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2Tiggies · 11-14-2012, 04:03 PM

It's taken me a while to get around to this!

Yes, I name all my trips when I book them

and the above title was the one for this year. For the first time I didn't keep a daily journal this year so I'm doing this one a little differently and instead of reporting day by day, I'm doing it by park, the resort and of course, MNSSHP (all three of them!) deserve their own attention too

I used to post a lot - yes a LOT - more than I do now, so for those of you who don't know us, here is the cast:

Untitled by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

This year, courtesy of a school trip the exact dates of which were unknown at the time of booking, we went about a month earlier than we have before. We spent 18 nights at our favorite resort, Port Orleans French Quarter and as always, it did not disappoint!

Part One coming up: The Resort

2Tiggies · 11-14-2012, 04:25 PM

I'm not sure exactly what time we arrived at our resort but it was somewhere around 5.30 pm. It would have been earlier but as we experienced last year, the luggage belts were closed for about half an hour due to thunderstorms so we had to wait.

We finally arrived, having had no wait for Magical Express and being the second stop and only guests getting off the bus here. I stepped in and felt like I'd never left

Entrance foyer by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

I was glad I took the above photo when I did. Days after checking in it was surrounded by screens and undergoing maintenance and remained that way for our entire stay! A few oddities regarding power supply while we were there this year too which was strange, but more on that further on.

The Flickr title on this next one says it all - so I shall keep returning until I get a decent shot of this!

Always take this photo and it never comes out nicely! by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

We had our request granted and were allocated a room in Building 5, which is my preference for various reasons. This is the third year in a row we returned to the same building. They offered us a room with a garden view but I requested to change it to be closer to the food court. I'm a serious coffee guzzler

and DD's patience wears thin with my numerous trips to the food court and now opts to wait in the room if she is busy doing something so I prefer her to be where she could step out of the door and see where I am if she wishes. So we were given a room above the one we had last year on the third floor. This was a constant source of amusement to DD as I don't think a day went by where I did not attempt to enter last year's room by forgetting about the last flight of stairs

Guess which one was ours ... by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

Down the corridor by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

I love the theming and atmosphere of this resort. It is strange because it's really not at all my usual taste in decor but there is something about the mood and atmosphere and the warmth of the cast members here that just brings it all together and makes me feel at home. There is something so serene about the grounds and all the attention to detail is just awesome!

All in line by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

Downtown Disney? by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

2Tiggies · 11-14-2012, 04:29 PM

The boat to DTD is definitely a major draw for us. We loved evenings at DTD from our very first trip and you can't beat WPE for dinner!

Taxi's waiting ... by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

DSC_0075 by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

Building 2 from viewed from the boat by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

Untitled by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

2Tiggies · 11-14-2012, 04:49 PM

The first time we stayed at POFQ was in 2010, which was a surprise trip for DD as some of you will remember. As with most kids, the pool is a big draw and she is no exception. I promised her more pool time this year and broke most of our days into park hops so that we were back between parks for about 2 hours most afternoons - or at least half of them. Oddly on the first day we went out to the pool we must have been there no more than 20 minutes when the lifeguards blew the whistle and had everyone get out. All the pumps were switched off and the music in the kids games area switched off. Apparently it was some sort of power issue, but that's all they said about it. I have no idea how long it was off for but when we left for the next park over an hour later there was still no sign of life. I took some photos of the pool area and only when I viewed them at home did I realize how strange it was to look at the still water in broad daylight!

I took some photos at the time with my phone which give a better picture, but they are probably too low res to be worth posting on here. It was SO weird!

Play me a song by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

Waterslide by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

POFQ Gators by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

Sea Serpent by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

My Jester by 2Tiggies, on Flickr

2Tiggies · 11-14-2012, 04:52 PM

These photos are quite large. I see I can post them smaller if that is better for some of you so please let me know. (Okay I know I can post them smaller but had to try see where the option was

) I used to use Photobucket and Flickr has taken a bit of getting used to so I can find my way around!

More on POFQ in the next part

newlittleminnie · 11-14-2012, 05:12 PM

This is wonderful! I am all for the more pictures less talk

I think pictures can describe something so much more beautifully than words...

