Hey ponzi! Nice to see another guy in here (see my answer to question 2 above). I've put up with the unicorns and pink sparkles long enough!
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Oh you know I will girl! xoxo
I'm going to go with 'impressed'.
Hmmm good to know! I'm thinking mom and I would take the boat, where DH and I will probably walk
Have you heard of tradesy? There are some second hand Lily dresses on their... I'm considering ordering one now! I've actually sold some of my old coach bags on here and got $50 one of them! score!
How exciting!
Crossing my fingers for you
Same! Halloween might be one of my favorite times to be at WDW.. even tho I totally love Christmas more in real life
hahahahahah, of course she got lost#soundslikesomethingmymotherwoulddo #ohwaitshehasdonethat
And one of my shirts from there is an XXS, like what?! 
It's definitely on my bucket list though cuz it's so beautiful!!
I've watched the old Welcome Show on Youtube and I'm so bummed that we missed it!
After Labor Day has been the best time for us, although it wasn't nearly as crowded as I was expecting when I just went in March!How exciting for both you and your bf!
I'm sorry you missed the Welcome Showbut at least you still made it early! What a fun morning so far!
It's funny, I've always wanted to try the chicken or the ham/swiss waffle, but now that I've had the Nutella waffle, I don't think I can go back! Maybe I'll just have both and eat the Nutella one for dessert (if I don't explode before then) 
Hello Molly. Wow, I had a busy few weeks over Easter. Lots of family stuff that kept me busy. I also have some job changes, so it was interesting to read about your BF's job and your potential promotion. I posted already in the DisDads club thread, so I'll just give you links to that. I when I was posting the dance pictures, I actually thought of you because it seemed like something you would find interesting
"The Lord of the Dance" https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...of-the-disdads.3358596/page-600#post-57497346
"The Times They are a Changing" https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...of-the-disdads.3358596/page-601#post-57521233
I only managed to do it at Epcot years ago (2008 I think). I'm not sure they even do anything at Epcot anymore. Back then it was just the Fab Five and Daisy (is that the Super Six or something?) came out around the Epcot fountain, gave a wave and they dropped the rope. Nothing worth waking up for but nice to say I did it. How do you feel about the train station show being gone? I guess, like me, you never saw it. I'm a little disappointed that I'll never see it, but it's not too upsetting.
I want to try that one, and it sounds like a perfect breakfast. The only one I've had was the ham and swiss. I wanted to try a different lunch (besides pizza or burgers) and it was pretty good, but I think they had ranch dressing on it which I don't like (I would have preferred mayo, which I do like).
I've tried to find it for my DD but I never could. People say its there. You look for a ribbon on the tail, right?
And that's great about not having to travel as much for your job and getting more family time.
But, getting my mom out the door in a timely manner is a feat! So the ham and swiss waffle sounds awesome!Oh that darn ME on the door, glad you have a great day planned. The waffle looks really good, I still have yet to try oneI was reading some of your replies and I agree about The Shining, scariest movie and book I have ever read! I could not sleep at night reading that one but I had to finish it.
Renting points works well for us, it has allowed us to stay at the Deluxe villa's more cost effective. I have rented 3 times from owners here on the Dis and it has always worked well for us.
The psychological thrillers get me the most. I can sit through lots of jump-scares and blood, but movies that make you think tend to scare me the worst!That's so exciting! My boyfriend and I have been living together for about two years and although it's challenging at times being able to see each other every day is so worth it. Also, love that GIF
I don't think I've ever made it to rope drop. We're always like 10 minutes late. I really wanted to see the welcome show last trip, but sleep won out in the end.
This picture is so cute!
Perfectly acceptable breakfast
Totally agree! I love Aladdin so much
Sleep usually wins out for me too, especially on work days! I will always choose to sleep more instead of have more time to get ready!!WHAT?! I can't believe you've never rope-dropped a park before! I am definitely a rope-drop to close girl, much to family's dismay.So glad the crowds thinned out for y'all!
