SkIpPiNg SkOoL fOr FrEe DiNiNg!!! (Update Sept 20 ~ 1 more day!)

[SRUAlmn]

Awww, I hate that your DH missed your trip!
I've never been to a FL beach before & would love to one day.
Will you do a TR?
How is Fantasyland looking?

Me too He works at Kiawah Island, and the two weeks before we went were really slow and affected his hours, so we really couldn't afford for him to be gone for 2 weeks.

I probably won't do a TR, unfortunately. Long story, creepy situation. Therefore, I no longer do TRs or post pictures

Fantasyland was looking great! Both Dumbos were up and running, and we could peek in and see the new interactive area. The water area was super busy, non stop, and over the wall views looked like things were really coming along. Dumbo was so pretty at night!! I will say that during the day it was CRAZY crowded, though!

I think a lot of the Fantasyland CMs were working hard to keep the magic alive with all the walls up everywhere. We were walking near the carousel on our last night and a CM came up to us and said that Cinderella had been watching out her window and picked us for a special surprise. Then another CM came over with a GIANT strawberry shortcake sundae! It was so sweet!! .......Literally!

 

[ditsypixie]

Just wanted to say hi and I lurked around on your last TR. I really enjoyed reading it! You have a beautiful family!!

Love the Mickey bag (where did you get it?) and the Vera Bradley bags. I am a SUCKER for bags!! I love all kinds! I think I have a problem

Looking forward to reading more!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yall are going to love staying at POP! We have stayed there every time we've gone to Disney with the exception of last summer when we stayed at OKW on DVC points. POP is just so much fun!

We actually just booked POFQ for our trip next fall. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they release free dining around March like they've done the past few years!

 

[onescgirl]

Me too He works at Kiawah Island, and the two weeks before we went were really slow and affected his hours, so we really couldn't afford for him to be gone for 2 weeks.

I probably won't do a TR, unfortunately. Long story, creepy situation. Therefore, I no longer do TRs or post pictures


Yikes! I can only imagine!



Fantasyland was looking great! Both Dumbos were up and running, and we could peek in and see the new interactive area. The water area was super busy, non stop, and over the wall views looked like things were really coming along. Dumbo was so pretty at night!! I will say that during the day it was CRAZY crowded, though!

I can't wait to see, but I wish it was all finished this year! They were in beginning stages on our last trip.


I think a lot of the Fantasyland CMs were working hard to keep the magic alive with all the walls up everywhere. We were walking near the carousel on our last night and a CM came up to us and said that Cinderella had been watching out her window and picked us for a special surprise. Then another CM came over with a GIANT strawberry shortcake sundae! It was so sweet!! .......Literally!


awww, that was so sweet of them!

Just wanted to say hi and I lurked around on your last TR. I really enjoyed reading it! You have a beautiful family!!

Hey! Glad that you're here!

Love the Mickey bag (where did you get it?) and the Vera Bradley bags. I am a SUCKER for bags!! I love all kinds! I think I have a problem

The Mickey bag came from Wal-Mart.
I always want a ton of bags too!


Looking forward to reading more!

Yall are going to love staying at POP! We have stayed there every time we've gone to Disney with the exception of last summer when we stayed at OKW on DVC points. POP is just so much fun!

We actually just booked POFQ for our trip next fall. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they release free dining around March like they've done the past few years!

Thanks for letting me know about how much I will enjoy POP.
I hope you get your free dining, I think that is the best deal!
The free dining deal is what enticed us to book our 1st trip ever to WDW in 2008 and it spoiled me into always wanting it!

 

[Dancegrl624]

This is my sad face because we're not at the same resort anymore. However, you'll love Pop! As you know from reading my past TR's, you know that we love Pop. The uncovered bus stops are killers, but it's nice that they don't share buses. There are benches in the shade, but on our last trip, that's where the love bugs liked to hang out...yuck!!!! Another great thing about Pop....you'll be able to walk over the bridge to check out Art of Animation!!!! We plan on going over to AoA one evening and eating in the yummy food court and we want to check everything out.

