Shhhh! Mickey's Twying to Sweep, be Quiet! - A July '11 Anniversary TR - Update 12/24

[Grumpy's Wife]

I just love the video. Joaquin is such a cutie! The Grey Goose slushie doesn't look half bad either.

 

[IheartDDuck]

I just love the video. Joaquin is such a cutie! The Grey Goose slushie doesn't look half bad either.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

A grey goose slushie always looks good.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Aaw love the pics and video of Joaquin with Belle - am glad he got over his fear!

TC sure looks yummy and no there is def no such thing as too much dessert!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

great update That video was too cute!!!! Your food looked really yummy YAY FOR 40 INCHES FOR SOARIN!!! (I think that's how tall you have to be??)

 

[IheartDDuck]

Aaw love the pics and video of Joaquin with Belle - am glad he got over his fear!

TC sure looks yummy and no there is def no such thing as too much dessert!

I was glad that he got over his fear too, because the interaction was just so cute.

In my world there is no such thing as too much dessert either!

great update That video was too cute!!!! Your food looked really yummy YAY FOR 40 INCHES FOR SOARIN!!! (I think that's how tall you have to be??)

Yup, 40 inches was the height restriction, and he went on anything that he was tall enough for.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

You're killing me with these videos, Danielle! They are just too funny and too cute! That's great Joaquin finally got over his fears, this Belle was definitely great at helping him break out of his shell. I love the end where he practically pummels her giving her a hug. I'm guessing Belle is his favorite princess now

Oooooo... the Tangierine Cafe looks very good! I haven't really found a more legit reason to really check out Morocco besides the cool photo ops, so I definitely got to add Tangierine to my list of QSs to try out

Joaquin's face when you took a picture of him with the cup... priceless. A bit sunny out, I guess? Sad to hear the poor cup had to die after the picture lol

Riley and Joaquin definitely enjoy your company! That's so great they seem to want to sit with you on every ride. LOL @ Joaquin's reaction to getting on Soarin', he seems to be very resistant to head injuries

Can't wait to read more!

 

[IheartDDuck]

You're killing me with these videos, Danielle! They are just too funny and too cute! That's great Joaquin finally got over his fears, this Belle was definitely great at helping him break out of his shell. I love the end where he practically pummels her giving her a hug. I'm guessing Belle is his favorite princess now

Oooooo... the Tangierine Cafe looks very good! I haven't really found a more legit reason to really check out Morocco besides the cool photo ops, so I definitely got to add Tangierine to my list of QSs to try out

Joaquin's face when you took a picture of him with the cup... priceless. A bit sunny out, I guess? Sad to hear the poor cup had to die after the picture lol

Riley and Joaquin definitely enjoy your company! That's so great they seem to want to sit with you on every ride. LOL @ Joaquin's reaction to getting on Soarin', he seems to be very resistant to head injuries

Can't wait to read more!

I didn't get as many videos as I wanted to, but I think that the ones that I got were pretty good. The pummeling Belle part was my favorite in the video. That's just how he hugs people though.

I love Tangierine Cafe. It's one of the best CS options I think, because it's different than your normal burger fare.

I was very sad that the cup died so soon after the picture. He's got butter fingers though.

Riley was my main riding partner. Joaquin is more of a daddy's boy, so he rode with Jason mostly. And he is very resistant to head injuries. Every time he had to get measured, he basically whammed his head into the height stick.

 

[IheartDDuck]

We left off having just finished our lunch at the Tangierine Cafe. We figured now was as good a time as any to get the kids back for some relaxing. However, on our way out we had to head into Mouse Gears. Duh. Can't leave without doing that!

We didn't make any purchases, but Joaquin actually did fall asleep in the stroller as we were walking through Mouse Gears. That was good, because he needed some sleep. We actually made it all the way to the hotel before he woke up.

Once we got back, we were all set to go in the pool, but as soon as Jason, Joaquin and I got down there, the pool had been closed because of lightning in the area. D'oh! Joaquin kept saying, "are we gonna go to the pool?" over and over again. Nope, sorry honey, not today.

When we got up to the room it actually started to rain pretty badly. It was good though, we had some time to relax. We decided to meet up at the Contempo Cafe at 6pm.

Guess who showed up at the restaurant last?

I had a little bit of a meltdown here, I'm not gonna lie. It needs a little bit of prefacing though. I was hot, got sunburned, didn't get pool time, and didn't get a nap because Jason wanted to, leaving me to watch Joaquin. We went up and ordered. We were instructed to go and pay and that the buzzer would go off when the food was ready. Mom walked out to get the drinks. Like a ding dong, I forgot that the drinks are given to you by the cashier. I got frustrated, because I felt stupid for not remembering, I'm walking around with the tray full of food, and all Jason is doing is standing there texting and playing on his phone. Like he is all the time on this trip it seems. So I kind of got mad at him and told him to be useful and do something. It may seem minor, but Jason had been unable to leave his phone alone the whole time, leaving me and every one else to watch Joaquin all the time. I guess this minor thing was the straw that broke the camels back. I was tired already of me having to watch Joaquin, me having to push the stroller, me having to remember things, me having to pay, blah blah blah.

