Intercot Anniversary Highlights *UPDATE w/ Photos*

**Mousefever** · 10-16-2007, 06:30 PM

Participants:

Me (Amy), 36
DS (Jacob), 9

I'm not planning to write an exhaustive trip report, but I wanted to share some highlights because the trip was so fun! I hope to add some photos later, too.

1. After Jacob and I checked in we went straight to our room. Jacob was surprised by a gift left by our roommate, Kathy (TikiGoddess). She had thoughtfully made him a Pokemon binder full of cards and other goodies. Rooming with Kathy was the best decision I made when planning this trip. Not only is she a kind, gracious, and playful person (think stuffed animal tag), but she made the experience a lot like being at camp. Thanks, Kathy!

2. Meeting up with an Intercotee, Brad192, on the bus from the Pop to the Magic Kingdom on Friday afternoon.

3. Seeing all the cool costumes at the MNSSHP meet, including Jack Sparrow, a couple Elizabeth Swans in different outfits, a giant Tootsie Roll, a Red Sox player, Fairy Godmother complete with princesses, Mary Poppins, the Grim Reaper, pirate with a parrot on his shoulder, and more that I'm forgetting at the moment.

3. Nikki was so generous with her "glowies"at the MNSSHP meet. Jacob was glowing about five different ways by the time she got done with him!

4. Mikki gave Jacob a pin straight away after meeting him at the MNSSHP. Although I had to remind him to use his manners, he was very grateful to have another pin for his collection.

5. Jacob had a lot of fun meeting Ben and Harry who are both fairly close to his age.

6. Kathy, Jacob, and I met up with Nikki and Greg at the Pop bus stop and went together to Epcot on Saturday morning. This was Nikki's inaugural trip to Epcot, so it was fun taking her on Test Track and seeing her reaction.

7. When the Intercotees rode Soarin', we all got in the same section and soared together.

8. Jacob and I got lunch at Sunshine Seasons and ran into Ellen and Ben when we went to sit down. I was glad to have the chance to talk to Ellen one on one.

9. A monorail ride from Epcot to the Grand Floridian tea was made much more fun when Jared walked in the door. Talking to him on the way over made the trip seem very short!

10. The tea itself was an exquisite break from the parks. Jacob and I sat with Kathy, Ellen, Ben, and Sherry. Jacob certainly appreciated having another boy at the table! The ladies all ordered a full tea with me, just so I wouldn't be alone in doing so. Aren't they nice?

11. Mickey meet at Norway! We met lots of nice people besides Mickey, but unfortunately I don't remember everyone's names. I enjoyed talking to Blythe about nursing, meeting Wendy from MJ...a fellow Coloradan, and finding Morgan with her folks. I think she was surprised that I knew who she was, but I try to read as many trip reports as possible and look at the accompanying photos.

12. The Illuminations meet was incredible. Not only talking with different people, but the view of the show, the desserts, the booty from Intercot. All wonderful!

13. Greg, Nikki, Kathy, Jacob, and I grabbed a bus to Animal Kingdom together and caught the opening show. After racing to the Intercot meet site, we found that no one else was there besides Brad and another couple whose names I'm having trouble remembering right now (sorry!). When the other Intercot folks were only about 7 minutes late, we couldn't wait any longer and got in the standby line. We were going through the queue quite nicely until it was announced that the ride was shut down. Sigh...We met up with many others from Intercot again at the Nemo show.

14. Although we divided from everyone else, Kathy, Nikki, Jacob, and I went on Primevil Whirl. Then we used our previous fast passes at Expedition Everest. Others had given their fast passes to us because they were leaving the park, so we were able to ride it twice in a row!

Final thoughts: It was hard to say goodbye, both to Disney World and to the people from Intercot. I truely enjoyed meeting everyone, even those I only met in passing. I feel blessed that I was able to go, and grateful to those who did the planning and organizing of the events.

Long live Intercot!!!

Amy

**BriarRose0708** · 10-16-2007, 06:45 PM

Oh my gosh Amy you wrote a trip report! And before me!

It was really great to meet you and Jacob, he is a very special kid. I'd love to send him some treats "from Goofy" before your trip in January. I hope you had a great time at the NSSHP on Sunday and are adjusting well to normal life!

**sherrynny** · 10-16-2007, 07:38 PM

Hi Amy, It was so nice to meet both you and Jacob. He was such a litte gentleman at tea. And of course, it was a such a trial to order the tea, lol. Anything so you wouldn't feel bad.

