"IT'S A TRAP!" A January 2012 trip report ~ *Updated FINALLY! 7/6*

[Megablocks]

Continued from previous post

All of these pictures are my mom's. I was so excited I pretty much forgot about my camera in the bottom of my bag.

We arrived at MK and I was super excited to see the new setup!

The tree was up!

I definitely started tearing up when I saw the castle all lit up.

I've never seen the castle lights, and they were AMAZING. I was so, so happy that they were on while we were there!

We headed to Tomorrowland to check for Space Mountain Fastpasses. They were for later, like 10:30, but we decided to get them anyway. After that, we went over to Haunted Mansion and went through the new queue, which was AWESOME! Even going through the queue and taking our time, we still got right on.

After Haunted Mansion, we went to Frontierland to see if we could find a hoodie for Kailyn, since she was freezing. We did not find a hoodie, but we got to talk to an awesome CM. I forget what exactly happened, but she gave dad a sheriff's badge, which he was VERY proud of. He kept telling mom, "this means I'M in charge!" She also gave my mom one, but a silver one, which my mom kept on telling dad was better than the gold one.

We split up after that. Dad and Mike went off somewhere, and me, mom and Kailyn went to Adventureland to find a hoodie for Kailyn. She ended up getting an awesome Jack Skellington one. After that, we headed to the Emporium to get my ears. THEN, we made our way to the side of the castle for The Magic, The Memories, and You, and then Wishes. Dad and Mike walked by before any of it started. They had ridden Splash and gotten soaked, so they were heading back to the room (I cannot blame them because it was COLD, even for us.)

I cried my eyes out during Wishes, of course. The Magic, The Memories, and You had me tearing up, but when Wishes started, I REALLY cried! It was just surreal hearing the music I've listened to for months on my iPod, and actually seeing the fireworks with it. It was absolutely magical.

After Wishes, we headed to ride PotC. We pretty much got right on that. Afterwards, despite how FRIGID it was, Kailyn decided she wanted a Dole Whip. My mom and I really, really wanted one, too, but we were too cold. Kailyn got one and we headed out, back to Pop. I'm pretty sure I passed out not long after we got back. It was seriously a perfect first day and I went to bed SO happy knowing that we still had another whole SIX DAYS left.

Up next: Epcot!

 

[noahdove]

You have me teary eyed sitting here. The pictures are awesome. Thank you for doing this review...I can't wait to get back iin 196 days, but who is counting?

 

[IheartDDuck]

I'm joining in!

How amazing of that CM at POP to take care of all of that for you. That's what makes Disney so special to me.

That's too funny about the guy wondering why you were going to be riding with him on EE. Um, not that big of a deal, but at least you got to ride with your sister.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

That's awesome how many cool pixie dust moments you had that day!!! I would have been all annoyed about that guy standing up in the Safari, I'm glad that the CM busted him for it!

Yay that the castle dream lights were still on!!! Gorgeous pictures!!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Late to the party, but subbing! It's really cool to read about PoP and how you were just there...we'll be headed to Pop in 5 days!!!

 

[DWGal210]

What a great night!!! The castle lights ARE magical!!

 

[CAStevens218]

I just found your trip report and I'm in! We were there around the same time as you, from January 6-14! We also stayed right near you, at Pop in room 4256!

I agree that seeing the castle lights was very exciting! I was soo happy they were still up!

Sorry it was chilly for the beginning of your trip...atleast the weather turned perfect later on!!!!!

 

[Tink9721]

I really want snow days! There are four out of five days this can happen for me. I am so not ready to go back Monday. Text me and let me how the first day goes for you!

Going into work for 8 AM today was horrible because the roads were so crappy from that little bit of snow! Whatever we go, it's really nothing. I didn't even have to shovel my car out, I could just drive out. I think it might have been like 4-5" total. So really nothing, especially when you consider how much we had at this time last year.

We got about 8 inches, on top of the 2-3 we got on Thursday so it's pretty deep here. We wouldn't have gone anywhere yesterday but we had to take some food to my grandma. I started shoveling the driveway behind my mom's car, but she said she'd probably be able to drive out. She has a Ford Escape, which has four wheel drive so she didn't have a problem getting out. My Taurus will be a different story. I can't just leave it there and wait until the snow melts since I actually need the car tomorrow. Why couldn't it snow LAST week? But my neighbor with the plow is back so I'm hoping he might plow me out

The snow is sooo pretty though! I might have to make another snowman My little one survived, but he got a little extra snow blown on him and I can't see his face anymore. I'll fixed it later

I loooove the safari! We've had an idiot who won't sit down before too

Awww I remember when we rode Primeval Whirl! I'll have to wait until we're there at the same time again or I'm there with someone who can ride it because it's probably not a fun single rider ride I've done it before and I don't think they put anyone on my side of the car but it would be REALLY awkward if they did

The good thing about Splash Mountain in the winter, especially at night, is that no one besides crazy people from the North, like us, will go on it so there's never a long line

 

[Luvmepluto]

Just found your TR! I have never seen Devine.......yet, most people I know have. I can't wait to hear more. It has been a long time since I have been to Florida in Jan....how was the weather for the most part?

