MAW Trip of a Lifetime....1st time to WDW! -Beach Update!

[Singledad]

i hope your next post says every one woke well rested!

I really like the picture of the kids in front of elmer (hope that's the right name)

 

[hotmamac]

Your pictures are wonderful! It brings back lots of sweet memories too!
Can't wait to read more!!!

 

[ellenbenny]

Great start and great pictures so far. Can't wait to read more!

 

[brookerene]

Also, there were some Big Gives that didn't quite make it to us in time, but we received them today and I will share them tomorrow before I share our Epcot day! I'm sorry we didn't get to enjoy them at GKTW and DW but they added a special touch here at home!!!!!

 

[Tonyababyrn]

LOVE the pics and start to your trip report!! We can't wait to go.

 

[brookerene]

Well yesterday, we received some Big Gives that were sent to GKTW but didn't quite get to us in time... and GKTW sent them to us! But they were a great way to finish up our trip with a little extra pixie dust! Here are some photos...

A beautiful Rapunzel/Tangled Dress... I have to comment that when we looked at the dresses DIsney offered they by no way were in comparison tot heb eauty of this dress.... I will take a photo of Zoe in it this afternoon and post it later! This dress was from Sue in CA!

The next Give was from Ann in NJ... someone who has expereinced Kidney transplants in her family...!

There were some wonderful coloring papers and stickers and hairbows for Zoe!!!!

Last but not least is a package from Roxana from GA!

Awesome tye dye shirts!!!! Love them! The boiys just had to wear them to school this morning!!!!


Thank you all for the gives.... we are truly blessed by the care and love of the Big Givers!!!!

 

[brookerene]

Well our first Disney day was to Epcot! We really enjoyed this park... and our parking as usual was awesome!

Brian helped the kids to get ready....

Sleepy head...

A quick family shot on the porch!

We ate breakfast at the icecream shop at GKTW.... Kaleb had his favorite biscuits n gravy.... and then we headed out to our first park.

We got to the park and got our double stroller, which turned out to be a lifesaver with kids..... and then I called my friend Carole so that we could meet.... and headed towards test track our first ride!

We enjoyed a variety of topiaries along our way too!

We met Carole at test track and everyone buddied up and began using our GAC and Button.... which without it we would have not been able to do half of what we did!

Here are a few photos from Test track....and some others!

Nathan saw this topiary of Stich and had to have a photo in front!

Next..... More Epcot

 

[brookerene]

Next we went on Mission Space.... Carole stayed out with Zoe and recommended we do the less intense version.... did we listen to her? Nope , we took the more intense version and loved it...although if you get clausterphobic don't go on this one.... I got a couple of photos here...

Carole played some games with Zoe while we were busy!

We also went to turtle talk with crush... loved it and then got some shots outside....

We really enjoyed seeing the diver

I'm going to switch computers to finish Epcot.. this one is too slow!

 

[brookerene]

We also had to have the kids photo with Bruce....

Next we headed to the Siemens lounge and spaceship earth....

The kids loved the interactive wall.

The bathroom sinks were pretty cool. We drank soda and water in there and rested for a few moments before headeing back out! It is well worth the stop.

More topiaries

The Lightning McQueen topiary was pretty cool!

Next we heaaded to Mexico and met Donald Duck...

We enjoyed the boat ride there...

We also hit the Maelstrom boat ride which Kaleb did not want to ride so he sat out with Carole....

Next we met Snow White... and this was a special moment... she took a nice amount of time with Zoe...

Here was a miniature of Rapunzel's tower...

Next we went to the American Experience and enjoyed the show and took a few photos outside.

Next France and Beauty and the Beast...

 

[brookerene]

In France, we met Beauty and the Beast!

Here we saw ALice going for her trip down the rabbit hole.. Thought it was cute...

These swords and sheilds were too cute!

Our first Pooh visit.... but not our last or best!

Thanks to Wendy... she had arranged for some Babycakes cupcakes for us... so we stopped at DTD to get them... I only took two photos. but we sure value their generosity and Wendy's thoughtfulness!

We left Epcot by about 6 pm.. the kids were tired and it was a good time to quit and head back to GKTW... we didn't get back in time for the pool party.. but we enjoyed some food at the pool and were able to choose some Harry Potter shirts!

It was a good day and we sure could have spent more time there....

 

[p00h4me]

Great trip report on your day at Epcot and that was great your friend Carole was able to meet up with your family to show you around the world!

Usually Epcot is a two day park to see and do everything. You did good with all that you got to do. Love your topiary pictures and especially the one with Tigger and Pooh!

Love seeing Epcot through your photographer eye too!

Was there anything that was a favorite of each of the children this day that they did?

 

[fulseasmama]

Great day at Epcot...we came home with the pink sword and shield set. Chelsea fell in love with the idea of her own girly weapons!

 

[brookerene]

Great trip report on your day at Epcot and that was great your friend Carole was able to meet up with your family to show you around the world!

Usually Epcot is a two day park to see and do everything. You did good with all that you got to do. Love your topiary pictures and especially the one with Tigger and Pooh!

Love seeing Epcot through your photographer eye too!

Was there anything that was a favorite of each of the children this day that they did?

I would say that they loved Test track and the various lands....of course Turtle talk they really enjoyed....We forgot to do soarin'.... But it was a fun day!But I would say seeing the lightning mcqueen topiary was pretty popular....

Great day at Epcot...we came home with the pink sword and shield set. Chelsea fell in love with the idea of her own girly weapons!

We went home with swords and sheilds for Kaleb and Zoe....nice to see girly ones! Nathan chose a pooh doll!

 

[brookerene]

I forgot that we went on the Nemo ride... they did enjoy that...but test track was the fave I think.

 

[HeatherSP]

How did I not see that you started your trip report! Limo looks awesome! That is so neat that you got to see the cockpit on the plane! and it looks like you all had a great time at Epcot. We didn't see all of it so I really enjoyed your pics. Glad to see I wasn't the only one who took pics of the bathroom inside the lounge. I thought it was just me LOL

 

[brookerene]

How did I not see that you started your trip report! Limo looks awesome! That is so neat that you got to see the cockpit on the plane! and it looks like you all had a great time at Epcot. We didn't see all of it so I really enjoyed your pics. Glad to see I wasn't the only one who took pics of the bathroom inside the lounge. I thought it was just me LOL

When I saw that you had done the same... I was gald too! I love the sinks.... I also took photos of the cups but thought that they wouldn't be too interesting to people!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Great photos.....wow a daddy who braids hair
love the one with all the kids in the phone booth!

weren't the topiaries amazing, you got some great shots of them!
isn't Turtle Talk fun...did the kids get picked to talk to him?
Test Track is the best ride! we LOVE IT!

 

[miprender]

What a fun day at Epcot. Looks like you got to see alot of characters.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I'm loving your TR and pictures. You sure know how to take them. I agree with Lisa...a daddy that braids hair Scott has no clue how to even comb Kylees hair. Keep up the awesome report. BTW...I wish I saw those swords for Kylee and Steven. I would of gotten one for them.

 

[tinytreasures]

Wow daddy did a great job on her hair. Does he give lessons? My dh is allowed to comb out Ella's because she likes how he does that but I have to put the pony in because he has no clue how
Epcot looks great and cool about getting more Big Gives