Happy Anniversary while singing in the rain @ WDW! UPDATE-PPass p.14 & BFF p.15 9/18

[lauren_elizabeth]

Count me in for this trip report! You & your husband are adorable The pictures of yall posing in front of the hotel room door are too cute & girl, you look great for flying all night long!

 

[disneysmiles]

I'm also in on this trip report! I'm excited to see what you and the hubbie ended up doing in WDW. I'm taking my hubbie about the same time 2010 as you went this year. DH said we could go somewhere for a graduation trip and I picked Disney I'm looking forward to seeing what fun things couples without kids can do at the parks.

That is great you practically had the ME to yourself! Did you tip the Driver?

 

[xoktenox]

Ahh sorry I didnt realize that you posted again! I'm late LOL

Anyway, I'm sorry you guys hate flying so much! We really don't mind it except for the layover. We had one too (in ATL too) and normally it would also take 2.5 hrs to fly straight down for us but with the layover it took over 5 hrs. It stinks!

I'm glad to see you guys finally got to the room and got to get some sleep!

 

[JenAusty]

What a loong night getting there, I"m with you, no more one stop flights(especially with our boys= nightmare!!), it's too much, you just need to get there!! You guys look great for being tired, nervous, excited and in the rain!! Can't wait to hear more!!!!!

Well thanks.. I guess I'm glad you couldn't see or feel my throbbing headache or sleepiness.. hehe

ps- you're going to think I'm a nut...but I love your DH's name....it's my baby boys middle name: Cole Austin, it's such a great name!!

hehehe I don't think your nuts. Actually I use to LOVE the name Austin. When I was in high school, I loved the name Austin and I always said if I have a boy-I'm going to name him that- but then my cousin had a baby boy and named him Austin.. so then I thought- can I still name him that?! hehe But then in my last week of high school I met Austin. I was surprised by his name because you just didn't have a lot of older Austin's that much. Now there are a few but still not a ton.. they are still young. But I told Austin it must of been fate for me to meet an Austin.. the name I loved. hehe Now I don't plan on naming my kid Austin.. I don't really care for the whole "junior" thing.. but I guess I got lucky- cause I got an Austin after all. I can't help myself but to sing that country song- "If this is Austin, I still love you" to him.. hehe BUT anywho.. I don't think your nuts!

Plane rides are the worst, but I am glad that you made it to Orlando safely! Atlanta can be a bear of an airport to catch connecting flights! Did you have to walk far?

Love the pictures of you and Austin at the door of your room! You are finally there is written so plainly on your faces!

No we didn't have to walk far.. but we didn't know where we were going.. so it took a bit to find it. Yes, that is honestly how we felt.. I'd never been so happy to be at the resort in all my life. hehe

Count me in for this trip report! You & your husband are adorable The pictures of yall posing in front of the hotel room door are too cute & girl, you look great for flying all night long!

YAY! Welcome! I'm glad you're joining! And thanks... I'm glad we didn't look likr we were hit by a train or anything! hehe

I'm also in on this trip report! I'm excited to see what you and the hubbie ended up doing in WDW. I'm taking my hubbie about the same time 2010 as you went this year. DH said we could go somewhere for a graduation trip and I picked Disney I'm looking forward to seeing what fun things couples without kids can do at the parks.

That is great you practically had the ME to yourself! Did you tip the Driver?

YAY! Welcome!! I would of picked the same place for graduation..hehe When I graduate in Spring 2011 I told DH I wanted us to do something to celebrate. I said I would love to go to Disney.. but DH said he wanted us to try and go to a different country.. and we agreed on Greece.. so if we can afford it and make it happen.. then Greece it is.. if not Disney it is! hehe

As for the crowds- it was a great time to go.. there was to much rain for me but I've talked to people that go around the same time I do every year and it never has rained that bad for them.

Ahh sorry I didnt realize that you posted again! I'm late LOL

Anyway, I'm sorry you guys hate flying so much! We really don't mind it except for the layover. We had one too (in ATL too) and normally it would also take 2.5 hrs to fly straight down for us but with the layover it took over 5 hrs. It stinks!

