She's Your Daughter!!!! A Girls Trip -- Last Day & Departure Day -- Pages 76 & 77

[KatMark]

All caught up hope to see more of you now !!I know look who's talking

It seems we've all been super busy.

Have a safe & fabulous trip!

Thanks...we did.

Kathy, have a safe trip and enjoy your time in the sun with friends!

Thanks, Karin. It was so good to see Nicki and Todd.

Have a great trip!

Thanks, Mary Ellen; it was great, but too short.

Have a fun and safe trip!

Thank you, Michelle--we had a blast.

Love the pics of OKW and yay ToT is amazing!!

Yay on being on your way to Disney World!!! Hope you have an amazing time!!!

Thanks, Tanz. It was actually only a night at DTD...no parks; but we had fun anyway.

Thanks - Bo is the Main Man.

My pleasure.

I hope you are having a great time (seems like it on FB!) and sorry I missed the send off. Life always seems nuttiest before a trip doesn't it. Fun studio morning, I love it that TOT is your favorite.

Gotta love a Bo pic.

Thanks, Cynthia. We did have a good time. TOT is my idea of a fun ride.

No need to apologize. I assumed that since you weren't posting, that you were busy and having a good time. I know it'll be even better when you get to Naples. Enjoy yourselves!

Thanks, Lisa. We had so much fun.

Have a great visit with Nicki!!!!!

It was great being with my "little" sis.

Can't wait to get hear all about it when you get back.

I'm sure now that you are with Nicki you are having an amazing time!

Have a wonderful and magical time!

It was fun, and we had a blast shopping in the rain.

Hope you're having a great time !

Thank you....we did.

Have a magical trip!

Thanks, Kate. It was fun, and we found some great new Disney shirts at DTD and the outlet mall in Naples.

I'm enjoying your Florida updates on Facebook! Looks like you are having a fantastic time, as always!

How many Starbucks have you had so far?

Thanks, Brook. I'm glad you saw the updates.

We had way TOO many Starbucks.

 

[Poolrat]

All caught up and loving the DHS romp this afternoon.

I catch BATB and LM every couple of trips, if I need a cool break ( LM) or if it is cool enough ( BATB)

Sci- Fi's onion rings look fabulous. mmmmmm
I need some of those.

 

[KatMark]

I love ToT too, and could ride it over and over again. It never gets old.

Love the Photopass pics of everyone.

I think I could spend a day at TOT and just ride it over and over.

Just wanted to pop in and say hi and welcome home! I just know you had an amazing time on your holiday!

It was great fun, Queen. Thanks.

I am all caught up! And woefully behind on your life.

Love the pictures of Markie and his fiancee, she is beautiful!

I had no idea you were off to Florida, did you stay at All Star Music? Hope if you did you enjoyed it, we always have but I know you aren't a big fan of the values!

Love all the pictures, Mary's girls are getting so big!

Enjoy your Todd and Nicki time!

Thanks, Amy. I'm behind on everything too. Life has just been so very hectic.

Alisha is beautiful--inside and out; we truly love her already.

Florida was a business trip, with a one night stay in Disney so we could go to DTD (no parks for us). All Star Music was okay for just one night, but I truly couldn't stay there any longer than that. The room was very nice though.

Dear Sweet Kathy, NO EXCUSES from me you KNOW where i have been...I just wanted to let you know I hope you are having a truly AMAZING time!!!!

Judy, you don't need excuses...I know you pop in when you can.

This is such a pretty place to sit and eat. I had one of the best burgers I have ever had on Disney property there one day. The other best burger was (a little surprisingly maybe, but true) at All Star Sports.

I'll have to try a burger there in September since that is where are more than likely staying again in September.


Very cute!


Thank you.


Love those fancy Hollywood costumes! Sweet little girl will get to ride the big rides on of these days. Bella is still way too small, too, so it will be a while for her. We do the same thing - go and get character pictures or ride something else while we wait for the others.

I think Cayley was big enough to ride, but chose not too (but she sure had no problem with Space Mountain much to my dismay ).

