Originally Posted By Pollyana Just a teaser. Be back later tonite to write more. Had a great time meeting LPers. And being Dreamed was perfect! Pollyana
Originally Posted By Pollyana I am running around re-packing for Hawaii. I will get on later as things are more settled.....
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains So if she is packing for Hawaii it's safe to assume it wasn't the Dream Suite.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Okay...I have a little time now.... Picture this.....a short 3 day trip with myself, my DH, who I will refer to as Cap'n Rick, our "step granddaughter" Kayla and her friend, Bre. It was a hurried Sunday morning trying to get ourselves and the girls, both 13, ready and out the door. Usually Cap'n and I go alone but we decided to invite the girls. It made for a long morning and we hit the road later than usual. This made it impossible to attend the LP mini meet at Mimi's which I helped organize. Sorry Shiva and crowd. We had issues to contend with. We arrived at the hotel around 4ish..which wasn't too bad, considering how much we waited for the teens. We had a late lunch on the road and were not ready to meet with the group at Mimi's which I love very much. Now the fun begins! Cap'n and I went to the store to get a few groceries leaving the "responsible" girls in the room....MISTAKE! They were supposed to be getting ready to swim, and wait for us to get back. We were gone about 45 minutes....well, do you know what can happen in 45 minutes??? Between the "elevator races" and the locking each other out on the balcony, they were very busy.... we got back to a very guilty looking Kayla sitting on the floor, while Bre was coming in from the balcony.... I can only imagine what was going on. I am sure I don't want to know. We decided at that point that the girls would not be left alone. We accompanied them to the pool and hot tub and we later enjoyed a late dinner. I feel reallly bad about not meeting LPers at Mimi's. We went back to the room started unpacking and settling in. Before I knew it, both girls left the room, one in her pajamas, and went to the lobby to horse around. I called Kayla and told her to come back to the room immediately. They came back and sat in the bathroom sulking for quite some time. At least we had control of the TV! Then we all settled down for a good nites sleep. Monday morning, our first day at the park, we let the girls know how disappointed we were in their childish behavior. We decided to let them be on their own with a few restrictions. There was a complete turn around in behavior and from that moment on, not a single problem. I think it was the Disney magic at work. Then the fun really began. Cap'n and I met up with Shiva and Tinkeroon...what a delightful, charming and friendly couple. I couldn't have had a nicer time. I feel like I have known them all my life. Shiva also arranged meet and greets with other LPers. We met the Elderp's and little AJ....cute kid!, Lady Starlight, and cmpaley and his good friend, who's name escapes me. That was all within the 3 days at the park. Monday, we did all our favorite attractions and met up with Shiva and Tinkeroon and did more stuff with them. We met the girls twice during the day and made sure they were OK.....and they had a great day. On Tuesday, because of a few missed calls and near misses, I met up with Shiva and Tinkeroon outside of Soarin'. Cap'n Rick and the girls went on the ride, as I am highly sensitive to that kind of motion.... They got back to me with "Dream Passes". They were very excited. But I didn't get one, nor did Shiva and Tinkeroon. We continued our trek through Calif. Adventure and got in line for TSMM...about 3 minutes left to finally get our turn, the ride broke down. We decided to wait, and it was about a half hour later when we got to ride. Upon leaving that ride, we wondered toward the Maliboomer, and because of Shiva's sharp eyes, we were dreamed again, this time with the lanyards. I won't go into details, as the word "stalked" sounds a bit harsh. We then went back to Dland, to City Hall and explained our situation about the "dream passes" and Shiva, Tinkeroon and myself were all given one. We have a lovely afternoon, letting the girls do their own thing. Cap'n Rick, myself, Shiva and Tinkeroon went to fastpass Splash Mtn.... and guess what,,,,,we broke that ride! Just about to go up the big hill, before the big drop, we were evacuated....Got some pictures of an ugly site...ewwww...it looks so different with lights on and we walked down passage ways that were so undisneylike. Wednesday, like the other days, we let the girls go, and we did our own thing. We met up with Shiva and Tinkeroon and Lady Starlight for the Billies show, which I adore. And they had all the right Billies! My personal faves..... I feel like my Disney trip was complete after I saw the Billies. Everything else was just a bonus. I will always remember this trip, since I met LPers that were all new to me. It was very nice meeting everyone. But Shiva and Tinkeroon, you made this trip very special, and I thank you for that! As we continue making new memories, we must remember to rejoice in each new day. Take care all! Sincerely, Pollyana
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 What a wonderful trip report! And dreamed - twice!!! The Billys do have a way to make the trip extra special. One of those things you must not miss! I'm sure Shiva took lots of photos while you were being evacuated! Can't wait to see them!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Sounds like a fantastic trip. And I am glad you got to me some of our favorite people on this planet.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Just being with those particular people are my equivalent of being Dreamed, so you were doubly Dreamed, my dear! What a wonderful trip report! I am so happy for you! xoxo
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 What a fun report! I always get a kick out of the antics of the kids/teens. Makes me remember the "you've got to be kidding me" or "you did what?" times I agree that the Disney magic was at work because it sounds like from the moment you hit the parks it was pure fun. Well except for breaking the rides but then again you got to see things that not everyone does
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Pollyana...you are too sweet! Great report too. It was wonderful meeting you and "Cap'n Rick". It did seem almost as though we had known you forever. We felt so comfortable with you both. And grandaughter Kayla was a charmer...as was her friend Bree. I'm so glad there were no more problems. I hope she always remembers this trip fondly. I know we will. We had a good time doing the parks together. Even breaking down the rides! HaHa That was interesting! Things we don't normally get to see...behind the scenes. It does look different. And of course, Shiva took lots of pictures!! Even though he was asked not to by a CM...he just wasn't as obvious. But even breaking down was kind of an adventure. I had fun. Fortunately none of us fell in the water as our log was not too close to the edge and required a fair step out. Glad to know you had a good trip too and hope your Hawaiian vacation is fabulous! You'll have to let us know all about that too!
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks for taking the time to write a trip report, sounds like once the teens were sorted out you had a great time
Originally Posted By Pollyana Yes we did, but now I have a dilemma.... We just got back from Hawaii and I am in love with that state! I may have to give up a few disney trips to go back ... Meeting the LPers was wonderful and we had a great time. I really like the LP site and everyone involved... Thanks for all the nice comments...take care all!
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU...AREN'T SHIVA AND TINKEROON JUST THE GREATEST...glad you had a great time....hope to meet you one day as well....very nice report, you did have a wonderful time...wish i could be there 24-7 , yes we are pouting, take care Hugs from the Tink-Mobile oxox
Originally Posted By Pollyana I really had a great time, but then we went to Hawaii a week later. I must say that I will give up a few Disney trips to go back....I really liked the islands.
