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

[that's nice]

guess there must be some surprises for your upcoming trip you aren't ready to share

Well I can tell you we are going 10/30-11/5 staying in WDW. We are going to meet up with Melody's cousins on the 31st to trick-or-treat and spend the day on Sunday the 3rd with them. Our APs run out on the 2nd.

cool you are getting MB & FP+, still waiting to hear if we do! different CM's are telling different people posting yes we are....no we aren't just want to know people

I think it depends on what resort you are staying at. But I thought I heard that all resorts will have MB by mid-nov.?

Amazing how fast they do that transformation!

I know... that was 3 days.

Ok, I'm going to trust Christopher's judgment over yours from now on.

I just posted the picture of Juliana checking on him... here are a few others..

December of last year. Didn't you read Mark's 60th birthday TR and read of all the problems we had there?

I did read it but I can't recall.... I guess I have to go back.

 

[KatMark]

Oh...he just melts my heart. Those big eyes and he is just so engrossed in what he is seeing.

 

[Woth2982]

Well I can tell you we are going 10/30-11/5 staying in WDW.

I miss you all by 2 days this year! I arrive on the 7th for the half Marathon which I am now officially worried about. I am having a terrible back spasm (on day 8).

 

[Poolrat]

Hey Pat! Hope everything is well with you!

Doing well. Busy but well. Catching DIS time when I can.

I guess I should just write a post about what we are doing, eh?

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Well I can tell you we are going 10/30-11/5 staying in WDW. We are going to meet up with Melody's cousins on the 31st to trick-or-treat and spend the day on Sunday the 3rd with them. Our APs run out on the 2nd.

I will be there 10-16-10-23- RATS. Would love to see the new princess, and meet your big Princess and Prince. Someday Right?

Got my MB notice today.

 

[Millie12591]

That was a pretty good effort trying to get to MK before the park opened, especially with a pregger and a little one in tow. At least you had the park mostly to yourselves, that's pretty rare!

There is nothing better than walking down Main St. and having almost no one around you except the people you love. That, and no one in front of the castle. :

Looooove the look on Christopher's face when he's looking at one of the step sisters. He comes off so stoic in most of his pictures, so when I see him all lit up like that......it just melts my heart.

Was it pretty chilly that day? I'm curious as to what the weather can be like that time of the year, but then again it's FL so it can change at a moments notice.

I think we are the few that actually like going on IASW, it's a must every trip, at least once every time we're in MK for the day.

Love seeing Christopher so intrigued while he rides through IASW. Juliana seems to think so too!! She's such a good, big sister.

Loving Christopher's hat by the way. He probably feels like he's a big boy with his hat on.

 

[that's nice]

Oh...he just melts my heart. Those big eyes and he is just so engrossed in what he is seeing.

He was so funny. I could look at everything fast enough.

I miss you all by 2 days this year! I arrive on the 7th for the half Marathon which I am now officially worried about. I am having a terrible back spasm (on day 8).

Awww... I hope you feel better. I'm contemplating running the Gingerbread Run at Give Kids the World now that we will be there. It's only a 5K but I haven't run since the Sandy Hook 5K in March.

Doing well. Busy but well. Catching DIS time when I can.

I hear ya... there are never enough hours in the day.

I will be there 10-16-10-23- RATS. Would love to see the new princess, and meet your big Princess and Prince. Someday Right?

Wow... we will just miss each other. You still running? I'm skipping the 1/2 this year but I already told Melody I'm running in 2015.

Got my MB notice today.

AWESOME!!! I customized our bands already. Now I just need then to show up.

 

[that's nice]

That was a pretty good effort trying to get to MK before the park opened, especially with a pregger and a little one in tow. At least you had the park mostly to yourselves, that's pretty rare!

We still have never seen the show before RD at MK. Maybe when the kids are older....

There is nothing better than walking down Main St. and having almost no one around you except the people you love. That, and no one in front of the castle. :

Considering we missed the opening, there wasn't too many people. The rain must of kept some people away.

Looooove the look on Christopher's face when he's looking at one of the step sisters. He comes off so stoic in most of his pictures, so when I see him all lit up like that......it just melts my heart.

STOIC???? Hang out with him for 5 minutes. Stoic will be the farthest thing from your mind.

