Grab your fannypacks, we're headed to Disney! NEW UPDATE! Day 7 Part 1!#198 MK DAY!

[BabyPiglet]

Okay, before writing this sucker I need to calm myself down. This is one big task! Is anyone else overcome with the thought of writing everything you did on vacation in great detail? I just hope I have the will to finish this. :)

Anyways, here's a little backstory.

We went in September, actually from September 21st to October 6th. Why may you ask did I wait so long to write a report? It's called 'The Disney Blue's'. Yep, after we got back I headed into a WDW depression and even refused to get on the DIS. After a while I slowly rejoined in all the fun political, religious and way too personal discussions. But I was still weary of visiting the trip planning boards, it might cause a downward spiral.

Until one day I was discussing Disney with my parents, and all of a sudden we decided that we should go again! AND buy Annual Passes! All of a sudden I cured and wanted to do all the planning I could. But first things first, I wanted to start a report. A dining review seemed easiest so that's what I started with. Now, I'm having a really good time writing about all our meals I built up the confidence to do one of these. Yes, a Trip Report.

Day 1 - The Day I Walk Over the Hose (Post 2)
Day 2 - The Day I Buy Mickey Crocs (Post 22,23)
Day 3 - The Day We Visit Our Laughin' Place (Post 45,46,60)

Okay, to the good stuff. Let's meet the characters.

Me (Jenny!) - On my dining review there were a few confusions, so let's clear everything up here. I am 15, 16 in two weeks. Soon to be high school graduate (I'm homeschooled and recently finished my last class.) and wonderous teenager. Don't run off yet, we're not all horrible. ;) Anyhoo, I'm definitely a disney lover since 18 months old, but more on that later.

Mom - Grew up in California, smack dab next to Disneyland. Her family visited many many times, of course, what self-respecting person wouldn't? From the stories I've heard, she basically lived at DLR during her childhood. Fun times were made. Stubborn, intelligent and fun loving are just some personality quirks of hers.

Dad - As a former sailor in the navy, he actually was stationed in Florida when Magic Kingdom was just a toddler aka 'not very old'. Oh you'll get used to my humor soon enough. Anyways, he's not very opinionated so he didn't have a say in any of the plans. He does really love being at WDW though!

Hmm, let's see. What's next? Okay, I shall tell you about some past trips to Disney parks. It shouldn't be hard since we've only been 3 times as a family. Well...4.

1993 - I can't remember this trip, but I believe my parents when they tell me I was there. I think I've seen photo proof of it as well. It was at Disneyland, and apparently I just had a blast.

2000 - I was 8 at the time, and so excited to be going to Disney in the millenium! Those of you who were living at the time, remember how big of a deal the year 2000 was. I actually didn't believe my mom when she said we were going, but when I did accept it I was unbelievably excited. We stayed at AsSp for 7 days and had so much fun. It was exciting to discover the Disney magic for the first time.

2001 - Well after that trip we just had to go back! It's called 'Disney addiction', people. This was just a mommy and me trip, my dad had to work. We stayed at AsMu for 10 days and the trip is something I'll cherish forever. I really can't wait until the next time my mom and I take our own little trip together again.

2007 (The trip I'll be discussing here.) - Big gap, eh? Well that's called, Life. These years were big growing years for my family. We bought a house, new cars, and all that good stuff. But our addiction wasn't gone. Oh no, we still surfed the DIS a lot, and priced trips often. Finally we decided on one in June but changed it after free dining came out. You just can't beat free food! (Read my dining report for more on that.) So 9/21-10/06 it was. 15 nights.

Oh how fun planning this trip was. Me and my mom got to plan and learn all the new things that had happened to Disney in that 6 year gap. About 2 months out I became seriously obsessed and just couldn't get it off my mind. I spent hours on the Theme Parks boards everyday just wanting to get everything 'right'. No mistakes wanted, please! To make the time fly by I joined a DIS meet. The GLOW! Party which consisted of a great group of people. I also decided to create my own meet for the 9/30 MNSSHP we had planned. Over the next few weeks DISers slowly trickled in and joined and we had a great time talking. I planned the meet with some help from macraven. I also counted down the days by placing huge black X's all over our calendar!

