"This Isn't Disneyworld. . .It's Rainworld!!" our trip to WDW May 16-23, 2009

[longing2Batdisney]

Fun update! I agree w/Ally her server was as pretty if not prettier than the princesses
I love the pic of Clare and "White". Dayne always loved the Norway ride and we missed it this year along with everything else--in Epcot/WS. He says he is going back in May for his Sr. trip - LOL! w/o us so he can ride everything!!
I love the girls outfits!!! you needed to have a blouse made for yourself to match

 

[mousescrapper]

How cute!! I never thought of taking one of the mini-dolls to Disney!! Great idea b/c Ally wanted to take one of her big dolls on our trip and I didn't think it was a good idea.

feel free to take a peek at my current TR to see some of the pictures

just realized I didn't share this link with you and your followers... since I don't have my own link at the moment I've been sharing the laughter
you have to check this out...found this the other night on the boards
IT IS AWESOME
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2227119

just had to say how fun and very cute! Lovedit...thanks for sharing, I saved the link so I can show my DH

Oh my word!! The bathroom at Akershus is TEENY TINY!! It was so small that I had to change Claire first, go give her to Brent, and then go back in and change Ally. After Ally was dressed I took her back out to Brent so I could use the restroom--so 3 trips in and out!! After I was done, I metup with Brent and the girls outside.

yes I remember that too...next time just head out to one of the bathrooms back in FW....the outside near Soarin/Seas w/ Nemo is plenty big!

love this picture...so good w/ all of SSE in the shot

I sat down and let her sleep while I waited and caught up on Facebook via my phone! (Yes, I am a Facebook junkie!!)

good way to pass your time waiting!


Ally sat there for a minute (I think she was nervous). Finally she asked, "How old are you?" Uh oh! I wasn't close enough to coach her with another question. But Crush was hilarious! He said, "Still 150, Dude!" Everyone laughed and thankfully Ally didn't seem to mind. Whew! After the show she couldn't quit talking about how Crush had talked to HER!! It really made an impression!!

that is so cool! how fun to be asked a question...I love that show and get the biggest kick out of what the kids say in there and how Crush responds...very fun


See how it looks like a real passport?! Well, you take it to each country and they stamp it and write something in their language.

it is fun souviner...my twins still have theris from theri first trip almost 5 yrs ago!


Up Next: China! Ally's heart is set on meeting Mulan (the only princess she hasn't met). Will she get to meet her? Or will the rain put a damper on things?

China is my fav pavilian I really hope she gets to meet Mulan and this rain stops so you can finish your country tour....

I know what it is like to tour Epcot in horrid rain....the trip my DH & I took w/ kids prior to kids was terrible rain each day like yours...but we didn't have any little kids to cart around, so we dealt w/ it.

 

[arizonacolbys]

I'm a little late getting here, but have caught up on your trip report! Your girls are beautiful! And it looks like they had such a wonderful time!! We leave in less than 3 weeks now for our baby girl's first trip - she'll be almost 11 months & we're staying at the Polynesian for the first few days of our trip. I can't wait!! I love your girls dresses!! I've been making some for my daughter & am running out of time to get them all done! LOL

 

[ladybugmom]

Wow! When you update, you update! How frustrating about the monorail -- I am such a Type A, I would have been a complete wreck. I can't stand being late for something!

How cool that Ally was able to meet Ariel! I bet that made her day! Claire was cracking me up with her expressions -- she and Snow White are adorable together.

I am so happy you were able to enjoy a rain-free morning, but what a bummer that the skies opened up again! You really did have the worst luck with weather .

Yeah--I had about HAD it with the monorail that day! Sooo frustrating! It was the only issue we had with transportation all week. Yes, Ally was sooo happy to meet Ariel!! It DID make her day!! And Claire just LOVED Snow White! Yes, I loved having no rain that morning--it was sooo nice!

Great updates as always, Becky! That monorail situation would have had me in a fit too! But glad you made it ok! We really enjoyed the Princess breakfast in Norway too - when we went in 2007! I love Claire's kiss prints! Too cute! That's great that you met Cinderella there as well - she is not one of the "usuals" from what I understand.

You got some great photopass shots before it rained.

Ahhh....Soarin..... LOVE it!!!!

I can't imagine walking through all that rain with Ally and Claire in the stroller and being so wet! Glad to see you made the best out of it though!

