"OUR BIG, FAT DISNEYLAND ROADTRIP" The End 4/20 pg. 44 Better Than Cats...

[daisy_77]

Great update, UM! I miss Disneyland! That pic that your DH took of Sleeping Beauty's castle is really pretty!

 

[UtahMama]

About Space Mountain (from Wikipedia):



Marie

Thanks Marie! The songs are "nothing" songs and sound "edited". On California Screamin'...it's a cool effect. On Space Mtn....not so much. I really felt sorry for the ride. So sad!

 

[UtahMama]

Oh yes. There it is in the UNword Dictionary. From UNWORDS.com:




Suuuure it's a word, UMA!

Great report by the way! Makes me wanna visit Disneyland. Which may happen one day when our children are grown and gone.

Norah is such a cutie! LOVE her dress! And who knew a "kitty leash" could be so stylish. Norah rocked that thing!

I use that word often. It's cute.

To all, regarding the "kitty harness"...
I USED to be all judgey when I saw kids on "leashes". That was before I had kids who run off into crowds and scare the crap out of me! That is the worst feeling! NO one was mean to me about it. She really likes to wear it. She hands me the other end and then holds my hand...it's really cute. It gets her out of the stroller and lets her run amok a bit. I have never yanked it or gotten her tangled so it's been a positive experience so far.

I highly recommend the fearless use of a harness for toddlers. NO one cares or says anything. In fact, I got alot of positive comments.

 

[annie1995]

I use that word often. It's cute.

To all, regarding the "kitty harness"...
I USED to be all judgey when I saw kids on "leashes". That was before I had kids who run off into crowds and scare the crap out of me! That is the worst feeling! NO one was mean to me about it. She really likes to wear it. She hands me the other end and then holds my hand...it's really cute. It gets her out of the stroller and lets her run amok a bit. I have never yanked it or gotten her tangled so it's been a positive experience so far.

I highly recommend the fearless use of a harness for toddlers. NO one cares or says anything. In fact, I got alot of positive comments.

We will have one with us when we go in September. I love your idea of calling it a kitty harness. I think we'll try puppy harness for Daniel lol. I don't know if we'll need it at all,but Daniel will be just walking by then, and he may want to try out his legs a bit. BTW Wendy, when is your next trip??!!

 

[UtahMama]

I just found you! Good grief, how did I miss this earlier?? Now I have reading to catch up on. I may have to post several times 'til I catch up.

Oh good! I'm glad to hear you did the leash! I've heard all the criticisms, of course, "What kind of parent would blah blah blah". But I always counter, at least mentally, with, "Perhaps you'd rather I were the kind of parent who would just let my child run off, then? Or run amok?"

Using the leash to play "kitty" is an awesome idea. My 7 yr old is always and forever telling me to pretend she's my baby something or other. Often it's a kitty, sometimes a puppy, but lately we are branching out. Earlier this week it was penguin, and then yesterday, a camel. A baby camel. Am I lucky, or what?

Love the paint chip idea! Do you think Home Depot would notice if I filched...say, 300 or so of those babies? For our next trip (I do hope!) in Jan, 2008?

Okay, I'm off to read some more....

Just take a few at a time. By "few" I mean 20-30.

How does a baby camel act? I'm pretty sure Bunny is a genius!

 

[UtahMama]

We will have one with us when we go in September. I love your idea of calling it a kitty harness. I think we'll try puppy harness for Daniel lol. I don't know if we'll need it at all,but Daniel will be just walking by then, and he may want to try out his legs a bit. BTW Wendy, when is your next trip??!!

In MAY!!!!! We just procured a 2 room, 4 bed suite with mixed reviews. Jordan, our 17 (hey, he'll be 18 in May! ) There was alot we didn't do or fully enjoy. We will be flying Delta this time. DH just got a 2nd job at Delta airlines so we fly for FREE!!!!!! YAY!

Check out the puppy harnesses at Walmart....so cute! Like a back pack!

 

[annie1995]

In MAY!!!!! We just procured a 2 room, 4 bed suite with mixed reviews. Jordan, our 17 (hey, he'll be 18 in May! ) There was alot we didn't do or fully enjoy. We will be flying Delta this time. DH just got a 2nd job at Delta airlines so we fly for FREE!!!!!! YAY!

Check out the puppy harnesses at Walmart....so cute! Like a back pack!

Thanks for the Walmart tip, I'll have to check it out! Do you see a September trip looming in your future??!! Lots of fun things happening then!! The crocs are getting together, lots of focking going on. It would be a shame if you missed it!

 

[UtahMama]

We are AP holders + We fly for FREE = LOTS of trips


So maybe!

