The Hill Family's Surprise Vac(PICS)*NEW*Final Thoughts,Tips & Pictures **4/25

[DisneyFan06]

Just checking in. I hope all is going well.

 

[minniemee]

Cherokeemamma your trip report is wonderful! It looks like you guys are having such a fun time!
I just started reading and I couldn't stop, keep the reports coming!!

 

[toony]

I hope everything is allright, Cherokeemamma.

I thought it would be nice to get your report on the first page again.

Waiting patiently.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Checking in..... hope everything's ok!

Waiting.......... uhhhhh, patiently?

 

[Eeyore's Tiara]

I just now got back on here, I had to go out of town, and I wanted to say that I loved the latest installment to your trip report. We tried the Japanese CS at Epcot but didn't try any of the table services. We'll have to do that next time.

You still have the best pictures!

 

[DisneyFan06]

Waiting.......... uhhhhh, patiently?

Or not!

I am just playing around

 

[cherokeemamma]

Hey Everybody ,

I want to thank you for worrying about me and caring...you guys are so awesome.

I really have to tell you it has been a week...a week from hades. Anyway, it is almost TGIF! Although it will be Friday the 13th. Now that is a perfect ending to a perfectly dreadful week.

I am working hard on my next installment and will post hopefully tomorrow morning for sure by late afternoon.

Stay Tuned....

 

[Eeyore's Tiara]

I really hope your week gets better. I didnt realize it was friday the 13th. Hopefully there won't be a full moon too! I'm glad you and your family are doing okay.

 

[Fairy_Tale_Bride]

Your children are adorable!! What a cute family!! I love that you met fellow Dis'ers!! I love reading about your tea time!! I've read a couple of reports about your meeting there!! How fun!!

 

[LBelle]

Hey!!!! I know you!!!! Having a blast reading your TR!!!! Love the addition of pics!!! Should be mandatory for ALL trip reports!!!

Waiting patiently for more!!!

 

[Trevor797]

Hi there just like to say that this has to be the best trip report there has ever been i am so much enjoying reading it!!.
Can't wait till i go but its a while off yet as it will be this time next year!
Love you all
Trev

 

[DisneyFan06]

I just noticed the date!

 

[cherokeemamma]

Fairy Tale Bride: Hi Thanks for reading and the nice comments on my family. Congratulations to you on your recent marriage. Lucky you...moving to Orlando. Hey, can we come stay with you?

LBelle:Hello and I know you too! Thanks for reading. How was the rest of your trip?

Trevor:Thanks for such nice compliments. You are too sweet. I am glad you are here .

 

[cherokeemamma]

Magic Kingdom Sept. 12


It was up and at ‘em today. We had to be out of the door by 7:15. Wow! That is early for vacation if you ask me! Let me tell ya’ll that I am not a morning person. I do much better on a stay up late - sleep late schedule. Once we had children though, I had to change and I think I have done an excellent job…my DH will probably disagree with that but….that is another story for another time. Anyway we were up and going this morning.

I have to digress a bit and fill you in on something. We are going to be celebrating my birthday today but today is not my birthday. My DH b-day is 7/26 and DS is 7/27 and mine is 8/1. As you see they are within 5 days of each other and by the time mine rolls around no one is interested in celebrating another b-day or having another cake or buying more presents. I am sorry but I want my own cake! I have told them for a few years I wanted to move mine but no one seems to hear that either. Just to complicate matters a little more school is starting on 8/1 and well, I hate that. I really hate the first day of school. It is lonely after having my kids home all summer. Not to mention the fact that I must wake up a 6am on my b-day. So since I knew the secret, that we would be at WDW on 9/12, I said, “I want to celebrate my b-day on 9/12.” Everyone said OK and so here we are at Sept.12 my official, unofficial birthday. There is no where I would like to do that more than at WDW and the Crystal Palace with Pooh and his friends and my family. Like a little slice of heaven right here on earth. I am a huge Pooh fan and have been ever since DS was about 2. We loved to watch the Pooh videos and I just fell in love with whole 100 Acre Wood Gang. I think the whole lot of them have just the most unique and wonderful personalities. Don’t you?

