Timandlesley's The Sum of Our Thrills TR w/ tons of pics&video 9/27 PTR link pg.58

[dixiefriend]

Absolutly lovin your report!!!! The pics are great, makes the wait before our trip not so bad!!! But makes me miss it all the more!.Keep the great reprt coming my daughter and I are enjoying it!

 

[Bibbidi]

Lesley, I always love your trip reports, but I'm especially excited to hear about this one since we leave in August for our first time at AKL.

Tim's "Survival of the Fittest" restrooms photo is hysterical!

Can't wait to read more.

 

[Mycuteboyz3]

Great update. We stood at Kidani this past May and loved it but we were a little dissapointed at the size of the pool also. I can't imagine how crowded it is in July and August. Love the pic of Tim and Lauren with their backs to you. Those are my favorite shots.

 

[jeremysdisneymom]

Yay for heading to the Magic Kingdom first thing!

Oh my, it was hot that day--poor Tim. My Tom will die in all this heat the next 10 days!

AKL is beautiful. We are checking it out our first night.

Got to get that Dole Whip this trip!

Can't wait to read more!

Erika

 

[HockeyMomR]

What a fun first day! Ahhh the heat, we will be in Disney in a couple of weeks! Little scared, but honestly I don't think it could be much hotter than it has been here in Maryland the past couple of weeks reaching close to 100 degrees!

Your pics of AKL - both lodges are great, we have not stayed here since 2006 and really liked it on our couple of stays.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Love the update! You always manage to get lots done in a short amount of time.

 

[Nicole786]

Great chapter!! I forgot to ask you, were the Delish bagels as good as everyone says? I'm thinking of stopping there to pick some up

 

[mylag1rl]

Awesome update ! Love all the pics of MK and AKL. Looks like a great first Disney day. Definitely looked like a hot one that is a bummer about the pool.

Luke's playful sense of humor is really cute and reminds me of my boys.

 

[jwwi]

Too funny about Tim's shirt, I noticed it, but thought, must be a design. FL summer heat is just unbelievable.

Tiana is so pretty, and it looks like she really spent some time with the kids. I also did not know that someone can be picked to drive the JC boat, so cool for Luke.

Really a bummer about the thunder, I'm sure you could have all used a nice pool break. Your room looks very nice, I'm sure you are loving your DVC.

 

[Sweetpeamd]

Thank you so much for such a fabulously entertaining TR!!!! I have really enjoyed reading it this morning. I'm not ashamed to say that I have already laughed (pics of your adorable family) and cried (believe it or not, the mouse towel!!!). WDW makes me so emotional!!
I can't wait to read more. Great TR's are truly almost as wonderful as being at the world!

 

[Sooze]

Wow, Lesley...


You truly are the Trip Report Diva! Just finished reading your 'off property' episode... I am blown away by that Nick Resort. From the outside, it just looks like a cheap hotel painted with Nick characters. Obviously, it is much more than that. The pool area alone is enough to make me want to make reservations right now! And a teacher discount? Sign me up!! I'm seriously considering adding a night at this resort at the end of our next trip. Thank you so much for such a detailed account of your stay. It is so helpful!!

Back to the TR....

Oh.. I am very proud of your kids... #1 Providing the perfect reaction to your surprise (loved that video) #2 Saying thank you and being appreciative love #3 Luke took a picture with Dora. I don't think I could PAY Tyson to do that.

 

[Sooze]

Home Sweet Home!!!!!

Remember when the Wilderness Lodge was your home? We have never stayed at EITHER resort... and seeing all of the fun you and your family have there makes me want to give them both a try. (Especially since we OWN at AKL.. Why we haven't stayed there yet is crazy!)

I noticed our Key to the World cards were also gold, for a minute I got excited thinking that we had been upgraded too, but the guy said they were accidentally cut on the wrong card,

Oooo.. I just felt your little shot of adrenaline when you thought you were upgraded again. Can you imagine?!

and left the stuff that needed to be refridgerated with them too, nice touch they can keep this stuff cold for you.

