Loving your TR and all the great pictures! You 2 are very photogenic. I feel your pain on the cold temps. My son and I went in Dec. one year. The forecast was sunny and mid-70's. A cold front came thru and they had record setting low temperatures! It got below freezing one night and the next day they were replanting some of the flower beds. I had to buy a jacket and wore my 1 pair of jeans every day. I think if I had to choose, I'd go with hot and humid Your before/after pictures are amazing - you look like a different person!
Thank you - I am glad you are enjoying our TR... We had a lot of fun on this trip!.
It's hard when the cold ruins the fun - LOL - usually I am strategically planning my days to keep cool - this time it was the other way around, at least - even though the goal is different the same plan works for either scenario. LOL
Thank you - it's a constant battle, one I still fight daily... Right now, I am trying to get all the size off from my Nov trip/Christmas/January trip... Thankfully - I was really good in between these events, but I still have a pair of jeans that I can't get buttoned - so more work must be done.
Long time reader of your TRs, finally chiming in!
Mother daughter trips are always awesome! It's great to see you get to take both your daughters on a one-on-one trip!
Being cold in disney is never fun! Last January it was so cold and windy, that I found myself skipping a lot of my usual must dos in favor of more time in the hotel where it was warm. I made great use of the fireplaces at the WL that trip.
Hi there! Welcome!
I know - we had so much fun and it was just a memorable trip with Allison, I cannot wait to take V in a few months. She is already knee deep in her planning. I am so looking forward to this trip with her too!
Yes - me too... I just wanted to go back to the resort to warm up... And it felt like such a waste of our vacation sometimes - but we had a good time and we did maximize our park time as much as we could - I don't feel like we missed out on anything really.
Hahaha - yah - I bet those fireplaces were awesome! I should have used the one at our resort more often.
Love your pre park pictures!
And congrats on your weight loss; you look awesome.
Thanks - they turned out pretty good.
I'll have to photoshop that crane out at some point.
Thanks - I still have a lot of work to do - as I have gained a lot of size in the last 3 months with 2 trips and Christmas... but I am working diligently on it - and I hope to lose more size on top of that.
Haha!! I was thinking the exact same thing! I've been in August, and I've been in December. No happy medium!
The pictures from CP look lovely! It's been so long since I've eaten there, I can barely remember! It's a must do for next time!
I dunno - Suzi and I couldn't have asked for more perfect weather in November - it was crazy beautiful.
It was so fun - CP is a must do for us... I hope V chooses it for her upcoming trip... She has a few others she is wrestling with though.
- so we'll see?
Whew...all caught up! You girls look like you are having such a great time. That fingernail, though. OUCH! Growing up down there, I do remember that January is so hit or miss with the weather! I can definitely say, I do not envy you being there in the COLD. Me no like cold.
Welcome back - we had a great time! Yah - thankfully it didn't wreck our trip, but we sure could have done with out all the pain and hassle of it.
Yah - the cold really took me by surprise... Even some of my friends here now give me crap about it - which is really annoying... It was seriously COLD. If there ever is a next time- I will be more prepared! LOL
I so wanted cold weather when we went in Dec but we got nice warm weather. It was still hot in Va when we went down. I know the next to times I go its going to be sweating hot weather when we go.
Yah - at Christmas time, this would have been the perfect weather for down there... But - as a winter break for me, I really wanted warmer weather. LOL At least I only have about 6 weeks left of the worst of winter... I noticed last night, at 6pm, there was still a bit of light left in the sky - so the days are starting to get longer again... I love that!
Your trip looks so fun so far -- but I'm sorry Allison's finger was still bothering her and that you were cold. It's not fun to be cold at Disney!
Thanks - we had a great time, despite Allison's nail and the cold. The cold was chilly during the day - but at night, that was the worst, without the sun - it got cold fast!
Ok the food pics look great! I must be hungry... The sandwiches and bread in Norway are going on the "must try" list. I have been to the Wave for dinner, but breakfast looks like the meal to go for. BTW I am loving all your pics!
Hahaha... Yah - disney food is so good!
Yes - you must try the school bread - that is something I wish I would have tried years ago!
And breakfast at the Wave too... I've never eaten there for any other meal - are they pretty good?
Thanks! We have a lot of fun finding Photopass photographers!
Nice on the free hot chocolate! I can't really get my head wrapped around a cold WDW. We have only been in August / early September. It was a little chilly in the evenings at DL when we went in April, but nothing I would call cold. I am not designed for cold.
Yah - it definitely hit the spot!
I know - before this trip - I never could have imagined cold in FL either. LOL Took me by total surprise!
Living in MN- I tolerate it, but I don't have much choice and well - even having an opinion on it doesn't make a difference... but to be honest - I hate the cold a lot, and I think I'd do best in a mid-climate state. If one exists?
LOL
What a great trip so far! Well, except for the pinkie accident
and the cold temps
How frustrating that the nurse couldn't triage over the phone. I love that your daughter isn't letting anything bring her down though and that you're both having such a wonderful time :
Looking forward to more!
Thanks - I am glad you are enjoying it! We had a lot of fun!
