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[Charleston Princess]

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Is it terrible that I start crying just reading that I will be crying?

Love the picture of the toys and "new friends" especially the pinata.
Glad to see they are all so loved.

I will be a basket case starting to cry again right now since my DS loved Toy Story and grew up with it. He is 16 now and for the most part past the toy phase and on his way to being a grown up.

Oh, yeah, you're as bad as me! You might want to bring a whole box of kleenex!

That pinata was one I found in my closet when I cleaned it out a few weeks ago -- it's actually from the Mexico pavilion at Epcot and judging where it was in the archeological dig that was my closet, it was purchased before kids. So, Connor apparently comes by his pinata fascination honestly.

Awww!!! I love his toy collection!!! That is amazing

We LOVED LOVED it!!! We all felt that it was SO well done. My hubby even shed a tear a few times. First good movie we have seen in a while!

How he found anything in that pit of a room is beyond me. My goal was to tackle his room prior to seeing the movie because I knew I would have a hard time doing it after the movie. I was right -- I don't know how I will be able to get rid of anything now!

I was commenting to a friend on FB that I wished more kids' movies were as nuanced and clever as this one was -- it's a shame Pixar can only get one film out a year -- they are the only ones who seem to be able to make a movie that appeals to both kids and adults.

I'm so jealous you were able to see Toy Story 3 today!! I have no idea when Marc & I are going to be able to go together.

One Month!!

Marc would like it, too, but that's all I can say -- I don't know how many (if any) of the reviews you have read about the movie yet, but there are definitely elements in it that guys would get a kick out of seeing.

Hooray for 1 month

Tissues for the movie tomorrow...got it! I would totally have gone today except Greg actually wants to come to a movie with us (not sure all 4 of us have ever gone together) and he was at basketball. Hopefully we'll get decent seats!

Tissues and leave early for the movie -- then, you should be able to get good seats. We always try to head to the earliest showing because most people seem to like the mid-afternoon and evening shows the most.

I'm so glad to hear you guys loved TS3 - it sounds like everyone did! I can't wait to see it!

And I love how the movie "motivated" Connor to gather his toys and take a picture That helps to slow down the growing up a little bit, doesn't it?

If I could just slow it down a bit more...

I now feel the need to go and gather all of our Toy Story toys and take a group shot just like Connor. Think anyone with notice if I go to the movies next weekend with my big Chosen One pillow?

You should do a group shot! After all, you have Wheezy and Mr. Potato Head, too. In fact, Connor said to me that he really needs one. I think I may pick up a basic one at Walmart and then, we can get some of the neat Disney parts while we are down there.

Take the pillow! A lot of the kids were dressed in their Woody, Buzz, and Jessie costumes for the show. Connor remarked that they should have dressed up for the movie, too. You should have seen the look his sister gave him.

We say Toy Story 3 tonight and loved it! I cried at a few parts too...I'm such a sap! Well, my DD is emotional like me and she cried too. I too thought that the ending was perfect. What a fabulous movie!

Yep, all three of us were crying -- it doesn't take much to set us off.

We are going to see it on Sunday, I think. I read on Facebook that it has some scary parts. Do you think it is okay for an almost 3 year old? He loves TS 1 and 2!

Love Connor's toy picture!

Um, there was only one part that I thought was pretty intense, but I think your son would be okay. I wouldn't have hesitated to take my two at that age. I would have just reminded them beforehand that the movie would have a happy ending.

Connor had a lot of fun with his toys this afternoon.

 

[Happydog]

Okay well for obvious reasons I have been behind on this PTR, but I will catch up now! I have already given you my best advice about beating the summer heat, and that is they BRUNCH reservation time, followed by pool time and using the FPs from earlier in the day that evening! AND regarding the resorts, I guess The Contemporary is my favorite, because it is the "MK resort in my mind with the monorail, etc. And I love the feel there. AND though I have not seen it yet, DH, DS 8 & 5 all went to see TSM3 today before lunch, 11am showing, and they LOVED it. DH was laughing telling me about it, said even he got sentimental -- I can only say TWO things... tortilla... and "well that's just great." When he told me about this I was laughing and I have not even seen it...

