Uppy, Uppy, Mr. Andy -- Update -- WRAP UP -- Post 1346, Page 90

[glennbo123]

I'm glad you caught up with Mary and the girls. Were there any battles with the water guns at the play area?

 

[mickeystoontown]

Let's see..you said the surprise is for you and not for Mark. I'm going to guess that Mark has a work trip planned in and around Marco Island and you're going to go along.

 

[janeapplemeadow]

Kathy,
I used to go in March every year. (Alway a niece or nephew who had to be Disney brainwashed ,now they are all too old to go with me). The last few times it has been in late Feb or March. My schedule can get crazy because I own a True Value Hardware Store. I usually fly by the seat of my pants, on when the economy allows for me to vacation.

 

[TanzUnited99]

Love the pics of DTD Kathy.

Yay on the DIS meets and pool time! Looking forward to seeing what the announcement is all about.

 

[jenseib]

for a possible announcement this weekend. Don't you just love surprises?????

We have to wait that long....Do you know how long the weekend is?

Ok, my guess is that trip you weren't going on next year, now is going to happen. And if I remember right, Mark was possibly having a work trip in Florida and if he did, you would tag along...could that be it?

Sorry to ruin the surprise everyone, but Kathy is flying us for 2 week all-expense paid Disney land & sea vacation!!!!!

You too? Wow, we'll finally getto meet, because she is doing the same for us too!

 

[KatMark]

I'm glad you caught up with Mary and the girls. Were there any battles with the water guns at the play area?

The girls were battling among themselves when I got there to take photos; I don't recall who was winning (I did make them stop when I had the camera though!).

Let's see..you said the surprise is for you and not for Mark. I'm going to guess that Mark has a work trip planned in and around Marco Island and you're going to go along.

Nice guess...but incorrect. Mark will have his Florida business trip in either April or May and I will be going with him!!!!

Kathy,
I used to go in March every year. (Alway a niece or nephew who had to be Disney brainwashed ,now they are all too old to go with me). The last few times it has been in late Feb or March. My schedule can get crazy because I own a True Value Hardware Store. I usually fly by the seat of my pants, on when the economy allows for me to vacation.

We've never been in March (we've been in April, July, August, September and October before).

Love the pics of DTD Kathy.

Yay on the DIS meets and pool time! Looking forward to seeing what the announcement is all about.

The pool time was great -- such fun with my little urchins.

Announcement coming.............























later.

 

[chloe770]

Announcement coming.............























later.

First off I've been such a lurker lately. Just can't get myself caught up on the Dis.

Second, for a surprise, but BOO! for making us wait. I guess I should be making some of this

 

[KatMark]

First off I've been such a lurker lately. Just can't get myself caught up on the Dis.

Second, for a surprise, but BOO! for making us wait. I guess I should be making some of this

Dawn, I know you've been busy. Please don't worry...stop by when you can.

Sorry...I have to wait at least a couple of more days to...well, if I tell you that, then the secret might be out of the bag. Therefore, you better have a few

 

[KatMark]

So my friends, how would you like an update? You would? Well, then let's go.

It is now Sunday morning, Sunday September 25. I get up at 7 a.m. so we can shower and get the rest of the stuff in the suitcase and then the car before we head over to the Magic Kingdom for our first park day since arriving in Florida on Thursday night.

But if you've been following along so far, I'ms ure you know there is one thing I just HAVE to do before we head down to get the car. If you guessed go out on the balcony, you are right.

A few of our friends came to say goodbye:

Goodbye, AKL...hope to be back to see you real soon:

HELLO, Magic Kingdom:

And, yes, when you get older like us, you take a picture of the row you are in so you can find that rental car when you are ready to leave:

We were there early enough that we could walk to the TTC from the parking lot and passed this smiling guy along the way:

We arrived at the TTC around 8:25 a.m. And, lo and behold, the monorail was down. I personally do not see why everyone sees the monorail as the "God of transportation." Every time we get on it, wait for it or whatever...it is down. They were not even letting people up the ramp, but directing everyone over to the Ferry Boat. This is normally fine with us, but the line was long and a boat had just left. I was getting really nervous that we were not going to make it to the MK in time for our 9:05 a.m. ADR at the Crystal Palace.

Finally, the Ferry arrives and we all board:

Some photos during our ride to the MK:

The castle (and that darn crane) are getting closer:

Up next, do we make it on time to check in for our 9:05 ADR and will Cayley have her picture taken with Tigger this year?

