DisneyKid4Life
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BRENDA!!!!! So glad to have you back. You have been so missed!!!
Hi guys! Em and I are back. I've pretty much traveled the last 3 weeks straight so I'm catching up with work and life. My special Dismeet posts will follow this week - I promise.
Thanks! Sometimes people need a drink more than me!Looks like you had a wonderful last day! That was so thoughtful of you to want to use your drink coupons for others. I love little random acts of kindness like that!
Yes, this has taken awhile, but I've read reports that have taken longer. At least you finished what you started and didn't abandon this altogether, so good for you!!!
Crystal Palace is an awesome last breakfast in Disney! Can't beat that puffed french toast!
I have often felt for the poor CMs in those unbearably hot costumes. I hope they get ample water and cooling off breaks.
I love how often you change clothes. Do you pack enough for two or three outfits a day? That had to be a lot of luggage for fifteen days.
Wo-Hoo!! Completion!! Looks like a good last day! We've never done Stitch!! I honestly don't even think about it lol.
Hmmm.... I seem to remember those drink tickets finding a home!!
Beautiful sunrise pictures - BLT definitely has some incredible views, and it looks like you definitely made the most of them!
I'm impressed that you managed to sit through Stitch's Great Escape (although I guess they restrain you, so you don't have a choice). That show was so much better when it was a terrifying (yet entertaining) Alien Encounter without a movie tie-in. They should have moved it to DHS or something instead of 'classing' it up with Stitch.
We know Alfredo! We met him when staying at CR a few years ago and he was very nice (and we saw him again at CR last July). We don't know nearly as many cast members as you do (we have a few friends scattered around certain resorts), so it's cool to recognize someone you met.
Nice job finishing this up and replying to everyone along the way! These reports can be so much work, so it's impressive that you've completed this while still keeping up with a dining report.
Awesome last day! I think a breakfast at MK before rope drop is the perfect way to end. Crystal Palace breakfast, I cannot wait to expirence it
I will be looking for your next TR!!
Awww Brenda, has it really been 10 months??? I know I kid a little (ok, a LOT) but I will be genuinely sad to see this end. I only kid because I know there are already 2 more trips in the can and 1 more coming soon and I get a little anxious (and confused). This was the one with the Dream Suite... right?
You know, given your proximity to DL and the ability to go there pretty much at will makes me appreciate all the more the fact that you go to extra lengths to stay in WDW just as long as possible.
I am absolutely making a special point of finding Alex next trip.
WOW, way to get in some last minute character meets. Holy. Many don't get that many in a day. Of course, I'm also counting all the extra meets with CM's and of course your super crushing Mayor.
Brenda!!
Seriously, what a great last day in MK!! My hats off to you both for getting in as much as you could, that's awesome. I've been thinking about how we (Tyler and I) can shoot for a great day in MK on our last day too, I've been looking at flight times and trying to get an idea of what flight times they may offer for next year. We'll just have to see what they come up with.
Tell me, what time was your flight to go home? And what time did ME pick y'all up? <you don't have to answer now that we've spoken on the phone>
You probably said but I don't remember now. My thoughts are for a 6:00 o'clock flight so that we don't have to rush and we might be able to get some time in one of the parks or a resort if the park is not possible.
I figure the later the better, but not too late so I don't have my poor husband coming to get us really late from the airport. He's getting old ya know.
I'm going to have to keep my eye out for CM Alex, he looks like a hoot. I think he and Tyler would have a blast together!
CP for breakfast, my favorite and a last day tradition for us as well. I see you have the same thinking I do when it comes to breakfast, it's good to have the healthy options as well as the really good stuff!
Breakfast lasagna is no joking matter, in eating it or making it. Have you ever looked up the ingredients?!? But man! It's soooo yummy.
I'm glad to see you got some face time in with a few of the princesses, too bad no time with the head Mouse. Oh well, at least you have another trip coming up, maybe you'll see him then.
So sad y'all have left. But all good times must come to an end, TR's too, but sadly mine is not. A year later....how pathetic of me. As always I love reading your reports.
Boooooooo last day! Even though you have been on 2 trips since.
Very cute pictures on Main Street to start off the day! So glad you were able to run into your favorite PP photographer as well, that made for some really adorable selfies.
Love the princess meet! My favorite Rapunzel! I hope to see her every time we go now. She was amazing for Paxton's very first princess meet in 2012.
I have to sincerely thank you for plugging away at this TR and keeping me so entertained and feeling like I have a little bit of the magic at home.
What a fantastic TR Brenda! I had to come out of lurkdom to say how much I enjoyed it as well as your previous TR's. I can't wait for your next one!
So I am finally back here to catch up. I read that update and thought there is NO WAY it's been that long since I've been over here. It had been a long time...but not THAT long, I missed this update!
I love those decorations and it's such a fun photo! You two look great as always although I must say, August seems too early for fall decs!
Wonderful updates. I had a lot to catch up on, Illuminations cruise and so many cute pics! I am glad you enjoyed the cruise (so much you've done it again). I think it is worth every penny and love that a couple next to you got engaged.
