tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5494732220339073565..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Drizzly, Rainy, Chilly Day in the Magic KingdomSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39693951737099957462014-12-14T13:41:05.471-05:002014-12-14T13:41:05.471-05:00Glad that you had fun despite the rainy weather. I...Glad that you had fun despite the rainy weather. I'm sure that the gingerbread houses have lots of details. I saw one at City Market yesterday and the woman who made it used Necco wafers for the roof shingles. Pretty cool- I hadn't thought of Necco wafers for years. That hotel is over the top. Bet it costs an over the top amount of money to stay there. xxxooo<br />Razzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5225326380666404532014-12-12T12:42:47.863-05:002014-12-12T12:42:47.863-05:00Even with the crowds and rain, Disney World sure l...Even with the crowds and rain, Disney World sure looks festive. The Grand Floridian is absolutely gorgeous! It's fun to see all of the decorations. The gingerbread house is so cute! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-12425765063116972082014-12-12T09:28:47.213-05:002014-12-12T09:28:47.213-05:00the video of Gaston and the young lady is hilariou...the video of Gaston and the young lady is hilarious. . .well worth seeing for it's entertainment value!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82256769606596886472014-12-12T07:55:30.536-05:002014-12-12T07:55:30.536-05:00Actually, that character was Gaston from "Bea...Actually, that character was Gaston from "Beauty and the Beast". The only reason I know that is I watched a video that's floating around the net of a young girl really taking him to task. It's quite humorous. <br /><br />We love Disney, no matter the weather. I hope the rest of your stay dries out.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662354194885905183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57300116017760060542014-12-11T17:23:06.306-05:002014-12-11T17:23:06.306-05:00If I took my kids to Disneyland you can be sure I&...If I took my kids to Disneyland you can be sure I'd be running their little legs off at Animal World! I never did like Mickey Mouse, and am sick of all the money making Princess crap! Maybe I'm just a grouch because my Prince never came along :-)Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32066901242928218132014-12-11T15:52:41.828-05:002014-12-11T15:52:41.828-05:00With the price of those tickets, I'd never eve...With the price of those tickets, I'd never even think of standing around to watch them film something. But some people do, which means the lines are shorter for me!<br /><br />So far, I'd give the Magic Bands and the Fast Pass+ an "F". We had one band malfunction every day out of 4 when we went last June. And the Fast Pass+ really limits what you can ride on. <br /><br />We've been rained on every visit at one time or another so we bring those 99 cent rain slickers with us, small enough to fit in a pocket, yet work pretty good. A little (or a lot) of rain never slows down the magic for us! :cDPaul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50860532036733593472014-12-11T15:28:34.255-05:002014-12-11T15:28:34.255-05:00So glad you went to the Grand Floridian and took p...So glad you went to the Grand Floridian and took pictures for me :-)!! I so love it there, actually got to stay there one weekend many moons ago...during Christmas! I have been there at both Christmas and New Years and it is a zoo. Magic Kingdom is ALWAYS a zoo. The character posing was Gaston, from Beauty and the Beast. The two princesses from Frozen are Anna and Elsa and judging by the number of Disney Frozen items I am packing this year Disney stock should be skyrocketing. And yes, I found my prince and will be keeping him :-)!! (no word verification for me)Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2736228797485265882014-12-11T11:44:01.305-05:002014-12-11T11:44:01.305-05:00Pick up a Prince Charming for me, will you?Pick up a Prince Charming for me, will you?Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84523512198009577602014-12-11T10:43:04.568-05:002014-12-11T10:43:04.568-05:00We actually saw the movie Frozen. It's the fi...We actually saw the movie Frozen. It's the first animated movie we've seen since Finding Nemo I think. It was pretty good actually.<br /><br />I'm sorry the weather was so dreary. We went to Disney World on Christmas day the year my Dad passed away. We felt the need to get away from home and it was a wonderful day. No crowds and sunshine and pretty flowers. Of course that that was in 1982. <br /><br />So did you manage to keep David from having a bite of the gingerbread house?<br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91230096161578712342014-12-11T10:35:52.112-05:002014-12-11T10:35:52.112-05:00Went to Disneyland on Christmas Eve one year and e...Went to Disneyland on Christmas Eve one year and even with the crowds I have to say I'd do it again. The decorations are spectacular. Your visit confirms that Disneyworld is even more incredible this time of year. If you've been there before, you know what you're missing because of the rain......but look at what you are getting to see that isn't there any other time - and may not have seen if the park were sunny - the Grand Floridian! OMG, what a beautifully decorated place :-) Thank you so much for sharing - love the gingerbread house and the huge ornaments! And Disney has nothing on you and I - we both have our Prince Charmings with whom we are living happily ever after. Perhaps we should consider charging others to have their pictures taken with them :-)))))))<br />No word verification here.