Surprise!! We laughed, we cried, we lost a child, we did American Idol!! FINISHED

[LAH LAH]

You will NEVER be bored...that much I can assure you. Every night you get an intinnery of what is happening the next day and you can't believe how much there is to do. My kids have been twice, my DH and I just once and haven't even scratched the surface. There's just a ton of stuff to see and do. The kids have their "labs" to go to. They make flubber and other experiments. Mom & Dad have bingo or the adult pool or spa. Then there are days you can go to shore. And Castaway Cay (Disney's private island) is an absolute blast! I promise there is so much to do you won't be bored.

It's Disney...it has to be good!

Great update! That castle wouldn't last a day in my home. $25,000...wowzers.

Probably worth much less if it is in pieces

 

[PrincessCaitlin]

That's my favorite scene in PoC as well!

I also had the pin and lost it but on my next trip I am hoping to buy the fab 5 version!

I have to agree with the almonds as well you just can't pass them up!

I have had a great time reading about your trip!

 

[LAH LAH]

That's my favorite scene in PoC as well!

I also had the pin and lost it but on my next trip I am hoping to buy the fab 5 version!

I have to agree with the almonds as well you just can't pass them up!

I have had a great time reading about your trip!

I haven't seen the fab 5 version...I will have to look for that one too!

 

[jenjolt]

Another great update!! Is it a bad thing I'm hoping a blizzard keeps you in Disney a day longer!!! It sounds like you guys had a great afternoon in Disney!! Can't wait to see what happens!!!

 

[MagicShell]

Waiting to hear whether or not you get to stay an extra day.

 

[O2BNWDW656]

I loved reading your story, we are returning in 11 days, and right now I can not get enough Disney input. I was wondering, how were the crowds while you were there.

I have to also share with you when my son turned 5(now 9)we suprised him with a trip to Disney, and we did the same thing, waited until the day we left, but we did not tell any of my kids until we got to the airport, they thought they were taking Grandma to the airport. Then they would have to got to school. I have to say, this was my all time favorite trip. It was so special.
My other favorite trip, was in 1999, when my husband and I were married at the World.
Anyhow, thank you for sharing your story with us!

 

[LAH LAH]

We enjoyed the Dapper Dan's and moved on to our original destination...Tomorrowland. Now that the parade was over it was so much easier to get there...and we didn't have to scramble through any more stores. It always costs me money when we scramble through stores.

We watched Monsters Inc. Laugh Factory again...and they picked me again...for the exact same "guess the number" part. It really must have been the lime green t-shirt I was wearing (go Disboards ). We rode Space Mountain (right side) again and jumped back on Buzz Lightyear. Elsa tolerated it with a good attitude so we were happy to treat her to a visit to the Fairies. They are polar opposites of the princesses. They were spunky, punky, loud, and flitted all around the room...and Elsa loved every moment of it!

I love when the camera captures wide-eyed wonder from my kids. The reality is minimum waged cast members...but all my kids see is pure magic.

This Fairy grabbed Pal Mickey from Michael and was immediately intrigued by why he was so heavy. I started explaining that PM has a sensor in his nose and picks up signals around the parks and gives out info about short lines, information of the attractions you are standing near, and much more. She was so amazed and totally broke character asking a whole bunch of questions about Pal Mickey. It was really cute.

She insisted on having Pal Mickey join us front and center for the picture:

We were starting to get hungry...and for Elsa that means only one thing at Disney...an opportunity for a turkey leg! Michael is never shy about letting you know how much he does not like them. We went back to Frontierland to get that turkey leg for Elsa. The whole time we walked there Michael made it clear he would not eat it...he doesn't like them...and stated that he would rather eat nothing than eat that terrible turkey leg. I assured him he wouldn't have to eat it and we would walk over to Casey's and get some good ol' American hot dogs for us.

There is a nice place for the kids to wait while ordering food at Casey's. The kids can sit on "bleachers" while watching "Casey at Bat" on a big screen. I ordered our food and what greets me on our way out? Michael eating the turkey leg. Elsa didn't mind...and they ended up sharing it. Michael probably ate more than she did.

There was no spectromagic tonight so we sat down and waited for the stage show. It was a lovely time with the kids...we had good seats and just enjoyed the waiting together...

The show was great! I don't think I have ever seen it before...I think it's called Dream Along with Mickey.

When it ended, we rushed back over to Tomorrowland and rode (what else?) Buzz. Michael and I were looking for the big point targets...and we found a few this time! We rode it twice in a row and I was victorious with the highest score for the whole trip:

The day was ending and that meant only one thing...Wishes!!! We have always watched the show from the rose garden and we see everything at an angle...I wanted to see it straight on so we sat directly in front of the castle...we had a wonderful view of the castle:

A great view of the castle...but we could only see about 10% of the fireworks. We were sitting way too close. I still enjoyed it but we will most likely watch it from the rose garden from now on...

It was all over too quickly. We slowly walked to the train station and tried to soak it all in. One last quick peek around the gift shop. I bought a special post card for each of the kids without them knowing. I wanted to send them to Michael and Elsa at home...I didn't want the magic to end.

We returned to the room and this was on our bed:

...and it was super clean. We got a super clean room for one night!

