Dreams Do Come True (and we are not even there yet)!-Trip 4 Started-6/28

[jeremysdisneymom]

Erika - boy, you are chugging right along with your report! I'm loving it!! That hoodie story is hilarious and now every time you look at those photos it must make you guys laugh! Boy, that day before Thanksgiving was a doozie - 3 parks PLUS swimming! You really get a lot done!

Love the Thanksgiving Day so far! Sounds like a great day and the pirate cruise looks like a blast! I keep thinking I will do that for the kids and for some reason have never booked it. Might try next time (at least for the girls - Michael might feel too old for it now...)

Standing by ready for more.....

Sara

Sara:

I am truly enjoying reliving this trip. I can't wait for July to get here. Unlike some people I have 50 days to wait!

Michael might still enjoy the pirates cruise but I am sure the girls would love it. Jeremy is going on another one this July from the Yacht club.

I have my pictures loaded so the last part of Thanksgiving Day will be up this afternoon! I am on a roll!

Erika

 

[Lady Lallie]

Phew.

I'm here and I'm caught up!

So many resort changes. You sound like me before I fell in love with POR.

Jeremy looks like such a cutie!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Phew.

I'm here and I'm caught up!

So many resort changes. You sound like me before I fell in love with POR.

Jeremy looks like such a cutie!

I am so glad you come over. I really enjoy your reports and you are such an inspiration to me with your weight loss!

The resort change thing is crazy! I do better when I have less time to plan!

Thanks, I think Jeremy is a cutie too but he is getting so big. He is in 2nd grade and looks like he is in 5th or 6th. The child is going to be tall like his daddy!

Erika

 

[Lady Lallie]

I am so glad you come over. I really enjoy your reports and you are such an inspiration to me with your weight loss!

The resort change thing is crazy! I do better when I have less time to plan!

Thanks, I think Jeremy is a cutie too but he is getting so big. He is in 2nd grade and looks like he is in 5th or 6th. The child is going to be tall like his daddy!

Erika

Seriously, anytime you need a boost, PM me. I know how hard this journey is.

I actually haven't had a lot of planning changes this trip and I'm a little lost without them.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

A Thankful Time at Disney-Trip 3-Thanksgiving Day Completed


After a wonderful pirate cruise for Jeremy at the Grand Floridian, we hopped on the monorail to the ticket counter to catch a bus to AK. We still needed to do the Safari and really wanted to see the Jingle Jungle Christmas parade.

The park was not crowded at all for Thanksgiving Day. I was trying to recall whether or not we fastpassed the safari. I originally thought we had not but thinking back I believe we did with a return time of less than an hour.

We saw this guy on the way and had to get a picture.

We had not been to Rafiki's planet since our first trip so we decided to take the train over and see if we could find Jiminy Cricket. I know, another character greeting but no one was out when we got there. We enjoy riding the train to Rafiki's. Jeremy thinks it is so neat that you sit sideways as he calls it. I also think it is neat to pass the buildings where the animals sleep at night.

The safari was great that day. The animals were out and closest than we had ever experienced before. Here are some pictures without the zoom lense. It was neat seeing them that close.

After our trek through the safaris of Africa, we went in search of Thanksgiving lunch. Whenever we are at AK, we Flame Tree BBQ. But, barbeque did not sound that great for Thanksgiving Day. So, where do you go for a good Thanksgiving lunch at AK-------------Pizzafari, go figure! The menu has since changed when we ate there on Thanksgiving Day as they no longer have this sandwich I had which was to die for. Tom had pizza and Jeremy had spaghetti.

It was time to find a spot for the parade. While we waited, some CMs were out with hula hoops and surprisingly, Jeremy joined in the fun.

Jeremy also wanted a tatoo. Tom and I finally caved. It lasted for a few days and finally I scrubbed it off much to Jeremy's dismay.

I love the parade at AK. I was really excited about seeing it all decked out for the holidays. It did not disappoint!

Santa Goofy's Naughty and Nice List!

Once the parade was over, we and most everyone else headed to the buses. We got back to the Wilderness Lodge, rested, and got dressed for Thanksgiving evening. We had plans for a late dinner at Boma but we had a stop along the way.

I love Samantha Brown's Christmas show at Disney and thought it would be neat to do a carriage ride around Ft. Wilderness. The camper's really go all out for the holiday and was hoping that some decorations would be up Thanksgiving weekend.

Here is where we hit a snag! We were going to take the boat from the Wilderness Lodge to Ft. Wilderness to get there. We arrived at the dock an hour before our ride time. The boat goes to the Contemporary, Wilderness, and then Ft. Wilderness. Every time a new boat came, it would be almost full and only a few people would get on. A lot of people were going to the Fort for Thanksgiving dinner. I don't know why we didn't turn around and board the bus but we stuck it out. About 10 minutes before our ride time, we finally got on a boat . We were about 10 minutes late when we got there but the driver was nice about it and told us not to worry.

Here is Jeremy with our very nice driver.

