The Illuminations cruise looks great! What a nice way to spend on of our last nights. Thanks for the info on it too, I'm looking into doing it for my MiL 60th next spring.
Sad to see this one wind down, but I'm looking forward to hearing about your December trip!
What a great birthday treat for your MiL. She would be thrilled with that cruise!
Thanks Shannon, you are sweet to hang in there!
Was up at three today because I couldn't sleep, and I started reading your trip report. Next thing I know, it's almost seven!
I LOVE your trip report, you sounded like you had such a fantastic time
You are so lucky that you got to see the dream suite
Hi there frozenchick! Oh my! Thanks for reading along and your kind words. You win the award for sleepless on the Disboards! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's hard to believe that experience was almost a year ago. Goodness, people have had babies in the time it's taken to write this.
Thanks again for joining and I'm glad that you are here.
The IllumiNations cruise seems like a ton of fun! How nice that you were able to share it with Dean as well. I'm sure that man has an endless array of stories to tell. I guess I didn't realize all the boats would be tied together, close enough to socialize with the ones on either side of you. That is a GREAT place for a proposal! Good thing she said yes with all those witnesses around.
Can't believe it's your final night already. This trip & this TR have been EPIC!
There's so many stories that he could write another book...
I didn't realize they connected all the boats either. I thought they just floated around somewhere. There's probably a good reason for it but I'm not sure what that may be.
Thanks Kristy. I don't think I'll have another TR with this much excitement! I'm glad that you've joined in.
And that I was able to meet you and your family last trip.
I love the video of Em and Snow White!!!! The expression on her face is priceless, but I love how enthusiastic Snow is.
And the picture of you and Bruce is awesome! So fun.
That cruise sounds like so much fun. What a relaxing, enjoyable way to watch the show!!
Hi Sue! Wasn't that great? Em was a little unsure what she was getting sucked into. Katt explained the out of place Snow over in FW so if she was in training she was putting forth an amazing effort. In that heat even.
Thanks! Bruce is almost as much fun as Bo!
That cruise spoils you for its amazing vantage point. Throw in a few snacks and some drinks and there's the hook.
Last day in WDW. 
The illuminations cruise looked like a lot of fun, what a sweet and wonderful thank you to Dean and his sweet wife. I bet he had some amazing stories, I'm gonna have to find his book. 
What was the name of it again?
I bet the couple getting engaged was a lot of fun to watch, I'm a crier so I would have been in tears watching that happen.
Dec. trip, can't wait to hear about it! 
Video of Em and Snow White was hilarious!! I would have been on the floor laughing. 
I don't know how you kept a straight face! 
Did you like your stay at BLT? What was the best part about being there? Location? Monorail?
Hi Camille! The book is called "I Led the Parade" It is now available on
Amazon. It is a collection of great stories. We feel honored to have met and stayed in touch with these special people.
The poor guy who proposed was in front of me when we were at the window paying for the boats. He stood out as being a little flustered. Looking back I can see that he was a bit nervous. It was so sweet to watch.
I should be careful in announcing any more TRs since they move at such a glacial pace!
I wish I had more time to Dis. But thanks for anticipating that one.
Oh my! That Snow was just interesting to watch. I controlled any urges to have giggle fits while watching her prance around. She definitely put a lot of heart into her performance.
I LOVE BLT. It is the only resort that we have returned to every trip. I love the location and view of MK and Seven Seas Lagoon a little more than the large comfy rooms. There's something about sitting on the sofa and seeing the castle or laying in bed and hearing the ferry and the boats. It's just feels like vacation.
The illuminations cruise looks amazing! Such a great idea! I may have to talk my friends into doing one next year! You all had an amazing view! How cool the couple next to you got engaged! That must have been fun to witness.
The cruise is a great group activity since splitting the cost can make it affordable. Bring a few cocktails with you and it's quite the party.
That was the second or third proposal of that trip and definitely one in which we felt a small part of it by being able to witness it and congratulate them.
I was surprised about the gators as well! I spotted a small one in the water by Flame Tree and when I asked the CM about it he told me that same story. He said they find their way in and when they get a certain size, Disney catches them and moves them. I have a picture that I will put in my trip report if I ever get to that day! Hahahahaha! Things have been busy here so I have been slacking on it, but I am going to finish it soon, especially since I want to start a pre-trip report for our November trip!
Hi Katie! Yikes, gators at AK! I suppose that makes sense - it is about the animals.
I'll look forward to seeing your photo. I find those so fascinating.
I need to get caught up with your TR. You may be well on your way into your PTR before I make it all the way through.
Thanks for hanging in there with this one.
Love the little behind the scenes tour, that's pretty cool.
Wow, that IllumiNations cruise just looks and sounds so incredible! I really want to do that some time. It's high on my bucket list, especially if I ever go with a group.
How sweet that you got to see the proposal too, so magical!
An excellent way to spend your last day.
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Only in Disney will I be so thrilled with warehouses and motor fleets!
That cruise would be a great way to spend any evening with friends and family. You might want to keep that high on your list.
Wow!! What a fun night! I'm not the biggest illuminations fan (for shame, I know) but that view looks just stunning! Kudos to the guy who picked a great spot to propose in the world! I love the castle but I think out of the box locations throughout the parks are just as lovely. (Rich just said he'd ask in the haunted mansion in the graveyard. Sounds weird but it's my fave.)
I love that view at contemp/blt! It's just so magical. I'm sad to see this TR come to an end but I still have more catching up to do.
I love Rich's creative ideas. A proposal in front of the castle or during a fireworks show is almost expected. But the graveyard at the HM - I wouldn't expect that one. Great thinking. Makes me think that places like Rapunzel may be a great spot but then again, that's the restrooms.
Love Dole Whips but prefer the floats.
Fun times with street entertainment.
Looked like fun at HS and Epcot.
The cruise sounds like fun. I have only done the Wishes cruise but the Illuminations one is on my list.
I have heard of people seeing gators there.
All caught up again.
Hi there Scott! Glad to see you caught up! I would love to do the Wishes fireworks cruise. Maybe one day.... it would be great to have a comparison.
I had a float right? Juice + soft serve = float - I think.
Whatever it was it was great.
Yep, never dull. 
