Lots of Characters, Lots of Firsts but Lots of Drama: Why We Say NEVER AGAIN!! 3/21

[Charlefours]

While walking out to use the washroom and to pay our bill I, of course, took pictures. Here are some of them:

I like the light fixtures

On the way back from the washroom:

Inside Pepper Market:

The gorgeous fountain in the lobby:

Are you sick of photos yet? Perhaps I should change the title to include the Lots of Pictures too.

After taking all these photos, we popped into the gift shop. I wanted to look for a lanyard for my KTTWC. DMIL decided it sounded like a great idea, then DGM wanted one as well. I ended up with the Halloween lanyard, which I just love and Lilian picked out a Baby Dumbo in a blanket. Our purchase breakdown:

Halloween Lanyard: $7.95
Lanyard Pouch: $4.95
Dumbo: $6.95

Total with tax: $21.15​

One of the best purchases of the week for me! It held my and Lilian’s KTTW card and photopass cards the whole week and I occasionally had a bit of cash and my credit card in it.

Up Next: 11/19: We arrive at Epcot!!

 

[Charlefours]

I hope that you feel better.

Thanks Sophia!

that was the case in feb when my oldest ds had his pics taken with Belle....

I am so jealous. After enough trips to WDW, you would think that I would know about this, but I did not! Can you imagine? My dd literally gasped when she saw the picture of Lillian with Tinkerbell. What an awesome picture,

I hope you feel better!!

Thank you! The Fairies are back in TT until they close it then they will be moved until FL expansion, Pixie Hollow phase is complete. It was magical!!

I love your trip report. The pics are great and take me back to my last two trips at Disney. I went with my Mom and had to deal with all the problems you stated. Only she was only one person. I can't imagine what it would have been like if it would have been more.

Shardai to my TR! Thank you! I think it was just so much right at the beginning but it was enough to make us say never again!

 

[Charlefours]

Stef, hope you are feeling better. It seems a lot of people are getting sick these days -- I think it is the change in the weather and that time of year.

Thanks Kathy!

Boooooo that you're not feeling well! Hope you feel better before our pow wow on Wednesday!!

Feel better soon!

Thanks Mary!

 

[Charlefours]

The pic's with the princesses were precious. Even though it didn't go quite as you had hoped with Cinderella, Aurora walking your DD over to Cindy was quite sweet. And the pic's with Belle were exceptional I thought

I have a teen boy so I'm oblivious to the whole fairy thing (who's sad, glad, mad ) but the pic's were good too. Great idea to take a picture of the autographs

Looks like your DD had a wonderful time

Thank you! I think that is one of the biggest reasons I enjoy reading TR on DIS--seeing and reading about things I would not experience otherwise or have yet to do so.

Lilian had a great time and is constantly asking to go back.

Hope you feel better soon! I don't expect to be able to catch up on anyone's updates tomorrow, but I will be back after my trip is over to see what I missed while I was gone!

I hope you had an amazing trip! I'm sorry that I did not get over to your PTR for your send off.

I hope you're feeling better! I'm not feeling all that great either. It's that time of year, I guess!

I hope you are doing better Jen!

just giving you a little bump Steph! hope you are feeling better and things are flowing smoothly with school. Hope you guys are having a wonderful time enjoying fall and Halloween festivities....
Connie

You're sweet Connie. Unfortunately, my TR is last on my things to do list so it gets pushed off each day. I was determined to get a few things up today though.

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Happy Halloween,
What is Lilian going to be today? My son is going to be a cowboy.
Please keep the pictures coming, love them all.
Enjoying your update

 

[-Hope-]

Breakfast looks yummy! Made to order eggs would have been great since we could only get them one way at our resort. The theming at PM looks really cool too.

I love all your pictures- keep them coming! The one of Lilian still in bed with her fairy statues is ADORABLE!

Happy Halloween- I hope you have a great day!

 

[klacey1]

Great photos of the Pepper Market! I've never been to CSR, but the CS area looks really fun and colorful!
I'm definitely getting a lanyard for our next trip-- it was annoying to dig through my bag every time I needed our KTTW!

 

[annmarieda]

I love all the pictures!! Breakfast looks yummy.... I love that you are breaking everything down cost wise. I think that can help people get a good idea of how much a trip can really cost. I know my sil pays exorbitant amounts to take her kids on a "low cost" trip across to my side of the state. I am certain she pays as much if not more than she would if she just took them to Disney. She adamantly says that she can not afford Disney. At $350 a night for the hotel they stay at and zoo tickets and various other touristy type things...I am thinking if she affords those things...Disney isn't going to break her. (can you tell I am a bit bitter about not getting my grand gathering yet? )

Anyway...in regards to breakfast...did you use a cs credit? Or pay oop?

 

[Purpleblanket]

Great Trip Report! Thanks for taking the time to post. I love all your photos and can't wait to see more!!

I love how you've formatted your thread so that we can easily jump to the next installment!!

I'm going to keep tuned in for more!!

debbie

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Love the update! Glad that you enjoyed the Pepper Market.

 

[KatMark]

Great update. Lily is just too adorable for words.

I hate those "foggy mornings" when you can't get photos. I'm glad that overall you guys enjoyed Pepper Market (and, by the way, thanks for the warm plug!). Your pictures of the lobby and PM are great!

And on the lanyard purchases.

 

[TwiddleDeeTwiddleDum]

Aww, you're such a good mom. Your daughter looked so happy getting the gifts you preplanned to make her trip extra special.

