I am in the middle of some planning for an upcoming trip. A few things are starting to be pulled together. I have the pleasure of sharing time and space with some close friends and family. Looks like a large pajama party at the moment. I want to do some things for gifts or surprises for my roomies. Need time to get things done, but also need a couple trips to WDW. I need to see if I can find some glasses that I had seen there once. Another idea might be a little more costly, but worth it I think. That one I need to include a couple others that aren't staying with me for.
I realized something else about all of this today too. Jen and I had planned a trip in October last year for some group activities. This was noted in the thread she had started. We were going to use DVC points and have a 2 or 3 bedroom and get the gang together. She wanted to do a tour or two and also go out on a fireworks cruise. Now, she was thinking smaller scale (or price?) with the pontoon boat vs the Grand 1. She was hoping for a stay at Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge.... and that is where we currently are. Though she also hoped for Bay Lake Tower. I am hoping for a change of view at DAK or else trying for BLT lake view or non view.
I need to make some lists. Lists are good. Hmmm I see another blog to write about!!! See you again soon with that one!!!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Kingdom Keepers
On April 6th, the latest book in the Kingdom Keeper series comes out. This is book 3 and it continues just shy of where it left off. I was able to read the first 2 chapters today. I am looking forward to this book coming out.
For those who haven't read these books, it's a lot of fun for any age. I was given my first copy prior to my trip to Disneyland for "inflight reading only" I was told. I read all but a couple chapters on that flight. While I was at DL, I bought the second part. I read that one mostly on the way back. Having to wait 4 months was okay, but hope he is writing for the next one. My mom has enjoyed it too. I even just bought my niece books 1 and 2 for her move to Colorado to have something to read while she and her friends drive across country.
I don't want to spoil anything from the books. I recommend you go and buy them or go to the library to get them. You can even get them on iTunes audiobooks.
Rumor was too that there was to be a movie.
OH! One final thing.... Ridley Pearson is going to be at WDW at DTD for a book signing on April 6th and Epcot on the 7th.
For those who haven't read these books, it's a lot of fun for any age. I was given my first copy prior to my trip to Disneyland for "inflight reading only" I was told. I read all but a couple chapters on that flight. While I was at DL, I bought the second part. I read that one mostly on the way back. Having to wait 4 months was okay, but hope he is writing for the next one. My mom has enjoyed it too. I even just bought my niece books 1 and 2 for her move to Colorado to have something to read while she and her friends drive across country.
I don't want to spoil anything from the books. I recommend you go and buy them or go to the library to get them. You can even get them on iTunes audiobooks.
Rumor was too that there was to be a movie.
OH! One final thing.... Ridley Pearson is going to be at WDW at DTD for a book signing on April 6th and Epcot on the 7th.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Flower and Garden is Up and Running
I went to WDW this past weekend for a late day arrival on Saturday. I went to see David Cassidy in concert for Flower and Garden. We arrived and got in line for his last show. He really did a good show and was very nice. Some songs I didn't recognize. I did get some great pictures though. I am going to work on those this weekend. Some of the concerts do not want you to take photos and/or video. For him it was video.
I also went over to MK but at the time we got over there by monorail, I decided that we would go to the Poly to eat something for dinner. After dinner we went out to the beach and watched the fireworks. It was really nice. Also got to enjoy a Dole whip while at the Poly.
Sunday was back to Flower and Garden at Epcot. Was nice to see the flowers. There was a few new items that I saw for the garden that I will go back and get. They had a Thumper statue. The shop over where Body Wars was isn't much of anything. There are few artists, at least in my opinion. Heather French was not there. I will be emailing her to inquire about that.
Unfortunately, it started raining and we left. Though I would normally stay in the rain, my mom doesn't like that idea. Especially if we hear some thunder or see some lightning. One time for both. That was it and that was when we were leaving Raglan Road. Rainy days at WDW can be done in so many different ways. Always bring a second pair of shoes in case your feet get wet. Allows that pair to dry and enjoy the fun still. Definitely something to blog about later.
The trip was a little bittersweet. I have been really stressed and driving on property, I felt the magic take hold and ease the pain a bit. I even got teary eyed. I thought about my last trip and what that trip had meant (the 2 Kingdoms, 1 Day). Thought about Jen and then about my accident on the way home from Orlando airport (MCO).
