Samantha & Dave's PJ... 2/8/10 WP/ADH, PS TR Started Pg 78!

[figment fan21]

I am from Saugus Mass and I'd rather be in Disney right now too, its so cold and snowy here today!

Meg (MegKate) is also a MA girl, what part of MA are you from?

Yay for another Mass. Bride!!

Tigger, awesomePJ so far! I love the dress, its gorgeouse... definatly no red eyeshadow though!!

Anyway there are alot of Mass brides here! DFI and I BOTH grew up in Saugus!!! We just bought the house in Seabrook just over the border!And DFI does alot of work for his electrical company in Newton! I think i'm the only one getting married at home but i'm living through you and Meg for DFTW!
Can't wait to read more!

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

all packed and ready?
I feel like jumping on a train and heading out there myself

 

[AbbyPan]

Hope your enjoying your trip Sam!!! How exciting!

 

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

OK Ladies I am off to the airport... it is raining alot here so cross you fingers we can fly out... I will talk to you all soon

AWWW YAYYY
SOOO AWESOME!
Let us know when you land just so we all know youre okay!

Hug mickey for me!

 

[malibustacey]

oooh gosh Sam you will be back soon!!

I cant wait to hear all about it, i have been thinking of ya! I want loads of photos girl!

I hope you have had a lovely trip, talk to you soooooooooon!

x

 

[tiggersam00]

Hello Ladies,

I am officially back from the World (ehhh) and have returned to all the normalities of everyday life, work, more work, cleaning, cooking... you know all that fun stuff. I have a bit of a TR started and figured I may as well start posting, otherwise I will fall into the DD (Disney Depression) that I get after every trip is over lol!

Now, I apologize in advance because the first part of this TR is not loaded with pictures, but I promise to make it up to you in later installments.

So, on with the show!

Day 1 Part 1
Travel Day March 29th 2009
Dave and I woke up bright and early at 9am (lol); we had already packed the night before and had everything we needed for that day in our carry on luggage since we were using the ME for the 1st time. The morning at home was relatively uneventful, Dave picked up a bit of breakfast from Bruggers Bagel own the road from us while I showered and got dressed (What a guy!). So after a little breakfast and last minute getting ready we were ready to head to Logan airport. Dave’s mom picked us up in the minivan and offered to drive us in, so we loaded up the car and we were off. We were flying out on Airtran at 1:20PM so arriving at Logan at 11:50am gave us plenty of time to get checked in and through security. Check-in and Security was pretty uneventful, we waited a few minutes and made our way to our gate. We were a little delayed due to weather (it was raining a little in Boston, but I guess down south it was thunderstorms) so we had about an hour of extra wait time (oh-well!)

Our flight down was fine; I just wish they gave you a little something to eat on airtran besides a teeny tiny bag of pretzels, because by the time we hit Orlando I was starving!! I did get a chance to nap and read a bit of my book so all was not lost. When we arrived in Orlando we made our way to ME check in and I waited in line fro about 5 mins which I didn’t think was too bad at all. Then we headed over to the red carpet (cute touch btw) and waited to board our ME bus. I think we waited about 2 mins in that line before we were told we could board, how cool was this! For our first time using ME I must say I was very impressed, what a great perk! Not having to worry about a car or transport was a huge relief on this trip! And who doesn’t love skipping baggage claim and just getting to your hotel quicker!
We got to the POP in about 30 mins, but on the bus I did enjoy the little movie…and even teared up a little when I realized that we were actually going to WDW (I know, I know lame right?) When we pulled up to the POP I think I actually started jumping up and down in my seat a little, I was just way too excited to sit still! The big signs, the bright colors, all these things made the POP look so amazingly cool upon arrival. We disembarked our lovely ME bus and thanked our driver Cecil for an entertaining ride (he made some cute jokes) got our carry on bag from the bus and walked inside the POP lobby.

For those of you who haven’t seen the POP lobby, I have to say it is a great sight to see. I love all the pop culture boards and decorations on the walls, and the sparkly floors are a lot of fun. Now, I had tried the online check-in process fro the first time as well, so I went to queue up in the super short Online Check-In line… I was the only person in the line lol! So I got called over and was given my document folder, signed for my $500 gift card and got our DP info. So all I needed to know was where to go, so I asked the CM checking us in and I think he wasn’t sure where to send us so he just gave us a map… so I asked again and he finally drew a few lines on the map and sent us on our way… it’s a good thing Disney has clear signs lol!
Dave and I were on cloud 9 to finally be on our anxiously awaited vacation, so the walk to our room was full of pointing and talking about all the things we would see and do on our trip at the POP. We were assigned a room in the 60’s building with a view of spaceship earth which was pretty cool. And the room was neat and tidy upon arrival. Mickey Mouse stopped by and delivered the packages I had ordered and I was thrilled that they were sitting on the bed waiting to surprise Dave when we arrived! Now silly me forgot to take a pic of the baskets assembled before my DF tore into it (he is such a little kid sometimes lol) So here is the aftermath...