 

[KatMark]

Ugh! to being back home and it being cold at that. Looking forward to hearing about the trip.

Thanks, Lisa. The weather FINALLY has warmed up; now if it would stop raining. There is nothing but rain in the forecast for the next four days and then again next week. At the rate we are going, we'll be out about $750 of oru vacation money becasue Mark won't get any games in.

Welcome Home! I hope y'all had a fabulous trip! Sorry you had to go home to cold weather....yuck!

Thanks, Amanda. It was a fabulous trip.

So glad you are back can't wait for the updates to begin !! My Free Trips have been changed then changed back, but I am on a roll now !!!!By the way I started Christine and I's PTR while you were gone. Marv has appeared yet so it is not to cheeky yet !!!

Thank you, Rosie. I finally found your PTR and will get caught up on it soon.

Welcome home Kathy! bummer about the cold homecoming

Thanks, Lisa. It's good to be home now that the weather is warming up (but I miss Nicki).

So far behind I'm not even going to jump at THAT opening!!! I KNOW you had a wonderful time and hopefully I can get all caught up before you start posting about your NEW adventures! Only having to look at pictures will probably be a blessing!!!

Marv, don't fret...I'm behind on everything too.

Welcome back It was cold yesterday, but it will be nice out soon enough! Yay summer!

The weather is finally warming up to my liking.

Welcome home, Kathy! Hope you guys had a good time!

Thanks, Ali. We did have a good time, but we were busy with work too (which is good).

Welcome back! I'm sorry the weather wasn't very welcoming.

Thank you. Gotta love Chicago weather.

Welcome Home! Glad you had a good trip! To cheer you up, start counting down to your next one!

Thank you. We are at 136 days until we are back in Florida.

Phewy... I am sorry you are unfortunately back home. Wish trips could last forever... course.. then again maybe if that were the case it wouldn't be as magical.

BTW, a big phewy on your delayed tax return too.

Hi, Ann. Our tax refund showed up in our account while we were in Florida.

Ughh, to the real and cold world! I hope you are settling back in but I know its tough!

We came home from Florida a few weeks ago to cold, rain and sleet and I solved that dilemma by booking another trip that night!

Can't wait to hear all about it.

Oh, and I love all your pictures, so glad you and Mary enjoyed some nice drinks from the Gurgling Suitcase! I can vouch for that pool bar.

I just wish it would be in the 70's most of the year with some 80's in the summer.

Love the Gurgling Suitcase!

Welcome home, Kathy! It is no fun to return to cold and dreary after sun and palm trees!

If you keep coming up with these expected trips, you'll be spending more and more time in Florida...only a matter of time and maybe it can be home.

Stay warm...did Chicago get the snow?

We did not get snow during that last snow in the East. We just keep getting lots of rain.

I'M CAUGHT UP! NO BEARS HAT FOR RYDER!

Sorry, just had to get that out in the open. I've been a bit preoccupied with the new baby, but I'm back on the DIS now and all caught up on your trip report! Now to get caught up on mine....

I did NOT send a Bears hat for Ryder.

Yes, you should get caught up on yours.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

First… I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ve lost close friends entirely too soon as well and it’s never easy.


Now then… you’ve been an updating machine lately. Too many great pictures to comment on directly, but I’m still enjoying following along.

One thing though, if you can stand the falls on the ToT, you can probably deal with the RnR. It’s just speed and you don’t really even notice the loops.



OK, now I think I’ll hush up and head back over there to my corner so you ladies can get beck to your conversation.

Enjoy!

 

[KatMark]

Thinking of you and Mark. Anakin was asking the other day when he is going to see the funny guy again. The one who stuck out his tongue for the picture, lol. I told him we just missed you. He would like it if I said hi to you both from him.

Sorry you returned back to the cold. That's the one think I don't miss from back home.

It has been cold here, feeling like winter in Florida again, lol. Love those daytime temps in the 70's and low 80's!!

Thanks, Tink. Tell Anakin that Mark and I thought of him when we were at DTD two weeks ago.

Welcome home!!!

Thanks, Brook.

