The "Besties" Trip - Part Two - December 2-7, 2008 (up.Aug.19th!)

[2xcited2sleep]

Great update! I love your happily ever after t-shirt! I need one of those! Did you make that?

I SO want to meet the step sisters. Especially the one (sorry don't know their names) with the blue/green dress -- my favorite colors!

Mine, Mine, Mine... I have to catch up on my Disney movies. Have never seen Nemo...

 

[kschafer]

Mine, Mine, Mine... I have to catch up on my Disney movies. Have never seen Nemo...

Christine, as your punishment, you must get thee to the video store this holiday weekend, rent Finding Nemo and watch it. Now, because I like you so much, I will allow you to have an adult beverage while you watch

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Christine, as your punishment, you must get thee to the video store this holiday weekend, rent Finding Nemo and watch it. Now, because I like you so much, I will allow you to have an adult beverage while you watch

Ha-ha - probably not this weekend. It is finally sunny here and I need to soak up every last little bit. But definitely before I go back to the World. Any other movies you guys recommend?

 

[MeMom]

Great pictures!
We love Nemo because it is Brooklynn's very favorite Epcot spot. She's chosen a Nemo theme for her August birthday, so we'll be buying the gift shop out, I'm sure.

The mom in me is saying there are no green vegetables (or orange carrots ) on your plate.

The shirt is cute - perfect for that meal!

2xcited2sleep I agree with kschafer, you must go find Nemo!!! If not this weekend, then soon. How do you think you're going to earn your Disney movie badge?

What have you not seen? Have you seen the two Toy Story movies? If not, those are must sees, and Toy Story 3 is coming out on the big screen next summer.

 

[sunny_stace]

Happy Fourth of July to all you Americans out there!

Great finish to Epcot day (and what is up with those shoes )

1900 Park Faire sounds like a LOT of fun!! It's on my someday list.

So nice to have a bestie

Those shoes had me giggling up a storm!! I'm sure she thought they were great though! I know Gladiator sandals are all the rage right now but they are definately not my style! 1900 Park Fare is a lot of fun but I have to say I prefer it for breakfast! We all know I love breakfast food and Mary is there! I bet the boys would love the MadHatter too! He's a hoot!

Great update! I love your happily ever after t-shirt! I need one of those! Did you make that?

I SO want to meet the step sisters. Especially the one (sorry don't know their names) with the blue/green dress -- my favorite colors!

Mine, Mine, Mine... I have to catch up on my Disney movies. Have never seen Nemo...

Did I make it!? Oh no! I bought it at the Disney store outlet in MI! Did I make it......you're funny Christine! Now, go find Nemo!

Christine, as your punishment, you must get thee to the video store this holiday weekend, rent Finding Nemo and watch it. Now, because I like you so much, I will allow you to have an adult beverage while you watch

Ha-ha - probably not this weekend. It is finally sunny here and I need to soak up every last little bit. But definitely before I go back to the World. Any other movies you guys recommend?

You must see it C! You must watch it! On the next day it rains you must get your booty over to Blockbuster! And I feel a Blue Lagoon or a Seabreeze would be an appropriate drink to have while watching! If you do not, Katie and I must feed you to the manatees at Epcot during Gnomefest!

Great pictures!
We love Nemo because it is Brooklynn's very favorite Epcot spot. She's chosen a Nemo theme for her August birthday, so we'll be buying the gift shop out, I'm sure.

The mom in me is saying there are no green vegetables (or orange carrots ) on your plate.

The shirt is cute - perfect for that meal!

2xcited2sleep I agree with kschafer, you must go find Nemo!!! If not this weekend, then soon. How do you think you're going to earn your Disney movie badge?

What have you not seen? Have you seen the two Toy Story movies? If not, those are must sees, and Toy Story 3 is coming out on the big screen next summer.

Oh MeMom...you sound like my mum who is always saying she should smack me in the head like the V8 commercials...I don't like green things! As for orange there was mac and cheese and that's orange!! Don't worry, I take my vitamins! You haven't commented that there have been no vegetables yet in my meals! That corn I think was the first and only!