 

[MeMom]

We got about 8 inches, on top of the 2-3 we got on Thursday so it's pretty deep here.

That would keep us out of school for about two weeks!

All of my northern friends - you are in my prayers for safe travels as you come and go in the ice and snow.

 

[sunny_stace]

Sounds like you and your family certainly got a heavy dose of pixie dust on this trip! That's awesome! I'm glad you got great CM's and got to see Devine! I love the Magic, Memories and you show too. It's so innovative and heartwarming. I'm glad you enjoyed Wishes and seeing the castle lit up. It's amazing how some things can be so inspiring and leave you so emotional. I'm that way too. Even with thousands of people around it makes you feel special!

 

[Megablocks]

You have me teary eyed sitting here. The pictures are awesome. Thank you for doing this review...I can't wait to get back iin 196 days, but who is counting?

So glad you like the pictures. And I love doing the report, it is so nice to relive it! Where are you planning on staying for your trip?

I'm joining in!

How amazing of that CM at POP to take care of all of that for you. That's what makes Disney so special to me.

That's too funny about the guy wondering why you were going to be riding with him on EE. Um, not that big of a deal, but at least you got to ride with your sister.

Yay! Glad to have you!

That CM was soooo great. It was especially appreciated because we had been up since 4:30 that morning.

That guy...yeah, I'm not sure why he was questioning my riding with him. It was definitely funny that my sister and I got to ride together...it worked out perfectly, too, because otherwise she would have been on the next train!

That's awesome how many cool pixie dust moments you had that day!!! I would have been all annoyed about that guy standing up in the Safari, I'm glad that the CM busted him for it!

Yay that the castle dream lights were still on!!! Gorgeous pictures!!

That guy was not the only one standing up!! There were a few people doing that. We'd stop briefly, and people would stand. We'd be moving, and people would stand. One girl was standing up and the CM kept telling her to please sit down, then he said, "no, on your tush. I know you're not that tall."

I was SO excited about the lights, and about all the decorations still being up everywhere! I knew I'd get to see the Osborne Lights, but I had no idea all the Christmas stuff would be up everywhere.

Late to the party, but subbing! It's really cool to read about PoP and how you were just there...we'll be headed to Pop in 5 days!!!

Glad to have you! And you haven't missed much...that was just our arrival day. Still plenty more to come!

That is so exciting you will be there soon, have you stayed there before? It's very much our Disney home...we love it there!

What a great night!!! The castle lights ARE magical!!

They were AMAZING! And made Wishes even more magical...I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it, but I cried both times I saw it!

 

[Megablocks]

I just found your trip report and I'm in! We were there around the same time as you, from January 6-14! We also stayed right near you, at Pop in room 4256!

I agree that seeing the castle lights was very exciting! I was soo happy they were still up!

Sorry it was chilly for the beginning of your trip...atleast the weather turned perfect later on!!!!!

Glad you're here! And that's so weird, we were like Pop neighbors!

I had no idea if the castle lights would still be on. I knew I'd get to see the Osborne lights, and was just hoping for the castle lights. I had no idea practically ALL the Christmas stuff would still be up, it was super exciting to finally see it in person!

The weather was amazing, wasn't it?! I was so happy to have such perfect weather! Did it stay nice for you?

We got about 8 inches, on top of the 2-3 we got on Thursday so it's pretty deep here. We wouldn't have gone anywhere yesterday but we had to take some food to my grandma. I started shoveling the driveway behind my mom's car, but she said she'd probably be able to drive out. She has a Ford Escape, which has four wheel drive so she didn't have a problem getting out. My Taurus will be a different story. I can't just leave it there and wait until the snow melts since I actually need the car tomorrow. Why couldn't it snow LAST week? But my neighbor with the plow is back so I'm hoping he might plow me out

The snow is sooo pretty though! I might have to make another snowman My little one survived, but he got a little extra snow blown on him and I can't see his face anymore. I'll fixed it later

I loooove the safari! We've had an idiot who won't sit down before too

Awww I remember when we rode Primeval Whirl! I'll have to wait until we're there at the same time again or I'm there with someone who can ride it because it's probably not a fun single rider ride I've done it before and I don't think they put anyone on my side of the car but it would be REALLY awkward if they did

The good thing about Splash Mountain in the winter, especially at night, is that no one besides crazy people from the North, like us, will go on it so there's never a long line

I really can't tell how much we got, but it definitely sounds like you guys got more than we did. I have a Hyundai Santa Fe, which is an SUV, but it doesn't have 4WD. Still does well in the snow, but driving to work for 8 AM was terrible!