We haven't been to a water park since Madison's first trip in 2006. She loves water parks, but for some reason we just haven't planned a stop there. Now we'll wait until Cole gets a little older to plan a stop there. Blizzard Beach is definately my favorite out of the 2!

 

[TanzUnited99]

Hi Amy! I'm back to catch up and am glad I have chapter links to do so

Congrats on celebrating your 18th wedding anniversary.

Lol at Levi getting into boys and yay on being able to avoid boyfriends for this year at least.

Hope the pageant went well...am sure I'll read about it in the next update!

Haha love Levi's answer to Levi spelling evil...made me laugh!!

She looks gorgeous btw and her hair has come out great...hope the rain did stay away on that night.

Woohoo on her winning!

I love September because of the low crowds (though haven't been at any other times!) and am glad you are sticking to that month. Also I'm sure Lexi and Levi will enjoy staying at Pop.

Love the ADR choices...yay on securing T-Rex in the end. Am looking forward to all the reviews.

Yay on the school being accommodating to Lexi and Levi missing school for their trip

Love the new bags...the Mickey Mouse one is so cute!

 

[annmarieda]

I am sorry I have been a bit absent. July has just flown by. I am not sure why this summer has been so busy...

I am sad you will not be at POFQ, but I know you will love Pop. It is fun!! I think the only thing I had to get over was the bus stops too... but really, your bus stop is only a small part of your stay.

The picture of Lexi on the beach is beautiful. She is really growing up.

Love the picture of Levi with the flame shooter...er... I mean fire work! My boys would have loved something like that!!!

 

[thornton0511]

Hi Amy, I'm Jenn, and I just wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your pre-trip report and your last trip report too!

I know that you guys must be super excited about your upcoming trip and I am sooo happy for you! My family and I went this last May and we have decided to return next December to see all of the holiday decorations .

Also my sister has twins (boy and girl age 2) so its really neat to read a trip report that has a similiar family to theirs, and your kids are sooo adorable!

So anyways just wanted to tell you hi and cannot wait to hear more about your plans and trip!

 

[onescgirl]

This is my sad face because we're not at the same resort anymore. However, you'll love Pop! As you know from reading my past TR's, you know that we love Pop. The uncovered bus stops are killers, but it's nice that they don't share buses. There are benches in the shade, but on our last trip, that's where the love bugs liked to hang out...yuck!!!! Another great thing about Pop....you'll be able to walk over the bridge to check out Art of Animation!!!! We plan on going over to AoA one evening and eating in the yummy food court and we want to check everything out.

We haven't been to a water park since Madison's first trip in 2006. She loves water parks, but for some reason we just haven't planned a stop there. Now we'll wait until Cole gets a little older to plan a stop there. Blizzard Beach is definately my favorite out of the 2!

I really hate that we will not be at same resort!
I am getting excited about the waterparks and I hope we have great weather for it the whole week!

Hi Amy! I'm back to catch up and am glad I have chapter links to do so

Congrats on celebrating your 18th wedding anniversary.

Lol at Levi getting into boys and yay on being able to avoid boyfriends for this year at least.

Hope the pageant went well...am sure I'll read about it in the next update!

Haha love Levi's answer to Levi spelling evil...made me laugh!!

She looks gorgeous btw and her hair has come out great...hope the rain did stay away on that night.

Woohoo on her winning!

I love September because of the low crowds (though haven't been at any other times!) and am glad you are sticking to that month. Also I'm sure Lexi and Levi will enjoy staying at Pop.

Love the ADR choices...yay on securing T-Rex in the end. Am looking forward to all the reviews.

Yay on the school being accommodating to Lexi and Levi missing school for their trip

Love the new bags...the Mickey Mouse one is so cute!

Lexi did win the pageant!
We just started school last week & I hope all of their teachers are cool with them missing a week.
I've only been to WDW during the month of September too. I would love to go sometime & see the Christmas decorations, even though I know it would be so much more crowded than what we are used to.

I am sorry I have been a bit absent. July has just flown by. I am not sure why this summer has been so busy...

I am sad you will not be at POFQ, but I know you will love Pop. It is fun!! I think the only thing I had to get over was the bus stops too... but really, your bus stop is only a small part of your stay.

