Flowers, Segways & DIS Meets, Oh My! - Updated 10/26, Final Thoughts-FINALLY!

[brookelizabeth]

I caught up just in time for it to end! Sounds like a really nice last full day though - apart of the craZy crowds in Epcot! Whoa. That completely rivals Christmas/NYE! Was there EMH that day, or was it a weekend?

I kinda like your last moments in WDW, slow and enjoying the resort a last few moments, rather than rushing around MK. It's always a toss up for me on which to do!!

I so hope you can someone manage another trip sometime soon....!

 

[Poolrat]

So sad to hear about the last day and worse yet no plans to return soon. I am afraid I will be joining that club soon too.

Great trip report and I loved all the wonderful F&G pictures. You took some great ones of CSR too.

 

[1moremile]

I've recently become addicted to TR's. I've really enjoyed reading yours and your pics are AWESOME! Hope you do get to go back soon.

 

[MHTeacher]

Oh my goodness at that crowd in Epcot that evening! YIKES! Glad you were able to get out of all that and enjoy a meal at Le Cellier.

The last day always stinks---Good plan to walk around the resort and try to have a relaxing morning. BTW--the one time we stayed at CSR, we were in the Casitas. I thought it was a really pretty area, too.

I always enjoy reading your trip reports! Great job.

NOW....WE really need to plan another trip, don't we?

 

[JenAusty]

Wait.. this trip can't be over yet- it seems soo short.. and I'm just now checking back in after so long.. ah well- I know there will be more in the future! Great Job!

I LOVE the Caballeros picture! I seriously love those guys.. I knew they were at ASmusic resort- but I didn't know they were at your resort! Are they only there for the Flower & Garden Fest?

You also got some great pics of the resort- it makes me want to stay there more!

 

[KathyRN137]

Hey, Michelle!

I really loved your report, especially the gorgeous pictures!

What lovely memories you and your mom have now!

Glad that wine survived the trip... hoo-boy, that could've been messy!


Kathy

 

[BippityBoo]

SOOO sad it is over! Loved every minute/picture I hope to take a trip like yours with my Mom one day. Can't wait to see what other trips you have up your sleeve in the future

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I'm so behind Michelle! I'm going to go back today and try to get caught up on TRs if I can. That last day is hard, especially if you have hit the proverbial wall. I was there on my last day too unfortunately.

I'm sorry Don is being so grumpy about another trip. If I were you, I'd keep my eye on all discounts and maybe try and sneak in a long weekend with the boys.

 

[Happydog]

Hey Michelle! I wanted to say I finally did get myself caught up and I enjoyed reading! You just take such great photos! I am really interested in CSR now, had thought about it if we were to take another trip down there, I liked the refurb and the theming is neat! And Flower Town, how cool! And lets see Le Cellier, yup, super, you know how I feel about that one! I agree that Italy had great wine, and that was quite a gift!

I also have to say I really understand having that sleep in morning, where you just relax. I know we enjoyed our leisure time at Disney as much as having the fun in the parks!

I am sorry that your TR has ended. I hope you will keep us all company though!!!

 

[photographymom517]

Loved seeing the pictures of CSR. It looks so beautiful!

We usually have an early flight so we just walk around the resort & take pictures as well. I'd like to schedule a later flight next time so I could go to MK one last time. You are right, its so nice to walk down Main St one last time on your final day at WDW!

I couldn't wait to hear what happened with the wine....soooo relieved it arrived home in one piece! I hope it does convince your husband to book another trip...mine is already talking about going "other places" too!

We don't have another trip planned...but I added my "just in case" ticker. I suppose I shouldn't add the ticker until we actually have something planned. Someday its exciting to see it & other days its depressing because I know its not real! lol He mentioned going back to Disney next year, but then he changed his mind & wants to go somewhere new. WHAT? NO DISNEY??? Thats not going to work for me! I think I'm in the same boat as you...my husband is definitely looking at traveling other places. Hopefully I can play the "our son won't be little for long" card & see if that works!

Hope you get to plan another trip soon!

Looking forward to reading your final wrap-up!

 

[SoonerGirl]

So sad that your TR is over...thanks so much for sharing! Your stroll around the grounds was beautiful...it really looks like a nice resort! SO GLAD the wine made it home safely...my fingers were definitely crossed for you! I really hope that you can convince Don to book another trip...I'm without a ticker right now too and it stinks!

I'm sad it's over too - so sad in fact that I've been having a little pity party for myself!

CSR really is pretty, it definitely has the most deluxe feel of all the mods.

Being tickerless sucks!

I hate the last day. I have yet to find the best way to part ways with my favourite place.

Love those pictures around CSR. Those are some of the nicest I have seen!

So, so glad that you were able to get Don's wine home in one piece!!! That clearly showed how much you missed him when you were gone!

So, so sorry that your trip has come to an end. But look forward to your final thoughts!

I've done the last day several different ways too and you're right - there isn't a good way to say goodbye!

Thanks for the compliment on the resort pics, it really is a lovely place.

I really wanted to get Don a nice gift for letting me go on the trip, of course now I wish I would have brought him a lump of coal - it would be more fitting!

