Last Trip? It was until we met Food & Wine -- Recap 2/12

The parking at BCV is much better than at the BW. It is almost in fact convenient... :lmao:

Truly like having a private entrance in and having the IG just 5 min away is great.

Nice meets- I have had a short meet up with Tim at the Half marathon but have never been able to cross paths with Wendy. Someday!!!
 
Great update! Two great DIS meets all on the same day.

OK - I think I am in Olaf overload. Thanks for that! :rotfl2:

Tell me you are NOT the only one on ToT that is taking a picture during the ride? How did that one turn out?

Love the ghost pics. That's my favorite scene.

I think its funny that you do ToT and mark does RnR, but you don't do them together. Mark looks like he's ready to fly out of the seat on RnR. :rotfl:

Yum - Staring Rolls cupcakes!
 
I just got caught up on your trip report which of course zi enjoyed. I haven't been on here much as it has been hectic here. My grandson had heart surgery in Boston and we spent four days there at Childrens Hospital but he is fine. Then we went over to the Maine coast with Andy's brothers and their wives for a weekend. Then last Tuesday I had my Glaucoma surgery. Plus my sister in aw has been in the hospital for a week with pancreatitis and gall stones. An unbelievable month. I hope your brother is better and your mother is pain free. Thank God she has you and Mark.
 
They are my favorites.

They have become must see's for us these last couple trips. :love:

I've heard you guys are in desperate need of rain.

Yes we are desperately needing rain. Even though we need it I'd prefer it to come on day's I don't have to go out in it!! :rotfl2:

What a fun update!! I think you had one of the cutest photo bomber's ever!!
 

We had arrived at the Studios. Now most of you know this is our least favorite park at Disney, but for this trip we were really looking forward to this day as we were meeting some very special friends.
Hummmmm... wonder who that was? :scratchin

Before entering the park, we stopped for a photo opportunity too hard to pass up:
Great pics from in front of the studios. :goodvibes

We arrived and saw this which may very well be gone on my next visit...and, in truth, I will NOT miss it:

Considering my first trip to WDW was in 2008, I don't understand the hatred for the hat. I guess I just don't know any different.

Were you cold? I know I wasn't. I was sweating my butt off! :rotfl2:

We took our time and walked over towards the Toy Story area where we were having our DIS meet. We were a bit early so I grabbed a coffee at the coffee stand and got Nicki her Toy Story Mania mug.
Listen, if you were on time you would of still been early. :rolleyes1

Soon, we saw some people walking towards us and the leader of the pack was trying to hide behind his Olaf stick, but I knew who it was.
Can't fool you huh? popcorn::

After years of friendship here on the DIS, I was finally meeting Tim (that's nice) and his family. Tim was one of the first, if not THE first person on the DIS that I became true friends with.
::yes::

Plus you convinced me that CSR was the hotel I NEEDED to stay at. :rotfl2:

Of course, everyone on FB was waiting for this DIS meet to happen and I had to post a picture as soon as possible.



And we had Princess Juliana photobomb our picture. It was perfect!
That kid is a trip. I specifically picked this tshirt just for you. I don't think you made one mention of it. :rotfl:

We got introduced to the rest of the family and got the kids used to us and gave them the gifts we had brought them.
Of course I told Kathy NO GIFTS and she blatantly ignored my request. :badpc:

Soon it was time for our first FP+ selection that we were riding together:

Aaaaaaaaah, you forgot to mentioned who had the highest score while holding a baby during the ride. popcorn::



We finished our ride and the Green Men were out so the kids stopped for a photo op with Dad and Grandma

Gabby's hair has grown so much since then. She can almost wear a barrette now. :rotfl:

It was then time for our next FP+ selection.

Nice picture!

You know, we should of synced our TRs so we could of had my perspective of this day.

Gabby was still being shy with me

Listen, don't take it personal. She is shy with her own grandparents and people se sees often.