Love the trip report! I am pretty new to this site (but not new to Disney!!) and I thought that I would give these questions a try!
1. Do you have any pets?
Yes, a Chihuahua named Lola
2. What is your middle name?
Marie
3. How old are you?
31
4. What is your favorite food?
hmmm carbs?? Haha!! Seriously though, I always tell people that my 3 main food groups are pasta, potatoes and bread
5. What is one food that you cannot stand to eat?
CHICKEN!!!
6. Have you ever been to a different country?
Just Canada...boring
7. What is your favorite band/music artist?
Linkin Park and Thirty Seconds to Mars
8. What is your favorite TV show?
Most reality shows.....Big Brother, The Amazing Race, Vanderpump Rules. I also enjoy Orange is the New Black and This is Us.
9. How many siblings do you have?
2 younger sisters
10. What is your eye color?
Blue
11. What is your favorite movie?
Most anything Disney!!!! Also, What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
12. What is your favorite color?
Pink
13. What is your favorite candy?
Starburst
14. Where is your favorite place to buy clothes/shop?
Target
15. What was your favorite subject in school?
Psychology
16. What is your favorite drink?
Mountain Dew
17. What is your favorite book?
Ohhh, that's a tough one....I read A LOT!
18. Have you ever played any sports?
Softball and Volleyball
19. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint Chocolate Chip
20. How tall are you?
5'0
21. What is your favorite smell?
Bath and Body Works Apple and Peach scents and Bombshell by Victoria's Secret
22. Do you have a special talent?
I can sing...I guess that's special lol
23. Who is your favorite actor?
Jared Leto and Johnny Depp
24. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
OMG, I love your username!!! Rolie Polie Olie was one of my favorite shows on Playhouse Disney as a kid!!! And now, because of you, I have spent the last 20 minutes watching the intros to all of my old favorite Disney Channel shows Out of the Box, Lloyd in Space, PB&J Otter, Stanley, Bear in the Big Blue House, ahhhhh!Oh yeah! I forgot to do these questions, Molly. Well, here is where you find out all the good stuff...
1. Do you have any pets?
Nope. Oldest DD has two hamsters, youngest DD had two goldfish. They are in a better place now and we are done with pets. I like animals, but I like other peoples animals, ones that I don't have to feed and clean up after. I do that enough with 2 kids.
2. What is your middle name?
Peter (and by the way, am I like, the only guy on this entire thread? What's up with that? Maybe I need to invite all the DisDads to join in your next report!)
3. How old are you?
43 (I think, hang on...*does math*...yep, that's right. I'm at the point where it's stopped being a big deal so I don't think about it much)
4. What is your favorite food?
I'll say cheeseburger, but I love love pasta too. You, know, all the things that give me a belly.
5. What is one food that you cannot stand to eat?
Anything green. Except peas. I can tolerate those. (yes, I am a typical meat and potatoes guy)
6. Have you ever been to a different country?
Well besides the US (I live in Canada), there is UK, France, Australia, St. Lucia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Falkland Islands. (Most of that is work related travel)
I also lived in Scotland for a year.
7. What is your favorite band/music artist?
I don't listen to music enough to pick a favourite. Yeah, really. I never did listen much. If I had to pick it would be James Taylor. Nothing off the top 40. (I know, I am not helping my "grumpy old man" image. I pretty much have the old man part covered, but I'm really not that grumpy, promise)
8. What is your favorite TV show?
Survivor. I've given up on other reality shows, but that's one I enjoy. I will also admit to having a Buff collection.
For comedy I like The Big Bang Theory (and I loved Friends when it was on, I have all the DVD box sets)
I don't watch much drama, but I really got into Timeless this year.
9. How many siblings do you have?
One younger brother
10. What is your eye color?
Blue, sort of. It's really kind of grey. (Don't say it matches my hair. That's only true on the sides. So far...)
