Tim and Lesley Year of Million Compromises/TONS pics- 8/5 help me pg. 164!!!

[srandsr76]

Glad to here you loved Flame Tree - our family ate there for the first time last May and we WILL be returning there in September!!! Hands down best CS!!

I have DD booked for BBB, but still not sure about going. We are going to PPP that evening. How did Lauren's hair hold up??

 

[GoingtoWDW2007]

Lesley, I keep getting more and more excited to our upcoming trip - and you're just on the 5th day!!!!!
I can't wait to hear more.
Thanks so much for your advice - I got your PM earlier and will see what we can do to rearrange our schedule - but the BBB is definitely one we want to book - esp. now that I saw how great of a job they do!
I think you've inspired me to start my own pre-trippie!!!!!
Can't wait!
Keep it coming - you're an awesome storytellers - I feel like I'm there with you...

 

[rentayenta]

Lesley, another great installment! Can't wait to read about Lauren's Dream!

 

[vassar36]

Happy 4th Lesley to you and your family & thanks for sharing your trip with all of us...

 

[purplepeg]

Sounds like another great day in paradise Lauren looked beautiful. My sister said they should do a mastercard commercial for BBB with the smile on their face PRICELESS! My sister also said I can't send her a link to your Tr---she doesn't have a computer because she spends all her extra money going to Disney!

 

[timandlesley]

BTW, I'm sorry to bring up repeated info....but I've been searching the hundred-plus pages for the posts & can't find them!!! If you don't mind, will you PLEASE tell again HOW you order the water from Costco (Is there an 800 number that is nationwide??). Again, sorry to repeat....just sounds SOOOO convenient & really want to do it! Thanks~Gina

For Cosco water I went to the Cosco website, it was the nestle water 24 pack, I added it to my cart then put in the adderss for POFQ and it came to 15 dollars and some change for two packs SHIPPED to POFQ, I ordered 7 days before we left, in the second address line I put "hold for checkin on 6/14" It read "Tim _____ (since his name was on the reservation) care of POFQ front Desk) on there too. GREAT deal!
Lesley

I am so glad you enjoyed the POFQ. It is really a great resort for a family with young kids.

And I'm so glad you shared your pics of Lauren at the BBB! I have all boys (now teens), and I would never have been able to experience something like that, so I'm glad I can live it through you!

I agree, GREAT resort for families of young kids. Glad you enjoyed the BBB experience
Lesley

Lauren looked so adorable after her do up.....lol

I busted out laughing when I saw the picture of Luke acting like a T-Rex...He was so cute...

Those ribs and BBQ looked yummy!!

I told Luke you liked his T-Rex pic, he was sooooo proud!
Lesley

Lauren looks beautiful! I can't wait to take my daughter Kelsey! I will also bring her Princess Dress with us. The pictures of the kids are priceless! I hate carrying stuff around the parks but next time we go back my camera will attached to my hip!

Sounds good, Kelsey will love it!
Lesley

Oh wow! Lauren looks adorable! Love her makeover!

Thanks!

How precious!!! I wish my daughter was young again!! Thanks for sharing --can't wait to hear about the new wish!!
Shannon

I will type it up tomorrow, enjoying the 4th today!
Lesley

From one blue cheese lover to another (yes, my family hates it too)...Awesome, AWESOME report. I loved your report last year. You four are a beautiful family! You seem to have such a great time together!
I can't wait to read more. I booked Coral Reef as our anniversary dinner, so I'm really looking forward to it now.
Your kids are absolutely adorable!

Yeah, another blue cheese lover!!! Have fun at Coral Reef on your anniversary, you won't be disappointed!
Lesley

Lauren looks so pretty all done up in her Belle dress. My Kaylee can't wait until her BBB makeover, we booked the one in MK since it will be open. Loved all your POFQ pics too. It looks like the move was worth with the extra window it just looks more spacious to me.

Thank you! The MK location would have been much more convenient. Yes, the move was well worth it!

Aww, your daughter is so beautiful. I can't wait to have a little girl myself and get her all dressed up like that. What an amazing dream come true.

Keep the report coming, I love it.

Thank you, glad you are enjoying it.

Awww....Lauren looks just beautiful!!! Looks like she just had a blast getting all dolled up!

Oh yes, she loved EVERY minute of it.
Lesley

Eek - glad we didn't get stuck on Dinosaur! Yeah, yeah, it's all make believe until you're stuck in the dark with dinosaur sounds.

