New Year, New Experiences! A January 2016 TR - I’m here at WDW! 3/25

Mickey! For heaven's sake! Pull your pants up!!!

I'm so sorry you had to see Mickey's gender revealed.

Aannnd I choked on my rice, thank you very much.

:rotfl2::rotfl:

Very nicely done, Alicia.

Yep, totally planned that. Just didn't know it yet!

:laughing: Great shot!

Haha! I had to go edit something before reading your quotes, and as I was scrolling back up my computer froze on that exact picture and I laughed cause I really didn't pay much attention!

Balloon... or college... balloon... or college.....


Balloon.

Barely!

How are you finding working with Flickr?
I'm going to have to do the switch too, I guess.

The share option on flickr is a little tedious, unless i'm using it wrong.And in the photos, is has a footer with my name and 'Flickr' so I have to delete those from the link before I post it. Other than that (and me needing to resize!) so far, so good!

Yep!



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:laughing:Monty Python!

:laughing: So why didn't you do that?

I did, I'm the one that showed him how to do that! He gets his goofiness from me, I'd like to believe. Sorry no photographic evidence though. Next time!

And..... forgiven!

Right?! :lmao:

When you do it 7 times in a row, we'll talk.

Oooh, no thanks!
 
Aannnd I choked on my rice, thank you very much.

:rotfl2::rotfl:

You're welcome. Heimlich not included.

The share option on flickr is a little tedious, unless i'm using it wrong.And in the photos, is has a footer with my name and 'Flickr' so I have to delete those from the link before I post it. Other than that (and me needing to resize!) so far, so good!

Do you delete that by editing in the DIS? or do you import to photoshop somehow? Or?

I did, I'm the one that showed him how to do that! He gets his goofiness from me, I'd like to believe. Sorry no photographic evidence though. Next time!

I'll hold you to that.
 
Glad you're finishing this TR! Love the big pictures. Your DS's jacket is so cute! A long day for sure but fun. Love seeing the holiday decorations - my DH and I will be there Dec. 2-9 - can't wait!
 
Because of my long hiatus, I was completely unaware that PB had pooped on all of us. I had uploaded all of my 2016 trip pictures to that site a looong time ago and would still like to finish that TR. Andy had mentioned Flickr. Any other recommendations of websites that allow third party sharing?

I use Google Photos. Seems to work find by copying the link address for the photo and then pasting it into the photo thingy here. I pay maybe $5-$10 a year for photo storage.

Calvin, on the other hand, still had no idea that he was getting a baby brother

Does he know now? :confused3


They should just make this parade 20 dragon floats.

I made the mistake of getting some popcorn o_O Calvin was much more interested in eating then dancing

I'm with you, kid.

Time to get dizzy! Them, not me ::yes::

Way to take one for the team, Dad!


Nice shot there.

Third time’s a charm…partly.

:sad2:

The Jingle Cruise was a 5 minute wait!!!

And directly over to POTC after, with no wait either!

party::jumping1::banana::cool1::woohoo:

Mickey! For heaven's sake! Pull your pants up!!!

I'm so sorry you had to see Mickey's gender revealed.

:rotfl2::rotfl::lmao:
 


Great day all around :)

Can’t beat that parade view. I really like the floats on that one but the music drives me crazy :laughing:

Boo on the extra long wait for dinner. Glad you still made it to the fireworks. Awesome about the short waits for rides at the end. That’s always the best!
 
Well I have clothes in the closet that are selected to take along, but I have not gotten the suitcases out of the closets yet. I plan to start that today.

:banana::banana:

I'm still using PB, but only because I paid a small amount so can use it for another year or so.
Haven't looked at alternatives yet.

Me too.

Hmmm... Might have to look into that.
Huge job changing everything over, though. Sigh.

Me too...

Sigh. This seriously sucks so bad.
 
Alicia,

Score on the parade mojo! Nice timing, even with Cal waking up not too terribly long before!

Mmmm, never eaten at the Plaza, but it sure looks great! Might have to try that someday!

Lots of lovely photos in this update. Glad you made it to the fireworks even if a little late. :)
 


We thought about heading over to Frontierland, but on the way, we got stuck behind a small group and while trying to maneuver around them, we heard a CM say, “The front of the parade line will be right there” and saw this small group dash over to where she pointed. I thought quickly. Sleeping Child. Nothing to do. Front row for parade.
Wow... well, that worked out quite nicely!

We sat right at the corner behind the taped line, front row and we were seated where the parade would be turning
I mean, really, for walking up just before the parade, that is an awesome spot!

