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

[Linda67]

Great pics from DHS
Looks like afternoon tea was fun
How did you find the Disney lip gloss? I've seen it in the stores but have never purchased

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I've been at Jeff and the no rain jacket (the man who lives in Seattle no less!), you need lip gloss...It's just funny to me! I'm glad you both found what you needed!

If you don't mind - how much was the lip gloss? And did you like it?

I'm considering the tea for me and the girls on our next trip - not sure.
How long did you spend there?

My kids usually bring only one or two sweatshirts and wear them all the time. It does make it hard to tell which day it is in the pictures unless they're dated!

 

[eandesmom]

Great pictures at HS. Love the magic one of you and Tink. But my favourite is the one of you on the side, looking straight down the barrel of the camera and straight at me with your palm up. That's a great shot!

It was a fun, and soggy morning!

A wet day, a girlie afternoon and no lip gloss???

Lip gloss is key. My lips are soooooo dry that I can't stand not having something on them. Chapstick/lipbalm will do but not for a whole trip.

Poor Jeff. First no drink container large enough.....now no jacket not "just okay" enough. Glad to see that he did get a Quick Silver one in the end. And that you got your lip gloss (looks nice!!).

It's funny. He isn't that high maintenance at home but on a trip...he wrecks shorts, shoes, forgets jackets and mugs, has stuff leak and ruin his clothes. It's kind of funny.

But not really. Actually it's kind of pricey!

Hope the dryer got fixed.

Sort of but not really. Guy worked on it for a long time, didn't seem to really know what he was doing but then said he "thought" it was up to temperature.

Oh....and I totally get Eric and his one sweatshirt. My DS is about the same age and absolutely the same with his favourite clothes. He seems to wear the same t-shirt and the same sweatshirt all the time. The sweatshirt is way too small this year and he's STILL reluctant to part with it.

Yes, Eric alternates between one in the winter and this one in the spring.

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.

It's my second time doing the tea and I loved it equally both times!

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?

That's true, you had Tampa! Well, it may just be a delayed TR. VERY delayed. LOL!

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

Nah, you are right. Two weeks from when I wrote that, YOU will be there. I'll be heading to the airport later that day though. Two weeks from right now however...

WE WILL BE AT THE SPA!!!!!!!!!!

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!)

YAY!

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

Responsible is overrated.

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

Ah, I will probably have ticket drama. I just have this feeling...

However if we can skip the kind of drama that happened in Cali I'd be good with that. Maybe drama isn't really the right word. At least I don't have to worry about putting a GPS tracker on you.

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!

Yeah, 3 nights in the WORST sofa bed ever. Ok maybe not the worst but the worst I've been in, in a long time, followed by 2 in a trundle = cranky neck and body.

LOL! Either is good. I say..verandah. Not so much for that but with the time change you'll wake first and that puts you closest to the coffee pot!

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

They melted but they looked and sounded 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!

Same here! Cali was a pre-pack. Slightly cooler but much of the same stuff.

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

I did miss a few things that's for sure, FP+ was one of them, largely due to the crowds.

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

Pretty hard to get my brain back in to work

Too funny about Eric and the very versatile sweatshirt!

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

The brown is good for a casual one. It was more expensive though and for what he really needed, the black was better. He's worn it a ton, good purchase and frankly I couldn't stand the one he forgot so it was a win win.

Fun tea time!

Really cute pictures of you!

Thanks!

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.

Well some guys are that way about chapstick. It's a dry lip issue (for me) more than a gloss thing but hey, if you can make it glossy at the same time..win win!

 

[eandesmom]

Welcome back! I can't wait to hear all about your trip and those differences you mentioned.

It was very interesting to see just how different my perspective was from 2010.

for only two weeks until you are back at DW! I know you are going to have a great time with Mary Ellen and all of the DISmeets you have planned! I hope you have really good weather to enjoy, and not all the rain you seemed to have during your NYE trip.

Less than two now!!!!!! I really hope we have lovely weather and a lack of rain. It definitely looks like it is scheduled to be off and on soggy this week and soggier on the weekend. Hopefully it is done with it by our trip. Of course on a kid/parent trip I didn't exactly get the pool time I am hoping for next week. I suppose I should pack my rain jacket though.

Cool, it's like we are getting a little bonus trip report

Eventually! It will likely be a separate one. I've not even looked at the good camera yet but I have almost 500 pictures between my phone and photopass and a few of my mom's pics so that seems to justify it's own report.

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.

I was VERY happy with the cheese and pate!

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

Sigh. Maybe I should make him a pack list. He probably wouldn't use it though.

