Why does drinking always lead us back to Disney? Sept 2017 6/13 update!

Yay for a new-on-the-inside car. BIG BOO to the price tag. OUCH! At least they'll give you a warranty to go along with it. But still. UGH UGH UGH :furious: Oh wait, look at this cute little guy :drive: 3 weeks and counting!

You're making me want to stay at the Poly and I've never had a thought about it before?!! Stop that :)
 
DSCF0733.JPG Never having stayed at the Poly, I can't offer an opinion on it. I LOVE the Boardwalk though. I love being able to walk to Epercot or Hollywood. I don't care about not having a quick service inside the hotel, because it is easy to walk over to the Boardwalk Bakery to pick something up. Also, I tend to take breakfast foods and drinks with us. Besides, look at this early morning view....
 
Just back from my trip. I am trying to catch up. I love all the throwback pictures. Your littles are so darling!
I would love to stay in Polynesian someday!
 
Let's scrap all plans shall we?
Yep, sounds legit.

et's not forget this:

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Oh how i love thee.... So i was hummm-ing over it. and how much i miss my home away from home..
Ohhh, I see where this is going already... :scratchin

Which turned into more and more looking at my beloved Polynesian.
Uh huh, I bet it did... :scratchin

This trip is getting really expensive. I do hope my car isn't going to cost me millions! I have an EPIC trip to plan here! PRIORITIES PEOPLE!!!
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So you see my conundrum...
Is it really a conundrum though, girl? Honestly, it's so clearly obvious from your posts that your heart has already decided. So follow it. And really, isn't that what Disney is all about? Follow your bliss. :lovestruc
 
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Ok, my vote on the "final 3...for now" is
1) Poly
2) AKL Jambo, not Kidani - we absolutely loved it there! So relaxing and amazing.
3) BW - the QS is a HUGE factor for me! I just can't get over that.
 
All Caught up here too! I'm sure you will change your mind a few more times before you decide on a Resort. :P
 
Please forgive my memory.... Someone here mentioned having someone take video's/ pictures of the characters either with signs or saying something specific to the kids for the new reveal video..

Well I jumped on this idea.
Me! I can't wait to see what you come up with Mo! It looks to be shaping up to be quite the trip! I love the pics of your first trip, the kids look so little! That in-room celebration looks amazing. I kept dropping hints to my DH before our last trip about all the cool things you could get in a celebration package, didn't work! Maybe next year if we get our anniversary trip!

It lost the other quote of yours that I had copied, but I really hope May is better for you than April was. It really has all landed on you at once hasn't it. :( I hate it when people point out that "There's always someone worse off than you…", that might be true but it's such an unfair response. Someone else's suffering doesn't lessen what you are going through at the time or make it any less important! Grrrrr. Massive pet peeve of mine when people say that!

This is one of my favourite Disney memes!! And so true!
 
All caught up. I'm so sorry about the car. Hopefully it is fixed soon. It really has been a rough month for you.
As far as where to stay... Personally, I've always wanted to stay at the Poly (although my parents say I did when I was 6 months old). What parks would you visit the most?
 
You are still struggling to decide?? LOL!

Boardwalk and Poly are my 2 favorite resorts, so I don't think you can make a wrong choice.

Boardwalk is so nice. The views every where are a feast for the eyes. My number one favorite aspect is walking to both parks. We are transportation snobs. :tongue:
The lack of QS here does stink. But it hasn't felt too constrictive. Especially if you do CL. And I think the eating and entertainment on the boardwalk makes up for it. Not to mention you can walk to BC/YC and Epcot to eat!

Poly is so homey with kids especially. The QS is great. And I love the view at night from the pool if you are there at firework time.
We haven't tried Trader Sams yet, so that's another fun idea.
 
I know I haven't stayed at either BW or Poly but my vote is still BW. I love the atmosphere, the close proximity to EPCOT. It does sound like your heart has already made up its mind though!

Been thinking about you. I hope everything is getting better. :):hug:
 
:confused3I guess the car thing has a silver lining...new on the inside with 100K warranty...at least you will have it back in 3 weeks, and you can then start the planning for the epic trip!

Stupid car.


I have never stayed in the Epcot area, so I can't offer any opinions on that location.

That's not helpful...

I have stayed at the Poly. If I could chose any resort to stay at, this would be my choice. Just the transportation options alone are worth it. Add to it the relaxing décor. One of the biggest rooms on property and some of the biggest bathrooms in some of the buildings. The monorail for two parks, plus the boat option for the MK! The food in the lounge is AWESOME! You get the Water Parade. Tonga Toast (if you like that sort of thing) Sooooo, yes, I am Poly all the way!

I cannot agree more. I just love the poly. you KNOW this is my first choice.