Obviously, Christopher and Gabby were too small to ride, so Mark offered to stay behind while the rest of us rode
That was very nice of Mark to do. And wouldn't ya know, there were still 2 kids in the stroller when we got back! :banana: :rotfl2:


It wasn't long at all and we were getting in our elevator and having the ride of our lives (I'm not sure Grandma cared for it all that much)
PP photo

Look at that goon in the back right corner. :rotfl: :rotfl:

We tried to catch the Frozen parade that was going on but we were too late for it. At this time, we split up with Tim and family as they had things they were doing and Mark and I would be spending the next morning with them.
Thank you for taking a few hours to hang with us. We had a fun time!

Mark and I were hungry, so we stopped at Starring Rolls to grab some lunch. Loved these cupcakes in the case

Geez. Slap a Frozen picture on the cupcake and I guess they can charge over $5 for one.

We had a great ride and then we all looked around in the gift shop. Mark had to have his first hat photo of the day
You know, I'm kinda disappointed I didn't get to witness a Mark hat picture in person on Monday.

We then went outside and talked with Wendy and Johnny a bit more before we had to split up. They were with family and they were all getting hungry and we had some things we wanted to do and a FP+ to use so it was time to say goodbye. But not before we got a photo...because without a photo, it didn't happen.

Great meet up!


Wow, seems like the Studios cleared out in the afternoon!
 
Great update Kathy! Gotta ask, why is HS your least favorite? It was my #1 as a kid and will forever be MGM to me.

The PP photos in front of the hat are really cute, glad you guys were into it!!

TofT has some of the best queue theming I've ever seen. I'd ride that elevator a million times if just to walk through that lobby.

Glad your meet ups were so fun! It's so great to have a community of friendly folks who all love Disney.

That sandwich from Starring Rolls is HUGE! We've never eaten there but I've heard such great things, looks good.

I am so psyched to take mama and sis on Star Tours. Neither of them has been since they updated the ride.

Excited for the Frozen sing-a-long!
 
Yay! It's Wendy day! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

We're not big DHS fans either, just happens to be the least favourite for us (though a few of the attractions are our most favourite. Go figure!)
Love the Photopass pics coming in the park! I'm torn on the hat. I personally like it, but I definitely see why most don't. Although I do like it, I'm still 100% ok with it coming down.

What a great Dismeet you had with Tim and his family! I think riding some rides together is the best way to have a Dismeet. :thumbsup2

Know how I know? :lmao:

We were so happy to have the opportunity to meet you and Mark. Some day we will cross paths again and have a little more time! At least I got to witness a real Mark hat photo in person! :thumbsup2 You're very kind, Kathy. Thanks again for taking some time out of your day for Johnny and I! :goodvibes We both can be shy around new people and you made us both feel very, very welcome. :hug:

You guys got a lot done in a fairly short period of time! :thumbsup2
 
Super updates!!! DISmeets are the best . :cool1:

I have neither love nor hate for the Sorcerer's Hat, but I do miss the sight of Grauman's Theatre right as you walk into the park, that's what I remember from my first trip to MGM.

Nice photopass pictures and I love the Frozen borders.




And we had Princess Juliana photobomb our picture. It was perfect! :lmao::lmao:

Great, adorable picture!

:goodvibes



I don't think I have ever looked up at the second story of the Hollywood Tower hotel from this angle. Cool!

::yes::

Geez. Slap a Frozen picture on the cupcake and I guess they can charge over $5 for one.

That's funny!

:lmao:
 
Great update Kathy! Looks like a really fun day so far.

I am going to miss the big hat at Hollywood Studios next time we go. It just seems like it should be there. Seems like it is a love it or hate it type of hat. Bummer it will be gone by the time we get back.
 
Great update!!! Even better meet ups!!!
I love the ToT ride picture with you all! What a riot!!!

You might not have witnessed a Hat picture.. but you DID get to ride Kathy's favorite ride with her!!! How AWESOME!