You should move here. It's quite nice.

I'm also a week too late! I'm in Naples tonight!

Kelly, I can't wait to move there.

I can't believe you were in Naples a week after us.

welcome back to the midwest

Thanks, Dan. Remind me what it is about the midwest we like?

Welcome home Kathy!!!!

I hope you had a great trip... and by your FB posts I'd say that would be a 'YES!'

Thanks, Tim. Yes, it was a great trip.

Kathy, I am sorry you are home, however, know you had a blast! I look forward to reading more all about it. I hope it warms up for you soon, it has been cold and wet here too, but getting better...

It was wonderful seeing Nicki and Todd for a few days.

Welcome back!! Officially caught up here.

Thanks, Pat!

Kathy is every thing Okay !!Missing you around here !!!

Rosie, everything is fine...just super busy.

Just catching up Kathy - LOVE those fun pictures of you and Avery before the TOT ride!

Thank you; those were some of my fav pics.

Cayley photos are so cute, nice to get some "me and mom" time for her, too! Donald and Daisy at DHS were Katie's first characters ever and so thats an extra special photo to me

I'm glad Cayley had some fun since she wouldn't ride with us. I love Donald and Daisy.

back to reality now, eh? oh well, its the break from reality that makes Disney so magical!!

Yes, you are so right.

Hi, Mark; I missed you.

Welcome back. I have to say that I am glad you haven't been updating, because i was several days behind anyways. I know the feeling. my memory is fading faster these days too.

I'm glad someone was happy I wasn't updating. Seriously, I'm afraid I've probably lost a LOT of my readers being so slow (I'm falling in to the category with the guys!).

 

[Emma's Dad]

From there, we were waiting for Heather and her group and part of the group was then going to go and hit:

Oh...I HAVE to show my DW this picture! We were going through photos the other day and she didn't believe me when I said there was a big guitar in front of the ride. I was flabbergasted! We've been on that ride at least a dozen times!

So... he really DOESN'T smile, does he? She is soooo happy!

After finishing up watching Beauty & The Beast, we headed over to Toy Story Mania to use our Fastpasses. This is my second favorite attraction at the Studios...so fun, but I stink at the game...I never get a high score here.

Ahhhh.... THERE you are, Perry!

The girls:

You just gave them a bunch of candy before this shot, right?

****Forgot to add one last Photopass picture from the Studios here:

Very nice updates! We always enjoy our days at the Studios. ToT is DD's favorite ride at WDW!

Condolences for your friend and coworker. That's a long struggle with cancer. Prayers for you!

 

[KatMark]

Sorry that re-entry has been so hard.

So sorry to hear about your friend. Thought and prayers for you and her family.

Thanks, Pat. I was devastated when I got the news.

Oh Kathy I am soooo sorry !!

Thanks for the hug, Rosie.

I'm sorry to hear about your friend/colleague. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Appreciate it, Lisa.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Thank you, Brook.

So sorry Kathy Don't worry about us, we will be here and ready whenever things clear up for you!

Thanks, my friend (who is now staying at POFQ but may change back again )

Kathy, welcome back! So sorry to hear about this terrible news! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!
What? You ride ToT, but won't do RnR???? RnR is one of my favorite Disney rides!!!
So cool you got to be the Rebel Spy!!!
I felt a little queasy after the new ride a couple times also. I think it had more to do with getting overheated instead of the ride. I think I would be a lot better if they would circulate a little more air in there.

TOT doesn't give me a headache, but RnR does (I hit my head on that darn car.

You are right...it is very warm in Star Tours.

Jordan loves the Beauty and the Beast show too and won't go to DHS without seeing it! Glad you got to enjoy it with the girls! We haven't been there since Star Tours was revamped so I didn't know about the Rebel spy thing either. Cute pic at Sci-Fi!

I agree with Jordan...it is a great show. I enjoyed it even more since I was with girls and not my hubby. The Rebel spy thing was something I was not prepared for.

I really like the Beauty and the Beast stage show. The pink dresses crack me up everytime because the last time we did it I took a picture and sent it to my Maid of Honor and threatened that they would be the bridesmaid dresses.