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-47541428497591789282014-12-11T09:51:45.865-05:002014-12-11T09:51:45.865-05:00Great pictures - even on a rainy day. Enjoyed the ...Great pictures - even on a rainy day. Enjoyed the trip through Disney with you. <br /><br />arlonHboozer.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04924072282375899539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62840732135846142312014-12-11T08:50:43.716-05:002014-12-11T08:50:43.716-05:00Just loved this post. . .even with the weather, re...Just loved this post. . .even with the weather, reading about your adventure gave me a warm fuzzy feeling.<br /><br />I agree with all that the Floridian is just divine. . .love, love, love architecture. . .it's what makes Las Vegas so intriguing. . .just going in all the hotels to see the amazing architecture.<br /><br />I saw that gingerbread house being built on the Food Network. . .intriguing to say the least. . .would love to see it in person, but can't imagine being there at Christmas Time. . .<br /><br />I will, one day, be there for the Food and Wine Festival. . .<br /><br />Loved your day. . .no word verification for me. . .Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-72271741750130742082014-12-11T06:52:21.394-05:002014-12-11T06:52:21.394-05:00Frozen is huge with kids right now. I haven't ...Frozen is huge with kids right now. I haven't seen it either, but kids like Norah just love, love, love the main female character. Lots dressed up like her for Halloween. So, I guess parents just took their kids out of school because of that. Too many people! Impressive tree in the Grand Floridian! And that gingerbread house is impressive too-think of the time that took to make! The rainy days just make you enjoy the sunny ones more! :)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16418343536749173402014-12-11T06:41:01.220-05:002014-12-11T06:41:01.220-05:00Sorry about the rain and the crowds. I guess ther...Sorry about the rain and the crowds. I guess there really isn't a slow time at Disney anymore;o( But the week from Christmas to New Years is the worst. They have even closed the Magic Kingdom because it reached full capacity!!! I still love it there and love all the beautiful decorations. Isn't The Grand Floridian GRAND?!?!?!!!!! Hope the sun shines on your day soon:o)))Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-76641749232665503852014-12-11T05:53:59.821-05:002014-12-11T05:53:59.821-05:00I can't imagine tromping around Disney in the ...I can't imagine tromping around Disney in the rain and chill, but you managed a smile anyway. Btw, I'm not getting word verification. .owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22966694990767104372014-12-11T00:48:45.885-05:002014-12-11T00:48:45.885-05:00So glad you made the most of the dreary weather. ...So glad you made the most of the dreary weather. You have to develop a positive attitude or your Disney time can be ruined and you two sure did that:) <br /><br />I love the gingerbread houses. That second one is gorgeous. I can't imagine the time it took to build it.<br /> <br />Sure hope the sun shines on you soon:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-9196717012735148032014-12-10T23:41:21.225-05:002014-12-10T23:41:21.225-05:00We haven't been there since around 1996, I thi...We haven't been there since around 1996, I think. We'll have to go again once our grandchildren are old enough!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50704075316299255782014-12-10T23:29:18.528-05:002014-12-10T23:29:18.528-05:00I think the Grand Floridian appeals to me far more...I think the Grand Floridian appeals to me far more than Disney. I was there as a child, and have some memories of the park.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62384433077853206082014-12-10T22:50:00.223-05:002014-12-10T22:50:00.223-05:00Sounds like the Magic Kingdom gave you the blues. ...Sounds like the Magic Kingdom gave you the blues. I hope Tuesday was better.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62586817410350847672014-12-10T21:54:36.667-05:002014-12-10T21:54:36.667-05:00Wishing for sunshine for you both. You bring suns...Wishing for sunshine for you both. You bring sunshine to all of us readers and we hope you get a good dose the next few days. Love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-41916904498037294292014-12-10T21:54:26.671-05:002014-12-10T21:54:26.671-05:00Disney is fun in all kinds of weather although I w...Disney is fun in all kinds of weather although I would prefer some of that FL sunshine. I do like gingerbread and have made some pretty fun houses in the past. Of course they never lasted long.<br /><br />Word verification still on.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com