Four Brits hit the world the TR! ***Finished***

[HomeschoolMama]

They do have cool stuff at those stores! I got the cutest Chinese egg for my collection---got a neat egg at AKL store too which is interesting.
I've gotta start my budgeting now too--just realized that I am not working and am planning Christmas and Disney within a month of each other! (but I'm a coupon queen which helps! )

I know. We leave the week after Christmas, but I'm tying all the things I buy for the trip into Christmas gifts and going with less $ spent (yeah right!) and reminding the kids of the trip- their big Christmas gift.

 

[cherbear]

I'm caught up! Jo, loved the updates, LOVED the pics. BB looked fun (again) and you got some great pics there! The girls' picture in front of Spaceship Earth is my fav pic of them yet. Although BBB comes in at a close 2nd.

It sounds like you had different food at GG than I did. And I am also wondering how you got fries...?

 

[DisneyJo]

Yeah for shopping! I can't wait to go shopping at Disney. Here it's budget, budget, budget. There it wil be money that's expected to be spent.
My bet is that most of my money will be spent at Epcot getting cool things from the World Showcase stores.

You'll have to tell us everything you buy

They do have cool stuff at those stores! I got the cutest Chinese egg for my collection---got a neat egg at AKL store too which is interesting.
I've gotta start my budgeting now too--just realized that I am not working and am planning Christmas and Disney within a month of each other! (but I'm a coupon queen which helps! )

You collect eggs Can the girls do what mine did and ask for vacation $ for Christmas?

I love the shopping part of the trip! I think it's my favourite thing to do in WDW

Your eye looks very painful - I hope it didn't bother you too much on your trip

It did get quite bad and really hurt in a few days time, I think it didn't help with all the swimming, but there was no way I wasn't going

I know. We leave the week after Christmas, but I'm tying all the things I buy for the trip into Christmas gifts and going with less $ spent (yeah right!) and reminding the kids of the trip- their big Christmas gift.

We'll remember that

I'm caught up! Jo, loved the updates, LOVED the pics. BB looked fun (again) and you got some great pics there! The girls' picture in front of Spaceship Earth is my fav pic of them yet. Although BBB comes in at a close 2nd.

It sounds like you had different food at GG than I did. And I am also wondering how you got fries...?

Thanks Cherie, I've got yet another BB day coming up As Ellie was classed as a child at GG the waitress offered her chicken strips and fries, but I'm sure anyone could ask

 

[TEminnie]

You collect eggs Can the girls do what mine did and ask for vacation $ for Christmas?

Yes, decorative little eggs on little stones(often made of stone). Dunno why I started it, but they are cute and now people give them to me! (I don't have a dozen yet tho! )

Well, BA might be interested in Disney things and $, but AE will probably not forfeit her Christmas clothes for it (she won't wear Disney stuff unless we are there, so I just put it up for her.)
This is the first trip traveling without grandparents so their souvenier budget will probably be considerably less!

 

[dismom9761]

Hi Jo!

 

[Lauralee131]

Wooo Hoooo!! Way to score on the shopping!!

I wanna know if you made it home with everything you bought...big story on the news yesterday about how much stuff gets stolen out of suitcases at MCO

 

[DisneyJo]

Yes, decorative little eggs on little stones(often made of stone). Dunno why I started it, but they are cute and now people give them to me! (I don't have a dozen yet tho! )

Sound sweet

Well, BA might be interested in Disney things and $, but AE will probably not forfeit her Christmas clothes for it (she won't wear Disney stuff unless we are there, so I just put it up for her.)
This is the first trip traveling without grandparents so their souvenier budget will probably be considerably less!

I found the girls bought way less Disney stuff this year they were more interested in DS games etc

Hi Jo!

Wooo Hoooo!! Way to score on the shopping!!

I wanna know if you made it home with everything you bought...big story on the news yesterday about how much stuff gets stolen out of suitcases at MCO

Hi LL haven't "seen" you in ages OMG I can't believe stuff is being pinched it's your stupid no locking the cases rules!!!

