Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Love it! By the way, the photo of the two of you on the carousel is priceless. I don't think you could be having any more fun in that photo. I Love spending the day at DTD. And it looks like y'all had a great time.What a blessing Rita and Ed's dinner invite was. That was so nice. But did you forge to get pix of them?Looking forward to reading more.Rita took pictures and i am hoping she will post them! (Hint, hint!)I told Jessica about the obnoxious cheerleaders at your resort. She said she is not an obnoxious cheerleader and probably would have thrown things at them. She said you showed great restraint.Rachel is looking forward to going to the Marvel store. I love how Sarah bounded as Ariel. Any other bounding on this trip? Loving the report - what a special time for you two! No more disneybounding this trip I've only just learned about this "Disney Bounding" concept. What's cute is my wife had plans for us this upcoming trip! As always, enjoying the report! Wow! You were so busy on your day of rest! DW & I are reading this TR and loving the pics of you & Sarah having a great time.Anxious to see how the rest of the report goes Yeah RED tell us about that pretty hair. I heard the story and think she is very clever. We stayed at ASMu also and had the same experience . Pop is not nearly as frantic .Enjoying the ride . Here are a couple more sites to meander through. I haven't gotten into Disney Bounding but it sounds like fun. It is a neat, fashionable way to get around the rule that adults can't dress in costume in the parks (a wise decision on Disney's part, I believe). This sort of thing takes a lot more creativity and thought anyway. http://blog.touringplans.com/2014/09/11/disneybounding/ http://disneybound.tumblr.com/Another fun place to Disneybound is in your real life. It makes the day go that much better when you know that you are Disneybounding. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Troll 67 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Great trip report so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 The next morning, we were up and out early to get to rope drop at Hollywood Studios. A fiend had offered to meet us outside the gates and walk in with us so we could save a park ticket for Sunday to use with the Wild Womenz. Before the gates opened, Sarah bought Minnie Mouse ears for her and me, which we wore for most of the rest of the trip. We rode Toy Story Midway Mania and then ran into some green army men. Next, we headed to Rockin’ Roller Coaster. When you get the memory Maker, they now include photos of just the characters at some rides and attractions. Here are some we got because we rode Rockin' Roller Coaster. And here is our ride photo: Next, we saw the Voyage of the Little Mermaid show. That was disappointing. Next, we rode The Great Movie Ride. I am not a big fan of this ride, though it does inspire me to have my children watch more classic movies. We then went to the evil cartel for coffee. We checked across the street for Baymax cupcakes, but they didn’t have any. From there we rushed over to the Frozen Sing-Along, only to be told we couldn’t bring our coffee into the theater. We chugged our coffees and went into the theater. TCD had recommended sitting in the front row of the bleachers. Excellent advice! I have never been to Hoop-De-Doo Review, but I bet one of our “historians” was “Six Bits”. He was wonderful! It would have been a good show, and we always enjoy singing, but he made the show amazing! Next, we went in search of the umbrella scene from “Singin’ in the Rain”. Did you know that if you stand on the pad, it rains? After that, we headed over to the Writer’s Stop for Carrot Cake Cookies. One would have been plenty for both of us! Sarah loved the name of this store: C Cinderella's carriage At that point, we decided to hop to Epcot. We stopped for pictures on the way out. We hopped on a boat to Epcot, which was very relaxing. So relaxing, we didn't even take any pictures. We will pick things up in Epcot in the next update. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Oh mercy... you two :) What an awesome, AWESOME trip!!! This picture is ADORABLE!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Love that last picture of you two! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Love that last picture of you two! Oh...yes!! That one too!