Last Trip? It was until we met Food & Wine -- Recap 2/12

[KatMark]

I will come back with responses later, but please say a prayer for Amanda and her daughter Mira today as they have lost their Joe after a three year battle with cancer. And hug the ones you love and tell them every single day that you love them.

"It's the message I've dreaded writing... Joe Clark took his last breath this morning at 2:45am. He was peaceful and kissing me until just hours before. We've lost the greatest friend and honestly, the love of all of our lives."

 

[DMGeurts]

I will come back with responses later, but please say a prayer for Amanda and her daughter Mira today as they have lost their Joe after a three year battle with cancer. And hug the ones you love and tell them every single day that you love them.

"It's the message I've dreaded writing... Joe Clark took his last breath this morning at 2:45am. He was peaceful and kissing me until just hours before. We've lost the greatest friend and honestly, the love of all of our lives."

This is so sad. Our hugs and prayers go out to them. Thanks for letting us know.

D~

 

[dizneeat]

I will come back with responses later, but please say a prayer for Amanda and her daughter Mira today as they have lost their Joe after a three year battle with cancer. And hug the ones you love and tell them every single day that you love them.

"It's the message I've dreaded writing... Joe Clark took his last breath this morning at 2:45am. He was peaceful and kissing me until just hours before. We've lost the greatest friend and honestly, the love of all of our lives."

Thanks for posting, Kathy. I saw it earlier on FB and it breaks my heart. So sorry for Amanda, Mira and both, Amanda's and Joe's families.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Trying to find a little time to get all caught up again! So far behind, so I had to just jump in and read what I could. Some random thoughts.........

What a great bunch of DISmeets! Love to meet up with Tim and Mel one day, and get that picture to prove it happened!

I think Mark's Olaf hat picture might be my all time favorite! That Frozen Sing Along looks like a lot of fun! Sorry I missed that one.......maybe they will have it back sometime???

The colors of the room at BW are very bright and cheery! What a cool place to stay! And how nice that your view included a "Dumbo" for Mark!

Love Earl of Sandwich! And Crystal Palace is so much fun, especially with the Pooh characters! Of course you got your pic with Tigger, and how can anyone not love Eeyore.........

I'm sure I had some more comments as I was reading along, but my mind is going to, so who am I to criticize you and Pat for that one........

I will come back with responses later, but please say a prayer for Amanda and her daughter Mira today as they have lost their Joe after a three year battle with cancer. And hug the ones you love and tell them every single day that you love them.

"It's the message I've dreaded writing... Joe Clark took his last breath this morning at 2:45am. He was peaceful and kissing me until just hours before. We've lost the greatest friend and honestly, the love of all of our lives."

I saw this on FB earlier! What a sad story, and such painful news. Even when something is expected, it's still not any easier when it occurs! Thoughts and prayers for that wonderful family!

 

[KatMark]

I'm going to try to do replies now. I've tried doing this several times today, but then I would find myself in tears over the loss Amanda and Mira have suffered in the loss of their beloved Joe. I just can't comprehend how they must be feeling right now and my heart is just breaking for them.

Oh, don't you just love when Main Street is so quiet and empty? Such a peaceful and happy place indeed! Crystal Palace is my favorite place for breakfast and character interaction. The kids looked like they had a marvelous time. You can tell what a special family they are from all the photo's. Poor Pooh! lol

It is my favorite time at Disney; there is just something very magical about an empty Main Street. And I'm with you...CP is our favorite. Pooh wasn't the only one Gabby gave that reaction to.

You really had some good Photo Pass photographers - the pictures came out so great! Makes for wonderful memories.

We really did have some great ones (with more to come).

Thanks for another fun update. Read you soon!

Thanks, friend.

