Our 2nd Shot at the Dream Team -TONS OF PICS. 10/28 New PTR LINK

[stagemomx3]

Whoo hoo! Congratulations! Isn't opening Magic Kingdom just the most awesome thing ever! I took that same picture of Belle's story time place the morning we opened the park.

 

[kimwim8]

Oh. My. Goodness. That is just awesome!! I had tears in my eyes just reading it. I can't imagine living through that. And I really think it's great that a CM took those pictures of you, for you. What awesome memories!!

 

[addicted2dizney]

That is just so great! You truly deserved it!~ I'm so happy I subscribed to your trip report, you have inspired me to write my own after my July trip!
I can't imagine how exciting opening the park must have been! I swear I know what you and your family looks like so well now, if I see you on the boardwalk this summer I'll come over and say "hi"!

 

[swwake]

Congrats on being Family of the DAY!!!! That is awesome! (Sorry, I am just a tad behind)

 

[timandlesley]

OH MY GOSH, I have chills running down my spine and goosebumps on my arms, I CAN'T BELIVE THIS! I can't wait to go downstairs and read this to tim and show the kids in the morning. HOW COOL. Now I'm wondering if we should skip an early breakfast and talk to CM's instead, MAN OH MAN HOW COOL!!! Soooooooooo happy for you guys!!!!
Lesley

 

[Tanya90210]

Wowza!! That is sooo awesome!!! I guess I should take a hint from you and michelle and get my family up really early one morning on our trip and head over to MK...

Your pics were wonderful and I bet the boys still talk about that too... That is soo cool... every drop of it!

 

[androb]

I registered myself specialy to tell you how I LOVE your report. It brings me to tears time after time.
Andrea

 

[NMAmy]

ONCE IN A LIFETIME MOMENT!!

We were on cloud nine!!!

Coming up next: OUR TRIP AROUND THE MAGIC KINGDOM AND THE COUNTDOWN!!!

HOLY COW!!! I am really far behind, Diane, but when I was reading along and saw this picture, I had to stop and post!

I got goosebumps reading this installment! How wonderful for you all--I had no idea that the family that opened the park got to do all this cool stuff. I mean, if you HAVE to leave WDW, what a fantastic way to start your last day!

I cannot even tell you how tickled I am that you got to do this. Congratulations, pal. Your boys will never forget that wonderful morning.

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi Diane,
Just read your last 2 updates. Your last day at MK is just amazing so far!!! What a a wonderful dream you won!! Love the pictures, they are amazing.

Thanks so much Nichole! I am so glad to hear good news about Thomas!

Wow
I am sooooo happy for you guys. Your family seems absolutely wonderful and so deserving of that dream. What a perfect way to end your vacation. Looking forward to the rest of the day, but i'm also sad it's ending. I guess I can relate to that feeling you had on the last day. I'm feeling that way about your trip report almost being complete, lol.

Thank you so much! You say the sweetest things!

I am truly in awe at how awesome opening MK is! I have been there to see the family ride in and throw the pixie dust... but I had no idea what happens behind the scenes. The picture in Toontown with all the characters------WOW! That is beyond priceless. I had goosebumps... thank you so much for sharing!

Thank you sooo much! It truly was AMAZING!

 

[dddisrunner]

Whoo hoo! Congratulations! Isn't opening Magic Kingdom just the most awesome thing ever! I took that same picture of Belle's story time place the morning we opened the park.

Thanks Michelle! I was wondering what you would think when you saw my post, being that you had been through it too!

Oh. My. Goodness. That is just awesome!! I had tears in my eyes just reading it. I can't imagine living through that. And I really think it's great that a CM took those pictures of you, for you. What awesome memories!!

Thank you soooo much! It was an amazing memory!

That is just so great! You truly deserved it!~ I'm so happy I subscribed to your trip report, you have inspired me to write my own after my July trip!
I can't imagine how exciting opening the park must have been! I swear I know what you and your family looks like so well now, if I see you on the boardwalk this summer I'll come over and say "hi"!

AWW! Thanks so much. What you said was so sweet! If you do see us be sure to say hello!

Congrats on being Family of the DAY!!!! That is awesome! (Sorry, I am just a tad behind)

Hey Susan! Thanks so much!

