How Much Did I Pay For This Self Inflicted Fun? A Wigdout trip report.

It sounds like you had a fun day except for the complaining at the end. I will admit that I may have been the same way. I HATE to be cold. I complain all through the winter, and we live in the south. It was very thoughtful of you to plan that surprise for your family however. I am glad everyone else enjoyed it.
 
Brook was there and so was Katie, and I feel sure they felt very comfortable and welcomed, too. We just laid out blankets, towels, and a cheap plastic tablecloth on the grass and watched the fireworks. I didn't stand and talk to the group as long as Brook and Katie did, because Bella needed to walk around, but as I was walking back and forth on the beach walkway, I could see them all just 'chatting it up'.

They are great people!! Definitely connect with them! And what a nice front-lawn they have for the fireworks. :laughing:
 
Coincidentally, I got a PM from Kathy yesterday. They are down at Boardwalk right now and have the webcam set up, but they aren't facing the action-packed part of the Boardwalk. Still, it was fun to see Disney buses going by when I peeked in yesterday. It was raining when I looked in for a few minutes.

She said they would be glad to have you guys, and she said just PM her so you can get to know each other a little. Like I said, they don't get on here a lot, so you might not get an answer for a while, but you will eventually. They go to WDW several times a year, like 4-5-6 times. Dave owns his own business, some kind of environmental research thing, I think it is, and obviously has big bucks, but he's just the most down-to-earth unpretentious guy. You'll realize that in about one minute of talking to him. Kathy just started talking to all of us like she had known everybody there, and they welcomed us warmly. Brook was there and so was Katie, and I feel sure they felt very comfortable and welcomed, too. We just laid out blankets, towels, and a cheap plastic tablecloth on the grass and watched the fireworks. I didn't stand and talk to the group as long as Brook and Katie did, because Bella needed to walk around, but as I was walking back and forth on the beach walkway, I could see them all just 'chatting it up'. I got back over there just before fireworks started. Joe and Henry didn't make it before they started, but they did make it. Henry was asleep, but it was still great to see all of the Disers and their families in person. Poolrat was there, too, but she went down and sat down on the beach with a couple of friends who were with her. You guys will have a great time!

Yes, there should be dancing.
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I'll send them her a PM and introduce myself! We already have a blanket down there in the purple locker so we are all set! I'll just have to plan a few props to take! I promise to make Shocker behave himself!:goodvibes
Hey WigD. Just wanted to say that I probably will be able to get my xmas ornament after all...:rolleyes1
This had me confused for just a minute!
?:confused:
I chose my words carefully. :laughing:

Really, you guys will all get along and have a blast. I will be enjoying the fun from home. I was hoping they would be there on the Fourth of July so we could introduce you personally, but they won't be there then.
Did I tell you that our wait list came through for BLT on the 4th? We should be able to go up on the roof to watch fireworks!
They sure know how to get away don't they?!?
Hi, there! I thought I was way behind, but it turns out I was only about 3 pages back.

I am glad (almost) everyone enjoyed the Wishes cruise. I bet it was just wonderful! How can you be grumpy when you are watching fireworks and hearing that music? (They did have the music, right?)

Love the Vera cake!
We did have the music, she was grumpy because it was chilly out on the lake.
I just saw that they are changing up the night time parade to The Main Street Electrical Parade (instead of Spectro) and a new fireworks show (instead of Wishes) for the summer. Sounds like fun! I still remember seeing The Electrical Parade as a child when we went. I love that parade. :goodvibes

Great update! Looks like the Wishes cruise, overall, was a huge hit. I hope to be able to take one sometime!
I recommend the Wishes cruise, it's wonderful! I can't wait to see The Main Street Electrical Parade!
I'd call me a brat too.. :rotfl:

CP I love the AKL... it is very very pretty, and I already bought myself some zebra domes in your honor!
So sweet of you to have those Zebra Domes in Jackie's honor.:rotfl2:
Okay, I might take back the "brat" comment since you love AKL and ate some zebra domes in my honor. :lmao: Did you love them???
Yes, Jennifer, did you love them???
Torture, I tell ya.
Absolute torture.
Said as I get ready to go to school. :sad1:

Maybe today I will prepare a lesson about zebras.
Maybe today I can go buy a Little Debbie Zebra Cake.
I will not have a Zebra Dome,
and I will not see a zebra in my backyard.

Yeah, my snowstorm (all three inches of it) wasn't nearly as fun as your snowstorm!

