Walking out the door...Leaving for BLT right now.

[Live4Surf]

It's a beautiful morning. The sun is glistening off the water rising over Bay Lake. It is such a wonderful sight. I am drinking a cup of coffee on the balcony. We are going to the MK today. Will post pictures later.

 

[Live4Surf]

This turned out to be one of the best Disney days ever for my DS. We all wore our tide dye Mickey shirts we made Friday at Community Hall. The shirts turned out pretty good. We walked over to MK.

First we rode Peter Pans Flight. Then over to Winnie the Pooh. The main plan was to go to Tom Sawyer Island to try and find a paint brush. We have tried this several years in a row unsuccessfully. While walking over a Cast Member named Rhonda stopped us and asked our plans. She told DS if he found a brush to come see her. This is where the magic started. We got to TSI about 15 minutes early.

We made it over on the first boat. The search was on. We searched for 10 to 15 minutes. We were about to give up.

 

[RLRDA]

Those are great shirts! I wonder if they offer those at the CH of all the DVCs.

 

[Live4Surf]

We walked over to the dock at Aunt Polly's. Tucked beside one of the crates was a paint brush. My DS's face was priceless.

DS got his fastpasses from the boat driver. First thing he said was we need to go tell CM Rhonda. We went and told her and she made a big to do about it. Then she gave him a CM pin. How sweet that was of her. Then we went over to the Frontierland shooting gallery. Before we could pull out any money another CM asked us if we wanted to shoot for free. She let us shoot for as long as we wanted.

Next we got some ice cream sundaes from Mrs. Pott's Cupboard. Construction photos in Fantasyland.

First time ride for DS Carousel of Progress. He said he liked it. Which was a surprise to me.

 

[Live4Surf]

Those are great shirts! I wonder if they offer those at the CH of all the DVCs.

I am not sure. We really enjoyed making them. It was kind of expensive. ($17 per shirt)

 

[nu2dvc]

Great TR. Thanks for the updates. Sounds like you guys are having a blast.

So cool your little guy found the paintbrush!

My kids LOVE the Carousel of Progress, which I have always been surprised by since I distinctly remember thinking it was a snooze-opportunity as a kid. (of course, now I love it)

enjoy the rest of your trip

 

[Live4Surf]

DS decided to use fastpasses at Buzz Lightyear. Finally got a better score.

Then we left to go back and swim.

We went over to the Contemporary pool. Ordered lunch and ate. Then hung out at the pool for 2 1/2 hours. We definitely liked the Contemporary pool better. Did not think we would.

 

[Live4Surf]

Great TR. Thanks for the updates. Sounds like you guys are having a blast.

So cool your little guy found the paintbrush!

My kids LOVE the Carousel of Progress, which I have always been surprised by since I distinctly remember thinking it was a snooze-opportunity as a kid. (of course, now I love it)

enjoy the rest of your trip

DS told everyone that would listen. Yes COP is great. Thanks Nu2DVC.

 

[RLRDA]

I am not sure. We really enjoyed making them. It was kind of expensive. ($17 per shirt)

Well, when you consider that you can't get a t-shirt in the gift shops for less than that....it doesn't seem that bad. Plus, it's a one-of-a-kind shirt and a great memory of your trip!

 

[Live4Surf]

We had a ADR at the Coral Reef for 6:00. DS had been wanting to ride the Tron Monorail all week but we kept missing it. It was his day and this time we got Tron.

We got over to Epcot early and rode TT again. Then did Living with the Sea.

Then it was time to go eat. We checked in and the hostess sat us in the second row up. DS looked up an said he could not see the fish. Mom can I play with your Iphone. It being his day. The hostess said wait one minute. She then took us up front. Right to the best table there. The turtle table. It's right beside the glass were this 60 year old turtle hangs out. We had a ball watching the turtle and all the fish. No Iphone needed to keep your attention. It was wonderful. The food is some of the best in WDW IMO. DW and I had the mahi mahi. DS had pizza,ff, and ice cream. DW had creme brulee, and I had the Jack Daniels Chocolate desert.
First table.

Second table.

The turtle.

We went to the MK to ride Stitch. DS changed his mind right when we got there. We rode Buzz instead. Then went to the arcade at the Contempoary. DS now has 3905 points. Will post more tomorrow.

 

[Live4Surf]

Well, when you consider that you can't get a t-shirt in the gift shops for less than that....it doesn't seem that bad. Plus, it's a one-of-a-kind shirt and a great memory of your trip!

That is so true! Well put.

 

[sjs314]

Love the tee shirts you made

 

[Live4Surf]

Love the tee shirts you made

Thank you sjs314. They are one of our favorite souveniers so far. I was walking over the sky bridge this morning for breakfeast. A Mom and son had black and orange tye dye tees for Halloween. They looked really cool.

 

[Live4Surf]

We are going to Animal Kingdom this morning. Sun is just starting to come up good. There are a few clouds with a good chance of rain today. We are not going to let that hold us back. Will post more later.

 

[Coach81]

Thanks so much for all your pics, and report!!! Really enjoying this!

 

[heaven2dc]

So glad your son got to sit closer to see the fishes (and turtle). We had so much fun there in Dec 2008 when I surprised my DD & DGS with a personalized menu and diver. That is a special memory in our hearts

Loved your t-shirts! and your live report even better

 

[smjj]

Great TR. We leave in 17days 13 hrs. Can't wait. This will be our second stay at BLT. This time it will include our kids and grandkids...smjj

 

[Live4Surf]

Thanks so much for all your pics, and report!!! Really enjoying this!

I have enjoyed doing the report. I felt like I should give something back. Because I loved reading all the other live reports before we left.

 

[Live4Surf]

So glad your son got to sit closer to see the fishes (and turtle). We had so much fun there in Dec 2008 when I surprised my DD & DGS with a personalized menu and diver. That is a special memory in our hearts

Loved your t-shirts! and your live report even better

We will remeber our dinner at Coarl Reef for quite awhile. Will post pictures later.

 

[Live4Surf]

Great TR. We leave in 17days 13 hrs. Can't wait. This will be our second stay at BLT. This time it will include our kids and grandkids...smjj

Hope you guys have a great trip! This has been a special trip for us. We love BLT.