And some of the contents of the basket (plus 2 bottles of wine from DTD as a treat)

 

[DISNEYMAGIC2005]

Glad you had a safe trip. I get the Disney blues too... The worst was when I was down there for the college program for a semester. It took me a while to get over that one. Anyways! Welcome back and I can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip

 

[Angela0917]

Yay! You're back! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip!!!

 

[tiggersam00]

Day 1 Part 2:

So we regrouped in the room and then headed out to DTD for dinner and a DisBride meet! Now this trip we decided to only use Disney transportation, so that meant everywhere we went was via bus… not usually my favorite form of transportation but I figured we would give it a shot… Well I must say I was very pleasantly surprised at the buses in WDW, they were always clean, we never waited more then 3 mins for a bus, and yes they did get a little crowded at the end of the day but come on it’s Disney! So I will most def be using WDW transport again over a rental car, so much easier!
Ok, so now onto the night… but first a quick apology… I am a bad Diser… I did not take any food porn pics while at WDW (GASP, HORROR). I was usually eithier too hungry to wait for a pic, or just plum forgetful! So I do have a pic of a Dole Whip but I am afraid that is about it… so I am very sorry to all wanting oodles of food pics, I have failed you

So the first night was met with intense HUNGER! We were starving by 7pm when we made it to DTD, remember the bagel at 10am and my micro mini bag of pretzels on AirTran were not the most helpful thing when you are hungry, so by 7pm I was ready to start chewing on my own arm. Dave was desperate for an EOS Cobb wrap and I was ready for a little WPE action! So we split up got our food and met up at one of the tables behind WPE, it was a great night, warm and relaxing. Now since we were on the DP I was going to make full use of my credits on this trip, so I chose the Rigatoni with Chicken Bolognese and a side Caesar Salad, Lemonade, and a Crème Brulee for dessert. I paid OOP for a glass of cold Reisling which was great too. DF had the Cobb wrap, chips and a water (and paid OOP for a beer of some kind). Now I am not sure if it was the sheer hunger or the deliciousness of the food, but this was the best meal of the trip! Everything was gone off my plate and DF and I were happy as clams for the rest of the night.

Now, right at the end of dinner my cell rings and it is Linda (lpizzuro123) from the Boards. Her and her DH Sheldon just got to DTD and are waiting at Goofys for our Dis Meet! Dave and I finish up and head over to Goofys. Linda and Sheldon had a table for us to sit at and were dressed in some great Mickey Wear, Sheldon even has a Mickey Earring which I loved! So DF and I sit and chat and then we get a text from Becky saying she is parking and will be here in a minute. So we are sitting talking, laughing and just enjoying being in FL. Linda was awesome, she brought pics of her wedding from Misty and was telling us all about their DFTW. Then Becky came to join us, Becky was great too, she was full of great stories about working at WDW and was also in Mickey wear (well actually Donald wear that night). Gotta love the DIS Meet! So we all chatted and laughed for a few hours, DF was very quiet and when I asked him why on the way home he said “Well I tried to talk but between you 3 girls, Sheldon and I couldn’t get a word in” I guess the girls were too much for the poor guys lol! He thought it was a fun night watching the 3 girls get all excited about weddings and said it was a great first night! Here is a pic of the girls and then the whole group! (Note: I am able to wear the outfit I had originally chosen for our E-Pics because it was night and at night the skirt is no longer see-through)

After pictures Linda and Sheldon had to leave because the next day was Sheldon’s Birthday and Linda had some super fun secret plans in store for him! Of course we all knew the plans though lol! So we said our goodbyes (but not for the last time…) and Becky took me into Goofys for my very 1st experience creating a snack! I got marshmellows with milk chocolate, oreos and caramel… words cannot describe how yummy this was… I was in heaven snacking on this all week! We walked over to the exit where Becky parked and almost got attacked by divebombing bats! These things were flying right in front of WOD about 7 feet off the ground… which was a little too close to DF’s head for comfort (he is 6’2) so we hightailed it out of DTD for the night and proceeded to crash into our beds at the POP, tomorrow was going to be an early morning starting with a makeup trial at 7am, so stay tuned for details!

 

[tiggersam00]

Glad you had a safe trip. I get the Disney blues too... The worst was when I was down there for the college program for a semester. It took me a while to get over that one. Anyways! Welcome back and I can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip

Yay! You're back! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip!!!

