The Greatest Trip There Ever Was!

[Shannon84]

Aww great update, I love the princess breakfast pics!! We just got back from the world last night and I am super bummed, but happy to be reading your TR, the pictures make me want to turn and go back to WDW right away

 

[Bridora]

Fun on Everest! Love that video.

I love that picture when you're all off the ground--jumping in front of Everest! Love those shadows!

I'm so glad you got to do Kali River Rapids & that you love Mission:Space! My kids used to love that playground, too! They're too big for it now, though.

 

[xoktenox]

I was a little behind girl but now I'm caught up

Tell me that the pool at Pop was not the warmest pool you've ever been in? It was sooooo warm for us that while it cooled us off, it was strictly because it was impossible for it not to, being that it was water lol it definitely was not refreshing! Still, Chris and I really enjoyed that pool too! I love the pictures of Landon and Dustin on the chairs next to each other. Dustin is like hanging off of it and Landon's so small

The princess breakfast looks so cute! Chris and I don't usually do too many breakfasts but that one is on my list, especially so we can check out an empty Epcot. We're gonna hafta try and get at least one or two ADRs together in July

 

[princess_momma]

Can you believe we've never done the breakfast in Norway?! So the casserole is good?!

I loved the SE pics. The video of the "future" is always hilarious.

I can't believe that!! I just read Kristen's comment about it too....sounds like we may have to make it there in July!! The casserole is squite good!!

I just came across your TR and I'm now all caught up

I am really enjoying reading! You write with such enthusiasm and of course your little boy is absolutely adorable!

Looking forward to more!

Thanks!!! More to come finally next!!

I love the people they get to play Snow White. They always look so much like her! I've never seen a bad Snow White.

I haven't been on Mission Space in a long time. My ex hated it so we never went on it. I'm hoping to get on it this trip. I always end up quoting Forrest Gump on this ride though haha

Snow White are usually so great!! I thought she looked just like her too!!

You better go on it!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

Great pics of the princess breakfast. It's too bad that the characters didn't spend more time with you guys.

I can't believe that you have never ridden Mission Space before now. It's an awesome attraction that we do at least once every trip.

Oh well about the characters. I still very much enjoyed myself!!

I will never miss Mission Space again!!

I know what you mean-- I really wanted to do the princess breakfast, but I'd feel a little silly with just DBF and I. I feel like they'd totally ignore us and it would be pretty awkward. I can definitely see why Landon stared at that Aurora-- she's gorgeous!
I love roller coasters/thrill rides, but I've only been on the green side of MS! Something about "spinning" freaks me out! One day!

You should totally just go for it one day!! I assure you we didn't go for Landon and would've gone without him, and I will definitely be back!

I don't recall any spinning on Mission Space? Hmmm...my memory could just be slipping. I just remember the weightlessness.

I have been following along with your TR and wanted to say that I am really enjoying it. I agree with you about the potatoes at Akershus, they are great. I love that breakfast. Your little Landon is very cute. Just being nosy, are your two friends a couple?

Thanks!!! It is such a good breakfast!! And yes, my friends are a couple!!

I was thinking the same thing!

Seriously though... Love the photos. Your son is a doll!

Haha, they are!!

And thanks!!

I loved your video of Expedition Everest, it was like getting to ride it all over again. You 2 were hilarious

How nice they gave you new flip flops, now that's what I call customer service

Even if the princesses weren't too talkative all your pictures came out nice Oh, & I really liked the ones of you holding Simba & all of you looking at Tinkerbell - those were so cute.

BTW, I thought your 2 friends were a couple I guess I'm nosey too Either way, they are great with your son. You made a wise choice in a godfather, it looks like Dustin is really great with Landon.

I think I'm going to need to make a tradition of the Everest video!

I love Disney service!!

Thanks, I do like the princess pics too!!

You are right, my friends are a couple. I just looked back though and saw I didn't even mention it in the intro's. I did mention it in my tr though. They are so great with Landon!!

Aww great update, I love the princess breakfast pics!! We just got back from the world last night and I am super bummed, but happy to be reading your TR, the pictures make me want to turn and go back to WDW right away

Thanks!! I miss it sooooo much too!!

Fun on Everest! Love that video.

I love that picture when you're all off the ground--jumping in front of Everest! Love those shadows!

I'm so glad you got to do Kali River Rapids & that you love Mission:Space! My kids used to love that playground, too! They're too big for it now, though.

Thanks!!! What is with kids and growing up?

