Flowers, gardens, Monkees, food, wine, MNSSHP and tae kwon do

[kangaand2roos]

WOW that is a lot of snow!!! I thought the 3 inches we got was bad enough!

And we really aren't used to this. It is EXTREMELY rare for us to get a 12" snow storm and we've ad 3 this season, two of them in 5 days!! We had 24" on Friday/Saturday, and I'm guessing another 20" between yesterday and today! I'm DONE! Can I go to WDW NOW?!!!

 

[glennbo123]

Nice photopass pics! Good idea to bring out the summery ones since we're looking at snow all around us.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I love the BB pics. Too bad they don't do PP there anymore.

The snow pictures are amazing! I can't even imagine getting ANY snow, much less dealing with multiple feet of snow. Hope it begins to warm up soon!

 

[kangaand2roos]

I love the BB pics. Too bad they don't do PP there anymore.

The snow pictures are amazing! I can't even imagine getting ANY snow, much less dealing with multiple feet of snow. Hope it begins to warm up soon!

Warm up, but not too fast! The flooding will be unbelievable if it melts too fast!

 

[TokyoDina]

This is a four foot fence!

This is a Labrador Retriever:

Another part of the fence!

Geez! I live 5 miles from the Mason Dixon line, NOT the South Pole!!!

Now you live 5 miles from the South Pole! I haven't seen snow that bad since I lived in Northern Japan! To tell the truth I miss those days...but I'm sure your electric bill must be out of this world! That is a lot of snow! Haha your dog could have climb up the snow if they wanted to!

 

[kangaand2roos]

OK, I tweaked the schedule a bit more and I made a few ADR's.. Here's how things now look:

Saturday, May1:
Arrive MCO 10:30 am. DME to Pop and then go to Epcot. Enjoy Future World West, maybe some Innoventions, F&G festival, and WS (KP missions?)

Sunday, May 2:
Epcot, Soarin, Ellen Festival, WS- ADR at Tokyo Dining@7:50, Request a window table to watch Illuminations.

Monday, May 3:
MK- Fantasyland, Haunted Mansion, Adventureland, either stay all day, or go back to Pop and return for Spectro and Wishes.

Tuesday, May 4:
Typhoon Lagoon, stay as long as we wish, and then to DTD. ADR at Wolfgang Puck Cafe@5:00 Shop and early night.

Wednesday, May 5:
Epcot, Character Connection, get Soarin' FP, F&G Festival until WS opens. Over to Mexico for 12:00 Dismeet at La Cava Del Tequila. Use Soarin' FP and head to AK in time for parade. Try to ride safari and then enjoy PM EMH.

Thursday, May 6:
AK in morning. Ride safari, walk trails see FoF and Nemo, ride Kali River and once we're wet, head to Blizzard Beach!

Friday, May 7:
MK, Tomorrowland,, Barnstormer and repeat favorites. I am going to try to get an ADR at the GF for Tea.

Saturday, May 8:
DHS for AM EMH. Ride TSM as many times as we can without dreadful wait! Maybe ride GMR and /or see Indiana Jones. Lunch ADR at Sci Fi Dine-in@11:05. Head to Epcot and enjoy KP missions, F&G festival and try to at least listen to one of the Davy Jones shows. Stay for Illuminations.

Sunday, May 9:
MK for our last visit. Enjoy Main Street USA, see HOP if I can convince kids! Repeat some favorites, Maybe hop to Tom Sawyer Island for a bit. Return to Pop to meet DME (I suspect they will get us between 3:00 and 4:00.) Say farewell to WDW until October 22

Monday, May 10:
Return to DIS and start writing TR (Seriously! Don't let me back out of it this time!!!

 

[kangaand2roos]

Uno Caballero and Miss White (Annika's Kindergarten teacher) with us:

A Tiggerrific picture:

At Epcot on Canada Day!:

Some of our favorite Pixar Pals:

Diggin' in Dinoland:

Miss White gets to meet her favorite guy!:

Annika and Miss White get to meet Tink:

Charlie and I while we wait for them:

Aloha!:

Lilo Steals Charlie!:

...and Stitch Steals Annika!:

Miss White gets to meet the Big Cheese!:

What the...?!!:

Later I will post some photos from the DCL Cruise.

