"Mommy, this time it's all of our first times." April 28-May 3 TR

[littlelovebug]

I am ready for more! I got to the last page and had a little sad face because I wanted to keep reading! Good job on everything! I hope that I can remember to take as many pictures as you!

Thanks! Not to let the cat out of the bag but I'm kind of procrastinating because I'm waiting on my Photopass CD and I don't want to move on to Day 2 until I can upload my Epcot pics! It was shipped September 10th so I'm hoping it will be here by tomorrow! I actually just went out to the mailbox to see if it was here yet and I probably had the same little sad face as you!

 

[littlelovebug]

Sooo, I probably couldn't tell anyone else this without them thinking I am completely off my rocker... but I have a feeling you all will understand...

I'm planning a trip that may or may not happen...

I'm really hoping we can make it back in September during the free dining. I want to stay at POR again, but this time for 8 days. I've already started planning out our days, and I've even made ADR's. The best part is, I've included my best friend and her family in our ADR's just in case by some small chance they decide to come with us.

Do they have a section on here for POTENTIAL pre-trip reports?? You'll know I've really lost it when my siggie pops up with "xxx days until our potential fall trip with free dining."

 

[littlelovebug]

Next we wandered around the World Showcase for a while and spent some time in Japan. Jilly hadn’t started a mask at the Kidcot stations yet, so we just had the lady write “Welcome to Disneyworld, Jillian” in the back of her autograph book. (Since we hadn't met any characters, I was afraid she wasn't going to get much use out of her autograph book...)

The view from "Japan":

After a little more wandering, we ended up by the American Pavilion. At 8:15 PM, Jed saw the most glorious sight…a stand with Sam Adams! He was so happy!

Here are a few pics I took as we walked around the lagoon:

Once Jed got his beer we made our way to Norway to look for a spot to view Illuminations. By that time it was too dark to really look around, so we were unable to meet back up with Alicia (peterpanfan22) and her family. We found a spot where we could lean against the railing and waited for the show to begin!

What do you think is so funny?

Ahh...

As usual, the show was fantastic and Jed and I really loved it! Toward the end I realized Jilly was finally getting sleepy, so we decided to start heading for the bus. Lots of others had the same idea and we were soon caught in the mad rush to exit. We made a quick stop at the restrooms in the Odyssey Center and then joined the crowd walking through Future World. By the time we were in line for the POR bus, Jilly was sleeping soundly in her stroller! I’m pretty sure we made it on the first bus and we were back to our room by 10:00 PM!

We opened the hotel room door and saw that our luggage had been delivered and our Mousekeeping friend had left another little surprise…

Before long the alarm was set and we were snug in our beds while visions of Animal Kingdom rope drop danced in our heads…

 

[jillyb]

Next we wandered around the World Showcase for a while and spent some time in Japan. Jilly hadn’t started a mask at the Kidcot stations yet, so we just had the lady write “Welcome to Disneyworld, Jillian” in the back of her autograph book. (Since we hadn't met any characters, I was afraid she wasn't going to get much use out of her autograph book...)

The view from "Japan":

After a little more wandering, we ended up by the American Pavilion. At 8:15 PM, Jed saw the most glorious sight…a stand with Sam Adams! He was so happy!

Here are a few pics I took as we walked around the lagoon:

Once Jed got his beer we made our way to Norway to look for a spot to view Illuminations. By that time it was too dark to really look around, so we were unable to meet back up with Alicia (peterpanfan22) and her family. We found a spot where we could lean against the railing and waited for the show to begin!

What do you think is so funny?

Ahh...

As usual, the show was fantastic and Jed and I really loved it! Toward the end I realized Jilly was finally getting sleepy, so we decided to start heading for the bus. Lots of others had the same idea and we were soon caught in the mad rush to exit. We made a quick stop at the restrooms in the Odyssey Center and then joined the crowd walking through Future World. By the time we were in line for the POR bus, Jilly was sleeping soundly in her stroller! I’m pretty sure we made it on the first bus and we were back to our room by 10:00 PM!

We opened the hotel room door and saw that our luggage had been delivered and our Mousekeeping friend had left another little surprise…

Before long the alarm was set and we were snug in our beds while visions of Animal Kingdom rope drop danced in our heads…

You're pictures are incredible! How cool that the Mousekeeper left a surprise for Jilly!

 

[emmababy]

We are neighbors! We live in West Chester! Glad you had fun and I am enjoying your trippie!

 

[littlelovebug]

You're pictures are incredible! How cool that the Mousekeeper left a surprise for Jilly!

