emma212010
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Oh my, those pictures are amazing!!!! I feel like I'm right there!!!
LOVED this update!!!!!

So many pictures...
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Christmas and parades are two great things - and they're even better together!
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THERE THEY ARE! THERE THEY ARE!
Merry Christmas to my boys!
Scrooge McDuck: American Hero...You know, I rarely see him in the parks.
I want his job.
SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER TIME!
I got the poster at Five Below! I don't know if you have those, but they're like dollar stores with better quality stuff cause everything is 5 dollars and below instead of 1. They always have cute Disney things.
OH MY GOD I HAVE TO GET SOME OF THOSE BOWS. I want the Tower of Terror and Rapunzel ones the most. OMG!
Unfortunately, you don't get to audition for a specific princess.You just audition in general and they choose a spot for you, but if I do it I'm definitely going to mention that I would love to play Rapunzel. I mean, it couldn't hurt!
Yay, I love multiple updates!!
OMG I can totally imagine you frumpishly limping toward Main Street.
I love all the pictures!! Holiday Wishes looks spectacular!
AHH THE PARADE! I love how they have so many characters. I never see Jiminy anywhere!
BELLE'S CHRISTMAS DRESS OMG!
Wow! Bo Peep! I've never even HEARD of her being in the parks before. Did you see any other random characters that you never see?
I think the candy float was my favorite but really who can choose! Everything looks so amazing. Ugh, I'm mad we missed it. I decided to choose between the Candlelight Processional Package and the party and first I picked the package and then tried to change it but couldn't... the full story will be in my TR.Ah well... there is always another Christmas, right?
Ahhhhhhh Christmas!!!! That was such a beautiful chunk of picturesChristmas there is soooo stunning. It really feels so much more Christmassy than anywhere else in the world.
Thank you! I agree... it really is the most magical type of Christmas EVER!
Oh how I love Disney minded people. We all have millions of pictures of the castle and still know, you can never ever have enough.
Its only awkward when you have to show the non disney people your holiday albums...and there is 374 pictures of the castle.... in a row.
HAHAHA Amen, sister.
Oh my lordy, Hawaii was amazing! I have no words. Just want to go back! (After the next Disney trip...of course...priorities)
Aulani is stunning! I didn't stay there the whole trip, I stayed in dorms at the university of Hawaii with one of my best friends but we visited and stayed for a night. Ahhhhhh soooo prettty! We swam with turtles...and seals...and other cute marine life! Anyway. I could go on and on but shhh Sally.
That's unbelievable!! I really hope I will get to make it there some day, it just sounds unbelievable! That's awesome that you actually got to go to Aulani even if it was just for a day! And that's so cool! I would love to do that! That sounds like an unbelievable trip!
Yes I would say you definitely made the right decision! And you just have to always remember that. It is such a great feeling when you find yourself where you are meant be.
Oh I definitely know that I did! I'm SO happy here... and it definitely is working out perfectly! I'm so glad everything worked out.
So for my job I help run one of the major youth choirs and dance theatres in the country. I run most of the auditions where we go and pick the kids from the schools and make them sing and dance for us. We also do heaps of special events, like huge music award shows and the Nikelodeon awards and sporting events, and when people like the Queen come and visit. Which is so much fun because I get to meet crazy famous people...although we teach the kids to be professional so even though I am screaming on the inside like the nerd I am...I have to act chill haha like it's no biggie.
That is AWESOME! Oh my gosh, that sounds like an absolutely amazing job. I'm so glad you get to do what you love because then going to work isn't an unpleasant thing, you know? Wow, I hope that I get to do something like that someday! I feel like there are so many job options you can get with a theatre degree if you keep your eyes open, you know?
We also go on international tours every year throughout either Europe or America and the kids perform each day in a variety of places which I help organize....the most exciting being disney. So pretty much my work pays me to go to Disney. Crazy! I seriously love it all so much I would do it for free. And everyone in my office is young and studied performing arts and we just have so much fun every day. I mean it can get busy and stressful at times, like any job but when you're doing what you love...it doesn't even matter.
Yeah I do other stuff at work too... but I'll stop yakking now... Sorry I just get a bit overly excited.
AND you get to go to Disney!? Best job ever. Seriously. That sounds like an absolutely amazing job. Ahh thanks for telling me about it! It was really interesting to learn about!
