I'm thankful for...MICKEY!!! My Thanksgiving '08 TR!: TR Update, Last Day!

[SwansLoveDisney]

I could never do the tea cups! I would be sick for the rest of the trip. You will do better next time on Buzz!! haha

I always thought the tea cups would make me sick too. But we spun the tea cup about 5 times total!

I sure hope I get better at Buzz!

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

One week from today is the day we will close on our house. I can not wait! I am pretty sure I have chosen the paint colors for the house. I bought some of those little sample containers to try out before we paint for real. I am so excited to get in their and make that house our own! When we were in Phoenix, I knew from the beginning that we would be moving within 3 to 4 years, so I didn't put much energy or money into decorating. We plan to stay in this house for a LOONNNGGG time, so I'm going to decorate like crazy!

I mentioned before that I purchased the Disney Resort Collection bedding that's themed after the Polynesian Resort. Here's a pic.

I chose the bedroom paint colors based on the bedding and today, I ordered a headboard that will be just perfect with the bedding. I loved the headboard that is pictured with the bedding, so I was on a mission to find a similar one. And I found it at Pottery Barn.

Here's a picture of it from the pottery barn website

DH and I are working on finding a dresser and chest that will go with the bed and bedding.

We probably won't go on a Disney trip for quite a while, so this bedroom is going to be my Disney escape!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I love that headboard!!! It's so awesome!!! It will look perfect with the bedding!

 

[DisMomAmy]

You are going to have a gorgeous bedroom!

 

[MeMom]

Awesome bedroom. The headboard will be perfect, and it will be a nice Disney escape. I have a Polynesian bedroom, too, tiki god statues included! Did you happen to see it on one of our reports? I think of the beautiful Polynesian Resort often, since I framed some of the pictures I took there and they're in my room.

We didn't make it to Buzz or the Teacups on this short trip. We started toward the Teacups, but got side-tracked, although I can't recall exactly how.

I'm listening to DIS Radio right now, and they're playing Small World. I wish I was on a 'Mall Wurd' boat right now with my little Brooklynn! Four and half months and I will be, and Bella will be taking her first of many rides on it, too!!!

Alas, I must get back to finishing the report cards that are due in at the end of the day. Real World is not nearly as fun as Disney World!

Have fun with all that decorating!

 

[DisGal520]

One week from today is the day we will close on our house. I can not wait! I am pretty sure I have chosen the paint colors for the house. I bought some of those little sample containers to try out before we paint for real. I am so excited to get in their and make that house our own! When we were in Phoenix, I knew from the beginning that we would be moving within 3 to 4 years, so I didn't put much energy or money into decorating. We plan to stay in this house for a LOONNNGGG time, so I'm going to decorate like crazy!

I mentioned before that I purchased the Disney Resort Collection bedding that's themed after the Polynesian Resort. Here's a pic.

We probably won't go on a Disney trip for quite a while, so this bedroom is going to be my Disney escape!

SwansLoveDisney
where did you find the bedding collection? Would like to check it out!

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

I love that headboard!!! It's so awesome!!! It will look perfect with the bedding!

Thanks! I can't wait for the headboard to come in!!!

You are going to have a gorgeous bedroom!

I sure hope so! I can't wait to put it together!

Awesome bedroom. The headboard will be perfect, and it will be a nice Disney escape. I have a Polynesian bedroom, too, tiki god statues included! Did you happen to see it on one of our reports? I think of the beautiful Polynesian Resort often, since I framed some of the pictures I took there and they're in my room.

We didn't make it to Buzz or the Teacups on this short trip. We started toward the Teacups, but got side-tracked, although I can't recall exactly how.

I'm listening to DIS Radio right now, and they're playing Small World. I wish I was on a 'Mall Wurd' boat right now with my little Brooklynn! Four and half months and I will be, and Bella will be taking her first of many rides on it, too!!!

Alas, I must get back to finishing the report cards that are due in at the end of the day. Real World is not nearly as fun as Disney World!

Have fun with all that decorating!

Thanks MeMom!

Report cards sound way too much like homework. Yuck!

That is such a good idea...the framed pics from The Polynesian. I might have to hit you up for some pics for my room!

SwansLoveDisney
where did you find the bedding collection? Would like to check it out!

I found it on JCPenney.com

It's actually on sale right now for less than I got it for!

 

[MaceysMom]

I love the bedding and the head board. That is going to be so pretty. Congratulations on your new house.

 

[troobabiee7]

Sounds like a good morning! Love the pics

I've never been to New England (well, besides CT) so no tips, but that sounds like a fun trip!

 

[KathyRN137]

I'll try not to leave you in Fantasyland for too long!

Julie, the It's a Small World After All song is getting stuck in my head.... please come and post!!


Kathy

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

I love the bedding and the head board. That is going to be so pretty. Congratulations on your new house.

