Our Own Fab Five..December 2009

[Northern Disney Girl]

Hope you all getting caught up on all the school work y'all missed out on while your puter was in the shop!

Can't wait to hear some more about your trip!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

hello everybody and thanks for comin' over!!!!! I am so glad all my friends are finding me!!!! Well....good news...my new part came in today so I can now use the laptop!!!! I have been reserving my battery just for the boys to do their math...what a relief!!!! I will hopefully do an update tomorrow!!! my younger two are spending the night with friends..so we took ds14 to eat and to see the Spy Next Door, with Jackie Chan...it was cute. I love Jackie Chan...he is great....my fav with him was Around the World in 80 Days...that was hilarious!!!!! Ok...back to Disney stuff...I am trying to catch up on all the TRs and stuff I have missed this weekend,...I know Drakes, and both of my Kimmies are almost ready to head to the World!!! Yippee for ya'll!!!!! I feel like I have been on a desert island without communicating with all of you!!! Glad to be 'home'! ha!!!! Photobucket question...do you have to load one picture at a time? I have a lot to do for the rest of my trip days and it is taking an eternity for the photobucket...I thought there was an option on PB for bulk loading,,,but can't figure it out..when I click on it, it does nothing? Oh well,,,if I have to wait for each one I will...next update coming soon!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

hello everybody and thanks for comin' over!!!!! I am so glad all my friends are finding me!!!! Well....good news...my new part came in today so I can now use the laptop!!!! I have been reserving my battery just for the boys to do their math...what a relief!!!! I will hopefully do an update tomorrow!!! my younger two are spending the night with friends..so we took ds14 to eat and to see the Spy Next Door, with Jackie Chan...it was cute. I love Jackie Chan...he is great....my fav with him was Around the World in 80 Days...that was hilarious!!!!! Ok...back to Disney stuff...I am trying to catch up on all the TRs and stuff I have missed this weekend,...I know Drakes, and both of my Kimmies are almost ready to head to the World!!! Yippee for ya'll!!!!! I feel like I have been on a desert island without communicating with all of you!!! Glad to be 'home'! ha!!!! Photobucket question...do you have to load one picture at a time? I have a lot to do for the rest of my trip days and it is taking an eternity for the photobucket...I thought there was an option on PB for bulk loading,,,but can't figure it out..when I click on it, it does nothing? Oh well,,,if I have to wait for each one I will...next update coming soon!

I was able to upload up to 200 at a time if I highlighted or selected a bunch of pictures at once. I don't know if that's a bulk uploader or not, it just worked for me like that. I think I held down shift while clicking the pictures I wanted to upload. Good Luck!!

So glad you got your part for your laptop! Now you can get your TR going strong! I'll be waiting for an update!!

 

[klacey1]

Hi, Shawna! I followed along on the Christmas Shopping thread. Excited to join in here and hear some more!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hey!! Glad you are here! I hope to get a new update tomorrow...my oldest son has a youth banquet at church tonight...so it is not gonna be this afternoon for sure! We have to be up there by 4, and I still have school work to do with DD6. So....I know you are all getting tired of waiting, but hopefully I can get a lot done at a time!

 

[Pluto_fan]

We're ready when you are, Shawna!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Day 1..Magic Kingdom!!
Well, you all know how excited I was about getting us a day at Magic Kingdom started at Rope Drop! I asked all of your advice about times, and asked the CMs at the Cont. what was the best time,since we were going to be walking over...even called that Sun morning to make sure and was told every time that it was at 9 and we should leave around 8:30...which we did, much to the chagrin of Mike and the kiddos...who wanted to lounge around. Well, the walk was pleasant...a little chilly, but not too bad...guess who didn't want to bring jackets...me, or the kids...it was suppose to really warm up....as we are getting closer, I can hear commotion that doesn't sound like theme-park-opening-celebration to me. But, what do I know? ....as we get to the gate, we find that the park is open!!!!! I am totally confused and getting upset....seems that when they do the parade taping, they do NOT do a RD...apparently, our CMs didn't know this...or about the Jonas Bros. concert that we were about to miss(I had a schedule & plan I was sticking too!)...so...I did find out later that they really only did one song, and it was super quick, in-&-out...and that we didn't miss much. So...we go to Dumbo,
Peter Pan,..posted at 20 minutes. Dumbo probably was, but P.P. was about 12.Fantasy land was still pretty deserted,even tho we missed the RD...

DD and Mike waiting for Dumbo!!

