We braved the 4th!!! AND the rain...and the crowds??? 7/1-7/8 BOOKED NEXT TRIP!!!!

[dolfinjuls]

I'm so sad your tr is over!!!

I love the variety of pics you guys do. The sad face leaving is great!

And it's so crazy about the ME bus! We really didn't have much time at the airport ourselves either. We went through security, into the Disney store and it was time to head over to boarding. But it wasn't last call! So crazy!

Now that your tr is over, you really have to figure out your next dates so you can start planning again!

 

[WLfamily]

Mamma Mia really is good!

Thanks Christy!!! I was afraid I was the only one who liked it!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Just got caught back up, school is really getting in the way of my disboards! Great tr of course, I expect no less of you!
You have the best luck when it comes to finding characters. Never seen Beast before either.
Great last day and so glad the sun stayed out for you guys. My kids love dunkaroos so I'll have to try those Yin things (can't remember without looking back what they're called.)
As far as musicals go....I know this isn't an old one and you may laugh but, I'm addicted to Mamma Mia. I can't quit watching that movie! It's so bad that the kids will hear the music and walk into the room and say "Mamma Mia again?".

We got really lucky with the Beast! Haha, they are Yan Yans and definitely look for the next time! See below for Mama Mia comment...

I'm so sad to see your TR come to an end - it captured the fun of WDW so well! Plus, you and Tom take the best pictures!

I'll keep my fingers crossed that Tom finds a new job quickly (not only for your sakes, but also selfishly so I'll have another one of your TRs to read ). I hope you're enjoying your final days (or moments) of summer!

Haha! Yes, we will be sure to find Tom a job so that YOU can enjoy my TR!! I love it! Thanks so much!

Mamma Mia really is good!

Thanks Christy!!! I was afraid I was the only one who liked it!

Let me preface by saying I LOVE ABBA and I LOVE (obviously) movie musicals. Tom and I went to see Mama Mia when it came out and it we both thought it was soooo terriblel! It was the closest we ever came to walking out of the theater!

Hey Nikki!!!! Sorry I've been missing for a while- the PTA stuff did start, and when I haven't been on vacation, or doing laundry, or learning how to do the PTA stuff, I went to the pool with the kids. Summer is too, too short. I need another month off!!!! Anyway.....I loved reading about your trip, you always crack me up, the vids were excellent- I feel like I've been on vacation with you 3 times now!!! I'm so happy the sun came out for the end of the trip, too!

I know it's late to ask, but....how about lunch this Friday? Oh- and maybe I'll see you on Thursday at the High School. I'll be at the convocation that day.

Ellen

ps- Sooo glad you got that kernal out!!! YUCK!!!

pps- I love My Fair Lady- even if Audrey Hepburn is lipsyncing, she is still amazing. And Gigi- with Leslie Carron. That one I have adored since I was a little girl. Ohhhh...and South Pacific....and the King and I....and of course, The Sound of Music.....

I will definitely look for you on Thursday and lunch on Friday is good for me! Let's do it!

I'm so sad your tr is over!!!

I love the variety of pics you guys do. The sad face leaving is great!

And it's so crazy about the ME bus! We really didn't have much time at the airport ourselves either. We went through security, into the Disney store and it was time to head over to boarding. But it wasn't last call! So crazy!

Now that your tr is over, you really have to figure out your next dates so you can start planning again!

It definitely sucks to not be planning a trip right now but hopefully we'll figure it all out soon. Glad you enjoyed the TR!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Ooops! Double post!

 

[podsnel]

Great!! Where do you want to go??

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Great!! Where do you want to go??

Oh wherever! You mentioned Mexican awhile ago. Did you have a certain place in mind?

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

FINALLY! My D23 mag came today! It was addressed to my maiden name though so I'm POSITIVE my winter issue won't come like it should either....

BUT I'm sooooo excited that I got the Spaceship Earth patch!! That's the best one, IMO!

 

[podsnel]

Yea- in Woodbridge?

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Yea- in Woodbridge?

Oh Tejas?! You know that's my fav! I'm always up for Tejas. We can keep it closer if you don't want to be away from home for too long. I'm sure you're super busy getting the kids ready to go back to school! Up to you....

 

[Stefy]

Great updates, although I am sad its all over

Loving all the WS pics, as usual, esp the rita ones

I am totally there with you on the not liking doing things on your own and I don't know what I would have done if I had had personal space invaders. That is one of my pet hates is when people just don't have any boundaries, esp on buses or trains, its like do ya wanna give me a lap dance or something!

Anywho, its been a blast reading along, thanks so much for sharing with us

 

[PopArtGal]

Glad to hear your D23 mag finally got in! In your maiden name? Weird. Also glad you got the patch you like the best. I was excited to get the Epcot one

 

[PopArtGal]

Let me say that I have never seen the live version of Mamma Mia. So maybe I wouldn't like it. But I love the movie.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Great updates, although I am sad its all over

Loving all the WS pics, as usual, esp the rita ones

I am totally there with you on the not liking doing things on your own and I don't know what I would have done if I had had personal space invaders. That is one of my pet hates is when people just don't have any boundaries, esp on buses or trains, its like do ya wanna give me a lap dance or something!

Anywho, its been a blast reading along, thanks so much for sharing with us

Thanks Stef! Hopefully, you and Dave will be special guest stars in my next TR!

Glad to hear your D23 mag finally got in! In your maiden name? Weird. Also glad you got the patch you like the best. I was excited to get the Epcot one

Finally, right?! There is something wrong with my subscription and no one cares to figure it out!! It's driving me crazy! So happy about the patch.

Let me say that I have never seen the live version of Mamma Mia. So maybe I wouldn't like it. But I love the movie.

I would probably like the stage version. It was the movie that we almost walked out of...

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Okay guys...are you ready for the video??

Now obviously, you've seen all the pictures and videos in this montage (which is why I wanted to wait until I was done with my TR so share it) but I set it to a song by Arcade Fire called Wake Up. I first heard the song in the Where the Wild Things Are trailer and I just fell in love with it. I think it fits really well with the trip pics!

I hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRws5OiQLQs


OH, and make sure you watch it to the very end!!! Secret scene!

 

[heaven2dc]

Great video, Nikki! I think it is so fantastic that we have these videos to look at over and over to bring back magical memories!

 

[Dancegrl624]

Great video! That was definately the perfect song.

 

[brookelizabeth]

LOVE the video! It made me so excited for our trip in two days!! I've been wanting to do this sort of video for EVERY SINGLE trip we've done...yet I haven't. I really need to get on that!

I saw the "secret scene" at the end...rule breaker!!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

Great video, Nikki! I think it is so fantastic that we have these videos to look at over and over to bring back magical memories!

Great video! That was definately the perfect song.

Thanks guys!!!

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

LOVE the video! It made me so excited for our trip in two days!! I've been wanting to do this sort of video for EVERY SINGLE trip we've done...yet I haven't. I really need to get on that!

I saw the "secret scene" at the end...rule breaker!!!

Thanks! Can't believe you're leaving in two days! Jealous!!

Why am I a rule breaker?! I don't get it.

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

After my crazy night of youtube videos that people created of disney characters singing random songs, I've started working on a "Beauty and the Beast/Don't Rain on My Parade (as sung in Glee)" video! It's coming out really well and I can't wait to share it! Should be done soon!