Watch out Dumbo, There's a bigger Circus coming to Town...Triplets take on the World

[Iamthequeen]

The Louisville Slugger factory and museum are in............Louisville! My uncle took us there years ago. It was a great tour - I'd highly recommend it if you are going to be in Kentucky.

 

[disneychic2]

Hahahaha... See, I knew it! She checks in occasionally.

D~

HaHaHa! VERY occasionally!!!

 

[sweetpeaandevie]

whew, good catch on the 1 year six months......now they won't be so curious when they catch you doing projects....in your spare time.....

Plans look great....I think I would've tried over as well

Connie is so sweet!!! I love those bows!

Hope the girls won this weekend

 

[babynala]

I'm impressed you were able to head off Meg and all the kids excitement for Disney. They are going to be FREAKING out when you finally tell them.

I think it is good to put the requests in now and then add them again when you do on-line check in. If they know you are coming early they will try to slate a room that is available for you. Can't hurt to ask as many times as needed.


The gifts that Connie sent were so cool. Love the Mickey and Minnie clips and those light up stickers are so neat. Umm yeah, that Perry is HUGE.

I agree with TigerLily - as a kid we would drive to Florida every few years to visit family and we were never allowed to have Crayons in the car because they always melted onto the seats or molded together. I love all the ideas everyone suggested with the Bingo and other car games. My kids also like to read in the car so I always hit the library right before we go on a road trip for some books and magazines. Once we get to our destination the books just stay in the car.

I like your revised plans. I know you will be disappointed if you don't get to do the Dessert party but I think if you can't fit it in the budget you won't miss it too much. Anything at Disney times 5 adds up quick.

Hope you had a stress free weekend and aren't snowed in!

 

[Chicago Mo]

you won't have to worry about having the Electrical Parade music stuck in your head because you will have the "Boo to You" song stuck there for the next year - I guarantee it!

Lovely... at least it's something new?!?!

Okay, no report yet. I'm trying, I really am, but I am getting ready to go to Virginia to help out when Jennifer has her next procedure, so I'm pretty busy. I mean, not busy like YOU are busy, but busy for me!

yes you do!!!

If you ever get someone you can't understand when you call Disney, just excuse yourself and hang up and call right back. The chances of you getting the same person is pretty slim. You can always say, "I'll have to call you back, my ferret is lost in the couch" or something equally unbelievable.

Honestly? Because it made for a good story!
It’s that the truth? I cannot make this stuff up!!!

I hope they start doing fp for the Frozen M&G, but it wasn't when we were there. The lines were consistently 3 hours long fairly quickly. As far as I know it was just Elsa and Anna. To tell you the truth, I think for once Disney was caught off guard with how wildly popular this movie turned out to be. There is absolutely NO merchandise to be had anywhere at Disney. A CM told me they expect a big shipment to coincide with the release of the DVD. Come to think of it, maybe it's Disney's version of the Cabbage Patch doll or the Wii. Make people crazy wanting them and they'll pay anything. Who knows?

No kidding!! Cannot find Frozen stuff anywhere! Thankfully Meg did get a bunch of Frozen stuff from Santa!!!

How fun to get some pixie dust from Connie! DIS friends are the best!!

I am so very lucky to have found some of the most wonderful dis friends ever

It's time to get back up to finish up the laundry and cleaning the bathrooms upstairs. Coffe break is over. Believe me, I'd rather be doing a trip report!

Bah! That will always be there.. Disney has a time limit!!

I love your little smilies you use, hahahahah!! You crack me up SO much! I don't think you should be evil and make us wait!! Just write up what your cooking up and provide me with some good reading material!! Hahah!

Thank you!!! I love writing these things.. You can ask Suzi and D I write exactly how I am in ‘real life’ I love to laugh and have a good time!!!
As for what BIG NEWS I have? Let’s just say I need YOU for help too! When shall I post that??

Sorry that Disney planning has been a little rough on you this week...

Rough??? It’s been a nightmare! To the point I HAVE nightmares about this!!!!

