jennymouse
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Friday, November 25th
Haley slept better or at least not as active in her sleep. I still couldn't sleep past 5:30 tho, but I rarely sleep past 5:30 at home either. I skipped the shower this morning because we were planning on spending some time at Stormalong Bay this afternoon and I'd rather shower afterwards. What greeted me as I opened the door was horrifying.
My heart stopped in my chest at the ominous envelope that someone had tried to slide under my door. I quickly shoved it in my fanny pack to avoid looking at the details until I'd had my immiation coffee flavored substance.
POFQ wasn't as foggy this morning but still wonderfully silent. The CM at the food court hadn't opened her register yet but gave me a syrofoam cup and told me to help myself to some coffee. Rank as it was I drank it and sat outside and looked over the room charges and watched POFQ wake up. There was fairly large group of...well, I must be getting old, I can't remember if they were band members or what, but they gathering together to go to MK to perform. From other things I'd been hearing I was beginning to think MK was going to be pretty darn busy this day. That was okay because me and my brood was going to Epcot.
Hopefully to ride Soarin' for the first time. I had a plan. I had Tourguide Mike tips. It was my mission and I chose to accept it.
We also were switching resorts today so we had to get our stuff together and call bell services to come and get it. Come and get it! That reminds me of my grandmother, God rest her soul, who used to go out and ring the big ol' cast iron dinner bell and yell, Come and get it! when it was lunch time to my grandfather & uncles who were out working on the farm. In later years, she used the car's horn, which although had better results wasn't near as cool to my young eyes.
When the food court opened I got some pastries to feed the girls because there wasn't a scheduled breakfast meal this morning, then went back to the room to get the girls up and going. On the way I thought about busting through the door doing my Sargent Carter inpersonation, "move IT, move IT, move IT!" For those of you too young to know who Sargent Carter is, "Well, gaaaaarly" he was Gomer Pyle's sargent in the TV series back in the 50's/60's. But I didn't do that of course.
Actually, Jess was already in the shower when I arrived back at the room. We never did unpack except for toiletries & stuff since we were moving after two days which was weird for me because I usually unpack and put everything away like I lived there. For the next hour or so there was a flurry of perfume, panties and powdered sugar until we were all good to go. We said our goodbyes to POFQ. I think I've said it before, but will say it again. Port Orleans French Quarter has a goodly amount of magic.
We hopped the bus to Epcot and the plan was for the girls to wait while I ran and got Fastpasses for Soarin'. Well, if I'd been wondering where all the Thanksgiving crowds were, I had certainly found them. There was a five foot wide stream of people in a line that stretched all the way to the entrance just to go down the steps to the lower level to get to the Fastpass machines. They weren't letting anyone go left towards the escelator/stairs. I did what Tourguide Mike suggested and it did seem to help even though it was such a simple thing. I got the Fastpasses and got the heck out of there.
I was a little concerned because there wasn't a whole lot to offer in Future World for little Haley. We went and did Ellen's Energy ride thing because the timing was right for our Fastpasses. I'm pleased to announce that Haley's not afraid of dinosaurs or explosions. I think we even did Journey before we road Soarin' too.
Things get foggy here because that's also when things started to go wrong again.
At The Land, we got a childswap pass then Jess & Skye joined the Fastpass line while I was to entertain Haley. Problem was, there was nothing in there to entertain her. No kids area or even any place to sit & wait unless we went in the food court area.
It was crowded in there and packed full of people and Haley wanted to run loose because of course we had to leave the stroller outside. I would've taken her to The Living Seas or something but I didn't know how long it would take them.
And it took a while.
Haley ended up having a meltdown because I wouldn't let her run wild.
She even started trying to bite me!
I corralled her in this area to the left of the Fastpass entrance and calmed her down somewhat and let her run around a little as long as she stayed in that area. Man, it took forever for them to get out of there. I'd forgotten to mention that the batteries when dead on Jess's cell and she didn't bring her charger which was okay because mine went dead too a day later and I left my charger at POFQ.
