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

[ClaireW]

Thanks for the reply about Henry's ID necklace - and a good idea to take an early morning photo - will have to try to remember that - although the girls are often dressed the same so I guess I already have that as a reference

 

[Softballgirl27]

i know from one month on the time seems to slow downbut then you are super pumped by the last two days

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Believe me guys. I was in NYC for 4 days and saw a TON of Brazilian tour groups. And there even was a tour guide who shoved me aside at Starbucks.

Isn't that just like them!? Well at least you are broken in for next week!

I was not that attracted to Addams family at first. I had not seen any previews and did not know how they could make a new story that would be good. But I loved it and would love to see it again!

Josee ended up going to the bar at our hotel. There was a big band type of orchestra and she's really into that. She's also part of an orchestra and plays the french horn so she loved it very much.

I am still waiting on Nikki and Tom's verdict on Addams family. But I can't see how they wouldn't have at least liked it a bit

We liked it! All the actors were great....I liked how the story put a "normal" family in the Addams. The first 10 minutes were amazing! I didn't love all the songs. I always think of Howard Ashman saying that when he writes songs for a musical, they must move be essential to moving the story forward and I always use that as a judge of musicals now. If it's just a filler song, I usually don't love it...and there were definitely a few of those....BUT we had a really fun night!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Hey Brook! I've been MIA so am going back to catch up tonight. I hope you had a fabulous trip to MN over the 4th.

 

[*dreamit*doit*]

In case you didn't see Jen's (jenseib) post previously, she began a PTR HERE - Jen and Brook's Excellent Adventure - on our upcoming August Agent Education Program Trip. I am chiming in now with my plans, starting on Page 11. So, if you want to read all about that awesomeness, I'll see you there!

Headed over there now.

Just sent you a PM, too.

 

[Poolrat]

The heats not bothering me too much because I'm usually out running by 6:30am. I figure I have to get used to it for Florida anyway.

Me too!!! Out early but this week it was soooo humid I could not breathe. This morning was the first time since last Sunday that I ventured out to run.

 

[norybell]

Have you heard when the Earl is supposed to open? Our meet is going to take over the place!

At this rate, we'll have to rent out the place!

No idea when it's opening, though...I didn't realize it was in the works, until I read about it here!

One month! I can't believe you're going back again so soon! I'm so jealous!

(OK, I'll fess up, I actually have reservations for a late August trip. But I have to cancel. I'm hoping I can swing something in October...)

 

[CJsMom]

Hi Brooke - I was 85,000 pages behind as usual - love those pics of you guys on the bench with Walt and the ones of Henry in front of the Yacht Club!

 

[PirateKate]

It's so interesting, the things Henry thinks up to do in the parks. Getting a Mickey bar back at the resort- what a great idea! I love having my boys get old enough to be able to tell me what they are thinking.

The Yacht Club lobby looks really cool. How exciting to be staying there next month!

 

[HockeyMomR]

Brooke - just catching up on your report.

Enjoy your upcoming trip to YC!!! I think I need to become a TA too!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Yeah for traveling partners!

The heats not bothering me too much because I'm usually out running by 6:30am. I figure I have to get used to it for Florida anyway.

You are so disciplined!! I've run twice in the morning... I always mean to, but it never happens! I need to get caught up on your PTR and see how the progress is coming along!

LOL! Sounds like a love match!

I think there are a lot of us in the PA/NY/DE/NJ area.

My iPhone photos are hit and miss - some are pretty good and some the coloring is just off or they are not crisp.

There really are a lot of us! I had no idea until we start talking DIS meets.

Some of the coloring on mine too are a bit meh. And sometimes so slooooow.

I was not that attracted to Addams family at first. I had not seen any previews and did not know how they could make a new story that would be good. But I loved it and would love to see it again!

Josee ended up going to the bar at our hotel. There was a big band type of orchestra and she's really into that. She's also part of an orchestra and plays the french horn so she loved it very much.

I am still waiting on Nikki and Tom's verdict on Addams family. But I can't see how they wouldn't have at least liked it a bit

Yay! Glad you liked it!! Glad to hear Josee had a good time too.

Thanks for the reply about Henry's ID necklace - and a good idea to take an early morning photo - will have to try to remember that - although the girls are often dressed the same so I guess I already have that as a reference

Your welcome! That is a great idea about dressing the kids the same too - I know lots of parents do that, it makes it so much easier to spot them too I'm sure! I sometimes forget the morning photo, but chances are I have at least one pretty early in the day for reference.

i know from one month on the time seems to slow downbut then you are super pumped by the last two days

And that's about when my sleep starts to get sporadic too!

Isn't that just like them!? Well at least you are broken in for next week!

We liked it! All the actors were great....I liked how the story put a "normal" family in the Addams. The first 10 minutes were amazing! I didn't love all the songs. I always think of Howard Ashman saying that when he writes songs for a musical, they must move be essential to moving the story forward and I always use that as a judge of musicals now. If it's just a filler song, I usually don't love it...and there were definitely a few of those....BUT we had a really fun night!

Ahhhh, yes, what is the point of a song in a musical if it doesn't move the story forward?? Just for entertainment value I suppose, which is fine, but too many can get a bit old.

Hey Brook! I've been MIA so am going back to catch up tonight. I hope you had a fabulous trip to MN over the 4th.

We did! Thank you! I plan on writing a blog on it, but just haven't had time yet.

Headed over there now.

Just sent you a PM, too.