I'm sorry to hear of your friend passing.

Now that is funny. Maybe I should send the picture to Alisha and ask her if she wants to suggest them to her girls.

Thanks for the hug.

looks like DHS was a fun day! you got a lot done! we love B &the B too! and Sci-Fi...I can't ride Star Tours, too jerky for me...

Andy can't ride Star Tours either.

I should have come along for your HS day 'cause you guys did all the things that I love to do. Don't worry about sucking at Toy Story Mania. I suck at all those sorts of rides too. Great pictures of the Beauty and the Beast show. It's been years since we've seen it so it was fun looking at your pictures.

That is part of the reason DHS is only a half day park for us...not much I need to do, but TOT and TSM!

 

[KatMark]

So sorry to hear of your loss

Thank you, Diane.

So sorry to hear about your friend.


It looks like you and the girls had a good time at DHS. No Aerosmith for you? Not like it goes upside down or anything. That last picture of you is great; you look like you are absolutely having a blast.

Thanks, Tina. I knew she'd taken a turn for the worse, but I didn't know how badly.

We had a great morning/early afternoon at DHS. Nope, no Aerosmith for me...too bumpy, too fast and I'm just too darn old.

great updates, Kathy!

I love the Beauty & The Beast show, too! I can't wait for the Be Our Guest Restaurant to open up in MK!! It's going to be so beautiful!

TSMM is SO fun but I'm not very good at it either! I always think I'm doing so good and then my final score is just pitiful!

And I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! How awful Thoughts and prayers are with you and her family

Hi, Ali. I can't wait for the restaurant to open either.

I stink at TSM and Buzz.

Thanks for the prayers.

This is the cutest picture!

Isn't that a great pic?

WOW - mega update! Nice job!

I love all the Beauty and the Beast pictures! They are awesome! It really is different going with girls compared to boys! I think I need an all girls trip because I have a feeling that BATB will not be on our June "must see" list!

I felt I owed everyone a mega update for being so bad at them. I might even get another one done this afternoon.

I'm so sorry for your loss, I feel like the last few weeks have been rough for everyone.

Great updates! I love DHS and it looks like you were all having a great time, you got so much done! I really have to do the BATB show someday, we just never have time!

I was the rebel spy too, I hated seeing my picture up there!

Yay Toy Story Mania! I love that ride, I hope they are still letting people in early and the mad dash is a thing of the past to get FP's! Maybe I will ask on the Theme Parks boards!

Thanks, Jen. Yes, I've known a few people who have died over the last two months. I just found out that one of my assignments here at work lost his brother-in-law over the weekend (car accident and killed instantly).

Let me know how it is when you are there in three days. Since we only do the Studios for 1/2 a day, I want to be sure to get TSM in during our September trip.

I understand how hard it is to get moving in the real world when you return back home after a long trip!

Those onion rings at Sci-Fi look delicious.

I think you might have taken about as many pictures during Beauty and the Beast as I usually do! I love that show!

So sorry about the loss of your friend.

You guys are going to love Sci-Fi later this month. Be sure to get the onion rings...so yummy.

What a fun afternoon! Looooove those onion rings at Sci-Fi. YUM.

Those onion rings rock!

Awesome update Kathy and soooo glad you are back on the Dis!!Your pix of Beauty and the Beast are wonderful !! I sent you the Rosie link to my PTR , you know on the PTR board etc !! Christine and I are doing better with deciding on where to eat than where to stay Ya'll check it out !!!

Thanks, Rosie...I missed you too. And like I said earlier, I found your PTR and will get there to catch up very soon.

I just don't understand people who don't like Tower of Terror or Rock n Rollercoaster. It is just beyond belief.

Great pictures of the Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast shows. I haven't seen either of those since.... I don't know when. I think I might have seen the Little Mermaid once several years ago, but I don't think I've seen Beauty and the Beast.

I always enjoy Sci-Fi for lunch. It feels so relaxing to go into that dark room in the middle of a hot day. Despite what some people say, I really don't think the food is all that bad there, even if it really isnt' anything special.