Thud. These pictures make me want to be in Disney RIGHT NOW. I've never done CP for breakfast, but each time you post pictures and rave about that puffed French toast, I always say that's where I will try next time. But... never do. Love LOVE!! Magic Kingdom when it's so empty. It just seems more magical to me for some reason. The quietness and solitude where you are able to hear yourself think and just dream and imagine. Ahhhh

Seriously? You still haven't gone to CP. That best be on your list for your very next visit.

Don't worry about letting me know about when you post updates. I'll just have to get my butt on here more often. I'm obsessed with BWV right now. Glad to know that finding the entrance from the back side doesn't require having a rocket science degree. I'll just have to book a ressie there and find it myself! Yeah!

It's a great resort and I hope you can stay there very soon.

Any idea what weather is like in January or February, by chance or is it a crapshoot? Remember, I am Canuck so 60s and low 70s is a-ok with me.

When I did my first girls trip in 2012, we went in January and it was upper 70's and low 80's (a little chilly first thing in the a.m., and a bit chilly at night...but still shorts weather0.

I was a bout 10 pages behind, but finally got caught up! I'm a slacker lately.

No worries, Jen, I've been there myself lately.

What wonderful Dis meet ups. Glad you got the have breakfast with Tim and family too. I've met Tim's mom so that must be Mel's mom.

Yes that was Mel's mom and a very lovely lady. We had a lot of fun at breakfast with them.

The tower of terror videos are great.

I'm so glad they added these.

Brekafast looks like a lot of fun.

We had a good time.

Gorgeous photos of the empty Main Street!

Thanks, Ariana.

I loved all of the cute character photos. CP is one I still haven't made it too but I need to someday!

Thank you; I can't believe you've still not been there.

You are an updating machine!

I really want to get this done by Christmas, but don't think it will happen.

I'm so glad you got to have breakfast with the kids. They are adorable. Poor Gabrielle getting scare! Christopher is rockin' those sunglasses.

Jill in CO

It was a fun breakfast, and yes the kids are adorable and a lot of fun. Gabby didn't want anything to do with any of the characters.

Hmmm, you know it's strange but I think I'm finally getting used to the colour change on the MK sign from pink to blue. For a while there I hated it, lol.

I did too, but it does grow on you.

Oh I so love early morning pre-opening MK even though I've only done it once. I love your PP photos and REALLY love both of your shirts.

It truly is my favorite time at the MK. The streets are wet from being freshly washed, there is just a peace to the park and you just feel the magic.

HAHHAHA, Love the Mark ear picture too. I don't think there's a hat he can't pull off.

The man...what can I say.

One of my favourite things (at least for entertainment's sake) is seeing photos with multiple photographers and seeing which direction people choose to look. I refer to them simply as "Disney Photos".

A very good point!

I don't know why, but I have a feeling Juliana won this bet.

You could be right....

Oh my what wonderful group photos. Clearly the sun was bright that day! Kn wing all too well that week, that's a welcome sight.

Yes, it was very bright that morning. Would it stay that way all day is the question.

An empty Main St. is such a great thing to experience!

It truly is Sarah.

You guys looked like you all had such a fun breakfast together. I can't wait to read who won the bet!

We really did, and the characters were great.

I love the picture with all of you guys waving - so cute.

Thanks.

 

[Poolrat]

Thoughts and prayers for Amanda and Mira and the family. So sad.

 

[KatMark]

I love that morning hotel picture.

Thanks, Sarah.

Empty Main Street is so beautiful ... I love your pictures!

My favorite time at Disney.

I love all the pictures from Crystal Palace ... they're adorable!

Thanks.

I'm looking forward to seeing who won the bet!

Soon you will find out.

Great update, Miss Update Queen!

Thank you Karin.

Took me a while to catch up on just your latest updates.
Front row parking at MK is awesome.

Yes it is...I really hate the tram so being able to walk is a plus.

I didn't know they took you by bus to the MK for an early ressie. We needed to take the resort monorail - what a pain as it took forever. Bus sounds great.

They had neither monorail open at 7:30 a.m.


The empty main street looks awesome and I just love all the photos with the characters and on Main Street.

