Posting live 12 nights CL at the Poly!

[Grumpy Grandma]

No rain for you today!!!

 

[i_heart_the_mouse]

Sorry about the bad time at DHS. Hope you have a great day today!

How did I miss that Monday night is sushi night? Uh-oh.... I feel a change coming on I think the Poly is telling me to give up the split and stay put! But the kiddos are looking forward to SAB and walking to WSC....

Argghhh. Wrong thread for RCing. Sorry for the hijack

Hope to see you in a week!

 

[pas130]

Sorry about the bad time at DHS. Hope you have a great day today!

How did I miss that Monday night is sushi night? Uh-oh.... I feel a change coming on I think the Poly is telling me to give up the split and stay put! But the kiddos are looking forward to SAB and walking to WSC....

Argghhh. Wrong thread for RCing. Sorry for the hijack

Hope to see you in a week!

Any thread is appropriate for RC chat...especially for a Poly RC

Dani IS a Poly Queen after all

 

[disneydreamin247]

Hey Dani sorry tonight was a washout! hope tomorrow is sunny and enjoyable touring weather! I'm wondering, have you had a chance to get to DTD yet? Is it best to take the bus from the POLY there, or TTC, or hire a taxi to avoid the transportation issues all together?

I am trying to think about our plan for Mon Oct 1. That day I have us booked at discovery cove for the day. I am hiring a car to take us there and back. Originally, I was thinking of having the driver drop us off at DTD after DC, now I am thinking I might just go back to the room first, drop off all swim wear/ snorkel gear, sunscreen, etc....maybe have a bite of Mon. Night appys ( love sushi!) then head to DTD. Wondering how the busing situation might fare, or if I should splurge for a taxi again to get us DOwn Town?

hmmmm....running plans through my head is all! And when you pointed out Mon night sushi in the lounge, I just had to figure a way to fit that in too!

Spending some time in the lounge sounds like a great plan!

Mornin' Sunshine!

Well,darn, that is too bad about last night! If I was there, I'd be up and ready to go too! Are the kidlets sleeping in as well?

I always feel like I am late to the party if we miss rope drop. Sily, I know...but in the 30 years of visits, do not remember missing rope drop (even EMH)....well... maybe it could have happened once or twice when traveling with friends.

Hope the tropical storm drenching the west coast of FL and moving inland passed through during the night and you have a nice, dry day!

(hope the sunburn is okay and not painful).

We also have to hit rope drop! I love it. It's cooler and crowds are the most manageable...except today!

Me too!!

The first time I took my dh (then boyfriend), he didn't realize the importance of rope drop. It was 8am & what was he doing? He was in the 'library'. We should of been at the MK. I was not happy.

Since that trip he has learned that he needs to grin & bear it & get up earlier to visit the library.

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I hope the sun is shining for you today. It is in CT (so it must be in LI).

Sun was out in full effect today!

Sis, I hope the sunburn is better

Those pics are too cute....absolutely no misery there

I have to go back and re-read to be sure I didn't miss anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunburn got WORSE.

Sorry about the bad time at DHS. Hope you have a great day today!

How did I miss that Monday night is sushi night? Uh-oh.... I feel a change coming on I think the Poly is telling me to give up the split and stay put! But the kiddos are looking forward to SAB and walking to WSC....

Argghhh. Wrong thread for RCing. Sorry for the hijack

Hope to see you in a week!

never the wrong thread for RC talk!




So this morning we hit MK for rope drop. It looked like this.

it was rough!

We had breakfast at the bakery and then my aunt had to go buy Crocs at the Emporium because no one listens when I tell them to get good shoes before we leave for vacation.

After that we were off to Adventurland! We did the Jungle Cruise, Pirates, Splash, then lunch at Tortuga Tavern, and the barber shop for Lily's first haircut and Danimal's cool dude hair do!

Then we rode around on the train a couple of times to wait for the parade. Then we waited in the blazing sun for forty minutes waiting for the stupid parade to start. In all honesty I have no interest in any parade. The parks are the last place I want to be at 3 in the afternoon. I got tons of photos from today but mostly on the SLR so they'll have to wait for when we get home.

I used the new Disney app to make an ADR for Kona for dinner tonight. We are going to take it easy and just relax around the resort tonight. Everyone is tired. We'll get to bed early so everyone is refreshed for our early morning in DHS tomorrow!

 

[Missoutandabout]

Love the pics, Dani! She is so flippin' cute. Is that one of those spinning Minnie toys she's holding?

 

[WDWKOOK]

Yes, CUTE is the word of the day! Oh, and TIRED. They go hand in hand at WDW! Make sure everyone gets their rest so they're feeling great and rarin' to go tomorrow. Looking forward to your KKC photos!

 

[disneydreamin247]

This sunburn is just awful. I never burn so that tells you how strong the sun is. I admit I haven't been very diligent with reapplications of SPF though. I have a few new photos for tonight!

The evening offerings were conch fritters, vegetable cornucopias with mango salsa, assorted cheeses, a strawberry banana coconut smoothie, mini corn dogs, humus, crudités, ranch, and pineapple with caramel sauce. The lounge has been CROWDED at 5. I haven't been able to get any photos of the offerings. I'm hoping to get some of the desserts tonight. We'll see!

 

[Jungle Cruiser]

Ouch, sunburn. Slather yourself with sunscreen tomorrow!

Great pictures of the kids! Lily has gotten so big, what a cutie. And such a handsome young man Danimal is!

So, have you had time to relax with an adult beverage yet?!!!

 

[disneydreamin247]

Ouch, sunburn. Slather yourself with sunscreen tomorrow!

