I won! I won! Disney trip! UPDATE: WE'RE HOME!

[Trish Bessette]

Trish, it really does sound like a dream come true, the memories
will last a lifetime for sure!!! I can't wait to hear more and
see pics too!!!

Ok, I have absolutely no idea how to upload photos I have a bunch here at work under "my pictures" can I do it from there??? I'm so confused!

 

[Kickapoo Joie Juice]

Cool!

I bet the other moms are suffering from Post Disney Trip Syndrome (I get it every time)

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

Ok, I have absolutely no idea how to upload photos I have a bunch here at work under "my pictures" can I do it from there??? I'm so confused!

Welcome Back!

You would first have to upload them online (photobucket.com) then copy the IMG code and paste it here.

It only sounds confusing. It's actually quite easy, just a lil time consuming.

 

[Meriweather]

Welcome home, Trish (and all the other winners).
Sounds like a truly magical time!! I am all tingly just reading about.

Uploading to photobucket is really easy, so I do hope you will share your pictures.

I did see the pictures of your two DD's on one of the links listed here

 

[CathrynRose]

I've been following this thread from the sidelines, and am so glad to hear guys had such a magical time.

I'm in the UPLOAD pics camp too! I am dying to see them!

What a once in a lifetime trip for everyone!

 

[minniecarousel]

Welcome Home!

Isn't Disneyland quaint? I love that it's so compact, and original. WDW is so overwhelming, but fun too!

 

[sharonW]

Don't know how to post pictures either, trish!
I'm sure someone here can help! Hopefully they will!!

 

[Kirby]

Welcome Back!

You would first have to upload them online (photobucket.com) then copy the IMG code and paste it here.

It only sounds confusing. It's actually quite easy, just a lil time consuming.

Or you could upload them to photobucket and give us the link. But I think that we'd all rather look at them here than there.

 

[Trish Bessette]

Or you could upload them to photobucket and give us the link. But I think that we'd all rather look at them here than there.

Thanks. My company has blocked the photobucket site so I will have to find time to do it at home. Since I'm on computers all day at work the last thing I want to do is get on the laptop at home. I'll try to do it soon!!

 

[chell]

Welcome home!

Can't wait to hear (read) more.

 

[NC_Mom]

Man, I am so zonked. I am suffering from serious jet lag. Where were you hiding Trish? You were the only one I couldn't find.

Like Trish said, it was simply an amazing trip.

Disneyland
Sunday: We arrived at the Grand Californian at around 11:00 am (we left NC around 5:45 am). We registered at a desk for the Macy's winners. They handed me and my guest badges for the VIP events. Also a goody bag with waters, gift card, park hoppers, detailed itinerary and a small stuffed Minnie Mouse. Sunday night we had reserved seating for the Electrical Parade. After that, me and the family rode some rides at the Magic Kingdom.

Monday: We met downstairs at 5:20 am for hot chocolate and coffee and handed a pink sash to wear. Then we walked over as a group to the Magic Kingdom in front of the castle for breakfast. We were greeted and each given a tiara. Breakfast was a wonderful buffet and the tables and castle were decorated so beautifully. While eating all the Disney princesses came out to greet us. My daughter was on cloud nine. Then they took family pics and then some Macy PR pics. Minnie came out to announce that we could tour the park before it was opened to the public. There was about five or so rides we could do. We all wanted to do Space Mountain and you could imagine our disappointment when it wasn't working. They also gave us 8 Fast Passes that we could use at anytime. Later in the day when Space Mountain was working the cast members told us that since it wasn't working that morning we could use the Fast Pass entrance all day (w/o having to use our Fast Passes!). I believe we had reserved seating at a parade at Magic Kingdom but we had already made an appointment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique so we missed that. That evening the hotel delivered a plate full of Mickey Mouse cookies and a container of milk.

Tuesday: Got up early again to meet downstairs at 5:30 am. The Macy's rep handed us a bag full of snacks and Mickey Mouse ears for our guests and pink ones for us. The flight was a little bumpy coming in and we got lost at the Orlando airport but other than that it was fine. We got in late to Disney World and registered at the Yacht Club. They again had tons of snacks there (these people really believe in their snacks) and a movie playing for the kids. We were so zonked that once we got to our room we went to bed.

More in just a moment. I've got to find my pics!

 

[Jillpie]

I'm catching on to the latter part of this thread, congrats to these Moms!! I can't wait to see pictures too.

 

[sharonW]

Once your feet touch the ground again,
please don't forget to post your pictures.
Can't to see and feel the magic!!!

 

[Trish Bessette]

I haven't forgotton about posting my pictures. I'm hoping to do so tomorrow! Still can't believe it is over with. What a trip! Lots of fun!

 

[sharonW]

I haven't forgotton about posting my pictures. I'm hoping to do so tomorrow! Still can't believe it is over with. What a trip! Lots of fun!

GREAT Trish!! Can't wait!!!!!!!

 

[minniebeth]

These stories are all so heartwarming!
I'm so happy for the moms who won and their families on this magical adventure!
Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[NC_Mom]

Okay everyone, here are my pics:

Electrical Parade on Sunday night:

Me and my daughter meeting Mickey Sunday night after the parade:

Early Monday morning on the way to the castle:

The castle decorated just for us!:

My daughter meeting Ariel:

My little

Minnie coming out to greet us:

Although you can't see it, they released doves at the end of breakfast amid much fanfare. It was beautiful!:

The hotel gave us complimentary cookies Monday night. And yes, they were yummy!:

Disney World pics to follow....

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

MMMM those cookies look SOOOOO good!

 

[Piglets Mommy]

It sounds like you all had a magical time! thanks for the Ppictures! I can't wait to see the rest. The meal in front of the castle looks like it was awsome! It looks so pretty!

 

[sharonW]

The pictures are great! Thanks!!
Can't wait to see the ones from
disneyworld!