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

Oh no! That's embarassing

We had SO much fun with you, I can't wait to post about it. Some of the pictures are just a riot and I haven't even looked at the good camera yet. The photopass ones are cute too! I need to get you copies.

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.

Yes. More so in DCA I think than DL. DCA is just it's own thing, with it's own vibe and I really love it. DL I noticed differences small and large

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.

If it was only supposed to rain that day, he'd have done a poncho but there was a good chance of more during the week. The ponchos had been a pretty spectacular fail on day 1 and he vividly recalled how soaked he was, even with one on.

Yep, world in flux. Exactly.

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.

There's an idea, I'll check his suitcase like I do with the boys that would be a riot.

How did you like the Disney lip gloss?

Mixed on the gloss. LOVE the colors, it's really really pretty on. Light, sheer but still some color. It's a bit thinner than my normal stuff and the texture...can't quite put my finger on it but almost had a tiny grittiness to it. Not enough to go EWWW but enough to go...it's not quite as glossy (as my normal). But totally livable. I had thought it ran out faster than my normal stuff but I'm now almost out of that too so if you figure 4 tubes in 4 months...I didn't run out as much faster as the usual as I though.

So if it was a killer deal, yeah I'd probably buy it again. I used the Tiana one and the Belle one.

 

[eandesmom]

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

No, you are doing better as I'm not caught up on anyone's TR's, especially yours!

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

It was lovely

Fun update, Cynthia.

A good morning to sleep in a bit.

It was good to sleep a bit!

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

And you will see a LOT more of it. In this TR and that one if I ever get to it. LOL!

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

I was!

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.

I actually think they do quite well with fussy, girls only is always nice!

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.

Yes they do, they were just lovely!

I'm guessing veranda.

Well it's either that or


closest to the bathroom

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.

Exactly! You are still at Disney.

 

[addictedtothemouse]

I'll be in your state on Monday. Not on your side of the state, but in it! I have to go to a class for one of our systems and it's in Spokane. I'm really excited I've never been to Washington before so I can't wait to see it. The only thing that I won't like are the temps, the highs are cold to me. Lol

 

[afwdwfan]

And yes, it WOULD be nice if he’d wear a different sweatshirt. Really Brenda and Allison (who both saw him in it I think) I do wash it!!!!

I wear hooded sweatshirts in place of a light jacket quite often. I didn't even think a thing about it, I just figured he was doing the same.

I don't know how many Disney pictures I have of myself in the same 2 or 3 sweatshirts.


It looks like a great start to the New Year after that late night. Well, aside from having to call engineering. But a late start to the day and your girls only tea party was probably just the thing you needed at that point.

 

[eandesmom]

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!

Yeah, there may or may not have been a few things that disappeared over the years. Not so much any more as the kids do their own laundry but we do have purge days where they HAVE to give up trashed and too small items. My definition of both of those is different than the E's have. Jeff too for that matter.

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

Jill in CO

Tea was perfect!

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

It really was fascinating as it had been so long for me.

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.

Evan at least has a few in the rotation. He will alternate but Eric gets fixated on one at a time and getting him to switch...UGH. He could care less if it is filthy.

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

It was lovely!

That being said, welcome home!

Thanks!

And you guys are from Seattle!

Dion't you know that real Seattleites do not wear rain jackets or carry umbrellas unless one of the following conditions is present?

1. You are at a soccer game.
2. You are going for a hike.
3. You are going camping.
4. You are going for a run. And that's debatable, it would have to be REALLY raining or windy to get a jacket on most.

Hey, at least you packed a rain jacket.

I did. One that was confirmed to have lost all of it's true water resistance and repellent properties but it was better than nothing and more effective than a poncho would have been.

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

Thank goodness!

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

Thanks!

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.

Or your next trip

Great purchases!

They were put to very good use!

 

[CarolynK]

I get the whole lip gloss problem, though for me chap stick of any kind is acceptable - I'm not big on lip color but I can't stand dry lips! I just got 4 tubes of lip balm at CVS because I'm tired of DD stealing mine!

The tea sounds like a nice break from a hectic day.

 

[eandesmom]

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.

They have a TON of options with the tea and the treats are very yummy

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!

I have chapstick stashed everywhere. That and hand lotion!

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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He was the drama king huh! It's a great jacket though. I needed htat lipgloss so I guess I had my own drama

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.

LOL! We were soggier the first day (and would be soggier again later). You should try the tea sometime

Great pics from DHS
Looks like afternoon tea was fun
How did you find the Disney lip gloss? I've seen it in the stores but have never purchased

Tea was fun!

