What a concept huh? Someone being nice. Pretty cool although honestly I was mortified as it would appear I sent my kid out without any money or conversely taught him it was ok to go up and order, and not have any money. Or worse, than he knew his room key wouldn't work as he was a minor but was trying anyway. Thinking back I am sure I only gave the adults charging privileges (which was a bit of a mistake in more ways than one).
it's not an if, it's a WHEN
The DL Railroad used to be a must-do for us, because DS was totally into dinosaurs and loved that part of it.
I'm surprised you didn't buy a sweatshirt, I would have!!
Too bad the food didn't taste good at Flo's...but it didn't look good, either!
Caught up on your last couple of updates.
Thanks for including the Aulani update. Very exciting!!!
The parade pictures are awesome!!! We are not parade people and I don't think we were ever around DL during the parade. We actually took resort breaks on this trip! But it really does look good.
The details are incredible, down to Mickey's and Goofy's musically themed clothing.
I love the carousel horses Mary and Bert are riding. Are they in control of driving them or is there an operator off to the side?
I love Eric's comment about the Matterhorn!
We didn't do the train, either. Wish your mom had gone overboard with pictures on that!
Everyone's expressions on the ride photo for RSR are awesome!
Sorry your meals at Flo's were meh. Our lunch was ok there- Ben really liked it. Sandwiches were good. Your dad's meal looked pretty disgusting.
We were the same on World of Color. Cold & tired and really didn't appreciate it as much as we thought we would.
Honestly, you may have been the only one who thought that others thought that. I mean if the stranger was that nice, he probably also knows that honest mistakes happen and let it go. I'm sure he was glad to help.
This is very true. I mean, afterall, I DO live in Oregon, a mere 2 hours away. Trips (multiple) are in my future.
When Evan was 2, that is all he wanted to do was ride the RR. That and hug characters. I still smile when I think about it, he was obsessed with The Land Before Time. It didn't occur to me that maybe that was part of the draw of the RR
Funny thing is I don't know that it occurred to me, I think I kept thinking I'd have time to run up to the room and then just never did. We didn't really shop much either or it may have occurred to me to look. I also hoped there would be something I'd want in the CarsLand area and there really wasn't.
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Love the new nurse minnie badge in your siggie
DS totally loved The Land Before Time!! I thought it was pretty cute myself.
I know what you mean, I hate to buy something that I know I'll never wear again! Especially at Disney prices.
Why thanks!! Got me some new skilz trying to make it. I like it too, and will proabably make a new one in a few months just to mix it up!
The wifi is terrible!!! I couldn't believe it, but then again, the Disney World wifi was that bad just a few years ago. Hopefully they'll upgrade it soon if they're considering bringing the FP+ technology over.As I didnt take any pictures myself (thanks to the DL horrendous wifi and cell sucking the life out of my phone)
I didn't even know those were there! We were riding along and it was kind of like "what the heck?" They were kind of cool though. I'm glad we did it.Despite the horrible pictures it was actually really fun to "do" the train, I haven't done it in eons and had really forgotten about the diorama's, it was fun!
I'm sorry to hear that. In Flo's defense though, we ate there last week and the menu was apparently very different from what it was when you were there. I had some ribs and mashed potatoes and DW had the turkey dip. We thought ours was great. Quite honestly, the best meal we had in the parks. The kids had mac & cheese and even that was pretty good.The verdict? Meh. All around Meh. Mom liked hers the best. My beef was lukewarm and a bit on the tough side. Dad's veggie casserole thing was tasteless. It was also fairly pricey for meh. I'd go back maybe for dessert or a shake, or try the breakfast option but I've zero desire to eat more there than that.
Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This ride lives up to every hype um, ever. AMAZING. Absolutely incredible!
Never managed to do that.Going on it for the first time, in the dark? Even more amazing!!!
Yuck. I can feel her pain. Not fun at all.We slept in today, it had been a long couple of days and we were all tired. Unfortunately more than our bodies were tired. My moms back decided that it was basically done and didnt feel like moving.
The pool area there really is fantastic!Ah, sun, pool, adult beverage!
I see where he's coming from. I'm 20 years older than he is and I was pretty grumpy the day when we were stuck in the hotel room, essentially because I was a short walk from 2 parks and I couldn't enter them. So yeah, I get it.Eventually I had enough of the sulking. I mean I get it. There were 2 parks nearby and he was at the pool with mom, and no friends. At 13, just not your ideal Disney day. But really, get over it!
Ok, maybe I'm just a 13 year old trapped in a 33 year old's body, because that would totally work as bribery for me too.Then again, it may have been a Mickey Bar.
I really feel where you're coming from. That was the one saving grace for my sanity that DS got sick on our day that we didn't have any really solid plans for. At least everyone was able to relax and still have a little bit of fun during the day. Hopefully your mom's back was feeling a little bit better after a day of rest...Though all we had done all day was go to the pool, eat beignets and ride one ride, all things considered it had been a decent day despite my mom's injury. She'd actually puttered away on her iPad all day with her photos from the parade and had watched a movie or two. I was very grateful that if such a thing had to happen, it was on the down day. The question was .what could we do for dinner that mom could manage?
We slept in today, it had been a long couple of days and we were all tired. Unfortunately more than our bodies were tired. My mom’s back decided that it was basically done and didn’t feel like moving.
