Summer & Steven's Fairytale Wedding TR, 20th Aug SBP Baby Pics!!!

[figmentfan814]

Summer, I was just catching up on your report and wanted to say that your descriptions of the rides and experiences is fantastic. I am really enjoying your installments

 

[dizneyfreak]

Summer,
Yes, as you can see on my ticker we are planning another trip to the world. September can't come fast enough for me! I'm sorry to hear about your work troubles, but let me tell you from experience that everything happens for a reason. Oh, and by the way, I wanted to let you know that my DFTW will be featured in a magazine called Destination Weddings and Honeymoons soon. I'll let you know what issue when they tell me I'm so super stoked about it! I'll be patiently waiting for your next installment

Anna Marie

 

[DisneyFairy19]

Summer you write so eloquently.... I love reading your TR

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

Sorry to hear about the job...my DH just resigned his job too (he was miserable), but has 2 offers currently. Sometimes change is for the best...at least that's what's keeping us going

 

[Pooh_Girl]

Yippee!!! You're back!!! I was beginning to wonder if everything was okay over in your neck of the woods. Hope everything works out with your new job!!!

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Okay so I have a new job, I am now a Medical Secretary starting on 30 June so I have a week off It's more money and it's 5 minutes round the corner from where I stay, so I am really happy.
So as I have this week off it gives me plenty of time to do some TR, so without any further hesitattion I will have a post up today...

pjstevens - Yup, I got a new job, I am pretty glad as for this move to Canada I can't afford to be out of work. TR coming up!

figmentfan814 - Thank you, I try my best to describe in detail as I like to think that you were all there along with me, glad you're enjoying it.

dizneyfreak - So you are going back in September, WOO HOO, well done you and WOW you're wedding is going to be in a magazing, you must be so excited, congrats, I can't wait to see it.

Christina - Aww thanks for the compliments, I can't wait to read your TR which will be coming up soon...

MUDisneyCouple - Yes, I am really glad I resigned now, I have found a much better job and I no longer need to catch the bus. I think it is the sort of job I can come home and forget about, which I really need. I have way too much stuff to do like decorate

Pooh_Girl - Yes I am back, I hate leaving my TR so long but then again I don't ever want it to finish. Everything is fine, the move is on schedule, I have a new job, Steven and I are great, wow it's almost been a year since we married, OH MY GOD!!!!

Okay TR, I promise!

 

[Kirsteen]

Woop woop - congrats on the job Summer, that is great news. So chuffed to hear that everything is going great for you guys and it is brill that you have scored a weeks holiday out of it as well.

Patiently awaiting the next installment... xx

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

We looked at the map and decided to go to Rafiki's Planet Watch, I had no idea if it would be any good but we wanted to give it a go as we knew we wouldn't be back to the AK again, well not this trip anyway

We took the train which I thought was worth the trip alone, it was so calm and peaceful, I could have stayed on it all day.

The sky was looking a bit overcast as we came to a stop and entered Habitat, Habitat. I will admit to being bored in this area as I felt it was aimed at younger children as there were loads of cardboard cut outs telling us little snippets about the animals we were seeing. I'm not criticising it, as it was very informative for children, but when you've been to as many zoos as I have and seen as many Tamarins as I have, you don't need to see those signs! So this is mind we bypassed all the exhibits as the trail itself was quite pretty.

We ignored the Conservation Station and headed straight to the Affection Section, now I was hoping to see some lambs, donkeys of course, piglets would have been cute, but Steven found himself a goat!

I was told to take the picture pretty quick as you just never know with a goat if they might get the desire to kick or something, so I did as best I could, you can see in the pic that he is barely touching the goats head

I moved on as I wanted to find my donkey, I love these guys:

We couldn't actually get in with these guys so I just had to take a pic from the fence. Shame really because they are so cute!

At this moment a huge bolt of lightning appeared and a massive crack of thunder soon after. Over the tannoy system a CM announced that they would be closing the Affection Section due to unforeseen storms on the way. Storms? What storms? Now I am a girl that LOVES storms, the pure adrenaline rush that I get is almost indescribable. I can only liken it to what it must feel like if you jumped out of an aeroplane, not that I have so that's probably not a good example, let me try again, it's more like a coaster I guess, or ToT, although that's a weird one as I don't know if I would go on ToT again, but I put myself in storms time and time again, hmmm this is difficult. Okay I will just describe it, storms for me are like the best feeling I can get, it's like going to your favourite place in the world coupled with that surge of excitement when you actually arrive. It's when your heart gets in a flutter because for a split second you feel a sense of danger, and you submit to that. It's a fear of the unknown and a complete lack of control. Watching a storm to me is like watching a beautiful dance.

