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

[eandesmom]

Continued from previous

Pics with my phone







Clearly it was bright (and yes, Eric is STILL in that sweatshirt!)



Official versions

Creative cropping for borders



LOL











And with that, we were done.

WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bus to SSR and the Magical Depress.

At the airport with at least an hour to kill , Evan had homework do to so it was one last vacation beverage while we hung out.





(no, that is not video games, it is the school issued iPad and he is working on something though I certainly can’t recall what.

They really need to clean this roof



We have never been in this part of the terminal before, we are always flying Alaska home. Evan was more interested in the ceiling than his homework.



The flight home was uneventful despite having to show ID AGAIN at boarding, which has never happened before. Super annoying, they’d already checked it at security! We also had some challenges on both flights getting seats together but were able to manage 2 and 2 both times though not close together. I also seem to recall some drama over food, we picked up food to eat on the plane for the 2nd leg and it seems like someone didn't feel well (E wise) but I can't recall if they actually got sick or just didn't eat their dinner or what? Obviously not so dramatic that I actually recall much. Bottom line is we flew, we changed planes, we ate, we landed and we went home. BOO!

Up next, souvies, a peek at my parents solo day and a recap.

I WILL get this done before the cruise!

 

[jedijill]

Boo for the last day and having to go home. Thank goodness you have another trip coming up.


Oooh, what's your FE gift?!?!?!?!? I hope people aren't disappointed with mine. I lack creativity! 12 days!

Jill in CO

 

[KatMark]

Welcome home; I hope you had a great time with Ann at DL with your 1/2marathon.

Happy Birthday Eric!

Awww...Kendall's last weekend at home. Wait until it is your LAST child to leave. I cried for days.

Great update.

DHS seems the perfect choice considering where you were and you can't beat a ride on TSM, a snack, some shopping, hat trying on, lunch and then another ride (although that would not have been my choice for "last ride" of my trip).

I'm glad the flight home was rather uneventful. I have grown to love Southwest except for the fact that you don't have assigned seats.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I did a big update on the Disneyland Half PTR. It includes our agenda for the race itself, my recent week almost at Aualni trip and our ADR’s for the PHM!

It even has pictures! LOTS of them. If you want an Aulani fix.

Oooh, I know someone who likes Aulani!

I should have another one up there soon, maybe even today.

They'd gotten in at 3am I think.

She made her kids go to school!

Slave driver!

It's Eric's birthday today!

Happy birthday Eric!

And it's Kendall's last weekend home.

Eric got this



No clue what that is, I probably have the receipt but am too lazy to look.

It appears to be a sandwich. You're welcome.

Bye Bye DHS!

Can you say….

PHOTOBOMB!

Evan was more interested in the ceiling than his homework.

Can you really blame him?

The flight home was uneventful despite having to show ID AGAIN at boarding, which has never happened before. Super annoying, they’d already checked it at security!

That's weird. You guys aren't on a watch list or something, are you?

 

[dizneeat]

Happy Birthday to Eric!

Last day? Just soooooooooo sad! But the photobomb pic is hilarious!

 

[jedijill]

I forgot to wish Eric a Happy Birthday!!!!


Jill in CO

 

[Flossbolna]

Oh, so sad that the trip is over! It looked really cold that last day!

I guess the photpass photographer did not realise that you had the front camera on at first? But the result is hilarious!

Have a fantastic cruise!! I once had one of those booked (October 4), but think with the PC I made a better choice - for me! However, the Southern Caribbean looks just so gorgeous, I feel like I need to go there sometime soon! As well as to Hawaii, the Canary Islands, Scotland, Alaska, Hungary, Barcelona, Provence, Cornwall, Yellowstone, Finland, South Africa, Japan, China and Thailand (and all the other places I want to visit and just missed...).

 

[PrincessInOz]

Happy Birthday Eric!


Thanks for sharing this trip with us. I really enjoyed seeing WDW through your eyes.
Last days are always sad. Least said, the better.

 

[Poolrat]

Glad everyone got home.....eventually. Ugh the never ending travel days are just no fun. I am glad I have no had one of those in a long while. [knock on wood Knock Knock]

Nice having a late enough flight to dip into a park. Good choice.


I should be back to wish you a happy cruise but with work being insane better to get it in twice then not at all.


Being Photobombed by the PP CM is hilarious.

 

[Pinkocto]

Happy belated Birthday to Eric!!!!! What did you guys do?



Last days can be soooo sad I'm glad you had some things in the pipe works though. The boys had DL to look forward to right? Time frames are getting away from me.

That photobomb was fabulous!

Awesome about the Margaritaville gift card arriving. I glad they honored that.

