Touring Plan, Smouring Plan, I really didn't get that stroller for you trip report

[luvmy2babies]

Let's see where did I leave off.

Right we were headed to DHS to see the Osborne Lights. We walked to the monorail station outside MK, took the monorail to the TTC, then took a bus to DHS.

I have to say I really enjoyed not having to drive for 6 days. I have a 40 minute commute to work and back and there's usually traffic. I'm thinking that even when it's not Disney, I'm going to try to take us on vacations where I either don't have to drive at all or have to do very little driving once we get to where we're going.

Anyway, it was dark by the time we got there so I knew the lights would already be on. We got through security and completed our Park Hop successfully

We got our obligatory photopass picture in front of the big hat, then took a restroom break for dd, then headed to the lights display. Took us a while to actually get there, but boy was that display brilliant. Dd ran around in the snow for 15 minutes. Ds had fallen asleep, but woke up when he heard the music. He was in complete awe. Both of them were. He kept trying to reach up and touch the snow.

I didn't take many pictures and most of them are on my camcorder. I snapped pictures while I was recording the dancing lights. But I did get one picture before my digital camera died.

We stayed there for quite a while, probably an hour. I'd made myself a promise though that I would not repeat the late night adventure we'd had the night before, but also didn't want to rush out, so we started making our way down the street looking at the display the whole way. Once we got to the end of it, we headed out. Stopped for a couple of pins and were on a bus back to All Star Movies by 7:30. After a stop to fill our mugs at the food court, we went back to our rooms. I bathed both children and got them to bed.

Then I spent the next 40 minutes blow-drying the stroller, just enough so that it could finish drying while we slept.

Up next, Chef Mickey's, Toontown and a turn of events that shortens day 3.

 

[luvmy2babies]

Love, love, love it!!!!! You are doing a great job, Mommy!!!! I'm so happy that you could give your kids a magical trip!!! It sounds like you all had a great time!!!!

Thanks for reading my report and for your kind words. It really was a wonderful trip. I'm thinking we'll try to get back about the same time next year probably with my sitter along. She's the daughter of my children's Godparents and very good with both children and loves Disney.

 

[luvmy2babies]

After a great first full day, we slept great. When I got up I noticed my stomach was a bit unsettled. I went to the bathroom twice and thought it was over.

We got dressed got ourselves together and headed out to the bus stop. We had a reservation at Chef Mickey's at 8:40, so we got to the bus stop at 7:30. There was already a line there and a bit of a long one. I hoped we'd get on the next MK bus. We got on fine as it arrived empty for once.

Once we got to MK, I had a decision to make. I asked the driver if the monorail to the Contemporary was running and he said yes. But as I stood there, I looked towards the monorail station to the left. Then I looked to the right. The Contemporary seemed so close. I'd have to back track going away from the hotel for us to get on the monorail. The time? 8:06. I told dd to get in the stroller and turned right to do the walk.

I took my time and we were there by 8:25 after taking pictures of the outside of the hotel. I thought to myself "Wow, how cool it would be to stay within walking distance of MK." We got checked in and somehow missed taking the outside picture. I didn't lament over it. Not particularly hyped about taking a $30 picture with a statue.

I enjoyed this breakfast. Character interaction was really good. Both children did great. We had shirts for this one too and they got us some attention. Not as much as Crystal Palace though.

Mickey came around first which was a relief after all the rumors of him not making rounds in the restaurant, but I figured when all I saw was that statue outside, that he'd be in there. Ds as usual was looking at him instead of the camera. Mickey even tried to turn his head for me, but no go.

I was just glad he wasn't scared.

Goofy came running into the room like...well...Goofy.

Next they did the song, the Celebration song I think they called it, then they took a break. We kept eating and before long, Donald came to our table.

Minnie came next and she was so sweet. Ds had finished his oatmeal and was having a bottle, and only stopped for a moment to look at her, then went back to it.

Then the wait. We only had Pluto left to meet and again we were waiting on that one last character. They'd gone on another break. I snapped a couple of pictures of the children while we were waiting.