Yes - that was a little frustrating... Esp when the Dr. didn't call back. Sigh. But Allison just sucked it up and trudged on - I was proud of her.
I am looking forward to sharing the rest of the trip!
I am loving your TR! It looks like you and your daughter had such a fun time I absolutely love your bags! Do you sell them on Etsy or another site by any chance? I would love to have one for my trip this September. My DF and I are celebrating our honeymoon with 2 weeks in Dis!
Thank you! Sorry - I am not allowed to discuss my business on The Dis at all. I hope you understand.
Congratulations on celebrating your honeymoon.... Does this also mean you are getting married very soon?
And how fun to be having your honeymoon in Disney - I would have loved that!
Trying to catch up!! I completely forgot that you were going to be doing another TR. I have much to catch up, but so far the trip looks amazing; as usual! Hope Alli's nail/finger is doing better.
You made me hungry with the food photos; Tusker House, BOG. Crystal Palce....YUM!!! Things are slowly getting better here. Back to catching up on some reading.
Welcome back Lynee!!! How are you doing?
Yes - her nail is doing much better now. Hehehe... Yes - Disney food is good, it's funny how a person craves it when they are away - but towards the end of trips, I get so sick of it, I can hardly eat anymore. LOL
It's great to see you back!!!
Ordering your food in advance for BoG sounds like a very good idea. How great that you didn't have to stay in that very long line for long.
Looks like you had a really good time in Magic Kingdom and a lot of fun in the photobooths
Yes - it was a great idea - I am glad we did it, and I'll do it again next time, if V wants to eat there.
We did have a lot of fun - despite the cold.
Isn't pre ordering supposed to save you from that line?
How frustrating!
Yay for wonderful Pixie Dust!
: Pretty sure its the track that is jerky! I had trouble keeping that thing straight back in may as well.
Aww!
Yup - we only stood in that line for about 2 min before the CM brought us to the front of it.
Yes - it's so fun when Pixie Dust is distributed.
Hahaha - maybe? LOL... I can tell you - considering that she has her driver's license now, and she didn't when she last drove that car when she was 5... If memory serves correctly - she didn't do much better now than she did then. LOL
Somehow I don't think anyone isn't a sucky driver in those cars!
Please do share. I think I read in your last report there's one in the dump shop of Space Mountain--is that correct? Where are the others, I didn't know they existed until you mentioned them!!!
I too thought it was weird that the nurse couldn't triage over the phone. That's exactly who does the phone triages for tricare (military medical care).
Sorry it was so cold for your trip, but otherwise sounds like a great trip!!! I've got a super secret trip in the planning, since things are crazy at work I have no idea if I will even be able to go. Hopefully I can figure it out before the FP scheduling dates. I'm doing a room only package and will buy the park tickets when I get a better idea that we will actually be able to go!
Hahahaha - maybe? LOL
Yup - it's in the dump shop of Space Mountain... There are 2 photo booths there, one is hooked to Photopass, and the other is not... So, just look for the logo on the booth. When we were there - both in Nov and Jan - if you are looking at the booths - it's the one on the right. Ariana found one in another park - but I can't remember where it was?
Yah - that's what I thought too... She said she couldn't triage, becuase if she recommended that we needed to come in - we couldn't come in. But if she recommended that we go to urgent care (or whatever) couldn't we have just gone to a local one?
I don't get it... Since DH is retired though - we are no longer on Tricare, we just have regular federal government medical insurance.
Yes - the cold was an unexpected bummer, but there are worse things - so we powered through... Sometimes looking a bit ridiculous, but oh well. LOL
How exciting!!!! That would be awesome if you could pull it off!!! I hope you are able to get everything!
Your Then and Now pictures on the Speedway.
Awwww... Thanks!!! I miss them being little so much! I'd love to have it back.
Ahh..finally caught up on the TR. Every time I saw a picture on your FB, I had to look away so I would be surprised when I read your TR. lol
I'm glad Allison did so well with her wisdom teeth but ouch on the nail!! When I first heard about it, I was thinking the acrylic nail had been ripped off, not the whole stinking thing!
SOG looks like a beautiful resort! It will never be an option for me to stay there but that's okay because I do love my
MDE. You guys have done excellent with the transportation stuff so far.
So many DISmeets!! I love it. I'm hoping our trip in October is like that.
Hahaha... Sorry - I love sharing my trips there too!
Yes - she has had to refine her trooper skills lately - but she did great! Yah - it was the whole thing! Poor kid. When she was crying on EE - I thought the same thing - until she was like "Mom!!! It's the whole thing!!!!!" And then I saw the blood. I cannot imagine how painful that was for her!
It is a beautiful resort - and I am still so impressed that some of my favorite things about it were not added by Disney. When it was owned by Disney - it was a rather boring resort, by deluxe standards anyways... At least by any pictures I can find on the internet. I do love that ME is free - but now that I've done both - and so close together, so I feel like I can do a pretty accurate comparison... I'd much prefer the town car. It was just so slick!
Thanks - it took us a couple of days to figure out transportation - but once we did, it was a breeze. It will be so much easier now with V's trip.
