Another great update! I can't believe the crowds, it's crazy! Too bad about the pool, that happened to us a couple of summers ago.
Kona has become one of our favorite places to dine. It's my dd's favorite hands down.
Great job for Tim going to the gym.....I joined Weight Watchers and I know how disciplined I have to be with not only my diet but exercise too....WAY TO GO TIM!!!!!
Yes, the crowds and the pool was a bummer but we made the best of it. Way to go for your success as well, thanks for the positives for tim, he REALLY appreciated it!
WOW...sounds like crowds were insane at DHS. Was it Star Wars Weekend?
Glad you had a good dinner and a nice night at MK at least
I can't wait to see that parade.
The dessert at Kona looked so yummy
No, it wasn't Star Wars Weekends, there were aTON of tour groups from Brasil there though.
Hi Just making it to the party, but I'm loving your TR. Your family is adorable. You seem just like our family would be if we had kids. We are both such hams and I know if we had kids they would be too! Ok, let's see....
*Nick hotel was totally cool and I loved the video reaction!
*Blue Man Group sounds great and now I have to go check ticket prices. Our anniversary is next week and we go to WDW the week after so that might be a great gift to give my husband since he loves drumming stuff (the Jammitors are his FAV!)
*I'm loving all the AKL pics since that's where we're staying in 2 weeks!
*What did you think of MSEP? We are huge fans of the Spectro music and I just don't know about MSEP.... I LOVED
Lauren's comment afterwards about Alice. How stinking cute!!
*Loved how sweet Luke was to make sure he got Lauren a pin too! So cute!!
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video reaction. Yes, Blue Man Group is GREAT, must see, your husband would LOVE it!!!! You will love AKL, have a GREAT trip!
LOVED MSEP, it was GREAT!!!
Wow, I just stumbled upon your TR this evening and am now all caught up. You have a beautiful family and I'm enjoying reading all about your trip. The Nick Hotel looks amazing, I think my kids would love that place too. I can't wait for the next installment!!!
Welcome! Glad you found us and are all caught up.
Really loved the pic of the kids in front of the waterfall!
I like that one too, I need to upload and order my photo's from the trip.
Looking the update and thanks for all the AKL tips... I already put a note on our reservation requesting a room close to an elevator and the lobby, so hopefully that will put us in an ideal room location. The kid activities change weekly correct? I just ask for a schedule at check in right? Also, we have reservations at Boma and really looking forward to it.
You are welcome. They do change, but a lot of them are pretty constant like the pin trading, games by the pool, parade in the lobby, African stories by the firepit, etc. are consistent, I think it's just the actual craft/activity offered daily taht changes. You will LOVE Boma!
Another fantastic post! It stinks about the pool closing two times now. I will have to warn my daughters!
What was the plastic that Tim was sitting on? I love this idea. It stakes out enough room for the family and keeps behinds dry too!
Happy to see you enjoyed it. Tim was sitting on ONE Mickey poncho we purchased and spread out, worked perfectly, saved room for the four of us and kept our buns dry
Great update!
I hope your luck with the pool turns around.
AKL is just so beautiful. I love how all of the Disney resorts are so unique.
Yes, it will turn around, no worries! : ) I love it too, can't wait to try them all!
Happy Fourth of July!
Wow! I can't get over how busy DHS was that day! Was it an EMH day or were they showing Fantasmic! or was it just crowded?
What a bummer that you didn't get in any pool time that day, either, but it looks like your night was much better! Isn't King Pin a hoot??? Chelsea and Connor loved trading with him! Hurray for the Magic Kingdom and the MSEP! Can't wait to see it in person again!!!
It was a Fantasmic night, but usually at rope drop you don't notice that, there were a LOT of tour groups that night. Yes, LOVE King Pin, he definitely exceeded my expectations.
sorry i'm late. it will probably take me awhile to catch up b/c i'm so swamped lately but i'm here....better late than never!
First of all:
Happy 4th of July!!
Now, on to my thoughts!