She took us around the camp ground for about 30 minutes. She made sure she went through areas with lights up for the holiday. It was very neat. She told us all about Samantha Brown's taping and the families that decorate each year. She said that it gets even more festive the closer to Christmas.

Once the ride was over, we took the boat back to the Wilderness Lodge. It was much easier getting back than going.

We took a cab to AKL for dinner at Boma. The AKL was breathtaking. It was dark at this point so we could not see outside at the animals. It did not take long to get a seat. I was really looking forward to eating at Boma. I like new things and knew I would enjoy the food here which I really did. Now, Tom, on the other hand, not so much. He has agreed to go back this year and give it one more try.

Up Next:

-a full day at the Magic Kingdom
-an awesome Christmas Show
-the most dazzling Lights I have ever seen
-our first time seeing Fantasmic! Will it be our last?

Stay Tuned......................................................................................

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Seriously, anytime you need a boost, PM me. I know how hard this journey is.

I actually haven't had a lot of planning changes this trip and I'm a little lost without them.

Thanks so much! I will definitely PM you when I need a boost! I appreciate the support.

Erika

 

[martinolichfamily]

Great updates!
The Parade at AK was cute w/the Christmas Decor on the vehicles and all!

 

[jenjolt]

I recognized your name from Leslie's PTR so I thought I would check in and I have so enjoyed traveling back with you over all of your trips!! What a treat!!

Your 10 day adventure in July sounds amazing! You guys are going to have such a great time!!

So count me in!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Great updates!
The Parade at AK was cute w/the Christmas Decor on the vehicles and all!

Thanks!

Boy, we keep getting closer. I am getting soooooooo excited.

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

I recognized your name from Leslie's PTR so I thought I would check in and I have so enjoyed traveling back with you over all of your trips!! What a treat!!

Your 10 day adventure in July sounds amazing! You guys are going to have such a great time!!

So count me in!

Thanks for joining! I have read about your trips with Leslie and it looks like you two have had a lot of fun.

I am going over know to check out your trip report!

Erika

 

[martinolichfamily]

Thanks!

Boy, we keep getting closer. I am getting soooooooo excited.

Erika

Yes we are!!
We are very excited around here too!!! I've been good so far and have not changed my ADRs!!

 

[adisneymama]

Hey I'm still here reading! The dis has been so slow lately I can't post anything! I tried this morning and it seems to be ok so I wanted to give a quick shout out to you!

Getting closer!!!!!

 

[moparop]

Ok, I am going to join in but do not have time to go back and reaad everything right now. So, I am bookmarking my spot and will comment once I am done. Looking forward to hearing all about your magic!!

 

[Sooze]

I LOVE Animal Kingdom PM EMH!! So glad you got to see both Nemo and FotLK!! They are our favorite shows on property.

The Hoodie situation is such a good story! How funny!

 

[Sooze]

So glad Jeremy had fun on his pirate adventure! Tyson did that a few years back and didn't quite enjoy it. We wish we would've done it in a situation where he had a friend to buddy up with. Tyson isn't very social, and didn't quite bond with any of the kids on the ship! It still looked like a very cool adventure!!

LOVE the new hoodie!

 

[Sooze]

Love those cuddly train pictures on the way to Rafiki's Planet Watch... adorable!!

The decorations at Ft. Wilderness are crazy, aren't they? Even during Spring Break, there are several camp sites that are just bursting with lights, statues, and all kinds of stuff! Glad you were able to make it (almost) in time for your carriage ride!

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Hey I'm still here reading! The dis has been so slow lately I can't post anything! I tried this morning and it seems to be ok so I wanted to give a quick shout out to you!

Getting closer!!!!!

36 days! I am gettng sooooooooooooo excited!

5 weeks from to day we will begin our 14 hour drive down south through the night!

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Ok, I am going to join in but do not have time to go back and reaad everything right now. So, I am bookmarking my spot and will comment once I am done. Looking forward to hearing all about your magic!!

So glad you joined in for the fun. It is nice to have another Ohioan on board.

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

So glad Jeremy had fun on his pirate adventure! Tyson did that a few years back and didn't quite enjoy it. We wish we would've done it in a situation where he had a friend to buddy up with. Tyson isn't very social, and didn't quite bond with any of the kids on the ship! It still looked like a very cool adventure!!

LOVE the new hoodie!

Jeremy is pretty good around kids he doesn't know and seems to have a good nature about younger children as well. I am thankful for that as I was not one to easily go up and make a new friend. I tended to shy away. Tom was the total opposite. He has never met a stranger.

Look at me now, I am making friends on the internet!

Erika

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Love those cuddly train pictures on the way to Rafiki's Planet Watch... adorable!!

The decorations at Ft. Wilderness are crazy, aren't they? Even during Spring Break, there are several camp sites that are just bursting with lights, statues, and all kinds of stuff! Glad you were able to make it (almost) in time for your carriage ride!

I hate to say it, but my house at Christmas is just as bad! I will have to find some pictures and post them if I can. You will die. We are the Griswolds in our neighborhood!

If I find the pics I will post and explain the story of how it all started.

Erika