Finally, they came out and we could leave The Land. Yes, we still had the childswap pass so I could go on the ride but at that point Haley and I wanted OUT of The Land.
It was Haley's nap time but since we hadn't checked in at the BCV yet, we were homeless.
Since we hadn't had much for breakfast we were all starting to get hungary. Since we were right next to The Living Seas and we haven't had anything but fast food stuff since San Angel Inn, I suggested we go to the Coral Reef for lunch. Haley did well at Columbia Harbour and also at the castle for breakfast so we thought we'd give it a try. The big fish tank should entertain her, right?
Wrong!
No sooner than we got our food she having another meltdown. I took her out of the restaurant and put her in her stroller and soon she was asleep. Skye & Jess finished their meals and then joined me outside. Skye wanted to go on Soarin' again so her and I headed back to The Land while Jess sat with sleeping Haley.
Soarin' was pretty cool! I'm glad I went on it.
Even tho I was afraid my growling stomach would disturb the other guests. The scent of the orange groves made me even more hungry.lol
After Soarin' we met back up with Jess & Haley and walked over to BCV to check in. It was around 2 o'clock and I hoped our villa was ready because we really needed a break and to change for the pool. Unfortunately that wasn't meant to be.
I got us checked in while Jess looked for Haley and Skye a bathing suit in the giftshop. She got one for Haley but she didn't find one for Skye. They sent us to the shop over at the Yacht Club so we walked over there and found one.
Since we couldn't get in the room we went to the bathroom next to Stormalong Bay to change into our suits. Both the girls looked so cute in their new bathing suits! Jess & I had ours stuffed into the backpack just in case we didn't have access to our luggage. Haley was fresh from her nap and running around squeeling in the bathroom.
When we walked out of the restroom we were quiet a site with our bathing suits on pushing a stroller that had our backpack and shopping bags stuffed with clothes. I was just thinking that we looked like a pool hoppers and sure enough we did!lol
I stepped in behind a lady who was getting wristbands from a CM and this guy and his little boy, instead of getting behind me to wait his turn come and stood beside me. His little boy asked what where they standing there for and the father said, "Because we have to get wristbands because people WHO DON'T BELONG HERE keep trying to sneak in." He didn't say people like these people here keep trying to sneek in but it was pretty obvious he was referring to us. I didn't say a word but sort of stepped in front of him and showed my key card to the CM who gave us our wristbands and we walked on in.
We found a spot next to the shallow sandy area so Haley could play in the sand and set up camp. Skye ran off to do the slide and make friends. Although it was almost 80 degrees it didn't feel too terribly warm out.
I had Haley on my hip and walked out into the sand with her and put her down. We'd also bought a bunch of sand toys for her to play with. The sand just freaked her out! Which is odd because she's been to beaches before, it's just been a while. She was so funny. She was walking with bent knees and her toes curled up like a little ol' woman. Jess & I laughed until I almost wet myself.
She didn't want to sit in the sand and play with her toys either because she didn't want the sand on her. She sort of crouched down a little but if any sand stuck to her she'd whine and try to wipe it off. Jess was going to go get her a life jacket just in case but there was so need to, she wouldn't move from one spot. I'm telling you; this girl is totally different from any I've ever raised before.
The waiter came and Jess & I ordered a drink. I have to say, at this point I needed one. When the waiter brought it to us he tripped in the sand and mine flew off his tray and landing in the sand. We just laughed and teased him a bit about it. I bet that happens a lot there.
Haley looked like she was freezing and I felt her little arms and she was cold as a little frog so I put her clothes back on her. I think she was still a little sleepy because she wanted to sit in my lap and cuddle.
I enjoyed holding her. She doesn't let us cuddle her too much except when she's sleepy or not feeling well. We just hung out and relaxed for a little while. I kept calling to see if our room was ready and before long it was after 4 o'clock and they still were saying it wasn't ready. We needed to get cleaned up. We had dinner plans at Cape May Cafe and to see Fantasmic. Skye was back and everyone was getting cold so we got our stuff together and went to the check in desk. The CM at the desk said our room has been ready for a while now. Don't know wha t was up with that...