Thank you; it was a great start to our morning.

Looks like a great breakfast with some awesome friends.

It really was and I am so able we could work it out.

How wonderful! Now you have me very excited for our breakfast there!!

It's a great breakfast with wonderful characters (even Tim ).

Love the Photopass picture with the Happy Anniversary Background. Did you notice that behind your shoulder in that shot is a Bride and Groom kissing? I thought it added an extra touch to the photo.

I did, and I was waiting to see who would be the first one who noticed...and you are the winner.

catching up.
the food at the rose and crown looks good.

It really is...we like it.

Glad you got to meet Tim finally. I loled at the picture of him on TOT

I am too; it was a long time coming. And Tim is such a clown!

That Olaf hat is just wrong.

I love it1

I love the Frozen photopass pics as well

Thanks, Emma.

Cookie is super cute

We got a Christmas outdoor decoration this year that looks just like her.

Lovin your frozen t-shirts as well. I need more Frozen clothes

Thanks; Mark got me the purple shirt that I'm wearing.

Your CP breakfast looks like fun even is poor Gabby wasn't a big Pooh bear fan.

Poor Gabby wasn't a favorite of any of the characters.

The group picture with you all cheering made me lol. Gabby wasn't feeling the love for Magic Kingdom. She's to cute though

Thanks; I'm glad we were able to get that photo for our memory book.

I love all of the fun Fall colors and decorations at the Magic Kingdom. So very pretty! How great that you were able to have breakfast with Tim and his family. Those kiddos of his are adorable!

It really is my favorite time at the World; I just love the colors. I'm glad we were able to have a meal together too.

The Tower of Terror videos are hysterical! I love that they include the story and I cracked up watching you fiddling with your camera right before the drop and then the oh-so-familiar picture with the camera in front of your face. I get yelled at for that all the time...

Until my new camera, I was always afraid to take pictures on rides like that. It was fun doing it, even if I was a tad nervous.

The next one with Tim swaying and smiling in the back of the ride is great too.

He's crazy in a good way.

The picture with Mark wearing the Olaf hat and holding the reindeer is the best ever!

Thanks; the man loves to crack me up.

Although you definitely do that Marie hat justice. I hope you purchased that to help keep your ears warm in the winter.

I seriously should have had I known that by mid-November we would be having January temperatures already.

All of the Frozen Photopass pictures are adorable.



Thanks, Dee.

I really like this picture!

Thanks; I was very pleased with how that turned out.

Your room at BW looks really cute. I smiled when I saw that you have a view of an elephant. I know Mark loves Dumbo, and not sure if his love extends to all elephants in general, but what a fun thing to look at.

Yes, Mark's love of Dumbo extends to ALL elephants (and why we make a trip to Milwaukee yearly to see the elephants at the zoo their since neither one of our zoos has elephants). When I told him to come look at our view, he thought for sure I was referring to the "clown" and he was thrilled when he saw the elephant.

And even better, that very accommodating tree blocked out the view of the scary clown.

Thank you Disney tree.

I have only been to Earl of Sandwich once, back in 2008, and I really want to try it again. In fact, there is one at DTD in Disneyland and it was on my must do list for our trip because I figured it would be a reasonably priced meal, but we never made it there.

I hope you get there the next time. We really enjoy it.

 

[KatMark]

How many different ears did you have at that breakfast? I think you had one for every character!

We always have our Tigger and Eeyore ears, but Juliana was sharing her princess ears (or I should say Christopher was).

What a fun breakfast and you all got SO many great PP pictures. Serious score on that. What great memories! Love them all! CP is such an awesome breakfast, made even better with a large group.

Thanks, MaryEllen. It was such a fun breakfast with Tim and family and we had a blast.

I have to agree that nothing is better than pictures of an empty main street! Sometimes getting up early is so worth it!

It is worth getting up early for that's for sure.

I have a feeling I know who lost the puffed french toast bet!

You may be right.

