Where's My Free Cake? No Lines in August and Magical Dreams Come True *All Done!*

[ArmyWife3-4]

Well, I had a nice long entry typed up and then my internet decided to freeze up!

It's a bit too late now to work on re-typing it, but I thought I'd put up a few photos to keep everyone entertained in the meantime.

Violet modeling the presents Mommy brought back. Just a tad spoiled!

Mmm....my dark chocolate covered rice krispie treat with crushed peanut butter cups drizzled with caramel and milk chocolate. I get a toothache just thinking about it now!

 

[scottny]

too cute.

that rice krispy treat looks so good.

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

Hi,found you today and have enjoyed the TR. What a nice thing to send your hubby a care package with pics. I'm sure its just what he needs to brighten up his day and feel closer to home. (I was married to a military man, FT Benning, I can relate.) Keep a smile on your face cause he will return. My prayers are with you. Great pics of the castle. I will have to ride in one of those cars next year. Can't wait for more, and where will find DH's pic next... Love the tshirt for your dog.

 

[jewjubean]

great TR!!!

 

[MiaBella05]

subscribing

 

[Monica20039]

I love the shirt you bought your furbaby! I must buy one when I am at WDW next week. Great TR!

 

[ArmyWife3-4]

Hi,found you today and have enjoyed the TR. What a nice thing to send your hubby a care package with pics. I'm sure its just what he needs to brighten up his day and feel closer to home. (I was married to a military man, FT Benning, I can relate.) Keep a smile on your face cause he will return. My prayers are with you. Great pics of the castle. I will have to ride in one of those cars next year. Can't wait for more, and where will find DH's pic next... Love the tshirt for your dog.

Thanks for the well wishes! DH should get his care package tomorrow or Tuesday. I can't wait!! I'll post photos of him with it when it arrives! I told him he had to take a photo of the Mickey patriotic antenna topper on his humvee.

 

[Diane D]

Great trip report! And I also noticed your bags. VB hipsters?? Hate to sound dumb but what does VB stand for? And where did you get them??

 

[ArmyWife3-4]

Alright, here goes attempt #2 since it froze up last night!

Once we got to Epcot, it was about 5:30/6:00 so we figured we'd snag a few rides in Future World before hitting up World Showcase. We were going to be at Epcot again the next morning, so we weren't in a rush to do any of the biggies. Since Living with the Land is one of my favorite rides, we headed to The Land pavilion. Thankfully, there wasn't any wait at all and we walked right on.

I love things like this that you can only see at Disney:

After Living with the Land, we scooted over to Spaceship Earth to check out the rehab since it was closed for my honeymoon trip with DH last year. It had been several years since I rode SE last, so I didn't notice the rehab much, but I did enjoy the personalized ending.

We then headed out of Future World to snag out favorite spot at La Cantina de San Angel. We planned to have a very low key evening so we wanted to find a spot and sit until Illuminations. We figured once we had a spot we could take turns walking around and entertaining the kids.

Little did we know, a foreign tour group of teenaged kids had already sieged every table on the lagoon side of La Cantina and it was only 7:00....They weren't eating rather sprawled across the ground, tables, benches, and railings....My mom, who was looking for a low key evening with a margarita, was not too thrilled to be surrounded by very loud, very obnoxoius teenagers. Families with children are one thing, but entire groups of 50-ish high scoolers...that's a completely different ball game...

Since Mom and Tony were already ordering, we decided to grab tables for each of our families and eat our dinner. I was afraid we may not find a spot we liked better (at least not one with tables and chairs), so we decided to stick it out. Dad, Peg and I took the kiddos to ride Maelstrom while Mom and Tony relaxed for a bit.

Now let me start by saying that Maelstrom is one of my dad's favorite WDW rides. When we were young, he used to tell us that Vikings had their own call and we should recreate it for this ride. This has been a running joke in our family ever since, and Dad felt it was time to initiate S1 and S2. I had initiated DH on our honeymoon After a crash course in Viking call, they had it down.



