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Kathryn, Colin and Andrew's trip to WDW!**Completed**
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Great report
I had already been reading your food review so its nice to find the other half
I really admire the photography skills, don't know if i have ever seen a pic of the Fantasmic boat so clear Looking forward to more
I had already been reading your food review so its nice to find the other half I really admire the photography skills, don't know if i have ever seen a pic of the Fantasmic boat so clear Looking forward to more
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What a great report, love the pics! I've never seen Marie in the parks so i'll be keeping an eye out this time 
I know what you mean about the tour groups, they can be a right nuisance sometimes 
The treats from Goofy's look amazing, think i've found a use for at least one of our snack credits 
I know what you mean about the tour groups, they can be a right nuisance sometimes The treats from Goofy's look amazing, think i've found a use for at least one of our snack credits 
Great report
Thanks! I can't take total credit for all the photos as my brother (Miquee) took many of them, he doesn't really like that one from Fantasmic!
Although I will take total credit for all the food pictures as he refused to take them!!! He said I looked a bit obsessed!!!Kathryn
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wonderful piccies
My own sister can't even spell my name right!!
Yes she is totaly obsessive about taking pictures of food (she is still doing it!!!)
Thanks for all the praise on the photos.
Colin
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Great reports and yes, your photos are fabulous Colin.
I'm really sorry its been a while since I posted and updated. Back at work so it isn't as easy! Hopefully get this finished soon!
19th August 2007
Today we had an early breakfast at Donald's in AK. This is Colin's favourite place to have breakfast! Excellent service and good food. Our waitress tried to scare me with the squirty sauce but I had seen her doing it to someone else. The waitress for the tables across from us was hilarious, shouting for children for a honeymoon couple to look after (to get some practice!) and also announcing to the whole restaurant that a boy (prob about 13) was going to the toilet! The poor thing just pulled his hat over his eyes!
When we were finished we had to wait a while before we were allowed our of dinoland. We went straight to the safari and it was really good! Colin got loads of fab photos! The shakey bridge was scary! We had a quick wander around AK and did a bit of shopping and Andrew bought a dinosuar set!
We went back to the hotel for a swim. We then went to DTD and started buying some gifts to bring home! We met someone who I work with which was a nice surprise!
We got some ice cream at Ghillardellis, yum!
We made a stop at Goofy's Candy company and got some more great snacks!
On our way back to the hotel we were caught in a bad thunderstorm! We had to go through typhoon lagoon and it took ages to get out because of all the people leaving! At one point the rain was so heavy it was coming through the bottom of the bus door!
We had dinner at the resort, then had an early night.
19th August 2007
Today we had an early breakfast at Donald's in AK. This is Colin's favourite place to have breakfast! Excellent service and good food. Our waitress tried to scare me with the squirty sauce but I had seen her doing it to someone else. The waitress for the tables across from us was hilarious, shouting for children for a honeymoon couple to look after (to get some practice!) and also announcing to the whole restaurant that a boy (prob about 13) was going to the toilet! The poor thing just pulled his hat over his eyes!
When we were finished we had to wait a while before we were allowed our of dinoland. We went straight to the safari and it was really good! Colin got loads of fab photos! The shakey bridge was scary! We had a quick wander around AK and did a bit of shopping and Andrew bought a dinosuar set!
We went back to the hotel for a swim. We then went to DTD and started buying some gifts to bring home! We met someone who I work with which was a nice surprise!
We got some ice cream at Ghillardellis, yum!
We made a stop at Goofy's Candy company and got some more great snacks!
On our way back to the hotel we were caught in a bad thunderstorm! We had to go through typhoon lagoon and it took ages to get out because of all the people leaving! At one point the rain was so heavy it was coming through the bottom of the bus door!
We had dinner at the resort, then had an early night.
20th July 2007
Today we went on a shopping trip! It was really good and our tour guide and driver were excellent.
Our first stop was World of Denim. I didn't really like it here but Colin bought 2 pairs of jeans and a couple of t-shirts.
We then went to Premium Outlets. We had a voucher for a breakfast and it was disgusting! I spent a fortune on sketchers! 3 pairs of trainers and a pair of sandels. I was so pleased! Andrew got a few toys and also a pair of trainers.
The next stop was either Walmart or Lake Beuna Vista Outlets. Colin went to LBV and Andrew and I went to Walmart. I wanted to get certficates and pencils for my class but they didn't have any Never mind! I got a few maths games and some cans of juice (exciting or what!) the time here and especially for LBV outlets was too short!
The last stop (and longest time) was at Florida Mall. This place was great! I spent some money in the Yankee Candle shop, I got a few candles for my friend as she has just bought a house. We spent some time in m&m world and andrew made a shrek teddy at build a bear. Colin bought a nintendo DS Oh, we had a voucher for lunch here and it was better than breakfast but we couldn't get a seat!
After a long days shopping we went back to the hotel. I would highly reccomend Florida Dolphin Tours who we had the tour with!
We had dinner at the all star music food court and then I had a panic about fitting all the stuff I had bought into our suitcases!!
