How Many Rides on Pirates of the Caribbean are Enough? Now Completed 11/4/10

[creativeamanda]

It was the last day of school. Students were out, but teachers were in. I was up early that morning completing the last minute efforts in packing the car. The Disney box was sadly empty once more, sitting derelect in a corner of the bedroom. Once more, it was a forgotten memory, a snippet in time. It was all over for the box yet again.

Distinct smells wafted from the kitchen--those of pancakes. It was a normal smell because my husband always makes pancakes in the morning: chocolate chip for the girls, plain for the boy. This morning, there was a distinct difference in the pancake shape, for my dear husband, who makes breakfast every morning and claims he doesn't love Disney, was doing this:

Ah, the sweet taste of freedom, only hours ahead. Minutes, really, until we are at our happy place once more. Orlando, here we come!

Oh, and introductions? Here we are:

Going around the table from the left: dh (Dan), Slugger (age 9), Boo (age 7), me (Amanda), and Sweetie (age 10)

For more readings, you can check out my trip and pretrip reports linked below!



TABLE OF CONTENTS:

How Many Rides on Pirates of the Caribbean are Enough? (right here)

DAY ONE: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Blast you, report card Gremlins!

Just WHERE is my room assignment?

Why do I always cry at Rope Drop?

Dumbo?!?

What on Earth is a People Mover?

My favorite time of day

DAY 2: Sunday, May 30, 2010
Luke, I am Your Father

Finishing the Morning. . .

Ending the Day

Day 3: Monday, May 31, 2010
Boo and Daddy Day

Stuck on the Safari

Mickey Can Cook Now?

DAY 4: Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Typhoon Lagoon!

Club Cool

OOOOOO. . .Pretty!

DAY 5: Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Leaving Disney?

How many people are you holding a spot in line for?

A Plummeting Elevator Drop to My Death? No Problem, Kid

DAY 6: Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Polar Opposite of Waterparks

The Search for the Missing Hat

Is that a Lapu Lapu in Your Hand or Are you Just Happy to See Me?

Ah, My Magic Kingdom

Bang! Bang! and Facing Fears

Wishes

DAY SEVEN: Friday, June 4, 2010

The Stampede

Lunch With Remy

Remember the Fastpasses?

Back to the World Showcase

DAY EIGHT: Saturday, June 5, 2010

The Nose Picker

Did I Really Do It?

A Trip to the Disney Dark Side

1900 Park Fare

Fertilizer Day Update

DAY NINE: Sunday, June 6, 2010

There's No Place Like Home

Crystal Palace Breakfast

Did we go back to NC Early?

Refurbishments Galore

Summer Nightastic

Extra Magic in the Air

 

[TarzansKat]

What better way to start than with Mickey shaped pancakes???

I'm in!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Joining in! Can't wait for more!!!

 

[jenniferkeala808]

i'm here!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

*keala*

 

[dismagiclover]

I have a DH who also claims he doesn't love Disney, but has made his share of Mickey pancakes in his life. Us wives know the truth

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

How Many Rides on Pirates of the Caribbean are Enough?

Ooh! Ooh! Me! I know!

NONE.

The Disney box was sadly empty once more, sitting derelect in a corner of the bedroom. Once more, it was a forgotten memory, a snippet in time. It was all over for the box yet again.

And really, is there any better reason for the box to be empty?

Distinct smells wafted from the kitchen--those of pancakes. It was a normal smell because my husband always makes pancakes in the morning

Really?

The Tinkerbellarella household is hiring.

You have a beautiful family.
And a beautiful Lapu Lapu.

 

[scdvcwannabe]

There are never enough rides on POTC, especially if you are seeking a respite from the Florida heat!

 

[creativeamanda]

What better way to start than with Mickey shaped pancakes???

I'm in!

TK! You're first! And those pancakes were even yummier than normal!

Joining in! Can't wait for more!!!

i'm here!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

*keala*

I have a DH who also claims he doesn't love Disney, but has made his share of Mickey pancakes in his life. Us wives know the truth

I know--he can't resist the pancakes (Neither can I). He did the same thing for our MNNSHP trip in 2008

Ooh! Ooh! Me! I know!

NONE.



And really, is there any better reason for the box to be empty?