And I also must apologize, but Alli and I literally CRACKED UP over your phone conversation with Disney... I know that's horrible - but you described it so well. I agree with Lois - hang up, try again. I am very bad with accents too, and I have such a hard time understanding them.

That is exactly how it happened too… I had to keep on the phone. I was intrigued in how it was going to play out!!! Plus like I said.. It was great to post about!!!!

Regardless - I hope you were able to get everything figured out... Your ADR day is approaching quickly!

Yeah I know.. it’s been part of my nightmares!!!!

Loved the Pixie Dust from Connie - I wore my clip to work the other day, It felt good to Disney-fy my Target day.

I hope you have a good weekend.

Love ya, mean it!

D~

Truly blessed to have such wonderful friends!!!

Drum roll please....

...the link to my Trip Report. Yes. Thank you, thank you vera much!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=50827113#post50827113

Too bad you won't see this until Monday.

NA NA NA NA not only did I post on FRIDAY I went back on a weekend and posted too!!!!

Hahahaha... See, I knew it! She checks in occasionally.

D~

Me? Ohhhh I am always watching…

Thought I would add my car entertainment idea and input on crayons on car.

Ugh oh…..

We drove one year when my kids were about the ages of yours. We had crayons, one got left in the car ..... It was hot, crayon melted and made a terrible mess, new rule came into play -no crayons in car EVER!

NO WAY!!!! Didn’t even think of this!!! THANK YOU!!! You saved my truck… How did you get it out??

We did pick up the AAA travel books as the kids began to rev up I said to get the books and find one interesting thing about each state we drove through - as we drove through Kentucky my son discovered they had a Louisville slugger factory that had tours. We were too excited to get to Disney on the way to FL but, we would check it out on the way home. (We did but forgot a time change and arrived just after it had closed). The travel books kept the kids on the look out for different things for the rest of our trip, and we're able to give suggestions as we neared places we had planned to stop for meals. Surprisingly they learned a little more about each state as we drove through it.

I am going to sign up for AAA this month! Mainly because we will be driving a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG way would like the comfort of knowing we have it. Wonderful too know about the books!!! I have SO many ideas for the ride!!!

The Louisville Slugger factory and museum are in............Louisville! My uncle took us there years ago. It was a great tour - I'd highly recommend it if you are going to be in Kentucky.

This would be a on the way home thing! Yes there are a couple of things I would like to see on the way home.. Just think of my photography!

HaHaHa! VERY occasionally!!!

Hey! Today is SUNDAY and I am on!!!

Now I might make you all wait for my big news and changes until tomorrow!!!

whew, good catch on the 1 year six months......now they won't be so curious when they catch you doing projects....in your spare time.....

Exactly! Like now I am here in the kitchen as my living room is being overrun by midgets… they will peek in every once in a while. They ask what are you doing work? Why YES yes I am!

Plans look great....I think I would've tried over as well

And guess what? I CHANGED STUFF!!!

Connie is so sweet!!! I love those bows!

I cannot tell you how much I really love all my Dis friends!

Hope the girls won this weekend

Thank you for asking!!! I will tell you right after this commercial break!

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[Chicago Mo]

Sorry i missed this in the last group of updates!!

I'm impressed you were able to head off Meg and all the kids excitement for Disney. They are going to be FREAKING out when you finally tell them.

Oh boy will they ever... i am going to burst with excitement!!!

I think it is good to put the requests in now and then add them again when you do on-line check in. If they know you are coming early they will try to slate a room that is available for you. Can't hurt to ask as many times as needed.

exactly..

The gifts that Connie sent were so cool. Love the Mickey and Minnie clips and those light up stickers are so neat. Umm yeah, that Perry is HUGE.

isn't she amazing? what a wonderful person do to that!!!

I agree with TigerLily - as a kid we would drive to Florida every few years to visit family and we were never allowed to have Crayons in the car because they always melted onto the seats or molded together. I love all the ideas everyone suggested with the Bingo and other car games. My kids also like to read in the car so I always hit the library right before we go on a road trip for some books and magazines. Once we get to our destination the books just stay in the car.

Pintrest is my friend.. I have several thing printed already.. LOTS more to go.. on the way there of course will be easier as we will be driving through the night.

