In which we go to Disney and bring home a kitten

[kampfirekim 260]

I tawt I taw a puddy tat! I did! I did saw a puddy tat! :)

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

I'm waiting on my Photo pass CD to arrive before I continue.....

:waiting2-smiley: :waiting2-smiley:

I know, I know.... it should arrive any day!!!

Well?

TCD

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

still haven't received the CD yet.... I really want to have all those photos to post in order.... I know I wouldn't go back and repost them after I have written about that day. ugh. Just a little bit longer.. hopefully the cd will be in my mailbox today.

Cindy

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

OK- That's a pretty good excuse.

I hope you get that CD soon.

What is wrong with those Photopass people? There is no reason it should take them this long to send you your CD. They could have sent it the next day after your trip ended.

TCD

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

My fault, I didn't realize I had to "order" it. I though it was just sent automatically after my trip ended. Stupid me. I got the CD in the mail last night... however, a lot of photos are corrupt on the CD. So, I called the photopass people and yes they had technical difficulties that week, so they are sending me a new CD. I'll get it next week..... But I won't wait for it to cont. the trip report. :-)

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

Ok. So, we had a GREAT first couple of days. Here's a few more photos from Sunday and Monday before I move on.

Kylie with Minnie

The girls w/ Minnie & Mickey.

Cinderella really like Casey's headband!

I even got in the photos :-)

Kylie

Casey

Belle

The Girls favorite was Rapunzel.

Those are just some of the Photo pass photos from our first day at MK.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Very cute!

Those photos were worth waiting for.

TCD

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

Thanks, Cindy! These were worth waiting for!

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

Ok on Monday Casey and I went to MK for her YES class. A photopass photographer happened to take a picture.

You really can't see Casey, but she was there. This in in Liberty square over by one of the shops. The instructor was discussing refraction.

The class lasted 3 hrs and was over by about 12:05. We were over at Micky's Philharmagic, so we walked around the castle (because we hadn't been able to walk thru the actual castle on Sunday, Casey didn't want to walk thru without her sister, so we went around. awwww!)

I had a photo taken of just the 2 of us at the castle.

Then, Casey did some pin trading on the way out and we stopped at Aurora because there was no line. Then headed back to the Fort.

The girls loved swimming in the pool! and Kylie really didn't want to leave the Fort to go to Epcot... but mean parents that we are, we made her.

I tried to remember to get photos taken if I saw a photographer, but I only saw 1 that night.

We enjoyed Epcot. I really liked the live shows at the countries and the girls liked Innovations and Club Cool.

[Total Joker ... TJ 203]

Belle is thinking.... It's 5 O'clock somewhere!!!

[charitycase20....Charity 10]

Cindy - Highjacking your report a sec...

What is the book that the girls are using for autographs? I'm looking for something different than what we had last year.

Oh and your daughters are just beautiful!!

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

Thanks Charity! They used the

Birnbaum's Walt Disney World for Kids 2012

http://www.amazon.com/Birnbaums-Walt-Disney-World-Kids/dp/1423152255

It was good to have in the parks if we had a question about a ride, and it's now the girls keepsake :-) They shared it, I didn't want to carry around 2 separate books, and it was quicker because the character only had 1 book to sign.

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

I wonder if that hair is as heavy as it looks on Rapunzel?

[Southern Blessings 4]

Great pics, I've never used the photopass photographers before!

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

On Tuesday we all slept till 9am! We thought we'd have a rest day... but when the girls woke up, Casey asked if we could go to a water park.

So, off we went. We where there just after they opened. We all took a trip on the Lazy river then split up. Ken took Kylie to the kiddie area while Casey and I rode some of the bigger slides. Casey's favorite was Crush n Gusher. We rode it twice in a row. Then we headed back to our 'spot' and had some lunch. Just as Casey and I were heading back to the lazy river, Ken and Ky walked up. So we all took a few times around the river to relax. Just as we were thinking of heading to the shark tank, the skies opened up and they closed down the water because of Thunder storms. We relaxed and waited under our canopy w/ our stuff for an hour, till they opened up the park again. The kids did a few more small slides, then we headed back to the campground around 4pm.

The weather had cleared up some by then, so we decided to take a bike ride.

We saw a deer on the side of the road just past the Meadow pool.

And we explored the Tri-Circle D farm.

The girls like walking around the barn and seeing all the huge horses. Kylie particularly liked the little white pony's in the pens.

We rode back up and around a few loops then headed to the campfire.

We didn't get to see Chip and Dale that night as the Thunderstorms rolled back in. Since it was after 8pm by that time, we headed back to our site. The girls got ready for bed and hit the hay. Ken and I stayed in our screen house having some Wine coolers and relaxing till around 10pm, then we got some shut eye too.

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

On Wednesday, we had a Fort day! Yippee! We all slept in and had a relaxing morning. We took a bike ride down to the Settlement a little after 10am.

And the girls enjoyed the playground

Around 1pm, we took a bike ride around the Fort, then took the path (Thanks TCD for the path info!) over to the Wilderness Lodge.

