Mickey Mouse here we come.The Porters PTR-TR *DAY 5 in progress pg 27*

[MadiMouse]

Great update!!!! I am so glad that your babies are really enjoying themselves...including your DH!

 

[Pryncesa]

What a great update! It is clear y'all had so much fun, in spite of the heat. Sorry to hear about that bee sting! I'm glad it didn't stop you from enjoying yourself the rest of the day.

 

[Lan]

Sorry to hear about the bee sting, but you kept going.

I was stung on the eyelid. Not cute at all

 

[S'sMom]

Tosha,
What a great day 5!!! How was the food at Playhouse Disneys Dine and Vine? We have ressies for it.

Wow, you braved the Rockin Roller Coaster. I am soooooo scared, but I may have to take a chance and ride (like a big girl). Wasnt the stunt show great? The biggest issue is climbing up so high to have to get down in the people traffic. ((lol))

Sorry to hear about the bee sting. I hope that you are feeling better.

 

[Pinga's Mommy]

Sounds like a fun trip!
Yikes! A bee sting! Good to see that it didn't stop you from having fun.

 

[The Disney Fanatic]

Hey Again Tosha,

You have a fun family! I'm sure your kids have not stopped talking about the trip. My 8 year old son still talks about our trip from this past December. To be honest I still talk about it more than he does.

Great Trip Report Tosha! I can (and will) read this over and over again. This will go down as one of those legendary DIS TRs. You guys seem like you would be so much fun to hang out with at WDW.

 

[teedisney]

You all had a great time!!

"I have learned you never wear cute shoes at Disney. You may look cute, but your feet will pay..BIG time!"

I had to smile at that one. It only takes one day in bad shoes to never do it again.

 

[Tosha]

A BEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am just TERRIFIED of bees. I have a feeling the fear is worse than the pain but I can't help it.

I am/was terrified as well. I didn't turn over and die so it was better than I imagined! By the way, that was my very first bee sting ever!

Very nice! And I'm jealous once again since we missed Rock N Roller Coaster! That's definitely one of my favs!

Well at least you have done it before Theres always next time...especially since you have that time share now

Great update!!!! I am so glad that your babies are really enjoying themselves...including your DH!

Yes as you can see, my BIG baby (dh) had a BLAST!!!nI was excited that he was excited, because in the planning process, he was so not into it like I was. It was a lovely surprise that he loved it the way he did!

What a great update! It is clear y'all had so much fun, in spite of the heat. Sorry to hear about that bee sting! I'm glad it didn't stop you from enjoying yourself the rest of the day.

Thank you. No heat, or bee, was standing in my way

Sorry to hear about the bee sting, but you kept going.

I was stung on the eyelid. Not cute at all

REAKED if I was stung on the eye lid. As freaked as I was about my neck, I probably would have passed out with the eyelid Glad you were ok though

Tosha,
What a great day 5!!! How was the food at Playhouse Disneys Dine and Vine? We have ressies for it.

Wow, you braved the Rockin Roller Coaster. I am soooooo scared, but I may have to take a chance and ride (like a big girl). Wasnt the stunt show great? The biggest issue is climbing up so high to have to get down in the people traffic. ((lol))

Sorry to hear about the bee sting. I hope that you are feeling better.

The food there was GOOD! I especially loved this little dish they had with corn and it was like a bread...I can't describe it but the food there was delish! The stunt show was really nice...dh LOVED it! And girl the rockin roller coaster was not THA...try it, you'll like it! Just think...if my kids did it twice, surely you could swing it once

Sounds like a fun trip!
Yikes! A bee sting! Good to see that it didn't stop you from having fun.

I'm unstopable Just kidding. To be honest, dh encouraged me to go on, because I was FREAKED. I mean......almost hyperventalating type freaked. Getting stung has always been one of my greatest fears...along with flying. I conquered them both and I am mighty proud!

Hey Again Tosha,

You have a fun family! I'm sure your kids have not stopped talking about the trip. My 8 year old son still talks about our trip from this past December. To be honest I still talk about more than he does.

Great Trip Report Tosha! I can (and will) read this over and over again. This will go down as one of those legendary DIS TRs. You guys seem like you would be so much fun to hand out with at WDW.

Thank you

You're SO sweet

Honestly, it's ME who hasn't stopped blabbling on and on about Disney. The kids talk about it too, but not as much as me...and Khyri too. I think I have slowed down quite a bit ever since we decided on our next trip. Now Im excited to go back...even if it is two years away. At least we can go back...for alot of people thisis a once in a lifetime thing, so I am so blessed to be able to go back with such a big family

You all had a great time!!

