The Last of the OCD Type A Planners To Get Her Dec 2011 TR started...

[annmarieda]

great... snifff sniff update. Makes me so sad though. It seems as though we all planned and planned FOREVER and then the trips were over and done before we knew it.

I love the pictures of you all having fun... and the last "good bye" ones (even if they make me sad)

I like seeing Wishes from inside Fantasyland. I know it isn't the view that everyone likes, but some how having it all right over head is quite beautiful too.

Ok... even though I am sad your TR is nearing an end... don't leave us hanging too long. I want to know how you used your last cs credit!

 

[sjs314]

Loved reading your TR! Thank You for shareing your wonderful trip. Your family is beautiful as are alespecially, especially your photopass pictures. We will be taking our first trip to WDW at Christmas time this year and after reading your TR I am more excited than ever!

 

[shocky5]

great... snifff sniff update. Makes me so sad though. It seems as though we all planned and planned FOREVER and then the trips were over and done before we knew it.

I love the pictures of you all having fun... and the last "good bye" ones (even if they make me sad)

I like seeing Wishes from inside Fantasyland. I know it isn't the view that everyone likes, but some how having it all right over head is quite beautiful too.

Ok... even though I am sad your TR is nearing an end... don't leave us hanging too long. I want to know how you used your last cs credit!

I know! And being back on here to try to get caught up with eveyone and finish my own TR just makes me that more determined to get a ticker on here soon!!! I'm a bit teary eyed sitting here replying... I distinctly remember exactly how I felt getting off of the ferry and walking back to our longhouse/room and having the Polynesian all to ourselves... I've told myself I'm trying someplace "new" when we do go back... and I felt that on our final night at the Polynesian... but it's got sooo many good memories for our family... our first trip, our first Christmas trip... I need a

I'm going to attempt to do our final day here in a second... so maybe some of you are still 'awake' tonight! If not, it will be there waiting for you all tomorrow... hopefully give you something to do while at work.

Loved reading your TR! Thank You for shareing your wonderful trip. Your family is beautiful as are alespecially, especially your photopass pictures. We will be taking our first trip to WDW at Christmas time this year and after reading your TR I am more excited than ever!

You are so welcome! Thank you for the compliments! Very sweet! You will love WDW at Christmas! It was truly magical for my family and I as you've read. The entire place is beautiful in a way I'd never seen before visiting there at Christmas! Lots of pixie dust for a magical trip for you!

 

[shocky5]

I was thankful that our departure day was on Christmas Eve. It forced upon me a couple of reasons why... 1) I was completely 'ready' for Christmas prior to our trip so we could just come home and enjoy the holidays and 2) I am so depressed when we leave Disney World that having Christmas to look forward to helped buffer that a little bit.

Because it was Christmas Eve, we wanted to do something special prior to leaving the Polynesian so we opted to take the kids to breakfast at 'Ohana and see Mickey, Pluto, and Lilo and Stitch before we headed to the aiport. We'd been to this breakfast before and we loved it this time around as well.

Eddie and I had finished packing the night before, other than what we would need in the morning, and we woke the kids up about 7:00 to get dressed. We were scheduled to eat breakfast at 8 a.m., then we'd need to get our luggage checked in and wait for our transportation back to the airport.

Because we still had the one counter service credit remaining, I turned to my DH and said "How would you like to try something we've never tried before but I've always heard is phenomenal??" I told him we could get it at Captain Cook's - each of us have a taste, maybe we wouldn't even eat it all, but we'd still be able to use our last credit... He agreed and off we headed to Captain Cook's.

Any guesses what we purchased?

Nope... not Erin - but thought this was a cute picture I took of her in Captain Cooks... She looks sleepy but happy and content!

We purchased......TONGA TOAST!!! And we loved it!!!

Here's a picture of Eddie eating it... and honestly... he wasn't doing a very good job of sharing!

Next, we took a few pictures in the Great Ceremonial House before heading up to 'Ohana.

And it was off to 'Ohana next....

 

[shocky5]

We arrived at 'Ohana and right off the bat, they took a family picture of us...I liked it and purchased I think because it was Christmas Eve, we were all smiling, and we were at the Polynesian... again... that tickle in the back of my mind that we might not stay there again next time we go...

We were seated fairly quicky which was nice and immediately food and fun began happening all around us.

The kids (unlike the night before at 'Ohana) elected to participate in the kid parade with Lilo, Mickey and friends....

Eating and waiting for the characters to come by...

Eddie and I got so tickled because there was a table close by to us that had the most precious, energetic girl who would give each character the biggest and hardest hug she could muster... she was so very excited and her energy was contagious!

Before we knew it, breakfast had come and gone and it was time to go back to our room, gather the luggage and wait for our transportation back to the airport.

I snapped a few more pictures...

The Grand Floridian

More beach and a little bit of the Contemporary

Luggage checked, boarding passes in hand... and we are a sad lot sitting outside of the Polynesian waiting for the dreaded ride back...

Loaded up and on our way...

Now, I have to tell you... our ride back to the airport was a little crazy... I don't know how our driver couldn't see the cars whose lanes he was infringing upon... more car honks at us than I've had in my lifetime... but he deposited us 'safely' and I use that word loosely simply because we did arrive in one piece... and we were through security with no problems and waiting at our gate.

