"I never complain - so why did Disney comp our room?" trip report! *UPDATED 10/28*

[hinodis]

AWWWWWWWW....you guys are all so cute . Happy belated Birthday! I am so glad you such a magical time.

 

[kimmylaj]

im late... i always am but your family is adorable and your tr is really good. i cant wait for the rest of it.

 

[loopymommy]

Happy Belated Birthday! What a beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing that with us. You deserved every minute of it!

Oh, and I'm so glad Photobucket's working for you, because the pics of Gianna in her Minnie oufit and her face when she first saw the mice are perfection. How wonderful that you'll have those images forever!

 

[lmillercrew]

I'm joining so late and now it's almost over! When I read about your luggage situation I was so angry for you. I told my DH what had happened and he said "I would be p**$ed" Our luggage was lost last time our family visited POR. We checked in at about 10 a.m. and didn't get it until 8 p.m. that night. Now, my DH didn't have to go and look for it like yours did, so you definately had it worse that we did. But, I NEEDED what was in there. We were comp'd $50 and whatever I needed out of the General Store. Gianna is a dollbaby! I wish we could go to the parks when no one is there. It would be so nice not to see 90 min wait for the bigger rides.
I have never heard of the Goodnight thing. Did you just sit up by the castle? Is that where it's performed? I read what you posted, but still not quite understanding. (it's the blonde in me) Is is a show or just over the speakers?

 

[Kimberly815]

And then Matthew gives me a card from Gianna that said thank you for making all our dreams come true, Mama.

I am getting teary thinking about it!!

Awww! The glass slipper is beautiful! And the card is too sweet!!

 

[Jenvenza]

Wow - this reminds me of the first time we took my son to WDW; he was 4 or 5 at the time and we were there with my in-laws. It had been a long morning and we were at Crystal palace for lunch and I don’t remember the specifics but my DS spit in my face and my instant reaction was to slap him. My MIL was horrified (I was too, to be honest). I just got up, walked out of the restaurant and went and sat down on a bench nearby. That was 18 yrs ago and I remember it like yesterday.

Not one of my better memories from the World

You know, I would hope and think I would never slap my child, but I could see how this woman (and you) did. It was her first reaction and I dont even think she meant to...it was just her first reaction since she was spit on. I am one of those parents who doesnt even believe in spanking and I can see how this happened. It just wasnt a good situation for anyone!!

"And then Matthew gives me a card from Gianna that said thank you for making all our dreams come true, Mama."

Now that made me cry....

I cant even read the card at home without crying!

Gianna looks adorable all dressed up as Minnie Mouse!

I'm so glad yall had such a fun time at CRT! That glass slipper is such a cute idea

Where did you get your Mickey shirt?

Thank you!

I got my Mickey shirt at a Disney Store where I live. It was one of their $5 shirts. I love it!

That made me tear up, too

Glad it wasnt just me!! I am a big baby sometimes!

FOTC is my 2nd VERY FAVORITE thing at WDW. The first is the Kilimanjaro Safari. I could stay on that thing all day.

I can't wait to ride EE! It looks like so much fun!

Pocahontas is SO pretty!


This is exactly the kind of reaction I'm hoping for! That would make every ounce of stress totally worth it!

That is the sweetest story I have ever heard!! You are so lucky!


This is my first multi-quote, so I hope I've done it right!

You did it right!

I love the Safari, too. You will love EE!! It was so good, I rode it three times!

It did make everything worth it. We were having a magical time anyway, but that was the icing on the cake. Her was was priceless and I will never forget it!

Great TR! Cute DD! Looks like you have some awesome memories!

Thank you! We had a wonderful time!

AWWWWWWWW....you guys are all so cute . Happy belated Birthday! I am so glad you such a magical time.

Thank you very much!

im late... i always am but your family is adorable and your tr is really good. i cant wait for the rest of it.

Thank you and welcome!!

Happy Belated Birthday! What a beautiful experience! Thank you for sharing that with us. You deserved every minute of it!

Oh, and I'm so glad Photobucket's working for you, because the pics of Gianna in her Minnie oufit and her face when she first saw the mice are perfection. How wonderful that you'll have those images forever!