See you over there! (I probably already have I need to do replies there too!) I got your PM, I have a few other similar PMs too recently - I am going to reply to them soon! Probably tomorrow.

Me too!!! Out early but this week it was soooo humid I could not breathe. This morning was the first time since last Sunday that I ventured out to run.

I know you guys can get some wicked humidity mixed with the high temps. Yuck. That's what we had today, it was so thick out.

At this rate, we'll have to rent out the place!

No idea when it's opening, though...I didn't realize it was in the works, until I read about it here!

One month! I can't believe you're going back again so soon! I'm so jealous!

(OK, I'll fess up, I actually have reservations for a late August trip. But I have to cancel. I'm hoping I can swing something in October...)

You mean you don't frequent Times Square?!?!

Oh that stinks about the late August plans having to get canceled! BOO! But, I do hope you can swing it for October - which is better overall than August anyway (in my opinion). Better weather, better prices, less crowds!

Hi Brooke - I was 85,000 pages behind as usual - love those pics of you guys on the bench with Walt and the ones of Henry in front of the Yacht Club!

Man, I knew this TR was long, but wow! I didn't notice that many pages!

It's so interesting, the things Henry thinks up to do in the parks. Getting a Mickey bar back at the resort- what a great idea! I love having my boys get old enough to be able to tell me what they are thinking.

The Yacht Club lobby looks really cool. How exciting to be staying there next month!

I sometimes love that Henry can tell me what he is thinking. Other times I wish he'd stop talking. Seriously, he cannot stop sometimes! But, it's handy in most situations - and it's fun to let him have control of our time occasionally!

Brooke - just catching up on your report.

Enjoy your upcoming trip to YC!!! I think I need to become a TA too!

Thank you!!! I'm VERY much looking forward to it and can't believe it's getting so close! I have a ton to get done before then, but I know it will come together.

If you are serious about the TA thing, send me a PM and I'll explain it all - I have had a few people ask lately and need to do a big email back to everyone, so I can include you!

 

[brookelizabeth]

We left off as Henry had woken up and we headed out toward the boat dock. We had decided to head to DHS that night!

I am a huge fan of this boat ride from the Boardwalk to DHS. It's incredibly relaxing AND you don't have to fold up a stroller.

Our room was in the red section on the right, top floor, first window.

We soon arrived and first things first, we have to say hello to Bo!

Hello beautiful DHS!

As we headed down the street, Henry spied something we've never seen before - and that he very much wanted to try. So we waited in line with the appropriate PhotoPass Photographer, and when it was our turn, the Photographer put his hat on Henry and...

Ride 'em cowboy!

Isn't that cute?!

The horse didn't move, but none of the kids swarming it seemed to mind! What a cute little addition! (However, I didn't see it in May )

After our little cowboy was done with his ride we kept on moseying

Love Streetmosphere!

The giant hat. Rumor on the street is that this baby is going bye-bye fairly soon...no set date, but we shall see.

Our stomachs were growling, and Starring Rolls was closed, so we opted for a place we knew Henry would love.

Come on, it's this way

Over this way

Here we are!

We like this place. The pizza is pretty good and the atmosphere is fun!!

Upstairs seating - which is where we generally choose to eat because all the arcade games are downstairs. Upstairs has less distractions and we can actually get Henry to eat!

Henry's meal:

Kid's cheese pizza, apple sauce, cookie and milk

Joe's:

Pepperoni pizza

Mine:

Veggie pizza

After our bellies were full we headed down for some fun. I don't believe we actually put money in the machines here. Henry doesn't really mind one way or the other, so we only pay if Joe is playing too!

While Henry was busy shooting down bad guys or racing a car, I noticed this woman rockin' out on Guitar Hero. Seriously, she was awesome! She drew a bit of a crowd since she isn't your typical Guitar Hero player and that she was really good! It was fun to watch her have fun with it, I enjoy watching other people experience the fun at Disney!

Up next: Hi-ja!

 

[dekkerdisneydreamer]

What a neat idea with the horse! It's the little things that you normally don't think of that make moments like this so special!

I've never eaten at Pizza Planet before (DH is kind of a pizza snob.) but I'd love to head in there to see the atmosphere. Madelyn loves pizza, so we'll have to maybe give it a try!

WHAT?? How can they be getting rid of the signature icon in this park??? I don't get it. What would it be without coming in down Hollywood Blvd. and not seeing it. I hope this isn't true....

 

[jenb1023]

What a great photo on the little horse! I've never seen that before. I need to explore DHS some time and just take photos of all of the little details, store fronts and windows. We like pizza planet especially with the lack of good CS restaurants in DHS!

 

[CreightonsMomma]

Cute little cowboy!!!

I love pizza planet. I think their pizza tastes really good for some reason. lol. It is a fun place to eat. My nephews/bf could spend all day in the arcade. Me, not so much. I would rather be riding TSM!

 

[mickeystoontown]

I took pictures of Hunter (and the rest of us) on the pony at Hollywood Studios during our 2010 trip. It was such a cute photo op and Henry looks adorable on the pony.

 

[DWGal210]

Ok, that horse photo is the cutest!!! Love it!!!

 

[PopArtGal]

I didn't know there were tables upstairs. I'll have to check it out.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I didn't realize the hat was going away. Will it be replaced with something?

I really just love the Streetmosphere too. It's so neat to be immersed into that, while walking down the street. It's a great feeling!

Your pizza looks yummy! Henry, the little cowboy, is adorable of course Brook!

 

[KristiMc]

Love the cowboy picture!