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We are north of the tragedy. We are getting a lot of the rain, but the land here is not prone to flooding.
Off to Neverland...A BOGO Trip Report! PG 44 ~ It's over
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We are north of the tragedy. We are getting a lot of the rain, but the land here is not prone to flooding.
princessjv
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It may not be big, but we get a Wish!
Tummies full, we needed to catch a few things before heading back for a rest. The problem was that the sky was not on our side. Dark clouds seemed to have come out since we last saw daylight (remember this). We still wanted to hit a few of our favorites (and a some not so favorites too…just cause we could) before we high tailed it back to our home away from home. We again decided to do a split, and I am not referring to the kind that requires flexibility, cause that I just don’t have.
DH and our sweet lil’l Diz headed over to battle the galatica, or was it storm troopers? Anyhoo, they took off for some motion sickness fun of fun and I took our sweet lil’l Tink to do what I do best... Shop!
This time it was the Playhouse Disney outdoor dump shop. I was in High-Ho gear to find my lil’l Tink a Doodle Bops, JoJo or Playhouse Disney (PHD, as we like to refer to it) CD, so she could continue her dancing pleasure in our real home, which is not away from home. Also on my list was possibly a t-shirt for the lil’l Diva, PHD loving girly girl. Also was a Mermaid gift for one of our All boy, ruff and tumble, crazy boyish boy neighbors who seems to have discovered his softer side and found himself a wee bit of a crush on a red headed princess of the sea, who’s name shall remain unmentioned. We wouldn’t want to embarrass the boyish boy, now would we?
Collections in tow, DH called and said they were done with their fight for the Earth and were ready meet up. So I hightailed it over to them so we could see ourselves a 3D movie, Muppet style. Funny thing is, although we over 30 year olds know who those Muppets are, but I’m not sure how many under that do...? I realize that a few of them do make cameo appearances on Sesame Street now and then again, but they just aren’t too well known. For sure my kiddos haven’t a clue that we used to watch those Muppets religiously. I used to know just what exact time they came on the TUBE. Always trying to figure out just how they lived, worked, stayed upright without falling down.
Anyhoo…Luckily we just missed the whole sit in the room for what seems like forever, waiting for our show to begin, while we wait for the pre-show to end. Again, Tink refused to wear the spectacles.
Again.
But we all still generally enjoyed it. Blurred vision and all for Tink.
Naptime seemed to becoming a thing of the distant past. Yet, I was still determined to hit it. After all Tink without a nap is just not a pretty sight. By this point of the trip, we were all getting pretty Tinked out. So a nap to DH and I sounded just great! So we headed for the OUT, which happens to also be the IN. On our way out I saw this little camera shop and just HAD to stop. Yep, I like to shop. All week I had been eyeing a camera neck strap around the parks. It was a MICKEY Head neck strap! Every shop I peak a boo’d into never had it. Most of the sales people had never ever seen it. But sure they must have it a special MGM, Disney Studios or whatever you want to call it today Camera shop!
Nope.
No Soup for me.
But the nice CM decided to dote a little Magic upon our family, since I was so sad about the non-existent MICKEY HEAD Camera neck strap.
The nice camera store CM Man asked my lil’l Diz Man if he would give him an autograph. Told him that he thought he knew him from some famous movie…he just couldn’t put his finger on just exactly what one it was…
It made my lil’l Diz’s day.
It made my day.
It made my DH’s day.
However small, we got some magic.
And for being such a great sport the CM handed my Lil’l Diz a Pin pack, one to keep and one to give and make someone else’s day a bit brighter.
By this time the parade was well on it’s way to our location. We decided that nap time (on time) was out the window. We had procrastinated too long. We might as well find a piece of pavement and sit on it. So that is what we did. With grey skies glooming above, we sat. I prepared the double-wide rain shield for what seemed to be in our future. But before we could enjoy our seats in the front of the park, Tink & Lil’l Diz Man Spotted a sight of something they had been asking for from the moment we stepped foot into one of the parks.
BALLOONS!
Not just you garden variety round latex versions, either. These where almost the size of Tink! I kid you not! So my DH finally caved in and went to buy one for each of them. When he came back, Tink was rewarded with a gigantic Princess version and Lil’l Diz sported a Lightening McQueen of life-like proportions.
