Final Thoughts!
*More food pics! Although I am not a huge fan of going up to the buffet to take pics, i did miss having food porn to go along with my dining posts! So next year I will take more pics!
Love me some food pics!
*No towels of our own. We brought towels down with us this year, and it was completely unnesessary! No need to take up room like that again!
*No T-Rex. Glad we did it, but def not a must do!
*CRT- OK.. the last couple of years it has been a dissapointment. BUT it is my favorite, and I feel like if we don';t go there the first night as tradition that it will chnage our trip somehow
SO, we will give it one more try on our first night this year, but if it stinks again, it's done.
Maybe I can convince Kyle to do a character meal our next trip... hmmm... no princesses though.
*Girls day! I loveddd doing this with Kayla! Definite must do again! and I highly suggest doing a solo day with your child!
*Taking pics of the park signs. Need to get better shots!
*Wake up call from Stitch. Glad we did it, but man does that phone ring scare me, and then Stitch is uber obnoxious! BUT, it did get us up and going lol!
*Coffee filters!! IDK why, but we brought coffee, brought creamer, but we didn;t bring any filters! John had to get crafty lol! So remember filters if you hate Disney coffee but need coffee to keep you going!
Girl, I hear ya. If I don't have my 8 o clock coffee each day, I'm sad. Folgers just doesn't cut it (but it'll do if I'm desperate.)
*1 Case of water was plenty. I never remembered to bring it with or didn;t want to take the room to do so. 3 cases is not needed, one will suffice next year!
*When we get to the resort buy our autograph books. Last year it dawned on me as pooh was walking to our table that I never bought the dumb things..
We never used ours! I forgot when we met Chip, and then only got Mickey & Minnie! Oh well, I guess I have it for next time.
*Love the monorail. I really do!
*Pin trading! Loved it 2 years ago, and really loved it again last year! So looking forward to future pin trading!
*Need to buy a good backpack! That is what we seem to use most! But I need something with more sensical pockets! or any other suggestions?
I loved the little Swiss Army purse I got from Target. It was small, but fit all that I needed. Then again, I don't have a big ol mamma jamma camera like you do.
*Being more go with the flow was definitley a great frame of mind to be in! I suggest everyone go with an open mind and not let something silly like being 5 mins late ruin their trip!
*Dole whip float- OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
FER serious, it was amazing and if you like pineapple do it! You will be so happy!
Hmm. Too bad DH doesn't like pineapple. The sugar would make me sick & the acid would burn, but I'm 110% sure I'd love it. I love pineapple ice cream, so why not a DW Float?
*Jungle cruise- I can't believe we waited so long to do this... although I swear we did it in 2005
It still felt like the first time, and I liked it!
That kind of humor is right up my alley! DH gave me a look that said "You planned for this didn't you? For me to listen to more corny jokes as if yours aren't bad enough, didn't you?" 
Love it!
*UHM..Peter Pan and Wendy Darling were weird! They better be better and not look like meth heads next year!
OMG, I'm in tears here! BWAHAHAHA!!
*After giving in and trying a counter service, I am positive that it is not for us. We very much prefer sitting down and being served on vacation over getting our food, trying to situate everyone, find a table, order...blah. Just wasn't a fan. earl of Sandwich will always be an exception though!
*Swimming! What fun! Definitley going to schedule some more day time swimming in for next year! The pool at CSR was AMAZING! The slide totally ruled too! Can not wait to go back to it!
*Making rope drop! OK, I admit it, it is totally worth it! Seeing the park empty and getting so much done before it is packed is awesome! I won't do t every morning, but I will do it for each park this trip! As Sophia says to me often, I can sleep when I'm dead
The nice thing is that you can get a lot done in that amount of time.
*Being on DxDP means a lot of food. While I enjoy all that food, and I want to get the most bang for my buck, that doesn't mean I have to eat every single bite of the app, entree and dessert. I think many desserts will be skipped or packed to go next trip!
*Buzz lightyear is awesome. I know a lot of peopel think it stinks now that TSMM is out, but it still remains a favorite in our hearts! Although, the guns could be replaced or upgraded a bit!
I kind of liked it better than TSMM. I like feeling like I was in a video game. I didn't get as much of the same feeling in TSMM.
*We finally went on the people mover! Loved that little break!
*Speedway! Did that for the first timemyself, and I loved it! definitely a night time ride though!
*Double stroller- as much as I hate pushing it, it does come in super handy when we need to carry bags and tired kids! I know Kayla is 9, but shes got little legs!! They get tired fast LOL. I think this may be our last year with it though! So sad
*Forgot to mention it earlier, if you pin trade, buy some ahead of time! It was well worth it! saved me a ton and I didn't mind the kids trading frivolously! I was able to focus my pin money on pins I wanted for our collection!
*Zebra Domes- Liked them, but not addicted liek some
glad I tried them though!
*Pressed pennies- what fun! Defintley a fun new tradition! Does anyone know if they switch machines out year to year? or once you collect them all thats it?
*Best tip I got was the character meeting spot in DHS! what a character jack pot!
*One mans dream! What an awesome attarction! Defintley not to be be missed! I skipped it twice, and so glad we did it this time!
I was sad this was closed. I know Kyle would have really enjoyed it.
*Take more solo pics of my kids. I have a ton of them togther. But not a ton of them alone. None of me and them really either. Need to work on a better photo wish list!
*Voyage of the Little Mermaid- Over it. Not that great a show. Good place to cool down though!