"A picture's worth a thousand words" isn't a saying for nothing right? Lol

Can't wait to read, or should I say 'see' more about your trip

2Tiggies · 11-14-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newlittleminnie

This is wonderful! I am all for the more pictures less talk

I think pictures can describe something so much more beautifully than words...

"A picture's worth a thousand words" isn't a saying for nothing right? Lol

Can't wait to read, or should I say 'see' more about your trip

Thank you

I struggled to keep up with my previous TR and never did get round to adding the last 2 days! The 2 things that take the longest are uploading photos to a sharing site and typing out the report. I have enough photos uploaded to Flickr now that I feel I can manage to keep up with this one, but I didnt' want to commit to doing the whole essay over a 19 day trip - I just know it would never get finished!

DISWolves · 11-15-2012, 12:22 AM

Great HDR pics Lee

Looking forward to more
I have processed a few select ones of mine but I am shocked by file sizes

Keep 'em coming

P.S. Think your ticker needs updating!!

Wills Mom · 11-15-2012, 03:52 AM

LOVE the TR so far. You have captured POFQ really beautifully, I've never been to this resort but I think I might have to suss it out on our next trip! What a novel way of doing a TR, I really really like it! Can't wait to read more!

2Tiggies · 11-15-2012, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DISWolves

Great HDR pics Lee

Looking forward to more
I have processed a few select ones of mine but I am shocked by file sizes

Keep 'em coming

P.S. Think your ticker needs updating!!

Thank you Nigel

Actually, I don't have any HDR software or have a clue how to do it or what it entails aside from needing multiple exposures and raw files

I downloaded a Lightroom trial last month (trial is over now and I am going to buy it) and the POFQ reception photo and the one of Building 2 were a cheap knock off of HDR with the clarity slider

Yeah, I haven't had the heart to take my old ticker off yet. Too soon to book and I'm not used to not having a ticker. I usually replace expired ones with a new one within a couple of weeks ..... Feeling LOST

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wills Mom

LOVE the TR so far. You have captured POFQ really beautifully, I've never been to this resort but I think I might have to suss it out on our next trip! What a novel way of doing a TR, I really really like it! Can't wait to read more!

Thank you

It wasn't any cleverness on my part - more like laziness. I just didn't bother with the daily journal and this is the only way to do it. Hopefully it will make easier reading for those who don't have much time

crabbie1 · 11-16-2012, 11:11 AM

Iv just noticed this TR lee so have started to subscribe. POFQ is a lovely resort and your photos do it justice. Looking forward to more

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DISWolves · 11-16-2012, 02:47 PM

More lovely photos!

Not very nice being ill when on holiday. It's a blessing that you didn't get the more severe form called "man flu"

Amusing story about the ice cream. Just make sure it doesn't happen again when you are in a camera shop

2Tiggies · 11-16-2012, 02:50 PM

Thank you Alison x The next instalment will follow over the weekend

Quote:

Originally Posted by DISWolves

Amusing story about the ice cream. Just make sure it doesn't happen again when you are in a camera shop

With the purchase of that rather pricey wide angle I bought, I don't think I can afford to go into a camera shop for a while

Any requests for which park to cover first, or shall I just pick the first folder in the Flickr collection?

DISWolves · 11-16-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Tiggies

Any requests for which park to cover first, or shall I just pick the first folder in the Flickr collection?

Let have a look at Animal Kingdom please

Mummycat · 11-16-2012, 03:52 PM

Loving your trip report. Your pics are fab and you have a great sense of humour which makes fun reading. Thanks Catherine

11-14-2012, 04:03 PM	#1
2Tiggies I am subscribing to this thread just so I can see your shirt I like those water proof containers that hang around my neck on a lanyard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too many miles east of the Mouse Posts: 15,373	For The Love of Disney - More pics, less talk It's taken me a while to get around to this! Yes, I name all my trips when I book them and the above title was the one for this year. For the first time I didn't keep a daily journal this year so I'm doing this one a little differently and instead of reporting day by day, I'm doing it by park, the resort and of course, MNSSHP (all three of them!) deserve their own attention too I used to post a lot - yes a LOT - more than I do now, so for those of you who don't know us, here is the cast: Untitled by 2Tiggies, on Flickr This year, courtesy of a school trip the exact dates of which were unknown at the time of booking, we went about a month earlier than we have before. We spent 18 nights at our favorite resort, Port Orleans French Quarter and as always, it did not disappoint! Part One coming up: The Resort __________________ October 2010 Trip Report Last edited by 2Tiggies; 11-14-2012 at 04:53 PM.