My futile attempt at trying to catch up on your TR... I know I could go back much further... So sorry to be so far behind.

D, it's okay, I have been myself the last several weeks.

Loved your room and your view at BWV... I do think the clown is a little creepy - but not so bad that it would keep me from staying there - I think it looks like a fun resort and one I hope to stay at some day. I also love that you and Mark can comfortably stay in a studio room - I wish we could - It would make trying out some of the DVC resorts so much easier on us.

The clown is a lot creepy (as are the chairs), but I love the resort and just avoid the pool. You could try OKW...those studios are the largest with two queen beds and a very spacious bathroom.

Your night at DTD looked so fun!

We had fun; I just can't wait until all that construction is done with.

And I knew you were going to CP for breakfast! It's our favorite - it looks like you had a great time!

We did, and I'm glad it is your favorite too.

What a great Dismeet you all had - I loved all of the pictures - you all are so adorable!

Thanks, D.

Prayers continue for your mom and your entire family - you've been on my mind a lot lately.

D~

Thanks; I truly appreciate it.

Thanks for the updates on your brother and mom- continuing to send along positive energy to all of you.



Thanks, Dee...it means a lot.

I haven't been to a preopening at MK- it is so on my bucket list. I love your photos and all of the photopass pictures.

Oh you must do it one time...it's just so magical.

Speaking of...







I was wondering if anyone was going to comment on the couple photobombing your Anniversary pictures.

It seems only two of you have noticed that.

How rude of them to get in your special picture

Seriously what were they thinking.

Really great pictures of Tim and his family, and the ones of the whole gang, on Main Street. The character pictures at Crystal Palace are priceless. Love that you had Tigger and Eeyore ears to wear.

Thanks; they are some of my favorite pictures of the trip.

Have fun riding Space Mountain!



Hmmmm....what makes you say that?

And I am officially all caught up.



YAY!
So I know what that means... You are about to slam us with more updates.

Well, I was thinking of doing one tonight.

Beautiful pictures of MS. Don't you just love the calm before the storm being there so early! CP is so cute, we are going to try it when Alexander is a little older and the characters are too precious.

Thanks, Lori. I think Alexander will love it when he gets just a bit older. I hope you have a magical time there.

 

[Clarf]

I will come back with responses later, but please say a prayer for Amanda and her daughter Mira today as they have lost their Joe after a three year battle with cancer. And hug the ones you love and tell them every single day that you love them.

"It's the message I've dreaded writing... Joe Clark took his last breath this morning at 2:45am. He was peaceful and kissing me until just hours before. We've lost the greatest friend and honestly, the love of all of our lives."

I just read this like 10 minutes ago. My heart is broken for their family. Thank you for sharing their story, though. Sad as it is to read, it is also very uplifting to see how much they love each other. They will all be in my thoughts.




As for your updates, of course I got behind again! I love your room at BWV. That is second on my list of resorts to stay at someday, right behind POLY. But I agree, the scary clown pool. Sheesh!

How did you luck out with such a great parking spot at DTD? It wasn't as horrible for us as I'd heard, but we didn't get that close!

Love the hat pics, of course. I have the Jack Skellington Mickey ears!

The Frozen sing along looks like it was so much fun. We just didn't get a chance to do it, but I wish we would have. I kind of regret not doing it.

Your breakfast looks yummy! We love Crystal Palace. And, you can't go wrong with an empty Main Street in the morning!

Can't wait to hear who won the bet!


Oh, and I'm so glad to hear your brother is home. So sorry your mom isn't doing well, though. You all continue to be in my thoughts.

 

[KatMark]

Hi Kathy! I'm caught up again, so you'll probably do 3 more updates.

Sorry, Tammie.

DHS is not my favorite park, either. I think because it feels like everywhere you go you run into walls. I'm sure we just haven't explored enough. That being said, on our last trip, it turned out to be one of our best days. I think we did less planning and it worked out that we were able to just go with the flow and we had some really fun family moments.

it's not that it's a bad park, there's just not enough to do in my opinion.