I like your revised plans. I know you will be disappointed if you don't get to do the Dessert party but I think if you can't fit it in the budget you won't miss it too much. Anything at Disney times 5 adds up quick.

oh i am doing the dessert party.. no doubt about this!

Hope you had a stress free weekend and aren't snowed in!

she said stress free!!!!

 

[Denovagirl]

Ahhh your killing me here!! Lol!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Ok I cannot wait any longer to post..

BUT FIRST!
As you know yesterday was the Championship Volleyball game!!!
First game was at 9am We had to be there at 8:30 it was about 45 minute drive..
we got there a bit earlier then normal. traffic was CLEAR!
the first game was a nail biter!!! Meg got the ball one time and it BARELY just popped over the net! almost gave me a heart attack! But she probably got about 3-4 point that game! in the end we won both games!!! we made it to the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!
the next game would determine who we would play in the championship. I was secretly praying the one team would lose. Unfortunately they won.

CHAMPIONSHIP! the girls TRIED their hardest but i think it was a LOT of pressure.. ALL my time outs were to CALM them down Nothing worked.. They put too much pressure on themselves and we lost both games. So we came in 2nd!!!

if you have me as a facebook friend i am sure you saw all the pictures parents posted. we had a blast! i was able to announce each girl for their trophies and VERY PROUD TO BE IN 2nd PLACE!!!
couple of my girls just broke down after everything was over, again i think it was overwhelming and felt they let us down. SO HARD to show them they are ROCK STARS they have gone SO FAR keep telling them HOW PROUD i am i love everyone of them!!!
Couple of us went to lunch at the amazing Portillos for beef sandwiches:

(this picture is from a while ago when i got it for lunch one day)
Win or Lose these girls are amazing, hard working and awesome team spirit!



we came home.. for the UNVEILING of the Cone of Shame!
after a couple of weeks it was strange to see him without it.. I think he felt the same as he wouldn't give it up:




Crazy dog! this went on for about 20 minutes would not let it go!!!!
Then it was off to Job #2

Couldn't find my truck after job #2 through the dang SNOW STORM...
On the way home picked up Meg's friend (and volleyball girl) for a 'sleepover'
Why do they call them sleepovers? THEY DO NOT SLEEP!!!
whatever i was in bed by 930. DEAD TIRED..

This morning we are NOT LETTING the snow and cold get to us! we had a DISNEY DANCE PARTY!!!



today i have a FULL DAY OFF!!! so i did the DIS!!!


oh is there something else i am missing to tell you???
































has something to do with this guy???

 

[Chicago Mo]

Ahhh your killing me here!! Lol!

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[spiritsim]

I know you are as excited as we are.......lol love the commercial break......

 

[Chicago Mo]

LOTS of time and thinking went into this...

Let's talk the Poly...

it is under MASSIVE construction i was actually dreaming about it and how it will impact our trip. Do i want to pay these prices without a pool? or the possibility of the GCH not around? Then Tikiman has on his Facebook page about BAD NEWS coming..

after MUCH deliberation and lots of arguments in my own head talking with Jen, Tom, Nicole, Kathy (another Disney obsessed Poly friend)

we are switching resorts.



But which one??








I love BLT i would want the Theme Park view of course.....

that didn't bring down the price... I wanted to do this reasonably cheap..

Ok what about POR? we stayed there in 2011 loved the resort. Hated the fact Meg was on the pull out bed which was pretty much a crappy mattress on the floor.

BUT

the rooms are refurbished! yet it is still small.. then again how much time do you spend IN THE ROOM?? not much. just to sleep and shower..

do you like the way i am arguing with myself??? i feel like i am Dr jeckle and Mr hyde! angel on one shoulder Devil on the other!!

what else do we have to look at???


AOA? i was looking at this when it first opened i think it's a really cool resort.. I LOVE the pool... Meg has seen it a couple of times and of course fell head over heels over the lion king room.. She is a HUGE fan of lion king it's her FAVORITE Disney movie.

Hummm....







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OK split stay?? It will save over $1000!!! talk to Tom again. Talk to Nicole... She bring up:
Do i really want to do a split? I mean after all that driving then stay only a couple of days do i want to repack and drive to another resort?