Yes, what is it with that Mark fellow that he doesn't like TOT???? I have an excuse for RNR--I'm a heck of a lot older than you!

You really need to see those shows NOW that you have a daughter.

Sci Fi is not the best meal we've ever had, but the food isn't bad either.

Love all the pictures of the shows! Can't wait to actually watch one this July We didn't get to see ANY shows at all in Feb. Beauty and the Beast looks like it might become my favorite

You will have so much fun with your cousin and seeing all of the shows (so much easier without little ones).

All caught up and loving the DHS romp this afternoon.

I catch BATB and LM every couple of trips, if I need a cool break ( LM) or if it is cool enough ( BATB)

Sci- Fi's onion rings look fabulous. mmmmmm
I need some of those.

Thanks, Pat. I saw the onion ring picture again and now I'm drooling all over the place.

LM is a great place when it is hot outside.

First… I’m very sorry for your loss. I’ve lost close friends entirely too soon as well and it’s never easy.


Now then… you’ve been an updating machine lately. Too many great pictures to comment on directly, but I’m still enjoying following along.

One thing though, if you can stand the falls on the ToT, you can probably deal with the RnR. It’s just speed and you don’t really even notice the loops.



OK, now I think I’ll hush up and head back over there to my corner so you ladies can get beck to your conversation.

Enjoy!

Thank you my friend. Cancer is a horrible thing.

I didn't want to end up like Don and take HOW LONG to finish up my TR?

I used to do RnR years ago. Then I got OLDER and it just gives me a headache.

 

[KatMark]

Oh...I HAVE to show my DW this picture! We were going through photos the other day and she didn't believe me when I said there was a big guitar in front of the ride. I was flabbergasted! We've been on that ride at least a dozen times!

I think that guitar has been out there ever since the attraction was put up/

So... he really DOESN'T smile, does he? She is soooo happy!

I think he was living up to his t-shirt.

Ahhhh.... THERE you are, Perry!

I have to admit...I had to ask who Perry was.


You just gave them a bunch of candy before this shot, right?

Um....nope; just there natural selves.

Very nice updates! We always enjoy our days at the Studios. ToT is DD's favorite ride at WDW!

Your wife and I have a lot in common.

Condolences for your friend and coworker. That's a long struggle with cancer. Prayers for you!

Thank you. It sure hit home with my cancer and I thank God every day I made it through.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Thanks for the understanding every one.

Great to see you back here Kathy! So sorry to hear about your colleague.

And guess who your Rebel Spy was???? That would be me! I had no idea that they did a picture of the Rebel Spy during the attraction so I was a little shocked to see my face up there.

I couldn't imagine a better Rebel spy in this wretched hive of scum and villainy (movie quote alert).

When your group consists of mostly girls (sorry guys), it is always time to shop:

So we finished Muppets and shopping and it was close to our ADR time. We were dining here:

Cool! We're trying that one out in July.

Of course, we had to start with the wonderful onion rings:

I could make a meal out of several orders of these.

We had a little run in with some rude foreigners who refused to follow the rules and MOVE ALL THE WAY DOWN the aisle with Christie's special pass, but we managed.

I hope you were able to "crop-dust" them as you passed.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

And guess who your Rebel Spy was????

I thought you gave off an "agent of the rebellion" vibe last year at lunch.

Sci Fi Dine is a lot of fun! But it's weird eating lunch there - you're sitting "outside" at night, enjoying the movie, then walk outside into a bright sunny sky. It really messes with my head!

 

[KatMark]

Great to see you back here Kathy! So sorry to hear about your colleague.

Thanks, Mark.



Nice!!!!

I couldn't imagine a better Rebel spy in this wretched hive of scum and villainy (movie quote alert).

(I think)



You guys just don't get it.


Cool! We're trying that one out in July.

The kids will LOVE IT!!!!!

Chocolate shakes are really good too!

I hope you were able to "crop-dust" them as you passed.

No, but I had some words for them and they weren't very nice words!

