Trip Report Hurricanes, Foot Pains and “What The Crocs Just Happened?” Anniversary Tale – A Sept/Irma 2017 TR (COMPLETED)

So here we are again… Another amazing trip is over.

My original title for the is report was:

The Best-Laid Plans Of The Mouse & Men… because so many of our carefully thought out schedules & plans were completely turned upside down by Irma and other “forces” along the way.

However, Ross and Julia who do not share my love for Robert Burns or John Steinbeck vetoed that and came up with their own title.

Before I begin our tale, I want to express and offer our thoughts and prayers to all who suffered in Hurricane Irma as well as Harvey & Maria. There are times when I joke about the fact that we were in Florida during the hurricane, but in no way do I not realize the devastation that was caused to so many.

That being said... Let the Trip Report begin! Who’s in?

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I wasn't ever interested in staying in the Royal Rooms, but seeing the excitement on your girl's faces now I want to stay in one. It would be fun to have a picture of me on the flying carpet. And the picture of Julia "hanging on" to the flying carpet was really creative and funny!

 

[Jim F.]

We loved our "one-day-stay" in a Royal Room!! Can't wait to read more about your trip.

 

[Figment Forever]

Wow these rooms look incredible. I love all the details.
Love the picture of hope riding the magic carpet.

Thanks! It was amazing - I really didn't expect to be so "wowed". I'm glad we decided to book one night. Hope is still talking about it!

 

[Figment Forever]

Royal room looks amazing, the girls look so happy.

The room was really well done and I'm glad we got to experience it for the night. Even my non-princess girl was impressed!

 

[Figment Forever]

That room looks awesome; Almost as awesome as Hope and Julia's smile! Good job Mom!

Thanks @fractal! I guess I have to credit dad a little bit too. I felt bad he didn't get to experience it with us, but it was a truly magical time and I know those memories are priceless.

 

[Figment Forever]

Hope's excitement over the Royal Guest rooms has me beaming!
I love those rooms!

I think she truly believed she was part of the royal court that night. I was waiting for her to request that we hang her picture up on the wall! lol

 

[Figment Forever]

I'm glad to see that Hope enjoyed the Royal Room. You can't wipe that smile from her face!!

She gets the same smile when we look at pictures and talk about it. I think those memories will be with her forever!

 

[Figment Forever]

I'm here! I've been anxiously waiting since the PTR!

Thanks @djpoore94 - Welcome aboard!!

 

[Figment Forever]

Wow that room is gorgeous! So happy Hope was able to stay in the Princess room!

Looking forward to hearing all about this adventure

Thank you @gdisneyfans! The room was so well done - I'm so glad we got to experience it!

 

[Figment Forever]

Yes! The Princess room looks AMAZING! I'm so glad your girls loved it and had fun finding all the special touches!! If I ever have extra money, I'm staying there one night! Provided, I book far enough in advance, lol Can't wait to hear what you did next!

I would definitely recommend spending one night there - it was so well done! After all, it's not everyday you can fly on your own personal magic carpet!

 

[Figment Forever]

I wasn't ever interested in staying in the Royal Rooms, but seeing the excitement on your girl's faces now I want to stay in one. It would be fun to have a picture of me on the flying carpet. And the picture of Julia "hanging on" to the flying carpet was really creative and funny!

Thanks @ajrwdwgirl ! It was an awesome experience! We did Hope's bedroom in a princess theme late last year, but she has now requested that we add a magic carpet on her floor! lol

I'm so glad you "got" the picture of Julia hanging on - it was her idea and I thought it was really funny when she told me to get the picture!

 

[Figment Forever]

We loved our "one-day-stay" in a Royal Room!! Can't wait to read more about your trip.

Thanks @Jim F.! I'm glad you got to experience one too - it really did impress me much more than I thought it would.

 

[Figment Forever]

September 8th Continued...

After a while, with no ME deliver, we headed out to the pool.

It was great that Hope is a mermaid these days, meaning she loves the water! I remember a few years back she would have none of it, but now she was looking so forward to swimming in Mickey’s pools.

Of course, the down side is her lack of safety awareness. She does not understand danger and rarely experiences fear, so water is a huge issue for us. Truth be told, I do not swim, so I am always nervous in the water with her. So when she asked to wear a “life saver”, I happily got one for her - even though Ross hates her wearing it because he feels it a false sense of security. One of my goals for her in the upcoming year is to get her swim lessons. I know I will feel much better knowing she has that skill.

 

[Figment Forever]

After a while we decided to walk over to FQ and swim there since we hadn’t been there in several years. It would be the first time we make the walk over and I found it very beautiful and relaxing.

Hope loved the new splash area - so much more fun than the old kiddie pool.

But unfortunately she got kicked off the slides! Yup – a lifeguard came over and asked how tall she was. I said she was 49 inches and he said you had to be under 48 inches to do the slides.

She was having such a good time it broke my heart to tell her she was too big to play there – but I didn’t have a choice. I could see she was disappointed. I was hoping that she wouldn’t meltdown, but she didn’t even have a chance because Julia walked over to her and said she should go down the big slide in the big pool. I was shocked when Hope agreed and off we went.

Julia walked her to the top and I waited at the bottom. I have no pictures of her on the slide because I was too concerned with making sure she didn’t go under the water when she flew out but she had a blast! I think she ended up doing it at least 6 times! To the point where Julia had enough and didn’t want to do it anymore! Lol

Finally, I suggested we head back to Riverside and get changed and get some dinner. We all agreed.

 

[Figment Forever]

As we were walking along the pool at FQ, I saw this sign and couldn't help but laugh.

 

[Matt and Kelly]

Really over 1 inch?!!! I could see if there was lots of little kids in the splash park but it looks pretty empty. But at least she was brace enough to try out the big slide, and love it.

 

[Figment Forever]

Really over 1 inch?!!! I could see if there was lots of little kids in the splash park but it looks pretty empty. But at least she was brace enough to try out the big slide, and love it.

I know it was a bummer. He said it was a safety precaution because of the bar on top of the slides. He said kids taller than 48 inches could bang their head. But like you said, the bright side is that it got her to try the "big girl" slide.

 

[Tuvalu]

Please forgive my tardiness but I’m here now!

 

[Figment Forever]

Please forgive my tardiness but I’m here now!

You are excused @Tuvalu. Welcome aboard, it's not a party without you!

 

[ScarletBegonias]

I'm also late, but I'm here!!

Oh that Royal Room is amazing!! I know Harper would lose her mind if she ever got to stay there! Seeing how happy Hope is made me smile! I can't wait to read more!