The Third Time’s the Charm! Fourth (Third) Annual Mom and Me Trip--Updated twice on 10/21--now COMPLETE - Page 28 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Just caught up. You and your mom are so cute! I will not be able to get your Yeti saying out of my head next time we get to ride it. You are too funny!
Absolutely great pictures. I really like the one of the gorilla. I need to learn to make those eyes (then maybe a couple of my first graders would realize I'm serious). Your trip report is excellent as always. Looking forward to more.
OK..I just spent the first hour of my day getting caught up on your shenigans with your mom! I it! Between the clucking of "Ghost Riders in the Sky", the partaking of sweet treats, the Yeti, and your photo captions, I've had quite a few giggling episodes.
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I absolutely love your new sig pic. . . . . Today's Sweet Tip was my favorite one so far, I think. . . . . Sounds like a blast with the Strobe Lit Yeti . . . . . . Also, when/if you start a PTR for DL - would you post a link? I usually don't look down there Thanks - and can't wait for more!!
There will be a PTR for the DL trip, but I've got to finish this one first. I've got the next update ready, and hope to be able to finish this TR tomorrow (Wednesday the latest), so look for it Wednesday or Thursday (I'll post a link).
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Those Gorillas, they look so human in the eyes, your picture really creeped me out!
That's always the thing that strikes me most about the gorillas. They are really human-like.
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No, I'll be going to MVMCP with my family on 12/16.
We'll be there on the 16th too! Are there going to be any meets? I'd really like to meet some more Passporters.......especially you! Let me know, my DD1 would get a kick out of meeting you. She is always jealous of how many trips you get to take.
There aren't any meets that I know of, but I'm sure we can work something out. Which reminds me, I've got to buy my tickets!
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Okay, you put so much good stuff in your tr's that it's hard to respond to it all (just thought I would mention that ).
Thanks, Jill.
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First of all, I have to second Eileen on the "Where is he? Where is he? Where is he? AAAAHHHH!!!!" remark! That is perfection! I can just hear that little voice inside your head saying as your head frantically turned from side to side! Now how many different ways and times can we use that phrase in December?!?
Now that I've made such a fuss over how scary it is, normal people are going to see it and be like "That's it?"
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And Sharon, Disney should really hire you to be a hand holder for those nervous first time riders. You have such a calm and soothing way about you that I'm sure you made those first timers feel much better (unlike Mary Devall who continues to tell first time riders that they should be scared ).
I'll take that job!
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That picture of you waving from the balcony just says it all "I'm Sharon; I'm here at Disney; And I'm fabulous!"
Jill
You're so sweet! No wonder you're my favorite.
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That's great, I completely agree!!!
Thanks, Christie!
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What a great morning in AK...seems like they knew they had to out do themselves and make sure that you got a thrill and I guess it worked...Glad you enjoyed the "Yeti" on your four journeys up the mountain. Sounds like you had some great ride companions on your trip...but they were the lucky ones. If they only knew they were riding with the legendary Princess
So many nice compliments! Thanks, Meg!
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Great photos from your safari trail and ride...love the gorillas, they definitely look like they are just waiting for the cameras. Glad the giraffes were out in full force, they look so beautiful just relaxing on the savannah.
Those gorillas especially were just sitting there watching us. And that one that I got the really good shots of, he was actually posing! He made a big production of sitting down like that, then he would sit for a minute and then turn his head the other direction. It was quite funny!
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Great update!! This photo is absolutely amazing!!
Dyan, we were talking about you while we were watching the gorillas! I told DM the story about when the mama gorilla showed her baby to you & Kyle.
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Yes, I look at this and think that the gorilla is thinking, "If you are not bringing me a Mickey bar, then just keep walkin'!"
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Absolutely great pictures. I really like the one of the gorilla. I need to learn to make those eyes (then maybe a couple of my first graders would realize I'm serious). Your trip report is excellent as always. Looking forward to more.
