The Moms Panel take on the Yeti, an EE5K TR ~*~ Completed ~*~

[Sleepingbooty]

Oh wow - what a bummer about the rain! I hate the feeling of wet shorts! And then, when you go into an air-conditioned restaurant or bus, forget about it! But it sounds like you moms were troopers alright - didn't let it ruin your good time at all

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi, Jo! I finally made it over here -- I hope it's not too late for all the fun!!!

 

[DisneyJo]

Ugh, I hate being wet! That's so cool, though, that you got to ride EE at night! I'm sure you slept well that night!

We were soaked EE is so fun in the dark, I normally avaoid EMH's like the plague but we're doing them next trip just to do dark EE

I'm so sorry you all were soaked by the rain and I know exactly what you were talking about with the wet short...I really laughed out loud at that!

Nice job on the race as well...I've talked about doing a 5k as well, but I walk (really really fast) but do not run. Maybe I'll show DH your trippie and tell him I'd like to do something like that and it'll get me an extra trip (don't I wish!)

Looks like a lovely present was waiting for you...what a great surprise.

The cold wet shorts were gross, glad I made you laugh though The race was fun, next time though I would make sure I ate well before it as there was a lot of waiting around, definitely give it a go

ARe we going to be able to get a copy of this video. I am thinking it will be must viewing for the next Fockerfest

Errr I don't think parts will ever see the light of day

Jo I would have let you DRAG me !!!!!

Oh wow - what a bummer about the rain! I hate the feeling of wet shorts! And then, when you go into an air-conditioned restaurant or bus, forget about it! But it sounds like you moms were troopers alright - didn't let it ruin your good time at all

The wet cold shorts were the worst, well and the wet feet I'm so pleased we stayed as EE was definitely worth the discomfort

Hi, Jo! I finally made it over here -- I hope it's not too late for all the fun!!!

Just, I'm about to post the last installment Jackie

 

[DisneyJo]

Lets wrap this thing up......

Most of my Moms Panel friends were going home today but Em and I still had one and a half days left to play and that is what we did.

Even though we'd had loads of late nights we were still up relatively early, we went and had some breakfast and I discovered a great deal. In a little bag by the counter were 2 slices of bread for 80 cents, once toasted this made a great breakfast with the free butter and jelly/jam. I know you're thinking wow that's not much but it was just perfect for me as I'm not really a breakfast eater and so cheap too

We made our way to the bus stop, I have absolutely no idea what time it was but it was still relatively early, and I spotted my favourite stalker thewesterberg and her friend so ditched my sister to have a chat They were headed to Epcot too so we chatted a little on the bus, she was lovely

Rope drop had already happened but we made a bee line straight for Soarin which still only had a 20 minute wait, I think it was about 9.30am but I'm not sure. My sister thought the ride was fantastic and we then went to explore the Seas. Next stop was a ride on Mission Space and she persuaded me to go on the intense side I survived and it really wasn't that bad but I actually prefer the gentler side so will be sticking with that in future We then grabbed some FP's for Test Track before we did some stalking of our own!

My good DIS friend Michelle aka TheDISneyFamily's daughter Jordan is a CM on the collage program and I was on a mission to find her She was working at Pin Central so between The Seas and MS we had stopped but she was on a break so after our ride we searched again and she was there She is so sweet, just like I imagined and I can't wait to meet the rest of her family in a few short weeks

Next stop was the World Showcase but I haven't told you about my feet have I!!! My trainers/sneakers were still soaked this morning even though we had stuffed them with newspaper (yes we did stop at the front desk at about midnight and confuse the poor CM by asking for a pile of papers )so I had to wear my flip flops. Now normally I would have coped but as my feet had looked like prunes last night and were still red and swollen, the soles were ridiculously sore from being so wet, wearing my flip flops was not a good idea I managed though but after a few countries we were both done, we even did the movie in France for a sit down. Luckily we had an ADR at Teppan Edo for lunch, we'd both dined there as children so I chose it specifically, plus it's one of my favourites! On our way we bumped into Whitney and her hubbie watching the candy lady, she was lucky enough to be chosen and was so proud of her creation!

Teppan Edo was delicious as always, the food is so simple yet so yummy. Absolutely stuffed we made our way back round the lagoon had a quick spin on TT and then it was back home for a relaxing swim. Not sure if my feet needed to be soaked again but it sure felt good

Fully rested it was back to Epcot (oh by the way we had received a free one day park ticket with our race entry, it was good for any park except MK but with no hopping, it also expired within about a week) our first stop was the big ball or Space Ship Earth whichever you prefer If you haven't ridden since the update don't look at the following photos!