 

[DebIreland]

Hey Jo! I'm back and ready for your TR. I had to psyche myself up to it you see. Yeah, something like that. Actually I don't know why I've not been on posting, silly really. I cannot wait to get stuck in to this gem. I'm only 60 pages behind. My printer is ready and waiting cause I'm gonna print out these chapters and have a good read later.

I'll get back to you about whether I think it's any good or not.


P.S. As well as being excited about reading your TR, I can't wait to see what you thought of going in August (I know you went in Aug 05 too but I'm gonna get all the detail from this last trip!). Even though we can't go next year we're definitely going Summer '09 so fingers crossed for free dining then too!!!!

 

[DisneyJo]

It's so good to see you again Deb, I'm so pleased you're going to read my little old TR it's no where near up to your standards though, but I hope you enjoy it anyway. BTW if you want to read all about our Lapu night Tracy, V and Lauralee have already written about it in their TR's and their's are sooooo funny

 

[TEminnie]

Hey Deb's back! Hi Deb!!! We were getting ready to hop on a plane to Ireland!

 

[puggymom]

hey Deb's back, yeah, we've missed you around here

And for those who are waiting for an update fromJo, there is an exciting new trippie started about a long weekend with a mouse, see link in siggie.

Thanks JO, you know how I love to hijack your trippie....

 

[DisneyJo]

Yeh Mo I know, you shameless pimper you

 

[DisneyJo]

We were up and out, breakfast in the room as normal, and we arrived at Epcot at 8.40am. We joined one of the many queues about 5 families behind the turnstiles, as we’re standing patiently waiting I notice a group of people right up the front all wearing the TFW lanyards, I just had to check them out and when I got to the front OMG it was my great DIS friend T (DisneylandMama) now she had been going on and on about stalking me and giving me a great big hug as I’m not a huggie person, so I did it to her instead I think I took her by surprise, but it was just like meeting an old friend rather than a stranger who I’d chatted with on the internet It was not awkward at all, can’t remember what we chatted about though and we took no photos!!! The girls chatted non-stop and soon introduced themselves to T’s DD Maddie and they all got along wonderfully too. Eventually David wondered where in the world I’d gone and came to find us and he was soon introduced to his future golfing partners Andy and Waldo he didn’t know at this point what he’d let himself in for


We headed towards the rope drop and the girls were having a ball with the characters, lots of interaction. I don’t know why but we just didn’t take many photos Here are 2 of Minnie though.

Our main aim this morning was TT and luckily so was T’s, funny that But David was waiting for no-one so we joined the throngs all headed that way too. I grabbed some FP’s whilst we waited for TT to open, T was probably 30 people behind, those strollers sure do slow her down We were so early that we were able to skip the preshow and head straight for the ride. We love this ride, it’s one of the few rides that all of us absolutely love, so when we get off David suggests going again. Now I was in a dilemma whether I should wait for T and I did feel guilty when David MADE me go again, sorry T but I know your motto, don’t wait for no-one So we make it round again and still only wait about 5 mins. Here are our daft photos.

You can see how early it was as we had the car to ourselves Also I know it looks like we’re being lions in one of them but a few days before we went on holiday in the rugby the mascot did that pose so the girls and David thought it would be fun, I know we’re a weird family


Next stop was to FP and ride Soarin, as I went ahead the girls saw some Dream Team members and wondered if they had any pins to trade Well the DT asked the girls some questions, one of which was about FP’s and Jess even told the DT that you could have 2 at the same time and he was so impressed he made the girls honorary Citizens of Epcot, they received a pin and were really happy They caught up with me and we decided to wait the 15mins for Soarin, especially as the DT had said they were headed that way, we didn’t see them though

We rode the land, much to the girls disgust, then grabbed some Brownies and drinks, they weren’t very nice As we’re sitting there we see T and co come in and wave, as T comes down the escalator I go and apologise for blowing her off but she totally understood We ride Soarin again followed by TT again we end up with a single rider this time though

I love how TT can be added to your PP, I hope they do all the rides!