Alright, so I can't wait to hear all about your itinerary!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Okay well for obvious reasons I have been behind on this PTR, but I will catch up now! I have already given you my best advice about beating the summer heat, and that is they BRUNCH reservation time, followed by pool time and using the FPs from earlier in the day that evening!

I am going to follow that advice for sure! We have a brunch and two early lunches scheduled!

AND regarding the resorts, I guess The Contemporary is my favorite, because it is the "MK resort in my mind with the monorail, etc. And I love the feel there.

I can say that the Contemporary was a very fun place to stay when my family stayed there in 1987.

AND though I have not seen it yet, DH, DS 8 & 5 all went to see TSM3 today before lunch, 11am showing, and they LOVED it. DH was laughing telling me about it, said even he got sentimental -- I can only say TWO things... tortilla... and "well that's just great." When he told me about this I was laughing and I have not even seen it...

Oh, heavens, that part had us rolling!!! We are big movie quoters in our house, and already there are a few lines that have crept in -- I used one of them at the pool tonight when Connor wasn't listening to me. You must see it as soon as you can!

Alright, so I can't wait to hear all about your itinerary!!

Yes, I need to get busy with the itinerary updates. Time is a tickin'!

 

[luvfigment]

YAY! 1 month from today you will be in Disney!

I am glad you like TS3 I will have to go see it at some point. I laughed out loud hard when you quoted Chelsea and he make-up getting ruined.

Tell Connor he did a great job with the picture!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

ONE MONTH!! YAY!


So glad you guys liked TS3. So far I've heard all good comments. Connor's picture idea is awesome! LOL at Chelsea and the makeup!
Not sure when we're going to get to see it. So much going on the next couple weeks. Maybe over the 4th weekend! Sad I have to wait that long.

 

[punkin413]

However, I did not factor in Chelsea. The girl had us running ten minutes late because she had to put on all her make-up including eyeliner.

For a movie.

That we watch in the dark.

Where the average age of the viewers was five, maybe six.

but, mom, she may see someone she knows in the lobby of the movie theater!

glad to hear you loved the movie so much. and thanks for the warning. the tears flow pretty easily these days so i will be sure take some tissue!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

I've been a little MIA, but trying to check in here and there. I loved TS3!!! But it is definately very touching in some spots - lost childhood, my kids' lost childhood, little girl in tutu and boots made me miss my granddaughter.
DS25 posted on FB that he had "salt from the popcorn" in his eyes. Who knew we could love those toys that much?

 

[jordanyosh]

I cried reading the reviews.

 

[MeMom]

You will have to PM me the references because I think I missed all of them except the "ascot" one.


After I read yours and Michelle's comments, I asked the kids at dinner if they noticed any adult references between Barbie and Ken. Chelsea played dumb -- well, she did mention the ascot one. Here's the conversation between Connor and me:

Connor: What do you mean about adult references?
Me: Well, did you notice anything that maybe little kids wouldn't pick up on or understand, but that grown-ups would get and laugh about?
Connor: Not really...do you mean like how some of Ken's clothes were from the 1970's?



So, no, he didn't pick up on anything.

Funny. I love Connor, and I don't even know him.

I am glad the references, yet to be seen and heard by me personally, were overlooked by him. My personal opinion will still probably be that Disney could leave them out of a G rated movie and it still be every bit as good.

 

[cmskok]

Jackie, glas you like the movie! We are seeing it next week--we have a weekend full of baseball, birthday parties and more baseball

Connor's toy collection is amazing. It makes me wish I would not have purged so many of Spencer's toys....

WooHoo on your one month away. We are at about a month and a week!!! We have the same idea as you---lots of lunches, 2 breakfasts, and with me as pregnant as I am, many of them are buffets

Happy Father's Day to Charles!