Keep the pictures coming, I love looking at them - just my 2 cents worth

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Fun update! Stephanie --your DH is a hoot...looks like a thick morning hope the fog burned off quickly, so you guys were able to enjoy your day

take your time with your TR! we know you are a busy lady...get that school work and Lillian taken care of...we're here when you can visit with us
Connie

 

[wlwilliams9]

Nice update!! Allyn is a goof!! If only he really could grow a bacon moustache!!

Great pics of PM! Can't wait for more!!

 

[jenny105]

How does Pepper Market work exactly? It's considered CS but they add a tip? :confused I need to know these things if I'm considering staying there lol.

I bought a lanyard and the stupid plastic holder broke. So I had to buy another one in IOA!

 

[ladybugmom]

I'm loving all of your beautiful pics!!! The Pepper Market looks really cool!! And great idea getting a lanyard and pouch! I took my VB lanyard and pouch in May and I LOVED how accessible our KTTW and PP cards were!!

 

[Charlefours]

Happy Halloween,
What is Lilian going to be today? My son is going to be a cowboy.
Please keep the pictures coming, love them all.
Enjoying your update

Lilian ended up being a ladybug, which was her second or third switch. Thank you!! I hope you had a great Halloween!

Breakfast looks yummy! Made to order eggs would have been great since we could only get them one way at our resort. The theming at PM looks really cool too.

I love all your pictures- keep them coming! The one of Lilian still in bed with her fairy statues is ADORABLE!

Happy Halloween- I hope you have a great day!

It was a great treat--I do not care for scrambled eggs so it was a nice treat to have them cooked to order. Thanks Hope! I hope you had a great Halloween.

Great photos of the Pepper Market! I've never been to CSR, but the CS area looks really fun and colorful!
I'm definitely getting a lanyard for our next trip-- it was annoying to dig through my bag every time I needed our KTTW!

Thank you! We liked CSR. We would be willing to stay there again--of course there are other places we want to stay at too.

After our first afternoon, enough was enough. I looked while we were at the store in TT but they did not have the pouches so I waited until the next morning. SO nice!!! I highly recommend it!!

 

[Charlefours]

I love all the pictures!! Breakfast looks yummy.... I love that you are breaking everything down cost wise. I think that can help people get a good idea of how much a trip can really cost. I know my sil pays exorbitant amounts to take her kids on a "low cost" trip across to my side of the state. I am certain she pays as much if not more than she would if she just took them to Disney. She adamantly says that she can not afford Disney. At $350 a night for the hotel they stay at and zoo tickets and various other touristy type things...I am thinking if she affords those things...Disney isn't going to break her. (can you tell I am a bit bitter about not getting my grand gathering yet? )

Anyway...in regards to breakfast...did you use a cs credit? Or pay oop?

Thank you!!

I know what you mean--people are silly when it comes to not wanting to spend money to go to Disney. It was actually DFIL that put his foot down and said he was going and it was up to DMIL to decide for herself. She is also of the opinion that it was too expensive. I hope you get your GG!!

We did not use a CS meal, we paid OOP.

Great Trip Report! Thanks for taking the time to post. I love all your photos and can't wait to see more!!

I love how you've formatted your thread so that we can easily jump to the next installment!!

I'm going to keep tuned in for more!!

debbie

Debbie to my TR! (I don't think I have welcomed you yet but if I had, welcome again. ) Thank you!! I like including jumps when I can--so much easier to catch up when I get terribly behind (like I am currently ).

Love the update! Glad that you enjoyed the Pepper Market.

Thank you Sophia!!

 

[Charlefours]

Great update. Lily is just too adorable for words.

I hate those "foggy mornings" when you can't get photos. I'm glad that overall you guys enjoyed Pepper Market (and, by the way, thanks for the warm plug!). Your pictures of the lobby and PM are great!

And on the lanyard purchases.

Thanks Kathy

Aww, you're such a good mom. Your daughter looked so happy getting the gifts you preplanned to make her trip extra special.

Keep the pictures coming, I love looking at them - just my 2 cents worth

Thank you!

Fun update! Stephanie --your DH is a hoot...looks like a thick morning hope the fog burned off quickly, so you guys were able to enjoy your day

take your time with your TR! we know you are a busy lady...get that school work and Lillian taken care of...we're here when you can visit with us
Connie

It did burn off rather quickly--by the time we were finished with breakfast it was pretty much gone. Thanks--DH can be a total goof ball!!

Thanks for understanding Connie--three more big assignments due this semester, two of which are due on the 17th.

 

[Charlefours]

Nice update!! Allyn is a goof!! If only he really could grow a bacon moustache!!

Great pics of PM! Can't wait for more!!

I know I am a slow poke with getting things updated--so crazy right now.

How does Pepper Market work exactly? It's considered CS but they add a tip? :confused I need to know these things if I'm considering staying there lol.

I bought a lanyard and the stupid plastic holder broke. So I had to buy another one in IOA!

PM, you get seated by a CM and you are given a ticket and a menu. You look over the menu, go to respective station (there are around five to six of them) to order your food. The CM stamps your ticket and gives it back to you. Most of the food is made to order, so it takes 10 or so minutes to get it. A server CM will get your drink for you and refills. After finishing up, you take your ticket up to the cashier CM who will check you out. It is at that point that you will get a service charge--10% I believe charged to your KTTW card. Even with the service, it is a CS--not a TS meal credit. Clear as mud?

I'm loving all of your beautiful pics!!! The Pepper Market looks really cool!! And great idea getting a lanyard and pouch! I took my VB lanyard and pouch in May and I LOVED how accessible our KTTW and PP cards were!!

Thanks Becky! It is so nice having the lanyard.