my2sweetums TR part 2

[my2sweetums]

I didn't keep a journal this time so I have forgotten a lot of what we did and in what order, so I will just try to hit on the highlights.

We checked into WL around 11am and our rooms were not ready so we just hung around the hotel, exploring and waiting for our parents to arrive.





From the front balcony:


We got our room around 2pm. It wasn't what I had requested (wanted a lobby view) but it was probably even better. 6th floor facing the Contemporary. Looking down, this is what we saw:



And this:


But looking to the right, we saw this:


And straight out was this:


A close up from pour balcony of the Contemporary


This meant that every single night, we had a fantastic view of Wishes. It also meant that when you were out on the balcony, it sounded like you were in a swarm of bees because of all the generators below. It was worth it for the nightly viewing of Wishes.

[my2sweetums]

The next morning we headed to HS. we grabbed Fastpasses for TSm and then went to get a picture in front of TGMR just like the one we took in 2004.



After riding TGMR everyone but Bram, saryn and I decided to take the Backlot tour. While they were riding Bram wanted me to take his picture in every door on the streets of America. Here is a sampling:











We caught a picture of the group as they were ending the Backlot tour:



Next, we used our fastpasses on TSM:

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And as we were coming out, Bram found the Green Army man:



And Adi, Dennis, and Isabel found us:



All 15 us headed to Pizza Planet but made a stop on the way to get Singing in the Rain umbrella pics:





After Pizza Planet, we went to the Honey i Shrunk The Kids Playground. It was very crowded and the area for littler kids was under construction so the little girls didn't really have much to do. We did get a few pictures of Isabel and Saryn on the giant ant though:

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After the playground Adi and her family had to leave to get to an ADr at AK. We did some shopping and went back to the hotel to rest before our Boma ADR's.
This time our ADR's were fine and we were actually able to eat! Boma was wonderful, we really enjoyed it again. After dinner, the kids were able to join a parade in the lobby:





Tuesday was our MK day. After breakfast of cinnamon rolls from Mainstreet bakery, we took Saryn to buy a princess costume. Grandma bought it for her and she looked sooo adorable but she absolutely hated it. I felt so bad because it had cost so much. At least it is big so she can wear it for Halloween and on the next trip. I managed ot get a few pictures before we had to take it off.







And here is one of Bram in grandpa's hat:



That night we had dinner at Tony's. I have to say it was sooo much better than the first time we ate there. We loved it this time. Everything was so delicious.

I'll post pics in the dining section but here is a teaser; my dinner:

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One day ( I forget which) while we were at WL we took the tour of the Lodge that they offer. Our guide was Ranger Joe and he was great. We really learned a lot about the lodge and had a good time.

Here are some pictures of some of the boys at WL:







On Wednesday, we headed to EPCOT for the Grandpa's big day. They are both certified scuba divers and got to dive in the tank at the Living Seas. I couldn't get any pictures in the tank but I got one of them heading in:



They LOVED the experience. They said everyone was friendly and helpful. They have an underwater videographer who got some great video of thier dive. Even some with us in the background on the other side of the tank. They would highly recommend this experience to anyone.

Thursday was our AK day. We had a great time on the safari and seeing all the animals on the trails. We let the kids play in the boneyard for a bit since it was such a nice day (usually it's too hot in there).





Saryn loved the little slide and could have spent all day there:



We had dinner at Yak and Yeti for the first time that night. Our reviews are mixed. Our ADr was for 4:45pm , 15 minutes before park closing. They really didn't seem to like having us there right before closing. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant and our waiter was painfully slow. I thought the food was great but Bill thought it wasn't worth it. It was strange leaving AK with no one else in the park.

[my2sweetums]

I honestly can't remember much of what we did Friday and Saturday excpet for our dinners. Friday was Kona which was delicious as usual. PIctures will be added of the desserts soon in the dining section. Here is Eoin with his:




Saturday we did go to DTD and had lunch at Wolfgang Pauck's for our forst time. It was very, very good but expensive. I have pictures of that food to coming soon.

Here a re a few pics of the kids outside at DTD:





In the afternoon, some of the guys decided to take a walk from WL to Fort Wilderness. They said they saw lots of deer and 1 alligator. He's hard to see but he's there:



That night we had dinner at Cape May. It was really good. I think I probably ate 5lbs of crab legs. Seriously. Plus dessert. I think with the selection of seafood it is very much worth your money. I only got 1 picture and it was of Saryn with dessert, otherwise I was too busy eating. ;D



This was the end of the trip for our parents. They left Sunday morning. 1 set left for a cruise and the other to St. Augustine then on to visit relatives. Us, we weren't ready to leave WDW yet. We were headed to POR.

[adi12982]

Some more from HS (lunch at Pizza Planet and Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground):

[McDuck]

Looks like a WONDERFUL time....and good eats, too!

[carolb]

What fun!!!! All the kids are just beautiful.

[teacups]

Looks like a good time was had by all. Great pictures.

[sydney]

Bram the ham is too cute! I love all the poses! And the older boys are really getting big - doesn't it seem like you were just taking them for the first time sometimes? Saryn looks adorable as Snow White- and the two girls are really cute together. Looks like a wonderful trip so far- glad your families were able to enjoy with you. Our friends that met us at WL for breakfast got there early to do the tour too and said it was neat. Can't wait for more!

[susanm]

great pictures Christina ..thanks for sharing... so many just jump out... smiles from everyone.... Saryn with icing on her face and those big eyes just shining out... Bram loving his pix taken...wow your guys are so grown up already....so sweet .. Eoin and Bram on the people mover look almost like twins.. guess you hear that a lot.. ;D both girls in the same dress... look so cute together...the list goes on and on... thanks for sharing..

[beeofthefoo]

Christina, I love the pictures, looks like you guys had a great time. I can't believe how big the boys are getting, and Saryn is absolutely beautiful. Love the pictures of her and Isabela together.