As you can tell, S2 thought it was the funniest thing she had ever done. She thinks my dad is hilarious, and she was clearly enjoying having him on this trip.

We waiting for about 15 minutes for Maelstrom, which fortunately was the longest line we waited in all week! Thank God for following the touring plans and doing my research!!!

My favorite little Vikings!

We also hit up the Mexico pavillion and the ride over there before heading back to check on Mom and Tony. When we got back, Mom was ready for a break from the gagillion teenagers around her so I asked her to come find a glass of wine with me. DH and I had this fab bottle on our honeymoon, and I wanted to get another bottle to have the night he gets back for his midtour leave. I thought the wine was in France, but it was actually in Italy. The CM behind the counter in France suggested another to try, and it was wonderful! Mmmmm....just what I needed!

While we were heading back to La Cantina to see Illuminations, I came across a great spot along the railing near the Stave Church in Norway. I called Tony and he brought everyone over to where we were. We were much happier here, and we still had a great view! Before it got too dark, I snapped this great shot of World Showcase and the sunset:

What a beautiful night! We were so lucky to be there the week before Fay!

A few shots before Illuminations:

DH wanted to enjoy some of my wine before the show too!

S2 knows I love Tinkerbell, and she was so geeked to show me her glow Tinkerbell!

Unfortunately, I don't really have any good photos of Illuminations. It is so difficult to photograph with all of the different elements!

We boogied out of the park as fast as we could after the show, and we only waited 10-15 minutes for a bus. While we were waiting, I started talking with the couple behind me about my LGMH. He didn't know what it was for so I explained and we got to talking about Disney and what not. While we were talking he said he used to work for Disneyland in their corporate offices. He has since moved on, but he still works for them part time as a vehicle driver for Spectromagic. What a neat job!!! DH would love it!

We got back to POFQ around 10:30, and Mom and I hit up the hot tub before heading to bed for another busy day! We were planning to head to Epcot in the morning and AK in the evening with a stop at DTD for dinner and shopping!!!

 

[ArmyWife3-4]

Great trip report! And I also noticed your bags. VB hipsters?? Hate to sound dumb but what does VB stand for? And where did you get them??

No need to feel dumb! It's Vera Bradley. If I remember correctly, they are actually clearancing the hipster out on the website so they're on a really great sale. My mom and I both carried them and they worked so well!! I like it also because I will definitely use it again unlike a backpack or other bag that I wouldn't use every day.

 

[scottny]

too many teens in one place. were they the Brazilian tour groups?

glad u found a better spot to watch it.

great update and pics.

 

[ArmyWife3-4]

I woke up this morning to an email from DH that he got his care package, and he LOVED it!!! He said the guys in his office were jealous of the collage I did for him on the inside. From the photos he sent, it looked like everyone around him was having fun fishing through the box of goodies! Thank you Dream Squad for making DH's day!!!

I blacked out his name and rank just in case any terrorists are lurking on the DISboards.... Always have to follow OPSEC (Operational Security....) Never know when they might be lurking.... ....

 

[luvfigment]

I am glad your Dh got his care package and it was a big hit. Also a great update on the TR...love the sunset picture before Illuminations!!!

 

[scottny]

they should be jealous, it looked fantastic. looks like he really enjoyed it.

 

[Jenvenza]

I LOVE yout trip report! One of the only ones I have read all the way through. And I love what the Dream Squad did for your DH. What a special trip for you!

 

[ArmyWife3-4]

I LOVE yout trip report! One of the only ones I have read all the way through.

I guess that means I better pick up the pace!!! I've been slacking the last few days!!

 

[bellasmommy0]

Great pic of DH with his care package!! And yes you are slacking.... we want more!!!

 

[Princess_K]

I usually just read people's trip reports and make no comments, but I wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying yours! Your DH seems like a great guy, and I'm glad he enjoyed his care package!

 

[missj1975]

I love your trip report and all your pictures, especially the one of your husband with his care package.

 

[Carrie772]

What a pleasure to read your report. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.
Carrie