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

[Camster0307]

Hey! I was over here a loooong time ago but I've been MIA for a long time. Now I'm all caught up!

The AI Experience looks AWESOME! I didn't get a chance to do it on my trip but I will definitely try to make it there next time. How long was the show?

Also, those FP's are awesome! One time a CM heard my friend and I talking about how our plane was delayed and we got off to a late start. We were upset that we'd probably miss out on some of the bigger attractions since we weren't there earlier enough to get a FP. He came over and walked us to Guest Services and gave us those same certificates! AWESOME!!

And as far as the JoBros go - that's awesome! I was obsessed with Hanson, NSYNC, and O-Town. I never met NSYNC but I swear if I did I would probably pass out! Even today - if I saw one of them (which I did last week at Crystal Palace!) - I would freak out!! That's so exciting. I remember when O-Town (weren't that big, but still - I love them!) played at a small venue where my dad knew someone who got us backstage passes. My dad totally tricked my friends and I and made us wait in the general admission line with everyone else before he said for us to follow him because we were going to meet OTown! I was SHAKING! I can't even imagine how excited Lauren would be and I can't wait to hear about what happens!!! Good luck, I really hope she gets to meet them!!

Hey thanks for checking back in! The AI show was @ 45 minutes long, if I remember correctly. It's a very fun show so you should definitely check it out.

So which member of NSYNC did you see? Was it Joey? I hear he's always at WDW. I'm not familiar with O-Town at all but yeah, your reaction to meeting them sounds very familiar to what Lauren would be like if she met JB. Keeping our fingers crossed that it will happen!

Hi Sunnie,
I'm so sorry your SIL's plans were changed. My thoughts are with your family and all service people's families.

Make sure you tell the Disney people about this being your SIL's R&R. You never know, there might be some extra magic. Have a great trip and great job getting everything ready in such short notice!

Agreed. You know Disney - it never hurts to mention these things.

Hey, Cammie-I have read your other reports and am subbing to this one. I can't wait to read more. I hope to one day do solo trips with each of my three daughters-maybe when they turn 13!

Hi! Thanks for reading! I hope you can do those solo trips with your daughters. It's nice to have the one-oe-one time together.

I was talking to DD18 about her meet and greet, and telling her about your daughter hopefully getting to meet them. She told me that she totally went blank when Joe's arms went around her. But she still says it was amazing!

Here's my youngest DD at Hollywood Studios during Spring Break in front of the Famous Jo Bros sign!

LOL. I got a similiar pic of Lauren there in Feb.! And I'm sure Lauren will have the same experience if Nick were to put his arms around her. I'll just be a nervous wreck about making sure I don't screw up the picture!

 

[Camster0307]

Lauren and I headed into Tutto's for our 7pm ADRs and were happy to see that we would be seated right away. We hadn't been to this restaurant since it had be re-named but had enjoyed our meals when it was Alfredo's. Our one disappointment in the place was that we always seemed to be seated in one of the smaller side rooms - which I hated! I always felt like there was a big party going on in the main dining room and we were missing it.

Tonight we were seated in the main dining room. YAY!

Lauren ordered a Sprite; me - a glass of Pinot Grigio. As we sat there, I noticed Lauren was tan on only one side of her body. I had told her to rotate while we were sitting at the pool earlier but she couldn't be bothered. Yeah - she's proud of her two-tone color:

Whatever.

Soon the bread selection was bought out:

For dinner, Lauren ordered the usual: spaghetti with sauce and meatballs on the side (have I mentioned she's not an adventurous eater?)......

There was a pumpkin ravioli dish on the menu that I really wanted to try but they were out! I settled for Casarecci - a simple gnocchi pasta dish with a red sauce and ground sausage.

Not too exciting but very good. I was leaving room for dessert ........ strawberry zabliogone:

Lauren ordered the cannoli. And of course, being that we were celebrating her birthday, the CMs bought out her dessert along with a serenade of Happy Birthday - Italien-style of course!

Dinner here was very good. Again, we stuck to the basics but enjoyed it very much. I would definitely want to go back and try something a little out of the norm.

It was now a little after 8pm. I had told Lauren that I didn't care about seeing Illuminations this night and that we could instead head into FW and use some of those FP. Well, I was now changing my mind. I'm such a sucker for Illuminations! How can I be in Epcot and NOT watch it? Lauren sympathized with me and agreed. We still had two days to use those passes. So after browsing around WS for a little while, we found a spot to view the fireworks back in front of Italy.