Yes, that's a pretty good "teacher look"
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Mabel's sweet tips are awesome! I just love your pictures of the gorillas. Have you started a pre-trip report for your DL trip yet?
Not yet. Soon!
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Day Four, Part Two F&WF Round 3, a Mini PassPorter Meet and Mom Likes Me Best!
Mable’s Sweet Tip: Ice cream for dinner is perfectly acceptable.
When we got to WS, I sent Crissy2 a text to find out where she and Crissy1 were. I was hoping to hook up with them at MNSSHP the night before, but my cellphone was dead. DM and I headed to the Wellington, New Zealand kiosk, since we both had the same thing on our minds.
Lamb Slider in a brioche roll $5.00
We both really liked that. When we got to Japan, I couldn’t resist getting another kaki gori. I had fun watching the CM make them (this is the CM who’s there 99% of the time I get a kaki gori).
I got my usual, strawberry.
My DM was concerned I might spill it on my white t-shirt, but I’m a pro. She made me sit down near the American Adventure to finish it.
No spills!
I couldn’t pass Italy without getting the fabulous cream puffs again. And being the sucker that I am for Italian food, I also got the ziti.
Baked Ziti $4.50
Cream Puff with Mascarpone and Gianduja Chocolate $3.50
DM and I shared the ziti, which was pretty good. Unfortunately, DM also wanted one of the cream puffs.
We strolled our way around WS and stopped at the Munich, Germany kiosk for an old favorite.
Regensburger Sausage with sauerkraut in a pretzel roll $3.75
This is a F&WF staple, but it was DM’s first time trying it. She liked it as much as I did. I got a text back from Crissy that they were in Epcot too, so I told her we’d be wandering around WS for a while longer.
We got an FB to share at the Outpost.
I also got a bottle of Sprite. There weren’t any in the cooler, so I asked the CM there if he had any. The second CM (who may have been related to the dumb butt I met at MNSSHP) said that there weren’t any in the cooler when he came in, but there were some in the back. The first (smart) CM looks at him (but doesn’t say “well why didn’t you bring any out?” ) The smart CM goes in the back and brings out a bunch of Sprites. They weren’t very cold, but I didn’t mind. I don’t drink soda much, and warm soda is actually easier on me.
We continued our stroll…
Look what we didn’t ride.
I got a text from Crissy that they were going to watch the British Invasion. I’d never seen a full show of the BI, so I thought that was perfect! We walked over, but DM needed a bathroom break. She wasn’t sure she could find me at the show, so we designated a bench in case she couldn’t find it.
I had no trouble spotting the Crissys. We had some time to gab before the show started, and I was able to find out how they did in the EE 5K Challenge. I really enjoyed meeting them and they were just as I imagined them to be (but with cute Southern accents ). We talked and talked until the show began.
After the show, Crissy1 took a picture, which I’m sure they’ll post over in their TR. DM hadn’t shown up so we said our goodbyes and I went off in search of DM. I’m happy to say she’s good at following directions… she was on the designated bench.
She wanted to get something she’d been eyeing up while she waited for me, so I parked on the bench while she headed to the Puerto Rico kiosk. As I sat there, a man (I think he looked familiar ) looked at me as he passed. That’s not really what happened, but I can’t explain it any better. Anyway, a woman walking behind him said to me “He was checking you out!!” It was actually kind of weird. I think it was one of the BI guys (the one who plays Paul) without the wig and in street clothes, and he'd recognized me from seeing me at the show. At least I hope that’s who it was. Otherwise, I’ve got a stalker.
DM came back with her treat, which was probably the largest offering at the F&WF.
Pastelon de Amarillo (beef and yellow plantain casserole) $2.75
It was ok. A bit mushy, but it tasted pretty good. But it was definitely not one of our favorites. We still had some time before my brother (the one who is not my DM’s favorite) and my DN Brooke were due to arrive from Tampa, so we decided to head to FW for a bit.