Today we went on a shopping trip! It was really good and our tour guide and driver were excellent.
Our first stop was World of Denim. I didn't really like it here but Colin bought 2 pairs of jeans and a couple of t-shirts.
We then went to Premium Outlets. We had a voucher for a breakfast and it was disgusting! I spent a fortune on sketchers! 3 pairs of trainers and a pair of sandels. I was so pleased! Andrew got a few toys and also a pair of trainers.
The next stop was either Walmart or Lake Beuna Vista Outlets. Colin went to LBV and Andrew and I went to Walmart. I wanted to get certficates and pencils for my class but they didn't have any
Never mind! I got a few maths games and some cans of juice (exciting or what!) the time here and especially for LBV outlets was too short!The last stop (and longest time) was at Florida Mall. This place was great! I spent some money in the Yankee Candle shop, I got a few candles for my friend as she has just bought a house. We spent some time in m&m world and andrew made a shrek teddy at build a bear. Colin bought a nintendo DS Oh, we had a voucher for lunch here and it was better than breakfast but we couldn't get a seat!
After a long days shopping we went back to the hotel. I would highly reccomend Florida Dolphin Tours who we had the tour with!
We had dinner at the all star music food court and then I had a panic about fitting all the stuff I had bought into our suitcases!!
21st July 2007
Today we had breakfast at Kona Cafe, excellent food but not great service!
We went to DTD to do more shopping! We also got our Harry Potter books! I got a few christmas decorations for myself and other family members. I ordered a drawing of Donald for my house and Colin bought a lovely Jack Skellington watch at World of Disney. Colin and Andrew both made lightsabers, I helped Andrew but made a mess of it!! Think he would have been better doing it himself!
We went back to the hotel for some ice cream and a rest! We were given more towle animals by housekeeping!
We went to Magic Kingdom and we caught the parade. It was excellent! We had dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, it was brill! While we were in here it started to rain, well pour to be exact! When we left we went on Pirates of the Caribean and then Philharmagic. There was a problem with Philharmagic and we ended up seeing it twice, well 1 1/2 times!! It was too wet to stay for wishes so we ended up back at the hotel, watched TV and read Harry Potter!
Today we had breakfast at Kona Cafe, excellent food but not great service!
We went to DTD to do more shopping! We also got our Harry Potter books! I got a few christmas decorations for myself and other family members. I ordered a drawing of Donald for my house and Colin bought a lovely Jack Skellington watch at World of Disney. Colin and Andrew both made lightsabers, I helped Andrew but made a mess of it!! Think he would have been better doing it himself!
We went back to the hotel for some ice cream and a rest! We were given more towle animals by housekeeping!
We went to Magic Kingdom and we caught the parade. It was excellent! We had dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, it was brill! While we were in here it started to rain, well pour to be exact! When we left we went on Pirates of the Caribean and then Philharmagic. There was a problem with Philharmagic and we ended up seeing it twice, well 1 1/2 times!! It was too wet to stay for wishes so we ended up back at the hotel, watched TV and read Harry Potter!
22nd July 2007
Today was Colin's Segway Tour at Epcot, as he was the only person who was booked for the earliest tour he agreed to stay for the later one and got it half price! He had a fantastic time!
While he was away Andrew and I did the laundry and spent time by the pool. I read Harry Potter and Andrew played with a few (of many) new toys.
When Colin came back we went for some lunch at the food court! Taco Salad yummmm!
We had a lazy afternoon (mostly spent reading Harry Potter!)
We went for dinner at Ohana and we got a window seat! Couldn't see the castle but it was a nice place to sit! I got a Lapu Lapu, that drink is so strong!!! Here is a photo of Colin after he had a taste!!!!
We then caught the monorail to MK to see spectromagic and wishes. Andrew bought a new light up toy, a string thing that had a UV light, very cool! We found a spot on Main St and sat on the kerb! Spectro was great!
While we were waiting for wishes to start we got a strawberry smoothie from the bakery. We watched wishes from Main Street and it was raining so tinkerbell didn't fly. I always got teary when watching wishes, it is just the best!!
Back on the bus to the hotel! Finished Harry Potter by midnight! Colin stayed up til 2 am so he could finish too!!
Today was Colin's Segway Tour at Epcot, as he was the only person who was booked for the earliest tour he agreed to stay for the later one and got it half price! He had a fantastic time!
While he was away Andrew and I did the laundry and spent time by the pool. I read Harry Potter and Andrew played with a few (of many) new toys.
When Colin came back we went for some lunch at the food court! Taco Salad yummmm!
We had a lazy afternoon (mostly spent reading Harry Potter!)
We went for dinner at Ohana and we got a window seat! Couldn't see the castle but it was a nice place to sit! I got a Lapu Lapu, that drink is so strong!!! Here is a photo of Colin after he had a taste!!!!
We then caught the monorail to MK to see spectromagic and wishes. Andrew bought a new light up toy, a string thing that had a UV light, very cool! We found a spot on Main St and sat on the kerb! Spectro was great!