The sofabed at the VGC is the WORST sofa bed ever. It isn't a mattress that is folded up inside it, it is two separate pieces that are split with 1/3 on the bottom and then 2/3 as the top piece. The top piece is rounded at the top to fold inside the frame, which means that a sheet will NOT stay on it. I would have to position my head a certain way to hold the mattress and sheet down.
I decided to do what I wanted that morning.
Can you guess what that was?
I enjoyed coffee on our balcony with my new mug, courtesty of the lovely Brenda.
What did Eric think of Beignets?
As for Eric and I? I forced him to go the pool with me.
I can't recall what I bribed him with but am fairly sure if was something along the lines of “if you go in MAYBE I will take you to the parks later”.
Soon enough, Eric and I were here
Or try to take care of his ticket.
It took FOREVER
They kept trying to tell me it was not upgradable, that I couldn't add days to it as it was a special performing arts ticket. And, in reality this is probably true. However. Our travel agent had assured me repeatedly that I could add to it while there, that I didn't need to ahead of time. So I hadn't. I stood my ground, they stood theirs (both of us nicely of course) and ultimately with a little persistence and the help of a manager...Evan was upgraded.
For less $$ than he should have been.
I also added the extra day to Eric's ticket.
Given that the kid was freaking out on me the whole time as he was "away" from his group which isn’t allowed but no one wanted to hang with him while he did this, I just wanted it over with.
The question was….what could we do for dinner that mom could manage?
What an action packed "down" day.
You got to the pool, managed to add days onto tickets and tangle with Disneyland CMs. Make both the boys sulky or anxious while you did that
Having your Dad deal with the pain meds and the scooter while you brought mom some movies and beignets.
Well knowing your "full" days - yup this was a "down" day.
I hope your mom started to feel better and was able to move a bit and you all found something for dinner.
I'd be VERY happy doing to Disney, riding ONE ride, eating beignets, and wandering, and pool laying all day... very, very happy.
I gotta say it, I LOVE your pool cup! Nice.
Glad you stood your ground on the ticket. But the hassle-factor-O'Meter is rising! Bwoop, bwoop... Pays to be in the know though, sometimes!
Sounds like the family needed the down day. Glad that the ticket upgrade was all completed.
Good on Eric for spending time with you.....sulky or not!
The wifi is terrible!!! I couldn't believe it, but then again, the Disney World wifi was that bad just a few years ago. Hopefully they'll upgrade it soon if they're considering bringing the FP+ technology over.
I didn't even know those were there! We were riding along and it was kind of like "what the heck?" They were kind of cool though. I'm glad we did it.
I'm sorry to hear that. In Flo's defense though, we ate there last week and the menu was apparently very different from what it was when you were there. I had some ribs and mashed potatoes and DW had the turkey dip. We thought ours was great. Quite honestly, the best meal we had in the parks. The kids had mac & cheese and even that was pretty good.
Yuck. I can feel her pain. Not fun at all.
The pool area there really is fantastic!
I see where he's coming from. I'm 20 years older than he is and I was pretty grumpy the day when we were stuck in the hotel room, essentially because I was a short walk from 2 parks and I couldn't enter them. So yeah, I get it.
Ok, maybe I'm just a 13 year old trapped in a 33 year old's body, because that would totally work as bribery for me too.
I really feel where you're coming from. That was the one saving grace for my sanity that DS got sick on our day that we didn't have any really solid plans for. At least everyone was able to relax and still have a little bit of fun during the day. Hopefully your mom's back was feeling a little bit better after a day of rest...
In the UK we can buy special WDW tickets. Sometimes people then decide to upgrade them to APs. I know one person had to speak to 5 different CMs before they could do this. Same with the APs you get for having a Disney wedding, if you want to upgrade them it is a battle.
Hope your Mums back has improved.
Down days are good! Too bad yours was so eventful! I hope your mom was feeling better. Glad you won the battle of the ticket upgrades!
Jill in CO
That pool area is one of my favorites of all the DVC resorts. It's those super plush loungers, they are so fabulous!
Bummer about your mom's back sounds like your dad did good with the scooter and meds. Too bad concierge gave him bad directions though. I hope she was able to enjoy the rest of the vacation.
Regards to the ticket upgrades, I think some people just refuse to do anything extra if they can help it. It can be done, they know it can be done, but they don't want to do it. They have now wasted tons of time and energy when it just could have been done from the get-go.
For a "down" day, you sure got quite a bit done.
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom...that sucks anytime, but especially on vacation.
I love your breakfast on your balcony (and love your new mug from Brenda).
Pool time is always a great way to spend some down time, especially with an adult beverage (or two). Glad Eric finally got in the water.
I'm happy you finally got the tickets taken care of and that Eric got in that one ride.
Oh no! There are supposed to be rules against getting sick/injured on vacation!
Ugh. I've been on bad sofabeds before, and I don't know how anyone gets any sleep on them.
3 guesses, and the first 2 don't count?
I have that mug!
Mmmm...beignets....
Everyone likes beignets!
Forced him! You cruel mother, you.
I WISH my parents had offered me deals like that.
And he's still not happy!
I can imagine. You can feel the stress levels going up through the story!
ESPN Zone!