"Mom, why does the Magical Bus have to be the happiest and the saddest bus?"NEW 8/24!

[kschafer]

Pictures of kids holding hands just makes my heart melt! And the carousel pics are so sweet!

 

[Cory's Gal]

These three pictures are priceless! The first with Gabe and his buddies made me smile, and Helen laughing at Buzz is so adorable, but the one of buzz touching Helen's cheek and the borders you used actually made my eyes mist up a little bit. Just a wonderful series of memories and a snapshot in time.

Thanks for your sweet words Becky! I am so happy that the Photopass photographer was able to capture these moments! It's what makes Disney so magical for us!!!

awww beth, great start to your FULL MK DAY!! Great pics of the kids as always. LOL they're so cute! And I love that last pic too! Can't wait to see what's up next!

Thanks Keala! We did a lot this day and had so much fun!! It was a fabulous day at the MK!!!!

It sounds like a great start to your MK day!! You got some beautiful castle pictures! YAY! for riding Dumbo! It's such a classic! My boys are getting older so we don't run to it first thing like we used to. Aww...but I still love it! I'll definitely have to make a point to have one of the boys ride it with me next trip!! Great pictures of the three of you in front of the train station!! Oh and love the one on the Carousel!! Your kids have the cutest smiles!!

Thanks Angie! I love getting castle shots, I can never get enough pictures of it!! It's so beautiful! Yeah, riding Dumbo was fun, it's way to short but so are most of the rides in Fantasyland. Dumbo is a classic, it's hard to imagine what the "new Fantasyland" will be like!

 

[Cory's Gal]

There is nothing sweeter than when little kids are holding hands. I love that!! Can't wait to hear more about your MK day. Helen is really cheesin it up on that last picture on the carousel. I love it!! I also love the pic of you two in Dumbo. She has her hands up in the air, you can tell she is excited!

Thank you!! Helen really does "cheese" it up!! She does that for 90% of the pictures I take of her!! She put her hands up on a lot of rides and would say "weeeeee"! She is a little daredevil though and I know when she's tall enough she will want to ride all the thrill rides, I don't we will need to talk her into anything like we do for Gabe!

Pictures of kids holding hands just makes my heart melt! And the carousel pics are so sweet!

Thanks Katie!! I love it when the kids behave well and it shows me that they really are buddies!!

 

[Cory's Gal]

Now it was time to meet up with the Princesses!!! I was so excited for the kids, especially Helen, to meet them! We got a ton of pics but I will only post a few with each!! We waited only about 30 minutes which I didn't think was too bad, the Fairy line was 60 minutes at that time of day already, it was about 10:20 or so when we got in line.
I don't know who was more excited, me or her...

First up was Cinderella, (my all time fave)

I loved all the cute borders from Photopass!
Then Belle (her dress is so beautiful)

Then Princess Aurora!

She really cuddled with Helen a lot, we spent the most time with her! I didn't notice until later that Gabe was holding her hand

Here is one of Gabe with her back in 2007, she loved on him a lot too!!

We then spent some time shopping in County Bounty, Gabe finally found some Cars Mater Ambulance thing he was wanting since our second day. So, he was happy, and my mom found a couple of things for my niece and nephew! Then we hopped on the train to head over to Frontierland and see what Brer Rabbit was up to!!

We again had to convince Gabe to ride, he was so scared but he got on!! We luckily sat in the back, I was hoping we wouldn't get soaked and then he couldn't see and get nervous about what was going to happen! Cory and my dad sat in front of us!
He was pretty scared, I felt bad but I knew he would love it if he gave it a chance and this was my favorite ride and I wanted to share it with him!

He did really well and we distracted him pretty well with paying attention to the story going on. I think he thought all the little hills were the "big one"! Then we dropped down into the briar patch! He did a great job! He even tried to look happy! Also, we just got splashed a bit so thankfully we weren't soaked!

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah!

He wanted a picture of the drop!

He didn't want to go again, but said it was pretty fun and he really liked the little hills best! I was so proud he tried it and now at home all he talks about it riding it again!! We met up with my mom and Helen and started heading to Main Street and out of the park for our YUMMY lunch!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Great update as always. I enjoy all your pictures of the kids because they are such a hoot, especially Helen. Soooo cute!

Aww, bummer Gabe didn't like SM as much as BTMRR but yay that he tried it!

 

[Angies1274]

Aww...the pictures with the princesses are adorable!! I love the one where Gabe is holding Princess Aurora's hand and Helen is cuddling with her....so cute!! YAY Gabe for braving Splash Mountain!!! First BTMRR and now Splash! That big hill is scary the first time you ride!! I think I still sometimes close my eyes when we ride! Can't wait to see where you go for lunch!!

