Driving 6000 Miles for the Magic: A Miracle Trip

[whogirl'smom]

What a beautiful installment, Christamae (we'll just forget the vile woman! !) I can't wait to see Wishes and Spectro for the first time this year--you have some of the greatest pictures of the parade. Thanks for a great update!

 

[crgfsu1]

Great installment!! I absolutly LOVE reading your reports. Your writing style is fabulous. I am anxiously awaiting my Oct. 2007 trip and your reports arent making my wait any easier because I want to go NOW to see all that you are writing about.

Cant wait for the next report...

Cathy

 

[Goofyluver]

Wonderful pics! I love that parade!

I'm waiting with bells on for the next installment!

 

[burly]

oh gosh. your report brought back the memories of seeing spectro and wishes for the first time. cried like a baby. it's so magical and hopeful. it makes you truly believe. and the cm...it's what disney is all about, imho. here's have some of this. and this.

 

[wdw1014]

Christamae,
Just wanted to let you know that I am still a faithful reader. I loved your last installment. Your writing puts me right at the parade or wishes or whatever you are writing about. I had tears in my eyes just reading this last post. I can't wait to read more. Keep it up girlfriend!!!
Angie

 

[Kimberly815]

“Wishes! Dream a dream (fate is kind)
Wishes! Set it free (she brings to those who love)
Wishes! Trust your heart (the sweet fulfilment of)
Just Believe (their secret longing)
Just Believe (just believe)

Like a bolt out of the blue,fate steps in and sees you through.
When you wish upon a star, your dreams...come...true

Make a wish, and do as dreamers do (just do as dreamers do)

Make a wish!

(Wishes!) Dream a dream!
(Wishes!) Cross your heart!
And your wish...will...come...true!”

Ah, Wishes. I love Wishes, and have yet to make it through them without tearing up. I usually make it most of the way through, but then the 'like a bolt out of the blue' line always seems to put me over the edge. I was getting 'misty eyeed' just reading your description, pretending I was on Main Street watching Wishes!!

Sounds like you had a wonderful night: as Mary Poppins herself would say 'practically perfect in every way'!

 

[serendipity]

I just got all caught up. The trip sounds wonderful so far. You've definitely peaked my interest about the Hawaiin Luau show at Sea World. I'm sorry you had such a rough start at EPCOT-it amazes me how people can be so rude and work at Disney. The MK sounded wonderful, hearing about Wishes just made me all sentimental!

 

[meeskamouska]

Great installment... I am so excited to see the parade and Wishes!!! Your vivid description has made me that much more eager!!!

 

[Plantlady]

I'm quite the late joiner, but the title grabbed my attention. I can't come up with a brilliant title that will grab anyones attention, so, no trip report from me.


I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.

 

[DisneyJo]

Another wonderful installment, lovely photos and I love your smile watching spectro. I absolutely love wishes and your description brought it all back I will definately think more when wheelchairs are around!

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

CatStarr: CMs who are on top off things make a world of difference As far as pins, I haven't gone through all of them. Some other big wants are

My biggest interest is romance scenes. I also collect nice Tinker Bell, Figment, Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore, and Belle...Thanks!

jlcd: Thanks! I try (emphasis on try) to focus on the positive

Bethmsu: Thanks! Patience is a hard virtue to learn I hope you enjoy the rest...

disneymoon 0307: Thanks for the compliment. Dodging people is something you get good at in a wheelchair. You are below eye level...This one frustrated me because she clearly saw me...Anyway, there was still lots of

whogirl'smom: Thanks! I can't take credit for the pics, though. Mom took those. I did lighten them inPicasa so you could see. Definitely see Spectromagic and Wishes! They are awesome!!

crgfsu1: Thanks! The wait stinks, huh? Trip reports sate my Disney thirst...

Goofyluver: Thanks! Definitely the best parade!

burly: Aw, thanks. My name is Christamae and I am a sap. It does fill you with hope.

wdw1014: Thanks! I'll keep writing.

Kimberly815: Wishes is the epitome of Disney to me. It always made me teary.

as Mary Poppins herself would say 'practically perfect in every way'!

It's funny you should use that phrase because an upcoming day is going to have that title

serendipity: Thanks for coming back-your trip looks awesome. The Luau is pretty cool!

meeskamouska: Thanks! They are both a must see!

Plantlady: It's never too late to join...Thanks

DisneyJo: Thanks. That smile is right after the butterfly's comment as the magic was swelling within.

Thank you to everyone

 

[ellindea]

bumping. 'will write more of my take on that day later.

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

Okay. That does it! I have to see Spectromagic!

Thanks for another great installment.

 

[thptrek]

I liked the way you incorporated Wishes into your TR. I kind of did the same thing in my TR.

The crowds after Spectro/Wishes are crazy as everyone squeezes down Main Street. My advice to all is to go to the Ice Cream Parlor, get a cone and relax while the crowd thins.

Great TR.

 

[fizz13]

Christamae,
It took me an hour but I made it through, i don't quite know what to say, i am in awe and speechless, in fact I have a feeling you would know exactly what to write, you have an incredible talent for expression and capturing moments and feelings, I laughed, i cried, I have been truly humbled and if anything I will be 10 times more considerate in the future, although i hope i was considerate before, lets just say i will think before walking in that bathroom
Major kudos to your dad, and your family for the unending unconditional love and support you give to each other, and for putting up with each other for 6000 miles, I think if that was my family there would have been murder before Disneyworld
Anyway just wanted to let you know you have another reader on board and I can't wait to see how this all turns out.
Big hugs xxx

 

[Tanya90210]

I love love love this installment!!! Your pictures from spectro and putting in all the wording from wishes was perfect... I can never remember exactly what they said after I leave :-(... Can't wait for your next installment!!!

 

[katielou]

I am patiently waiting to hear more. I stumbled upon your trip report the other day and read it ALL at one time. Your family is AMAZING!!!!
I have even gotten my husband hooked. He thinks I am crazy half the time for being on these forums but even he couldnt stop reading. Cant wait to hear more. You should think about publishing some of your writings. You have a wonderful style.


Beth

 

[jlcd]

Hope everything is OK. Waiting for the next installment!!

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

Things aren't good here. I have been having constant excruciating abdominal pain for a week. I had some tests run to rule out gj tube misplacement & appendicitis. I had to talk the doctors out of admitting me tonight. They made me promise to tell them if I am still hurting tomorrow and will most likely admit me.

Sorry that I couldn't update. I don't know when I'll be able to...I hope you keep following!

--Christamae

 

[Tanya90210]

you just take care of yourself .... will keep you in my prayers.. Hope you start feeling better soon