Hannah Montana Rules the World! TONS OF PICS, UPDATE 11/1!

[pierresgirl]

great update and pics.

sad Bob had to go home. Really sad they spent all that money to be denied in minutes. You should look into going to Dubai. I would love tog o but none of my friends want to.

Kali is really too short they should do something about it.

I know, it's WAY too short! I'm still really bummed for him but am going to write a letter to the gov. and a state rep to see if they can help out. Thanks!

I'm really enjoying your report. It looks like we were there the same time as you--we checked into CBR on 9/21.

thanks! I'll pop onto yours too then!

 

[pierresgirl]

Back to the bus stop we go for our dinner ressies! Another Cooper shot! I was watching the video earlier today and Bella was playing with video camera at the bus stop and it was funny to watch.

I was really looking forward to eating here since the reviews were wonderful and I was dying to have a wander around the Poly. We hopped the Magic Kingdom bus and got onto the monorail. 3rd stop and we jumped off. The Poly COMPLETLEY reminds me of the Brady Bunch! Agreed? Totally tacky on the outside but pretty in. We were dining at Kona tonight and they were BI-ZZY in there tonight, let me tell ya! Me want some sticky wings bad so they better be fast! Pierre spotted the bar (shocker) so we went over and I ran the kids into the bathroom while he got us drinks. I had told him earlier about the infamous Lapu Lapu's and how they are the thang at the Poly. The Dis'ers say! He got 2, yay!!!!! He's playing explorer with his trusty binocs.

SO delish!!!!!! I totally recommend them to everyone. Especially Jordan!

Even the kids liked them.

I KID!!!!!!!! REALLY I DO!!!!!! They just wanted a seat.

Anyhoo, we were at the bar and Pierre gave me the BIGGEST compliment of the trip!!! The TV was on in the corner and football was on and said he wasn't even interested! That is HUGE! He was having such a good time he didn't care, isn't that great? We talked to a drunskt couple next to us and they took a picture. We only have half heads, that's what you get for asking drunskt people to do you a favor. They were really nice though and she gave Bella her lei.

Cooper was prepared for rain

It was time for us to eat so back we went and were seated. In the MIDDLE! YAY! Nobody puts baby in a corner! I knew I wanted the sticky wings so we got those and something else. Notes are not clear, sorry! I do, however, recall that the bread and butter are oustanding! I got the Macadamia nut Mahi Mahi and enjoyed it, so good! No food pics but got this one of P and B. Pierre took in 8 units of insulin!

The next part I REALLY wanted to show in the video because it's a trip but Bella had spotted the dessert display and ran back and forth to it about 15 times, no joke! She did a funny dance in front of it and was totally unaware we were watching her. She bounced back to us hyper to the max demanding the make your own sundae. She asked the waiter very nicely though. I was stuffed but Cooper wanted the Kona Kone, the one that comes with blue cotton candy. I'm certainly not one to turn down sweets so had my fair share.

We had originally planned to watch the fireworks from the beach at the Poly but it was only 7:45 and we didn't want to hang out waiting. The kids wanted to go to Toon Town anyways so we hopped back on the monorail. Just before we pulled up someone remarked about how pretty the fireworks were. HUH???!!! Did I screw up my timing? Apparently I had! They started at 8 pm not 9 so we COULD have watched them from the beach, bummer! Well, we're here so we may as well go in. We got our bracelets and swam upstream. I wanted to check out Pirates of the Caribbean and Cooper was feeling pretty manly so we headed over. Walk-on baybees! Again with the "Mommy I'm scared, Mommy this is coooool, Mommy I want to get off, Mommy I want to go on again" When we got to the end Bella stands up and BELLOWS out to Jack "YO, JACK! Nice pad, gimme some cash man! Throw me your jewels and gold" Isn't she girly? Cooper was p*ssed we made him go on. Oh well. The line for the Magic Carpets was non-existant so we jumped on that, pretty neat to ride at night!

We walked over to Toon Town and passed the castle along the way. SO pretty at night!

Pierre's feet were crushed by this point so we left him on a bench to watch over Cindy's joint and walked to TT. The kids were excited because they really wanted to do Mickey and Minnies house and ride Barnstormer. We get there and .....





