Also - you got 2 of my faves in this one installment. Those sandwiches at Earl were huge and amazingly delicious! Flame Tree was also voted best by our family - that BBQ sauce was really yummy!

new room - was it really alot bigger or is the angle of the photo? If so, I'll keep notes for which building we need to request on a future trip.

Oh yes, being stuck in dinosaur, was F-R-E-A-K-Y!!!! The room was about the same size, but I found the rooms at POFQ spacious, bigger than I anticipated, definitely bigger than the rooms at POP!!! The two windows did make it seem more spacious and light too!
Lesley

What a pretty princess Lauren makes!! We have an Earl of Sandwich at our mall, but they're not very common, and its interesting when i read about someones adventure in dining! I love the Hawaiin BBQ myself, but everytime i walk in there i want to ask if i can use my counter service credit!

Thank you! Wish we hd an Earl of Sandwich at our mall!!!
Lesley

Flame Tree - add it to our list! So did you not eat at Wolfgang Pucks? I thought you had reservations there sometime during your trip- right?
Also glad to hear Concourse was not a favorite... I considered it for one night. How long did the BBB take- and the pictures are included in your package- I think I am doing a photopass group with DIS!

You are truly getting this all out in record time!

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Oops, I left out the Wolfgang part, I went back and edited it after I read this! Yes, we didn't go there, all part of our COMPROMISES : ) Definitely add Flame Tree to your list. As for the BBB pictures, anyone can do them for free after going to BBB, we had no wait at all, just walked right in, good move on the photopass group with Dis.
Lesley

What a beautiful princess Lauren makes.

Thank you (let's not tell Luke )

Awww great pics of Lauren! I felt so bad for Luke tho, you can see him in the background of that last pic of her all dressed up in the BBB and he looks so mad! Poor guy!

I never noticed him in the background of that pic until you mentioned it, yup, that about sums it up
Lesley

OMG! Lauren looks so cute! You can tell she really enjoyed her pampering session...you better look out when she gets older.

I know, Tim's already worried!
Lesley

I'm back and I am just trying to catch up on your TR! I have so many to catch up on that I had to write down page numbers to make sure I didn't miss out on anything.

Your birthday sounds wonderful and I love that necklace. Someday I hope to have my kids wake Tinkerbell too but it definitely was not in the cards this trip. Now back I go reading.....

Welcome back, thanks for catching up!
Lesley

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Well I am finally caught up. Lauren looks so cute all done up. Lukes light saber is so cool we will definately have to do this on our trip. Thanks for taking pics of Flametree. I think we will add this to a must do for CS. Another great installment cant wait to hear more!!!!

 

[timandlesley]

I had the same sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. I'm a big blue cheese lover myself. The boys like it too, but DH can't stand it or the fact that we all like it. lol.

Lauren looks adorable. Sorry that Luke got so upset. Poor guy...

Glad that you guys ended up with a super room the 2nd time around.

Your TR is so much fun. I'm always anxious for the next installment.

Great report, thanks for sharing . Belle looks beautiful , and one very handsome prince

Wasn't that sandwich good!!!! Glad you are enjoying the TR! I'll tell Luke you told him he is a handsome prince, it will make his day!
Lesley

Lovin your TR! Can't wait to read more. We debated POFQ for this trip and kind of wish I had gone with my gut. Oh well, there is always next time.

Oh well, you can try POFQ next time. WE talked to people (well Tim did) about POR vs. POFQ a lot, the people at POR never really complained, kept going on and on about how pretty it was, you won't be disappointed.
Lesley

Belle services...too funny!

Enjoying all of your reports. My princess has decided on Belle for her BBB appointment in a couple of weeks. Thanks for all the details & the photos. We're definitely looking forward to the new experience.

That's great! Glad you enjoyed our pics, you will have a great time there!

Great installment..Lauren looks so adorable and Luke looks like such a handsome little man. My little girl is not so little anymore and says she is to big for bootique..

You caught the Belle comment, good job Oh well, glad you could see the experience anyway!
Lesley

I FINALLY caught up on your trip report. I can't believe you've written so much! I went to the beach over the weekend, and when I got back I realized I had missed all the fun here. I started yesterday afternoon (I also read through all the comments) and came back to it this afternoon. I decided to hold all my comments til the end.
This one is even better than last year's TR! I'm so glad the kids didn't get sick this time(knock on wood).
My favorite quote of all is when Lauren said: "I don’t want to sleep in my stinkin’ bed anymore I want to see the Princesses!" I laughed so hard when I read that. She is adorable!
The kids look very much alike when they are sleeping. And also very cute and peaceful!

