Where's the Lime???? Sept. 2006

[PrincessV]

WOW!!! 10 pages so far on the weekened report and we aren't DONE!!! Awesome! I love details, love long trippies and this one is a great read..I started before I eflt for vacation and picked back up . I should really be working on mine right now but since I did WDW in 2004 with my then 4 year old alone for 2 days I totally get you. I am being brought back to my trip way back when. We though, stayed at Pop and it was my first time onsite, so imagine my nerves.

Keep it coming!

10 pages? I have 10 PAGES?! I never ever thought I'd get this kind of readership, so thank you MissMichelle and everyone else for joining in the fun and rooting me on! I promise to get the next-to-last installment up today or tomorrow!

Honestly, I can't imagine hitting The World for the first time ever, on my own with a 4 year old. You ROCK for even attempting it, let alone surviving it! As you know, it definitely has some drawbacks, but the bonding time is worth everything

 

[MissMichelle]

Honestly, I can't imagine hitting The World for the first time ever, on my own with a 4 year old. You ROCK for even attempting it, let alone surviving it! As you know, it definitely has some drawbacks, but the bonding time is worth everything

I had been to the world before, but never staying onsite, and never alone...It was a scary thing, but SO exciting!!!!!

I am sure if we continue we can double your pages lol.

 

[PrincessV]

Cosmic Ray’s was uncharacteristically crowded at 11:30am. Where did all these people come from, because they sure weren’t waiting in ride lines! This was the situation that had caused me the most pre-trip angst: how will I navigate the order line, pick-up line, and condiment line AND make our way to a table without dumping the tray full of food or losing Leo? Despite the crowded conditions, we managed quite well! Leo stuck right by my side and even carried his little milk carton while I searched for a table. Once seated, we enjoyed a nice lunch and a passing CM even commented on how “well behaved” Leo was being.

We weren’t quite ready to hit the road, so off we went in search of a few more rides. Our Fast Passes for BTMRR were burning a hole in my Baggallini, but Leo must have had second thoughts during lunch. “No, thank you,” I believe was his response when I asked if he’d like to ride the Train Roller Coaster again. We were both overheated and rather worn out, so Tomorrowland Transit Authority sounded good,

(Notice the lime green Pooh lollipop!)

And so did the WDW Railroad:

On our way out of the Magic Kingdom, I saw a Photopass photographer all by himself in the rose garden and knew I finally had an opportunity to get a decent Leo & Mommy picture from our special trip! Unfortunately, Leo wasn’t nearly so thrilled with the idea, but our photographer was a trooper and took many shots with both his and my camera. Sadly, this is the best we could do:

Oh well. We said “Goodbye” to the castle and headed up the ramp to the Resort Monorail, hopping off at the Contemporary. We took a few minutes to browse the shops on the concourse and have a little snack before heading out to the car. Which had been baking in the sun, on top of the pitch black asphalt, for about 6 hours. Nice. Once the AC got things cooled down a bit, we hopped in for an uneventful drive home. Our unexpected mini-trip was now complete.

Coming next: Epilogue and a few final thoughts

 

[HMHunters]

Once seated, we enjoyed a nice lunch and a passing CM even commented on how “well behaved” Leo was being.

So nice when this happens! There's some for you.

Your picture is cute - I guess that lollipop must have lasted a while - it looks like it's still the same size!

 

[Goofster57]

Really a great report, Thank you for sharing it with us, I always enjoy reading about others experiences and especially like when pictures are added, it almost feel like you are there. I think the picture turned out great.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Sniff... sniff... now that it's over, I feel kinda sad. But, I know you, you sneaky little frequent WDW visitor! You'll be back in Dec.!
I love the photo of you and Leo! I love how he holds his 'pop! DD used to do the same thing... she'd forget she was holding it, then remember and take a quick lick. I think they like the idea of the lolly, rather than the lolly itself!

Thanks for sharing this great mini-trippie! Looking foward to final thoughts!

 

[S.Poppins]

Is it really over! Great pics. Can't wait for your next trip.

 

[Scot-n-Michelle]

Great trip report - I just finished reading all of it. I would love to be able to take a short weekend trip like you two did. Being in Ohio it would be a long --drive for such a short trip. Your love of rollercoasters is just like how my DH is. I get dragged on them by him. We went to Cedar Point about 2 months ago and I was scared out of my mind. I am glad my DD5 likes them as I hope she will soon become his "riding buddy." Your son is adorable.

