Marriage: The Trip Report - Update 2/28 - Final Thoughts & Link to Disneyland TR!

[Moonies]

Subbing in. Beautiful, beautiful photos!

 

[tiggrbaby]

I think we lost Brook!!!!

Oh no! I hope it wasn't revenge of Paul!

 

[Softballgirl27]

My next trip is set!! i updated my ticker!!

 

[lovealldisney]

 

[DWGal210]

Hi Brook!! I'm all caught up
The Winnie queue looks so fun! We've never done that before.

I've not tried the Plaza either, it looks great!!! That's for sure on the list.

Your solo trip looks great too! You will have a blast with your friend, and it's nice to have some alone time too.

 

[MRYPPNS]

I'm just going to sit in the corner of shame until I catch up on your report.....

 

[Stasieki]

I'm finally going to catch up today. Life has gotten in the way, but I think I am back

Hope you all are doing good!

 

[Dizney73]

Just joining in! I have a lot to read!!! I love your intro photo in the mirror like tiles above... so very cool! Can't wait to catch up!!!

 

[hcmommy]

Where are you?

Hope all is well.

 

[blessedby3]

Where are you?

Hope all is well.

She told me on FB the other day the all the Travel Agent stuff is keeping her busy and hopefully her TR will "get a little love" soon

 

[John's Mom]

She told me on FB the other day the all the Travel Agent stuff is keeping her busy and hopefully her TR will "get a little love" soon

Thanks for the update!

 

[LookinUp]

I'm just going to sit in the corner of shame until I catch up on your report.....

You've got company. Hey, life gets busy (moving, for me), but at least we're back. And I can't wait for this concentrated Henry fix. See you at the finish line!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I LOVE that you took a picture of Paul. My sister is pretty scared of him too. Up until about a year ago he had a twin brother...named Craig! I like to tell people that Craig ran away...creepy!

Yes! He did have a creepy brother! I love that you know his name!!!! I wonder what happened to Creepy Craig?

Oh Brook, why did you have to post that pic of that chair again! And it has a name?!?! Ok, I'm sure I'll have nightmares now tonight with Paul the clown chair chasing me around the Boardwalk. Oh man, you're killing with that and those pics of George the clown slide with that spaghettio hair.

Bummer that the Hess station was a bust. Oh well, it's good to know though since I haven't been inside.

Can't wait to read about SAB!

LOL! I'm sorry Molly!

Well, the Hess station sure is underwhelming. From some of the things I'd read, I had envisioned it as the greatest gas/convenience store EVER. Oh well.

Me too! I was thinking something great. It was really just meh.

Who knew that that chair had a name. I've seen Paul in many a TR and he gets creepier each time!

We promised Madeline one of those balloons this time. She's asked for one on our last 2 trips and we said no but are caving this time.

They are so expensive!! I imagine H will ask for one eventually...I'm just glad we have avoided them so far.

Creepy clown chair has a name?! OMG, Boardwalk could well be the setting for a clown slasher film!

Sorry the Hess station was a let down but I'm sure lots of DIS'ers will be grateful for the info.

I don't know why but for some reason I just assumed that cast members didn't/couldn't wear their uniforms off site. That would definitely be an unwelcome dose of reality to see them in real world settings... especially if any of them were being less than nice.

Congrats on firming up details for the solo trip. It all sounds like fun!

It totally could be a setting for a slasher film!!!

It was a bit weird to see some of the CMs in costume-the one I recognized was from the Boardwalk Bakery. Maybe she was rebelling! It was neat to see her car, which was complete with a Mickey Head antennae topper!

Don't fret to badly... the "i" is only there to be a vowel holder to make the word into a well... word. A Fip.

That chair, I think, is really kinda cool. Very artsy, to be sure. Maybe the name is a child's name whose nursery it was in?

Ah, ha! I get the FiP now....it makes it easier to say!

I think it's kinda interesting/cool/creepy all at the same time. I more find it strange that the Boardwalk decorates with clowns since it's a common fear.

WEIRD!!!!!

Maybe George and Paul are friends?

Why take pictures of all this water?


Love the store update... by any chance... did they sell birthday cards there?

I think George and Paul are BFF!

about the beer! I haven't a clue what is good and what is not. The few times I have had a beer they were things like Guinness. I don't know if I could bring myself to like just a regular beer...

