The Third Time’s the Charm! Fourth (Third) Annual Mom and Me Trip--Updated twice on 10/21--now COMPLETE - Page 2 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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I just know this is going to be an awesome trip!!! BWI is going to be great, I'm sure, judging by how much Mel liked it . . . . . . And if you need someone for "live updates", I'm available . . . . Don't keep us hanging to long, P-Sha!
Great start Sharon!! Hope to see you and DM down at WDW over the weekend!!!
I'll keep my eyes peeled for you two!
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Funny stuff, Sharon -- love the pic of your mom with NDephew's lollipop! Heeee!
Eileen
Shouldn't you be working on your trip report?
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Whooooo Hoooooo
Another Princess Sha report! You are so lucky girl! You go to Disney more than I go to the grocery!
Your mom sounds fun! And you get your beauty from her - you look so much alike!
I can't wait to read all about your "sweet" successful trip from the BWI! It is a beautiful resort - I am sure you will it!
Now - about this international thing.....................WOW - which one you going to? I am guessing Euro.
You know why your mom likes you best..........cause you take her to Disney!
Ann, you made me blush! Thanks for your kind words. Yes, we're going to Disneyland Paris next year.
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Great start Sharon....I have been waiting endlessly to read one of your PTR's again (ok I just finished your last TR today but it has been awhile swince I read a PTR )
I can already see all the fun you and your mom will have...and what a great time to go. The F&WF...
I also did catch on to the international theme next year...so it can be one of three - hope you will let us in on the destination soon....
Sorry for the long gap! DM and I are going to do Adventures by Disney London/Paris and Disneyland Paris next year.
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You go girls! Taking a mother/daughter trip was always my dream but mom wouldn't leave dad and now they are both gone. Never fear, I am now focusing on a mother/daughter trip of the other sort, me being the mom!
Looking forward to sharing all of your experiences!
Definitely do it, Barb. I've got so many wonderful memories that I cherish.
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So excited to see a new trip report!! Can't wait for the itinerary!
Looking forward to meeting you!
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I'm so glad that you started this. I stayed up for it. I hope that you and your mom have a marvelous sugar-high trip. Have fun with your mini MouseFest. Almost makes me want to hop a plane to WDW.
I hope it was worth the wait. And if you hop on a plane, read on to find out where you'll find us, Lorie.
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I'm glad you got this one started Sharon! I can't wait to hear about this trip. I'm trying to sneak in a trip next summer for my b-day and I want to stay at the BW so I can't wait to hear what you think about it. Will you be doing any live updates by chance? Have a blast!!
I'll be sure to take lots of pictures (big shocker, I know ). And I'll be texting Eileen, Jill and Karen, so they'll probably post a few live updates.
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Good stuff, P-Sha! I know you and DM will have a fabulous time and I can't wait to hear all about it...and lucky for us, you do your TR's in a timely manner!
Hope you have a blast.
danielle
I can guarantee that this TR will be completed in a timely manner.
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I so remember that picture of your mom with the contraband lolly! I think that's when I first fell in love with her!
You two are going to have a tee-total blast! Now go . . . have fun . . . and report back soon!
Jill
I'll probably have a collection of pictures like that after this trip!
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Sounds like a fun trip...I've always wanted a mother/daughter trip....mmmm....my wheels are spinning.
Definitely do it!
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I just know this is going to be an awesome trip!!! BWI is going to be great, I'm sure, judging by how much Mel liked it . . . . . . And if you need someone for "live updates", I'm available . . . . Don't keep us hanging to long, P-Sha!
We're both really excited, so I'm sure we'll have a blast. And I guess I'll send texts to you instead of Eileen, since she should be working on her TR instead of texting.
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We're both really excited, so I'm sure we'll have a blast. And I guess I'll send texts to you instead of Eileen, since she should be working on her TR instead of texting.
Well, I have no problem being Eileen's back-up . . . . It will benefit us as well if you don't text her. . . . . Maybe we'll actually get an update!!!!!!!!
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Mable’s Sweet Tip: A spoonful of sugar is good. A spoonful of Hershey’s syrup is better.