We took a few photos in front of the castle with our new investment. I mean if we’re going to pay that much for a balloon, we better be seeing more of it:laughing:
::yes:: Those balloons aren't cheap! Gotta get your money's worth out of it!

Have always wanted to see this parade after seeing the reviews from many friends on here but never thought I’d get a chance to see it. It was fantastic and we all enjoyed it.
::yes:: it's a great parade, but it is just hard to make it work at that time of day.

I guess we headed towards Tomorrowland…with everyone else
:eek: Wow!

So we checked in early
:thumbsup2

15 minutes AFTER our scheduled ADR we got called.
:headache: That sucks. I mean, I get it if I check in early that I might possibly still have to wait until my ADR time. But if they already know they're running that far behind, the least they could do is let you know.

Third time’s a charm…partly.
Aw, DM, you photobombed the castle!

And as you guys know, no matter how little time I have, there’s always time for dessert
::yes:: Can't resist ice cream when you're at the Plaza!

Luckily, we were right around the corner from the viewing area so we didn’t have to run far, but we had scanned our MB’s right as the show started and got a very nice viewing spot considering how late we were
Wow, cutting it close! At least it wasn't one of those times where they won't let you scan in for a show if you aren't there 10 minutes early or whatever it is.

HEA (thanks for the abbv. definition @afwdwfan )
Don't thank me. I'm sure I stole it from somewhere else.

I got in contact with DM and told her our plans to hit up Adventureland but she was still shopping
:faint: Better get some more luggage. Or a big UPS box.
 
So happy to see you back, Alicia.
Have been absent myself for quite a while, so it was a great surprise to see your video and the updates. pixiedust:

Can't wait for more.
 
I actually thought of you guys when we were there and saw those small 'candle/flame' fountains around the lazy river and I remember you getting a little freaked out at first thinking they were real! Calvin asks allllll the time about when we're going back. When we returned, he would draw a map of our route there, starting with a small plane flying out of Fresno, then a big plane flying to Hawaii, then our rental van to Aulani :rotfl:
Something about Aulani really draws the littles back! Izzy keeps talking about returning. Love that Calvin drew a map!

Because of my long hiatus, I was completely unaware that PB had pooped on all of us. I had uploaded all of my 2016 trip pictures to that site a looong time ago and would still like to finish that TR. Andy had mentioned Flickr. Any other recommendations of websites that allow third party sharing?
I started using SmugMug. Seems to work fine. I haven't been real active lately, so not super used to it yet. Still have to move all my old photos, which sounds like a nightmare. But I like it so far!

We took a few photos in front of the castle with our new investment. I mean if we’re going to pay that much for a balloon, we better be seeing more of it:laughing:
Ha, I like your thinking! :thumbsup2

But while we were hanging around, I made the mistake of getting some popcorn o_O Calvin was much more interested in eating then dancing
Ugh, I can see the same thing happening to us! Izzy loves dancing...but does she love it as much as popcorn?! popcorn::

15 minutes AFTER our scheduled ADR we got called.
Oh, wow, that is an awful wait!! :sad1:

So glad to see you back on here again! :goodvibes
 
Oh no is it?!

Dan just told me that it's going to be a high of 88 here next Wednesday! Hate all this change in weather - allergies are killing me!

Actually as it turns out it's been quite chilly! Nice change from the 106 degree temps we had the day before we left! However, I didn't pack for chilly weather, but that's OK, it's been a long long time since I've been slightly cold and I'm enjoying it!

2BR AKV Kidani Savannah view ;) I think if we had a firm 'yes' on my SIL, we may have looked at a GV. But i'm sure we wouldn't have had enough points to even borrow, since we had to borrow for our Aulani trip :eek:

That should be great for you all! I'm sure you'll have a blast!

“The front of the parade line will be right there” and saw this small group dash over to where she pointed. I thought quickly. Sleeping Child. Nothing to do. Front row for parade.

We almost had an option like that today (longer wait though) and I thought, "Nah, I saw Alicia's pictures and I'd rather do my FP+s" and then I did twice on 7DMT and was like, "I don't want to wait another 30 minutes to ride PP, it's going to rain, let's go home!" :rotfl2:

Calvin was much more interested in eating then dancing

I can totally understand that!

It was still 30 minutes before our scheduled ADR but it had been nearly 5 hours since we last ate (popcorn does not count, people!) and I was rather peckish

Totally get that, I would be like, "Feed me, Seymour!"

