Magical Grand Gathering Trip with Pics. Completed

[wdwgirl03]

Just getting caught up with your TR...I'm really enjoying it so far! The surrey bike looks fun...my sister and I have been wanting to ride one forever but we never do. I am determined to rent one when we go in December!

Looking forward to more...

 

[kaysmommie]

Is that why I feel like poo!? OMG!? Hmmm. I do eat a variety of food. I'm the girl who'd choose crab legs or salmon anyway over a steak or burger. I'm not a big fan of red meat. I love chicken though. Turkey. I'd eat Escargot over green beans any day of the week. I'm just weird like that!

I'd love to see your pin if ya don't mind taking a pic. I wonder if we'll get one for Tony's? That'd be cool. I wonder how the Illuminations dinner is!? I really really really wanted to do the Tony's one and we get to in December. I hope it's fun...the description sounds awesome! Watch it suck! I just talked to Nancy...she is due with their fourth child in mid January. I'm not sure if they can journey to the NC then or not. I will definitely let you know. We'll have to get together and hang out the next time we go.

That actually sounds like a good variety of food and pretty healthy too. I eats of chocolate and must have something chocolate everyday . I even dug into the halloween candy from MNSSHP. I will take a pic of the pin tonight, both of them. I haven't heard much about the Tony's breakfast. It sounds fun from what I read. I loved the FW cruise though!! I also wished we could have done the Illuminations dinner but they weren't doing it during our week . Just let me know, it would fun to get together sometime.

Thanks for the review of the safari dinner. I have always wondered about those Grand Gathering events and there never seems to be much details available about them.

Keep the updates coming.

Thanks for reading .

Hello Great report so far. I noticed that your family is living in Knoxville, well my family lives in Maryville and I work in Knoxville. Nice to meet someone else on the boards that lives in my area.

Hello, Thanks for reading. Your practically a neighbor I was going to aks you where you work but don't want to be too noisy . PM me if you want.

Great Update The Grand Gathering safari looked like lots of fun

Thanks so much. It was fun.

I really enjoyed the Safari, minus a few minor things with other peoples kids not behaving which I don't care to get into on my trippie . If you feel like hearing me complain then you can PM me .

Awww...come on Nicole!!! LOL!! Your TR just won't be the same without your unedited comments/commentary.

I think your honest comments are what keep me coming back - so funny!!!

Don't get too PC on us now!

I'm trying not tp pick on little stuff that doesn't really matter at the end of the day. But sometimes I just can't help it and like you I laugh alot when others make the same kind of comments. Also I don't want to hurt friends feelings. Though they know I think a couple of their kids could use some discipline . It's more like they have a sense of entitlement and it just creeps up alot KWIM. Don't get me wrong they are both nice families and I love my DF and her kids alot.

 

[kaysmommie]

Just getting caught up with your TR...I'm really enjoying it so far! The surrey bike looks fun...my sister and I have been wanting to ride one forever but we never do. I am determined to rent one when we go in December!

Looking forward to more...

Thanks for reading . Definately rent the Surrey bike, so much fun.

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Phew - all caught up here Nichole! You've had so many updates!
The surrey bikes look like fun - we thought about doing that once but never got around to it. Now I really want to!

Downtown Disney - seems to be so busy on the weekend now. The last few times we went over a weekend it was so busy we couldn't even shop in World of Disney - way too crowded. Even walking around outside is nuts. I've never been to Goofy's Candy Co either to make the treats - sounds like it is a must do in December.

So glad Kaylee gave Everest a try and actually liked it this time! I haven't taken Samantha on Dinosaur yet - I've done it but she doesn't seem interested.

Photopass - We used it quite a bit this trip too and found the CM's to be hit or miss. We had many great ones who took a ton of pictures. Then there were a few who seemed to be bothered by being asked to take a picture.

So you didn't get to do everything in AK - you'll just have to go back!

The safari looks fun - you got a lot of good pictures. I didn't know that the ostrich eggs weren't real.

So glad they gave you hand sanitizer at the dinner after touching the animals and before dessert!

Looking forward to more.

 

[hlrababy]

Hey Nichole!! Great update!!
I still need to get to AK! We have never been!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

Hey Nichole!! Great update!!
I still need to get to AK! We have never been!

Say what!?

Nichole...I wonder why they didn't do the Illuminations thing that week? I can't find good info on anything. I started a Tony's thread but the only lady that posted pics went in '05. So it could have changed by now....ya know? Someone mentioned you get a pin so now I am curious. I'm about to post pics of the house for Farrah and Heather. Come over and take a look later. It's nothing fancy, just a small mountain home but it's comfy. And the location is wonderful!

 

[kaysmommie]

Phew - all caught up here Nichole! You've had so many updates!
The surrey bikes look like fun - we thought about doing that once but never got around to it. Now I really want to!