*Tower of Terror. terrifying. I hated it, so did Kayla. I doubt I will ever go back on lol
*Rockin rollercoaster- Kayla wasn't tall enough..grr. NEXT YEAR fer sure!
The take off will take yoru breath! There's something similar at Kings Island, though I'm sure it can't be near as cool.
*EMH at DHS- do it! It was great!
Agreed! Um, not that I'd know or anything
*JoJo and Goliath- does anyone know them anymore? I mean we do, but why are they such a big part still when the show isn't even aired anymore?? btw- I miss that show! Loved it!
I don't know who they are. Conner would much prefer MMCH & Handy Manny.
*Beer for John!! definitley bringing a case down next year! he thoroughly
enjoyed cracking one open at the pool each night!
MMM, Blue Moon... *insert Homer drool here*
*TSMM- awesomeeeee..seriously. i'd even wait in a stand by for it!
*Muppets- SO SO SOOOO happy they are making a come back! It was my favorite when I was little, and now Kayla is obsessed! nice to be bale to share that with her!
*Safari at DAK. I may be one of the few, but I could care less about seeing it. Definitley not a must do first on future trips!
*50's PTC- Like it, but over it. Skipping that one next year!
*Nemo the musical- so mad we misse dit! Definite on list for next year!
*Expedition Everest! what a fun ride! You have no clue how scared I was too! Stoked I tried it, even more stoked Kayla tried it and liked it!
*Dinoland- I kind laike the feel of it. Like you are set back in time..not dinosaur time, but like the 50's or something. Anyone else get that feel? Anywho, I like it!
Reminds me of the KY State Fair. LOL
*Decorating our window- was soooo awesome and I had so much fun! totally thinking of new ideas for next year..but may just bring back the stuff we have and just add a bit more!
*Innoventions- AWESOME! def a new fam favorite!
*Spaceship Earth- Uhm.. how did I never try that before?? Loved it, as did the whole fam!
OMG, I that ride! Did I ever tell you the story of my mom getting drunk in the old Italian restaurant (whatever it was in '96) & then slurring "I wanna go up in the ball again!"
*Segway- they rule. I now want to be a mall cop!
*The seas pavillion is awesome. I love fishies!
*Biergarten- glad we tried it! Not my favorite, but I'd go back if asked! There is something for everyone in case you have a picky eater with you!
It's fun! At least you get a show with dinner, and leiderhosen. OMG, leiderhosen. *insert Homer drool here too*
*Kona- amazinggggg! as usual! Breakfast that is! I want to try dinner now too! Anyone ele ever do dinner there??
*The new fairy meeting spot- awesome! and boy did we luck out with our Tink! I have seen many pics of Tinks from that same meeting spot,a nd I truly think our Tink trumps the rest. She ruled!
*Random character meetings- we met Marie completely unexpectedly and that was awesome! I enjoy those random moments!
*1900 PF- the dinner is NOT as bad as everyone says! What gives people? You had me worried to death! While not all the food was stellar, none of it was repulsive! and the character interaction was wort the price alone! If you are a step sisters fan, do it!
*Wishes cruise- AMAZING! thank you x a million to Sophia for letting us join her and her family on this! If you ar thinking of doing one, do it!
*Electric water pagent- aweosme. saw it for the first time this trip, and loved it! thanks again to the wishes cruise!
*Don;t build your own contraptions and expect to be able to bring them in.. just doesn't work lol! We still loved our magic carpet though!
That was super cool. John is da man for making it.
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MNSSHP- Man I love it! If you are there during that time, do it!
I wanna! I wanna!
*Taking p ics of fireworks by Dumbo! What a great hidden gem!
*Waiting inline for snow white and her seven dwarves! loveeeeeed meeting her, and can't wait to get a better shot next year!
*Pick a pearl at the Japanese pavillion in Epcot. SO much fun! Kayla adored this!
*Dessert Party- Loved the concept, but we missed seeing spectro up close ebcause of it ;/ Also, John stuffed his face before going since it was a surprise.. def gotta keep belly room to fully enjoy it!
*Spectro- totally missed seeing it up close and it bummed me out more than I can explain! Not going to mis it next year, and will wait over an hour to assure a good spot!
*Waking Tink- bummed they let another child wake her right after Kayla did! LAME.
*Davey Crockett Donald- awesome!! He was so cute lol!
*HDDMR- Love this show, but we will break tradition and do something different next year! John was inthe show and that was awesome! Don't think it will be teh same ater seeing that!
Hm, might have to get Kyle to do that too.
*Goofy's candy co- wish they would get it togther and on the same page in regards to the dining plan!
*South of the Border- OH MY! Glad we stopped by, but yikes. Creeptastic! Prolly was the bomb back in the day though!
No way, I'm sure it was crap then. That's why I love it. Kitschy crap, it's hilarious! I was crapping my pants at all the junk there! I love it! You just need to embrace your inner trailer park & go back.
So that's it! That is all of my final thoughts! Hope they were helpful to some! and please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
Stay tuned for pictures!
It will most likely be a quick thing at the court house. We can't afford a wedding of any size, and if I'm not going to do it big then I wanna go super simple and just get the piece of paper signed . Unfortunately no one but my Dis friends cares about us being engaged. I guess that is what happens when you have kids first?? That and my family generally speaking sucks!
you got it!!! It was the invite and itin. I have more pics of it all,but there were a lot of boxes to get to the little invite and tix
Btw, I wanna adopt your baby lover face!
we had so much fun! I should post some pics! think I will lol
