Jennifer and Luke's PJ/TR NY/WDW HM 6/6/2010,Wedding photos up! 12/08

[shippedtosea]

Fort Wilderness was also somewhere we had never been and we very excited.

We walked around the shops...

I took fun pictures of DH

we played around some and then decide to catch the bus to the horse stables in the front! We had a date with some Horses.

Now I have been horse back riding a few times...but DH had never been. He was very nervous.

When we first to arrived we checked in and stood by the stables. You aren't allowed to take anything with you so there are lockers provided. We hung around for a while and then a family showed up, mother father and a boy and girl....then finally another couple. Not too long after 2 CMs came out to greet us. We went through what was going to happen and given helmets if we had requested them. (DH did, I did not) Then we one by one brought our horse and helped on. Now I have search high and low and we can't find out what our horses names were! I swore I wrote them down....so if I come across this I will change and add their names. So because I had rode before I was in front directly behind the lead CM. Also I was given the lead horse. He is the one that the horses know to follow....not the one that the CM was on?! So one major thing we were told is the horses can not eat on the trail.....well I had the one horse who is always bad!!! so right away he starts to eat and I have to pull with all my might and kick him! I would not call myself weak but this horse was very strong! I then had to watch him the whole time. DH was behind me and had the tamest of all the horses!

so we were off on the trail, the CMs were very nice and very chatty. Because I was in the front, the CM in front talked to me for most of the ride. Of course I suck and can't remember her name (geez I can't even remember my horse's name!!) but she was awesome. We had SO much fun! it was a terribly hot day and maybe hotter then you'd want for horseback riding but....we barely noticed! It was just long enough, not too short and not too long. I would have gladly stayed on, but it was still a good length. What I liked best about the trail you go on is its all about nature. You don't see roads or other people (except when getting on and off) We saw deer on our trail and it was just so peaceful! The only thing I wish Disney would add to this is to take a picture of you with your horse. We couldn't bring cameras so we never got a picture....which made me sad because we had so much fun! (and I wanted to show proof to DH's mom!)

So we would highly recommend this and we are planning on doing it for our anniversary trip! It is very relaxing and a great way to take a break from the parks!!

 

[BecBennett]

That sounds like so much fun! I always forget all the non park things they have on offer!

I love Luke's "Up" shirt! I want one!

 

[bunny_pop]

Congrats on your 1,000 post! Yum; Chef Mickey! Oh I just love there food. I love Fort Wilderness!! I love how people decorate there space with the holidays. The horseback riding sounds fun. Your hubby's shirt is cute. Where did you find it?

 

[Disney9.9.10]

You and your DH seem so perfect for each other I am glad to hear you had a good time at Chef Mickey's! I didn't know that you cannot take any pictures with the horses, that is too bad, I love pictures and wanted to have some of DF and I there on our honeymoon. Oh, and I love your DH's shirt!

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

I didn't know they had horse back riding!!! What did you have to do to schedule that?
It's on my mom's bucket list...it would be super cool to do this with her!!!
Details please!

 

[shippedtosea]

That sounds like so much fun! I always forget all the non park things they have on offer!

I love Luke's "Up" shirt! I want one!

Yeah it was def nice to take a day to do everything else.

I looove that shirt he wore it because we were on an adventure in the wilderness!

Congrats on your 1,000 post! Yum; Chef Mickey! Oh I just love there food. I love Fort Wilderness!! I love how people decorate there space with the holidays. The horseback riding sounds fun. Your hubby's shirt is cute. Where did you find it?

Thanks! I haven't been to the wilderness during Christmas, I bet it looks really cool. i'll have to make a note to check it out next time we are there for Christmas. I bought it for his birthday last year...i got it from the disneystore.com

You and your DH seem so perfect for each other I am glad to hear you had a good time at Chef Mickey's! I didn't know that you cannot take any pictures with the horses, that is too bad, I love pictures and wanted to have some of DF and I there on our honeymoon. Oh, and I love your DH's shirt!

Awww thanks! I guess they don't want pictures because it might scare the horse? I still would have loved one of DH on a horse! I think we will have to just ride horses somewhere near home so I can get my picture! You guys are going horseback riding on your honeymoon?! Oh you will love it! so much fun!

I didn't know they had horse back riding!!! What did you have to do to schedule that?
It's on my mom's bucket list...it would be super cool to do this with her!!!
Details please!

Yep! Here is the information on it:

This 45-minute to one hour guided trail ride goes through the wooded areas of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Offered daily at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00am and 2:30pm
Cost is $41.40 including tax. Reservations are required and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling. Cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.

