We took no photos (yep, we were depending on the others to do so!), so I have none to post. However, I can say we didn't get lost, the weather was absolutely perfect (how does 73 and sunny sound?), the food good, and the company superb. Conversations flowed easily, quickly, across tables, and the laughter was non-stop. Honestly, it was as if a group of close neighbors had gotten together for a quick bite at their favorite watering hole. We had a great time!
We all hung out for about two hours, and I suspect we'd have all stayed a bit longer but for the long drives for a few. Special kudos to Eliza for driving such a long way to meet us. Again, it was a terrific way to spend a Saturday afternoon, and thanks to everyone for making us feel welcome. I'm sure there will be pics to come, I'm sure. 
Congrats! And welcome home! You'll love the Lodge.7 more weeks......7 more weeks............7 more weeks!! I'm Beyond Excited!!!!
7 more weeks and I'll be sleeping at the Lodge for the first time!! Cannot Wait!
We took no photos (yep, we were depending on the others to do so!), so I have none to post. However, I can say we didn't get lost, the weather was absolutely perfect (how does 73 and sunny sound?), the food good, and the company superb. Conversations flowed easily, quickly, across tables, and the laughter was non-stop. Honestly, it was as if a group of close neighbors had gotten together for a quick bite at their favorite watering hole. We had a great time!
She chose the Wedding Pavilion noon ceremony on April 3, 2014....followed by a reception at Ariel's at the BC
Paperwork in progress....they have to make sure no one else has chosen that day/location/time. If more than one has, it goes to a lottery. But so far they said it looked good she would get her "wishes"
Have FUN on your Wonder cruise Julie !!!!! Wooot !!!
Hope you find the meeting spot easily sleepydog !!!! Have fun ! We want photos ! We want photos from your cruise too Julie !
The happy couple....my daughter and her fiance on March 6 after the Disney wedding tour--taken at the Poly (Randy Chapman photography) :
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She chose the Wedding Pavilion noon ceremony on April 3, 2014....followed by a reception at Ariel's at the BC
Paperwork in progress....they have to make sure no one else has chosen that day/location/time. If more than one has, it goes to a lottery. But so far they said it looked good she would get her "wishes"
Have FUN on your Wonder cruise Julie !!!!! Wooot !!!
Hope you find the meeting spot easily sleepydog !!!! Have fun ! We want photos ! We want photos from your cruise too Julie !
The happy couple....my daughter and her fiance on March 6 after the Disney wedding tour--taken at the Poly (Randy Chapman photography) :
Excited for you folks and the plans in the works!
I vote for last parade of day, its less crowded. But let your bodies decide that day, if you know this going in, you can slow down, sit and rest a little more often, etc. At the end of the day you will be surprised at how much you accomplished.Maria -- I am seriously so excited for you and your family! I don't even know you, but the thought of all that planning and prep gives me happy goosebumps! SOOOOOO fun that it will be a Disney wedding!
Well, today here is sunny and just the right temperature -- I hope you guys have a wonderful groupies meet and that your weather is equally lovely!
Here's a question for y'all to weigh in on....
One of our nighttime forays into the Magic Kingdom is going to focus on the park at night -- plus the EL Parade. It is an evening EMH night, with two parades, one at 9 and one at 11:00.
We wanted to do Big Thunder in the evening, and also ride the Peoplemover, to see Tomorrowland at night. We want to see the EL parade that evening.
If we do Big Thunder and the EL parade in Frontierland, then go to Tomorrowland to ride the PM, we will risk getting stuck in the after fireworks crush.
Should we wait and do the very last parade of the day? Maybe ride Big Thunder and do PM, then watch the EL parade from Main Street?
The next day is our day off, so we'll be able to sleep in. What do you guys think our strategy should be?
54 days!
Thanks Eliza for making the drive, made the meet all the more special, and sleepydog and luvsvwl and Musshka and Mr. Muushka for making the drive as well, in other words, we have some very dedicated groupies, Ranger Stan would be proud
Randy is the person we've chosen for our shoot, too! We'll use the Disney-supplied photographer for our wedding, but we selected Randy to do a three-hour shoot the day before where we'll take shots at various resorts, in front of the MK, and most especially, around the Lodge around sunset. While the rest of the World is special, the Lodge holds particularly emotional memories for us. We love Randy's unique set-ups, how he deals with lighting, and his unique close-ups on the couple. Great shot above!She chose the Wedding Pavilion noon ceremony on April 3, 2014....followed by a reception at Ariel's at the BC
Paperwork in progress....they have to make sure no one else has chosen that day/location/time. If more than one has, it goes to a lottery. But so far they said it looked good she would get her "wishes"
The happy couple....my daughter and her
fiance on March 6 after the Disney wedding tour--taken at the Poly (Randy Chapman photography) :
Actually, my name is spelled Pattrich.Great meet yesterday!! Thanks to Musshka for getting this all organized. As mentioned before, we had a great time, many laughs, good food, great company, and many topics, obviously VWL, WDW, restaurants there, sleepydog and luvsvwl upcoming wedding at VWL, cruisings ins and outs and dos and donts along with many other subjects. Eliza shared some stories about how Sid the Squid and Rizzo the Rat(her sons)got their names, very funny
So here are a few pics from the meet!!
From L to R Musshka(Barb) sechem32(Liz) Mr. Musshka(Chuck) Capt. D(Casey) TammyNC(Tammy) jimmytammy(Jimmy) Eliza61(Alice) wfc4life(William) sleepydog25(Patrick) luvsvwl(Kris)
Please accept my apologies if I misspelled your name, PM me and I will be glad to change it
No, you got mine right but Chris' name actually starts with "C." There was no way for you to know, naturally. Nice shots! The wedding sounds perfect!! *swoon*
I will admit to the groupies that during Disney planning lulls I have planned my Disney wedding that I don't even have a ring for yet!! Hahaha. Is that ridiculous or what? SSSHHHH! Don't tell the BF!
Actually, my name is spelled Pattrich.
Got it fixed! It was great meeting you folks as well as Eliza61!! Muushka and Mr. Muushka are now considered longtime friends, wfc4life go all the way back to our high school days and his DW sechem32, we became fast friends with her once she figured I wasn't completely off my rocker(though it probably took a lot of convincing by William)
Yeah, I'm not so sure at this point. . .Thanks for the correction
Thanks for the correction
It was a very nice time.
7 more weeks......7 more weeks............7 more weeks!! I'm Beyond Excited!!!!
7 more weeks and I'll be sleeping at the Lodge for the first time!! Cannot Wait!