The best thing about frequent trips to WDW is the fact that whatever you don’t get to do, you’ll find time for it next time. So the focus for us this trip is the Food & Wine Festival (with a little MNSSHP thrown in), because the other stuff can wait. So understandably, we’ll be spending a lot of our time at Epcot.
September 26 We’ll check in and get settled a bit before heading to Epcot. We’ll be at the PassPorter meet in Italy at 8:30. After Illuminations, we’ll spend the rest of EMH at Epcot, enjoying WS and the F&WF offerings. We’re supposed to get an awful rainstorm tonight that’s going to last through tomorrow, but we’re hoping it won’t cause us any issues.
September 27 I’m getting an early start while DM sleeps in. I plan to be at DHS when it opens for EMH and get in a few drops on TOT. Once DM joins me, we’ll stick around long enough to get on TSM (depending on FPs). I’m sure DM will love TSM. Then we’ll head over to Epcot and the F&WF. We’re hoping to attend the PassPorter meet at the Adventurer’s Club for its final night. I’m also hoping to get to meet our own resident CM Jyl (jpod523) and find out how she’s liking the CP.
September 28 We’ve got breakfast at the Cape May Café. After breakfast, we’ll head to whichever park strikes our fancy (probably DHS or Epcot, but MK is also a possibility). We’ll take a break in the afternoon and get ready to attend MNSSHP. We’ve got an ADR at LTT before the party, at almost the same time as tinkz (Amy) and her family, so we’ll be sure to see them. We’re also planning to meet up during the party with the Crissys (scdisneyfan and djcrysi). Perhaps I should warn them to keep a close eye on their candy.
September 29 I’ll be getting up early again to hit AK for EMH. DM will join me when she’s ready and we’ll spend the day here until we get hungry enough to head back to Epcot for more F&WF. We’ll probably spend the rest of the day at Epcot, unless we get the urge to do something else.
September 30 Epcot’s got EMH, so I might be able to convince DM to get up early for Soarin’ (her favorite ride). Not sure if we’ll stay at Epcot or go to another park. I guess it depends on what we want to eat. Whatever we do, we’ll have to return to the BWI for our DME pickup around 3:00.
After so many trips, I’ve found this is the perfect way for me to do Disney. Morning EMHs are my favorite and allow me to get my commando touring fix. I also have come to enjoy just letting go and heading wherever the mood strikes, so my trips have a combination of super-commando and super-no-plan-o (sorry, I’m feeling a bit giddy. I wonder why? )
I know I said DM needs this vacation, but I do too. Since returning from my trip in June, work has been really busy. I felt like I was going at top speed all summer, and didn’t have time to really enjoy it. I think the thing I’ve spent the most time thinking about is what FB I’ll have first. I’m 90% sure it’s going to be a Gran Marnier slush. I think we’ll pick one up on the way to the Illuminations meet. We’ll share it, and then get an Italian margarita to share for after the meet! Or maybe not. I’ve also been dying for a Kaki Gori lately, so perhaps I’ll have to get all three.
Up Next: Our Sweet Farewell
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Great plans. I like your style, a little commando style, a little laid back. Please have an extra FB for me since I've never had one (I know can you believe it?) More please.
Yea!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you are going to do another TR. I love them so .
I had the Grey Goose Lemon slushy, and the Gran Marnier at the same time! I prefered the Grey Goose..It was yummy. My dear brother finished off my Gran Marnier. I hope you have lots to share about the F&WF goodies!
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Don't keep us hanging to long, P-Sha!
Danny and I at Epcot 8/14/08
Another TR so soon! Sounds like you and your mom are gonna have a great time!Totally love the pic of mom with lollipop! 
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Thanks for your kind words. Yes, we're going to Disneyland Paris next year. 
Sorry for the long gap! 
). And I'll be texting Eileen, Jill and Karen, so they'll probably post a few live updates.
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We’re supposed to get an awful rainstorm tonight that’s going to last through tomorrow, but we’re hoping it won’t cause us any issues. 
We’ve got an ADR at LTT before the party, at almost the same time as tinkz (Amy) and her family, so we’ll be sure to see them. We’re also planning to meet up during the party with the Crissys (scdisneyfan and djcrysi). Perhaps I should warn them to keep a close eye on their candy. 
We’ll probably spend the rest of the day at Epcot, unless we get the urge to do something else.
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