“IT’S OUR MOTHER DAUGHTER TRIP!” Our Spontaneous Getaway - April 2011 COMPLETE 9/13

[ronnmel]

Festival of The Lion King is most definitively the best Walt Disney World show!

 

[IheartDDuck]

Ha ha, too funny that you guys are smiling so big in the picture on Dinosaur. I love that ride too.

You're right, trips just seem to end too quickly. In no time you're getting the information hung on your door that it's time to GET OUT!

 

[Disneyfreak616]

LOVE the title.

Ugh you're leaving tomorrow? No fun.

You are very welcome. I am in love with that place. It's sooo cool. And the lo mein is heavenly.

Hey! I have that shirt. haha.

OMG, Mother is so precious in that pic with Thumper and his gal. How cute!

I have a new love for Chip and Dale after Garden Grill a few days ago. You'll find out why in my TR. Hehe. They're so fun!

Maybe Goofy detected your frumpiness, and knew you were a kindred spirit.

I sing that no matter where I'm sitting too! It's so much better. I've only been in the lion section once, and never the warthog section, which you would think would be my section of choice...

Uhhhh...apparently giraffes make a low bleating sound like a sheep...DUH. I do enjoy the warthog sound though.

AWWW. Happy deer.

Timmy....Timmy...wheree areee youuu??? Oh yeah, NOT HERE!!!! Cuz
I beat you. HA.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I agree, Festival of the Lion King is awesome! One of my favourite things to see at WDW.

 

[basketkat]

I love seeing characters at Camp Minnie-Minnie!

Your Festival of the Lion King pictures are great...and I'm totally singing that song now!

I love that you and your mom are smiling so nicely on Dinosaur!

 

[Jazzabelle508]

about the last full day! I say this on every TR that i'm subscribed to but I hate the last day! What time of day did you guys leave disney for this trip? did you at least have some time to be in disney on departure day? Anyway back to this update. I can't wait to hear about the yak and the yeti. The food items there sound good but i always hear mixed emotions about the whole experience of eating there. Cute picture of you and your mom by the tree of life. i love that tree It is fun to look for all the different animals. whenever i go to watch it's tough to be a bug i hope for a long line so i can look at all the carvings and take pictures by our favorite carvings. Fun, detailed look at the festival of the lion king. I have always heard great things about the show but have never actually seen it. I want to make time to see it. I'm guessing i should be on the lookout for "Good Looking" when I go. Hopefully he will be there because he is very attractive. Can't wait for more

 

[RyansMommy1]

already looking forward to your next TR....so HURRY!!! lol its my entertainment!! hope you are settling into college OK..its quite an adjustment but so worth it- i never got the full experience but i had enough!! lol but really -enjoy it while it lasts!

you and your mom are to cute!!

 

[JessicaFaye508]

Your dinner sounds amazing! What a nice experience for you and your mom!

Two fireworks shows in one night? That's awesome!!!!


Mmmm ice cream is for sure one of my favorites!!!!

It was wonderful! I loved it!
And yes! That's serious Disney touring, right there!
Haha me too!!

You guys seemed like you had a really great night. I love it when I'm able to see two sets of fireworks or shows in one night. Jason and I actually managed to do Fantasmic! and Illuminations in one night before. That was a lot of fun.

Dinner at Sanaa looks really good. I've only eaten there once before, but I enjoyed it. You're right, the portions there are really perfect.

Hope everything is going good for you with college. It does take some time to adjust, but you'll be used to it in no time.

We did! Isn't it great? It takes exact timing - as you probably know! Fantasmic and IllumiNations is a jam packed night! I'm impressed!
Sanaa is wonderful! And aren't they!? Finally some place gets it right!
College is going okay... this beginning process is slow. I can't wait till I get more into it!

Hello! I am a not so recent grad, (providence college, '02), and am here to give you some college advice! Enjoy your time, it flies by! Don't go home til Columbus day....trust me! If you find a good service organization, join it. Look for a Circle K (college version of the Kiwanis). They are a great organization that raises money and does service for children. I am a Kiwanian, and a teacher, so the two naturally combine.

