kroseycorn
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- Aug 29, 2013
Your daughter is so cute!! Her reactions are making me so excited to see my little girl reacting... I'm sure we'll have LOTS of stink eyes!
Awww - look at Izzy! She's going to be a thrill-ride junky like Willow!
I love this shot!!!
What a great find!The posted wait time was 15 minutes, so I asked her if that was accurate and she said that it was actually shorter! Hold the phone! What?! I tossed all my plans out the window and we jumped into the Standby line to make sure we met Minnie (and Mickey) this day.
I love this place - Willow and I met Mickey and Minnie there on our last trip in 2013, and we just LOVED the photos of M&M's travels. Such a cute touch!While we waited, we admired the cute pictures of Mickey and Minnie’s travels along the walls
She’s totally giving him a look like, “Mickey, are you moving in on my Mommy?!”
Every once in a while, they have to do what WE want to do!Izzy was not very happy about this unplanned photo stop, but put up with it.
I love these kinds of photos - they will always crack you up over the years to come.
Smart girl - Willow has had quite a few really wonderful meets with Baloo (including one surprise meet in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel ).but she warmed up to Baloo.
Adorable picture!
I would have been FREAKING OUT! Seriously - I don't think I would have enjoyed or remembered anything about the safari.It wasn’t until we were on the ride that I realized I’d left my wallet on the stroller! However, I do keep it attached to the handle with a carabiner, so it can’t be swiped super easily. I just had to hope it would be fine and…it was! Whew!
again! Not cool, phone, not cool!!!!My phone decided to just stop working. Like completely frozen (guess Elsa got to it). So, there will be a bit of a gap without pictures, as that was my camera for this trip. The screen was completely unusable, except for an accessibility feature I had on it (a volume button was broken and it allowed me to adjust volume on the screen)
GAH!!!!I was really annoyed because I couldn’t even slide the bar on the screen to power down – thinking a restart might fix it.
Awww - so cute! I'm so glad that you ended up getting the PP pictures. Not only for the non-functioning phone, but you really did get some great shots from them over the course of your days there.
I can see her feelings on this. He really isn't particularly cuddly looking.Walking through the building, we actually saw Rafiki, but decided to pass on a meet with him. I asked Izzy if she wanted to meet him and she said no, so I went with that. I guess he doesn’t look very cuddly.
YAY!!!!!!!While I was following Izzy around goat-world, I finally figured out how to restart my phone without using the screen – just had to press both the home and power buttons at once (iPhone 4S). Maybe I should have known how to do that, but I didn’t and I sure couldn’t use the phone to look it up or ask Dug. And the good news is that it came back on and worked again!
Haha, yeah, it turned out pretty funny. She was just NOT in the mood for a photo shoot at that moment.HAHAHA, that is so stinking cute. Izzy is really giving Tink "the look".
I thought it went much better than I expected - wasn't sure if she'd like them, as she wasn't familiar with them. But she is a fan of bears!Awww, it looks like she did really well with Baloo and Louie. They may not be Minnie level, but I'd count it as a win.
Yikes, a few hours?! It was tough just waiting through the safari to check. So glad it was still there!Ooof, I tend to get a little shell-shocked about lost or potentially lost wallets in Animal Kingdom. Happened to me (I got it back), but it was a tense few hours. Thank goodness all was well.
True, totally appropriate. Just what the momma gorilla would do, I'm sure.Ah the spit wash. I think all children have been the recipient of that at one time or another. If it's good enough for animals, and hey this IS Animal Kingdom.
Very true - she probably thought I'd lost my mind to be taking pictures without a furry friend.Izzy looked so unamused at the Tree of Life photo spot. She was probably wondering why there were no characters around, since usually when she sees PP photographers, they are with some furry friend.
That was the worst part - I had no way to get help with it, as I couldn't use the internet or make calls. I was actually very close to tracking down a CM that seemed tech-savvy to help me.Ugh, phone issues. That's never good. Especially when you're by yourself and there's no way to look up how to resolve the issue because the only thing on hand is the thing that's broken. Glad you got it figured out and could take pictures again.
Thanks! We had so much fun this AK day and have the pics to prove it. The phone was super annoying, though. And (spoiler alert) there is more to come. On this trip and even in Hawaii!You got some great photos - Tree of Life, Izzy holding the bear paw, and great ones with Chip & Dale! Too bad about the phone, though. I'm glad you eventually got it working again!
I hope Rory loves it! Izzy was really cute chasing goats around and brushing piggies.I'm glad Izzy like the petting zoo. I am very curious to see how Rory reacts to the animals there later this month!