Love that you took a picture with Bruce, I think that is perfectly acceptable for the kid to stand in line to take the picture. Princess shots were a ton of fun and I am glad (since I've not been on the dining thread) that you shared a few pictures from your last breakfast. I've still never been there...one of these days!
What a magical trip.
Brenda I've really enjoyed following along with your TR! I love how much you enjoy the CMs and the other "little things" at WDW. I hope that you'll be starting another TR soon!
Very sad to have it end. Although I read the whole TR in 5 or 6ish days!
I've read all of Rob's TR's, now I will need to go back and finish yours.
Love Alex, I will be looking for him in December, for sure! The picture with Em and the Mayor, priceless!
I have a feeling we will meet up at DLR, one day. My next visit will be Aug 24 & 25. Let me know if your in the neighborhood.
What a great last morning at the MK! And you have such great pictures to help tell the story. One of these days I will stop rushing from one attraction to the next so I can really enjoy the smaller details and the CMs. But until that happens, I will enjoy reading about them on your DRs and TRs. Thank you for spending the time to create your reports!
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It has been fun following along on your August trip. I can't believe that it was almost a year ago! Where did the time go? You must not mind the August heat too much if you are planning another August trip. We are returning to WDW in September. We usually travel to Florida in the winter months, and I'm a litle worried about the heat.
What a lovely morning. Relaxed last days are the way to go. The laugh floor is always so fun. I've never been to the stitch ride, sounds pretty fabulous though!
That cinderella is super pretty! Major props to the fur & face characters down there. They're so good at their job. Way to go Mary Poppins!
Southwest is so good. What a nice guy for giving free drinks! And you, for giving out your coupons to other passengers. You're so nice, Brenda. Go you!
Hi guys! Em and I are back. I've pretty much traveled the last 3 weeks straight so I'm catching up with work and life. My special Dismeet posts will follow this week - I promise.
I've enjoyed your report so much. What a wonderful vacation. I would love to take a girls only trip with my two princesses one day!
aw, I will be sad to see this TR come to an end ... I mean, probably not as sad as you were to see the actual trip come to an end, but still
You had so much going on and did so many updates it is not surprising it took a while ... though it is kinda funny/interesting to see all the things that have changed since you started this TR ... no more paper fast passes, princesses have moved, Mine Train has opened, etc.
Looks like a blast with Alex - that must be fun for him to get to be the one having his picture taken for once!
What a nice easy day to end your trip with! OMG, Alex is hysterical (and his selfie game was ON POINT). I don't know, but I feel like I might have seen him once on Main Street when I was just there... I forget. There probably were some other cool CMs catching my eye at the time haha Awww, that poor mayor, he looks so sad. :/
Love CP! I haven't done breakfast. Need to get on that one day! Awww, poor Mary. It amazes me how rarely you do see that, but that they manage to always stay in character. Those friends of face characters need to be paid extra on those hot days... BIG TIME (not to mention the fur characters who are outside).
Love all your photos with the princesses! All of them were very interested in what you were saying with your hands tho. You must've had some lovely conversations. Great photo of the fireworks burst btw!
Stitch's Great Escape: Classiest Attraction in WDW is right! Love that Chili smell (not). And that's so awesome how the guy with the urge to dance at the Laugh Floor actually DANCED. Right on, dude!
Mmmm, Plaza looks delish! Must check that place out next time I'm there. Great final photopass and I love when the crowd control CMs just have a little fun when they don't have to do anything. It's so cute!
I'm glad to hear you guys had a safe flight home! MCO security is the worst, but they usually are pretty efficient so it's not like you are just crammed in, but the line actually moves.
Cannot wait to read the final wrap-up!
What a great trip! And such a fun report too! Thanks for sharing.
What a great report. I've enjoyed the whole thing. It's always sad to see a trip end, but I think a Bloody Mary is a brilliant way to say goodbye.
Brenda, what a great last partial day you had! From breakfast with my boyfriend (yes, I saw you hugging my Tigger), to seeing the Mayor with his frown, to meeting some royalty, getting in some rides (but WHY Stitch ) and learning how to take photos of yourself on the bus.
As always, I thoroughly enjoyed your TR. And can't wait for the recap and the next one.
Plane cookies? Seriously? I fly SWA all the time and I have never had plane cookies. I am very jealous. They must save those for the cross country flights.
Still very envious of the BLT lake view. It is really so lovely. I've only stayed at BLT once. I really need to change that. How super convenient for the last day of your trip. If I can change my February reservation I might just have to do that.
I agree that flying home in the evening is the way to go. Glad you had such a nice breakfast and lunch. Poor Mary Poppins sweating up a storm like that.
I really enjoyed your TR and look forward to your final wrap up and your newest adventure (whatever that is). I would think you are probably just about ready for a return visit.
So it looks like we are now on target for DL in June 2015 (unless we push it back to September). I'll keep you posted since I think you are now the unofficial DL ambassader for die-hard WDW folks.
I had a ton of catching up to do!!
What a fun evening -- sounds like a really fun boat ride, Illuminations looked beautiful, and so sweet about the engagement! And EEK about the gators!
