It's the truth,it's actual! Road trip,CSR, DxDP,MNSSHP! *NEW PTR LINK IS UP!! PG 38*

Ok, sorry I have been MIA! Jack started pre-school on Monday! I have been having a sad and no motivation lol. Most parents are thrilled by this, and while I'm happy he's making friends and learning, I'm sad that my "baby" is growing up ;/

Anywho, I am glad to report, that he goes 2 half mornings a week and seems to love it! So I am happy about that!

Also, I have no notes after my last installment, so I am winging it by memory, and you all know I have a bad "rememberory"(as kayla calls it)! So bare with me! Also, MNSSHP will be done in installments since I have so many pics!

Ok, all I have written is, "Once we were done swimming we quick got ready for MNSSHP"... LOL

We got in our lil' van and awayyy we went! Now, we were nervous about the magic carpet! We weren't sure if they would let us in with it or not. BUT, we made onto the monorail, not a word said! woot! Saw many other cm's, nothing said, woo hoo!

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Got to security, nothing said! I mean we got a million compliments, but no "you can't bring that in". So here we are in the clear, security let us by..and then we go to swipe our tix and we get the "oh no, you can't bring that in". :headache: But we just went through about 6 CM's who all said it would be fine... nope. nada. A few big wigs came out and apologized and said they would store it for me and they would rent us a stroller for free...a double one. RATS! There goes my thunder..well John's thunder! He was super proud of this thing! Oh well, times a wasting! Thanks for the double, now store our magic carpet!

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I love seeing these CM's.. you just suddenly feel like you are part of something Disney Elite lol (ok..she looks a bit grumpy..but she just wasn't expecting a picture!)
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We made our way through the park, and I think this is when we decided to try and eat something. I had canceled CRT since it had sucked so bad, but was not able to get any other ADR..so I said screw it, I'm gonna try a CS! Wellll, whattayaknow? Some of them were closed on MNSSHP nights!! Grrrr! Of courseeeee this happens the one time I want a cs!
Finally we all decided we would eat at El prate y el perico. I was NOT a fan! Also, it took them forever to get my meals on my card..Idk what the problem was, or if it was because I was on DxDP, but the poor kid couldn't figure out how to charge me for the meals!

Anywho, sorry, but I will not be going back there. the meat was dry and yuck tasting, not sure what kind of meat it even was! The kids meals were cold and rubbery.. blech.

Maybe it was because we got denied our magic carpet, but we just did not like that place!

Moving on! After that we saw a no wait PoC!! Wooo hoo! we literally walked right on! When we got off they had a little game for the kids to play, and then they would receive a certificate for participating! Jack and Kayla LOVED this!

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Then it was time to hit up our first trick or treat spot!!
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I have to say, I think Disney hands out a decent amount per child! I wish they had less craptastic choices..but still a decent amount.

After getting candy, we decided Jasmine and Aladdin should ride what else but the magic carpet ride! we had not done it last year or yet this year! what a perfect night to do so!

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We decided we would head towards the little ghouls room..hahah get it?? to go potty and then hit up HM and fantasy land! I was excited to be able to walk on all the fantasy land rides! we hit up another candy spot along the way!
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Our new traditional Kayla with a scary Hm CM pic..this girl was not nearly as good as last years CM.. he wouldn't even talk and just looked deranged! this girl was all, ok sure I'll take a pic..not one bit scary!
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sites along the way to the ride..
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Pics from inside..although i felt like a jerk..and they didn't come out anyway...those are ghost, not squiggly lies btw...
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Ok, haha.. I clearly didn't get any real shots in there. The lighting was not having it ;/

I did take some more pics on the way out though!
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*continued in next post...
 
After the awesome HM (still another one of my favs) we headed to It's a small World! guess what..walk on! (even though, if you look closely, it says 7 min wait..7?/ weird)
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Tinkgirl, I think you said this is your favorite shot..but maybe it was someone else?? Anywho, this shot is for whoever said it was their fav!

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I'm obviously a fan of the hangy things!
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and my fav favorites
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Kayla's fav's!
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*Next up- Another one of my 5 favorite rides and secret CM favorite Hallowishes spots, with pics of course!
 
Tinkgirl, I think you said this is your favorite shot..but maybe it was someone else?? Anywho, this shot is for whoever said it was their fav!

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Yes! That's my favorite scene! You are so thoughtful! :)

Darn it, the carpet got denied...at the very last second! :guilty:

Ugh, we don't like eating at that CS place either! Yuck. I can't believe some other places were closed!