I don't recall seeing any birthday cards, or any cards at all. Usually there is a little section of that kind of stuff in a gas station...but I really don't remember one...

 

[brookelizabeth]

Is it strange to say that this chair...I mean, Paul...is one of the big reasons I have been hesitant to consider a stay at the Boardwalk? I mean, I'm not afraid of that chair, per se, but it does lead me to wonder what other types of decor would be there, with a chair and a waterslide like those?

You aren't alone in that!! I've heard more than one person turn the Boardwalk down due to the clowns. But really, those are about the only weird things about the resort-the rest is sooooo pretty!!!!

Wow....Paul is very creepySHUDDER.....I agree

Thanks for all the info on the Hess products. We usually get Garden Grocer, but since we have free dining this trip I am going to go without an order. I think with the QSDP we will have lots of snacks left over. Good to know what Hess has. We have passed it before, but never stopped.

Im so glad that you friend gets to join you! What a fun time you two will have Here's hoping that you can get in on the free dining...that would be such a bonus!

Oh ya, with the QSDP you'll have plenty! We always had more than we needed with that plan. I like that you can often change your desert to fruit or a bottle of water too.

I will only repost the back of the chair so I won't creep anyone out again.

PAUL- <shudder> That is added to list to see. Also the "other" chair - CRAIG ????

Great report on the Hess station. Now I know. Not sure if I will go but now I know.

The chairs are weird! But due to their weirdness, I sorta love them....

Love the smilies! It is funny seeing the different choices of smilies between the boys & girls.

I have not gotten a PM from you yet. So glad to hear your friend can make it!! That will so much fun for you both. Hopefully you can rush on over to MK.

Wow that Paul is creepy isn't he????

I am SO far behind on PMs! I will get to it! It's on my list of things to do tomorrow while H is at a play date. I have 13 unread ones!

That chair is so freaky!! I thought it was a girl because it looks like a dress where the seat is!! Can't wait to see what you think of SAB!!


Melissa

It does sorta look like a girl, you are right! I am wondering if Liesa was correct in saying perhaps Paul was the name of the child who's nursery it was once in. Man, I'd love to know the story!

Paul =

Paul is VERY creepy. I wonder why his name is Paul...
Your Hess update is SO helpful. I'm glad we're placing a Garden Grocer order and will have a car. They love their chocolate Horizon milk boxes.

Glad it helped!!! We won't be relying on Hess again if we have specific things. The Boardwalk shop is pretty nice, and about equivalent to groceries in Queens, so we didn't bat an eye when buying food there. We used to when we lived in MN though!

i think it would be a fun trip.

I think it will be! I can't believe how close it's getting and how little planning I have done!

Okay, that Paul chair is WAAAAAY creepier than the clown pool! Am I right?

Thanks for all that recon at the Hess station. That's the kind of information this Canadian can definitely put to good use. I'm not used to American pricing as it is...so budgeting for me when we fly is a bit of a nightmare because we never know if the trip to the Hess station is going to be worth our while or not.

You've successfully taken the guesswork out of our next trip on that point, thank you very much!!

Keep us the good work. Can't wait to hear about your SAB experiences.

Waiting with bated breath!

I'd say yes, the chair is creepier than the pool. The pool is hilarious due to it appearing you are vomiting from his mouth (though the glowing eyes at night....)

Glad my Hess station update helped! I've gotten some good responses from the other postings I made on the DVC boards too about it.

First of all...Paul is really really creepy!!! Yikes!

Second, thanks for the information on Hess! Where exactly is it located? I've heard about it before but never paid much attention because I never thought we'd stay at one of the Epcot resorts!

If I'm not mistaken, we passed it at some point during our "transportation disaster" heading from CBR to the TTC to DHS to Swan/Dolphin to BC/YC! We passed so many places, I can't remember for sure. Is it behind the Boardwalk?

I agree with you that it doesn't have as big of a selection as I thought it would! I've heard people talk about it before & from the sound of it, I really would've thought they had pretty much everything (like what a normal grocery store would have). I'm glad that you cleared that up because I will definitely be using your info on our Sept. trip!

