What Means "Ay, Caramba?"--Famous for Family of the Day!,Sept TR-Cape May HooRay 4/14

[JDUB]

Great start to the morning in new fantasyland. Beating the wait time game! Lets keep track of IASW -1x so far
Hope BOG lunch was a huge hit!!!

 

[HappyGal]

Gaston is dreamy! I agree, best character interaction ever.

 

[jedimeg16]

I understand about life getting the way - I've been neglecting my own TR because both of my boys are currently sick.

Yay for an awesome interaction with Gaston!

 

[khertz]

I'm joining in from Dani's TR, and I just have to say, I love your family already!!! I am SO impressed by the way you organized the heck out of that hotel room. But I guess you have to be super organized when you have 5 people sharing a room for a week. Seriously though, that was amazing.

As for your latest update, we too had a fantastic meet with Gaston that almost didn't happen because we kept missing him! Ours was different, but it sounds like they all share the same quick wit because ours was a riot as well. The picture with him and the girls is precious.

So I'm joining in & looking forward to more updates!

 

[Pimama]

Ahhhh, a cliffhanger?! Sigh, I will be patient. My youngest 3 are similar in age to yours, 2,5, and 7. Life can certainly be busy with lots of little ones, although I think Julia might be a mini adult, she's seems quite helpful!

Your morning sounds full but wonderful so far and I'm guessing BoG is going to be great!

 

[APears]

That picture of the castle is incredible! I am a relatively new reader, and I love it so far, your family is adorable.
Also, your vacation video almost made me cry it's so beautifully made and really takes you in the moment. Thank you for sharing!

 

[SuperNEMOfan]

The first view of the castle will never get old! We didnt do ETWB only because we are only two adults

I love New fantasyland. I cant wait for the dwarfs mine train to be opened.

Gaston was our favorite character interaction, very witty!

We ate at BOG our first night there.....loved it! I cant wait to hear about your experience

 

[MrsPotatoHead85]

I spent several days reading your last TR and I'm more then excited to read this one!

 

[Welcome Home]

Since we homeschool I rarely see the kids before 8:30 but vacation is the one week we wake up early. No sleeping in at WDW!

 

[evabraniff]

Yay updates! I just love your updates I showed your video to a new Disney junkie I met recently. She cried, a lot. Like I did the first time I watched it.

We are considering doing a PTR and TR for out trip in March as we are taking my daughters best friend along. 4 days, while they're on spring break. I might be a little insane. We'll find out!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Don't stop there!!!! Donttttttt!! I want to know what happens next! I mean, before the dessert party... Fill in the blanks for me! Also, you're family is so the most awesome.

You know, that castle view? It never gets old. At all...

Haha, sorry! I promise I'll find time to keep going soon.
And yeah, of all people, you'd know if it gets old or not.

Joining in to hear all about your trip.

Coincidentally I ran across your Youtube video trip report from 2012 tonight and just finished watching it when I found this trip report. Your kids are so cute!

That's so neat! I'm glad you're joining in!

Excellent update! Just makes me more excited for December. I guess I need to get back on Instagram and do updates from there. Looking forward to more!

I'm totally going to stalk your Instagram the whole time. That's okay, right??

I know a lot of people like using Disney buses and to Magic Kingdom especially since you bypass the TTC. But I just can't imagine bypassing the monorail on my first foray into MK of a trip. It would just feel wrong to me.

I'm actually really looking forward to seeing Enchanted Tales in December, especially the neat effects I've heard so much about.

I have to admit, even though I would probably not do a Meet and Greet with Gaston, I sure so enjoy watching him interact with people. He's hysterical!

MMMMM Lefou's Brew...

Such great updates, I'm just loving this. Except the part where it says "Stay Tuned" because I want to read more NOW!!

Yeah, the monorail AND the ferry are amazing. Plus, we're not really bus people.
Brandon still can't quit talking about the effects. Lumiere and Wardrobe are just so realistic!
I'm working on a new update, promise!!