So we sat, Tink strapped in, waving at all of her princess ‘friends’. Lil’l Diz smiling from ear to ear as each of his favorite characters paraded by.
He got to touch the Green Rangers Hand...NO WAY! This was great excitement for his day!
Again, this was what Disney was made for…
When the parade was finished passing by, we jumped up and ran to the boat to bring us back HOME. It was then that the skies opened up and the dark clouds that gloomed above showed their stuff. We made it to the first boat back to BWV. We were just in time, because once back HOME in our dry room with a great view, the rain poured and poured.
It was then that we all decided it was a great time to take a much needed family nap.
UP NEXT: Baby it’s cold outside PG 37, POST 544
Tummies full, we needed to catch a few things before heading back for a rest. The problem was that the sky was not on our side. Dark clouds seemed to have come out since we last saw daylight (remember this). We still wanted to hit a few of our favorites (and a some not so favorites too…just cause we could) before we high tailed it back to our home away from home. We again decided to do a split, and I am not referring to the kind that requires flexibility, cause that I just don’t have.
DH and our sweet lil’l Diz headed over to battle the galatica, or was it storm troopers? Anyhoo, they took off for some motion sickness fun of fun and I took our sweet lil’l Tink to do what I do best... Shop!
This time it was the Playhouse Disney outdoor dump shop. I was in High-Ho gear to find my lil’l Tink a Doodle Bops, JoJo or Playhouse Disney (PHD, as we like to refer to it) CD, so she could continue her dancing pleasure in our real home, which is not away from home. Also on my list was possibly a t-shirt for the lil’l Diva, PHD loving girly girl. Also was a Mermaid gift for one of our All boy, ruff and tumble, crazy boyish boy neighbors who seems to have discovered his softer side and found himself a wee bit of a crush on a red headed princess of the sea, who’s name shall remain unmentioned. We wouldn’t want to embarrass the boyish boy, now would we?
Collections in tow, DH called and said they were done with their fight for the Earth and were ready meet up. So I hightailed it over to them so we could see ourselves a 3D movie, Muppet style. Funny thing is, although we over 30 year olds know who those Muppets are, but I’m not sure how many under that do...? I realize that a few of them do make cameo appearances on Sesame Street now and then again, but they just aren’t too well known. For sure my kiddos haven’t a clue that we used to watch those Muppets religiously. I used to know just what exact time they came on the TUBE. Always trying to figure out just how they lived, worked, stayed upright without falling down.
Anyhoo…Luckily we just missed the whole sit in the room for what seems like forever, waiting for our show to begin, while we wait for the pre-show to end. Again, Tink refused to wear the spectacles.
Again.
But we all still generally enjoyed it. Blurred vision and all for Tink.
Naptime seemed to becoming a thing of the distant past. Yet, I was still determined to hit it. After all Tink without a nap is just not a pretty sight. By this point of the trip, we were all getting pretty Tinked out. So a nap to DH and I sounded just great! So we headed for the OUT, which happens to also be the IN. On our way out I saw this little camera shop and just HAD to stop. Yep, I like to shop. All week I had been eyeing a camera neck strap around the parks. It was a MICKEY Head neck strap! Every shop I peak a boo’d into never had it. Most of the sales people had never ever seen it. But sure they must have it a special MGM, Disney Studios or whatever you want to call it today Camera shop!
Nope.
No Soup for me.
But the nice CM decided to dote a little Magic upon our family, since I was so sad about the non-existent MICKEY HEAD Camera neck strap.
The nice camera store CM Man asked my lil’l Diz Man if he would give him an autograph. Told him that he thought he knew him from some famous movie…he just couldn’t put his finger on just exactly what one it was…
It made my lil’l Diz’s day.
It made my day.
It made my DH’s day.
However small, we got some magic.
And for being such a great sport the CM handed my Lil’l Diz a Pin pack, one to keep and one to give and make someone else’s day a bit brighter.