We split up when we can on RNRC and TOT. I don't like the freefall and Jim doesn't like to be strapped into the car seat. I will ride with him if no one else is there, but I happily stay out of TOT with the kiddos if need be.

It's easy to split up and it makes us both happy to ride what we love. It's nice of you to ride with Jim.

Awesome DISmeets! So fun that you finally got to meet Tim and fam. Such cute kids.

It was a highlight of our trip to finally meet up with Tim and family.

You will have to share what you got at the Christmas shop when you decorate! I need to keep Jim out of there so I can really shop - he's pretty good at putting the brakes on. Love the pic of Mark with the ship's
wheel!

I got a lot of ornaments, and I also got Andy and Des some Christmas towels as I knew Des would love them. I'll try to remember to take pictures if I can.

Nice start to your MK day - and you got to be with Tim's crew again! Too bad Gabbie didn't enjoy the characters. Maybe next time. I'm wondering what ride Juliana will want you to ride - I think I can guess if Daddy puts her up to something

It was fun to spend more time with them. I think by the next time Gabby goes she will get into the characters. Daddy did not have to encourage Ana at all.

Continuing to pray for you and yours

Thanks, Tammie.

Love the Magic Kingdom before opening and thy food looks so good. I'm hungry right now anyway but that looks yummy and I love the fall decorations.

I'm with you, Judy. No more magical experience.

Breakfast at Crystal Palace always looks like so much fun. The Winnie the Pooh characters are so cuddly.

Aren't they? Pooh just gives really warm hugs and I love Tigger.

I love the view from your BWV studio. The elephant is really cute and one of the animals that you didn't have outside your AKL room. But the studio itself seems a little plain, especially after the gorgeous room you had at AKL.

Yes; that is Mark's one disappointment with AKL...no elephants. But we sure made up for it at BWV. Yes, it is not the same as AKL, but we still love the resort. I'm looking forward to seeing how the one-bedroom compares when I stay there in May.

What a fun morning! There really is nothing like feeling although the MK is your own, personal playground and for me a nearly empty Main Street does just that!

It sure does; it's just pure magic and I get teary-eyed thinking about it.

CP looked super yummy, and super cute. LOVE Mark's princess ears!

Who but my husband could pull off princess ears?

More character? Can't wait to see what sort!

Oh, there will be several of those.

Hi Kathy!

Hi, Roni.

Super-cute PP+ pics inside and outside DHS!

Thank you.

What a great DIS meet! So special! And how cool that you were able to coordinate your FP+ to ride together. Very fun!

Tim and I did a lot of talking prior to the trip.

The Frozen cupcakes look so cute. :

Aren't they? I'm sorry I never got to taste one.

And another fun DIS meet!

It was fun meeting Wendy and Johnny.

Great pics from the Great Movie Ride. Somehow, we have never done this. I always forget it’s there!

It is hard to see the entrance since they make you go in on the side.

Love Mark’s RnR ride photo!

It looks like he is scared to death yet it is one of his favorite rides.

We would never pass up a mere 10-minute wait for ToT either.

I don't know how anyone could.

Oh, wow! This is the first time I’ve seen one of the ToT ride videos. I LOVE it! How fun!!!

Isn't it great?

Oh boy, an all-Frozen store. I wonder how long Willow and Maddie will be in that place….. Great PP opportunities though - very cool!

I bet those girls will be in there a very long time. Be sure you go when you don't have a FP+ selection coming up.

Loved seeing the pics from the Sing-along - what fun!

We really enjoyed it.

Awesome pool view at BWV!

I was very happy with it.

Great early-morning MK pictures - I want to be there right now. *sigh*

I wish I was there right now too.

What a fun DIS breakfast at CP! I love it!

Thanks; we had a lot of fun.

This is so sad. Our hugs and prayers go out to them. Thanks for letting us know.