Jess and I now had a mission to go to Space, whilst E and D went shopping. Almost a walk on and I had a WNTW (what not to wear) moment, but sorry no camera, a lady waiting for MS was wearing a strapless white lace dress It was a really pretty dress but not for park touring in August, at least she wasn’t at AK on the rapids


We find D and E and my sweet little girl had bought me a pressie, I wasn’t allowed to see it until we got back to the resort, but just incase I forget to tell you it was a little cuddly Figment with magnetic hands and feet and now has pride of place on my fridge door, she even insisted on using her own money too

I’m going to leave you there as my fingers are numb

 

[winkers]

I LOVE the pictures! It's nice to know we're not the only weird family out there!

 

[jcc0621]

Eventually David wondered where in the world I’d gone and came to find us and he was soon introduced to his future golfing partners Andy and Waldo he didn’t know at this point what he’d let himself in for

I love how TT can be added to your PP, I hope they do all the rides!

Great Pictures

Jess and I now had a mission to go to Space, whilst E and D went shopping. Almost a walk on and I had a WNTW (what not to wear) moment, but sorry no camera, a lady waiting for MS was wearing a strapless white lace dress It was a really pretty dress but not for park touring in August, at least she wasn’t at AK on the rapids

Did you ride the green or the orange side????

Do people look in the mirror before they go out

We find D and E and my sweet little girl had bought me a pressie, I wasn’t allowed to see it until we got back to the resort, but just incase I forget to tell you it was a little cuddly Figment with magnetic hands and feet and now has pride of place on my fridge door, she even insisted on using her own money too

How sweet

 

[TEminnie]

I notice a group of people right up the front all wearing the TFW lanyards, I just had to check them out and when I got to the front OMG it was my great DIS friend T (DisneylandMama) now she had been going on and on about stalking me and giving me a great big hug as I’m not a huggie person, so I did it to her instead

So, no pics?? I'll have to go cross reference Tracy's TR to verify this...

Now I was in a dilemma whether I should wait for T and I did feel guilty when David MADE me go again,

For shame Jo! Tut Tut Tut!

Well the DT asked the girls some questions, one of which was about FP’s and Jess even told the DT that you could have 2 at the same time and he was so impressed he made the girls honorary Citizens of Epcot, they received a pin and were really happy

(so what's that about the 2 fast passes???)

Great TT pics too! (But the teen boy does not look thrilled--doubt he bought the pic! )

Why are your fingers numb? Is it cold there??

 

[dismom9761]

We were up and out, breakfast in the room as normal, and we arrived at Epcot at 8.40am. We joined one of the many queues about 5 families behind the turnstiles, as we’re standing patiently waiting I notice a group of people right up the front all wearing the TFW lanyards, I just had to check them out and when I got to the front OMG it was my great DIS friend T (DisneylandMama) now she had been going on and on about stalking me and giving me a great big hug as I’m not a huggie person, so I did it to her instead I think I took her by surprise, but it was just like meeting an old friend rather than a stranger who I’d chatted with on the internet It was not awkward at all, can’t remember what we chatted about though and we took no photos!!! The girls chatted non-stop and soon introduced themselves to T’s DD Maddie and they all got along wonderfully too. Eventually David wondered where in the world I’d gone and came to find us and he was soon introduced to his future golfing partners Andy and Waldo he didn’t know at this point what he’d let himself in for

How many disers is that now?I have never met one...I need stalking tips.

We headed towards the rope drop and the girls were having a ball with the characters, lots of interaction. I don’t know why but we just didn’t take many photos Here are 2 of Minnie though.

Our main aim this morning was TT and luckily so was T’s, funny that But David was waiting for no-one so we joined the throngs all headed that way too. I grabbed some FP’s whilst we waited for TT to open, T was probably 30 people behind, those strollers sure do slow her down We were so early that we were able to skip the preshow and head straight for the ride. We love this ride, it’s one of the few rides that all of us absolutely love, so when we get off David suggests going again. Now I was in a dilemma whether I should wait for T and I did feel guilty when David MADE me go again, sorry T but I know your motto, don’t wait for no-one So we make it round again and still only wait about 5 mins. Here are our daft photos.

Love the pictures!