Yes. i don't care. POR is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY cheap... this would solve my $$ issues..

I start my research... ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL DAY LONG for two days..

and more









and lots more






















then you tube helped
































Reading another Dis friend and her report...






Then talking to Tom...
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We decided to switch resorts!!! did you guess where???

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Compliments of a Google search..

2 bathrooms?? Seriously??? LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THAT!!! I could live there for a month! Did i mention there ARE TWO BATHROOMS????
there are ROOMS inside of the ROOM!!! By crikey there are 2 bathrooms!!!
if you haven't guessed yet:

we will be doing a FULL stay at:

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Compliments of a Google search..

Did you know there are 2 bathrooms???

The more and more research, the more i read on AOA, the more i fell in love with it. Yes Terry Including your report!!! So THANK YOU

I called and spoke to a wonderful CM who i was able to understand perfectly and transferred us and Jen's family over to this very LOUD - Disney in your face resort. put in my building request and felt a 100000 times better.

the kids are going to FLIP OUT knowing we will be staying here!!!
why yes.. another surprise!!
They think we will be going back to the Poly. they KNOW i love it there...

The lies so far - go as follows:

1. We are going to Disney in 2015
2. We are staying in the poly.

i am sure there will be more as time passes....

So while i was on the Disney roll... and doing so good with everything. I called and GOT OUR TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 days in Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No stopping us now!!!

Talking to another friend of mine. told her the sad news about the poly. yet the better news about AOA.. she came up with a GREAT IDEA.. and i want to slap her.


as you know how the reveal is going to go with the box.. yadda yadda. wouldn't it be AWESOME to have Mickey himself call and say:
Hiya Pals It's MICKEY! Why don't you come downstairs (or by the font door) i left you a special present for your Birthday!

would that NOT BE THE COOLEST THING EVER?!?!?!


yeah well just TRY to find a voice changer with Mickey's voice!!

HELP I AM CALLING ALL HELP ​

to find me this app or voice changer or soundboard whatever to make this work!!!


now i don't know what i am doing about days either. We are staying 8 days yet have 7 day tickets...

what do you think about the day of MNSSHP we don't go until 4 get a BOG dinner about 5ish this frees up 1 day of my park tickets and we can go back to the park on our last day???

 

[Iamthequeen]

I love your new plans! I think with all the construction going on at the Poly you would be disappointed if you stayed there. I know you love it, but the new plans are fabulous. I think taking a day off on MNSSHP day is a good idea. Charlie and I did that last year - we stayed at the pool all day until it was time to get ready to go. The kids can play in the pool, or you could go to DTD for the day. It will be a long night.

 

[disneychic2]

YAY!!!! I am soooo glad you changed resorts!!

I was really concerned what you would find once you got there and that it would make things a lot less magical than you had hoped. And AOA will be fabulous!! I am literally jumping up and down in my mind.

I think the kids will be so deliriously happy! And I'm sure that's a load off your mind. And, bonus, saving you money! I really like the idea of making your MNSSHP a free day. No sense using a ticket when you'll be getting in by 4. And BOG at 5 or 5:30 would be awesome! This will work!

I'm so proud of your girls too!! They must have played their little hearts out. There is nothing wrong with second place especially when you think how far they came. They should be very proud of their efforts and I'm sure you helped them see that. Way to go coach!

I'll be leaving Wednesday morning for Virginia, so I'll be a bit scarce around here after today since I have so much to get done before I leave. But I'll jump on whenever I get a chance while I'm at Jennifer's. Meanwhile, you take care and paint your toes and think Spring. D~ has started a grass roots movement and I'm getting on board!

 

[sweetpeaandevie]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the change!!!!

i think those suites look awesome. It didn't work out for us because of the bed situation, but I would like to stay there some day!!! Aaaaaand, you won't have to stress about the Poly....you can always go visit

Plus the pool looks AWESOME at AoA. Hello, underwater sound effects

 

[spiritsim]

https://secure.v-blast.net/uvoxnetworks/disneyenchanted/landing.php

 

[Denovagirl]

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!