A couple weeks before, we found out that my Grandma might have to have surgery, but thankfully that all cleared up (well, she actually had to have surgery after we got home anyways.) and the days were flying by. Before I knew it...

Continued in next post...

[BabyPiglet]

The Day I Walk Over the Hose
Flight - 5 PM to 12 AM.

Finally! I thought the day would never come. My mom had to work that morning so me and my dad just finished cleaning up the house and packing the last few things. I DIS'ed a little and even took a nap. My grandma and uncle were going to house-sit for the next two weeks, so when they arrived I knew it was close!

We were getting kind of antsy because my mom was running a little late. Yeah I know, it was 1:30 and our flight didn't leave til 5. But I get anxious very easily! No worries though, she arrived right on time. We packed all our suitcases into the car and off we were. I'm not quite sure why we left so early since the airport is literally only a few blocks away, but we did. We checked in and had all our luggage weighed and put away, then we went outside to sit and say goodbye to my grandma and uncle who had came to see us off.

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Yep, that's my momma. 42 years old and stickin' her tongue out. :p I don't even remember why she was doing it, but who cares!? We were going to Disney!!!

After just talking outside for a while we went back inside to get through security and all that fun stuff. Nobody had any problems, even my dad who was carrying the cameras. It's probably because our airport is incredibly small since we live in the middle of nowhere.

My mom was getting nervous this was her first flight. She had fretted for months about flying, even though she was very interested in the actual act of planes flying. :confused3 Needless to say, she was terrified.

It didn't take long and we saw the plane arriving and they started calling everyone up to board. My mom was literally shaking by this point, and I just tried to calm her down. The plane was absolutely tiny! It had two seats on one side, and just one on the other. My mom insisted I sit next to her so I could hold her hand.
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They went through all that hub about seatbelts and exit doors, and next thing we know we're off to the runway!

I closed the window to calm my mom, but honestly I really wanted to see us take off! Just as soon as we started going up my mom relaxed and told me I better open up that window! Of course, we all knew she'd be fine, she just refused to believe us! Anyways, the flight was very uneventful and we were at Dallas in no time.
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I felt like I really was on vacation when we arrived at Dallas, although I'm not sure why. We had no problem finding our way around the airport on their tram (sadly, it didn't remind me of the monorail at all. :() We were at our gate in no time and still had an hour to kill before our flight. My mom decided she wanted to go outside and smoke (yea, my parents smoke. But they were very corteous in always finding the designated spots.) So we had to go out through security to get to the outside.
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Lovely little picture of my mom outside Dallas. Shes putting a thumbs up to her flight experience so far.

Okay, so when we were trying to come back through security we were met with a problem. My dad's ID had broken in half right before we left on vacation. Now our small little airport thought nothing of it but Dallas sure did! Me and my mom went through security but of course my Dad was held up. We're not sure where they took him, but it took a while. We were getting pretty antsy because our flight was coming soon and we still had to find something to eat. Eventually he did come out, and never spoke of the experience. I didn't see any bruises or blood, so I'm guessing his experience wasn't too bad.

We stopped at a little sandwich cafe and got some sandwiches and drinks to eat on the plane. They boarded the flight in no time and it was all very uneventful and boring. I won't waste the details on my wonderful readers' ears. :)

It was very late when we arrived and the airport was literally empty except for our flight. We were going to pick up our own luggage even though we were using ME. We found the luggage area find and thankfully everything was still there! I looked around for the ME person who gave me directions.

After some debating and arguing about which directions we should be taking, we finally arrived at the ME counter. Again, it was totally empty. They lead us through this huge windy queue and finally we reached our bus.

The driver loaded everyone's bags onto the bus and we were off!
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My mom talked on the phone while I just rested and watched the little movie. There was this mother with a small toddler and she was saying the cutest things to get him pumped of for being at WDW. It was so sweet to hear all that. I also just looked out the window looking for signs with Mickey on them.

Finally we arrived at POP Century and the driver helped us with our luggage. We tipped him then walked inside to check in. I snapped some pictures while I was waiting in line.
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Once we got to the front of the line, everything seemed fine. They didn't have many rooms open so they tried to put us way back in the 90's on the third floor. After a little polite discussion, he said that he could get us in a 50's building in the morning. :goodvibes We had also ordered something from gardengrocer (water, laundry soap, snacks.) and they had a luggage guy follow us out there with everything.