We started packing up and I called Airtran. They informed me that our airport was not on their "warning for closure" list. I checked our home town news on the internet and all they kept talking about was this impending storm. Airtran said to call in the morning and make sure before we left the resort that the flight was still on.

I tucked Michael and Elsa into bed and requested a 5:30 wake up call...then all too soon day 6 was over.


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5:30 came too quickly and much to our dismay all flights were a go. I hated leaving with that day still left on our Keys to the Kingdom. But leave we did. Magical Express was leaving our resort at 6:15 and it was great to be able to do our Airport check-in at the resort.

We were all set to board Magical Express but decided for one more picture for each of the kids.

M for Michael:

E for Elsa:

The ride to the airport was uneventful. We still dreamed of arriving at the airport only to find they couldn't fly us home, but alas we boarded the plane with tired feet and wonderful memories from our amazing trip.

Up LAST: A "wrapping it up" Final Post.

 

[LAH LAH]

Another great update!! Is it a bad thing I'm hoping a blizzard keeps you in Disney a day longer!!! It sounds like you guys had a great afternoon in Disney!! Can't wait to see what happens!!!

Thanks! SNOW SNOW SNOW...never thought I would wish for more snow.

Waiting to hear whether or not you get to stay an extra day.

I loved reading your story, we are returning in 11 days, and right now I can not get enough Disney input. I was wondering, how were the crowds while you were there.

I have to also share with you when my son turned 5(now 9)we suprised him with a trip to Disney, and we did the same thing, waited until the day we left, but we did not tell any of my kids until we got to the airport, they thought they were taking Grandma to the airport. Then they would have to got to school. I have to say, this was my all time favorite trip. It was so special.
My other favorite trip, was in 1999, when my husband and I were married at the World.
Anyhow, thank you for sharing your story with us!

I loved the experience of the surprise and wouldn't have changed a thing...but I think that might be my only Disney surprise. It was too hard to hide my excitement from the kids.

Married at the World? That sounds so wonderful!

 

[LAH LAH]

I loved reading your story, we are returning in 11 days, and right now I can not get enough Disney input. I was wondering, how were the crowds while you were there.

I have to also share with you when my son turned 5(now 9)we suprised him with a trip to Disney, and we did the same thing, waited until the day we left, but we did not tell any of my kids until we got to the airport, they thought they were taking Grandma to the airport. Then they would have to got to school. I have to say, this was my all time favorite trip. It was so special.
My other favorite trip, was in 1999, when my husband and I were married at the World.
Anyhow, thank you for sharing your story with us!

I forgot to add the crowds were pretty small...perfect amount for not feeling like you are the only one there...and not too many that you are elbow to elbow with strangers.

 

[Sooze]

I just love the Turkey Leg story. You told it so well!!

Also loved the pictures of the kids with their letter! What a cool idea!!

So sad to see this come to an end

 

[LAH LAH]

I just love the Turkey Leg story. You told it so well!!

Also loved the pictures of the kids with their letter! What a cool idea!!

So sad to see this come to an end

It feels like the end of the trip all over again

I hope you PM me and tell me all about the AIE when you do it!

Thanks for sticking the trip report out!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Oh, too bad you had to leave. I've really enjoyed your report!

 

[jenjolt]

Awww...I'm sorry you had to return home but it sounds like you had a great last day and to your score at BUZZ...people can score that high that is amazing LOL!!!!!!!

Another great update!

 

[Kimberly815]

Aww! I am bummed that you didn't get your bonus day!

 

[LAH LAH]

Oh, too bad you had to leave. I've really enjoyed your report!

Thanks...we did have 6 great days though...so I try not to be too sad the airline flew us home.

Awww...I'm sorry you had to return home but it sounds like you had a great last day and to your score at BUZZ...people can score that high that is amazing LOL!!!!!!!

Another great update!

Michael and I found 2 really high scoring targets...don't bother asking Elsa where they are...she could care less.

Aww! I am bummed that you didn't get your bonus day!

I was bummed too...just makes me want to get planning on another trip.

 

[MagicShell]

It would have been great to stay another day, but it sounds like you made the most of the time you had. I enjoyed reading about your trip and your kids are really cute. It sounds like they get along well too. Mine do sometimes but a lot of times not so much. But, they do love each other.

 

[LAH LAH]

It would have been great to stay another day, but it sounds like you made the most of the time you had. I enjoyed reading about your trip and your kids are really cute. It sounds like they get along well too. Mine do sometimes but a lot of times not so much. But, they do love each other.

Thanks! It really was a magical time!

 

[LAH LAH]

Well here we are...the final post. It has come to an end...and I don't want it to end. But before I call it complete I'll wrap it up with a few pictures not included and anything else I might remember.

Here is my Elsa before we lost Michael on the fake monorail:

Michael in Morocco:

Elsa dancing with a cast member:

Michael and Elsa being silly:

A cute picture in Minnies House:

A cute photo op in Animal Kingdom:

Mickey's Kitchen:

Mickey's Garden:

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Thanks for sticking with the report...I had a fun time writing it and will report back next time I decide to visit the World.

May all your vacations be full of love, joy, and adult sized Mice wearing pants.

 

[mrskckitty]

I really enjoyed reading your trip report and LOVE the last line you wrote!

 

[LAH LAH]

I really enjoyed reading your trip report and LOVE the last line you wrote!

Thank you!