Feet still hurting we slowly made our way to Norway to watch Illuminations, we had half said to Whitney we'd meet her there but never saw them We grabbed a spot right by the railings and had a lovely view, well except when a bit of ash went straight into my eye We squeezed over a little so 2 little ones in a stroller could get right up to the railings. The people the other side of them however made themselves as large as possible, weird

We arrived back to our room to find a message from Kay, her and Joanne wouldn't be using their free park tickets so she was giving them to Em and I so we could use them for a few hours before our flights tomorrow Thanks Kay


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[DisneyJo]

Up early again, I was on a mission to make DHS for rope drop but first we met with Kay and Joanne to get the tickets. It was also lovely to see them one last time for a hug After a quick brekkie of toast again we were soon on the bus and at DHS by 8.30am along with hoards of other people. My sister thought I was mad but she soon realised it was for the best Along with what seemed like thousands of people we headed straight for TSM, the original plan was for me to grab FP's and then to get into the standby line but even though I was only about the 20th FP person the standby line was already huge, the FP line however was even longer and stretched almost to the little mermaid It was crazy especially as end of September isn't meant to be that busy!!!!

So FP's in hand we ditched that plan and headed for RnR this was a complete walk on The last time I rode this my eldest DD was 11 and hated it so the whole ride I worried about her and didn't enjoy it myself. This time however I loved it, so much so we went straight back on and again it was a walk on!

Here are our photos, look at my sisters face on our first ride, I think she was taken by surprise In the second though you can see she loved it!

Next up was ToT we waited for about 10 minutes here and again my sister loved it! (we're back right)

Once off we FP'd it and then headed for TSM where we had a blast, I think riding these 3 rides made DHS my sisters favourite park

Luckily I just beat her, I was worried at one point though as it was close

On our way out, I was getting worried about time as I had to get on the ME at about 1.30pm and although we had the room till 1pm I wanted to shower and stuff first, we had just enough time for our last drop on ToT. Again look at the difference in the second photo (we're front middle)

We arrived back at AKL about 12pm so we had time for lunch which was nice. Originally Em had a flight at the same time but she was now hours later than me so whilst I headed to the airport she went for some pool time. She was allowed to use the facilities at the gym to shower and change which was very handy! One great new feature at the resort was a booth where you could check in online for your flight and print your boarding pass, it was so easy to use and it was free

So that's it..... I had an absolutely fantastic time, it really was great to finally meet my DIS friends Mel and Dawn and to reconnect with Angela. It was also amazing that the whole of the 2009 Moms Panel reunited, we had so much fun and I will treasure the memories as I doubt we'll all be able to get together at the same time again

Thanks for reading and please if you're a lurker say Hi or give me a PM, it means so much

My UK version is still open for comments, I'd love to hear what you thought HERE

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Sounds like a wonderful last two days Jo.

I can sympathize with you on the feet.

 

[ZeroToHero]

Thank you for finishing this up - it was great reading about, and I really do want to try the Expedition Everest run (although not in the rain!), so it was good hearing about it.

You never did say what was in that basket though!!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

Great ending Jo!!! I too tried to meet Jordan but she wasn't there when I stopped in and I didn't get a chance to stop back!!! With the family it isnt sooooo easy to bak track!!!

 

[DisneyJo]

Sounds like a wonderful last two days Jo.

I can sympathize with you on the feet.

It was good fun Lessa and my feet have never hurt so much

Thank you for finishing this up - it was great reading about, and I really do want to try the Expedition Everest run (although not in the rain!), so it was good hearing about it.

It was a fun race and there were about half runners half walkers so all abilities can enter

You never did say what was in that basket though!!!!!

Whoops sorry, here you go -

4 rice crispy treats, Pirate Mickey plush toy, pretzels, flashing toothbrush, stickers, gummy candy and flashing pumpkin necklace all in a plastic pumpkin with Mickey ears

 

[DisneyJo]

Great ending Jo!!! I too tried to meet Jordan but she wasn't there when I stopped in and I didn't get a chance to stop back!!! With the family it isnt sooooo easy to bak track!!!

Thanks Rosie, I'm sorry you missed her she's so sweet, I didn't want to stay long though as I didn't want to get her into trouble! Hopefully you'll meet one day, like we will

 

[ejud]

Up early again, I was on a mission to make DHS for rope drop...