Great pictures of the kids! Lily has gotten so big, what a cutie. And such a handsome young man Danimal is!

So, have you had time to relax with an adult beverage yet?!!!

Oh I've been timing Lily's nursing schedule so I can have a few beverages. I'm enjoying a nightcap as I type!

Tonight we rested and ate at Kona. It did not disappoint! Everyone enjoyed their meal very much. Just to let you know, I am the only one with true Disney experience. Last year was my mom's first visit on property and enjoying Disney meals. This is my aunt and cousin's first time. They don't have much money so they usually stay off property and eat at Sizzler almost everyday, without exaggeration.

After dinner we browsed Trader Jack's and Samoa Snacks. Then we caught the EWP and hung out in the lounge until it was time for Wishes. Everyone is getting ready for bed and I'm going to jump in the shower.

Time for some pics!

This was a letter on our beds when we returned this afternoon.

Waiting for our table!

Teriyaki strip with mashed potatoes instead of sticky rice

Potstickers

Sticky wings

Mom and I

Mom and aunt

Aunt and cousin

Okay, shower time! Night folks. See you all tomorrow! It's another DHS day, hopefully with all of our cast included.

 

[jennyjinx3]

Thanks for sharing all those great pictures! You are making me feel like I am there too! We got our ME mail today....I am getting excited too!

 

[sjs314]

Talk about late to the Glad to read Danimal was only sick that first night when I read that I thought oh noooooo! Great pics Lily is too darn cute

Hope your next trip to DHS goes better. I burn too and have had a few bad ones in Disney, be carefully Dani.

Have a wonderful day !

 

[pas130]

Sunburn got WORSE.

sorry sis!

I feel the same about parades! Too hot! And I hate to wait. I much rather hit all the rides when the lines are shorter...

BTW you look exactly like your aunt WOW

 

[jennyjinx3]

sorry sis!

I feel the same about parades! Too hot! And I hate to wait. I much rather hit all the rides when the lines are shorter...

BTW you look exactly like your aunt WOW

YES!! I had to do a double take at those pictures!! She looks more like your sister!

 

[Janet B]

Hi Dani!!

Love all your pix!! (and thanks for keeping me in the loop yesterday with your texts This is the first time I'm able to get on the internet at my mom's cottage ... well, its really my cousins service!)

Happy that Danimal recovered quickly from his stomaches issues. Just excitement and overeating most likely!

Cannot believe you had a scene straight out of the movie The birds That would of scared the crap out of me too .. happy no one was hurt.

They're fixing it! It should be open in a half hour. We've been at the pool since 1. My cousin and I came to Capt Cooks for a Mickey bar to refres ourselves.

Pool time and mickey bars are always good.


And agree that you look like your aunt Dani!! And btw, always love taking all the "hat" pix!!

The POLY offerings look fabulous!! And Dani, just have to say again, that it is wonderful that you are giving your mom, cousin and aunt this Poly experience, you are such a sweet and thoughtful person!

Have a great day today ... soon Jeannette will be joining you!!

 

[Jungle Cruiser]

Dani, love the pictures. You are so great to keep posting so we can enjoy your trip right along with you! Your dinner looks a lot better than what we had last night , I love Kona Cafe!

Hope you are having fun at DHS, watch out for birds

 

[WDWKOOK]

Awww, thanks for updating us. It seems you're in a much better place now compared with just a week or so ago

 

[chimo2u]

Hi Dani! Love reading your reports! I feel like I'm there with you wish I was.....I'm sending a big your way along with PAS!
Sounds like you are having an amazing time....I'm eating at KONA for the first time too, and those sticky wings/ dumplings look amazing! I'm planning on ordering the teriyaki strip too good to know you can sub a side, my kids are all for steak and mashed potatoes

have fun at DHS!!! my favourite park because it has TOT, one of my favourite rides!!!!

 

[Janet B]

Hi Dani!!

Hope you had a great day yesterday! Do hope your sunburn is better

Just think tomorrow you will be meeting up with Jeanette!

Sounds like you are having an amazing time....I'm eating at KONA for the first time too, and those sticky wings/ dumplings look amazing! I'm planning on ordering the teriyaki strip too good to know you can sub a side, my kids are all for steak and mashed potatoes

Marie, we love the wings & dumplings! And the teriyaki strip looked so delicious!

have fun at DHS!!! my favourite park because it has TOT, one of my favourite rides!!!!

Well, the one and only time I rode TOT, I was truly terrified!! But I will be trying it again IF my niece wants to ride it. Also, will be pursuaded to go on again with the RC peeps too as long as both Lindas are there to hold my hand!!

 

[pas130]

Have a great day today ... soon Jeannette will be joining you!!

Awww, thanks for updating us. It seems you're in a much better place now compared with just a week or so ago

Thank goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dani deserves this SO much

Hi Dani! Love reading your reports! I feel like I'm there with you wish I was.....I'm sending a big your way along with PAS!

Today is cabana day, right? or tomorrow......relaxation...............

 

[Minnie&Nana]

The only parade I like in person is the Electrical Parade, Christmas night time parade or the one at MNSSHP! Hope that sunburn is much better today! Good day for the cabana.

I feel bad that I forget to check in here because I get to see your FB posts right away...and love the texts, of course!

You all must be enjoying that Cabana by now -

I agree with Janet - how dear and thoughtful of you to take your mom, cousin and aunt...very kind and generous.

Oh yes, than you so much for the live reporting - next best thing to being there is being able to enjoy seeing a friend having a wonderful time!

Have fun today!!

(p.s. What floor is your room and how is the garden view? Hope y'all didn't get the tree! )