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I'll admit that I was teary eyed when reading about you and Hope during the fireworks. What a special moment to share with your daughter. Sorry about the bus ride and the long wait for your milkshake, but otherwise its sounds like you had a great night.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
The bus ride wasn't bad for me, but I can't say the same for my mom.
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What a great evening at MK.
What an ordeal with the buses. It is always crazy at the end of the night.
Tell me about it. You want to wait until the last minute to exit the parks, but then again, you don't want to deal with the bus crowds. Everyone is tired and cranky.
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Great update..............up until the point where you called out the falling dancer Shame on you! Just kidding.....I am usually the first to point and laugh as well, but as a retired performer, I know how awful that can be.
We loved MEP and Wishes looked different to us. Was it? I loved it and can totally agree with the whole holding your baby while watching Wishes. Gets me everytime.
Now I'm off to call hubs and ask him to bring me a vanilla milkshake from anywhere.....thanks alot
Hope you got your milkshake. I did feel bad for the dancer, I could only imagine what was going through her mind at that moment, but it was also funny too. Too bad I didn't have a video camera! Haha!
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Loved this update, Melissa! Your story of watching Wishes with your little girl is so sweet. Definitely worth skipping the pictures. Sorry it took so long to get your milkshake but coming from B&C I know it was worth it.
Awww...thanks! That milkshake was sooooo worth the wait. I only wish I could have had more on that trip!
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Great update Melissa! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday.
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Awwwwww how wonderful you & Hope watching fireworks! It almost made me cry! My babies are 12 & 15 but they will always be my babies! Watching the fireworks & everything about our trip was amazing to me!! I love sharing these things with my kids!! I can just imagine how wonderful it was for your mom!! I feel sooooo sorry for that poor girl falling.....it would have made me laugh but feel bad for it....I know I'm silly! Sorry about the bus ride....we had some bus fun too. My mom was in a scooter & some people were not too happy about waiting for her to load & unload. Not that I blame them for wanting to get going. I just felt bad for my poor mom being the center of everyone’s wait. I have found that some people will just never be happy! We were on safari bus at AK one day & people were getting super mad at the bus driver for not going. I still am not sure what he was waiting for....o well people were getting overly rude with him in my opinion. Your milk shake looked yummy!!! I love your pictures! I know I say that a lot....I may have to get a camera like yours! My night parade pictures were just awful I thought yours were nice. For a short trip y’all got a ton of fun in!! I just LOVE your trip report!! Can’t wait to read more!! ~**~HAPPY THANKSGIVING~**~
I'm sure I'll still feel the same way when she's all grown up, but it was such a magical moment for me. About your mom and the scooter...people have to realize that she'd probably rather not be in that situation, and just learn to be patient. I understand they're tired, but I always try to put myself in the other person's shoes, just like when you see a crying baby on a plane...yes, it's annoying, but you don't know what's going on. Thanks for liking my photos...even though I thought they were horrible. The camera is nice, but it's very complicated, at least to me it is.
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Sounds like a great night overall, despite the bus issues and the wait for the yummy shake! I have to admit, I did laugh a little at the picture you painted about the fallen dancer
That poor dancer...but it was definitely amusing.
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What a great end to the day, except for the bus ride back. I think your photos of the parade and the fireworks came out very well.
For you to say my pictures are nice is something. I don't agree with you but thank you. Hopefully next year I will post a picture that I actually think is halfway decent.
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Oye. Those busses and poor parents with strollers! I know because we've lugged 2 of them in past trips and it is just not fun at the end of a long day to get on a packed bus with crabby kids and parents. Poor lady. Bet she'll think twice about lugging a monster stroller next time!
That memory of you and Hope watching the fireworks together is sooo sweet! That is Disney magic at its best!! I can so relate. On our first trip after Spectro Abby, who was 4 at the time, looked at me and in the sweetest voice said "Mommy...." and just gave me the biggest hug in the world. Priceless. That's why we Disney geeks always go back!!
I'm waiting to hear about your Epcot day.
Happy turkey day!!
I don't know how some parents pick up some of those strollers!!! They just keep getting bigger and bigger. I totally agree that those moments are what keep us coming back for more. I should use that when people ask me why I always go to Disney World...that might shut them up for a second or two. What a nice moment with you and your daughter...I hope mine feels the same way when she gets older.
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I had to reach for the tissues after reading about you and Hope watching Wishes. Another wonderful update.
I wanted everyone to get the same feeling I had when I was there...so I guess it worked.
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Sounds like a great night and by the way I think some of your fireworks shots are great--especially the pinkish one!
Thanks so much...maybe next time they won't look crooked.
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Loved the update Melissa. The story of you holding Hope and watching the fireworks got me choked up. I think that is exactly what Walt had in mind and agree with the other poster that - that is what brings us Disney geeks back. Can't wait to do the same with my little man next year.