The picture of Lexi on the beach is beautiful. She is really growing up.

Love the picture of Levi with the flame shooter...er... I mean fire work! My boys would have loved something like that!!!

I have been too busy this summer to post also. I hope now that school has started, I'll have time. I only have a few weeks until my trip!!
We are excited about staying at Pop. I did notice there is a bench at the bus stop. All-Star Sports didn't have a bench, so at least I can sit down & wait!

Hi Amy, I'm Jenn, and I just wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your pre-trip report and your last trip report too!

I know that you guys must be super excited about your upcoming trip and I am sooo happy for you! My family and I went this last May and we have decided to return next December to see all of the holiday decorations .

Also my sister has twins (boy and girl age 2) so its really neat to read a trip report that has a similiar family to theirs, and your kids are sooo adorable!

So anyways just wanted to tell you hi and cannot wait to hear more about your plans and trip!

Hey Jenn! Thanks so much for posting!
We are so excited about going. I want my next trip to be in December too so we can see the Christmas decorations! I just don't know when that will be.
That's neat to hear that your sister has boy/girl twins. Mine are so close, & they have the same group of friends at school. She will always have so much fun with them!

 

[Dancegrl624]

I really hate that we will not be at same resort!
I am getting excited about the waterparks and I hope we have great weather for it the whole week!

I'll send you a message on FB with our park plans (even though it's on my PTR) and we should see if we'll overlap at all. I can give you my cell number too! I LOVE DIS meets!

 

[annmarieda]

I have been too busy this summer to post also. I hope now that school has started, I'll have time. I only have a few weeks until my trip!!
We are excited about staying at Pop. I did notice there is a bench at the bus stop. All-Star Sports didn't have a bench, so at least I can sit down & wait!

You can sit and wait.. but if there is a line or people lining up... know that you won't be "in line" And busses fill. It isn't like at the mods or deluxes where people casually stand and then get on a bus. Pop has a line queue... and the bench isn't in it.

 

[JDailey]

Joining in!

 

[onescgirl]

I'll send you a message on FB with our park plans (even though it's on my PTR) and we should see if we'll overlap at all. I can give you my cell number too! I LOVE DIS meets!

That sounds great!

 

[onescgirl]

You can sit and wait.. but if there is a line or people lining up... know that you won't be "in line" And busses fill. It isn't like at the mods or deluxes where people casually stand and then get on a bus. Pop has a line queue... and the bench isn't in it.

Boo! I can walk all day, but hate standing!

 

[onescgirl]

Joining in!

I'm glad to have you!

 

[onescgirl]

I only have a couple of weeks left until my Disney Trip!
But, I have so much left to do to get ready!

Lexi and Levi started school a couple of weeks ago.
Levi is playing fall baseball & Lexi is playing volleyball.

1st day of school pic - ​

This weekend I finally printed my itty-bitty itenerary book.
I'm glad I procrastinated on printing it.
I had entered park times a few months ago, but when I went on the WDW site to confirm times, a lot had changed.
Everything was for the better.
They added a additional Spectromagic parade time & more Fantasmic times.
A couple of parks are closing an hour later too.

Here is the front of my book

1st day plans

And, the back cover

I have a few other pages, like all of our dining reservation #'s and maps.

If you can read my book, I just noticed that I have color coded 'innoventions east & west' as a 'No Interest'. But, that's not true, I want to go to the one that you can design your rollarcoaster ride. So, I need to fix that.
I just don't remember if it was in East or West?


I am so behind on my PTR, I hope to back soon, like this week, with day 1 plans!!!




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[thornton0511]

You are getting sooo close to you trip....I am exited for you guys! And my goodness you kids are getting so grown up now! I hope you guys have a blast on your vacation

 

[onescgirl]

You are getting sooo close to you trip....I am exited for you guys! And my goodness you kids are getting so grown up now! I hope you guys have a blast on your vacation

Thanks! I know we will have a great time, we're already praying for NO hurricanes!

 

[marvali]

Wow, your trip is getting really close! Cool itenerary book!

 

[onescgirl]

Wow, your trip is getting really close! Cool itenerary book!

Thanks Marv! Miss you!