I'm sure Brooklyn will have a fabulous Nemo party! I have no doubt that the theme will be done to the max! Your Disney parties are always amazing!

 

[sunny_stace]

Hey Everyone! I figured I'd get an update in before I head off to Indiana for the week! I'm going down to visit my family and get in some much needed not-being-at-work time!

After dinner, Lauren wasn't feeling so hot (she always manages to catch some kind of bug when we go to WDW!) and she was tired, so she decided to head back to POFQ. I stayed around the Grand Floridian for a bit to see it all decked out in it's holiday gear! I was so excited to see it all, especially the life sized gingerbread house! It is sooooo amazing! Especially to someone like me who can't cook or bake!

And of course they sell gingerbread products!! I of course had to take a look! And I bought a traditional Gingerbread Man! It was yummy!

I was feeling pretty cheery and wasn't quite ready to head back to the hotel. So, I decided to head over to Downtown Disney and take another look around! It occured to me to, once I got there, that this was the first time I had been there when this tableau was actually true!

My first stop was at the magnificent art shop - the name is escaping me right now though. I loved that store! Here are just a couple of the things that I wanted!

After that I headed over to Goofy's Candy Company to pick up some more cookies! I love going in here and watching them make the treats - even though they're not something I would get really! Most people love them and everyone is almost always happy in here!

After that I just wandered through the stores! Over at Team Mickey's I had to get a photo of my girl Daisy!

I took a photo of these Mike Wazowski (sp?) mugs that I thought were hilarious! I think the next time I'm down I'm gonna get one if they're still around!

I also photographed the beautiful Alice china that I wanted but had decided not to buy. I was worried about getting it home and it's too expensive to ship home. Little did I know a little DBFF had already gotten me a couple of pieces as a Christmas gift! She really is pretty awesome!

And that's it for December 3! After DTD I headed back to the hotel and sweet Disney Dreams! See ya soon!

 

[ILuvCrush]

What a nice way to spend a solo evening!!

I've been eying up that Alice Teapot as well.....

 

[Charleston Princess]

I love the little Grand Floridian gingerbread man all wrapped up!

 

[MeMom]

This is such a problem for me.
There are too many things to choose from!!!

It's kind of a fun problem, though, right?

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Just found you...subbing! Read everything all the wat through (including the first part). We are going to be there almost the same dates this year. Gets me excited to see all the Christmas stuff again! Can't wait to go back!!!! I'll be here waiting for more!!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I can't believe I've NEVER been to Goofy's Candy Co. That is something I need to remedy... immediately!

Looks like a fun solo evening!

 

[sunny_stace]

What a nice way to spend a solo evening!!

I've been eying up that Alice Teapot as well.....

I have to go and buy a shelf to put up in my kitchen to display my Alice china properly! I love it but I have always had a thing for tea sets! I have all of my nana's that I inherited and I want to get them displayed too!

I love the little Grand Floridian gingerbread man all wrapped up!

Oh Jackie he wasn't wrapped up for long! I ate his legs first! He was delicious!

This is such a problem for me.
There are too many things to choose from!!!

It's kind of a fun problem, though, right?

There's always too much to choose from at WDW! It is a fantastic problem, you're right!

Just found you...subbing! Read everything all the wat through (including the first part). We are going to be there almost the same dates this year. Gets me excited to see all the Christmas stuff again! Can't wait to go back!!!! I'll be here waiting for more!!

I'm glad you decided to come by and check things out! You'll probably see though I am about the worst trip reporter there is! I wish I could go again this Christmas time! Can I hide in your suitcase?

I can't believe I've NEVER been to Goofy's Candy Co. That is something I need to remedy... immediately!

Looks like a fun solo evening!

No Nemo and no Goofy's Candy Co.?! I certainly hope you are able to remedy that ASAP!!! They have super delicious snacks! I wish I had a Disney sugar cookie right now....

 

[sunny_stace]

Hello everyone! Auntie Stacy is back from Indiana but tuckered out and ready for a nice loooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg nap! But first I figured I'd do an update! I hope you all had a nice week!