I was a little behind girl but now I'm caught up

Tell me that the pool at Pop was not the warmest pool you've ever been in? It was sooooo warm for us that while it cooled us off, it was strictly because it was impossible for it not to, being that it was water lol it definitely was not refreshing! Still, Chris and I really enjoyed that pool too! I love the pictures of Landon and Dustin on the chairs next to each other. Dustin is like hanging off of it and Landon's so small

The princess breakfast looks so cute! Chris and I don't usually do too many breakfasts but that one is on my list, especially so we can check out an empty Epcot. We're gonna hafta try and get at least one or two ADRs together in July

I have soooo much catching up to do on tr's, so I know the feeling!!

Pop was so warm...it was just perfect!! I love pools that cool you off but you don't have to "get used to it". I think it takes so much of the enjoyment out of swimming to have to adjust to the temp!! Pop was perfect!!

Thanks...that would be an awesome adr!! I would be so down!! P.S. Lauren and I came up with a plan about parks...haha. I will try to remember to text it to you soon!!

 

[princess_momma]

We headed into the World Showcase at Epcot so we could save the world!! We had our Kimmunicator in hand and our mission was in Japan so we took our time making our way there!

It didn’t take long for my little man to pass out. So we took our turns—with Steph going twice—on Maelstrom while he rested!

Our trip through Norway was a success. Look how scared that troll is of us!!

One of my facebook friends commented how fitting my hair is in this pic. I hadn’t even realized!! Haha.

After our trip to Norway, we saw Mulan at the entrance to China. Landon was still asleep so just us big kids talked to her. She was calling Dustin a warrior or something, so I put him on the spot and told him to show Mulan his warrior pose. Haha. He did some awkward pose, so then Mulan showed us all how.

Steph and I stopped for another quick pic outside of China.

It was SO bright outside!!

Then in Germany, we run into yet another character. Snow White again!!

Don’t we look like old friends?

We had the BEST interaction with her!! I was so pleased. She told me that my dress reminded her of gooseberries and was just so pleasant!! I loved it!!

By the time we reached Italy, we were getting hungry!! That was when I saw Via Napoli which was in its soft opening phase!!

We decided to go try to get a table. We overheard the guy in front of get told it was over a 45 minute wait, but I decided to still ask just in case that guy had a different party size or something. And he did!! Because they had room for us right away, no wait!! Before they sat us, I got a pic of the pretty chandelier in the entrance!

Now a few glances around the restaurant for you guys!

AW!! Love him!

I don’t remember what we ordered…but we did get something half and half. It was sooooooo good. Like ridiculously good. Like I couldn’t eat pizza at home for weeks because I knew it wouldn’t compare. It was that good. Towards the end…Landon started getting a little antsy. So I took him outside while Steph and Dustin paid.

I ended up having one of my favorite times ever with Landon…I call it his “Italian Photo Shoot”. Enjoy!

Now that I had a million cute pics of my boy and our tummies were full, would we EVER get around to saving the world?!

 

[Cat0727]

Aww your character interactions were fun! Snow White is so sweet! I love her voice lol.

Now a few glances around the restaurant for you guys!

That water glass is really cool!

I ended up having one of my favorite times ever with Landon…I call it his “Italian Photo Shoot”. Enjoy!

I love this one of him with his hand in his pocket, aww! Landon looks soo adorable in all of the pictures though! It's like he was posing for a spread in Toddler's Italian Vogue

 

[Dancegrl624]

We loved Via Napoli too!!!! SO GOOD!!! You'll have to wait until I actually start my TR to find out what we got.

 

[klacey1]

That's so awesome that you got a table right away at Via Napoli! We definitely want to try it our next trip.
Aww, Landon looks like such a cutie in his "Italian photoshoot!"

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Okay, you've done the Princess Breakfast 2 years in a row now and I have yet to do it... I NEED TO EAT HERE! And now that Mallory is on her way, if the boys object to eating with Princesses, I can make them feel bad about it and say that it's Mallory's dream!

Did you like the Kim Possible Mission? How long does it take?

OH MY GOSH! Via Napoli looks devine! Like, I seriously want to eat there right this second. TOTALLY GOING ON MY ADR LIST! YUMMO!!!

How cute is Landon in his Italian photoshoot? He looks so old!

 

[MagicShell]

It sounds like you all were having so much fun. Landon's photo shoot was great.

 

[princess_momma]

Aww your character interactions were fun! Snow White is so sweet! I love her voice lol.

That water glass is really cool!

I love this one of him with his hand in his pocket, aww! Landon looks soo adorable in all of the pictures though! It's like he was posing for a spread in Toddler's Italian Vogue

I did love the character interactions!! We got really lucky with them being out!