Was it pretty chilly that day? I'm curious as to what the weather can be like that time of the year, but then again it's FL so it can change at a moments notice.

No it wasn't bad. There was one night (the next day) that was kind chilly but besides that night I wore shorts every day. It was about 78-82 every day.

I think we are the few that actually like going on IASW, it's a must every trip, at least once every time we're in MK for the day.

I love IASM. Go ahead. Make fun of me. (not speaking to you Millie )

Love seeing Christopher so intrigued while he rides through IASW. Juliana seems to think so too!! She's such a good, big sister.

She is good to him.... most of the time.

Loving Christopher's hat by the way. He probably feels like he's a big boy with his hat on.

He bought that hat with a gift card that Kathy gave him. He still wears it all teh time.

 

[that's nice]

We were hitting every ride in Fantasyland but there was one more we had to do before the transformation... Cinderella's carousel or as my kids call it, 'The Horsey Ride'

It was almost 11 o'clock and it was time. Time for Juliana to be turned into a princess. My mom bought her the Merida dress from Brave.

She only had to wait a few minutes before she was called into her chair.

Christopher was watching intently....

Nail time....

Pixie Dust!

So while Juliana was getting made up, I stepped out for a few minutes to head over to the 'NEW' fantasyland. I'm not sure if you remember the fiasco of Disney emailing AP holders days and times when they could enter the new Fantasyland, but I received a time of 12-3 or something like that. I walked over to talk to a CM about getting everyone into the viewing. I explained the situation and he called over his manager and they gave me wristbands for the whole family. SCORE! As I was walking back to BBB, I heard someone call out my name. I turned to see Dawn (chloe770 here on the boards). It kinda took me by surprise but we had a few minutes to chat and she told me all about her experience getting into the New Fantasyland. It was great getting to meet her!

Juliana was done with her makeover.....

...and there was only one place to have lunch fit for a princess.....

Up next.. princesses & more princesses

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Tim! I can't believe you've had this up for 10 mos, and I just realized it. We've had such a crazy year that I'm just starting to wake up, I think. Anyway I don't know if I'll ever catch up but I'll enjoy seeing the fun with your kids, can't believe how much they've grown, and it's so great to see Juliana healthy and happy, and now there are 5 of you!

 

[wiigirl]

Great update!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Well I can tell you we are going 10/30-11/5 staying in WDW. We are going to meet up with Melody's cousins on the 31st to trick-or-treat and spend the day on Sunday the 3rd with them. Our APs run out on the 2nd.


I think it depends on what resort you are staying at. But I thought I heard that all resorts will have MB by mid-nov.?

fun! happy you will be there during Halloween and getting to see Melody's cousin's too! sorry we will miss you though, some day...

we are staying at AoA so will get them, if they are released since AoA is testing already! ya, we've been hearing everything from so many CM's, time will tell!

such a cute photo of Christopher on the "horsey ride" and Juliana makes a beautiful Merida! the color of the dress is so pretty on her!

 

[jenseib]

I see those pictures of Princess Juliana all the time. My computer goes to slideshow when inactive and I have the photopass pictures still on it and I swear every day I come to it seeing pictures of either your family or Carey's each morning. It always makes me smile!

 

[gracer9977]

Just found your TR.

Congratulations on the new addition to your family!!!! She is beautiful and I love the Minnie outfit.

Your kids are adorable and look like they are having such a fun time at WDW.

We took my DS on IASW in 2011 (his first trip to WDW) and he was just in awe of the ride. The whole time his eyes were just huge as he tried to take everything in. I just loved watching him experience it. We always go on IASW at least once, but then again we only get to Disney every few years so it's part of the traditions.

Anyway looking to follow along going forward.

 

[KatMark]

We were hitting every ride in Fantasyland but there was one more we had to do before the transformation... Cinderella's carousel or as my kids call it, 'The Horsey Ride'

I love it...The Horsey Ride.

He really is a precious boy and looks just like his mommy.




Christopher was watching intently....

I think Christopher was thinking that he was one lucky brother to have such a beautiful sister.