What artwork did Eric get for his room?


Your poor sisters and their travel woes did DVC take care of things?

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Wow! You really packed it all in on your last day! Really nice pic on this one. Boo for going home Yay for planning again!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Bummer - last day! But it sure looked fun!
I've been away from the boards for about 2 weeks - I know you did your run and all that traveling! Busy time of year!

Hope your dad does okay when he finally gets to do rehab.

 

[franandaj]

Somewhere along the way, I unsubscribed myself from this thread. I only missed the one update and the news about your Dad. I hope that your family steps out and gives your mom some help. It sounds like she really needs it.

Sad about the last day, but at least you got a little bit of fun in there. Spoiler alert, I am now writing the last day of my TR as well. Boo hoo! It's almost as sad reliving it as it is the first time.

I like that Magical Depress, that sums it up perfectly!

Thanks for taking us along and all the way to the end!

 

[rentayenta]

That PhotoPass photobomb is the best thing EVER!!!!!

I can't believe it was that cold! Cute scarf though.

 

[eandesmom]

Boo for the last day and having to go home. Thank goodness you have another trip coming up.

As do you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oooh, what's your FE gift?!?!?!?!? I hope people aren't disappointed with mine. I lack creativity! 12 days!

Jill in CO

Yeah, like I am going to tell you! LOL!

I am not sure how creative they are. I go back and forth between thinking they are cool, and then they are lame. The boys were watching some assembly over the weekend and they thought they were cool so that is something.

Welcome home; I hope you had a great time with Ann at DL with your 1/2marathon.

I did! thank you!!!

Happy Birthday Eric!

Awww...Kendall's last weekend at home. Wait until it is your LAST child to leave. I cried for days.

It was a weird day and a tough night. I think she had a good weekend and I know Eric had a great birthday

Great update.

DHS seems the perfect choice considering where you were and you can't beat a ride on TSM, a snack, some shopping, hat trying on, lunch and then another ride (although that would not have been my choice for "last ride" of my trip).

I'm glad the flight home was rather uneventful. I have grown to love Southwest except for the fact that you don't have assigned seats.

We do NOT love Southwest, the boarding process, the seating, and many other things. Yes it is on time most of the time and yes it is reasonable and includes free bags but...it just never feels quite right.

Oooh, I know someone who likes Aulani!

Hmmn, who could that be?

I should have another one up there soon, maybe even today.

Slave driver!

I would likely have done the same lol.

Happy birthday Eric!

I think he did!

It appears to be a sandwich. You're welcome.

Rocket scientist are you?

That's weird. You guys aren't on a watch list or something, are you?

Right after 9/11 I got pulled for special screening ALL the time. I traveled a lot for work and often had multiple one way legs which was a big flag. It was a giant pita.

Happy Birthday to Eric!

Last day? Just soooooooooo sad! But the photobomb pic is hilarious!

Isn't that awesome? At first I was like WHO is that guy? And then I realized.

I forgot to wish Eric a Happy Birthday!!!!


Jill in CO

thanks!

 

[elphie101]

Boooo last day Although I feel like it's wrong to say boo, seeing as you've already had a Disney trip and will be back in the Disney bubble later this month!!

 

[afwdwfan]

Kerri had made it home via Denver and Boise by using a different airline in Boise. It took them over 24 hours.

Brutal.

They'd gotten in at 3am I think.

She made her kids go to school!

Wow! I guess if you want to do the fun stuff, you've got to be ready to keep up your responsibilities.

I think Evan and I went to Rosie's, Eric and Jeff to whatever is next to it maybe?

I've been pleasantly surprised by the outdoor "food stands" area in the past. Nothing out of this world, but definitely not too shabby.

Can you say….

PHOTOBOMB!

That might be one of the best photopass pictures ever.

(no, that is not video games, it is the school issued iPad and he is working on something though I certainly can’t recall what.

Yuck. Not only are you leaving the World, but you're slammed right back into reality doing homework in the airport.

We also had some challenges on both flights getting seats together but were able to manage 2 and 2 both times though not close together.

That is what I hate about Southwest. I love flying it if I'm alone, but I'm seriously debating whether I want to fly SW or another airline with the family.

 

[glennbo123]

Bummer that the last day had to arrive. It always does, doesn't it? But glad that you could fit in a little park-time.

I like that Mickey/airplane print.

Some nice photopass pictures. It does look a little cold!

 

[scottny]

The last day sounds like fun. You got a few rides in.

Great pics.

 

[Chilly]

Lol love the photobomb picture. Belated Happy Birthday to Eric, did you do anything nice at the weekend? We had Freya's 1st birthday party.