Hey Michelle! I had fallen a bit behind, but I'm all caught up just in time to hear your wrap-up. I'm so, so sorry about Don being so resistant. When I feel depressed because I don't know when I'll be back, I'll try to remember that at least Tom wants to go with me.

Hey Denise! Talk about behind - I haven't been on the boards in 3 weeks!

Don is past resistant, I don't even know how to classify it anymore - hatred maybe? Feel fortunate that your hubby enjoys going with you!

I caught up just in time for it to end! Sounds like a really nice last full day though - apart of the craZy crowds in Epcot! Whoa. That completely rivals Christmas/NYE! Was there EMH that day, or was it a weekend?

I kinda like your last moments in WDW, slow and enjoying the resort a last few moments, rather than rushing around MK. It's always a toss up for me on which to do!!

I so hope you can someone manage another trip sometime soon....!

Wasn't that crowd just nuts?! It totally took me right back to December, I couldn't believe it! It was an EMHs night, but I've been on EMH nights in the middle of summer and it wasn't that crowded - I'm not sure what that was all about!

It was a nice final morning, no rushing around or feeling stressed - just sad that we were leaving!

I hope I can manage another trip sometime soon as well, but I don't see it happening......

So sad to hear about the last day and worse yet no plans to return soon. I am afraid I will be joining that club soon too.

Great trip report and I loved all the wonderful F&G pictures. You took some great ones of CSR too.

Oh no! Not you too - the 'not going back to Disney' club is not one you want to be a member of!

Thanks so much for reading!

 

[KatMark]

Just stopping in to say hi since we are back to the cold city and no longer in warm Florida. Hope you are doing well.

 

[SoonerGirl]

I've recently become addicted to TR's. I've really enjoyed reading yours and your pics are AWESOME! Hope you do get to go back soon.

TRs are soooo addictive, careful or they will start to consume your life!

Thank yo so much for reading and for the compliment on my pics!

Oh my goodness at that crowd in Epcot that evening! YIKES! Glad you were able to get out of all that and enjoy a meal at Le Cellier.

The last day always stinks---Good plan to walk around the resort and try to have a relaxing morning. BTW--the one time we stayed at CSR, we were in the Casitas. I thought it was a really pretty area, too.

I always enjoy reading your trip reports! Great job.

NOW....WE really need to plan another trip, don't we?

Hey Michelle! Yes, that crowd in Epcot was just amazing that final night! I was really glad to slip into Le Cellier and escape it.

Casitas was the area we had requested but didn't get it, I didn't mind too much though the whole resort is really pretty.

I think your idea of us planning another trip sounds great!

Wait.. this trip can't be over yet- it seems soo short.. and I'm just now checking back in after so long.. ah well- I know there will be more in the future! Great Job!

I LOVE the Caballeros picture! I seriously love those guys.. I knew they were at ASmusic resort- but I didn't know they were at your resort! Are they only there for the Flower & Garden Fest?

You also got some great pics of the resort- it makes me want to stay there more!

Disney trips are always too short aren't they?! I hope to have another one in the future, but as of right now, it's not looking too good!

The Three Caballeros are always at CSR - they go with the theme

I think you'd like CSR, it's very pretty and more deluxe feeling than the other mods. Give it a try sometime!

Hey, Michelle!

I really loved your report, especially the gorgeous pictures!

What lovely memories you and your mom have now!

Glad that wine survived the trip... hoo-boy, that could've been messy!


Kathy

Hey there Kathy! So glad you enjoyed the report and the pics. It was so much fun taking photos of all the beautiful flowers at Epcot!

I really enjoy traveling with my mom. This is the 2nd trip we've taken together and you're right - they make for amazing memories!

I was soooo nervous about the wine making it home in one piece! Thank goodness it did!

 

[SoonerGirl]

SOOO sad it is over! Loved every minute/picture I hope to take a trip like yours with my Mom one day. Can't wait to see what other trips you have up your sleeve in the future

Thanks for reading Katie! Mom and daughter trips are great, make time for one, you won't regret it!

I'm so behind Michelle! I'm going to go back today and try to get caught up on TRs if I can. That last day is hard, especially if you have hit the proverbial wall. I was there on my last day too unfortunately.

I'm sorry Don is being so grumpy about another trip. If I were you, I'd keep my eye on all discounts and maybe try and sneak in a long weekend with the boys.

I know what you mean about being behind - I haven't been on the boards in 3 weeks and catching up seems like quite a daunting task right now!

If I ever get to take another trip I am going to be sure and build in down days to try and avoid that hitting the wall feeling I get late in trip!

Don is past being grumpy and is just plain mean about it For the trip I wanted to take I had a free flight and a 40% room discount - still wasn't good enough.....

Hey Michelle! I wanted to say I finally did get myself caught up and I enjoyed reading! You just take such great photos! I am really interested in CSR now, had thought about it if we were to take another trip down there, I liked the refurb and the theming is neat! And Flower Town, how cool! And lets see Le Cellier, yup, super, you know how I feel about that one! I agree that Italy had great wine, and that was quite a gift!