Thank you! I am so glad it camr back to. I really wanted to share those pictures of her. She was so excited!

I'm joining so late and now it's almost over! When I read about your luggage situation I was so angry for you. I told my DH what had happened and he said "I would be p**$ed" Our luggage was lost last time our family visited POR. We checked in at about 10 a.m. and didn't get it until 8 p.m. that night. Now, my DH didn't have to go and look for it like yours did, so you definately had it worse that we did. But, I NEEDED what was in there. We were comp'd $50 and whatever I needed out of the General Store. Gianna is a dollbaby! I wish we could go to the parks when no one is there. It would be so nice not to see 90 min wait for the bigger rides.
I have never heard of the Goodnight thing. Did you just sit up by the castle? Is that where it's performed? I read what you posted, but still not quite understanding. (it's the blonde in me) Is is a show or just over the speakers?

Wow! Sounds almost just like our luggage situation! It was a total mess, but by midnight I was just so happy to have them.

It was amazing to be in the parks when it was so empty. Really the only wait we saw all week was at Toy Story Mania. Nothing else. It was unbelievable.

The Kiss Goodnight is performed over the loud speakers. Nobody is performing live. It is a beautiful light show on the castle with Roy speaking on the loudspeakers. It was really a nice thing to be able to see. We walked right up to the castle and stood there and watched it.

Awww! The glass slipper is beautiful! And the card is too sweet!!

Thank you!

 

[piney]

You know I got tears in my eyes when they brought you the glass slipper, and when Gianna was looking at the mice, and when he gave you the card........

 

[Jenvenza]

You know I got tears in my eyes when they brought you the glass slipper, and when Gianna was looking at the mice, and when he gave you the card........

Me too!!!!

 

[Jenvenza]

Day 6 - Part 6

After we leave CRT, we are walking back through the castle when we come upon a man walking in our direction and he looks angry. Really angry.

Now I am going to use the word "Flippin" for another word that I cannot use on here. Use your imaginations and "Flippin" might stand for a few words I cant use on here.

He stops right next to us and starts screaming at another man by us. There is rage in his voice and in his face.

"You don't ever flippin talk to me like that again. If we werent in flippin Disneyworld right now, I would flippin stab you flippin flippin!!"

My mom is dumbfounded and is just standing there staring at the guy. She is saying "Ohmygod! I cannot believe he is saying that!!"

Then we hear "You ever flippin disrespect my wife again flippinflippin and I will flippin stab your flippin you flippin!"

I am not exagerating here. It was bad. And it had obviously just started, because there were a TON of children around and no CM's.

I had had enough of hearing him speak like that when my child and so many others were around, so of course I have to say something. Not directly to him. I am not THAT crazy! But I said "This is completely innapropriate. There are children here!" But with all his screaming - he didnt hear me. Matthew grabs me and says that's enough and we walk off. I see a very embarassed lady walking away rather quickly quickly pushing a stroller. I figure this is the disrespected wife.

A few minutes later my mom is still talking about how she has never seen anything like that before and I realize he is standing with his wife right next to us. I quickly tell my mom that he is standing right next to her and we walk away. But not before I hear him and his wife arguing and him saying Fine! We will leave then!

What a way to behave in the World! I am not sure what all went down, but it was totally not the right time or the right place to threaten to stab someone.

Next we stake out a spot for the SpectroMagic Parade. Gianna is walking around, making friends and this woman comes up to us and says that Minnie Mouse outfit G is wearing, must have been made for her.

The parade starts and Gianna falls asleep within 10 minutes. We decide to get out of there before the crowds get worse and say goodbye to the Magic Kingdom until our next trip.

Up next....our last day...stolen items and a call to the doctor...again!

 

[jnetzer17]

Day 6 - Part 6

After we leave CRT, we are walking back through the castle when we come upon a man walking in our direction and he looks angry. Really angry.

Now I am going to use the word "Flippin" for another word that I cannot use on here. Use your imaginations and "Flippin" might stand for a few words I cant use on here.

He stops right next to us and starts screaming at another man by us. There is rage in his voice and in his face.