Great updates - you have gotten a lot done already!

sorry that this Ariel meet wasn't the best - but glad to hear you have a make-up one later in the trip

That interaction with Gaston sounds great - and those pictures are awesome as well. Seems like good ones to save for when Julia turns 16 or so (sorry to scare you like that)

It is great that they have the stroller-as-a-wheelchair option for families like yours that use it when then need it to improve their trip

can't wait for more updates

I do like that in September you can get so much done in such a short time. Plus, planning our general plan of attack helps.
I love seeing Julia laughing like that. She's a serious kiddo a lot of times, so seeing her not able to contain her joy makes me so happy.

the castle.....never gets old.....love!

we haven't decided if we're doing ETWB yet, but it looks like you all had a great time! of course belle loved sawyer--who could resist that cuteness?

meeting gaston looks so fun! I adore that picture of Julia laughing with her missing tooth....adorable!

can't wait to try some lefou's brew! looks yummy to me!

And now she has even more missing teeth! Seven is a great age.
You will try that brew more than once, I assure you. We did.

 

[okw19]

Okay, this update was over too soon! This sounds like the start to an amazing MK day! I am planning on having the same start in New Fantasyland on our first day. Bummer that Ariel was kind of a flop, but sounds like Gaston more than made up for her!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Such a good morning already! I'm so glad you guys got to do Enchanted Tales with Belle again, and really glad you got to check out Journeys of the Little Mermaid! I'm really impressed with everything they did on that ride.

That Gaston is AMAZING! I remember you telling us his joke about the heart glasses, but it sounds like he was pretty much perfect all the way through. And the black and white photo with him and the girls is probably one of the best character photos I've ever seen.

I gotta say, I'm a big fan of LeFou's Brew, especially on a hot day. I wish we had gotten it more than once on our trip. And hooray for It's a Small World! You can never go wrong with that.

Can't wait to see what comes next (though I may or may not have some inside scoop).

I love that photo. Sawyer had zero interest in Gaston, but maybe it's best that he got to make the ladies swoon with no interference from their brother.
We ended up getting so much LeFou's Brew! It's delish.

I'm here! Can't wait to read all about your great adventure!!!

I love the pictures of the girls with gaston I cannot wait to meet him . My little one got to be the beast last year too it was a wonderful experience, I dont think he wants to go on again this year so reading about it will have to do ! Can't wait to hear how long the queue took at 11am for be our guest ?! Also can I just say that Julia and Brynn look so pretty in those dresses too cute .

Thanks! A friend of ours made their dresses and the boys' shirts. She understands my coordinating outfit obsession.

Well, I've now re-figured my December plans so I can meet Gaston.

I also can't believe you just left us hanging with BOG. I am DYING to eat there. I'm sort of a Beauty and the Beast freak. I did at least get to see Fantasyland in our quick October trip, but I'm looking forward to having quality time in 20 days!!!! We are also planning to spend an entire (9-11) day in MK, so anxiously waiting to hear how it goes. Though at least we're both in our 20s, but we still love naps.

Also, I LOVED the Little Mermaid ride. Especially the Under the Sea scene. I think that could be my new happy place. I was actually really hoping the ride would stop there just so I could soak it up.

LOL! SOrry about that! I ran out of time (can you believe that with three kids!?!).
If we can do a full day there, you definitely can. Good thing for Starbucks.
We did get stopped on the ride once, but unfortunately not there. More on that later.

Ahaha, no worries about going missing!! Life happens, especially when you’re busy with three kiddos! I find myself going missing and I only work/dance baha! Glad you’re back!

Yay for monorail!! And love the matching outfits, they’re super cute!! Did you make them? Amazing pictures! That castle shot is insane!! Glad you guys had a fun time in enchanted tales, and yay for everyone getting hugs and the girls getting cast! Boourns for a not great Ariel! She used to be such a hit every time I would meet her when she was still on leg and with Eric, but since moving into the Grotto, I think she’s gotten way more friends, and some of them aren’t great. Same with Rapunzel…

Awe, I won’t lie, Anne had some trouble with the moving sidewalks…lol, I think the first couple times she just wasn’t expecting it. Your pictures are SO GOOD!! I’ve really been wanting to look into getting a nicer/better camera, only for Disney stuff of course lol, but I figure I should learn how to properly use mine first, lol!