You just never know what jobs will appear though, I saw one advertised the other day for working as the performing arts co-ordinator for a camp where kids go if their siblings have cancer. Just to give them a break for everything the family is going through so they can have some fun and relax a bit. As usually the other healthy children get so neglected with all the stress the family goes through. I mean things like that, you would never even know they exist unless you stumble across them or meet someone already doing it.
That is beautiful! Wow, what a great idea! It's good to hear about all of these opportunities out there! Theatre people get so creative!
I am really happy for you that you are pursuing this and if you ever want to message me, feel free to. It's going to be tricky sometimes...and some people just won't get it but that's how life is. Just keep your focus on what's important and surround yourself with people that want the best for you...although it seems like you have a pretty amazing group of friends and a great family. So just go for it...dream big!...eek sorry if I sound a bit cheezy.
Thank you so much! And I definitely will if I think of any questions. And exactly, no matter what I would decide to do it would get tricky. I might as well do something that I love and struggle than do something that I don't care about. It'll end up being very fun! Yes, having supportive people around helps a lot, and thankfully I am surrounded by them. It's perfect! Thank you so much for the encouraging words, I'm sure it'll all work out!
I am not sure what to say I am speechless. I felt as if I was there with you. And as I read this it is VERY cold where I am so it felt like I was outside watching the parade and Holiday Wishes with you. Just need me some hot cocoa.
Aww I'm so glad you felt that way! Haha the tone was perfectly set.. hot chocolate would have just been a great idea, too!
I seriously love the Holiday Wishes music. I sing it all the time. I love the "Its the spirit of the season . . . " Our church had a Christmas program last year and that song was in it. I was so excited....LOL. So as they sang this I was thinking of Disney. Of course.
I know, I LOVE it!! That's so adorable.. that song is beautiful. It's probably one of my top favorite Christmas songs! (because of Disney hehe)
The photos were great. I have to tell myself this year "It is ok if your not right in the middle of the hub to see Wishes". I think it will be more magical if I am not in the most crowded spot to view this. We are going to do a couple things different this trip, such as see Wishes one night from the Poly Beach and see the Water Parade. Looking forward to April.
Thank you! Yeah it is nice watching the fireworks from other areas, but being on Main Street is my FAVORITE. Having the castle in the background just makes me so happy. Watching them from the Poly is probably beautiful - I need to do that one of these days!
The Parade pics are wonderful. I love all the characters in their scarfs and coats. I think I love the Nutcrackers and the deer the best.
Thank you! I love them too - they're precious!
Thanks as always for sharing.
You're welcome!
Were you over by where the parade started, near Splash? I was on the Splash side...
And now I have the "Once Upon A Christmastime ...." song in my head..Oye!![]()
Ok I just finally put up an avatar so hopefully everyone's TRs I post on will be able to keep track of who I am more! haha ohh Walt, be still my heart!
I LOVE WALT! Very cute picture!
I ALSO talk about the DCP basically every day...I'm soo glad I have all the wonderful people on the dis to talk about it with so I don't just have to talk my mom's ear off! hahaha Honestly...I'm almost positive I will do Spring 2013 (just not sure if I want to do advantage or not! I'm thinking I won't, in case I decide to get a "real job" and then I could always try to extend my CP?) But yeah, DEFINITELY go read natasha's TR, it's so interesting!
I know, right!? Thank God everyone understands here haha. I hope I get to do it then - but it depends. It depends on school and everything. But I'm sure it'll work out the way it's supposed to for you! And yes, I will!
It's so hard because right now I just want to know whether or not I'll be doing the CP in Spring because my mom and I are deciding when our next WDW trip should be! My mom wants to make it my big graduation trip for my whole family and stay somewhere really nice (I think along the boardwalk would be my first choice!) But if I really do the CP then it seems silly to take my whole family to WDW next December if I was just going to move there in January and get all the discounts etc! So I'd rather go for flower and garden festival toward the end of April when my semester gets done. But it's impossible to plan around the CP because we won't even know if we're doing it until a few months in advance! Although I feel like...Disney will know a good thing when they see it & they'd never pass up on you or me!![]()
Yeah I totally understand what you mean! Well, I am sure that you will figure it out - any of those ideas sound great because they all involve Disney! So you can't go wrong!
