Fun in the Florida Sun! ~ Trip #3 w/many firsts, new friends & TONS of food!*NEW 9/30

[adisneymama]

WooHOo! It was funny how many times you or I would email or call and the other didn't realize it though! This would become a theme!

 

[martinolichfamily]

I'm 21, and most days, I still make sure that I get showered the night before rather than getting up earlier the next day. Anything for that extra 30 mins in bed

Some great pics of your DS and DD with the characters at CP - looks like they were loving it!!

Yes the kids had fun at CP...esp since it was our first character meal of the trip! We all character meals!

WooHOo! It was funny how many times you or I would email or call and the other didn't realize it though! This would become a theme!

Yea really! You can't hear very well there!

 

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Loved the pics of CP. On our next trip in January, we will be having breakfast at CP for the first time, on my DD suggestion. My 13 year old continues to be a lover of Pooh Bear, even after all these years!!!

 

[MommyMcQueen]

Hi Heather!

I just found your TR!! I don't know how I missed it! Loving your TR so far! Great job on the drive down - only a few minor stops! Glad you got a nice 80s room at Pop (we are hoping for the same in a few weeks ).

AK looked wonderful - nice Safari shots and can't wait to see the parade. We gotta look for that camper at the restaurant when we're there, kids would love that! I was thinking my kids will be scared on Dinosaur too - don't really plan to ride it unless the kids really insist! They like dinosaurs though and might really want to try it.

MK looks so fun! Looks like the kids did great on the coaster! Can't wait to read about more of your trip!

Karen

 

[Echo queen]

What part of Texas did you leave from? Thats impressive. Great report.

 

[mermaid764]

Joining in

I love how much detail your putting into everything and you have a beautiful family

Looking forward to more

 

[Goofy442]

Great pictures of CP and your children

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Oh now if that's not the cutest pic ever!

 

[adisneymama]

 

[¡WDW!girlrox(:]

I love reading you TR!
Can't wait to read more.

 

[adisneymama]

Hey you! Update would ya? I want to read more and find out what you guys did after we split up. It's not like you've been busy or anything! J/K!

 

[accountingbabe08]

Enjoyed your report can't wait to read more

 

[martinolichfamily]

Geesh! It's been a while....sorry!! Please forgive me...let's see if I can finish this day up?!?!

Hi Heather!

I just found your TR!! I don't know how I missed it! Loving your TR so far! Great job on the drive down - only a few minor stops! Glad you got a nice 80s room at Pop (we are hoping for the same in a few weeks ).

AK looked wonderful - nice Safari shots and can't wait to see the parade. We gotta look for that camper at the restaurant when we're there, kids would love that! I was thinking my kids will be scared on Dinosaur too - don't really plan to ride it unless the kids really insist! They like dinosaurs though and might really want to try it.

MK looks so fun! Looks like the kids did great on the coaster! Can't wait to read about more of your trip!

Karen

Karen - Your trip is getting close! I am sure excitement is building at your house!! Thanks for reading along! I need to get over to your PTR. I have been slacking!

What part of Texas did you leave from? Thats impressive. Great report.

We left from Houston area...humble to be exact! We did not plan to drive all the way so we didnt leave super early. Next time...if we drive all the way, we will leave earlier than 8a!

Joining in

I love how much detail your putting into everything and you have a beautiful family

Looking forward to more

Thanks so much! Glad to have you reading along!

Great pictures of CP and your children

Thank you!

Oh now if that's not the cutest pic ever!

Thanks! She is a camera ham when she wants to be...which is most of the time!

I love reading you TR!
Can't wait to read more.

Thanks! Sorry I have been slacking here! lol

Hey you! Update would ya? I want to read more and find out what you guys did after we split up. It's not like you've been busy or anything! J/K!

Yea Yea...I know!!! Hope to finish up that day here in a few!

Enjoyed your report can't wait to read more

Thanks for reading along! Hope to update here in a few!