"I have learned you never wear cute shoes at Disney. You may look cute, but your feet will pay..BIG time!"

I had to smile at that one. It only takes one day in bad shoes to never do it again.

Hello!!!

Glad I can make you smile. And yes, NEVER again.

 

[The Disney Fanatic]

Please forgive me Tosha. I know that this is completely . I always wanted to stay at the Disney Treehouses as a kid and I never got the chance. I thought that they would never come back. This is exciting news and I wanted to share it with everybody. (From AllEars.Net)
Some 411 !

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Official Disney Photos [/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sales for the Treehouse Villas of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]will begin at a date to be announced.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nestled in natural forest glens just around the river bend from the bustling Downtown Disney area, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will mark the newest phase of what has become the largest Disney Vacation Club resort. Phase one of the idyllic lakeside community debuted in 2004, and phase three sold out earlier this year.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]This new phase will revive Walt Disney World “treehouse living,” a cherished tradition from 1975-2002. While crews are replacing villas of the ‘70s with brand-new vacation homes, Imagineers took special care to honor the original octagonal design.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The construction process itself is unique as each stand-alone Treehouse Villa will come together like a giant 3-D puzzle to ensure both superior quality and environmental sensitivity. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]All 60 three-bedroom homes, elevated 10 feet off the ground on pedestals and beams designed to blend into the forest environment, will sleep nine and are planned to offer modern luxuries such as cathedral ceilings, granite countertops and flat-screen TVs, all presented in a style dubbed “cabin casual.”[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I was lucky enough to have a treehouse as a kid, but it was certainly nothing like this,” said Imagineer Todd Thomasson. “In developing this resort, we’ve all learned a new word, ‘glamping,’ which apparently means glamorous camping. The Treehouse Villas will be glamping at its absolute best.”[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - FACT SHEET[/FONT]​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Nostalgic memories of childhood playtime translate into over-the-treetops family vacation time with the addition of the Treehouse Villas to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Evoking a sense of adventure that makes kids feel more like grownups and grownups feel more like kids, the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will combine a dash of luxury and comfort with the nostalgic memories of a childhood fortress.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Walt Disney World’s Long History of Treehouse Living[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]A cherished Walt Disney World tradition from 1975-2002, the original octagonal treehouse villas were built on pedestals in forested glens, offering Guests breathtaking treetop views of the natural surroundings.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When designing the new Treehouse Villas accommodations, Disney Imagineers went to great lengths to ensure that the new villas would actually lessen the original villas’ footprint. As a result, Disney Imagineers were able to reduce encroachment on the surrounding wetlands by 70 percent for each individual home site.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas’ Unique Construction Process[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rather than heading to the nearest hardware store to purchase a few 2” x 4”s and a handful of nails, Disney Imagineers will break the typical treehouse mold with the construction of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The construction process itself is unique, as crews will assemble all 60 vacation homes onsite like a giant 3-D puzzle.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Living With All the Comforts of Home[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Designed in a style decreed “cabin casual,” the Treehouse Villas will offer much more than the rope ladder and snack stash typically found in childhood treehouses. Elevated 10 feet off the ground, these villas will offer three bedrooms and two baths while comfortably accommodating up to nine Guests. An open kitchen will boast an island sink and a counter area offering seating for three, while a separate dining table will seat up to six. In addition, flat-screen TVs will be found in the living room and each bedroom, giving Guests an opportunity to catch up on the day’s latest news stories or favorite TV shows while relaxing after a fun-filled day at Disney’s theme parks. Throw in cathedral ceilings and granite countertops for a treehouse that surpasses every childhood expectation.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Resort Amenities[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will feature its own planned pool area, in addition to sharing all that the main resort has to offer, including boat transportation between the Downtown Disney Area and the Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort dock, tennis courts, bicycle rental, a children’s playground, a nearby spa and fitness center and High Rock Spring Pool, which boasts its own water slide and whirlpool spa.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club is a vacation-ownership program that helps families enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. By purchasing a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club resort, families enjoy flexible vacations at Disneydestinations worldwide, as well as more than 500 other popular Member Getaways vacation locations around the globe. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fun Facts[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Disney Vacation Club has doubled its membership since 2004 to include more than 350,000 individual members from each U.S. state and approximately 100 different countries. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Environmental sensitivity was extremely important to Disney Imagineers when constructing the new Treehouse Villas. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]As a result, 5,178 tons, or 65.22 percent, of materials from demolition were recycled, including concrete and metals. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]When it comes to wiring, Disney Imagineers working on the Treehouse Villas went to great “lengths” to ensure every vacation home runs smoothly. Consequently, there are 87,858 lineal feet, or 16.6 miles, of wire for fiber optics, copper, telephones and CATV. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]To support all 60 Treehouse Villas, there are a total of 480 concrete columns. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Quick Facts [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Date Announced:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]September 16, 2008[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Targeted Completion Date: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Summer 2009[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Location/Geography: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be located within Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa near the Downtown Disney Area[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Size:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Three bedrooms, two baths[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Number of Units: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]60 villas[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Number of Guests per Unit: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Villas accommodate up to nine Guests[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Bedding Sizes: [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Master bedroom – Queen[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Second bedroom – Queen[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Third bedroom – Bunk[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Living room – Queen-size sleeper sofa and sleeper chair[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Official Disney Photographs[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas proposed exterior rendering[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]With the Treehouse Villas, phase four of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, the tree house you dreamed of as a child will soon be your ideal vacation villa for the whole family. Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas proposed interior rendering[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will give Guests the opportunity to experience "glamping" or "glamorous camping" with stand-alone vacation villas that feature a full kitchen, flat screen TVs and even a whirlpool tub. Artist Concept - proposed ©Disney[/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas construction photo[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Elevated 10 feet off the ground, all 60 stand-alone Treehouse Villas at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are set among the treetops to offer families an intimate retreat that sleeps nine. ©Disney[/FONT]​