D~

Thanks, D. Even though we all knew it was coming, it is so hard to believe after the fight he fought.

Thanks for posting, Kathy. I saw it earlier on FB and it breaks my heart. So sorry for Amanda, Mira and both, Amanda's and Joe's families.

Thanks, Karin.

 

[KatMark]

Trying to find a little time to get all caught up again! So far behind, so I had to just jump in and read what I could. Some random thoughts.........

Thanks for popping in, Marv.

What a great bunch of DISmeets! Love to meet up with Tim and Mel one day, and get that picture to prove it happened!

You have several of those to make up for.

I think Mark's Olaf hat picture might be my all time favorite! That Frozen Sing Along looks like a lot of fun! Sorry I missed that one.......maybe they will have it back sometime???

I'm glad you liked that one. I think the Sing-Along is still going on.

The colors of the room at BW are very bright and cheery! What a cool place to stay! And how nice that your view included a "Dumbo" for Mark!

I should have told him I'd requested that view to earn brownie points.

Love Earl of Sandwich! And Crystal Palace is so much fun, especially with the Pooh characters! Of course you got your pic with Tigger, and how can anyone not love Eeyore.........

EOS is great; and CP is a must do for us as you know. And no way I'm not getting in a pic with Tigger. And Eeyore just begs for love.

I'm sure I had some more comments as I was reading along, but my mind is going to, so who am I to criticize you and Pat for that one........

Smart man!

I saw this on FB earlier! What a sad story, and such painful news. Even when something is expected, it's still not any easier when it occurs! Thoughts and prayers for that wonderful family!

Thank you, Marv.

Thoughts and prayers for Amanda and Mira and the family. So sad.

Thanks, Pat. It is very sad.

I just read this like 10 minutes ago. My heart is broken for their family. Thank you for sharing their story, though. Sad as it is to read, it is also very uplifting to see how much they love each other. They will all be in my thoughts.

It just breaks my heart Clare. Despite the fact that he is so young, his courage, his determination, Amanda's strength and their love...just too much for someone so young.

As for your updates, of course I got behind again! I love your room at BWV. That is second on my list of resorts to stay at someday, right behind POLY. But I agree, the scary clown pool. Sheesh!

We loved the Poly when we stayed, but I have to say it is probably now fourth on my list of favorites after AKL, OKW and the Boardwalk.

How did you luck out with such a great parking spot at DTD? It wasn't as horrible for us as I'd heard, but we didn't get that close!

We did get very lucky. My husband has an eye for parking spots.

Love the hat pics, of course. I have the Jack Skellington Mickey ears!

I think that is the first time we had seen the Jack Skellington ears.

The Frozen sing along looks like it was so much fun. We just didn't get a chance to do it, but I wish we would have. I kind of regret not doing it.

I'm sorry you missed it; it really was a lot of fun.

Your breakfast looks yummy! We love Crystal Palace. And, you can't go wrong with an empty Main Street in the morning!

The perfect way to start a day.

Can't wait to hear who won the bet!

Coming up...soon.

Oh, and I'm so glad to hear your brother is home. So sorry your mom isn't doing well, though. You all continue to be in my thoughts.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[MissMaryQC]

Oh Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about Joe; my heart goes out Amanda, Mira and all those who love him. Loss of a loved one is never easy. I may not know them, or even you really, but you're all in my good thoughts.

 

[KatMark]

So after we finished a great breakfast and had some group photopass pictures taken, we were headed to our next destination.

On the way, we ran into a rascal who Juliana and Christopher wanted to see.





Mel and Tim hopped in too



Mel, her mom, Christopher, Mark and Gabby headed off to do The People Mover while Tim, Juliana and I headed to our attraction. For those of you who guessed that Juliana won the bet...you are right. And for Dee, who guessed where we were headed, you too were right



Although Juliana said that the puffed French toast was "okay", she did try it and won the bet. And I was going on the ride that I swore I was never going to do again after June. I swear...these DIS kids are trying to kill me.