My mom is always like "oh Alli, you can't see that far in the future so just work with what you know right now! What if you meet your Prince Charming and get engaged, then you won't want to move away!" To which I just think "Umm...my Prince Charming definitely already lives at WDW so I gotta get down there to meet him!"Anyway, sorry for hijacking! Fingers crossed everything works out for both of us and we could be CP friends!
I'm gonna come back and read your updates after I finish the project I'm working on!
HAHAHA I agree. I totally understand. But lol it's totally fine - feel free to hijack anytime! And yes I hope so!! We will see! I hope you enjoyed the updates!
Belle (my favorite princess) in her Christmas dress makes we want to crySO BEAUTIFUL!!! These pictures totally made my day.
Yayy!! That is an onslaught (by the way, I think I've been using that word 10x more often since I've been reading Kristen's trip report!) of pictures. Ahh..now I just want to be in Florida like NOW!![]()
Had to come out of lurk-dom to let you know how much I love all of your TRs Jess! You're a wonderful writer with funny stories and perfect photos. Love them! I hope my two girls grow up to be as enthused about Disney and the arts as you are. I'm loving reading all about your Christmas trips!
Holy pictures Batman! I understand though, I normally take so many pictures, and when I finally get down to writing my TRs, I'm always downsizing and reducing what I show.
Yummy yummy yummy chocolate croissant. One of my favorite WDW treats.
A shame you didn't get to see the Dwarves. However, I've heard that their line is always insane!
What an amazing update! We are just in awe. I can NOT wait until we can do Christmas at Disney.
I seriously have a tear in my eye. Thank-you, this update will hold me for a while.![]()
Wow! I hit the jackpot when I opened up the TR and found all the updates. Love all the castle pics - so pretty! Your character pictures are so nice. I like the unposed one with Snow White. Your Mom looked adorable talking to Snow and they were both holding their hands the same way. How lucky you got a pic with Flynn!! He's a cutie!
3 updates? what, what? Totally awesome. You are a rockstar.
Your pictures are seriously fantastic. So crisp. I felt like I was there with you. I loved the candy/gingerbread house floats. And Chip & Dale having the snowball fight. So fitting.
Chocolate croissants. I die. I adore them. I have had many a chocolate croissant at Disney.
And I totally know my daughter would love the MVMCP. Since the Disney planning video is one of her favorite DVDs, she has already asked on many occasions to see the Christmas parade one day. I really, really, really hopes she grows up to love Disney as much as you do so I can do mother daughter trips!
Yay! 3 updates; what a fantastic day for me.The party looks fantastic. I wish I did it while we were there...oh well, I guess I will have to go back! LOL. Love finding "excuses" to go back to Disney...not very hard to find reasons though!!! Your Christmas outfit is so cute. Love the hat and shirt. Adorable. I see you're wearing pins! Did you find any good trades while there?
YUM! That croissant looks so good. I need one right now! I have never gotten anything other than a blueberry muffin in the bakery there. I'll have to try something else next time. Haha love that you were sneaky with your conversation with Nat! Did she even expect it? I bet she was surprised when you told her!
Hope school is going well; looking forward for more.
Yay for 3 updates!!!! I LOVE the picture overload!!! Makes me feel like I was right there with you!It is settled...I MUST attend MVMCP!!!!
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I somehow managed to unsubscribe myself from this (sometimes my brilliance astounds me) and I need to catch up! Aaah, stupid boards being so slow!! You got some great shots of the Christmas parade, though - I love Wendy (and Peter) with their scarves. They're just too adorable with them (especially in meet'n'greets)
Oh my, those pictures are amazing!!!! I feel like I'm right there!!!LOVED this update!!!!!
Yay updates!! I've missed SO MANY OF THEM (although I have a good reason...I was at Disney) I love all the Christmas stuff! I agree that the castle honestly looks its BEST at holiday season, it's SO beautiful!!
Also, I just have to tell you, my flight was cancelled on the way home, but the bonus side: the airport has Wolfgang Puck Express and I definitely had a "I have to get the cheese pesto pizza!!" it. is. amazing.
Aw you poor thing having to limp to watch the fireworks
Great pictures of Holiday Wishes!!