By this time the parade was well on it’s way to our location. We decided that nap time (on time) was out the window. We had procrastinated too long. We might as well find a piece of pavement and sit on it. So that is what we did. With grey skies glooming above, we sat. I prepared the double-wide rain shield for what seemed to be in our future. But before we could enjoy our seats in the front of the park, Tink & Lil’l Diz Man Spotted a sight of something they had been asking for from the moment we stepped foot into one of the parks.
BALLOONS!
Not just you garden variety round latex versions, either. These where almost the size of Tink! I kid you not! So my DH finally caved in and went to buy one for each of them. When he came back, Tink was rewarded with a gigantic Princess version and Lil’l Diz sported a Lightening McQueen of life-like proportions.
So we sat, Tink strapped in, waving at all of her princess ‘friends’. Lil’l Diz smiling from ear to ear as each of his favorite characters paraded by.
He got to touch the Green Rangers Hand...NO WAY! This was great excitement for his day!
Again, this was what Disney was made for…
When the parade was finished passing by, we jumped up and ran to the boat to bring us back HOME. It was then that the skies opened up and the dark clouds that gloomed above showed their stuff. We made it to the first boat back to BWV. We were just in time, because once back HOME in our dry room with a great view, the rain poured and poured.
It was then that we all decided it was a great time to take a much needed family nap.
UP NEXT: Baby it’s cold outside PG 37, POST 544
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totally true! i used to look forward so much to the muppet show!!! and now i doubt if anyone below 25 even knows what it is! i had a muppet miss piggy growing up and it was my FAVORITE toy. i think my mom still has that somewhere.
another great installment!
it's good to "see" you here. and take your time with your TR.....we're all waiting and there's no rush. there are more important things in life and we all understand that. you and your family continue to be in my prayers. 
Goofyluver
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Jen...first off...I feel the need to give you one of these!
My prayers are with you and your family.
2nd...that picture of Tink sitting in the stoller...PRICELESS!!!! Loves it! You have the cutest kidlets! Makes me want another one...almost...okay...not really.
My prayers are with you and your family.
2nd...that picture of Tink sitting in the stoller...PRICELESS!!!! Loves it! You have the cutest kidlets! Makes me want another one...almost...okay...not really.
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Aw what a special wish!!! I love how they come in all different sizes!!
And I dont blame Tink/Lil Diz....I am determined to get one of those mickey head balloons at the magic kingdom this time around -- although without a stroller i'll have to time it so we're leaving when I get it!
And I dont blame Tink/Lil Diz....I am determined to get one of those mickey head balloons at the magic kingdom this time around -- although without a stroller i'll have to time it so we're leaving when I get it!
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HOW did you get those balloons home? I have always wondered that.
Great installment.
Barb
Great installment.
Barb
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My DS had pretty much no interest at all in the Muppets until I forced, er... encouraged 
him to watch "The Muppet Movie" and "Muppet Treasue Island", two of my old favorites. He seems to get it more now, but there's just no substitute for the old Muppet Show.What a great way to make a Dream happen!
Precious! Who wouldn't move heaven and earth for that face??!
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That balloon is HUGE!!! Great to see lil Diz got some magic 
and that you missed the rain 
Hope tha nap was good... can't wait to hear what happened after you awoke
and that you missed the rain Hope tha nap was good... can't wait to hear what happened after you awoke
princessjv
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Thanks everyone for leaving messages. The balloons were quite LARGE! We kept them in the room all but 1 day, when we let the kids bring them with to EPCOT. That way we only had to deal with them holding on to them (they have large MICKEY weights) while we walked. There was no way we were bringing them on the bus!
Getting them home was a whole different story. There was no way that we were leaving that $16 investment in the hotel room. I did think about spreading the magic and giving them to a little boy and girl, BUT Tink was just too young to understand the concept of giving and to be honest I just wasn't into the idea of dealing with a melt down of Tink proportions...
We simply, well not so simply, DEFLATED them. If you have never done this, all you need to do in remove the string, gently poke a straw into the bottom of the Mylar Balloon, keeping the end outside of the balloon. Once inserted, gently squeeze the gases out of the balloon. Be sure to keep holding onto the straw, so that it doesn't go all of the way into the balloon.
More on the balloons at the end...which will come someday.