11-14-2012, 04:25 PM	#2
2Tiggies I am subscribing to this thread just so I can see your shirt I like those water proof containers that hang around my neck on a lanyard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too many miles east of the Mouse Posts: 15,373	Our beloved POFQ I'm not sure exactly what time we arrived at our resort but it was somewhere around 5.30 pm. It would have been earlier but as we experienced last year, the luggage belts were closed for about half an hour due to thunderstorms so we had to wait. We finally arrived, having had no wait for Magical Express and being the second stop and only guests getting off the bus here. I stepped in and felt like I'd never left Entrance foyer by 2Tiggies, on Flickr I was glad I took the above photo when I did. Days after checking in it was surrounded by screens and undergoing maintenance and remained that way for our entire stay! A few oddities regarding power supply while we were there this year too which was strange, but more on that further on. The Flickr title on this next one says it all - so I shall keep returning until I get a decent shot of this! Always take this photo and it never comes out nicely! by 2Tiggies, on Flickr We had our request granted and were allocated a room in Building 5, which is my preference for various reasons. This is the third year in a row we returned to the same building. They offered us a room with a garden view but I requested to change it to be closer to the food court. I'm a serious coffee guzzler and DD's patience wears thin with my numerous trips to the food court and now opts to wait in the room if she is busy doing something so I prefer her to be where she could step out of the door and see where I am if she wishes. So we were given a room above the one we had last year on the third floor. This was a constant source of amusement to DD as I don't think a day went by where I did not attempt to enter last year's room by forgetting about the last flight of stairs Guess which one was ours ... by 2Tiggies, on Flickr Down the corridor by 2Tiggies, on Flickr I love the theming and atmosphere of this resort. It is strange because it's really not at all my usual taste in decor but there is something about the mood and atmosphere and the warmth of the cast members here that just brings it all together and makes me feel at home. There is something so serene about the grounds and all the attention to detail is just awesome! All in line by 2Tiggies, on Flickr Downtown Disney? by 2Tiggies, on Flickr __________________ October 2010 Trip Report

11-14-2012, 04:29 PM	#3
2Tiggies I am subscribing to this thread just so I can see your shirt I like those water proof containers that hang around my neck on a lanyard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too many miles east of the Mouse Posts: 15,373	The boat to DTD is definitely a major draw for us. We loved evenings at DTD from our very first trip and you can't beat WPE for dinner! Taxi's waiting ... by 2Tiggies, on Flickr DSC_0075 by 2Tiggies, on Flickr Building 2 from viewed from the boat by 2Tiggies, on Flickr Untitled by 2Tiggies, on Flickr __________________ October 2010 Trip Report

11-14-2012, 04:49 PM	#4
2Tiggies I am subscribing to this thread just so I can see your shirt I like those water proof containers that hang around my neck on a lanyard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too many miles east of the Mouse Posts: 15,373	The first time we stayed at POFQ was in 2010, which was a surprise trip for DD as some of you will remember. As with most kids, the pool is a big draw and she is no exception. I promised her more pool time this year and broke most of our days into park hops so that we were back between parks for about 2 hours most afternoons - or at least half of them. Oddly on the first day we went out to the pool we must have been there no more than 20 minutes when the lifeguards blew the whistle and had everyone get out. All the pumps were switched off and the music in the kids games area switched off. Apparently it was some sort of power issue, but that's all they said about it. I have no idea how long it was off for but when we left for the next park over an hour later there was still no sign of life. I took some photos of the pool area and only when I viewed them at home did I realize how strange it was to look at the still water in broad daylight! I took some photos at the time with my phone which give a better picture, but they are probably too low res to be worth posting on here. It was SO weird! Play me a song by 2Tiggies, on Flickr Waterslide by 2Tiggies, on Flickr POFQ Gators by 2Tiggies, on Flickr Sea Serpent by 2Tiggies, on Flickr My Jester by 2Tiggies, on Flickr __________________ October 2010 Trip Report