The pictures were soooo helpful. Thanks for taking notes to share with us! I noticed most of what we ordered from Garden Grocer in your pics from Hess. I wish I would've known last year because after our photo session at the BC, we could've stopped at Hess before returning to CBR. We would've saved a bunch of money & it would've been more convenient to just pick it out ourselves.

A lot of things we ordered last year & some we need this trip -- I noticed small boxes of cereal, fruit cups, diapers, bottled water, chocolate syrup, bread, baby juice, instant soup & mac/cheese, goldfish crackers, "real" detergent (I hate the stuff in the little packets at the resorts!), and garbage bags (I needed them for some reason last trip, but I don't remember (I think for dirty laundry!)), bananas & apples are Luke's favorite 2 fruits so thats good!

But I wish they had baby carrots, he loves to snack on those! He will choose them over chocolate!

I wish they had juice in larger containers (other than single serving) and I find it hilarious that they sell hot dog buns & relish but NO hot dogs!

Anyway, I'm just really glad that you were so thorough with your notes & pictures!!! That is sooo very helpful to me! We will definitely be going to Hess and the little store at BC on our trip in September! Thanks for the useful info!!!

Hess is located directly across from the Boardwalk--so it's a ways from the Beach Club, but doable. If you walk out the Boardwalk front lobby and across the parking lot, cross the road (which can be busy-but not awful) and there it is. The packs of diapers at Hess are teeny - and hopefully you won't need those AT ALL!

Glad my post helped! It's a little store, but if it has what ya need, it might be cheaper than a delivery!

The plans for your solo/friend trip sound amazing!!!!

I can't wait to hear about & see pictures from your Ultimate Touring at MK and the 4 Parks, 1 Day!!! I read about those all the time on TouringPlans.com and they sound so exciting!!!

A girl I know actually attempted the 4 Parks, 1 Day but she didn't do enough planning & never finished it. She actually decided the DAY BEFORE going to Disney that she wanted to do 4 Parks, 1 Day -- I definitely think it involves more planning than that!

I also think your Spa day sounds amazing!!!

Are you planning any ADR's for your trip?

Can't wait to hear more about the details!!!!

That's too bad about her not finishing the 4 Parks 1 Day. I have it sorta mapped out in my head, but I think I need to get something more solid in place. I'm also waivering a bit on doing the Ultimate Touring Plan...I just haven't figured it all out yet. But I will!

So far I have 1 ADR...and it's not with Sarah...or by myself. I do plan to add a breakfast in there too somewhere!

 

[brookelizabeth]

The bananas wedged in there next to the Twinkies cracked me up! Lame attempt?! After thought?! Guilt Trip?!

Hilarious!

Whattaya mean spaghetti with no meat? You've never heard of "spaghetti and spamballs" before?

That's what's on the menu for tonight!

Brook I am all caught up--I was SOO far behind that I had to skip the chat. bummer I love the chatter!!

Henry is so cute opening his monorail. I love that! I skipped the tea cup video. lol

How awesome that you posted pics of the Hess grocery shelves!! for sure now I will call for a grocery order. we need more fruits and veggies than convenience store bananas, which are usually pretty green. but thanks because your photos helped me firm that on up in my head.

Your Plaza pics are causing me to go to bed with a rumbly in my tumbly.....DH and I are trying not to splurge on any dinners out till WDW in 22 days....sort of building that anticipation.

so jealous of your solo/girlfriend trip. that is awesome! and you can celebrate your Mickey graduation, too!!!

Glad my Hess photos helped! I was disappointed in the selection of fruit - and lack of vegetables too.

That is smart to not splurge on meals before your trip! I always think about doing that, but we never end up making it. Especially those last few hectic days before a trip-it's all about take-out those nights!

That's just bizarre!

Now I want to know the story, too!


Kathy

I wonder if anyone from the DIS Podcast Team knows? I've submitted questions to them, but they never pick mine to answer.

That does sound like a good mix of friend time and alone time. I probably wouldn't mind being by myself for a day or two to just take pictures, but after that, I'd want some of my 'peoples' around. You guys will have a good time.

Exactly my thoughts! It will be a nice balance. I'm really looking forward to spending some time with her since we don't get to see each other often....despite living in the same City!

Congrats on renting your DVC points and on having a mini trip in what, 6 weeks? Awesome.

