Who Invited My Mother In Law? A Moderately Deluxe TR All New X 3 & PTR Link 2/3 !!

[pkondz]

I was on a mission to find some fun Queen merch (the Freddie Mercury kind, not the long live the kind).

I think it should be long live Queen (the music). Love Queen. I think DD11 knows Bohemian Rhapsody by heart.

(Incidentally, I did have one other Queen shirt-a very simple purple T with the word Queen and the band logo on it. One day without realizing it I dressed Maddie in a pink shirt that read: Princess while I was wearing the Queen shirt. Since we weren’t at WDW at the time it was a little embarrassing for me when EVERYONE that we encountered that day commented on it).

How bad were you wanting to go back in time and pick a different shirt for at least one of you?

What a fun shot!

She seemed very confused about why we would ask that, and asked where we would want to have our pictures taken, but in the end she did it.

I get the feeling that the PP photogs aren't necessarily hired for their creativity or abilities with the camera. Take them out of their element and they're lost. Probably have a preset camera with a preset backdrop.

I could be wrong.

So would this be the famous vaguely tropical dress? It looks good on you.. or is that you look good in it?

Whatever. You look nice.

Budding career as a contortionist.

We did pause in Germany, poked into the Caramel Shop (still too full. Damn you Cape May and your delicious Oreo Bonbons!!)

And you didn't get something for later???

She was very sweet about it and agreed to try but warned us that they might not turn out since they’re supposed to be done in full sunlight.

See what I mean? She could've used a slow shutter sync to get the shot.

She giggled the entire ride and declared that it was a new favorite of hers.

And just how wide was your smile at that time?

There were groups of cheerleaders everywhere, and as we were stepping off the bridge Maddie heard one of them begin to scream. She shouted “Don’t be scared- it's just my ‘Moves like Jagger’!”

Any response? Or were they "too cool"?

Thanks for the updates Shan'mam.

 

[IheartDDuck]

I'm really glad to hear the good news about your Aunt Pat. That's really great.

Every time you update or I update, we keep saying the same things. We are meant to be friends! I love Queen!!! Freddie Mercury....amazing. But Queen shirts are like impossible to find! And then when you do wear it, people are all confused and think you're wearing the "long live the" kind. Um, no! More like "The Show Must Go On" kind!

I'm totally going to start screaming that at Disney "Don't be scared! It's just my 'Moves Like Jagger'!"

 

[marDgreen88]

Love all the topiary pictures! Those things are amazing. Yall got some great photopass shots as well!

It's amazing that you can see the Characters in Flight balloon from CBR! AND IllumiNations? I had no idea they were so close together!

 

[RachVH]

Once off the bus, the silliness continued. She sang and danced her way across the bridge. There were groups of cheerleaders everywhere, and as we were stepping off the bridge Maddie heard one of them begin to scream. She shouted “Don’t be scared- it's just my ‘Moves like Jagger’!”

This almost caused me to do a spit take and my work computer. Where does she come up with this stuff?

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

One day without realizing it I dressed Maddie in a pink shirt that read: Princess while I was wearing the Queen shirt. Since we weren’t at WDW at the time it was a little embarrassing for me when EVERYONE that we encountered that day commented on it).

I guess you only make that mistake once!

We saw a PP photog just kind of standing around there, so we asked her to take our picture. She seemed very confused about why we would ask that

Um...because you're a photographer?

Maddie was really excited to ride- she didn’t really seem to have a good memory of riding it the year before-and she was not disappointed. She giggled the entire ride and declared that it was a new favorite of hers.

Good job Maddie!

Great picture!

There were groups of cheerleaders everywhere, and as we were stepping off the bridge Maddie heard one of them begin to scream. She shouted “Don’t be scared- it's just my ‘Moves like Jagger’!”

 

[ronnmel]

Ok, I have spent the last two days reading all your updates up to to the end of the evening with the Luau. I've kept a Words document open to write down my comments, so be prepared to be inundated with comments.

Ok, I take one thing back about wanting Claudia to be like Maddie. I’m hoping Claudia is fearless when it comes to rides. But good on Maddie for trying HM. You buy her one plush toy for every day of the trip? I’d love to do that, but Ron would kill me. And I wouldn’t know where to put them...

