My Baby Girl Is Turning 13-Time For Another Mom/Daughter WDW Trip!!

Sounds like you had a great day! AI looks like fun! Lauren looks so embarassed in front of two desserts!

Cmon, no RnRC? Oh, I'll be waiting for you guys to conquer it! ;)
 
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I just noticed Lauren in the corner! Her face is hilarious! :cutie:
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A little late, but I'm jumping on board. Great TR!!!

Looks like you had a fantastic time!!
 
You two really know how to have a good time at WDW. It looks like you are having a blast!
 

YAY new updates:cool1:

Test Track is my favorite ride in disney but the first 3 or 4 times we rode it we waited 120 min each time:scared1: Now we just do the single rider(wish more rides has this:sad2: ) The rides so good it has alittle bit of everything.


We haven't been to DHS in forever. I can't wait to do American Idol Experience next time we go. Would you resommand the magic of disney animation ,we've never done it and if you think its worth it I might want to try it:thumbsup2
 
I just noticed Lauren in the corner! Her face is hilarious! :cutie:
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I saw that too LOL

I loved this installment! I also ate at the 50's prime time and thought it was awesome. We got a great waitor and I think we might have had the same seats you did :thumbsup2
 
"This is why I love my kid so much - she's so much fun to hang out with!"


This made me smile really big.:goodvibes

We're going to have to check out the Disney Animation thing, we always just walk right by it. Can't wait to check out American Idol!!
 
Oh my goodness! I just had to say, I saw a commercial for the new television series, JONAS, coming this May!!! It was hilarious! Kevin got stuck on a fire pole!
 
Great update! Too funny about all the Jonas Bros. madness! Reminds me of my middle school obsession with NKOTB.:love: :rotfl2:
 
Hi Cammie! It's great that the two of you could be so flexible and fun!:thumbsup2 I can't wait to see AI! We have seen the show part of the animation studio, and we went through the shop where the artists are, but we didn't see where the drawing place was - DH does want to buy a print from the shop near there - they have original sketch prints - isn't it right next to this attraction?:confused3
 
Love it!! I really needed an update- I was having Cammie TR withdrawals!:rotfl: Plus i needed to take a break from trying to figure out dance moves to Pink, Nickleback and AARejects to teach Timmy and a bunch of 4th graders tonight at Variety Show rehearsal.:scared:

I'm embarassed to admit that the only artist who's songs I know that you mentioned is Pink.:blush:

You were right! That animation stuff looks like a blast! I may have to check that out with a few friends in May...:rolleyes1 ;)

I love that you have such a great time hanging out with Lauren- she's an awesome kid, that's for sure! WTG, Mom!:thumbsup2

Ok...back to dance school. If anyone's looking in my windows, they're probably thinking I'm some kind of spastic freak! :scared1: Oh boy.....

Thanks Ellen. Lauren is awesome.

And, btw, I seem to remember from your "Random Facts" that you do like dancing around your house to music, so I'm sure your neighbors are already used to it!

american idol looks like a interesting attraction, i cant wait to see it in person.

It is very cool! If you're a fan of the show, I think you'll enjoy it!

What a great update....I am definitely taking time to go to the Animation stuff next year. I think DHS gets the bum rap but we loved it.

I agree Theresa. DHS has alot of "informative" attractions, which when the girls were little, we would just blow right by. Now that they are older, they can appreciated them more - and they are pretty entertaining!

you can tell she's embarassed in this picture!

She was embarassed - but she loved the attention!


this is so cool!

She has about four photo albums at her station - they are at either side of the television. We were looking through them; it was cool!

it looks like he's trying to attack her or something and lauren's just not too sure about him. :laughing: these are some characters i've never met - will have to do that one day!

I love getting pictures with Sully - he's so big and blue. The pictures are always funny!


i've only been through here once but we didn't do the computer games. another thing we'll have to do next time! sounds fun.

We had never even noticed these things. We were always waiting on the line to see Mickey; never paid attention to anything else around us.

that sounds really cool! thanks for all the photos and explaining how it works. i was wondering about it!

It was a fun show. I think it would be cool to be at the last show of the day because then you'd get to see all eight winners from the day perform.