Downtown Disney - seems to be so busy on the weekend now. The last few times we went over a weekend it was so busy we couldn't even shop in World of Disney - way too crowded. Even walking around outside is nuts. I've never been to Goofy's Candy Co either to make the treats - sounds like it is a must do in December.

So glad Kaylee gave Everest a try and actually liked it this time! I haven't taken Samantha on Dinosaur yet - I've done it but she doesn't seem interested.

Photopass - We used it quite a bit this trip too and found the CM's to be hit or miss. We had many great ones who took a ton of pictures. Then there were a few who seemed to be bothered by being asked to take a picture.

So you didn't get to do everything in AK - you'll just have to go back!

The safari looks fun - you got a lot of good pictures. I didn't know that the ostrich eggs weren't real.

So glad they gave you hand sanitizer at the dinner after touching the animals and before dessert!

Looking forward to more.

Hi Michelle,
Glad your caught up and back from a fun trip. DTD was a disaster, so packed. Yes you should go to Goofy's with the girls in December. Kaylee liked EE so much better this year. I would not even bother with Dinosaur, not that good IMO. I figured the hand sanitizer thing is good to know if anyone was thinking of trying the Safari dinner. Photopass seems to be hit or miss but we practically had to hunt them down to get the photos done, glad you like it though. I would probably still order the CD again though. We just got ours last night and I have to load it up to the computer today.

Hey Nichole!! Great update!!
I still need to get to AK! We have never been!

You must go to AK . Tom doesn't care for it much. But just the theme of it is so cool. I like it wayyy better than HS.

Say what!?

Nichole...I wonder why they didn't do the Illuminations thing that week? I can't find good info on anything. I started a Tony's thread but the only lady that posted pics went in '05. So it could have changed by now....ya know? Someone mentioned you get a pin so now I am curious. I'm about to post pics of the house for Farrah and Heather. Come over and take a look later. It's nothing fancy, just a small mountain home but it's comfy. And the location is wonderful!

I have no clue why they weren't running the Illuminations dinner that was all of our first choice for the events. I have no clue about Tony's but if I'm able to find reviews I will post them. Coming over to check out the house. Was it the one you posted pics of last week? because that looked great!

 

[OneTreeHillAddict]

I have no clue why they weren't running the Illuminations dinner that was all of our first choice for the events. I have no clue about Tony's but if I'm able to find reviews I will post them. Coming over to check out the house. Was it the one you posted pics of last week? because that looked great!

I would love to see the food and set up from the Odyssey. Plus we've skipped Illuminations so many times it would be nice to have a prime spot to sit and watch it. I found one review on here and it was really bad. But people will find wrong in everything because we all like different stuff. Like Tony's food...so many people say that it sucks. I loved my lunch at Tony's (other than the app) It's like nobody does these GG's!

I posted some pics last week from the Mtns...but F & H wanted to see the inside of it. I'm about to send Heather a pic of the outside. I'll send it to you too. It's beautiful on the outside.

 

[kaysmommie]

I would love to see the food and set up from the Odyssey. Plus we've skipped Illuminations so many times it would be nice to have a prime spot to sit and watch it. I found one review on here and it was really bad. But people will find wrong in everything because we all like different stuff. Like Tony's food...so many people say that it sucks. I loved my lunch at Tony's (other than the app) It's like nobody does these GG's!

I posted some pics last week from the Mtns...but F & H wanted to see the inside of it. I'm about to send Heather a pic of the outside. I'll send it to you too. It's beautiful on the outside.

I love Illuminations but unfortunately I missed it this trip, along with Spectromagic, jammin Jungle Parade, Block Party bash and the nemo Musical. I'm ready to go back already. I thought I was finally Disneyed out and needed that year to recover but 2 weeks later I'm missing it already . Glad to hear you like Tony's, might have to put it on the list. For the GG it's breakfast though, so it would have to be good, right? The mountain house is very cute!! Thanks for sending.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Hey Nichole, just catching up here.

Love the kids outfits at AK. So cute!

Morgan wears her hair wrap the same way as Kaylee outside her ponytail!

Love it that they made friends at the pool.

All of the deserts look yummy.

I'm all caught up and now so I can remain current!! phew!!! Great report so far!

 

[Disneychix]

Great update Nichole! The GG looked like fun but there is NO WAY my DS is getting near a GIANT spider, even if it's in a box!

 

[kaysmommie]

Hey Nichole, just catching up here.

Love the kids outfits at AK. So cute!

Morgan wears her hair wrap the same way as Kaylee outside her ponytail!

Love it that they made friends at the pool.

All of the deserts look yummy.

I'm all caught up and now so I can remain current!! phew!!! Great report so far!

Hi Shawna, Glad that you are all caught up. Hope you are feeling better. After that day I started to put the hairwrap inside the pony tail . It looks so weird on the outside. She still has it too and everyday I struggle with it especially with the dance buns. After the first day of vacation I gave up on our hair because it would like nice for about 2 minutes until we walked outside why don't guys have this problem?? Looking forward to your trippie soon.