OF COURSE you had to ride the Magic Carpets! Such a perfect night to do it!;)

Hey, the HM looks so cool all lit up! Very neat. Is that one pic of a lady sitting in the graveyard where Madame Leota opens her eyes?
 

That stinks you didnt get to take the carpet in. Oh well, you tried.

Looks like you guys had a great time.

My favorite trick or treating stop is the Alice in Wonderland one. We hit the motherload of candy over there :laughing:


Jack and Kayla looks great

Can't wait to read more


Oh...Glad Jack is doing well in Preschool. Here is a hug for you :hug:
 
I am all caught up now!!
The Kids Look ADORABLE in their costumes together! Pooh *haha* on them for not letting the magic carpet it!!
CONGRATS on the Engagement!!!! Very Romantic and it makes every trip to see Illuminations that much moore specialer *wink*
Your Snow White was really cute! When we met her on tuesday she had Man Hands... i know that is mean but i coudnt stop thinking about it for the rest of the day.... and she had them folded in the classic pose but thats all i see when i look at our photos!! lol
I have done the Illuminations Cruise quite a few times but have never done the Wishes one! I love that they have snacks and they decorate! We used to do it every year for my aunts December 27th Birthday and they always had balloons and confetti and hot cocoa and cozy blankets! It is such a special thing to do and you have made me want to book a wishes one now!
I am so looking forward to moore MNSSHP pics!! I am going on Halloween Night!
 
Your pictures of the decorations are amazing! I forgot to take many of those! I am sorry your carpet had to go in storage. It looks like the night is off to a great start by walking right on the rides! :wizard:
 
I'm sorry that you couldn't bring your awesome magic carpet in :( It is so cool and I'm sure everyone would've loved it.

Good shots of IASW! I love the hawaiian girls too!!
 
awww dont be sad about jack starting preschool! :hug:

love the update!! and especially love the grumpy lookin CM! lol

I really would loveee to go to a MNSSHP!

Can i come with u guys next year!?
 
Jenn I was looking for you all evening !!!I am sooooo sorrywe missed each other !! Sick tired kids md it a very early nght!!
 
What a bummer about the carpet! Especially after you lugged it all the way down there and got all the way to the gate before you were denied!

The hula girls are my favorites, too. I actually preferred them in the Disneyland version of the ride, though (that we rode 6 times in May, so I got a good look at them - ugh!).
 
Jenn, what kills me about the carpet was the security dudes that you did talk to at the end of the monorail ramp said it would be fine. Then we get to the ticket place and suddenly it's a no go. And that one dude, to me, was just trying to flex his muscles so to speak. I mean, come ON................

Looking forward to more.

I'm gonna try and do my MNSSHP update tonight too.

Huggs,
Jophia
 
Jenn, what kills me about the carpet was the security dudes that you did talk to at the end of the monorail ramp said it would be fine. Then we get to the ticket place and suddenly it's a no go. And that one dude, to me, was just trying to flex his muscles so to speak. I mean, come ON................

Looking forward to more.

I'm gonna try and do my MNSSHP update tonight too.

Huggs,
Jophia
Hehhe.. you said jophia ;) glad you are embracing the name:rotfl: and yes I agree, he was def flexing his muscles. whatever though, john got to at least show it off a it! and I am positive it will be a hit on Halloween night around here!

What a bummer about the carpet! Especially after you lugged it all the way down there and got all the way to the gate before you were denied!
yeah, it was annoying
The hula girls are my favorites, too. I actually preferred them in the Disneyland version of the ride, though (that we rode 6 times in May, so I got a good look at them - ugh!).
I would love to go to DL..but I do n t fly, and that is a LONG drive!!

Awesome update. Love the costumes. Sorry you couldn't get the carpet in. (:
thanks Kat!

Jenn I was looking for you all evening !!!I am sooooo sorrywe missed each other !! Sick tired kids md it a very early nght!!
It's ok, we had poor plans to begin with i suppose! shoulda had an exact meeting spot and time..shame on us!

awww dont be sad about jack starting preschool! :hug:
I know..it's just hard! He's my baby! Everyone keeps saying you're so young, have another..I don't wantttt another!

love the update!! and especially love the grumpy lookin CM! lol
she was hawt..lol

I really would loveee to go to a MNSSHP!
it is SO MUCH FUN!

Can i come with u guys next year!?
Duh, of course!

I'm sorry that you couldn't bring your awesome magic carpet in :( It is so cool and I'm sure everyone would've loved it.
eh.. I got over it! luckily we got a free stroller rental!
Good shots of IASW! I love the hawaiian girls too!!
aren't they the cutest?