"You don't ever flippin talk to me like that again. If we werent in flippin Disneyworld right now, I would flippin stab you flippin flippin!!"

My mom is dumbfounded and is just standing there staring at the guy. She is saying "Ohmygod! I cannot believe he is saying that!!"

Then we hear "You ever flippin disrespect my wife again flippinflippin and I will flippin stab your flippin you flippin!"

I am not exagerating here. It was bad. And it had obviously just started, because there were a TON of children around and no CM's.

I had had enough of hearing him speak like that when my child and so many others were around, so of course I have to say something. Not directly to him. I am not THAT crazy! But I said "This is completely innapropriate. There are children here!" But with all his screaming - he didnt hear me. Matthew grabs me and says that's enough and we walk off. I see a very embarassed lady walking away rather quickly quickly pushing a stroller. I figure this is the disrespected wife.

A few minutes later my mom is still talking about how she has never seen anything like that before and I realize he is standing with his wife right next to us. I quickly tell my mom that he is standing right next to her and we walk away. But not before I hear him and his wife arguing and him saying Fine! We will leave then!

What a way to behave in the World! I am not sure what all went down, but it was totally not the right time or the right place to threaten to stab someone.

Next we stake out a spot for the SpectroMagic Parade. Gianna is walking around, making friends and this woman comes up to us and says that Minnie Mouse outfit G is wearing, must have been made for her.

The parade starts and Gianna falls asleep within 10 minutes. We decide to get out of there before the crowds get worse and say goodbye to the Magic Kingdom until our next trip.

Up next....our last day...stolen items and a call to the doctor...again!

HOLY SMOKE...wow...I can totally agree with your wanting to say something to that guy. I am somewhat of a confrontational person when people act like that around my kids too..I DEFINITELY would have handled it like you did! I can understand your hubby wanting to get you all out of there too!! What could possibly prompted that behavior? Even if the other guy "disrespected" his wife, it could have and should have been handled differently. Oh well, you certainly seem to have the right attitude in not letting it ruin your trip!!! Can't wait for the next installment...

 

[Mkgaapril]

sounds like his wife should have put a bar of soap in his mouth.......It is best that you guys walked off..it would have only turned the filthy mouth on you guys

 

[Jenvenza]

HOLY SMOKE...wow...I can totally agree with your wanting to say something to that guy. I am somewhat of a confrontational person when people act like that around my kids too..I DEFINITELY would have handled it like you did! I can understand your hubby wanting to get you all out of there too!! What could possibly prompted that behavior? Even if the other guy "disrespected" his wife, it could have and should have been handled differently. Oh well, you certainly seem to have the right attitude in not letting it ruin your trip!!! Can't wait for the next installment...

Crazy, right?? I have no idea what would have caused him to fly off the handle like that, but I doubt it was worth it. He just looked like a idiot.

sounds like his wife should have put a bar of soap in his mouth.......It is best that you guys walked off..it would have only turned the filthy mouth on you guys

I really didnt want to be involved at all. But I was frustrated he was cussing so loudly in front of my daughter and all those other children. I cannot imagine I would have ever gone up to him and said something to his face. I wouldnt want to put my family in danger.

 

[scream machine]

Ive been here since you started this TR, its been a great read.

The lady was right, that outfit was made for Gianna. So sweet!

I dont understand why anyone would dream of acting like that in WDW, Id have been mad too.

Looking forward to reading what happens next but Ill be sad when its finished because Ive loved it

Ive never been to WDW although its a dream of mine, Im addicted to reading TRs. Hey I have to get my Disney fix somehow

I just hope you go again soon, Ill be waiting to read another TR!

Congrats on a wonderful report and a lovely trip x

 

[john398]

Sounds like bad things are coming on the last day...I sure am glad it started out well

 

[Jenvenza]

Ive been here since you started this TR, its been a great read.

The lady was right, that outfit was made for Gianna. So sweet!

I dont understand why anyone would dream of acting like that in WDW, Id have been mad too.

Looking forward to reading what happens next but Ill be sad when its finished because Ive loved it

Ive never been to WDW although its a dream of mine, Im addicted to reading TRs. Hey I have to get my Disney fix somehow

I just hope you go again soon, Ill be waiting to read another TR!