Sara

Thanks Sara!! Yes, I was surprised to see Cinderella there as well. I had also read that it was unusual to see her there--that's why we booked breakfast at CRT, too!! Can't get enough of Cinderella, though!! Yes, I was very thankful to get the PP pics since we had gotten any family pics at AK the day before! I tell you the best thing I bought for our trip was the $25 stroller cover!! It kept the stroller and Claire fairly dry!!

I am loving your report! You are all so cute. I was nearly in tears reading about Akershus. We are taking our daughter in January and it's my #1 priority. Did you have to book 90 days out or did you still get to do it at 180? I'm really worried about not getting our ADRs this trip.

The Ally and Crush story is precious! I love it!

Can't wait to hear if you met Mulan. She is my DD's favorite princess.

Thanks Soleil! Aww!! I'm glad you liked the Akershus update!! You will LOVE it there! We were able to book this 90 days out without a problem (well, my travel agent booked it). The only 2 we were able to book 180 days out was CRT and Chef Mickey's. I wouldn't think it would be an issue especially in January!

Great updates, Becky! I love the Princesses at Askersus (spelling? ) A few years ago, my sister, cousin and I had a girl's meal there, and I think I want to do that again this trip. We're going to be a bit older than last time (27, 18 and almost 10) but heck, who doesn't love a princess?!

This is why I love reading TRs...I never knew about the passports at Epcot! I will for sure have to add that to our plans this trip. I think my goddaughter would like that and it could be something we would do together.

Great updates as usual!

Thanks Katie! Exactly! I loved the princess meal just as much as the girls!! You're never too old for princesses!! Yes, I would highly recommend the passport! Ally LOVED doing this especially since it was too wet to make the mask!

Great update!! I am soo happy Crush talked to Ally Asking the same question is totally something Abby would do Gotta love how he is trained to just roll with it! Sorry---I ended up falling asleep lastnight!

Sorry Katie!! Yeah, I was up until almost 3:00 a.m.! YIKES! And I still wasn't tired when I got in bed. I was in a zone updating last night (or should I say early this morning--hee hee!!).

Great update I have been reading but not posting much. Sorry I have been MIA for a while but I am here.

Your trip sounds like alot of fun minus the rain.

Hi Lizet!! It's great to see you posting!!

Yeah for great updates!

I love all the great photos you got at Akershus. Your review is timely as I just discovered Akershus does breakfast last night! I'm already trying to plan our dining for December. It looks like a great place to try breakfast. The picture of Ally with Belle is adorable. When we did Akershus there was no photopass photog. That's great that you got a photopass picture as well.


Claires faces with the princesses are so precious. You got so many great photos. We've never taken the girls pictures individually with characters because I get worried they'll run off. We'll have to do that next time for something different. Great update!

Thanks! Akershus is a GREAT place for breakfast!! My travel agent suggested it b/c she said that the food at lunch and dinner is a little strange/different. Yes, there is now a photo package that you get when you eat there!! AND you can add the pics to your PP cd!! Yes, I was afraid the characters would run off, too. So I was just sure to tell them when they got to our table that I wanted pics with each girl. They had no problem with that! I even was sure to get several shots with each to be sure I got a good one. I would just tell them, "Ok, a few more" or "ok, let's get one more." It worked great!!

Fun update! I agree w/Ally her server was as pretty if not prettier than the princesses
I love the pic of Clare and "White". Dayne always loved the Norway ride and we missed it this year along with everything else--in Epcot/WS. He says he is going back in May for his Sr. trip - LOL! w/o us so he can ride everything!!
I love the girls outfits!!! you needed to have a blouse made for yourself to match

Yes, I thought our waitress was beautiful!! She was so sweet to the girls--they just loved her! I never thought of having a blouse made for me!! But I did wear a Minnie Mouse shirt that day to coordinate with the girls!!

 

[ladybugmom]

just had to say how fun and very cute! Lovedit...thanks for sharing, I saved the link so I can show my DH

China is my fav pavilian I really hope she gets to meet Mulan and this rain stops so you can finish your country tour....

I know what it is like to tour Epcot in horrid rain....the trip my DH & I took w/ kids prior to kids was terrible rain each day like yours...but we didn't have any little kids to cart around, so we dealt w/ it.

Girl--how did I not realize that you had a TR?! I'm so sorry! I'm subscribing and will have to catch up today!! Can't wait to read it!! Wasn't that video ADORABLE?! We've watched it soooo many times! The girls love it!! I showed Brent last night and he was impressed--he thought it was really well done! Yeah, Epcot is NOT fun in the rain! We're hoping next year that we get better weather!

