Kristen K. #NeverSayCancel - Day 1 Report In Progress (Arrival, Lunch, Bus, Disney Springs)

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*sigh* This weather forecast doesn't thrill me.

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That forecast is far to far away to worry about. Heck they can't get tomorrow weather right, how can they possibly know two weeks in advance. I think almost every trip we take has thunderstorms in the forecast for almost every day of our trip. That rarely ever happens during our trips.

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It's the standard 4:00 pm precipitation event. Maybe thunder involved, maybe not. Definitely rains for a little while. My last two late/mid August trips followed this pattern very closely. As I recall, we had only one evening that was a total rain out. Sooooo.....

Or be tense and worry. Either way, we're going to Disney! muchlove

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Kristen, what Becks & Scrappy said, that's the normal forecast. Every trip we go on it looks like that.

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So happy for your trip!

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Becks and I got together today and this happened.

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Very pretty

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Very cute!

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Love the magic bands!

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nice

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eek those are amazing!!! I love the swirls!

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They are so pretty! muchlove

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Check out what I made myself! The funny part is that I didn't want to spend $32 on Etsy for a pair - so I made my own with $40 worth of craft supplies. laugh

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laugh Well at least it's exactly how you want it!

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*Squee* I leave tomorrow. Sadly I won't be in Disney until Tuesday, but at least I'm on my way!

I will try to check in at the end of the night with updates, but I don't know if that will actually happen. Follow me on Instagram for the most up to date posts of where we are, what we're doing, and the great tastes of Food & Wine Festival!
https://www.instagram.com/kristenannkirk/
I'll be using #NeverSayCancel on Instagram, and Twitter.

Most of the family is staying behind this trip, I think they're looking forward to me leaving tomorrow because they are sick of hearing about this trip they don't get to go on. My husband has already threatened to toss Kirk to the curb and take his place. *hehehe*

Everything is in my suitcase - we leave tomorrow afternoon. I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep I'm so excited.
Everything in the suitcase

Nails done. Not counting on these holding their own through this trip, we'll see how they fair.
imPRESS Manicure

Bags are tagged. No changing my mind about which suitcase to bring now, the DME tags are on so that's what's going!
Luggage Tags!

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Can't wait to hear about your trip!

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yay clapping yay clapping yay clapping yay

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yay clapping yay clapping
Have a great trip!

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Happy almost-Disney day! awesome mickey

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Can't wait to hear all about your trip! yay

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Have fun!

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Have a blast, Kristen! You deserve it!

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Have a great time.

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Great ears, Kristen! Have a blast and try not to work the whole time!!

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Hello hello live from the Grand Floridian Villas! We made it safe and sound - we ate, and ate, and ate today. I only have a minute because I need some sleep tonight. Si here are pictures of a few of my favorite things from Day 1 in Disney! I am having such a wonderful time already.

I had my picture taken with Richard - this was on my "must do" list!
richard and I

The view from our room makes me *so* happy!
room view

This was from Hangar Bar - I can't remember the name just now but it's non-alcoholic. Green tea, mint, and tangerine - I would drink thing all the time if I could get it at home. So bright and refreshing. I also had a Singapore Sling, but the tea was amazing.
Green Tea Mint Ginger

I love the little courtyard and waterfall outside of STK. A really pretty spot.
STK Waterfall

Art Smith's Florida Homecoming was AMAZING - Oh my god amazing - talk about foodgasam. I can not wait to write this review. I just don't have enough good things to say about it. There pictures show the Jasper Board (best ham ever) and deviled eggs, along with slap your mama good mac and cheese.
Jasper Board
Mac-and-cheese

That's all for now kids!

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Glad you're having a good time mickey

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That view is incredible! And I'm so happy to hear you loved Homecoming! It's probably the reservation I am most excited about this next trip!

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The Mac & Cheese look positively deeelish. banana

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I agree, the Mac & Cheese looks amazing!!!

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Woohoo!! We're at Chef Art Smith's on 10/2! Can't wait mickey yeah banana stars

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Trip Reports:
December 2013: 10th Anniversary, 1st DVC Stay | April 2014: Birthday on the Boardwalk | May 2014: Star Wars Weekend, Navigating WDW with a wheelchair | August 2014: Villains Unleashed | September/October 2014: MNSSHP, F&W, Tower of Terror 10-miler | March/April 2015: Disneyland and California Coastal Cruise | November 2015: Wine & Dine Half, Food & Wine, 1st Disney Cruise | February 2016: Presidential Classic Gymnastics Meet | March 2016: "Work" Trip, Tours, F&G Festival | April 2016: Conference at Disneyland | Fall 2016: Festive Fall Fun | January 2017: Festival of the Arts | May 2017: AbD Backstage Magic | July 2017: AbD San Francisco | Sorry I had to give up doing trip reports. Too many time commitments right now.