This pictures is AMAZING!
An empty hub - is there anything better??
I am glad I know this for my future imaginary DLR trip. Nope. Not happening. I love water but get really uncomfortable when there is no exit available.
I mean...I'm not gonna say "don't try it," but I really hated it! And I was even in the closest seat to an exit (not like I could have left in the middle of it, but it was comforting to know that I would be the first one outta there).
Cute interaction! (Random- did you get it taken off or do if yourself?)
I picked it off myself, even though I was explicitly told not to. I'm just a rebel (with crappy nails) like that.
Woohoo!! Congrats to him!
You take the best medal pics- this is no exception!
Thank you!!
I could really go for that meal right now...
The sign of a great trip.
Exactly, it was a fantastic weekend!!
I am so happy you had a healthy and rest trip!! Here's to continued healthy and FUN vacations in the future. Thanks for sharing your trip and journey with us!
Thanks for reading!!
Yes I'm still in London... It's so terrible, all the young kids that were there
I'm pretty close to where the attack happened at Westminster... It's difficult to get your head around these events...
It really is so awful how often this stuff happens anymore. I'm glad you're okay and I hope you/your friends/your family continue to be okay!!
THIS HAPPENS TO ME TOO! Scalp buddies... lol
Isn't that the WORST?! The first blow-dry after is so painful, and then if you peel...BLECH.
Ye I found that I didn't have the same initial excitement travelling alone but when I got there I really did enjoy it. I'm glad you enjoyed it! For the next two DLP trips Rachel is actually coming to London and getting the train with me so I have a travel buddy!
Hooray for travel buddies!
I've always been okay with having alone time so I guess I shouldn't be surprised that I did enjoy it. I like calling all of the shots!
Isn't it though???
I'm hoping the WDW 5k is better... it's my Mam's first ever Disney run and I want her to have a good experience! The DLP 5K has a lot to live up to after last year... it's already less appealing as it will be the night before the 10k (WHY), the same night as the party AND only through one of the parks not two...
I bet it will be - honestly, I am wondering how much of this is a difference between runDisney in Florida vs. California cs. Paris. I thought it was one team that organized/ran all of the events...I know different running companies do the time tracking and whatnot (Track Shack in Orlando vs. whatever race company does it in California and Paris)...but I thought that the actual runDisney team traveled around and did the events. Apparently not.
I mean, just look at how Dark Side was compared to Tink, only month apart. Totally different.
And I do love me a night race, but you know people will want to sign up for alllll of the races...5K at night with 10K the next morning would be rough!! The Sleepy Challenge!
Your trip reports are so fun to read, your attention to detail is what I think we all love.
Thanks so much!
The C2C on your Starbucks was pretty funny did the barista do that on their own I'm guessing?
Haha, no...I asked them to do that when they asked for my name. The barista that was calling out the names when the drinks were ready was paused for a few seconds before going "C...2....?" And I was just like "uh, that's me."
Your medal pics are awesome (they look heavy)!
Thank you, and yes - they are!!
I hear you about people on line and personal space. I'm ok waiting in groups/lines but if someone is right on my heels or keeps bumping me I'm not a happy camper.
Right, exactly - and the queue is so narrow so I guess it's inevitable. At one point though, I thought the grandfather in the group was trying to cut me so I was not amused with that. He was really the one that bugged me the most, bumping into me over and over...
Call me crazy but I don't really love strangers touching me.
Congrats to Mr. Ariel484, getting a masters is a great accomplishment! You need to celebrate with another trip to Disney…..????
So the masters is not ACTUALLY complete yet - he has 2 more classes to take (this summer) and a paper to write. But this was one thing he needed to get done, and I think the thing he was most nervous for, so a huge weight has been lifted!
A celebratory Disney trip is an EXCELLENT idea!
Loving your reports. Can it be possible of someone who was literally on the same exact vacation as me? Yes, it can.
It's been fun reading about the same events from different perspectives!
Bringing the park day plan from your guide book sounds like a fun way to do a park day by yourself. I'm thinking that one of these days a solo disney day wouldn't be so bad. I'm 100% behind your decision to get another dole whip, because is there really anything better? I read about a Trader Sam's drink at WDW called the Spiky Pineapple that includes dole whip and rum and it's blended. So that's like foremost on my brain for my fall trip.
Yeah, I remember trying to get Mr. Ariel484 onboard with following one of those plans during our honeymoon and he didn't want things so regimented, so I was happy to try it out. It wasn't the magical solution they advertise it to be, but I did feel like I got a lot done!
I haven't tried the Spiky Pineapple yet, but now that I have discovered my love for the Dole Whip...I NEED to try one!!
For all the pitfalls this weekend had with rundisney I have to say those medals all lined up are stellar. They definitely got that part of the weekend right. So gorgeous! One thing I forgot to do was take an artsy pic of my medal in a cool location so maybe I'll have to just bring mine along to W&D weekend to rectify that (don't tell anyone that it's the wrong park though.)
Yes, they almost never get the medal designs wrong, that is for sure.
I'm thinking you need to take your medal with you to WDW and get a "runDisney 2017" medal pic.
You did a truly awesome job of both racing and vacationing.
Thanks - back at ya!
And I'm glad Tink knew what was most important...the sparkly nails
Yes, this really made my respect for Tink grow.
We finally found some common ground!