Poncho Up, Chicas! DISmoms 5, May 2-6, 2013 Updates Galore 12/9

[MEK]

Those hats - OMG - I have to get one! They are too funny.

Drea - its too funny that you didn't remember what you had for dinner. Good thing Lonnie (was it Lonnie?) straightened you out.

I love the picture of Ellen lying on the pavement trying to get a pictures of those sparkles. You could definitely use that for blackmail.

 

[CRdisMom]

I'm freezing my buns off in Northern Wi right now. These are awesome. I was tipsy and sick. Amazing I made it thru dinner. Ninjas rule!

 

[franandaj]

You gals were definitely crazy! Looks like fun, I would love to join you, but I think I would get in trouble if I did....

 

[jedijill]

You gals were definitely crazy! Looks like fun, I would love to join you, but I think I would get in trouble if I did....

It's worth getting in trouble though....

Jill in CO

 

[rentayenta]

It's worth getting in trouble though.... Jill in CO

Agreed!

 

[Disneybuckeye]

Whew! Finally caught back up. Glad the trip is still going well!

Mary Kay

 

[podsnel]

Ellen sounds like you Gals had a Blast !! I LOVE those Hats !!!Grat pix of the Flower Fest !!I gotta get back in April/May again !!!

You do need to go then again- did you see Alan is going this year? Very happy for them-

You ladies sure had a blast! I want to party with you!

LOL- I think you already did!

The Dis-Moms are sooooo much fun! I was so sad that I couldn't join them for dinner...stupid cancellation fee! I hope I can meet up with them again some of these days.

That would be GREAT!! Just not sure when the next one is right now....

And Drea, I will be looking you up as soon as I can swing a trip to Cali!

Jill in CO

We enjoyed apple cider margaritas before Thanksgiving dinner here on Long Island.....definitely helped me forget how cold it is outside! 5 ounces apple cider, one ounce gold tequila, one ounce Grand Marnier. Rimmed the margarita glasses with fresh o.j. and cinnamon sugar.

How AMAZING!!!! I'm coming to YOUR house next year!!

Heck, I would have sucked up the cancelation fee in order of fun! I hope you'll be booking something with me! Maybe you and Olga can stay in your suite depending on your timing!

Yes! Suck up the fee! We are worth it, promise!

I think I am sick just seeing all you drank that day. I can't handle drinking at all anymore.

Somehow we all held it together- it was a very good thing Jill had ordered munchies for the table, I have to say that!

Gotta love the screaming kid. Why do people make their kids do this when they are screaming.

And when Drea says screaming- this kid was FREAKING OUT TERRIFIED!!! It seemed pretty cruel to us- but we don't know the whole story, I guess.

 

[podsnel]

Ellen - dinner looks delish. The restaurant also looks pretty cool. I have been curious to try it since the refurb. Glad to hear everyone really enjoyed their meal and the ambiance.

It is a very nice restaurant- I am hoping to do one of the regional Frunches there this fall before the cruise, probably with just me and Evie- you should join us! I'm thinking we can send Pods & Tom off to golf- does Denny golf?

I was a grandma with a screaming kid on Haunted Mansion. My five year old granddaughter at the time did not want to ride, scared the bejesus out of her. Her mom made me ride with her, a terrible moment for me & her. Afterwards GD was alright, but I felt crappy because I had to take her on the ride.

Yea, but at least you know there's nothing to be afraid of in the Haunted Mansion- RnRC can be terrifying in a different way. Don't feel bad- you helped your GD realize there was nothing to be really afraid of in the HM-

Good to know I'm not missing much by not having a Cosmo slushie. The Grand Marnier is my favorite.

That is def my least favorite of the 4 they have come up with. And I LOVE regular cosmos-

Your girl trips look like so much fun, the perfect way to travel!

It's awesome!

Omg that's an awesome photo of me. I was fadding fast by that time.

I didn't notice at the time (can't imagine why...) but your eyes look kinda glazed in the pics, you poor thing-

That meal looked really great! I hope Drea ended up enjoying her meal after that face she made when it was put in front of her.