I too can weave my way through a crowd pretty quickly due to being short. Years of practice taking the subway to get to college downtown also helps.

MMY is such a great show, I don’t blame you for crying. I’m very excited to see what new show they come up with now that they’re changing MMY but keeping the same technology.

Wow! You got some great shots of the fireworks!

I’m glad that MIL was okay with separating when she wanted to stay for EMH and you didn’t. She came back at 2:30am though? And she bought all those gifts for the other grandchildren but not Maddie?! How insensitive!

How strange that it was that cold in Florida in May. Usually I hear people complain about how hot it already is, despite not being summer yet.

I’m way late, but “Hi Bryan!”

Whipped butter is the best!

You took some very nice pictures of Africa on that first morning! The ceiling of Tusker House is breathtaking. Great pictures of Asia as well. I agree that AK is a beautiful place!

LOL at Maddie saying you need a “guy” to keep you company while your husband is not there. I’m sure the yeti has protected you well.

I don’t really have any interest in meeting Pocahontas (boo to being bored), but Meeko looks adorable! Oh man, poor Dug having to “chase” squirrels all day.

I keep seeing people order these fried wontons from Yak & Yeti. What’s in it exactly? Is it just cream cheese?

Boo at MIL for making Ohana a bad experience. It sucks that your meet with Katt was so short, but I’m glad she didn’t take offense.

I think you would have been good with using the Jamaica bust stop.

Haha, yes let’s hope for your wallet’s sake that Maddie doesn’t want a Disney wedding. Though I’m sure you’d love it (besides the money part).

Yay Bryan for telling his mother not to join you for a few pictures!

That is such an original idea to have everyone but the bride wear white! Maybe for a vow renewal...

It’s weird how it was a bit chilly when you went, enough to wear sweaters, yet another TR I read that took place in May it was hotter than August.

It’s awesome that the Fairy Godmother played along in “inviting” Maddie to the BBB!

Phew, Maddie did not get too terrified riding Stitch’s (not so) Great Escape.

Maybe that guy thought you were somebody else and was then sorry to have bothered you???

I’ve never heard of a single-rider line for Space Mountain?

I LOVE the princess Jasmine outfit. She’s my favorite princess because I love her “exotic” look and outfit. Maddie has very good taste (not that I ever doubted that).

What an awesome FGMIT!!! And obviously Maddie looked GORGEOUS after (and before) her transformation!

I was about to say good riddance to MIL leaving, but it’s nice that in retrospect you enjoyed her being there and that she enjoyed her trip a lot.

Mmmm, chocolate mousse!!

I totally get you with finding a gazillion ornaments that you want to buy from the Christmas store.

Even little princesses need a time out once in a while. Glad it was resolved quickly though.

I can understand non-Disney employees to not go the extra mile and do all that pixie dust stuff. But to not even help people asking for directions or where the bathroom is???

Pompom palm tree.

I eat my pizza with a fork and knife, cutting every little piece. I don’t like eating pizza with my hands.

Coyote Ugly! I haven’t watched that movie in years! I used to watch it all the time. I think I had a VHS copy though, so I probably don’t have it anymore. :-( Center Stage is pretty good too. I watched the 3 new Star Wars movies and thought they were okay, but that’s it. The Star Wars border really does make the picture look awesome though!

Muppet Vision 3D is a favorite of Ron. I quite enjoy it too, just not as much.

LOL @ you wanting to bribe Maddie to get on RNR once she’s tall/old enough. I’d totally do that!

Love the picture of you guys kissing and Maddie covering her eyes.

OMG, Maddie is hilarious with her keeping her moves like jagger away in a safe place!

I love how kids can fall asleep in a second, even in the middle of doing something.

 

[katt789]

Yay! Updates!! It looks like another lovely evening! WS is one that can be explored so many times, Epcot's so pretty at night!! Love the pp shots you got.
Ugh...cheerleaders... haha

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

I'm glad to hear that Bryan's aunt is doing better!! Continuing to send lots of good thoughts her way!!!

at your Queen and Princess shirt story!