 

[Adi12982]

Love the pictures and the report so far! Keep it coming!

 

[kabbie]

Still February 24th...

Next, I met up with my guys at Space Mountain so we could finally use our Fast Passs I forgot to tell you we got earlier. The guys rode first and exited toward me with those big, goofy, “Your-gonna-LIKE-this-ride, mama” faces! I love when I ‘m second to ride after a baby-swap! So I grabbed the nearest boy (luckily, it was MINE) and headed onto our Rockin Space Mountain ride. I was worried about the theming. WHY would the Red Hot Chili Peppers be blasted on a SPACE ride? As it turns out, it isn’t a space ride per say anymore. It’s a sad dark ride with cool music. Everyone liked it though. I felt sorry for it. It was trying really hard to be cool like Rockin Rollercoaster in WDW. So sad! Chili Peppers lyrics are generally very, very racey and naughty. So the song chosen is not exactly a top 10 hit, if you know what I mean. I would have really liked “Californication” or “Give it away, give it away now…” Hey, they Disnified “Love in an Elevator” for Aerosmith didn’t they? Anyway, sad ride if you’ve been on Rockin’ Roller Coaster is all I’m sayin’.

AH! I loved the Rockin' Version of Space Mountain DLR. I rode it over and over and bought the pin for remembrance. I also downloaded "Higher Ground" onto my ipod b.c I loved it. I remember that song from the ballet movie, "Center Stage" and never knew that it was Red Hot Chili Peppers.

I never thought to compare it to Rock N Roller Coaster (bar none fave at MGM) just the Space Mountain at WDW. In comparsion, Space DLR is better. In terms of RnR, definitely not.

Still lovin' the report.

 

[*MickeyFan*]

Check out the puppy harnesses at Walmart....so cute! Like a back pack!

Hi UtahMama~ We bought 2 of these last year to bring to Disney. My DS got the monkey, and DD the dog. We used them in Disney and had several people come up to us and ask where we got them. Well a month or so ago we went to the mall and we had a group of teens yell "your kids aren't dogs" and then later BARKED at us! I didn't know what to do, so I just left it... I was thinking you come over here and and control my kids! My DS has Down Syndrome, so he can be ummm very strong willed. And DD wants to be like "Ahggie" (that's what she calls him, his name is Alex) I wish I would have went over and talked to them. Just thought I would share my story jen

 

[sorul82?]

Umama, That Miss Piggy looks familiar. By the way, thanks for the cutie pie card!

 

[dismom9761]

Another great installment, UM!! I hope Norah keeps feeling better and I love it when she has the pissy faces for the pictures. I used the puppy harness with my DD2 when she was 18 mths and it worked well once she got used to it .Can't wait to read more....

 

[dwheatl]

Uma, love the new Piggy pic. Jen, they were just suffering from OTS-Obnoxious Teen Syndrome. My kids,at the time 4 & 6, took off and hid once when we got off of Space Mountain. When I found them, I gave them a swat on the behind. Some teens yelled out, "Nice mom!" I said some very un-nice things to them.

 

[monymony3471]

As if I don't have anything to do but read your TR's. I knew there'd be one, and when I came over here to find it, finally, there's 24 pages to get through. I did that instead of studying. That's how much I love you.

It's fun to watch the kids grow up in TR's. Norah is not a baby anymore. The boys aged too.

You look fabulous!

Your video reminded me of Karen from Will and Grace. You are so funny, clever too.

Ok, I should at least look over my notes before class.

 

[serendipity]

absolutely great installment. So sorry to hear about your baby getting sick, but that's amazing about Peter Pan! How sweet. Question.....where was that baby picture of Walt Disney? I'd love to see it. Can't wait to read more!!!

 

[WDW1st-timers]

We are AP holders + We fly for FREE = LOTS of trips


So maybe!

Okay...that's it....we are kidnapping you and your family for a trip with my family and with annie1995's family. You need to come with us. It's not going to be the same without you. Please...oh celebrity one. Your like a goddess on these boards.

 

[Kay7979]

Well, I finally waded through your pre-trip, as well as the UtahMamaless- running-amok-while-waiting-for-your-return pages, and finally found your report. At least no one microwaved a neck pillow in your honor while you were gone.

I'm enjoying your report; everything from the antenna stalagmite to the photo of the tiki which does NOT look like you, to your ride photos and descriptions. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

 

[DisneyObsession]

No new installment???

DARN!!!

I was sooooo hoping it would be here when I checked back tonight!

I'll keep waiting semi-patiently!

 

[harleygirl]

lovin your trippie Utah!! youre the bestest storyteller