Next trip I'm booking a resort w/out a pool! *Pg 25 Final DxDP numbers & last update!

[amandaw]

Love the update! Since we were there at the same time, it's fun seeing what someone else was doing with their family.

 

[emma212010]

Yay! I love CP!!! How nice the Chef came right out and made a special waffle for DH!

 

[AKL LOVER]

I'm joining in, I'm just back from 7 nights at the AKL for the first time

Did you absolutely LOVE it?? Hope so--it's a fabulous resort (just in case you haven't heard me say that already!!) BTW, welcome to my TR!

Joining in too - I've just booked 2 nights AKL CL for the last 2 nights of my upcoming trip so reading your report with interest.

You are really going to enjoy CL. Hope that I can provide enough info so you know what to expect and how to get the most out of staying CL!

Looks like you are having a lot of fun! We just ate breakfast at CP a couple weeks back as well. We really enjoyed ourselves. I can't wait to hear more!

Glad to hear you enjoyed CP. They really have a good breakfast!

As you was writing that, we were at DHS, probably riding Star Tours, judging by the time. Just so you can put your mind at ease.

And I did fall behind. But it's okay, I was having fun!

Sorry that you had a bag searched. I've never flown, and that's one of my fears - and the checker will fling my stuff around and something will get lost.

Also sorry that CL didn't start off so well, but did pick up. Totally can't wait to hear more!

Loving the pics! I saw the Beast's castle ... but your pic is soo much better! Mine was snapped walking from Tomorrowland to Dumbo. I didn't think to look while on rides. I was too focused on the rides.

Well, I'll sit back and wait for more updates. Since I don't have better things to do now.

Glad to know you were doing something awesome as I posted that, because I totally pictured you doing something awesome...like plunging downward on ToT screaming your heads off!! I could even see the look of terror on your faces as I imagined it. But riding the brand new ST is just as good--Lucky you! We were sad we missed the new ST.

You had the same idea as us, we had wanted to ride Dumbo to see over the wall, sadly the line was always too long so it never happened. I look forward to seeing your pictures.

Doing a little trip report pimping. I just started my new report and thought I would let you know.

Feeling Hot Hot Hot! The Rain Curse is Broken! Two Weeks of Fun in the Sun!

Already found it and subbed and started reading. Boy do your TRs and PTRs move fast. You already have multiple pages and you haven't posted more than an intro update!

Luckily, we found a time later in the week where the Dumbo line wasn't too bad. And with little ones, one HAS to ride Dumbo when you go to Disney you know . So I think we would've ended up waiting in an awful line if we hadn't gotten lucky later. Thank goodness for that!

Love the update! Since we were there at the same time, it's fun seeing what someone else was doing with their family.

Seeing what other families did the same time that we were there is one of my favorite parts about reading other TRs! Glad you enjoyed my update. Thanks for reading!

Yay! I love CP!!! How nice the Chef came right out and made a special waffle for DH!

We got spoiled being in Disney and having a chef at each restaurant come out and talk to us about DS's allergy. Just another reason we LOVE Disney!! Especially when not long after coming home we went out and had to argue with a server at a local restaurant about finding out if something he wanted at dinner had egg in it. She kept saying, I don't *think* it has egg in it. I had to insist several times that she actually had to go check, we couldn't just go off of her assumption! I mean, REALLY? I need to argue with you about a food allergy? Someone take me back to Disney!!

 

[Lidian]

You are really going to enjoy CL. Hope that I can provide enough info so you know what to expect and how to get the most out of staying CL!

Glad to know you were doing something awesome as I posted that, because I totally pictured you doing something awesome...like plunging downward on ToT screaming your heads off!! I could even see the look of terror on your faces as I imagined it. But riding the brand new ST is just as good--Lucky you! We were sad we missed the new ST.

Luckily, we found a time later in the week where the Dumbo line wasn't too bad. And with little ones, one HAS to ride Dumbo when you go to Disney you know . So I think we would've ended up waiting in an awful line if we hadn't gotten lucky later. Thank goodness for that!

