"A Toast to Good Health and Life-long Love" Days 14, 15 & 16

[marlyn]

Cast of Characters:
Me
My 11 year old twin boys
my parents celebrating their 50th Anniversary

Dates:
April 20 - May 5 2007

Resort: All Star Movies

Day 14 Thursday May 3

Today we went to Epcot for one last visit. We spent time in Innoventions first and tried out the Segway (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2135681770056953537vwNSRR?vhost=family). What fun it is! Now I want one of my own! We had lunch in Mexico (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2855155820056953537ZdgDkA?vhost=family) at San Angel Inn (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2948510850056953537jjNBjA?vhost=family) and we got a table right by the water to the delight of my boys who had great fun watching the boats go by. My father managed to find some fun (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2252822170056953537SBUiAz?vhost=family) of his own! We spent time doing what we hadn't done yet and doing over those things that we really enjoyed. We love exploring the various countries (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2568785000056953537UkHDex?vhost=family) and seeing what new things we can find! We saw the Chinese Acrobats (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2983394980056953537sDqUpP?vhost=family), spent some time in Agrobah (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2805978160056953537hxxufu?vhost=family), treated ourselves to pastries in France (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2726607920056953537kscRxh?vhost=family) and had a wonderful last day at Epcot. I could spend a week here...love it! Took one last night time photo of the Pirate ship (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2072969980056953537YXvQZO?vhost=family) in front of spaceship earth and thus ended our final day at Epcot.

Day 15 Friday May 4

Our last day in WDW today. We are sad and yet excited as the boys are about to go on an adventure that they have been wanting to do for a long time. We head out to Contemporary and down to dock to go parasailing! (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2163715040056953537nudrFC?vhost=family) They get all strapped in and then up they go!! (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2976764960056953537HCpXeF?vhost=family) Up further they go. Are those my babies (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2437392170056953537XSYSZn?vhost=family) way up there. They get up to 450 feet and while they are dangling way overhead my father and I enjoy a lovely cruise around Bay Lake (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2575967520056953537PgMnau?vhost=family). After a 10 minute ride they are reeled in. You can tell by their faces (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2994769510056953537QdEFRO?vhost=family) that they had a great time! My brave boys (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2704982750056953537vCyHgL?vhost=family) An awesome adventure and great way to end the trip! Happy Family! (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2428532410056953537obNEqG?vhost=family)

After parasailing we took one last trip to DTD for last minute shopping. I said goodbye to Capt Jack who said he would just die without me (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2931405150056953537IKdzEI?vhost=family) After shopping done we went to resort to pack up so we wouldn't have to do it in morning. Then we went to MK for the evening. Rode Splash Mountain (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2703189710056953537jfmTNk?vhost=family) and then had dinner at Pinocchio looking over IASW. The boys had fun waving at the boats. Seems it doesn't take much to keep them entertained. We spent time riding rides in Fantasyland (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2071846210056953537dwckXW?vhost=family) before heading to Tomorrowland to finish up our night with repeated turns on Buzz and Speedway! Wishes rounded of the night and then it was time to say goodbye to the magic Kingdom. We were all sad as we left and one of my boys was in tears. It is so hard to leave, but as I told him...if we don't leave, we can't come back!

At the resort we went to the arcade (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2741122900056953537GAZjtP?vhost=family) to spend their hard earned tickets. They had tons so we were able to get lots of junk like disco balls, basket balls, etc...and then we had to try to fit it into our already packed bags. Somehow we managed and after a swim, some food and a wander around resort, it was time for bed.

Day 16 Saturday May 5...time to leave.

:( It was with sadness that we got up and went for breakfast this morning. We had such a magnificent time. Just the best. I had so much stress before this trip so it was just so magical to even have been able to go. Combine that with all the magic surrounding my parent's 50th, and all the great people I met....this was our best trip ever!

The only shining light in this day was the fact that Jeanne (Piglet822) had arranged to be our DME Driver (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2963941890056953537hkdUeO?vhost=family) Once we were all on board our very competent driver (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2120519160056953537uFWJfA?vhost=family) had us say goodbye to All Star Movies (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2959122710056953537CByVFd?vhost=family) and we were off to MCO. We sat in front of bus so we could visit with Jeanne on the way. I miss you Jeanne! The boys enjoyed the farewell to WDW video that they had on the bus trip to MCO. All too soon it was time to go. After lots of HUGS (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2129556650056953537VZqpOX?vhost=family) and a few teary eyes, we headed into Airport to begin our journey home. The journey home was far less eventful than our journey to WDW was. Nothing went wrong. Isn't that the way...when you really want to go somewhere everything goes wrong, but when you aren't in any hurry to get to where you are headed it is smooth sailing!! We all had a good flight. Even Cutie Mickey (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2612075640056953537HjlDlR?vhost=family) enjoyed his flight (or as Jeanne calls him...Mickey on steroids! :thumbsup:

So until next time...Intercot will be here to help my withdrawal. Thank goodness for all of you!