I did like the gloss, didn't last quite as long as I hoped it would but I did like it and would use it again. I think I still prefer my normal stuff but it was a good alternative.

I've been at Jeff and the no rain jacket (the man who lives in Seattle no less!), you need lip gloss...It's just funny to me! I'm glad you both found what you needed!

See my comment to Mark about rain jackets in Seattle.

We don't wear them

and often don't even own then

If you don't mind - how much was the lip gloss? And did you like it?

I will check the receipt, I want to say with the buy 2 get one it came in around $30 total maybe? $40? Not more than that.

I'm considering the tea for me and the girls on our next trip - not sure.
How long did you spend there?

2 hours maybe? Not more.

My kids usually bring only one or two sweatshirts and wear them all the time. It does make it hard to tell which day it is in the pictures unless they're dated!

Or the weather changes a lot.

 

[eandesmom]

I'll be in your state on Monday. Not on your side of the state, but in it! I have to go to a class for one of our systems and it's in Spokane. I'm really excited I've never been to Washington before so I can't wait to see it. The only thing that I won't like are the temps, the highs are cold to me. Lol

It's super nice over here today (76 right now) and through tomorrow but then turns icky again. I think it's cold on Monday over there, unseasonably so Hopefully it will improve

I wear hooded sweatshirts in place of a light jacket quite often. I didn't even think a thing about it, I just figured he was doing the same.

I suppose so, it's certainly how he looks at it! Except unlike a jacket which you take off inside...the sweatshirt NEVER comes off.

I don't know how many Disney pictures I have of myself in the same 2 or 3 sweatshirts.

Time for a new one, or not. As I pack for my warmer trips it's all the same stuff from every trip in the past so I hear you there.

It looks like a great start to the New Year after that late night. Well, aside from having to call engineering. But a late start to the day and your girls only tea party was probably just the thing you needed at that point.

It was a perfect start!

I get the whole lip gloss problem, though for me chap stick of any kind is acceptable - I'm not big on lip color but I can't stand dry lips! I just got 4 tubes of lip balm at CVS because I'm tired of DD stealing mine!

The tea sounds like a nice break from a hectic day.

I have lip balm stashed everywhere! I can't go to sleep without it, have one in the nightstand.

The day wasn't hectic actually, all we did was ride one ride and then I left. LOL!

 

[podsnel]

I love that tea- I was thnking it would be fun to do next May when I am there- but then we are only going to be there for 2 days, so...maybe not. Just thinking out loud....

One of our tea times we were soaked to the bone, too- it sure is weird being all fancy and pointing your pinky etc when you look/feel like a drowned rat!

Still all tastes so good, though-

 

[eandesmom]

Quick DL ½ update, we booked our outbound flight! I got my weekly Yapta summary and was SHOCKED to see the flight prices. Freaked out. A few of my flights were simply gone, as in sold out at the lower price/class that I was tracking. Our return flight, which was booked, was also sold out at the coach price. I dug around, contacted Ann.

The funny thing is, this happened in reverse about a month ago. Prices jumped WAY up. By the time I got her message and checked myself, they’d gone back down. Same thing happened this time, except it was Ann checking and seeing they were back down.

Still, two seemingly close calls made us both decide to just go ahead and book it. This leg was more at $109, we‘d gotten the return flight for $79. Still, under $200 is not bad and if either drops, we can get a credit and I think we are both just happy to have it done.

Back to your regularly scheduled report.

Except I HAVE to share this. I received my DL photopass pics and updated the wallpaper on my work computer. Last night I had that computer, next to my home one. I realized something.

I've apparently shrunk at least 2 inches since January!





No wonder I had to buy everyone in the house under the age of 15 new jeans, shorts and shoes in the past month! And both boys jumped a shirt size officially.

We'd had a somewhat lazy morning that had possibly got the dryer working, one thrill ride, a lovely girls tea and much needed replacement items for Jeff and I. Missions for that part of the day, we headed back to Hollywood. We honestly had no idea where all the boys were but the plan was to meet back there and we had FP’s for later.

But first, I missed these in the last update, taken I think before they took Eric on his first ToT ride of the day





While on the bus headed back we discussed our dinner plans. They had been for Trail's End. No one felt like rushing our evening to get there on time and doing the travel to another resort. I had booked it pre-CC guarantee. We decided I'd call and reschedule it for the following day.

So I did.

Or I tried.

They tried to tell me I couldn't change it because there would be a charge.

I mentioned that might be hard since they didn't have my CC.

They tried to tell me I'd have to give them one to modify it.