Of course, Jason wouldn't talk to me for a while after that. Whatever. He just had to get over it.

We buzzed and our food was ready. I got cheese flatbread, Jason got pepperoni, and we got cheese pizza for Joaquin.

The flatbread was really good, much better than the normal Disney pizza.

So we're eating, having a good time, and Joaquin rips one at the table. And on top of doing that, he yells across the restaurant:

"Poppy (my dad), I farted!!!!!!!"

Yup, we're a classy bunch all right.

It was off to the Magic Kingdom now, because we had the fireworks dessert party!

We got to the Magic Kingdom a little bit after 7pm. We walked instead of taking the monorail. It was sooooo sticky outside!

We decided to shake things up and go to the left when we walked into the park. We always go to the right. People were already lining up for MSEP and it was kind of hard to get through the throngs.

Before we got off of Main Street, we got the chillins some balloons. My dad was too funny, because he looks at me and in a serious voice says "those were cheap balloons!" I said "really?!" He said, "yeah, $25 cheap!"

Funny dad, real funny.

For some reason, I don't have many pictures until the fireworks, so I apologize about the lack of photos here. We decided to go to Pirates of the Caribbean. Riley wanted to ride this for the first time. I ended up with mom, Riley and Joaquin. Riley was not a fan......at all. She kept on telling me, once we were in the boat, that she didn't want to do it. I had to keep reassuring her that everything was okay. Joaquin on the other hand? Happy as a clam.

After that, it was over to the Magic Carpets. Riley really wanted to go on. It ended up being just Riley, Joaquin, mom, and I. Chris picked up fastpasses for the Jungle Cruise in the mean time. We got on the Jungle Cruise after the Magic Carpets, and then it was time for us to check in for the dessert party.

We didn't have to wait for too long before we headed in and grabbed our goodies. Yum!

Like the sloppy sloppy boy that he is, Jason spilled on his bag. Wicket was doing everything in his power to get over to the spillage.

"If I could......just.......get......a little.......closer......"

Joaquin was pretty happy!

We got to see the Magic, Memories, and You show, which was fun. I completely forgot about it.

Our view.

I'm not going to bore you with tons of fireworks pics. I'll just post the best ones we had.

Jason's pictures

Some of Chris' pictures. I don't have access to all of them yet. Mind you, he has a professional camera and tripod.

The kids had such a good time! They were absolutely fascinated when Tinkerbell flew from the castle.

After the show, the chillins were tired, so Mom, Sara, and I took them back to the hotel. We left the boys to their own devices during magic hours. I let Joaquin play for about 20 minutes before I put him to bed. He told me again that I was the best. I know kiddo, I know.

Joaquin's Kid-isms -

You jacked me right in the face! (to Jason when he accidentally hit him in the face on Imagination).

I am a bad driver. (during our stroller races).

But we have to follow my map and my map only has a Magic Kingdom on it! (while we were in the room relaxing).

No, no, you're not hungry, you already ate! (to my mom when she tried to take a carrot from him).

Poppy, Poppy! I farted!!!

I'm gonna bust your face off! (when he received his balloon).

Riley, Riley!!!!! Ka-chow!

Riley's Kid-isms -

Leave a handle on my bagel. (my cream cheese application instructions. She's kind of OCD and hates getting stuff on her hands).

It's not a good idea that I jump, because I have bigger feet than you. (to Joaquin while playing).

Up Next: What's an unkee-dala?

 

[IheartDDuck]

We started with breakfast.

Welcome to Epcot ya'll! (the boys were poopy, and didn't want to take a picture)

Belle!

Fireworks dessert party!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

The dessert party looks yummy! It still upsets me that it takes place in my preferred fireworks viewing spot. I can't bring myself to pay to sit there when on our past trips it was open to the public.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Awwww... that's too bad the pool was closed, but good thing you got back inside before it rained And sorry to hear about the whole Contempo Cafe debacle. Lucky your brother that the food was good or I think there would've been a meltdown. LOL @ Joaquin, he IS a riot

Poor Riley on POTC. She seems to not enjoy too many rides though I would expect that she would like POTC, but I guess it isn't for everyone But she got through it and Joaquin enjoyed it

Are. You. Kidding. Me! More Wishes Dessert Party Food pictures! I have... I'm walking away right now. The cannnnnnoooooollllliiiii Mmmmm... So sad I won't be able to go to a Wishes Dessert Party at DLR Love the pictures of the Fireworks, they look so much better from the front The MM&Y picture reminds me I need to see that sometime LOL And that's great Riley and Joaquin enjoyed it, they have good taste

These kid-isms are too funny and too cute. I like Riley's, especially the one with her having "bigger feet" And the one Joaquin says to your mom about the carrot, so funny

Oooo... nice Photopass, you guys look great in your shades

Can't wait to read more!