We knew we pretty much had no shot at Soarin’, and I didn’t feel like riding TT or M:S (DM doesn’t ride either of those) so we settled on the Universe of Energy. Once that was over, we decided we ought to start making our way back to the BWI.
We did a little shopping. DM wanted to buy an apron, but the one she liked she thought was too expensive (she didn’t want to spend $40 and then get it dirty). She also wanted to stop for something else.
Yeah, McDonalds fries. But I must admit, they were good. When we got to the IG, a boat was waiting (I don’t think we waited more than 2 or 3 times for any form of transportation the whole trip).
We had perfect timing, because just as we were docking at the Boardwalk, Eric was calling to say they were here. Since they only live just over an hour’s drive away, he and Brooke decided to come have dinner with us (DSIL was working and DN Erica was at college).
We had a lot of fun catching up (and laughing – Brooke totally cracks me up). DM was thinking we should head to DTD, but I reminded her the BC was right across the way, and she agreed that we should eat there.
We arrived at Beaches and Cream at a good time, because we only had to wait about 5 minutes before being seated at a booth. As soon as we sat down, I got a call from DN Erica. She interrupted her studies to find out if we were going to tackle a Kitchen Sink. (Erica’s been dying to take on the KS, so we might have to give it a shot in December).
I knew I wanted ice cream, so I tried to find something light for dinner. I settled on the chicken soup, which was tasty.
I didn’t even have to decide on my dessert. No Way Jose.
And being the sweet, considerate aunt that I am, I texted a picture of it to Erica, who was in Tallahassee studying and probably eating Ramen noodles.
DM took a picture of me and my dessert.
Gah! I look awful. I was suffering from allergies (to my shower gel – ack!! Good thing I figured it out after using it for 2 days) and it shows, particularly in my eyes. Brooke had a banana split (she is probably the only person I know who likes bananas more than I do).
Eric (again, not Mom’s favorite – that’s me ) didn’t get any ice cream because he was full from his burger. DM shared my NWJ, but we still couldn’t finish that thing. And Brooke couldn’t finish hers either.
After dinner, we strolled around on the Boardwalk for a while, checking out the entertainment and stuff. My brother isn’t the Disney person the rest of us are, but this is the kind of stuff that will reel him in.
He didn’t want to stay too late since they had an hour’s drive home, so we bid them farewell (after checking out DB’s new gas guzzler) and then we headed back to the room. I’d forgotten to pick up our packages, so I headed down and took care of that. Even though we’d sent two packages back to our resort, only one had made it over. Our MNSSHP purchases would get there the next day (I guess that’s why they don’t want you to do it the day before you check out).
When I got out of the gift shop, Illuminations was going off, so I watched that for a few minutes. Back at the room, I realized that I’d forgotten to check us in for the flight and it was more than 3 hours after check in had opened! We ended up with… A32 and A33. Obviously our flight wasn’t going to be full.
Since we had an early night, and we both wanted to hit the FW attractions at morning EMH the next day, we turned in early after setting the wakeup call.
Up Next: Walking onto Soarin’ and F&WF Round 4
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Ohhh...I am starved for lunch and those pics are making me drool...particularly the cream puffs and No Way Jose. I think I may be Mabels long lost relative because those sweets are high on my list!
Glad you were able to meet up with the two Crissys and then your fam for a little quality time.
danielle
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it! Between the clucking of "Ghost Riders in the Sky", the partaking of sweet treats, the Yeti, and your photo captions, I've had quite a few giggling episodes. 
Thanks - and can't wait for more!! 
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I got a text back from Crissy that they were in Epcot too, so I told her we’d be wandering around WS for a while longer.
) looked at me as he passed. That’s not really what happened, but I can’t explain it any better. Anyway, a woman walking behind him said to me “He was checking you out!!” 
I think it was one of the BI guys (the one who plays Paul) without the wig and in street clothes, and he'd recognized me from seeing me at the show. At least I hope that’s who it was. Otherwise, I’ve got a stalker. 
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