so sad. sending many prayers for your nephew and his roommate's family.
I imagine this is probably the most horrible week they have ever had to go through in their lives.
It makes perfect sense. I would go every other month if I could. When we first bought into DVC we had (have) plenty of points to go a few times a year by ourselves. The last couple of times we went with my family, then our closest friends. We had such an amazing time this last time with our friends (their FIRST visit!) that we booked another trip with them for next May. So, we have changed from going a few times a year to 1 or 2 with our friends because we enjoy their company and sharing the magic with them. We also use our visits to meet other friends there that we only see while at WDW.
I know all of those trips are awesome! And it is so fun to share Disney things with first-timers.
I will definitely have to get some photographic evidence of my first mickey waffle
The question is: Will you pour the syrup over Mickey's face, or will you dip body parts, like the girls do?
I have a lot of catching up to do and am hoping to do it this weekend. I started my new job Monday and I've been pretty sick so it was quite the week. Miss all my DIS friends...
Sorry to hear you have not felt well. Is it sinus troubles, a virus, or.....
maybe a new addition?
Remember, there was some significant coin-throwing going on at Wilderness Lodge a few weeks ago.
I was just wondering if you could tell me how much the pink refillable mug is? My friend's headed down there in 3 weeks and I'm gonna have her pick one up for me! Thanks!
The resort refillable mugs were selling at $13.49. I believe.
The parks mugs are $5.75, but they are not refillable.
I loved seeing Brooklyn thru the years! Hope school is going well!!!
School is going well. She made it through her first three days just fine. Like you, though, her teacher is used to spelling Brooklyn with only one
n.

Brooklynn had to correct her on Friday.

Jill says the teacher will get used to spelling it
nn this year, and then she'll have a Brooklyn next year and have to start all over.
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I've been just going by the pictures to tell what went on during the trip, but I came across my notes this morning, so I am going to backtrack to share a few things I left out.
#1 - The CM standing at the Rapunzel rope drop was Kyle from Virgina Beach. He had also worked in Hollywood Studios before coming to Magic Kingdom.
(Remember, I said I was giving you more CM information on this trip.
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#2 - In the afternoon, before we had gone to Wilderness Lodge, Jill and John went down to Everything Pop to shop while I stayed back at the rooms with the girls as they napped. When they returned, she had 'prizes'!

She had found the blue Mickey head spoon rests for $1.99 each, so she got one for each of us.
#3 - I forgot all about
Happydog's semi-plans to meet us at Wilderness Lodge, too. We had been texting, but when it cam to it, she sent word that they were just leaving Blizzard Beach and would not be able to make it. We were disappointed not to get to see those sweet boys of hers, but we all know how precious Disney time is, and they only had a couple of days there. That was our only night for being able to see Fantasmic, so we didn't want to change our planes, either, and her bunch was going to out to dinner, anyway. Unfortunately, it just wasn't going to work well for us to meet up this trip.
#4 - My notes reminded me that before we sat down to eat our chicken dinners at Pop, Jill and John ran into some real classy people. Or maybe they were not classy. These were the kind of people that can give value residents a trashy name, and if everyone judges value resort guests on people like this, I can't say that I blame them for their thoughts.
The family had a crew of kids that were arranging the kids' chairs into a theater in front of the TV, which was fine. Our girls have done it, and we have seen others who have, as well. Kids think that's fun. Anyway, Jill was trying to get the girls situated at a kiddie table and went to get two of the small chairs to bring to the table. One of the moms called out to her that her kids were playing with those chairs! I wasn't there, because I was getting my stuff, since we swap off to go get food. Jill said she couldn't believe that lady was going to try to tell her she could not take
empty 'theater' seats for Brooklynn and Bella to be able to sit down at a table.

She took the chairs anyway, and I came up about that time. Jill and John went to get food, and I got to listen to the obnoxious group. The kids were up, down, and all around. The adults were all very loud talkers. One was telling her daughter to come here, and the little girl was not cooperating. The mom went into the 'I
brung you to Disney World and all you want to do is play with the d--- chairs. Let's go!"
I was very glad when they finally gathered their entire crew and made their way out.
Okay, I think that brings me up to date with the help of my notes.