Brookelizabeth, great update!! I totally can understand now why you would not want to return to POP. I guess you actually turned me away as well May I ask at what time you went for breakfast there? And how busy was the bus then, it sounds like this must have been crazy, too! The parks are sometimes so crazy, I really don't want lots of hectic at the resort as well.
The WL pictures are great. I guess we must be glad that you had this incident with your old camera - the new one makes fantastic pictures. However, I must say, it's your talent as well. You definitely have an eye for good pictures!
1 month and 28 days sounds absolutely fantastic!! I nearly booked a trip for January as well - for about the same time frame. I hope you have a very fantastic trip!!
We ate breakfast that morning probably around 8:30 or 9:00 am. So, it wasn't bright and early, but I think I would aim for more 9:30 am/10:00 am in the future. Or, do a grab & go. The pool is right outside of Classic Hall, and there are tables near-by, so maybe grab and then relax outside.
The bus, amazingly, I don't recall being busy at all. It was a pleasant ride each time to and from Pop - and GREAT music!
They played a really excellent assortment from the decades. I was always singing along...poor other passengers.
I agree with you - the parks are busy enough, I like a quiet hotel.
Thank you for the compliments on the pictures! The camera is a lot of fun to play with, I got some neat WL pictures later in the week that I will be sharing. I am happy to get back into my photography hobby, I used to do a lot with film.
I am still in a daze about the January trip. It has half hit me...I know we have to get our ducks in a row quickly and figure out ADRs and buy airfare (which is really cheap surprisngly!).
You are going back! That's awesome!
Henry sure looks like a big boy sitting in that rocking chair.
What I wouldn't give for a good game of Oregon Trail right now. I was always the banker.
I said the exact same thing about Henry in that chair while taking that picture!
I immediatly told him after "Now get out!", just teasing of course! It's exciting and heartbreaking at the same time to watch my baby grow up!
I wonder if they make a Oregon Trail download for today's PCs? Hmmm...
OMG - you're going back in less than two months?!!!!
WOOHOO!!!! I can't wait to hear all the details!
Loved the WL photos! Bought back some memories - Lauren and I stayed there in June. And, yes, Roaring Forks is small and yes, it works when it's that empty. But wait until you see it at lunch hour - doesn't work so well then!
Yes! I can't hardly believe it though! I want to get to the TR point where I can explain everything, but I might burst before then. We'll see.
We ended up hitting Roaring Forks during one breakfast rush and had to sit at a little table outside in the hallway-and that took walking around twice to get. It was sooooo tiny in there, and the options are very limited-which is a definite drawback to it all. I have heard rumors of them expanding it though...who knows if they ever will...
oh my gosh..the cliff hangers are killin me!!...i want more i want more haha
i do believe someone posted something about you possibly having a second career as a soap opera writer ..they are right!
Can't wait to read more though.
btw-Henry at Chef Mickey's was absolutely adorable..he is a kisser huh? good luck when he gets older
I learn my cliff hangers from the best (see jaycns below!)
Her cliffhangers will kill ya!!!! I will admit though, the January trip IS a very good cliff hanger...and that day isn't coming up right away.
I just had to tell ya'll about the trip and get the ticker on my siggy, I couldn't resist!
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about Henry's kissing! Yes, he IS a kisser! Eeep...what is age 13 going to be like?!?!
I know! I was like "Seriously?" when the girl told me where it was "Down that scary hall with no decoration and down those creepy stairs? What the hell? Isn't this DISNEY?! The mecca of awesomely decorated everything?!"
I LOVE waking up to Jacques like that! SO ADORABLE!
I totally sympathize with carrying all that stuff! It's SUCH a hassle!
Those shoes are ADORABLE! I may just have to pick up a pair... Where did you get them?!
OREGON TRAIL! OH MY GOD! What a blast from the past. My grandparents had that same Mac, and we always playing Oregon Trail. Dysentary tended to kick my butt.
OH MY GOD! DON'T KEEP US IN SUSPENSE!
At least hurry up and finish the TR! Or tell us which resort! Or something!!!
Remember how you guys were, hassling me to get to the ring on mine? Yeah, PAYBACK TIME!
I'm so EXCITED! Another TR with HENRY!!!
I totally didn't realize at the time that hallway was so little and undecorated to the bathroom, but you are right! It was like you were going down the back hallway to the maintenance room or something. I was in such a freak-out mode about the "Chef Mickey's Incident" that I didn't really pay attention to anything, except that I had to go downstairs to get there. All this makes it even more bizzare!
The Cars
Crocs are from Payless! Cheapies!
"Dysentary tended to kick my butt."
I laughed out loud at that one...
And yes, I do remember the ordeal on your TR about the ring, it's all anyone wanted to hear about! Thankfully you will find out before the very end of the trip, but you do have to wait through Sunday (Epcot), Monday (DHS) and Tuesday (AK) to find out. I'll try to type fast though. And, chances are I'll burst at the seams and leak it all out before hand...!
How sweet are you!? I am VERY much enjoying reading about your trip (although I feel really badly for poor little Henry). It's not even right that someone so cute could be sick at WDW! He is just a little doll! I love the picture of him chewing on Mickey's nose. I am so glad that he loved the characters!
I cannot wait to hear more about your trip! And I understand about finding the time for the whole photobucket uploading/sorting/turning pictures etc thing. But you do know that your fans are waiting, right?!
Looking forward to hearing more. AND for that ticker to be explained! Who ever thought someone would leave trip report readers with a cliff hanger?! *Wink, wink*
Your trips are INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!! I tell DH about your updates all the time. "Remeber the gal who surprised her kids with another week at GF conceriage? This year they had Mickey show up at a private luncheon, and Idaho Jones, AND rented a private yacht that took them to MK!" I can't wait to read all about the cruise too-that one is hot on my radar for sometime when Henry is about 5.
Thank you for the compliments on my little guy! Your little man is adorable beyond all words as well. All your boys are! Your Aladdian is gonna have girls hot on his tail pretty soon I bet (if he doesn't already!). Such handsome men! I love that you have a household of boys too, if/when we have more children, I would love to have all boys!
And yes, I learn my cliff hangers from the BEST!
Coming soon, probably tomorrow afternoon!
Wow! Your trip report is great so far (although I hope Henry felt better after his busy first day), and has me missing WDW soooo much! I can't believe you're going back in less than two months! That is so stinkin' exciting! I am so stinkin' jealous!
We stayed at the Pop, but made an effort to not eat at the food court. We tried the tie died cheesecake because I had read good things about it, but it was just eh. We spent one of our days traveling around to he different hotels and PO Riverside and French Quarter both seem VERY nice! We've decided to stay at Riverside on our next trip.
Can't wait to read more!
Ooooh, very good idea on avoiding the food court. That is what did me in. Otherwise Pop was so much fun!! I wasn't expecting much, and it really blew me away. I can see why people love it there so much!
I totally forgot about the tie-dyed cheesecake until we were on our way out. I was kinda bummed because it's so iconic for that resort. Funny this is, I looked through the cases several times, and read all the menu boards and never even saw it.
I've heard so many great things about POR! It's SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!
When DH said "January" for our trip, I said "As in January 2009, January?"
I think he's become more addicted than I even!!
I have not gotten caught up on your TR either--going to Disney really interfers with my DISing! 
). I am so glad that Henry is feeling better and that you or your DH didn't come down with it next! I'm loving the pace of the updates - keep it going! 
haha
SO ADORABLE!
