The Studios and a Epcot DIS meet

The Date: July 6, 2010
The Cast: My family
with guest appearances by MeMom & Brooklynnsmommy's Gang, Wigd & Shocker, and Jermeysdisneymom and her crew.
The Reason: Bodacious Beverley Meet at Club Cool

At the OKW DIS meet, MeMom and Jill told me about the meet on Tuesday. My dad said it would be fine to go since he was on "vacation". My family decided to make it a day in the parks.

So Tuesday morning, I woke up a little before 8 to find my dad already awake and my brother and sister still sleeping. I got ready and by the time I was finished my siblings were up and just about ready. On our way to Disney Property, we stopped at McDonald's for a quick breakfast (since we didn't wake up early enough for breakfast at a resort and we wanted to make the "dash" to TSM)

I don't remember what time we got to Hollywood Studios but it was pretty early. We made our dash to TSM. I rode with my sister and she beat me. My reaction to the ride (for the vlog for my boyfriend) "O M G, that ride is awesome. I'm gonna have to practice a lot so when you come I'll beat you the first time around."

Then my dad stopped to show off "his three" to various CMs he works with. Next, we watched Voyage of the Little Mermaid.

We then decided to head towards Epcot. We took the boat over. When we got to Epcot we made our "dash" to Club Cool. We wondered around looking for the DISsers until I heard Jill call out "ChiChi". They were in a corner near the build your own cups. We greeted everybody and chatted for a little. Little Bella was knocked out sleeping in MeMom's arms.

If I recall, when it came down to drink the Beverley, no one really wanted to do it. So it ended up being Wigd and I at first. It was awful. I had to take a sip a second time because my brother didn't snap our picture the first time around. Then Jill and Brooklynn took a sip. Brooklynn's reaction was so cute, she turned around and spit it in the drain. Shhh don't tell. When my brother went to try it, he said he actually liked it. That's my brother for you.

Soon after Jermeysdisneymom and her gang were the first to leave. Then, MeMom was headed back to Pop with the little ones while Jill and John had reservations. My dad and I chatted a little longer with Wigd and Shocker then we said our good byes. Possible plans were made for a DIS meet on Friday night at MK.

My family decided to hang around the front of the park before heading to the showcase to grab something to eat. We skipped Soarin this time cause my sister and I didn't feel like waiting in that loooooooong line. We did do Finding Nemo and What's your problem. My dad was chosen to be apart of the show. :) Then we browsed a little in some shops.

Soon we headed towards Germany to get a frankfurter with sauerkraut. I have never tried it and my goal while I'm here (for who knows how long) is to try as many "new" things. Nothing EXTRA special but it was good.

We stopped in America and watched Spirit of America and Voices of Liberty and stayed for the American Adventure. Now as a future teacher I am ashamed to admit that I dozed off during the American Adventure. Most likely, I will not do it again unless it's a desperate attempt to get out of the heat/rain or my future students have a field trip to Epcot and are required to do it.

We then headed towards the dock but was stopped by another CM my dad knew. They went to find their old manager so we followed behind back to future world. Which ended up being just exercise since said manager had left for the day. Then headed back to the dock to take the ferry back to HS.

Once at HS, I was in desperate need for a caffeine fix so we went inside and headed near a little coffee/pastry shop near sci-fi dine in theatre. (i think) Walked around a little more then decided to call it a day.

Animal Kindgom Day

Since my dad took a week off for vacation, I knew we'd be having some Disney adventures this week. This morning we woke up with nothing planned out but decided to head to Animal Kingdom to do some of the shows. (We avoided rides because it was late in the afternoon when we got there and my sister hates rides.)

We saw the 1:00 Finding Nemo the Musical, 2:30 Festival of the Lion King and then went to Its Tough to be a Bug.

Soon, we were hungry and we decided to go to Animal Kingdom Lodge to eat at Boma. My first time eating at Boma and I was impressed and was instantly hooked on Zebra Domes.

Caribbean Beach on the 4th of July

The Date: July 4, 2010
The Cast: My dad, brother, sister and me
The Reason: to see fireworks
The Place: Caribbean Beach Resort

My dad wanted us to do something together as a family for the 4th after dinner. He knew my sister didn't want to deal with 4th of July crowds at the Parks so he decided that we should go to CB to watch the fireworks. I was all for this idea because I would get the chance to explore a Disney Resort because I never got the chance to before.

We headed towards CB around 6:30 (super early right?!). After about 30 minutes we were sitting in Old Port Royale. I asked my dad what we were gonna do and he said "sit and wait". I decided to go explore the area with my sister. Outside, I snapped pictures and videos to share with my boyfriend. Then we headed to Calypso Trading Post and I channeled my inner MeMom and "shopped".

After "shopping" we headed back to the table, we sat for a few minutes until my dad suggested my sister go show me where they stayed when they were there for Christmas. My sister and I went walking and walked the majority of the whole resort. After our walk, we went back to OPR and convinced our dad to get some Mickey Bars.

After our snack, my dad wanted to go look in the gift shop. Then we wandered outside and sat by the pool and talked. Soon it was time for fireworks. We sat on a bench and patiently waited and waited and waited. Well, we heard fireworks but didn't actually see any.

Even still, it was a fun evening. Here's some pictures...

1st DIS meet

The Date: July 1, 2010
The Cast: My Family, MeMom & BrooklynnsMommy (and gang), Stace208 and her family
The Reason: to meet other DISsers
The Place: Old Key West Resort

Now that I am currently back in the sunny state of Florida and just a few miles away from Disney, I figured it would be a good time to meet up with some friends I made from the DISboards.

While I was reading MeMom and BrooklynnsMommy's (Jill) trip report, I realized that they will be arriving at Disney a few days after I moved back. They were already planning a DISmeet with other DIS friends who would be in the area. After getting the okay from my dad, I talked with MeMom about meeting up also.

So July 1st arrived and I was extremely nervous about my first meet with my DIS friends that I have been talking to for two years. I did not want to say anything silly or want my brother and sister to embarrass me.

I sent Jill a text told her that we were running late because my dad had just got home from work. She informed me that they were running late as well. We made our way through Kissimmee/Disney traffic and got to Old Key West Resort just in time before the skies opened up and dropped buckets of rain.

My dad dropped my sister, brother and I off in front of the gift shop. I called my dad and told him that I'm going to head towards the lobby since we were late. He was fine with that. I walked through the gift shop with butterflies in my stomach with my brother and sister behind me.

Once inside the lobby, I saw MeMom instantly. She was following Bella around the lobby. I said "Hi" but she didn't hear me since I was speaking like a timid mouse. Then, I saw Jill talking with Stace208. I walked up and said "Jill?" Honestly, everything else after that became a blur. I was just so excited to actually be apart of a DISmeet and finally able to meet MeMom, Jill, Brooklynn and Bella. I do remember asking MeMom to throw a coin in the fountain at WL for me that I get hired. (crossing my fingers the magic works on jobs)

Not much else to say except it was a pleasure meeting everyone. Here's some pictures...