We got spoiled being in Disney and having a chef at each restaurant come out and talk to us about DS's allergy. Just another reason we LOVE Disney!! Especially when not long after coming home we went out and had to argue with a server at a local restaurant about finding out if something he wanted at dinner had egg in it. She kept saying, I don't *think* it has egg in it. I had to insist several times that she actually had to go check, we couldn't just go off of her assumption! I mean, REALLY? I need to argue with you about a food allergy? Someone take me back to Disney!!

We're hoping for an AKL CL stay next year for our anniversary. So I'm really excited to hear more - to see if its truly what we want, or if we'd rather attempt somewhere else.

I didn't cry on ToT until around 4pm. And actually, I got lucky, we only had one BIG drop, and then a couple of little ones and it was over. I even leaned over and asked the guy sitting next to DD (who claimed to be an expert on the ride), "Is it seriously over?? I know I screamed more last time..."

You'll definitely have to plan a trip just to see the new ST.

We have never gotten to ride Dumbo. Out of three years, the Dumbo line was never manageable.

My experiences were different with food allergies. I was disappointed with the chefs/servers and DD's milk allergy. We only had two chefs come out to the table - one at 50's PTC and one at Teppan Edo (out of 5 TS meals). She can tolerate trace amounts, so we just did our best with the menu - and everytime they tried to bring her ice cream, we'd send it away and ask for a bowl of fruit instead. (And then send it back when it had whipped cream on top since they didn't listen. )

But that's really lame that a server didn't want to go check. I used to serve, and if someone asked if an ingredient was in a dish, if I didn't know 100%, I'd go ask the chef - and always, ALWAYS get a manager involved. I'd have felt horrible if my table had an allergic reaction and I could have done something to prevent it.

 

[basketkat]

Looks like a great morning so far! We love CP too!!!

Don't you just love how great Disney is with food allergies? My youngest is severely allergic to milk, and I was amazed at how knowledgeable everyone was. I loved being able to be out to eat without worrying!

 

[pinkxray]

I love CP early in the morning. I think the 8am CP adr will be the one ADR I try to get each trip.

Love the expansion pictures. I am so excited they are building Belle's castle since she is my favorite Disney princess.

The new coaster they are building looks pretty cool. I tried to get some pictures but Caitlin insisted I stop taking pictures of stupid things.

 

[lbuzz52]

Welcome aboard the motorcoah...er, I mean my TR! You're on your way to a magical journey, where children test your patience and not everything goes as planned, but the magic never stops! We hope you'll share some laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and let my family do the driving!



My son couldn't stop quoting the motorcoach recordings, so I thought it only appropriate to start my TR that way!



Now, let's get this TR started!


TR updates:

The who, when, and where for those of you just joining
We're here and staying CL...lead me to the drinks!
It's a 'really lame, outdated ride' world: Part 1

love the start!!!

I seriously hate photobucket right now. Sorry about the gi-normous picture sizes. I have tried and tried to resize them and make them smaller, but it never changes the size! I think it's because I originally uploaded them too big. GGGRRRR!

i have this problem too sometimes. are you hitting apply?

Joining in, just got home a few hours ago. I saw on your PTR your van was found, that is great news! Can't wait to hear about the trip!

oh, i missed this while i was gone! i'll have to go and read about the new one, but glad it was found!!


your view was perfect! i think i may need to splurge and go CL level sometime. i totally agree about Pooh- both of them. the 8am ADR is the way to go and you need lots of time in the line!

 

[jm106]

I just saw your made a TR and I plan to read all about your trip! I hope it was great, Ill be back to catch up

 

[AKL LOVER]

Looks like a great morning so far! We love CP too!!!

Don't you just love how great Disney is with food allergies? My youngest is severely allergic to milk, and I was amazed at how knowledgeable everyone was. I loved being able to be out to eat without worrying!

Disney is FABULOUS with allergies (in our experiences) so it is such a relief to eat out without worrying!

I love CP early in the morning. I think the 8am CP adr will be the one ADR I try to get each trip.

Love the expansion pictures. I am so excited they are building Belle's castle since she is my favorite Disney princess.

The new coaster they are building looks pretty cool. I tried to get some pictures but Caitlin insisted I stop taking pictures of stupid things.