That is really funny that the PP photographer was entirely confused as to why you'd want them to take your picture! That is definitely something I'd do!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Whew! I had gotten behind. First off, I'm sorry to hear about Bryan's aunt but it sounds like she's doing better. Second, congrats on the new job!

Now, on to Disney. I've always said that I wanted to go to dinner at Cape May Cafe but we haven't gotten around to it. From your review, it sounds like I need to put more effort into working it into our plans.

I laughed outloud at Maddie's comment to the yelling cheerleaders! She's such a cutie!

 

[CandleontheWater]

What a lovely evening stroll around WS. I love F&G, the topiaries are so pretty and really add to the ambiance of WS.

Glad Maddie liked Soarin' better this time around, I can't wait to take Everett on, just another half inch!

Her "moves like Jagger", Maddie is hilarious!

 

[Caretames1]

All hail the Queen and Princess! People should bow as you pass.

I just love seeing all the topiaries! I think some day I need to go during the FLower festival, such beautiful arrangements everywhere!

Maddie is on her way to a career in posing! I know, I have a poser! And moves like jagger! Kadence says that's her jam.

 

[RGirl]

Great update. What a fun Epcot evening! And you got some great PP shots!

Incidentally, I did have one other Queen shirt-a very simple purple T with the word Queen and the band logo on it. One day without realizing it I dressed Maddie in a pink shirt that read: Princess while I was wearing the Queen shirt. Since we weren’t at WDW at the time it was a little embarrassing for me when EVERYONE that we encountered that day commented on it

One of my favorite stories ever!

 

[amandaw]

Congrats on your new job!

And I'm glad to hear that Bryan's aunt is doing better.

Sounds like y'all had a really nice evening in EPCOT! All of the photopass pictures are so cute. And I love Maddie's silliness!!

 

[TinksThree]

What great PP shots!!! I started to quote some but then I realized how many were good so I decided not too!! But they were so good! I wish I could get Keith to cooperate on PP pictures!!

These posts brought back so many great memories with Cape May and Oreo bon bons plus the Flower and Garden pics....thanks for the memories it brought back!!

 

[JDailey]

Hello, I am all caught up on both of your T.R.'s. So glad to be joining in.

 

[megan511]

I'm sorry I got so far behind Shannon!

First of all, I'm so sorry about Bryan's aunt but I'm so relieved she is doing better. I will send good thoughts & prayers her way.

Congrats on your new job!

Your pics from Epcot are great! All of them are so good, it looks like a great evening.

Maddie is too funny! And I love the Queen & Princess shirts story!

Omg, I can not believe the schedule difference from last year to this year! I feel like I have zero time which is why I have hardly been on here. Tessa's schedule is busy & then when Anthony gets home I want to soak up the time with him. It's good though & I hope you all are doing well.

 

[shan23877]

Hey Guys! It's time for my weekly excuses!

I'm working about 55 hours training at the new job this week, in addition to doing all of the studying that I need to do in order to pass my 'test' on Saturday. Added to that, I'm getting a cold passed on to me by my darling angel (and her entire Kindergarten class no doubt )

So, I promise to get back here to do replies on Thursday. I'm hoping to get an update done, but if I'm not far enough along with my studies I'll have to push it to Sunday.

Thanks again for being so patient. You guys are the greatest, I love my DISfriends.

 

[smidgy]

shannon, you just take care of your job and family stuff first!! we'll still be here! good luck on your test.

 

[megan511]

I hope you & Maddie get over those colds soon & best of luck on your test!

We will be here whenever you update so don't worry!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hey Guys! It's time for my weekly excuses!

I'm working about 55 hours training at the new job this week, in addition to doing all of the studying that I need to do in order to pass my 'test' on Saturday. Added to that, I'm getting a cold passed on to me by my darling angel (and her entire Kindergarten class no doubt )

So, I promise to get back here to do replies on Thursday. I'm hoping to get an update done, but if I'm not far enough along with my studies I'll have to push it to Sunday.

Thanks again for being so patient. You guys are the greatest, I love my DISfriends.

No need to apologize to me...you know I'm the Queen of Having to Put Off Posting Replies.

Goodness! I'm surprised you even had time to come on her and post today. I hope that you start feeling better soon and things slow down a bit.