Congrats on a wonderful report and a lovely trip x

Thank you so much! We wont be going again until 2010! Not soon enough!

I hope you get to go on your dream trip soon!

Sounds like bad things are coming on the last day...I sure am glad it started out well

Yes, you are correct.

 

[katieandemismom]

Day 6 - Part 5



It was beautiful and on one side it had engraved - Happy Birthday Jennifer - the other side said - May all your dreams come true and on the bottom it had my birthday 9/25.


QUOTE]


OMG - we were there the same night celebrating my dd's 6th b-day. Our ressie was at 8:20, and we got to watch the fireworks. Katie didn't get a slipper, but I did order her a gigantic cake (that we took back to the room and ate for days - yum!).

Happy birthday (a little late)! It's fun to find someone who shares Katie's big day.

 

[GiGiJoeysMom]

Isnt that funny? We tought we would call her Gia as well. But somehow we all started calling her G and it stuck. She is either Gianna or G. I dont think I have called her Gia once!

We never called her Gia yet either and she is 6, and reminds me so much of your little girl. My G is a spitfire. She is beautiful, but tough as nails. My husband just shakes his head.

We had a similar experience two years ago in line for Sully, two men were cursing and then started pushing each other right in front of me and my daughter and 3 year old neice. The rest of the family was on RnR. So I was alone with the 2 babies. If you have ever stood in line for Sully it is in an odd place by the ABC Comm. I could not get out and it got more and more violent and I like you (mother instict) started yelling for security. You will not believe it, but the wife of one of the men told me to shut up and mind my own business. Thank God CM started running as soon as they heard me.

The funny thing is the agressor walked away as soon as security arrived. Of course, I was so angry I gave a full description of the family and that that had started the whole thing.

Kim

 

[Jenvenza]

Day 6 - Part 5



It was beautiful and on one side it had engraved - Happy Birthday Jennifer - the other side said - May all your dreams come true and on the bottom it had my birthday 9/25.


QUOTE]


OMG - we were there the same night celebrating my dd's 6th b-day. Our ressie was at 8:20, and we got to watch the fireworks. Katie didn't get a slipper, but I did order her a gigantic cake (that we took back to the room and ate for days - yum!).

Happy birthday (a little late)! It's fun to find someone who shares Katie's big day.

Our ADR's were early that night, so we missed you! Ours were at 5:30! Thank you and Happy Late Birthday to Katie as well!

We never called her Gia yet either and she is 6, and reminds me so much of your little girl. My G is a spitfire. She is beautiful, but tough as nails. My husband just shakes his head.

We had a similar experience two years ago in line for Sully, two men were cursing and then started pushing each other right in front of me and my daughter and 3 year old neice. The rest of the family was on RnR. So I was alone with the 2 babies. If you have ever stood in line for Sully it is in an odd place by the ABC Comm. I could not get out and it got more and more violent and I like you (mother instict) started yelling for security. You will not believe it, but the wife of one of the men told me to shut up and mind my own business. Thank God CM started running as soon as they heard me.

The funny thing is the agressor walked away as soon as security arrived. Of course, I was so angry I gave a full description of the family and that that had started the whole thing.

Kim

Our little G is a little spitfire as well. She is so full of spunk at 13 months, I cannot imagine her at 3 or 4!!

I cannot believe the wife told you to mind your own business!! Some people never fail to amaze me. Who would have a shoving match in the middle of WDW?

 

[Clare D]

The behaviour of some people is disgusting, especially in an area which is obviously going to be full of children
As for the mother whose son spat on her - dreadful. I remember a few years ago at our local park a boy of about 8 ran off from his mum in the dark (it was Bonfire night) when she caught up with him she gave him such a smack across his head - it made me feel sick.
Loving your TR, your daughter is so cute. She still has that baby look about her. My oldest DS (5) lost that a few years ago but thankfully I have DS2 (6 months) whose cheeks I can kiss instead

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

I can't believe grown men were acting that way! I bet he was totally embarassed later that night when he realized what he had done.

Question for ya! Did you just feed Gianna food you bought at Disney? Or did you bring stuff from home?