Who would have thought!? A Boo to YOU! Sept 09 TR! 2 for 1 on 10/24 - GREAT FUN!

[wigdoutdismom]

Thankful that I hadn't been drinking before my cowbell moment!

 

[Charleston Princess]

OKAY why is it you two have the BEST conversations on my PTR and TRs and I am never there to participate !!?? MAN.. I guess we all have to go together at some point!!

YEAH, well it didn't do me in, but I certainly enjoyed the stroll!!!! LOL!

Oh and yes, if WigD is off ringing cowbells in the streets of DHS, SOBER, one can only imagine...

Yes, we must all go at the same time -- we would be a force to be reckoned with -- the fun we could have after finding a couple of Grey Geese!

 

[Happydog]

Yes, we must all go at the same time -- we would be a force to be reckoned with -- the fun we could have after finding a couple of Grey Geese!

Here here!!! So I smell summer....

 

[Charleston Princess]

Here here!!! So I smell summer....

Let's talk dates!

 

[Happydog]

Let's talk dates!

WELLL... I do have a bit of a reveal in my SEPTEMBER TR... but we still have flexibility

 

[wigdoutdismom]

We are pretty much locked into our dates, I hope we manage an overlap...

 

[Charleston Princess]

WELLL... I do have a bit of a reveal in my SEPTEMBER TR... but we still have flexibility

We are pretty much locked into our dates, I hope we manage an overlap...

Can't wait to see your dates, Happydog!

Anita, you know I am going to have to ask you your dates again -- I think I remember the first bath -- it's until the 11th on your second set, right?

 

[DisMomAmy]

I met PUSH's friend once too!! But he looked different... I guess he has more than one "friend"

You can't see his black bag, but you can see the strap over his shoulder and he's talking into his little microphone, trying to be all secretive!

Sorry for the giant pictures... it's an old one.

Great timing for your Illuminations dinner! Sounds like a great way to end a fun day!

 

[Happydog]

We are pretty much locked into our dates, I hope we manage an overlap...

Can't wait to see your dates, Happydog!

Anita, you know I am going to have to ask you your dates again -- I think I remember the first bath -- it's until the 11th on your second set, right?

What are those dates? We don't get out of school BEFORE the 16th, l am afraid... so we are already staying 5 nights sun - thur June 20th -24th... I won't say WHERE until my TR BUT we are adding days to the start and/or end of that... the earliest we would be in Disney would be the 18th... You all get out so much earlier than us Our APs expire the 29th of June..

But I am still scheming for my spring fling

 

[Happydog]

I met PUSH's friend once too!! But he looked different... I guess he has more than one "friend"

You can't see his black bag, but you can see the strap over his shoulder and he's talking into his little microphone, trying to be all secretive!

SOOOOOOOOOO funny! He was really cute!! DS7 put his head in the trash can, and Push was telling him he was getting "mighty personal!!!!" LOL!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

What are those dates? We don't get out of school BEFORE the 16th, l am afraid...

We leave May 30, are there 5 nights then our 4 night cruise, then back to WDW 3 more nights until we fly out on the 11th. Our flights have been booked so no changes for us....
We do get out much earlier than you....but we start much earlier too if I remember correctly

But I am still scheming for my spring fling

Oh I am too, but Shocker just keeps singing the oldie "You Can't Always Get What You Want".....

 

[Happydog]

Since we were only visiting WDW for a short trip, we kept the Animal Kingdom and DHS to one visit each. We figured we'd skip the shows until December (having just did them in July) and opted to get there for ropedrop, ride TSM a couple times, enjoy a few other rides, then make it over to Epcot for lunch.

TSM is probably the park we spend the least amount of time in if only b/c there isn't too much for DSs to do -- other than the shows -- I think when they are older... which is why I am also waiting for the "U" park until they get older... We enjoy most of the rides, and attractions, but even still, it is hard to fill more than one day there. So we knew we’d be done in time for our Epcot lunch…

I was the designated FP runner and DH and the boys stayed back with the herd and strolled. I had made my way closer to the opening show performers, and when they let the crowd enter, I just made my way over to the TSM FP lines as quickly as I could. WITHOUT running!

As I have already mentioned I was standing in line and of all random sightings I happened to turn and see a familiar Tshirt and a woman I recalled from the DIS board. That is what happens when you post Tshirt photos!!! LOL! It was JenJolt! As she was two lines over I hollered “Jen”! And she immediately looked over – I introduced myself and we chit chatted in line. Then we had to get our passes, but as I was coming out of the FP lane and headed towards the walkon line for TSM, I saw her again she was waiting for Paula (Iluvcrush) to join her at noon, and so we agreed we’d be catching up in Epcot with Christine (2xcited2sleep) on the 30th. We waved goodbye! And I made a dash towards the entrance… I found DH and the boys just as he was going into the building, and so in we went! The wait was about 20 minutes or so. Here are some photos along the way… I just love Mr. Potato Head. He is sooooooooooo funny!

Sorry for the redeye here.. I tried to fix it, but it looked too weird!

This one DS7 is thinking he is Mr. Potato head in jail!

So the big event on this trip to DHS, and frankly all visits to DHS to date, was that my oldest son was selected to be a Jedi...

