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

[Native NYer]

Great update!
Disney with family and friends is the best.

 

[MaryAz]

i'm back from vacation and on board for another T&L TR! Great pics and commentary as always. Looks like another great trip!

 

[DisneyFan06]

We love this new addition! We spend a lot of time going back to this attraction on our last trip. I liked how you didn't have to do just a roller coaster. They had different choices. I believe we did one of everything. The bobsled, the rollercoaster, and the jet.

 

[luvfigment]

Sum of all Thrills looks really neat! I will have to remember that for my next trip..hopefully next year.

Looks like a great night in Epcot and love the pictures of the kids dancing...they look like they had such a great time together.

I think I said this on Diane's report also but the beers that Tim and Bryan had look good too.

Glad the kids finally got to go swimming and then they got to use the night vision goggles. I agree that I love AKL! I also like your idea of wine in the refillable mug!

 

[dddisrunner]

That video was so cute, I had forgotten that you had taken that! I was trying to remember when Horatio makes his appearance because I know he is with us the next morning? Do you remember? Also, Thank you for getting our reunion pics. not sure why I didn't get any?

 

[shellyminnie]

Hey Lesly and Tim!!

IT was great to meet you guys and hang out a bit!! You have a great family and the kids are the best!!

It looks like you had a great time!!

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Great update!!! can't wait to test out those night vision goggles!!!

 

[dallastxcpa]

Great update. I was not on the computer much this holiday weekend so I just got caught up.

 

[Queenofallthings]

I find when I read your updates that I can't help but smile throughout it! What a wonderful time .... and the fact that you get to enjoy it with Diane and her family.....I think is so great!

I have to say I think that is the prettiest Snow White I have ever seen....so nice that Lauren got to see her. Great shot of Luke in Mexico...that boy cracks me up!!!

 

[MegansMom]

What a great dinner and evening in EPCOT with such good friends! You can tell how happy the boys are to see each other......both the Big boys and the little guys! It sounds like your evening at AKL was so wonderful!!!! Your wonderful trips there always make me want to book our next trip there.....just might!!!!

 

[lmillercrew]

I just got caught up again, and I'm loving how quickly you are cranking these updates out! The look on Lauren's face when she was watching Alice in the parade, is the look that you LOVE to see on your childs' face when you're at Disney.
What an awesome trip that you had. I can't wait to read more!!!

 

[sharonW]

I just got caught up again, and I'm loving how quickly you are cranking these updates out! The look on Lauren's face when she was watching Alice in the parade, is the look that you LOVE to see on your childs' face when you're at Disney.
What an awesome trip that you had. I can't wait to read more!!!

ME TOO, Lesley is on the ball!!!

 

[timandlesley]

loved you update!!
Sum of all thrills looks so cool--thanks for the descriptions, we are looking forward to try it out in 10 days!

meeting up with friends sounds like so much fun--glad the kids finally go to enjoy the pool

Glad you enjoyed the update, you will love it, your trip will be here SOON, fun!!!

Ah... the beauty of DVC ownership... I LOVE this quote!!

Sum of all Thrills looks like a very fun ride, what a great addition to Innoventions.

The kids looks like they had a BLAST dancing at Biergarten!!! What a very fun evening with your friends, and I bet your kiddos were thrilled to finally be able to swim!

It is such a fun new thing to do at Innoventions. They did have a blast, my kids love to dance (as you could see : )

Me too... I've been inspired by you to take more pictures of that happening, too! It just seems to happen more often in Disney World than anywhere else...


You all just look so natural together now!


Wow! That is a stunning Snow White! She's perfect!

I'm glad we could inspire you : ) That Snow White was AMAZING!

This. is. AWESOME! How funny to think about him 10 years older and rocking those same poses on Spring Break.

Loved all of the pictures from Germany. I completely agree with you about that place... My plate had very few items on it, but the memories and laughter were completely worth it!!

I know, hopefully my prediction will be wrong : ) The fun of the restaraunt is definitely what it has going for it.