I thought you gave off an "agent of the rebellion" vibe last year at lunch.

Why do I think I was just insulted, here?

Sci Fi Dine is a lot of fun! But it's weird eating lunch there - you're sitting "outside" at night, enjoying the movie, then walk outside into a bright sunny sky. It really messes with my head!

I can see how you could see it that way. But it doesn't really take much to mess with your head.

 

[KatMark]

Airline booked today. We fly out Saturday, September 15 on a 6:30 a.m. flight and arriving in Orland at 10:15 a.m. Mark's not too happy...but we have no park that day and he can nap at the pool.

We fly home on Saturday, September 29 on a 7:14 a.m. flight and arrive home at 9:30 a.m....plenty of time to hang out with Cookie and do the laundry and have Sunday as a leisure day.

$264.60 per person...not bad.

ADR's are all made.

Now we just have to finalize our resort.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Why do I think I was just insulted, here?

No, that's a good thing.

I can see how you could see it that way. But it doesn't really take much to mess with your head.

Wait...you're doing it now, aren't you!?!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Airline booked today. We fly out Saturday, September 15 on a 6:30 a.m. flight and arriving in Orland at 10:15 a.m. Mark's not too happy...but we have no park that day and he can nap at the pool.

We fly home on Saturday, September 29 on a 7:14 a.m. flight and arrive home at 9:30 a.m....plenty of time to hang out with Cookie and do the laundry and have Sunday as a leisure day.

$264.60 per person...not bad.

ADR's are all made.

Now we just have to finalize our resort.

$264 round trip? That is a good deal.

 

[solana131]

Now we just have to finalize our resort.

I vote POFQ....or Poly.....or POFQ.....or Poly.....see, I can't make up my mind for you either!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Airline booked today. We fly out Saturday, September 15 on a 6:30 a.m. flight and arriving in Orland at 10:15 a.m. Mark's not too happy...but we have no park that day and he can nap at the pool.

We fly home on Saturday, September 29 on a 7:14 a.m. flight and arrive home at 9:30 a.m....plenty of time to hang out with Cookie and do the laundry and have Sunday as a leisure day.

$264.60 per person...not bad.

ADR's are all made.

Now we just have to finalize our resort.

Kathy, I was so sorry to read about your friend...my love, thoughts and prayer are with you and her family.

I love an extra early morning flight - feels like vacation starts first thing!

You know, it's sad when $264 is a decent fare...what's worse is that it's about the same out of Raleigh-Durham.

Yay for resort - did I miss a list of possibilities for this trip? Renting points again? Can't wait to hear this years winner! I was going to privately mention my friend who rents points, but she just lost her mom and is not up to dealing with it for now. She was going to take care of our December resort, but told her I'd work something else out. So far, that's not going so well!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Airline booked today. We fly out Saturday, September 15 on a 6:30 a.m. flight and arriving in Orland at 10:15 a.m. Mark's not too happy...but we have no park that day and he can nap at the pool.

We fly home on Saturday, September 29 on a 7:14 a.m. flight and arrive home at 9:30 a.m....plenty of time to hang out with Cookie and do the laundry and have Sunday as a leisure day.

$264.60 per person...not bad.

ADR's are all made.

Now we just have to finalize our resort.

you are one step closer.....I have a feeling you are going to stay at CSR!

 

[lovethattink]

Airline booked today. We fly out Saturday, September 15 on a 6:30 a.m. flight and arriving in Orland at 10:15 a.m. Mark's not too happy...but we have no park that day and he can nap at the pool.

We fly home on Saturday, September 29 on a 7:14 a.m. flight and arrive home at 9:30 a.m....plenty of time to hang out with Cookie and do the laundry and have Sunday as a leisure day.

$264.60 per person...not bad.

ADR's are all made.

Now we just have to finalize our resort.

Yay!! That's not bad at all. DH flew out for a funeral and his round trip was nearly $500.

you are one step closer.....I have a feeling you are going to stay at CSR!

I have a "feeling" she is not, lol. (Lisa, I have the same psychic abilities as you, hehe.)