Well, the duck didn't taste like lamb, so that was a disappointment for everyone.

Great pics!

Thanks!

OMG about the farmers tan through the tights! I was wondering the same thing!

Sooooo stupid!

 

[podsnel]

I completely forgot about the older couple outside the Ditch. They were a hoot!

Jill in CO

I forgot about them, too! It's a good thing Drea took pics, because at this point I am thinking I would have forgotten at least half of the trip if it weren't for her!

Those hats - OMG - I have to get one! They are too funny.

We were VERY excited to wear them- almost wore them on the Safari, but we had the safari hats then instead-

Drea - its too funny that you didn't remember what you had for dinner. Good thing Lonnie (was it Lonnie?) straightened you out.

I love the picture of Ellen lying on the pavement trying to get a pictures of those sparkles. You could definitely use that for blackmail.

HEY! There was a reason I was down there! You'll see..... (but OMG- can you tell how hard I am laughing in Drea's pic? I was LOLing so hard I couldn't breathe-

I'm freezing my buns off in Northern Wi right now. These are awesome. I was tipsy and sick. Amazing I made it thru dinner. Ninjas rule!

It was amazing- most of all because you didn't act sick at all-

You gals were definitely crazy! Looks like fun, I would love to join you, but I think I would get in trouble if I did....

With us??? Nah...you were safe in CA with us, weren't you????

It's worth getting in trouble though....

Jill in CO

Agreed!

It IS a good kind of trouble, though- you have to admit!

Whew! Finally caught back up. Glad the trip is still going well!

Mary Kay

Hi there! The trip was great- loved every minute, just laughter and more laughter all around....

 

[podsnel]

So, yea, we headed for the monorail, because it was someone's brilliant idea to hit MK so we could say we did all 4 parks in one day. Keep in mind, we had all been awake since the crack of dawn for the sunrise safari- so we were TRULY burning the candles and both ends!

But I don't think we minded....



ETA: I forgot (as USUAL) to post two vids from our adventures earlier that day- have fun watching!

Craziness in the Ditch-
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Drea and her selfies technique (she's very shy, hardly EVER takes a selfie, so this is some pretty rare footage...

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LOL- that is one funny chica!

Anyway, what setting was my camera on? The bad fuzzy picture one?



So, as I told MEK, I WAS on the ground (cracking up) for a reason. And here she was-





I feel completely justified!

We hit the monorail, and SOME DISmoms were naughtier than others-





A look of shameful disappoval from the girl who probably swings upside down from her own pole in her bedroom nightly, lol-



Here we are!



After a VERY short visit to MK, we went home and hit the sack. Pretty sure there was no issue grabbing some zzzzzs that night!

Up next- ugh. And then there were three...then two...then one.

 

[podsnel]

There were four in the bed, and the little one said, roll over...roll over....

Check out day came too quickly as usual for us- why does it ALWAYS take foreverrrrrrrrr for a trip to arrive, but it is over in the blink of an eye? UGH.

We went out to grab breakfast- once again VERY happy, especially on this morning, that the CL was just outside the door-



For the record, we were in room-



on this trip. We packed up everything we had not gotten to the night before, and called Bell services. Now, I want to say Laura and i went down to the pool to meet Magdalene now, before we checked out- and I know we took a picture, but for the life of me I can't find it!! Laura do you have one? Anyway- I have to say that it was incredible meeting Magdalene, after all these years of hanging here on the DISboards. She was just back from a cruise, and was having a nice, long, relaxing stay at AKV with her friend before returning to Germany. I truly wish we could have spent more time together- but I am very grateful we had this chance to meet in person! I hope someday we can spend a bit more time together, Magdalene!

There were snacks out when we left our villa, probably near to 11-











So we all rolled over and one fell out....

Lonnie said her goodbyes, and Drea, Laura & I hopped on the bus to DTD.

I REALLY HATED that she left in the morning. She had made an afternoon Dr's appt, who knows why, and she was cursing herself for it. BOO!

FINALLY I fixed my camera setting from CRAP to automatic. Genius!

