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Lovin' your report - more please.
Your video made me cry!
Your video made me cry!
Surprising a teenager with a trip to Disney (Updated 10/09)
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manntra
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Great update and great pictures---salmon looked yummy too! I am going to get to Cirque one of these trips...saw the "O" one in Vegas a few years ago. They are amazing. I see you are a fan of the McRib 
....don't know if you have ever been to Knoebel's in PA---a bit north for you---but they have a sandwich there just like it! 
I am only about 20 min from the PA border and my family has a cottage near Scranton so we usually go to Knoebel's once a year. Mmmm birch beer and rib sandwich! 
....don't know if you have ever been to Knoebel's in PA---a bit north for you---but they have a sandwich there just like it! I am only about 20 min from the PA border and my family has a cottage near Scranton so we usually go to Knoebel's once a year. Mmmm birch beer and rib sandwich! 
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Another Great and Wonderful Day starts with a 7 a.m. wake up call. It's showtime! Today is our Hollywood Studios day.
Yesterday, I was in pursuit of the Yeti. Today, I am hoping to find Cruella. She is my favorite Disney character. I even bought a t-shirt to wear for the occasion.
Yesterday, we were at Animal Kingdom for rope drop. Today, here we are at MGM's version of Main Street, right at the rope, watching the opening credits.
Lights, camera, action! We took off.
This CM kept telling people to stay behind him and not run. Chloe and I kept up with him by doing a bent-knee-sneaky kind of run where you're trying to run but not get caught. When he would glance behind him, we'd smile at him and walk. As soon as he turned back around, we were sneaky running and laughing again.
I do not like Tower of Terror. I hate the suspense of waiting for the floor to drop out from under me. In the past, when I have ridden this ride, I have contantly braced for the moment of free falling. Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? If I never had to ride TOT again, I would be just fine.
There have been so many comments on this trip report about what a great mom I am for planning this surprise trip for my DD. I do appreciate the compliments; however, I really think that what I did for Chloe this morning is what makes me worthy of your kind words. Here I am squat-running as fast as I can in a quest to be the first guest of the day to experience something that is quite terrifying to me. I kept telling Chloe that I wasn't going to ride it but Chloe kept saying that if I didn't ride the TOT, she wouldn't go with me on It's a Small World. Right, because those two rides are SOOOOO similar and an equal tradeoff. I was intent on having the perfect trip and I seriously did take one for the team in riding this.
We wind our way thru the entry to TOT and I am happy to say that we succeeded in earning the first and second guest of the day honors.
Be proud of me. I did not take the chicken exit and rode the ride with my DD. We sat in the front row and I put my lime green Baggalini on the floor in front of me.
Guess why you have seat belts on this ride? It's to keep you from hitting the ceiling! During the first drop, Chloe and I came eye-to-eye with my bag! It came up off of the ground and hovered in front of me for a second. I grabbed it while it was on it's way back down. The souvenir photo snapped with the bag right by my head. That was so cool. And the concern about what might have fallen out while the bag was floating thru the air took my mind off of the absolute terror. This was my ride:
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaAAAGGGGGHHH!" (I hope my credit card didn't fall out!"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!" (It sounded like stuff hit the floor. What was it?)
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHH!" (Maybe it was our tickets?)
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHH!" (It sounded more like change.)
After scrambling around on the floor of the elevator looking for loose change, we made our way out. On our way, we found the CM that we followed and asked if we could get his photo. I said "Since we stalked you the whole way to the ride this morning, is it ok if we get your photo?" I think he was a little flustered about getting his picture taken with my DD but don't tell Chloe.
We headed to Rock and Roller coaster and I rode that too! Chloe's movie has come to life and I really am becoming a kid again. I've always been the traditional, sit-with-the-stroller Mom while the rest of the crew runs off for fun. No stroller and no excuses this trip. I've got to go for it and just let it all out. And believe me, I did not waste the opportunity. It wasn't just the music that was loud on R&RC.
We walked past the High School Musical show already in progress. I asked Chlo if she wanted to watch it and she chided me because she's too OLD for that baby show. As we were walking by, she says "Oh. I like this song."
We skipped breakfast this morning because I read on the Disboards that within the Hollywood Studios, a snack exists called an Apple Filled Soft Pretzel. I was thinking that a delicious apple pretzel, coupled with an iced mochaccino from the Writer's Stop would make the perfect breakfast. And at this point, I really need a drink. As it's too early for alcohol, we head for Min and Bill's to get our breakfast started. It's 10 o'clock and the sign says that they open at 10 but the stand is still closed. We decide to go to the Writer's Stop and use snack credits for mochaccinos. We get to the Stop and, unfortunately, snack credits are no longer redeemable for these beverages. No pretzels. No mochaccinos. No breakfast.