This is the best Dis meet ever! you two are like kindred dis spirits who NEEDED to meet up! :love:

I WISH I could have free reign in ToT with my camera!!!

I have to agree Frozen= 75% mark up on ANY-THING
 
Wow, lots of great Dismeets! Tim has some cute kids. :)


Looks like a fantastic day...love the Olaf fans. :)

Jill in CO
 
Two great updates and two great Dismeets! I always say the same thing when it comes to Dis meets "Dis friends are THE best!"
 
What awesome Dis Meets and a wonderful day at DHS!

DHS is actually one of our favorite parks, although we think they definitely need to put some effort into it to make it more than a one day park! I like the Mickey hat, but I'm not sad to see it go either.
 
Hello my dear. I hope you are doing okay this week. :goodvibes

How is Mark's new job going? I hope he's getting along well!

The famous DIS meet with Tim and family! Ana is an ADORABLE photobomber, no one else could've pulled that one off! I love that you are both wearing your anniversary buttons, that's good stuff!

I'm currently reading Wendy's TR, so I was able to get a sneak peek at the DIS meet. She seems to be a fantastic person!

Ahh, Starring Rolls, my favorite little gem in HS. I could go for a Butterfinger Cupcake right now!
 
Yes, I agree. I enjoy MGM, but it's pretty clear why it got the Frozen festivities added. It simply needs more stuff.

Aw YAY, nothing like a truly anticipated DISmeet. So wonderful. And photobomb to boot, lol.

Haha, I believe I was on the street watching that very Frozen parade.

Back to back DISmeets plus DISmeet rides!!! Now THAT is how you do it. Love that so much!! :goodvibes
 
I don't know why you specifically don't like Hollywood Studios, but I know that you're not the only one. I love it, though, because it has some of my favorite rides and favorite characters.

And I actually like the hat ... probably because I've never known the park without it (I've never known the park as "MGM" either - my first trip to Hollywood Studios was January 2008, about a week after they changed the name - some things still said "MGM Studios"). Without the hat, there's no major park icon that you can take a picture in front of (we like to get pictures with all the park icons - you can't really take a picture with the water tower).

Yay for DIS meets! Looks like you had a lot of fun with two "new" sets of friends (and I love Tim's daughter's photobomb ... she's adorable!)

All of your pictures look great! I wish they had those Olafs when we were there ... but no luck.

If we ever meet up at Disney (and I hope someday we can!), I'll go on Rock n Roller Coaster with Mark - I love it. You'll never get me on Tower of Terror, though.

I'm looking forward to reading about the rest of your day at Hollywood Studios and hearing how you liked the sing-a-long!
 
Great update! Love that you had 2 Dismeets. I hope to have one someday. :)

I love Mark's RNR pic. He's like a little kid! And I love your TOT pic. YOu're just like me. Taking pictures while the picture is being taken.

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope they can figure out what is wrong so he is able to come home.

And I'm sorry you have to have unpaid time from work to care for your mom. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts.
 
Aww, leaving AKL so soon? OK, not so bad since you are checking into the Boardwalk!

It was sad to leave, but I was excited to be back at the BW.

Cute Pooh and Tigger pics.

Thanks.

I’ve never heard of a Scotch Egg. Looks like a breaded boiled egg, fried? Interesting

Very close; according to Disney's dining site: Golden-fried Hard-biled Egg wrapped in Sausage meat with Mustard sauce.

So awesome to be able to walk to 2 theme parks from your resort!

It's great!

Amazing that you got to meet Tim and his family after knowing him for so long here.:goodvibes

It had been a long time coming and so glad it finally happened.

Cute photo bomb pic!

ONLY Juliana could have pulled that off.

Love me some RRC and TOT.

Love me TOT, but NOT RRC. :rotfl2:

What a fun meet day, way to it into a pretty special day, despite it not being your favorite park. Love all the pictures, the frozen ones are especially cute and Juliana with the photobomb is just adorable!

