What a shame that your tree where you take now and then photos is gone.
I can understand why V won't ride Haunted Mansion after her experience when she was 4. I have a few experiences myself form when I was 3 years old and my parents took me to Universal Studios and WDW. So now I hate roller coasters and dark rides.
Well - the tree is still there, it was just behind a refurb wall for this trip... I sure hope they don't take it out.
I feel terrible about this... She will ride every other ride in the world - and she rides HM all of the time, she just prefers not to.
What a great end to your first park day.
Congratulations with the score on BLSRS.
We did have a great park day! Thank you! Still don't know how I did it? LOL
How on earth did I miss that you started your TR??? I’ve been watching for it! Bad me!
Eeeek - I am sorry - I was going to send out messages that I started it, but then I forgot to. So happy to see you here and following along!
BTW - I share this because I know you’ll understand how good it feels - I paid off one of my credit cards yesterday. It was the smallest of the ones I have left, but still - it’s done!
We’ve decided not to build the house - it’s just too expensive abc we’re feeling an strong desire to get out of debt. So now we’re looking at existing construction and hoping we find something. We looked at one house yesterday that may be a possibility but it has the smallest master bath I’ve ever seen- smaller than the bathroom in our newlywed apartment. So we shall see...
Brie has definitely decided to go on a church mission so I’m waiting on her departure date information so I can book our
Disneyland trip. The money is already set aside.
I still feel so bad that V got so sick on your trip and that you got sick, too!
Hugs!
So proud of you!
And such a tough decision to make about the house - I know it's been eating at you for a long time. I feel like both of you have carried this weight - and God will provide a house that is perfect for you.
I am so happy for Brie - following where her heart pulls her! This will be great! And looking forward to hearing that your DL trip is booked!
We are a bit disappointed - but in the end, we were thankful that we maximized the beginning of our trip - so we were able to do almost everything we had planned to do - and only missed out on a few things... There will be other trips though - so...
I love V's tattoo, I'm so obsessed with Tangled, I managed to convince my husband to take me on the Magic in April so we can see the show and eat in the new Rapunzel themed restaurant. I love riding the safari very first thing in the morning too, when we went in October, everyone ran to Pandora and we practically had an empty vehicle for the safari, it was perfect! I can't wait to read more!
Thanks! I'll be sure to tell her! I love Tangled too! Awwwh - that sounds awesome! I didn't know they had a Rapunzel themed restaurant... The girls want to do a
Disney cruise next - I am sure that once V hears about that restaurant, it will cinch the deal for them. LOL
Yup - I am glad I was able to get FPs for FoP - otherwise we had resigned to saving it for another trip - and the remainder of our touring plan that day worked out perfectly - as everyone was in line for FoP.
What great magic shots you got! I always ask for them but they always sort of look the same...
Thanks! We didn't ask for any this trip - they just gave them to us - which was pretty cool!
Loving the trip report! Even though it looked a bit chilly it looks like you had a lot of fun.
Thanks! Yes - our first few days were a bit chilly... There was one day that it was bitterly cold, and I think that was the day that ultimately did V in. But most of the time we were there, it was comfortable with a light coat or even no coat at all. Weather wise - it was great.
Hi! Fellow Minnesotan. I live in Monticello Mn. It is between Maple Grove and St Cloud. Just wanted to pop in and say I always enjoy reading your trip reports. Loved the pics of years back in front of the tree with the girls.
Hello there! Cool - I drive through Monticello often... I grew up in the St. Cloud area - so we often go up 94/10/55 - which ever way has the least traffic.
We prefer 55 though - because the Culver's in Buffalo has a 50% military discount. LOL And I am all about cheap.
I am super excited to have a fellow Minnesotan here and following along!
Thanks - I try to do a lot of now n' thens... I love seeing how kids "grow up Disney" - especially mine.
I have a few more coming up - but I usually do a huge post at the end with all of them... This time, I am trying to throw a few into the actual TR too.
Thanks for introducing yourself! It's great to meet you!
You had two fun days! The food at the Plaza looks pretty good. I’ve never really given that restaurant a thought; maybe I should. I love the Haunted Mansion, but my boys don’t really care for it. Maybe it’s because they rode it when they were two-years-old. It probably wasn’t my best mom moment either, lol.
