Timandlesley’s how to win a dream in 10 days 11/15 NEW PTR UP!! pg. 94 has link!!!

[scottny]

great time at MK. how nice you had that experience before park opening.

great pics.

sorry about the ME but it should not over-shadow your maigcal trip.

 

[alice325]

Can't believe it's over. What an awesome ending (besides the ME bus, that is). Royal Family of the Day and the Dream Squad - Wow! So sweet of you to share your last snack credits and extra fast passes.

I feel like I just finished a good book that I didn't want to put down. Guess I'll just have to wait for the next PTR to begin. Good luck with the beginning of the school year. Can't believe it's already time to go back. The girls start on Wednesday and Chris went back last week. He's the tech guy at an elementary school and had to be back a week before the teachers. I'm off this week so the girls and I are trying to squeeze in that last little bit of summer. Just like the end of a magical Disney trip, I feel the same way at the end of the summer. Back to the "real world".

By the way, we LOVED Grand Haven. One of the best non-Disney vacations we've ever had. I have some pictures of the inside of the "modern lodge". If you're interested in seeing what it looks like inside, PM me your email address and I'll send them to you.

Enjoy your last few days of summer break!

Alice

 

[aldisneygrl]

How Cool that you got to be the Royal Family!!! That is an awesome family memory!! Getting to ride Peter Pan all by yourselves.

Glad you had a great time before you had the ME disaster. It seems like your driver should have had someone watching her and guiding her and training her. Not Disneylike at all.

Glad you made it home safe and sound. Now you have your precious Mickey to take up your time......Oh and your going for 17 days next year!!!!

I'm sure you have already started planning. Oh, the ADR's you will get to make.

Thanks again for sharing this with us. The details you put in your reports make me feel like I am right there with you. I really appreciate it, since I don't get to go very often.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Wow, I really can't believe it's over. I honestly got chills as I read the final part. I'm so sad that there's no more TR!
Thanks for all the hard work that you put into the TR. It was awesome, and I felt like I was right there with y'all every step of the way!
I just hope that you start your next Pre-TR soon, or we're all going to have TimandLesley withdrawals!!!

BTW, I think I remember commenting on how much Lauren favors Ruthie from 7th Heaven back in one of your first trip reports!!!!

 

[DreaGirl]

Thank you for such a wonderful pre-trip and trip report! It was nice living your trip with you. Can't wait for the pre-trip for the LLLOOONNNNGGG trip coming up.

 

[billnang]

What an excellent trip report. Kept us on our toes and guessing, and feeling like we were there right with you...
You begining of your last day couldn't have happend to a better family. You guys deserved it... Now the Magical Express, that was a horrible experience...

We leave and 30 days.. I am so excited...maybe I should do a trip report too... never really thought about it...

Thank you for excellent report and I look forward to more to come!

Angela

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

I just found your TR yesterday and read the your last post today. I too am sad it's over, it really does feel like I was right there with you! YOu have a great way of writing and now I have to go back and read all the comments! Keep up the great work and I know it's sad that you have to wait another year before you go again, but seriously, doesn't it seem like it flies by?? We went in September the last 2 years and we are going again in December (my first trip out of 14 that will be around Christmas so I can see Disney decorated), but I am thinking ahead to next month and I can't believe it'll be a year since we've been! I mean, sometimes it does feel like forever, but then again, it feels like just yesterday!! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for another great read!!

 

[Jeanine3kids]

What a great ending. I do not take ME for a lot of reasons. We use Tiffany town car service and we get a van since we are a family of 5 and it comes with a car seat for DS2 and a booster for DD 4. It cost 110 round trip but it is well worth it.

 

[morgtroy]

Woo Hoo, on the Dreams. What a great last day. If Disney needs a "spokes family" you guys really should be it.

I couldn't help but get that sinking sad feeling seeing the pics of you guys leaving the parks. You really feel it, even with just pics.:sick
The Disney let down is so hard, all the planning and waiting and excitement.
I understand Luke's sadness. Me and the kids were fighting back tears last time too. At least you know you'll be back next year and for 17 days And as you said DVC means you'll be back many years to come. Can't wait to read the TRs.

I've read many TR's and have to say how blessed we all are to get to take our families on these trips. I'm very thankful for my own family and all the families on the Dis to get to have such wonderful family time and family fun. And the little girl dressed as tinkerbell, I'm sure you made her day telling her about waking up tinkerbell. Great to share the magic.

Next year is a Disney Year for us Can't wait, I think I get more hooked each time.

Thanks so much for sharing your adventures, I appreciate all the time and effort you've spent. Helps us Disney addicts fill in the gaps until the next trip and gives up all kinds of advice. Thanks again.

 

[Lesprivate]

Great last day, with the exception of the ME. I cannot wait to get to the Wilderness, just 2 more days It is great that you are DVC members now, we love it.

 

[kathymc]

what a great last day - well, without ME - stories like that make me nervous about trying them out on our upcoming trip.

loved the entire report and I got such a kick out of the picture of Lauren with the Casey's dog -its HUGE!

thanks for sharing - I'll be on the lookout for the next report

 

[shannon47142]

Hey Lesley
Besides the yucky DME ride, what a great last MK morning!!
We just returned Sunday night from a ten day stay at WL and wow-what a beautiful resort!!! We were able to be flag family and it was a fantastic moment! Thanks for all of your tips and details--I'll look forward to your preparations for your exciting 17 day adventure in just 10 months!!!!

 

[Nicole786]

Thanks for the awesome TR, cant wait for the pre-trip!

 

[lkangell8201]

I really, really enjoyed reading your trip report! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing

 

[pmama]

Fabulous TR. What a great trip you had. I'll have to remember to remind my husband to "pretend lasso" the cast member at MK opening so we can be the royal family. So fun!! Can't wait to start reading your PTR and TR for your 17 day adventure next year.

 

[WelovMickey!]

Tim gave them the tips of running to Tinkerbells Treasures at rope drop and asking to wake her up, they were excited about this opportunity.

This is something we really want to do with our little Tink. Can you or Tim tell me the tips for getting there the quickest? By the way, I LOVE this TR You have a beautiful family. Congrats on the DVC and 17 days!!!!!!

 

[Trentmom]

WOW, what an amazing last day!!!!


I love the pics of Lauren and Luke holding hands and the one where they are hugging...so cute


WOW...what a nightmare with ME

Glad you made it on time and I hope Tim does write that letter


Will be looking for your next Pre-Trip in the future

Can't wait

 

[nateryan]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful Disney vacation! Your family is just beautiful and so much fun...I enjoyed every part of your TR. I look forward to more TRs in the future - especially now that you are DVC owners. We hope to buy in a few years.
so sad it's over.

 

[bentleygirl22]

did tim write the letter yet ? did you get a letter back or phone call

 

[VanniGirl]

Sorry to see your trip report is over

But, looks like you guys had an amazing time!

Looking forward to the next report - see you in the Pre-Trippie!!