I remember in great detail what it felt like that night. We walked out front towards the parking lot side. The sidewalk was wet and our luggage clonked on the hose that was coiled out front. (Just had to add the details I remember. I'm proud of remembering things!) After winding around and getting lost a bit, we finally found our room. It was behind the big laptop.
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We unloaded the groceries, tipped the guys and just sat on the bed taking it all in. We grabbed a drink and went outside to sit next to the pool. It was then that I realized I wasn't getting the feel of Disney. I don't know what it was, but I was actually getting kind of sad.

My mom was slowly falling asleep on the bench so everyone went back inside and got ready for bed. My mom pretty much passed out from exhaustion on the bed, and I just sat and watched Stacy and her top 7 Must-Sees.

I fell asleep pretty late, and dreamed about having fun day tomorrow...

Coming up next...A day at DTD and a teaser of Magic Kingdom. Will I finally feel some Disney magic? Or will I be dissapointed in the whole experience? We'll just have to wait and seeee.
(aka The Day I Bought Mickey Crocs.)

[WDWLIGHTNINGZ]

Can't wait to read the rest Jenny! :goodvibes:

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yay! Can't wait to read more! :thumbsup2

[lexmas]

Subbing, can't wait to read the rest!

[stagemomx3]

I've been enjoying your food reviews, so I'm in for the trip report too.

Curious have you always been homeschooled? My boys are on their second year of homeschooling, they are 4th & 5th graders. My daughter was homeschooled last year, but she wanted to go to public school for middle school this year, she's in 6th grade.

[IATink]

Great start! You have great detail in your report. Can't wait to read more!:goodvibes

[The Disney Fanatic]

We went in September, actually from September 21st to October 6th. Why may you ask did I wait so long to write a report? It's called 'The Disney Blue's'. Yep, after we got back I headed into a WDW depression and even refused to get on the DIS. After a while I slowly rejoined in all the fun political, religious and way too personal discussions. But I was still weary of visiting the trip planning boards, it might cause a downward spiral.



I had got the "Disney Blues" too. My wife's side of the family started talking about doing a Disney Cruise and cured me of the Disney Blues! In short, I know what you are talking about. :thumbsup2 Great report so far! Keep it going!

[Girldreamer02]

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[PrincessEeyore]

Great start Jenny! And the detail that you put into remembering everything is great!

I remember in great detail what it felt like that night. We walked out front towards the parking lot side. The sidewalk was wet and our luggage clonked on the hose that was coiled out front.
I can picture it perfectly!!! :cloud9: :lovestruc :cloud9:
Can't wait to read more! :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

Can't wait to read the rest Jenny! :goodvibes:
Thanks!
Yay! Can't wait to read more! :thumbsup2
Thank you!
Subbing, can't wait to read the rest!
:) Thanks so much.
I've been enjoying your food reviews, so I'm in for the trip report too.

Curious have you always been homeschooled? My boys are on their second year of homeschooling, they are 4th & 5th graders. My daughter was homeschooled last year, but she wanted to go to public school for middle school this year, she's in 6th grade.
Thank you. :) And no, I've only been homeschooled since last March. I did really like it though.
Great start! You have great detail in your report. Can't wait to read more!:goodvibes
Thanks. I always love reading lots of detail in the trip report, it makes me feel like I'm there. So I'm trying to right as much as I can. Sadly, some of my days are a lot less clearer, but I'll try to manage. :goodvibes
I had got the "Disney Blues" too. My wife's side of the family started talking about doing a Disney Cruise and cured me of the Disney Blues! In short, I know what you are talking about. :thumbsup2 Great report so far! Keep it going!
I knew someone on the DIS would know what I'm talking about! Thanks!
Great start Jenny! And the detail that you put into remembering everything is great!


I can picture it perfectly!!! :cloud9: :lovestruc :cloud9:
Can't wait to read more! :goodvibes
I love how I have a great memory of everything that night. Oh, and thanks!

I'll try to update tonight with Day 2!

[sanilacjack]

Hopping on!

[Hollywoodhaha]

I'm here!

:flower3:

[crazytp93]

Subscribing...can't wait Jenny!

[disney100666]

subbing. Great job so far. I enjoyed reading this! =)

[srandsr76]

subscribing!