Yay for a new-on-the-inside car. BIG BOO to the price tag. OUCH! At least they'll give you a warranty to go along with it. But still. UGH UGH UGH :furious: Oh wait, look at this cute little guy :drive: 3 weeks and counting!

You're making me want to stay at the Poly and I've never had a thought about it before?!! Stop that :)

No kidding.. it's a tough one. and that price hurts a lot.

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you need to stay at the poly at least once.

View attachment 166801 Never having stayed at the Poly, I can't offer an opinion on it. I LOVE the Boardwalk though. I love being able to walk to Epercot or Hollywood. I don't care about not having a quick service inside the hotel, because it is easy to walk over to the Boardwalk Bakery to pick something up. Also, I tend to take breakfast foods and drinks with us. Besides, look at this early morning view....

This is exactly where i am split. Having CL the QS isn't a big deal ya know?
That's one heck of a view. although the castle!!!! come on!! I DON'T KNOW!

Just back from my trip. I am trying to catch up. I love all the throwback pictures. Your littles are so darling!
I would love to stay in Polynesian someday!

Everyone needs to stay at the poly at least once! How was the trip? are you writing a report?

Yep, sounds legit.

You know me well.


BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA this is SO IT!

Ohhh, I see where this is going already... :scratchin

yes you do.

Uh huh, I bet it did... :scratchin

mmmmmmmmmmm......

Is it really a conundrum though, girl? Honestly, it's so clearly obvious from your posts that your heart has already decided. So follow it. And really, isn't that what Disney is all about? Follow your bliss. :lovestruc

It is only because will the poly have enough for them? or do i even care? yep yep. I want the poly.

Ok, my vote on the "final 3...for now" is
1) Poly
2) AKL Jambo, not Kidani - we absolutely loved it there! So relaxing and amazing.
3) BW - the QS is a HUGE factor for me! I just can't get over that.

Yep Poly.. 100% i need to go back. Since we staying CL the QS isn't really a factor here.

I did LOVE your room I could Live in that one chair! yet i would rather stay looking out at the animals.. have coffee with some giraffes! This would be a year i have my car with me. 2016 i am looking to fly.

All Caught up here too! I'm sure you will change your mind a few more times before you decide on a Resort. :P

Yep i will change about 50 times before i actually book which in 4 months...


Me! I can't wait to see what you come up with Mo! It looks to be shaping up to be quite the trip! I love the pics of your first trip, the kids look so little! That in-room celebration looks amazing. I kept dropping hints to my DH before our last trip about all the cool things you could get in a celebration package, didn't work! Maybe next year if we get our anniversary trip!

YES IT WAS YOU! and i am RUNNING WITH THIS IDEA!
I need to make it special but i don't think i can beat the 2014 surprise...
THe kids were to little weren't they? just love those nuggets! OHHHHH the in room celebration was the best money spent! they did a great job.
Husbands don't get that hint do they??? Mine doesn't either.

It lost the other quote of yours that I had copied, but I really hope May is better for you than April was. It really has all landed on you at once hasn't it. :( I hate it when people point out that "There's always someone worse off than you…", that might be true but it's such an unfair response. Someone else's suffering doesn't lessen what you are going through at the time or make it any less important! Grrrrr. Massive pet peeve of mine when people say that!

Humm It must be in cyber space somewhere!
Well as of yesterday it got a little better! FINALLY! Yep. I totally get people have worse problems, i do. I always for those in need or need support i love to be there for them. I wouldn't tell someone that. it's hurtful. Whatever i'm getting through no matter what right? I have all my internet Dis therapists! :hyper2:

This is one of my favourite Disney memes!! And so true!

Isn't it?!?!

All caught up. I'm so sorry about the car. Hopefully it is fixed soon. It really has been a rough month for you.
As far as where to stay... Personally, I've always wanted to stay at the Poly (although my parents say I did when I was 6 months old). What parks would you visit the most?

What you don't remember it?!?! :tongue:
I do adore the Poly!

You are still struggling to decide?? LOL!

Believe it or not yes...

Boardwalk is so nice. The views every where are a feast for the eyes. My number one favorite aspect is walking to both parks. We are transportation snobs.
The lack of QS here does stink. But it hasn't felt too constrictive. Especially if you do CL. And I think the eating and entertainment on the boardwalk makes up for it. Not to mention you can walk to BC/YC and Epcot to eat!

fair points and another reason why i am stuck!

Poly is so homey with kids especially. The QS is great. And I love the view at night from the pool if you are there at firework time.
We haven't tried Trader Sams yet, so that's another fun idea.

EXACTLY! this is not an easy decision!!!

I know I haven't stayed at either BW or Poly but my vote is still BW. I love the atmosphere, the close proximity to EPCOT. It does sound like your heart has already made up its mind though!