I'm glad to see you guys finally got to the room and got to get some sleep!

Thats ok.. I'm taking forever to update anyways, so you're not behind! hehe
Well I got some sleep but not so much for DH! hehe

 

[JenAusty]

When I left off, we had just arrived to our room...

As we walked in.. I wasn't surprised by anything.. it was almost exactly like the room in ASMo as in size, decorating, beds and so forth. The first thing we did was through down our luggage, change out of the wet clothes, I washed my face and tried to get refreshed, and I took some sinus medicine.. then instead of going to bed like I should of.. I decided to take a few pictures of the room.. while DH decided to hook up his xbox and play his new UFC game.. I mean thats what he was so excited about when it came to vacation..hehe

We always decided what bed we want to sleep in.. idk why but for some reason in each room we have a certain bed which seems more comfortable for both of us.. this time it was the inside bed, away from the door.. last time it was the bed next to the door.. and our room was reversed.. idk we are weird. hehe So DH was sitting on the designated sleeping bed. hehe

Here's some pics I took.. there will be more of the room as the trip goes by...

I was actually pretty disappointed with the bathroom theme.. it felt soo boring and plain to me. I lovveee the ASMo bathroom that is black and white and all the stars.. I mean a bathroom is a bathroom but I was thinking.. come on this is Pop Century.. there is soo much they could of done to add a theme or color.. geess. hehe

I had to take a picture of the clean table and our folder! hehe Because I know it won't stay clean like that for long..

I had to take a picture of our anniversary pins and new key's to the world. I was excited because they put the pins in our folder of information.. I love how disney pays attention to the little things! Sorry I had to erase the names and stuff.. idk just for privacy in case there are crazy people or something..hehe

After I took pictures, I took out our outfits for the next day and sprayed them with wrinkle releaser.. which smells so good and I love, I hung them up, set my phone alarm to hakuna matata and then crawled into bed.. and OMgoshh.. the bed was soo comfortable. I was a pillowtop mattress.. and it wasn't stiff so I felt like I just soaked right into it.. It was amazing.. I fell asleep almost instantly, even though I figured I wouldn't.

DH laid next to me and played UFC for at least another hour.. I think he played longer but he says he didn't.. he finally went to sleep.

 

[JenAusty]

So the park didn't open until 9am on Wed. and so I set the alarm for 7:30.. thinking it wouldn't take us long to get up and around and we could still get there by 9am for the rope drop.. phaahahaha

So 7:30am.. "Hakuna Matata..." Of course DH didn't do anything about it.. so I got up..walked around the bed and turned it off.. I was freezing because we had the air setting to low.. I crawled back in bed and of course fell asleep.. I finally got up around 7:50am and got right into the shower. I loved our shower, the water pressure was high, the flow of water was great, and it was always hot for a long time.. hehe I'm a big one of shower heads and stuff.. I hate shower that aren't high pressured.

I get out get dressed.. start getting around.. stupidly decided to blow dry my hair straight.... and then tried to wake up DH.. eventually after about 20 mins he got up.. and stood in the shower.. til basically I was done getting around.. thankfully he doesn't take long to get ready. Around 8:45am.. we walked out the door.. with out breakfast bar in hand and because he was rushing me I forgot our schedule of things we wanted to do, our dining resse time, and everything.. I at first started to panic.. then I thought.. its ok.. its not the only day we have a MK and I can just call for our dining resse's.

Waiting for the bus didn't take long, and when we arrived I was sooo excited! I kept saying "We're here Austy at Magic Kingdom" and then when we entered on Main Street.. I must of said "I love Disney World" about 100 times.. and DH kept laughing at me.. hehe I go have pics in front of castle and stuff from the photopass- I'm ordering the pics on Thurs. and as soon I get them I'll post them.

Of course as soon we got there Austy started wining about being hungry.. I of course had to say "I told you we should of bought more food but Nooo. "we won't need it" hehe

Since I didn't have my plans.. I just said lets do whatever.. and we headed to Frontierland..

We decided on Big Thundar Mountain Railroad first!

Day 1- us waiting in line.. which lasted like 5 mins. And I decided that while on this ride- we would take funny rollercoaster pics.. since many of the others you can't.