[BabyPiglet]

Hopping on!

I'm here!

:flower3:

Subscribing...can't wait Jenny!

subbing. Great job so far. I enjoyed reading this! =)

subscribing!

Yay! Thank you guys so much, it helps to know people are reading and interested in our experiences at Disney. :goodvibes

[disneydance]

Awesome job Jenny I enjoyed it very much now i want to be in disney lol

[wannabatwdw]

Great review Jenny! My husband and I were staying at the Shades of Green from 9/27 to 10/2 for our 25th Anniversary. Your mom looks familiar, I am going to check my pictures to see if our paths may have crossed in one of the parks. I can't wait to read more....it is just like being there again. :goodvibes

[DramaQueen]

hey jennnyyy :)

subscribing!! :goodvibes

can't wait to read more!

[BabyPiglet]

Awesome job Jenny I enjoyed it very much now i want to be in disney lol
Thanks Katie!
Great review Jenny! My husband and I were staying at the Shades of Green from 9/27 to 10/2 for our 25th Anniversary. Your mom looks familiar, I am going to check my pictures to see if our paths may have crossed in one of the parks. I can't wait to read more....it is just like being there again. :goodvibes
We were lucky to bump into a lot of wonderful DISers on our trip. :goodvibes You quite possibly could've spotted us. :)
hey jennnyyy :)

subscribing!! :goodvibes

can't wait to read more!
Thanks Caitlin!

[MrsPiglet]

I guess I don't have to go back to Disney. I can just ead your reviews and relive is again. It would be so much cheaper.

Anyhow, you didn't have to tell how scared I was to fly. btw, I was really scared. what about our flight from Dallas to Orlando, you didn't tell them about the storm we went thru and the turbulance we had. We hopped up and down the whole trip, even the flight attendant had to remain seated.

[BabyPiglet]

The Day I Buy Mickey Crocs
Day 2

I woke up in the middle of the night, and tossed and turned. Probably because I wasn't quite used to that bed, or those pillows. I was having bed-seperation issues. Around 5AM I rolled over and contemplated waking everyone up, but decided against it and drifted back to sleep.

It was around 9 o'clock when we were all finally awake and deciding what to do. We had planned to go to MK today but it we had came in so late, and we were so groggy! There was no way we could have a good full day at MK, so we decided to just roam and visit DTD.

After showering and getting dressed (in a lime green shirt, of course.) we packed up everything (we're changing rooms, remember?) and put everything up in the window.

There was rumblings in our tummies to we all went down to the food court to get some grub. I snapped some pictures while parents were taking a smoking break.
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Colorful. :)

Anyways, we finally went in and ate and walked around the giftshop. See Dining Review for details.
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Don't I look happy?

After that we had to go to the reception to see how our new room was doing and to activate our DDP. That was fun. ;) Actually we met some DISers in line but they didn't post much as they usually just lurked. We also met some people who used to live in our town, it was really enjoyable talking to everyone. Does anyone else find theirselves much more outgoing at Disney? Like you just want to have a conversation with everyone.

Everything went smooth and they got us a nice room in the 50's building overlooking the lake. It was perfect! :lovestruc

Here's our gorgeous view.
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Relaxin'. My parents especially liked that there was a smoking section right in front of our room. But all you non-smokers don't worry, there is plenty of distance between the actual section and the room doors.

Isn't that lake beautiful? The buildings across from it our creepy though. Anyone know when they're going to finish that section of POP?

Anyways, we unpacked and I decorated the windows and doors with
DIS-tastic mickey heads.
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That's my cute little sign I had for DISers to drop by and leave a message. By the end of the trip it was jam-packed with signings.

We sat and made a plan of action. My mom had this great idea to go over to the POR and take a boat to DTD. That way we could check out other hotels in the process.

The bus stops weren't crowded at all and the bus to Epcot was a very little wait.
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Granted, this was a little after noon, and not at 8 AM or 10 at night.

We were there in no time, and as much as it pained me (instead of going through the Epcot gates) we just popped in the POR line. We talked to a sweet older couple who said the park was completely empty that day.