It was a BEAUTIFUL day.....



and we had no formal plans, other than just wandering around until someone got hungry or thirsty.





Laura & Drea had some souvie shopping to do for the kids, so we all went into



I stayed with them for a little while, before going outside to watch a young school that was performing instead-



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They actually made me cry, because it made me realize how quickly they grow up- my kids were this size not so long ago. Yea, I was having a sappy Mommy moment, all by myself out there on a bench. Boohoo, lol.

Once the shopping had ended, we went in search of lunch, and decided we wanted something outdoors, since it was so sunny out. We ended up choosing Portobello's, a first for all of us.

 

[podsnel]

We started with....cocktails! Of course! Geez....like that was a stretch for everyone....

Laura had some kind of Limoncello drink, I think-



And i had something light that had cucumbers and st germain and basil, I think- the drink menu is different now, so that's why I am at a loss here.



Drea had a Blue Moon-



I loved my drink- it was very light and refreshing- PERFECT! I think Laura's was really sweet, she said. We shared some calamari-



Some bread-



Oohhh...I miss bread- this Atkins thing is killing me! The bread came with roasted garlic-



All while enjoying the serenity outside at a very quiet DTD.



Our entrees soon followed. I REALLY enjoyed this- Linguini and clams.



Best, most satisfying food EVER after a day of Cinco de Drinko! Drea got a MOZZARELLA STUFFED BURGER
Beef and veal stuffed with fresh mozzarella



Laura had MARGHERITA PIZZA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tomato, basil-



I don't think either of them was too thrilled with their choice- I was happy with mine though, and it was generous- I ended up leaving some clams because there were so many and I was so full!

Laura and I both had evening flights, so plenty of time to wander before the dreaded DME. But Drea? She had a plane that was earlier- so it was time to go....





One last pic of the three of us...



The bus came VERY promptly- so our girl hopped on-



I was so sad!!!! It took forever to meet Drea, and now she was already headed back to the left coast!! Except....the bus just kept sitting there. And sitting there. I think they changed drivers. But it made it even WORSE- because we couldn't just rip the bandaid off and wave goodbye! We all sat there feeling sad! Bye girlfriend- see you in DL this summer!



So there were three in the bed and the little one said, roll over...roll over....

Where to now? Laura and I hopped on a bus to the BC and got off at the Swalphin- then walked over to EPCOT past...



We grabbed one more of these from france, because who knows when we will be here to enjoy this luscious concoction again-



We did the single rider dance at TT, and each had a great ride!





To be completed soon....

 

[franandaj]

Oh, how sad, the last day always comes too fast!

It is a very nice restaurant- I am hoping to do one of the regional Frunches there this fall before the cruise, probably with just me and Evie- you should join us! I'm thinking we can send Pods & Tom off to golf- does Denny golf?

Stay tuned to my TR...one of those is coming right up...

With us??? Nah...you were safe in CA with us, weren't you????

You're right, but then it wasn't Cinco de Drinko! I could use some of that Salmon right now!

 

[podsnel]

Oh, how sad, the last day always comes too fast!
We all need to just move in! That would help a LOT!!

Stay tuned to my TR...one of those is coming right up...

YAY!!! I hoped you did one of them! I just read 2 of Ellen's and they were magnificent!

You're right, but then it wasn't Cinco de Drinko! I could use some of that Salmon right now!

Salmon???? Did you say salmon??? I LOVE SALMON!!!!!!

 

[KristiMc]

Ok - the last day stinks! We won't talk about January 4th .

So sad to see everyone go. You guys had a great trip though.

 

[podsnel]

Ok - the last day stinks! We won't talk about January 4th .

So sad to see everyone go. You guys had a great trip though.

I fully expect to be a puddle on Jan 4th- I am always MUCH MUCH worse getting off the cruise- and this one may be our last DCL as a family because I don't know when we would be able to go again, with Tyler turning 18 next year (well, in 2015) AND him going off to college after that.. SO SAD.

 

[JKSWonder]

How AMAZING!!!! I'm coming to YOUR house next year!!

And you would be very welcome indeed!