11. What is your favorite movie?
I'll say Star wars, but I have a pretty wide taste. I could just as easily have said The Sound of Music.
12. What is your favorite color?
Green (the dark, manly green, not the Kermit the Frog green, although I love Kermit)
13. What is your favorite candy?
Chocolate. Yes, I know chocolate is not candy, but if I want something sweet that's what I go for. I've never been into candies. Occasionally Swedish Berries, but that's about it.
14. Where is your favorite place to buy clothes/shop?
On the couch. I'm a Dad. Did you really expect a different answer?
15. What was your favorite subject in school?
Any of the sciences. I have a degree in geology.
16. What is your favorite drink?
Root beer.
Alcoholic would be spiced rum, but I don't drink that often, maybe on a Friday night.
17. What is your favorite book?
I'm not a big reader. In high school I read the Dragonlance and Shannara series. Yes, I was a geek. I'm a man in my 40's on a Disney discussion board. There are many surprises in life. That I was a geek should not be one of them.
18. Have you ever played any sports?
Does standing near the sideline in soccer praying the ball didn't come close to me and begging my parents to let me quit after two games count? Well then, no, I never played.
Actually, if you count swimming, I was actually decent at swimming and was doing pretty well in lessons until I was 9, but then had problems with fluid in my ears and had to give it up. (I got tubes in my ears 4 times, up until I was 12 or 13)
19. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Mint chocolate chip
20. How tall are you?
6' 2"...what? You can't see me. OK, 5" 7", not that short but very average, but I'm taller than both my parents so I guess I shouldn't complain.
21. What is your favorite smell?
The faint smell of wood smoke on a cold night in the Fall. It reminds me of growing up when more homes had fireplaces. It's pretty rare now in the newer homes. I sometimes go out hiking and have a campfire to get that smell.
Me, DW and DD from this winter
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22. Do you have a special talent?
Trying to make some of these answers funny? Otherwise, no. I could say being a good dad, but that's pretty subjective.
23. Who is your favorite actor?
Amy Adams, Anna Kendrick, Anne Hathaway are on my list. What list? Not saying. But my wife doesn't read this stuff, so....
24. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, but Halloween is a close second.
)) I'm a big fan of Anna Kendrick as well!
Very sad.... We had a morning that we were trying to make it to see the welcome show. We were at Wilderness Lodge and the boat was training someone and they took FOREVER to pull in. Sadly, we missed the show.
That Waffle is the BEST!!! love it.
I love that your dad got to pick a ride for you...
He doesn't take the heat as well as we do, but he's a trooper!Soooo you may or may not have noticed that I just read your entire trip report
I'm so glad to see you back, I missed you! 
I loved coming online to see that I had like 20 notifications!! I usually feel like Steve in the Grand Floridian
Gets me every time (because Steve is actually the voice of Aladdin...)That's such a shameyou would be a great cast member! Are there any other options? Just applying for a non-CP job?
And yep, I could apply just to be a regular CM, but I was most excited about the DCP because it would just be for a 6-month period and felt more temporary. If it does work out in my life at some point, I definitely see myself being a regular CM too!I love these rooms so much
HAHAH this gif. How embarrassing for her family
Cute photo, your trip to Vegas sounds so fun
I've bought kids XL at Disney before too and I got some cr*p for pointing it out in my TR
That sounds AMAZING. I can't believe I've never tried the mac and cheese at this place
Oh my lanta indeed!! I didn't even know you guys got cadbury's out there? I have a friend in the USA who always ask for Cadburys care packages
Being from Britain where everyone generally keeps their heads down and avoids eye contact... Jamie and I love people like you
I'm glad somebody does!Haha I fell for the illusion and thought you were really tall!! Turns out I'm taller than you! (5'5)
If only you guys lived closer and we could Disney double-date! I love that you love the wedding singer
Mollydolly is a nickname that my mom has called me since I was a little girl! I would be crying in front of a mirror like Julia Gulia if my last name was really Dolly I just asked someone else but a second opinion is always good, would you say it's really peanut-buttery? Because Jamie doesn't like peanut butter and I loooove it, I'm wondering whether to just get one of these to myself
Awww that's so nice that Tom is able to move closer to you!! Jamie and I did long distance for about a year and it was pretty rough but it makes you appreciate each other so much more when you move closer again
Loved reading this and hearing all of your real life updates ! Excited for more, and for your March trip!