[Christine]

Lynne, your trip sounds just perfect. I can see why your boys would be so sad to leave. I cry every time!

The pictures were fantastic! I hope you got some frames for those parasailers! They are so brave!

[ElenitaB]

Sounds likes a great few last days for this trip. It's amazing how time always manages to fly as your departure date approaches.

I'm so impressed that the boys went parasailing! It looks so cool but I can't even manage to get myself onto Goofy's Barnstormer! :chicken:

This trip was the perfect opportunity to make wonderful memories that will hopefully offset the stress and worry you went through the few weeks before you went. Thank you so much for sharing it (and your wonderful pictures) with us!

[pogo]

I'm glad you and your family had such a wonderfull vacation. :mickey:

And I'm glad we met all of you during this trip.:thumbsup: Please give our best to the boys and your Mom and Dad.

Until the next time, we will be satisfied with Intercot. :D

[pdrlkr]

Thanks for the report! :smickey:

[disneydrmr]

Wow! You have such brave boys! I've always wanted to go parasailing, but since I can't swim I've always chickened out of it. Your trip sounds like it was full of many magical moments, and I know you have some wonderful memories to carry with you thru your life! Thanks for sharing your reports and pictures!:mickey: I've enjoyed reading all about your trip!

[BrerSchultzy]

Well...there goes my morning! Thank you so much for posting all this. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every single detail of the trip...especially after reading about the trials you had before the trip.

By the way...the pics were GREAT! That really added a bunch for those of us who have to wait another year to get down there! Thank you very much!

[castlelady36]

I had a great time reading your reports and looking at your fantastic photos. Thanks so much for sharing!!!:mickey: :mickey: :mickey:

[TBY2225]

Thanks for the great report! I enjoyed reading it. I think taking 2 weeks was the way to go. I would love to be able to do WDW at that pace!

[faline]

Sorry your trip is over. It was great fun to read your reports!

[SBETigg]

Wonderful reports! What a nice trip full of special memories for you, and such brave boys you have. Thanks for taking time to add pictures.

[Bethis26fan]

thanks for sharing your trip, sounds like you had a great time.

[Bethanymouse]

I am so glad that you had such a wonderful vacation in the most magical place on earth. Thank you so much for sharing your days with us. I loved the pictures, especially the pirate ship and spaceship earth, that was awesome!

[CanadianWDWFan]

Thanks for sharing your vacation with us Lynne! I am glad that we got to meet.:thumbsup: You guys sure did get to see and do just about everything that WDW has to offer in your two weeks there.

Great trip, thanks again for taking the time to post your reports!

It is good to see that Jeanne still has her Everest bus! We are looking forward to meeting her again in October.

[Mickey'sGirl]

Just Fabulous Lynne. I am so glad that your holiday was everything you and your boys and your parents hoped it would be! It was a pleasure meeting you all! I feel a bit teary myself now that I am done reading your reports...so I can't blame your son one bit! I wish you continued good health, and a speedy bone healing for your DS! :pixie:

[offwego]

Thank you so much for sharing with us...it was a real joy to be a part of your trip. I'm so glad you were able to make it.

Thanks again!!:mickey: :thumbsup: :mickey:

[biodtl]

I have always cried when I left WDW, but now, I cry at other people leaving WDW. I'm glad for Intercot, so I'm not alone in my obsession! Thanks for the report - it makes my long wait until my next trip more bearable.

[sleepingbooty]

I really enjoyed reading all your reports. How great to be able to spend two whole weeks! Thanks so much for taking the time to write it all down for posterity and sharing it with us here on Intercot!

[DizNee143]

aww the last few days are always sad...but like you said if you dont leave you cant come back..i never thought of it like that...thank you for sharing your trip with us!! i had a good time reading all about it!! :mickey:

[January-2007]

All good things must come to an end... So sorry your trip is now over and you have to go back to reality but how great it is to have such wonderful memories of time spent together and what pictures you have to look back on this amazing trip! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your vacation with us, it has been a real joy to read. :mickey:

[mmwonka]

Thank you for the wonderful report. Thanks for including the awesome pictures. I'm so happy you had such an amazing time!