I love doing Dismeets - they are so much fun! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Sadly - I only met one new Diser this time - it would have been fun to meet more, I find that I coordinate most of my Dismeets through FB planning groups - and the January one wasn't very active until people started taking their trips - so I really didn't get the opportunity to set any up. Maybe the Oct board will be better?
This is good to know! I thought it was me....
LOL Nope.
Your CP pictures are the cutest! Allison's smile lights up the room, even with a hurt finger! I love the speedway picture before and now! In Allison's defense, if I remember, they are hard to drive. Although I was letting my little guy drive so I don't have much to go on.
Thank you - I like to think so too! She cracks me up, that's for sure!
Hahaha... Well, I can't say there was much difference between her driving skills at 5 vs. 17, LOL And she is a licensed driver now... So maybe there is something with the cars/track? LOL
So I have finally made my way back to the DIS again and I have read through all of your TR so far. Loving it of course! So glad you enjoyed SOG as I thought you would. We have only stayed there 3 times now but we always rent a car so only used the buses once I think...and it was from the TTC. Your tip is great since i agree that walk to/from the Poly always seems extra long by about day two! I didn't even know there was food on the lower level of SOG until our 3rd trip there since I hadn't bothered to wander to the bus area before. Once I did discover it we found the breakfast sandwiches and muffins quite good there and a great way to start our mornings. My kids enjoyed getting hot chocolate from Starbucks of course.
Can't wait to read more. Really makes we want to go back but I am sure Thanksgiving will be here soon enough. Actually next up will be a trip to Universal I hope in June so can't wait to hear about your time there.
Yes - we loved SoG so much!!! V still really wants to stay at FQ - but I trumped her, I just can't justify the cost when there are so many trips to pay for... Must get the most bang for my buck!
Yes - that walk is OK once in a while - and it's not a bad walk. But I am always conscious about the people with me now, and even though I might have the endurance to do it - many people don't. So, I am glad I found an easier route.
Both Evergreens and that little cafe area by the buses were totally closed while we were there... both being remodeled heavily. I sure hope that means they will be bringing Evergreens back to their full menu glory.... It would be so nice to be able to sit down at the resort and have a decent hamburger with fries after a long park day.
Universal was awesome! Have you been there before? If not - Pinterest was a wealth of information - I learned all i really needed to know in a few hours.
Thank you so much for this information. Seriously considering a stay here
You should! It was a great resort... Not Disney, but in a way it is. It's so close to everything - you'd really never know.
I have been away from the DIS since before the holidays So I have a LOT of catching up to do!! You look fabulous! So sorry about Allison's nail, although admittedly I could not read the whole thing! I do hope it does not turn into an issue for the rest of the trip. Glad you had a good interaction with Donald. My dd loves him and had a great time at Tusker House once. Must catch up on your other reports....
Welcome back!!!
Thank you!
Yah - that was a rough injury! She was sure a trooper though!
We loved that we had a good M&G with Donald - that's pretty rare for me, so it kind of made my day!
I have loved reading your TR. I also sew and have started sewing AG clothes for my daughter and her friend. My mother in law actually collects those little Singers. I sew with a Bernina, but I would love to find room for my treadle machine...I LOVE that thing! It's soo quiet!
We also had a wonderful Pixie Dust moment at Pecos Bills. My kids (ages 7 and 8....I know you said your kids are close in age...mine are 11 months apart) were splitting an adult meal and had agreed on sharing a strawberry lemonade slush. My husband also ordered a slush with his meal. As we went to the counter to wait for our food, a wonderful lady came up to the counter, looked at the receipt, looked at my 2 kids and said "and who would these 2 slushies be for?". My 7 year old boy answered "My sister and I are sharing one and the other is for Dad". The lady quickly replied with a "that's great!" and turned around to get our drinks. When she returned, she had not 2, but 3 slushies in her hands!! She placed the 3 slushies and my Coke onto the tray and said "You were soo polite, I decided you should both get your own", popped a Mickey straw into each of the kids' slushies, winked, and turned around for our food. It was such a lovely surprise!
Also, we had Photopass pictures taken in front of the castle at night and there were also awful. They really need to work on those! Our pictures turned out really dark. I think his shutter speed was set too fast for how dark it was.
Yes - that is the benefit to a good vintage machine - you'd think they'd be louder - but they just purr nicely.
I love mine - it's like an extension of my body, I am sure I could operate it with my eyes closed (though I don't think I'll try - LOL)... Best $55 investment of my life - and for a machine that i use every single day, yah - it's awesome!
That is an awesome Pixie Dust moment!
Love Pixie Dust!!!
Yes - my girls are 12.5 months apart.... Life was crazy then! LOL If it wasn't for pictures - I woudn't remember a thing! LOL
Yes - most of our night pictures turned out awful, I am pretty disappointed in those.
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Sorry it's been a couple of days since I've done an update. I hope to get one or two done today, and maybe some over the weekend too. I knew life would get busy this week and beyond... But I still hope to finish this TR in a timely manner.
Thank you everyone for following along! I just love hearing that so many people enjoy hearing about our trips!
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