It's so much fun to see your daughter's reactions to everything at Disney. Makes it so much more magical.Your daughter is so cute!! Her reactions are making me so excited to see my little girl reacting... I'm sure we'll have LOTS of stink eyes!
Aw, thanks! I'm no Super Mom, just Regular Mom Who Managed to Have Fun Solo With Kid. We had a great time.Hi there, what a wonderful and action packed mini-break you had at WDW! You are definitely "Super Mom!" Can't wait to read what happens next!
I sure hope so! That would be so fun to ride all the mountains together!Awww - look at Izzy! She's going to be a thrill-ride junky like Willow!
Ha, thanks! I was really trying to get a dino in the background.I love this shot!!!
It would have been nice if it really was less than 15 minutes. Still good, though!What a great find!
I really liked this meet too. Really cute theming that I wasn't expecting at all - not to mention a great visit with the main mice!I love this place - Willow and I met Mickey and Minnie there on our last trip in 2013, and we just LOVED the photos of M&M's travels. Such a cute touch!
Every now and then...Every once in a while, they have to do what WE want to do!
True, they can't all be too perfect.I love these kinds of photos - they will always crack you up over the years to come.
He was really great to meet. And was totally not on our radar. Glad I was keeping an eye out for characters that day.Smart girl - Willow has had quite a few really wonderful meets with Baloo (including one surprise meet in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel ).
Thanks!Adorable picture!
Well, you know, I had the broken phone thing to distract me from that. And the fear that Izzy was going to toss my Magic Band overboard. It was a stressful safari.I would have been FREAKING OUT! Seriously - I don't think I would have enjoyed or remembered anything about the safari.
So not cool.again! Not cool, phone, not cool!!!!
It was so annoying that I couldn't figure out how to power it down without using the screen.GAH!!!!
Yes, it was really a good value this trip! (even if I had paid something for it)Awww - so cute! I'm so glad that you ended up getting the PP pictures. Not only for the non-functioning phone, but you really did get some great shots from them over the course of your days there.
Nope, he can keep his distance.I can see her feelings on this. He really isn't particularly cuddly looking.
Brief party, but don't get too excited just yet.YAY!!!!!!!
Thanks! I was so excited to see a PP person doing Magic Shots! We have hardly ever gotten any, so it was fun (for me, not Izzy).Awww, the magic shots with Tink are so cute!
Glad it wasn't totally quiet on the savannah again. Still not the most active safari, but better.Great safari ride! Glad you saw more animals (even if the elusive lions weren't being social.)
Me too, but that won't be the last of the issues...Glad you got your phone working again!
She was just not at all interested in doing these photos. I'm sure it would have helped if she could have seen Tink.I love the magic shots! Izzy looks absolutely thrilled to be there! It's more like, WTH are you doing on my mom's hand!
I can't believe I did that and totally forgot to grab it. I was glad that I use a little carabiner to attach it and I knew that it was not super obvious where I had it. But still...very happy to see it right where I left it, untouched.I'm glad the animals were more plentiful on your 2nd safari. And that your wallet was safe! That stroller handoff can be hectic!
It was super frustrating. And distracting. I just wanted to enjoy the little time we had there, not deal with technical problems the whole time.Sorry your phone wasn't be cooperative - very frustrating and especially when it's your camera as well!
I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was also kicking myself for not thinking to grab the diaper kit, right after the wallet forgetting incident.I may have pulled the "spit in place of wipes" removal trick a few times too. Totally necessary at times!
Can't wait to share more!Excited to see more pictures!
That is awesome that you are doing a year of Disney! We had so much fun when we did that in 2010! So many memories - I can't believe it's been 5 years! And, man, you were really overdue for a vacation! So glad you are able to plan a few to make up for that. When in May are you gong back? We'll be there May 14-26 (cruise May 18-22). Glad to have you here!First post here but I'm all caught up and read some of your other trips as well. Your family has inspired me to have a Year of Disney with my husband. We own our own business and hadn't taken a vacation for 6 years! We just went to Disney in March and I was reading a lot of reports to get the scoop on the changes, restaurants, etc.
We upgraded to annual passes while we were there. We are going back in May and have at least 2 more trips on my radar in the next year!
I can't wait to see how the rest of your trip unfolds!
I sure hope so! That would be so fun to ride all the mountains together!
Ha, thanks! I was really trying to get a dino in the background.
It would have been nice if it really was less than 15 minutes. Still good, though!
I really liked this meet too. Really cute theming that I wasn't expecting at all - not to mention a great visit with the main mice!