I plan on having that same feeling myself when I take her back again...have fun making your own magical moments!
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What a great story about you and Hope watching the fireworks. Watching the World throught their eyes is just amazing. I love the pictures of the castle with the pink flowers in front. And I feel so bad for those poor parents with the screaming child. He must have been just so tired and overwhelmed.
I feel bad for those parents too because I can only imagine how they must have been feeling. It's like you just want to crawl in a hole.
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There is something to say about the magic of Disney. Your pictures are fantastic and that milkshake looked yummy! I can't wait to hear more.
I completely agree! There's nothing like it.
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Just caught up with your last couple updates and really enjoyed them. It was so nice that you were able to meet up with friends in the MK. The bus ride back to the hotel sure sounded stressful. I like renting a car at WDW just for that reason. Can't wait for more.
I usually don't mind the bus, but now that I'm carrying a sleeping child that feels like she weighs a ton when she's dead weight, it's definitely a different experience.
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Your castle pictures are beautiful! What a touching moment the three of you had watching the fireworks.
Thank you!
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What a great evening at the MK and what a magical moment during Wishes...just reading it brought tears to my eyes. Love the sight of the milkshake, hope it was worth the wait
That was one of my favorite moments of the trip, and I can't wait to have more when we go.
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I feel like I'm so far behind with the Thanksgiving holiday and work, but I promise to get an update out before the end of the week. It would have been sooner, but I just realized I only resized the pictures up until the Epcot day, so now I have to do that before I can post the next installment.
So I guess I know what I'll be doing on my lunch break...fun fun fun!
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I hadn’t planned on getting up really early this morning because we weren’t going far for breakfast…or at least we hoped that’s where we were going for breakfast. But Hope had other plans and was looking at me again at 6:15am…so much for sleeping in a bit. We got going on our morning rituals and were out the door by 7:40am. I wasn’t sure how lucky we were going to get with snagging a table at Cape May Café, but I was going to try my hardest.
I walked up to the podium, and while it didn’t look that crowded, there were definitely a lot of strollers parked outside, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I asked the CM if there was any chance she had availability for breakfast this morning. She asked for how many, so I told her, and she looked at me with a big smile and said “no problem”. I told her that I had been trying to snag an ADR for the longest time and she said that they always keep some open for walk ups, but the earlier you get there the better, and it wasn’t even 8am when we were there.
She told me it would be about fifteen minutes, so while I waited I walked around and took some pictures of the lobby and surrounding areas.
Before it had even been 5 minutes our little pager was going off and we were getting the tour of the buffet offerings. I was sooooo excited because everything looked delicious, and my last character breakfast left a lot to be desired, so I couldn’t wait to see how this one was going to pan out. We were seated on the side by the walkway that leads to the Yacht Club and we had another fabulous waitress…Dorothy…just like my mom, so they had something in common.
Minnie, Donald and Goofy were nowhere in sight so we took turns going to the buffet to get our first plate.
Hope's Plate (moved to a smaller one)
Mine (it doesn't look like a lot at first, but I really did eat more)
Mom's
Hope enjoying her breakfast
While we were eating we spotted Goofy making his way towards us, and Hope kept pointing and smiling, so I was really excited to see how she was going to do when he got closer. I decided to take her out of her seat since the last time the characters just kind of walked by when she was by herself. I’m so glad I did, because as soon as Goofy came around she started freaking out! Making all of these little noises and whining…she did not want him around at all. He was really good about it though and he hung around long enough for us to get a couple of photos.
Mom cut his head off!
You can tell Hope is trying to get the heck out of Dodge!
Next up was Minnie, and the poor thing never had a chance. As soon as Hope saw her she began crying and whining again. Minnie waved and I gave her a look of “I’m so sorry”, so she kind of kept her distance and waved from afar, but who could blame her? She didn’t want to upset Hope anymore than she already was.
We didn’t see Donald yet, so I put Hope back in her chair so she could continue eating her breakfast. As soon as she started eating she was content again, and all was good in the world again.
So we’re sitting they’re eating and talking and I see Donald making his way to our area, and all of a sudden I hear “Donald” come from this little voice next to me, and I just look at my mom and then I look at Hope and I ask, “Did you just say Donald?” And then she points at him and says it again. She never said that before and I wasn’t even sure if she knew who he was yet, but apparently she knew more than I gave her credit for. So now I’m thinking this is going to be okay, and I decided to leave her in her chair, and the whole time she’s still saying his name and pointing…until he comes around the corner. She looks right at him and freaks out again. I begin telling Donald that she just said his name and it’s nothing personal, but I still felt bad for him.
When he came closer she really started to freak out, and even our waitress had that look of, “Oh no, she’s going to blow!”