I said that no, I didn't think I did, since it was made pre-CC guarantee and it was a modification not a new reservation, but if that was the case I'd either rebook online or take my chances. At this point if I'd have made it with a CC, and something happened the next day, I'd have no recourse and I figured I’d be better off booking it mid-day the next day once I knew we for sure could make it, then being tied to it now when I wasn't.

She agreed to modify it. No CC.

Dinner figured out (figured out meaning that everyone agreed to fend for themselves lol) our bus arrived at DHS.

The designated FP meetup?

Now that’s a silly question









At this point we split up, again. For some reason the boys, and Mel wanted to use their 3rd fast pass for the Great Movie Ride. They were CONVINCED they'd never been on it. Mom and Dad wanted something else and Jeff and I? Well we wanted to see American Idol. So thanks to the trusty MDE app, whatever was booked was swapped around this ways and sideways and soon enough, all were scheduled.

We (and my we I mean me) also had a very specific agenda that we’d miss if we went on a ride then. The boys didn't seem to care.

The Osborn Lights!

They were supposed to turn "on" at a certain time. I don’t recall what time that was but I did have it noted (at the time lol). So we headed that way.

To find them already on

And it closed off so you had to walk the long way around to get in.

Bummer. I did want to see the switch flip!

No matter.

IT WAS SNOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't capture the snow but just stood there, mesmerized. Finally I attempted a few shots. You can’t have too many, can you?



































Continued in next post

 

[eandesmom]

Continued from previous



















We attempted some pics





Notice Jeff's snazzy jacket! LOL

Oh wait you can't really see it with the iphone pics





And then finally found a photopass guy, whose flash appears to have blinded me













I couldn't resist



I can't begin to describe how much I enjoyed the lights, how I wish I'd had more time or had been able to go more than once but oh, how I wouldn't trade going even with the crowds, for anything in the world.

Magical.

And if you've not seen it, here are a couple of short, bad videos

Dancing Tree

Osborne Lights

World Showcase Nirvana

 

[PrincessInOz]

Amazing pictures of the Osborne Lights.

WOW! Your boys did shoot up. That would have hurt the credit card!
The pictures on RnRC are fantastic! Great FP meeting spot.

I really like that jacket Jeff got. It looks great on him.

 

[KatMark]

I said it on FB and I'll say it again...can't believe how the E's have grown.

I hate searching for airfare. It truly gives me major headaches.

Great pics on Rock & Roll Roller Coaster.

And, no, you can NEVER have too many pictures of the Osborne Lights. I am so glad you enjoyed them. They truly are spectacular and they are worth the price of the trip.

You got some beautiful, beautiful shots of the lights.

I love the photopass pics, especially the one of Jeff and the PLANES border.

 

[Poolrat]

No, you are doing better as I'm not caught up on anyone's TR's, especially yours!

Yup and you are getting ready to get behind again. But no better reason than Disney.



Yes those growth spurts hit hard. I remember having to buy a whole new outfit for an event because what I bought a month prior suddenly shrunk.

Such a magical time with the lights. They are truly amazing.

Great jacket for Jeff.

 

[CarolynK]

Wow, you DID shrink in three months, that's amazing! My DS is 6'5" and when I want to give him a really nice hug, I get on a step stool. It's weird.

Your ADR CC guarantee story reminded me of our own little CC issue. I had made an ADR for bluezoo for our NYE trip prior to the CC guarantee date. The day of the ressie, we decided instead to go to Flying Fish, but I couldn't get through to cancel bluezoo. I wasn't worried, because I hadn't given my CC. Well, once home, I noticed a $20 charge on my CC from WDW. I called them and was told it was because I hadn't cancelled the ADR for bluezoo! BUT...I never even gave them a CC!? How could they charge my card when I hadn't made the ADR with a card? Turns out, Disney pulled the CC that I had given at checkin. Unbelievable! I was furious. The charge was removed, but how dare they pull my credit card information to do that. I refuse to make a reservation that requires a CC. Now I make reservations at bluezoo by emailing the manager there

We didn't make it to Osborne lights this time; I enjoyed seeing your pictures.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Catching up! Looks like the jacket was a nice find! It was good to see that tea could be done in casual dress! I see lots of other guest were casual, also Looks like a nice relaxing treat!

Awesome pics of he OL! I'm glad you took the time to take it all in!

 

[elphie101]

I think the Osbourne lights are truly one of my favorite things at DHS. There's truly nothing like them! Honestly that alone makes me want to go during the holiday season, more than the Christmas decorations or anything

You can never have too much Rockin Roller Coaster! Those pictures make me quite jealous at the moment.