Great update Nichole! The GG looked like fun but there is NO WAY my DS is getting near a GIANT spider, even if it's in a box!

Thanks so much . That spider is so nasty isn't it .

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Hi Shawna, Glad that you are all caught up. Hope you are feeling better. After that day I started to put the hairwrap inside the pony tail . It looks so weird on the outside. She still has it too and everyday I struggle with it especially with the dance buns. After the first day of vacation I gave up on our hair because it would like nice for about 2 minutes until we walked outside why don't guys have this problem?? Looking forward to your trippie soon.



Thanks so much . That spider is so nasty isn't it .

Thanks! I'm writing the departure right now. Should have it up as soon as I finish it.

It looks funny in a bun doesnt it? ITs crazy hair day today at school and we did some funky tiny pony tails then put her hair back into a bun but she wanted to leave the wrap out. So we have to remember to wrap and pin it before class tonight. How long does Kaylee leave hers in. This is MOrgan's first one. She has a competition on the 15th of November so it has to be out by then if it lasts that long. The lady said up to 2 months. She's upset she has to take it out. She also wants me to try it. Yeah, right!

 

[kaysmommie]

Thanks! I'm writing the departure right now. Should have it up as soon as I finish it.

It looks funny in a bun doesnt it? ITs crazy hair day today at school and we did some funky tiny pony tails then put her hair back into a bun but she wanted to leave the wrap out. So we have to remember to wrap and pin it before class tonight. How long does Kaylee leave hers in. This is MOrgan's first one. She has a competition on the 15th of November so it has to be out by then if it lasts that long. The lady said up to 2 months. She's upset she has to take it out. She also wants me to try it. Yeah, right!

Last year Kaylee's lasted about 6 weeks. But the year before was more like 10 weeks. If they have the hairwrap put in behind the ear it lasts longer. But still somehow Kaylee wanted to have it put in on top of her head. SO I guess 6-8 weeks. You can take it out sooner though since you have to for Competition. They always want us mom's to suffer with them . Kaylee wanted me to have my face painted in hot humid Florida .


BTW
Have any of you heard from Farrah? Her siggie photo is gone which makes me think the moderator gave her points. Mine was gone from my signature and I didn't even have a ticker for a while. She really didn't do anything wrong . She had some rude posters come over to her thread and start trouble. She had no idea thier was another thread with a similiar title and then they posted something that made no sense. So she said it was dumb, what's the big deal?? Makes me sad . I have to message her on mySpace.

 

[AshleyMWC]

Whew, I am finally all caught up on your TR. That safari dinner looks like fun, although I could see it also being a crazy and hectic The food did looks good though, or maybe I was just starving when I read about it. I can just imagine Thomas wanting to hold the spider...boys!! It reminded me of an episode of John & Kate Plus Eight where Alexis wanted to hug the baby alligator!!

 

[kaysmommie]

Whew, I am finally all caught up on your TR. That safari dinner looks like fun, although I could see it also being a crazy and hectic The food did looks good though, or maybe I was just starving when I read about it. I can just imagine Thomas wanting to hold the spider...boys!! It reminded me of an episode of John & Kate Plus Eight where Alexis wanted to hug the baby alligator!!

Hi Ashley,
I was starving when we got there or else I might not have tried some of that food . I saw that Jon & Kate epsiode . Well you have 1 more day until you and your DF are at Disney!!! I hope you have a wonderful trip!! I look forward to reading all about it when you get back. Take lots of Poly pics .

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Last year Kaylee's lasted about 6 weeks. But the year before was more like 10 weeks. If they have the hairwrap put in behind the ear it lasts longer. But still somehow Kaylee wanted to have it put in on top of her head. SO I guess 6-8 weeks. You can take it out sooner though since you have to for Competition. They always want us mom's to suffer with them . Kaylee wanted me to have my face painted in hot humid Florida .


BTW
Have any of you heard from Farrah? Her siggie photo is gone which makes me think the moderator gave her points. Mine was gone from my signature and I didn't even have a ticker for a while. She really didn't do anything wrong . She had some rude posters come over to her thread and start trouble. She had no idea thier was another thread with a similiar title and then they posted something that made no sense. So she said it was dumb, what's the big deal?? Makes me sad . I have to message her on mySpace.

No I had no clue what was happening. Oh I hope not. she's so sweet.

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi Nichole! Great update! The safari looks like fun, but the dinner looked AWESOME. The kids all look soooo cute in their matching t-shirts! I am glad you guys had a good time with your friends!

 

[snowbell]

ok -- so why am I just finding this report now.... You are on page 23 I am literally on page one right now so I have a lot of catching up to do... How are you?? Sorry we never got to meet when you came to Jersey.

 

[Poohtigeey]

Hey Nichole! Great update. Looks like a great evening. Tarantualas and all! We love the safari and Hunter would love to be able to ask questions. And to see an empty, dark AK sounds awesome!