So jealous of your pork nachos. It’s one of my favorite Disney foods! I’m dying to get a pink rose band for this summer. I won’t buy one, but I’m hoping it’ll be available to order as one of the color choices by then.
Tusker House is always a fun breakfast. I haven’t been for a long time. Last time we went Donald took pics before entering the restaurant. Is it different now? We always ride the safari first thing in the morning, too. I think the animals are more active. I’m hoping to ride it at night this summer. I think that would be pretty cool.
We did! The Plaza was pretty good - but in all honesty - I'd originally had a "favorite" booked that day - Liberty Tree Tavern... and I really could have gone for a giant bowl of their Freedom Pasta that day. LOL Oh well... The Plaza was good too, and I am glad we tried it.
Hahaha - there should probably be a support group somewhere for children traumatized by Haunted Mansion.
I love the pork nachos!
Yah I wish I didn't have to buy the Millennial Pink band... but now I have one for future use - so it's all good.
Yes - no more Donald pics at Tusker House... I miss all of the character pics that you' used to get with the character meals - there are only a handful of restaurants that still do them... Donald just walks around the restaurant now - which is nice too.
I hope you get your morning ride on the Safari - it's a favorite!
AK is my favorite too. Although, I've never made it to the Tusker House, it's on my list of places to try. Your photo of the tree with nobody there...what a dream! PPO dining reservation looks like the way to go!
We were first in line for the safari when we visited in October and it was fantastic
Love, love, love AK... It's just such a unique park! I hope you get to try TH some day... I highly recommend the Mealie Pap and the Banana Bread Pudding... Oh and the Mickey Waffles - but you can get those almost anywhere.
Thanks! I love photos like that!
I always try for two PPO breakfasts... Tusker House and Crystal Palace... We love those two meals! And they always set us up for a great touring plan for the remainder of the day.
It is one of our favorite rides, too. I was surprised, though, how much my five year old granddaughter moved around on the seat when I rode it with her. I was afraid that she would fly out. And she was laughing and enjoying even scary bit of it.
That is a cute series of pictures. I love the current one the best. Everyone is smiling and happy in it.
It looks like the day warmed up nicely for you. The sun was nice, too.
It looks like a nice lobby. I like the wall of windows. Does it overlook the golf course?
I love the pulled pork nachos. It is one of our favorites.
Did you really just run into them, or was it planned? Is this the same Cindy with the trunk full of Dooney and Bourke bags?
You and Allison have a cute pose.
We seem to get the best safaris first thing in the morning, too. We had a very good safari during our January trip. The giraffes were running! That was fun. We even had one run on the road right in from of our vehicle. The CM had to drive slowly until the giraffe decided to head off into the grass.
I was worried about V too... She likes to "not put the lap bar down all the way"... I was concerned that she would fly right out too!
Thanks! Though I do wish we could have done it in front of our tree... Next trip!
Yes - it did warm up nicely that day.
The wall of windows has a patio outside of it that overlooks the Koi pond area and wedding gazebo - I'll see if I can find a pic for you...
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Hahaha - no, our meeting was planned... And yes this is the same Cindy with the trunk full of Vera Bradley bags. LOL That you remembered.
Thanks!
Yes - the morning safari is my favorite!
The giraffes are always so active - and they are honestly my favorite, and they get so close to the vehicles!
You guys are so photogenic! The meals look yummy, but best of all is that sunshine! We are at -25C again here today, so that you for sharing those sunny pics. HM is one of my favorites, but I don't enjoy EE, so there's something for us all!
Awwwh - thank you... I tell the girls all of the time that they get it from me. LOL Lots of eye rolling from those comments... And the "triplet" comments - those drive them nuts too.
I agree - it's so nice to see the sun!
True - there is always something for everyone at Disney!
That's what makes it so great!
This is the first time, (that I have read) that someone is staying at Shades of Green and doing a TR. I know about it, but I didn't realize it was across the street from the Poly.