 

[martinolichfamily]

Your pics w/the Princesses are great!
My DS did not want his pic taken with them! lol

Yay for Gabe trying SM!

 

[Cory's Gal]

Great update as always. I enjoy all your pictures of the kids because they are such a hoot, especially Helen. Soooo cute!

Aww, bummer Gabe didn't like SM as much as BTMRR but yay that he tried it!

Thanks Sarah!!! The kids can take the funniest and the sweetest pictures, there seems to be more funny ones though!! I wished he would have LOVED Splash like I was hoping but at least now at home he acts as though he LOVES it, so it's a step in the right direction! I am glad he tried it for sure!!

Aww...the pictures with the princesses are adorable!! I love the one where Gabe is holding Princess Aurora's hand and Helen is cuddling with her....so cute!! YAY Gabe for braving Splash Mountain!!! First BTMRR and now Splash! That big hill is scary the first time you ride!! I think I still sometimes close my eyes when we ride! Can't wait to see where you go for lunch!!

Thanks Angie, it was fun to see the three princesses! Aurora was SUPER sweet with them and gave them her undivided attention. It was wonderful! Gabe was so brave and I know he was really proud of himself for trying in the end. I hope to get our lunch up soon!!!

Your pics w/the Princesses are great!
My DS did not want his pic taken with them! lol

Yay for Gabe trying SM!

Thanks Heather! I was surprised Gabe didn't say it was for "girls only" because he has already started that stage with things at home! I was glad he took pics with them, it made them even more special to have both my kiddos!!! Gabe did a great job on Splash! I hope these things will get easier as he gets older!

 

[Cory's Gal]

Sleeping Helen=Another Update!!!!!!!!
We made it out of the MK and walked down to a waiting boat to take us to lunch!

It was a gorgeous day and a even more gorgeous ride. My little Helen fell right asleep in her daddy's arms the second the boat started to move. Our first stop was the beautiful Grand Floridian!!

We waited for some folks to get off and then we were on our way to the beautiful and tropical Polynesian!!!

We put Helen in the stroller, she was sound asleep, she didn't even crack an eyelid open! The grounds of the Poly are simply beautiful, this is my dream resort for sure!!!! I was hoping by getting Cory over here it may put a bug in his ear about splurging and staying here one day!! We walked over and found our lunch spot!!

It was located in the beautiful atrium area of the main building, and it was awesome!!! We were seated right away and we laid Helen down on the booth side next to me and she kept sleeping.

EVERYTHING on the menu looked fabulous, we all ordered drinks and we ordered the YUMMMMMMY crab cakes!!

They were so good, I would get them again in a heartbeat!!!

continued...

 

[Cory's Gal]

Cory and I had "tropical drinks", he had a margarita of some kind and I had the pina colava!! Both were excellent!!

Gabe had a salad with his meal and they brought it out right away, he was hungry!!!

Then our main dishes arrived!!!!!!!!
Cory had the Stir Fried Asian Noodles, he loved it!

My dad had the Chicken Chopped Salad, he loved it too!!

Gabe had the hot dog meal, and chose to eat his hot dog with chopsticks!!

My mom and I had the Kona Club!!! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was awesome, it had avocado on it, my mom and my favorite sandwich fixin'!! The sweet potato chips were awesome!!!!!!
Helen finally woke up and she got the Mickey ravioli!!

But she only really wanted fries...

Cory and I ate the ravioli and for basic kid ravioli, we REALLY liked it!!!
Next up the kids got their ice cream!

I loved the Mickey sprinkles to put on top and I asked if there was anywhere I could buy them. The waitress came back with a plastic cup filled to the top with the sprinkles for me!!! Let's just say BIG TIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gabe really liked making his own sundae!

My mom had to sneak in a scoop of just chocolate syrup!

Dad even had a taste!

Helen then got to eat hers! She ended up dumping every bit of every topping on hers!!!

It was an AWESOME AWESOME lunch and I would go there again and I would recommend it to everyone!!!! Great lunch!!!!!!!

 

[MNTwinsMom]

Just wanted to pop in again and say hi. I'm really enjoying your trip report. The princess pics turned out great. With 2 boys in our family we don't get near the princesses, so I have to enjoy other people's interactions through pictures

Are you headed to Toy Story 3 this weekend? I thought my boys were past their Toy Story obsession, but they're very excited to see the movie, which is a good thing because I'm excited too.

 

[Lovedisney77]

Just wanted to say I am enjoying your trip report. No disney for us this year just couldn't convince my DH to go , we were just there in August so ok (he hates disney with a passion)but was able to negotiate for next summer

Getting my disney fix from trip reports and trying to do some planning way ahead

 

[Christyo72]

That Kona lunch looked fabulous
We have never been there, but we have ADRs for Ohana in September. Can't wait to see the Poly!
Like you guys, we are going to be at POFQ. We stayed there several years ago and loved it, but going deluxe sure would be nice!