I also have to say I really understand having that sleep in morning, where you just relax. I know we enjoyed our leisure time at Disney as much as having the fun in the parks!

I am sorry that your TR has ended. I hope you will keep us all company though!!!

Hey HD! Glad you were able to catch up - I've got to try and do that with everyone else's reports today - yikes!

I wouldn't hesitate to stay at CSR again, it was really nice, and I loved the new rooms!

Le Cellier......yum! I miss it so much......

If I ever get back I'm going to add more leisure time into the trip, just keep your fingers crossed for me that I get that chance!

Loved seeing the pictures of CSR. It looks so beautiful!

We usually have an early flight so we just walk around the resort & take pictures as well. I'd like to schedule a later flight next time so I could go to MK one last time. You are right, its so nice to walk down Main St one last time on your final day at WDW!

I couldn't wait to hear what happened with the wine....soooo relieved it arrived home in one piece! I hope it does convince your husband to book another trip...mine is already talking about going "other places" too!

We don't have another trip planned...but I added my "just in case" ticker. I suppose I shouldn't add the ticker until we actually have something planned. Someday its exciting to see it & other days its depressing because I know its not real! lol He mentioned going back to Disney next year, but then he changed his mind & wants to go somewhere new. WHAT? NO DISNEY??? Thats not going to work for me! I think I'm in the same boat as you...my husband is definitely looking at traveling other places. Hopefully I can play the "our son won't be little for long" card & see if that works!

Hope you get to plan another trip soon!

Looking forward to reading your final wrap-up!

I've done early and late flights leaving WDW and I'm really not sure which I prefer. It was nice not to feel rushed that final morning and nice to get home and be totally exhausted, but I've also really enjoyed having practially another full day at the parks.

It's good that you have a little one to be able to help entice your DH into Disney trips - I don't have that luxury anymore since mine are 14 and 10! I say use it as long as you can!

Just stopping in to say hi since we are back to the cold city and no longer in warm Florida. Hope you are doing well.

Hey there Kathy! Hope you had a great trip! I've been off the boards for awhile so I have a lot of catching up to do. Have you started your new TR? I'll have to check your siggy for a link!

 

[SoonerGirl]

Well, I have some serious apologizing to do - I've been a bad DISer, and I'm sorry.

After Don and I had our last awful conversation about another Disney trip and it became abundantly clear to me that I will not be returning for a very long time, I became Disney depressed. Reading about everyone's trips and plans made me even more depressed about it and I started having this big pity party for myself. I got to the point where I didn't even want to get on the DIS - hence my absence for the past 3 weeks or so.

I've finally come to terms with it and realize that avoiding coming here is silly. I've made some great friends on this board and I love reading about everyone's Disney adventures, so giving that up because I was feeling sorry for myself is like cutting off my nose to spite my face. It's probably going to take me a few days to catch up, but I'll be around to all of your reports eventually I promise! I also still want to do my final wrap up here if anyone is still interested in hearing it......

Although a trip to WDW is totally out of the question, I still have hope for the cruise for next summer, so keep your fingers crossed for me!

 

[KatMark]

Well, I have some serious apologizing to do - I've been a bad DISer, and I'm sorry.

After Don and I had our last awful conversation about another Disney trip and it became abundantly clear to me that I will not be returning for a very long time, I became Disney depressed. Reading about everyone's trips and plans made me even more depressed about it and I started having this big pity party for myself. I got to the point where I didn't even want to get on the DIS - hence my absence for the past 3 weeks or so.

I've finally come to terms with it and realize that avoiding coming here is silly. I've made some great friends on this board and I love reading about everyone's Disney adventures, so giving that up because I was feeling sorry for myself is like cutting of my nose to spite my face. It's probably going to take me a few days to catch up, but I'll be around to all of your reports eventually I promise! I also still want to do my final wrap up here if anyone is still interested in hearing it......

Although a trip to WDW is totally out of the question, I still have hope for the cruise for next summer, so keep your fingers crossed for me!

I'm sorry hubby won't bend. What about a "girls" trip? In any event, we will be here for your wrap up whenever you get to it, as well as be here "keeping our fingers" crossed" for a cruise next summer.

Yes, I started my TR and it is linked.

 

[Charleston Princess]

I totally understand being depressed about no Disney trip on the horizon. Lots of pixie dust for a Disney cruise! That would be so much fun!

 

[MEK]

I totally understand about you needing a DIS break. I know it must be hard to not have your next trip planned and be up in the air. I wish you could go on our May girls trip (same time this year as last year), but a future Disney cruise sounds wonderful!!!!!

When you feel like reading some new TR's stop on over and say "hi". I started my Sept TR....see link at bottom of page.

ps...I hope you do post your final thoughts! I really enjoyed your TR!

 

[Spartangirl]

Fingers are crossed that you get to take your cruise!

I'm so glad you're back and I really hope you write your final wrap up!

 

[MeMom]

I'm sorry hubby won't bend. What about a "girls" trip? In any event, we will be here for your wrap up whenever you get to it, as well as be here "keeping our fingers" crossed" for a cruise next summer.

A girls' trip was my first thought, too. They are rockin' awesome!!!