Thanks for the Trip Reports Jo! Sounds like you know how to do the parks!



Jud

 

[cmp1111]

I'm not really a breakfast eater and so cheap too

We then grabbed some FP's for Test Track before we did some stalking of our own!

What, no picture?

My good DIS friend Michelle aka TheDISneyFamily's daughter Jordan is a CM on the collage program and I was on a mission to find her She was working at Pin Central so between The Seas and MS we had stopped but she was on a break so after our ride we searched again and she was there She is so sweet, just like I imagined and I can't wait to meet the rest of her family in a few short weeks

Aww. Hi, Jordan!

We arrived back to our room to find a message from Kay, her and Joanne wouldn't be using their free park tickets so she was giving them to Em and I so we could use them for a few hours before our flights tomorrow Thanks Kay

How nice!

I was only about the 20th FP person the standby line was already huge, the FP line however was even longer and stretched almost to the little mermaid

Holy cow!

So that's it..... I had an absolutely fantastic time, it really was great to finally meet my DIS friends Mel and Dawn and to reconnect with Angela. It was also amazing that the whole of the 2009 Moms Panel reunited, we had so much fun and I will treasure the memories as I doubt we'll all be able to get together at the same time again

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Lovely trip report, Jo!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Sounds like you had a fantastic time with Em. So glad you have such great memories of your MP friends.

 

[jcc0621]

Sounds like you had a wonderful time...despite a little bit of rain

So...when are you starting the next one

 

[ladybugmom]

Jo--I'm getting in on this very late but wanted you to know that I read your entire report and really enjoyed hearing about your trip!!

 

[praisehisname]

You had a great last day and a half--especially getting in so many rides at DHS! It must have been sooo hard to leave your sister that last day.

 

[twob4him]

Wow Jo what a great end! I can't believe you fit so much into your last days/hours! How nice you were able to go and reunite with the Mom's! I can't wait to hear all about your next trip! Send us a link!

 

[thewesterberg]

Favorite Stalker status?! I'm so honored!! The clincher for that title must have been us ending up on the same bus not only to EPCOT that morning, but after Illuminations as well!

What a great last day at DHS - sounds like a blast getting all those rides in that morning!

It was loads of fun reading your report and getting to meet you as well!

Deb

 

[DisneyJo]

Thanks for the Trip Reports Jo! Sounds like you know how to do the parks!

You should read how much we get done during our family trips

What, no picture?

I know, sorry, not like me at all

Lovely trip report, Jo!

Thanks

Sounds like you had a fantastic time with Em. So glad you have such great memories of your MP friends.

It was fun to have some quality time with Em without 4 kids in tow and yep great memories T

Sounds like you had a wonderful time...despite a little bit of rain

So...when are you starting the next one

It was fun and a little bit of rain it was horrendous Ummmm next one?!?!? What next one? Jess has said she wants to do another but I' a bit TR'd out!

Jo--I'm getting in on this very late but wanted you to know that I read your entire report and really enjoyed hearing about your trip!!

Thanks so much for reading Becky, I'm glad you enjoyed it

You had a great last day and a half--especially getting in so many rides at DHS! It must have been sooo hard to leave your sister that last day.

Well actually Em went back to NYC on the Monday and then flew to the UK on the Friday for 3 weeks so I saw her only a week later Thanks for reading

Wow Jo what a great end! I can't believe you fit so much into your last days/hours! How nice you were able to go and reunite with the Mom's! I can't wait to hear all about your next trip! Send us a link!

Thanks Cathy and it was so great having those extra tickets so we could go to DHS, it meant we did all 4 parks Not sure if I'll do another TRbut if I do I'll link you

Favorite Stalker status?! I'm so honored!! The clincher for that title must have been us ending up on the same bus not only to EPCOT that morning, but after Illuminations as well!

What a great last day at DHS - sounds like a blast getting all those rides in that morning!

It was loads of fun reading your report and getting to meet you as well!

Deb

OMG Deb we did catch the same bus back didn't we, I knew I should have written stuff down rather than just try and remember Thanks so much for reading and I'm so pleased you were pushed by your friend to come and say hi

 

[thewesterberg]

OMG Deb we did catch the same bus back didn't we, I knew I should have written stuff down rather than just try and remember Thanks so much for reading and I'm so pleased you were pushed by your friend to come and say hi

The only reason I remember because internally I was thinking - Oh my goodness. She is going to think I AM stalking her! What are the chances that we'd end up on the same bus there and back?!