15 minutes AFTER our scheduled ADR we got called. Which kinda sucked because we also had FP’s for Wishes and let’s face it: Wishes waits for no one.

I hate that, why can't they stay on time with ADRs? Don't make so many if you can't keep up!

It was exactly what I needed. It was cold out and this was warm and comforting.

that looks so good. I didn't eat enough for dinner tonight and I'm considering my limited options in the Villa for what I can fix up for a snack!

Luckily, we were right around the corner from the viewing area so we didn’t have to run far, but we had scanned our MB’s right as the show started and got a very nice viewing spot considering how late we were

That's cool, glad you got such a good view!

Where was everyone?! Actually, I don't care ::yes::)

Nice that you could get on so many rides at the end of the night. I don't know how you have the energy! I guess you are still young!

This day was a very exciting and long day for us at MK. We were there for 12 hours! Lots of rides, a gender reveal, a parade, and fireworks!

That is quite a full day! Lots going on and a long time in the park! Good for you guys!
 
Very odd question, but is that your foot in the picture. If so I totally have the same shoes!






Have always wanted to see this parade after seeing the reviews from many friends on here but never thought I’d get a chance to see it. It was fantastic and we all enjoyed it.
Love all your pics. You guys definite had a great viewing spot.

What a great picture. Love how the whole family is in it, balloon and all.

And the party got underway in no time! But while we were hanging around, I made the mistake of getting some popcorn o_O Calvin was much more interested in eating then dancing
Who isn't?




It was exactly what I needed. It was cold out and this was warm and comforting.
Its 50 degrees and pouring rain here. I need this NOW!

Luckily, we were right around the corner from the viewing area so we didn’t have to run far, but we had scanned our MB’s right as the show started and got a very nice viewing spot considering how late we were


Glad you got to experience Wishes one last time!

One more ride to end the night on the Magic Carpets (Actually, we rode it twice! Where was everyone?! Actually, I don't care ::yes::)


You completely look like Princess Jasmine on the carpets!
 
Soooo....the holidays happened. That's all I have to say about that guys :rolleyes1:rotfl2:

I'm pretty sure I mentioned it, but just in case I didn't, the four of us we went to WDW Dec 31 - Jan 7 with my mom, FIL and MIL and stayed in a 2 BR at AKV Kidani Village. We got back this past Sunday. The first 3 days were great, but COLD, rainy and windy. DS was fun (but quick), AK was amazing, Epcot was the park we rode the most rides at! Then Thursday came and it just completely unraveled. MK was seriously the worst i've ever seen it at any park. It took us 15 minutes to get across the walkway from Pinocchio Village Haus exit to Peter Pan for our FP. Everyone was very unhappy and not willing to work with one another to help people get across and there was no CM in sight. I overheard a family behind me say that crowds weren't even like this on NYE! :earseek:FIL got into an argument with someone about touching (but everyone was touching everyone! :crowded::crowded::crowded:) We ended up leaving a couple hours after, it was pretty much a waste of a ticket. We stayed a grand total of 4 hours at MK. Friday at 2:30am, Quentin woke up crying with a fever and a gross cough (croup) He needed to get care. DH called the front desk and told us that Centra Care opened at 8am and a shuttle could come pick us up. We ended up getting there at 9am and left at 2:30pm. Croup, positive for the flu and 102.5 fever. No park. Last park day, Saturday morning, right as we were approaching the bag check, Calvin threw up in the double stroller we rented. He was burning up. Got right back on the bus back home. No park. FiL called me around 3pm that afternoon and asked if I wanted to take his place at Epcot since MIL and DM were shopping. Of course I took him up on his offer! I didn't get there until 5pm because of the bus. When I got there and met up with the girls I mentioned that we had an ADR at Ale & Compass and they made the suggestion of just me and DH going to it since our past few days had been stuck in the room. Poor DH only got to use his ticket to pass on through Epcot to get to the Yacht Club. Calvin continued to throw up through that day and right as we were getting into our Mears taxi to the airport Sunday morning. No more throwing up on the plane. Landed in Burbank, got in our car, Q threw up and continued through the next day. Everyone's healthy now though! :lmao:


I'm generally a positive person and hate reflecting on things that I can't change. The same with DH. Weather was bad, kids got sick. Nothing we could control. But we were disappointed. It sucks spending months trying to create this perfect trip (Q's and my in-laws first time!) get FP's, ADR's. DH actually took the reins on this one and made the best spreadsheet, constantly checked for better ADR's every day he got home from work. He was awesome! DH and I had three main goals of this trip: FoP, Rivers of Light and Happily Ever After. Didn't do any of them. This trip just wasn't what we were hoping for.