I'm not sure if you saw my response to someone else, but that guy was not the only one standing up. There were a few people doing that. It gets so bumpy that I don't even like being on the edge sometimes, I cannot imagine standing up during it!

Riding Primeval Whirl with you was soooo much fun! I think it was with you that I finally realized I'd been pronouncing "primeval" wrong the entire time...I kept saying "Primerval Whirl." Which is funny, since I allegedly have a strong Boston accent and do not usually say my R's, let alone add them in to words!

I am pretty sure they said Splash was a walk-on...big surprise, right? We wanted to ride it sooooo badly but it was really too cold, even for us. I could not believe that Kailyn actually got a Dole Whip...my mom and I wanted one but we weren't brave enough!

Just found your TR! I have never seen Devine.......yet, most people I know have. I can't wait to hear more. It has been a long time since I have been to Florida in Jan....how was the weather for the most part?

Thanks for joining in!

This was the very first time we ever saw Devine in many, many trips to AK, so trust me, we were in the same boat as you! I hope you get to see her sometime. I am pretty sure that she might be listed in the park guide...I know my "Lines" app had times she would be out, but we just saw her by luck.

The weather was absolutely perfect for the most part. The day we arrived and our first full day were the coldest; I'm pretty sure we just missed a frost. I think the day we arrived, it was in the low fifties, and the day after, it was high fifties or low sixties during the day. After that, it got steadily warmer, and I was perfectly comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt during the day, and just needed a hoodie at night. It was really perfect!

That would keep us out of school for about two weeks!

All of my northern friends - you are in my prayers for safe travels as you come and go in the ice and snow.

Thanks MeMom!

Christine definitely got more than we did. We got probably four or five inches, so really nothing big for around here. I was telling Charles that what we got would definitely cancel school for you guys!

Sounds like you and your family certainly got a heavy dose of pixie dust on this trip! That's awesome! I'm glad you got great CM's and got to see Devine! I love the Magic, Memories and you show too. It's so innovative and heartwarming. I'm glad you enjoyed Wishes and seeing the castle lit up. It's amazing how some things can be so inspiring and leave you so emotional. I'm that way too. Even with thousands of people around it makes you feel special!

We really did, it was such a great way to start the trip!

Last night, I was trying to tell my friend (the ONLY non-DIS friend I have that "gets" Disney like I do) about The Magic, The Memories, and You, and it was so hard! I was like "well, they project pictures onto the castle." Then I was trying to describe how some of the projections they do make the castle look like it's moving in parts. Really, I did a terrible job! How the heck do you explain it to someone who's never seen it?! I finally told her to just YouTube it because it is awesome. I cried during Illuminations, too..."We Go On" especially gets me!

 

[jenjolt]

I'm definitely in!!! Glad I found this!! I can't wait to read all about your trip!! Heading back to catch up now!

 

[Teresa Pitman]

Looking forward to reading more!!

Teresa

 

[burly]

I am reading too.

Great start.


KIM

 

[manntra]

at the sheriff's badges!!
You definitely got some pixie dust at AK with Divine and sharing EE with your family instead of the guy who thought you shouldn't be there. I have had that happen on the single rider line at TT...they go to get in the car and don't leave you a seat. Oh well...the CM always makes them move
LOVE Wishes and it always makes me teary....I think many of us can agree

Tracy

 

[dara00]

enjoying your report - your family is so cute!

 

[Megablocks]

I'm definitely in!!! Glad I found this!! I can't wait to read all about your trip!! Heading back to catch up now!

Yayyyyy Jen! Glad you're here!

Looking forward to reading more!!

Teresa

Glad to have you, thanks for joining!

I am reading too.

Great start.


KIM

Hi! I've seen you on MeMom's and Jill's reports. Thank you for joining!

at the sheriff's badges!!
You definitely got some pixie dust at AK with Divine and sharing EE with your family instead of the guy who thought you shouldn't be there. I have had that happen on the single rider line at TT...they go to get in the car and don't leave you a seat. Oh well...the CM always makes them move
LOVE Wishes and it always makes me teary....I think many of us can agree

Tracy

Everything at AK went perfectly! Sharing EE with Kailyn instead was hilarious...I heard the CM calling for the next single rider and when Kailyn and I saw each other, we both started cracking up. It was awesome how it worked out!

Wishes makes me cry EVERY time. It's definitely my favorite and it was the perfect way to end the arrival day

enjoying your report - your family is so cute!

Thank you so much! And thanks for joining!

 

[DisneyDad79]

You have another follower! Can't wait to see more!