OMG mom can't we just go back to the hotel and swim?...lots of pics!!...updated 4/24

[CanadianWDWfan]

It was a great way to spend my lunch break....touring POP!

I didnt know you can play Twister there....cool!

I like DDs pink Ron Jon tee.

I can relate to the whole time off at Xmas dilema. I work in retail and wouldnt be able to take time off until Xmas eve too. Its the price we pay.

Glad it all worked out in the end. The fireworks will be fabulous!

 

[akayek31]

It was a great way to spend my lunch break....touring POP!

I didn't know you can play Twister there....cool!

I like DDs pink Ron Jon tee.

I can relate to the whole time off at Xmas dilema. I work in retail and wouldnt be able to take time off until Xmas eve too. Its the price we pay.

Glad it all worked out in the end. The fireworks will be fabulous!

I didn't have time to play any games there. I will next time That is the shirt that DD had to have at the Ron Jon that day. I have heard a lot of great things about going Christmas. I can't wait

I will update I hope tomorrow. I want to get to the next park on Tuesday cuz we had so much fun and a DIS meet in line. But first I have to finish our day off.

 

[mousebymarriage]

Great trip reportso far and great pics. I'm so glad to see that I am not the only one with a 12 year old DD that looks like an adult (my DD is also taller than me). I see that your DD got alot of kids meals, did anyone either in or out of Disney question you about her age? Occasionally I will have someone make a face when I say DD is 12 , I mean really am I gonna lie about it. Yes, I know she is a big girl and looks like an adult but, she is only 12 her b-day isn't until September (I know I gave birth to all 9 and a half pounds of her , and most of those 9+ pounds was her head).
I also had to laugh when your DD wouldn't leave the room until hair and everything was done, mine does the same thing except she doesn't wear make-up (she thinks she looks awesome without it, gotta love a 12 year olds self esteem).
You are a brave soul for taking a 12 and 16 year old with you alone. I look forward to your next update.

* My DD is always on a mission for lime green shirts when we are on vacation, it's her favorite color with pink as a close second.

 

[jerseygirl81]

I'm enjoying reading your TR, great pics from the Pop! I'm looking forward to reading more. We just booked a trip for free dining in Dec but earlier in the month, I'm excited about going and seeing all the decorations. I'm glad you were able to get off work to go over the holidays. Linda

 

[akayek31]

Great trip reportso far and great pics. I'm so glad to see that I am not the only one with a 12 year old DD that looks like an adult (my DD is also taller than me). I see that your DD got alot of kids meals, did anyone either in or out of Disney question you about her age? Occasionally I will have someone make a face when I say DD is 12 , I mean really am I gonna lie about it. Yes, I know she is a big girl and looks like an adult but, she is only 12 her b-day isn't until September (I know I gave birth to all 9 and a half pounds of her , and most of those 9+ pounds was her head).
I also had to laugh when your DD wouldn't leave the room until hair and everything was done, mine does the same thing except she doesn't wear make-up (she thinks she looks awesome without it, gotta love a 12 year olds self esteem).
You are a brave soul for taking a 12 and 16 year old with you alone. I look forward to your next update.

* My DD is always on a mission for lime green shirts when we are on vacation, it's her favorite color with pink as a close second.

Hey welcome. Nope no one ever asked me to prove her age. She was born in September too. Poor DD had to settle for the pink shirt since she could not find the lime green. I stopped my game so I can update...I am addicted to them

I'm enjoying reading your TR, great pics from the Pop! I'm looking forward to reading more. We just booked a trip for free dining in Dec but earlier in the month, I'm excited about going and seeing all the decorations. I'm glad you were able to get off work to go over the holidays. Linda

Hey welcome. I wish I could go during free dining but DS had to be born on Christmas Eve..the nerve of him lol. I can't wait to see all the lights and trees ect.

 

[akayek31]

So when we last left you we were making our way to have dinner with the stars. We had an 8:05 ADR here

We got here about 7:39 and were seated about ADR time. They took a picture of us and I bought the package (I have in on here but this is my 3rd attempt at this tonight so I will post later) While we were waiting outside I noticed this

As I stated earlier I love this movie. I can recite the words to the movie verbatim with the sound off. We were seated on the top floor and had Brandon as a server. I took these pictures while waiting

Just got done watching this movie on the free movie channel. I love Will Smith

We all had cheeseburgers with fries. The food was really good. I plan on eating here again in December.

After we ate Brandon brought this out to me since I was still wearing my birthday button

We paid the bill and went looking around for more pictures. This place was the cheapest place we had a table service at since we used the $15 off voucher. Here are more pictures.

And here is the boat at night

Up next: We spend money, walk around DTD, and what did they just say was on the docks?

 

[mickeystoontown]

Wow! You took a lot of really cool pics at Planet Hollywood. We love that place.

 

[Queenofallthings]

We are going to Planet Hollywood for the first time this year. thanks for posting such wonderful pictures, can't wait. Those burgers sure looked yummy too....I think I know what I'm having

 

[akayek31]

Wow! You took a lot of really cool pics at Planet Hollywood. We love that place.

Thanks! I loved it too.