The trip home was uneventful from Orlando to Houston. However in Houston, and some of you are aware of this... our plane were trying to board had mechanical issues and we were delayed for several hours in that airport. We were even relocated to a different terminal to catch a different plane and believe me when I say the pilot of our plane was in just a big of a hurry to get us to Tulsa as we were... she made excellent time, through a rain storm I might add and while I don't like flying in rain storms (mostly the turbulence scares the dog out of my kids which makes it stressful for mom), this pilot did a great job and after our extended layover in Houston, we arrived home much earlier than I could have ever imagined. We were able to go to my parents after our 40 minute drive home from the airport, visit with my youngest brother and his wife and kids for a bit, and then headed home to get kids to bed and prepare for Santa. We totally cheated on cookies... we made the pre-prepared kind that you just slap on the cookie sheet? I assure you Santa didn't care....

And that my friends... makes me the FIRST of the OCD TYPE A PLANNERS to complete her TR.

 

[momabaarjo]

Okay...I am going to come back and offer lots more comments...but I have to get in the first blow to your last comment...the first of the OCD to finish their TR....Really you had to go there? I know you just want to be the first to put up a ticker! LOL

 

[shocky5]

Okay...I am going to come back and offer lots more comments...but I have to get in the first blow to your last comment...the first of the OCD to finish their TR....Really you had to go there? I know you just want to be the first to put up a ticker! LOL

I went there! I honestly don't even know how I had the time to sit and finish it up but thought I'd better take advantage lest it be another two months before I get back on here!!!

I played with trip pricing today... daydreaming about September or October... it'll never happen but I'm 'wishing!'

But no ticker on here.... yet....

 

[momabaarjo]

Hey maybe you and I could sneak away....hee hee! I am now thinking when we all go that we watch the fireworks from fantasyland!!!

I am so glad you got the Tonga Toast...of course that was an ADR we cancelled...I am guessing Eddie loved it!

 

[annmarieda]

And that my friends... makes me the FIRST of the OCD TYPE A PLANNERS to complete her TR.

How funny, but... yes... last to start, but first to finish.

Hey, if you end up going this fall... you HAVE to let me know so we can try to meet up. I know... I know... you say it isn't happening... however I know what playing with pricing does.

Great family pic, btw!!!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

I really enjoyed reading along on your wonderful journey. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us.

 

[lilpixiebabe101]

Okay...I am going to come back and offer lots more comments...but I have to get in the first blow to your last comment...the first of the OCD to finish their TR....Really you had to go there? I know you just want to be the first to put up a ticker! LOL

HAHAHA! Oh Yeah she went there!

So we have to have our TR's finished before we are allowed to put our tickers up? Eeek I might not get to put one up at all! I need to re-add the photopass pictures to my computer.

Love all your goodbyes Amy. We like watching the fireworks from there too. We keep forgetting that the restaurant in "Belle's castle" will be open when we go. I bet that would be an amazing spot to watch the fireworks from if it has windows opening that way!

 

[shocky5]

Hey maybe you and I could sneak away....hee hee! I am now thinking when we all go that we watch the fireworks from fantasyland!!!

I am so glad you got the Tonga Toast...of course that was an ADR we cancelled...I am guessing Eddie loved it!

He did LOVE the Tonga Toast!! I was glad to finally see it 'live and in person' and not just via food pics. It was yummy! HUGE

I need to sneak away!! The fireworks in fantasyland were mesmerizing!

How funny, but... yes... last to start, but first to finish.

Hey, if you end up going this fall... you HAVE to let me know so we can try to meet up. I know... I know... you say it isn't happening... however I know what playing with pricing does.

Great family pic, btw!!!

Of course, Ann, I would absolutely let you know!! And yes, playing with pricing makes you really start to think "hmmm...not as out of reach as maybe I think...." but not there yet...

I really enjoyed reading along on your wonderful journey. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us.

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed!!

HAHAHA! Oh Yeah she went there!

So we have to have our TR's finished before we are allowed to put our tickers up? Eeek I might not get to put one up at all! I need to re-add the photopass pictures to my computer.

Love all your goodbyes Amy. We like watching the fireworks from there too. We keep forgetting that the restaurant in "Belle's castle" will be open when we go. I bet that would be an amazing spot to watch the fireworks from if it has windows opening that way!

Oh no, Ashley - that's not the deal. I don't think anyone has said that about being done with TR's before tickers go up. I just said that because now that this is done, I will only be posting on all of your TR's and I want a trip to talk about still!

I wonder what type of scenery Belle's castle will offer as well.

 

[KatMark]

I hate last park days, but you got a lot done and saw the parade and fireworks! And to top it off...you received pixie dust....gotta love it.

Love the pics of the kids at breakfast on Christmas Eve morning (they sure woke up at breakfast).

Sorry for the plane troubles, but glad you got home and were able to see your folks for awhile.

Thanks for sharing your report with us...I thoroughly enjoyed it and getting to know you.

 

[shocky5]

I hate last park days, but you got a lot done and saw the parade and fireworks! And to top it off...you received pixie dust....gotta love it.

Love the pics of the kids at breakfast on Christmas Eve morning (they sure woke up at breakfast).

Sorry for the plane troubles, but glad you got home and were able to see your folks for awhile.

Thanks for sharing your report with us...I thoroughly enjoyed it and getting to know you.

Thank you Kathy! It was a wonderful trip and of course leaves me longing to go back again soon! Just need to figure out when...

I've enjoyed getting to know you, too! And just because this TR ends, doesn't mean our friendship does! You will just have to be the disboard writer for a bit!

 

[KatMark]

Thank you Kathy! It was a wonderful trip and of course leaves me longing to go back again soon! Just need to figure out when...

I've enjoyed getting to know you, too! And just because this TR ends, doesn't mean our friendship does! You will just have to be the disboard writer for a bit!

Of course the friendship won't end. But as for the writing, it probably won't be until the beginning of October as I finished the TR for the girls trip and doubt I'm doing a PTR.