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06-24-2003, 10:24 AM
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 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chapel Hill, NC USA
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| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! I don't usually read trip reports until they are done, but I couldn't wait to start yours. You made me cry [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] (happy tears)! What a wonderful memory you made for Nicole and yourself. I am so happy for you both. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Good luck with the wedding plans! I'll be looking forward to reading the rest when you get it done. |
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06-24-2003, 10:36 AM
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| Community Rank: Legend   Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Newtown Square, PA
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| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Oh my gosh!! What a beautiful trip report! I too am crying [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] !! You are too cool! I hope Nicole knows what a gem she is getting! Signed, [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] |
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06-24-2003, 01:47 PM
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| Community Rank: Trekker  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chester County, PA
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| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! hey brian, I was just wondering if you had a single brother lol, the best of luck to you and nicole [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] melissa |
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06-24-2003, 02:51 PM
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| Community Rank: Trailblazer   Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Houston
Posts: 5,156
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Well, ya got me all boo-hooing, too! [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] The video was great, what a terrific surprise that someone was taping it. Hey, do you think those guys will sing at the wedding? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] |
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06-24-2003, 05:56 PM
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| Community Rank: Traveler   Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mid-Michigan
Posts: 373
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Wow, that was just amazing. I have tears in my eyes just reading and watching your video. How fantastic for you and Nicole. [img]graemlins/cry2.gif[/img] |
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06-24-2003, 07:38 PM
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| Community Rank: Trekker Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rock Creek, Ohio USA
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| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Wow, Brian!! What a wonderful way to propose. My eyes welled up and my palms began to sweat while I was reading the details of your proposal. It must have been a pretty overwhelming and magical experience for both of you. My DH and I will have to add LeCellier to our list of restaurants to try, also. Keep up the wonderful reporting!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I just saw the video;I am so glad that you were able to get a copy of it from another guest. Best wishes to you both! Happy planning!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [ 06-24-2003, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: Cinderbrella ] |
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06-24-2003, 11:50 PM
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| A Disney Nut Forever  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 7,176
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Congratulations Brian not only on your engagement but on being such a wonderfully romantic and thoughtful man. All the best to you and Nicole! My husband and I are going to Disney World on a second honeymoon in December to celebrate our thirtieth wedding anniversary and your trip report will serve as an inspiration for us to always treasure the love we share. You and Nicole are truly a very special couple! Joy |
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06-29-2003, 08:21 AM
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| Community Rank: Traveler  Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Jersey Shore
Posts: 374
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Friday, May 23, 2003 Day Four... We had to be up early this morning for our priority seating at Kona Cafe, but little did we know just how early we needed to leave. This is where we found one of the very few downsides to the Yacht Club (and Beach Club). Our PS was for 9:00 so we were at the bus stop around 8:15, hoping to catch the bus to Magic Kingdom and then the monorail to the Polynesian. Well we didn't see a bus for MK until about 8:45, and strolled into Kona at 9:30. Luckily it wasn't too busy and we were seated immediately. I had to try the Tonga Toast that you have all raved about, and I did enjoy it even though it was so sweet but filling. Nicole enjoyed some eggs and we were ready to head to MK. It was a little funny walking down Main Street since we were already halfway into our vacation. We always try to make it towards the beginning if not our first day, since it always makes us feel like we are "officially" in WDW. The park got busy quick, and we were finally seeing the Memorial Day weekend crowds that we had avoided the two days before. Still we were able to avoid most of the longer lines using fastpass. We decided to try lunch at Pinochio's for the first time. I'm not sure