Chasing a Dream: September Trip Report Update 12/11 FINAL THOUGHTS/TRIP FAVORITES

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I love all your old pictures, your kids are too cute. Don't you just love AK.

What day next week do you guys fly down?

 

[pmama]

That picture of Triceratop Spin is hilarious. Everybody riding looks like they're either board or grumpy.


We'll be at AK that day too! Boy sounds like you're really burning the torch on both ends. We have Boma at 5:55 this day then home for swim and early to bed for MK the next day. Did you use UG best days to decide which parks too?

 

[tmkinney]

I love all your old pictures, your kids are too cute. Don't you just love AK.

What day next week do you guys fly down?

Thanks! Yes, I loved AK, it was great. We fly in Wednesday evening. The latest track looks better for us, not so great for the gulf. It's a no win situation.....

That picture of Triceratop Spin is hilarious. Everybody riding looks like they're either board or grumpy.

We'll be at AK that day too! Boy sounds like you're really burning the torch on both ends. We have Boma at 5:55 this day then home for swim and early to bed for MK the next day. Did you use UG best days to decide which parks too?

Yeah, my DH is one of those bored & grumpy ones!

No, I didn't use TGM, I booked the trip so late, I had to base everything on what ressies I could get. We do plan to be done with AK around 2:00 and then head back for about 4 hours of down time at POP, so hopefully we would get re-energized before EPCOT!!

 

[tmkinney]

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE AT MAGIC KINGDOM!!!!!

Walking down main street (sigh)...

First we head out to an 8:00 ressie at Crystal Palace! I plan to ask to settle the bill at the beginning so we can make it out in time for rope drop.

Then we'll head out to ride some rides:

Visit with the princesses:

Maybe see this show:

And get another pic like this:

We plan to take a break around noon and head back later in the afternoon for Rachel's BBB appointment.

Then we have our dinner ressie at 1900 Park Fare and a possible Dis meet at Beaches N' Cream for dessert!



The forecast looks a little more favorable for us today, moving the track away from Florida, but into the gulf. It's probably still too soon to know for sure, but I am hopeful we will be okay!!!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

First we head out to an 8:00 ressie at Crystal Palace! I plan to ask to settle the bill at the beginning so we can make it out in time for rope drop.

Always a good idea

I saw the track for Ike this morning and though of you. Good news

 

[addicted2dizney]

Just adorable pics! I am getting so excited.. only 10 more days for us! I love the MK pics with the halloween decorations! My first MNSSHP!

 

[tmkinney]

Always a good idea

I saw the track for Ike this morning and though of you. Good news

Yes, good news for now. Hoping it stays on that track!

Just adorable pics! I am getting so excited.. only 10 more days for us! I love the MK pics with the halloween decorations! My first MNSSHP!

How fun, I didn't know you were going to MNSSHP! You will have a blast!

I am still on an emotional roller coaster trying to figure out what this hurricane is going to do! One minute it looks good, then the next I read how it will hit Western FL, which would certainly affect Disney.... I hate this waiting game!!!!

 

[addicted2dizney]

I think the most important thing to do is just get there.. even if there is some down time due to the storm you will be in Disney and I understand the CM's do everything they can to make sure the guests still have a great time. Try not to worry about it too much.

 

[tmkinney]

I think the most important thing to do is just get there.. even if there is some down time due to the storm you will be in Disney and I understand the CM's do everything they can to make sure the guests still have a great time. Try not to worry about it too much.

Thanks Dana! The current models keep looking better and better (for FL anyway), I hope they stay that way!! I wish I could be laid back like my friend Dawn (the one going too), she was oblivious to this until I told her about it!

 

[kaysmommie]

I think every thing will work out with the weather/storms. Just 4 more days until your family is in Disney. I hope you have a great time and I look forward to hearing all about it when you get back.

 

[lmillercrew]

Here's hoping the weather will hold for you. I love the picture of the show that you took. What kind of camera do you have? Not many more days and you'll be on your way. I could use a Disney vacation right now.

