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

The desserts look so delicious! Did John make it back to enjoy them? How was the view of the fireworks? What was your favorite dessert? :wizard:

thank you for asking! John did get back! Housed some desserts too, so he felt good enough I suppose:rotfl: Fireworks view can't bebeat. that is where we go when there isn't a dessert party as it is. my fav dessert..hmm.. not sure.. i liked those shooters and the pistachio creme brulee was rockin too!
Oooh the Dessert Party! We walked by that a few times..that's too bad you didn't have a good view though. :guilty: Bummer.

eh.. it was still magical!
 
Oh I efinately want to try that dessert party if they have it next year!!!I have a confession Jenn I am a smoker tooo !!!!! Do y'alll still LUV me !!!!!
 
After stuffing my face with more sugar than I should of, Sophia and I decided to stake out a spot for wishes. Although you are assigned seats, you can get up and go over to the railing as well. Obvioulsy since we wanted pics, we did this. People looked kinda pissed that we were blocking their view, but the CM's said we could stand there..sorry peeps, you'll have to stand for this one!

We thought, I guess assumed that wishes was starting soon, but we winded up waiting a bit. So what did we do?? Took pics lol. Sophia was awesome and lent me her mid range lens for me to practice shooting with and she used her big bad mama jamma lens..seriously, this thing was as big as her head! Very intimidating!

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While we were waiting, I became OBSESSSED with how "Tink" flies across during wishes.. I was just not getting it! I took sophias lens and kept trying to look into the very top of te castle to see if I could see her come out, I used my borrowed lens, I took pics, I mean I just didn't get how she flew across, and how she got onto that wire! Finally she did come out and I got a crap shot of her, since I was too obsessed with checking out how she did it!

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See the little spec of green..yeah, that's my shot of Tink!
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Although i did not get the shot that I wanted, I did finally figure out how she is connected and able to fly across.. I hope that person gets paid well! Seriously! John insists that it is a stunt MAN up there..not a stunt woman, cause there are none of them... jerk lol

BTW, seeing tink fly like that made Kayla's trip! Meeting her was awesome, but to see her that up close "FLYING". She was smitten and so was I. I had big tears in my eyes, which made it hard to take pics...but the camera hid my tears from the kids, so it worked out lol.

As usual, wishes was amazing, and remains my favorite fireworks in all the parks. I love illuminations more than ever, but wishes/hallowishes has my heart! I tried to get the best shots I could with the lens I borrowed, but I still have no clue about the rest of my camera..so pics are only as good as the photographer.... Just keep that in mind as you look lol

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This is a shot of the part where they are talking about the villains and the fireworks look like a ghoul.. it's my fav shot.. Not a great shot, but I think you can tell it looks like a ghoul..right?? lol
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I love how the Castle is just like black in the background on this next one! i swear i did not photoshop or anything. I also have no clue how or why it turned out that way! Not a great pic, but I like the eeriness of it!
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OMG, are you so sick of all my fireworks shots yet lol! I clearly do not know how to limit my pic taking!

Once wishes was over, we all decided to head to Buzz and see what the wait was like..whattya know?? walk on! Boo Ya!

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During the ride Jophia yelled over to me and showed me their outrageous high score of 999.999.. the highest you can get! and they BOTH got it!! I was jealous lol. Joe told the CM and the Cm gave them a certificate and buttons recognizing their achievement! Pretty cool if you ask me!

After that it was time to head back "home". We were all beat! But today had been a good day and tonight had been an even greater night! I was thrilled to be able to surprise John. Above all, I think he liked the fact that I was able to keep my lips zipped!

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Tired, but Happy!
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*Next up- John birthday day! and the park all to ourselves??
 
Oh I efinately want to try that dessert party if they have it next year!!!I have a confession Jenn I am a smoker tooo !!!!! Do y'alll still LUV me !!!!!

I do Rosie! Always and Forever! I always feel so weird saying to people in this day and age, i smoke cigs..but I have learned everyone is a closest smoker! LOL! You wouldn't believe the amount of moms around her who smoke..and this is one of those richy snobby, organic counties. They don't ever tell anyone..they just hide it lol! Being the babysitter around here, i find out all te good dirt though :rotfl:
 

I'm with you both on being a smoker. Not proud of it, and never do it in the hosue or cars (or indoors at ALL anymore, anywhere) but :confused3 I know I'll quit eventually, and I quit for over a year the SECOND I thought I was PG with Talia, so I try not to feel too badly about it.

What is Tink's path during that? She starts from the castle, I'm assuming?
 
Okay, so I haven't posted much on the boards but I just had to tell you how wonderful your trip report has been. I just read all 25 pages in one sitting. I am planning our first family trip to WDW and your photos are really awesome. My son, Nicky, looks very much like Jack, so much so that he thought the pictures were of him. Once I convinced him it wasn't he keeps pointing at any Jack pics and saying "Look, its my friend Jack". He's standing beside me asking for more pictures right now. Congratulations on your engagement :yay: and Thanks for including so many wonderful pictures. I love the photo shoot you guys did. All I can say is WOW.

PS- I have booked an illuminations cruise for Nicky's 3rd birthday and have been trying to get the decorations and cake. Who exactly did you contact for that? We have spoken to four different cm's who have told us there is no such thing and you can't get a cake on the boat! I would really appreciate it if you can remember. Thanks.
 
OMG! I love, love, love the castle shot where the castle is black!!! I've never seen any picture like that and it's so awesome!

Denise
 
Just found your trip report today and I have to say I :love: it. I really admire you guys driving straight through.
 