What a GREAT meet and greet! I really do enjoy gaston, and love that hes out for meets now, and glad that he’s more of the “come look at me” type than a villain, as he really is in the movie. He sounds like he was amazing today! Glad the girls loved him!

Super excited to read about how you felt about BOG lunch!!

My friend made the outfits for us. I am not crafty at all!
I think you're right about them having more friends now.
It's hard to imagine Gaston as a villain when he's so charming with the ladies in person!

Great start to the morning in new fantasyland. Beating the wait time game! Lets keep track of IASW -1x so far
Hope BOG lunch was a huge hit!!!

That's exactly it! We always have to beat those wait times if we want to survive!
Bahahahahaha! Yes, an IASW count might be good, though I'm not even sure I'll be able to remember every single time we hopped on because I don't think we took pictures every time! It'll be an estimate.

Gaston is dreamy! I agree, best character interaction ever.

He really, really is. SWOON!

I understand about life getting the way - I've been neglecting my own TR because both of my boys are currently sick.

Yay for an awesome interaction with Gaston!

It seems like things always happen all at once, and then there will be times when I have all the time in the world! Sheesh, get it together, Life!

I'm joining in from Dani's TR, and I just have to say, I love your family already!!! I am SO impressed by the way you organized the heck out of that hotel room. But I guess you have to be super organized when you have 5 people sharing a room for a week. Seriously though, that was amazing.

As for your latest update, we too had a fantastic meet with Gaston that almost didn't happen because we kept missing him! Ours was different, but it sounds like they all share the same quick wit because ours was a riot as well. The picture with him and the girls is precious.

So I'm joining in & looking forward to more updates!

I'm so glad you decided to join!
The organization has been a work in progress over the years. I think we've pretty much got it down to a science now, but in the past it hasn't been so great. It's very necessary, though.
Gaston was wonderful. I just cannot imagine being that creative and funny on the spot! We were very impressed. We can't even think of him as a villain anymore.

Ahhhh, a cliffhanger?! Sigh, I will be patient. My youngest 3 are similar in age to yours, 2,5, and 7. Life can certainly be busy with lots of little ones, although I think Julia might be a mini adult, she's seems quite helpful!

Your morning sounds full but wonderful so far and I'm guessing BoG is going to be great!

VERY similar in age, in fact! You're right--Julia is a mini-me. She was born thirty years old, I'm pretty sure. She helps so much, but of course has her age-appropriate moments. I think because she's usually so great, those times of being seven really shock us! And that's why I love that picture of her with Gaston, laughing like the little kid that she really is.

That picture of the castle is incredible! I am a relatively new reader, and I love it so far, your family is adorable.
Also, your vacation video almost made me cry it's so beautifully made and really takes you in the moment. Thank you for sharing!

Well, thank you for reading AND for watching our video! We are currently working on the new one, and I have to say that I like it even better so far. I can't wait to be able to share it with everyone!

The first view of the castle will never get old! We didnt do ETWB only because we are only two adults

I love New fantasyland. I cant wait for the dwarfs mine train to be opened.

Gaston was our favorite character interaction, very witty!

We ate at BOG our first night there.....loved it! I cant wait to hear about your experience

OMG, can you believe that I had forgotten about the mine train!? I guess it will probably be open on our next trip!!!!

I spent several days reading your last TR and I'm more then excited to read this one!

I am more than excited to have you here!

Since we homeschool I rarely see the kids before 8:30 but vacation is the one week we wake up early. No sleeping in at WDW!

None of my kids are early risers (though this time change has sort of messed with them a bit). They come by that honestly.

Yay updates! I just love your updates I showed your video to a new Disney junkie I met recently. She cried, a lot. Like I did the first time I watched it.

We are considering doing a PTR and TR for out trip in March as we are taking my daughters best friend along. 4 days, while they're on spring break. I might be a little insane. We'll find out!