I'm sorry you didn't like the beignets. (I must say I chuckled a bit at your spelling of the word )You should visit New Orleans and have some real beignets at Cafe Du Monde....also the cafe au leit is a favorite of mine! I think you'd enjoy them much better here.

By the way, happy belated birthday! Mine is the 15th! I had a birthday party at DisneyWorld once…a character breakfast…..don’t remember where because I was only 3 years old! Mom says I loved it though. The only thing I remember is that Minnie snuck up behind me and put her hands over my eyes. When I saw it was her I just flipped out! I have been a Disney fanatic ever since then.

Kona sounds/looks so GOOD! You’ve got me just about convinced….I may change my last day’s ADR’s from Spoodles to Kona if we can do it. There’s just NOT ENOUGH TIME to eat everywhere we want. (we'll be there 7 days)

What did you mean about the paintbrushes on Tom Sawyer's raft?

Tell Tim he did a great job getting those dream fastpasses! I was shocked when he wouldn't show you his FP....That just wasn't like him! (I feel like I know Tim) I thought Darth Vader had taken over his body! Glad you got the FP.

I want to go to WDW at the same time as you so I can see your precious children!

Ok, now that I got all of that out, I'm ready to read more!

Wow, so many comments to respond to, first of all, glad you are all caught up! Better than last years, YEAH!!!! That was the goal! Yes, trip was defnitely better with well children and without a tropical depression this year! Sure did butcher the beignets spelling, would love to have the real deal some day. Happy belated b-day to you too, very cool! Kona is AWESOME, give it a try ! The paintbrushes- every day on Tom Sawyers Island they hide a few paintbrushes, they are VERy well hidden, if you find one and give it to the raft driver it is good for a Fastpass to Splash or TMR, I've always wanted to find one, read stories about people finding them in the rafters, etc. so I looked REALLY closely but no luck! Now that you know, you can give it a try, if you find one LET ME KNOW! That's funny you feel like yo know Tim, glad his personality is coming through, there are many more Tim antics to come!
Lesley

My favorite thing about this latest installment is the picture of Luke and Lauren walking to the pool holding hands... How perfect! That is one of those moments you close your eyes and burn into your brain so you never forget it. How special!

I know, I LOVE that picture too!

Did you get the Crown package then for $45? I noticed the castle package is the one that includes the costume.

DD wants to do the Crown one when we go. I can't wait to take pics!

How did you get the AAA voucher for the 5x7 pic? We for sure need to inquire about that! LOL

I forget what it was called but it was the package with hair, nails and makeup for 45, the prices go up when they open the MK salon. The AAA voucher for the 5x7 came with our package of stuff from AAA a few weeks before our trip, also had mini golf voucher, sea racer voucher, etc. that we never used. Did have a 20% off card good for World of Disney in it too!
Lesley

Ok, now I think I might just have to make a ressie for BBB for my DD! Lauren looks so precious. Exactly how old is she again? My DD will be 3 (38 months, though) at the time, and I just wasn't sure she'd really "get it". But it looks like Lauren really enjoyed it!

DO IT!!!! You won't regret it. Lauren is 3 1/2 , she'll be 4 in October.
Lesley

Lesley - Lauren looks SOOOO cute all dressed up! I can't wait until DD is old enough for this. Luke is hilarious in those bug glasses!

Love the new room at POFQ!! Great location.

Your pics of the kids walking around POFQ holding hands and at the pool are priceless.

Looking forward to the next installment!!

Thanks! Yes, the new room was a plus! I love that pic of them holding hands too, they are so cute sometimes
Lesley

Okay- I loved this installment of your trip! The photos on the way to the pool make the resort look beautiful. -Never been there! Lauren made a beautiful Belle and those photos just show her excitement so well! And congrats on being able to get moved closer! I know how long those llllllong walks back to the room can get after a day at the park!

So glad you loved it. Believe me, it's not the pictures, the resort IS VERY beautiful!!! Glad you liked the BBB photos!
Lesley

LOVE, LOVE, LOVING your report! OK first of all ,that is great to have a day to just wake up and do whatever! So rare in Disney! I love the pics. of Luke and Lauren walking to the pool holding hands, so precious! The one of them both giving the thumbs up needs to be on a Disney commercial or something! OMG Lauren looks sooo beautiful in her Belle gown and all made up like a princess! I am happy to find that my children are not the only ones who get jealous when something special is happening for the other! Great idea by Tim to change rooms! Funny back in the last installment when you said your money was less then you thought and then remembering you changed rooms, I of course thought the worse and assumed maybe the mousekeepers stole it! Then I thought oh no not THIS family not Tim and Lesley they will be scarred for life SO HAPPY that wasn't the reason for the room change! Of course I am anxiously awaiting more!