Hope to see you again.

**SgtTigger** · 10-16-2007, 08:15 PM

Awwww man I so wish I could have been there....

Thanks for the report.....

**TikiGoddess** · 10-16-2007, 08:17 PM

What a great trip report! You hit some of the best times this weekend!!

Awww.... gosh, I'm blushing. It was a blast to have you guys as roommates and park companions. I'm going to sit and write my trip report tonight before falling into bed early. Can't believe I have to go to work tomorrow. Don't... want... to....

Kathy

PS Congrats on the Rockies win!

**ElenitaB** · 10-16-2007, 09:33 PM

It was such a pleasure to meet you and Jacob!

Originally Posted by Mousefever

Jacob and I got lunch at Sunshine Seasons and ran into Ellen and Ben when we went to sit down. I was glad to have the chance to talk to Ellen one on one.

We were so happy to see you too! Ben says that he liked hanging out with Harry and Jacob too. He thought that they were fun friends and really liked spending time with them at MNSSHP (and he's now itching to get his own INTERCOT account).

Originally Posted by Mousefever

The tea itself was an exquisite break from the parks. Jacob and I sat with Kathy, Ellen, Ben, and Sherry. Jacob certainly appreciated having another boy at the table! The ladies all ordered a full tea with me, just so I wouldn't be alone in doing so. Aren't they nice?

You twisted our arms on that one!

Thanks so much for posting your report and being at the Meet! I was so happy to meet you and Jacob and hope that we manage to coincide again at WDW or DLR before our next INTERCOT meet. Say hi to Jacob for us!

**DizNee143** · 10-17-2007, 10:57 AM

sounds like you had a wonderful time...there sure were many highlights!! thank you for sharing it with us...especially since i couldnt be there...im glad you and everyone else who attened the big meet had such a wonderful time!!!

**offwego** · 10-17-2007, 11:11 AM

Sounds like a great time indeed! Thanks so much for sharing it with us..Loved to hear about all your meets.

**KylesMom** · 10-17-2007, 11:34 AM

All of these wonderful trip reports just keep pouring in. It's so great to read about everyone's experiences, and it sounds like you and Jacob just had a fabulous time. So will we be seeing Jacob here soon???

Thanks for sharing with us!

**DisneyDudet** · 10-17-2007, 07:41 PM

I was a little surprised!

I can't wait to go with you through nursing school!!!

I'm glad you had a great time! I did!

**grego77** · 10-17-2007, 09:46 PM

great great memories!

If you remember...the reason why we all had no issues AFTER we left EE was because I literally rang all those darn bells walking out of the queue line! I told you it was good luck!

So you're welcome for an amazing day on Sunday...the end.

hehehehehe!

**Mousefever** · 10-18-2007, 08:39 PM

What was I thinking, Greg? Of course I should be bowing down to thank you.

And to Kylesmom, Jacob won't make the age cut for another 3 1/2 years. Besides, then I couldn't tell embarrassing stories about him!

Amy

**Bethis26fan** · 10-18-2007, 09:51 PM

Thanks for sharing.

**Mousefever** · 10-20-2007, 01:24 PM

Here are photos from the trip. There are several intercotees in the pictures including: Kathy (Tikigoddess), Christine (cantgetenuff), Nikki (BriarRose0708), Greg (Grego77), Ellen (ElenitaB) and son Ben, Jared, Jeanne (Piglet822) and others.

Photos

**TikiGoddess** · 10-20-2007, 03:04 PM

Awesome pics. I was just sitting here, glanced at the clock, and thought, "Gee, last week at this time we were drinking tea at the Grand Floridian!" And then logged onto the computer and saw your tea photos. Good memories.

Kathy

**faline** · 10-21-2007, 03:48 PM

Nice photos! It was a wonderful weekend! Glad you were there and had a good time!

**vizsla** · 10-21-2007, 07:31 PM

Excellent Photos. Thanks for sharing.

**AbeeNormal** · 10-21-2007, 07:59 PM

Thanks for sharing your great photo's. It sure looks like your son had a great time

**dolphinmickey9170** · 10-21-2007, 09:24 PM

Looks like a fun time was had by all!! I'm only wishing I was there too. What a wonderful group of photos. Thanks for sharing.

**princessgirls** · 10-21-2007, 10:49 PM

Amy,

Thanks for sharing. A wonderful time was had by all. I enjoyed seeing your pictures, and putting some faces to names.

Julie

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