That makes me so happy . I mean, I hate that we made you cry, but love that they were happy tears!
Do a PTR! DO IT!!!!!

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Okay, this update was over too soon! This sounds like the start to an amazing MK day! I am planning on having the same start in New Fantasyland on our first day. Bummer that Ariel was kind of a flop, but sounds like Gaston more than made up for her!

Haha, sorry about that! I promise I'm working on a continuation.
That's a good plan. It worked so well for us, and even with the low crowds of September, ETWB still reached high wait times later in the day.
Gaston=dreamy.

 

[shan23877]

Yay first park day!!

Love Brynn's sunglasses choice-they're fabulous.

New Fantasyland will probably be our first stop for the next few trips as well. Love the pics of Sawyer and Belle!

 

[gracer9977]

Just joining your TR. Came over from Dani's. I loved all the interaction she and Matt had with your kids in their video so then I had to come over and watch your video (and yes I cried happy tears cause you all look like you are having so much fun). So then of course I had to read your TR and I love it.

So I am officially joining in and looking forward to all the awesome moments that made your trip so great.

I love your organization in the room - I am a clutter person and my DH is not. My clutter makes him crazy so I am thinking those little boxes will be awesome cause I can hide all my clutter in them and out of his site.

Great character meets with Duffy and Gaston. Love the pictures.

I had to skip over the technical camera info cause I didn't understand a word. I am a point and shoot and as of right now I don't even own a real camera (shocker) I have been using my phone and my video camera. It's funny cause my DH calls me Paparazzi cause I take pictures of everything but I don't own a good camera. Hoping to remedy this at Christmas time. I am thinking about a Canon Elph since Rob (Disneykid4life) takes good point and shoot pics with his.

Looking forward to your next update.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Yay first park day!!

Love Brynn's sunglasses choice-they're fabulous.

New Fantasyland will probably be our first stop for the next few trips as well. Love the pics of Sawyer and Belle!

Aren't they so very Brynn?! They crack me up!

Just joining your TR. Came over from Dani's. I loved all the interaction she and Matt had with your kids in their video so then I had to come over and watch your video (and yes I cried happy tears cause you all look like you are having so much fun). So then of course I had to read your TR and I love it.

So I am officially joining in and looking forward to all the awesome moments that made your trip so great.

I love your organization in the room - I am a clutter person and my DH is not. My clutter makes him crazy so I am thinking those little boxes will be awesome cause I can hide all my clutter in them and out of his site.

Great character meets with Duffy and Gaston. Love the pictures.

I had to skip over the technical camera info cause I didn't understand a word. I am a point and shoot and as of right now I don't even own a real camera (shocker) I have been using my phone and my video camera. It's funny cause my DH calls me Paparazzi cause I take pictures of everything but I don't own a good camera. Hoping to remedy this at Christmas time. I am thinking about a Canon Elph since Rob (Disneykid4life) takes good point and shoot pics with his.

Looking forward to your next update.

YAY! Glad you hopped over!
Dani and Matt were so wonderful with my kids. I can't wait to finish our new video for this trip--I know they'll be in it quite a bit!
I skip over the technical camera stuff, too. I use my ipad mini. I know that Brandon would say that anything Canon=good, though!

 

[Jenasweetemotion]

Just joined your trip report. Can't wait for the next update.

 

[Fantasyland Mom]

Just joined your trip report. Can't wait for the next update.

Thanks for joining! I love getting new readers!

 

[princess_momma]

You guys are troopers for not being morning people and still making rope drop. We are not morning people either and force ourselves up a lot, but I don't think we made a single rope drop our last trip! What time zone are you guys heading from, I can't recall? We are coming from mountain time, so those 9 am park openings are like 7 am for us.

Enchanted Tales with Belle looks so fun! Isn't it such a thrill meeting Ariel in fin?! I love it. And Gaston sounds like a hoot! I need to make a better effort to see him. Handsome hugs sounds hilarious! And then I need to go over to his tavern as well and try that LeFou's Brew...sounds so yummy!

So eager for more! Especially BoG! I do hope that it was a good idea and you guys are able to get in quickly!