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Great trip report so far. The Troll complimented my trip report! Oh mercy... you two :) What an awesome, AWESOME trip!!! This picture is ADORABLE!! Thanks for reading along!Love that last picture of you two! Oh...yes!! That one too!! :) I am hoping to get another update done this afternoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 When we last left our intrepid explorers, they we were on a boat to Epcot. I had not been to the Boardwalk area before, so I enjoyed my brief look at it. I definitely would like to explore that area more leisurely! We checked for FP+ when we got to the International Gateway. I believe we got Character Spot, Test Track, and Living with the Land. As we entered the World Showcase, we saw Mary Poppins so we stopped to get her autograph for my youngest and to get some pictures. At this point, we were texting back and forth with Mo and Nicole, who were also in Epcot. We met up with them and had some refreshment in France. I am hoping Mo or Nicole got better pictures, because this is the only one I have from that time. Our first FP+ was for the Character Spot, so we headed that way. Mo and Nicole dropped off us off at the FP+ entrance and I believe they headed back to the Flower and Garden Show. I am sure the food and drink kiosks set up through the World Showcase had nothing to do with it. Here are our photos with Mickey And Minnie And Goofy From there, we went to meet Chip and Dale. And got some pictures of us showing Spaceship Earth We rode Spaceship Earth and then headed over to ride The Seas with Nemo, getting photos on the way. After riding The Seas, we spent some time looking around in the aquarium before heading to Living with the Land. We had time to kill before our Test Track FP+ so Sarah suggested we do Ellen’s Energy Adventure. It was a nice nap. And that is all I have to say about that. Next up was Test Track. Sarah designed a cool car and then I messed up something so it disappeared. Still, the ride was fun. More photopass photos Next was Living with the Land. I enjoyed the ride, but again forgot to take pictures. From there, we headed to our ADR at the Rose and Crown. I was surprised that we didn’t get seated until 30 minues after our ADR, but I still enjoyed hanging in the World Showcase people watching. Sarah got the Fish and Chips. I got the Bangers and Mash with a Shandy. Yummo! While waiting for dinner, I checked Facebook and saw that Kim was posting about me. I had been doing Facebook check-ins all day. Kim posted, “Somebody help! I can't seem to figure out where Martha is! It's like she's vanished without a trace! (Seriously, glad you're having so much fun!)” That was when a crazy idea was born. It was after 8pm on a Friday night during the Flower and Garden show. The World Showcase was very busy. But Sarah and I still thought it would be fun to run all the way around the World Showcase, pausing to do a Facebook check-in from each country. I think the Shandy must have been stronger than I realized because next thing I knew, we were off! We ran all the way around, pausing for me to try to find each check-in, in about 14 minutes. Here are the selfies we took to celebrate: We finished at 8:43 and then I needed a few minutes to catch my breath. We decided that the bridge between France and England was a great spot to see Illuminations and it was. My phone was “full” and hers was dead, so we have no more pictures from that night. We had a wonderful time touring through the World Showcase. Our last stop in the WS was in Mexico. While Sarah was looking at the jackets, I was resting on a wall. A cast member came running up to me and told me that my ears made me look shorter. They made me look “Minnie!” Then he ran away. We went to ride the Three Amigos ride, but our MB were reading blue, not green. They let us ride anyway. In hindsight, I think the trouble was that it was already after 11pm, the closing time for Epcot that night. Another day done and boy, were we tired! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disney4dan 68 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I remember the FL check-ins that day. I bet you slept peacefully after that long day in EPCOT, even with a power nap in Ellen Energy Adventure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Great,pix. What a great day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Last day of second grade in our home is tomorrow, so I think I'm feeling a bit emotional... but this picture of your sweet girl got to my heart. It happens so fast! Before I know it, this will be my sweet girl...having to bend down to hug Dale :'( Too fast!! The picture of you two on Test Track is priceless... and I love the pictures of the topiaries! Heck... I have a hard time keeping plants alive; those things amaze me! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I remember the FL check-ins that day. I bet you slept peacefully after that long day in EPCOT, even with a power nap in Ellen Energy Adventure Great,pix.What a great day! Last day of second grade in our home is tomorrow, so I think I'm feeling a bit emotional... but this picture of your sweet girl got to my heart. It happens so fast! Before I know it, this will be my sweet girl...having to bend down to hug Dale :'( Too fast!! The picture of you two on Test Track is priceless... and I love the pictures of the topiaries! Heck... I have a hard time keeping plants alive; those things amaze me! :) Seriously, thank you for reading along and commenting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 The next day was moving day. We needed to pack up all our things in our resort room and move to the Fort to join the Wild Womenz! But I had promised