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

[Spartangirl]

Holy crowds!!! 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! Loved your pics and video from the Main Street Electrical Parade.......they made me SO EXCITED to see it at the end of this month!

 

[purplepeg]

Great updates (I'm a bit behind). Love the video of MSEP! Anything with lights I'm all over! Too bad about the pool but I'm sure it won't last. Great pin trading, something we've never done. Love that you ended up in the same room as last year. How cool

 

[beinspired]

Great trip report! Definitely getting me excited for my August trip Your kids are adorable too. Can't wait to read more!

 

[luvfigment]

Happy 4th! Another great update! I am sorry that you guys didn't have DHS mojo or any luck with the pool again! I hope the kids eventually got a good day of swimming in.

The video of MSEP was great! I love the musis from it....it reminds me of my childhood so much. Lauren's faces were gerat during the video also. Looking forward to your AK day.

 

[praisehisname]

I'm so sorry that I'm late, but I'm here and all caught up! So glad you had such a great time at the Nick hotel and were able to pull off the surprise!

 

[cdotla]

Great updates!

Love the photo of Tim with his towel turban! And great photos of you and Lauren as you were getting ready to head out to dinner.

Can't believe how crowded HS was!!! Your story about just missing the bus, and having to make a pit stop at BB is exactly why I find it is completely worth my while to spend the $25-30 a day to rent a car! Nothing worse than getting up early for rope drop, but missing it due to inefficiencies or bad luck with the buses.

That story about Luke trading for a pin for Lauren is completely heart-warming!

Your kids are just so adorable! The expressions on Lauren's face as she is watching the Main Street Electrical Parade conveys completely the love your family obviously has for Disney!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[teacher1717]

Great trip report so far. You guys seem like a REALLY FUN family!

 

[micandminforever]

The light parade pictures were wonderful.

 

[Brae's Mom]

Fabulous update!!!! The crowds looked horrible at HS. But glad you still had a good time. I love the expressions on Lauren's face during the parade. I remember when my daughter's face used to light up like that during parades at Disney. She's 10, so she still loves Disney, but she tries to play it cool now. They grow up sooooo fast!!!!! Looks like you all had another great Disney Day!!!

 

[Dimples1973ca]

Awesome trip report. Thanks for sharing.

 

[clomahony]

Thank so much for these amazing trip reports. I always think I didn't take enough pictures when I see how well all your pictures came out.

We were at the WDW at the same time as you. I remember reading that you and your family would be there but I never did see you but I did see your friend Diane and her family at Soaring. Didn't say anything but it does make it more personal when you actually see people you "know".

Looking forward to reading more.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Ah, I love your TRs, I'm so happy to read another! The video of you guys surprising the kids with the Nick Hotel was so fun! Looks like a great hotel - and a great deal!

I sure hope the kids get to swim on day 3! At least they seemed to be good sports about it all.

Kona looks deeeeeeeeeelish!

 

[DWGal210]

DHS was packed!!! I have yet to ride TSM since every time we've been, the waits have been insane. But that is for sure on the list for this trip!!!

Your Kona dinner looked wonderful!!! YUMMO!!

 

[mylag1rl]

Great updates ! Love the pic of the mushroom filet ... it is delicious. Luke is a great big brother for helping Lauuren get a pin, too.

Wow HS was really crowded. It was like that for my family a couple of years ago in August. Love the Poly and Kona is a good place to eat. I never knew the Lilo & Stitch were made of chocolate.

The video of the parade was great I felt like I was sitting in the MK watching it. The expression on Lauren's face was so cute ... that is definitely what Disney magic is all about.

 

[mouseketeer70]

Thank you for the pics and video of the Main Street Electrical Parade. It is one of my favorite memories from my childhood and although I love Spectromagic, it just isn't the same.
Glad the rain stopped for you to have a fun MK evening!

 

[micandminforever]

I just went back and watched the parade video and I love the expression on Lauren's face as she watches the parade. She was dancing along with the music and having a great time. This is my favorite parade. In fact on our last trip the first thing we did after checking in was go to Casey's for corn dog nuggets, then find a place on the curb for the light parade. It brought back so many memories of other fun times at Disney.

 

[dddisrunner]

I remember you texting me about how awful the crowds were that day! UGH, so frustrating when you feel like you are getting nothing done!! Looks like you made the best of it though! Your meal at Kona looked AWESOME, maybe you will go back before your trip is over You are right that butter is TO DIE FOR!!!

 

[TrixieB]

Great report so far! Can't wait for the next installment.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Hi Lesley! I just discovered your TR and I love it! I am a teacher so it is good to read about summer trips because that's pretty much my only option. You have a lovely family

 

[kaysmommie]

Looks like you had huge crowds that day at HS . Your dinner at Kona looks yummy. I love that chocolate lava cake . Awesome that you got to meet up with some Dis friends.