I've read your Feb Break TR, and am all caught up on this one. I just bought DVC (Saratoga) and look forward to a long weekend trip to the boardwalk in Dec. I'll need your help! Have fun in school, and let us know if you need anything (or care packages!)

Thank you for the advice! That's very helpful! I will keep that all in mind! I'll try to stay here for as long as possible but I might go home before then though LOL. We'll see! I hope that everything gets better and I get more adjusted soon!
Thank you for reading both TR's! Oh my goodness congrats on getting DVC! It's a great investment, and I'm sure you're going to love it!
That sounds like an AWESOME trip!! What help would you need!? I would love to offer as much advice or recommendations that i can for you! I love helping plan trips!
And thank you! I will!

I'm happy to read another positive review of Sanaa as we are eating there on our trip!

Love the way you ended the evening - two sets of Disney fireworks plus ice cream =

You're going to LOVE IT!
And yes, that was what I would call a "magical night."

So....I had a really awesome comment on the last 323784 updates that I missed going...and then I fell asleep...and then my "token expired" and then it deleted it...and now I'm REALLY MAD. So I'm gonna be lazy and not redo it but simply say that they were all beautiful and you take great pics and yay food and Aladdin and Sanaa and your birthday and topiaries and two fireworks shows in one night. Hooray. That basically sums it all up! I know, I know, I'm a frump.

Well enjoy your first day of classes today and I can't wait for more updates that I will legitimately comment on!

I'm sorry princess ): Well thanks for commenting anyways. I hate when that happens. Thank you very much... good summary LOL.
And thank you! I am sure I will be updating whenever I get a free moment - Disney is my therapy.

Umm Jess? Bad advice. You should definitely come home sooner than Columbus day.

Haha I probably will

Hi Jess! I hope you're settling in well at college. I know that it's super scary at first (and if I never have to play another ice breaker in my life it will be too soon) but it gets better. I promise. Before long, you'll be living it up in the frumpy paradise that is college.

Speaking of frumps, a surprise reunion in WDW!?! I cannot wait to hear all about that.

As for your update, Sanaa looks yummy. Especially the cake. And, A+ on the whole adding a birthday celebration, Kristen.

I love the fireworks pics. They never fail to make me happy.

Eating ice cream is the best way to end an evening in the most magical place on Earth.

I hope you're right! LOL it's been a rough week. But it can only get better from here.. right!?! haha
Yes!! SURPRISE!! I can't wait to start that TR!
Yum Sanaa was great. The cake was my favorite part... even though it was all fantastic.
Thank you! Fireworks = instant happiness.
And yes I completely agree! Even when I already had plenty of dessert that day... there's still room for ice cream!

Good luck at college! I had the, er, unique experience of going to college with like half of my high school, so I was never really homesick (it helped that my best friend lived on the floor beneath me!) My freshman year was my favorite because everyone is awkward and has no friends and you're all stuck in the dorms getting up to crazy antics. I kinda miss dorm living! What kind of classes are you taking?

Going back a couple updates...

Topiaries! I'm year of the dragon, the coolest year of them all. They seem to put so many different topiaries in Epcot. Going to Flower and Garden and Food and Wine is my new goal - and staying somewhere on the Boardwalk! I love the Mexico ride, though it was better as El Rio del Tiempo - not everything needs video screens! However, everything is better with animatronics.

Ostriches are so cool, they always remind me of the Dance of the Hours part of Fantasia (aka the best part behind the Nutcracker Suite and Pastoral Symphony).

Disney really has the best lamps! I like the ones in Sanaa, but the La Hacienda ones have to be my favorite.

Love all the fireworks shots. I like the second one - the landscape one with the blue-y/periwinkle-y color (so technical! ). I know a lot of people on the DIS don't like EMH, but I love the parks at night. So many lights and a more fantastical experience than during the day.

That's good though! At least you knew people!! I know no one and it drives me nuts!! Freshman year is a pain... I hope I reflect back on it fondly someday. We'll see... (probably not LOL)
I'm taking Research and Writing, Computer Generated Art, and Understanding Scripture. I'm undeclared right now so I'm getting the core classes done.
Those are great goals!! I would love to do all of those things as well!
Haha ostriches remind me of that too!
And yeah the Disney lamps are always perfectly themed! I haven't been to La Hacienda yet but I want to go! It's worth it just to see the decorations LOL
Thank you! I agree - EMH are the best!!