I couldn't really tell where the new coaster was being built. I wonder if that means they were that much further along in the expansion once you got there. Good to know they are moving right along with all that.

I can't wait for the new restaurant in the expansion. It will be fun to have another TS option in MK. It's probably going to be crazy busy at first so I'll probably book that ADR first on our next trip (if it's open by then...).

Luckily, my DH and kids just mocked me about all my picture taking, but they let me do it at least. Most of the teasing took place when I was taking pictures of food...I told them, "For the love of my trip report...if taking pictures of food makes me happy, then leave me alone!"

love the start!!!

i have this problem too sometimes. are you hitting apply?

oh, i missed this while i was gone! i'll have to go and read about the new one, but glad it was found!!

your view was perfect! i think i may need to splurge and go CL level sometime. i totally agree about Pooh- both of them. the 8am ADR is the way to go and you need lots of time in the line!

I don't know why I'm having that problem with photobucket. The real pain is that it only happens to some of my pictures...not all of them. I think it's happening to the ones I uploaded before I changed my upload size preference...and now I can't seem to go back and fix them. Oh well.

Finding the van was a relief and at the same time it wasn't. Does that make sense?? I really thought I would feel better about the whole situation if they just found it. Then once they did, I didn't really feel that sense of relief I expected. I think everything is finally done with all of that so I am ready to put it all behind us...now that will be a relief!!!

If you ever get the chance to splurge and go CL, I would go for it!

I just saw your made a TR and I plan to read all about your trip! I hope it was great, Ill be back to catch up

Thanks for joining in--It's good to see people who followed me over from my PTR!

 

[AKL LOVER]

When I left off we were in Fantasyland heading over to Mickey's Philarmagic. This is one of mine and DH's favorite attractions!

But along the way DH got distracted. What could possibly distract a grown man in Fantasyland you ask??




....was it a beautiful princess?




Nope.




....or perhaps a scantily clad princess??




Nope.




....maybe it was a rumbly in his tumbly?




Still no.




It was of course....

...the need to boost his ego.


Unfortunately, he was not successful in extracting the sword (go figure), so he settled for a manly pose instead.

This is the first time that DH has noticed the sword. He actually asked me if it was new! Seriously, our 4th trip and we spend the majority of our trips in Fantasyland and this is the first time you've noticed it?? Goes to show that you can be surprised by something "new" when you least expect it at Disney!

We headed into PM and of course loved it like always. Then we headed over towards BTMRR--DS's first big boy ride of the trip!! On the way, It's a Small World only had a 5 minute wait, so of course, we HAD to ride. Much to DH's dislike. At 10:28 on the 3rd DH checked in at this ride and posted on FB: 'Should be renamed..."its a really really lame,outdated ride"world'. But at least he rode it for me and the kids!

After our "lame" (according to DH) ride, we headed for a more exciting one--a run away train! But first, that rumbly in our tumbly had started to make an appearance, so we stopped and bought a soft pretzel and got 2 bottles of water in Frontierland. 3 snack credits down. And I'm disappointed that I didn't write down the price for these snacks...I thought I would actually remember later but it was $9 something for the 3. (I did finally start writing down prices not long after that!)

We finally make it to BTMRR and the wait is 10 minutes: SCORE! We were on the train in no time.

DS rode with DH (so I could get a picture of him!) and is excited to ride:

Can't forget DD (here she is sitting next to me):

Although there were a couple of parts where he looked terrified, DS proclaimed BTMRR to be his new favorite ride! After getting off, the wait was still listed at 10 minutes. So we gave the kids a choice...ride again or do something else. Well, they picked do something else...

...and what other do something else should they pick, but go swimming! (This would be pool time #2 in case you are counting ) I did put my foot down and say that I wanted to ride one of my favorite rides on our way out of the park: PoC. But unfortunately when we got there we learned that the ride was down. It was a bummer, but we would be back several more times this week, so I wasn't too worried about it...keep that in mind for later. It becomes crucial!

So we head out of the park even though it's only a little after 12. We made it back to AKL and down to the pool . Here is the evidence:

Please ignore my hubby's white legs . To be fair, this was our first day of sun during vacation, so he hadn't had time to work on his tan yet!