Sarah she could sleep in that morning. While I was out and about, I saw bunnies! One of the reasons Sarah had wanted an east facing room was to get artsy sunrise photos. Since she was sleeping, I did my best. I also took more photos of the resort window decorations. Eventually, Sarah woke up and we got everything packed back into the car and were ready to leave All Star Music. I had a stop to make on the way to Fort Wilderness. A girl I had known in college had a daughter in the Disney College Program. I had offered to bring her cookies while we were at WDW. Her mother had told me she was working at Port Orleans, so we headed that way. This time, instead of having Sarah navigate, I had my phone tell me which way to go. Where did it direct me? To the parking lot for Animal Kingdom!!! This time, the booths were manned and so I had to explain to the amused cast member how my phone had sent me there on the way to Port Orleans. She said it happened often and not to worry. Eventually, we did find the resort. We asked at the French Quarter if “Sam” was working that day and where we could find her. The first cast member we spoke to said there was no way to find out if she even worked there. A second told us, after checking on his computer, that we might want to ask for her at the food court at Riverside. We drove to Riverside and asked at the Food Court and were told they could not tell us if she worked there or accept any packages for her. Fail! We took the cookies to FW and I am hoping the Wild Womenz ate them. Did anyone see a cookie tin with Christmas-y penguins on it? Eventually we saw this And then this. Welcome home! Quick note: Because Carol had already checked us in, I was able to use my Magic Band to open the return gate to get into the Fort. :) After we got settled, it was suggested that we go to a park. Sarah and I had not been to Animal Kingdom yet that trip. We had been to the parking lot twice, but had not been in the park yet. Once in AK, the focus was to get some food. Pizzafari was chosen. It was good! (Sorry, I have no photos of the food.) Next, we headed for Festival of the Lion King. I was excited as I had heard many good things about the show and the show lived up to all the hype. I was thrilled that we were seated near where the deaf interpreters were performing. I asked afterwards and was told they perform at certain shows a few times per week. As we were heading for the exit, we noticed Tarzan doing a meet and greet. Winning! (You need to ask Yvonne to post her pictures!) We found a PhotoPass Photographer. After that, some Womenz wanted to ride Exhibition Everest and some wanted to head to Hollywood Studios to people watch. Sarah went with the group that rode EE and also rode Dinosaur. I headed to Hollywood Studios. First, we headed for Anaheim Produce and got some drinks. Eventually, Sarah and the other adventurous Womenz joined us. We noticed there were some people in the park who were extremely over-dressed. It turns out that a local school had rented part of DHS for their prom. That must have been very expensive! In avoiding the streets that were closed for the prom, we found Phineas and Ferb. I am sure there are pictures from this of the whole group, but Photobucket is hiding them from me. The group got separated, but met up again at Tune-In Lounge for more drinks. Group picture At this point, some of us headed back to the campground for WWW GG. Mo and Nicole headed out on their own, as Nicole would not get to play much the next day. She had a paper to do for school and planned to spend the day at the campsite working on that. Sarah took some cool pictures as we left Hollywood Studios. I tried my hand at an artsy shot. I call this picture, moon over Hollywood Studios parking lot. Gwen has posted a picture of me at the GG. If you were observant, you saw that my eyes were closed. I really wanted to be there, but I was exhausted! Next up, our last full day. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I tried my hand at an artsy shot. I call this picture, moon over Hollywood Studios parking lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Gwen has posted a picture of me at the GG. If you were observant, you saw that my eyes were closed. I really wanted to be there, but I was exhausted! I thought it was still a good picture of you! But if you don't like it, let me know and I will remove it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Finally had a chance to catch up. So many AWESOME photos!!!! :heartsmiley: That was when a crazy idea was born. It was after 8pm on a Friday night during the Flower and Garden show. The World Showcase was very busy. But Sarah and I still thought it would be fun to run all the way around the World Showcase, pausing to do a Facebook check-in from each country. I think the Shandy must have been stronger than I realized because next thing I knew, we were off! OMG that was so funny. We kept seeing the check-ins wondering if you were actually running around World Showcase! :rofl2: Oh and somehow the cookie tin ended up in my bag when I was packing