OK this ride is great.. I almost forgot how great it was. I mean I know that I liked it but it just seemed better than it was before.. maybe it was because it was my first ride at Magic Kingdom!! idk!

As we headed out of BTMR, we walked pass...

and this being DH's fav.. of course we had to go on this. I kind of didn't want to yet because I was afraid it was going to rain at any minute and didn't want to get wet.. only to get wet again..hehe

Next up, Tomorrowland...Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Buzzlightyear's Space Ranger Spin, and our first Snack credit of the trip!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Yay!! You're there and at MK!!! Can't wait to hear more...cute pics on Big Thunder!!!!

 

[xoktenox]

Hey girl! I'm glad to hear you slept well, that mattress sounds really comfy! My BF would stay up playing video games too, same like your DH LOL

You're at the MK, yayyy! I think its a good idea to head to Frontierland first too! Most everyone heads right first so I prefer to go left. Good choice and love the BTMRR pics

 

[Busymom85]

Good start. Look forward to more.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Love your funny pics on Big Thunder -- I never manage to keep my eyes open to do anything remotely like that!

 

[dd50]

Great trip report! Sounds like your trip is off to a good start now that you are off the plane.

 

[redlight]

I enjoyed the Big Thunder pictures. I'm the same way about shower pressure!

 

[disneysmiles]

You. Are. A. Genius.

I can't believe I have never taken pictures on Big Thunder after seeing yours. What a fantastic idea, and one that I will def need to do on my trip.

 

[JenAusty]

Great trip report! Sounds like your trip is off to a good start now that you are off the plane.

Yes it was off to a good start- especially because we were at MK.. which is my favorite park!

Yay!! You're there and at MK!!! Can't wait to hear more...cute pics on Big Thunder!!!!

Thanks!! I think I will definitely continue to do this in future trips.. its fun.

Hey girl! I'm glad to hear you slept well, that mattress sounds really comfy! My BF would stay up playing video games too, same like your DH LOL

hahah well actually I'm glad he had it- so he didn't go crazy when it was raining and we were sitting in the room.

You're at the MK, yayyy! I think its a good idea to head to Frontierland first too! Most everyone heads right first so I prefer to go left. Good choice and love the BTMRR pics

Well I love frontierland.. idk why. I told DH that this is one of the favorite lands in MK.. he always agrees..

Good start. Look forward to more.

Thanks! I'll try to get another update before the holiday weekend.

Love your funny pics on Big Thunder -- I never manage to keep my eyes open to do anything remotely like that!

hahaha thanks! this ride isn't scary or to much for me at all and I think thats why I love it soo much..

I enjoyed the Big Thunder pictures. I'm the same way about shower pressure!

Thanks! Well then you would of liked the shower! It alway felt awesome early in the morning when I was throwing myself out of bed.. hehe

You. Are. A. Genius.

I can't believe I have never taken pictures on Big Thunder after seeing yours. What a fantastic idea, and one that I will def need to do on my trip.

hahaha well thank you! I guess I'm a think on the fly kind of genius because I decided it right when we sat down to ride it..hehe



Hey Everyone! I just wanted to let you know I am going try and fit in another update before the 4th weekend. I am going upnorth (northern MI to the U.P). This weekend we had a yard sale- we made $150 bucks.. so I was happy. Then Sunday I went on my dad's boat on the lake, and then today I went to the beach with my mom until it started to get rain clouds. and I just found out today that my best friend who lives in FL will be here tomorrow.. soo I'll prob spend a lot of time with her now that its summer and no school. But I will try!! Thanks for being patient!

 

[JenAusty]

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. It just this summer is out of control with busyyness.. my gma was in town, my best friend is in town for the month, we went up north for the 4th, over the weekend- I had an open house, a cookout at DH's Aunt and Uncles, UFC night, a church thing with DH's mom, and this week my mom and I are planning my dad's surprise 50th bday party. It's actually this weekend on sunday 19th. On saturday, I have a state exam and I'm freaking sooo nervous. My best friend just took it and said that it was way easier then she expected especially the math but I'm still nervous. So I'll be studying for it this week to.