 

[chloe770]

That view at AKL is amazing. I hope you do get to go back soon.

I don't like to think of myself as "old" so DH and I just texted our parking spots to each.

I actually hate boats. Don't enjoy them one bit. But, I do enjoy the views on the ferry to the MK and I do think it is sometimes the quicker choice.

Hope you made your ADR

 

[Woth2982]

The views from AKL are amazing! You got some great photos of the animals! You also got some nice shots of the ride over to the Magic Kingdom.

 

[shocky5]

Love your pictures of the Poly!

Boo to the crane behind MK! I was so hoping it would be gone when we go for our trip... Guess there could be worse, though, right??

I am anxiously awaiting your announcement....

 

[KatMark]

We arrived at the gates of the MK at 8:55 a.m. (we had missed the show by the railroad station which was very upsetting to me). I had to go through bag check so I sent Mark in ahead of me and told him to get in line and check in for our breakfast and I would meet him there and watch for Mary and family.

Once I got through the long bag check line (I had the slowest guy on the planet who inspected this poor guys bag in every corner; I thought at one point he was going to empty the whole bag out...I felt so bad for the guy and his little girl who was crying that she wanted to go see Mickey), and I take this picture as I approach the Crystal Palace:

I find Mary, Jeff, the girls and Grandma and Grandpa and we proceed to wait for our name to be called or our buzzer to go off.

The girls patiently waiting for our names to be called:

Avery looking at me as if to say, "are you going to be taking my picture the whole breakfast?" Well Avery, yes I am.

Cayley sitting by Mark and enjoying her breakfast:

And then it was time for the characters to make the rounds.

First up was Piglet:

Cayley and Mr. Mark:

Me and Cayley:

Up next was Tigger. Now this is where we were all a little anxious. Tigger scared Cayley a year or two ago (Mary would know exactly when) and Cayley has not wanted to see Tigger or have her picture taken with him. She promised me THIS was the year she was going to do it. To give her a little encouragement, I let her wear my Tigger ears when she met Tigger.

And then, of course, I had to be in a picture with Tigger:

And then Pooh Bear came along:

Since I had let Cayley use my Tigger ears, Mark let Avery wear the Eeyore ears:

And then came Eeyore:

Avery gave Mr. Mark the ears back so Mark could have a picture with his buddy:

While some of the group went to the restroom, I got a couple of more pictures before we left:

I have to tell you a funny story from breakfast. Cayley was sitting between Mark and I (she thought she'd be okay with Tigger if I was nearby). Mark had gone back for his second plate and came back with a banana. He started to peel the banana and out of know where Cayley takes a huge bit out of the banana. I wish we'd had a camera available. Although, in truth, I doubt we would have gotten a picture because we were all laughing hysterically. It was just the funniest thing.

Up next, what is our first attraction after our breakfast at the CP

 

[amandaw]

I can tell how much you loved AKL. I hope you get to stay there again real soon!

Woo Hoo! for a day at Magic Kingdom. Can't wait to hear all about it.

 

[jedijill]

Just back from WDW and all caught up with your report. I love AKV so much. We had a 2 bedroom and I am in LOVE with the jacuzzi tub!!!! I'm not sure if I can settle for the studio anymore. I need to win Powerball tomorrow so I can buy MORE points!

Jill in CO

 

[MaryAz]

Did I hear someone mention they wish they had a camera for the banana moment?? I know someone who did

Gee, wish she was not so shy


Also have this cute one

Great update!!! That was such a fun bkfst!!! Will be "borrowing" a few more oics from here! Can't wait for our next character meal together. Wish it wasn't almost a year away......

 

[MAGICFOR2]

So sad to say good-bye to your Zebra and Giraffe and cow thingy friends

We love to take the Ferry to MK! It just seems like less of a hassle for all the waiting and jostling that goes on at the monorail. It really isn't much of a difference in time usually.

Hmmm, I am going to admit I'm old, because I need to take a pic of the parking row, and then I forgot that I took the picture anyway!

 

[ChildAtHeart82]

You look like you had a lot of fun at CP! I always take a picture of where we park and I'm not old. I just know if I didn't I would never find my car again!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

You made it!

Hooray for Cayley being so brave! Mary, your girls are just so precious! I love their matching outfits!

 

[annmarieda]

What great pictures and cute moments!

Sad you had your last day at AKL...but looks like your day at MK is making up for it.