So while Juliana was getting made up, I stepped out for a few minutes to head over to the 'NEW' fantasyland. I'm not sure if you remember the fiasco of Disney emailing AP holders days and times when they could enter the new Fantasyland, but I received a time of 12-3 or something like that. I walked over to talk to a CM about getting everyone into the viewing. I explained the situation and he called over his manager and they gave me wristbands for the whole family. SCORE! As I was walking back to BBB, I heard someone call out my name. I turned to see Dawn (chloe770 here on the boards). It kinda took me by surprise but we had a few minutes to chat and she told me all about her experience getting into the New Fantasyland. It was great getting to meet her!

Score! Good job dad.

Juliana was done with her makeover.....

I am sitting here all misty-eyed. Juliana just gets more beautiful each year; now tell her to stop growing up so fast!

...and there was only one place to have lunch fit for a princess.....

Up next.. princesses & more princesses

Can't wait to hear all about it.

 

[afwdwfan]

I have to say, that pink spiky hair is kind of an interesting look for Merida! It looks like Princess Juliana was quite happy with everything though, and that is what counts.

I'm glad you were able to work it out and get bands for the "New" Fantasyland preview! Maybe you can share some top secret, behind the scenes photos from your tour of it.

 

[that's nice]

Hi Tim! I can't believe you've had this up for 10 mos, and I just realized it. We've had such a crazy year that I'm just starting to wake up, I think. Anyway I don't know if I'll ever catch up but I'll enjoy seeing the fun with your kids, can't believe how much they've grown, and it's so great to see Juliana healthy and happy, and now there are 5 of you!

Hey Tammie! Nice to see you!! No worries. I just got back to writing again after taking a few months off the DIS. Being a family of 5 has taken up a lot of my free time.

Great update!

Thanks!!

fun! happy you will be there during Halloween and getting to see Melody's cousin's too! sorry we will miss you though, some day...

Yes, one of these days... I see you are meeting up with Kathy. I'm jealous of both of you!

we are staying at AoA so will get them, if they are released since AoA is testing already! ya, we've been hearing everything from so many CM's, time will tell!

You know how that goes.... one says one thing.. and another one says something different.

such a cute photo of Christopher on the "horsey ride" and Juliana makes a beautiful Merida! the color of the dress is so pretty on her!

I really do like that dress. I think Juliana is starting to get 'too old' for all the princess gowns. she doesn't wear them as much as she used to.

I see those pictures of Princess Juliana all the time. My computer goes to slideshow when inactive and I have the photopass pictures still on it and I swear every day I come to it seeing pictures of either your family or Carey's each morning. It always makes me smile!

LOL... hopefully you don't wake up to any pictures of me.

I've been trying to read up on the photopass in regards to the magic band. I'm so confused.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I'm sure Juliana enjoyed every bit of the BBB process!

...and the guys tolerated it.

I'm glad you were able to work it out and get bands for the "New" Fantasyland preview! Maybe you can share some top secret, behind the scenes photos from your tour of it.

 

[marvali]

Hey Tim! Good to see you around here! Unfortunately this is one of those times when everything is really busy and I'm not here that much right now. Trying to catch up when I can!

I love Boma for dinner! So many wonderful choices, especially the meat kiosk! I don't think I could eat enough zebra domes to be even a little tipsy though.

You did a good job making it to MK early. I went in early one time when it had been raining, and it was great with low crowds also!

Great job on the pixie dust and extra magic with getting the whole family into the New Fantasyland! The kids are growing up too fast, and Princess Juliana looks way too grown up after getting her BBB makeover!

So good you will be getting to go back soon! Wish I could be there at Halloween as I love MNSSHP and the fall decorations! Unfortunately I will be at least knee deep in work by that time! Can't wait to hear all about it though!!!

 

[Poolrat]

Wow... we will just miss each other. You still running? I'm skipping the 1/2 this year but I already told Melody I'm running in 2015.


AWESOME!!! I customized our bands already. Now I just need then to show up.

Have not run in a long long time. Spring probably. Back to wealking and maybe running if I can find time to even walk.


Those bands are fast. Mine arrived today!!!

 

[dekkerdisneydreamer]

It is absolutely horrible that I just found your TR last week.

I knew you were headed out last year via Facebook, but somehow I missed this.

The children are as darling as ever, and I love the princess transformation! A beautiful Merida indeed!

Glad to be on board, even though I'm almost a year late.