You can see how early it was as we had the car to ourselves Also I know it looks like we’re being lions in one of them but a few days before we went on holiday in the rugby the mascot did that pose so the girls and David thought it would be fun, I know we’re a weird family

I don't find that weird at all.We always act like mascots on rides...

Next stop was to FP and ride Soarin, as I went ahead the girls saw some Dream Team members and wondered if they had any pins to trade Well the DT asked the girls some questions, one of which was about FP’s and Jess even told the DT that you could have 2 at the same time and he was so impressed he made the girls honorary Citizens of Epcot, they received a pin and were really happy They caught up with me and we decided to wait the 15mins for Soarin, especially as the DT had said they were headed that way, we didn’t see them though

Thats cool to be honrary citizens.

We rode the land, much to the girls disgust, then grabbed some Brownies and drinks, they weren’t very nice As we’re sitting there we see T and co come in and wave, as T comes down the escalator I go and apologise for blowing her off but she totally understood We ride Soarin again followed by TT again we end up with a single rider this time though

I love how TT can be added to your PP, I hope they do all the rides!

Your girls don't like the land?My kids love it. In fact by the time we left Rachel could recite parts of it...

Jess and I now had a mission to go to Space, whilst E and D went shopping. Almost a walk on and I had a WNTW (what not to wear) moment, but sorry no camera, a lady waiting for MS was wearing a strapless white lace dress It was a really pretty dress but not for park touring in August, at least she wasn’t at AK on the rapids


We find D and E and my sweet little girl had bought me a pressie, I wasn’t allowed to see it until we got back to the resort, but just incase I forget to tell you it was a little cuddly Figment with magnetic hands and feet and now has pride of place on my fridge door, she even insisted on using her own money too

I’m going to leave you there as my fingers are numb

Which side did you ride,green or orange?Strapless dress?Was she wearing heels too?Rachel actually asked a woman wearing shoes with high heels if her feet hurt while in line for BTMR.The woman said no and Rae said "well they will in a little while"

That is so sweet about Ellie buying you a "pressie". You've done a good job raising her...so far anyway....

 

[Miz Diz]

David bought a few polo shirts, sneakers, some ripcurl swim shorts and a hat.

Please tell me they were not those tight Speedo bathing suits!

David was waiting for no-one so we joined the throngs all headed that way too. I grabbed some FP’s whilst we waited for TT to open, T was probably 30 people behind, those strollers sure do slow her down We were so early that we were able to skip the preshow and head straight for the ride. We love this ride, it’s one of the few rides that all of us absolutely love, so when we get off David suggests going again. Now I was in a dilemma whether I should wait for T and I did feel guilty when David MADE me go again, sorry T but I know your motto, don’t wait for no-one So we make it round again and still only wait about 5 mins. Here are our daft photos.

Yeah, sure. Blame it on David. SOunds just like my DH

 

[DisneyJo]

I LOVE the pictures! It's nice to know we're not the only weird family out there!

Hey I resemble that comment

Did you ride the green or the orange side????

Only the wimpy green side for us

Do people look in the mirror before they go out

She looked lovely for a wedding but not touring epcot

For shame Jo! Tut Tut Tut!

(so what's that about the 2 fast passes???)

You know, how as soon as your first FP time is up you can then get another FP so you have 2 at the same time

Great TT pics too! (But the teen boy does not look thrilled--doubt he bought the pic! )

He spoilt our photo didn't he

Why are your fingers numb? Is it cold there??

The heatings on so no they're not cold

How many disers is that now?I have never met one...I need stalking tips.

Ummm I think it's about 5!!!

I don't find that weird at all.We always act like mascots on rides...

I knew we couldn't be the only ones

The woman said no and Rae said "well they will in a little while"

She says some great things your little one

That is so sweet about Ellie buying you a "pressie". You've done a good job raising her...so far anyway....

So far

Please tell me they were not those tight Speedo bathing suits!

Don't worry they were long shorts

Yeah, sure. Blame it on David. SOunds just like my DH

 

[praisehisname]

Did your single rider smell bad? Jess looks very unhappy to be next to him!

Great update! Love the pictures! Once again, you all got a lot done. That's so cool that you found T before she found you! How sweet of Ellie to get you a present!

Denise