 

[IheartDDuck]

The dessert party looks yummy! It still upsets me that it takes place in my preferred fireworks viewing spot. I can't bring myself to pay to sit there when on our past trips it was open to the public.

I can understand that! See, for me it's more of the dessert buffet thing that entices me and the fireworks is a bonus!

Awwww... that's too bad the pool was closed, but good thing you got back inside before it rained And sorry to hear about the whole Contempo Cafe debacle. Lucky your brother that the food was good or I think there would've been a meltdown. LOL @ Joaquin, he IS a riot

Poor Riley on POTC. She seems to not enjoy too many rides though I would expect that she would like POTC, but I guess it isn't for everyone But she got through it and Joaquin enjoyed it

Are. You. Kidding. Me! More Wishes Dessert Party Food pictures! I have... I'm walking away right now. The cannnnnnoooooollllliiiii Mmmmm... So sad I won't be able to go to a Wishes Dessert Party at DLR Love the pictures of the Fireworks, they look so much better from the front The MM&Y picture reminds me I need to see that sometime LOL And that's great Riley and Joaquin enjoyed it, they have good taste

These kid-isms are too funny and too cute. I like Riley's, especially the one with her having "bigger feet" And the one Joaquin says to your mom about the carrot, so funny

Oooo... nice Photopass, you guys look great in your shades

Can't wait to read more!

We were kind of bummed out at the pool being closed, but what are you going to do? It's Florida in July.

Riley is actually kind of a chicken with a lot of things, and the fact that she got on as many rides as she did was kind of huge, I'm not gonna lie.

Um, I would suggest looking away from my October TR when it starts, because there will be some dessert party pics there too. You know, there used to be a dessert party in DLR. I went to it. There it was Fantasmic and dessert and used to be held on the balcony of the Disney gallery (which is now the Dream Suite in DLR). I was actually super thrilled when they started to do them at WDW.

I always look cool in my shades.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

That dessert party looks like it was LOVELY! I really want to get that for my trip in December... but you can't book them yet And there's no official date announced for when we can... so I just have to keep checking! But yumm the desserts look fantastic

 

[IheartDDuck]

That dessert party looks like it was LOVELY! I really want to get that for my trip in December... but you can't book them yet And there's no official date announced for when we can... so I just have to keep checking! But yumm the desserts look fantastic

It seems to take forever for them to release the dates! I had to wait a while to book the July ones and my October trip was the same. I was just able to book it a few weeks ago. Just keep checking. They'll release them soon enough. I'm guessing they won't release it any sooner than October though. The desserts are definitely worth it.

 

[TanzUnited99]

It's a shame the pool was not open but at least some of you got to have some down time.

Uh oh on the restaurant situation - glad it got sorted soon after and the flatbreads sure look yummy!

Love the dessert pics but only one plate...really!

Haha on the kid-isms! Love the Wishes and PP pics - am glad they got the interaction with Belle.

 

[IheartDDuck]

It's a shame the pool was not open but at least some of you got to have some down time.

Uh oh on the restaurant situation - glad it got sorted soon after and the flatbreads sure look yummy!

Love the dessert pics but only one plate...really!

Haha on the kid-isms! Love the Wishes and PP pics - am glad they got the interaction with Belle.

Oh, that was only a picture of my first plate. Once I got distracted by all of the dessert, I stopped taking pictures. Be glad that we got the one!

 

[RachelNinja]

Awww, how cute is that video with Joaquin and Belle! I love the Buzz Lightyear discussion. And the jump hug! Even so, nothing is going to beat that video of falling asleep at Cosmic Ray's!

Haha, the "Poppy, I farted" is also way better than the "jacked me right in the face." Joaquin keeps one upping himself!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Awww, how cute is that video with Joaquin and Belle! I love the Buzz Lightyear discussion. And the jump hug! Even so, nothing is going to beat that video of falling asleep at Cosmic Ray's!

Haha, the "Poppy, I farted" is also way better than the "jacked me right in the face." Joaquin keeps one upping himself!

Yeah, I wasn't able to capture anything that was better than him falling asleep at Cosmic Ray's. Doesn't mean I didn't try!

His statements just kept getting funnier and funnier. He's a bold little bugger.

 

[jc040404]

Awwww!! How did I miss the Belle update?? He is sooo adorable! I love his little voice and that jump into her arms. So sweet!

Loving all the kid-isms, especially the handle for a bagel. I might actually do that myself.

 

[3timesmom]

SO MANY BRAZILIANS....

That was to the right of me. If I would have had the opportunity to get my left, it would be like three times that amount. Woah.

I think the entire country was there. If the entire country of Brazil was in Disney World, who was running their country? Inquiring minds would like to know.

Chris observed (very astute) that they all probably won't even be on the ride yet when we get off. True, very very true

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Ummmmm....I know the answer to that one...I was running the country because I was the only one down here...Seriously, I was wondering where was everybody...well apparently you found them!!!!!

Danielle, I really loooove your TR so far.Your nephew is really cute!!!