This turned out to be a great spot to view! Shortly after Illuminations had started, I noticed Wishes was also starting in MK -- and we could see it!

Wishes is off to the right. Very cool to be able to see both!

More Illuminations:

continued in the next post...................

 

[saratogadreamin09]

great update


I always end up with a two color body after laying in the sun, I need to learn some tanning skills


Great spot for illuminations My family sat around there last time and we got to iew wishes too, thats the only place I'll ever view from now on

 

[MichelleVW]

So which member of NSYNC did you see? Was it Joey? I hear he's always at WDW. I'm not familiar with O-Town at all but yeah, your reaction to meeting them sounds very familiar to what Lauren would be like if she met JB. Keeping our fingers crossed that it will happen!

My girls saw Joey Fatone of Nsync when they saw the Jo Bros for the first time in Orlando last March. He walked right by them and they knew he was someone but couldn't think fast enough on who he was. Then he went on stage later and said he offered his daughter anything she wanted for her birthday and she wanted to see the Jo Bros!!

 

[Camster0307]

Good night Epcot!

Our night wasn't over yet though. We headed back to the Boardwalk and enjoyed the nighttime activities.

The games...............

The entertainment.....................

(sorry some of so blurry)

And, of course, the snacks........................

There's always room for funnel cake!


Next installment....................... another MK day and Epcot night!

 

[saratogadreamin09]

I've been reading for a while now and I just noticed you were in WDW the same time as me and my family. And we stayed at SSR in Congress Park at the same time. I honestly thought this was taking place in January (yeah, I'm slow at times)

 

[poohbearluver]

Hurray! I love Italian food, so I'd like to try Tutto's.

Love Lauren's "tan!"

Another reason I want to stay at the boardwalk! All of the fun and games!

Can't wait for your next update!

 

[VAisforDisneyLvrs]

I am visiting WDW with my sister in October. This is our 2nd trip together, and we're trying to make it a yearly event. Anyway, last time we only stayed two nights, and we ate at Yak and Yeti and Crystal Palace. This time we are staying for 3 nights. She wants to eat at Yak and Yeti again, but I am not sure where we are going to eat our other two TS meals. I was thinking about Tutto. Your meal looks great! I'll have to have my sister check out the menu-but isn't it supposed to close down for refurbishment some time soon?

We were thinking of doing a lunch TS at Downtown Disney on the day we arrive-before we go to MNSSHP. Is Fulton's the place you like - the one with the crab claws? Are they on the dining plan? Have you ever eaten there for lunch?
Thanks!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Thanks to the US Army my son in laws R&R from Iraq got changed (for the third time.) So instead of going in May we had to scramble to change everything from May to EASTER!!! This of course didn't happen until 10 days ago. Believe me things have not been fun or happy at my house recently.
Everything is in place now pretty much though.
Waiting to hear about Tuttos!!
Good luck on the meet and greet, that would be spectacular!!
I'm happy to hear Amanda is better!!

Sorry you had to scramble, but glad he will get to come home soon - have a wonderful time!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hey Cammie, finally caught up afer my trip! loved your updates. That KP looks so fun! We didn't do it, because we thought it was just for kiddos, but we probably would have had more fun at WS if we did!

Tuttos looks great, and your Illuminations pics are really cool. I was amazed by the globe. We saw the same performers at BW on our trip - really fun! Can't wait for your next update!

 

[torsie24]

Wow! How amazing about seeing wishes too!! I'll make sure to watch from Italy one night on my trip!! Where exactly did you stand?

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Great updates! Sorry to hear that Amanda wasn't feeling well for a while there. Glad she's better!

Congratulations on scoring some great Jonas Bros tickets! What a good mom!! And OF COURSE you totally need a new camera! How is your face book connection coming along? That will be great if it works out but I think the tickets alone will be pretty darn special. (Sorry if I missed the answer- I skimmed the conversation between updates since I'm so behind on all my subscriptions!).

Kim Possible looks too cool!! I can't wait to try it! How fun Pooh, Eeyore and Tigger called you in for a visit!

Ah the Kir Royale... I would love to have one of those babies right now!

Dinner at Tutto looks fun. Funny, I've always sat in the main room. I didnt even know there were side rooms! Looks like Lauren got a lot of mileage out of that birthday pin!

I woud love to see an Illuminations & Wishes double feature. That is awesome!!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

The BW games look like they would be fun to watch and play-we've walked around there at night, but it must have either been too cold, too late (or early?), or it just being the off season because I've never seen them open! We did see some entertainment though when we were there for dinner back in January.