we enjoyed it quite as much as Pecos Bill's or Columbia Harbor House, but it was something different for a change. We finished most of the park and watched the parade before catching the monorail to Epcot. There were no fireworks or SpectroMagic tonight, so we would return to see them another night. When we were walking through Epcot to Yacht Club, we decided to stop first at the Leave a Legacy. We already had a tile of our faces from the Millenium Celebration, so we decided to get one with our names and engagement date on it. We then headed to the Kodak store inside the Imagination pavilion and got a crystal paperweight with our image made. We were surprised to find this was much more affordable than we thought at about $25-30. We would have to return to pick this up so we headed back to the resort to get ready for the night. Nicole could barely handle the surprises I had planned for our first day at MGM, so I agreed to tell her where we would be eating during our last few days. I also told her that we would be going on the Port Orleans carriage ride tonight. Since we needed to be there no later than 7:15 we decided to take a cab since it was much more reliable. We got to Riverside in time to get a snack before the last group came back from their ride. Kelly was the driver and Luke was the horse. This was a great experience, especially since we were originally going to stay at POR and love the resort. It's funny how many pictures get taken of you by other guests who are amazed to see this going around their resort. I'm not sure if this tour originally included French Quarter, but of course it was closed so we stayed mostly in Riverside. We really enjoyed this relaxing time, and recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do. We then took the boat to Downtown Disney where we had a reservation at Fulton's Crab House for 9:00. Nicole absolutely loves seafood so she was probably most excited about this meal. We decided to get their crab leg and lobster platter which can be shared. It was expensive but well worth it, as we walked out without being able to eat another bite. We were actually so full that we decided not to go to Pleasure Island, and instead headed back to the resort. Unfortunately tomorrow would be our last full day in WDW. On to Day Five... |
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06-29-2003, 09:12 AM
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| Living Seas wannabe  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 25,091
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Wow Wow Wow!! I am right there with Brant -- all I need now is the guy! I want to get engaged and married at WDW!!!! Do you and Nicole know about the Disneymooners yahoogroup??? [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] |
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06-30-2003, 07:03 AM
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| Community Rank: Navigator  Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA , USA
Posts: 6,148
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Wow - another great day! Glad to hear you picked up one of those paperweights to commerate your special trip, too! I have one of my sons that I got for my 40th birthday trip, and I really cherish it! Next, please... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] |
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08-03-2003, 09:49 PM
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| Community Rank: Traveler Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Jersey Shore
Posts: 374
| Re: We\'re back and engaged! - May 20-25, 2003 - Completed! Saturday, May 24, 2003 Day Five... Our last full day in WDW. We headed to Animal Kingdom, hoping to catch our traditional breakfast at Rainforest Cafe before hitting the park. Unfortunately we arrived right at 10:00, which happens to be the time they stop serving breakfast, which seemed surprising to me. The hostess told us that the park would be serving breakfast until 10:30, so we did the fast walk to Tusker House hoping to avoid the crowd at Donald's. This proved to be a good move since we could pick up FastPasses to the safari and enjoy that after eating before it got too hot. Tusker House has a nice selection of breakfast foods, although we do prefer Rainforest Cafe. We made quick work of AK knowing that we had plans to visit MK that night for SpectroMagic and the fireworks. Plus we figured a break in between the two would allow us some time at Stormalong Bay. The park was crowded anyway, so we headed back to the resort around 2:00. As soon as we headed down to the pool the skies opened and one of those typical Florida thunderstorms began. Hoping that it would move out as quick as it moved in, we waited in the hallways with many other anxious guests. Unfortunately it didn't clear for some time, so we decided we needed to get back to the room so that we could have dinner before the evening events. I had originally had a priority seating at Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge, but we were a little worried about the transportation after it took so long to get to Poly the day before. So once we got to MK we decided instead to wait it out for Tony's even though there was quite a line. We agreed to take a seat in the outside covered area, and didn't actually end up waiting too long. Everything there was great as usual and we headed out to find a spot for SpectroMagic. We watched the parade in Frontierland and then watched the fireworks from Fantasyland. Since it was an E-Ride night we were able to catch one last trip through the Haunted Mansion before leaving the parks for the last time this vacation. Both of us couldn't help but feel a little sad knowing that we might not get back as soon as we would like, especially since we now had a wedding to plan and save for. Tomorrow we would head back home. On to Day Six... |
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