It's like every time I think the post on DIS, I think well I don't have time to write along one, or a detailed one and now I'm worried I won't remember everything. SOO what I decided is that I am going to start posting updates- even if they aren't super detailed- evne if they are mostly pictures and only a few words- just to get the ball rolling and that way if I have time to post a long detailed one I will if not- oh well. I can't believe I went in May and still haven't finished it. hehe But anyways.. here's another update finally.

Ok when I ended last time- we had just got done with Big Thunder Mountain- and we were debating going on Splash Mountain- which DH soon figured out is his all time favorite ride besides one other- which I will share when we get to it.

Again, I didn't have my schedule for the day-so we were just kind of going with the flow and heading anywhere we felt like at the moment. We decided to go to Tomorrowland.

Of course, DH was still wining about being hungry- so I said fine lets fine somewhere to use our snack. We ended up going to "The Lunching Pad" and DH was so excited because they had Turkey legs- but then he realized that, that wasn't a snack credit because it was sold with other items. We both decided on Cream Cheese Pretzels! Which are sooo very yummy!

The first ride we went to was Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin-
This was while we were "walking" in line because the lines were so short that we didn't have to wait at all.. I was happy of course- but also kind of sad- because I didn't get to really see the cool sights while you wait in line.

and this is our score at the end..

hehehe thats right DH beat me.. by a lot. If you can't read it his was 49400, and mine was 2300... hehehe it was only our first time- and I felt like it didn't shoot right- definitely don't as good as the toy story attraction.
Next we headed to Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor- which I was super excited about because I love these characters.

In the TV is actually the secretary- I can't think of her name right now.. but she is reading a news paper. I loved this part of "in holding" I guess, cause this lady is hilarious.
my mickey toes waiting patiently..

and this is right as you are entering.. I literally took it while walking..hehe

This was the first time DH and I seen this attraction and its definetly a must see.. I do have to say we were both nervous to be called on- but after we realized they call on the same people over and over- I felt safe. hehe It also helped that all the people that were chosen we all goofy and into it. hehe I truly felt like we were interacting with the characters. I wish it was longer though. hehe


As we headed out Monsters- we were happy to see that it still wasn't raining and we got to hear wonderful music-

We decided to go and get something to eat. So we headed to Pinocchio's Village Haus! Our very Favorite quick service place idk why.
Before we went we decided to get fast pass for Winnie the Pooh- cause heck- even though we didn't care for it much last time- we decided to give it another try. AND as we received our fast pass- guess what else we got-

SURPRISE FASTPASSES TO DISNEY PHILHARMAGIC!! I told DH too do his surprised face! hehe I was really excited because I guess they usually do have them or something but they were doing them that day- maybe it wasn't busy enough or something. I told DH- It's our first surprise on our very first day!

It was actually really funny because when he put in his fast pass- 2 of them cards came out and he was like what the heck I got 2- and then he did mine and I got 2- and we were like it must not be working right and then I looked to see if they times were different or what and seen they were surprise fastpasses! hehe it was funny.

As we entered Pinnochio's- I was surprised by what I seen... idk if I forgot about this or if they changed it when they were remodeling last time on It's a Small World- but you can actually see into the attraction from windows in the restaurant! I wanted to sit there but DH said no. He said "You will see it soon enough" Can you tell he wasn't super thrilled about the attraction..hehe

I got the Chicken Breast nuggets with fries- an ice tea and my dessert was Strawberry Cheesecake, DH got Individual pepperoni pizza with tossed salad, his dessert was chocolate cake. He also got ice tea. My nuggets were very yummy.. I tried like every dipping sauce they had. hehe I actually got the 8 nuggets instead of the 6-thinking hey it doesn't cost anymore why not. But then I found out- there was no way of eating all of it. hehe

 

[JenAusty]

Here are some more pictures of the attractions we did after we ate lunch!

First Mickey's Philharmagic:

I want one of these at home.. it reminded me of Beauty and the Beast.. which makes sense after you see the show.
Us ready and waiting!!!