11-14-2012, 04:52 PM	#5
2Tiggies I am subscribing to this thread just so I can see your shirt I like those water proof containers that hang around my neck on a lanyard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too many miles east of the Mouse Posts: 15,373	These photos are quite large. I see I can post them smaller if that is better for some of you so please let me know. (Okay I know I can post them smaller but had to try see where the option was ) I used to use Photobucket and Flickr has taken a bit of getting used to so I can find my way around! More on POFQ in the next part __________________ October 2010 Trip Report

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11-14-2012, 05:12 PM	#6
newlittleminnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cumbria, United Kingdom Posts: 492	This is wonderful! I am all for the more pictures less talk I think pictures can describe something so much more beautifully than words... "A picture's worth a thousand words" isn't a saying for nothing right? Lol Can't wait to read, or should I say 'see' more about your trip __________________ August 2012: Highlands Reserve ~ August 2013: High Grove ~ October 2013: DLRP Hotel Cheyenne ~ October 2014: WDW Art of Animation?

11-15-2012, 12:22 AM	#8
DISWolves Dreams really can come true !!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton U.K. Posts: 1,534	Great HDR pics Lee Looking forward to more I have processed a few select ones of mine but I am shocked by file sizes Keep 'em coming P.S. Think your ticker needs updating!! __________________ AUGUST 2010 TRIP REPORT - 21 DAY DINING PLAN TOUR AUGUST 2011 TRIP REPORT - "WHAT DAY IS IT?" TOUR AUGUST 2012 TRIP REPORT - OLYMPIC FREE TOUR Last edited by DISWolves; 11-15-2012 at 12:33 AM.

11-15-2012, 03:52 AM	#9
Wills Mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,439	LOVE the TR so far. You have captured POFQ really beautifully, I've never been to this resort but I think I might have to suss it out on our next trip! What a novel way of doing a TR, I really really like it! Can't wait to read more! __________________ Me (30) DH (31) DS (1) Sammy the Spitz (5) UK Spending Game#14 Christmas 2005:Holiday Inn I-Drive 14 nights August 2006:New Yorker Hotel NYC 4 nights/POP 3 nights February 2007:Glenbrook Villa 14 nights February 2008:Trafalgar Village Villa 18 nights February 2009:Highlands Reserve Villa 12 nights May 2010 Honeymoon:Crowne Plaza 1 night/1st RCCL 4 nights/Buena Vista Palace 3 nights/AKL 4 nights/Rosen Plaza I-Drive 3 nights/Bellagio Las Vegas 4 nights May 2013 Glenbrook Villa 17 nights

11-16-2012, 11:11 AM	#11
crabbie1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: kingswinford uk Posts: 3,183	Iv just noticed this TR lee so have started to subscribe. POFQ is a lovely resort and your photos do it justice. Looking forward to more Sent from my iPad using DISBoards __________________ [link=http://distickers.com/ticker/][img noborder]http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers/mcqy6efeovttz4hh.png[/img][/link]

11-16-2012, 02:47 PM	#12
DISWolves Dreams really can come true !!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton U.K. Posts: 1,534	More lovely photos! Not very nice being ill when on holiday. It's a blessing that you didn't get the more severe form called "man flu" Amusing story about the ice cream. Just make sure it doesn't happen again when you are in a camera shop __________________ AUGUST 2010 TRIP REPORT - 21 DAY DINING PLAN TOUR AUGUST 2011 TRIP REPORT - "WHAT DAY IS IT?" TOUR AUGUST 2012 TRIP REPORT - OLYMPIC FREE TOUR

11-16-2012, 03:52 PM	#15
Mummycat Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stone cross east Sussex Posts: 69	Loving your trip report. Your pics are fab and you have a great sense of humour which makes fun reading. Thanks Catherine __________________

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