Up next: a Fantasmic Evening!

 

[Chaitali]

When I left off we were in Fantasyland heading over to Mickey's Philarmagic. This is one of mine and DH's favorite attractions!

That was one of our favorite rides too! I'm glad you got to go on It's a Small World. I can understand why some people think it's lame, but it's a classic! We went on it with no line too. I'm not sure I'd be willing to wait too long for it.

 

[pinkxray]

Back to the pool by 12.... am I reading my own trip report right now?

I love that your DH has never seen the sword before. Looks like he was trying very hard.


I don't think we ever set foot in adventureland. I was on the way home, on the plane and all of the sudden blurted out "I never got a dole whip!" Little late now.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

What does everybody always have against Small World?

 

[Busymom85]

Enjoying your report so far. Looking forward to the rest.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Joining in! I like it's a small world....it's one of those timeless rides! (And, air conditioned!)

I'm guessing this was the first of many pool visits...

 

[Becc1]

Ok I'm back and all caught up on your report. Can't wait to hear more about your CL stay, I would love to do it some day! We never got to get over to AKL this trip so I am looking forward to living viariously through you, we stayed there back in 2002 and loved it and DS asked if we can stay there again next time . We are planning our next trip to be in 2013 when he graduates H.S so I think that will be a surprise I'll give him.

 

[Aburns8]

Awesome update! Funny that you tried to ride Pirates. When we tried to ride it the first time last month it was down. Even when we went in October our first attempt was a no no. It seems to always have a problem.

 

[DjdBrit]

Hi, just found this TR and am enjoying it so much, I feel the need to sub

 

[AKL LOVER]

That was one of our favorite rides too! I'm glad you got to go on It's a Small World. I can understand why some people think it's lame, but it's a classic! We went on it with no line too. I'm not sure I'd be willing to wait too long for it.

I don't think that I could have convinced him to ride if the line was too long either. Good thing it was short.

Back to the pool by 12.... am I reading my own trip report right now?

I love that your DH has never seen the sword before. Looks like he was trying very hard.


I don't think we ever set foot in adventureland. I was on the way home, on the plane and all of the sudden blurted out "I never got a dole whip!" Little late now.

I guess technically we didn't hit the pool til about 1:30 by the time we made it back to the resort and changed. Didn't I tell you that our trips sounded similar in some aspects! Just you wait...

What does everybody always have against Small World?

DD seemed bored with it this trip while riding, so we may just skip it next trip. It just feels so un-Disney to walk by and just not ride a classic like small world.

Enjoying your report so far. Looking forward to the rest.

Thanks for joining--glad you are enjoying it so far!

Joining in! I like it's a small world....it's one of those timeless rides! (And, air conditioned!)

I'm guessing this was the first of many pool visits...

You are one smart cookie on both counts--the cool air on Small World and the pool visits! 2 thumbs up for you!

 

[AKL LOVER]

Ok I'm back and all caught up on your report. Can't wait to hear more about your CL stay, I would love to do it some day! We never got to get over to AKL this trip so I am looking forward to living viariously through you, we stayed there back in 2002 and loved it and DS asked if we can stay there again next time . We are planning our next trip to be in 2013 when he graduates H.S so I think that will be a surprise I'll give him.

Welcome back to the real world! I saw on your PTR that you were back. Hope you had a good time--I will definitely be following your TR!

What a fabulous surprise that would be for your DS. I mean, staying at AKL would be wonderful anytime, but to get to Disney and discover that's where you're staying (especially since he's been wanting to go back!)...well that would be heaven

Awesome update! Funny that you tried to ride Pirates. When we tried to ride it the first time last month it was down. Even when we went in October our first attempt was a no no. It seems to always have a problem.

Well if you think that's bad, just wait til some of my updates for later in the week! Why does that ride have so many problems? This is the first trip we've noticed it!

Hi, just found this TR and am enjoying it so much, I feel the need to sub

Hi! Thanks for subbing! I'm really loving this whole PTR/TR idea since my extended family/friends are really tired of hearing me talk non-stop about Disney. The best part is--everyone around here not only understands, but enjoys hearing it!!