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

[LaraK]

So we woke up on Thursday morning and I was all but dancing with excitement....it was the day of the big Focker meet! I was finally going to meet all my focker friends. I'd met John, but hadn't met Jenny yet. We talked so much on MSN, I felt like I'd known Jenny for a while, so it wasn't surprising that I saw her across the street standing there with her kids and husband. We gave "the focker signal" and big hugs right there on Main Street.

Off the husband, kids and I went to Fantasy land...Dumbo was already mobbed, so we skipped it. We went over and did Peter Pan, then Pooh, then DD and DH did the "Mean Lady Ride" (Snow White) while DS and I tried to pull the sword from the stone.

Rode the carousel and then headed down for the Focker meet. Saw all my Focker friends....many hand signals were exchanged...here's the whole lot of us....

So some of the Fockers headed over to the Jungle Cruise. My DH is anti-social and was feeling really out of place. He also was hot. He didn't want to hang out in the beating sun with people he didn't know, so he asked to go onto the Pirates ride...which we hadn't been on since the renovation. We did and it was fantastic. Love the additions. DS LOVED the pirates.

Got off and headed over to do Jungle Cruise....saw the Focker group getting off of another boat. Got on the cruise...I must admit that I may have to stop going on this ride. I'm losing my hearing and inevitably I end up sitting near the engine...can't hear a word.

After Jungle Cruise we hit Aladdin's Carpet Ride again. By then it was mid-morning and we decided to go back for an early nap so that I could get back to the park in time to meet the PMS crew at 4. On the way back we got the front seat of the monorail...pics to follow.

We went back, grabbed lunch and took a nice nap. After nap we headed back over to MK. I left DH behind at the shops on Main Street and the kids and I took off for the PMS meet. I saw Tigger & Belle and Phorsenuf walking in front of us and gave them a "shout out". We all went over to the area outside of Pirates. Also there were 1Prince2Princesses, Snowwhitesmom, Briarmom, AimeeK and *MickeyFan*. The kids had a great time studying bugs and spraying each other with water, the grown ups had a great time getting to know one another.

After the meet (actually, we were told by a CM to break it up ) we watched Captain Jack and the Pirate Tutorial. It is WONDERFUL!!!!!!

Attention----DO NOT MISS THE PIRATE TUTORIAL!!!!!!!

So DH comes over and joins us and catches the tail end of the tutorial. We all start wandering around MK...it was PACKED! I was upset...what happened to my empty park? We went on Small World again, ate dinner, wandered around some more, rode the train, and decided it was too crowded for us. We went back to the hotel to get a good night's sleep to be ready to get up early for our last day...started with breakfast with Cindy.

Here are some more pictures....

DS pulling the sward from the stone...

The front of the monorail...

My daughter and *MickeyFan*'s son having a water battle....

JACK!

 

[*MickeyFan*]

Miss ya Lara It was great meeting you and your family! I had a blast at the TFW meet, it was a blast! I enjoyed the PMSers too I am ticked I missed the PIRATE TUTORIAL, if only we would have known Keep up the good work

 

[Marshay]

Thanks for the reminder of the Pirate Tutorial...I just added it to my list of 'new things to do/see'. Do you recall how often it is done and how long it lasts?

 

[Goofyluver]

What do you mean you were told by a CM to break it up??? Were you really??? Were you guys doing inappropriate Focker stuff...

 

[daisy_77]

I am really enjoying your TR! I loved the Focker meet pics!
I am looking forward to more!

 

[LaraK]

What do you mean you were told by a CM to break it up??? Were you really??? Were you guys doing inappropriate Focker stuff...

We were blocking the entrance of the Pirate Tutorial...I think we had to be told like 5 times taht we had to move.

 

[Parla]

What do you mean you were told by a CM to break it up??? Were you really??? Were you guys doing inappropriate Focker stuff...

Yes! I'm curious too! Did that really happen? I love all the green in TFW pic!

 

[DisneyJo]

Great meet what are the PMSers though? Am I missing out on something? Cute photo of your DD and Jen's DS

 

[LaraK]

Great meet what are the PMSers though? Am I missing out on something? Cute photo of your DD and Jen's DS

It's a group on the Community Board...mostly ladies in their middle years drinking and causing trouble.

 

[LaraK]

OK...so I've been slacking on the TR...I promise to get an update up soon...here are some more pics to tide you over...

 

[team weasel]

Love the pics.

 

[bigmerle1966]

It's a group on the Community Board...mostly ladies in their middle years drinking and causing trouble.

Speak for yourself!

Good trippy so far Lara.

 

[DisneyJo]

It's a group on the Community Board...mostly ladies in their middle years drinking and causing trouble.

Well I'm far to young for that group then

 

[snowwhitesmom]

I'm in my MIDDLE YEARS?

 

[bigmerle1966]

I'm in my MIDDLE YEARS?

I'm trying to figure out if that was meant as an insult or not.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey there! I'm loving you report so far. Your kids are adorable. Your daughters reaction when she found out she was going to Disney was adorable! I love all your photos especially the pics of the lodge. I am staying there in July and I can not stop looking at everybody's pictures. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[*MickeyFan*]

The pics were nice.... but I want to hear more about your trip!

 

[LaraK]

So Friday was our last day in the parks. We got up nice and early and put on our matching shirts (I know, cheesy, but I made them do it). Off we went for breakfast at the castle. We had an early ADR, so we got to the gates at about 7:45. The grumpy people were at the gates and they weren't letting ANYONE in. I thought the family next to us was going to start a brawl. They're going over saying "we have a reservation!"....ahhhh....the parks aren't open yet....everyone here has a reservation. DH and I just roll our eyes and wait for the gates to open.

Eventually they do (at about 8:05) and the stampede heads down Main Street. We join in...mooing our way down. We had to hoof it around the castle to get in. Got in and stood in line for our picture. DS decided he wanted no parts of posing with Cinderella...so we didn't make him. He changed his mind as soon as we started going upstairs, but of course then it was too late. He started tantruming as we walked upstairs. We got to the top...I'm trying to calm him down...and the CM came to our rescue...he handed DS his sword. Well, that's all it took. DS was in heaven! DD got her wand and off we went to be seated.

WE got THE PERFECT TABLE!!!!!! Right next to the window, first in our section. It was so wonderful. Our server came over, addressed us as "Milady" and "Milord" and I was sooooo happy, I was home. The chef came over to talk to us about what DS could/could not eat and our breakfast was served. The princesses arrived and the kids were so happy. Breakfast was yummy (although I prefered the stuffed french toast we had the last time). We ate and then headed downstairs to do the Dumbo dash for a last ride.

Here are some pictures of Cinderella's Royal Table.....


Meeting Cinderella

Our view

DD with her wand

With Snow White

 

[LaraK]

A few more....

with Jasmine

with Fairy Godmother

DS chowing down

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

With Snow White

Wow, that girl makes a good Snow White, don't you think? She's got the face shape totally!
Cute photos of your little ones and the princesses! Love the biscuit one too!