We saw A LOT of deer of this path!! I'm pretty sure I saw more deer on that ride to and from WL, than I've ever seen in my live (not counting zoos).

The girls really enjoy bike riding.

I like these photos. I took them w/ my iPhone while riding behind everyone. So glad I didn't fall over!!! LOL

We all liked the Wilderness Lodge. That's the resort I'd pick if I couldn't stay at the Fort (of course, it's the only one I've seen in person LOL).

The girls did some pin trading w/ some cast members and since it started raining and thundering, we hung out inside the lobby, shopped in the gift store and just enjoyed.

I wish I had taken more photos.... but alas I was to busy enjoying myself!

When the rain let up we rode back (which was sometime after 3pm). The girls really wanted to go in the pool. So, off we went.

The girls LOVED the pool.

We stayed so long, I went back to the camper and made dinner and brought it to the pool.

I also made an apple pie while I was there. :D

Lou stopped by before work to bring me a spike. ( I got spiked!) and have some apple pie with me, the girls stayed at the pool w/ Ken, so they would have to wait till later on in the week to meet Lou.

I went back to the pool we ate at a table and stayed till the rain/thunderstorms drove us away. It was a great day.

Tomorrow is Thursday and we headed to Epcot.

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

Fun day!

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

Great update!! You really packed a lot into your trip! This doesn't mean that you're off the hook to join us for a future Grand Gathering though!

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

On Thursday the girls and I got up early to go to Epcot. The girls both REALLY wanted to take the monorail. So we left the campground at 8:15am (Ken was still sleeping!). We caught the 8:30am boat to MK, then waited for the Resort monorail. I was woefully uninformed and didn't realize I had to switch trains. ugh! By the time we waited at the TTC, we didn't arrive in Epcot till 9:10am!!! Ken beat us there, and was waiting inside the park for us. LOL. We opted to drive everywhere from then on.

Photo pass photos

First stop, Nemo!

The girls and I really enjoyed Turtle Talk w/ Crush. Ken just didn't join us this time for the ride. After Nemo we headed over to Figment. I must say, that purple dragon is my favorite. I don't know why I didn't take any photos.

This is one of my favorite photos! Ky even ended up buying the green monorail to take home (my parents gave her $).

We had a 10:45am reservation in Norway for breakfast. It was a surprise for the girls. The loved meeting Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White and Ariel. The food was good! and it was a great way for the girls to see a lot of princesses with out waiting in line. I'd highly recommend it. As this was the only time we saw Cinderella, Snow and Ariel, I was glad we went.

After breakfast we walked around Norway and Casey and I rode Malestorm. Ky was too scared and wouldn't join us (this became a theme for her... sigh..)

We headed back across and saw Duffy.

Photopass one

Then back across to England so we could see the Traveling players. They were so funny!

We caught Tigger and Pooh w/ no lines inside England. Ky even asked Tigger to bounce with her. So cute!!!!!

Photopass ones:

The kids got Kidcot bears and we headed back towards Canada to buy some cool bracelets -- I had hurried everyone to England to catch the live show.

and a funny photo

Caught a bit of OffKilter

A nice photo around the lagoon

Then headed off to France.

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Whoa-

You are flying on this report now!

My favorite update was the one from your Fort day.

Riding the trail to the Lodge, spotting deer, going for a swim, and then topping it off with an apple pie! Awesome!

I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip!

All of your family photos are great!

TCD

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

What a beautiful day! It was hot (as you can see by the girls bandannas in the previous photos (you wet then and the cooling gel inside activates--they actually work really well).

Kylie had gotten an Agent P. communicator, so we headed to Japan to do some sleuthing. But first, a photo w/ Marie!

We stopped and watched Mo'Rockin since they were playing. We ended up watching them 2 different times because Kylie loved them so much. She even asked for a Belly dancing costume for her birthday. The crowds were so light! The girls were asked to come dance with the belly dancer. Ky loved it! Casey was a bit to shy to move much.

In Japan we did our Adventure for Agent P. and got to watch a bit of the candy making.

W/ the communicator leading us we explored Japan. We all liked the drummers and the LARGE gift shop.

As we headed around the lagoon we stopped for yet another Family photo

We shopped and wandered around the lagoon.

Casey and I went in Spaceship earth on our way out, but couldn't convince Ky to join us that first time. Casey really liked it. We meet Ken and Ky down the bottom for the fun games and such underneath. Then headed out. It was a very fun day!

We headed back to the campground to watch Wishes and EWP from the Fort beach. A perfect end to a wonderful day.

Ohhh and here's the Photo pass Belle photo.

[mouseketab.....Carol 1,261]

Very fun, Epcot is my favorite park!!

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

Cool pictures! Looks like everyone was having a lot of fun!

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Great TR! Your girls are so beautiful!

[Big Kahuna aka John 71]

Love the photos ! Beautiful family and a great time ! Lou... Lou... tell us about the pie... Did it taste as good as it looked ?