 

[martinolichfamily]

Kona looked yummy for lunch!

Gabe is so cute eating his hot dog w/chop sticks!!

Yes...we loved the mickey sprinkles too! I have found them at my grocery store too btw! Just keep your eye out for them!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Great updates! Beth
it is so funny how both the boys did on the big rides...did you have fun?!? yes! want to go again?!? not now or just no its Ok!
so I wonder are they already to manly to admit it is just a bit much

great pictures with the princesses! and sounds like a fun morning start...

lunch sounds awesome!
can't wait to hear about the rest of your day!
Connie

 

[PittypatBR]

Kona is my favorite Disney restaurant. And I am dying to stay at the Poly! But next time you go you should get a lapu lapu, which is a wonderful specialty drink served in a pineapple! Loving the TR.

 

[Peter Pan Fan 22]

The kids took some adorable pics with the princesses! With the blonde hair they even look like they could belong to Cinderella!

Those food pics are great! Some of the things yall got I would have never ordered on my own, but seeing pics of them really makes me think I'd like them.

So great of the CM to give you a cup of Sprinkles!

 

[Cory's Gal]

Just wanted to pop in again and say hi. I'm really enjoying your trip report. The princess pics turned out great. With 2 boys in our family we don't get near the princesses, so I have to enjoy other people's interactions through pictures

Are you headed to Toy Story 3 this weekend? I thought my boys were past their Toy Story obsession, but they're very excited to see the movie, which is a good thing because I'm excited too.

HI!! So glad you are still reading along!!! We are so excited for Toy Story 3!!! I honestly don't know who is more excited, Gabe or Cory and I!!! I am happy to know you are still enjoying my report too!! We had a great time with the princesses but I am sure by our next trip in a couple of years, Gabe won't want too much to do with them anymore!!

Just wanted to say I am enjoying your trip report. No disney for us this year just couldn't convince my DH to go , we were just there in August so ok (he hates disney with a passion)but was able to negotiate for next summer

Getting my disney fix from trip reports and trying to do some planning way ahead

Hello!!!! Welcome, I am so glad you are reading along!!! I am also happy you are enjoying my report as well!! It sure is fun to write but it does make me want to go back as soon as I can!!! We probably won't be back to Disney for a couple of years so I will DEFINITELY be reading other TR's to tide me over until the moment I can plan our next adventure!!!!

 

[Cory's Gal]

Kona looked yummy for lunch!

Gabe is so cute eating his hot dog w/chop sticks!!

Yes...we loved the mickey sprinkles too! I have found them at my grocery store too btw! Just keep your eye out for them!

Thanks for the info Heather, I didn't know you could buy them at grocery stores!! It was nice of the waitress to give us so much though!! I was sprinkled with Pixie Dust for sure!! Kona was REALLY REALLY good and I highly recommend it to anyone!! Gabe got a lot of compliments on his "chop stick skills"!!!

Great updates! Beth
it is so funny how both the boys did on the big rides...did you have fun?!? yes! want to go again?!? not now or just no its Ok!
so I wonder are they already to manly to admit it is just a bit much

great pictures with the princesses! and sounds like a fun morning start...

lunch sounds awesome!
can't wait to hear about the rest of your day!
Connie

Thanks Connie!! I was noticing the other day reading your TR that Ashton and Gabe have VERY similar responses to those rides!! I TOTALLY agree with you that they already have their "manly" side to them!!!! The princesses were fun and I am glad Gabe wanted to still be a part of that! Lunch was great, have you guys tried Kona yet?? If you haven't you should! Fantastic!!!

 

[Cory's Gal]

Kona is my favorite Disney restaurant. And I am dying to stay at the Poly! But next time you go you should get a lapu lapu, which is a wonderful specialty drink served in a pineapple! Loving the TR.

Thanks for the drink suggestion!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE tropical drinks of any kind and the Lapu Lapu sounds right up my alley!! Kona was just outstanding and will for sure be a "repeat restaurant" for us!! I hope we both get to stay at the Poly someday!!!

The kids took some adorable pics with the princesses! With the blonde hair they even look like they could belong to Cinderella!

Those food pics are great! Some of the things yall got I would have never ordered on my own, but seeing pics of them really makes me think I'd like them.

So great of the CM to give you a cup of Sprinkles!

Thanks Alicia!! They loved the princesses, they were all so sweet!! I was so glad we tried Kona the food was awesome and something different than standard park food!! The sprinkles were awesome and they are so fun to put on our ice cream at home!!! LOVE having a bit of Disney here!!