* Minimum age is 9
* Minimum height is 48 inches
* Maximum weight is 250 pounds.
* Helmets are recommended and are provided at no charge.
* Nothing can be carried while on horseback. Small storage lockers to hold cameras and backpacks are provided at no charge.
* No open-toed shoes, flip-flops or strapless shoes should be worn for riding.
* Pick up tickets on the same day at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Kennel at least 30 minutes prior to start of ride.
* Parents need to sign consent forms for children

Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling:

Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-7529

Tri Circled D Ranch at 407-824-2832

Any Disney Resort Concierge Desk

We scheduled it with all our other ADRs at 180 days. I dont think there is usually more than 8-10 people so I would book quickly. I don't think it fills up too quickly but i'd do it whenever you can. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

 

[weedee]

I didn't know they had horse back riding either!!! That looks like so much fun. How did you go about scheduling that?

Your reception looked like so much fun!! I just love your venue, it's gorgeous. Looking at your honeymoon pics makes me want to go back to Disney NOW!

 

[shippedtosea]

I didn't know they had horse back riding either!!! That looks like so much fun. How did you go about scheduling that?

Your reception looked like so much fun!! I just love your venue, it's gorgeous. Looking at your honeymoon pics makes me want to go back to Disney NOW!

Its awesome you just call the normal reservations 407-939-7529. Its at fort wilderness and is at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00am and 2:30pm

Thanks! haha my honeymoon pictures make me want to go back now! we were trying to figure out if we could go if only for a day for my bday in december....doesn't look like it but we are planning our 1 year trip! we are going to rent DVC this time. You guys planning to go back soon?

 

[Chilly]

Love your DH's t-shirt!

Last time I was on a horse I had the one who kept eating as well, in the end he bolted and I ended up on the floor, i've not been again!

 

[shippedtosea]

Love your DH's t-shirt!

Last time I was on a horse I had the one who kept eating as well, in the end he bolted and I ended up on the floor, i've not been again!

Thanks! omg thats terrible! Thats not the most common thing I don't think. I hope you'll get back on a horse someday.

 

[weedee]

Its awesome you just call the normal reservations 407-939-7529. Its at fort wilderness and is at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00am and 2:30pm

Thanks! haha my honeymoon pictures make me want to go back now! we were trying to figure out if we could go if only for a day for my bday in december....doesn't look like it but we are planning our 1 year trip! we are going to rent DVC this time. You guys planning to go back soon?

thanks for that info! Eric hates horses for some reason but I think it would be so much fun! A one year anniversary trip is definitely something to look forward to. We actually just booked a trip to Disney for November!!!! I'm so excited! It will be a quick trip compared to our honeymoon (5 day/4 nights) and we're staying in one of the value resorts this time around to save $$. I haven't heard of renting DVC...is that easy and affordable? They just released discounted resort prices so we're getting a great deal right now, especially since we have the annual passes still.

 

[shippedtosea]

thanks for that info! Eric hates horses for some reason but I think it would be so much fun! A one year anniversary trip is definitely something to look forward to. We actually just booked a trip to Disney for November!!!! I'm so excited! It will be a quick trip compared to our honeymoon (5 day/4 nights) and we're staying in one of the value resorts this time around to save $$. I haven't heard of renting DVC...is that easy and affordable? They just released discounted resort prices so we're getting a great deal right now, especially since we have the annual passes still.

Luke was terrified to go on them but ended up loving it. so maybe you can convince Eric to go on them and he might end up liking it!

I am so jealous! We were trying to go back in December but we can't do both trips so its our One year or December so....we choose our anniversary. I hope you guys have a great time! From what I have researched its a huge savings! You stay in a deluxe resort and its like 1/5 of the price. We are considering BWV for our one year.

 

[CityGirlLost]

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OMG-- You're in the sculpture garden at Northwestern U in these pictures! I recognized those sculptures right away. I graduated from there in 1998.

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

Awww thanks! I guess they don't want pictures because it might scare the horse? I still would have loved one of DH on a horse! I think we will have to just ride horses somewhere near home so I can get my picture! You guys are going horseback riding on your honeymoon?! Oh you will love it! so much fun!

Yep! Here is the information on it:

This 45-minute to one hour guided trail ride goes through the wooded areas of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Offered daily at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00am and 2:30pm
Cost is $41.40 including tax. Reservations are required and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling. Cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.

