Disney Vacay with the Love Bugs (New 6/23 update ~ Chef Mickeys)

[onescgirl]

Who: Our 2010 Family Vacation - Me, DH, DD & DS

Where: Caribbean Beach Resort

When: Sept 17th-24th, 2010

Dining: Free!!!



We had the BEST week on our Disney trip with GREAT weather!



Because I do not like reading TR's w/out chapter links-
I will have chapter links and on each post there will be a chapter link to the next post.

Please say 'hello' when reading!

My PTR is here: Sept 2010 PTR

 

[onescgirl]

CHAPTER LINKS


Day 0 ~ Friday ~ Sept 17th

Introductions
'Love Bug' Trip Title
Getting ready to leave
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin
We're on Our Way!
Christine, you did me wrong
We arrive in Orlando & DTD!


Day 1 ~ Saturday ~ Sept 18th

Caribbean Beach ~ We're here!
1st time to World Showcase
To top it off!
Room's ready, yay!

Day 2 ~ Sunday ~ Sept 19th

A date with Cindy - Part 1
A date with Cindy - Part 2
A fairy good morning
Caribbean Beach Resort
Our Princess & the Frog
Dinner with Pooh & Friends

Misc.

2010 Christmas Card
Our 1st White Christmas

Day 3 ~ Monday ~ Sept 20th

Zebra Mickey Heads
Tumbling down the CR escalator
Wally in the Wrong Place
Parading around Main Street

Day 4 ~ Tuesday ~ Sept 21st

Dale & Minnie arrives at Epcot
La Cantina
KP & Pearl Mission Completed
Pearl Carriage Cage Link
Pranking at the Booth
Pranking at the Booth - Part 2
Eating with Chip & Dale
Eating with Chip & Dale - Part 2
Phone Booth #'s

Day 5 ~ Wednesday ~ Sept 22nd

Toy Story Causes Us Mania
The Tower that Terrorized Lexi
Sci-Fi Cruising
3 Parks in an afternoon - Part 1
3 Parks in an afternoon - Part 2

Misc

Happy Easter!

Day 6 ~ Thursday ~ Sept 23rd

'Almost' Empty MK Park Day
MK Day ~ Part 2
MK Day ~ Part 3
Misc - Graduation
Dinner with the Chef
Last Night
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[Dsnygrl1205]

I love September at Disney World but the Love bugs, especially at the water, parks are Everywhere! We have tried going different weeks throughout the month and last years trip fell towards the end and it seemed like there were less the than the two previous trips. At least they don't bite! Can't wait to read all about your trip!

 

[Sleeping Jilly]

I'm joining in! So excited to hear about your trip!! I kept any eye out for you... but couldn't find you anywhere I should start my TR but also have been getting caught up with everything here!

 

[mickeygirl14]

Can't wait to hear how your week went! We had a great time - but learned a lot for next time. I've been taking a break from DIS too - but I'm going thru Disney withdrawal now and had to get back on.

 

[BippityBoo]

WOW! I just read your entire PTR! We are two peas in a pod I love your matching shirts and all of your organization! My DH would not wear matching last year, but I made him wear similar colors like you did Your children are also adorable and it is great how involved they are at school. I can't wait to read about your trip!! Feel free to join my PTR (link in my siggy).

 

[jc040404]

Subbing!! We did a couple MK days during your stay. I love reading TRs to see if I might've crossed pathes with a someone on here.

I fell in love with CBR a couple of months ago, but we haven't been able to make it back there yet. Can't wait to see how you all liked it!

Off to check out your PTR!!

 

[Tracy161]

Yay!!! I have been anxiously awaiting this TR! I can't wait to see the awesome outfits in action in the parks! Can't wait to read more!

 

[Queenofallthings]

Amy....I'm so happy you started your TR....can't wait to read all about it....and so sad we didn't run into you guys....Subbing!!!

