watching the MVMCP parade and thinking about how much I wish I was sharing it with my babies I'm just such a worried mom all the time.

 

[kaysmommie]

I have some news on our next trip to Disney!! tommy really wants to go just us two for 3 nights for our Anniversary In December. I finally said okay to going without the kids, but i will still try to talk him into it I'm sure . i feel bad since they have never seen any of the Christmas shows/ decor at Disney either. Seeing the Santas' in Epcot and watching the MVMCP parade will be tough.

Anyway I asked him where he wanted to stay and he is fine staying at Pop since it's a short trip and we won't be there other to sleep and shower. I figured since it was our Anniversary that i should book a moderate like POFQ or CSR instead. I just called to make the reservation and it was $300 more for POFQ or CSR since they only have King beds or Water view and no standard rooms . Not sure they are worth $100 more a night what do you think? I do need some rest though and I have heard POFQ is usually nice and quiet. I mean it's a room and we won't be squished in like when we have the four of us. It is a special occasion though. But $300 can go towards the airfare or our next trip with the kids. Just not sure and we don't get time away together often. At most one night a year. I hope I don't miss my kids too much .

 

[cdotla]

Yay Nichole - just as you stopped this TR you have another trippie in the works! That's the way to do it!

I love the idea of a parents-only trip, but I know what you mean about wanting the kids to be there to see the Christmas stuff. Too bad your trip wasn't planned for a time of year that you had already been before - less guilt!

As for the choice of resort...well if it was my call, I would spend the $300 and skimp on something else to upgrade to a mod. If the kids were coming it would be a completely different story, but as this is an anniversary trip....

Alternatively, if you could score a really good rate at Poly, I might be inclined to do the 1st two nites at a value and then splurge for the last nite.

Whatever you choose, I am sure it will be an awesome trip!!! You will have to post the link here once you start your PTR.

Oh, and about LeCellier and the mushroom fillet: TRY IT!!! I absolutely *despise* mushrooms. Can't stand 'em. Won't eat 'em. If another piece of food has come into contact with 'em, won't eat that either.

However...as I had heard so much hype about that dish, I knew I had to try it. I was tempted to order without the mushrooms but I was worried it might ruin or change the dish. Now I never ate the whole pieces of mushrooms, but I did eat (make that devour!) the sauce and the fillet which was piled underneath all those little fungus. And you know what - it was without a doubt the best piece of meat ever! I order it absolutely everytime!

So, just take a chance and order it the next time. And if you don't like it I will owe you a margaritta!

Too bad btw you can't come in May. There seems to already be a little contingent here shaping up on your TR. I will also be there in May - can't wait!