Hi, Molly! I clicked onto your report as I noticed that Katie commented, and I'm so glad I did!
I'm glad you and your Mom loved the Grand Floridian - I must admit that I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would during our 2015 trip (we stayed at the GF for two nights as it's my sister's FAVORITE resort!). I'd love to return someday!
It looks like you and your mom have such a great time together! I'm looking forward to the rest of this trip, and also looking forward to hearing about your recent girl's trip!
I'm so glad you're here I read your last TR a while ago and OMG, you and your sister's graduation extravaganza sounds amazing!! It was so nice of you to stay at the GF because it's her favorite 
I loved the GF way more than I thought I would too; I was always dead-set on the Poly being my favorite, but now I'd say it's a tie with GF! Lurked on your past TRs so much and I'm so glad you're following along over here!!Hey ponzi! Nice to see another guy in here (see my answer to question 2 above). I've put up with the unicorns and pink sparkles long enough!
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(Oh, by the way @Mollydolly334 I didn't actually invite any DisDads here, it's just a coincidence
I still look back on that ride and smile.
We like Space Mountain, but usually only do it once a trip because it’s so rough! It used to be one of my favorites when I was younger, but now I guess I’m getting old 
We tried to take my slushie on the People Mover, but got asked to throw it away (boooo!). So, we just browsed around in Merchant of Venus and Mickey’s Star Traders until I finished it up!
We almost decided to stay the whole night and buy tickets for MNSSP, then just do Disney Springs tomorrow, but then we’d have to cancel our Raglan Road ADR. Plus, we didn’t have any costumes and would kind of feel odd wandering around the Halloween Party without costumes. So, we decided to stay at Magic Kingdom until the party guests arrived, then head over to Disney Springs that night just to shop and hang out.
Hey, at least my score isn’t as terribly embarrassing this time! It’s the little things Luckily, they’ve known each other since Leah and I were in Kindergarten, but it was still funny and I laughed at them from the ground! Astro Orbiter is another one of those rides that we only do once a year, but it’s still a good one!
Mom and I were singing along to his tunes all during lunch!
We were soooo hungry from our early morning, and we desperately needed some salt! Our burgers perfectly hit the spot and tasted great; I loved the toppings bar and their wide selection of sauces! I got the jalapeno cheddar ranch for the fries and it was amazing 
Plus, my tart was very yummy; it was like a cross between a S’mores Pop Tart and a Hot Pocket!
Mom and I knew that we wanted to go in September again. It worked in 2015 and 2016, so if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!! We had tossed around a lot of resorts, and if we wanted to do villas vs. 2 rooms. In the end, we decided to do 2 rooms (Mom and Dad in one, and Haley, Ryan, Tom, and me in the other). That way we would have more of our own space if we wanted to stay out later and etc. The 4 resorts we were between were the Poly, BWI, AKL, and WL. In the end, we all decided on…
I am the most elated for Tom. Tom has not traveled much; he’s never been to Florida before and has only been on an airplane twice in his life, so I’m so pumped for him to see the wonders of WDW! We are both Disney lovers, and he loves the theme parks in Wisconsin Dells. I told him, “If you think the Dells is cool, wait till you get to Disney!” And, as you all know, the rest of my family are Disney freaks as well (although nobody tops me as #1).
) Hopefully you do a PTR so we can hear all about your plans!