OK- I must say- This attraction is by far by favorite show besides The Lion King at AK. Honestly, with all the songs they use, how great pictures our, the characters interacting with Donald, the winds blowing in your face, the smell of sweet pies.. this attraction touched me like no other. It was like it truly made me realize just how much I love disney and why. idk how to explain it.. it was truly magical I suppose. DH also loved this very much. Later we go to this attraction again and I had the same feeling. It's amazing.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh- which I will say is better than last time but still not one of my favorites. I do like how the pot moves around -up and down as if its all bumpy and stuff. hehe

Snow White's Scary Adventures:
This band played while we waiting in line.. and guess what they were playing.. Supercalifragalicous from Mary Poppins! I told Austin- they must of known I love Mary Poppins!! hehe I was singing and dancing to it and DH just laughed at me.. and gave me that look "I love you but idk why" hehe I told him "Hey I'm in disney world I can sing and dance and act like a fool-no one cares..hehe"

Finally- The long awaited- It's a Small World!!
The smiley clock while waiting in line..

The Irish for my hubby!!

Next up- finally a sunny picture of Cinderellas Castle, back to our room we go, and then our first dinner at Cape May Cafe!! yum.

 

[princess&her4princes]

Great update Jen! Summer is a hard time to DIS, I'm having the same problem!! Especially when the sun is shining!! Hope youre having fun, at least!!! And good luck with your exam!! I forget, what do you do again for work?

Do I spy a Mickey tat on your ankle? Love it!!! Very cute!

Hope youre well!!

 

[xoktenox]

OMG the little band playing Mary Poppins, thats so cute! I totally know what you mean about just acting however and not caring...you can act like a kid and just be carefree and happy in WDW and no one will look at you funny or think anything of it. One of the many reasons I love it and its so magical there

Do you have a Mickey tattoo on your ankle? I googled "mickey tattoos" a while ago and found one I really like that I think I'm going to get soon!

 

[JenAusty]

Great update Jen! Summer is a hard time to DIS, I'm having the same problem!! Especially when the sun is shining!! Hope youre having fun, at least!!! And good luck with your exam!! I forget, what do you do again for work?

Do I spy a Mickey tat on your ankle? Love it!!! Very cute!

Hope youre well!!

Actually, right now I'm looking for employment I was coaching and stuff but then we moved only to find out we are going to move back closer to where I go to school. I just had an interview for a teen center- its like an extended school thing- to be an instructor. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what it is. I'm going to school for secondary education. Next semester I start my teaching stuff. My exam is the state basic skills exam- I have to have it to start the college of edu. I feel like its a "if you're smart enough to be a teacher" exam.. which is pretty much what its testing. I'm only worried about the math section but my best friend just took it in Florida and she was helping me with the math stuff. Yes that is a mickey tattoo.. its actually minnie and mickey with hearts around them. I got it on our honeymoon- it represents Austin and I and my love for disney of course. I actually drew it up and they did exactly what I drew- I kind of wish they would be redone it a little traced something.. but if you go to my ptr its on the first page I think. I'm actually planning on changing it a bit. Idk exactly what but I want pixie dust kind of surrounding it and starting from around my lower ankle... and I might change the girl mickey to black with a red bow. I don't want faces or anything- I like the simplicity and I like that it was something I created but it not exactly what I wanted.

OMG the little band playing Mary Poppins, thats so cute! I totally know what you mean about just acting however and not caring...you can act like a kid and just be carefree and happy in WDW and no one will look at you funny or think anything of it. One of the many reasons I love it and its so magical there

Do you have a Mickey tattoo on your ankle? I googled "mickey tattoos" a while ago and found one I really like that I think I'm going to get soon!

Yes, I do have a mickey tattoo on my ankle... princess&her4princes just asked me the same thing.. so I'll just copy what I said! hehe
"its actually minnie and mickey with hearts around them. I got it on our honeymoon- it represents Austin and I and my love for disney of course. I actually drew it up and they did exactly what I drew- I kind of wish they would be redone it a little traced something.. but if you go to my ptr its on the first page I think. I'm actually planning on changing it a bit. Idk exactly what but I want pixie dust kind of surrounding it and starting from around my lower ankle... and I might change the girl mickey to black with a red bow. I don't want faces or anything- I like the simplicity and I like that it was something I created but it not exactly what I wanted. "

Also... finding mickey tattoos online is kind of hard to find.. I found they are pretty much all the same.. If I was you- I would pick a picture or something you like that disney and just kind of change it a little to make it fit you. Or tell the tattoo artist what you're looking for and if they are good enough they can add stuff for you. Good luck with your disney tat!