You had me worried this could be bad news for a minute there!!! But this is GREAT!



I am SOOOOOO excited for you! You will LOVE AOA and save alotta dough! You know you'll be back to the Poly one day when it's all nice and refurbed anyway!

Omgggggeeeeee! I'm like doing somersaults in my head! So happy my TR helped make this easier for you! It really is going to be fantabulous! You will really enjoy the pool and the food is pretty good too!!!

I really wish we were gonna be there around the same time!

Oh well, I can't WAIT to hear all about it when you get back!

The location of the Lion King suites is awesome too!!! We had to walk through there everyday, lol! If I could pick a family suite it'd be LK too!!

Gosh, I'm just so happy! Lol!

 

[DMGeurts]

I am so very excited about this change! I loved the time we spent there last summer - it's so FUN and in your face! We loved all of the theming and the awesomeness of it. YOu are going to love it.

The food court sucked though - so just be aware of that before you go... It took us about 40 minutes for all of us to get our food, and by the time we sat down, everyone who had received their food first had cold food - I don't mind cold burgers that much - but I had a turf n' turf... Yucky cold. Maybe things have gotten better now? I hope, for your sake, that they have.

I wish a suite would work for us, but sadly - it would drive me TOTALLY BONKERS to have to rip apart the table every night to make it into a bed. I am a person who must have a table to eat at and a bed to sleep on - with no effort.

I wish I knew of a Mickey app that would do this for you... I have no idea... But it looks like someone up above posted something for you?

The kids are going to FLIP out!!!!! Totally FLIP OUT!!!! I love it!

I do like TLK suites though - personally I love the Cars ones (and I didn't really like the Cars movies???? - yah, I don't get it either...)... I think it's the leather sofa that does me in. LOL

Super excited for you Mo!!!

D~

 

[Denovagirl]

The food court sucked though - so just be aware of that before you go... It took us about 40 minutes for all of us to get our food, and by the time we sat down, everyone who had received their food first had cold food - I don't mind cold burgers that much - but I had a turf n' turf... Yucky cold. Maybe things have gotten better now?

Lol! In the message before this I said how awesome the food court is!! I think it must've gotten better...we were there at least 3 times and loved it! It was one of our fave QS!! I think the surf thing might have been what Chris got once, it was a burger made with a crab cake, right? He still talks about it and mentions how he can't wait to order it when he goes back!

Myself? I was a HUGE fan of the pasta bar! It was sooo yummy!!! My recommendation? Bowtie pasta with pesto, shrimp and broccoli then topped with Alfredo! Mmmmm! They give you soooo much and it's always piping hot bc they cook it to order right in front of you! And they do not skimp on the parmesan either!!

I don't recall how long we waited, but it was for sure no where near 40min! But I also don't think we are there during regular meal times except breakfast.

So hopefully it's good when you and I both go back, MO!! That'd be a big disappointment for me if it wasn't!

 

[Pluto0809]

I am sooooo jealous you are staying in one of the Lion King suites!! Lion King is one of my favorite Disney movies and staying there would be perfect for me. Unfortunately with mostly going by myself or with one other person, it's just not practical. Morgan and I wanted to stay at AOA for the February trip but the rest of the family wanted to go as cheap as possible so we ended up at All Star Sports instead.

 

[Chicago Mo]

I love your new plans! I think with all the construction going on at the Poly you would be disappointed if you stayed there. I know you love it, but the new plans are fabulous. I think taking a day off on MNSSHP day is a good idea. Charlie and I did that last year - we stayed at the pool all day until it was time to get ready to go. The kids can play in the pool, or you could go to DTD for the day. It will be a long night.

Thank you!!! Looks like i am going to be changing my days again.. I better get this done i have to make ADR on tuesday!!!
i am going to need everyone's thoughts on this!!!

YAY!!!! I am soooo glad you changed resorts!!

THANK YOU!!! So am i... i am overly excited about staying at AOA!!!

I was really concerned what you would find once you got there and that it would make things a lot less magical than you had hoped. And AOA will be fabulous!! I am literally jumping up and down in my mind.