We usually have a rental car and you would of been better off stopping off at a gas station for food. My dh has work for 3 weeks in Florida every year, and we stay in a few different resorts. For a few days we have to stay near Sea World at The Ritz, the food is so expensive and we always go down the drive to the gas station and get ice cream, sandwiches etc. They are open 24 hours.
I highly recommend you go back and read my January 2016 TR and my October 2016 TR (before my Photobucket subscription expires - I don't know if I will be renewing it yet???) linked in my siggy... Lots and lots of SoG resort pics in those two TRs... I didn't take too many this time because I figured that most of my readers have already seen it all. LOL And my TRs are always easy to read because I am a bit fanatical about having all of my TR chapter links working and linked properly.
Yes - SoG's location is PRIME... However - logistics are often interesting at best, and sometimes give me a headache... I love staying there - but the logistics at Disney resorts are MUCH easier - IMO.
I wish we could have... But because we booked at town car, I think they only contract to stop at certain places??? Lesson learned - next time, I will just fly at a better time of the day. LOL
I made it here finally! Great start to your trip
I love your new glasses, they look great
So sad about your Target store but obviously you will find plenty to do, speaking of, I love all the new stuff you are making for your self
I hope to see you soon
Monica
Yay!!! So happy you made it!!!
Thanks! - I think I am going to have to take them in to get adjusted... They are still really hurting my left ear... I thought I'd get used to it - but it's getting very painful...
It is sad... but you are right - I am "self-medicating" with sewing. LOL I guess there are worse things I could do? LOL
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Me too! Right by the river...too funny! Just look for my pirate mickey antenna topper.
Loving the pictures of you and your daughters D! Love the spirit jerseys and your ears are just so magical....
Awesome!!! I love having neighbors follow my TRs - it's so fun!
Awwwh - thanks! I love spending time with them! I know - right - I just love all of our outfits this trip! It was so much fun to plan it all out and see it come together! It's my favorite part of Disney planning!
Once again a great update with great pictures and it looks like you all had a lot of fun
Thank you Lilliian!
I hope you're having a good week?
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Super quick update... Running late this morning...
Because we booked our airfare to Europe this morning! We will be spending 3 weeks in The Netherlands, France (DLP), Brussels, and maybe a bit of Germany too?
Sadly - we had to spend more than we wanted to on airfare... We've been stalking it for a few weeks now, and it just keeps climbing... We couldn't bare (bear???) to watch it climb anymore. So we booked! I cannot wait to spend my birthday in Europe! To share my birthday with my birthday buddy! And to squeeze those Littles (who will likely be afraid of us...) Sigh. It's all good! Not to mention - the first time EVER that Josh and I have taken a vacation alone together - hopefully it's the first of many.
I've been staying SUPER busy... Sewing... A few of my newest shirts... All of them are favorites - of course.
An off the shoulder Momma Stella from the Made for Mermaids pattern company and the Bridgette Bralette by the same.
This is also a version of the above pattern, with the "weave hack" in the back... As you can see, V stole it...
And - I think you saw this one already... From Valentine's day... and again - the same pattern as above - in velvet... I just love this one!
And updated photo of my Target store ~ courtesy of a coworker who is still working to empty the store... V and I drove through the parking lot yesterday (it's kind of a short cut between the grocery store and Dad's) - they were throwing out all of the check out lanes into the dumpster...
The Target pics will end soon... I think tomorrow is their final day?
That's all for me...
I leave on vacation with Suzi next week - I am super looking forward to that... I have a couple of "secret" Dismeets planned while I am there too.
I need to work on packing... I just finally looked at my flights this morning - I had no idea what time I even had to leave...
Ummm... Lots of sewing in my future... I have a few more things I'd like to make for my trip...
I am going to get my nails done tomorrow - I cannot WAIT! I still have my Disney nails on and they are insanely long - I am finding it very difficult to do the most basic tasks (like typing and threading the needles of my machines...) - So looking forward to shorter nails. I still haven't decided which color I am doing - but it will be basic... I can't afford my Disney nails again - especially after paying extra for Europe airfare.
I think that's it!
Have a great day all - I will be back sometime within the next day or two to finish up replies... And I'll be doing MEGA updates this weekend to make up for not having any next weekend while I am on vacation.
Prayers and pixie dust to all!
D~