 

[Glendamax]

I am glad that you two had such a nice time! Once again, great pictures, and lovely baby!

 

[Lauralee131]

I can't believe it's over already! Sniff, sniff...I think that's a great picture of the 2 of you though...and good for you that you had a well behaved little man! I was thinking of going down with DS next spring by myself and now that I've read your TR, I think I may be able to do it...Hmmmm...


Thank you for sharing...and waiting patiently for the rest!!

 

[PrincessV]

So nice when this happens! There's some for you.

Your picture is cute - I guess that lollipop must have lasted a while - it looks like it's still the same size!

Thank you! Seriously, that lollipop lasted the whole ride home, all evening, and into the next day, before I finally threw it out! One of the few "bargains" at WDW!

 

[PrincessV]

Really a great report, Thank you for sharing it with us, I always enjoy reading about others experiences and especially like when pictures are added, it almost feel like you are there. I think the picture turned out great.

Thank YOU for joining in! I agree - I love a TR with pics. Just completes the the story, I think.

 

[PrincessV]

Sniff... sniff... now that it's over, I feel kinda sad. But, I know you, you sneaky little frequent WDW visitor! You'll be back in Dec.!
I love the photo of you and Leo! I love how he holds his 'pop! DD used to do the same thing... she'd forget she was holding it, then remember and take a quick lick. I think they like the idea of the lolly, rather than the lolly itself!

Thanks for sharing this great mini-trippie! Looking foward to final thoughts!

Heh, heh, heh... not only Dec. but I'm sneaking off without DS for a grown-ups only day in Nov. during Epcot's Food & Wine Fest. Think I can make a decent TR out of that? Maybe if I get my fellow grown-ups liquored up enough...

You hit the nail on the head - DS totally forgets his lolli is there!

 

[PrincessV]

Is it really over! Great pics. Can't wait for your next trip.

Sadly, yes, it is over, save for some parting comments coming up.
Thanks, I really love photography and was rather frustrated with my inability to take a decent picture while steering the stroller, keeping track of DS, AND watching for DISers! Next time, I'll have another set of hands and eyes on board, so I'm hoping for improved shots!

 

[PrincessV]

Great trip report - I just finished reading all of it. I would love to be able to take a short weekend trip like you two did. Being in Ohio it would be a long --drive for such a short trip. Your love of rollercoasters is just like how my DH is. I get dragged on them by him. We went to Cedar Point about 2 months ago and I was scared out of my mind. I am glad my DD5 likes them as I hope she will soon become his "riding buddy." Your son is adorable.

Definitely too long of a drive for a weekend! But I must check out Cedar Point someday - I always hear rave reviews.
Thanks for reading along

 

[PrincessV]

I am glad that you two had such a nice time! Once again, great pictures, and lovely baby!

Thanks so much Gmax! And a big THANK YOU for being in the right place at the right time... Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the star DIS sighting form my trip... GLEMDAMAX!! I'm so glad I got to meet you and your mom

 

[PrincessV]

I can't believe it's over already! Sniff, sniff...I think that's a great picture of the 2 of you though...and good for you that you had a well behaved little man! I was thinking of going down with DS next spring by myself and now that I've read your TR, I think I may be able to do it...Hmmmm...


Thank you for sharing...and waiting patiently for the rest!!

Thank you! I don't what I'll do with all my "free time" when this TR is done. Fortunately, I've got your trippie to read!

I really do recommend a solo trip trip with your kid/s - we really had fun in a way I don't think is possible with more folks involved. Neither is more or less enjoyable, just different. Good times!

 

[cherokeemamma]

Hi PrincessV
Just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying your TR...I am up to page 4. I give you many, many kuddos for taking your DS to WDW alone. GO! GO! PrincessV I can only imagine the work that is involved....heck, even with 2 adults it is a ton of work. BTW, your DS is a cutie pie!!!!


We were at the world at the same time and I was also looking for fellow Dissers and LGMH. Wish our paths would have crossed.

 

[Adi12982]

You are a natural trip report writer!! I have at here and procrastinated work enjoying your weekend trip!!

 

[lexmelinda]

PrincessV---Had to finish your trip report and let you know how much I enjoyed it as I was previously just a lurker. I love your brave, beautiful little man...he's such a cutie. Didn't see any more DISers? I was just dying to "fock" somebody! I only ran across one group of DISers and asked another lady point blank if she was a TGMer. Thanks for reading/posting on my trip report! Hope you get to ride RnRC on your next trip......