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

[TheMaxRebo]

That's really sweet that you are having all donations go to Mira's college fund ... and their lives can now be connected forever and really passing on from one life to the next

Great Mine Train photos! I love Mark with his hat backwards

I love the carousel but especially riding with kids - I love how it is right in the middle of Fantasyland and just is a whole lot of Disney feels all together

Great sword fight! I bet Mark was happy!

 

[IheartDDuck]

The Mine Train is always impossible to get! It's seriously crazy.

Hahaha, Gabby doesn't look too thrilled with the carousel.

I still have not met Tiana! She's on my list for New Years. I will meet her.

That's it. When we go to Disney together, we'll make sure that Mark and Popadon have a sword fight. We can charge admission!

 

[DVCWDWMEMBER]

Wow I was on the slow train... Finally am caught up. Wanted to say again so sorry for the loss of your mom. I miss my mom every day but think of the great times we had with her at Disney World and how much she loved it. I have good memories that help with the pain,I know you do too.
Boardwalk is one of my favorite resorts to stay at. Love that you can walk to Epcot and Studios. Frozen sing along is great isn't it we loved it so much. Love all the pics with Mark and the hats. Love the one with Olaf.
So awesome that you had some great Dismeet days. It's awesome isn't it.

Can't wait to hear more. So glad you have plans for your next trip already.

 

[DVCWDWMEMBER]

The Mine Train is always impossible to get! It's seriously crazy.

Hahaha, Gabby doesn't look too thrilled with the carousel.

I still have not met Tiana! She's on my list for New Years. I will meet her.

That's it. When we go to Disney together, we'll make sure that Mark and Popadon have a sword fight. We can charge admission!

That would be epic to see Mark and Popadon

 

[Poolrat]

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

Even though the kids conned you into a couple of rides that are not your favorite as well as a character meet, Anna and Elsa and 7DMT more than make it all right.

 

[RGirl]

I am so terribly sorry to hear about your mom, Kathy.

I’m going to go ahead and comment on your TR as well - I finally caught up!

Awww - what a fun time in the MK with DIS kids! I love it!!!

Ah, IaSW - not one of our faves either.

Looks like a great meet with Anna and Elsa! I was so excited to learn that Disneyland has now switched their meet to FP (actually, I think it’s FP only now), so maybe we’ll finally see them again next month.

Love the pics from 7DMT! I can’t wait to finally experience it in person next summer. And the pictures with Tiana are adorable!

 

[englishrose47]

Kathy you are my first post on my brand new laptop that is a Windows 8.1 have been busy with work, then my laptop broke and I have just been too stressed to find time to go to the library to keep up . Now at least I will be able to a few minutes a day hopefully! I have missed my Dis Friends

 

[KatMark]

Haha, I think you scored the same thing I did Kathy, just in the opposite order with Anna/Elsa and Mine Train. Either one of those is tough to get, but to get get BOTH? That's some pixie dust right there!

It sure is Rob. Luckily, I won't have to try to get both of them again.

Awww that first carousel Gabby photo. Total Diva!! "What... You know you wanna be me."

I like it...it does appear that way.

And there's something to be said about the joy such a simple ride brings amongst all these technological marvels. Walt would be smiling. He did so love the carousel.

He sure did; and I miss riding it when we don't have kids around.

Ooh, Tiana was looking super pretty that day.

She was gorgeous.

I totally just noticed that Tim has his DIS name on his shirt. Very cool.

Ssssh....I guess that was an "illegal" shirt.

OK I LOVE the sword fight. One of my absolute favourite Disney memories and photos came there. I enjoy that store so much.

It's a fun store, and it's hard to get my husband out of it.

Christopher is too cute in those pictures and Gabby looks a little ambivalent about the carousel. One minute she is smiling and the next minute - not so much!

Christopher is a cutie...I just adored him. Gabby just isn't a smiler...ask her dad.

I love those pics on Mine Train. I think its cool that you get a video. How fun. I rode it in October but didn't take one picture. I know - hard to believe, right?

I love the video they've added; and I find it very hard to believe you did NOT take a picture.

That's really sweet that you are having all donations go to Mira's college fund ... and their lives can now be connected forever and really passing on from one life to the next

Thanks, Phil. I think it is something Mom would have really liked that I did.

Great Mine Train photos! I love Mark with his hat backwards

Thanks; I'm not sure which hat he was wearing that day without scrolling back, but I know he didn't want to lose it.

I love the carousel but especially riding with kids - I love how it is right in the middle of Fantasyland and just is a whole lot of Disney feels all together

It says "Fantasyland" to me.