Pluto did eventually make it by to see us. He was the best I think. Just as I'd read, he put the autograph book right up on his face to sign it. His autograph is cute, he makes the "o" into a paw print. Dd really liked that. Ds found him really interesting.

I did enjoy this breakfast and if I'm on the dining plan or go during free dining, I do it again time permitting. Getting there was pretty easy, just taking the bus to MK and walking. We did take the monorail when we left. The plan for today was Toontown and Tomorrow Land. We'd again be going off the plan.

More in the next post.

 

[Tink-erin-belle]

I just noticed you had a TR up! I haven’t read anything yet, I just wanted to sub really quickly. I did scroll down and saw a few pics of your kids. They are beautiful! Can’t wait to read!

 

[Holly324]

Loving your report...your kiddos are adorable!!! And I love the shirts for the character dining - what a great idea!

 

[pookersmom]

Enjoying your report. Your kiddoes are sooo cute! I love the t-shirts at the character meals. Those are so clever.

 

[luvmy2babies]

I will try to post the next installment tonight. Just wanted to say



To the new readers. We had a great time and definitely want to go back.

In fact, my pastor's wife asked my daughter yesterday what she was doing for Christmas. She told her she thought we were going to Disney World again.

YIKES! I had a great time too, and while I'd love to rush right back down there, it ain't happening.

She has actually been asking about going to DisneyLand because she wants to see World of Color. The girl was complaining about the 1 and 3/4 hours trip to Orlando.

I am hoping to do WDW again next fall though. Going to have to read up on all the changes. Glad we got to see Toontown before it's closing.

 

[Tink-erin-belle]

I started off by reading your PTR in one sitting… It was very moving and I was in tears a few times. I also saw how detailed your packing plans and to do lists were and I realized I found my long lost twin! I’m still in the process of finalizing my to do list for my trip

Then I read this:

She squealed when she saw the couch with all that stuff laid out.
I had her Akershus dress on the left with her Belle wand and Tiana wand, the backpack was in the middle and her 1900 Park Fare dress on the right with the Cinderella wand and Ariel wand. She also had some miniature Disney Fairies.
Inside the backpack was pile of loot. She already started coloring in the Disney Princess coloring pad.
I gave her the card, which I transcribed onto a Tiana card I printed from the DISign board because the other one lost some of the ink.
She finished reading the card and was clueless as to what was going on All she said was "I hope you are going to pack some juices." Drinking helps her ears, so when she read she was going on a plane, she knew she'd need juice
I asked her if she knew where she was going. No idea. I asked her again. No clue.
I told her to look at her backpack (6 princesses on it). I asked her where she could see them. She looked at me and smiled and asked...
"Does it start with a D?"
I said yes....yes it does.
She threw the card in the air and said.....
"YEAH! DISNEY WORLD HERE WE COME!"
Then she started jumping up and down cheering, then she hugged me saying
"Thank you...thank you...thank you...thank you" She went on and on. "I can't believe it!" "Yea..yeah...yeah, you're the best mom ever...I'm going to Disney (dancing)...I'm going to Disney...yeah."

I had tears of joy in my eyes! That must have been such a wonderful moment! Then I read this:

Then she looked at me and said, "Seriously mom...we have to have juice."

Too funny! If my kids’ reaction to their surprise is as half as good as Ariana’s, I will be happy As far as the TR goes, it looks like your trip started off pretty well! The pics of the kids at Crystal Palace and Chef Mickey’s are so adorable! I can’t wait to read more!

 

[Truffle]

I read your PTR this morning and HAD to find you TR. Absolutely loving it!! Your children are adorable. Please keep writing.

 

[clayfolks]

I read your PTR this morning and HAD to find you TR. Absolutely loving it!! Your children are adorable. Please keep writing.

OOPS!! Thought I was signed in... it was my husband who was signed in, not I!

 

[Disney Spaz]

Finally figured out where your trip report was. DUH! I absolutly love the shirts and children are beautiful.