Thanks for the Paul update and the Hess station information. Yes - it would be wierd to see CMs pumping gas in uniform. I thought they put on and took off their uniforms on property. Guess I was wrong.

I cannot believe how quickly the trip is coming! I have a ton of work to do for myself before I go. I know it will all come together, and I'm not concerned...yet!

The plans for your solo/girls trip sound fabulous! It will be a great mix of girly time and alone time. I like the AS resorts, we stayed in one in October and it was a great change because before that I had only stayed in PO. Can't wait for that TR to see what you think of it.

Also Paul.. wicked creepy. It makes me want to go see him to check it out, but I feel nightmares would come from that.. so maybe I better not LOL.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the AS resorts! I'm really looking forward to them. I sorta wanted Pop more, since it's so popular, but I have gotten a taste of that already. I'll do Pop next time I do Value for sure!

about the nightmares! I'm sure you aren't alone in that!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Ewww...Paul is creepy. I, too, would love to know the story behind those chairs. Ewwwwww.

There are so many of us that want to know - someone has to know, right???

If all of us "adults" think Paul is creepy...imagine how the kids must feel! I would be terrified!!

It seems that all of the Hess's around WDW are the same. My mom and I went to the one by DTD (not sure if this is the same one you went to) in December looking for similar items...yogurt for breakfast mainly...and couldn't believe the nonexistent selection of cold items. In NJ you can practically go food shopping at WaWa or Hess gas stations if you needed to!

I bet there are some kiddos that are scared of it! It was either this past trip, or the one before, I tried to get Henry to sit in it rolleyes1), and he refused! He sorta perched on the edge and then was DONE. I think I snapped a pic...gosh, I can't remember which trip it was though!

We didn't hit up the DTD one, but thanks for letting me know it's similar! It's bizarre that they didn't have even yogurt! That's a standard-so I thought. Maybe it's to encourage people to just buy at the resorts.

Just FYI for people wondering about CM uniforms off property... when I worked at WDW in 2001, DTD employees (where I worked) were allowed to take their uniforms off-site, but MK employees (where I temped a few times just for the experience) absolutely could not. I had a roommate that worked in Epcot and another that worked at ToT in DHS (sooo jealous - she had such a fun job!) and I can't remember whether either or them were allowed to wear their uniforms home. I'm also not sure about resort-type employees. Things might've changed since then though...

This reminds me of when I was living near Williamsburg, VA, and I was driving down the highway and saw a guy dressed sorta like Ben Franklin (white wig and all - he must've been on his way to work at Colonial Williamsburg). His car was having trouble so he'd pulled over and was getting out to look under the hood. I felt terrible for him, but it was hilarious at the same time!

Good to know about the uniforms! Thanks for the info! I *thought* the woman I saw pumping gas was from the Main Street Bakery...but I might have it wrong considering your info.

That's HILARIOUS about Ben Franklin!!!! Oh man! We see some crazy stuff here in NYC, but it still never fails to make me laugh, LOVE IT!

That chair is uber creepy but the name Paul just makes me laugh. Wow, what a scary name! Or not. I seriously thought it was a female!

I'm not sure I would like the "real world" slap in the face. It would seem a little odd to me. I like to think of Disney World as an all magical place and that doesn't mean seeing CMs pumping gas or purchasing a gas station hotdog. lol!!!

It is weird to see that real world slap! Magic at the Boardwalk on one side of the street and reality on the other.

Wow - Paul is creepy!! I think he's much creepier than George! Is Paul wearing a dress?

Sorry the Hess station didn't live up to your expectations!

Can't wait to read your SAB update!!

It does look like he's...she's...it's....wearing one, doesn't it?!

Yay on the solo trip working out! Good luck with the Ultimate Touring Plan and 4 parks 1 day

That clown chair does look creepy and I also want to know about the history behind Paul.

Thank you! I'm getting more and more excited about the trip! I have a lot of planning work to do, but I know it will come together.

I, personally, think that Paul the Chair is a cross dresser. Did you see that dress he is wearing? Seriously, he's creepy!

Thanks for pictures of the Hess Station. I've only been to the Hess Station near DTD once and it was only to get gas before leaving for home.