 

[JenAusty]

Ok..so I left off last time showing pics from attractions that we went too. I don't if I stated this earlier but when we left the room that morning I forgot our dinner resse time.. I knew where it was just not the time. I finally asked a CM if there was a way I could get the number to "Cape May Cafe" and she said I could use the phone operator--.. so we finally walked to the phones up front because I couldn't find any Customer service desk or anything.. only to find out that the phone wasn't working right... we went to the phones at the right time because right after that- out of nowhere is started downpouring.. even though it was sunny out still- no sign at all. Of course that FL for you. hehe So we decided that since we had no luck we would go back to the room, figure everything out, hopefully wait out the rain and go back after dinner!

Here is the picture I finally got walking to the phone- while it was finally sunny outside..for a split second before the rain!

As we got back to Pop= I decided that I was going to take a few more pictures.. while DH did this of course---

Here are some of the pics I took...
Another of the bed.

Here is a close up of the picture on the wall.

our room number again.. so we would never forget it!

The side view from our room.. and yes it stopped raining for a bit. but still gloomy.

Of course our refillable mug! We actually forgot to buy it til we came back to rest. and I had to get the mickey straw.. which we didn't get charged for idk why.

Actually I have a question- if you buy a mug from a previous trip- can you take it to the same resort in the future and use it? Because I swear I seen tons of families doing that. At first I actually seen a mug that said Pop Century- it was a yellowish orange and I wanted that one- and wondered where she got it from.. but as the trip went by I seen multiple ones.. and I noticed the only ones the resort was selling was the one I had in different colors.. soo I knew that since they were from different resorts and stuff that they must be old ones. BUT it says that they are for the use of refills at the resort your staying during your stay.. not forever.. hehe Can you help me with this?!

Finally, we left for our dinner resse at Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club Resort.. which I will say I loved it. I loved the colors, the decor, the whole themed apealed it me.. but DH didn't like it at all. He said there was nothing special about it. He said it was nice but it wasn't worth spending more for. He also said he felt people were acting snobbish.. I didn't see that at all though. I said- its probably because were young and look young- and most of them were older- maybe they think were hoodliems or something hehe idk.

We were sitting on the circle bench that has flowers in the middle- I tried to get them in the background didn't work out. Oh well. This is where the water look steps in. hehe my wavy natural-always wet style! hehe

Our food...

Some of the dessert. The chocolate bon bons were awesommee.. they were oreo cream. It was like heaven. It was my favorite of all the desserts. Austy had one that had some type of liquor stuff in the middle and that was his favorite.

As for the food- if you haven't ate there its a buffet style- and all the food I tried was amazing. I must of had like 3 plates filled with different stuff- I wanted to try everything. I figured its all included I misewell taste it all. We even tried the clams in butter- which ok- the little buckets you put them in are cute but it took a lot for me to try them but once I did.. they were good. Not my favorite but good. hehe DH liked them a lot.

After dinner I had to take a picture on the bridge- it was so pretty with water and everything.

While we were waiting to eat- it wasn't raining and kind of sunny. Then when we got done it was really gloomy and looked like it was going to rain. It was around 6:30-7 so we decided just to head to DTD for a little shopping and relaxing and if it started raining hard we would just go back to the room.

Here's some pictures of the shops and stuff while we were there..
You can tell by the pictures how gloomy and dark it was.. and I actually tried to lighten some of them. hehe

Sadly, I couldn't find a cheerleading shirt this time.. idk if they moved that stuff but we never went back to recheck

One of my favorite stores of all..

Austy with his spiffy raingear from disney! We bought a poncho and umbrella.. which both broke before we left. pff. oh well.

Where I wanted to eat but didn't get a chance. maybe next time. I love this place.