As we found out, there are very few options at 10:40 at MGM if you want food. We settled on our old standby - The ABC Commissary. They are serving lunch and we get a Dancing with the Stars (Cuban sandwich), an Ugly Betty (cheeseburger) and two Desperate Housewives (chocolate mousse). Chloe ordered the meal by show name which was funny coming out of her mouth (She'll have Dancing with the Stars and I'd like an Ugly Betty and two desperate housewives).
This is my old standby place because I really enjoy sitting outside under the palm trees and listening to the theme songs to the old shows that they play in this area. We ate lunch and I explained the plot of Three's Company and some other shows that Chloe is too young to know. Does that make me old?
We met up with some old friends
and I got some touring advice from the expert.
We wandered around and found the Singing in the Rain umbrella, although Chloe missed the concept slightly.
We were really getting tired so we thought, let's check the Toy Story ride to see if by luck it's open before we head out. We see people going in. Run, Chloe, Run! We bust down the avenue and join the queue. This is such an awesome ride. My favoritist for sure. Good job, Disney!
At this point, swimming outranked anything else in the park so we left. I really didn't think that Chloe would have wanted to spend so much time at the Pop but I guess she liked it there (which makes me happy!)
Next Up: Chloe meets Prince Charming
Yesterday, I was in pursuit of the Yeti. Today, I am hoping to find Cruella. She is my favorite Disney character. I even bought a t-shirt to wear for the occasion.
Yesterday, we were at Animal Kingdom for rope drop. Today, here we are at MGM's version of Main Street, right at the rope, watching the opening credits.
Lights, camera, action! We took off.
This CM kept telling people to stay behind him and not run. Chloe and I kept up with him by doing a bent-knee-sneaky kind of run where you're trying to run but not get caught. When he would glance behind him, we'd smile at him and walk. As soon as he turned back around, we were sneaky running and laughing again.
I do not like Tower of Terror. I hate the suspense of waiting for the floor to drop out from under me. In the past, when I have ridden this ride, I have contantly braced for the moment of free falling. Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? Is this it? If I never had to ride TOT again, I would be just fine.
There have been so many comments on this trip report about what a great mom I am for planning this surprise trip for my DD. I do appreciate the compliments; however, I really think that what I did for Chloe this morning is what makes me worthy of your kind words. Here I am squat-running as fast as I can in a quest to be the first guest of the day to experience something that is quite terrifying to me. I kept telling Chloe that I wasn't going to ride it but Chloe kept saying that if I didn't ride the TOT, she wouldn't go with me on It's a Small World. Right, because those two rides are SOOOOO similar and an equal tradeoff. I was intent on having the perfect trip and I seriously did take one for the team in riding this.
We wind our way thru the entry to TOT and I am happy to say that we succeeded in earning the first and second guest of the day honors.
Be proud of me. I did not take the chicken exit and rode the ride with my DD. We sat in the front row and I put my lime green Baggalini on the floor in front of me.
Guess why you have seat belts on this ride? It's to keep you from hitting the ceiling! During the first drop, Chloe and I came eye-to-eye with my bag! It came up off of the ground and hovered in front of me for a second. I grabbed it while it was on it's way back down. The souvenir photo snapped with the bag right by my head. That was so cool. And the concern about what might have fallen out while the bag was floating thru the air took my mind off of the absolute terror. This was my ride:
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaAAAGGGGGHHH!" (I hope my credit card didn't fall out!"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!" (It sounded like stuff hit the floor. What was it?)
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHH!" (Maybe it was our tickets?)
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHH!" (It sounded more like change.)
After scrambling around on the floor of the elevator looking for loose change, we made our way out. On our way, we found the CM that we followed and asked if we could get his photo. I said "Since we stalked you the whole way to the ride this morning, is it ok if we get your photo?" I think he was a little flustered about getting his picture taken with my DD but don't tell Chloe.
We headed to Rock and Roller coaster and I rode that too! Chloe's movie has come to life and I really am becoming a kid again. I've always been the traditional, sit-with-the-stroller Mom while the rest of the crew runs off for fun. No stroller and no excuses this trip. I've got to go for it and just let it all out. And believe me, I did not waste the opportunity. It wasn't just the music that was loud on R&RC.
We walked past the High School Musical show already in progress. I asked Chlo if she wanted to watch it and she chided me because she's too OLD for that baby show. As we were walking by, she says "Oh. I like this song."
We skipped breakfast this morning because I read on the Disboards that within the Hollywood Studios, a snack exists called an Apple Filled Soft Pretzel. I was thinking that a delicious apple pretzel, coupled with an iced mochaccino from the Writer's Stop would make the perfect breakfast. And at this point, I really need a drink. As it's too early for alcohol, we head for Min and Bill's to get our breakfast started. It's 10 o'clock and the sign says that they open at 10 but the stand is still closed. We decide to go to the Writer's Stop and use snack credits for mochaccinos. We get to the Stop and, unfortunately, snack credits are no longer redeemable for these beverages. No pretzels. No mochaccinos. No breakfast.