I was obsessed with that water glass, I thought it was the coolest thing ever!!

Haha, Landon always has his hands in his pockets. He's such a goofball, I love it!! LOL at 'Toddler's Italian Vogue'...I love it!

We loved Via Napoli too!!!! SO GOOD!!! You'll have to wait until I actually start my TR to find out what we got.

Mmmmm yeah-so good!! I can't wait to read all about your trip!!!

That's so awesome that you got a table right away at Via Napoli! We definitely want to try it our next trip.
Aww, Landon looks like such a cutie in his "Italian photoshoot!"

I loved Via Napoli!! It was so divine!! You have to try it!!

Thanks!

Okay, you've done the Princess Breakfast 2 years in a row now and I have yet to do it... I NEED TO EAT HERE! And now that Mallory is on her way, if the boys object to eating with Princesses, I can make them feel bad about it and say that it's Mallory's dream!

Did you like the Kim Possible Mission? How long does it take?

OH MY GOSH! Via Napoli looks devine! Like, I seriously want to eat there right this second. TOTALLY GOING ON MY ADR LIST! YUMMO!!!

How cute is Landon in his Italian photoshoot? He looks so old!

You totally need to go have breakfast in Norway!! It's amazing!! You and Mallory will love it!! I think the princesses would totally eat Jake up too!!

I'm going to write about the actual KP mission in my next post!!

You have to have Via Napoli, it was amazing!!!!!!! I loved it so much!! The whole atmosphere was fabulous too!!

It sounds like you all were having so much fun. Landon's photo shoot was great.

Thanks!! We were having a blast!!

 

[princess_momma]

After our tummies were full with delicious pizza, we strolled through the America pavilion and then made it to Japan where our KP mission was!! Our first thing was to go to the little pond and press the button and…water came out of the rock. It was pretty cool, but we weren’t blown away. Then we were supposed to look for some wind chimes outside their big store in Japan. We couldn’t find them anywhere and then…Steph and I got distracted by some pearl-pickin’. We picked them together and enjoyed the fun little show and energy of it all and after that excitement, we were kind of just over our KP mission. I’m sad to announce, we never even finished it. We were hot and just ready to continue our trek around the World Showcase.

Immediately after our pearl picking, we run into Aladdin and Jasmine in Morocco!! This Aladdin was SUCH a cheeseball. Like seriously…I kept catching Jasmine giving him dirty looks even. It was a bit of overkill. We still had fun with them though!

I loved Landon and I in this pic ^ so much, I saved a cropped copy of just us!

To end things, we needed a princess picture of course!

We stopped and got some yummy drinks from a little Kiosk in Morocco. They were like melted slushies…if that makes sense. Like not thick enough to be a slushie, but not thin enough to just be a juice. We snapped a quick goofball pic of the boys.

Alright, I know I have a ton of Epcot Lovers reading my tr and I hate to say…we skipped over France. My groups always get so much grumpier and edgier in the World Showcase. It always feels hotter there and there’s just so much walking, that I think it just gets to them and they don’t want to go explore and find the treasures. We did get some good pics in the UK though!!

We were going to go for just a cute phone booth pic.

(I put this pic to eliminate any couple question!! I really thought I had mentioned it but silly me only did in my ptr!! Haha.)

Then Landon caught sight of some water and he just HAD to go over!

Then he realized he had to make a call too. Lol.

Afterwards, as we were passing through Canada, we were fortunate enough to stumble upon OFF KILTER!!! Wooooohoooooo!! Landon LOVED them so much. He and I went out and danced and danced. The band loved us and had people clap for us. Haha. We were the only people out there dancing, everyone else just were observing nicely. I danced with Landon until I felt like I was going to pass out. (yeah…maybe those people were smart not to dance in August in Florida.) Landon was still so enthralled with them that I was actually able to walk away and snap a pic of him. Usually, as soon as I walk away, he just follows.

We also found a PhotoPass guy before we were completely out of the World Showcase.

And then found yet another one in front of (or behind I guess) the Epcot ball!!

Next up, we went over to use our Test Track fast passes!! Of course, Landon went straight to the cars and absolutely loved them. He would just go and “drive” one and then hop out and run to another and “drive” it again. He was just so happy there!! Being the boy, Dustin got to go twice on this one!! It was fabulous of course!! I just love Test Track!!