What a fun time you had with Diane and family! Lauren is so cute dancing her heart out and meeting Snow White!

I am liking the wine in the refillable mug idea!

We did have a great night. Glad you liked the mug idea, happy to pass it along : )

Great DIS tip for using that Disney mug to its fullest capacity!!


YAY! Finally!!


Great way to put it! They should quote that and market it!!


What a great ending to a great day!

Oh yeah, gotta put those mugs to use : )

What a wonderful evening! Times like those - with close friends at hand - are really the best!

I couldn't agree more!

Lovely update!

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

If only you could bottle the fun the kids were having!
I think one of the reasons I love your TR's so much is
you totally make the most of every disney moment!!
Looking forward to our nov trip but very disappointed that we
are going during blackout dates so no free dinningNo Fair!!!
Anxiously awaiting more magical adventures!

I know, I wish it could be bottled. I'm happy you enjoy them. With DVC we can't take advantage of free dining and it is our dates, NO FAIR!!!

Another great chapter! Glad you got to swim.....Lauren is such a poser!!! Ha ha!

She certainly is, lol : )

That's crazy. I could never do just 1 day. What a tease??????

I know, so we showed them all we could in that one morning

Just wanted to check in and say that I am loving the report! Between your report and the weekly podcast, which I found through you, I feel good about my disney fix. Can't wait for the next update!

Thanks, so glad you found the podcast, gets Tim and I through our workouts, just love listening to them!

Yeah for pool time & adult beverages!!! . Yee haw!!!

YEE HAW!!!!!!!!!! : )

Sure looks like you had a great time at Epcot, with Diane and her family. That picture of Luke with the Sombrero is so funny, I am sure he will appreciate all the fun pictures you have of him when he is older. What a cute picture of Lauren with Snow White, such pretty princesses.

We really did, glad you enjoyed the pic of Luke. That Snow White was wonderful, so pretty, Lauren was in heaven!

Looks like you guys had fun. Those drinks look huge. But overall it looked like a nice dinner.

The drinks were huge but the guys had no issue. They were 1 liter mugs : )

Yet another reason why Lauren ROCKS!

The Luke on Spring Break comment was hilarious!!

Looks like you all had a great time with good friends. Looking forward to more!

Too funny! Glad you enjoyed the pic of Luke. More coming, gotta work on it tonight, hopefuly posted tomorrow.

Awww, loved reading about finally meeting up with Diane and family. That's so cool how a "real life" friendship has formed from the DIS.

Sum Of All Thrills sounds really fun! DH and I didn't make time to do it in December, so it's tops on my list for next time!

Great timing for Lauren to meet Snow White!

What you said about your meal at Biergarten is so true. When I think back to my favorite meals with family and friends, it's usually not the food itself I remember--it's the laughter.

Love the picture of Luke shaking the marracas!

So glad the kids FINALLY got to swim for a decent amount of time! Sounds like everyone had a great evening!

I couldn't agree more, we are actually driving out to Jersey to stay with them in a few weeks, can't wait. They came and stayed here this past New Years, gotta love the Dis for bringing our families together. Happy you enjoyed the update, yes, a good evening had by all.

hmm....no "year of the __" shirt purchases yet? (as mentioned in your girls trip TR)

I hope the kids did get those shirts this trip

I feel the same way about the food at Biergarten. Didn't care for the meats, loved the potatoes! I also loved the salad dressing.

I hope Luke got to give "holding the ball" another shot!

Stay tuned on the shirts ; )

Love your TR! Can't wait to finish!

Thanks, glad you are enjoying it!

Thanks for another great trip report! You guys always look like you have so much fun. Was the food in Germany pretty kid friendly?

Yes, if I recall they had a kids section with mac and cheese and stuff, our kids ate nicely.

I got home last night from a sad trip to Florida & then I saw your TR. It has given me some happy thoughts which are sorely needed at this point.

Your family seems to have such fun times & I really enjoy your writing. Now off I go to catch up.

I'm so sorry you had a sad trip to Florida, is everything o.k.? Happy I could bring a smile to your face.