I just love pictures like this... ones that aren't posed... ones that really capture a regular ol' moment from the trip. They really make you feel that moment and remember it! (and I like Tim's bag, too!)
What are your thoughts about AKL as far as buses go? I think that's one of the things keeping us at BWV. We just love the convenience of walking to Epcot and DHS. You kind of have to do buses everywhere from AKL (unless you drive). What do you think?
Morning like this are so challenging, aren't they!? You just want to have fun, but every time you try to do something, your plans end up changing due to the crowds? But you still need to keep your happy magical feelings intact? Glad you guys were able to do that. Many parents wouldn't be able to!
Way to spot the Disney sale. Those are hard to find!
You know.. you were JUST around the corner from the "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" Playground.... I'm surprised you didn't go in... Ugh.. can you imagine.. with THAT heat and THOSE crowds... ICK!!
Happy 4th to you as well. Yes, it was a challenging morning. Um.... yeah.... Definitely was not going NEAR HISTK Playground that day! : )
Me too! Me too!!
I still get jealous just THINKING about that opportunity. What a lucky duck!!
Aw, MAN!!! Those darn summer storms!
Hope we get to hear about some great pool time soon! (Maybe some time involving a certain family from NJ?)
Way to go, Tim!!
You and me both about the Disapalooza jealousy. Yes, summer storms stink! Certain family from NJ to come : ) Thanks, he's been working hard!
Yes!! More silly pictures! I LOVE these!!!
Was this in front of the Hall of Presidents? This is our favorite spot to watch Spectromagic!! There aren't usually many people on the other side of the street (Due to handicapped reserved spots and a large planter) so the characters usually direct their attention to our side!!
I have a feeling you are going to become a new DisUnplugged team member. You are getting along swimmingly with them, aren't you!? Glad you finally got to meet up with them!
That's crazy? Have you ever seen that happen before? I wonder if they are using the actual "old" floats from the original parade, and they are just feeling their age?
It was in Frontierland but not HOP, it was down further towards the bridge in front of the Christmas shop where they do charactitures, loved watching it there.
I WISH I could be on the Disunplugged team, not going to happen, but it's definitely a pipe dream.
I don't know, maybe it is an original float??
Great update. It looked like it was a bad morning at DHS. Hopefully that doesnt happen for you next day. Another pool downer. Well look on the bright side you got to stay in for five minutes longer then you did the first try! Kona looks gooooood as it always does.
Yes, it was a bad morning, but we kept it positive. Kona is GREAT!
Ohhhh. Love the updates.
I know I have probably said this before but Luke and Lauren are sooooo adorable. I really miss those ages. Mine are all teens which is fun too but you don't see as many of those moments where they just act like kids.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it, of course I think that but I'm their mom : ) Yes, I am trying to soak up these moments while they are young, I get emmotional thinking about how fast they are growing up.
oh my I can't even believe that was the line JUST to get Fast Passes for TSM?? that is crazy!!!
I know, it WAS crazy!
Yikes to HS. That is just insane those crowds. Wonder why?
Kona is a great meal, we tried it this trip for the first time and will for sure be back next year!
Have a wonderful 4th!
There were tons of tour groups that morning, CRAZY crowded. Glad you enjoyed Kona too!
FUN FUN!! Main st parade is soooo awesome!
Can hardly wait for another update!!
Yes, it is so awesome, glad you enjoyed the update, another coming soon.
Sounds like you did ok though.
The FP line for TSM was crazy!!! And 2 days in a row of no pool time for your kids.......oh, no! Glad to see you all made the best of it though! Your Kona meal looked delish.........I love that place! 
Your kids are adorable too. Can't wait to read more!
And great photos of you and Lauren as you were getting ready to head out to dinner.
Nothing worse than getting up early for rope drop, but missing it due to inefficiencies or bad luck with the buses.
I always think I didn't take enough pictures when I see how well all your pictures came out.
You are right that butter is TO DIE FOR!!!
. Awesome that you got to meet up with some Dis friends.
HI Tim and Lesley...I just caught up! Love your tr as always!!!!
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