Great sword fight! I bet Mark was happy!

Mark was happier than a kid on Christmas morning.

The Mine Train is always impossible to get! It's seriously crazy.

I hope it dies down a bit at some point.

Hahaha, Gabby doesn't look too thrilled with the carousel.

Gabby just doesn't like to smile. She went on it three times...trust me, she enjoyed it.

I still have not met Tiana! She's on my list for New Years. I will meet her.

It was our first time; she was quite lovely.

That's it. When we go to Disney together, we'll make sure that Mark and Popadon have a sword fight. We can charge admission!

I can see it now. Do you think we could get a marquee sign?

Wow I was on the slow train... Finally am caught up. Wanted to say again so sorry for the loss of your mom. I miss my mom every day but think of the great times we had with her at Disney World and how much she loved it. I have good memories that help with the pain,I know you do too.

Thanks, "mom." I will treasure the good times.

Boardwalk is one of my favorite resorts to stay at. Love that you can walk to Epcot and Studios. Frozen sing along is great isn't it we loved it so much. Love all the pics with Mark and the hats. Love the one with Olaf.
So awesome that you had some great Dismeet days. It's awesome isn't it.

I never thought I'd like the Boardwalk; but it is now in our top 3 for sure. Frozen sing-along was the best (thankful for those extra fastpasses that we could get to see it without a wait). We had a lot of fun on our DIS meets. They are great!

Can't wait to hear more. So glad you have plans for your next trip already.

I'm excited about it too.

That would be epic to see Mark and Popadon

They'd be lining up to see them, I'm sure.

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

We did, Pat. I hope you did too.

Even though the kids conned you into a couple of rides that are not your favorite as well as a character meet, Anna and Elsa and 7DMT more than make it all right.

Actually, I was only conned by one kid; the other was by THEIR dad. But all ended up well and we had a blast.

 

[KatMark]

I am so terribly sorry to hear about your mom, Kathy.

Thanks, Roni.

I’m going to go ahead and comment on your TR as well - I finally caught up!

Holidays are here and so hard to keep up.

Awww - what a fun time in the MK with DIS kids! I love it!!!

Thanks; we really had a blast.

Ah, IaSW - not one of our faves either.

What we won't do for the littles.

Looks like a great meet with Anna and Elsa! I was so excited to learn that Disneyland has now switched their meet to FP (actually, I think it’s FP only now), so maybe we’ll finally see them again next month.

Interesting that it is FP only. I just wish they'd put them back together.

Love the pics from 7DMT! I can’t wait to finally experience it in person next summer. And the pictures with Tiana are adorable!

Thanks; we really like 7DMT!

Kathy you are my first post on my brand new laptop that is a Windows 8.1 have been busy with work, then my laptop broke and I have just been too stressed to find time to go to the library to keep up . Now at least I will be able to a few minutes a day hopefully! I have missed my Dis Friends

Rosie, it is so good to see you. We've missed you and I was very worried about you.

 

[KatMark]

I'm going to wrap up this day as I don't have many more pictures.

So when I last left you, we had just finished riding Pirates of the Caribbean with Tim and family and said goodbye with the hopes we would see them later. Mark and I had an ADR lunch at a place that has become a favorite:







If you haven't guessed, we are at Liberty Tree Tavern.

I started with one of my two favorite soups (the other would be French Onion Soup):



The clam chowder was amazing and I ate every drop.

At the suggestion of Brenda (emmysmommy), Mark went with the New England Pot Roast:



HE LOVED IT!

I went with the Angus Chuck Cheeseburger



It did not disappoint.

We were too full for dessert and decided to head back to the resort for a rest.

I took a couple of pictures as we left:







We headed to the exit and we no sooner got to the monorail to get back to the TTC to walk to our car and the skies opened up. Thankfully, we got on the monorail without getting wet, but when we got to the TTC it was a different story. Even the ponchos were useless. We sat near the restrooms waiting for it to ease up and we sat and watched everyone coming in for the MNSSHP. We felt so bad for them as they were just getting drenched. We finally took a run for it to our car (you'll remember we were there very early and had a front row spot). We got back to the BWV and valeted the car so we wouldn't get drenched going from the parking lot to our room.

We had hoped to meet up with Tim and Mel and the family at the BLT for the Hallowishes fireworks, but it didn't look like the rain was going to let up enough to let them go off so we said we would try to hook up with them a couple of days later.

