Not All Who Wander Are Lost…Unless You’re Waldo. A Julyish PTR. UPDATED AGAIN! 7/28

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Another Waldo Adventure BEGINS!

So, I promised myself I wouldn’t do another trip report this time. I figured people have to get tired of reading about Waldo, the wandering wingnut, right? Perhaps… but, this time I’m writing this for Waldo. I realise my dad’s coming up on his 74th birthday and really how many more pilgrimages to the Holy Land will he be able to make? Yeah, I’m thinking he’s no where near finished, but I need something to help pass the time… about 60ish more days to be exact.

This trip is a special one, you see. We’re going to Disney World to see good friends, to hang with family, to celebrate a milestone birthday, to relax after a difficult year, and finally … our first trip “home”.:cloud9:

First some intros for those who aren’t familiar with me or my family:

Here we are:
(actually me and Maddie on Casey Jr. at DLR)

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First there’s me; Tracy aka “T” on these boards. I’m currently a SAHM mom to DD7 and DS4. We live in So. Cal, about 15 minutes from Disneyland and we’re Disney goobers.

Then there’s my Prince Charming DH; Andy. He says he’s not that into Disney as I am, but I think it’s just his cover. He wears his Mickey tee shirts proudly and sports a Disneyland AP. Yeah, he’s a Disney goober, too.

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Here’s our DD7 Maddie (& Evan). She’s my Belle. She’s smart, funny, cute, sassy and a complete Disney goober. I love her! :cutie: She’s our resident “Hidden Mickey” pro and Tink lover. She finds HM's everywhere! Even in non-Disney places.

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Next up is our DS Evan. Ahh, what can I say about my own personal Damien? This kid is sweet and spicy all rolled up into a brown little ball! You want to choke him and kiss him at the same time. He’s our Stitch and he’ll be starting Kindergarten in the fall. THANK YOU!!!:worship:


We now have our traveling companions as always… my parents.

Here’s our wandering wonder, Waldo – seriously does he need an introduction? He’s a joy to travel with – well he will be as soon as we attach a GPS to his hiney. He’ll be 74 this trip, and although he’s had a bad year with his health, he’s ready to rock Disney World even if he’s in ECV. God help us!

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And now the peanut butter to his jelly… my mother… TE. We call her The Enabler and well, she’s just known as TE now. :teeth: This one’s a Disney goober too!

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And back for another trip with us is my brother and his family, The Ducks! So not Disney goobers. But they like vacation. :teeth:

Here's my brother Rick & his wife Debbie:

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My brother is a freakin' riot. We have so much fun where ever we go - and throw Waldo into that mix and it's a laugh party! We're all 3 Gemini's and have the same twisted sense of humor! :stir: It drives our spouses crazy!

And then there's their DS16 (almost 17) Michael and their other DS12 Max. These boys are in it for the food and RNRC & Everest. They’re teenagers… they want food and rides. So they’ll be dining reviews by the boys as well. They’ll do it if I ask them to.

Michael and Mickey:
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Max, trying Beverly:
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So there you have the “Who” part… and very quickly here’s the “How and Where” parts.

DH & I bought into DVC on our last trip to WDW in August 2008. Thanks to hurricane Faye our plans were foiled and we ended up taking a DVC tour to kill some time. DH fell head over heels and before we left, there was fresh ink on a beautiful new DVC contract at Kidani Village. :banana:

With the new contract we were given incentive points to use at SSR, so we decided to invite my brother and his family to join us for a 10 day trip in a 2 bedroom villa from August 4th to the 14th.

And then ALL that changed. popcorn::
 
Yeah, I'm gonna reserve this spot for the quickie installment links. :teeth:

Part 1: I didn't see that one coming:"HERE"
Part 2: A Little DIS-tory: "HERE"
Part 3: Drama with the Momma!:"HERE"
Part 4: Keep Moving Forward!: "HERE"
Part 5: Celebrate Good Times, Come On!:"HERE"
Part 6: Print, Pack and Tweet!:"HERE"
 
Woohoo! Looking forward to more. Maybe you could get a child locator for Waldo-LOL
 

I'm stopping by to say "hi", but I'll have to read later. It's movie night. :happytv:
 
Although Im not on the Dis much lately, apparently I hit the JACKPOT tonite and found THIS!!!!!
SO glad you decided to write this. Cant wait to hear everything.

Im in,seatbelt securely fastened, and ready to goooooooo!!
 