I'm a little late getting here, but have caught up on your trip report! Your girls are beautiful! And it looks like they had such a wonderful time!! We leave in less than 3 weeks now for our baby girl's first trip - she'll be almost 11 months & we're staying at the Polynesian for the first few days of our trip. I can't wait!! I love your girls dresses!! I've been making some for my daughter & am running out of time to get them all done! LOL

Hi and welcome Emily!!! Thank you so much! We did have a wonderful time--even with all of the rain!! Your little girl is just PRECIOUS and you will LOVE the Poly!! I can't WAIT to go back! How exciting! Your trip is coming up so quickly! Will you be doing a TR? I would love to hear about your trip!

 

[Nbarker]

I just wanted to come out of lurking to tell you how much I've enjoyed your trip report. I have to confess, at first I was just being nosy when I saw the Bama girl thing, as we are Auburn fans. I quickly decided to not hold it against you and kept reading! Anyway, I'm glad ya'll had fun, despite the rain. It rained everyday when we were there too...it ruined the clock on my stroller despite keeping it covered. Maybe you'll have better luck next time. BTW, we are about 2 hours from Memphis in North Alabama.

 

[Dancegrl624]

Great update. I just adore Ally's sunglasses! She looks like a movie star. So glad to hear that you enjoyed Akershus and Ally got to meet Ariel. I know I told you we met Mary Poppins there, but it was so neat because Madison had been talking about her that morning. She had asked me where you could meet her and I said I wasn't really sure. Well, you should have seen the look on her face when she saw that Mary Poppins was there. It was such a wonderful surprise!

 

[JPFamilyMom]

Gosh I can't believe how much you updated and I missed it all, though I was looking at your photos on facebook last night with baby DS, good to get the story to go along with the pictures So I already know what happens from your photos but I'll keep quiet.

Your girls are too cute, and I love the minnie dresses

are you going this saturday? Hope we see you there.

 

[princess&her4princes]

WOW Becky, you were a updating machine last night!! You go girl!! But don't go too fast...I don't want you report to end too quickly!!!

I'm so with you about the monorail, I would have been upset too, I'm always on time for things and get COMPLETELY stressed out when we're late to anything. So I felt your pain and was feeling a bit stressed just reading about it!! Looks like you guys had a GREAT time meeting the princesses and I loved looking at all the pics with the girls, Claire was SO cute with the lipstick pic!!! LOVED it!! And Ally is so photogenic, you must have MILLIONS of pictures all over your house, not knowing which ones to display!!!

I'm glad the rain held off for a little bit but sorry that it stormed!! Looks like you made the best of things.

Loved the Ally and Crush story, how cute! Love little times like that!!

Can't wait to hear more!!!!

 

[ladybugmom]

I just wanted to come out of lurking to tell you how much I've enjoyed your trip report. I have to confess, at first I was just being nosy when I saw the Bama girl thing, as we are Auburn fans. I quickly decided to not hold it against you and kept reading! Anyway, I'm glad ya'll had fun, despite the rain. It rained everyday when we were there too...it ruined the clock on my stroller despite keeping it covered. Maybe you'll have better luck next time. BTW, we are about 2 hours from Memphis in North Alabama.

Hi and welcome!! Well thank you, I'm glad you're not holding it against me!! When were you there? And it rained everyday for you, too? That stinks! Really? Where in North Alabama? Glad you're joining in!!

Great update. I just adore Ally's sunglasses! She looks like a movie star. So glad to hear that you enjoyed Akershus and Ally got to meet Ariel. I know I told you we met Mary Poppins there, but it was so neat because Madison had been talking about her that morning. She had asked me where you could meet her and I said I wasn't really sure. Well, you should have seen the look on her face when she saw that Mary Poppins was there. It was such a wonderful surprise!

Thanks Meghan! Hee hee!! Ally calls those her Sharpay sunglasses! We got them at Gymboree. Claire has a pair, too but she wouldn't keep them on! WOW! I remember you telling me about Mary Poppins! That is so neat!!

Gosh I can't believe how much you updated and I missed it all, though I was looking at your photos on facebook last night with baby DS, good to get the story to go along with the pictures So I already know what happens from your photos but I'll keep quiet.

Your girls are too cute, and I love the minnie dresses

are you going this saturday? Hope we see you there.