It's CLOSED!!!! They were so bummed out! I told them they could pick something in Fantasyland except *cough* Dumbo *cough* (all set with that line) They chose IASW which was walk-on. Crazy, ain't it?! They both loved the ride! EEEWWWW what is wrong with you two?! We collected Pierre who was asleep but I failed to get a pic SORRY! I did get this one on the bus, though

When we got back to CBR Pierre checked his sugar and was showing off his new meter. I guess when you test your sugar it automatically dispenses the insulin. Why did I not know about this? I do care, really I do!

Pretty good number Peeps! That really is it for today. Where do our adventures take us tomorrow?

 

[pierresgirl]

GREAT REPORT! You have such a nice family. I'm so sorry about Bob's immigration woes. I do not understand our country's immigration policy - I was reading today that the wives of some soldiers serving in Iraq were being deported! Anyway, I hope at least that the Disney magic makes him feel better!

I love your writing style and enthusiasm!! Can't wait to read more!!!

Thank you so much! I know, I feel bad for him. Disney does a body good! I'm having a blast writing and hope more readers jump on board or come out of lurkdom!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

very good update, loved the pictures, My DW got one of those drinks last year, she loved it.

Not this year though, baby would not be happy with that.

I am gonna have to tell my grandma about the auto insulin machine, that would work out great for her.

I think you went to MGM your next day.

 

[scottny]

"Nobody puts baby in the corner".

I love all references to "Dirty Dancing".

Sounds like a fun time at Kona and MK.

 

[ruthie]

Hi Leyla

Lovin' the new updates! Pictures are great, so much fun! I can't believe how quickly you're getting these done. I'm loving reading them but will be sorry when they finish.
You really should go to Dubai, we went this year and it was amazing. Shopping was excellent and hotels were out of this world!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Leyla,

I started reading your report last night and just finished getting caught up now.

Looks like you guys had a fantastic vacation and I am really enjoying your retelling of it. Bella is a hoot.

 

[pierresgirl]

very good update, loved the pictures, My DW got one of those drinks last year, she loved it.

Not this year though, baby would not be happy with that.

I am gonna have to tell my grandma about the auto insulin machine, that would work out great for her.

I think you went to MGM your next day.

It was SO good, you'll just have to have hers! Is your Gma on the pump? Wait and see where we go next...

"Nobody puts baby in the corner".

I love all references to "Dirty Dancing".

Sounds like a fun time at Kona and MK.

Me too! Gotta luv DD!

Hi Leyla

Lovin' the new updates! Pictures are great, so much fun! I can't believe how quickly you're getting these done. I'm loving reading them but will be sorry when they finish.
You really should go to Dubai, we went this year and it was amazing. Shopping was excellent and hotels were out of this world!

Really? I need to research it a little but nice to hear you enjoyed it! I won't be able to update on the weekends since that's when I work but I'm trying to cram them in there.

Hi Leyla,

I started reading your report last night and just finished getting caught up now.

Looks like you guys had a fantastic vacation and I am really enjoying your retelling of it. Bella is a hoot.

Hi Lessa! Well, I love your report so thanks for reading mine! Is she ever, I tell ya!

 

[jordanyosh]

Leyla,

1) Sorry about your Dad's family...the expense alone has to hurt. Can't imagine living so far apart from family and not seeing them for so long.... I'll put your family on my prayer list.

2) I'm glad you were able to spend time w/ your Dad at WDW. It seemed like a great experience for all of you overall.

3) What I can't figure out...how people fall asleep BEFORE they get to the parks.....

4) Those drinks look great.....and dangerous. Okay. So now I have to try a frozen lemony drink from France and a Lapu Lapu from the Kona. I hope my liver survives..

5) A girl and her dessert tray cannot be seperated.

6) You are blessed w/ a great family......

Oh and by the way, I am still laughing....

 

[heath-and-javens-mom]

Graet update yet again!! You guys make such a good couple!! You take great pics!!
The drinks looked good but we didnt get to do KONa--ohwell...theres always next time right

BTW I too am gonna let my mom know about the new insulin thingie!!

 

[Nicole786]

Awesome TR! Your daughter reminds me so much of myself at that age -- i swear that "give me some cash man! cool pad!" is on a tape of me somewhere...