Great trip report Lesley. As always.
So tell me, would you guys drive again, or are you gonna stick with flying? We are near Indianapolis and always drive...I have never been on a plane. I actually like driving...Its part of the vacation.

Thanks. You know, we would drive again, love the convenience of flying but having our car was nice and the trip wasn't that bad, we will definitely be flying next year since we are doing a cruise and Universal too.

Just looking at pictures of Lauren makes me think that she must be a true free spirit, I hope that she remains that way throughout her life. The beers the guys had looked enormous!! Looking forward to another wonderful update!!


Melissa

She TRULY is a free spirit, I hope she never loses it either, I've written about that in my blog before. They were 1 liter beers : )

Great update!
Disney with family and friends is the best.

I agree!

i'm back from vacation and on board for another T&L TR! Great pics and commentary as always. Looks like another great trip!

Welcome back and welcome aboard!

We love this new addition! We spend a lot of time going back to this attraction on our last trip. I liked how you didn't have to do just a roller coaster. They had different choices. I believe we did one of everything. The bobsled, the rollercoaster, and the jet.

It is such a great addition. Yeah, I did bobsled with Luke last year and rollercoaster with Lauren, such fun!

Sum of all Thrills looks really neat! I will have to remember that for my next trip..hopefully next year.

Looks like a great night in Epcot and love the pictures of the kids dancing...they look like they had such a great time together.

I think I said this on Diane's report also but the beers that Tim and Bryan had look good too.

Glad the kids finally got to go swimming and then they got to use the night vision goggles. I agree that I love AKL! I also like your idea of wine in the refillable mug!

It is a great attraction. The night vision goggles are awesome. You should try out the wine in the mug idea....... works WELL!

That video was so cute, I had forgotten that you had taken that! I was trying to remember when Horatio makes his appearance because I know he is with us the next morning? Do you remember? Also, Thank you for getting our reunion pics. not sure why I didn't get any?

Happy you enjoyed the video. Should've mentioned Horatio, DARN! I didn't get any of us I just noticed, bummer!

 

[timandlesley]

Hey Lesly and Tim!!

IT was great to meet you guys and hang out a bit!! You have a great family and the kids are the best!!

It looks like you had a great time!!

Hi Shelly, glad you found us. Thanks so much, you are too sweet, we did have a great time. Wish we could go on the Podcast cruise to hang out with everyone, but I only get 3 personal days from school and it would take four, BUMMER!

Great update!!! can't wait to test out those night vision goggles!!!

They are so fun, you will love them!

Great update. I was not on the computer much this holiday weekend so I just got caught up.

Glad you got caught up and enjoyed the update, hope you had a great holiday.

I find when I read your updates that I can't help but smile throughout it! What a wonderful time .... and the fact that you get to enjoy it with Diane and her family.....I think is so great!

I have to say I think that is the prettiest Snow White I have ever seen....so nice that Lauren got to see her. Great shot of Luke in Mexico...that boy cracks me up!!!

so happy to know we can make you smile. I agree, that Snow White was just PERFECT! He cracks me up too, both my boys do : )

What a great dinner and evening in EPCOT with such good friends! You can tell how happy the boys are to see each other......both the Big boys and the little guys! It sounds like your evening at AKL was so wonderful!!!! Your wonderful trips there always make me want to book our next trip there.....just might!!!!

It was a great night. I know, the shots of the boys together are cute, they have become fast friends. Hey, why don't ya ??

I just got caught up again, and I'm loving how quickly you are cranking these updates out! The look on Lauren's face when she was watching Alice in the parade, is the look that you LOVE to see on your childs' face when you're at Disney.
What an awesome trip that you had. I can't wait to read more!!!

I'm trying hard to crank em' out. We leave on vacation on the 17th, then only come home for 4 days and head out to Jersey to see Diane and family, so it's no time like the present.

ME TOO, Lesley is on the ball!!!