Good to know! Thanks!!

“AHHHHH mom, we’re here, don’t you just LOVE Disney!!!!! “ I LOVE how our love for Disney has rubbed off on my kids.

Love that!!

As we were waiting in line Lauren said “she is the most beautiful princess”, I TOTALLY agree with her, she is gorgeous, and I LOVE her dress.

She was OUR favorite princess experience, too!! She is STUNNING!!

You like the back of Tim’s shirt!?! It was the HOTTEST day EVER that day. It was one of those days where if you were standing STILL the sweat was just dripping down your legs, the hottest day of our trip by far and they were all hot.

That picture totally captures the heat. Our next trip is going to be at the end of June next year... Guess I better start preparing myself!!

 

[Sooze]

Our skipper was fun and funny (I am a sucker for those slap stick jokes):

Looks like he has had some experience... it's always helpful when you have a good skipper! The last few times we have ridden have not been good for us. We'll just keep trying, right?

Luke raised his hand and said “I’d love to drive the boat!” I never knew they did this but he LET LUKE DRIVE!!

How awesome!! I didn't know they did this, either!

That looks yummy!!

Lauren is QUITE the shopper:

Well, it looks like she found the perfect display!

 

[Sooze]

Lauren and Tim literally danced to the bus:

These pictures absolutely capture the essence of the fun and excitement of the first day. Even though you guys were sweating your buns off, you were just filled with the magical thrill of Disney. These pictures are FABULOUS!!


Again, thank you so much for your detailed pictures of Kidani and of your room. Your descriptions and opinions are valued and appreciated!!

I guess I better go update my own TR now... it's been far too long! I'll keep checking back for more!

 

[MegansMom]

Oh Les....what a fun first day at MK!!!! Sorry it was so stinking hot!!!! HATE those kinds of days! You all got to do so much in such a short time---YEAH!!! Megan was checking out the computer screen over my shoulder, and when she saw the pics of Luke and Lauren with Tiana, she just screamed in excitement!!! She said, "Look Mommy, those kids got to meet Tiana! They are SOOOOOO lucky!!" I guess I haven't told her yet that she is now at MK!!! Now she wants to go back ASAP more than ever! Thanks for all the pictures of AKL....both Kidani and Jambo! We want to go there so badly, but Tom's only concern for staying there is the buses.....have you all ever had any problems with the bus service there? Can't wait for more.....seriously......so excited to see what you do next!!!!

 

[ArielSRL]

CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME!!!! Enjoy the rest of your honeymoon.

Thanks! I actually did break down and read...and now I'm about to read the 2nd update....it was raining here so I have an excuse. About the bucket experience, I've had something similiar here at the beach. The waves have been very strong and they pull my bottoms down! I dont think anyone saw but now, when I go in, I hold onto my bottoms very tightly!

 

[Native NYer]

MK the first day at Disney is just perfect.
Would you recommend Jambo or Kidani for an AKV stay? We may try it next year, but not sure which one.
I'm not looking forward to that heat in August

 

[MagicShell]

Great update. You all look like the perfect Disney family, having fun no matter how hot or what you are doing. Even the no pool seemed to be taken well. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[rockandrollmomma]

Hi Tim & Lesley -- I've been lurking you guys for quite some time now (at least 3-4 years but no biggie right) and this is the year I decided I'm going to participate!!!

Thanks for the tip on Flippers pizzaria. I've already called to confirm which location will deliver to the All-Star Sports and saved the phone number and URL in my phone for our upcoming trip. We leave July 23 for our 10 day GRAND GATHERING with some friends of ours and their two boys (it'll be their first trip). CAN'T WAIT. Your trip report will really make the days FLY by!!!

 

[tink7824]

Yay! Great trip report! I can't wait till I get to go! Just 23 more days, just 23 more days! Harry Potter!! :O Lucky!