That bus was just as empty, and in no time we were at the Riverside. I love the decore of this resort, it's just really appealing. I snapped some pictures as we just leisurly walked around.
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Anyways, we got on the boat and made our way to DTD. The driver was great and talked about all this Disney trivia and made jokes. By this time my feet were already killing me, I knew it'd be a long two weeks.

When we left the boat DTD didn't seem crowded at all. Sure, their were plenty of people there, but it wasn't mob-worthy. Sadly, I still wasn't feeling the magic. It wasn't the fault of WDW, it was my own. I seemed to be in a bit of a crabby mood.

We toured the shops and such. Didn't buy anything just because it was the first day, we'd have plenty of time to shop. It was fun discovering what I'll the places looked like in real life instead of just pictures on the DIS. We stopped for a bit to have some yummy creme brulee as a snack (my kinda snack!) It was still fun roaming around, even though I was in a bit of a bad mood.

After talking, we decided to head over to the Magic Kingdom to hop on the monorail for our dinner at Chef Mickey's. It was early but we wanted to just ride the monorail around and take a peek at the GF.

Getting there was a tad difficult since the buses were messed up, so we just took the boat to SSR with the intent of getting a bus from there to Magic Kingdom. Confused yet?

Oh how my feet were hurting as we got off the SSR boat! And for those of you who know the resort, it's a longggggggg walk to the bus stop. We stopped in the middle for some refills for our mugs (tsk tsk.) I liked the resort enough, it had a great theming.

The MK bus was pretty full but we still got a nice seat and we were at MK in the blink of an eye. Do you know how hard it is the walk past the Magic Kingdom without going in?!?! Especially for someone who was starving for some magic. I'm surprised I didn't run like a crazy woman through the gates screaming "I'M HOMMEEEEE, MICKEY WHERE ARE YOUUUUU!?" Somehow I managed and we boarded the monorail.

Love love love the monorail btw. It was practically empty so we had the car to ourselves. We un-boarded at GF to just have a look around.
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All the decorations are gorgeous but it might be a bit posh for us. :snooty:

We didn't stay there long and really just browsed the shops, but boy do they have a lotta them!

All of us hopped back on the monorail and just rode around over and over and over...and over again. Finally, it was our ADR time!

Continued in next post....

[BabyPiglet]

The Day I Buy Mickey Crocs...cont'd.

I have a love/hate relationship with the Contemporary. I love the decore of the rooms, but the actual hotel part is just way to white and well...contemporary. It needs some life in it!

Chef Mickey's was alright, we celebrated my dad's birthday during it. I finally felt nice and Disney-fied! Mickey seems to do that to me.
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After we slumped out of their all full and exhausted, we made our way back to POP. There was that GLOW! Party meet we had to attend!

When we arrived we were double as tired and could barely keep our eyes open. The party was at the pool and we had our pretty glow necklaces in our room, but we were just too tired to go get them. We talked with the DISers for around 15 minutes but since we were all about to pass out from exhaustion, we said good-bye and went back to the room.

After throwing on some PJ's every one of us melted into the pillows and were fast asleep. :cloud9:

OH! I almost forgot the most imporant part of this day. After we left the party I realized how much my feet had hurt that day, and I must've had wrong shoes. I walked back down and picked out some crocs, thinking they would really help me. To end this day...I'll leave you with a DIS-worthy picture.
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Coming up next...The Day We Visit Our Laughin' Place.

[AmandaSparks730]

Jenny!!

Awesomey report so far. We're going back to WDW in August, so it's great to see what's new, and from a 15-year-old's POV. I'll be hopping on to this report!:goodvibes

[Heluvsme]

I'm in!! It's a great report, thanks for sharing it with us!!!

P.S. I homeschool my son and I hope someday he is as articulate and charming as you are!!

:thumbsup2

[::Snow_White::]

Great report!
I love the pictures!
Sure to be checking in to see if you've posted anymore. :goodvibes

[DisGirlAllie]

Awesome, Awesome job Jen.

[Girldreamer02]

loving the trippie so far!!! I can't wait to read more. Your mickey crocs are so cute. My feet are to big to fit into the disney crocs (i wear a 13 in womens) so I just get the cute little disney jibbits for my regular crocs and it works out equally well. Don't worry your not the only one with disney blues. At least I have the cruise in july to tide me over till dec otherwise I might go bonkers. Lol. :goodvibes :rotfl2:

[BabyPiglet]

Jenny!!