Thanks ladies! It was a great trip, there are a few surprises in store on this TR... and one very cool thing IMHO. Now to beat my Disney Blues lol!

 

[tiggersam00]

Have a fantastic trip!

Thanks I did lol!

Tigger, awesomePJ so far! I love the dress, its gorgeouse... definatly no red eyeshadow though!!

Anyway there are alot of Mass brides here! DFI and I BOTH grew up in Saugus!!! We just bought the house in Seabrook just over the border!And DFI does alot of work for his electrical company in Newton! I think i'm the only one getting married at home but i'm living through you and Meg for DFTW!
Can't wait to read more!

Thats so funny! What electrical co in Newton? Small World! When is your wedding? Have you started a PJ that I can read (and maybe recognize places since your local lol)

all packed and ready?
I feel like jumping on a train and heading out there myself

Do it! It was 85 and sunny the whole week!

Hope your enjoying your trip Sam!!! How exciting!

Thanks Abby, it was great, I want to go back now lol!

AWWW YAYYY
SOOO AWESOME!
Let us know when you land just so we all know youre okay!

Hug mickey for me!

Mickey said to tell you that he is very excited to see you in July! It's So Soon!!!

oooh gosh Sam you will be back soon!!

I cant wait to hear all about it, i have been thinking of ya! I want loads of photos girl!

I hope you have had a lovely trip, talk to you soooooooooon!

x

Thanks Stacey! I had a blast, sorry to see it end though... and the pics are coming I promise!

 

[figmentfan814]

Love the TR so far. I always enjoy eating at WPE too. The pictures from the Dis bride meet are so great! I know I have enjoyed my experiences meeting up with other brides too. When Toni and I met we did it at Disney Quest, so the guys could go off on their own while we chatted

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

Welcome back to the exciting real world. It's so overrated!

Great start to your TR! Can't wait to hear more.

 

[malibustacey]

youre back!!

I have a terrible migrane and you are cheering me up reading your tr! Its so great that you had fun on the dis meet wooo!

I want to read and see more more more. I am very much in the DD at the mo ... i just cant stop thinking about the whole week i missed - never mind, theres always next time!!

 

[tinks_1989]

Yay you are back

Ive missed you and your humor lol

Cant wait for pics

love the epics

x x x

 

[tiggersam00]

Love the TR so far. I always enjoy eating at WPE too. The pictures from the Dis bride meet are so great! I know I have enjoyed my experiences meeting up with other brides too. When Toni and I met we did it at Disney Quest, so the guys could go off on their own while we chatted

Thanks Vanessa, stick around... I promise it will be worth it (hint hint)
It was so nice to talk "Disney Wedding" with people who understand... my friends just sort of roll their eyes now lol!

Welcome back to the exciting real world. It's so overrated!

Great start to your TR! Can't wait to hear more.

I agree...I am sitting looking out the window at the pouring rain and wishing I were back in 85 degree warm weather... the only thing I had to look forward to today was the RED SOX home opener and guess what... yup... rained out till tomorrow... oh well

youre back!!

I have a terrible migrane and you are cheering me up reading your tr! Its so great that you had fun on the dis meet wooo!

I want to read and see more more more. I am very much in the DD at the mo ... i just cant stop thinking about the whole week i missed - never mind, theres always next time!!

Ohhh I'm sorry your feeling so down, I will do my best to cheer you up! This TR will have some fun things in it for sure I promise

 

[DISNEYMAGIC2005]

This is completely off topic but I wanted to say:


HAPPY ALMOST OPENING DAY!

Even though it was postponed until tomorrow I still feel like it was meant to be today so it should be celebrated!

GO SOX!!!​

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[tiggersam00]

This is completely off topic but I wanted to say:


HAPPY ALMOST OPENING DAY!

Even though it was postponed until tomorrow I still feel like it was meant to be today so it should be celebrated!

GO SOX!!!​

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haha YES!!!! I was all pumped to watch the game today too... oh well! Go Sox is right!!!!!

 

[scarlet-la-belle]

Welcome back Sam I'm so happy you had a great time. I was pleased to hear that the M.E was so easy to use and the Disney bus. I'm a little worried about finding my way around (you know the first time that me and Pete will ever go to WDW will be when we get married there!)
Anyway i'm loving the T.R so far can't wait for more

 

[princess22]

Great start to your TR! I can't wait to read more. so upset I had to miss the meet, I was so looking forward to it.

If it makes you feel any better, it's cold here today. Wait, I forget most people don't consider 60 degrees cold! I do when it's been in the 80's for a few weeks though. Crazy FL weather. Oh well, Ryan said it snowed in Michigan yesterday. So, I guess I'll take the 60!