In truth. I feel really bad for all the northern folks who have had such crazy weather. They all deserve a trip south while they wait this out. I have seen pictures all over the news, and I am grateful for what little trouble we have had.
I looked at a picture of a zebra today.....
It sounds like you had a fun day except for the complaining at the end. I will admit that I may have been the same way. I HATE to be cold. I complain all through the winter, and we live in the south. It was very thoughtful of you to plan that surprise for your family however. I am glad everyone else enjoyed it.
It was a great day, being cold at Disney is very strange....
They are great people!! Definitely connect with them! And what a nice front-lawn they have for the fireworks. :laughing:
It sounds like fun times with great people!
 
Torture, I tell ya.
Absolute torture.
Said as I get ready to go to school. :sad1:

Maybe today I will prepare a lesson about zebras.
Maybe today I can go buy a Little Debbie Zebra Cake.
I will not have a Zebra Dome,
and I will not see a zebra in my backyard.

Yeah, my snowstorm (all three inches of it) wasn't nearly as fun as your snowstorm!

In truth. I feel really bad for all the northern folks who have had such crazy weather. They all deserve a trip south while they wait this out. I have seen pictures all over the news, and I am grateful for what little trouble we have had.

Well MeMom thanks for coming to my rescue!!! It was rather frivolous and silly but we sure are enjoying ourselves! :hug: I will share all my photos with everyone, okay?!
 

Okay, I might take back the "brat" comment since you love AKL and ate some zebra domes in my honor. :lmao: Did you love them???

They are very good! I remember them from the time we ate at Boma's two Novembers ago! Tasty!


Very nice. As is the atmosphere of this resort. Very relaxing!
 
I'll send them her a PM and introduce myself! We already have a blanket down there in the purple locker so we are all set! I'll just have to plan a few props to take! I promise to make Shocker behave himself!:goodvibes

Cool. It will be an exciting NYE on the Poly beach!


Did I tell you that our wait list came through for BLT on the 4th? We should be able to go up on the roof to watch fireworks!

No, but that is awesome! Jill is going to be very excited to hear that. She said that would be incredible to be on BLT watching fireworks.



I looked at a picture of a zebra today.....

I did, too. Unfortunately, mine was being eaten by hyenas. :scared1:
Sorry, but that was the book we were reading.



Well MeMom thanks for coming to my rescue!!! It was rather frivolous and silly but we sure are enjoying ourselves! :hug: I will share all my photos with everyone, okay?!

Frivolous and silly? I think not. I'll trade you some pink flamingoes and a few giraffes roaming the savannah for a neighborhood full of snowmen any day!




I think someone (wigd) has been practicing her multi-quoting skills. :goodvibes
 
the roof at BLT on the 4th?

:cool1::cool1::cool1:

outstanding.

Jennifer you can eat a Zebra Dome for me...I've never had one! I'll live vicariously.
 
I promise to make Shocker behave himself!:goodvibes

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Did I tell you that our wait list came through for BLT on the 4th? We should be able to go up on the roof to watch fireworks!


So sweet of you to have those Zebra Domes in Jackie's honor.:rotfl2:

Yes, Jennifer, did you love them???

I looked at a picture of a zebra today.....

ZebraDomeNecklace.jpg
 
Is that a zebra dome necklace??? I want one!!! :lmao:

Happydog, I would have done the same thing you did in a heartbeat! I don't think it is silly and frivolous at all! You were merely maintaining your sanity to avoid a horrible case of cabin fever! :rotfl:
 
YAY for being able to watch the fireworks from the roof of BLT...that sounds amazing!!!!

OOOH...zebra dome necklace...that is awesome!!!!
 
Well MeMom thanks for coming to my rescue!!! It was rather frivolous and silly but we sure are enjoying ourselves! :hug: I will share all my photos with everyone, okay?!
That's the thing about MeMom, she will always come to your rescue!
They are very good! I remember them from the time we ate at Boma's two Novembers ago! Tasty!


Very nice. As is the atmosphere of this resort. Very relaxing!
AKL is very coo! Isn't the lobby amazing?
Since I'm not a coffee drinker I just can't get into the Zebra Domes, they have that coffee flavor, right?

Cool. It will be an exciting NYE on the Poly beach!




No, but that is awesome! Jill is going to be very excited to hear that. She said that would be incredible to be on BLT watching fireworks.





I did, too. Unfortunately, mine was being eaten by hyenas. :scared1:
Sorry, but that was the book we were reading.





Frivolous and silly? I think not. I'll trade you some pink flamingoes and a few giraffes roaming the savannah for a neighborhood full of snowmen any day!




I think someone (wigd) has been practicing her multi-quoting skills. :goodvibes
Actually these quotes were the easy ones to do....
I'm still challenged on splitting up a single post.
:sad2:
the roof at BLT on the 4th?

:cool1::cool1::cool1:

outstanding.

