I am here! Just trying to make my rounds on the boards and e-mailing people about my trip!!
I missed you all- I see there was a little drama on the freebie board- ugh.
Well- us girls had a great time! My niece was a little "pissy pants" sometimes! I do not have kids- so that is not easy for me to tolerate, But all in all- it was good! I was not a neurotic Disney freak on this trip- we took our time and went at a slow pace! Staying at the Boardwalk made that very easy to do! It is so beautiful there! I like it b/c you kind of forget you are in Disney! It is so beautiful- my niece told me she wanted to stay at a Disney hotel next time we go
I had to explain to her this IS a Disney hotel...for big people -- but she likes the POP and ASMu b/c of the vibrant colors etc! I can see a kid liking all of that- but I wanted to try the Boardwalk this time- me and SIL loved it! I think Karlee forgot all about the Values after day one! AND after sliding down the Clown slide at the pool about 300 times in a row!
Me and SIL kind of "tricked" her a little- and got her on Test Track the first night- we just kind of "walked on" without any explanation- after we were done racing around the track- my niece just looked at us and said- is it done!?, we said, yes, her eyes were huge- all she said was......good.
She was a little scared but did not stop talking about it the whole trip. She did pick out the car she wants when she turns 17!- I told her to tell Daddy that one! I am sure he will love to hear it!
We also got her on Haunted Mansion and Splash- she is a BIG fraidy cat- if you do not take her on the stuff, she will never try it!
Let's just put it this way- when she was 4- she cried b/c she was scared to get on IASW
Soarin' and Buzz Lightyear - and this year- all she wanted to do was go on, Buzz and Soarin'! You have to push her a little- We would NOT go as far as RnRC though!!!
Me and SIL had our chocolate martinis,
Kir Royals
champagne and Fiesta Margaritas as often as possible
We had dinner at the Coral Reef- had Tea at the GF, our breakfasts' at Spoodles were awesome (of course, the Mimosas helped!) and OMG- take a look-see at thhis "little" drink I ordered at PI- I said- hello! I do NOT drink out of BUCKETS! The bartender told me I had no choice, he could not fit all the alcohol in just ONE cup!
It only rained once the whole time we were there! We were very lucky. We were having dinner @ the GF anyway- so it did not interfere with anything. After dinner- we just shopped a little and drank more champagne
and waited for the rain to stop- when it did, we strolled from the GF, peeked at the wedding chapel, then over to the Poly- that was nice, b/c I have never done that before. It was a peaceful quiet walk right after the rain. I was alittle embarrased when SIL sneaked into the venue where the Luau takes place- they were practicing and someone was right on top of us to chase us out!
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We did the MK on Wed night- and there was only a 10 minute wait for the HM, 20 minutes for Splash! It was great! We watched Wishes and instead of rushing to Main Street to head out- we wandered around the back of the park and then headed to Main Street and finally found our way out around 11:30pm! and that was not even an extra magic hour! I love staying in the park after all the crowds have rushed out! SIL has never done that before and my niece was wide eyed until we walked out of the park!
I posted a pic of us over on the freebie thread- but here are a few more-
For SOME reason, Karlee THINKS she is in China!?
Did I mention- she REALLY likes China!?
Her Prince Charming......
After her dance with the Prince.....
DH loves this one- he says this is just SO perfect- 2 BAD girls!
He said they would give each other a "run for their money"
He would not want to be in the way if they both got their horns twisted!!!