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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Treehouse Villas 3-D puzzle construction process photo[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Constructed like a giant 3-D puzzle, the Treehouse Villas are designed to be environmentally sensitive and actually lessen the original villas' footprint. ©Disney[/FONT]​

 

[S'sMom]

Tosha,

That is great to hear about the food at Dine&Vine. Ok, Ok, I will TRY to beave the Rockin Roller Coaster Kelsey of course is one brave kid and rarely has any issues with rides of any kind. I guess we can always do the swap. Thanks for the heads up

 

[The Disney Fanatic]

Tosha,

That is great to hear about the food at Dine&Vine. Ok, Ok, I will TRY to beave the Rockin Roller Coaster Kelsey of course is one brave kid and rarely has any issues with rides of any kind. I guess we can always do the swap. Thanks for the heads up

I promise you that you will love RNR!

 

[dolfinjuls]

Tosha,

That is great to hear about the food at Dine&Vine. Ok, Ok, I will TRY to beave the Rockin Roller Coaster Kelsey of course is one brave kid and rarely has any issues with rides of any kind. I guess we can always do the swap. Thanks for the heads up

Another positive experience at Dine & Vine. We went for breakfast, but it was good!

And another push to get you on RNRC! It's awesome!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Oh my goodness! I absolutely LOVE your trip report! You have the cutest little family

It looks like yall had a BLAST! The pictures are adorable and your kiddos look so happy!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[Tosha]

Thanks everyone. I have to finish this report soon! I will be doing day 6 before the weekend is out

 

[bellasmommy0]

Thanks everyone. I have to finish this report soon! I will be doing day 6 before the weekend is out

We are very impatiently waiting!!!

 

[anbouk]

AWESOME trippie...just loving your adventures! Cutest family! and now
pls continue....don't leave us hanging

 

[bellasmommy0]

Tosha....where are you!!

 

[Alysa]

Tosha,
I thought of you today. Are you spending all your time at the Gymboree? Did you see those adorable new train and Scottie dog lines? Hope you are having a great day!

 

[MeMom]

The Play 'n Dine pictures were great. Looks like the kids are having fun! Well, maybe excpet for that little visit to First Aid.

On a side note, my granddaughter will be doing that for the first time this coming week. They're leaving for WDW this morning, and this character meal is on their list.

Sorry they didn't get to see the real stars of High School Musical. That's cute that they thought they'd be there. Maybe someday you could be down there to see the Disney Channel Games. They's see lots of stars then!

Thanks to The Disney Fanatic for the treehouse pictures. I know those are going to be so cool, and they will be in high demand!

 

[Tosha]

I'm sorry guys. Life has been turned upside down around here

My mom is living with us right now. She has some issues that she needs to sort out. Anyway it's stressful and adding stress to our lives. That on top of the fact that my laptop cord broke and I had to put out $115 fr a new cord.

Will get to the rest shortly...I promise.