your countdown calendar!! your pin collection binder!!
for Sweet Potato Fries, delish! And AT THE DRIVE-IN! It's been forever since I've been to the one right down the street from my house so reading this update makes me miss those summers when we did it weekly. Hopefully, I'll be seeing Spiderman there soon! Anyways, I gotta say Brave is a welcomed addition to the long list of Disney animated movies, very different and very funny, but I gotta agree I prefer Tangled.
And your countdown looks great, Stitch as number one, good choice 
Mmmm... all those Disney signature dishes you made look so good. The Bread does actually look a lot like the real BREAD IMO (and this is coming from someone who has only seen it in pictures). OH, and a BIG to the Tangled plates!
Okay Im finally back from all my trips so Im ready to catch up on your TR! I have missed a ton of updates, so prepare for a super long comment! I apologize in advance!
I'm so ready for this!! Don't apologize - I always love your comments!
Ahh wow that Yuletide Fantasy Tour just keeps getting better and better! The Holiday Services building sounds amazing, and all of the facts you shared are fascinating! Seriously, thank you! I felt like I was reading one of those really cool Disney fact books!
I'm so glad you enjoyed reading about it! Haha I felt like I was writing one when I wrote that update!
Awww oh my gosh those Christmas stories got me. I can totally see why you would tear up at that!
They were so beautiful!
I LOVE THAT PIN! Thats so cool that you got such a special keepsake!
Thank you! Yeah, I loved how they did that!
Oh the mysterious Tomorrowland Terrace Cafe! Im so glad you got to eat there! Thats a good Disney Bucket List item!
So am I! It was NECESSARY! The food was good, too!
Haha youre not kidding about those Christmas crowds. You have to laugh. Its just so ridiculous!
Seriously, though! They're absolutely insane! They didn't ruin my trip one bit, though! I just managed to avoid them!
Where is your friend Ryan from? John and I talked to a super nice CM when we were in line for the Jungle Cruise on our trip, and I want to say his name was Ryan. He was from Erie, PA. I remember because I have family there, and we talked about how people call it Dreary Erie: The Mistake by the Lake. Haha anyway, I thought it might be him!
Hahaha I texted you about this earlier, but that is the same person! What a SMALL world! I took a couple pictures with him so you'll be able to put a face to the name later in the TR!
I love the Wishes dessert party so much! Weve only done it once, but I desperately want to do it again! Its so nice, especially during the holidays when you dont have to worry about fighting those crazy crowds for a viewing spot!
I feel the same way! It really was such a treat. I'm glad we got to see the fireworks in the park without having to sit in those crowds. My Dad and brother would NOT have gone for that!
Your fishing excursion sounds fun! You guys caught a lot of big ones! Im with your mom, though- I cant actually stand to touch the fish haha!
It was great! Haha if it wasn't for my Dad, I would be scared of them too!
We have a place here like Teppan Edo too. Its called Arigatos, and I LOVE IT! I cant compare it to Teppan Edo, though, because Ive never been there! We were eating at Tokyo Dining last summer, though, and they gave us the chocolate ginger cake as an anniversary dessert. It was so good!
Isn't that cake AMAZING!? That's the best part about Teppan Edo!
I still cant believe Ive never seen the Candlelight Processional all the way through! It really looks like a beautiful show!
Aww I guess you will have to make another trip to Disney to see it. DARN. lol
I GOT THE PLUTO PILLOW PET! I have slept with him every night since I got home! Hes so soft!!
Did you!?! I LOVE mine! I just equate my pluto pillow pet with my room with Bay Lake. GAHH I MISS IT!
Youre not kidding about the Voices of Liberty. Their voices are out of this world.
I KNOW.
Okay, now Im all caught up and I just read your life update! It sounds like youve had a very productive summer! I love your homemade pin binders! Those are really cute! Also, all that food you made looks amazing! I have made the cheddar cheese soup at home a couple times and it came out great, and I made the macadamia nut pancakes from Kona! I love cooking Disney food!
Woohoo! Yes, productive is definitely the word to describe it! Thank you! Oooh I've never made the macadamia nut pancakes! Where did you get that recipe?
Im so glad you get to see Preston soon! Thats great! I know how exciting that is! And your trip to DL is so close! YAY! Jess, Im so happy your wait for all this awesome stuff is almost over!! I hope you have a blast! Youve earned it!
Your DL trip is just right around the corner! I cant wait to hear all about it when you get back. I will definately be joining that TR when you start
What a busy summer! Good though, sitting around being bored isn't much fun.
Love the countdown calendar! And reusable, Great Idea!
