Trip Report The "My iCloud Takes Me Back to 2016" TR's

Hello All!!

So, here I am again with another TR. This is going to be a bit different from my past ones. Let me briefly explain:

As most of you probably know E, J, & I were supposed to be in Disney in March/April. Our mom had been battling cancer for the last 3 years & was not doing well when we were to be in Disney so we cancelled our trip. I was looking back in my iCloud and was surprised at how much I remembered from past trips so I've decided to do some mini TR's as far back as my iClould takes me. I also have quite a few PP pictures from the trips(back when they actually showed up in my account-I'm sure you remember me complaining about them not showing up recently). These will not be as detailed as my recent ones since no notes were taken. There are 8 trips over a span of 2 years. I'm looking forward to doing these as a distraction from the recent sad times in my life plus my mom was on a few of these trips so it will be nice remembering happy times with her. It's also neat looking back on things that aren't in the world anymore.

Primarily based on my pictures I was able to go back & piece together the who, what, when & where's for the most part. Lot's of different things happened during these trips:1st trips for some of my family, a runDisney race, room debacles, a 1st haircut, & leaving propertyo_O for the first time just to name a few. I hope everyone enjoys & welcome aboard!!


Side note: Not sure if you remember(or care for that matter:hilarious:) but I had mentioned in my last TR that there was a specific purpose for the March/April trip. Even though we didn't go I figured I would share it with you. We were planning on a spring trip but we picked our dates based on who was performing at the Epcot Flower & Garden Concert. We were to going to see none other than Rick Springfield!! Now, I am an 80's child but was never a fan of his music. I did kind of like him on General Hospital though. Anyhow, believe it or not R & one of my BIL's really like his music😲 I know, it's not too often you hear of many guys who know the words to "Jessie's Girl". Over the years I have been forced to attend a few of his shows & I must say I developed a liking for his music. Basically, the purpose of scheduling the trip when we did was to rub it in R & my BIL's face!! So there you have it!!
 

riverside

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 2017

I paid Figment a visit next.
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Did single rider on Test Track--ride photo didn't show up.
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Took a trip back in time.
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Avoided this at all costs!!
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I headed back to WS. I had a lunch reservation.
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My first time eating at Le Cellier. I enjoyed it very much. No pictures though.... But, I did have the filet.
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I went to Starbucks to get something to drink. I thought these cupcakes were adorable!!
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I watched Joyful! perform while I enjoyed my drink. They were really good!!
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riverside

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 2017

A few years prior I met a guy at POR at one of Bob's shows. We became FB friends. We realized we were going to be in Disney at the same time so we made plans to meet.
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I still had some time before he showed up so I took a boat ride.
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We met at La Cava del Tequila. We enjoyed a few margaritas & each others company for awhile. It was great seeing him again. I just love how Disney brings people together!!
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I had a Candlelight Processional dinner package at Restaurant Marrakesh. I had always wanted to try it here but was a bit hesitant. I enjoyed it but I wasn't overly impressed so I probably won't be back for awhile.
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Even though I had seating for the Candlelight Processional the line for that was insane & I really didn't feel like getting in it so I stood in the back & watched it. I enjoyed the show.
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After the show I headed back to POR.
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myhappyplace

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Thank you very much!! The walk is about 1/2 mile. It's really not bad at all plus it is so pretty. Still hoping to cross paths with you!!

I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for you!! Not in a stalkerish way :p

I totally get being too tired on your arrival day, but if you get the chance again, do try the Boathouse--my husband and I really enjoyed our meals there!
 

riverside

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I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for you!! Not in a stalkerish way :p

I totally get being too tired on your arrival day, but if you get the chance again, do try the Boathouse--my husband and I really enjoyed our meals there!
Haha!! Sounds good!!
For our upcoming trip on our departure day the TE should be picking us up around 2:30. We don't have plans to go to a park that day. I was thinking of having lunch in DS & possibly going there. I really would like to try it!!
Loving those Sassagoula pics with the sky reflection! 😍
Thanks!! They are pretty!!
 

riverside

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 2017

MK had EMH that morning so I headed out early to take advantage of it.
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I headed to the mine train first. I think it was a 15 minute wait or so. I had only ever been through the FP line so going through the queue was a first for me.
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I headed to Space Mountain next. I pretty much walked on.
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riverside

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 2017

I headed to Haunted Mansion next.
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Then Ariel.
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And a ride on the carpets.
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After that I headed out. I had an 11:00 reservation at Kona Cafe. I was pretty happy--9 rides in by 10:00!!
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No food pictures but I did have the Tonga Toast.
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As I was leaving I ran into a family who go to a school that R used to be a principal at. We took this picture & I sent it to him. He was quite surprised.
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I took a boat back to MK.
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riverside

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 2017

E, J & J had arrived. Poor kid--I guess the sun was in his eyes.
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E & J went to ToT while I stayed with J. I know I've mentioned it before but when J was little he wasn't very fond of me. So he was a little upset about staying with me. I told him I would get him a car. He was happy then.
First I told him we had to get our picture taken.
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Can you tell that E doesn't care for this ride?
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Meanwhile, J was happy with the "car" that I got him. E wasn't. She said "I thought you were getting him a car-not a whole set." I told her that this is what he picked out so....
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riverside

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 2017

BatB was next.
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J talked me into asking the CM if I could get my picture taken holding the balloons. I have quite an embarrassing story about me & balloons. Keep in mind I don't even like balloons. Truth be told, I'm afraid of them. I always get nervous that they're going to pop.

Anyhow, a few years ago I had a 40th birthday party for R. It was at a hall above a club that we belong to. At the end of the night some of my nieces were helping carry things out to the cars. My niece, E, accidentally let some of the balloons go. Where did they go? Straight towards the nearest transformer:arghh: It literally shut down the power to the whole town. It's a small town but nonetheless..... They actually had to close the road b/c of all the utility trucks that were there.

A year later I turned 40. My brother was helping to carry things out to the cars. He sat the cake down on the hood of my car. He put the strings of the balloons under the cake box. The strings slid out & guess where the balloons ended up? Out went the power again.:jawdrop: Super embarrassing let me tell you.

So, when a friend of mine saw this picture on Facebook she commented that me with those balloons was probably not the best idea b/c I could end up shutting down the power to Disney World!!:hilarious:

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J wanted to see Chewbacca.
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And the games continued with the ride photos....
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Rista1313

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It's funny that you say J didn't like you. I have a niece Olivia who is very standoffish... I'm pretty sure she's an introvert, because she's much better when we are just one on one. But even at 8 years old I get "side" hugs. I thought as she got older it would change, but not so much. However, I have a 2nd chance, she has a baby sister due in July, so maybe I'll get the closeness I desire with that one. I was SO close with my aunts (and still am) so I really wanted our relationship to be the same.
 
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riverside

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It's funny that you say J didn't like you. I have a niece Olivia who is very standoffish... I'm pretty sure she's an introvert, because she's much better when we are just one on one. But even at 8 years old I get "side" hugs. I thought as she got older it would change, but not so much. However, I have a 2nd chance, she has a baby sister due in July, so maybe I'll get the closeness I desire with that one. I was SO close with my aunts (and still am) so I really wanted our relationship to be the same.
That's a bummer....I will keep my fingers crossed for you!! At least there is a reason why with your niece. I never could figure out what the issue was with J.
 

Rista1313

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That's a bummer....I will keep my fingers crossed for you!! At least there is a reason why with your niece. I never could figure out what the issue was with J.

Who knows with kids! Sometimes I just think they haven't been exposed enough to people other than there immediate family. Sometimes I think it's because of reasons like my niece. Introverted.
 

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