"It's Coming and it's BLUE" - A July 2010 TR - COMPLETED!!

[Nermel9]

Have a great trip, hope you're feeling better!

 

[Tracy161]

YAY!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you!!! Can't wait to hear all about it... reliving your trip definitely takes the sting out of saying goodbye!

 

[__disneygirl]

Just wanted to say that I hope everyone's following Kara's twitter account... http://www.twitter.com/mariethecat24

She just posted this:
Devouring the white chocolate dipped, peanut butter chip covered, milk chocolate drizzled rice crispy treat I made at Goofy's Candy Co.

If you heard a gross noise just now, that was the sound of my drool hitting the floor. Anyway just wanted to remind you guys b/c I am thoroughly enjoying living vicariously through her Disney adventures!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

HEY Kara!!!

I just wanted to drop in and say that I hope you're having a magical time and I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

 

[MarieTheCat24]

Well, I'm home.

I've been wanting to say that for a week now.

If you followed me on Twitter, you know that what was supposed to be a happy, relaxing, magical 21st birthday trip turned into the saddest experience of my life.

Unfortunately, we lost our dog, Riley, on July 6th - the day after my birthday. He was 11 years old, so it was his time, but, really, who expects their dog to pass away while they are on vacation? We were all in shock. I tried my hardest to keep it together and attempted to enjoy the rest of our vacation, but it was impossible. I mean, crying hysterically every couple hours is not what Disney is for. Well, crying hysterically from extreme happiness is perfectly normal (I hope) but not big, ugly tears of sadness.

The good news for you guys is that, despite the fact that this will always be remembered as THE WORST DISNEY TRIP EVER, I'm still planning on doing a TR. We had tons of fun the first few days, and I'm hoping that reminiscing about those good times will be somewhat therapeutic. Plus, we ate a ton of food with Free Dining and not sharing my thorough reviews would be such a waste. Since we were there for my 21st birthday, I was planning on giving a bunch of drink reviews as well, but we got the news that Riley was in grave condition ON my birthday and, for personal reasons, I promised myself a looooong time ago that I'd never drink while depressed. So, we're just gonna have to go with my reviews of the food. And the crowds. And the 803233049323 Brazilian tour groups. And Coronado Springs, which was a beautiful resort, but it will, again, always be tainted with the 'Riley died while we stayed here' feeling.

Anyway, I will try to get the TR started ASAP. Also - this is the REALLY exciting part - there's a possibility that we may just go back in a few months for a quick Food & Wine re-do trip. It's still in the "Wouldn't it be fun if we...?" stages, but we'd all like to go back sooner rather than later, so we'll see what happens.

 

[jenbear123]

Oh my gosh I am soooooo sorry to hear about that I would've been in shock and horror if I ever found out my dog was dying while I was away. Thinking of you Kara! Hope you can do a re-do trip to make up for it.

 

[YukiPhnx]

Welcome back Kara! I really hope reminiscing about your good days will make you feel better about this trip.



Jen, I'm surprised to see you here!

 

[onelilspark]

Oh so I totally missed some of your tweets and thought you were just having a bad time because it was hot and crowded!

Well that makes my one tweet to you look totally insensitive! I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your furbaby!

 

[Cat0727]

Oh Kara I am so sorry about your sweet Riley I hope you get to go on the F&W trip.

 

[Nermel9]

I'm so sorry about your poor dog Kara. What a terrible thing to have happen at all, but especially on vacation when you're supposed to be having fun and relaxing. I hope you get to have your do over trip this fall.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

oh no! kara i'm so sorry that's so awfully sad. poor riley! i'm so sad your trip wasn't as good as you hoped for! but hopefully that redo trip will happen! i'm still excited for the trip report and all of the food reviews i'm glad you're all home safely!

 

[Tracy161]

A giant hug from me... I am SO incredibly sorry to hear about Riley. I will keep my fingers and toes crossed that you're able to go back for F&W in a few months!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw hun, I am SO sorry!!