The more and more i was read and the more news that is coming out about the construction was just breaking my heart! I see that Capt Cooks would most likely be back to operational. Yet the GCH would be under construction that is the heart of the resort! i just don't see me being happy...
I went NUTTY when i actually switched!!!

I think the kids will be so deliriously happy! And I'm sure that's a load off your mind. And, bonus, saving you money! I really like the idea of making your MNSSHP a free day. No sense using a ticket when you'll be getting in by 4. And BOG at 5 or 5:30 would be awesome! This will work!

It is a total load off, No more nightmares about the Poly. now it's about ADR day...
Yep always about saving Money.. Now if that pesky FD doesn't come out i might be in trouble too...
Yes i thought this would work best for all of to use the hard ticket on the MNSSHP day that would free up our last day and can do whatever we want!!!

I'm so proud of your girls too!! They must have played their little hearts out. There is nothing wrong with second place especially when you think how far they came. They should be very proud of their efforts and I'm sure you helped them see that. Way to go coach!

Thank you!!! those little squirts did a damn great job.. I am waiting to hear when the gym will be open to have our Volleyball day!!

I'll be leaving Wednesday morning for Virginia, so I'll be a bit scarce around here after today since I have so much to get done before I leave. But I'll jump on whenever I get a chance while I'm at Jennifer's. Meanwhile, you take care and paint your toes and think Spring. D~ has started a grass roots movement and I'm getting on board!

I hope you have an amazing trip to Virginia!! ENJOY THOSE KIDDIES!!!
we will be here when you get back. promise.. just cannot guarantee any hijinks on your report when your away!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the change!!!!

Thank you!!!! Told you all your trips will change and rechange and change again!!! It's the fun of planning!!!

i think those suites look awesome. It didn't work out for us because of the bed situation, but I would like to stay there some day!!! Aaaaaand, you won't have to stress about the Poly....you can always go visit

i am really excited to see the rooms in person. I have slaved over all the report on it. honestly Terry's report really pushed me over..

Plus the pool looks AWESOME at AoA. Hello, underwater sound effects

I KNOW!!! I cannot wait to see it for myself!!!

https://secure.v-blast.net/uvoxnetworks/disneyenchanted/landing.php

This is kinda of what i am looking for.. I just can't make this personal.. this is automatic message. I need him to say certain things. like names and where to find the box!

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

I am jumping out of my skin...

You had me worried this could be bad news for a minute there!!! But this is GREAT!

Noooooooooooooo If it were bad news i would have spit it out right away. Or i would have gone missing for a long time..

I am SOOOOOO excited for you! You will LOVE AOA and save alotta dough! You know you'll be back to the Poly one day when it's all nice and refurbed anyway!

YES!!!! i plan on going back to the Poly one year.. who knows when. the prices are insane!!!
I am over joyed in this decision.. and like i said the more and more i read and see on AOA the more i am just in love with all the fun stuff..

mgggggeeeeee! I'm like doing somersaults in my head! So happy my TR helped make this easier for you! It really is going to be fantabulous! You will really enjoy the pool and the food is pretty good too!!!

Yep.. reading your report helped a great deal in the decision! When it had first opened thought it was one of the coolest places. Yet it wasn't the Poly. So when we made the decision too go this year it was ALL about the Poly. POLY POLY POLY.. then the construction/destruction started. and the more and more i read the more and more i had nightmares..
your not supposed to have nightmare planning a DISNEY trip!!! so i went in search. We stayed POR in 2011 and we liked it.. i did NOT like the fact Meg was pretty much sleeping on the floor with a small mattress right by the door.. BUT it was remodeled.. so it was back on the list.. Then your report was so FUN and Filled with amazing pictures!!!
Talking to Jen, and Tom AOA would have been their choice. Then there is the midgets. Who has been begging to stay here and Anytime saw AOA all said they would LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE to stay there.
the choice was made!!! Who am i to argue!!

I really wish we were gonna be there around the same time!

Me too!!!! AOA better watch out if that happens! HA!

Oh well, I can't WAIT to hear all about it when you get back!

i will stretch out the TR forever. i don't want the trip to end!!!