Such great pictures of the castle and you and your mom!
Love Mr. Penguin in his holiday scarf
Wow you took some amazing pics!
Loved the updates!!!
OMG, OMG, OMG...all the pics of the fireworks and parade!! Awesome!! Those pics have me SOOOOOO excited for our Dec trip!
Looking forward to another update!
Joining in on your report! I would love to see Disney at Christmas! What
a magical time!! Can't wait to read all about your trip!![]()
Where do you get your disney music? I looked on itunes and they don't have much.
Jess, I have to thank you. As a girl who does a lot of lurking and not a lot of posting, you and your friends trip reports have been some of the best I've ever read and I'm commenting now because:
1. I seriously died laughing for 10 minutes straight about your fall. I'm not saying that to be mean, but the same thing happened to me once only instead of falling I ran smack dab into a metal pole. OH i am laughing again remembering... but seriously. I needed that laugh today. THANK YOU. 'Cause you know, you could have easily left that little gem out!!! I'm probably not done laughing yet.
2. I'm getting married next December on the 7th, so I will be in Disney for my honeymoon around this very time and I am so excited to have your report of the way things are to follow because they are so detailed and FUN to read. so, thank you thank you thank you!
Okay that's all... now I'll continue catching up.![]()
Wow your Wishes & Parade pics are amazing! Those are great shots!!! I'm really sorry you were in pain from earlier that day but I guess Disney is the best remedy for whatever ails ya, right?![]()
I can't wait to read more!!! My fiance has never been to Disney before and it's been so long since I've been there myself... I cannot WAIT to share it with him!!!!!!!!!!! I am jealous that you got to meet rapunzel and eugene, they are on my must-meet list!
But honestly I'm so shy I will probably just clam up and make it the most awkward experience imaginable! I avoided characters in the past, LOL!
I'm back.......after too long! I don't know how I missed you starting this tr! I guess I was just so transfixed reading your last one still! LolI cannot wait to be at Disney during Christmas! I'm so excited to hear that your planning on doing the college program next year! SO AM I!!!!!!! I really wanted to do it this year, but the timing didn't quite work out, so, next year it is! I'm thinking about doing Fall advantage 2013 (so I would be applying a year from now) and if you do the same, we absolutely should be roommates! How cool would that be? Oh and, btw, somehow I can't find you on fb
I was looking to see if you were still in my friends list...and somehow you and a bunch of other people weren't....so could you friend me? my username is pink1234star!
I love your trip report!!! I actually was there during part of your second christmas trip! The whole thing where you were nervous about staying off site, is something I totally would do. I love staying on site, and couldn't imagine how it would be otherwise. You're pictures are awesome! By the way I tried Sanaa this last december, and it's my favorite too! Their food, and service is fantastic. My family thought that the service was better than one of the two table service restaurants we ate at.
Hi Jess,
I was just wondering if I could have permission to use your food pictures on tumblr. I'm starting a new blog called Delicious Disney and it will feature only pictures of delicious Disney food. Your pictures are some of the best around and you have a good variety. I'll credit you, of course. Thanks![]()
Welcome back! Haha that's okay! I love Disney at Christmas! Yeah I have to see if I can go then - I really don't even know! Life gets crazy! I have changed my mind like 5 times now. And aw I'm sorry but I'm not having facebook friends from the internet anymore - just people I actually know. Personal policy haha. Sorry about that! We can talk on the dis though!
I love it too! Life can be insane! I change my mind All.The.Time LolI totally understand about fb! I need to go through my friends list too!
Thank you for taking the time to do your trip reports. I have enjoyed reading them, I went back and read your other 3 as well. I hope my daughtergrows up with the same love of Disney as you have. We already spent her 1st birthday there and will be taking her two more times this year. Thanks again!
Well I used to get it from simpledisneythings.com but they don't have the music section up anymoreNow I use mousebits.com (which you need to download a program called Vuze to open the files because your'e dealing with torrents) as well as http://yeahdisneyaudios.tumblr.com/
Thank you for taking the time to do your trip reports. I have enjoyed reading them, I went back and read your other 3 as well. I hope my daughtergrows up with the same love of Disney as you have. We already spent her 1st birthday there and will be taking her two more times this year. Thanks again!