I'm in! Just found your report! 
Yeah, geez! Where is the white font?!
LOL, just kidding, I knew it anyway.
Just need to get caught up now!
I'm so glad you decided to join in!!
My husband refuses to watch any game show with me because I always yell out the answer. He'll ask me "why did you do that? why didn't you keep it to yourself?". My answer? "Because you'd never believe I knew it if I didn't tell you right then."
I've been looking on the Disney Give A Day site to find information on doing the blankets. Haven't found it yet. It sounds like something I'd like to do.
I do the same exact thing!!
Keep on guessing!! It feels good to know that someone is playing along!!
-especially when they know it's going to be a few years before we can return again.) So, that's where all of you come in! I'm hoping you can get me excited for the waterparks--tell me a favorite ride or post a picture even!!
I would love that!!! Okay, on with the plans!!!
I can't believe it! Honestly, we've never done this before at Disney!
Plus the boys aren't the greatest swimmers so comparing the rides at the two parks, TL seems more laid-back. I guess we'll see!
) So, for any of you that has rode it before.....how is it?)
Is it as scary as the Disney coasters? I personally didn't think so and that comes from somebody who is scared to death of heights. John and Hunter built their own virtual reality roller coaster and were spinning all over the place. We bought the video once they were off. It was soooo funny!
We've finally decided to take the boys to a waterpark this year. They too are more excited abuot it than DH & I are... 
And to top it off at DTD sounds perfect. Being in the water and sun all day is draining...you'll be tired!
Trust me, it's not Anyway my point is I bet your kids will love the waterpark! I predict it is the highlight of the trip for them.
George and the kids loved it.
I think you've made an excellent decision for your Day 3. We like to get up and hit the water parks as soon as they open. This way, we have everything done (most multiple times) by early afternoon.
You guys really need to do Crush n Gusher. It was so much fun. I don't know if you remember or not from my trip report, but your booty bone will get beat around pretty good if you don't raise up a little as you go down the slide. Yeah, learned that the hard way!
Don't forget that they have the shark reef at Typhoon Lagoon too. We've done that a couple of times but actually forgot to do it this past trip. You don't have to be an experienced snorkeler to do it. They'll give you a short lesson on how to use the snorkel and you'll soon be floating across the reef and looking at all sorts of fish and sharks. Hunter can float but he felt more comfortable using one of the life vests that they provide free of charge.
We usually hit the slides first thing in the morning before they get really busy. I think we did the storm slides and the other tall one (can't remember the name right now) five or six times each before the lines got long.
As far as Downtown Disney goes, you can't go wrong with anything there in my opinion. Disney Quest was a blast and that comes from a lady who doesn't like video games at all. Make sure you do Pirates of the Caribbean 3D, Jungle Cruise and Mighty Ducks. I never could get the hang of the Aladdin Magic Carpets but that could be because my helmet thing kept sliding back and forth.
Don't forget to pop into Ghiradelli's and get your free sample of chocolate. They give out the little miniature bars to everybody who comes in so make sure each of you go in.
I'm so happy that you enjoyed Crush n Gusher!! I'll have to go back to your TR and read again about your day at Typhoon Lagoon!! It sounds like you had a lot of fun!! I've asked the boys if they want to do the shark reef....and I think Nick does but Noah said he's a little nervous about it. I'll have to go on You Tube and see if we can give him an idea of what to expect...maybe that will help.Wow - I could take your post, word for work (except for the end of the day) and stick it over in my PTR!
We are also leaning toward Typhoon Lagoon, for the same reasons. I'm hoping TL isn't as busy & is more family friendly. Now if our niece & nephew (14 & 17) decide to come with us we may have to switch things up a bit... I'm also afraid that if we go to BB the boys will want to ride up the ski lift, but I hear the lines are very long for that! My boys don't do well with lines for too long... I've also heard that if you don't ride up the lift, the stairs are killer!
I'm not unexcited to try out a waterpark, but like you said, I'd rather be at one of the other parks. But now that we've decided to do it, I'm happy to try it out & see what it's all about. I'm just afraid this means we'll have to go again every year.
Love your pictures Missy!!!! Thanks for sharing them! I remember reading on your TR how much fun you had!!Woo-Hoo! We hit both waterparks last trip and loved them both.
Definitely do Crush and Gusher. It's not scary like a roller coaster...just fun! Your boys will love it! We did it over and over and over!
The Shark Reef is cool. It does NOT cost extra...the sign is a little confusing, but the snorkeling is FREE. Jonah did it without a problem if that is a concern. He was 8 and had no issues...lots of lifeguards around and the instruction was well done.
The surf pool is not my favorite although my boys LOVED it. I hate the being pulled under feeling and those waves are HUGE!
You'll have a fantastic day!
Day 3 plans look fabulous! I can't show you any pictures of the Disney waterparks because we've never been there either. But we did spend a day at Great Wolf Lodge which is a huge indoor water parks and my kids loved it! They think Great Wolf Lodge is as good as Disney World
Too funny that your kids think the Great Wolf Lodge is as good as Disney. My boys would probably say the same thing!! I remember the first year we went to Disney they were just as excited to go in the pools as they were to go to the parks!!! Can't wait to go back to Wolfgang Puck Express!! It was really yummy!! So far at Goofy's we have tried the cookies and the pretzels. We thought the cookies were way too sweet but the pretzels were really good!! I think that's what we will probably go with again this year!!
Congrats!!!