 

[martinolichfamily]

OK....I am BACK!! Sorry for the looooong delay!


So...we left off heading toward Fantasyland w/Debbie's Family in search of the rides that we ALL could enjoy! Or so we thought!!!?!!

Our first ride all together was It's a Small World...we all climbed aboard in a little boat and enjoyed the cool air and listening still to the DH's chatting about "Man" things...cars....food.... It was a nice ride! Everyone seemed to enjoy it! Once we left Small World...we headed toward Peter Pan...thinking we all would enjoy flying high above Peter! Um...NO...my DD would have NO part of riding PP this year...any ride that was in the dark this year was off HER list! Boo! DD & I sat PP out while the rest of the crew went for a ride...we of course had to hang out at the nearest gift shop and browse a little! We love to shop!! Anywho...once the rest of the crew found us...we headed over to Dumbo and had a spin....we split up...Debbie rode w/me & my DD...while her two kiddos rode w/Hunter! Next up we headed to ride Winnie the Pooh..turns out that this is DD favorite ride this whole trip!! Not sure really how many times we rode this but at least 5 I am sure!! lol We all rode Pooh...it was nice...DH, DD & I rode in one and DS rode w/Debbie's family!
After the wonderful ride w/Pooh...we went off in search of some teacups to ride! Usually I wouldn't have ridden on these but DS, Aubrey & Ashton rode in one teacup (they all love to spin fast!) and in another teacup, it was myself, Debbie & DD....we didnt spin at all...DD didnt know that you were suppose to turn the wheel!! Oh well!!
Here's a pic....one cup is DS(he's waving) w/Aubrey & Ashton...behind their cup is myself, DD and Debbie!

In all that mix of rides...we did stop for the kid's to eat lunch at Pinocchio's....they had Pizza, which was pretty good! I took the salad that came w/an adult meal and we all had drinks to cool off! While eating...Debbie's family came to join us and fed their kiddos too.

We left Fantasyland and headed toward Tomorrowland! We needed to find something with speed!!! Indy Speedway here we come! We split up into our cars (Debbie had to sit this one out)...DD & I rode together...not sure about the others....All I know is that I am glad DD has plenty of years before she is to get a drivers license!! lol She drove our car!
We headed toward Buzz...love that ride!! So fun!! It had started to sprinkle I do believe! Once we were done w/Buzz it was raining pretty good..not too bad but more than a sprinkle...I think! I really cant remember!
We saw Stitch signing books and taking pics so we decided to let the kids get in line..it was very short...so no problem!
Well...I was going to insert a pic but cant find it now!
I do beleive that we went to Monsters Inc Laugh Floor too....Debbie & Ashton sat that one out too...Ashton does not like Monsters Inc we were told! Too funny! Ashlynn was one of the people picked out of the audience so she was up on the Big Screen that day! It was neat...she liked it too!
We decided to go to Carousel of Progress...this was a first for our family...we really enjoyed it. It was neat!
Next up................Toontown!!! We headed to Goofy's Barnstormer...I rode w/Ashton and DS rode w/Aubrey...they laughed the whole ride...which was really short! Again....poor DD didnt want to ride this but she had ridden it last year at 2 years old! Go figure!

At this point I think we kind of split up from Debbie & her family...not sure where they were headed but we headed to Space Mountain!! DS wanted to ride....so I rode w/DS while DH waited w/DD in the gift shop there....we came out of the ride and met up...DH was making our dogs at home some character dog tags w/name & info! It was cute...our yellow lab Ginger got a Tinkerbell tag and our smaller mix breed dog Brownie got Stitch...poor thing..why they gave her stitch I am not sure but whatever! lol
So...then...DH went for his ride on Space Mtn w/DS while I browsed the gift shop w/DD. We bought a Vinylmation while waiting! Love those little guys..they are too cute! DD picked it out and got a ladybug one.
Here's a pic of DD while we were waiting for the boys to get finished.