Anyway, we made it to our 1BR villa and Jess just loved it. It's the first time she's been with me since I joined DVC...because she's been a bad girl.lol I called and had our luggage brought up and we took turns getting showers. I made Haley a big jacuzzi tub of bubble bath to warm her little bones. She didn't like it when I turned the jets on tho.lol
After our showers we felt all good and relaxed and decided we didn't feel like rushing to our Cape May Cafe ADR and didn't know if Haley would let us eat anyway so I ordered room service. It really just felt too good to be "home" in the villa. I really do love it there and feel completely comfortable. I think just having a kitchen in the room does it.
We then couldn't decided whether we wanted to just hang out there and rest up or go to MGM. In the end we decided to go see Osborne Festival of Lights and Fantasmic. We went to the boat dock and there was a huge line to catch a boat. As many times as I've been to the BCV I've never had to stand in line for a boat. We decided to just walk.
The Osbourne Lights were wonderful and Fantasmic was great as usual. Haley loved it too and wasn't a bit afraid. She clapped her hands and pointed at the boat with all the characters. She's a true music lover and seems to enjoy any kind of musical show.
After the show Skye wanted to stay and see if she could ride R&R or ToT because she hadn't gotten to do it yet. That was fine with me so Jess stayed with her and Haley and I went back to BCVs. I was going to take her for icecream but decided she needed to get in the bed early tonight.
I was putting Jess, Skye and Haley in the king bed and taking the fold out sofa in the LR. I always get the fold out. I don't care as long as I get the whole bed and not have to share. I put my jammies on and got in my bed. Before long, Jess & Skye came in. They'd gotten to ride both R&R and ToT and were happy.
It wasn't long before we were out like a light.
Haley slept better or at least not as active in her sleep. I still couldn't sleep past 5:30 tho, but I rarely sleep past 5:30 at home either. I skipped the shower this morning because we were planning on spending some time at Stormalong Bay this afternoon and I'd rather shower afterwards. What greeted me as I opened the door was horrifying.
My heart stopped in my chest at the ominous envelope that someone had tried to slide under my door. I quickly shoved it in my fanny pack to avoid looking at the details until I'd had my immiation coffee flavored substance.
POFQ wasn't as foggy this morning but still wonderfully silent. The CM at the food court hadn't opened her register yet but gave me a syrofoam cup and told me to help myself to some coffee. Rank as it was I drank it and sat outside and looked over the room charges and watched POFQ wake up. There was fairly large group of...well, I must be getting old, I can't remember if they were band members or what, but they gathering together to go to MK to perform. From other things I'd been hearing I was beginning to think MK was going to be pretty darn busy this day. That was okay because me and my brood was going to Epcot.
Hopefully to ride Soarin' for the first time. I had a plan. I had Tourguide Mike tips. It was my mission and I chose to accept it.
We also were switching resorts today so we had to get our stuff together and call bell services to come and get it. Come and get it! That reminds me of my grandmother, God rest her soul, who used to go out and ring the big ol' cast iron dinner bell and yell, Come and get it! when it was lunch time to my grandfather & uncles who were out working on the farm. In later years, she used the car's horn, which although had better results wasn't near as cool to my young eyes.
When the food court opened I got some pastries to feed the girls because there wasn't a scheduled breakfast meal this morning, then went back to the room to get the girls up and going. On the way I thought about busting through the door doing my Sargent Carter inpersonation, "move IT, move IT, move IT!" For those of you too young to know who Sargent Carter is, "Well, gaaaaarly" he was Gomer Pyle's sargent in the TV series back in the 50's/60's. But I didn't do that of course.
Actually, Jess was already in the shower when I arrived back at the room. We never did unpack except for toiletries & stuff since we were moving after two days which was weird for me because I usually unpack and put everything away like I lived there. For the next hour or so there was a flurry of perfume, panties and powdered sugar until we were all good to go. We said our goodbyes to POFQ. I think I've said it before, but will say it again. Port Orleans French Quarter has a goodly amount of magic.