Festival of The Lion King is most definitively the best Walt Disney World show!

I agree completely!!

Ha ha, too funny that you guys are smiling so big in the picture on Dinosaur. I love that ride too.

You're right, trips just seem to end too quickly. In no time you're getting the information hung on your door that it's time to GET OUT!

Hahaha I can't help but just look at that big Dino in the eye and flash him a smile
And yeah, right!?! I hate that! I want to stay forever.

LOVE the title.

Ugh you're leaving tomorrow? No fun.

You are very welcome. I am in love with that place. It's sooo cool. And the lo mein is heavenly.

Hey! I have that shirt. haha.

OMG, Mother is so precious in that pic with Thumper and his gal. How cute!

I have a new love for Chip and Dale after Garden Grill a few days ago. You'll find out why in my TR. Hehe. They're so fun!

Maybe Goofy detected your frumpiness, and knew you were a kindred spirit.

I sing that no matter where I'm sitting too! It's so much better. I've only been in the lion section once, and never the warthog section, which you would think would be my section of choice...

Uhhhh...apparently giraffes make a low bleating sound like a sheep...DUH. I do enjoy the warthog sound though.

AWWW. Happy deer.

Timmy....Timmy...wheree areee youuu??? Oh yeah, NOT HERE!!!! Cuz
I beat you. HA.

Well thanks haha. Can you tell I feel creative right now?
Yeah ): sadness.
And I LOVE THAT LO MEIN. It's too delicious.
Hey, yeah you do! Cute shirt. I have it in 2 colors LOL
I'm like.... so aka I'll find out in like a year from now since it's like the last day of your trip? hahaha Yay story time.
Yeah Goofy just loves me for my frumpy self.
hahahaha YEAR OF THE PIG.

I agree, Festival of the Lion King is awesome! One of my favourite things to see at WDW.

Me too! It's great!

I love seeing characters at Camp Minnie-Minnie!

Your Festival of the Lion King pictures are great...and I'm totally singing that song now!

I love that you and your mom are smiling so nicely on Dinosaur!

So do I! They're so cute!
Thank you! And LOL sorry if it gets stuck in your head!
Haha oh thankss.

about the last full day! I say this on every TR that i'm subscribed to but I hate the last day! What time of day did you guys leave disney for this trip? did you at least have some time to be in disney on departure day? Anyway back to this update. I can't wait to hear about the yak and the yeti. The food items there sound good but i always hear mixed emotions about the whole experience of eating there. Cute picture of you and your mom by the tree of life. i love that tree It is fun to look for all the different animals. whenever i go to watch it's tough to be a bug i hope for a long line so i can look at all the carvings and take pictures by our favorite carvings. Fun, detailed look at the festival of the lion king. I have always heard great things about the show but have never actually seen it. I want to make time to see it. I'm guessing i should be on the lookout for "Good Looking" when I go. Hopefully he will be there because he is very attractive. Can't wait for more

I know. So sad!! It's the worst.
We left in the afternoon, but we didn't have too much time before we left. But we did as much as we could.
I will probably update on that soon! LOVED that restaurant. It's fantastic.
Thank you! I agree.. it is fun!
YOU NEED TO SEE FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING! it's SO fantastic! and hahaha yes, he is. He's wonderful

already looking forward to your next TR....so HURRY!!! lol its my entertainment!! hope you are settling into college OK..its quite an adjustment but so worth it- i never got the full experience but i had enough!! lol but really -enjoy it while it lasts!

you and your mom are to cute!!

Haha I will do my best!! It's my entertainment too.. and my therapy when college gets stressful!
It's a rough beginning but I'm sure it'll get better! I will enjoy it as much as possible (once I'm settled in haha)
And thank you!​

 

[Disneyfreak616]

hahahaha year of the pig.​

represent.

 

[onelilspark]

I love the picture on Dinosaur. Everyone is screaming, even your Mom is leaning away. And then there's you in the back corner "oh hi big scary dinosaur, what's up?"

