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BCholly

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IT IS AMAZING!!!!!!

We arived Sunday and are staying at Hojo, premium third floor room. Great beds, nice nook by patio door for extra cot, so it isn't in the way. The view of fireworks from the Jacuzzi was amazing!
We arrived at 2:00 and our room wasn't ready. We left our kids in the pool area (18,15,12) in the pool area and Sis and I took a taxi to Vons, and bought too much food :rotfl:. Got back and found the fridge wasn't on.:confused: Couldn't get the thing to work finally phoned front desk and found the breaker to the outlet needed resetting.

Spent rest of evening wondering through downtown disneym listening to the musicians, enjoying the lights, shopping and eating at wetzels. We should NOT have down that! Now we all just keep saying ...maybe we should go for a pretzel!:lmao: We rushed back to the hotel and Jacuzzi to watch the fireworks... they were amazing!

Yesterday morning, we ate in our room and were at the gates half hour before opening...
Went to Cityhall to get Sis's birthday GC, and button, while teens went to edge of town to wait for rope drop, to sprint for SM FPs.
Sis and I had a coffee. Twelve year old pressed pennies, and listened to party lines.

In the morning we rode the MH twice, jungle cruise, POC twice, Tarzan treehouse all with no lines! Got SpaceM FPs. Then we went to first seating at Blue Bayou.
Waterside seating, great food. We had the jambalaya, and monte cristos. Too much food! Even for my teens (hard to believe)!.

Then we left the restaurant and we couldn't believe the crowds!!!
Where did all these people come from????
Rushed to do the HM, the line was long but not as long as it got later on.
Got FP for HM to go again later.

We separated then. Teens, used Fps for Splash, used Ghost Galazy FPs (they said they missed the original, Ghost isn't dark enough... but admitted it was scary), Buzz, Thunder Mountain.
The rest of us, went to winnie the pooh, fantasy land, it's a small world, Honey I shrunk the kids, shopped...
Met at Bill Hills, enjoyed the show.
We then ate at the Bengals... yum.
I loved the lights turning on, so lovely. We used the FP's for HM. It was so fast and the mansion was gorgeous. I loved the overlay! CM were great at scaring my sis, kept popping out and saying Happy birthday. Rode the jungal cruise at night. Very nice. Did the tiki room with dole whip. I will always love that place! Then caught the fireworks from New Orleans. Caught the train to fantasy land. Rode teacups, 3 times. Rushed to alice in wonderland. It broke down!! Then rushe to PP got in the line 10 min. before closing, it was along line, but they let us all ride. Loved it.

Park closed at 9:00, we walked out slowly... enjoying it all.

Now I need to rush to prep for MM... yeah!!!!!!!
 
Hi. Sounds like a fabulous time.
Sorry if I am not remembering correctly. Were you the one with newly diagnosed diabetic daughter? Just wondering how her levels were with all the activity?
 
:wizard:Sounds like you are having a great time!

One thing that I would advise is that you must get up by the castle to really see the fireworks, Jack is on the left side (as you look at the castle) and the projections on the castle are amazing.
 
Yes, we are the one with a diabetic daughter. Her levels were great! No lows, no highs. But she had only a few special items (tiger tails), and no sweets. She is going to the Bibbity Bobbity boo Boutique instead of getting treats, we brought her cinderella dress along and she is going to get the treatment on Wed morning. Going to be so cute. She has lovely long blond hair. We can't wait. Thank goodness for non-food special events!
We are using the first aid station for injections (I just don't like the bathrooms...).

We will do the firworks by the castle.. we just happened to "catch" the fireworks in New Orleans... Loved the music.
 

Yes, we are the one with a diabetic daughter. Her levels were great! No lows, no highs. But she had only a few special items (tiger tails), and no sweets. She is going to the Bibbity Bobbity boo Boutique instead of getting treats, we brought her cinderella dress along and she is going to get the treatment on Wed morning. Going to be so cute. She has lovely long blond hair. We can't wait. Thank goodness for non-food special events!
We are using the first aid station for injections (I just don't like the bathrooms...).

We will do the firworks by the castle.. we just happened to "catch" the fireworks in New Orleans... Loved the music.

Great news about the levels! We arrive tomorrow, and hope that we will have the same luck!
 
GOt to ask how is the weather? Short sleeve or long sleeve while you were there. I am trying to prepare for our upcoming trip. It is great that you are having so much fun!
 
GOt to ask how is the weather? Short sleeve or long sleeve while you were there. I am trying to prepare for our upcoming trip. It is great that you are having so much fun!

The weather feels warmer than it did on Sunday- but it's still a little chilly. I'd recommend jeans and a t-shirt with a light jacket to either wear or wrap around your waist during the day, and a warmer jacket for during the evening.

If you have room to pack some blankets to snuggle under during fireworks, I'd encourage that, too.

Have a fun trip! :goodvibes
Lorealle
 
Great mini report....sounds like just the kind of day I would have had if I was there! lol and sigh.

Great news about your daughter and her blood sugar levels! I'm sure that makes you (and she) very happy and relieved.

Hope the rest of your trip is fantastic and enjoy your vacation!

Can't wait to hear more.
 
The weather is warm for me... but not too hot. But then I am Canadian. If you are a southener it maybe too cool for you???
 

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