Really?

The Tinkerbellarella household is hiring.



You have a beautiful family.
And a beautiful Lapu Lapu.

First of all, I'll keep him, thankyouverymuch. Second, since in about a year we'll be going again, I think I should drag out the box again.

I can't wait to post about the Lapu Lapu.

There are never enough rides on POTC, especially if you are seeking a respite from the Florida heat!

That was the main reason for the rides on Pirates. It was always so hot there!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I wanna join in on your fun! I can't think of a better way of starting a morning that Mickey shaped pancakes.

We've only been home from Disney a week and already Disney withdrawals are setting in. I can't wait to read all about your adventures.

 

[SadieDog]

Mickey pancakes - what a fun thing for your husband to do. Too sweet.

 

[H20DogsNDisney]

Welcome home and back to the disboards! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

 

[disney<333]

Joining in! I read your entire PTR and loved it! You're a riot. Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Barbara

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

I'm here!!! I'll be checking from time to time while I'm away on vacation starting tomorrow

 

[PaMom001]

I'm here. And I'm even on the first page.

 

[Queenofallthings]

I knew as soon as I started reading and you referenced the "disney box"....I had to sub!!!!

Looking forward to your TR

 

[creativeamanda]

I wanna join in on your fun! I can't think of a better way of starting a morning that Mickey shaped pancakes.

We've only been home from Disney a week and already Disney withdrawals are setting in. I can't wait to read all about your adventures.

Sigh. . .the Disney withdrawals. . .I got them big time after I came home in December. I'm starting to feel them a little bit right now, as well.

Mickey pancakes - what a fun thing for your husband to do. Too sweet.

Mr. "I really don't like Disney" showed us differently, didn't he?

Welcome home and back to the disboards! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!

Thanks, Hallie

Joining in! I read your entire PTR and loved it! You're a riot. Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Barbara

I'm here!!! I'll be checking from time to time while I'm away on vacation starting tomorrow

Rub it in, won't you? LOL, check in. I'll post an update probably tomorrow

I'm here. And I'm even on the first page.

Yay!

I knew as soon as I started reading and you referenced the "disney box"....I had to sub!!!!

Looking forward to your TR

I love my Disney Box.

 

[daisyyy]

I'm here too! Can't wait to hear all the details. I start my Disney withdrawls on the morning of my last day at Disney... I hate thinking we're leaving today, and wont be back for who knows how long.
I love to hear about other people's trips. My DD's BFFL just got back last week, and I was asking her and her mom to tell me all about it, and tell me more... and they looked at me like I was crazy. Some people just don't get it. they don't appreciate Disney the same way we do.

OK.. I'm clueless.... what's a Disney box? I think I need one too.

 

[raider97]

I thought I checked in here, but I don't see my post. Maybe I'm losing my mind. I'm in! Love the Mickey pancakes!! Can't wait to hear about your trip! I'm still in my Disney funk. And I still have 18 months or so until our next trip!!

 

[Dsnygrl1205]

I'm in!

 

[creativeamanda]

I'm here too! Can't wait to hear all the details. I start my Disney withdrawls on the morning of my last day at Disney... I hate thinking we're leaving today, and wont be back for who knows how long.
I love to hear about other people's trips. My DD's BFFL just got back last week, and I was asking her and her mom to tell me all about it, and tell me more... and they looked at me like I was crazy. Some people just don't get it. they don't appreciate Disney the same way we do.

OK.. I'm clueless.... what's a Disney box? I think I need one too.

I love reading and hearing about other's trips as well! I really have to catch up on all of the trip reports I'm subscribed to.

A Disney box is a big rubbermaid tote I keep all of my Disney stuff in. It makes an appearance every trip. It used to fill up with stuff I bought, but now when I get back from a trip and I do laundry and unpack, stuff that is specifically for Disney goes back in it.

I thought I checked in here, but I don't see my post. Maybe I'm losing my mind. I'm in! Love the Mickey pancakes!! Can't wait to hear about your trip! I'm still in my Disney funk. And I still have 18 months or so until our next trip!!

Stephanie--I know--we are really looking into DVC right now because I am now in the 2 times a year mode. But the next 4 trips are all going to be 1-1 with a kid or solo, not family.

I'm in!