Thank you and thank you!

Sounds like a good morning! Love the pics

I've never been to New England (well, besides CT) so no tips, but that sounds like a fun trip!

Thanks!

I can't wait for our 30 year old girls trip!

Julie, the It's a Small World After All song is getting stuck in my head.... please come and post!!


Kathy

I'm sorry Kathy! That is a TERRIBLE song to have stuck in your head! I'm working on it now!

 

[mrsksomeday]

Hi Julie, just relaxing waiting on an update .

I shouldn't have looked at your bedding, I want it now and we just got new bedding at Christmas.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Oops! I lied...we're not going to Fantasyland next!


After a spin in those giant teacups, it was time for us to get on the train to Frontierland. On the way, however, we stopped in to see some friends. First, we stopped at Minnie’s house. Minnie’s house is just so cute. One can easily discern that this house is not inhabited by a man! I know for sure that my husband would not be happy with all that pink and all those flowers! But I love it!

Oh, look! My SIL matches Minnie’s house!

Minnie had already decorated for Christmas

Do you think Mickey is taking Minnie on a date Sunday night? Or is she cooking for him? Or is he cooking for her? Hmmm…

Next up was Mickey’s house. A very manly place. It reminds me of my family’s cottage in Wisconsin. The fish above the fireplace just adds that special touch. And is it just me or is it strange that Minnie’s stocking is at Mickey’s house? Hmmm...

I just love this sign in Mickey’s backyard. I need one of those for my dogs!

Look! A Mickey cactus. Just like Arizona! Except the cacti in AZ aren’t Mickey shaped. I wish they were!

I love it that it says “the AUTObiography of Susie the Blue Coupe.”

Time to head to the train! We had a connection to make in Frontierland! We got on the train in Toontown. This was my first time on the Magic Kingdom train. I loved it! Such a wonderful way to get around the park. We all had a little snack on the train because our lunch ADRs were not until 12:50. We were starting to get pretty hungry because our breakfast was pretty early.

We stopped at the front of the park. Here’s a view of the outside of the park from the train. Look at all those people just coming in now! They obviously didn’t know how wonderful rope drop is!

Our train arrived in Frontierland just on time. We were able to grab fastpasses for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and then we got in the stand by line. The posted time was 20 minutes, but I think it was more like 15 minutes. Here are my bro and SIL getting ready for a wild ride!

This ride was quite different from the Magic Kingdom train! I love BTMRR. It’s another one that has me giggling from start to finish.

Are those dinosaur bones?!?

Next up was Pirates of the Caribbean, which was a walk-on.

I guess I wouldn’t mind being up for auction if Johnny Depp was the one buying me!

This is my favorite part of POTC

A very blurry pic of Captain Jack Sparrow

It was about time for a bathroom break. DH and I engaged in a mean game of checkers while we waited for the rest of the group. I need to brush up on my checkers strategy because DH kicked my booty!

After our game of checkers, we checked out Haunted Mansion. The posted wait time was 50 minutes, so we decided to try again later.

It was about time to start heading over to Crystal Palace for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Next up: Our (one day late) Thanksgiving Dinner at Crystal Palace.

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hi Julie, just relaxing waiting on an update .

I shouldn't have looked at your bedding, I want it now and we just got new bedding at Christmas.

There's the update! Enjoy!

I know this doesn't help, but the bedding is on sale for a pretty darn good price right now! And you can always find codes for JCPenney.com!

 

[troobabiee7]

I haven't done Mickey and Minnie's houses since 1992, they look so cute! And how fun is BTMRR?!! Glad you all had a good morning :

 

[SwansLoveDisney]

I haven't done Mickey and Minnie's houses since 1992, they look so cute! And how fun is BTMRR?!! Glad you all had a good morning :

Those houses are SO cute! I wish my house could be all cartoony like that!

It was a great morning!

 

[DisMomAmy]

BTMRR was closed in when we went in 07 - Alex was disappointed - he remembered "the orange rollercoaster" from our 06 trip. We can't wait to ride again this year!

 

[KathyRN137]

I cannot believe that you never rode the MK train before!! I'm glad you liked it...

You're having such a lovely time; no wonder you are thankful! (The crowds don't look bad at all!)

Looking forward to more....


Kathy

p.s. Did you know that we're planning to go to MNSSHP this year? I remember your last report and how much fun you had! Check out the PTR link below if you get a chance!!

 

[micandminforever]

I love the Disney bedroom collection you chose I may need to check it out at JCPenney. The pictures of Minnies's house are adorable.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Fun update!!! My favorite part of POTC is at the very beginning when it is all dark and spooky and the wind is blowing, then you go down the waterfall and turn the corner...love it!!! I also love the dog holding the keys!

Yes, definitely an eyebrow raiser that Minnie's stocking is over at Mickey's -- although if I spent any time there, I would need to organize it!