Mark and I were still full from lunch, but we got a little break in the rain, so we headed to the Boardwalk Bakery for a snack. Here were some of the options:



Mark had this:



It was the Jersey Crumb Cake and he really liked it.

I had



It was a little too sweet for my taste. We walked to the candy store and the gift shop on the Boardwalk and then decided to call it a night as we had an early wake-up call for the next morning.

Up next, a new tour for us

 

[teekathepony]

Love the Mine Train photos! And the carousel ones too, absolutely adorable pic of Gabby. And the pics with Tiana and Peter too! I love them all!
Glad Mark had a worthy opponent for his sword fight.
Lunch looks delicious, glad you both enjoyed it.
Yikes on the rain!
Yummmm your snacks from the Boardwalk bakery look goooooood!

 

[Chicago Mo]

one of these days i am going to get that beautiful picture of the castle! I adore that angle!!!!

Ohh the fun you had with Tim's family! I just love all the smiles. then Gabby. It's SO FUNNY!!!!

One of these days we will go to LT. i need to try it once!!! I keep hearing such great things!

Love Mark's monster hat too.. he really needs one. and a real Sword fight! WO HOOOOOO I need to get him with my boys....

Since we missed boo at the zoo i need to get over there for the christmas stuff!!!


Hope you are well! glad you had the kids this weekend!!! even your furry one!

 

[dvc4life]

I'm so far behind. I haven't been on the computer since last week. So sorry to hear about your Mom. But, she is resting peacefully now and no longer in pain. And you have all your memories.



Love all the updates. What a fun day you had at MK. Loved that Princess Tiana. She was gorgeous!

 

[afwdwfan]

I really can't believe you like Liberty Tree. That is one of my favorites.

Sorry about the rain... but I guess it didn't completely ruin things for you since you were on the way back to the resort. At least you could change into some dry clothes unlike the people headed into the park!

 

[PhoenixStrength]

I was an update behind again with the holiday, so here are my thoughts on the last two updates:

Tim's kids sure are adorable!! And you got some great pictures on 7DMT! I was so happy to get FP+ on both of my MK days for it for our upcoming trip.

Good luck with the characters, you got great pictures with Tiana and Peter Pan! Nice that you didn't have to wait in long lines too.

at the sword fight, it's too cute!

Wow, LTT was empty when you were there! I haven't eaten there since I was a teenager and ADRs did not exist so my family and I just walked in for dinner one day with the characters! Not a fan of clam chowder, but the Pot Roast looks delicious.

Your picture of the side of the castle is fantastic! Glad you made it on the monorail before the rain started, and at least you had a close spot to run to your car.

The cupcakes looks wonderful!

 

[Gracefulskinny]

Yay for some Love for Tiana!

Looks like a fun ride on Pirates!


And who could ever pass up a Dole Whip?

Yummy looking lunch at Liberty Tree and what a bummer about the rain but at least you made it almost to your car before the worst of it.


What Yummy treats to end the night with. Bummer that the cupcake was too sweet. That is always a let down.

 

[DWGal210]

I'm super far behind - but caught up now! What a fun day you had with Tim and the family, very fun.

I was so sad to hear about Joe's passing. I'll be praying for them this holiday season.

Prayers and hugs to you as well, Kathy. It's been a rough year for you; I've thought about you often, and send up a prayer that you're doing well.

Are you going to be in the Dubuque area this month? If so, perhaps we can meet up!

 

[ddstratton]

Your lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern looks delicious!! I love clam chowder. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful morning. Loved the sword fight! Perfect timing, leaving just as the rain started.

 

[SarahDisney]

I fell a bit behind, but finally had some time to catch up.

I love the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train pictures! And I love that the official picture caught both you and Tim with your cameras out!

I love all the pictures with Tiana and Peter Pan! Both are characters we missed on our last trip ...

Mark and Christopher having a sword fight ... boys. Looks like they were having a lot of fun.

I've never been to Liberty Tree Tavern (I've never been to most Disney restaurants ...), but it looks really nice! I'm glad you guys enjoyed!

Sounds like you had a nice time at MK ... and at least you got out before the rain!

All caught up now (I'm sure I'll fall behind soon enough, though). I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving week!

 

[DisneyKid4Life]

I've never eaten there, but I still guessed right that it was Liberty Tree. So well done with the picture clues Kathy!

Oooh that burger looks good.

Ohhhhhh Yeahhhhhhh, the rain. This one I remember vividly as this was my MNSSHP night. That was the hardest and longest rain of the trip. In fact I believe they issued a flood warning. Not good.