So, after a nice solo evening, it was time for a nice solo morning! Lauren still wasn't feeling so hot so she wanted to sleep in, and I needed to get her a birthday present anyways!

I decided to head over to Epcot and spend some more time wandering around. Epcot is probably Lauren's least favourite park so I figured I'd get some extra time in. We were due to meet up later for lunch! But before heading out to the park, I walked around the French Quarter a little and snapped some photos!

And one of a light fixture for you LL!

As I walked up to the bus stop, the Epcot bus was there waiting for me! And since it was nice and early, it wasn't crowded! Before I knew it I had arrived!

By this time I was super hungry and the idea of another breakfast sandwich was sounding pretty fantastic! My favourite ones at Epcot are from the Land pavillion so that's where I went first!

So, as you can see, I had that and a pink lemonade! Delish!

After breakfast I grabbed a fastpass for Soarin' and then made my way out. I stopped to take a picture of this lovely flower!

Find out what happened next in the next update! Take care everyone!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh Jackie he wasn't wrapped up for long! I ate his legs first! He was delicious!

I suddenly have the urge to quote lines from Shrek!

Oh, how your pictures of POFQ reminded me of how lovely our two stays there were.

That breakfast sandwich from Sunshine Seasons looks delicious! I need to remember that for breakfast options!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

POFQ looks so lovely and actually quite romantic! Going to have to keep that in mind...

Epcot is Lauren's least favorite park?? Sorry she still wasn't feeling well!

Looks like you had a fun morning. Can't wait to see what's next!

 

[sunny_stace]

I suddenly have the urge to quote lines from Shrek!

Oh, how your pictures of POFQ reminded me of how lovely our two stays there were.

That breakfast sandwich from Sunshine Seasons looks delicious! I need to remember that for breakfast options!

"Not my gumdrop buttons!" Oh gingy! Yes, the sunshine seasons food is pretty much always good! It was no Main Street Bakery breakfast sandwich but it was still pretty darn good!

POFQ looks so lovely and actually quite romantic! Going to have to keep that in mind...

Epcot is Lauren's least favorite park?? Sorry she still wasn't feeling well!

Looks like you had a fun morning. Can't wait to see what's next!

I imagine POFQ would be quite romantic if we each had a French Waiter to be there with! I don't know why Lauren doesn't like Epcot as much as I do! Don't get me wrong, she does enjoy it but she would rather be at DHS - that's her favourite! She doesn't really drink so she misses out on wine or grey goose slushies and doesn't really care for wandering around looking for new photographic angles of WS that don't ever turn out!

 

[sunny_stace]

So! After finishing up breakfast I figured I would take a ride on Living With The Land. I always have to do this when Lauren isn't with me since she finds it more boring than Ellen's Energy Adventure! Personally I find it interesting and relaxing!

After this, I still had a while to wait for my fastpass for Soarin' so I went up and took another ride on Spaceship Earth.

Here's what myself and my mystery male companion of the future look like Scuba Diving!

I don't have any photos but after this I popped into mousegears and got Lauren a joined stuffed chip and dale that are holding a little "best friends" sign for her birthday! I had managed to pick up her Christmas gift the night before (a Pooh figurine - and added in some Japanese Pocky later!). From there I went back toward the Living Seas to check things out and visit with Nemo and Friends!

I also snapped another picture of "the little pig thing"

After the quick ride, I went over to the manatee tank. I find them so fascinating but there never seem to be many people around!

I went to look at the other tank as well before heading out. I was hoping to see the dolphins but only one was really swimming around. The Sea Turtles were happily swimming about though!

Stay tuned for more soon!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I the sea turtles!

I never even knew there were manatees there until I started reading others' TRs! I must look for them next time!

 

[sunny_stace]

I the sea turtles!

I never even knew there were manatees there until I started reading others' TRs! I must look for them next time!

They're kinda hidden off in a seperate room. I found them by accident the first time!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Your male companion on SE is quite dashing!

I also didn't know there were manatees in the pavilion until reading the TRs. Learn something new everyday on the DIS!