We hopped the bus to Epcot and the plan was for the girls to wait while I ran and got Fastpasses for Soarin'. Well, if I'd been wondering where all the Thanksgiving crowds were, I had certainly found them. There was a five foot wide stream of people in a line that stretched all the way to the entrance just to go down the steps to the lower level to get to the Fastpass machines. They weren't letting anyone go left towards the escelator/stairs. I did what Tourguide Mike suggested and it did seem to help even though it was such a simple thing. I got the Fastpasses and got the heck out of there.
I was a little concerned because there wasn't a whole lot to offer in Future World for little Haley. We went and did Ellen's Energy ride thing because the timing was right for our Fastpasses. I'm pleased to announce that Haley's not afraid of dinosaurs or explosions. I think we even did Journey before we road Soarin' too.
Things get foggy here because that's also when things started to go wrong again.
At The Land, we got a childswap pass then Jess & Skye joined the Fastpass line while I was to entertain Haley. Problem was, there was nothing in there to entertain her. No kids area or even any place to sit & wait unless we went in the food court area.
It was crowded in there and packed full of people and Haley wanted to run loose because of course we had to leave the stroller outside. I would've taken her to The Living Seas or something but I didn't know how long it would take them.
And it took a while.
Haley ended up having a meltdown because I wouldn't let her run wild.
She even started trying to bite me!
I corralled her in this area to the left of the Fastpass entrance and calmed her down somewhat and let her run around a little as long as she stayed in that area. Man, it took forever for them to get out of there. I'd forgotten to mention that the batteries when dead on Jess's cell and she didn't bring her charger which was okay because mine went dead too a day later and I left my charger at POFQ.
Finally, they came out and we could leave The Land. Yes, we still had the childswap pass so I could go on the ride but at that point Haley and I wanted OUT of The Land.
It was Haley's nap time but since we hadn't checked in at the BCV yet, we were homeless.
Since we hadn't had much for breakfast we were all starting to get hungary. Since we were right next to The Living Seas and we haven't had anything but fast food stuff since San Angel Inn, I suggested we go to the Coral Reef for lunch. Haley did well at Columbia Harbour and also at the castle for breakfast so we thought we'd give it a try. The big fish tank should entertain her, right?
Wrong!
No sooner than we got our food she having another meltdown. I took her out of the restaurant and put her in her stroller and soon she was asleep. Skye & Jess finished their meals and then joined me outside. Skye wanted to go on Soarin' again so her and I headed back to The Land while Jess sat with sleeping Haley.
Soarin' was pretty cool! I'm glad I went on it.
Even tho I was afraid my growling stomach would disturb the other guests. The scent of the orange groves made me even more hungry.lol
After Soarin' we met back up with Jess & Haley and walked over to BCV to check in. It was around 2 o'clock and I hoped our villa was ready because we really needed a break and to change for the pool. Unfortunately that wasn't meant to be.
I got us checked in while Jess looked for Haley and Skye a bathing suit in the giftshop. She got one for Haley but she didn't find one for Skye. They sent us to the shop over at the Yacht Club so we walked over there and found one.
Since we couldn't get in the room we went to the bathroom next to Stormalong Bay to change into our suits. Both the girls looked so cute in their new bathing suits! Jess & I had ours stuffed into the backpack just in case we didn't have access to our luggage. Haley was fresh from her nap and running around squeeling in the bathroom.
When we walked out of the restroom we were quiet a site with our bathing suits on pushing a stroller that had our backpack and shopping bags stuffed with clothes. I was just thinking that we looked like a pool hoppers and sure enough we did!lol
I stepped in behind a lady who was getting wristbands from a CM and this guy and his little boy, instead of getting behind me to wait his turn come and stood beside me. His little boy asked what where they standing there for and the father said, "Because we have to get wristbands because people WHO DON'T BELONG HERE keep trying to sneak in." He didn't say people like these people here keep trying to sneek in but it was pretty obvious he was referring to us. I didn't say a word but sort of stepped in front of him and showed my key card to the CM who gave us our wristbands and we walked on in.
