Disney done differently, (BOG dining updates pages 202 and 203)

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Sorry about the missing things...but on the bright side the HOB meet looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

I found the Sea World passes! So looks like it's just the sticky notes, possibly some trading pins, and small bills and change. Can't think of anything else in that section.

Yes! HoB was awesome!!

 

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High speed internet triangular
$9.95 with Ethernet connection, free with wifi!!

The first day, I had asked for extra face cloths. We didn’t get them until Sunday.

Extra face cloths and soaps

 

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Anakin and I drove over to POFQ to meet Lisa and Megan for dinner. I don’t have any pictures of our food. We finished eating and checked out their room, then walked over to POR to walk around before the carriage ride.

POFQ Campfire area:

POR fishing hole. I don’t remember there being a gated wall in the past?

POR Campfire area:

Inside the store at POR there was Animated Store Décor. It was so cute! Goofy teetered back and forth hitting his head and getting black from soot. Donald was knocked silly by the scaffording.

 

[kaoden39]

I am glad to hear you found the Sea World Passes. It sounds like you didn't lose much glad to hear it.


Boy it sure took them long enough to bring you the facial towels didn't it? But, wow they sure brought a lot when they did.

 

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Waiting for carriage ride:

The carriage ride was very nice. We got there early and the driver was able to take us right away! Anakin was a little nervous at first. He made a comment about how big the horse was, and he was a little afraid of falling out of the carriage. Until he was comfortable he sat as close to Megan as he could. He was very happy, and his joy conquered his nerves in no time! That and the fact that Lisa brought glow sticks with for everybody!!! Our ride went to POFQ and back to POR.

Carriage Ride:

Luke

Sitting super close to Megan

All of us:

Little nervous:

Comfortable:

Glow sticks:

Anakin’s shoes

POFQ pool:

POFQ Dock

POFQ:

Playground:

Heading back to POR

 

[kaoden39]

I love the Donald!! He is so darn cute with the crazy eyes!!

 

[momabaarjo]

That is A LOT of washclothes!

Love the carriage ride...I really thought the POR area was really pretty when I stayed there, but I just was not impressed with the room...it was in some serious need of a re-do...there was only about 2 outlets that actually would hold a cord in them!

I saw a great Halloween idea on Pinterest last night...dump the contents of a big glow stick in a glass mason jar and seal. Then tilt the jar around to coat the inside and you have an amazing glowing jar!

 

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I am glad to hear you found the Sea World Passes. It sounds like you didn't lose much glad to hear it.


Boy it sure took them long enough to bring you the facial towels didn't it? But, wow they sure brought a lot when they did.

Lol, yes they sure brought alot when they did bring them! I wonder if maybe the person doing the room the first day couldn't read my hand writing? I wrote the message on a mousekeeping envelope I printed on the computer.

I love the Donald!! He is so darn cute with the crazy eyes!!

I know, so cute! Chip and Dale are cute too.

 

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That is A LOT of washclothes!

Love the carriage ride...I really thought the POR area was really pretty when I stayed there, but I just was not impressed with the room...it was in some serious need of a re-do...there was only about 2 outlets that actually would hold a cord in them!

I saw a great Halloween idea on Pinterest last night...dump the contents of a big glow stick in a glass mason jar and seal. Then tilt the jar around to coat the inside and you have an amazing glowing jar!

A whole lot of washclothes!

They are undergoing refurbishment in the rooms now!! The new rooms look amazing. There are princess rooms or newly refurbished mansion rooms. All with queen size beds. Not sure what they are doing in the buyou.

Here is a link to Andrewilley's panoramic 360 view pic of the rooms.

http://www.portorleans.org/images/panoramas/POR-MB-Room-2011-3618-pano360.mov and the princess room refurbishment is towards the middle of this link. Have to scroll to see it. http://www.portorleans.org/rehab.php

 

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POFQ Campfire with people

Megan and Anakin:

Mansions

Luke

Anakin, Megan and Luke

Sunset pics

 

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Anakin was sad that he was missing the campfire at CSR. Walking back to POFQ, we came across the campfire at POFQ. There were 2 cm sitting there by themselves. We didn’t know if we missed it, or if there was still time left. There was still some time left!! They were able to roast a couple marshmellows! We had our own private campfire!!

Megan and Anakin at the POFQ campfire

 

[kaoden39]

I love the carriage ride. How wonderful. That is so nice that Megan and Anakin got their own campfire.

 

[annmarieda]

Looks like the carriage ride was an awesome success and what a great way to spend it - with other disers!!!

And how great is it that you got a "private" campfire?

I have stayed at POR and loved it. I especially love the store at POR...super cute and pretty good selection of items. I really wanted to stay at POFQ this next trip, but dh made his demands so WL it is. Your pictures make me want to book another stay.