Jennifer you can eat a Zebra Dome for me...I've never had one! I'll live vicariously.
I think the 4th of July fireworks will be awesome from the roof of BLT, except for one thing.
I'm afraid of heights.
I won't go near the edge.
:eek:
I promise to make Shocker behave himself!:goodvibes

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Did I tell you that our wait list came through for BLT on the 4th? We should be able to go up on the roof to watch fireworks!


So sweet of you to have those Zebra Domes in Jackie's honor.:rotfl2:

Yes, Jennifer, did you love them???

I looked at a picture of a zebra today.....

ZebraDomeNecklace.jpg
I wonder if that necklace could get a little sticky?
Is that a zebra dome necklace??? I want one!!! :lmao:
How many bites would it take to have it eaten?
Happydog, I would have done the same thing you did in a heartbeat! I don't think it is silly and frivolous at all! You were merely maintaining your sanity to avoid a horrible case of cabin fever! :rotfl:
Any excuse for me to go to Disney is a good one!
Snow day.
Wind day.
Ice day.
Rain day.
Fog day.
Sleet day.
Tornado day.
Hurricane day.
Tsunami day....

Congrats on BLT for the 4th. :thumbsup2 That sounds like a blast!
We are getting close to trying every DVC resort, after BLT we will just have VWL left to cross off of our list!
YAY for being able to watch the fireworks from the roof of BLT...that sounds amazing!!!!

OOOH...zebra dome necklace...that is awesome!!!!
We are excited for BLT, I think it's going to be fun to stay on the monorail and see the fireworks from that roof.
Although, another worry I have though is that I really like seeing them from the front of the park.
I like viewing them the way they were designed to be seen....
I'm picky that way.
 
I think the 4th of July fireworks will be awesome from the roof of BLT, except for one thing.
I'm afraid of heights.
I won't go near the edge.
:eek:


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I cannot wait for us to visit the Grand Canyon!



I'm picky that way.


You? Picky?
:confused3
 
Did I tell you that our wait list came through for BLT on the 4th? We should be able to go up on the roof to watch fireworks!

No, but now that I know, I am glad to have friends in

h
i
g
h

places.

Literally. :laughing:

I won't let you fall off the roof if you won't let me get stuck in the elevator going up there! :goodvibes

Jill was super excited when I told her today on the phone. :banana:
 

Going out on that would not bother me one bit, as long as that roof is open. If it is closed in, forget it.

You know those shark tunnels people go down into in aquariums and ooh and aah at the pretty fishies? Yeah, those things are sure death for me.
Death by heart attack if I took two steps too far into one! :scared1:
 
I am all caught up and love the pic of the grand canyon! The pic because I never would walk out on it...ever!!!:scared1:

Me either...there's no way I'd go out on that thing. It makes me feel nauseous just looking at it.
 
I really like the zebra domes Anita and I do not like coffee at ALL! :scared:
BLT will be next on my list too....I never really cared too much for it but it has really grown on me :)
:rotfl2: at the zebra dome necklace!!
When I last visited (well really the only visit :lmao:) the Grand Canyon that had not yet built the glass viewing and I don't think I could do that! :eek:

Tracy
 
I think the 4th of July fireworks will be awesome from the roof of BLT, except for one thing.
I'm afraid of heights.
I won't go near the edge.
:eek:


_grandcanyon.jpg


I cannot wait for us to visit the Grand Canyon!



I'm picky that way.


You? Picky?
:confused3
Just maybe we stop at the Grand Canyon on our way to Disneyland sometime. I flew over it on my way to Arizona last year and that was enough for me....
No, but now that I know, I am glad to have friends in

h
i
g
h

places.

Literally. :laughing:

I won't let you fall off the roof if you won't let me get stuck in the elevator going up there! :goodvibes

Jill was super excited when I told her today on the phone. :banana:
I'll be sure to stand WAAAAY back! Tomorrow I'm calling to wait list us for a castle view room for the 4th. I do think that would be way cool! Then we can move to a standard view for the rest of the stay if we even get the opportunity....
Are all the guys coming on the June/July trip? I hope we get to meet everybody!

Going out on that would not bother me one bit, as long as that roof is open. If it is closed in, forget it.

You know those shark tunnels people go down into in aquariums and ooh and aah at the pretty fishies? Yeah, those things are sure death for me.
Death by heart attack if I took two steps too far into one! :scared1:
I wouldn't go anywhere near that thing, no how, no way.....
Is day one over yet-just sayin :rotfl2:popcorn::
Ha! Ha! Mary.....
Yes it is.
I hope to be an updating fool this weekend.
No basketball.
3 more days off!

I am all caught up and love the pic of the grand canyon! The pic because I never would walk out on it...ever!!!:scared1:
Me neither!
Me either...there's no way I'd go out on that thing. It makes me feel nauseous just looking at it.

Weak in the knees here... :scared:
 











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