While we were waiting for wishes to start we got a strawberry smoothie from the bakery. We watched wishes from Main Street and it was raining so tinkerbell didn't fly. I always got teary when watching wishes, it is just the best!!
Back on the bus to the hotel! Finished Harry Potter by midnight! Colin stayed up til 2 am so he could finish too!!
natalielongstaff
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those smoothies look very yummy
23rd July 2007
Our last day
We had breakfast at Chef Mickey's, this was our first breakfast here and it was our best character meal. Lots of choice and good character interaction, especially Goofy who kept turning Andrew's hat round.
We then headed to Magic Kingdom and went on the teapcups first, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee were waving to us and also dancing around! It was funny! Colin and Andrew then went on the Indi Speed way thing and we all went on Splash Mountain. This was the first time I had been on this and I think this was the scariest ride for me as I kept expecting the big drop! We got soaked!!
Went back to the hotel to finish our packing! Yes, we managed to get all our shopping in!
We didn't have any lunch, were still full!
For dinner we went to Whispering Canyon Cafe, it didn't start too well when we waited 1/2 hour to be seated. We were sitting in the lobby in front of the restaurant and after 1/2 hour decided to go and ask why we had not been called. They told us they had been paging us and had no response, we explained we had just been sitting out in front and the person got a bit defensive, we were not complaining loudly!! Got seated and as this was our last meal of the holiday decided to forget about it! We had a great meal and then got the boat over the magic kingdom! Got the bus back to the hotel feeling a bit low as we were heading home the next day!
(Yes he drank this by himself!!!)
Our last day
We had breakfast at Chef Mickey's, this was our first breakfast here and it was our best character meal. Lots of choice and good character interaction, especially Goofy who kept turning Andrew's hat round.
We then headed to Magic Kingdom and went on the teapcups first, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee were waving to us and also dancing around! It was funny! Colin and Andrew then went on the Indi Speed way thing and we all went on Splash Mountain. This was the first time I had been on this and I think this was the scariest ride for me as I kept expecting the big drop! We got soaked!!
Went back to the hotel to finish our packing! Yes, we managed to get all our shopping in!
We didn't have any lunch, were still full!
For dinner we went to Whispering Canyon Cafe, it didn't start too well when we waited 1/2 hour to be seated. We were sitting in the lobby in front of the restaurant and after 1/2 hour decided to go and ask why we had not been called. They told us they had been paging us and had no response, we explained we had just been sitting out in front and the person got a bit defensive, we were not complaining loudly!! Got seated and as this was our last meal of the holiday decided to forget about it! We had a great meal and then got the boat over the magic kingdom! Got the bus back to the hotel feeling a bit low as we were heading home the next day!
(Yes he drank this by himself!!!)
24th July 2007
Today it was time for us to come home!
We had a bit of a long lie and put a few more things in our suitcase. We then checked out and put our luggage into storage.
We spent some time taking video of the hotel and also spent some money in the arcade!
We then got our cases back and managed to stuff our refillable mugs into our case! I really was convinced they were going to burst open! We waited outside for our taxi and after no time at all we were leaving!!
At the airport check in was quite smooth and then we went through security. We got a bit lost trying to find the lounge and then relaxed before our flight!
Our flight went without a hitch and we arrived home after a stop in Belfast.
We had a fantastic holiday and...
We are already booking for 2 weeks at Pop Century for next year!
Just Colin and I as Andrew is going to Spain with our mum, dad and older brother. We have also booked to go to DLRP for New Year, which is great cause we can share the magic with our whole family, espcially our older brother who has cerebral palsy.
Hope this trip report was ok! I enjoyed writing it as it brought back great memories!
Today it was time for us to come home!
We had a bit of a long lie and put a few more things in our suitcase. We then checked out and put our luggage into storage.
We spent some time taking video of the hotel and also spent some money in the arcade!
We then got our cases back and managed to stuff our refillable mugs into our case! I really was convinced they were going to burst open! We waited outside for our taxi and after no time at all we were leaving!!
At the airport check in was quite smooth and then we went through security. We got a bit lost trying to find the lounge and then relaxed before our flight!
Our flight went without a hitch and we arrived home after a stop in Belfast.
We had a fantastic holiday and...
We are already booking for 2 weeks at Pop Century for next year!
Just Colin and I as Andrew is going to Spain with our mum, dad and older brother. We have also booked to go to DLRP for New Year, which is great cause we can share the magic with our whole family, espcially our older brother who has cerebral palsy.Hope this trip report was ok! I enjoyed writing it as it brought back great memories!
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I've really enjoyed reading your report Kathryn.
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Great TR and I love all your pics !! Looks like you guys had a blast
How did you arrange your shopping tour, did they pick you up at the resort? We usually have to choose between Premium, LBV or Florida Mall because the cabs cost so much. I'd be Heaven on Earth if we could go to all 3 in one day!!!
How did you arrange your shopping tour, did they pick you up at the resort? We usually have to choose between Premium, LBV or Florida Mall because the cabs cost so much. I'd be Heaven on Earth if we could go to all 3 in one day!!!
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