 

[onescgirl]

I love September at Disney World but the Love bugs, especially at the water, parks are Everywhere! We have tried going different weeks throughout the month and last years trip fell towards the end and it seemed like there were less the than the two previous trips. At least they don't bite! Can't wait to read all about your trip!

I was wondering if anyone would know what I was talking about with the love bugs! And, you're right, at least they don't bite, they're not annoying, they're just everywhere!

I'm joining in! So excited to hear about your trip!! I kept any eye out for you... but couldn't find you anywhere I should start my TR but also have been getting caught up with everything here!

I'm not sure, but I think I did see ya'll in AK one day. Did your husband have on his furry Dale hat? I saw a family that kindof looked like ya'll. I kept staring, but wasn't 100% sure, so I couldn't get up the nerve to walk up to the family & ask!

Can't wait to hear how your week went! We had a great time - but learned a lot for next time. I've been taking a break from DIS too - but I'm going thru Disney withdrawal now and had to get back on.

I'm glad your here and that your trip went great. I can't wait to hear how your trip went!

WOW! I just read your entire PTR! We are two peas in a pod I love your matching shirts and all of your organization! My DH would not wear matching last year, but I made him wear similar colors like you did Your children are also adorable and it is great how involved they are at school. I can't wait to read about your trip!! Feel free to join my PTR (link in my siggy).

Thanks for reading! I wished that I made Brad wear a matching shirt once we were all wearing them! I will definitely join your PTR! I can't wait to read it!

Subbing!! We did a couple MK days during your stay. I love reading TRs to see if I might've crossed pathes with a someone on here.

I fell in love with CBR a couple of months ago, but we haven't been able to make it back there yet. Can't wait to see how you all liked it!

Off to check out your PTR!!

That would be too cool if you saw yourself in the backgroud of one of my pics!
I love reading trip from the same time too! I hope you had a great trip that week. Did you stay at CBR that week?

Yay!!! I have been anxiously awaiting this TR! I can't wait to see the awesome outfits in action in the parks! Can't wait to read more!

Thanks so much! You're so sweet!

Amy....I'm so happy you started your TR....can't wait to read all about it....and so sad we didn't run into you guys....Subbing!!!

Hi Queen! I'm sad I didn't run into you either! I can't wait to start reading about your trip! I'm so behind with everything because of school & sports. I finally got Wi-fi last week just so I could read the TR when I lay down at night. I knew that would be the only way I could get caught up!

 

[annmarieda]

I too am happy you started a TR!! I can't wait to read along!!!

 

[Trinity524]

Subbing... I can't wait to see what you think of CBR. We have to upgrade to a moderate next year for the dining plan, so we booked CBR. We went to Medieval Times and shared a taxi with someone who was staying at CBR on the way back. I got scared when I saw the internal bus!

-Annie

 

[disney<333]

I can't wait to read.
Barbara

 

[onescgirl]

Looks a lot like my PTR because I was being lazy.


Me (Amy): I was a SAHM after I had children & went back to work when they started school. I work a couple of days a week part-time as an instructor at a community college. I love my job. It offers me flexibility where I can work & still spend spend time with my kids & volunteer at school. My time is mostly devoted to my kids activities, work, school, church, etc...
I am coaching Lexi's volleyball team right now. We are always on the run!

I turned the BIG 4-0 this year!

DH (Brad): He is the BEST husband & daddy in the world! He's the fun parent between the two of us. I'm good with the kids for lots of loving & discipline, but Brad is the one that makes our family fun!
When not at work, he's pretty busy w/kids schedule too. He coaches our son's football, baseball, basketball team and helps with our daughter's volleyball team. DH also volunteers at our kids school.

Brad & I

DD & DS (Lexi & Levi): I have 10 yr old twins. I tell them that I prayed so much to have a baby, that God gave me two babies instead of one! I love having boy/girl twins. They are so close and I get the best of both worlds.