Methinks you are correct about our buddy Paul! And his old (now disappeared) brother Craig as well.

I don't like the Paul chair it's creepy looking! Luvin your trip report though

Thank you!!!! The Paul chair is very odd!

 

[brookelizabeth]

ok, first of all, that chair should not be named. Second...it should not exist! lol

I see I am not the only one wondering why the chair has a name AND why Paul is choosing to wear a dress!!! Not to mention that somewhere Paul has a twin named Craig!!! My sides hurt from laughing over this!!! I really need the story behind the chair!!!

Yeay for your friend coming along! That will be a lot of fun to have some girl time!

Paul did have a twin! I wonder where he disappeared off to? I can TOTALLY see a random teenager swiping it as a joke!!!

I am so laughing at al lthe pictures you took at the GAS station! That is hilarious in itself, but I can see why you did.

I have to agree with Lisa. Paul is a cross dresser or has Gender issues. But I would love to know the story of how he got his name.

I want to know the story too! Someone out there has got to know, right???

I tried to be stealth with my iPhone in the gas station. On the walk over I was all, "Ya, I'm taking pictures, I don't care what they think of me!" but as soon as I saw how small it was my mood changed!

Subbing! Loving your report so far! We are going to NYC in a little over a month and am looking soo forward to that, but I gotta say, you are scaring me!

I come from Detroit and my DH comes from Western KS, and I would get sooo nervous at the idea of the grocery store being closed on Sunday (What do you mean I have to go 32 miles for a gallon of milk????) whenever we would go to his hometown. So I have been getting so excited to go someplace that if it can't be Orlando, is a big city I have never been to! Now you have me thinking about cars and baths being a novelty and I am nervous again!

Oh, and seeing as how we are friends of the disboard variety.. would you mind PM'ing me some "real" good places to eat in NYC? Staying in Midtown and we want distinctly NY places! I found out at Trip Advisor that they all tell the tourists places to go but won't give up the real good places cause they don't want 'em overrun. I can understand, but I promise not to tell!

Thankfully I hope to go back to WDW in September where I know I can vacation without much worry!

Oh no! Don't be scared of NYC!!!! Things that are "normal" in most parts of the country aren't here...but it's still wonderful! Where are you staying? If in a hotel, you'll have all the normal things-just in a smaller space. When you stay in apartments, things can get interesting...showers in the KITCHEN are very common!

And while cars are a bit of a novelty and many people don't own one here, the streets are still FULL of them. I hope you love it here!!! I will PM you-I don't know much about midtown, but I can give you what I do know.

Spamwiches. Tee hee! And ew at the same time.
Paul? Creepy, but I still say the clown slide sets the standard for creepy. Another reason I can't wait for SAB pix.
Ultimate Touring! So jealous. You're making me reallllllly want to do it. But DH is practically allergic to rushing unnecessarily, esp. on vacation, so ... maybe what I reallllly want is a solo trip. Or at least a solo day.

Cha, ewwwwwww! I tried Spam once, and IMMEDIATELY spit it out. It was horrid! *shudder*

I hope you get that solo day (or trip!). Joe is the same about rushing-he thinks I'm craZy to do the Ultimate Touring Plan, but I think it will be a blast! Even if we don't make it, at least we tried.

Ok, Brook.... all of this chatter about Paul the Chair is really cracking me up!! I love it!! I propose that you make a side trip when you are over in Epcot one of these times and you ask for a CM manager or a really creative CM to explain Paul's presence there in the lobby.
The first time we saw him he was with his twin on the other side of the fireplace (I think it was a fireplace!) and our DS, who was 10 at the time didn't see the twins of evil and sat down and then looked up... his eyes grew to twice their size and he bolted straight up and yelled and backed very quickly away from them... This was me.... I do find them him unnerving in a very creepy sort of way. Who in the world would want to sit in that chair?? I think they should put Paul in ToT... seems like a better place for him. Maybe he could be rigged up to have arms that grab the person crazy enough to sit on him!
So excited for you solo/friend trip! What a wonderful time of year to go.

That is a great idea about asking a CM there! I think I just might do that if I find myself at the Boardwalk this trip. I wonder how many comments they get about him. LOL

THAT IS HILARIOUS about your DS and the chairs!!!! They are totally weird and bizarre. I cannot imagine someone wanting to sit in them either! I love your idea about being in ToT!

