This is the last trip the 4 of us ever take to WDW. Nov 2-12 *FinalUpdate 3/19* Pg.59

[KatMark]

Tim, to you, Mel and your beautiful children -- Juliana, Christopher and Gabriella, Mark and I send you our love and wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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[petals]

Great update.

 

[that's nice]

Why?

Isn't the Sum of all thrills in one of those buildings?

Ok, she enjoyed it. I guess there must be something in there worth doing then.

We've been to Disney a lot in the last 6 years and we still haven't done everything. Stitch's Great Escape anyone?

I can't blame you. There wouldn't even be half of one to photograph if it was me.

I was eating and was like 'Oh, snap! If I don't take a picture, there is no way I would remember' Who knew I'd still be writing this 13 months later.

I love your detailed reporting on the food you had at F & W.

Thanks! I was going for F&W TR of the year.

That's why you use the stroller as a battering ram.

I'm not saying I didn't hit anyone….

Sounds like a perfect time for Mission: Space!

I've skipped that the last few times. I shudda went on it.

Um...sure, I guess.

I take it you've haven't had a good experience there?

Interesting. Think we can get the U.S. government to play this game?

Yea right.. just like they can get a good look at a butcher's a** by sticking your head up there. But, wouldn't you rather to take his word for it? No, I mean is, you can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a butcher's a**... No, wait. It's gotta be your bull.

Makes sense to me.

See, we are smarter than we look.

Just pick the bench up and carry it around the lobby next time; it's basically the same thing.

You're right!

Wow! It's this kind of quality trip reporting that makes you want to go experience it for yourself!

Sorry. I cannot and will not live up to your TRs.

But you still come back here for some reason.

Seriously? You're still hungry after all that mystery meat?

Hey, I'm a growing boy.

What a great trip report, congrats on the beautiful baby girl!!

Thanks for reading!!!!!

Thank you! I need to post a new picture of the baby soon.

 

[that's nice]

If we ever get to F&W (we might have a slight chance next year), I'll just go up to certain booths and say "I want what that's nice had....see the picture (I'll be sure have pictures with me).

I know you won't read this for a while cuz you are in WDW so I can type what ever I want and you won't yell at me for at least a week.

You better push your trip back a few weeks and meet up with us. I'll show you exactly where to eat.

You know I don't recall if they had that piggy bank game when the kids were little. We spent very little time in Innoventions then or now.

There is so much unused, dead, and underutilized space in Epcot it is crazy.

I just can't believe how big Juliana is looking in her pictures. Where has the time gone?

Colonel Sandurz: Try here. Stop.
Dark Helmet: What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie?
Colonel Sandurz: Now. You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now, is happening now.
Dark Helmet: What happened to then?
Colonel Sandurz: We passed then.
Dark Helmet: When?
Colonel Sandurz: Just now. We're at now now.
Dark Helmet: Go back to then.
Colonel Sandurz: When?
Dark Helmet: Now.
Colonel Sandurz: Now?
Dark Helmet: Now.
Colonel Sandurz: I can't.
Dark Helmet: Why?
Colonel Sandurz: We missed it.
Dark Helmet: When?
Colonel Sandurz: Just now.
Dark Helmet: When will then be now?
Colonel Sandurz: Soon.
Dark Helmet: How soon?

Sorry… I'm on a movie quote kick.

I know she has gotten so big. It is crazy.

Why there is a height restriction on Soarin' I don't understand. But Christopher looks very proud of himself sitting on the bench all by himself.

The kid had his own bench. Are you happy when you get a bench to yourself?

Juliana looks like she is having fun with the game. Amazing all the new stuff they have for the kids game wise.

True. We wanted to try it out in another country but we never got around to it.

Haha I am actually a great babysitter. I have yet to lose a child! Granted the two kids I babysit are 13 and 17, and it is only when the parents leave the country lol. Still trying to figure out who let the 3 year old turn 13

Since when does a 13 & 17 yr old need a babysitter?

Thanks! This was a great race! I would definitely recommend it. Id also recommend coming in the night before and staying after the race verses before it. There wasn't much Christmas stuff around this year. I was very disappointed.

They just started putting up Christmas stuff on our last day. I think it had to do with how Halloween fell. They squeezed one last weekend of fall decor in.

Im glad I went to F&W my first day there and didn't leave it til the last day. I can't handle crowds like that.

I can handle them…. Melody not so much.

 

[that's nice]

Ok I have no clue where I was at so I'll start again from the beginning. After all, isn't what a sick leave is for... to rest?

Hey there!!!! Nice to see you Christelle!!!!

Awe, what a great meeting with Mickey. Looking at the kiddos and their smiling face is so heartwarming.

It was great! Christopher was so cute with him!

I know how your mother felt being hit on. Even if it was by a character. It always makes me feel like a million bucks. Compliments are not overflowing in everyday life, right? So you take what you can lopl

I agree.. I'd take getting hit by a garbage can. Ummm I mean hit on.