Can't wait for the next one!

 

[dismom9761]

Leyla,you are doing a wonderful job with your report. I am glad you enjoyed Kona-I love those sticky wings too.YUM! All the pictures are great. Sorry to hear about your dad's family situation.I hope he gets to see them somehow.Looking forward to more...

 

[pierresgirl]

Leyla,

1) Sorry about your Dad's family...the expense alone has to hurt. Can't imagine living so far apart from family and not seeing them for so long.... I'll put your family on my prayer list.

2) I'm glad you were able to spend time w/ your Dad at WDW. It seemed like a great experience for all of you overall.

3) What I can't figure out...how people fall asleep BEFORE they get to the parks.....

4) Those drinks look great.....and dangerous. Okay. So now I have to try a frozen lemony drink from France and a Lapu Lapu from the Kona. I hope my liver survives..

5) A girl and her dessert tray cannot be seperated.

6) You are blessed w/ a great family......

Oh and by the way, I am still laughing....

You're a trip! Wait till you hear about tonights drink, it's a definate TO DIE! Totally sucks for my Dad but on the other hand it wil probably get his butt in gear. This trip was a turning point for ALOT of things!

Graet update yet again!! You guys make such a good couple!! You take great pics!!
The drinks looked good but we didnt get to do KONa--ohwell...theres always next time right

BTW I too am gonna let my mom know about the new insulin thingie!!

Aww, Thanks Farrah! I hear ya on the next time, hopefully it won't be too far in the future

Awesome TR! Your daughter reminds me so much of myself at that age -- i swear that "give me some cash man! cool pad!" is on a tape of me somewhere...

Can't wait for the next one!

Thanks Nicole! That's funny you were the same! Off to do another episode!

Leyla,you are doing a wonderful job with your report. I am glad you enjoyed Kona-I love those sticky wings too.YUM! All the pictures are great. Sorry to hear about your dad's family situation.I hope he gets to see them somehow.Looking forward to more...

Thanks Amy! I'm sure it will all work out in the end for him.





I can probably do 2 installments today cause I got alot to do. Off to work on them!!!!!

 

[pierresgirl]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Bella's face in this one!

 

[heath-and-javens-mom]

That is a cute pic of bella!! She looks sooo suprised!! LOL

 

[pierresgirl]

So today is our 5th day, only a few left! I had forgotten to mention that each night I woke up with MASSIVE itching and red bumps all over my legs and arms. I darn nearly scratched myself to death! I did bring Afterbite but it didn't help much since there was alot. No one else had it and you betta believe I pulled the bed apart looking for culprits but didn't see anything AND I had been using bug spray so... Cooper slept with me most of the time and he was fine so I really don't know what it was. It stopped as soon as we got home thankfully!

Now remember Cooper's pirate Mickey hat? This one

He only wore it to the park the day he got it and it stayed in the room the rest of the time because he kept taking it off and I didn't want it getting lost. It was on the table the last time we saw it and when I couldn't find it on Sunday I tore apart Bob's room (the morning he left) AND our room but no luck. I couldn't stop thinking about it all day because Cooper was bummed and it was what he used his tomato pickin' money for. He bought it himself! Last night (Disney time) I decided to call the front desk because I DID know for certain it was IN the room. They wanted me to talk to security and make a statement and all that but we were on our way out the door so I was going to call when we got back. I talked to Pierre and felt stupid about making a big deal over a $16 hat but since I already called them I HAD to go through with it. I ended up going to Customs in the morning and explained to the woman on the front desk what happened and that I had called last night etc. She very nice about it and spoke to the manager and they said they would replace the hat so I was really happy about that! Now I really hate to think anything bad about people who were in and out of our rooms especially since I made Mousekeeping envelopes and left them EVERY day but this totally bugged me . I went straight to OPR, got another hat, some moleskin for Pierre's doggies and some brekkie foods. Back on that gosh, darn, reka freking bus. grumble grumble. I must have spaced out because I missed my stop and had to go around again. Guess who joined me? DONALD!!!!!!!!

