MagicBands + Margaritas + Muggles + Minions = TRP. New TR link is up! 10/31

[addictedtothemouse]

Mom and I did the tea at the Grand Floridian, and we both loved it.
It was just a nice relaxing time to get to enjoy each other.

 

[MEK]

So I am leaning towards finishing this one first and then doing the DL one.

OMG! And I am leaning towards doing one for my Tampa bay trip - I was just going to tack it on to the one I am writing now.

Does this mean we will never get a May TR written since we BOTH suck at more than one TR?

Especially since 2 weeks from Today, I will be in Florida

Wait - Isn't it two weeks from tomorrow? Is there something I don't know. Are you getting there early?????

I seriously can't wait. Two weeks from now I will be having dinner with Rosie at this exact time (as long as my flight lands on time!)

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for an adult only (non relative) relaxing trip where I am only responsible for me it's not even funny.

So, uh hem - WHO is going to be responsible for me? ...Oh, yeah....

We did have some drama (though not with each other as the above comment might imply) and I am looking forward to a trip without that. At least I certainly don't expect any of it.

OMG - the pressure is ON! No drama! No drama! No drama!

I am also REALLY REALLY looking forward to a trip sleeping in a real bed. I loved the VGC.

So funny when you texted me this the other night. I really didn't know what your sleeping arrangements were. Yup - OKW is going to work out just fine. Which bed do you want - the one closest to the door or the one closest to the verandah. Your pick!

Seriously though, it was absolutely magical to watch our kids march down main street,

I bet it was! I bet it was awesome and those uniforms ->

. I am hoping that my May trip is a bit less crowded, that part was not so great.

I hope so too. And I hope its not crazy hot because I am SO not used to warm weather yet - at all. But seriously - I got my clothes out today and I think everything I am packing is a tank or completely sleeveless. I am ready!

Is it wrong that I actually missed FP+???????

No - not wrong at all. There are some good points to FP+!

So I am off to do a run, the first one since Easter (walking in the parks counts, right?) in vastly different weather but hope to get a NYE update up today and make a dent before I head back to sunny happy places.

So how does it feel to be going on two Disney trips only two weeks apart? Pretty darn good, I suspect!

 

[MEK]

Too funny about Eric and the very versatile sweatshirt!

I like both jackets for Jeff. I especially like the brown one.

Fun tea time!

Really cute pictures of you!

 

[glennbo123]

I'm glad that you ladies enjoyed the Tea.

My daughters and wife are the same way about lip gloss. I don't get it , but at least you women are consistent.

 

[franandaj]

Sounds like a nice day for the girls. I think I would have gone like you, the cheese and pate rather than dainty little sandwiches with the crust cut off.

Your Jeff is cracking me up with his lack of planning and organization!

I did notice the other day that you were slightly addicted to your lip gloss.

 

[Pinkocto]

Firstly, welcome back!!!!! Can't wait to hear about the differences. I really liked them, made it really feel like a totally different place. I hope that makes sense.

Jeff didn't just want to wear a poncho? I'm glad you were able to find him a nice jacket. Tea sounded lovely, very nice you were able to escape the crowds and rain and relax. I totally understand about the lip gloss. For me its chapstick but the world is in flux until the situation is remedied.

 

[IheartDDuck]

My Dad has been known to forget something before, especially if my Mom forgets to pack it. And he does the same thing. He needs to go out and buy it, and he's IMPOSSIBLE! Like, such a picky pick.

How did you like the Disney lip gloss?

 

[Poolrat]

You are doing great considering I am still at the SM meet on mine. Just too much life getting in the way.

So glad you enjoyed the tea. Sounds just right the right way to start the new year.

 

[KatMark]

Fun update, Cynthia.

A good morning to sleep in a bit.

Love the TOT pictures (I remember seeing E's sweatshirt in the Brenda photo).

I just adore your photopass pictures...you look so happy to be there.

So glad you had a nice time at the Tea. I thought of doing it for the girls trip but we are all a bit fussy and decided against it.

And it's always a good thing to get away from the kids and big boys for awhile.

 

[scottny]

Nice TOT pics.
We love going to the Tea. They accommodate if you ask them too very well.
Glad you both got what you needed.

 

[addictedtothemouse]

OMG!
So funny when you texted me this the other night. I really didn't know what your sleeping arrangements were. Yup - OKW is going to work out just fine. Which bed do you want - the one closest to the door or the one closest to the verandah. Your pick!

I'm guessing veranda.

 

[Chilly]

Rained on us on Jan 1st when we were there as well, not the best way to start a new year, but you didn't let that stop you and neither did we, even if its raining its still Disney and better than being at home and afternoon tea and shopping makes it even better.

 

[jedijill]

I had a favorite sweatshirt in HS that I LOVED and my mom hated. One day it disappeared...i'm still upset. Now I have another favorite sweatshirt and she can't get to it!...BWHAHAHAHAHA!

Tea is the perfect way to spend a soggy afternoon! Glad you found some replacement lip gloss!

Jill in CO

 

[KatMark]

I'm guessing veranda.

 

[mickeystoontown]

First off, welcome home from the California trip! I'm anxious to hear your comparison of Disneyland to Disney World.

It must be a teenage boy thing that they wear the same hoodie over and over and over again. Hunter will do that with his two favorites. I have to make him bring them in from his truck so I can wash them.

How nice that you ladies were able to have some "tea time" and act all girly and stuff.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I am going to do my best to get caught up on everyone's threads this week but thought I'd get an update up, first! While I'd have loved to get it up earlier...it was a bit nutty upon the return home.

That being said, welcome home!

And Jeff....well Jeff had a problem.

He hadn't packed his rain jacket. (this one I was not blamed for )

It was raining.

And you guys are from Seattle!

While seated, I realized that I had a problem.

I had no lipgloss.

Hey, at least you packed a rain jacket.

3 tubes of Disney gloss later (it was a buy one, get one deal...I gave one to Melissa) and a black quick silver jacket (that was SO much nicer than the one he forgot that he would have brought and so much easier for travel and running than his truly waterproof gortex...he used it for our 15K) we were on our way back to Hollywood!

Well, look at that! All's well that ends well.

 

[dizneeat]

Great update!
Love the pics of ToT. Such a fun ride.

And tea at the GF. We have often tried to fit it in and held reservations from time to time, but never really made it.
Guess I will have to go to London to fit one in.

Great purchases!

 

[elphie101]

Oh tea time looks great! It looks like such a wonderful experience, though I've never really been a tea person - perhaps someday I'll give it a try.

I know EXACTLY what you mean about lip gloss, though for me it's chapstick - I always seem to find whenever I don't have it is exactly when I need it most!

 

[teekathepony]

Lovely easy going morning for everyone after NYE. I'm glad Jeff eventually did get a jacket too! And you your lipgloss!
Love all the ToT pics!
Tea time looks really nice too. I'd like to do that some time.

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[rentayenta]

I feel like I need a spin in the dryer after the soggy photos. Tea looks great and I'd have opted for the manly meaty option too.