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Sunday, June 24....Magic Kingdom
Another DIS Meet
Hopes:
1. A better day with PhotoPass...
2. A wonderful meet with Courtney...
3. No blisters on my feet...today was my Crocs Ithaca day
4. A meeting with the Dream Team
Wants:
1. Ride Splash Mountain with Courtney & Ryan ...
2. A good lunch at Crystal Palace with good character interaction
3. Have a good rest at the resort in the afternoon
4. Return to Magic Kingdom in evening for dinner and Wishes
Here's the excerpt from my pre-trip report:
Sunday, June 24
Magic Kingdom
Hopefully be at the MK by rope drop. We will be meeting up with CourtneyandRyan this day. We have an 11:30 am ADR at Crystal Palace. Plan on an afternoon break and then back in the evening for a CS dinner and fun. Probably not too late though. Early morning tomorrow.
I woke up extra early with a lovely wake-up call from Mickey & Stitch. I told the kids to go back to sleep while I jumped in the shower. When the kids did wake up shortly after, we fed them grapes and yogurt for breakfast. Rob went to the food court with my mug to refill it with Diet Coke. Yup, that's what I love drinking first thing in the morning!
We were at the bus stop by 8:15 am so I knew we would be at the Magic Kingdom by rope drop. I was really hoping so because I wanted to meet up with Courtney before we actually were supposed to meet at Splash Mountain. We got off the bus at the Magic Kingdom and the first thing we noticed was that the air was very smoky outside. I mean it had a very, very heavy smoke smell. I got out my cell phone and called Courtney. She told me that she and Ryan were right by the rope on the right-hand side near the railroad underpass. She also said there were a lot of people there so we didnt expect to see each other until Splash. That was fine. I just wanted her to know that we were there.
So, Rob, the kids & I walked right up to the preshow viewing area. There was nobody standing up front near the lovely flowers just beneath the railroad. Rob took this lovely picture of me while we waited for the preshow...
We staked our spot out there and I told them to stay there while I tried to see if I could find Courtney anyway. I walked a couple of steps and saw Ryan right off the bat. I looked down and there was Courtney sitting on the ground with her back to me. As I approached, Ryan looked at me and I gave him the hush motion with my finger over my lips. Then I gently touched Courtney on top of her head. She looked up and then jumped up and gave me a big hug!
Then I overheard a funny thing from Ryan. He quickly called Courtney over and said, Court, check my nose. I dont want to meet anyone with snots on my nose. This made me giggle. I guess the smoky smell in the air was bothering Ryan. After Courtney assured him there were no snots, I took a picture of them both. Big surprise everyone...another perfect picture of Courtney and Ryan!
Courtney told me that she and Ryan were going to run to Space Mountain and grab fast passes while we got our stroller and headed over to Splash Mountain. She said she would meet us there so we could ride together. I said sounds good. The rope was getting ready to drop so we said our byes for now.
Since we had already purchased our stroller for the week, it took us no time at all just to grab another one and head on out to Frontierland. Rob noticed that there was no wait time for Splash Mountain and said he could ride with the boys before Courtney and Ryan came back. I told him no way, that Courtney was just grabbing FPs for Space Mountain and would be right over because she said they like to run. We then went over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and grabbed FPs for ourselves and headed back toward Splash. I gave Courtney another call to see how much longer they would be and she said that they got their FPs for Space and were in line to ride it. What? I thought they were coming right back to meet us. So, I told Rob to ride Splash Mountain with the boys while I entertained Brooke and waited for Courtney. Im surprised Rob didnt give me an, I told you so, but he did imply it with his looks. Whatever. To quote another fine duo-trip reporters, He dont know nuthin bout nuthin.
I went under the train pass near Splash Mountains exit where they have a small kiddie play area. But Brooke wanted nothing to do with it. She thought it was scary. So, I noticed the pressed penny machine nearby and I let Brooke pick out a pressed penny. That made her happy. Courtney called and said they were running over now and I explained where we were. A few minutes later, Courtney called again because she couldnt find us. She told me where she was and I looked up and saw her so I waved her down. We chatted a bit while we waited for Rob & the boys to get off Splash. Brooke was acting a bit shy at first. Then Ryan noticed Brooke had a pressed penny and asked her if she wanted another one. That got her up and out of her stroller lickety split. He put in 50 cents and couldnt figure out why it wouldnt work. I told him it needed a penny too. He said it should say it costs 51 cents. That does make sense! In the meantime, Ryan took this picture of me & Courtney...
Rob & the boys returned and so Courtney & Ryan and Evan, Alec & I headed in line for Splash Mountain. First we made sure we got a child swap pass for later use. There was just about no wait for that again. As we neared the front of the line Courtney was getting herself all wrapped up so she wouldnt get wet. She looked like a green smurf; it was so cute. I just brought a towel to throw over my head at the bottom of the big splash. You can kinda see my towel wrapped around my arm in the picture. Also, look at Courtney & Ryan trying to give the Focker sign! Them sneaks!
That was a lot of fun and I didnt really even get wet. Obviously, neither did Courtney nor Ryan. After Splash Mountain we all chatted for a bit more while we waited for our FP times to come up. Courtney took this picture of my family...
Do you like Rob's shorts? Those were picked out by me at Target. Rob didn't even want to try them on but I thought they were really cool. So, I need to know what you all think!
Also, check out that chic in the background on the left. What the flip is she doing? If she were a guy I'd think she was adjusting her sac
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Then, we gave hugs and said our goodbyes. It was so wonderful to finally meet Courtney. She was the first DIS friend who I started emailing and we have become very good friends. I just love that girl and someday Im going down to Louisiana for a crawfish boil!!!