Been thinking about you. I hope everything is getting better. :):hug:

GAH! this is NOT easy!!!
My heart has made up it's mind for the Poly but my brain keeps getting in the way...
eh. it is what it is.
 
This is the exact post from my TR so if you read it over there you can skip this:

WEEKEND STUFF!

Saturday started out like this:


Dogs on top of dogs...

Then i noticed the time... Meg had a game at 11:00 it was 10:15 i was still in my PJ's!! GAH! fly around get the kids all ready and out the door it was OPENING DAY! and i was late. Thankfully Tom was already out there helping set up the fields and concession... oops.
Job #2 called and told me to have a nice day so i didn't have to go in! Which means i was able to go to the boys game! YAY! Meg's team (turtles) Lost BUT meg is becoming a good player and i am proud of her for trying! Only took 6 years for her to get a great coach who actually teaches the kids how to play.
The boys game was awful. Ump was totally against them the calls were horrendous. it was sad to watch.
Ended up at friends of ours for a BBQ that night! it was AWESOME! Finally relaxing time with some friends! YAY!

Sunday Chunk wanted to go to a flea market! FUN!
wanna see my awesome finds?!?!







I LOVE IT ALL!!! Still need to clean up the wall clock get it ON MY WALL! Mickey phone WORKS!!! LOVE love LOVE IT!
Imma a happy gurl...

ended up watching movies the rest of the night.

Monday!
I woke up LATE like after 6 late.. Oops
Not happy about it
After everyone left for school and well someone had to go to work Tom.
I was getting everything ready to start paying the bills... BLAH!


In the bank account THE MONEY HAS ARRIVED! WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Call Tom right away! He called the mechanic I AM ON MY WAY.
Call my Mom someone needs to come with me or i am leaving her car behind! Stopped at the bank got he $5039.33 cashier check... <--- Yes it hurt but
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I am ok. This money was strictly for my car.

Lickety split i was there. and the beautiful site of my battleship was before me!!!! OH GLORIOUS DAYS!
I gave the mechanic a hug. Paid chit chatted a little and off we went. I told my Mom i would take her to Lunch. She hasn't had it easy with my Aunt / dogs me having her car for over a month She needed a day out.
We went to Olive Garden! Yum! Another not so Atkins thing. after an hour of stuffing our faces and slowly my stomach turning it was time to go...

I went out to this:


Yep. Antifreeze. as soon as i started my car all the red lights and bells started going off..
Call Tom He calls Mechanic who is on his way to me.

As you can see it goes from my car all the way to my Mom's which is two cars down from mine


Apparently the clamp from the hose broke off- he has never seen that happen in 38 years of doing this-- blah blah blah... I had to call Job #2 and let them know i wasn't going to be able to make it in... :sad: :furious:

Car fixed yet again and i was off on my way HOME. Had to stop on the way to get the outside washed it was NASTY. the inside smells and is filthy. Hoping today to take it somewhere to have it cleaned.

Off to Peanut's game Tom went to the boys game. We were losing BAD until peanut went up to bat who got a double with 2 RBI!! Our first score!!! I was never more proud!! this is her first year to have a coach who COACHES and teaches the kids! she is doing so much better and shes is starting to LIKE IT!! YAY PEANUT!


It help her coach is also president of the kids football Cheerleading team Bulldogs! LOVE HIM!

The boys made it to the game they lost but Zack and Matt did well
Matt:


that needed ice.

Cracks me up when people tell me how dangerous Football is...
After Football my kids don't come off the field with bruises like this...

so yes it was a jam packed day!
 
I didn't say so on the other thread, so I'll say it here; I LOVE YOUR VINTAGE DISNEY FINDS!!!

The phone is of epic proportion.

that is all.
 
Congratulations to Peanut. That must have been a pretty good hit if it scored two runs. :)

I hop that the antifreeze leak was the last of your problems.
 
I didn't say so on the other thread, so I'll say it here; I LOVE YOUR VINTAGE DISNEY FINDS!!!

The phone is of epic proportion.

that is all.

THANK YOU!! I just LOVE that phone!!!

Congratulations to Peanut. That must have been a pretty good hit if it scored two runs. :)

I hop that the antifreeze leak was the last of your problems.

Thank you i am still so proud of her! She is really getting into softball too any free moment she wants to play catch!

I don't think it is..
 
I hope to get something up here today. But life at work is crazy. I have over 400 personal emails i am slowing getting through not including work and that email account. UGH! COME ON WORK I NEED SOME DISNEY TIME!
 
I already commented on the other TR but here I am anyway :) Nothing new to comment, but hope today is pleasant and uneventful!!! Happy Wednesday! :hippie:
 
are you writing a report?
Yes. Just started it on the same thread as I had the pre trip report.

That watch wall clock is awesome. Reminds me of the swatch ones my older siblings had in the eighties that I wanted to steal from them. :)
 














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