Your pictures of the decorations are amazing! I forgot to take many of those! I am sorry your carpet had to go in storage. It looks like the night is off to a great start by walking right on the rides! :wizard:
thank you! and walking on rides is ideal!

I am all caught up now!!
The Kids Look ADORABLE in their costumes together! Pooh *haha* on them for not letting the magic carpet it!!
btw, i LOL at *pooh* on them lol

CONGRATS on the Engagement!!!! Very Romantic and it makes every trip to see Illuminations that much moore specialer *wink* I think that was HIS wish! He loves ecot lol

Your Snow White was really cute! When we met her on tuesday she had Man Hands... i know that is mean but i coudnt stop thinking about it for the rest of the day.... and she had them folded in the classic pose but thats all i see when i look at our photos!! lol

please share man hand snow white pics!

I have done the Illuminations Cruise quite a few times but have never done the Wishes one! I love that they have snacks and they decorate! We used to do it every year for my aunts December 27th Birthday and they always had balloons and confetti and hot cocoa and cozy blankets! It is such a special thing to do and you have made me want to book a wishes one now!
I am so looking forward to moore MNSSHP pics!! I am going on Halloween Night!
I would do the illumintaions one as well, but I really loved the wishes one! it is my fav!

That stinks you didnt get to take the carpet in. Oh well, you tried.
we did indeed try!
Looks like you guys had a great time.
always ;)
My favorite trick or treating stop is the Alice in Wonderland one. We hit the motherload of candy over there :laughing:

i can't recall how much we got there:confused3
Jack and Kayla looks great
:hug:
Can't wait to read more

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Oh...Glad Jack is doing well in Preschool. Here is a hug for you :hug:
thank you! i need it lol

Yes! That's my favorite scene! You are so thoughtful! :)
I thought it was yours and just had to post it!!
Darn it, the carpet got denied...at the very last second! :guilty:
grrr
Ugh, we don't like eating at that CS place either! Yuck. I can't believe some other places were closed!
I know right! they were closed because of the parade or something ..still though!
OF COURSE you had to ride the Magic Carpets! Such a perfect night to do it!;)
;)
Hey, the HM looks so cool all lit up! Very neat. Is that one pic of a lady sitting in the graveyard where Madame Leota opens her eyes?
yep

Awesome that you got to walk on to so many rides! :thumbsup2 I would love to do the MNSSHP someday!

Denise
I definitely recommend everyone try MNSSHP at least once! That party alone will keep us going in the Fall forever!
 
What date were you at MNSSHP? You already did a bunch of stuff I didn't! We also skipped a ts for a cs and I hated it!! Blah... we had cosmic rays though.
 
What date were you at MNSSHP? You already did a bunch of stuff I didn't! We also skipped a ts for a cs and I hated it!! Blah... we had cosmic rays though.

We went on Friday, Sept.18. I don't think I would have liked any of the CS's really..but this was awful!
 
Happy Friday night everyone! weekend is here and the boy I nanny is napping! Time for an update!! I last left off at Iasmw and then we were headed to one my other favorite rides! Another walk on I have to add..well thinking back, there may have been a 5 min wait.
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I LOVEEEE this ride! We all do..apparently many people do, hence the ridiculous normal line! But still, Peter Pan will always hold a very special place in my heart. Both my kids adore it as well! What's not to love, a cute boy who just wants a momma, pirates and pretty little fairy! I tried to take pics in here, but again, the lighting wasn't good ;/ Heres the best one I could get
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After that, i thought we rode a couple more rides..but I think I am wrong?? I have no pics either way sawwy. BUT I do remeber we were standing around, and getting ready to find a Hallowishes spot. I saw a CM and asked her where she liked to watch from, and she brought us to a spot over by Dumbo. I took pics while we waited...
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I also got pics taken of me..and Sophia :) we have one form last year that is similar to this one ;)

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Finally it was time for Hallowishes! I loveee Hallowishes! and the fireworks looked amazing from where we were, but I have to admit, I miss seeing the castle from the front with fireworks behind it ;/ I took lots of pics! Of course all I have is my itty bitty lens that came with the camera..so unfortunately there is still no Roots quality pics lol.. there are a couple I love though!

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One of my favorites:
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and my favorite favorite!
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crazy fire works...
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I hope to catch better pics next year and also have a better understanding of angles and lighting, etc... but not bad fr not having a clue how to use the camera ;)

*Continued in next post...
 
Next up was some more rides..and another favorite of mine!
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I won't go on and on and on about how much I love snow white..you all already know ;)

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and oops..technical difficulties as well! Apparently PB didn't upload a good chunk of my pics..no wonder I am so confused. Going to try and re upload them right now! Stay tuned and sorry!
 











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