Lexi is all girl. She loves watching the tween Disney shows all the time. She plays tennis & volleyball, and loves to draw. Lexi is not shy, she's very silly and loves to be involved in everything. She is the anchor girl for her school newscast, works in the library, on the student council & safety patrol.
Lexi is definitely the boss & mother hen between the two. And, like most girls, a drama queen! Alexis favorite Disney character is Minnie Mouse.

Levi is all boy. He loves sports. Watching sports on ESPN, playing sports games on Wii, or physically playing sports, he's gonna be doing it! Levi plays basketball, football & baseball. He wants to play more sports, but we just can't fit it in. Levi is very laid back and ALWAYS in a good mood. One of favorite hobbies is aggravating his sister & trying to make her scream, whine and/or cry. Levi is a big Dallas Cowboy & Clemson Tiger fan. Go tigers!

I could go on & on forever bragging about my kids about how smart they are, etc... My favorite saying is "There is only one pretty child in the world and every mother has it". That is so true, isn't it?

Our 2009 Christmas Card picture:

I'm hoping to get a good Disney picture from this trip for our 2010 Christmas card picture.


Summer 2010 beach trip:

Picture from our last WDW trip in 2008

I took this picture last week right before they went to their volleyball & football game. They both won that night & Levi made his 1st touchdown!!!

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Next Post: How I came up with 'Love Bug' Trip Title



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[onescgirl]

I too am happy you started a TR!! I can't wait to read along!!!

I'm glad to have you here Ann Marie!

 

[onescgirl]

Subbing... I can't wait to see what you think of CBR. We have to upgrade to a moderate next year for the dining plan, so we booked CBR. We went to Medieval Times and shared a taxi with someone who was staying at CBR on the way back. I got scared when I saw the internal bus!

-Annie

I will be posting CBR pictures. We loved it!
I never used the internal bus & I never saw anyone from our bus stop use it either. But, we were in a good section close to OPR. I guess if you didn't have a car, you would have to at least use it twice. On check-in day to get to your room & check-out day.
The bus system was only a nightmare for me on one trip. I think whatever section that you stay in has a lot to do with how the buses might work out too. We stayed in Martinque & it worked great. We were always the 1st drop-off on our way back from MK. That was great since the buses are always PACKED when leaving MK & I'm usually ALWAYS standing. We were always ready to get off 1st!

 

[onescgirl]

I can't wait to read.
Barbara

Thanks! I'm glad to have you here!

 

[Sleeping Jilly]

yes he most likey was wearing his dale hat... I think we were that family where someone was always wearing a hat. I wish I would have seen you, our day at AK was so crazy! (something about that park always gives us a hard time!)

 

[jc040404]

That would be too cool if you saw yourself in the backgroud of one of my pics!
I love reading trip from the same time too! I hope you had a great trip that week. Did you stay at CBR that week?

I had my dates off. We stayed at CBR in August, but did day trips to Epcot, not MK, on the 13th and 23th of September. I knew we were there somehow when you were anyway! It would be kinda nifty to recognize someone or see us in pics on here sometime. I've seen sooo many people wearing stuff from the Creative Disigns board, but I'm way too shy to say anything.


Can't wait to read about your trip!!

 

[onescgirl]

How did I come up with our trip title?

Is it because I think of Brad & I as L♥ve Bugs?

No. Well, yes. But, it's not the reason for the title.






Is it because Lexi wants one of these when she turns 16 & she calls it a 'Love Bug'?

No.





She even counted & tallied by color every 'Love Bug' she saw on the way to Disney.

8 Silver
4 Red
4 black
3 Yellow
3 White
1 Blue

= 23 Love Bugs!







It is because of these Florida Love Bugs -

They were everywhere! At our resort, Epcot, AK. I couldn't keep Levi away from them. He was constantly picking them up & trying to put them in Lexi's hair. We would get onto him. It didn't matter. It was worth it to him to hear her scream.

At least they don't bite or bother you in any kind of way!



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Next Chapter - Getting Ready to Leave

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