Yea!!!! Love the AI pics - we didn't get in this weekend as we only spent a few hrs at DHS this time. But we did see the camera crew filming a guy outside who was jumping up and down with his "ticket" and just going nuts! it looked like fun! Weird that the wait times were so long! We just had 10 minute waits for most everything this weekend. Even though at one point the posted wait for Test Track was 40 minutes, we walked on. Literally. Same with ToT and RnR - I don't know if they were trying to scare people off or what. But it seemed to be the theme of our weekend......

We were there during President's week and it was pretty crowded. And it always seemed that the posted wait times were always LESS than what it really turned out to be.

The picture of Lauren debating her desserts is adorable. Her facial expression is so cute!

I think the Animation Courtyard is so much fun, I want to do the drawing class in May. Sounds like a nice way to get a break from park touring too.

I have to say that I am not that interested in the American Idol attraction but after seeing those photos I might have to check out a show!

Honestly, I wasn't too excited about going into AI either; but we were there as they were starting to let people in and we figured - why not? I'm glad we did - it was fun.

Wow, Cammie! I could never, ever, just change my plans spur-of-the-moment like that! Especially when ADRs were involved! You really pulled it off, though! :thumbsup2

And yours is the first TR I've read that included the new American Idol attraction! Cool! That set does look authentic...

Looking forward to the special birthday treat for Lauren!!

Kathy

I'm not good with a change in the game plan either but I was feeling the same itch to be in Epcot also. We didn't get much done there but we did love just walking around.

The American Idol thing looks wow! We might have to do it this summer. What a great mom to change plans that morning... I am not sure I could handle that.... but you are right it was her birthday trip. Also waiting in line for Test Track--- Lauren is super lucky to have such a fantastic mom!

That's why I enjoy these trips with Lauren so much. We know we'll be back as a family soon, so I can make these trips be just about her and her whims.

I just love that face at PrimeTime, Cammie! It is just too stinkin cute! :goodvibes

Holy Smokes - you did great getting out of TT at 11:30 and making your ressie! WOW! I'm totally impressed!

Well, we were still 10 minutes late for our ADR but........yeah, I'm a fast walker. Must be from all those years working in Manhattan.;)
 
Sounds like you had a great day! AI looks like fun! Lauren looks so embarassed in front of two desserts!

Cmon, no RnRC? Oh, I'll be waiting for you guys to conquer it! ;)

I was really willing to do RnRC - but Lauren didn't. I think she'll only do it again if she's forced - and she knows I won't force her!

I just noticed Lauren in the corner! Her face is hilarious! :cutie:
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I know! I didn't realize I had gotten her in the picture until I uploaded the pix to my computer!:laughing:

A little late, but I'm jumping on board. Great TR!!!

Looks like you had a fantastic time!!

Thanks for joining in Rora! Glad you're enjoying it!

You two really know how to have a good time at WDW. It looks like you are having a blast!

Well, we've had ALOT of practice...............;) !

YAY new updates:cool1:

Test Track is my favorite ride in disney but the first 3 or 4 times we rode it we waited 120 min each time:scared1: Now we just do the single rider(wish more rides has this:sad2: ) The rides so good it has alittle bit of everything.


We haven't been to DHS in forever. I can't wait to do American Idol Experience next time we go. Would you resommand the magic of disney animation ,we've never done it and if you think its worth it I might want to try it:thumbsup2

I suggested the single rider line to Lauren and she didn't want to do it. She didn't see the point of being on the ride with people she doesn't know - and besides, we like to make funny faces together for the picture at the end!

I would recommend the Disney animation attraction - but it is time consuming, especially the drawing class. The instructor goes v-e-r-y slowly; I guess because he's teaching a class of all ages. But it was fun to do.

I saw that too LOL

I loved this installment! I also ate at the 50's prime time and thought it was awesome. We got a great waitor and I think we might have had the same seats you did :thumbsup2

A good CM is key to a good time at PTC. We also ate there in Nov. w/my sister and her family. The CM had my 7yr.old neice helping her set and clear tables. It was so funny - she didn't know what to make of it!

"This is why I love my kid so much - she's so much fun to hang out with!"