Okay, gateway to my mind closed, I will continue

My eyes were glinting in excitement for the chance to be in a storm but for safety reasons we decided to head back to Africa and maybe grab something to eat. We were nearing the end of our day at AK and the last thing on the agenda was to have lunch before we headed back to The GF.

As we both enjoyed Flame Tree BBQ last time it seemed easier to just go there instead of searching for another place that might suit my tastes.

We were back in Africa in about 7 minutes and we headed straight to Flame Tree BBQ. The sky changed, it grew very dark and then it happened, the rain fell, it started slowly but within 5 minutes it was a downpour! I hate the rain, but not just any rain, I hate the rain that can't decide if it wants to rain or not, you know the kind the sort that only gets your hair damp and the rain that falls in every direction. But, I love the rain that just dumps on top of you, straight on your head, soaking everything in it's path! You would think as I am very particular about my hair and make up that I would hate this but there s no better feeling than being in rain like that, the freedom, the pure joy!

Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures of this as I think I was in awe. Neither of us had seen rain like this in Scotland and I hadn't seen rain like this since I lived in Australia so I was mesmerized.

The problem with these sorts of downpours is that they never last for that long and although we were soaked it was over in about 10 minutes. We had made it to Flame Tree BBQ so put in our order.

We both went for the Pork Sandwich again, 2 diet cokes and 2 key lime pies. We sat down and I hoped that I would see my friend the duck, but it was quiet on the animal front, I guess the rain drove them away.

The pork sandwich was quite nice, but I found it a bit fattier than the last time, the smoky taste was still there though but I ended up leaving about half. I wasn't that hungry and I knew I wasn't leaving my key lime pie. I don't know if they refrigerate the pies, but I wish they did as the dessert always seemed quite warm to me. I always put my desserts in the fridge as I like them cold but I don't think they do that here. It was still tasty though so I ate it all. The diet coke washed it down pretty quickly!

We finished up and made our way towards the front of the park. I was excited to get back to our room and get ready for the P & P Party.

Our bus came pretty quickly and I waved goodbye to the AK for the last time. We arrived back at our resort and I couldn't wait to get to our room, although I love storms like that, I don't particularly like the effects it has on my hair and make up, woo hoo, the old Summer is back!

Our room was so inviting and the bed even more so, all of a sudden I felt sleepy! It's these beds, I swear, there is something in the fibres!

So the plan was to get ready at 5pm and head out to Kona for dinner, so I had plenty of time to shower and dry my hair.

Our room lit up and I thought Steven had turned on the light. I didn't need to look out the window as I could hear the rain from inside. It was even heavier than before and a few flashes of lighting could be seen although they were pretty far away.

Again, no sooner had it started, it ended, just like that:

The view from our balcony was great, loads of people had to get carted around in the little golf carts as there were huge puddles forming.

I called the Concierge and asked if the P & P Party would still be going ahead and she assured me that it would be. As the rain had calmed down again I figured it would be okay.

As 5pm neared it rained again, this time it was worse. The weather station said that storms were coming and we were pretty much going to get the worst of it. Steven not as impressed by storms as I am said that he didn't want to be out in this and thought it best if we stayed home. WHAT? Not even go to dinner? I had been looking forward to Kona for ages and of course the party. He said that if the party meant that much to me then we could pay and go again, and we did have another booking at Kona so it wouldn't be that big a deal.

As the lightening continued and the thunder grew closer, I had to agree with him, we wouldn't enjoy it and there was no guarantee that the fireworks would happen and that was what I was looking forward to the most!

So we settled in to watch the storm. I don't think I have ever heard thunder as loud as I did then, it honestly sounded like the GF was being split in two. The lightening surrounded us, and the GF lit up like a Christmas tree every 5 seconds. At one point Steven went inside as the sound of the thunder was deafening. He seemed to think that the lightening may be drawn to an open balcony, lol. We saw sheet and fork lightening; I don't think I have ever seen the two together. It was quite frightening at times as the fork lightening seemed to hit ground pretty close to us. I don't think I have ever felt so much at one time. It was the only time I truly felt it could be dangerous to be outside.

The storm went on most of the evening, the rain stopped but the lightening and thunder persisted. We weren't hungry and I didn't want to leave the storm so we grazed on the food in our fridge. We still had leftovers from earlier.

We went to bed and watched TV and I heard the fireworks go off at about 12.30am, later than planned but they happened all the same. The view from our balcony was terrific and the fireworks looked amazing, I felt a twinge of sadness that I didn't get to see them from the ground but I hoped that Steven was right and we would go the next night it was on.