So...it's off to ToonTown from here!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

My dd in the pic at Dumbo is the little blonde standing closer to the fence..with the pink shirt...Mike is in front of her with the cap and jacket.Okay...we are going to hit ToonTown about 9:45 to make that RD and get in line for TINK!! I was super excited about that...been wanting to go see her since our last trip in Jan..when the lines were crazy!!! Guess what? No Rope Drop for TT either...I asked the guy in the big tent store why they didn't have it and he said, I don't know...and they had a surprise-early-opening at like 8:30...no one really knew about it and guests are trickling in thinking they are gonna do a Rope Drop. So,,,disappointed again...lines for Tink are already over an hour at this point. YUCK!! Not a good start...and by now, the lines are starting to get longer and the crowds are picking up.Mike, dd, and ds10 are in line at this point for Goofys Barnstormer....never do see them go by, or get a text saying they are finished...well here they come...the ride is broken, so they all get MK FPs to use by the end of the week. So, we head to Tomorrowland...DD was tall enough and got to ride Space Mountain!!! She is a roller coaster girl, so this was amazing for her. I was so proud of her! And I have to say, that line was the longest for SM I have ever been in...about 25 minutes!
Here is the view of TT when we first get there, and then DD in line for SM!

Next, we rode the Buzz ride..I won that time!! I can't remember the score, but it was over 100,000...which is good for me! Ha!! Then we had lunch at Cosmic Rays...our first CS with the dining plan...we do breakfast stuff in the room, so we try to do an early lunch most of the time.We all got the burgers, except for dd who, of course, wanted chicken nuggets. It was all pretty good--the burgers are just waaay to big for me,but it was okay.On to the Carousel of Progress...one of Mikes all time favorite rides!! Next was Big Thunder Mount RR...line time said 20 minutes...closer to 30 or 35. But, we did meet a great family from Florida...they too are homeschoolers, and the dad works for NASA, the mom is a nurse....if you are reading, you know who you are! It was a blessing to meet you!!! they were really sweet and had awesome kids--they came early to do the Jonas B thing.. they actually had to be there at 7!! they learned some dance thing and the camera scanned the crowd.....special tickets for that! From here, we walked with our new found friends over to Pirates of the Caribbean...that line wasn't very long. Next up for us was Jungle Cruise...love that little ride and all the jokes even while standing in line!Headed to Haunted Mansion..but the line was crazy long.so, we head back through the little tunnel to go see Philharmagic....CLOSED!!! AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!! So..we jumped on the WDW RR and road all around the park...it was a needed rest...dd didn't have a stroller and she was getting a little tired!They played on that playground at ToonTown for quite a while....we walked down Main Street and looked in some shops and just tried to take it all in. I always forget how much detail there is in that one street! So..we take a left by Caseys...we have dinner ressies at the Castle around 5:30, but wanted to try to get in early. That night was a MVMCP night, and I knew they would be trying to get those of us without tickets out before the parade....which I totally agree with, but didn't want to be caught in the mob! That was the earliest ressie I could get, and it's so hard to get in there, I just took it!! So...we are headed to the Crystal Palace walkway and guess who my son sees?

SHEREE!!!!! they were meeting their family at the CP and had gotten over there late and were waiting for a table. It was sooo good to see her!!! We knew we would get together at some point, just not when. We had been texting for days!! I really was hyped to see her, but disappointed that we wouldn't have time to talk! So, it was a brief hug and hey how are you,,,then we had to get!!! They had changed the 3 o'clock parade to 5 because of the filming that morning and people were starting to line up on the street where we had to cross. So...we headed to Cinderella's Royal Table!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Taken at BTMRR by our new friends!

Mike is having a blast at this playground...can you tell?DS10 is making faces at him while he naps!! Ha!!

I don't know if he is blinking or squinting!! Ha!

they soooo love this little play area..

Okay...now we are at CRT...and it's just as fantastic as always!!! Mike and I both got the Herb-Rubbed Roasted Chicken,he got soup, I got the salad. Which I thought was wonderful!! DS10 got the BLT salad & Prime Rib( he was on the adult menu now since he is 10)..dd got the kids fish, and ds14..I forgot to write it down~ desserts were great, Ds14 got the creme brulee`,dd got the kids Ice Cream Sundae, and the rest of us got the Chocolate Buckle. If you go...get that!!! WOW! It was wonderful!! I took pics but for some reason, none of my food pics turned out worth a flip!!!! I don't know why, but they are fuzzy...Suzy, Perla, and the Fairy Godmother came and of course, I wanted to cry when she sang and they danced...i am a SAP!!! Ha!!! This Cinderella was very pretty and I loved her jacket!

These little critters are always around..keeping an eye out!!

DS10 pouring over the menu!

AAhhh... the Fairy Godmother sang behind me!
After this, we made our way out the gate and down the pathway to the CR. For some reason DS10s allergies were flaring up and his eyes were red and his nose was running...poor little guy! I gave him Benadryl and hoped it worked! I can't have a kid feeling bad at WDW...he wouldn't have any fun!! So, by 8:15 we are all bathed, and in bed watching tv. Even with missing RD and not seeing Tink (AGAIN)...it was a wonderful day!!!We were together and at Disney World...with a castle view to boot!! Who could complain? Well...up next...Monday at the World!!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Yay!! an update! Thanks for the shout out! It was a nice surprise to see you that night after all the racing around!
I'm glad you posted pics of CRT inside - we've never been. Hopefully on our next trip! Glad to hear you liked the food too - some people think it's not worth it.

