xlsm
Snow White
- Joined
- Oct 19, 2013
Gooood morning Disney Friends!!
I've been back for six days so I guess it's time to get this XLSM trip report party started!!
The PTR for this trip can be found HERE
If you followed along with it (it's actually a double ptr for this trip and one coming up in September), you know that originally this was NOT supposed to be a (mostly) solo trip. DH was supposed to be coming with me, and we had all kinds of fun things planned. Then, my MIL, who was supposed to stay at the house with the kids and dogs, cancelled on us last minute. Our backup kid/dog/house watchers already had plans, so DH stayed home and I went by myself. In a bit of good luck, @Raeven was able to join me for the last couple of days so I had some company at the end of the trip.
That's fascinating xlsm, but I don't even know who YOU are yet!!
Ah, that's a good point. I'm the "S" of xlsm, mom to the X and L, wife of the M. We're a Disney loving family thanks to my obsession. I've drawn them all into my web of characters, castles, and general festivity!
This is probably the most "me" photo I've ever taken. No no filter or makeup except for some stray eye liner...this just proves that lighting is EVERYTHING. It's probably my favorite picture of me, even though I look tired.
(I've reached my Flickr limit, so the first few posts will be a combo of Flickr and Google shared pictures, so please bear with me if the sizing is off or it looks weird until I figure it out...I've never shared with Google before, and the board updates messed with my normal Flickr sharing a bit)
I love all things cute and cuddly, and have a hard time saying no to plush or like, mini figures and stuff. I also collect pins and have a thing for blind bags. And if Jerrod Maruyama does artwork for something, chances are I need to have it!!
I usually skip the My Favorites section that so many people add to their TRs, because I'm really indecisive and everything is my favorite at some point or another, but since it's been awhile, I'll see if I can narrow things down!
Favorite Park: Animal Kingdom (but MK is the park I want to visit most often - it's home!)
Favorite Character: To meet - Chip and Dale!! In general?? Yeah, no way to narrow that down at all, sorry!
Favorite Resort: Wilderness Lodge (runners up are Polynesian and Animal Kingdom Lodge - for future family trips, I've given in to the fact that the Poly will probably be the go to from now on)
Favorite Snack: I mean, I love a Dole Whip. But Kaki Gori from Japan might be the true favorite. I don't think I've ever gone on a trip without getting one
Favorite Table Service: Probably Skipper's Canteen?? Or Sci Fi (for the atmosphere) We try not to repeat much, but those are frequently visited spots
Favorite QS: Tangierine Cafe in Morocco or Satuli Canteen
Favorite Princess: Snow White, Tiana, Anna...choosing is hard.
Favorite Ride(s): Overall, probably Tower of Terror. If we go by park, right now at DHS it's probably Slinky Dog Dash (since Tower is the Ultimate Favorite, I feel like I can go into subgroups, LOL!!). MK is harder, it's a toss up between Haunted Mansion, Pirates, and Splash Mountain. AK is the safari, and Epcot is probably Soarin' or Spaceship Earth.
Ok, this feels like it's getting boring, let's move on!!
So, since this is being called a solo-ISH trip, who was my trip buddy?? That's Raeven!
We met here on the Dis a couple of years ago, and talk pretty much every day. We also have a full trip planned together for September split between Universal (my first Horror Nights!) and Disney.
Ok, we feel like we know you better now! So where'd you stay and how long, and all that good stuff??
It was a week long trip. I was supposed to fly in on June 8, but as you'll read in the travel day post, that didn't quite work. I did fly on the 8th, but I sure didn't make it to Orlando that day! I flew home on June 16 (and thankfully that travel day was MUCH better).
My home for the week was the Yacht Club, my first time staying at that resort. I had stayed in the area once before on a family trip in December 2016 at the Boardwalk. I liked the YC, but I don't think I'm an Epcot area resort person. I think we're just MK resort people. (although I don't mind AKL except for the bus only transportation)
Why should we stick around??
Hang out with me and read along if you want to hear about a travel nightmare (which sadly seems to be a common occurrence for me), two Yacht Club rooms, character meets, DHS After Hours, MK Villains After Hours, and my second attempt at a solo WDW visit!!