I totally read that update out of order

I was like..I missed it..what surprise:confused3 I had to go back one page..my bad :lmao:

Dessert bar looked so good...I am so craving some cookies nowpopcorn::


Great shot of Tinkerbelle :thumbsup2


I love the pic with castle dark...that is so cool :wizard:
 
I'm with you both on being a smoker. Not proud of it, and never do it in the hosue or cars (or indoors at ALL anymore, anywhere) but :confused3 I know I'll quit eventually, and I quit for over a year the SECOND I thought I was PG with Talia, so I try not to feel too badly about it.

What is Tink's path during that? She starts from the castle, I'm assuming?
starts from the top pf the castle and goes straight over tomorrowland..I have no clue where she lands??

Okay, so I haven't posted much on the boards but I just had to tell you how wonderful your trip report has been. I just read all 25 pages in one sitting. I am planning our first family trip to WDW and your photos are really awesome. My son, Nicky, looks very much like Jack, so much so that he thought the pictures were of him. Once I convinced him it wasn't he keeps pointing at any Jack pics and saying "Look, its my friend Jack". He's standing beside me asking for more pictures right now. Congratulations on your engagement :yay: and Thanks for including so many wonderful pictures. I love the photo shoot you guys did. All I can say is WOW.
awe, thank you so much! I would love to see a pic of your son! Glad I am keeping you entertained and exciting you for your trip! when is it?

PS- I have booked an illuminations cruise for Nicky's 3rd birthday and have been trying to get the decorations and cake. Who exactly did you contact for that? We have spoken to four different cm's who have told us there is no such thing and you can't get a cake on the boat! I would really appreciate it if you can remember. Thanks.
I'm sorry, I can not answer these questions. My friend Sophia often referred to as Jophia booked the cruise as a surprise for her husband on their anniversary and so kindly invited my family! Her screen name is ohiodisneylover and she has a link to her trip report in her signature! she would be more than happy to answer all your questions!

AwesomeWishes pictures. Excellent job!
thank you Kat!

OMG! I love, love, love the castle shot where the castle is black!!! I've never seen any picture like that and it's so awesome!

Denise
oooh, thank you :) You may give me a big head lol

Just found your trip report today and I have to say I :love: it. I really admire you guys driving straight through.
Hi and thanks for joining along! It's almost at an end ...boooo.... driving straight through there isn't as bad as it is on the way home...but you gotta do what you gotta do when you need to get to the world LOL

Great pictures!! Thanks for sharing!:thumbsup2
thank you for the compliment!

Well you know that I loved that pic of Tink flying. :goodvibes

i do know that, and you know I thought of you everytime i saw her!
 
I totally read that update out of order

I was like..I missed it..what surprise:confused3 I had to go back one page..my bad :lmao:

Dessert bar looked so good...I am so craving some cookies nowpopcorn::


Great shot of Tinkerbelle :thumbsup2


I love the pic with castle dark...that is so cool :wizard:

hahahaha.. i hate when I read out of order!! Those cookies at the dessert bar were pretty damn good! I was surprised..thought they would taste generic for sure, i was happily surprised! Glad you enjoyed the pics.. I was scared people were getting sick of my fireworks shots lol
 
okay first of all... droooling over the desserts!
and second of all HOLY MOLY those are some BEAUTIFULLLLL firework photos I LOVEEEE the dark castle one. amazing.
i MUST try the dessert party next time we go.
 
Your TR is great and all of your pictures are great, keep them coming.:thumbsup2
 
I LOVE your fireworks shots! They are beautiful and if someone gets tired of looking at them then they have no sence of beauty!!!:flower3:

As a Former Cast member in entertainment for many years I can tell you that the path that Tink "Flies" has changed very little over the years! She is hooked onto a wire from the top right highest tower of the Castle by 2 grips. SHe used to fly fast almost like a zip line but now it has been slowed down! She land behind the old SkyWay Building in Tomorrow Land. She can not weigh more then 110lbs and has to be able to be animated while up there. It is NOT a job for the Fient-hearted! she wears an earpiece so she can communicate with both sides of the line in case something has happened. It is a very THOROUGH process!! I hope I didn't ruin anyones magic by explaining!:wizard:
 
okay first of all... droooling over the desserts!
and second of all HOLY MOLY those are some BEAUTIFULLLLL firework photos I LOVEEEE the dark castle one. amazing.
i MUST try the dessert party next time we go.
I know.. I was drooling too lol.. I could go for some of all of that nowww
glad you liked the pic!


Awesome fireworks shots! I love the one above your eerie one!! Great Job:thumbsup2
Thanks :)

Your TR is great and all of your pictures are great, keep them coming.:thumbsup2
thank you and thank you and will do so!

I LOVE your fireworks shots! They are beautiful and if someone gets tired of looking at them then they have no sence of beauty!!!:flower3:
awe, you are very sweet:flower3:

As a Former Cast member in entertainment for many years I can tell you that the path that Tink "Flies" has changed very little over the years! She is hooked onto a wire from the top right highest tower of the Castle by 2 grips. SHe used to fly fast almost like a zip line but now it has been slowed down! She land behind the old SkyWay Building in Tomorrow Land. She can not weigh more then 110lbs and has to be able to be animated while up there. It is NOT a job for the Fient-hearted! she wears an earpiece so she can communicate with both sides of the line in case something has happened. It is a very THOROUGH process!! I hope I didn't ruin anyones magic by explaining!:wizard:

AHA! No lost magic at all! I still think it is awesome! I was obsessed.. would not, could not let it go lol!
 
You have lots of great fireworks shots, for all your talk of not being a great photographer! I find fireworks shots to be some of the hardest to get! (Of course, I use a point-n-shoot, so maybe that's why?) I do really like the one with the black castle, too - looks spooky!
 












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