Once we were finished w/all that Space stuff...it was time for our ADR!!

Where was our ADR???? Can you guess???

OK....I am back! Sat down and started to finish up last night and I went to fix dinner and DS hopped on the computer and closed my screen!! ugh!


Done guessing where our dinner ADR was?????

The Castle of course!! Our first time at Cinderella's Royal Table...it was so neat! Enjoyed by ALL!
Our reservation was for 7:00p. We arrived a few mins early and went in to take a pic w/Cinderella! The picture was ok...we were all hot and a little damp from the rainy weather.

We waited after our picture w/Cindy for a bit...maybe 15 mins or so...not too bad I didnt think!
Once our name was called, we headed upstairs for our Royal Feast with some Princesses! The castle is so neat inside...I suggest eating here at least once just to see inside! lol

Anywho......moving right along!

We ordered our food...
DH had : Salmon Crab Cakes (appetizer)
Pork Chop
for dessert....not sure...dont see it on the menu!
Me: Salmon Crab Cakes (app) yummy!
Herb Rubbed Roast Chicken..yummy too!
Seasonal Creme Brulee...good too but was sooo sweet! my
1st time for creme brulee
DD had : um...cant remember what! more than likely chicken strips.
DS had : um...cant remember what!

kids dessert...so cute!

Some inside Castle pics...

And...some Princesses!

Miss Ashlynn w/her Wishing Star!

After dinner...we went to find a place to watch the 4th of July Firework show....it was PACKED!! It was also lightly raining...
We stood and watched a bit but couldnt see that great and didnt enjoy standing in the rainy weather either!

I did get a cool pic of the castle lit up!

After we were done w/fireworks.....I am not sure what we did! lol I dont think we left right away...I think we went to get on some rides since EVERYONE was watching fireworks.
So...I remembered what we did!! lol After fireworks, DD & I made our way to Frontierland to get a spot so we could see the Electrical Parade!! DUH !! DH & DS went off to ride Splash Mountain and Thunder Mountain again!

We got back to the room and Miss DD was out like a light!

It was a great night!

Up Next: Day 3 ~ 4th of July!

 

[heaven2dc]

I'm stumped on the ADR You mentioned that CP was your "first" character meal so my guess is Chef Mickey's for dinner? I know that I'm SO wrong

I love seeing pics of the tea cups - the kids look like they were having a blast!

 

[martinolichfamily]

I'm stumped on the ADR You mentioned that CP was your "first" character meal so my guess is Chef Mickey's for dinner? I know that I'm SO wrong

I love seeing pics of the tea cups - the kids look like they were having a blast!

Nope...Dinner was IN MK!!

The kids loved the tea cups!

 

[adisneymama]

Nope...Dinner was IN MK!!

The kids loved the tea cups!

OOHH I think I remember??? Was this the night you ate at the castle???

Oh and I didn't ride Dumbo with you guys. I rode with Aubrey and Hunter. You got stuck with my kid again! Ashton wanted to ride with Ashlynn remember?

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

OOHH I think I remember??? Was this the night you ate at the castle???

Oh and I didn't ride Dumbo with you guys. I rode with Aubrey and Hunter. You got stuck with my kid again! Ashton wanted to ride with Ashlynn remember?

 

[martinolichfamily]

OOHH I think I remember??? Was this the night you ate at the castle???

Oh and I didn't ride Dumbo with you guys. I rode with Aubrey and Hunter. You got stuck with my kid again! Ashton wanted to ride with Ashlynn remember?

You are CORRECT!

Oops....I couldnt remember about all our seating arrangements...we had alot!! lol

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Oh no - no dark rides?! So sad to miss Peter Pan. Well, at least you got her to do Buzz. We love TTA too. I was VERY bummed that it was closed last time we visited. Can't wait to ride it again this fall, but I will miss the old spiel.