[allirella]

So, we got back last night. Things are extremely busy at work, but thought I would at least start the TR...

DATES:
Thursday, November 29, 2007 - Sunday, December 2, 2007 (Apollo Beach, FL)
Sunday, December 2, 2007 - Sunday, December 9, 2007 (Walt Disney World)

CAST:
Allirella (27 yrs)
DF (60 yrs)
DM (hmmm, better not)
DB (31 yrs)
DSIL (24 yrs, 1st time)
DN1 (5 yrs, 1st time)
DN2 (2 yrs, 1st time)
DGMa (75 yrs)
DBFF (28 yrs)

BACKGROUND:
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, DGMa ("Bo") went to WDW with her precious family for her 55th Birthday. Following the extreme summer heat, she declared "We'll do this again when I turn 110!" To which the family (DM, DF, DB & Allirella) replied, "Swell. Let's make plans that our grandchildren should push our wheelchairs when we all return..."
Alas, in the present day, "Bo" came to love her 2 great-grandchildren (DN1 & DN2) dearly and said, "I'm not sure I'll see 110. Let's go for my 75th so that I can enjoy it with the girls!"

And so, we began to save & plan & save & dream & save & ... Well, you get the picture...

[Dopey]

Oh my goodness, you're back. I have a feeling that this was a great trip. I cannot wait to read it~~ Hurry back and welcome home

[Peppertink]

Can't wait to hear all about your trip:)

[tiggerlover1971]

awe cant wait for more

[Daisee]

Welcome home.. cant wait to "read" all about it.

[JustaT]

What a great beginning....can't wait to hear all about it!

[lovemysons]

What a great start!! Come on back and post some more!!

[JustaT]

Well Allirella.....when are you going to read us more of your fairytale?

[lovemysons]

Originally Posted by JustaT

Well Allirella.....when are you going to read us more of your fairytale?

Ahem. You have a tr to tend to as well, there, missy!!

[JustaT]

Originally Posted by lovemysons

Ahem. You have a tr to tend to as well, there, missy!!

I was hoping nobody caught that I don't have my pictures here at work, so until I get home....no TR. That's good though, because I get to catch up on all of your TR's when I am avoiding my work

Sorry to threadjack....not really

[allirella]

Originally Posted by lovemysons

Ahem. You have a tr to tend to as well, there, missy!!

I'm trying to catch up on y'all's trip reports while I patiently wait for someone to send me the pictures from our trip.

Ah well, 5 photographers and many photos should have netted some good results. I'm just waiting for access to them. I'll begin posting them as soon as I get the pics and a few sane minutes with the computer!!

Regardless, on with the story....

[allirella]

Thursday, November 29, 2007

After dreaming & saving & planning & saving, etc. the day finally arrived. We were headed to WDW!!!

Sadly, I was the only one who had to work that day. So, I arrived (early) to be sure that all the loose ends were wrapped up before my departure. It just so happened that I had some free time on my hands. As I anxiously waited for the hands of the clock to point straight up, I made a few snowflakes...
Snow Flakes

And bid farewell to my fellow MBers...
http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/mouse...w-buzzers.html

PS - Thanks for all the well wishes everyone!!

More to come later. Gotta run for now!

[allirella]

On the road at last! We met up with the fam in Apollo Beach and enjoyed 3 relaxing days with the many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc.

But then, it was time. The day had come. The anticipation was mounting.

We were headed for WDW!!

Checked in to our timeshare resort on Sunday, December 2nd. The most wonderful Disney experiences were ahead of us.

[allirella]

Ok. So I've decided that I can't wait for the pictures! I'll add them whenever I get them. Here goes...

Monday, December 3, 2008
Animal Kingdom
Park opens: 9:00am
Park cloeses: 7:00pm
Arrival: 9:30am
Departure: 7:00pm

We were so excited to be at AK. Having heard the tales and seen the clips on the travel channel, we were really looking forward to both the safari and EE.

First things first. A family picture near the oasis. (to be inserted later ).

Then DBFF and I raced over to EE for fast passes and met up with the rest of the crew at the entrance to the safari. We really had a great time. So many animals were out. Several giraffes, many long antlered creatures, the leader of the lion pack and an elephant's rear just to name a few.

Tempting though it was to ride out to Rafiki's, we decided to stroll back to EE and use our fast passes instead. Sadly, DN1 was not quite tall enough for this ride and in the end, I was glad. I would have been so disappointed if it had been too much for her first roller coaster. So Bo and the two girls waited for the gang as we boarded our train to see the yeti.

[allirella]

Let me just say the ride pictures were hilarious! DF was white as a sheet. Poor guy. We didn't get him on another coaster the whole trip (unless you include Goofy's Barnstormer). I think it had something to do with his pacemaker...

DB and DSIL used our remaining 2 FP's while the rest of us strolled towards lunch. Yeah, we didn't get much done that morning, but we had fun!

Lunch at Restaurantosaurus yielded a special 'dream' for DB. As we were inline, our cashier was having a bit of trouble with her reciept tape. It just so happened that she knocked a few things on the floor while dealing with this. DB, being the southern gentleman that he is, picked up all of her papers for her. She awarded him the double tink pins for his good deed! One for him and one to share with another guest! How fun. This is the closest we got to an official dream, but it started our trip out well.