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

[ladybugmom]

I was so excited to get to see the Grand Floridian in person!! I've always thought how beautiful it was on all of these travel shows and boy it didn't disappoint!! I was in awe!!!

our view as we got off the monorail and headed inside

the view below us

This little kid's area was sooo precious! I just loved the child-sized couch and chairs!!

We realized that Wishes was about to start so we headed outside to watch the fireworks from the porch!

After Wishes was over we got back on the monorail and headed back to our room at the Poly. During our short ride to the Poly, Ally ended up falling asleep. Brent ended up having to carry her back to our room!

And this is what we found on our bed!!

The girls were already asleep so we just put them right in bed!! What a great day we had!!

Up next: Day 7 @ Magic Kingdom--including dinner at Crystal Palace!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Becky,
I love the picture of Ally & Brent laughing on the carpet ride that is a real keeper!!! and the one where Brent is carrying her back to the room!!

I did not realize it had been since July since your last post!

Have a great evening!!

 

[beyondblessed]

Great update Becky! Don't worry about not posting for so long. Unfortunately, real life gets in the way of Disney....but it's always worth the wait!

The sleeping Ally picture is the cutest thing...something so precious about a child sleeping on their Daddy! Awwwww

ps Now I'm going to bed! haha

 

[ladybugmom]

Becky,
I love the picture of Ally & Brent laughing on the carpet ride that is a real keeper!!! and the one where Brent is carrying her back to the room!!

I did not realize it had been since July since your last post!

Have a great evening!!

Thanks Connie!! Yes, it was July 27th the last time that I updated my TR! Of course I have been posting since then, just not regarding my TR!!

Great update Becky! Don't worry about not posting for so long. Unfortunately, real life gets in the way of Disney....but it's always worth the wait!

The sleeping Ally picture is the cutest thing...something so precious about a child sleeping on their Daddy! Awwwww

ps Now I'm going to bed! haha

Thanks Nikky!! Sorry I kept you up but I hope that is was worth it!!

 

[pmama]

Love the update! May 21st was Faith's birthday so it was fun reading what you were doing in Disneyworld while we were celebrating her birthday in Disneyland. I didn't know the camel's on Aladin's carpet sprayed water. You learn something everyday here. We must have gotten lucky the one time we rode it.

 

[Charleston Princess]

What a great update, Becky! You were able to get great pictures of Ally and Brent on both Big Thunder and the Magic Carpets! We have never eaten at Cosmic Ray's, but you make it sound delicious -- maybe it should be on my radar for the next trip! Isn't the Grand Floridian just gorgeous? I love it there! Ally is so sweet sleeping away on Brent's shoulder.

 

[Happy Elf]

Great update! Love the pic of Ally on the carpets! That is a great picture!

 

[thmar]

Thanks for the update...always enjoy reading it.

 

[bballdiva]

What a wonderful report, the pics are great. I read a lot on these boards how people are so worried about the crowds, but my biggest worry is the rain!!!! I could care less about the crowds, But the weather ugh. I def feel for you, I would have been in tears! Glad to see you made the best of it

 

[cdotla]

Great update Becky! Glad to have you back!

Geesh...if your last post was in July, it's been 3 months now...do you mean to tell me it's *still* raining on you?!!!

The fact that you enjoyed the trip as much as you did speaks volumes....just wait til your next trip! It'll be payback time from the Sun Gods - LOL!

Looking forward to more!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Thanks Meghan!! How fun!! Ally loves her AG dolls! She wants Kit for Christmas. There are a ton of the JLY dolls to choose from--was there one she preferred over the others?

There is a JLY doll that has her hair and eye color that she likes. Too bad it doesn't come with curly hair!!!

I love your update. How awesome that you were able to get pics of your DH and Ally on BTMRR! Madison really likes that ride too. She likes that it goes fast but doesn't have any big drops. Can't wait to read more!

 

[cdotla]

PS - Becky, I am late checking out the party pics, but I have to say, I am very impressed!!!! And hats off to your husband...that cake is pretty amazing!!

 

[MaryAz]

Yay for an update. Loved all the pcs, great job! Do you think the customs will still fit the girls this year?? I am thinking about clothing for our trip as you can tell.

 

[disney<333]

Hi Becky,
I can't believe I forgot to come on over and wish Claire a happy birthday on her actual birthday.
Happy Belated 2nd Birthday to the cutie pie.

Hope she had a great one!
I can tell she certainly had a great party!
Amy's birthday party was today and it was a great success. I'll post pictures on my TR. Not sure if you're following or not.
For the TR update. The 21st was the day we arrived and went to DHS.
The pictures of Ally and Claire are adorable.
BTW- What camera do you have? Mine broke and yours looks like it takes great pictures!!
Can't wait to hear about the 22nd we were at the Magic Kingdom that day and had dinner ADRS at crystal palace too, but the rain scared us away!

 

[DWGal210]

Another great update, Becky! I just love that picture of Ally and Brent getting squirted with water; that is awesome!!

Isn't the GF gorgeous?! SO beautiful and you got some great pictures!

Have a great week!

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Hey! I'm still here!

Great update - I love that Ally was brave enough to go on BTMRR! I still cannot get EITHER of my girls to do that. In fact, Jenna, who was 8 on our trip in May, considers the Barnstormer to be and extreme thrill and has to psych herself up for it!