Awesomey report so far. We're going back to WDW in August, so it's great to see what's new, and from a 15-year-old's POV. I'll be hopping on to this report!:goodvibes
Thank you!
I'm in!! It's a great report, thanks for sharing it with us!!!

P.S. I homeschool my son and I hope someday he is as articulate and charming as you are!!

:thumbsup2
Oh wow. Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy it.
Great report!
I love the pictures!
Sure to be checking in to see if you've posted anymore. :goodvibes
I'll try to update as often as I can, it will probably be every other day as I'm also making that dining review. :goodvibes
Awesome, Awesome job Jen.
Thank ya very much Allie. I expect double the amount of pictures in yours, missy.
loving the trippie so far!!! I can't wait to read more. Your mickey crocs are so cute. My feet are to big to fit into the disney crocs (i wear a 13 in womens) so I just get the cute little disney jibbits for my regular crocs and it works out equally well. Don't worry your not the only one with disney blues. At least I have the cruise in july to tide me over till dec otherwise I might go bonkers. Lol. :goodvibes :rotfl2:
Aww, thanks Ashley! My feet are actually pretty narrow and little (those crocs are in 'small'), so they slide around a lot in crocs. They were great to wear those one day, a different shoe the next, then the crocs, etc. Alternate them out.

This trip report is what's keeping me from going bonkers! That, and looking forward to the AP we'll be buying. :goodvibes

[disney100666]

Woo we have the same Crocs! :D

[Girldreamer02]

Jenny I forgot to ask you where you got your window decorations?

[longneckthree]

Hi!:wave2:
I found my way over here from your DR.
You are a great writer!:thumbsup2

We got back from Disney around cristmas and I too was suffering the Disney blues,
until I found your threads!:woohoo:

Thanks for the great reading!:love:

[angelmav]

Yay I found your TR! Looking forward to more! Fantastic Idea with that message board on your door BTW! Ill have to remember that!

[BabyPiglet]

Woo we have the same Crocs! :D
Wooohooo!
Jenny I forgot to ask you where you got your window decorations?
I just bought lime green paper at WalMart, then cut out little and big mickey heads. I also bought colored contruction paper and made mickey heads out of those.

I bought the halloween window cling ons at WalMart as well.
Hi!:wave2:
I found my way over here from your DR.
You are a great writer!:thumbsup2

We got back from Disney around cristmas and I too was suffering the Disney blues,
until I found your threads!:woohoo:

Thanks for the great reading!:love:
Wow, I'm flattered! :blush: Thank you so so much.
Yay I found your TR! Looking forward to more! Fantastic Idea with that message board on your door BTW! Ill have to remember that!
Actually it wasn't my idea. Someone told me about it over on the Glow! meet thread. I have it hanging on my corkboard. I'll take a picture so everyone can see how many people signed it. :)

[Girldreamer02]

did you trace a mickey head or just draw it free hand? What did you use to trace it?

[BabyPiglet]

did you trace a mickey head or just draw it free hand? What did you use to trace it?
I printed out a picture of Mickey's head, and traced it over and over again. It was very tedious and I did it over the period of a couple weeks. :)

[Loriann70]

I'm in! Great pictures! Thanks for sharing! Keep it coming!

[Hedy]

Can't wait to hear more. I'm planning on buying a pair of those new Minnie Janes crocs.

[arieljasmine]

I have been really enjoying your food reports, so thought I would check out your TR too, it's great! I love the note you had on the door for fellow Dis-ers, what a neat idea. I sympathise with your mom - I am not a good flyer either and it takes us 8 and a half hours to get to Florida :eek:

Laur's princess:

[Mickey2007]

I love your thread. I already read the dining one and had to read this one. I canwait for more info about your trip. I want to know about MNSSHP. We are going in Sept and I want to know if we should buy tickets. Can't wait to read more:goodvibes

[PrincessEeyore]

Great update Jenny! (although I am a bit late though, lol)
I totally agree, it is totally creepy looking over the lake at POP and seeing the unfinished Legendary Years. I really wish they'd start work on them again and finish them up, maybe into family suites. Oh well.