We found a spot next to the shallow sandy area so Haley could play in the sand and set up camp. Skye ran off to do the slide and make friends. Although it was almost 80 degrees it didn't feel too terribly warm out.
I had Haley on my hip and walked out into the sand with her and put her down. We'd also bought a bunch of sand toys for her to play with. The sand just freaked her out! Which is odd because she's been to beaches before, it's just been a while. She was so funny. She was walking with bent knees and her toes curled up like a little ol' woman. Jess & I laughed until I almost wet myself.
She didn't want to sit in the sand and play with her toys either because she didn't want the sand on her. She sort of crouched down a little but if any sand stuck to her she'd whine and try to wipe it off. Jess was going to go get her a life jacket just in case but there was so need to, she wouldn't move from one spot. I'm telling you; this girl is totally different from any I've ever raised before.
The waiter came and Jess & I ordered a drink. I have to say, at this point I needed one. When the waiter brought it to us he tripped in the sand and mine flew off his tray and landing in the sand. We just laughed and teased him a bit about it. I bet that happens a lot there.
Haley looked like she was freezing and I felt her little arms and she was cold as a little frog so I put her clothes back on her. I think she was still a little sleepy because she wanted to sit in my lap and cuddle.
I enjoyed holding her. She doesn't let us cuddle her too much except when she's sleepy or not feeling well. We just hung out and relaxed for a little while. I kept calling to see if our room was ready and before long it was after 4 o'clock and they still were saying it wasn't ready. We needed to get cleaned up. We had dinner plans at Cape May Cafe and to see Fantasmic. Skye was back and everyone was getting cold so we got our stuff together and went to the check in desk. The CM at the desk said our room has been ready for a while now. Don't know wha t was up with that...
Anyway, we made it to our 1BR villa and Jess just loved it. It's the first time she's been with me since I joined DVC...because she's been a bad girl.lol I called and had our luggage brought up and we took turns getting showers. I made Haley a big jacuzzi tub of bubble bath to warm her little bones. She didn't like it when I turned the jets on tho.lol
After our showers we felt all good and relaxed and decided we didn't feel like rushing to our Cape May Cafe ADR and didn't know if Haley would let us eat anyway so I ordered room service. It really just felt too good to be "home" in the villa. I really do love it there and feel completely comfortable. I think just having a kitchen in the room does it.
We then couldn't decided whether we wanted to just hang out there and rest up or go to MGM. In the end we decided to go see Osborne Festival of Lights and Fantasmic. We went to the boat dock and there was a huge line to catch a boat. As many times as I've been to the BCV I've never had to stand in line for a boat. We decided to just walk.
The Osbourne Lights were wonderful and Fantasmic was great as usual. Haley loved it too and wasn't a bit afraid. She clapped her hands and pointed at the boat with all the characters. She's a true music lover and seems to enjoy any kind of musical show.
After the show Skye wanted to stay and see if she could ride R&R or ToT because she hadn't gotten to do it yet. That was fine with me so Jess stayed with her and Haley and I went back to BCVs. I was going to take her for icecream but decided she needed to get in the bed early tonight.
I was putting Jess, Skye and Haley in the king bed and taking the fold out sofa in the LR. I always get the fold out. I don't care as long as I get the whole bed and not have to share. I put my jammies on and got in my bed. Before long, Jess & Skye came in. They'd gotten to ride both R&R and ToT and were happy.
It wasn't long before we were out like a light.
LOL. Look forward to future reports!! 
I took my 1 year old, 3 year old and 6 year old in january and those meltdowns aren't fun at all. For you to give jess and Skye some time on their own while you had hayley is just wonderful of you. glad this trip was better for you and wishing you many more,
), it sounded like you were perfectly patient. Congrats.