That was the plus of staying 10 days we got some mornings and nights off, made it a much more relaxing trip. I love how they both give thumbs up in the pics now, too funny! You know, the mousekeepers stealing it did cross our minds but it was in the safe, so not a possibility! more to come tomorrow. Happy 4th
Lesley

As usual great trip report. I love Earl of Sandwich. It is my favorite CS restaurant. I usually go there the first night I arrive but because of your great review I booked 'Ohana for dinner instead. I will have lunch there for sure on our next trip.

You will love OHanas on your first night, I'm jealous!
Lesley

Just love the pictures of Lauren at BBB, that has to be one of the best new ideas that Disney has come up with. Whoever came up with the idea should be well rewarded by Disney. I know that the barbershop in MK does something special for boys where they paint it and put sparkle glitter like stuff in it. Just a suggestion for future trips, Luke could have that done while Lauren is at BBB .

Earl of Sandwich is my favorite non park counter service, great sandwiches. Yum!

I am so happy that you moved for convenience, I know that the buses line up near building 7 in the morning, I know I would not like the noise or diesel fuel smell. Gotta love bldg 2, very convenient to everything.

I know, great Disney idea with the BBB, very profitable too of course! WE gave Luke the barbershop option before the trip but he passed, oh well!
Bldg. 2 was much better than 7, that's for sure!
Lesley

totally love you TR....TFS

Thank you!

Glad to here you loved Flame Tree - our family ate there for the first time last May and we WILL be returning there in September!!! Hands down best CS!!

I have DD booked for BBB, but still not sure about going. We are going to PPP that evening. How did Lauren's hair hold up??

I agree, Flame Tree is AWESOME so glad we found it this year!Go for BBB, yo won't regret it, her hair held up awesome and that's saying a lot for her hair, you'll see in the pics from tomorrow even.
Lesley

Lesley, I keep getting more and more excited to our upcoming trip - and you're just on the 5th day!!!!!
I can't wait to hear more.
Thanks so much for your advice - I got your PM earlier and will see what we can do to rearrange our schedule - but the BBB is definitely one we want to book - esp. now that I saw how great of a job they do!
I think you've inspired me to start my own pre-trippie!!!!!
Can't wait!
Keep it coming - you're an awesome storytellers - I feel like I'm there with you...

So glad this is helping with your excitement. PM me if you need more help. Book BBB for sure!
Lesley

Lesley, another great installment! Can't wait to read about Lauren's Dream!

Glad you are enjoying it! More to come tomorrow.

Happy 4th Lesley to you and your family & thanks for sharing your trip with all of us...

Thanks, Happy 4th to you too!
Lesley

Sounds like another great day in paradise Lauren looked beautiful. My sister said they should do a mastercard commercial for BBB with the smile on their face PRICELESS! My sister also said I can't send her a link to your Tr---she doesn't have a computer because she spends all her extra money going to Disney!

It was another day in paradise, looking at these pics again makes me want to close my eyes, click my heels and chant "there's no place like home!"
Lesley

 

[timandlesley]

Well I am finally caught up. Lauren looks so cute all done up. Lukes light saber is so cool we will definately have to do this on our trip. Thanks for taking pics of Flametree. I think we will add this to a must do for CS. Another great installment cant wait to hear more!!!!

So glad you are caught up, maybe I'm going to fast, should I slow down everyone??

Lesley

 

[DreaGirl]

NO! Don't slow down. I hate trip reports that drag on and on.

Lauren looked beautiful and so happy! We are staying at POFQ in October and looking at your pictures makes me so much more excited!!

 

[dddisrunner]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I think your installments are perfectly timed! Just my opinion of course! Happy 4th!

 

[tiggrbaby]

So glad you are caught up, maybe I'm going to fast, should I slow down everyone??

Lesley

NOOOOOOO! I am living through your reports! My boys are too old to enjoy the magic, and my husband never did, so I just love reading your reports and looking at your pictures! I really miss the days when they were excited about the Mouse, and it makes me feel good to see you and your family so happy on your trip. KEEP IT COMING!!!!

 

[sharonW]

No Lesley, don't you dare slow down!! It is just GREAT
how you have been right on the ball with both your pretrip
report and now the Real Thing!!! It is very frustrating to
be kept hanging by certain folks having a "Real Life"..
you know what I mean!! LOL!! Keep it coming, girl!
I'm loving every moment of your disney experience! When's
the next trip? Are ya dreaming yet??