We are going to Planet Hollywood for the first time this year. thanks for posting such wonderful pictures, can't wait. Those burgers sure looked yummy too....I think I know what I'm having

I want to go this year again.

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

I've never been to Planet Hollywood, it looks very cool with all the movie stuff. I'll make a point to add it to our ADR list next year.

Wow, you are a super saver.....great use of the $15 off coupon!

 

[akayek31]

I've never been to Planet Hollywood, it looks very cool with all the movie stuff. I'll make a point to add it to our ADR list next year.

Wow, you are a super saver.....great use of the $15 off coupon!

I like it along with Hard rock Café. We didn't go to HR this year. You should go the burgers are good. I was being thrifty on this trip

 

[akayek31]

So when we last left you we were touring DTD. I am not sure what side of DTD these stores were on since it has been so long (I need to take notes next time)

So next up: A mission to find a princess, A highly anticipated lunch, and I conquer a few fears.

 

[Queenofallthings]

I love DTD at night...I prefer to actually shop there in the morning when it's not crammed with people, but there's something about it at night that makes me warm and fuzzy

 

[akayek31]

I love DTD at night...I prefer to actually shop there in the morning when it's not crammed with people, but there's something about it at night that makes me warm and fuzzy

I love the night too. We went at night and during the day but I love seeing all the signs at night. I can't wait to see it during Christmas.

 

[Diamondintheruff]

We went to Planet Hollywood for the first time at Myrtle beach this year. My kids had burgers but I tried salmon. I think you're best to stick with the burgers.

There isn't a time I don't like downtown disney-night, day, it's all good. I'm not crazy about the bus system. They always combine it with a water park and it seems it takes forever. I loved taking the boats from Port Orleans.

 

[akayek31]

We went to Planet Hollywood for the first time at Myrtle beach this year. My kids had burgers but I tried salmon. I think you're best to stick with the burgers.

There isn't a time I don't like downtown disney-night, day, it's all good. I'm not crazy about the bus system. They always combine it with a water park and it seems it takes forever. I loved taking the boats from Port Orleans.

I am so glad to see you again I am glad you are feeling better. I hated the bus stop at DTD. I never knew what way there were going to stop on.

 

[akayek31]

OK more trip drama I called all day trying to find out if I could get free dining during the time I am there if I get there on the 17th. The system was down all day. The first CM that I talked to said I would get FD the entire time. The CM I talked to after work said it would be only for the 17th. I looked online at about 9:45 and the system was up so I put in my dates for the FD and it came up for the entire time so I called Disney and spoke to another CM who stated that I could get it for the entire trip. I informed her that I wanted to change my dates. She did talk me into upgrading from QSDD to regular. I am saving $500 for the trip now. I was going to leave Disney property and stay at the Ramada for 2 days at about $250 and now I just added the days to my package. Now I just have to convince my boss at Cracker Barrel that I have to get the weekend off before Christmas But technically I am saving $750 so I need to do this. OK off to update now

 

[akayek31]

So when we last left you we had set another wake up call for 7 am. Well we almost made it out the door by 8:30 but again DD had to look perfect before she left. We were going to Epcot today. I was excited because I have wanted to go to Epcot since I was in middle school. We get to the bus stop at 9:23

We got to the park at 9:45 where I had to take the mandatory pictures

We were there during the Flower and Garden festival and I thought these pictures were cool.

So remember I said previously that I was looking for a certain character that I thought we would never find. We found her here and she took a liking to my DS much to his embarrassment

We turn the corner and come across DS favorite character again...he was everywhere this week

We then head to the rides. DS and DD wanted to ride Spaceship Earth and I refused. I thought it was the one where you were in a tight closed space. I got their KTTW and said I would go get fast passes for Test Trac.

When I got there I get the FP and notice there is a single rider line with a 15 minute wait. The line my kids were in was 30 minutes so I got in the line. It was awesome. I was glad I had a FP to do it again. But the bad thing was that somewhere between getting the FP and the line my bladder kicked me and said "hey lets go to the bathroom soon" I was not about to get out of line so I ignored it lol. Well when we got to briefing and they said lets add some rough road I was like oh no! Well needless to say I made it through the trip dry I had to take this picture since I am a child of the 80's and think of Bon Jovi every time I see this sign.

I get off the ride and my kids are in the single rider lane so I waited for them and got there Photo pass pictures. We then all ride as a family in the same car. When we go to save our photo pass picture it was gone. They tried to retrieve it but it was lost forever DS had a ball looking at all the cars.

We leave TT and DS says "hey mom lets get on Mission Space"

Next up: Did I face my fear of enclosed places?, did I trick my kids with nasty cola? An ADR in another country. And my mission to find a princess.

 

[goofy's_gurl]

all caught up now. looks like your having a good time. love the pictures of Pop will be staying there this trip. never tried Planet Hollywood. looks like a nice to place to eat

 

[akayek31]

all caught up now. looks like your having a good time. love the pictures of Pop will be staying there this trip. never tried Planet Hollywood. looks like a nice to place to eat

OMG you guys will be there tomorrow! I'm so jealous PH is good we are going this time also. Have fun and have a safe trip