* Minimum age is 9
* Minimum height is 48 inches
* Maximum weight is 250 pounds.
* Helmets are recommended and are provided at no charge.
* Nothing can be carried while on horseback. Small storage lockers to hold cameras and backpacks are provided at no charge.
* No open-toed shoes, flip-flops or strapless shoes should be worn for riding.
* Pick up tickets on the same day at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Kennel at least 30 minutes prior to start of ride.
* Parents need to sign consent forms for children

Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling:

Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-7529

Tri Circled D Ranch at 407-824-2832

Any Disney Resort Concierge Desk

We scheduled it with all our other ADRs at 180 days. I dont think there is usually more than 8-10 people so I would book quickly. I don't think it fills up too quickly but i'd do it whenever you can. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did![/QUOTE]



THANK YOU FOR THIS! I couldn't find it on the website...dont know why...

 

[shippedtosea]

OMG-- You're in the sculpture garden at Northwestern U in these pictures! I recognized those sculptures right away. I graduated from there in 1998.

yep! Thats cool that you recognized this! It is such a pretty campus.

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I couldn't find it on the website...dont know why...

No problem hun! Hope you end up doing it!

 

[shippedtosea]

So while I am waiting for DH to wake up so he can email me over photopass photos so I can finish day 5 part 2.....I will post these

So last weekend we went to a park and Nature boardwalk where we will take our wedding photos. So I thought i'd share

I LOVE this building

this sculpture is awesome....can't wait for photos in it!!

I also saw this really cute photos of a couple pulling along a chain of hearts...so I made some for us!

hopefully post later...WAKE UP DH!

 

[shippedtosea]

sorry I have been MIA for a little. I started a blog and I have been really focused on that lately. Also I usually do my posts at works and my boss has been spending all her time watching me and driving me crazy (she is bored I think)

so ANYWAY. I need to finish up Day 5

Day 5 Part 2

So after our horseback riding adventure....we decided we needed to head back to the hotel to freshen up and get ready for that night. We were going to the HDDR!

This is what we found when we came back

awww!

so one small note. So we got free turn down service...which was really nice....however she came by a lot of times when we were in the room. (and its way to have her do it when we are sitting there) also she gave us more Wilderness Lodge Chocolate then I think anyone would ever need. hahaha we have a huge pile of it at the end.

So we went and took a swim at the quiet pool which was very nice. DH doesn't swim so he likes pools that are shallow and don't have screaming children in them. We stayed in for quite a while then got out to get ready.

We took the boat back over to Fort Wilderness

Me on the boat
We were really early so we decided to stop into the bar near pioneer hall I think its Trails end. Of course they were playing the world cup so DH was very into this and ignored me for a bit

After our drinks we headed over to HDDR to check in, we were still really early. They take your photo out front of the resturant and then everyone just hangs around outside until they call you up. Me and DH dressed for the occassion and because of this we were asked if we were CMs a few times!

I walked around the stables while we waited

Now I didn't think I was going to like this. I have heard of people getting pulled on stage..and I really am not into this. Me and DH got forced to slow dance because we were newlywed but thats it.

Our Waitress was really awesome. She was the type of person who looks like she is going to be mean (probably make a good 'mom' at 50's) but she was really nice and fun. She even gave us anniversary pins and said she wants to see us back for our one year. I thought this was super sweet!

Next we had a carriage ride scheduled....and we didn't realize how close it was to HDDR so we waited a looooong time

Me waiting

Our Horse needed to take a break before he could go out. so of course DH took his photo.

Our View

It was very relaxing. Its a little pricey but we really enjoyed it. I would like to do it again during Christmas tho. It was very peaceful and quiet.

Our drivers were very very nice. They even offered to let us go back to see our horses from that morning later in the week so we could get a photo with them. but we never had a chance.

Then we headed back to WL and snagged a photopass photographer before heading upstairs.

I think I went for a swim alone that night while DH hung around (I don't have any photos so i'm not sure)

 

[Linda67]

Thanks for another great update

I really want to try HDDR but I am worried about having to get 'involved' too much (DH in particular would hate that )

 

[BecBennett]

I really want to try HDDR but I am worried about having to get 'involved' too much (DH in particular would hate that )

Me too! But I'm willing to give WCC a go...

 

[Boardwalk_bride]

Okay, I just caught back up! I love how you post so many pics!! I love that you did a carriage ride, I really want to do that as well! You definitely sold me on the WL, DH and I are going there now in December!

The area where you will be taking your photos looks gorgeous!