 

[MEK]

I think you are the second person who saw the movie (oh yeah - Wigd saw it) and I can't wait to see it and I don't know when it will be or even who will go with me. I know Brian won't, but maybe I can talk Nick into going. It sounds like its going to be GREAT! I love that Connor wanted you to post a picture of his friends. Too cool!
Congrats to your long awaited trip being only 1 month away. You were just coming home this time last year! Remember. I do!

 

[disneydreamingdebby]

Jackie, I am such a sap that now I am afraid to see the movie! I cry at tv commercials! I love that Connor was inspired and that he wanted to share his collection with us. Please tell him, "Thank you!"

I think I have to stop counting down. Now, that I am in the twenties, it seems that the countdown is slower. When do you start to pack? Also, do you feel like you are counting away the summer? I am so excited for our trip, but then school will be back around the corner. UGH- the good, the bad and the ugly of being a teacher.

Debby

 

[punkin413]

I cried reading the reviews.

are you sure you're not pregnant?

 

[Poolrat]

Oh, yeah, you're as bad as me! You might want to bring a whole box of kleenex!

That pinata was one I found in my closet when I cleaned it out a few weeks ago -- it's actually from the Mexico pavilion at Epcot and judging where it was in the archeological dig that was my closet, it was purchased before kids. So, Connor apparently comes by his pinata fascination honestly.

That pinata did look different than the one I thought Connor had "bargained "for but I also thought " How may pinatas can he have?".


Is it terrible that it looked "strangely familiar" since it was from the Mexico pavillion?

I cried reading the reviews.

I cry when I read these reviews. I may have to bring the big box of tissues.

 

[SoonerGirl]

There was one part right before the ending -- during the climatic scene where I was absolutely sobbing.

You will have to PM me the references because I think I missed all of them except the "ascot" one.

I think I know what part you're talking about and yep, I was crying then too! Jared is already talking about a TS4 hoping that the adventure continues!

Really, the adult references weren't plentiful, just a couple of things that I noticed. It probably wouldn't have even made an impression on me if I hadn't seen the "ascot" thing in the trailer - I went in with my radar up!

Sending you a PM now

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

We are going to see the movie this afternoon. Considering the way I am over anything that makes me think of my baby growing up, I'm sure I'll be blubbering as well! Thanks for the warning!

 

[jenjolt]

You have to wait until Monday to talk about it! I'm going to try to convince my friend who is going to New Orleans with me to go see it sometime on Monday as a relaxing treat!!! LOL!! I know there are other things we could do...but I want to see that movie so bad LOL so we'll see LOL!!!!

Glad the movie lived up to your expectations!!! I'm very excited!!!!!

 

[carissanboys]

I've heard from others who loved Toy Story 3 as well. We'll probably go see it on Monday. Can't wait! Although, I'm more excited about it than the boys.

 

[andrews1ma]

Hey Jackie!

Yeah for 1 month!!!

Ok so DH and I are going to TS3 in about an hour- we tried to go to an earlier showing and it was sold out so I pre-bought our tickets for the 5:15 show.

Andrew decided to go with his friend and his family because they were seeing it in 3D- I don't really like movies in 3D so I told Andrew I was kickin it old school -he just rolled his eyes at me!. It will probably be better anyway that he doesn't see his mommy bawling like a baby. Seriously, when I saw an early preview when the mom says "Andy's going to college" my heart dropped into my stomach! Being a parent of an Andy who also grew up with Toy Story, I know it is gong to be a tear fest. I hope DH knows what he is in for!!! I have taken off my make-up and packed the tissues. In saying all that I cannot wait to see this one!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

are you sure you're not pregnant?

you know....i missed that time of the month........

oh wait.....i'm a guy....i've never had a "that time of the month"...

I cry when I read these reviews. I may have to bring the big box of tissues.

we should go together...let me look into flights...