 

[tmkinney]

I think every thing will work out with the weather/storms. Just 4 more days until your family is in Disney. I hope you have a great time and I look forward to hearing all about it when you get back.

Thanks, I think things are looking better and better. We are so excited! Can't wait to tell you all about it when we return!!

Here's hoping the weather will hold for you. I love the picture of the show that you took. What kind of camera do you have? Not many more days and you'll be on your way. I could use a Disney vacation right now.

Thanks! Right now it looks good (for us). Just typical September weather with chance of scattered showers right now. Last year I had a Kodak Z612, I just recently upgraded to a Sony H10, I hope it does as well as the Kodak did. I love having the long zoom, but the Kodak was kind of bulky and the Sony still has the zoom but is compact. Yes, 3 more days!!!

 

[tmkinney]

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL HEAD TO EPCOT!!!!!

We plan to make it for rope drop, and maybe first head to:

Then after we get FP's and ride Soarin & TT, we will head over to Innoventions and maybe check out this again:

Then we'll tour around the countries. We completely missed this last year so I am looking forward to it.

After we leave Epcot for the day, we'll head back from some rest before heading out to catch Fantasmic!

Dawn & I went to Wal-Mart today and bought some Disney stuff that was on clearance. We will look like the bobbsie twins while we are there, but hey, we are in Disney!! I will try to post pics tomorrow of what we got.

I am also finally ordering our water from Costco today! This is the first time I have felt comfortable actually doing it and not worrying about whether we would be able to go or not!

So I can finally feel good and do my happy dance - 3 DAYS!!!

 

[addicted2dizney]

That's great! I went to Walmart too... lol.. got me a pair of Mickey shorts for $5! Then I went to target and got me and Cheryl matching shirts that say "spooky" on them with some little bats! That's our costume for the MNSSHP! lol.. I can't wait to hear all about your trip when I get back from mine.. If I remember correctly from our photopass share you come home the day I leave. You guys are gonna have a GREAT time!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Only three days to go!

 

[tmkinney]

That's great! I went to Walmart too... lol.. got me a pair of Mickey shorts for $5! Then I went to target and got me and Cheryl matching shirts that say "spooky" on them with some little bats! That's our costume for the MNSSHP! lol.. I can't wait to hear all about your trip when I get back from mine.. If I remember correctly from our photopass share you come home the day I leave. You guys are gonna have a GREAT time!

That is so funny Dana! I am willing to bet we have the same shorts!! The shirts sound cute, you guys should get your faces painted at the party too! We come back on the 15th. I can't wait to hear about your trip too!!

Only three days to go!

Now only 2 days!!!!!

 

[tmkinney]

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK WE WILL SPEND OUR LAST MORNING AT MAGIC KINGDOM!!!!!

This will be our last day and where else would we decide to go?! If we haven't already, we will definitely have to stop and visit with Rachel's favorite princess (this is the prettiest Ariel I have seen!):

Then maybe visit Minnie's house:

Hopefully run into Hunter's favorite princess (I wonder why?? )

And catch some rides before we leave:

Then around lunch we will have to head back for the Magical Express pick up....

But the good news is that I will be able to come back and re-live the trip with all my Dis friends (and you lurkers too.... )

 

[ampc3]

2 days!!! ARe you sooo excited??? If I don't get a chance to pop back in, have a magical trip! Can't wait to read all about it... ENJOY!!

 

[kaysmommie]

2 more days I'm excited for you!! Loved your latest pics of character spot I put that on the list because we have never stopped in there. Also Thomas is pretty thrilled about making the robots, he loved the picture of Huunter's. He is definately not liking Princess pics and says he doesn't want them to sign his book .

 

[dddisrunner]

Great pictures!!! I am not 100 % sure but I think the plastic/robot thing is closed although maybe it was just closed for a refurb. Anyway 2 DAYS! If I don't get back over have a GREAT trip!!!!!!