Next installament...June 24...Magic Kingdom...Frontierland to Adventureland
Another DIS Meet
Hopes:
1. A better day with PhotoPass...
2. A wonderful meet with Courtney...
3. No blisters on my feet...today was my Crocs Ithaca day
4. A meeting with the Dream Team
Wants:
1. Ride Splash Mountain with Courtney & Ryan ...
2. A good lunch at Crystal Palace with good character interaction
3. Have a good rest at the resort in the afternoon
4. Return to Magic Kingdom in evening for dinner and Wishes
Here's the excerpt from my pre-trip report:
Sunday, June 24
Magic Kingdom
Hopefully be at the MK by rope drop. We will be meeting up with CourtneyandRyan this day. We have an 11:30 am ADR at Crystal Palace. Plan on an afternoon break and then back in the evening for a CS dinner and fun. Probably not too late though. Early morning tomorrow.
I woke up extra early with a lovely wake-up call from Mickey & Stitch. I told the kids to go back to sleep while I jumped in the shower. When the kids did wake up shortly after, we fed them grapes and yogurt for breakfast. Rob went to the food court with my mug to refill it with Diet Coke. Yup, that's what I love drinking first thing in the morning!
We were at the bus stop by 8:15 am so I knew we would be at the Magic Kingdom by rope drop. I was really hoping so because I wanted to meet up with Courtney before we actually were supposed to meet at Splash Mountain. We got off the bus at the Magic Kingdom and the first thing we noticed was that the air was very smoky outside. I mean it had a very, very heavy smoke smell. I got out my cell phone and called Courtney. She told me that she and Ryan were right by the rope on the right-hand side near the railroad underpass. She also said there were a lot of people there so we didnt expect to see each other until Splash. That was fine. I just wanted her to know that we were there.
So, Rob, the kids & I walked right up to the preshow viewing area. There was nobody standing up front near the lovely flowers just beneath the railroad. Rob took this lovely picture of me while we waited for the preshow...
We staked our spot out there and I told them to stay there while I tried to see if I could find Courtney anyway. I walked a couple of steps and saw Ryan right off the bat. I looked down and there was Courtney sitting on the ground with her back to me. As I approached, Ryan looked at me and I gave him the hush motion with my finger over my lips. Then I gently touched Courtney on top of her head. She looked up and then jumped up and gave me a big hug!
Then I overheard a funny thing from Ryan. He quickly called Courtney over and said, Court, check my nose. I dont want to meet anyone with snots on my nose. This made me giggle. I guess the smoky smell in the air was bothering Ryan. After Courtney assured him there were no snots, I took a picture of them both. Big surprise everyone...another perfect picture of Courtney and Ryan!
Courtney told me that she and Ryan were going to run to Space Mountain and grab fast passes while we got our stroller and headed over to Splash Mountain. She said she would meet us there so we could ride together. I said sounds good. The rope was getting ready to drop so we said our byes for now.
Since we had already purchased our stroller for the week, it took us no time at all just to grab another one and head on out to Frontierland. Rob noticed that there was no wait time for Splash Mountain and said he could ride with the boys before Courtney and Ryan came back. I told him no way, that Courtney was just grabbing FPs for Space Mountain and would be right over because she said they like to run. We then went over to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and grabbed FPs for ourselves and headed back toward Splash. I gave Courtney another call to see how much longer they would be and she said that they got their FPs for Space and were in line to ride it. What? I thought they were coming right back to meet us. So, I told Rob to ride Splash Mountain with the boys while I entertained Brooke and waited for Courtney. Im surprised Rob didnt give me an, I told you so, but he did imply it with his looks. Whatever. To quote another fine duo-trip reporters, He dont know nuthin bout nuthin.
I went under the train pass near Splash Mountains exit where they have a small kiddie play area. But Brooke wanted nothing to do with it. She thought it was scary. So, I noticed the pressed penny machine nearby and I let Brooke pick out a pressed penny. That made her happy. Courtney called and said they were running over now and I explained where we were. A few minutes later, Courtney called again because she couldnt find us. She told me where she was and I looked up and saw her so I waved her down. We chatted a bit while we waited for Rob & the boys to get off Splash. Brooke was acting a bit shy at first. Then Ryan noticed Brooke had a pressed penny and asked her if she wanted another one. That got her up and out of her stroller lickety split. He put in 50 cents and couldnt figure out why it wouldnt work. I told him it needed a penny too. He said it should say it costs 51 cents. That does make sense! In the meantime, Ryan took this picture of me & Courtney...
Rob & the boys returned and so Courtney & Ryan and Evan, Alec & I headed in line for Splash Mountain. First we made sure we got a child swap pass for later use. There was just about no wait for that again. As we neared the front of the line Courtney was getting herself all wrapped up so she wouldnt get wet. She looked like a green smurf; it was so cute. I just brought a towel to throw over my head at the bottom of the big splash. You can kinda see my towel wrapped around my arm in the picture. Also, look at Courtney & Ryan trying to give the Focker sign! Them sneaks!
That was a lot of fun and I didnt really even get wet. Obviously, neither did Courtney nor Ryan. After Splash Mountain we all chatted for a bit more while we waited for our FP times to come up. Courtney took this picture of my family...
Do you like Rob's shorts? Those were picked out by me at Target. Rob didn't even want to try them on but I thought they were really cool. So, I need to know what you all think!
Also, check out that chic in the background on the left. What the flip is she doing? If she were a guy I'd think she was adjusting her sac
.Then, we gave hugs and said our goodbyes. It was so wonderful to finally meet Courtney. She was the first DIS friend who I started emailing and we have become very good friends. I just love that girl and someday Im going down to Louisiana for a crawfish boil!!!
Next installament...June 24...Magic Kingdom...Frontierland to Adventureland
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