 

[Vwdiva93]

Wow you met a lot of characters! I love Thumper and Miss Bunny, they're just too cute! And that's so funny about Goofy trying to take you with him, I love it when the characters do that

I can see why you would want to get the Lion section, he is really cute! Haha I'll have to remember that next time I see FOTLK! And your Dinosaur picture is priceless I love how creative people are with ride pics, it makes me really want to go back now so I can try out some fun ideas too.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

represent.

I love the picture on Dinosaur. Everyone is screaming, even your Mom is leaning away. And then there's you in the back corner "oh hi big scary dinosaur, what's up?"

Hahahaha I smile in the face of fear. (but only at Disney
)

Wow you met a lot of characters! I love Thumper and Miss Bunny, they're just too cute! And that's so funny about Goofy trying to take you with him, I love it when the characters do that

I can see why you would want to get the Lion section, he is really cute! Haha I'll have to remember that next time I see FOTLK! And your Dinosaur picture is priceless I love how creative people are with ride pics, it makes me really want to go back now so I can try out some fun ideas too.

Camp Minnie-Mickey is SUCH a good spot for meeting a lot of characters in a short amount of time! (that is, if you hit it when it's not crowded!)
Haha I'm so glad you agree!
And oh yeah, I always plan out my ride pictures! Since there's no more "first time" reactions for me, I like to just pose It makes life interesting.​

 

[hjones78]

This report is just as awesome as the first two! I can't wait to read about your other trips!! I also can't wait until my daughter is older (she is only 7 now) to take a trip with her. This looks like an amazing experience for mother and daughter.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

This report is just as awesome as the first two! I can't wait to read about your other trips!! I also can't wait until my daughter is older (she is only 7 now) to take a trip with her. This looks like an amazing experience for mother and daughter.

Aww thank you so much! I am excited to share more about future trips too! And aww you definitely should take a Mother Daughter Trip together! I'm sure you both would have a lovely time! It's a wonderful experience and we hope to take another trip like this again!
​

 

[GaRain]

GGGOOOOFFFFFYYYYY!!!!!

(sorry, he's my fav!)

 

[princessallie]

Holy guacamole! I missed FOUR updates??????? This is insanity. Excuse me while I try to recall all of what I read/saw!

Though, I suppose I should have expected you'd be updating more in college. -hug- miss yooou. Has your roommate asked you what you've been working on? Hehe

Those William & Cate (I insist it's with a C haha) mugs are so cute! A+ for current events! And that Germany bakery is AWESOME! Dave bought us stuff when we went in July, and I seriously question how they eat that apple with all the marshmallows on it. My pretzel was good though And the strawberries look delicious! And I don't get why not all places dont let you use the DDP. It's all Disney owned, sooo? Good thing I don't use it then.

Thanks for the translation! I've always wondered what it is they were saying. Glad the translation isn't like "I love apples, cats are funny, paper is made of trees", or something else random because it's not like most people are fluent in African tribal language.

Faith sounds like a princess, I LOVE meeting nice people in line for things And yeah really, she's only 10? She'll have us all beat in no time!

GRAN FIESTA! MY LOVE

The zodiac topiaries are cool. it's always scary how accurate they are sometimes. (the zodiac, not the topiary haha.)

Duffy is growing on me...I must say. That picture with him and your mother is toooo cute! I miss your mom too, can me and Kristen go visit her?

And seriously, AKL is a GENIUS idea.

Okay, I've never even HEARD of Sanaa Ps- I don't see a hidden Mickey in the sign? This is sad!!!

The meal looks great though! Aww, birthday surprise! I like how Kristen was your dining reservation secretary this trip, LOL.

Firework show hopping? Good idea! I'd love to see IllumiNations an Wishes all in one night. It may be too much for my emotions, though.

I can really see your burn in the peoplemover picture, Owww!!!!

Goofy is so precious End of story. I love him. I seriously HAVE to do festival of the lion king next time.

Let me know next time you update!!! Ahh, so behind. But it's all good now

 

[Caretames1]

What! How did I miss the update before this one? I just love Epcot! I really have to go in the spring.