It was a HOT day, but we had so much fun with Tim and the family. She is adorable!

All folks I'd love to meet some day and I am not surprised it was so much fun.

We enjoyed our time with both of them...great people.

Great update.

Thanks, Cynthia.

Awww, for it not being your favorite day, you all sure do look like you're having fun! And meeting thatsnice and teekathepony! How fun! <3

It was a great day, and we ended up spending a lot more time at the Studios than we normally do.

I think of all the TRs I follow, I'm most scared of not keeping up with this one. All the pictures are so fun and it moves so fast! I'm really glad this trip convinced you two to visit some more anyway, because I sure do love the stories. :)

Awwww....thanks. I'm usually further along than this, but hoping to get more updates done this week. You are very sweet. :goodvibes

Oh man, I am so behind. I had to skim. :( Kathy, when it rains it pours, no? Our lives are similar in so many ways. God love you, my friend. Prayers for your mom, brother, and the rest of you for peace, calm and strength to deal with all of this. If I've learned anything from the past two weeks at all... please take some time for yourself and scream, yell, cry your eyes out, hate the world, jump up and down, whatever you need to do and then have a nice hot bath and just relax for a bit and breathe. Better yet, get a massage, just because. Giant hugs to you. We are lucky to have the special men in our lives that we do. ♥ Must be the name. ;)

Thanks, Tracy. It's been a rough couple of months for you and me. It only has to get better, right! Yes, we are very lucky with the special men in our lives.

Looking at your pictures brought a smile to my face. I so miss Mickey and my happy place. God willing, I will get there next year one way or another! You never disappoint with your updates and I thank you. I love you, pretty lady. I'm thrilled that you get to see Nicki twice next year. Nothing like a hug from your best friend to make it all better. Praying for you. Always.

Love you too, my friend. I'm thrilled we get to see Nicki twice next year. We usually do, but after Mark lost his job and we knew the Spring business trip was off, I thought for sure it would be a year before I saw her. Luckily, she and Todd will let me join them in May.

A fun morning at the studios.

It really was.

I think I am sad to see the Hat go. I think I was in the minority. I liked it.

I msis being able to see the theater for The Great Movie Ride.

What fun to ride some rides with friends.

It was awesome!

The parking at BCV is much better than at the BW. It is almost in fact convenient... :lmao:

That's what I am thinking!

Truly like having a private entrance in and having the IG just 5 min away is great.

I'm leaning more towards BC.

Nice meets- I have had a short meet up with Tim at the Half marathon but have never been able to cross paths with Wendy. Someday!!!

We had such fun together. And you know how long I've been wanting to meet Tim.

Great update! Two great DIS meets all on the same day.

Thanks, MaryEllen. It was a truly special day.

OK - I think I am in Olaf overload. Thanks for that! :rotfl2:

But Olaf is so darn cute!

Tell me you are NOT the only one on ToT that is taking a picture during the ride? How did that one turn out?

Yep, I am. With my new camera, I have a strap so I wasn't so worried about losing it, and wanted to take a page from your book. ;)

Love the ghost pics. That's my favorite scene.

Mine too!

I think its funny that you do ToT and mark does RnR, but you don't do them together. Mark looks like he's ready to fly out of the seat on RnR. :rotfl:

With RnR, Mark knows to keep his head against the headrest and he will be okay. With the different drops on TOT and never knowing when they are going to occur, he doesn't feel secure enough since his neck surgery. But it works out well for the two of us to split up and do our own thing.

Yum - Staring Rolls cupcakes!

THE best!
 
I just got caught up on your trip report which of course zi enjoyed. I haven't been on here much as it has been hectic here. My grandson had heart surgery in Boston and we spent four days there at Childrens Hospital but he is fine. Then we went over to the Maine coast with Andy's brothers and their wives for a weekend. Then last Tuesday I had my Glaucoma surgery. Plus my sister in aw has been in the hospital for a week with pancreatitis and gall stones. An unbelievable month. I hope your brother is better and your mother is pain free. Thank God she has you and Mark.