 

[mommy2mrb]

we loved doing the carriage ride and campfire with you two! Anakin is such a little sweetie!!!

our mousekeeper kept leaving us lots of soap and shampoo each day, came home with a bag full for future Big Gives!!!

we loved our room at POFQ, the whole resort has been renovated, beds were super comfy and loved all our space!

 

[sl_underwood]

Well finally got caught up with your TR. Been so crazy busy I havent been around in awhile. Still manage to see your facebook updates and texts, but just havent had time for the Dis. The reason is the Dis sucks you in and when I get on here, I never get anything else done, lol. Looks like you have been having lots of fun and meeting lots of people!

 

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I love the carriage ride. How wonderful. That is so nice that Megan and Anakin got their own campfire.

It was great!! Can't think of a way to have made it better.

Looks like the carriage ride was an awesome success and what a great way to spend it - with other disers!!!

And how great is it that you got a "private" campfire?

I have stayed at POR and loved it. I especially love the store at POR...super cute and pretty good selection of items. I really wanted to stay at POFQ this next trip, but dh made his demands so WL it is. Your pictures make me want to book another stay.

It was awesome!!

We are staying at POFQ for the first time in December. At first, I wasn't too excited. But after the carriage ride and seeing Lisa's room, I am getting excited! I requested building 2. But might change it to 4. I really liked Lisa's location!

we loved doing the carriage ride and campfire with you two! Anakin is such a little sweetie!!!

our mousekeeper kept leaving us lots of soap and shampoo each day, came home with a bag full for future Big Gives!!!

we loved our room at POFQ, the whole resort has been renovated, beds were super comfy and loved all our space!

Was a very wonderful evening with you two!!

Those bottles are great! I use to donate them to the pediatric unit at the hospital. It was nice to have my own soap and shampoo when I had to stay over night with Grumpy.

Now, heaven forbid! Anakin hoards them. He has a collection of shampoo and soaps. He becomes very attatched to things.

Well finally got caught up with your TR. Been so crazy busy I havent been around in awhile. Still manage to see your facebook updates and texts, but just havent had time for the Dis. The reason is the Dis sucks you in and when I get on here, I never get anything else done, lol. Looks like you have been having lots of fun and meeting lots of people!

Thanks for the heads-up tonight about Clone Wars!!

Yep, it's additive! You've got a full plate, I understand.

I have been having a blast. Disney has been so many things for my family this past year. It has been a great escape from reality at times. It has been therapy for Anakin.

 

[blessedmom4]

TINK, I don't know why but this was popped up on my computer screen when I logged on...You HAVE to do this!

Tell them you need the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse in your backyard for guests...then I will have a place to come stay in Florida....
LOVE the PICS!!!!!

 

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Wow! You're right I do have to do that!!

 

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After we left Megan and Lisa and headed back to CSR, Anakin and I hung out at the room until Goofy and Grumpy got back. They had gone to see the first show of Starship, then left Epcot and went to the Bass Pro Shop.

For the first time, we WALKED to the Pepper Market from the Ranchos to get gelatos.

On the way there, Fantasmic and Illuminations were going on. It was cool to see fireworks coming from 2 areas.

On the way back, Hallowishes was going on.

Also on the way back, we met a convention goer. She was walking in high heels holding a map. I asked her if she needed help finding some place. She was looking for her room in 6B. I told her we were heading that way, we'd be happy to show her. So we have her the grand tour en route to the Ranchos. She couldn't believe how far away her room was. She was going to ask to be moved in the morning. All she had packed for footwear was high heels. My advice to anyone going there on a convention, bring a big handbag and pack sneakers or flips.

 

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Monday was check-out day. Grumpy still had some homework to do for his class Monday night, so he wanted to head home as soon as he could. Goofy, Anakin and I headed to DHS to meet Lisa and Megan for one last ride at DHS.

TSM was the chosen attraction! Anakin was disappointed that we wouldn't let him ride with Megan, just in case something happened. It's happened a few times.

Megan wanted to go to One Man's Dream. This use to be Anakin's favorite attraction at DHS. Then they CHANGED it. He does not handle change very well, and this change was greeted with full fledged mourning. They took out the Tom Morrow part where there were controls for guests to make the robot move. It not being there was so hard for him to take. In fact, he would even growl or snarl when we'd walk by the attraction because he was still upset all this time later.

We didn't know how this would go. I looked him square in the eye and told him he had to make a decision. We could all go together or he could sit out with me or Goofy and do something else until it was done. Told him no crying allowed if he went inside, but he didn't have to go, it was his choice.

He wanted to go since Megan was going. He was doing great until we got back to that part. His belly started to hurt. Goofy took him out and said he didn't know if they would be back or not. They left.

A few minutes later, the doors opened. We went inside the theater. Sat down. Just before it started, in walked Goofy and Anakin! He faced his fears, belly felt better. He loved the movie! There were no tears!! He said he can do it again sometime!