Sorry--I was up super late and I was on a roll!! Yes! My DIS Facebook friends have an advantage in knowing what happens! Yes--don't say a word! Hee hee! I'm not sure yet if we'll go or not. I haven't had a chance to talk to Brent yet. We might see you there!

 

[ladybugmom]

WOW Becky, you were a updating machine last night!! You go girl!! But don't go too fast...I don't want you report to end too quickly!!!

I'm so with you about the monorail, I would have been upset too, I'm always on time for things and get COMPLETELY stressed out when we're late to anything. So I felt your pain and was feeling a bit stressed just reading about it!! Looks like you guys had a GREAT time meeting the princesses and I loved looking at all the pics with the girls, Claire was SO cute with the lipstick pic!!! LOVED it!! And Ally is so photogenic, you must have MILLIONS of pictures all over your house, not knowing which ones to display!!!

I'm glad the rain held off for a little bit but sorry that it stormed!! Looks like you made the best of things.

Loved the Ally and Crush story, how cute! Love little times like that!!

Can't wait to hear more!!!!

Hee hee!! Yes, I was in a zone last night Kristen!! So I went with it! I'm so afraid that if I go too slow that I will forget all the little details. You know?! Yes, the monorail experience was soooo very stressful! Thankfully that was the only time the whole trip that we had transportation issues. Yes, there are pics everywhere and it doesn't help that I LOVE to take sooo many pics! Ally learned to pose for pics at a very young age! Claire is now getting the hang of it, too!!

 

[shannn]

I'm subbing if I'm not too late.

I love your girls' outfits for each park. I've been working on planning what my kids will wear in October.

 

[ladybugmom]

I'm subbing if I'm not too late.

I love your girls' outfits for each park. I've been working on planning what my kids will wear in October.

Welcome Shannon!! It's definitely not too late!! Glad you're joining in on my TR!! Thank you very much!! Isn't it fun to plan outfits for the kiddos?!

 

[kaysmommie]

Great update Becky . Sorry about the monorail issues. I would have been peeved too. Guess it's a type A thing, we get aggravated easier. I love you PSB pics and for having Ariel in her ballgown. She has never been there on any of our trips, neither is Cinderella usually. Your girls look adorable in their matching Belle/ Minnie outfits. I agree with Ally also your waitress is as pretty as the princesses. Glad Ally got chosen to talk to Crush. Your photopass pics are great too.

 

[ladybugmom]

Great update Becky . Sorry about the monorail issues. I would have been peeved too. Guess it's a type A thing, we get aggravated easier. I love you PSB pics and for having Ariel in her ballgown. She has never been there on any of our trips, neither is Cinderella usually. Your girls look adorable in their matching Belle/ Minnie outfits. I agree with Ally also your waitress is as pretty as the princesses. Glad Ally got chosen to talk to Crush. Your photopass pics are great too.

Thanks Nichole!! Yes, Ally was going on and on about how Ariel was in her ballgown and if she went back and forth from her fins to her feet. She really overthinks things!!

 

[DessertGirl]

subscribing...loving your trip report!

 

[Captdonswife]

Wow! You guys really hit the rainy days, didn't you? We took ponchos when we went in June 2007 and only had to use them once. It sounds as though it is a wonder trip anyway! Your have a beautiful family! Can't wait to read your next post!
Vicky

 

[MaryAz]

All caught up, I was really behind. Just love all your pics. As I read along I was like "oh no, it's going to rain" or "don't worry, rain will hold off" LOL. Love the girls matching outfits so cute!!
Will have to show Avery ur AG update.

 

[ladybugmom]

subscribing...loving your trip report!

Hi and welcome to my TR!!

Wow! You guys really hit the rainy days, didn't you? We took ponchos when we went in June 2007 and only had to use them once. It sounds as though it is a wonder trip anyway! Your have a beautiful family! Can't wait to read your next post!
Vicky

Hello and welcome Vicky!! Glad you're joining in! Yes we did hit MANY rainy days!! But we made the best of it!

All caught up, I was really behind. Just love all your pics. As I read along I was like "oh no, it's going to rain" or "don't worry, rain will hold off" LOL. Love the girls matching outfits so cute!!
Will have to show Avery ur AG update.

Thanks Mary!! Hee hee!! I feel the same way as I read eveyone's TR's that were there that same week!

 

[PopArtGal]

Will we get an update today??

I'm leaving the house on sunday morning around 3am. I need to get pumped! hehe