I'm surprised I didn't run like a crazy woman through the gates screaming "I'M HOMMEEEEE, MICKEY WHERE ARE YOUUUUU!?" Somehow I managed and we boarded the monorail.
Hahaa, I'm surprised you didn't too! Try going into Magic Kingdom, getting about half way down Main Street then leaving. :sad2: That was a mean mean tease!

Can't wait for the next update! :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

I'm in! Great pictures! Thanks for sharing! Keep it coming!
Thanks!
Can't wait to hear more. I'm planning on buying a pair of those new Minnie Janes crocs.
Do you know if they're going to sell them at Disney? They sound perfect! (Those ones I bought are still brand new looking, and I'm contemplating buying another pair.)
I have been really enjoying your food reports, so thought I would check out your TR too, it's great! I love the note you had on the door for fellow Dis-ers, what a neat idea. I sympathise with your mom - I am not a good flyer either and it takes us 8 and a half hours to get to Florida :eek:

Laur's princess:
Wow, my mom's lucky then because our flights were only 45 minutes and 2 hours.
I love your thread. I already read the dining one and had to read this one. I canwait for more info about your trip. I want to know about MNSSHP. We are going in Sept and I want to know if we should buy tickets. Can't wait to read more:goodvibes
Thanks! Oh I'll have lots of stuff to say about MNSSHP!
Great update Jenny! (although I am a bit late though, lol)
I totally agree, it is totally creepy looking over the lake at POP and seeing the unfinished Legendary Years. I really wish they'd start work on them again and finish them up, maybe into family suites. Oh well.


Hahaa, I'm surprised you didn't too! Try going into Magic Kingdom, getting about half way down Main Street then leaving. :sad2: That was a mean mean tease!

Can't wait for the next update! :goodvibes
Yea, I'm sure whenever they do finish those building, that their theming will be really cool. They just look so empty, creepy and rundown (no bright colors,etc). Like the River Country. :sad1:

Thanks everyone again! I'll be updating today sometime with our very first day at the parks in 6 years. :)

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Visit Our Laughin' Place
Day 3

Everyone was up at about 8 and we all took showers and got dressed.
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Good morning!

We were out the door around 9 o'clock and stopped by to foodcourt to get some refills. We contemplated eating breakfast there, but decided to stop by the Main Street bakery instead.

Busses were moderately crowded so we got a seat just fine. It felt like it took FOREVER to get there, probably just because I was so anxious. Finally we were there, we were at Magic Kingdom!!! I even had fun putting my ticket in, getting my finger scanned and going through the turnstiles.

Walking under the trainstation for the first time in 6 years...I can't even describe the feeling. You all know what I'm talking about, it was THAT feeling. Of finally being there, of finally seeing everything again.

We started to ride the train around just for fun, but it was closed so we snapped some pictures instead.
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:lovestruc

I went to visit around the hat shop while my parents stopped for a little smoking break. I wanted to buy some of those wobbly mickey ears, but they didn't look so good on me.

Slowly we strolled in and out of the shops until we finally arrived at Main Street Bakery. It was a bit crowded, but we thought a french toast loaf was worth the wait.
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Picture of the round drink stand. We had a hard time finding a table but eventually we got a pretty good one and just sat enjoying breakfast and the view of Main Street.

After that I was getting antsy so we walked pretty quickly up MainStreet, but stopped to take a few pictures.
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My mom suggested we walk under the castle instead of around it, but it was closed for some reason. So we walked up the little path to the left side. So gorgeous.
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I have this memory of the end of the path to Fantasyland from when I was a child. So finally being there was heartwarming. Also we had a picture of Tinkerbell Treasures as our desktop picture for months, so seeing it in person was so great.

We rode the first thing we saw, Snow White Scary Adventures (5 minute wait). It's great but pretty dark and sometimes jerky. After getting off that, it was like a mind seperation thing. Does anyone else get it? Like when you ride the very first ride of your trip, you're not quite in the flow of things yet, so it's a little weird.

Anyways, we also went on Winnie the Pooh (5 minute wait) which was absolutely wonderful and so cute. I was 8 years old again.
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(Sorry my shirt's big, it was new and sort of weird.)

After stopping to get some ice near Ariel's Grotto thing, we went to get some fastpasses to Peter Pan. Right after getting them we realized that the line was incredibly short so we just walked on and planned to use the FP's later (never happened). I love love love this ride now, it does feel like your flying.