Judy, good to see you again. I know you told us about your grandson and glad to hear he is better. And I'm glad to hear you are doing better. It's been a rough couple of months for several people. :hug:

They have become must see's for us these last couple trips.

Agreed!

Yes we are desperately needing rain. Even though we need it I'd prefer it to come on day's I don't have to go out in it!!

I'm with you there.

What a fun update!! I think you had one of the cutest photo bomber's ever!!

Juliana definitely is the cutest photo bomber I've ever had. :)

Hummmmm... wonder who that was? :scratchin

Gee, I don't remember. Some guy with the WRONG t-shirt on fi I remember correctly.

Great pics from in front of the studios. :goodvibes

Thanks, Tim. We had fun with those.

Considering my first trip to WDW was in 2008, I don't understand the hatred for the hat. I guess I just don't know any different.

It just seems to be an eyesore to us. They ought to be able to come up with something better.

Were you cold? I know I wasn't. I was sweating my butt off! :rotfl2:

Weren't we all sweating our butts off? I had to pull my hair back early that day because I couldn't stand it.

Listen, if you were on time you would of still been early. :rolleyes1

Yes, I did learn that while with you guys. ;)

Can't fool you huh? popcorn::

Nope...not when I was so excited to see Mel! :rotfl:

::yes::

Plus you convinced me that CSR was the hotel I NEEDED to stay at. :rotfl2:

And I remember being relieved that you loved it.

That kid is a trip. I specifically picked this tshirt just for you. I don't think you made one mention of it. :rotfl:

Well, I don't have quite the hatred a lot of people do for the Yankees, and I admire Derek Jeter, so I let it slide.

Of course I told Kathy NO GIFTS and she blatantly ignored my request. :badpc:

When have I ever listened to you? I'll give you a heads up before I ship off their Christmas gifts. :lmao::lmao:

Aaaaaaaaah, you forgot to mentioned who had the highest score while holding a baby during the ride. popcorn::

Yes I did, din't I? :lmao:

Gabby's hair has grown so much since then. She can almost wear a barrette now. :rotfl:

Picture or I don't believe you.

Nice picture!

Thanks!

You know, we should of synced our TRs so we could of had my perspective of this day.

:scared1: I think people expect me to finish my TR's BEFORE a year has come and gone. :rolleyes1

Listen, don't take it personal. She is shy with her own grandparents and people se sees often.

That makes me feel better.

That was very nice of Mark to do. And wouldn't ya know, there were still 2 kids in the stroller when we got back! :banana: :rotfl2:

Amazing, isn't it? He sometimes wishes the kids would be a little quicker about giving us grandchildren than I am.

Look at that goon in the back right corner. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Oh yes...the clown of the group!

Thank you for taking a few hours to hang with us. We had a fun time!

We had a fun time too!

Geez. Slap a Frozen picture on the cupcake and I guess they can charge over $5 for one.

Ain't that the truth?

You know, I'm kinda disappointed I didn't get to witness a Mark hat picture in person on Monday.

Well, we'll have to have overlapping trips again to make up for that error.

Great meet up!

We had a good time with Wendy and Johnny...very sweet people.

Wow, seems like the Studios cleared out in the afternoon!

It did get a little less crowded as the day went on. It could have been the rain. :headache:
 
Great update Kathy! Gotta ask, why is HS your least favorite? It was my #1 as a kid and will forever be MGM to me.

Simple...it bores me. After TOT and TSM, I am ready to leave. I enjoy The Great Movie Ride, but it needs a major update. We like the animation class, but sometimes it is a very long wait. I'm sure once they add the whole new Star Wars area that we will spend more time as Mark is a huge Star Wars fan.

The PP photos in front of the hat are really cute, glad you guys were into it!!