The location of the Lion King suites is awesome too!!! We had to walk through there everyday, lol! If I could pick a family suite it'd be LK too!!

Really? Because i heard Building 6 is far away from everything?!? there is a couple of reason why i picked 6- i don't want to look out to a parking lot. I like the DSA is right over there and i can stare out to the lake. the pool is a hop skip and jump.

Gosh, I'm just so happy! Lol!

You and me BOTH!!! I still cannot contain my EXCITEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so very excited about this change! I loved the time we spent there last summer - it's so FUN and in your face! We loved all of the theming and the awesomeness of it. YOu are going to love it.

YES YES YES YES YES!!!

The food court sucked though - so just be aware of that before you go... It took us about 40 minutes for all of us to get our food, and by the time we sat down, everyone who had received their food first had cold food - I don't mind cold burgers that much - but I had a turf n' turf... Yucky cold. Maybe things have gotten better now? I hope, for your sake, that they have.

I hope so.. But if the food is cold you betcha bottom i will go and get better food.. i do mind cold food!!!!
i want to try it all...

I wish a suite would work for us, but sadly - it would drive me TOTALLY BONKERS to have to rip apart the table every night to make it into a bed. I am a person who must have a table to eat at and a bed to sleep on - with no effort.

there is the sofa sleeper?!?! i will be moving the bed back to a table... maybe. we can only see when we are there!!! YOU will have to wait until the trip report to find out! ha ha ha ha ha

I wish I knew of a Mickey app that would do this for you... I have no idea... But it looks like someone up above posted something for you?

do you mind if i ask on your PTR? maybe someone will come up with something and HOPEFULLY SOON!!!

The kids are going to FLIP out!!!!! Totally FLIP OUT!!!! I love it!

Oh heavens these kids are going to freak out. i hope they don't pee in their pants...

I do like TLK suites though - personally I love the Cars ones (and I didn't really like the Cars movies???? - yah, I don't get it either...)... I think it's the leather sofa that does me in. LOL

See i don't like the cars one... feels like i am sleeping in a garage?!?!

Super excited for you Mo!!!

D~

thank you D~ i words do not express how OUT OF MY MIND excited i am about this trip..

Lol! In the message before this I said how awesome the food court is!! I think it must've gotten better...we were there at least 3 times and loved it! It was one of our fave QS!! I think the surf thing might have been what Chris got once, it was a burger made with a crab cake, right? He still talks about it and mentions how he can't wait to order it when he goes back!

hummm... i am sure it will be fine.. like i said to D i will go back and ask for warm food!

Myself? I was a HUGE fan of the pasta bar! It was sooo yummy!!! My recommendation? Bowtie pasta with pesto, shrimp and broccoli then topped with Alfredo! Mmmmm! They give you soooo much and it's always piping hot bc they cook it to order right in front of you! And they do not skimp on the parmesan either!!

I am ON THIS!!! sounds divine!!! Mouth is watering NOW!!!

I don't recall how long we waited, but it was for sure no where near 40min! But I also don't think we are there during regular meal times except breakfast.

we are going in a low season so i don't think we will have too much trouble? then again this is a very popular resort now?!?!
I was able to switch last week and able to get a room i wanted.. who knows!!! won't know until i get there!!! I HATE crowds so we shall see..

So hopefully it's good when you and I both go back, MO!! That'd be a big disappointment for me if it wasn't!

It will...... I have ye Disney faith!!!

I am sooooo jealous you are staying in one of the Lion King suites!! Lion King is one of my favorite Disney movies and staying there would be perfect for me.

YES!!! i would love to try each resort at least once!!! Lion King is Meghan's absolute FAVORITE Disney movie too. she knows all the hidden mickey's the words to EVERY SONG. and pretty much has every stuffy.. a plus it is good for the boys too. Not all girl and not all boy. it measured out perfectly!

Unfortunately with mostly going by myself or with one other person, it's just not practical. Morgan and I wanted to stay at AOA for the February trip but the rest of the family wanted to go as cheap as possible so we ended up at All Star Sports instead.

You will one day!!! I know it!