 

[mom2mek]

Great updates Becky! Personally, I'm glad you are taking a while to finish your report.... You know....cuz I'm so speedy with mine!

Great capture on Thunder Mountain! I love the GF pics and you got another great towel animal! So cute!!

Sara

 

[ladybugmom]

Love the update! May 21st was Faith's birthday so it was fun reading what you were doing in Disneyworld while we were celebrating her birthday in Disneyland. I didn't know the camel's on Aladin's carpet sprayed water. You learn something everyday here. We must have gotten lucky the one time we rode it.

Thanks!! I know, I did the same thing reading your TR--comparing what we did each day!! Yes, there are actually 2 camels that spit water. One spits water at the flying carpets and one spits water at those walking by the ride!! It's hilarious to watch when some unknowing person walks by and gets squirted by water!!

What a great update, Becky! You were able to get great pictures of Ally and Brent on both Big Thunder and the Magic Carpets! We have never eaten at Cosmic Ray's, but you make it sound delicious -- maybe it should be on my radar for the next trip! Isn't the Grand Floridian just gorgeous? I love it there! Ally is so sweet sleeping away on Brent's shoulder.

Thanks Jackie!! I was really surprised by Cosmic Ray's! You got sooo much food for the $$!! Yes, GF is gorgeous!! I felt like I was in another world!

Great update! Love the pic of Ally on the carpets! That is a great picture!

Thanks!! I love that pic--it SO captures the moment!!

Thanks for the update...always enjoy reading it.

No problem!! Glad you liked it!!

What a wonderful report, the pics are great. I read a lot on these boards how people are so worried about the crowds, but my biggest worry is the rain!!!! I could care less about the crowds, But the weather ugh. I def feel for you, I would have been in tears! Glad to see you made the best of it

Thank you! And thanks for joining in! Yes, we did make the best of things--we were in Disney and we were determined to have a good time!!

Great update Becky! Glad to have you back!

Geesh...if your last post was in July, it's been 3 months now...do you mean to tell me it's *still* raining on you?!!!

The fact that you enjoyed the trip as much as you did speaks volumes....just wait til your next trip! It'll be payback time from the Sun Gods - LOL!

Looking forward to more!

Thanks!! Yes, it's still "raining" on us!! Yes, next year we better have BEAUTIFUL weather!!

There is a JLY doll that has her hair and eye color that she likes. Too bad it doesn't come with curly hair!!!

I love your update. How awesome that you were able to get pics of your DH and Ally on BTMRR! Madison really likes that ride too. She likes that it goes fast but doesn't have any big drops. Can't wait to read more!

Oh cute--those JLY dolls are very pretty and the outfit they come in is so adorable! Thanks! They had a lot of fun riding BTMRR!! I hope to ride it next time!

PS - Becky, I am late checking out the party pics, but I have to say, I am very impressed!!!! And hats off to your husband...that cake is pretty amazing!!

Thank you!! Yes, my hubby did a GREAT job on the cake! I was so happy with how it turned out!

Yay for an update. Loved all the pcs, great job! Do you think the customs will still fit the girls this year?? I am thinking about clothing for our trip as you can tell.

Thanks Mary!! I'm thinking Ally's will still fit but I'm not sure about Claire's--we'll see!!

Hi Becky,
I can't believe I forgot to come on over and wish Claire a happy birthday on her actual birthday.
Happy Belated 2nd Birthday to the cutie pie.

Hope she had a great one!
I can tell she certainly had a great party!
Amy's birthday party was today and it was a great success. I'll post pictures on my TR. Not sure if you're following or not.
For the TR update. The 21st was the day we arrived and went to DHS.
The pictures of Ally and Claire are adorable.
BTW- What camera do you have? Mine broke and yours looks like it takes great pictures!!
Can't wait to hear about the 22nd we were at the Magic Kingdom that day and had dinner ADRS at crystal palace too, but the rain scared us away!

Thank you for the birthday wishes, Barbara!! I'm so glad Amy's party was a success!! I'm so sorry--I need to check out your TR for sure!! I have a Canon Rebel and I LOVE it!!

Another great update, Becky! I just love that picture of Ally and Brent getting squirted with water; that is awesome!!

Isn't the GF gorgeous?! SO beautiful and you got some great pictures!

Have a great week!

Thanks Katie!! GF is gorgeous!! I was in awe for sure!!

Hey! I'm still here!

Great update - I love that Ally was brave enough to go on BTMRR! I still cannot get EITHER of my girls to do that. In fact, Jenna, who was 8 on our trip in May, considers the Barnstormer to be and extreme thrill and has to psych herself up for it!

Thanks Rebecca!! Glad you're still with me!! How funny that Jenna considers Barnstormer a thrill ride--too cute!!

Great updates Becky! Personally, I'm glad you are taking a while to finish your report.... You know....cuz I'm so speedy with mine!

Great capture on Thunder Mountain! I love the GF pics and you got another great towel animal! So cute!!

Sara

Thanks Sara!! Hee hee!! I think we're both trying to drag out our trips b/c we miss it so much--right?!

 

[Sunset Cliffs]

Hi Becky! Great update! I'm so glad that you got some good time on this day without rain. It allowed you to get some great pictures and go on some "outdoor" rides. LOVE the pic after you got squirted with water. Her face is so cute! I'm so jealous that you got to go "home" to the Poly every night. How wonderful.

 

[PopArtGal]

Your girls are lucky! You throw really nice parties!