I lay back down and immediately fell asleep, tomorrow we were going back to MGM so who knew what the day would have in store for us…

 

[Rain]

Summer,

What a wonderful detailed report as usual. You made the storm so real that I got the butterflies in my stomach, you see I am terrified of lightning!!!
Congratulations on the new job
Can't wait for the next episode.

 

[29apr00]

Wow what a great description of the storm!!! I wouldn't have been as calm as you were, probably cowering under the bed. But it's obvious you loved it! Can't wait to hear about MGM.

 

[Chilly]

That sounds like an amazing storm. Congrats on the new job.

 

[DisneyLaura]

Summer congrats on the new job. I was a medical secretary for years before I had children. Probably going back when the little one is older too. We liked the train ride on Rafiki's Planet watch too and although we go to a lot of zoos too my sons loved the animals, definately geared towards children. AHH the Florida storms, when we went in June one year every day around 3ish it would storm for about an hour. The CM on the boatride from POR to DTD told us happens because of the clouds coming from each coast in FL and meeting in the middle, right above Orlando. Our paths in Alligator Bayou were pools at times because it rained so hard. I sure hope you get to go to the Pirate and Princess party and Kona too. Here's to a great update

 

[Pooh_Girl]

Yippee your back!!! Congratulations on the job!!! I really hope you like it.

 

[pjstevens]

Summer another GREAT update! Wow, you really should be a writer. You have such a way of saying things, makes me feel like I am right there with you! Hope you actually got to you P&P party!

 

[DisneyObsession]

That storm sounds like it was amazing! Definitely the kind you need to be inside for and watching it!

Look forward to hearing more!

 

[alissa2008]

I can't remember if I ever posted on your TR, because I remember lurking a lot before I started to post -- but I love your trip!! Everything looked beautiful and simple -- sorry about your dining debacle, but it seemed like everything worked out. I did feel like you might have been a bit harsh on your mom - but then I decided that I really don't know her and I'm sure your attitude was warranted - after all, you know her best.

Anyway, just wanted to say - everything was beautiful!!

 

[MUDisneyCouple]

Still on th edge of my seat to see if you two make to the P&PP!

 

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Was this the 24/08 PPP? If so, we went to that PPP so we know EXACTLY what you mean about the storm.

I have never seen such a storm in my life. The PPP was rained out and the storm pretty much spoiled the party since the first parade was cancelled and we missed the Princess bit of the second parade since we didn't know what time it was going to be - not to mentioned we were SOAKED to the skin!

But, we went on Splash Mountain and the lightning started. The ride stopped (due to the storm I presume?) and we were stuck riiiiight at the top of the ride - but what a view!! We could see lightning hit us miles around and the sheet lightning was setting the sky alight - I'm quite scared of storms TBH but this was mezmerzing!

 

[dizneyfreak]

Oh my goodness Summer! I'm so glad you are updating again because I truly missed your writing. I loved this installment...you made me feel like I was right there with you. I absolutely hate storms. They scare the crap out of me. You see, my fater is a lineman for a power company in my area and when I was a child I would get so scared when he got called out to go into the storms and fix the power lines. All I knew was that you were supposed to stay away from tall things when it was lightening and my Dad was climbing power poles during these storms. I think I developed a complex from it. I sooooooo would have stayed in my room with the curtains drawn. I can't wait to hear more!

Anna Marie

 

[feline figaro]

Yay Summers back with what must be my fav TR ever

Firstly let me say a big Congrats at getting your new job , if you ve started it already then i hope you re enjoying it

Yet again another fab update with lots of lovely pics. I loved the ones of the Donkey , i hope they ve still got them there when we go in Oct as i have a massive soft spot for Donkeys. Just hope though that unlike when you guys went that they re not fenced off.

Gees talk about rain , then gain i guess us Brits are very much use to rain, rain, rain. I can remember as a teenager when i last went to WDW & it stormed, i ve never seen one like it...scared the cr...ap out of me. Bet you had a great time though seeing as you love storms

Shame you guys had to delay P & P but i hope you did eventually make it as i bet you ve got some fab pics of the party which i cant wait to see.

I will be gutted when it comes to you ending your TR, then again i think you guys are going back at the start of next year so drag it out till then so by the time it finishes it ll be time to start a report of your next trip

As always im looking forward to the next update, hope you & Steven are both well & still are very much enjoying married life

Have been discussing your pics with Randy as he knows i love them so im hoping mine will turn out as great as yours