And funnel cakes-oh yes, always room!

 

[debdebdebby13]

Still loving your TR. It makes me want to take my daughter on a mother-daughter trip, but I don't think it would be as much fun since she's not even three yet! But it will be so much fun in 9 or 10 years

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Cammie - that sounds so cool - and it is so cool that you guys go to do the Kim Possible thing! I had thought about it with Nicolas, but the passport and mask may be more than enough for him to enjoy. I dunno.

The birthday dinner at Tuttos looked nice. Nice to know someone else's kids order sauce on the side. Around here, God Forbid someone acutally puts the sauce ON the pasta!

 

[SunnieRN]

Hi Sunnie,
I'm so sorry your SIL's plans were changed. My thoughts are with your family and all service people's families.

Make sure you tell the Disney people about this being your SIL's R&R. You never know, there might be some extra magic. Have a great trip and great job getting everything ready in such short notice!

It is my daughters birthday today and she and the boys flew out this morning nd are at OKW tonight! My sil will be there some time during the night or tomorrow!! On the 10th, thry move to SSR on developer points and I meet them the 14th. We all leave on the 21st for home. Thank you for being so sweet!

Oh Sunnie - so sorry about the need to change your plans. I'm glad to hear you'll all still be able to get there though. Here's some hoping that everything now goes according to plan! You and your family definitely deserve a wonderful trip together considering all the sacrifices you have made. A BIG thank you to all of you!

Thank you!!! I got the cake for my daughter ordered, but she wont get it until the 10th (I thought that was better since they change resorts that day). It is a 10" cake That is the only size they would allow me to do what I wanted with, and she has to pick it up at Artists Pallette as there is no room service at SSR. It is marble, white buttercream, bavarian custard/fresh strawberry filling. It will have a dangle tinker bell that they say makes it look like she is flying that will be surrounded by pink flowers. Hope it turns out cute!!

Sorry you had to scramble, but glad he will get to come home soon - have a wonderful time!

Thank you so much!! Rachel is over the moon, as we all are to see him!!!!

 

[SunnieRN]

Hi Cammie, just checking in to see if you are all o.k.!!

 

[Camster0307]

I've been reading for a while now and I just noticed you were in WDW the same time as me and my family. And we stayed at SSR in Congress Park at the same time. I honestly thought this was taking place in January (yeah, I'm slow at times)

I can't believe you didn't realize we were there at the same time! We got in on 2/15, checked out of SSR on the 2/18 then headed over to the BW. When do you get in?

Hurray! I love Italian food, so I'd like to try Tutto's.

Love Lauren's "tan!"

Another reason I want to stay at the boardwalk! All of the fun and games!

Can't wait for your next update!

Tutto's was very good and yes, the BW at night needs to be experienced!

I am visiting WDW with my sister in October. This is our 2nd trip together, and we're trying to make it a yearly event. Anyway, last time we only stayed two nights, and we ate at Yak and Yeti and Crystal Palace. This time we are staying for 3 nights. She wants to eat at Yak and Yeti again, but I am not sure where we are going to eat our other two TS meals. I was thinking about Tutto. Your meal looks great! I'll have to have my sister check out the menu-but isn't it supposed to close down for refurbishment some time soon?

We were thinking of doing a lunch TS at Downtown Disney on the day we arrive-before we go to MNSSHP. Is Fulton's the place you like - the one with the crab claws? Are they on the dining plan? Have you ever eaten there for lunch?
Thanks!

Hi and welcome aboard! I didn't hear anything about Tutto's closing but then again, I haven't been surfing the DIS much these days, so who knows? As for DTD, YES - Fulton's is wonderful! But unfortunately not on the DDP. It doesn take discounts for lunch if you have a DVC. I believe that's the only discount they take.

Hey Cammie, finally caught up afer my trip! loved your updates. That KP looks so fun! We didn't do it, because we thought it was just for kiddos, but we probably would have had more fun at WS if we did!

Tuttos looks great, and your Illuminations pics are really cool. I was amazed by the globe. We saw the same performers at BW on our trip - really fun! Can't wait for your next update!

KP is alot of fun, Tammie. By the end of our week, I saw alot of adults doing it too!

 

[Camster0307]

Wow! How amazing about seeing wishes too!! I'll make sure to watch from Italy one night on my trip!! Where exactly did you stand?

We were right in front of the kiosk by Italy that sells the pastries and wine - to the left of the handicapped viewing area. Great spot and not crowded at all!