I love me some Gaston. But he's never there when I make it to the tavern. The pics of Mel and Gaston are great!

She said he was so funny. Too bad I missed him, I'm sure we would have gotten along.

The picture where Merida is cracking up is so cool! Priceless!

Christopher was on a roll. He had all the characters loving him. I guess some of my charm has worn off on him.

Juliana's a bigger girl then me lol Space Mountain makes me sick.

She loves it! She can't get enough of it.

I'm so addicted to Captain EO. I don't know how many times I've seen it. And I will see it again hehe

I know you love it. I love MJ but seeing it 1 time was enough for me. Maybe in like 10 years I'll give it another chance.

Tim, to you, Mel and your beautiful children -- Juliana, Christopher and Gabriella, Mark and I send you our love and wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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Thank you Kathy! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving too!!! :good vibes

Great update.

Thank you!!!

 

[Poolrat]

I can handle them&. Melody not so much.

That's probably because you can see over the crowd..... A little different when all you see are backs...

 

[KatMark]

When have I ever yelled at you?

Thank you for the new picture of Gabriella...I love it.

I take it you are going in October? We go September 19 - 26 and then the 26th through October 5 on Marco.

 

[that's nice]

That's probably because you can see over the crowd..... A little different when all you see are backs...

That is true. Hey I can't help it if she is 5'3''!

 

[that's nice]

When have I ever yelled at you?

Ummm&. should I really answer this question? I'd probably get yelled at if I did.

Thank you for the new picture of Gabriella...I love it.

No problem. You should of had the card before you left- it was sitting on our table for 2 weeks and never made it to the mail box.

I take it you are going in October? We go September 19 - 26 and then the 26th through October 5 on Marco.

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shut the FRONT DOOR!!!!!

I thought you were going the beginning of September?

Are you serious or are you playing with me?

 

[that's nice]

Update is near…..

 

[that's nice]

Before I continue… I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I can't believe how long since I been back here to update. Life has been hectic-again. Christopher has started refusing naps so my daytime DIS time has been nonexistent. Gabriella went from sleeping through the night to waking up numerous times throughout the night which has been messing with our sleeping. Obviously with Christmas just around the corner it's been crazy in this house.

I had just finished eating some mystery meat somewhere around China….



… and we continued our walk around the World Showcase.



It is amazing how quickly the hours zip by in Disney. The next picture on my camera was of SE and it getting close to sunset.



Christopher was having a blast eating something but he is a bad DISer. He finished it before I could get a picture.



The kid can't spend all day in the stroller- he uses all modes of transportation.



We came upon a princess and her street rat. There was a bit of a line but we still had some time before our dinner ADR. We were in a fairly long line and were only a few people away when Jasmine and Aladdin had to take a break. They came back shortly and Jasmine had a change of attire. I can't say I was thrilled with it but the kids didn't seem to mind.



Aladdin was up to his silly antics…



Dusk was setting in and it was almost time for dinner. I can't say I was hungry but everyone else wasn't 'snacking' all day like I was. Where oh where were we going to eat? Somewhere around here?



Nope.

Is it just me, or do any of you take 50 pictures of the golfball while you are in Epcot?



Tell me you have never done a Saturday Night Fever move while in Disney.



I'm sure Juliana doesn't even knows what Saturday Night Fever is.

Hey look! It's the ball again!



Maybe we will eat somewhere around here…..



Yea, that will work.



I don't think Christopher wanted to eat. Or maybe he wanted to go see Jasmine again. Well, whatever it was the kid was having a mental breakdown. I'm glad Gramma was able to deal with this one!



We checked in to Via Napoli and were seated fairly quickly. Juliana put on her bored face. I mean the kid has been in Disney for what, 6, 7, days, and she is sitting down for 5 minutes and bored.



I'll tell you one thing, give the kid some water and he is a new man!



We looked over the menu and the consensus was get something light to eat. I guess the lightest thing on the menu was why a lot of people come here in the first place. PIZZA!

I looked over the menu and wanted a beer. I've been on an IPA kick and this Italian craft beer caught my eye.



Yea I realized the 16oz beer cost $12 but I was on vacation and really wanted to try it so that's what I did. It didn't disappoint, it was a good beer. Would I sit there and drink 3 or 4 of them? I would but not at those prices. So I sipped it throughout dinner and savored it.

Did I mention we had pizza?



We went for the salad too.



Normally, I would eat 1/2 a pizza myself but since I was eating nonstop all day, we had the perfect amount for everyone. We really enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back.



Up next… Christopher finds his first crush

 

[KatMark]

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shut the FRONT DOOR!!!!!

I thought you were going the beginning of September?

Are you serious or are you playing with me?

I'll read your update when I get to office. But to answer your question, yes, we are going the 19th to 26th of September. Are you going next year??????