 

[byoung]

Nice report and pictures

 

[punkin413]

how cute is lauren after her BBB treatment!!!???!!!! that's so awesome. i wanna go there!

 

[emilyclaire]

The BBB looks incredible. Lauren makes a lovely princess. "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique" is kind of an inside joke between me and DH. I have been on the fence about whether or not to have kids for awhile, while DH comes from a family of 7 kids and can't imagine not being parents! When we were watching the BBB on this year's Disney DVD, I said, "Now that really makes me want to have a little girl someday!" Now everytime I start to say no kids, DH simply says "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!" This is definitely something I can't wait to treat my little one to someday.

 

[FutureCinderella88]

Soooo precious! Oh I wish BBB was around when I was that age! You have such a beautiful family!

 

[Mousermom]

OMG... Lauren looks ADORABLE!!!!

I don't have a little girl, but I have a brand new neice that was born 3 weeks ago!

I can't wait until she's old enough so I can take her to BBB!!!

Come to think of it, I'd like that kind of treatment MYSELF!!!

Patiently waiting for more!!

Mary Beth

 

[Sooze]

Can I just say that it's amazing to me that you respond to everyone's response!?! You are the best!


By the way... my pre trippie has finally begun! I'm sure you don't have much time, but I'd love for you to stop by if you can!

(See my sig for the link!)

 

[timandlesley]

NO! Don't slow down. I hate trip reports that drag on and on.

Lauren looked beautiful and so happy! We are staying at POFQ in October and looking at your pictures makes me so much more excited!!

O.K., thanks for letting me know, just wanted to be sure. You are going to love POFQ, so beautiful!
Lesley

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I think your installments are perfectly timed! Just my opinion of course! Happy 4th!

O.K. great, will keep it up then. Happy 4th back to you, got some pool time in this a.m. and now it is POURING and we have severe thunderstorm/tornado warnings BUMMER!!!!
Lesley

NOOOOOOO! I am living through your reports! My boys are too old to enjoy the magic, and my husband never did, so I just love reading your reports and looking at your pictures! I really miss the days when they were excited about the Mouse, and it makes me feel good to see you and your family so happy on your trip. KEEP IT COMING!!!!

O.K., thanks for letting me know, I will!!!
Lesley

No Lesley, don't you dare slow down!! It is just GREAT
how you have been right on the ball with both your pretrip
report and now the Real Thing!!! It is very frustrating to
be kept hanging by certain folks having a "Real Life"..
you know what I mean!! LOL!! Keep it coming, girl!
I'm loving every moment of your disney experience! When's
the next trip? Are ya dreaming yet??

Thanks, that is EXACTLY the reason I was going at the pace I was, kinda a race to see if I can finish first HA!!!! Would be a nice laugh for me and boy believe me I HAVE A LIFE Oh yes, dreaming of next July already, will share details when I have them, I need Disney to release rates!
Lesley

Nice report and pictures

Thanks, glad you are enjoying it.

how cute is lauren after her BBB treatment!!!???!!!! that's so awesome. i wanna go there!

You know, there were some women there

The BBB looks incredible. Lauren makes a lovely princess. "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique" is kind of an inside joke between me and DH. I have been on the fence about whether or not to have kids for awhile, while DH comes from a family of 7 kids and can't imagine not being parents! When we were watching the BBB on this year's Disney DVD, I said, "Now that really makes me want to have a little girl someday!" Now everytime I start to say no kids, DH simply says "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique!" This is definitely something I can't wait to treat my little one to someday.

That is funny, definitely worth having a girl for
Lesley

Soooo precious! Oh I wish BBB was around when I was that age! You have such a beautiful family!

I know, me too!!! Thanks.
Lesley

OMG... Lauren looks ADORABLE!!!!

I don't have a little girl, but I have a brand new neice that was born 3 weeks ago!

I can't wait until she's old enough so I can take her to BBB!!!

Come to think of it, I'd like that kind of treatment MYSELF!!!

Patiently waiting for more!!

Mary Beth

So fun!!! now they just need one for us "queens"
Lesley

Can I just say that it's amazing to me that you respond to everyone's response!?! You are the best!


By the way... my pre trippie has finally begun! I'm sure you don't have much time, but I'd love for you to stop by if you can!

(See my sig for the link!)

Gee, thanks I like to respond to everyone so they know I do read every post and they mean a lot, nice to know people are reading and enjoying what you write. I would love to write a book someday on "planning a Magical family trip to Disney World" but time just doesn't allow so for now I do this
Just posted on your pre trippie, YEAH!!!
Lesley