Gotta love bounceback! 10th ann. & family vaca PTR-9/201o-WE'RE BACK!

[DB of ODL]

Joe doesn't like this ride at all. There is next to no leg room in the boats, so he says.

If HE doesn't have any legroom...then I'm totally screwed.

Last year for our anniversary, Joe got me a Helly Hansen jacket and matching boots from the store in Norway. I'm hoping to get gloves this year.

Don't worry...I'll drop a hint or two about them. After all, subtle is my middle name...lol.

One year I got four soup spoons which I love from the China Pavilion. I've looked for bowls since then. Nada, not one that I like.

I need to purchase a gigantor sized Fu Dog (or as you call them...dragon thingys) set that I can place by my front door.

We seem to spend quite a bit of time in the Germany pavilion.

A brat and a beer on a hot september day in florida? Sounds like a good plan. Plus I need to find some more Smurf stuff I can send Joei.

 

[Charlefours]

I haven't gotten any Mickey Mail since I paid off my trip either.

Outlet Malls: never been to any in FL, so I am not help with that.

It will be fun if he asks for ketchup!! It is part of the experience.

Your plans are looking great sophia!!

I am looking forward to hearing about GF Cafe, it is one I think I would to try. I am going to call Pat here in little bit about DD's birthday cake!!!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Any luck at Costco on the rental car?

Kathy, I tried Costco earlier today. Yikes! It would be $100 more than what we already have for the same sized car. I wonder what the heck is going on with these rentals?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I have my eye on a ring this year. Even if it's twins, I'll try to find a setting for them- side by side.

Wouldn't it be awesome to get twins? I wonder how often that happens?

boooooooo!!

If HE doesn't have any legroom...then I'm totally screwed.

Yeah, I even get cramps in my legs.
Don't worry...I'll drop a hint or two about them. After all, subtle is my middle name...lol.

I figure I'll just ask him for them if they have them there this year.
I need to purchase a gigantor sized Fu Dog (or as you call them...dragon thingys) set that I can place by my front door.

And how are you going to get them home???
A brat and a beer on a hot september day in florida? Sounds like a good plan. Plus I need to find some more Smurf stuff I can send Joei.

Oh yeah, I forgot how much Smurf stuff they have there. There is tons of it. I'd like to get another bear as well.

I haven't gotten any Mickey Mail since I paid off my trip either.

Outlet Malls: never been to any in FL, so I am not help with that.

It will be fun if he asks for ketchup!! It is part of the experience.

Your plans are looking great sophia!!

I am looking forward to hearing about GF Cafe, it is one I think I would to try. I am going to call Pat here in little bit about DD's birthday cake!!!

I know that he will ask for the ketchup.

I can't wait to hear what kind of cake you order.

I wonder if we are suppose to get Mickey Mail?

 

[KatMark]

Kathy, I tried Costco earlier today. Yikes! It would be $100 more than what we already have for the same sized car. I wonder what the heck is going on with these rentals?

Send me your exact dates (when arriving, when departing) and let me play with it. That doesn't make sense (although I think you are there more days than us).

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Send me your exact dates (when arriving, when departing) and let me play with it. That doesn't make sense (although I think you are there more days than us).

Kathy, I'll send you a PM now. I have no idea why it's so darn expensive this year.

 

[Charlefours]

How are things going Sophia!! How's Joe? The Kitties?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

How are things going Sophia!! How's Joe? The Kitties?

Hi there!

I know I'm in need of an update. I hope to get one up this week.

Joe's doing great after surgery. Thanks for asking.

The kitties are doing well. Stevie is a handful and a half. I just posted a video of him on my FB page. He was on the window ledge, eating my blinds.

I wish I knew how to post a video here. You could all experience my madness with him.

The others are doing well. Gus, Tessie Jean and Lucy are just tolerating the baby. We're all hoping that he grows out of this soon!

Psst....31 days til Disney!

 

[Charlefours]

Your ticker says ONE MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[KatMark]

Yes, I am PATIENTLY (NOT!) waiting for an update for a certain day and I have a few days to wait yet. I think you need to get going on this.

Glad I could help with the car (I still say check again in two more weeks and I bet it goes down more).

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Ok, time for me to get cracking again on my itinerary.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

So here we are at Day 8. Happy 10th Anniversary to Us!!

Day 8 should be interesting. I say that because Joe wanted a day where we didn't go to the parks. Yeah, good luck with that. I kinda freaked.

We're starting our day here with breakfast:

Need I say more? I'm sure you all know where we will be....KONA!

Here is what Joe usually gets:

My brother likes Kona because they have good coffee.

Last year we got this:

After our yummy breakfast at Kona, we're going back to the resort for our PhotoPass session. I ended up booking the extended package ... 20 extra minutes for 25 bucks. Total cost will be $124, but we get the CD and a package along with the 40 minute session. I could have sworn that the last sessions were 30 minutes, but they are def 20 minutes now.

We're going with earth tones. Everyone can choose their own colors but they have to have solids on. No patterns. I still have to break the news to the rest of the family.

The last two times we did this, we had them done at the Poly. I wanted to try something new this time. I hope they come out nice.

So, after that, what are we gonna do? Your guess is as good as mine. I really think though that I need to go to a park. I hope that Joe agrees with me. I'd really like to go to DHS. I want to take my cousin there since she's never been.

I'd like her to ride TSMM

And I'd really like her to see this:

If we don't go to DHS, I imagine that we will go shopping. We have a dinner ressie after 7 so we will have some time on our hands.