As we found out, there are very few options at 10:40 at MGM if you want food. We settled on our old standby - The ABC Commissary. They are serving lunch and we get a Dancing with the Stars (Cuban sandwich), an Ugly Betty (cheeseburger) and two Desperate Housewives (chocolate mousse). Chloe ordered the meal by show name which was funny coming out of her mouth (She'll have Dancing with the Stars and I'd like an Ugly Betty and two desperate housewives).
This is my old standby place because I really enjoy sitting outside under the palm trees and listening to the theme songs to the old shows that they play in this area. We ate lunch and I explained the plot of Three's Company and some other shows that Chloe is too young to know. Does that make me old?
We met up with some old friends
and I got some touring advice from the expert.
We wandered around and found the Singing in the Rain umbrella, although Chloe missed the concept slightly.
We were really getting tired so we thought, let's check the Toy Story ride to see if by luck it's open before we head out. We see people going in. Run, Chloe, Run! We bust down the avenue and join the queue. This is such an awesome ride. My favoritist for sure. Good job, Disney!
At this point, swimming outranked anything else in the park so we left. I really didn't think that Chloe would have wanted to spend so much time at the Pop but I guess she liked it there (which makes me happy!)
Next Up: Chloe meets Prince Charming
pooh'smate
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Great updates so far. Sounds like the two of you had a great trip. Looking forward t reading more. Love all the pictures too.
- is old enough for a Mom and daughter only trip!
Disney Brat
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Fantastic update!! Sure sounds like you guys are having a great time!!
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I stumbled upon this TR today, I have always loved the surprise ones, I tear up everytime. I can really relate to this TR though, my DD Reese is 14, and like you I have made her the princess in the family, however the queen mother still reigns.
I love the idea of cutting out the Abercrombie label and sewing it into walmart clothing, if I did that I could seriously cut the clothing budget in half
Your trip so far sounds like a wonderful time, way to be a kid again!!! our babies will always need their moms, but being a kid with them every now and then only boosts the relationship further.
Last Dec, I took a girls only trip with my Reese, my friend and her DD, reading your TR I wish I would have done more one on one time with Reese.
I can't wait to read more.
P.S. Chloe is a doll!!
I love the idea of cutting out the Abercrombie label and sewing it into walmart clothing, if I did that I could seriously cut the clothing budget in half
Your trip so far sounds like a wonderful time, way to be a kid again!!! our babies will always need their moms, but being a kid with them every now and then only boosts the relationship further.
Last Dec, I took a girls only trip with my Reese, my friend and her DD, reading your TR I wish I would have done more one on one time with Reese.
I can't wait to read more.
P.S. Chloe is a doll!!
foodrocksluver
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Chloe meets Prince Charming!? While I've always been a Prince Eric-type of of girl, the thought of meeting Prince Charming is well...charming!
bizeemom4
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Uh oh. I'm in trouble now. Chloe just read my most recent installment and she's going to log in after I write the next installment. She can't wait to see what MY perception is of the meeting with Prince Charming. 
She has her own disboard account so you just might hear from the star of my show.
She has her own disboard account so you just might hear from the star of my show.
tink1957
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That TOT post was priceless. You are a brave soul & such a good mom for going on that ride. It reminded me of my one & only TOT ride, DD persuaded me to go by saying "Mom it's not that bad, not scary at all"....ha, ha, as soon as the doors closed she says "Mom, you're going to kill me",
knowing that I'm not all that fond of drops I was still willing to give it a try for her. Well, after I tried in vain to find the chicken exit in the ride(why don't they have one after the doors close?) I suffered through it & vowed never again.Thanks for the great update, can't wait to read more of your adventures.
Thanks for the great update, can't wait to read more of your adventures.
I did the same to my mother! And I am 32 years old. It was FUNNY! She is afraid of heights. When they took her picture, she had one hand over her eyes and she was holding on for dear life. Thankfully I wasn't sitting next to her or she would have had her hands wrapped around my neck! I can't wait for another post.
PrincessGeorgie
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"Chloe is a princess but not the holy, wave ever-so- delicately-at-people-in-a-parade princess. Chloe is MY princess. I have created this spoiled, little bundle of joy. It's my fault that she has prima donna-esque qualities. Sadly, she was not born a royal. She is, however, at times these days, a royal pain in my brain."
We must have had the same "instruction manual" from the hospital! My daughter has that EXACT outfit from Abercrombie and the same Coach purse! and I have been known to cut off a label or 2 and try to pass Tar-chay off as A&F
great report......subscribing
We must have had the same "instruction manual" from the hospital! My daughter has that EXACT outfit from Abercrombie and the same Coach purse! and I have been known to cut off a label or 2 and try to pass Tar-chay off as A&F
great report......subscribing
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Subscribing!!! Chloe sounds like an exact replica of my DD14. Sounds like you guys are having a great time.
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Sounds like fun so far...my son would kill me if I ever even thought of leaving him at home!
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