I am going again in another month for 2 different trips. I with my mom again, after a class. This means another late arrival. Then I go and am suppose to meet up with friends, though one may be cutting a trip short. I miss my monthly trips to my happy place. I have been talking to someone about stress etc and he said I need to go. It does help. I can hardly wait for the May trip to come around. I have plans for friends again on the Grand 1 yacht. I may not be doing this again for awhile. I want to do something else some other time for them and for me.
I also went over to MK but at the time we got over there by monorail, I decided that we would go to the Poly to eat something for dinner. After dinner we went out to the beach and watched the fireworks. It was really nice. Also got to enjoy a Dole whip while at the Poly.
Sunday was back to Flower and Garden at Epcot. Was nice to see the flowers. There was a few new items that I saw for the garden that I will go back and get. They had a Thumper statue. The shop over where Body Wars was isn't much of anything. There are few artists, at least in my opinion. Heather French was not there. I will be emailing her to inquire about that.
Unfortunately, it started raining and we left. Though I would normally stay in the rain, my mom doesn't like that idea. Especially if we hear some thunder or see some lightning. One time for both. That was it and that was when we were leaving Raglan Road. Rainy days at WDW can be done in so many different ways. Always bring a second pair of shoes in case your feet get wet. Allows that pair to dry and enjoy the fun still. Definitely something to blog about later.
The trip was a little bittersweet. I have been really stressed and driving on property, I felt the magic take hold and ease the pain a bit. I even got teary eyed. I thought about my last trip and what that trip had meant (the 2 Kingdoms, 1 Day). Thought about Jen and then about my accident on the way home from Orlando airport (MCO).
I am going again in another month for 2 different trips. I with my mom again, after a class. This means another late arrival. Then I go and am suppose to meet up with friends, though one may be cutting a trip short. I miss my monthly trips to my happy place. I have been talking to someone about stress etc and he said I need to go. It does help. I can hardly wait for the May trip to come around. I have plans for friends again on the Grand 1 yacht. I may not be doing this again for awhile. I want to do something else some other time for them and for me.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Alice In Wonderland
Went to see "Alice in Wonderland" today and it was great! I took my mom and was a nice time. We didn't do the 3D one though. I am not sure how she would like a 3D version and I was just as happy seeing it in regular format. I am already wanting to have it on DVD. I think Disney did well again.
Funny thing was, that things I saw and heard about when in England came rushing back. The Jaborwhalky tree makes sense to me now! I had taken in my hoodie in case it was cold in there, which it was. I didn't realize it until after the movie that it was the one from Chirst Church. This is where Alice's garden was. She was a real little girl that lived there when Lewis Carroll was there.
I have to say, I love from the animated movie, Alice, the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat.. but that was really about it for the animated version. This... I love it all!
But to each there own... if you see it, I hope you enjoy it!
UPDATE: For those who don't get it, there is a reason. It seems that a lot of people are thinking this is Alice's first trip to Wonderland. It's not. She is returning at least 15 years later. The Red Queen has done some cruel things and taken the crown from her sister the White Queen. The Mad Hatter has been waiting for Alice to return at the same table, set for tea. But the day has come for the slaying of the Jaborwhalky and only one can do it.... (for the literature people, one would recognize this as "Through the Looking Glass (and What Alice Found There")
Funny thing was, that things I saw and heard about when in England came rushing back. The Jaborwhalky tree makes sense to me now! I had taken in my hoodie in case it was cold in there, which it was. I didn't realize it until after the movie that it was the one from Chirst Church. This is where Alice's garden was. She was a real little girl that lived there when Lewis Carroll was there.
I have to say, I love from the animated movie, Alice, the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat.. but that was really about it for the animated version. This... I love it all!
But to each there own... if you see it, I hope you enjoy it!
UPDATE: For those who don't get it, there is a reason. It seems that a lot of people are thinking this is Alice's first trip to Wonderland. It's not. She is returning at least 15 years later. The Red Queen has done some cruel things and taken the crown from her sister the White Queen. The Mad Hatter has been waiting for Alice to return at the same table, set for tea. But the day has come for the slaying of the Jaborwhalky and only one can do it.... (for the literature people, one would recognize this as "Through the Looking Glass (and What Alice Found There")
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