Great updates! Sorry to hear that Amanda wasn't feeling well for a while there. Glad she's better!

Congratulations on scoring some great Jonas Bros tickets! What a good mom!! And OF COURSE you totally need a new camera! How is your face book connection coming along? That will be great if it works out but I think the tickets alone will be pretty darn special. (Sorry if I missed the answer- I skimmed the conversation between updates since I'm so behind on all my subscriptions!).

Kim Possible looks too cool!! I can't wait to try it! How fun Pooh, Eeyore and Tigger called you in for a visit!

Ah the Kir Royale... I would love to have one of those babies right now!

Dinner at Tutto looks fun. Funny, I've always sat in the main room. I didnt even know there were side rooms! Looks like Lauren got a lot of mileage out of that birthday pin!

I woud love to see an Illuminations & Wishes double feature. That is awesome!!!

Still waiting on the FB connection. I'm hoping since it's Easter weekend, his friend will be home and we'll hear something soon. And, yes I'm having a bad week and a Kir Royale would hit just the spot right now!

The BW games look like they would be fun to watch and play-we've walked around there at night, but it must have either been too cold, too late (or early?), or it just being the off season because I've never seen them open! We did see some entertainment though when we were there for dinner back in January.

And funnel cakes-oh yes, always room!

That's weird you've never seen the BW games open; I've always seen them open. Maybe there is an off-season.

Still loving your TR. It makes me want to take my daughter on a mother-daughter trip, but I don't think it would be as much fun since she's not even three yet! But it will be so much fun in 9 or 10 years

Yeah, I"m thinking you might want to wait a few more years for that mother/daughter trip! Thanks for reading along!

Cammie - that sounds so cool - and it is so cool that you guys go to do the Kim Possible thing! I had thought about it with Nicolas, but the passport and mask may be more than enough for him to enjoy. I dunno.

The birthday dinner at Tuttos looked nice. Nice to know someone else's kids order sauce on the side. Around here, God Forbid someone acutally puts the sauce ON the pasta!

Yes, complete the maks and passport tasks first. We've been doing that for years, so I'm glad they've got this KP thing now. We were looking for something new.

It is my daughters birthday today and she and the boys flew out this morning nd are at OKW tonight! My sil will be there some time during the night or tomorrow!! On the 10th, thry move to SSR on developer points and I meet them the 14th. We all leave on the 21st for home. Thank you for being so sweet!



Thank you!!! I got the cake for my daughter ordered, but she wont get it until the 10th (I thought that was better since they change resorts that day). It is a 10" cake That is the only size they would allow me to do what I wanted with, and she has to pick it up at Artists Pallette as there is no room service at SSR. It is marble, white buttercream, bavarian custard/fresh strawberry filling. It will have a dangle tinker bell that they say makes it look like she is flying that will be surrounded by pink flowers. Hope it turns out cute!!

Hey Sunnie - Just a few more days! You must be so excited!

That cake sounds adorable. I looked into getting a cake too but, like you, realized if I wanted something special, I would have to order a big cake and it just didn't make sense since it was just the two of us. Please get a pic of the cake and feel free to post it here when you get back. I would love to see how it turns out!

Hi Cammie, just checking in to see if you are all o.k.!!

Thanks Sunnie. We haven't had a great week. Amanda has been really sick - I think this bug has been brewing for a few weeks now. Anyway, fever and coughing alot! Won't gross you out with the details but let's just say she's coughing up some not-so-pretty stuff. Better out than in, we always say though! Anyway, I'm so appreciative she has the trach and the vent because it's at times like this she really needs the help. She's doing much better today but now I have a nasty cold! UGH!

And, if that's not enough, I turned on my computer this morning and EVERYTHING WAS GONE!!! I have no files, no pictures, no programs on my user account. I have no idea what has happened but I'm accessing the internet through Lauren's user account right now. I'm not computer-savy at all so I have no idea how to even look for my stuff. The good news is the last time my computer crashed (just about 3 months ago), I had all of my pix backed up on a CD so all is not lost completely. It's just so frustrating because I don't know how to fix it.

Sorry to be such a gloomy gus today. It's raining today so I will try to get another installment up - as long as Amanda continues to improve. If I miss some of you today, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!

 

[iluveeyore]

Hope your weekend is getting better - I'm all caught up now and looking forward to more of your trippie. Hope Amanda is feeling better. My daughter is 13, almost 14, and spending my Saturday afternoon reading your report is making me long for our trip coming up in August. Happy Easter and I'm waiting!