DD and DS waiting for the bus...again!​

We rush out the door and down to the bus stop. We wait and wait and wait…my gosh that bus is slow. I am starting to stress because I did not want to be late and I really, really, really wanted to get inside the MK and be on Main St. without a bunch of other people. I have this idea that I will be able to take fabulous pics of my family without other folks running around in the background. I also thought we would be able to stroll around a minute or two, feeling like we were alone in the MK.. As you will learn these are mere fantasies…

The bus finally came and by this time the queue is filled to capacity. I am thinking we are barely going to make it on time and possibly be late. Oh NO!!!! Once at the MK we walk very quickly and make it to the gate by 8 am. There is barely time to snap a quick picture and besides….There is a CRANE at the castle. Oh well it wasn’t meant to be. No perfect setting, no perfect picture. We arrive at the Crystal Palace just a few minutes late and we were asked to wait.

Notice the crane over the middle section of the castle.​

Within 5 minutes or so we were called to be seated and what should I see at our table? Streamers and Mickey confetti!!. My DD calls it Pixie Dust! I cannot believe that they know it is my unB-day and they decorated the table for me…I feel so special and excited. This is our first character breakfast ever and it was fantastic. We all found the food to be fabulous. Everything was quite delicious. I really enjoyed the breakfast lasagna and the puffed French toast. YUMMY As I type this, I have a rumbly in my tumbly. I wish I could transport myself back there right this instant. My kids loved the waffles and the chocolate chip mickey head pancakes. The bacon, eggs and potatoes were very good too. And yes, my DH really enjoyed everything also and I do mean everything. No offense dear.

DS really loved the chocolate corrsaints​

See the CM in the background? He was the one who asked if I was 50? I have forgot all about it though. Really I have.​

Linda was our waitress and she was just great. She was very friendly and personable. She surprised me with a cupcake and a card signed by everyone. This one man who worked there asked me if I was celebrating my 50th!!!! I said, “Excuse me???…50!!???” I told him, “No!!! Are you kidding me?” I asked my DH did you hear that guy and of course, with a smile he said yes. My family thought the whole thing was quite funny…I am not laughing but I got over it…eventually.

My un-B-day cupcake​

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The character interaction is great here. If you love Pooh, (and who doesn’t) you must give it a try. All of the characters came around for autographs and pictures. Linda took a group picture for me as a special way to remember the day. Thanks Linda!!!

Last fall we had dinner here and both times it was really good. Personally, I liked breakfast best. The restaurant is beautiful too!

The atrium located at the entrance.​

DD taking a break in the ladies lounge.​

We left feeling happy, content and with full tummies. Now it is on to ride some rides and look for the infamous Capt’n Jack. That was my mission…never knowing it would be so difficult!

Up next: Where in the world is Capt’n Jack and was that Trash Can talking to me?

TTFN

 

[PrincessV]

What an awesome start to your Unbirthday! That breakfast looked so yummy, now I'm getting rumbly in my tummy!

 

[mom2jcc]

OOHHH! How awesome was that breakfast?!!! It looks wonderful...I can't wait to be there on April 13th! Did your dh call ADR's and tell them about your Bday...sorry, unBday??

I can't believe someone would risk asking a question like that! 50th??? A woman would know better than to ask another about age!!

Enjoying your report and what beautiful pics!!! I made myself a note to remember to take pics of food and take some goofy pics, too. Our WDW pics are always so staged and boring!! Good job!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MomPlanner22]

Me thinks that someone got that CM to pull your leg! You don't look anywhere near 50. You've obviously got a lot of time before that!

I love your report. Your family looks so sweet and happy. I really hope that I see that kind of joy on my children's faces at Disney. It is what I want to experience most of all (that and Philharmagic!)!

 

[01Sweetpea]

Great TR....can't wait for the next installment!

 

[LBelle]

50!!!!!! I don't think so, my dear!!!!! I agree with previous post...someone (DH?? ) was just playing with you!!!! Not even close to looking like it's a 50th!!!

So......Was it your 47th????

 

[DisneyFan06]

Sounds like you have a good time. I never went to CP before, but I am now considering it. Good Installment. Glad to see you back in action.

ETA: Did I fail to mention, that your son looks JUST LIKE you.