I love the pic of your DH snoozing and DS making faces!! How funny!
I know that day was just wacky at MK since the parade stuff had been postponed from Friday and Saturday due to rain.

Shawna had been texting me telling me how crazy MK was!
Nice that the family at BTMRR took your picture - it's super cute. At least not all the rides were long lines that day.

Hmm, wonder where you go the next day??? I guess I'll let you tell!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Nice Update Shawna! So glad you guys had a good day in spite of the crowds! Your little Miss G looks just like her Mama! Too Sweet!

I am really hoping that *when* (not "if") we go back to WDW that CRT supper will be on our list! The food sounds sooooo yummy!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Oh ya'll...that food is great! I think it's even better on the ddp..otherwise it is pricey!!!!

 

[ladybugmom]

Great update!! WOW--Fantasyland was EMPTY when you got there! Sorry you missed both rope drops and things didn't go as planned. But glad you met a nice family in line and ran into Sheree!! How fun!! CRT looks sooo much better food wise for dinner than it was for breakfast! YUM!! I just wish they had the princesses at dinner!! You're family is absolutely precious!! I can't wait to read more!

 

[Pluto_fan]

Great update! Your whole family is just darling! (but don't tell your boys I said that )

I hate to admit how irritated I would have gotten if, having researched and double checked when we needed to be where, they had changed the schedule of everything! Y'all seem to have taken it in stride..good for you! I need to learn to "go with the flow" a bit better

Yay for a spontaneous Snowbird meet!

 

[MAGGIED]

Wonderful update.... can't wait to hear more!!!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Great update!! WOW--Fantasyland was EMPTY when you got there! Sorry you missed both rope drops and things didn't go as planned. But glad you met a nice family in line and ran into Sheree!! How fun!! CRT looks sooo much better food wise for dinner than it was for breakfast! YUM!! I just wish they had the princesses at dinner!! You're family is absolutely precious!! I can't wait to read more!

It was pretty empty! I love coming around by Snow White and not seeing anyone!! Ha!! I don't think I would like CRT for breakfast...and I don't want to use up a TS for it...I don't eat that big of a breakfast.

Great update! Your whole family is just darling! (but don't tell your boys I said that )

I hate to admit how irritated I would have gotten if, having researched and double checked when we needed to be where, they had changed the schedule of everything! Y'all seem to have taken it in stride..good for you! I need to learn to "go with the flow" a bit better

Yay for a spontaneous Snowbird meet!

I was pretty disappointed! Mike was aggravated...he said, so, this is not even what I have heard you nagging about all morning! I had rushed them to death..well, at least we got all the big rides over by lunchtime!!! I would think the CMs would know by now that if they are doing a special show/opening and a parade they would know that RD ain't gonna happen!! Geez! Oh well.... I know now...and so do you!!! Don't make the same assumption I did!

Wonderful update.... can't wait to hear more!!!!

Thanks Wendy!! Hopefully later today or in the morning I can move on to Day 2...the kids are about to converge on the laptop for school!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Great update Shawna!

I'm sorry rope drop didn't work out for you. I know you were really looking forward to it. But it sounds like you had a nice day anyway. Love all the pictures and CRT sounds very yummy!

 

[klacey1]

What a fun day! I'm shocked that some of the lines (BTMRR and the pixies...well, not really the pixies) were on the long side, yet Space Mountain was only 25 minutes! Pretty good considering it was just refurbed!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Hi Ladies! Just wanted to tell ya'll our opinion of the refurbed Space Mountain...as far as major changes...it was really hard to tell anything different? Not sure what they did...maybe the sequence or something..? They did add some interactive stuff to do in the line,...but Mike and I both thought it was a lot more jerky than before...in fact my head was hurting after we got off---I know it always has the warning up before you go in, but this time is the only time I really noticed and 'suffered' anything from the ride...Mike mentioned his head/neck was sore also....so, in my opinion it was just rougher..not better. Mike did take the kids on it again later in the trip, but I bowed out...he said it was the same way the next time too...very rough and jerks your neck.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hi Ladies! Just wanted to tell ya'll our opinion of the refurbed Space Mountain...as far as major changes...it was really hard to tell anything different? Not sure what they did...maybe the sequence or something..? They did add some interactive stuff to do in the line,...but Mike and I both thought it was a lot more jerky than before...in fact my head was hurting after we got off---I know it always has the warning up before you go in, but this time is the only time I really noticed and 'suffered' anything from the ride...Mike mentioned his head/neck was sore also....so, in my opinion it was just rougher..not better. Mike did take the kids on it again later in the trip, but I bowed out...he said it was the same way the next time too...very rough and jerks your neck.

Well that's not good news. I was really hoping the refurb would make it smoother. I'll probably ride it once, but DS10 will be on his own if he wants to ride it more than that!