[packerbeth]

Originally Posted by Cosmicwaves

ok, how did I miss this TR until now? Excellent job so far...you're family is just the happiest, smiliest bunch of people...I love it!

I had some trouble posting it at the beginning, and it was just called "Thanks, Nana" so I don't think everybody knew it was a trip report!

Glad you found it and are enjoying it. Thanks for your kind words about my family. One thing we know how to do is enjoy ourselves at Disney World!

[jenbarnwell]

I am loving your TR as usual. You always have great pictures and stories. I would love to stay at Polynesian, that is my dream come true!! My DS is a fan of the princess also. He likes Sleeping Beauty, Ariel and Jasmine, LOL, What is it about them girls. Your family pictures are so great.

[Princessbaby]

Alone time at MK sounds like Heaven on Earth! Good for you!

[b1wife]

GORGEOUS pictures! I love them! And, I am so jealous of your alone time at MK! I don't think I would have even thought of doing that! DH and I are going by ourselves in 56 days, and I just can't wait! Keep the TR coming!

[lovemysons]

I am caught back up again, so you may continue!

I am sooo excited to try AK at night. I am really hoping we get a chance to do it this August. I hadn't even thought about EE at night. I can't imagine how cool it must have been.

[Hunny]

I'm gonna TRY and do MK one morning by myself...problem is as soon as i get out of bed my husband is awake! And after seeing your pictures i think the next time we do the Dis we might just stay at the Poly ( but of course this is before our stay at he WL in Sept! We will see!)

[missymouse]

Wow! Alone time for mom? And in MK? Lucky you!! It will never happen for me because everyone in my family is bunch of early birds!

The pictures you took were beautiful. I can't wait to read more.

[Goodegirl2007]

Originally Posted by packerbeth

I got them from this website: NEW Cast Member Appreciation Cards Index

You can personalize them with your family's name. I used the Mickey characters, plus some princess ones.

Just got home from my nephew's confirmation; I'll get started on my next installment and post it tonight!

Enjoying your TR - still have lots to read!! Thank you for that!! Keeps me in the Disney state of mind!!!

Also - A BIG thanks for the link for the CM thank you cards!! What a cool idea!! I've got mine all set for our October trip now!!!

[packerbeth]

Originally Posted by Goodegirl2007

Enjoying your TR - still have lots to read!! Thank you for that!! Keeps me in the Disney state of mind!!!

Also - A BIG thanks for the link for the CM thank you cards!! What a cool idea!! I've got mine all set for our October trip now!!!

Glad you're enjoying my report. Have fun passing those cards out; it really added a special blessing to our trip, I think.

[dixie]

Wonderful TR! and your photos are really something- thank you, really enjoying it all.

[packerbeth]

Here are some more pictures from my early morning alone time at MK:












This window had four Mickey heads with pictures from each park; they're hard to see, but I really liked them.


I regretted not getting a picture of this on Tuesday morning, so I was so glad I got a second chance today.


Keeping dreams on track - Walter E. Disney


I do not know who these people are...

Up next: I get the family up and moving to the Studios!

[dac921]

Finally was able to catch up...

I remember the day that I spent the day in MK and MGM it was strange not having the kids around...

[crazy4tink]

Originally Posted by packerbeth

When we got back to the Polynesian, we stopped in Capt Cook’s where I was a bad mommy and let the girls have Mickey bars before bedtime. I was tempted to get a Dole Whip from the self-serve machines, but decided against it. Here's a picture of my very tired but happy family.

On our last trip we drove to WDW from PA, and we stopped at a rest stop (visitor center) along the highway around 9am the first morning of the trip... and I let the kids eat ice cream from the vending machine for breakfast... It's vacation!!

[PhilliesFan]

I have to say thank you for this TR, it is truly terrific!
Your family is beautiful and the parts with the CM's and your son brought a tear to my eye.
I am so looking forward to rearding more.
Thanks for sharing.

[packerbeth]

I just received my Photopass CD yesterday, so I think I'll take a break from the report to add the pictures from the first three days of our trip.

Here are some photos from our first day in the World Showcase at Epcot.













The following shots were taken by our good PP friend, Dan!



I have SOOOOO many of our family with Alice; I'll just post a few of the best ones.



On their way to visit with Christian.

Not sure what Grace was doing in the background; she's always moving!


Whatever Alice was saying, Christian was eating it up! I love Grace's expression, too!


Before...


...and after...




You can barely see Kate under Alice's right hand!




Alice's deliberate caring treatment of Christian really touched our hearts.


Thanks, Dan!

Up next: meeting the Pooh gang