Thephotographer made it a lot of fun.

TofT has some of the best queue theming I've ever seen. I'd ride that elevator a million times if just to walk through that lobby.

I agree with you. It is really terrific.

Glad your meet ups were so fun! It's so great to have a community of friendly folks who all love Disney.

It really is; I was blssed the day I found the DIS.

That sandwich from Starring Rolls is HUGE! We've never eaten there but I've heard such great things, looks good.

I think they actually cut the size a bit, but we were still able to share it and have enough to eat.

I am so psyched to take mama and sis on Star Tours. Neither of them has been since they updated the ride.

It's a fun ride, but often times makes me :sick:

Excited for the Frozen sing-a-long!

Hopefully today or tomorrow I can get the next update done.

Yay! It's Wendy day! :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

Yes it was Wendy AND Johnny day. :)

We're not big DHS fans either, just happens to be the least favourite for us (though a few of the attractions are our most favourite. Go figure!)
Love the Photopass pics coming in the park! I'm torn on the hat. I personally like it, but I definitely see why most don't. Although I do like it, I'm still 100% ok with it coming down.

We are same way; my favorite attraction is TOT and I do love TSM (although I never win at it), but the rest is just MEH with me.

What a great Dismeet you had with Tim and his family! I think riding some rides together is the best way to have a Dismeet. :thumbsup2

We had a lot of fun wtih them, and were looking forward to spending the next morning with them too.

Know how I know? :lmao:

Hmmm....no, can you fill me in? :rotfl2:

We were so happy to have the opportunity to meet you and Mark. Some day we will cross paths again and have a little more time! At least I got to witness a real Mark hat photo in person! :thumbsup2 You're very kind, Kathy. Thanks again for taking some time out of your day for Johnny and I! :goodvibes We both can be shy around new people and you made us both feel very, very welcome. :hug:

Wendy, it was our pleasure. You guys are great and despite all your travel troubles, you were still cheerful and fun and we loved our time with you.

You guys got a lot done in a fairly short period of time! :thumbsup2

We did...and I was very happy with that.

Super updates!!! DISmeets are the
best . :cool1:

They most certainly are, Dee.

I have neither love nor hate for the Sorcerer's Hat, but I do miss the sight of Grauman's Theatre right as you walk into the park, that's what I remember from my first trip to MGM.

I do too; I'd much rather see that Theatre.

Nice photopass pictures and I love the Frozen borders.

Aren't they fun? I am so glad they extended the Frozen Fun.


Great, adorable picture!

Thanks; one of my favs from the trip.

I don't think I have ever looked up at the second story of the Hollywood Tower hotel from this angle. Cool!

I remember reading a TR recently that said always look up. I tried to do a bit more of that on the trip.


That's funny!

:lmao:

It was, but true too.

Great update Kathy! Looks like a really fun day so far.

It was a great start to our day. Mark and I were both so excited to finally meet Tim and Mel and the rest of the family.

I am going to miss the big hat at Hollywood Studios next time we go. It just seems like it should be there. Seems like it is a love it or hate it type of hat. Bummer it will be gone by the time we get back.

I remember the days when it wasn't there and preferred it without.

Great update!!! Even better meet ups!!!
I love the ToT ride picture with you all! What a riot!!!

Thanks, Mo. We had a blast on the ride (well, except maybe Grandma).

You might not have witnessed a Hat picture.. but you DID get to ride Kathy's favorite ride with her!!! How AWESOME!

Yes he did!

This is the best Dis meet ever! you two are like kindred dis spirits who NEEDED to meet up! :love:

Not to take anything away at all from any of my other DIS meets of which I have loved every single one, but Tim was right up there with Nicki as the ones I anticipated the most.

I WISH I could have free reign in ToT with my camera!!!

I only did it because I have a strap with the new camera.

I have to agree Frozen= 75% mark up on ANY-THING

It sure is! :(
 















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