Love the AK photos, we love the Lion King show. I can't wait to see your Yak & Yeti food pics. I've debated on that ADR, but I need to see more of it first.

 

[Disneyfreak616]

I miss your mom too, can me and Kristen go visit her?

I'm butting into this comment because I think that this is a brilliant idea.

And seriously, AKL is a GENIUS idea.



I like how Kristen was your dining reservation secretary this trip, LOL.

I hope that I'll be able to maintain the position for the next trip too! Hehe.

I can really see your burn in the peoplemover picture, Owww!!!!

That's exactly what I said! It's okay, at least she didn't look like an American flag on the 4th of July.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

GGGOOOOFFFFFYYYYY!!!!!

(sorry, he's my fav!)

I completely understand

Holy guacamole! I missed FOUR updates??????? This is insanity. Excuse me while I try to recall all of what I read/saw!

Though, I suppose I should have expected you'd be updating more in college. -hug- miss yooou. Has your roommate asked you what you've been working on? Hehe

Haha yeah, there's a lot of downtime right now. I'm sure that'll change once classes get up and running, though. I miss you toooo

Those William & Cate (I insist it's with a C haha) mugs are so cute! A+ for current events! And that Germany bakery is AWESOME! Dave bought us stuff when we went in July, and I seriously question how they eat that apple with all the marshmallows on it. My pretzel was good though And the strawberries look delicious! And I don't get why not all places dont let you use the DDP. It's all Disney owned, sooo? Good thing I don't use it then.

Haha precious! And mmm I know I want the marshmellow apple so bad. I might have to try it someday. And yeah... idk. I guess the carmel shop does though so yay!

Thanks for the translation! I've always wondered what it is they were saying. Glad the translation isn't like "I love apples, cats are funny, paper is made of trees", or something else random because it's not like most people are fluent in African tribal language.

you crack me up.

Faith sounds like a princess, I LOVE meeting nice people in line for things And yeah really, she's only 10? She'll have us all beat in no time!

Seriously though. She's crazy. In a good way

GRAN FIESTA! MY LOVE

I always think of you on that ride now!!

The zodiac topiaries are cool. it's always scary how accurate they are sometimes. (the zodiac, not the topiary haha.)

I know. I always analyze them and compare them to myself.

Duffy is growing on me...I must say. That picture with him and your mother is toooo cute! I miss your mom too, can me and Kristen go visit her?

I love Duffy!! And haha absolutely she'd LOVE that!!

And seriously, AKL is a GENIUS idea.

Okay, I've never even HEARD of Sanaa Ps- I don't see a hidden Mickey in the sign? This is sad!!!

I LOVE AKL! And you should go there someday it's FANTASTIC! And it's in the lower lefthand corner haha

The meal looks great though! Aww, birthday surprise! I like how Kristen was your dining reservation secretary this trip, LOL.

haha i know it's very convenient!

Firework show hopping? Good idea! I'd love to see IllumiNations an Wishes all in one night. It may be too much for my emotions, though.

haha i know.. it's a bit ambitious. but we did it!

I can really see your burn in the peoplemover picture, Owww!!!!

LOL at least i'm smiling and i'm in disney

Goofy is so precious End of story. I love him. I seriously HAVE to do festival of the lion king next time.

YEAHHHH you do. it's spectacular.

Let me know next time you update!!! Ahh, so behind. But it's all good now
I will! It's okay haha at least you have lots to catch up on.. it's always fun to have a couple updates to read at a time!

What! How did I miss the update before this one? I just love Epcot! I really have to go in the spring.

Love the AK photos, we love the Lion King show. I can't wait to see your Yak & Yeti food pics. I've debated on that ADR, but I need to see more of it first.

Haha it's totally fine! I updated two days in a row because I was at college and I had nothing to do
I loveeee Epcot in the spring. It's magical.
And thank you! Yak and Yeti pictures will be up soon! I highly highly recommend making an ADR there... it was out 2nd favorite on this trip (just slightlyyy behind Sanaa)​

 

[Amerangel89]

I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed reading your 3 TR's. Keep up the great work! I'm modeling my own after yours, as we speak. =)