I got back to the room and Cooper was SO psyched he got his hat back, Pierre doctored up his feet and we hit the road to this joint

We got there about 20 minutes before they opened and Pierre was p*ssed about that. So what?! We'll be one of the first peeps in, grab a locker, and get going since there are NO FP's here! We bought one of those huge mugs to refill and the kids drove us up the wall trying to beat the carp outta each other. THEY thought it was hysterical, me notsomuch.

We got our locker and booked our buns right over to the chair lift. I was probably the most scared on that ride up more than anything the whole week! What if someone has a wet suit and slips right out under the bar? Freaked me out! I seriously had a funny, tingly feeling the whole way up. I pinned Cooper back the whole time and told him not to move a muscle. It looks kinda dingy at BB and me thinks they need to update a bit! I could NOT believe the ride at the top and got a kick out of watching how FAST people flew down that chute! Our view going up.

Pierre and Bella who I am sure was dangling over the edge at SOME point on the way up!

We got into the TeamBoat Springs line and Cooper's like "uh, no thanks, my friends. I shall meet you at the bottom" Nice try. I grab him, kicking and screaming and dump him in the raft. Did I mention it was a walk on? We held on tight and started to go down. LOVED IT!!!!!! It was SO fun!

When we got off we , I mean, *I* wanted to do the lazy river, whether or not anyone else wanted to. Pierre and Bella were dying to go off and do more slides and stuff but I wanted at least one more family thing before we all split up. We found an entry and grabbed some tubes. Bella got one leg on hers and saw a lizard sitting on it so the fa-lipped out! It was SO funny! She still talks about it. Cooper needed to be straight-jacketed and muzzled again but I got in a tube and Pierre dumped him on my lap and within a minute he was enjoying it. We were pretty far ahead of Bella and Pierre but she started to paddle and caught up to us really fast.

Man, oh man is that water that falls COLD! Holy carp! We got off at some random spot and had to walk forever to get to the kid play areas. When we FINALLY reached it Pierre decided to go on the tallest ride, I can't remember the name so I took them to the older kid area so we could see him come down. Bella walked across some icebergs and hit up a slide

We never saw Pierre come down but had fun watching other people do it. Betta them than me!! We caught up with him and decided to to TBS again so we walked up the steps since I didn't feel like waiting for the chair lift. Too many people by then. We stood in line for quite a while so I told Pierre and Bella to take off and hit up some other slides so I could go down with Coops. After about 20 mins total they shut down the ride due to a problem with the belt. Youknowwho was happy about that but then panicked that a scary slide was the only way down. Never fear buddy, we can walk down! He went to Tikes Peak where we set up camp and he had a blast playing. What an adorable set-up there!

I lost him at the top at one point and kinda freaked out. He ended up going down the slide which I NEVER thought he would do. He went up and down it about 50 times and started to do a Crush'n'gusher pose. Ya know the one? Lay ALL the way back and cross your arms. Like this!

Little shiznit showoff.

Pierre and Bella came back and I stayed with the kids while he got some lunch. They had a blast racing each other on the slides! We went to a table and I had a wrap that was MAD good! I think it was turkey so if you go to BB, get it! You certainly get alot for your meal here, the bags of chips were huge and we got 4 bottles of water that we saved for later as well as the cookies (maybe I didn't save THOSE) since we got the refillable mug. We played for a little longer and then decied to head back. We caught these pics on the way out.

 

[pierresgirl]

That is a cute pic of bella!! She looks sooo suprised!! LOL

I know, it came out really funny but it's hard too see her expression in this copy. Don't think I could handle this ride

 

[jordanyosh]

Overall, how would you rate BB? I haven't been there since 1996, so I don't remember much other than the fact it was really hot.

I have 14 days when I go in Feb, so I am looking for things to do other than the parks.......I will probably do TL weather permitting, just trying to decide about BB...

 

[Merman]

Great trip report ... looks like your family had a great time. Can't wait until we go in December ... First night we're having dinner at Kona's at 8:10 ... hope we can catch the fireworks before we go in. Will have to try one of those drinks. Also doing Cirque du Soleil our second night and eating at Wolfgangs afterwards. Not doing any of the waterparks because we thought it would be too cold but my son and I will be scuba diving at Epcot in the Seas with Nemo and Friends ... can't wait to read more ... taking notes for my trip!

 

[Hedy]

Looks like fun. Did Bella enjoy the game last night?