OH MY GOSH, I have chills running down my spine and goosebumps on my arms, I CAN'T BELIVE THIS! I can't wait to go downstairs and read this to tim and show the kids in the morning. HOW COOL. Now I'm wondering if we should skip an early breakfast and talk to CM's instead, MAN OH MAN HOW COOL!!! Soooooooooo happy for you guys!!!!
Lesley

Aww, thanks Lesley! It was quite the magical trip! I hope Luke liked the story about the Mahi Mahi!

Wowza!! That is sooo awesome!!! I guess I should take a hint from you and michelle and get my family up really early one morning on our trip and head over to MK...

Your pics were wonderful and I bet the boys still talk about that too... That is soo cool... every drop of it!

Thanks Tanya! Yes the boys talk about our special morning ALL the time! Good Luck if you decide to try for it!

I registered myself specialy to tell you how I LOVE your report. It brings me to tears time after time.
Andrea

WELCOME! I am so honored by what you said! thank you soooo much!

HOLY COW!!! I am really far behind, Diane, but when I was reading along and saw this picture, I had to stop and post!

I got goosebumps reading this installment! How wonderful for you all--I had no idea that the family that opened the park got to do all this cool stuff. I mean, if you HAVE to leave WDW, what a fantastic way to start your last day!

I cannot even tell you how tickled I am that you got to do this. Congratulations, pal. Your boys will never forget that wonderful morning.

Aww, thanks Amy! You are the best! We truly had an amazing trip!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Matthew then asks me "Mom, if I try Mahi Mahi will you talk about me on the computer?" I tried to explain to him that he is on the computer in our trip report. He didn't care, he wants all the DIS to know he ate Mahi Mahi!!

Just started reading this installation, but . What a cutie patootie he is!!!

LOL
AND the cutest picture to boot!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

OIk, just read the rest and I have tears in my eyes! What an incredibly magical morning for you and your family! To me that's almost better than a night in the castle. Wow.

 

[kathymc]

wow - what an awesome experience. those photos are priceless - I love them all (well except that your DH is wearing a Giants hat in most of them )
but seriously - your trip sounds absolutely fantastic and your boys are adorable
thanks for sharing

 

[fernoppi]

I haven't kept up with your TR, but I just saw the post with the pictures of you opening up MK! That is soooooooooo awesome!!!! Sounds like you guys had such a wonderful trip!

 

[stagemomx3]

Thanks Michelle! I was wondering what you would think when you saw my post, being that you had been through it too!

As soon as I read that the bus driver commented on how early it was I wondered if you were going to get to open the park.

 

[jwwi]

That is an absolutely wonderful Magical Momment. Great pictures, and what great memories for your family.

 

[dddisrunner]

Just started reading this installation, but . What a cutie patootie he is!!!

LOL
AND the cutest picture to boot!

Thanks so much! Thanks for all the sweet comments about Matthew!

OIk, just read the rest and I have tears in my eyes! What an incredibly magical morning for you and your family! To me that's almost better than a night in the castle. Wow.

You are sooo sweet! Thanks so much, I am glad you liked the installment!

wow - what an awesome experience. those photos are priceless - I love them all (well except that your DH is wearing a Giants hat in most of them )
but seriously - your trip sounds absolutely fantastic and your boys are adorable
thanks for sharing

about the Giants hat! Thanks so much for posting and all your sweet comments!

I haven't kept up with your TR, but I just saw the post with the pictures of you opening up MK! That is soooooooooo awesome!!!! Sounds like you guys had such a wonderful trip!

Hi! Thanks for finding your way back over and posting!

As soon as I read that the bus driver commented on how early it was I wondered if you were going to get to open the park.

That is an absolutely wonderful Magical Momment. Great pictures, and what great memories for your family.

Thank you so much! It was a GREAT morning and wonderful memory that we still talk about frequently!

 

[dddisrunner]

So we left the train station, found our stroller and began our day! We were just beaming and couldn't quite collect ourselves and suddenly we had no plan! We just sort of copied what we did our last morning at the MK. We headed over to Space Mountain and fastpassed it, then rode. We let Eric sit in the very front and he was so excited, his little giggle just brought tears to my eyes! After Space Mountain we went over to Buzz Lightyear Bryan and I sat together and the boys sat together. Of course Bryan kicked butt and beat me by 200,000 points After Buzz the boys wanted to do the teacups! NOT ME, NO THANKS.