 

[mommy2mrb]

more cute photos! like Juliana's moves Jasmine must of gotten chilly dinner looks yummy! love the golf ball shot from Italy just peaking through the bldgs.


hope the kids naps and sleep schedule get back on track, that's no fun for you and Mel!

 

[Poolrat]

We were in a fairly long line and were only a few people away when Jasmine and Aladdin had to take a break. They came back shortly and Jasmine had a change of attire. I can't say I was thrilled with it but the kids didn't seem to mind.

Um Maybe they saw you coming???

Did I mention we had pizza?



We went for the salad too.

MMMM pizza- Heating some up for lunch right now. Not Via Napoli pizza but it will have to do until I get back there in a COUPLE of WEEKS !!!

 

[KatMark]

Oh the days of deciding we don't want to nap anymore...I remember them well (okay, not well, as it's been 22 years, but you get my drift). Sorry Gabby is keeping you up at night. I hope all of it rectifies itself soon.

I love Juliana's Saturday Night Fever move...she's got it down! And Christopher and Aladdin is a hoot!

I will get to Via Napoli next trip if it kills me.

Let me just tell you that I gave the news to Mark regarding our text messages back and forth this morning and he is almost as excited as I am.

 

[wiigirl]

Great pics!

 

[pixleyyy]

Just joining in on your trip report. So excited to see the park transition in your report. We're planning the same time next year and the holiday transition is what I'm most excited about.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Life has been hectic-again. Christopher has started refusing naps so my daytime DIS time has been nonexistent. Gabriella went from sleeping through the night to waking up numerous times throughout the night which has been messing with our sleeping. Obviously with Christmas just around the corner it's been crazy in this house.

Good thing I'm way past those days with babies/toddlers...

It is amazing how quickly the hours zip by in Disney. The next picture on my camera was of SE and it getting close to sunset.

You're not kidding. I wish they'd zip by at work.

They came back shortly and Jasmine had a change of attire. I can't say I was thrilled with it but the kids didn't seem to mind.

Is it just me, or do any of you take 50 pictures of the golfball while you are in Epcot?

Maybe we will eat somewhere around here…..

Good choice!

We checked in to Via Napoli and were seated fairly quickly. Juliana put on her bored face. I mean the kid has been in Disney for what, 6, 7, days, and she is sitting down for 5 minutes and bored.

Tough crowd!

Did I mention we had pizza?

Up next… Christopher finds his first crush

 

[that's nice]

I'll read your update when I get to office. But to answer your question, yes, we are going the 19th to 26th of September. Are you going next year??????

I'd answer this but it seems we've already gotten to the bottom of it.

more cute photos! like Juliana's moves

She'll dance anywhere at any time… Latest was in Froyo World 2 nights ago. They were playing club music and she and her two friends had an all out dance party!

Jasmine must of gotten chilly

Yea I guess….

dinner looks yummy!

It was really good!

love the golf ball shot from Italy just peaking through the bldgs.

Thanks!

hope the kids naps and sleep schedule get back on track, that's no fun for you and Mel!

I have they both laying down right now… shhhhhhhhhh!

Um Maybe they saw you coming???

Most likely.

MMMM pizza- Heating some up for lunch right now. Not Via Napoli pizza but it will have to do until I get back there in a COUPLE of WEEKS !!!

It is good pizza. Luckily where we live we have places that blow that away… but it is the best pizza in Disney.

 

[that's nice]

Oh the days of deciding we don't want to nap anymore...I remember them well (okay, not well, as it's been 22 years, but you get my drift). Sorry Gabby is keeping you up at night. I hope all of it rectifies itself soon.

She has been keeping Melody up more with the nursing. The girl is in 95%+ with height, 90%+ weight.. the girl loves to eat. Plus the fact that we keep going in there to keep her from waking the kids doesn't help.

I love Juliana's Saturday Night Fever move...she's got it down! And Christopher and Aladdin is a hoot!

She loves her dancing… any time any where.

I will get to Via Napoli next trip if it kills me.

Wow, I hope you make it there in one piece.

Let me just tell you that I gave the news to Mark regarding our text messages back and forth this morning and he is almost as excited as I am.

Hopefully I'll get to witness the hat pics LIVE!

Yea, I think the world knows now after your announcement on FB.

Great pics!

Thanks you!! :good vibes

Just joining in on your trip report. So excited to see the park transition in your report. We're planning the same time next year and the holiday transition is what I'm most excited about.

Thanks for joining in! You came at the perfect time… right near the end!

We were there this year too… 10/30-11/5 it is really a great time to go IMO.

Good thing I'm way past those days with babies/toddlers...

Thank goodness you are. Who would want to go back to that when they have 3 kids over the age of 6?

You're not kidding. I wish they'd zip by at work.

I heard if you keep busy at work the day goes by faster.

Tough crowd!

Tell me about it.