It all started with a secret-KOTS no more!-Video pg1-update-the final chapter...pg 11

[LaraK]

Hi! I'm Lara For what it's worth....here's my trip report. I believe in short sweet and to the point, so I will try to be brief in my chapters...

Chapter One: The Surprise

Well...it all started with a secret. 8 months ago I booked a trip to Disney. My kids had no idea. I made all of my dream ADR's six months ago, my kids had no idea. I bought clothes, packed bags, got everthing together, and my kids had no idea.

We went to the airport, the kids had no idea. We checked in, again, no clue. We went through security, got on the plane and took off...my kids just thought we were "going for an airplane ride". We got off the plane in Orlando and took the train over to the main airport...the kids are still clueless.

Once we get past security, my dad and step mom are standing there...we say "surprise! look who's meeting us for lunch"...the kids still don't get it. They ate lunch while mommy ran and checked in for the Magical Express.

Everyone changed into shorts (we went to the bathrooms, we didn't do it in the food court...although I guess that would have made a better trip report)

We went downstairs, parted from my father and headed to the Magical Express. When we walked out of the airport, my daughter saw Mickey's picture on the bus...she started to get wise. We settled on the bus and she looked outside...and saw a palm tree. The link below will show you what happened next (just click on the underlined part and make sure your sound is on).

Caitlin figuring out that we were in Florida and were going to Disney World

Coming up...Chapter Two...Arriving at the Fort

 

[FHS_chick_2005]

i'm in for your TR!!! but the link to the video didnt work on my computer...

 

[swillis]

YEAH!!!!! Another KOTS report!! Loved the video...I can't wait to read the rest of your report
Hope you had a great time...I'n still holding strong...Only a month and a half to go for me!

 

[Parla]

I'm here for your trip report. The link works on my computer. Wouldn't everyone just love to be surprised like that? You're making me try to think of some excuse to get the kids on the plane. I don't think I could sneak luggage past my 8 year old thought without him rethinking the whole, "We're just going on a plane ride." explanation.

 

[popcenturycp07]

ready to read the rest!

 

[FHS_chick_2005]

ok so after much munipulating of my computer I got the video to play!! SHE IS SOOO CUTE!!! I love how she asked if Mickey was driving!! aww!!

cant wait for more!

 

[Goofyluver]

I'm in!!!!!!!!!

 

[rentayenta]

Love her reaction to the surprise, very cute!

 

[Marshay]

Oh, LaraK, you just made me smile and smile. Your daughter is adorable and I can't wait to hear more about your trip!

 

[Trentmom]

Hey Larak!!

I am here!!!

Great job pulling off the surprise!!

Love the video!!

Looking forward to more....

 

[LaraK]

So Magical Express takes the family over to Wilderness Lodge. I have one word to say about that...

WOW

By far one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen...

The lobby

The stream in the lobby

....to be continued!

 

[LaraK]

So we get on the boat at WL to go over to Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. The kids are still a little bit in shock. Not sure we're really IN Disney. We came out of the canal next to the Contemporary and my DD saw the Castle in the distance. She was soooooo happy.

I realized we were arriving at 3:05 and would be walking in on the parade. I warned my DH that it would be swamped and we may have to stand around for a little while. Imagine my surprise and joy when we walked into the Magic Kingdom and sat right on the curb outside of the train station to watch the parade! (no we did NOT sit in front of someone else...no flames for THIS trip report!)

A CM came over and started talking to us. We had a ten minute wait for the parade to get to us. He gave my DD some pixie dust....she treated it like loose diamonds, carefully placing each mickey head into her pocket. DS still was not really sure of what was going on (he's only two and a half). Then the parade came around the corner and he saw this.....

We watched the parade and then headed up Main street. We hooked a right and went to Tomorrowland. Grabbed a FP for Buzz...rode TTA and COP and then hopped onto Buzz.

We went back over to Wilderness Lodge and ate at Whispering Canyon (all you can eat skillet all the way around). DH drank his soda too fast and ended up with the "big cup" of soda....DD asked for catsup....need I say more about that?

We went to be the first night with our hearts full and our feet tired....Crystal Palace was on the agenda for the next morning.

Coming Up....Chapter Four, Pooh, Dumbo and the Mad Hatter.

 

[Marshay]

Did your DH get put in jail at Whispering Canyon??

Keep the chapters comin'

 

[I Believe n Fairies]

I just LOVE reading TR's!! Loving yours!!

 

[Trentmom]

So Magical Express takes the family over to Wilderness Lodge. I have one word to say about that...

WOW

By far one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen...

The lobby

The stream in the lobby

....to be continued!

Wow...WL is gorgeous!!

I love the stream in the lobby!!!


I would love to stay there one day!!

 

[Trentmom]

So we get on the boat at WL to go over to Magic Kingdom for the afternoon. The kids are still a little bit in shock. Not sure we're really IN Disney. We came out of the canal next to the Contemporary and my DD saw the Castle in the distance. She was soooooo happy.

I realized we were arriving at 3:05 and would be walking in on the parade. I warned my DH that it would be swamped and we may have to stand around for a little while. Imagine my surprise and joy when we walked into the Magic Kingdom and sat right on the curb outside of the train station to watch the parade! (no we did NOT sit in front of someone else...no flames for THIS trip report!)

A CM came over and started talking to us. We had a ten minute wait for the parade to get to us. He gave my DD some pixie dust....she treated it like loose diamonds, carefully placing each mickey head into her pocket. DS still was not really sure of what was going on (he's only two and a half). Then the parade came around the corner and he saw this.....

We watched the parade and then headed up Main street. We hooked a right and went to Tomorrowland. Grabbed a FP for Buzz...rode TTA and COP and then hopped onto Buzz.

We went back over to Wilderness Lodge and ate at Whispering Canyon (all you can eat skillet all the way around). DH drank his soda too fast and ended up with the "big cup" of soda....DD asked for catsup....need I say more about that?

We went to be the first night with our hearts full and our feet tired....Crystal Palace was on the agenda for the next morning.

Coming Up....Chapter Four, Pooh, Dumbo and the Mad Hatter.

Wow...perfect spot for a parade

We are eating at whispering Canyon our first night there and it sounds like a blast!!! Can't wait!!!

Can't wait to hear the rest...

Keep it coming...

 

[buffy0214]

Chapter One: The Surprise

Amazing that you were able to keep the secret. I could never do it! Your kids are so cute. My DS loves his paci, too.

 

[tnkr_bell]

First of all you dd is just adorable. She reminds me of my dd who will soon be 4, I can just see her reacting like that. Secondly...do you think "we're just going for a car ride" work for two days. We're planning a trip for next April/May, and I would love to surprise them, but I'm not sure I can.

I can't wait to see the rest of your TR.

 

[hjd0411]

What a great trip report! Your daughter is gorgeous! (And your son too, of course!!) How good are you keeping that secret for so long!! Keep up the good work. Look forward to hearing more.

Heather

 

[MomofCKJ]

As a former KOTS (booked Feb 2006 kept it secret all year till the night before our trip in December) I am psyched to read yours! The video is adorable! There is something about suprising a child with Disney that is so cool!

Anxious to hear the rest of your story!

Allyson