Guess where we're going for dinner?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I just realized something. I forgot my favorite part of WS

I LOVE HIM!

OK, now I can continue with Day 8!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Our friend Glenn from work is going to join us. I say "our" friend because my sister, my cousin and I all work at the same place. Glenn is moving to the Orlando area this weekend so we invited him to join us for the day. I know that he'll do dinner with us I just have no clue if he will be there for the entire day.

I ended up changing our dinner ADR. We were going to to Yachtsman. Joe and I like it there a lot. We think that they do a better steak than LeCelliler. (ducking for cover to avoid the stones being thrown my way. ) Instead, we're going to Artist Point.

Joe and I went to Artist Point for our 5th anniversary. That was the last time we stayed at WL. We really, really loved it. The rest of the family hasn't been there yet so I thought it might be a nice time to try.

Over the years, Joe and I usually dine on our anniversary alone and then meet up with the rest of the family. We thought it might be nice to dine together this year.

Part of me wants to get dressed up for dinner. Another part of me doesn't want to drag nice clothes on vacation.

I've booked a Wishes Cruise for us after dinner. We went on one last year for our anniversary and loved it. I spent the entire cruise trying to get one good picture. Guess what I got? Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Crapola. This year, I plan to enjoy it. I reserved the boat that seats 10. I also paid extra for the music to be piped in.

This year I plan to sit back and enjoy it. I am not going to stress myself trying to take pictures. Joe bought a small video camera and we will video tape it. If I can figure out how to do it, I will post the video to my TR when I write it.

Do you think I should try and see if I can get at least one good picture or should I just sit back and enjoy the show?

I'm sure that we'll be exhausted after our Cruise so we'll probably head back to WL. Maybe even take a swim.

So, comments? Thoughts? Suggestions for improvement?

 

[Charlefours]

Where are you doing your photopass session? It seems like a pretty good deal knowing you get the rights to print out with them being on the photopass cd. I may have to think about doing it during our May trip if we make it to the parks.

I hope we get to meet the Beast too.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

I made changes today to Day 9. I realized that there is a MNSSHP today. I wanted my cousin to see MK so we had planned to go to MK after breakfast at guess where? Yep, Roaring Forks.

We'll head to the boat and make our way after breakfast

Once we get to MK, we'll grab one of these

I hear that this bench isn't there anymore?

I love this window

We'll stop here and take a few pictures

Since we started in Adventureland last time, we're going to start in Tomorrowland this time

Our first stop will most likely be Monsters, Inc. I so wish Joe would get to be "that guy." That would be so awesome.

After Monster's, Inc. we'll head over to Buzz and try our luck. I love that ride. Maybe we'll get to see this guy. This is an old picture of my nephew, but I really like it.

While we don't ride Stitch's Great Escape (the bars KILL my shoulders), I do hope we get to see this guy.

I tried to ride Astro Orbiter once. Yeah, not a good scene. I think we'll pass this year.

I do want to see Carousel of Progress. My mom hates that attraction. She says it is incredibly boring. I like it.

Next, we will most definitely take a spin, or two, on the TTA. It's a great place to relax and take a few pictures

After the TTA, I plan to do something I've not done before. I don't know if anyone will want to join me, but I want to ride the Speedway. I imagine it's just like the one at Cedar Point, which is less than an hour from here but I want to ride anyway.

After the Speedway, I plan to take a ride in a honey pot. I love that ride. It's probably one of my all time favorites. I have no clue why, but I love it.

By now it will probably be lunchtime. I would really like to try Diamond Horseshoe. We've never tried it before. Anyone have an opinion on that?

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Where are you doing your photopass session? It seems like a pretty good deal knowing you get the rights to print out with them being on the photopass cd. I may have to think about doing it during our May trip if we make it to the parks.

I hope we get to meet the Beast too.

We're doing it at WL this time. The Poly is a great place too. We were super pleased with our pictures from there both times that we did them. I thought it was a good deal considering the last time we did this, without the extra 20 minutes, we came out with over 100 pictures.

Last year was the very first time I met the Beast.

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Since MK closes early tonight, I thought after lunch we'd go back and do a few things again that we love as well as some things that we missed the last time we were there.

We'll most likely ride this again:

Then I'd really like to ride the Carousel. I have not been on it in YEARS. I don't even remember the last time I rode it.

After that, will probably be:

I'm hoping by then it will be time for this:

Look how thrilled mom and Joe were about the parade last year

After the parade, my thoughts are to to ride Haunted Mansion first. My goal...to get a picture of that dang place! I cannot find hardly a one!

Next, I'd like to take a ride on the Liberty Boat. I have not been on the boat in YEARS and YEARS.

Then of course, we'll end our day at MK with Splash and Big Thunder.

I'm sure by then it will be time for us to leave since they will be starting MNSSHP.

Right now, dinner is open. I have no clue where we will go. Anyone have suggestions? I was thinking of maybe going to DTD again and then going to Earls?

 

[Stefy]

Everything sounds great :thumsbup2

Loving the MK day, lots to see and do You should go on the Liberty Square Riverboat is lots of fun and a nice relaxing ride, you can also get some great shots of HM and BTMR too

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Everything sounds great :thumsbup2

Loving the MK day, lots to see and do You should go on the Liberty Square Riverboat is lots of fun and a nice relaxing ride, you can also get some great shots of HM and BTMR too

Thanks Stefy. I've not been on the boat in a long, long time.