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Your trips look like so much fun! I love being crazy & doing fun stuf, can't do things like that with the old ball and chain. Meeting up with your group would be on my bucket list!

That lovely pink drink is calling to me, I gotta have one.

I can't believe Tyler is such a short time away from being fifteen, they grow up way too fast!

 

[Beth D]

Wow! YOu know it was a heck of a day when you end the night on the ground!

Duck, lamb, what's the difference! After that many drinks I'm surprised you could even remember what you wanted to order!

I'm kind of sad this TR is almost done. Can't wait to see your NYE cruise one!

 

[anewmac]

So long, farewell
Auf Weidersehen, goodbye​

Yet its not an escape its a sad and slow exit.. tears were involved and I was a puddle of mush... and people were stareing at me LOL

So when we got up on the 6th, I was feeling GOOD... and not like I had slept on Epcots floor lol. Our bathroom was taken someone was getting ready so I walked over to the concierge bathroom to has some "ME" time LOL. When I got back I noticed this horrible site.... departing luggage tags BOO

I brought it in an it just made it all more real.. in a few short hours a great vaca with these ladies would be all over..

Found my lil buddy and his $!*% in bed lol

And seems someone had way more than he could handle and was hurting

Once we were all dressed and luggage checked in, Lonnie drove us to DTD before she had to take off. El wannted to drag her on the ballon and told her to get over her fear

But it took off before she could get her on lol

Next time I say we get all Bibbity Bobbity Boo'd up LOL

THen it was time to say So Long

Fairwell to Lonnie

One last Group Selfie

By now we were a hot mess and I saw this sign and just thought.. NO IT DOESNT!

After souviners were bought, and lunch and drinks were had it was time for my swan song...

Laura and Ellen walk me to the bus (I felt like a kid on the 1st day of school LOL) and we hug, we cry, we take pics, we cry, we say keep in touch,

have I mentioned we are a hot mess of tears.

So I get on the bus and its all adults and Im crying and a couple ask me if Im ok. I tell them yes, we just spent a few days together just us girls, no kids, no hubbies. The 2 wives go OH HOW AMAZING. LOL. Yup it was but good byes are the hardest. Best part is they ask me how I know everyone and I say a Disney website this is the 1st time we met... I wish I would have had my camera ready for those faces. PRICELESS, jaw dropping looks lol.

3's Company.. come and knock on my door...

Once back at AKL I got my carryon and changed into jeans (I always freeze on planes) and fixed my face (which was red from the tears LOL) then took a few mins to really take in the hotel and remember the weekend. Once on the bus we made one stop

Where I got to DRIVE!!!

It should really be called the UNmagical bus on the way home

Next stop Disneyland... well sort of... in a few months when El comes to Cali

my flight was delayed so I found a way to keep busy

GoodBye Florida it was a blast see you ... someday?

Last ride of the trip the tram at the DFT airport... worst ride ever when it goes the opposite way (especially when you almost miss your connecting LOL)

I got home around 10pm I think... and the next day went to work it sucked LOL. Even drinking from my new mug didnt help.

COuld be that I was detoxing by now after all that was in my blood LOL

and when I got home the boys had received the postcard I sent them on day1. They still were not happy

My souvie is all lonely it needs a Minnie companion... so figure thats what the next DISMOMS vacation will be for.... whenever that is.

Like that it was over and all I am left with is pics, memories and liver damage HA I kid I kid. I am so glad I invited myself on this trip, I have forged tighter friendships and made amazing memories (some a lil hazier than others LOL)

El cant wait to "see" you in your Cali trip report LOL
Laura Im working on trying to get to Vegas.. now that could be dangerous LOL
Lonnie... someday I will see you in FL
Joan it was a pleasure to share your anniversary with you and watch your kids march down main st.
Jill so glad we met and I cant wait to meet you in Dland when you make it out this way.
Jen it was so good to see you again, someday I hope we can cruise again together.

Cant wait to do this again someday ladies.... Miss you all!!! (tears) btw I wrote this last bit while having a beer.. it was only appropriate I felt!