Getting them home was a whole different story. There was no way that we were leaving that $16 investment in the hotel room. I did think about spreading the magic and giving them to a little boy and girl, BUT Tink was just too young to understand the concept of giving and to be honest I just wasn't into the idea of dealing with a melt down of Tink proportions...
We simply, well not so simply, DEFLATED them. If you have never done this, all you need to do in remove the string, gently poke a straw into the bottom of the Mylar Balloon, keeping the end outside of the balloon. Once inserted, gently squeeze the gases out of the balloon. Be sure to keep holding onto the straw, so that it doesn't go all of the way into the balloon.
More on the balloons at the end...which will come someday.
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I have been remiss in not reading this report earlier. I remember posting back when you first started it and then I have no idea what happened. I have read through the whole report though and love it!
Your kids are adorable. Poor Lil Diz with his bruised eye. Tink is adorable with her squeaking shoes and her Bell-Bell chant.
That room at the BWV looks really nice. I have been considering renting points for my next trip.
I can't wait to hear about how the rest of the trip went.
Your kids are adorable. Poor Lil Diz with his bruised eye. Tink is adorable with her squeaking shoes and her Bell-Bell chant.
That room at the BWV looks really nice. I have been considering renting points for my next trip.
I can't wait to hear about how the rest of the trip went.
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Firstly Jen a massive I'm so pleased we're all helping 
It's so sweet how you and Tink can go do girly stuff, absolutely adore the photo of Tink watching the parade, butter wouldn't melt hey
What a cute dream and yeah for the balloons 
I'm so pleased we're all helping It's so sweet how you and Tink can go do girly stuff, absolutely adore the photo of Tink watching the parade, butter wouldn't melt hey
What a cute dream and yeah for the balloons
princessjv
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Many things that you never knew you even wanted know.You can learn a lot on the Dis
You betcha! I wish more of life was so magical.
Thanks! It is a lot of fun capturing pictures of your kiddos reactions.
Thanks for stopping back again. Funny thing, is that I have been plowing through your TR too and enjoying it.
We loved BWV's...just LOVED it!
You all help more than I can even put in words!Firstly Jen a massive
I am so excited that you are home. I bet there are many tales to tell...and read...for me!
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I am an extremely late-comer to this TR...but I absolutley love it!!!!!!
I love your writing style (typos & all ) You have such a witty sense of humour, I love it!!!!
Your little miss priss aka Tink somewhat reminds me of Boo from Monsters Inc (looks-wise at least
) I love that she calls Princesses 'Bell Bells'!!! That is too cute! And Li'l Diz Man is ADORABLE!
And my favourite parts of this report is when Momma Bear comes out! Kinda reminds me of my own Momma Bear
What a great Trippie! Can't wait to read more!!!!
I love your writing style (typos & all
) You have such a witty sense of humour, I love it!!!!Your little miss priss aka Tink somewhat reminds me of Boo from Monsters Inc (looks-wise at least
) I love that she calls Princesses 'Bell Bells'!!! That is too cute! And Li'l Diz Man is ADORABLE! And my favourite parts of this report is when Momma Bear comes out! Kinda reminds me of my own Momma Bear
What a great Trippie! Can't wait to read more!!!!
princessjv
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Hey... as they say...
It's better to be late, then never!
Welcome!
And now back to our program...
I have a surprise! It is a secret.
Shhhh.
I'm not telling yet.
Nope.
But it is good, I promise!
I also vow to get this done. SOON! My lil'l Diz is starting K this coming week and our lives will quickly change. So, I'm off to get this done. I have this as my main focus of our long weekend.
I have a few more fun things left to share, including but not limited to The Pirate & Princess Party...oh what fun it was!
twob4him
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Hey... as they say...
It's better to be late, then never!
Welcome!
And now back to our program...
I have a surprise! It is a secret.
Shhhh.
I'm not telling yet.
Nope.
But it is good, I promise!
I also vow to get this done. SOON! My lil'l Diz is starting K this coming week and our lives will quickly change. So, I'm off to get this done. I have this as my main focus of our long weekend.
I have a few more fun things left to share, including but not limited to The Pirate & Princess Party...oh what fun it was!
A surprise?????? I love surprises!
Just want to let you know I am lurking along with your trippie!!! Great parade pics! Can't wait to hear more!! -
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