Hahhaha Izzy is a late nighter huh!!
Not usually, but she was sure wound up that night!
Just too much fun, I guess. I'm sure it didn't help that I had the lights on, but it usually doesn't bother her and I wanted to be able to see when I packed without turning lights back on and waking her up then. Hard to share a room sometimes.
Nice walk through AoA. Of the values, I have actually been watching prices to stay there but haven't seen any great deals yet. That splash area does look like fun.
Yeah, it's such a cool resort with such fun theming. But they don't do much for price-breaks, since it is so popular. Makes it harder to justify, for sure.
Love the card from mickey, that was super nice!
It really was nice! And unexpected! I mean, the only time her birthday even came up is when I had called WDW in advance about something or other (I think buying the package ticket) and the CM was prodding me for something we're celebrating. I kept saying there wasn't anything until they asked if anyone was having a birthday anytime soon, so I mentioned the closest was Izzy's 3 weeks after. And that was IT. But that little comment turned into a surprise birthday call and card, both of which she was delighted by.
Your Dessert Party looked really fun! I'm glad that Izzy and Aria had such a good time together.
It was super fun! And so cute to see the girls having a good time together. Great way to "play" and burn off some energy for them.
I can't wait to see AoA - it looks like such a cool resort! We're staying at Pop Century on the first night of our vacation - first, because I wanted to take advantage of Magical Express and their luggage delivery before we move to Universal, and second because I want to see all the decorations at both Pop and AoA! I must try to sneak over there at night as well, as I'm sure it's a different sort of fun all lit up.
Great plan! For sure check it out. It's a fairly quick and easy walk over. I could have spent a lot longer there wandering around (I do go back this next day, but still very briefly).
Oh, Izzy and being too excited to sleep!
I'm glad she finally conked out for you!
Too excited to sleep, that's probably it. I was so glad when she finally fell asleep.
Izzy was not interested in sleep that night! You have to wonder where they get the energy from. With all the stimulation Disney brings, you'd think kids would more exhausted than usual.
I know! It seems like the stimulation and newness of travel messes with her sleep schedule. She did really well the next day, considering how little sleep she got, though.
I don't think a lot of people think about taking an AoA bus back to Pop. But late at night that bridge and pathway is pretty peaceful.
I'm glad they don't think of it - quicker for me that way!
It was a really nice walk and not much farther than getting off at Pop, really.
That splash area is every toddler's dream! I'm seriously considering a stay at Art in May 2016 just for the pools.
Yes, Landon would love it! Those pools look and sound really fun!
That is one of the (many) things I love about POP. You kind of have access to two buses really and can just chose the one with the shortest line. I guess the same would apply to AoA as well, lol.
I love having those options! Back when we stayed at POR we found that POFQ had that feature too - it was a quick walk back from there to our POR room and the line for the bus happened to be much shorter.
I haven't made it over to AoA since my first POP visit, but I was so very impressed with it. It still has the standard Value theming and layout, but each section I think is more unique than at the other values.
I totally agree. Something about the theming is just so immersive. I think Pop feels a bit more random vs. the AoA sections are very clearly and strongly themed. And the buildings themselves are too - like the entrances to the hotel in the Cars area look like places from the movies. Love it!
Awww, Mickey birthday card. Precious.
So sweet! I love the little surprises they had in store for us on this trip! Disney Magic at its finest!
As a first time DME traveller, I am NOT a fan of the transportation notice.
I know! That's the worst part!
Nothing like a reminder that your timer is counting down...and not in a good way.
Hehe, I may have a few of those shampoos.
Nice! I couldn't resist - it was so cute!
I'm so glad I found your trip report! We are traveling with our 2 year old old next month and it's great to see what you were able to accomplish with Izzy. I'm trying to not go in with unrealistic expectations since we were are only taking a 4 day trip. I can't wait to read more!
Glad you joined in! I hope your trip goes great! Yes, we accomplished a ton in a very short time on this trip! Like you said, go in with low/realistic expectations and plan to not be able to do everything according to your plan. And just enjoy what comes your way. I really, really loved the age that Izzy was on this trip! All the magic is so real to them and it's such a joy to see it in their eyes.
That was a good idea to take the bus to AoA since it had the shorter lines and you wanted to check it out. It is a really neat resort - definitely wouldn't mind staying there one day!
Same here! I'd love to stay there. But walking through from Pop had to suffice for now. I'm really impressed by the place, though.
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Yay for the B-Agile making me look like a cooler mom! " - sometimes it is the little things in life
It was amusing to me to hear them talking to each other about how impressed they were with my stroller-folding prowess.
That is funny Izzy declaring your birthdays "DONE!"
She still tells us this regularly. She's gonna be so confused when she has another birthday.
I mean, we already did that!
Bummer about her being up so late - sometimes I think they get over-tired and just can't get to sleep. Hopefully once asleep you both slept soundly though
I definitely think she was over-tired. She had been really sleepy, then all of a sudden got a burst of crazy.
But when she was out, she was out.
I am very far behind but I did read your last two updates. What a fun evening at the dessert party. Sounds like Izzy had a blast. No wonder she didn't go to sleep until midnight. The dessert offerings sound yummy.
Haha, she probably was all jazzed up on sugar!
We all had a great time and really liked the party. Very worth the cost of a ticket for me!
I can't believe its your last day already. I still have some serious catching up to do. Hopefully that will happen!
Fun updates!
Well, you're probably not as far behind as you think. I mean, this trip was really, REALLY short. We arrived Saturday, spent the day Sunday, and left on Monday - the last day comes fast when you do that.
I mean, the ME notice arriving on your first morning is pretty darn depressing.