up Tuesday morning. I wasn't sure where they'd come from but they were delicious. Thank you!! :) Here are the photos I have from our meet-up at Epcot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 I tried my hand at an artsy shot. I call this picture, moon over Hollywood Studios parking lot. I thought it was still a good picture of you! But if you don't like it, let me know and I will remove it. Do not delete that picture!! Finally had a chance to catch up. So many AWESOME photos!!!! :heartsmiley: OMG that was so funny. We kept seeing the check-ins wondering if you were actually running around World Showcase! :rofl2: Oh and somehow the cookie tin ended up in my bag when I was packing up Tuesday morning. I wasn't sure where they'd come from but they were delicious. Thank you!! :) Here are the photos I have from our meet-up at Epcot... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Here are the photos I have from our meet-up at Epcot... Those are great!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 "After riding The Seas, we spent some time looking around in the aquarium before heading to Living with the Land. We had time to kill before our Test Track FP+ so Sarah suggested we do Ellen’s Energy Adventure. It was a nice nap. And that is all I have to say about that." It would have probably been a better nap if Ellen had kept her mouth shut..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Oh Marty forgot to mention that this photo was taken right after a few of the Womenz caught me falling off a wall. As in, actually caught me as I fell off the wall. Although to be fair, I never got completely ON the wall to begin with. And to the credit of the quick reflexes of the Womenz, I never actually hit the ground! :heartsmiley: I have no explanation for that other than I forgot I'm not actually 29. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 "After riding The Seas, we spent some time looking around in the aquarium before heading to Living with the Land. We had time to kill before our Test Track FP+ so Sarah suggested we do Ellen’s Energy Adventure. It was a nice nap. And that is all I have to say about that." It would have probably been a better nap if Ellen had kept her mouth shut..... Oh Marty forgot to mention that this photo was taken right after a few of the Womenz caught me falling off a wall. As in, actually caught me as I fell off the wall. Although to be fair, I never got completely ON the wall to begin with. And to the credit of the quick reflexes of the Womenz, I never actually hit the ground! :heartsmiley: I have no explanation for that other than I forgot I'm not actually 29. :rofl2: BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 The next morning, I was looking forward to a slow start. Ha! Sarah got up around 8am and checked her phone. Realizing that MK opened at 9am, she decided to try to make rope drop. When I heard her plan, I was in! I quickly tossed breakfast in my bag along with anything else I could think of, and we were off. We missed rope drop by a few minutes, but did enter just in time to catch the Trolley Show. Next, we headed to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. That had been closed for refurbishment when we had been there earlier, so we were excited to ride it. The bag I had thrown everyhing in that morning was not a Vera Bradley. It was a large sack bag with Mickey on the side that I had gotten at Hot Topic. It was cute, but not very functional. I decided to rent a locker for the day and just to carry my phone. This time, I put the receipt in the locker! On the way back down Main Street, I caught the Trolley Show! Meanwhile, Sarah had ridden Space Mountain. Yes, that is her again video taping the first part of the ride. Then we watched Dream-Along with Mickey at the castle. Next we headed to meet Gaston. If you read my Blessing upon Blessings Trip Report (link in my signature!), you remember that Sarah really likes Gaston. In the fall, when we lined up to meet him, they closed the line behind us. We enjoyed chatting with the handler as he stood by us telling the other guests when Gaston would be back. Would you believe that not only were we the last "family" in line again, but it was the same handler? LOL He again told us we should work for the Mouse. :) Just before we met Gaston, some Wild Womenz showed up and joined us! Here are our pictures from meeting Gaston. We went to Under the Sea. Then we went to meet Peter Pan. He is one of Sarah’s favorites. She wanted to hug him, but he didn’t like that at all. We had lunch at Columbia House and this is the best picture I got. Next up, we go to meet Merida. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 The Gaston meeting was the best. I had mentioned before that the WW needed to meet him and our goal would be to get him to blush. Well there was some blushing but it was not Gaston. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Yvonne, I'd love to hear the rest of the story! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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