THANKS! I'm trying : )

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Hi Leslie!! Soooo glad I found your TR!! I was JUST thinking of your family and was wondering how you'all were...I feel like I've watched your kids grow up at WDW ...so sweet! I just LOVE your profile picture of your little princess....looks about the age my little princess will be on her first trip at the end of the summer!

We'll be eating at Le Cellier for the first time...looks good but I have to say the sizes look small...empty plates? no? maybe just the camera?....

Can't wait to read more!!

 

[burly]

I poured wine into my Disney mug

hey tag fairy??????????

 

[dolfinjuls]

I'm really enjoying your trip report! I love how much fun your family is! Do your kids get along just as well at home???

 

[teedee]

Sounds like you had a wonderful day at Epcot. I agree with you about Biergarden. I love the side dishes, especially the potatoes and the deserts were great, but I was disappointed in the meat offerings. Some brats would have been wonderful.

Terri

 

[timandlesley]

Hi Leslie!! Soooo glad I found your TR!! I was JUST thinking of your family and was wondering how you'all were...I feel like I've watched your kids grow up at WDW ...so sweet! I just LOVE your profile picture of your little princess....looks about the age my little princess will be on her first trip at the end of the summer!

We'll be eating at Le Cellier for the first time...looks good but I have to say the sizes look small...empty plates? no? maybe just the camera?....

Can't wait to read more!!

Hi ! I'm glad you found our TR too. I'm so glad I've been writing these for so long because I love going back to see my babies in Disney too, they are just growing up so stinkin' fast. Have fun with your trip and LeCellier. YUM! The portions are good there, plates are just big, I can never finish my steak, especially after the soup and pretzel bread : )

I poured wine into my Disney mug

hey tag fairy??????????

I WISH the tag fairy read my report, would LOVE that as a tag, would suit me fine : )

I'm really enjoying your trip report! I love how much fun your family is! Do your kids get along just as well at home???

Thanks, so glad you enjoy it. As with all families, they have their "moments", but overall they do pretty well.

Sounds like you had a wonderful day at Epcot. I agree with you about Biergarden. I love the side dishes, especially the potatoes and the deserts were great, but I was disappointed in the meat offerings. Some brats would have been wonderful.

Terri

WE had a great day, just love that park! Yeah, they need some yummy brats on that buffet

 

[timandlesley]

Magic Kingdom Morning.- Day 4
We got up early (around 7:15), ate a quick breakfast in the room and got on an early bus to the Magic Kingdom
So we got to Magic Kingdom at 8:30,

Due to budget issues that I discussed before we had to cut this breakfast since we were paying out of pocket. Well, I DID cancel the reservation but we used it to get into the park (slap my hand, I KNOW).
We enjoyed some time on an EMPTY Main Street:

Perfect photo opportunities:

My little darlings:

It was nearing 8:50 and we ran into Diane, Bryan, Matthew and Eric having photo’s taken in front of the castle, they had eaten at Crystal Palace that morning. We talked about what we wanted to do that morning and Lauren had a completely different idea than the boys, so we decided to split up. Lauren and I headed to Fantasyland to do those rides. She had great fun playing in the bubbles as we waited for the rope to drop:

Nice view of the back of the castle:

Anxiously awaiting the rope to drop:

She was given a “princess of the day” sticker that they were passing out which made her day. When the rope dropped we decided we wanted to do Peter Pan first, we were the FIRST ones there:

GREAT morning ride with my girl:

After that we headed over to the Pooh ride, and Lauren saw the Cinderella step sisters and she ran up to give them hugs:

Then it was time for Pooh with no line:

Then Lauren decided she wanted to spin me on the teacups, so we headed over there, again with no wait!

And AWAY we went!!!!!!!!!

We were just about to go and ride Pooh again when Tim called and said they were at Buzz and there was a 5 minute wait so we headed over there to meet them and ride:

I rode with Diane, I think she beat me (she definitely had her game face on):

Tim and Bryan rode together:

This one cracked me up, Lauren and Eric rode together and you couldn’t see their heads:

Well, it was still a 5 minute wait so we decided to go for round #2:

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