Nice intro's, T! :goodvibes

I'm glad you're all doing p-TR's now, because I am way losing track of who's going when, staying where and doing what... I have to live vicariously this year.
 
HI, T. :goodvibes I did enjoy meeting your parents last year, and you too for a minute, not nearly long enough! Maybe we can bribe LL. ;)
 
:goodvibes I am really going to attempt to keep up. I might have a shot as I got in from the git-go! :thumbsup2
 
So Cal in da house......:thumbsup2
Hey there! Howya doin' Jordon? Thanks for stopping by! :thumbsup2
Woohoo! Looking forward to more. Maybe you could get a child locator for Waldo-LOL
Hi Heather! We're thinking of getting GPS for his cell phone and activating the parental controls. Andy's working on that. :teeth:
I'm stopping by to say "hi", but I'll have to read later. It's movie night.
:wave: Have fun! Come back, now ya hear?
Man oh man...I KNEW you'd cave and do a TR!!

Glad to be along for the ride!!
Heh heh heh... I figure with all the characters going this year, it's got to be funny!;)
Although Im not on the Dis much lately, apparently I hit the JACKPOT tonite and found THIS!!!!!
SO glad you decided to write this. Cant wait to hear everything.

Im in,seatbelt securely fastened, and ready to goooooooo!!
Yay! My other favorite Jersery girl! I've miss you! :goodvibes
Yay! T's doing another TR! :yay:

Hopefully I can stay caught up on it. :thumbsup2
Hi Lori! Thanks for reading! :)
Told ya;):lmao:

NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::
I want LL to write about her November trip - that one's loads of funny! :laughing:
Nice intro's, T! :goodvibes

I'm glad you're all doing p-TR's now, because I am way losing track of who's going when, staying where and doing what... I have to live vicariously this year.
Hi CE! We'll have to meet up next year! ;)
Hi Deb! Thanks for coming over. :goodvibes
HI, T. :goodvibes I did enjoy meeting your parents last year, and you too for a minute, not nearly long enough! Maybe we can bribe LL. ;)
Hi Angela! I do hope you make it over for a drink or three! :thumbsup2
I'm here too :wave2:
Hi Jo! Welcome to my crazy world! :wave:
:goodvibes I am really going to attempt to keep up. I might have a shot as I got in from the git-go! :thumbsup2
Hi Jenny! I just saw the link in your siggie! I'll be heading over right quick!:thumbsup2
 
Bored of Waldo - Never!! So glad you decided to bite the Mouse and do another PTR/TR!! I'm in :)
 
NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::

I considered it, but I'm afraid to jinx myself any further...I swear it's like the vacation gods are against me this year...

Heck - I'm still trying to force myself to write November's TR!!

Maybe we can bribe LL. ;)

Well...what exactly do you have in mind Angela??:confused3I'm shamelessly easy to bribe...;)

We're thinking of getting GPS for his cell phone and activating the parental controls. Andy's working on that. :teeth:

OMG - Too funny!!!:lmao:

I want LL to write about her November trip - that one's loads of funny! :laughing:

I know, I know...:rolleyes: I don't know why the heck I didn't do it right when I came home...

In the meantime though, I'm enjoying reading everyone's PTR's!!popcorn::
 
PAGE freaking TWO?!?!

Dude. For future reference, a newly-begun PTR is totally text-worthy. ;):rotfl:

I realise my dad’s coming up on his 74th birthday and really how many more pilgrimages to the Holy Land will he be able to make? Yeah, I’m thinking he’s no where near finished...
Didn't he claim to be "finished" with WDW last year?! :rotfl2:

And back for another trip with us is my brother and his family, The Ducks!
Yay! I'll actually get to talk to them this year, right?!

NOw we just need LL to start onepopcorn::
NOOO!!! Don't jinx it - she's not even allowed a ticker yet, lol! But there will be much pressure to write upon her return, right? :thumbsup2
 
OK new TFW rule. PM Mo when a new report is started.

Sheesh!

Waldo, TE and the Ducks, can't wait to read this one!:lmao:
 
I agree... Page 2?! :scared1:

Ummm... you coulda told us you were starting this last night... :rolleyes:

I knew you'd do another TR. How could you not with this cast of characters and impending cameo appearances... :cool2: ;) I'm in... even if I don't post as often as I should. :flower3: (Shout out to everyone else I'm neglecting... Mo... V... Janet... the list goes on... :sad2: I love you guys even though I'm a bad DIS'er lately!)
 












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