Here they are over to the left.........

After the teacups we went over to Pirates. I "broke" the rules and took this picture. I only did it because we were the only ones in the boat!

Matthew got VERY upset. He is a straight arrow that boy! He was afraid they would make us leave!

After Pirates we rode Magic Carpets because there was no line! I don't know if any of you have heard of Randy Pausch or "The Last Lecture" but it is an amazing story. I only state this because he was instrumental in the Magic Carpet ride. If you can, check it out!

OK back to the TR. We then went into the Enchanted Tiki room. Somehow we always manage to go in here and then when it's over we all didn't like it!

Next up was the Haunted Mansion. We let the boys sit together on this ride too and they kept trying to scream and scare each other it was soooo funny.............AT FIRST! It got annoying by the end, of course they had selective hearing and didn't hear us screaming for them to stop!!! After the Haunted Mansion it was time for lunch.

We headed to.................

I was dying to try the Garden Galley salad because I LOVE feta cheese and this came with it! Matthew was upset because he didn't like mac & cheese so Bryan being the awesome dad that he is ate the kids Mac & Cheese and let Matthew have the adult chicken nuggets. My salad was AWESOME! It had pineapple, feta, walnuts and chicken! YUMMY!

After lunch Bryan and Matthew went to the Hall of Presidents and Eric wanted to go the Emporium so we split up for a bit.

Here is Eric "performing" lightsaber moves! He did this NONSTOP!

We went to the emporium but Eric couldn't make up his mind! I also encouraged him to wait because I wanted to try and spent the bulk of my souvie money at the AKL gift shop so I could get the WDW bag for $10 after you spent $40!!

We met back up with Bryan and Matthew and went to the Carousel of Progress! This is such a great place to relax! We might be dorks, but Bryan and I LOVE this attraction, the boys NOT SO MUCH!!

Next up was using our fastpasses for Space Mountain! I was feeling a little lightheaded, so I sat this one out!

Once the "kids" came off SM we wanted to go on the TTA one more time this trip so we head over and find out IT WAS CLOSED! We were sad!

We decided to grab some ice cream and stake out our spot for the parade. Here is where we sat..

Eric waiting...

Our view directly across was of this.........

It's parade time!

continued........................

 

[dddisrunner]

I have to apologize, for some reason my pictures did not come out that great!

After the parade we went over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to ride! Afterwards, we watched Woody's Roundup. This is when my camera battery died! I guess because of all the use with our special morning the battery got zapped quickly! So we headed down Main St. and it killed me but we bought a new one. It was getting close to our ADR time for Ohana so we decided to head over to the Poly and said we finish up any other things we wanted to do later that night including Wishes! Or would we?????




Up Next Ohana!

 

[NMAmy]

After Buzz the boys wanted to do the teacups! NOT ME, NO THANKS.

I am not a teacup girl, either. I don't do spinny.

Matthew got VERY upset. He is a straight arrow that boy! He was afraid they would make us leave!

Okay, you can tell Matthew for me that I rode with Flashy McFlasherson last time. The guy who took 4 pictures of each scene WITH flash and then would take a picture of his little girl's reaction who was sitting directly in front of me. If I couldn't get that guy kicked out, no way were you getting kicked out for one measly picture!

One of my favorite counter services! You didn't have the hummus sandwich? Because it ROCKS. Although I can totally understand the need for feta.

Here is Eric "performing" lightsaber moves! He did this NONSTOP!

Oh, sure. Because that never gets old.

We met back up with Bryan and Matthew and went to the Carousel of Progress! This is such a great place to relax! We might be dorks, but Bryan and I LOVE this attraction, the boys NOT SO MUCH!!

If loving the Carousel of Progress makes you a dork, then I don't wanna be cool. I love that place.

Once the "kids" came off SM we wanted to go on the TTA one more time this trip so we head over and find out IT WAS CLOSED! We were sad!

That IS sad. Even the robot looks sad.

Great installments! And the parade pictures look great. I was actually waiting to hear that you were made the Grand Marshalls. You were having that kind of lucky day!