Thanks, I'm glad I took a lot of pictures...it's so nice to relive those perfect moments! Jilly really thought it was cool seeing the surprises in our room. We left a note for Lisa, but I don't think I have a picture of it...can you believe that???

We are neighbors! We live in West Chester! Glad you had fun and I am enjoying your trippie!

Welcome, neighbor! Can you believe the incredible Florida-like weather we had today??? Of course, I stayed inside all day and planned my potential September trip...

 

[crgfsu1]

Great EPCOT update! And no worries - we will take those photopass pictures when ever you get them - we love Disney pictures

Just have to say - that picture that was "so funny".....yuck! But I too - saw that kind of image at MK on our last trip - ***gross***.

LOVED the mousekeeping note - so sweet of her to do that.

Paitently waiting for more...
Cathy

 

[tinkgurl]

Ewwwwwww what a nice "view" you had for Illuminations!!

 

[littlelovebug]

Great EPCOT update! And no worries - we will take those photopass pictures when ever you get them - we love Disney pictures

Just have to say - that picture that was "so funny".....yuck! But I too - saw that kind of image at MK on our last trip - ***gross***.

LOVED the mousekeeping note - so sweet of her to do that.

Paitently waiting for more...
Cathy

Ewwwwwww what a nice "view" you had for Illuminations!!

We have started a collection of "funny" pictures...it amazes me where you can get a view like that! Jed called me to tell me the other day that he had seen a heavy set man riding a bike up our street with a similar problem. I told him he better go back and get a picture!!!

Guess what...I got my PhotoPass CD today!!! Are you ready???

 

[kcandbella]

Hahahaha that is hilarious! You look like you had so much fun at Epcot that day. Yay for the Photopass CD arriving!! Can't wait to see all the rest of your pics!!!

 

[martinolichfamily]

Sounds like a great first day!
So sweet that Mousekeeping left that special little note!
Ready to read more and see more pics!

 

[littlelovebug]

Hahahaha that is hilarious! You look like you had so much fun at Epcot that day. Yay for the Photopass CD arriving!! Can't wait to see all the rest of your pics!!!

Sounds like a great first day!
So sweet that Mousekeeping left that special little note!
Ready to read more and see more pics!

I'm glad you're both still enjoying everything, and bearing with me while I choose only my favorite pictures. I had a migraine most of the evening, so I'm going to post my Epcot PhotoPass pics and then get some rest. Hopefully I can give you an update on Day 2 tomorrow!

 

[littlelovebug]

As we were leaving Future World and heading to World Showcase, I finally noticed a PhotoPass photographer! We got a few pictures in front of Spaceship Earth...

Same picture, with a little added "flair":

I love this one:

The photographers are a lot easier to spot once you know what you are looking for. We took some more pictures with the Mickey & Minnie American Gothic replicas:

Well, that's all for now! Hopefully I can get started on our Animal Kingdom update tomorrow! Good night!!

 

[littlelovebug]

I completely forgot to mention that my husband's stepmom ordered pictures from PhotoPass while my Photo Book was in the cart, so it got delivered to her house yesterday! Hopefully we will visit tomorrow so I can get it from her! I'm so excited to see it! I had A LOT of fun putting it together on the website!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Jen,
what a wonderful recap of your first day at Epcot! Jilly is the most adorable little girl I have seen...she is so happy! and animated...
you guys did a wonderful job on all the attractions... and your
pictures of World Showcase at night are beautiful!

I am so sorry the we were unable to meed you guys or Alicia...we were suppose to catch the MK parade and fireworks on the Sunday before and it STORMED! so, we thought what better way to end our visit to WDW than at MK!

I love that you are already planning another trip in September you need a new ticker...and just list as your wish trip ...we are not scheduled to go back for four to five years...and I am trying so hard to figure out a way to get back sooner; my latest thoughts is to send Danny to his first Nascar race and Ashton and I go back

I cannot wait to travel along with your family...you can just see the magic and love in all your pictures!!

 

[pinkxray]

Love the photopass photos!

Figment makes them a little extra Disney too. Now, I want a stuffed Figment.

 

[TaliaB]

Great pictures.
Your little girl is adorable.

I can't believe you got the pilot to take a picture, too

 

[tinkgurl]

Love the photopass pics! Especially the one with the F&G Festival border!

 

[jenniferkeala808]

i'm here!! sorry! i just found your TR now! Well, i'm going back to catch up!

alrighty, all caught up. your jilly is sooooooo adorable and soooo photogenic! She's so cute! LOL!! Loving all of your pictures so far!! I can't wait for more!!

 

[twinmom2003]

What a great trip report. I love all the pictures. Your daughter is so cute, and looks so excited in every picture. What a great cast member you had! That was so nice of her! I can't wait to read more!