The past few days we were just playing around with the idea of going back, just the four of us, in October for the F&W festival, but we only have 88 points left, not enough with the kids and couldn't borrow. (240 were spent on the 2BR! :eek:) DH was talking about going to Vegas with his friend in March for the first weekend of the NCAA tournament. And I made a comment about me going solo to WDW during his Spring break since we had enough for maybe 4 nights in a studio....


I'm not sure how it happened, it was all a whirlwind, but i'm now booked one night at Jambo, 2 nights at OKW and one night at SSR for Sunday, March 25 - Thurs March 29, 2018! :hyper::hyper::hyper::hyper: party: :cool1::cheer2::banana::bounce::jumping1::jumping2::jumping3::Pinkbounc:wizard: I realize this is during Spring Break and I realize how insane it will be. But it's also just me. No strollers. No children. No other people I need to wake up and rush. JUST. ME!!!! My mission: FoP, Rivers of Light, HEA and the Hangar Bar! It will happen. And if more drinks and shopping happen along the way, then so be it:laughing:

DH and I are both excited for our split trips, he's already planning his and i'm working on the deets for mine! Also, depending on funds and if *cough cough* someone is willing to watch both our children, he may join me for the last two nights. Cause honestly, he wants a redo of WDW too! So we shall see.

I may throw in some pics I got from the first couple of days of this past trip cause really I don't have much to make a TR with. And seriously, you know it's not a good trip when DH isn't able to get any Photopass Pictures, right!? Debating about finishing this 2016 :-)eek:) trip and Aulani. But I'm really going to do a solo TR.



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Oh. My. Gosh.

:headache:

I'm glad you got a few good days in at the beginning of your trip. But holy moly that is a lot of bad stuff to happen in one trip! I'm so sorry the kids got so sick. You must have been so stressed out and disappointed. Yes, you definitely need a do-over! A solo trip sounds fantastic!
 
I feel weird liking your post. I am so sorry to hear about your trip! That def sounds like a bust of a trip! Glad to hear everyone is healthy now. And glad that you were able to get through the airplane back, that could have been bad! I mean the whole trip sounds bad.
 
Welcome back!

So sorry to hear that your little men got sick on your trip that you all planned out so perfectly. What a nightmare with all the crowds and the cold.
But glad that you get to go on another trip and we are going to hear all about it. Would have wished for you to come in August and join us all (big group of friends .......)
 
Well, that just sounded horrific! Not fun. AT. ALL!

But, there's a bright horizon and a chance to have it be better, right?

Solo' s a lot of fun and definitely different than going with young kids! You'll love it!
 
Soooo....the holidays happened. That's all I have to say about that guys :rolleyes1:rotfl2:

:rolleyes1

It took us 15 minutes to get across the walkway from Pinocchio Village Haus exit to Peter Pan for our FP. Everyone was very unhappy and not willing to work with one another to help people get across and there was no CM in sight. I overheard a family behind me say that crowds weren't even like this on NYE!

Holy crap!

FIL got into an argument with someone about touching (but everyone was touching everyone! :crowded::crowded::crowded:

Oh dear.

Croup, positive for the flu and 102.5 fever.

Oh no. That's too bad.

Saturday morning, right as we were approaching the bag check, Calvin threw up in the double stroller we rented. He was burning up.

No! Oh, man... you really had your hands full.

Everyone's healthy now though! :lmao:

Well, thank goodness for that!

This trip just wasn't what we were hoping for.

:hug:

I'm not sure how it happened, it was all a whirlwind, but i'm now booked one night at Jambo, 2 nights at OKW and one night at SSR for Sunday, March 25 - Thurs March 29, 2018!

Yay! Good for you! After the last trip, you certainly deserve it!
 
Yikes!!! So sorry to hear you all had so much trouble on the trip and poor boys. Good news front is you got to parlay all the heartache into another trip!!! I know its gonna be awesome
 
Oh my goodness :guilty: I’m so glad you were able to have some good days there in the beginning but that is so sad how things unraveled. Poor boys getting sick :( thank goodness they’re feeling better now. Sounds like Disney was helpful with getting you to the urgent care, that was awesome. Not awesome you were there for so long but it sounds like it was the best it could have been.

Awesome about your solo trip!!!!!! You definitely need a redo! party: party: party: and it’ll be close enough you can celebrate your birthday too :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
 

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