Then we headed back over to the Land to use the Soarin’ fast passes!! AMAZING!! Steph and I went first and LOVED it. Steph was super annoyed though because the people next to her kept talking way too much and stuff. Then Dustin and I went and we talked to a couple who was there and went every year and just loved Soarin’ and we had the loveliest chat with them in line. Oh…and I got the top row each time, without even asking. They must’ve known I was a real princess. I’m 95% that each time, whoever wasn’t riding Soarin’ went with Landon on Living With the Land.

 

[princess_momma]

By now, we were getting hungry and finally made our way over to the Living Seas with Nemo for our adr at…the Coral Reef!!!

The atmosphere was fabulous as usual. I love the little high chair things they have that attaches to the table. I also got Landon one of the light up Buzz drinks here!! He loved (and still loves) it!!

Sadly, at the Coral Reef, I made a HUGE food uh-oh. I ordered the mahi-mahi again remembering how much I had loved it last year and how great the pineapple chutney thing had been and how it just complemented each other so well. Well…they changed it. No more pineapple. Some gross thing that was a COMPLETELY different flavor. No sweetness, it was more of a spicy taste. I don’t know what it was, but I hated it. Luckily my friends were nice and shared with me and the sides were good. Next time…I’m going to actually read the menu instead of assuming they left a good thing alone.

Then we went to explore the rest of the Seas!! The ride with Nemo was so fun. Landon really enjoyed seeing all the fishies!

While we were waiting for Turtle Talk to start, Landon was completely obsessed with the rays again, just like he had been last year!! He just loves to follow them around. There are some strange fish in there now with the rays!

Then one of the rays was being silly and just bobbing up and down in the water. It was pretty goofy looking.

Turtle Talk with Crush was great as always, except for this one kid. He got called on first but would NOT quit raising his hand or stop talking and even GOT UP and followed the girl with the mic. It was so annoying and totally ruined the experience for the other kids!! I was a little peeved.

By the time we were done saying hi to Nemo and company, it was dark outside and we started to trek back to the World Showcase for Illuminations!! I was SO EXCITED as I had not seen it last year. We picked a spot in Canada somewhere. There was a tree partially blocking out view, but we were right up against a fence and it was the best we could do with how close it was to starting.

There were ducks everywhere and Landon loved watching them!!

Anyone remember the whole incident where Steph got bit by a duck at Flame Tree Barbeque the day before? Well…you think she would’ve learned to keep her feet away from them, but she didn’t and she got bit by a duck AGAIN!! It was hilarious. Dustin and I were cracking up. It was too funny.

Landon was being such a good little boy while we waited!! I was so proud of him!! Although, I do have in my notes that he got his head stuck. haha. I think he was trying to look at the ducks or something. Poor guy. Luckily I got it out without problem, but it scared him a little when he couldn't.

Can you tell how hot it was? Geez!!

Finally, the torches lit up and you could feel the excitement rise in the air.

The show was great, except we couldn’t really see some of it at times. We loved it though.

The walk out was terrible. And not because of the crowd. Steph and I got so snippy with each other and I just got so mad and didn’t want to say anything to make the rest of the trip completely awful so I just walked away. I was livid.

And now I have not had a good Epcot day ever!! Why does it make whoever I go with so grumpy? Not cool!! Then I realized that we didn’t even get a jumping picture in front of Epcot and that made me so sad, since it had been my goal so I did it in the dark with just Landon. It didn’t turn out, but at least I had proof for you guys that I tried.

After I was done with my Photo Pass, Dustin and Steph had caught up with me, and we had an awkwardly silent ride back. I was nearly in tears because I was fighting with my best friend and didn’t know what to say and it was just awful. I’m pretty sure Dustin was like “Oh my gosh…I’m never going on a trip with 2 girls and no guys over 2 again!!”

Our next day was our Hollywood Studios day…aka my most anticipated day ever. I’m in love with DHS. It’s so amazing and ToT is my favorite and I was waiting for this day ALL WEEK…would our fight ruin my day or would things be okay? Stay tuned!!

 

[MickeyisBeast]

I love your dress, Kimmy, it's very cute!
I saw the phone booth picture of Steph and Dustin, without reading the caption... I was like "Wow, they must be good friends" xD Then I went back and actually read it! WHEW! Hahaa

Aww, I'm sorry about the little fight y'all had. I'm always tired at the end of a day at the parks, so I'm pretty much always grouchy. I've just learned not to speak to anyone when I'm in my mood haha

At least you tried to get a EPCOT jumping picture

OH! I went to go see TS3 on Ice yesterday with my cousins! I know how much you love TS3 (; Have you seen it on Ice? I just had a feeling that you have, I could be wrong. I'm going to do an update on my TR about it... eventually, haha.