Donald walked over to my mom, and while my mom looks a little drunk here, she’s patting Donald and saying, “Awwww Donald…it’s okay.” But Hope just wanted him away from our table.
So much for a good character experience, but this time it had nothing to do with them, and everything to do with her. Just so you can see how awesome the characters were…at least to those who wanted them around…here’s Goofy at the table across from us sitting down to breakfast with them.
Mom and I each got another plate full of food…mine complete with grits…yummy, and then we were ready to head to Epcot. Everything about this meal was fantastic, and for the price it’s a hidden gem. I will be going back here next time, and I’m hoping there won’t be any tears.
On our way to Epcot a got a few more pictures of SAB before anyone else started using it.
I can’t begin to say how wonderful it is to just be able to walk right over to Epcot, and that is why I’m torn on where to stay next year…AKL Club Level or BCV…I only have 16 more days to make up my mind so I better act fast.
It looked like it was going to be another beautiful day with hardly any crowds. The only mistake I made was saying how comfortable it felt outside, because those words would come back to bite me in the butt…hard!
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Awww... too bad the character meetings aren't going well. The pictures of her crying will be funny to show to Hope when she's old enough to see a character and race for them. She won't believe she was any other way!
The photos of Cape May are so pretty. Personally, I would love to walk on over to Epcot from my resort so that gets my pick.
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Sorry Hope wasn't having fun! My daughter would have acted the very same at that age. She would have NOTHING to do with Santa for years!! I am glad you loved your meal! I don't know which resort I would pick either both are sooooo beautiful!! Which do you think your DH & Hope will enjoy the most? Maybe write all the things you love & if there are any drawbacks make your choice from there. It's Disney so no matter what you know you'll have a marvelous time!! I already want to go back!! I pray it will be sooner than later!! As of right now I plan on going in Nov of 2012. Great update & beutiful pictures!!
Sorry Hope didn't have much fun at Cape May...but I'm glad you were able to have fun, and that the characters didn't behave like they did at Chef Mickey's!
As far as the AKL vs. BCV debate goes, I'm all for trying new resorts, so I would say AKL if you havn't stayed there first, but if you've stayed at both then I'd go for BCV again just because of its better location, pool, and choices of restaurants.
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Shame on you! Just kidding.....I am usually the first to point and laugh as well, but as a retired performer, I know how awful that can be.
I did feel bad for the dancer, I could only imagine what was going through her mind at that moment, but it was also funny too. 
Too bad I didn't have a video camera! Haha!
how wonderful you & Hope watching fireworks! It almost made me cry! My babies are 12 & 15 but they will always be my babies!
Watching the fireworks & everything about our trip was amazing to me!! I love sharing these things with my kids!! I can just imagine how wonderful it was for your mom!! I feel sooooo sorry for that poor girl falling
.....it would have made me laugh but feel bad for it....I know I'm silly!
Sorry about the bus ride....we had some bus fun too. My mom was in a scooter & some people were not too happy about waiting for her to load & unload. Not that I blame them for wanting to get going. I just felt bad for my poor mom being the center of everyone’s wait.
I have found that some people will just never be happy! We were on safari bus at AK one day & people were getting super mad at the bus driver for not going. I still am not sure what he was waiting for....o well people were getting overly rude with him in my opinion. Your milk shake looked yummy!!!
I love your pictures!
I know I say that a lot....I may have to get a camera like yours! My night parade pictures were just awful I thought yours were nice. For a short trip y’all got a ton of fun in!!
I just LOVE your trip report!! Can’t wait to read more!! 
~**~HAPPY THANKSGIVING~**~
I think your photos of the parade and the fireworks came out very well. 
It was so nice that you were able to meet up with friends in the MK. The bus ride back to the hotel sure sounded stressful. I like renting a car at WDW just for that reason. Can't wait for more.
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But Hope had other plans and was looking at me again at 6:15am…so much for sleeping in a bit. We got going on our morning rituals and were out the door by 7:40am. I wasn’t sure how lucky we were going to get with snagging a table at Cape May Café, but I was going to try my hardest. 
I told her that I had been trying to snag an ADR for the longest time and she said that they always keep some open for walk ups, but the earlier you get there the better, and it wasn’t even 8am when we were there. 
and my last character breakfast left a lot to be desired, so I couldn’t wait to see how this one was going to pan out. We were seated on the side by the walkway that leads to the Yacht Club and we had another fabulous waitress…Dorothy…just like my mom, so they had something in common. 
Making all of these little noises and whining…she did not want him around at all. He was really good about it though and he hung around long enough for us to get a couple of photos.
I begin telling Donald that she just said his name and it’s nothing personal, but I still felt bad for him.
and then we were ready to head to Epcot. Everything about this meal was fantastic, and for the price it’s a hidden gem. I will be going back here next time, and I’m hoping there won’t be any tears. 
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