Every now and then...
True, they can't all be too perfect.
He was really great to meet. And was totally not on our radar. Glad I was keeping an eye out for characters that day.
Thanks!
Well, you know, I had the broken phone thing to distract me from that. And the fear that Izzy was going to toss my Magic Band overboard. It was a stressful safari.
So not cool.
It was so annoying that I couldn't figure out how to power it down without using the screen.
Yes, it was really a good value this trip! (even if I had paid something for it)
Nope, he can keep his distance.
Brief party, but don't get too excited just yet.
Thanks! I was so excited to see a PP person doing Magic Shots! We have hardly ever gotten any, so it was fun (for me, not Izzy).
Glad it wasn't totally quiet on the savannah again. Still not the most active safari, but better.
Me too, but that won't be the last of the issues...
She was just not at all interested in doing these photos. I'm sure it would have helped if she could have seen Tink.
I can't believe I did that and totally forgot to grab it. I was glad that I use a little carabiner to attach it and I knew that it was not super obvious where I had it. But still...very happy to see it right where I left it, untouched.
It was super frustrating. And distracting. I just wanted to enjoy the little time we had there, not deal with technical problems the whole time.
I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was also kicking myself for not thinking to grab the diaper kit, right after the wallet forgetting incident.
Can't wait to share more!
That is awesome that you are doing a year of Disney! We had so much fun when we did that in 2010! So many memories - I can't believe it's been 5 years! And, man, you were really overdue for a vacation! So glad you are able to plan a few to make up for that. When in May are you gong back? We'll be there May 14-26 (cruise May 18-22). Glad to have you here!
Oh, cool! Sounds like we probably won't cross paths - our current plans on the 17th are DHS and MK - though there's a chance of walking though Epcot to get between the two - so if you see us, say hi!We will be there from the 17-21 this time. Sadly we could only get away for a short trip but I couldn't skip SWW! It is our first time checking it out and it looks so fun!
I'm hoping to sneak over to Epcot for some Frushi before they shut F&G down but we'll have to see what happens.
Oh, cool! Sounds like we probably won't cross paths - our current plans on the 17th are DHS and MK - though there's a chance of walking though Epcot to get between the two - so if you see us, say hi!
Are you following the big SWW thread? I'm finding that super helpful and fun!
Oh, cool! Well, keep an eye out for us! You know, when you're not watching for roaming SW characters. At least it's easy to get back and forth between the two parks. You can take a lunch or dinner break at Epcot to get away for a bit. Just a warning, the SWW thread is HUGE, but the first post is regularly updated with new info, so you don't have to read like 250 pages.We will actually be at DHS for the majority of the day so who knows! I just fell in love with Frushi and the Plum Wine Slush when we went to F&G in March so I'm not sure I can pass up the chance to get it again. My hubby is a HUGE Star Wars fan though so I feel like we'll spend 90% of our day there.
I didn't check it out yet but I'll head there next! More info would be super helpful! We booked the package so that should be fun! Yoda cupcakes!
Fair enough! Maybe I will have to pull a Rob and post a Cronut shout-out to you.
price-per-length-of-trip modification to PP,
Maybe it was good the lions weren’t out or I’d be upset that I couldn’t get a picture!
I finally figured out how to restart my phone without using the screen – just had to press both the home and power buttons at once
Duly noted.I'd be insulted if I wasn't tagged in a FB photo!
Loved those pics!That's cute!
In her defense, I think she was just pointing out Minnie, but it sure looks like a nose pick. Especially coming from a kid that literally says things like, "Mommy, I'm just picking my nose and eating it. Yum!"I could see DS doing this!
Thanks!Aw so cute!
Minnie was so sweet! She really picked up on how much Izzy loved her and did a great job of being sweet to her.I love how Minnie is holding her hands like that.
I had never thought of it until he was asking me those questions. And it occurred to me that paying full price for Photopass for a weekend trip would be somewhat absurd.Hmm, very interesting indeed I never thought about it before but that's an idea!
Thanks!perfect!
Ha, she was tolerant, at best, of that photoshoot. I think because we were supposed to be going to the safari and she doesn't like it when plans change.I totally LOL'ED at your comment with the picture!
Thanks!So sweet!
Me too! You'd think there would be amazing photo ops that I'd miss.Of course that would happen right. I'm shocked it didn't!
I wish you'd yelled louder and into the past! Glad I finally figured it out. Just never had needed to do that before - the slide on the screen always worked just fine to power down/reset.I was silently yelling this to you the whole time!