 

[jenbear123]

Jen, I'm surprised to see you here!

I've actually been lurking the entire time But as soon as Kara mentioned her dog had passed away, I had to pipe in.

 

[MarieTheCat24]

Thanks, everybody, for your kind comments! They really do mean a lot.

I've started a new TR and I hope you'll all join me over there. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your comments over the past year. As for the lurkers, de-lurk over on my new TR! I'd love to hear from you as well. You've read my TR, so that definitely means you're cool people.

So, here it is...
I KNEW THERE WAS A REASON WHY I'VE ALWAYS HATED MY BIRTHDAY - A JULY 2011 TR

...AND THAT'S A WRAP!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Thanks, everybody, for your kind comments! They really do mean a lot.

I've started a new TR and I hope you'll all join me over there. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your comments over the past year. As for the lurkers, de-lurk over on my new TR! I'd love to hear from you as well. You've read my TR, so that definitely means you're cool people.

So, here it is...
I KNEW THERE WAS A REASON WHY I'VE ALWAYS HATED MY BIRTHDAY - A JULY 2011 TR

...AND THAT'S A WRAP!

Kara, I'm headed to your TR now but I just wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I know how hard it is to lose a pet.

 

[Disneyfreak616]

Kara I am sooo so soo sorry about Riley! That's no way to spend a Disney trip! I really hope you get to go back for Food & Wine to make up for it! I'm going over to your new TR now.

 

[foodrocksluver]

JULY 24TH PART 2: FUN WITH WATER AND WATERMELON

Thinking back on that is actually making me a little sad. We have some great memories of the Land. Or at least I do. Since you’re all Disney-aholics like myself, I’m sure that you remember Food Rocks, right? Food Rocks was pretty much my favorite thing in the history of ever. I loved it. It was my not-to-be-missed Epcot attraction. My mom and sister thought it was the lamest thing ever, so I’d drag Dad in there with me every year because I ABSOLUTELY COULD NOT, WOULD NOT miss Food Rocks.

When I found out they were closing Food Rocks to build Soarin’, I was heartbroken. You would have thought that my dog died or something, I was that upset. I mean, how could Disney do that to me? How could they knock down such a work of animatronic food art? What would I do without the music of Chubby Cheddar, Pita Gabriel, and the Refrigerator Police? How would I know what types of foods to eat? Would I be able to survive without hearing “Bohemian Rhapsody” sung by a cheese grater, with its words changed to be about food?

Eating right is easy,
Choose before you chew.
We’re waiting in the kitchen…
Fooooooor yooooooooooouuuuuuuuu.

*Sobs* It’s just so beautiful! How could they take this away from the world? Do you think all of the animatronics are still intact? Can I buy them and rebuild the show in my backyard?

Oh, Food Rocks… Rest in peace, my food friends. You are missed.

Ok, this is how far I've gotten but I had to comment on this. Clearly. I mean, look at my name!

I WEPT (literally) when they got rid of Food Rocks. And begged my father to buy the props they were selling on e-bay for a bazillion dollars after it was destroyed.

You are most awesome for posting this.

Now I have the show queued up on my ipad for listening. And I also have a tear in my eye

 

[MarieTheCat24]

Thanks, Nikki and Kristen!

Ok, this is how far I've gotten but I had to comment on this. Clearly. I mean, look at my name!

I WEPT (literally) when they got rid of Food Rocks. And begged my father to buy the props they were selling on e-bay for a bazillion dollars after it was destroyed.

You are most awesome for posting this.

Now I have the show queued up on my ipad for listening. And I also have a tear in my eye

OH MY GOSH! A kindred Food-Rocks-loving spirit! I never thought I'd see the day. I love your love for that silly show about singing food. Every single time I go into the Land, I miss it. WHY, DISNEY, WHYYYYYY???