 

[princess_momma]

So I just read Sara's (MickeyIsBeast) tr and realized I forgot a few things from my Epcot day!

1. We went to try to go ride the Sum of All Thrills. They had the Rider Swap and a minimal wait time and 2 of the riders (Dustin and Steph) had to go use the bathroom and of course, I couldn't go in the line with Landon and then switch him off...and by the time they go back from the bathroom, the wait time had more than doubled! LAME!!

2. We also went and rode Figment. Landon loved it, Dustin hated it. Steph and I thought it wasn't as bad as Dustin thought but not something we'd do again and again.

3. We went to MouseGears. Now, I think Figment is really cute to look at, even though he's pretty annoying when he talks. So I bought Landon a tiny Figment stuffed animal and Dustin got so mad. Landon would go through moods of throwing him or hugging him and so Dustin and I would "argue" about Landon loving him or hating him.

4. We went to Club Cool. We all loved the drinks except Beverly. I think the watermelon one was Landon's favorite.

And now, I've covered everything!

 

[princess_momma]

I love your dress, Kimmy, it's very cute!
I saw the phone booth picture of Steph and Dustin, without reading the caption... I was like "Wow, they must be good friends" xD Then I went back and actually read it! WHEW! Hahaa

Aww, I'm sorry about the little fight y'all had. I'm always tired at the end of a day at the parks, so I'm pretty much always grouchy. I've just learned not to speak to anyone when I'm in my mood haha

At least you tried to get a EPCOT jumping picture

OH! I went to go see TS3 on Ice yesterday with my cousins! I know how much you love TS3 (; Have you seen it on Ice? I just had a feeling that you have, I could be wrong. I'm going to do an update on my TR about it... eventually, haha.

Thanks girl!! We both had cute dresses for Epcot, I just commented on yours!! lol! I can imagine what a shocker that pic would've been without the caption!! Lol...it would be pretty awkward if they were like, well its a cute pic so we'll just do it and pretend we're dating!!

Yeah, after extra hot long days, its so easy to get grumpy. We had been there since before the park even opened, if you remember!! Lame!! Epcot always seems to make the grumpiness stronger though for some reason!!

TS3 on Ice?!?!?! I haven't heard of that but it sounds SO MAGICAL!!!! I would love to see it. I usually get emails when that stuff comes to my neck of the woods and haven't heard anything of that yet. So I will keep my eyes peeled for it to show up here and for your pics!! How exciting!!

 

[MickeyisBeast]

Thanks girl!! We both had cute dresses for Epcot, I just commented on yours!! lol! I can imagine what a shocker that pic would've been without the caption!! Lol...it would be pretty awkward if they were like, well its a cute pic so we'll just do it and pretend we're dating!!

Yeah, after extra hot long days, its so easy to get grumpy. We had been there since before the park even opened, if you remember!! Lame!! Epcot always seems to make the grumpiness stronger though for some reason!!

TS3 on Ice?!?!?! I haven't heard of that but it sounds SO MAGICAL!!!! I would love to see it. I usually get emails when that stuff comes to my neck of the woods and haven't heard anything of that yet. So I will keep my eyes peeled for it to show up here and for your pics!! How exciting!!

How cool is that, we both wore pretty dresses on our EPCOT day!
Haha, I knew I had to be missing something! I looked back and was like "oh, now that explains it!"

Wow- long day for you! I'm with you! I love EPCOT, but I think because there is so much to do, I'm always so tired after going there

YOU'VE GOT TO SEE IT! Ohmygosh it was so cute! I just updated about it If it ever comes near you, but some tickets to see it!

 

[Disneybuckeye]

I am all caught up and now a cliff hanger? Please hurry up and let us know that all is well and you had a great day at DHS. Also, I'm impressed. Three sit down meals in one day with a two year old. I don't think mine would have made it at that age. Glad the new job is going well too!

 

[jenny105]

I think I'm all caught up! Sorry that you and Steph fought. We had a little bit of that too during our trip. It's a bummer.

Loving all the pictures of Landon!! So cute!

 

[Shannon84]

I dont know what it was about World Showcase, but we got pretty grumpy (DBF and I) with each other too...and looking back at it, we skipped over going into the shops at each country which I am sad about...next time we go we are splitting EPCOT up with more time in it...and maybe because it was towards the end of our trip it made us meltdown but I was sad because I anticipated it going a little better at that park myself

I loved all of your pictures, the aladdian and jasmine ones came out great...and all the ones of landon running around of course!! It was super hot at the end of September, Im not sure how you did it in August