And, love your DL dismeets!! How fun!!!
A TR truly is a labor of love...your reference to the length vs. time to have a baby seriously made me laugh!!
Your walk up Main St was so cute --Seriously, you guys make friends wherever you go! You had a VERY productive morning at MK -- I'm impressed.
I'm sad to see your TR coming to an end!! Hope you decide to a December one??
Hi Brenda! Love those castle pictures. We just did Crystal Palace breakfast for the first time and it was easily my favorite meal of the trip! I loved the puffed French toast and the apple tarts.
Paper FPs?! I almost forgot about those!!
Great meet with Mary. I really wish I could have met those characters in Town Square but it was just too hot.
That banana split looks SO GOOD. I've been skipping the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in favor of LeFou's Brew the past few trips, but I miss it!
Brenda, Sorry I got so far behind. Sad to see this trip end but look forward to your next. This was an amazing trip and I am so glad you share it with us all.
Same here. I'll get FP+ now that that's the way it is, but it seems more like being at work when everything has to be on a predetermined schedule.
So sad to see this report end. I must say I really enjoyed being with you. I cant wait to hear your last thoughts. I hope you start another trip report soon.
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Ack! just saw this! Thank you so much - feel honored to be mentioned in a thread of the month by DIS royalty
Have a safe and great trip!
Last days suck, but they're always a little easier when you know the date of your next return!
What a lovely time you had in MK on this last morning! I love that you got to squeeze in a character breakfast too. I have to travel too far to get a late enough flight to do anything like that.
YUM that banana split does look good!
Noooo! I'm a fan of long, drawn out TR's though!...cus mind is almost at the 10 month mark
But really, I hate reading last days because you never know when that DIS'er will have another TR. Thank GOODNESS you have many more TR's in the near future, so i'll be submissive and accept that the end has indeed come.
What a fun Photopass Photographer! He would be a hoot to run into on our next trip. Hopefully i'll see him.
So you can call Airline Check-in ahead of time and have the boarding passes printed out? What about when you check in 24 hours before? Does that change your boarding group if you check in 24 hours before and then have the passes printed out the following day? I hope this makes sense. We only fly SW and from what I remembered, I checked in right at the 24 hour mark and didn't do anything until the next day when we were in line getting our baggage checked.
Stitch's Great Escape is definitely the classiest in all of the World!
How did you score drink coupons!? I need me some of those. DM would have used all of them
Side Note: We had SO much fun chatting with you and Em! Next time we need to plan for longer. Perhaps a meal and park time at some point in the future. Thank you so much too, for the sweet gifts. DS is enjoying the postcard that you gave us, pointing at Mickey and Minnie everyday. Sorry, it's all crumpled now, but know that the postcard is being used well
Oh yeah you did. LOL.
You got a lot done in the time between going out and going back for the bags.
Stitch is one ride I skip. Such a waste of space.
Sounds like it was a good last day and a nice flight home.
Caught up.
I'm all caught up after my 15 day trip and jet lag
It looks like you had a lovely, full last day and it was so kind of you to try to give your drinks away
Thanks for a great TR you guys always have so much fun!
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Your last day sounded amazing!!!! Glad you were able to pack some extra character love into it!
As long as you keep writing trip reports, you take as long as you want to finish them!!!
Welcome back! I can't wait to read about another Em and emmysmommy's trip again.
Welcome back! Can't wait to hear all about your trip and your DISMeets!
BRENDA!!!!! So glad to have you back. You have been so missed!!!
Welcome back! Like the others, I am also looking forward to reading another wonderful Em and Emmysmommy report!
So glad you had a great trip! Can't wait to read more!!!
Welcome back!! I saw much of it on Facebook but I can't wait to hear the whole story!
Welcome back! Looking forward to hearing about your DISmeets!!
Happy Anniversary to you and Michael!!!
And have a wonderful time with Em...give her a hug for me.
xo
All caught up to your departure! Parting is such sweet sorrow. Unless you know you'll be returning soon.
We spent the 30th in DHS. No chance of a meeting there. And not returning until 2015. But if you are ever in Chicago for business, let me know! Would love to meet and say hello.
Funny the FP for the characters didn't work out. MK is a great place to spend a last day.
Have a safe and wonderful trip to WDW!! Say "Hi" to Mickey for me!
Oh good, 15 days to stay caught up. I mean, have a great trip cant wait to read about it. Really I can't wait to read more of your adventures and dis meets.
The sweepstakes are to stay in the Dream Suite which a couple people here have written about. We knew someone who asked on our behalf. We were blessed.Hi,
Haven't read though the entire thread so here is my question..........how do you get a tour of the Cinderella suite? I know at one point there had a contest but don't anymore do they?
Safe travels, Brenda! I cannot wait to hear about your trip!
I'm a lurker in your TR but I'm coming out to say hi now! I just added u on fb too, yes I'm a creeper like that lol. DH and I are going to be first timers in dec and your trips sounds so amazing that I think dec is too far away lol. Looking forward to your next TR!
NOOO I don't want it to be over!!!
When is the next TR???