Hey, now!Haha, be proud that you're the only guy on here!! It's an honor
You replied to me in the same post you said this!!! 
We LOVE that time of the year. Our first Disney trip together was our honeymoon at the end of August 2005, which extended into September. We've taken a couple winter Disney trips since, but much prefer the late summer months. In fact, our next trip will probably be September 2019. (We like alternating Disney trips with other road trips to see the rest of the country.) To me, it isn't Disney without that oppressive heat.
Too much excitement!
You don't like chicken?! OMG that could be an entire food group for me! Although I agree on the carbs!
I really need to start watching This Is Us! I love Mandy Moore so I should give it a try.
I'm a Bath and Body Works lover too! I could spend hours in there...my favorite is the classic Warm Vanilla Sugar!
Hi Pkondz!!
That's so exciting that you're going back to Disney World - and with your whole family! Even better, you're staying at AKL, which I ADORE!
Although I'm very excited for you, I'm most excited for Tom! You'll have so much fun showing him the World! (Best to get that Disney bug biting early!
In regard to the rest of your update... don't feel bad about your Buzz score! It's only this past trip that I've FINALLY gotten what may be considered a "higher" score and I've never maxed it out! I much prefer TSMM!
I understand your reasons for missing Cirque, but I HIGHLY recommend attending during a future trip. It's an AMAZING show!
He knows that if we get married that's where we'll honeymoon (ideally at the Poly, but details, details 
) I don't think I'll do an official PTR, but I will do updates on this thread as much as I can as I write my March TR too!That is so exciting!!! If you decide to write a PTR for that trip, post the link so I can follow along!!
I don't think I'll do an official PTR for this trip, but I will definitely throw in some FP and ADR updates in this TR here and there until we leave!Hey, now!
As for Animal Kingdom Lodge, that was my first choice for our honeymoon trip. But then my wife (ok, fiance at the time) said, hey, how about the Contemporary? It is really close to the Magic Kingdom, and it would be neat to see the castle from our room. I said sure, if that's where you want to stay, then that's where we'll stay. Well, we loved it so much that it is the only resort we've stayed at since. (Well technically, we've stayed at both the Contemporary and BLT, but basically, the same thing.) I would still love to stay at AKL, but I have a feeling I'll be overruled every time. I'll be sure to follow along with that TR too so I can travel vicariously through you!
We're the opposite; we like staying somewhere new every time! My goal is to try out all of the Deluxes. CR is one place I've never stayed, but BLT especially is on my list for sure!!Me & my family will be there Sept 2-9, so maybe I'll see you!
Omg that is so exciting- a big family trip to WDW!!
Sounds like you and your mom were having a blast at MK! You guys sure did get on a ton of rides! I've still never been on Astro Orbiter..one day! And I love that you were wearing all your pins on your overalls, so cute!
Aw you guys totally should have bought tickets for MNSSHP, not everyone dresses up! The two times I went I didn't, and I wasn't alone!!
Such a bummer that your phone cracked though
I figured that the overalls were a bit safer than wearing them all on my fanny pack again!I loved those shows too!!! I came up with this username because my name is Nicole and one of my friends calls me Rolie Polie Nicoley lol!
There is just something about the texture of chicken that I despise. It is just so gross to me
You definitely need to start watching This is Us, but be prepared to have lots of kleenex with you because it will make you cry AT LEAST once per episode
Can't wait to read more of your trip reports
And uh oh, I feel like Mandy Moore is a master at tugging at the heart strings. I can't watch A Walk to Remember without bawling like a baby 
It felt like so far away when we booked it, but we're getting pretty close now!On page 10! Getting there!
Had to, @Terra Nova guy . Had to defend our country's honour.
Didn't turn out so well, though.... (see next comment)
Well... alrighty then!
I see who you like better!
And it's a certain British Miss!
Lurked? Well, pop in and say hi!
I don't bite... much...
YAY!!! DISmeet please!