I'm really excited for your Cali trip and the TR after. We've been tossing around the DL idea here, and maybe 2014 might be a DL year!
Hi there Jess! What a summer - you've kept busy! Your Disney inspired creations look like they rival the original dishes in WDW - Yum!
Yes, VERY busy! Thank you!
Funny you are coming ot CA to go to Disneyland and I'm leaving CA by Disneyland to go to WDW (same time as Kristen) in 24 days!
Hahaha that is too funny! It's so soon!
Looks like you have some amazing dining plans at Disneyland. I have dined at all but the new Carthay Circle. That's on my list to try soon.
I'm glad you think the line up is good!
In honor of your upcoming trip... here's a sneek peak at some of my favorites from a couple of these place.
Cafe Orleans:
Pomme Frittes
Monte Cristo sandwich:
Plaza Inn:
Chicken dinner
Pasta meal:
Desserts:
My new favorite at Disneyland - River Belle Terrace
Kids Roast Beef Sandwich
Raspberry cheesecake:
Bonus.... Rancho del Zocalo - fajita tacos
Can you tell that I'm a fan of D-land food!
Happy planning!
Uneventful summer, huh? I would like to know your definition of an eventful one. Glad to hear you did well on your online classes! Really spreading your horizons, I see. So jealous you are working at an Ice Cream place! I applied for one this summer about two weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. It's starting to frustrate me...
Hahaha I mean "uneventful" in the fact that all I've been doing is schoolwork and work. Uneventful... but productive!
Thank you! Yeah, I had to take all of those classes for my general core curriculum. Aww I think you applied too late in the summer! Next year you need to apply in like.. April, May, or June! After July 4th the season starts winding down.
Glad to hear you enjoyed Brave!
Thank you! Sweet Potato Fries are my favorite food! You should definitely go back soon! And yes, I agree!
Oooo... Beach Boys! Very cool! I love retro-band concerts and nothing can beat the unique sound of the Beach Boys. Glad to hear you all had a good time! So funny how your dad was really trying to get in on the action, reminds me of my dad. Love the shirt you got and that ice cream looks so good (Sprinkles <3)!
The Beach Boys are timeless... I love them so much! Thank you. I love my Dad (and so does Kristen) so he was a great addition to our little group! Thanks!
Love your pin binder! If we ever meet up in the World, we are definitely pin trading (sorta, kinda... REALLY want the Steamboat Willie Stitch pin!). Do you know how many pins you have? I feel as if I've failed now with my number of pins based on how you only showed us a few pages.
Hahaha unfortunately, any pin in my binder is not for trade! I bought that stitch one back when I was 13! I actually don't know how many I have. I meant to count but I never got around to it. Thank you! Actually Mickey is #1!
Wowzer, two jobs! Sounds like you are really saving up for more Disney trips! But it sounds like a lot of fun working at a camp with kids. Now, I understand what you were talking about on Twitter, too! Why is it you have all these awesome jobs? Not. Okay.
That's exactly why I have two jobs - DISNEY! Hahaha yeah my jobs are both really fun. I made sure to do some research and apply early! Thank you! It was just too dense! I NEED TO GO BACK TO KONA!
Your reservation choices look good for California! I have never been so I don't know about any places in the SoCal or Anaheim area, but I'm sure if you look up restaurants in LA online (it's like a 15 minute drive from Anaheim I believe), I'm sure you'll fine some really cool famous places where you can also take time to see the sights around there (i.e. Graumans Chinese Theater, Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, etc.). This definitely is a well-deserved trip since you really sound like you have been working hard this summer. Can not wait to hear all about it!
As usual, you and Kristen are the cutest of the cute. It sounds like an amazing summer! I love how hard you work. You deserve a break.
Wow girl you have had a crazy summer!
I opted to take classes during all of the spring and summer sessions last year and I can honestly say that it's a great decision to make because it helps so much for getting extra credits out of the way, and way to go on all A's!!
Your jobs sound very tiring, but also very fun and a great way to spend your summer, I can't believe your trip is coming up so fast!
I'm so glad you included Goofy's, the Blue Bayou, and the Plaza Inn (at least I think that was in your plans) all three are some of my favorite disney restaurants ever!!
Can't wait to hear more
Congrats on getting all As in your online classes! Good job!
Glad you like Brave! I loved the whole mother/daughter thing too. Ive seen it twice (so far ) and my mom cried both times at the end. I have to say I did tear up!
I LOVE your pin binders!
There are the food pictures again! Jess, you just made me really hungry!
We HAD the Pascal bowl. Sadly, it got dropped and cracked.
Your Disneyland plans sound great
You should order a new one!