DS7 has always watched the Jedi Training Academy from afar… NEVER wanting to participate, but always wanting to watch it. He was just too nervous I guess, not sure, b/c he is on stage all the time, takes Karate, etc., but I guess this was so real for him in his mind, that he just lacked the confidence.... I told DH not to push him, that he'd do it eventually. And this trip we asked him again, and he said yes, that he wanted to try and participate... He said riding Star Tours would give him the courage, so after
we rode Star Tours, (I don't know about courage but it certainly wakes you up!) We went to stand in line for the first training "session" We were in the front on the side, and waited for about 20 minutes... There were others already there as well. It was just pure luck of course that he was selected He raised his hand and was pointing to his StarWars Tshirt!!! So on stage he went, and it was really fun to watch him! I have some snaps, I didn't want to waste the experience by taking too many photos, but I did get the photopass pics loaded, so hopefully there will be a few good shots there (Thanks Christine ) ...

It was fun to be so close to the characters... it gets me excited about StarWars weekends, but unfortunately if it is too early in June we won't be able to go, and I know this would be a huge highlight for DS7 and 4, so who knows? Maybe it will be later this year....

After our fun with the Jedi, we rode TSM with our FPs, took in the Animator's club (which we had never done before -- DS7 was most like Aladdin... which wasn't surprising!) and we saw the trailer for the new Princess and the Frog movie, which I suspect we will go to see while we are in Disney over Christmas.

We then made our way to the boat dock, so we could be in Epcot for our LUNCH ADR... Now, when I first booked this trip, it was very late, and with free dining, the ADR options were pretty bleak! We were not too worried b/c we had of course the options for the F & W festival and that was our biggest draw anyhow, but I had to book four TS's .... So low and behold, I get a PM from SunnieRN, and she had a few ADRs that she was not going to use, and she gave me a lunch at Le Cellier!!!

NOW, if you read my TR from June/July, we scored a WALKUP ADR for Le Cellier on the 4th of July! So this was just funny, that we were able to eat at one of our favorite restaurants by fortune again! SO a BIG BIG thankyou to her! And of course, that filet was fabulous! And the soup, extra yummy!

Here are a few shots after lunch, on the boat back.... Two sleepy boys! Frankly we were all feeling lazy -- it was a hot day!

We then went to the resort and spent the afternoon at the pool... Our plan was a quick dinner at the resort food court, which we did, and then DS7 and I went to the MK together, to catch Spectro since we missed in our first night. We all got burgers and DH and I margaritas! Kids meals at CBR are served in little buckets, so that was fun, and since DS's both like cheeseburgers, this was a fun quick meal (complete with apples and carrots I had brought from home! We had a great time sitting at the tables in the common area outside the pool, and this is the evening where I took all my resort pics, so the photos from my first post...

I'll finish up with Spectro and MK later this evening!

 

[Happydog]

Oh I am too, but Shocker just keeps singing the oldie "You Can't Always Get What You Want".....

DARN him ruining our plans....


WELL, regarding the summer trip, I know, curses those different school calendars That is okay, I am looking forward to Christmas and a DIS meet with you all then! Looks like we are crossing paths all over the place now, so once I get all squared away with my DBIL, we can coordinate! Osbourne lights, an Xmas eve, or LTT! (THOUGH, DH is having a change of heart on this one, he misses CPalace!!!! -- I am going to try and get that another morning, so we can still do LTT, I want to try it and it seems the perfect place for a Xmas day lunch! ) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPS. this chit chat belongs on my Christmas PTR!!! I gotta finish this TR... OH and so do you!!! This two at a time is driving me nuts!!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Oh how I love a little Jedi wearing boypris and orange crocks. So stinkin cute!

[What a cutie patootie! Sweet little tired face....

 

[jenjolt]

LOL!!! I love that you DS was able to become a jedi!! That is just way too much fun!!!!! He looks so cute standing up there in his Star Wars garb!!!

I thought I might be the random meet you were talking about I was so happy to meet you!! I think for the rest of the day I was excited because I had gotten "noticed," I felt famous LOL!!!!! I was really glad that we were able to meet up again in EPCOT though your family was a hoot and I really enjoyed meeting up with you!!!

TSM is such a great ride!! I love the queue for it!!

 

[manntra]

Hi there! I was on board for one of your previous TR's and was perusing through the boards today and found your new surprise trip!
I just got back last night...was there from the 4-9th. We had such a great trip and absolutely wonderful (hot) weather!
We too got stuck on EE!!!! I think it was on Wednesday this happened. We were in the second car from the front and it just stopped at the top of the hill! So...as we were sitting there baking in the sun I was taking pictures and posting updates on FB telling someone to come and save us! We were fine until they told us we had to get out and walk down! That was kind of creepy but we snapped pictures all along the way inside the mountain and they gave us the fastpass and water
Mmmmmmmmm those Geese sure are good aren't they? I also had a red one that I hope they add permanently because that too was delish!
I loved being there during F&W and MNSSHP was so much fun too

Tracy

 

[IluvXU]

Love the Jedi Training pictures! That looks like so much fun!

 

[eandesmom]

I love this picture!!!!!!!!!!

You and your LeCellier luck! And how very cool of SunnieRN! That is wonderful he was selected to be a Jedi. I fear we've missed our Jedi selection window ourselves but I love seeing it, every time.

If it's any consolation, we get out even later than you do.....

 

[Lady Lallie]

So much fun that DS got picked!! Yayayaya!!

You are a lucky duck with your Le Cellier ADRs.

 

[shannn]

I love that DS got picked for Jedi training and even more that he was able to make the decision that he was ready to try. What a big move for him!

In 5 days I'll be eating that cheddar cheese soup myself! I can't wait to taste it now that I've heard so much about it.