Tim acting like a goof (again)



And to prove I survived...barely



Ana said she wanted to go again. I politely declined. Plus it was time to do something we could all do together and our first FP+ for the morning. We headed here



Not sure where here is? How about this?



No? This will surely tell you



We had a lot of fun...and Christopher had fun being in charge of the spin.



Mel had a lot of fun...can you tell?



Juliana looks really serious in her game



Mark rode with Tim (not sure how that happened...and it happens again later)



The kids with Zurg



As we departed, we saw that there was a character out that Christopher would want to meet so we got in line. While we were waiting, I wanted a picture of me with all the kids. This is the best we could do with Gabby



And then, I got one with just Juliana and Christopher



Up next, we meet Buzz, more rides and I almost catch Gabby with a smile

 

[KatMark]

Oh Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about Joe; my heart goes out Amanda, Mira and all those who love him. Loss of a loved one is never easy. I may not know them, or even you really, but you're all in my good thoughts.

Thank you, Mary. Andy was devastated when I gave him the news this morning. Joe fought the fight of his life and gave it everything he had. I know he is at peace now and no longer hurting.

 

[Guatemommy]

Coming out of lurkdom to say I love your TRs and I love when you are at a DisMeet - you are like everyone's grandma - so warm!

Enjoying your latest report! CP is my all-time fave character meal too esp for early morning breakfast! Sorry fr your losses and family struggles with illness - I know it all too well - hang in there.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Hi Kathy - I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. He was much too young. His wife and daughter are in my prayers.

 

[dvc4life]

So sorry to hear of your loss Kathy. Prayers to Joe's family.

 

[PhoenixStrength]

I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and all who cared about him.

Yay, Space Mountain. Your picture made me . Actually all of the Buzz pictures also made me !!

 

[afwdwfan]

Wow. I'm behind.

Mark and I were hungry, so we stopped at Starring Rolls to grab some lunch. Loved these cupcakes in the case

Mmmmmm.... my peanut butter chocolate cupcakes... I will be eating one of you a month from now. I can't wait!!!!!!!

Considering my first trip to WDW was in 2008, I don't understand the hatred for the hat. I guess I just don't know any different.

As one of the hat haters, I guess I'll say that I don't hate the hat itself. Just the location. It would be more fitting in the animation area or maybe out in front of the park or at a value resort. I think it would be great if they could move it somewhere else.

But that theater is really a beautiful building, and you really lose a sense of the scale and beauty of it when you can't see it as you approach from the entrance. I'm all in favor of opening that area back up.

Oh look. Tim's wearing his illegal disdads shirt. I can't wait for the update where he ends up disappearing behind a hidden door with Disney security.

Although Juliana said that the puffed French toast was "okay", she did try it and won the bet. And I was going on the ride that I swore I was never going to do again after June. I swear...these DIS kids are trying to kill me.

No, they're just trying to make sure you still do the fun stuff!!!!

We had a lot of fun...and Christopher had fun being in charge of the spin.

That's all it takes to entertain the kids at that age. But it just kills your score.

Mel had a lot of fun...can you tell?

Nice updates, Kathy! I'm glad you got to have a couple of big Dis Meets. It looks like you and Mark really hit it off well with Tim's family. I'm glad to see you all having a good time together. I look forward to seeing what kinds of trouble Tim and Mark can get into together.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I'm very sorry to hear the news of Joe's passing. Prayers for the family.



Caught up with the rest of the updates. I haven't done the Crystal Palace breakfast yet, and I'm not a big fan of the Pooh characters, but I still feel like it's a must-do someday. I love those empty Main St. and castle shots. They're so cool!

Love all the pictures with Tim's family.

And kudos to you for not welching on the bet and going through with Space Mountain! Sure, you might have taken a few years off your life, but you made Juliana happy. So it was worth it.

Mel's picture on Buzz Lightyear had me