I hope you will all follow along with my adventures...welcome to the xlsm family!!
I've been back for six days so I guess it's time to get this XLSM trip report party started!!
The PTR for this trip can be found HERE
If you followed along with it (it's actually a double ptr for this trip and one coming up in September), you know that originally this was NOT supposed to be a (mostly) solo trip. DH was supposed to be coming with me, and we had all kinds of fun things planned. Then, my MIL, who was supposed to stay at the house with the kids and dogs, cancelled on us last minute. Our backup kid/dog/house watchers already had plans, so DH stayed home and I went by myself. In a bit of good luck, @Raeven was able to join me for the last couple of days so I had some company at the end of the trip.
That's fascinating xlsm, but I don't even know who YOU are yet!!
Ah, that's a good point. I'm the "S" of xlsm, mom to the X and L, wife of the M. We're a Disney loving family thanks to my obsession. I've drawn them all into my web of characters, castles, and general festivity!
This is probably the most "me" photo I've ever taken. No no filter or makeup except for some stray eye liner...this just proves that lighting is EVERYTHING. It's probably my favorite picture of me, even though I look tired.
(I've reached my Flickr limit, so the first few posts will be a combo of Flickr and Google shared pictures, so please bear with me if the sizing is off or it looks weird until I figure it out...I've never shared with Google before, and the board updates messed with my normal Flickr sharing a bit)
I love all things cute and cuddly, and have a hard time saying no to plush or like, mini figures and stuff. I also collect pins and have a thing for blind bags. And if Jerrod Maruyama does artwork for something, chances are I need to have it!!
I usually skip the My Favorites section that so many people add to their TRs, because I'm really indecisive and everything is my favorite at some point or another, but since it's been awhile, I'll see if I can narrow things down!
Favorite Park: Animal Kingdom (but MK is the park I want to visit most often - it's home!)
Favorite Character: To meet - Chip and Dale!! In general?? Yeah, no way to narrow that down at all, sorry!
Favorite Resort: Wilderness Lodge (runners up are Polynesian and Animal Kingdom Lodge - for future family trips, I've given in to the fact that the Poly will probably be the go to from now on)
Favorite Snack: I mean, I love a Dole Whip. But Kaki Gori from Japan might be the true favorite. I don't think I've ever gone on a trip without getting one
Favorite Table Service: Probably Skipper's Canteen?? Or Sci Fi (for the atmosphere) We try not to repeat much, but those are frequently visited spots
Favorite QS: Tangierine Cafe in Morocco or Satuli Canteen
Favorite Princess: Snow White, Tiana, Anna...choosing is hard.
Favorite Ride(s): Overall, probably Tower of Terror. If we go by park, right now at DHS it's probably Slinky Dog Dash (since Tower is the Ultimate Favorite, I feel like I can go into subgroups, LOL!!). MK is harder, it's a toss up between Haunted Mansion, Pirates, and Splash Mountain. AK is the safari, and Epcot is probably Soarin' or Spaceship Earth.
Ok, this feels like it's getting boring, let's move on!!
So, since this is being called a solo-ISH trip, who was my trip buddy?? That's Raeven!
We met here on the Dis a couple of years ago, and talk pretty much every day. We also have a full trip planned together for September split between Universal (my first Horror Nights!) and Disney.
Ok, we feel like we know you better now! So where'd you stay and how long, and all that good stuff??
It was a week long trip. I was supposed to fly in on June 8, but as you'll read in the travel day post, that didn't quite work. I did fly on the 8th, but I sure didn't make it to Orlando that day! I flew home on June 16 (and thankfully that travel day was MUCH better).
My home for the week was the Yacht Club, my first time staying at that resort. I had stayed in the area once before on a family trip in December 2016 at the Boardwalk. I liked the YC, but I don't think I'm an Epcot area resort person. I think we're just MK resort people. (although I don't mind AKL except for the bus only transportation)
Why should we stick around??
Hang out with me and read along if you want to hear about a travel nightmare (which sadly seems to be a common occurrence for me), two Yacht Club rooms, character meets, DHS After Hours, MK Villains After Hours, and my second attempt at a solo WDW visit!!
I hope you will all follow along with my adventures...welcome to the xlsm family!!