I cannot believe it has a NAME!!! So much scarier to give it a name.....moving on.

I've always wondered about the Hess Station and am glad you were able to document it. You would think Disney would find it beneficial to have something more substantial on property.

Hooray for your friend being able to go! I think you hit it right on the head, it will be a perfect blend of girls/solo trip. You will have a blast! For research purposes only, of course.......

I think I might have shouted about the name when we saw it in the lobby. "Joe! HE HAS A NAME!" Thankfully we have been married long enough he knows that I'm a total nutjob already.

I was surprised about Hess! I agree-you'd think something more substantial would be good for Disney. Then people wouldn't be getting grocery deliveries all the time. Maybe one day they will expand one of them, or even put in a little grocery store. I guess the Villa resorts have some shopping-but what about the Mods and Values?

That Paul Chair is quite freaky looking. I would like to know its story, too. Maybe the Paul isn't it's name and refers to it's creator. Sort like how the monster Dr. Frankenstein created is called simply Frankenstein, rather than Frankenstein's monster.

Glad to hear your trip plans worked out, so far. Hopefully, a value room will come up with your FD code. It's kind of nice to have some time with a friend and some alone time.

I missed out totally on the Free Dining code. But, at least I tried! I hate that I'm paying rack rate for a room, but all well. It will still be worth it!

I am finally all caught up again!!

I have to say I LOVE the Paul Chair, I owuld love to have it in my house! SERIOUSLY!!!!

Keep those fabulous pictures coming!!!

He certainly would be a good conversation piece!!!!!

that chair is a trip and a half!

I'm all caught up and I have to admit, your sandwich at the Plaza looks so good, I might get one! Very very soon!

The Semi-Solo trip plans sound perfect and I just adore all the winnie the pooh pictures, just adorable. I want to go play with plastic fruit now.

The Plaza is GREAT! I would certainly recommend it for a nice break from the parks. Especially if you are paying OOP.

A couple things...
1. Why is Paul wearing a dress? This is a family establishment!!

2. Where did his partner Craig go? Seriously!!

I just posted the question about the chairs on Pete Werner's facebook page! Since just about EVERYTHING at WDW is deliberate and has a backstory, I'm sure he can chase it down. Go Pete!

The Hess station has really good gas prices, so we always buy gas there, but never bought food. Since we usually have our van, we drive up to the Winn Dixie. Its just up Apopka-Vineland Blvd. Not too far a drive from Vacation Club Way, where SSR and OKW are. Before we stayed at SSR in a full kitchen villa for the first time, I went to Winn Dixie's website and signed up for their Shoppers card. That way I wouldn't miss out on the specials. I keep the card in my "Disney" wallet with my DVC membership card etc.

You guys have me ROLLING with the comments about Paul!

I saw your comment on Pete's FB page! I think I "Liked" it. I hope he does! I haven't listened to the Podcast in a long while, but I always mean to. Let me know if he does answer it!!!!!!!! I'm SO curious!

We went to that Winn-Dixie on one trip that we had a rental car for a day. It was nice to go there quickly! Later in this trip we had a rental for a day and we hit up Super Target.

So glad to hear your friend is able to join you!! Just like you said, you get a girlie trip and a solo trip combined!

I hope you're able to use the free dining PIN and get the resorts worked out. I hope something opens up for you! I'm really hoping we get a PIN or general free dining for our November trip - that *would* indeed help the girlie budget!

Paul, is um, strange Very odd indeed

Heather

I hope you get that PIN! Or that they expand the dates! Historically they have expanded the dates...so there is hope.

I think I've clicked on your TR a few times before but have never had the chance to subscribe and read it. Well... I finally did today and I just wanted to let you know that I am so happy that I did! So far it's going GREAT and I think Henry is crazy adorable. So cutee I can't wait for more updates!!

Thank you!!! Sorry it's been so long between updates-life has gotten so busy lately! In a good way though!

How did I miss an update???? That is creepy that the creepy clown chair has a name. I wonder if the creepy clown slide has a name?

Hess is good for us because we usually just pick up water, chips and cereal. But if you really want anything like what you are looking for, you have to go out to Crossroads and get it.

