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

[Kellyh123]

[/QUOTE]We boarded and were on our way! When we got off the train I told Joe we were going to skip all the stations on the pathway leading up to the main building. I wanted to be AHEAD of the crowd. I was done with this relaxed attitude until we got something done! Of course, I didn't tell him that part, but I played it cool, "Let's just go straight to the building, okay?" knowing full well he doesn't care one way or the other!

That is soooo how I think! Great to see someone else does too! lol

 

[Kellyh123]

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[Kellyh123]

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[Caretames1]

Nice photos of all the decor! I really want to take more detailed pictures, but I'm guilty of being to go,go,go

The Maharajah Jungle Trek is another thing we need to do. Maybe next year!

 

[ClaireW]

Sounds like a pretty perfect AK day - you did what you wanted to do and still managed to take it easy
I am really looking forward to soaking up all the AK detail on our next trip - I've been reading a couple of new books (Disney Secrets and Mousejunkies) and am full of hope for a relaxed stroll through each and every park. But from the sound of it you didn't hold out the whole 10 days and I fear I won't either

And you got lucky with those tigers! I'd love to see them do something other than doze

 

[teekathepony]

Fantastic update! I've never been inside the Yak & Yeti so it's nice to see pictures. It's beautiful! Looks like you had a great safari ride for sure.

 

[Self_resqing_princz]

Well, I am addicted to reading TR... I recently found yours... although how I don't remember.... I think you posted on someone else's TR I was reading and followed your link...
ANYWAY- back on topic... I was reading someone else's TR when you'll NEVER GUESS what I saw: A PICTURE OF PAUL! Except the person WRITING the TR didn't take it.... they took a picture of a picture of it while they were at Destination D. You being a TA probably know what Destination D is, but I don't... I'm guessing they teach you little known stuff about Disney?
Anyway, apparently in this Desination D thing they they discuss strange Disney stuff.... and Paul was one of the topics!
It was in THIS TR:
An Imagineer Fell For Bill - **New 7/25 Destination D Day 1 3 parts**

It's in Destination D, part 3... I think it's the second picture. You might ask that Diser what they said about Paul.

Love your TR! I just wish (like with all TRs) that you would post more, more often... it's like reading a good book, in pieces... I don't want to put the book marker in just yet! Enjoying your fun!
Have fun at the Agents Education!

 

[TanzUnited99]

I love your pics of the safari ride Brook! It sure looks like like you were in Africa - I can't wait to get in one of them jeeps!

Your meal at Yak and Yeti looks great!

Yay on seeing Baby Lilly in May and on it being one week until your trip!

 

[DisneyFanDC]

So excited for you! I think the last few days of anticipation are almost as fun as actually being there. So sorry you were sick but happy it happened now and not during your trip.

 

[photographymom517]

I'm finally all caught up!!! You know me, I never post a short reply -- but I am just exhausted tonight! My original plan was to go to bed early (by around 10:30-11pm) and wake up early. I have to get up & bake banana bread & cool & frost it before around noon. Wish me luck!

Instead of doing that, I've watched Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland about 5 times in a row with Luke while catching up on DIS & writing an update for my own PTR. Oops!

Anyway, back to your TR!!! I LOVED all of your pictures, as usual!!! I thought it was funny when you said you didn't capture as many details at DHS because I thought your pictures were amazing! I also caught alot of details that I've never seen/taken pictures of before! I'm going to have to look for them in September!!!

I had no idea about the rumor about moving the hat. Not sure how I missed that one! But then again, I didn't know about Cosmic Ray's until you mentioned that as well. I have notes to get good pictures out on the balcony at CR's this trip. I'm really hoping they haven't closed off that area yet for the refurb/enclosure of the outdoor seating area.

The entire Animal Kingdom day looked great!!!

I loved the pictures from Rafiki's!!! Sooo cute!!!! Henry is really growing up! I still can't believe how quickly time flies by -- but I love how we can relive those moments through our Disney pictures!!! I love comparing each trip's pictures to the next!

Normally things don't really bother me but I wish I wouldn't have looked at those bats before going to bed!!!

I've never seen the inside of Yak & Yeti -- I usually just grab CS there & my DH and Luke eat somewhere else. I think the first year Luke went to Disney, he fell asleep & ate later and last year he shared with me. I love the outdoor seating area there as well!!! Your food looked delicious -- I've never tried either of those meals so maybe I will look for an ADR there next year. After all, marriage is about compromise, right?

Your TR is really helping me because everytime I get frustrated with my plans for our trip & think "I have to do this or that for my DH" -- I just think back to your TR & how marriage is a compromise!!! It's really true & I agree 100% but sometimes its nice to have a reminder!

I cannot believe you are leaving in less than a week!!!! I am sooo excited for your trip & mobile updates!!! I'm sure I'll talk to you again before you leave, but have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[Flossbolna]

Great updates from AK! The trails are really one of the absolute highlights of that park for me. I think they never become boring... Hope you will be able to visit them on your next trip: Less than one week from now!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Those are some great pictures from your safari!! Good animal luck was in your cards for sure.

Those fried green beans looks so delicious and I don't even like green beans. It's the only vegetable that I really don't like.

Sometimes I want to be Henry and just say I'm tired and fall asleep in 20 seconds. That would be the life.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Stunning pictures of the giraffes!

Too funny that Henry announced he was tired and then promptly fell asleep.

How many more days until you leave again? Not many, right? Are you all packed?

 

[jenseib]

Oh yes, feeling completely back to normal now!

I've heard that you can get your theme park tickets 2 days early...I know Jen (jenseib) has done that before - ask her for sure if you haven't gotten a solid answer!

I never actually did do it. We were going to back when we had planned to go in Dec. 2010. We had 2 nights at AKL before our package. You can actually pick them up 3 days prior. We ended up canceling, so I never got to try it out.

 

[DisneyBoundinDec]

I never actually did do it. We were going to back when we had planned to go in Dec. 2010. We had 2 nights at AKL before our package. You can actually pick them up 3 days prior. We ended up canceling, so I never got to try it out.

I am so confused with all of this!!
I know on the DIS, everyone says you can.. but when I call Disney they say you can't...
What are you telling your clients?

 

[dilligaf212]

awesome update.. I am so excited to hear about the free dining extended through March that is when we are planning on going .. yak and yeti looks delish I would love to try it when we go back.

have a fun safe trip

 

[KatMark]

Great updates, Brook.

First, I hope you are feeling better.

Love the safari pictures -- especially the giraffe (my favorite).

I am glad you enjoyed your meal at Yak & Yeti.

How cute that Henry announced he needed a nap and then was out. I love it. He's such a cutie pie.

Oh...and I skipped the picture of the bats (I don't do bats -- ever!).

 

[JessicaFaye508]

That picture of Henry hugging the yellow dinosaur's leg is ADORABLE So precious.

AHHH I am so excited for you!! ONE WEEK! Are you doing a trip report?

 

[eandesmom]

I love love love that you took Henry to the boneyard to manage the single rider instead of a more standard child swap.

And, dare I say, the "I'm going to take a nap" is a sign of a child growing up, knowing what he wants..and needs.




GREAT updates.

 

[tinacaplan]

Great updates. I love your pictures of the safari and the jungle trek. We've yet to do any of the trails at AK. And, while I don't want to give too much away, after our most recent trip to AK, my husband is convinced me could "skip it," the next time we go. I had fully intended to use your single rider/Boneyard plan for a ride on EE, but the single rider line was closed. Oh well. Looks like you had a great time and Yak and Yeti looks good.