This made me smile really big.:goodvibes

We're going to have to check out the Disney Animation thing, we always just walk right by it. Can't wait to check out American Idol!!

Glad to make you smile, Kathy!:goodvibes Disney Animation and AI were alot of fun! And this is why I love going to Disney every year - there is always something new to try out!

Oh my goodness! I just had to say, I saw a commercial for the new television series, JONAS, coming this May!!! It was hilarious! Kevin got stuck on a fire pole!

Oh, we've seen it too! As Lauren says: "I can't believe I'm going to be able see the Jonas Bros. on a tv show EVERY week!" She's looking forward to May! :hyper:

Hi Cammie! It's great that the two of you could be so flexible and fun!:thumbsup2 I can't wait to see AI! We have seen the show part of the animation studio, and we went through the shop where the artists are, but we didn't see where the drawing place was - DH does want to buy a print from the shop near there - they have original sketch prints - isn't it right next to this attraction?:confused3

It was funny, Tammie - there didn't seem to be a very obvious sign pointing out the animation class. I had a hard time finding it too; I happened to see a turnstile w/ a CM by it; I asked what it was for and he told me. I can't remember exactly where it was but I remember, while standing outside of the room, we were looking down on where the Bolt characters were. So it's all in the same giant room where you find Sorcerer Mickey also. Just off in a corner.

Great second day!! I just love this TR!! More more more! :teeth:

Thanks torsie! More is coming up soon!:thumbsup2

Great update! Too funny about all the Jonas Bros. madness! Reminds me of my middle school obsession with NKOTB.:love: :rotfl2:

I really had a good laugh with this. MY spaish teacher is obsessed with NKOTB and she even went to one of the concerts over the summer

Ok, so I'm going to be showing my age here but my middle school obsession was with -- ANDY GIBB! (does anyone remember him?)
 
Oh wow American Idol looks interesting I couldn't have the experience maybe next time. I ate at 50's Primetime Cafe I loved it she was so funny..("No elbows on the table no whinning no complaining no fighting or pulling hair") Oh and my favorite quote "You put the table and I'll do the dishes" :lmao: :rotfl2: I had a blast I could tell you and Lauren did too.
 
Great update, Cammie! Sounds like Day 3 was a great one! I applaud your spontaneity, and the fact that you STILL made your ADR at 50s! That's a great picture of Lauren trying to decide her priorities on dessert!

We are very excited about doing the AI experience. In fact, we changed our dinner ADR at Flying Fish from 7:05pm to 7:45pm so that we can see the final AI show of the day and still have plenty of time to walk over to the Boardwalk. We've never been to the Boardwalk, so we are excited about going...and I would like to get over there a little early and just hang out.

Also, DD really liked the looks of the Magic of Disney Animation. Both she and DS are very artistic, and I think they would get a kick out of doing their own drawing. What a great souvenir!
 
I was really willing to do RnRC - but Lauren didn't. I think she'll only do it again if she's forced - and she knows I won't force her!

Okay Kara - here it is. You have to MAKE Cammie do this in May. YOU SO HAVE TO!

I want a picture too! :snooty:
 
Hi Cammie! I've been enjoying your report and decided to come out of lurkdom to let you know how much I can relate to your Disney trip with a 13yr. old girl. I try to take DGD13 at least once a year and I'm sometimes amazed at how much our trips have changed from when she was a little girl. Fewer rope drops and character breakfasts and a lot more pm EMH's! But just as much (maybe more?) fun!

Oh, and the constant texting! :lmao: Last trip I finally said something to Haleigh about it and her response was "I know, I know...but do you know how hard it is to talk to just ONE person for A WEEK!" :rotfl: From that point on, I looked at it a little differently...and was just glad that she was still willing at her age to give up her friends to hang with her grandma for a week! :goodvibes

BTW, she won't do RnRC either!
 
great update Cammie! I love the Animation Academy. Where was the Sound Stage kiosk? It sounds like a lot of fun and I definitely want to give it a try on our next visit. :thumbsup2
 
Thanks for reading! DIS meet - Sunday, May 17th - 3pm in Epcot. Are you there then?

Yes we are and I am going to do my best to make it to the meet. I don't want to miss the mass Dis convergence on France. :rotfl:
 












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