I haven't heard an official name on the slide, but I do believe many of the CMs at the BW call him Krusty (like the one from the Simpsons).

Crossroads is about a mile from DTD, right? I *think* I saw it on the day we had a rental car...I have zero sense of direction, so honestly, it could have been something else!

Joining in - your trip reports are always so enjoyable!

Love Henry opening the monorail toy - too cute!

And your plans for your solo trip - enjoy! I have done a trip w/ friends and one w/ my mom. Super fun.

Thank you!!!! I'm really looking forward to the trip. I hope to have one with my Mom in the future too. She should be living down there within the next year, so that will make it even easier!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Hey Brook, just popping in to wish you, Henry and Joe a wonderful Happy Easter!

Just popped in to say....

happy easter brook, joe & henry!

Happy Easter!

Thank you!!!! I meant to get on here and wish one to everyone...but the day/week/MONTH escaped me!

Whew all caught up. I was so far behind. I am so jealous of you and your trip. I would so love to do the Ultimate Touring Plan. I am like you and Jon is like Joe in regards to our attitude of touring at Disney. Hope you all had a great Easter.

I'm glad I slowed down a bit so you could catch up!

I think we lost Brook!!!!

I'm here! I'm here!

She's on FB, I just think we lost her TR.

I'm here! I will update! I never give up on a TR.

I want to be one of Tim's Peeps! I don't know if I have room in my signature...but I might be able to sacrifice a picture!

That is such a cute logo. My ticker is already full, I need to make it look pretty again though.

Subbing in. Beautiful, beautiful photos!

Thank you!!!!

Oh no! I hope it wasn't revenge of Paul!

This almost made me spit water all over my monitor!

My next trip is set!! i updated my ticker!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully you won't need to much more of that and I get on the ball again!

Hi Brook!! I'm all caught up
The Winnie queue looks so fun! We've never done that before.

I've not tried the Plaza either, it looks great!!! That's for sure on the list.

Your solo trip looks great too! You will have a blast with your friend, and it's nice to have some alone time too.

It really is such a cute queue! They did a great job. I look forward to more queues like that in the future.

I'm just going to sit in the corner of shame until I catch up on your report.....

I needed to catch up on my own TR!

I'm finally going to catch up today. Life has gotten in the way, but I think I am back

Hope you all are doing good!

I sooooo understand hte "life in the way" thing!

Just joining in! I have a lot to read!!! I love your intro photo in the mirror like tiles above... so very cool! Can't wait to catch up!!!

Thank you for reading!!!!!

Where are you?

Hope all is well.

Thank you! I'm here. Trying to get caught up on all the subscriptions I have and balance it all with life and now work. I think I am finding the balance now.

I think.

She told me on FB the other day the all the Travel Agent stuff is keeping her busy and hopefully her TR will "get a little love" soon

Thank you for updating here for me! It's been a good busy!

Thanks for the update!

It's been busy, but in a good way. It always takes more time when first starting out to figure out how things flow/work. I have my first Client traveling in 2.5 weeks, so I'm getting a few things together for her too. They are first-timers! I'm sooooo excited for her!

You've got company. Hey, life gets busy (moving, for me), but at least we're back. And I can't wait for this concentrated Henry fix. See you at the finish line!

yes, exactly! Life does get busy, busy! I am here though, and now that I'm finally caught up with responses, I can post an UPDATE!

 

[Flossbolna]

A couple things...
1. Why is Paul wearing a dress? This is a family establishment!!

At the Museum of Childhood in London there was an interesting exhibit about the history of children's clothing and one issue was how in the past it was common to dress little boys in dresses for quite a few years until they would start wearing men's clothing. So I think Paul is a little boy who is still wearing the "boy dress" fashion of his time...

I guess someone ought to tell his parents that this is a bit out of style now!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Okay all, I'm here, I'm alive and slowly catching up on your reports too! I see a light at the end of the tunnel!

And, please tell me if you don't think I'm subscribed to your TR/PTR. I truly try to read everyone's that comments here since ya'll are my DIS Friends , but I sometimes miss some! (and I'm not caught up on everyone's yet...but getting closer little by little!)

I have to go pick up Henry from a play date now, but tonight, TONIGHT, TONIGHT! I will be updating this baby!!!!!