 

[glennbo123]

Nice pictures...thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the DCL ones.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Love the pics of the snow and the lab and the disney ones....

May 4:
Typhoon Lagoon, stay as long as we wish, and then to DTD

Maybe we might bump into each other...if not,

Over to Mexico for 12:00 Dismeet at La Cava Del Tequila

Look forward to meeting you...DH might join us with DS. Otherwise, I might be flying solo. I'm thinking of bringing some pins from Oz ...think anyone might wanna trade me?

 

[kangaand2roos]

Maybe we might bump into each other...if not,

Look forward to meeting you...DH might join us with DS. Otherwise, I might be flying solo. I'm thinking of bringing some pins from Oz ...think anyone might wanna trade me?

I'm sure my kids would trade, Disney or not! We LOVE pins!! I hope others bring their kids. Mine will behave better if there are other kids. I'm going to bring the nintendo DSs just in case! The kids don't like margharitas as much as I do I'm looming foward to trying the margharitas flight if they still offer it!

 

[kangaand2roos]

...what Tae Kwon Do has to do with anything? I was going to reveal it, but before I do, I want to see if anyone can guess!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Doesn't anyone wonder...?

...what Tae Kwon Do has to do with anything?

Okay, I'll bite. I figued that as Tae Kwon Do develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina (thanks Wikipedia) that these are all skills that would come in handy at the World.
:

 

[kangaand2roos]

Okay, I'll bite. I figued that as Tae Kwon Do develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina (thanks Wikipedia) that these are all skills that would come in handy at the World.
:

Not the correct answer, but true enough...maybe I'll have to start TKD classes myself!

 

[kangaand2roos]

What, no more guesses about Tai Kwon Do?

Here are the promised DCL photos from our 4 night Wonder Cruise this past November.

Me with the most handsome man on the ship!:

And one by himself:

A rare photo of John:

Me with some groovy shades:

Some photos with "character":

Yes Annika was on the ship with us!:

With their favorite CM:

John and the Chef:

Hmmmm. I can't find some of the Castaway Cay photos...I'll post later if I find them!

 

[kangaand2roos]

OK, Here are some from Castaway Cay...

And a few more character shots:

That's all folks! Next up, I think I'll Post some greatest hits stories from past Disney trips. THey may not be chronological, I'll just post 'em as I remember 'em!

Any more guesses about Tae Kwon Do?

 

[cinderella crazy]

Hi Stacey! I just got caught up on your PTR. I can't believe how many times you've been to WDW!!!! I'm jealous!

My kids love the movie UP and I was wondering where did you have that picture made. They about flipped out when I showed them the picture.

Can't wait to read more!

 

[kangaand2roos]

Hi Stacey! I just got caught up on your PTR. I can't believe how many times you've been to WDW!!!! I'm jealous!

My kids love the movie UP and I was wondering where did you have that picture made. They about flipped out when I showed them the picture.

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks for subbing!

The Up cast were at DHS over the summer. I don't know if they are there any more. I hope so for your kids! My kids loved UP too! (As did I!)

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

The UP cast was still at DHS in October at the meet & greet area at the end of the Animation Tour. I'm amazed that you got all three characters in one shot they were taking turns when we were there.

 

[kcandbella]

Very cute shots! The pics on the cruise and beach are gorgeous, it makes me want to go on one right now. This winter is no fun!

I have no idea about the Tae Kwon Do!

 

[kangaand2roos]

I put the word suspense in quotes because, clearly there is none

OK, OK, OK...no one really cares what the TKD reference is, but here goes anyway...

My son, Charlie, started taking Tae Kwon Do last fall and has really taken to it. He is a serious little guy and TKD is a great fit for him. He is kind of little and lacks the self confidence his big has in excess, so I am thrilled he is learning such a great discipline!

Ehile searching around web sites (allears, maybe?) I noticed that there is a Martial Arts Festival going on at World of Sports while we are there in October, so, when the schedule is released, I am going to pick an afternoon and go over with the kids to see some TKD competition. It'll be fun for all of us, but Charlie will especially love it!

Here's a link if anyone is interested:

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go....tail?name=DisneyMartialArtsFestivalDetailPage