We stopped by IASW, my mom's favorite ride ever. What can one say about this? It's just cute, cute, cute.

We walked through the little path after IASW headed to the Haunted Mansion. It said 25 minute wait so that was very reasonable, but we actually didn't wait more than 5 minutes. It was GREAT. This has gotta be one of my favorite rides ever, I can't wait to ride it again. You know how in one of the rooms the lights go out and when they come back on the guy is standing behind you ready to open the door? Anyways, the guy was behind me. Scared the crap out of me! I actually screamed a little.

Well wasn't that fun? Now let's head to Fronteirland. Last time I was there I was a huge chicken so I was so excited to ride the mountains, especially Splash. Well we strolled around a little bit before getting to Splash to see what the time was. It was only 20 minutes so my dad and I decided to go on it. (My mom's too chicken.)

I was soooo nervous, my stomach was in knots. Excited, but nervous. It was no time before we boarded (ugh, the seat was wet.) The actual ride is incredibly cute but I couldn't enjoy it because I knew about the drops. Everytime we started going up, I'd hang on really tight because I though that was the "big one". After the big one actually happened, I was hoping for more drops! I was in love, and could've ridden that thing all day.

When we came out my mom had found a cute little corner spot to just sit and rest, so she had no qualms with us going on BTMRR. I wasn't as nervous because I knew I loved thrills, but of course I was still a bit nervous. The line was short (gawd, that queue is HUGE.) and we were on in know time. Again, one of my favorite rides definitely! It was love at first ride.

Continued in next post....

[MousekaMaddi]

keep it coming popcorn::

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Visit Our Laughin' Place

After that we contemplated buying some yummy lunch at Pecos Bills, but it was packed so we decided to go back to the hotel for a rest instead. It was hard making our way out of the park, but I knew I'd be back many times, so no big deal.

Nobody was in line for the busses, and our bus had maybe...5 people on it? When we got back to the hotel we ate some lunch and went back to the room to nap. Before napping I called to get ADR's some place for dinner as we had decided to miss our lunch for 'Ohanas. I got a nice dinner time for Nine Dragon's.

After napping we all headed out to Epcot. By the time we got there, it had started to rain and we were getting to be pretty miserable. We were still tired, and now wet.

We strolled around Innoventions and played this cute house fire game. Where you run around the house picking out things that are a fire hazard.
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We decided to go watch Honey I Shrunk the Audience, but as we were getting in line I had to use the bathroom, so all left. After the bathroom we went up into the figment ride because nobody was in line.

I know a lot of people hate it, but I thought it was absolutely adorable and very fun. We decided to skip HISTA when we got out because by then the line was really long.

We strolled around and went into the Seas with Nemo and Friends.
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I love that ride! It's very cool. The inside of the building looks fun, but we didn't really look around or go into Turtle Talk.

After that we were getting a bit hungry and quite tired so we decided to make our way towards China. Walking around in the open spaces was fun, especially when it was pouring outside. ;)

Our ADR wasn't until later but Nine Dragons took us early with no problem.
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Dinner was great, and after that we decided we would just go back to Magic Kingdom for late EMH.

I'll update with that part of our day later, maybe tomorrow. :)

[Hedy]

Thanks!

Do you know if they're going to sell them at Disney? They sound perfect! (Those ones I bought are still brand new looking, and I'm contemplating buying another pair.)

Wow, my mom's lucky then because our flights were only 45 minutes and 2 hours.

Thanks! Oh I'll have lots of stuff to say about MNSSHP!

Yea, I'm sure whenever they do finish those building, that their theming will be really cool. They just look so empty, creepy and rundown (no bright colors,etc). Like the River Country. :sad1:

Thanks everyone again! I'll be updating today sometime with our very first day at the parks in 6 years. :)
They had them in fuscia/pink, and in grape (in smallish sizes only) at WoD and the big store at AK.

[PrincessEeyore]

Yay! Antoher update, Jenny you satisfy my Disney OCD evryday with your updates on either your food review or your TR! :rotfl:
Can't wait for the next update, as usual. :laughing:

[BabyPiglet]

They had them in fuscia/pink, and in grape (in smallish sizes only) at WoD and the big store at AK.
Oh wow, sounds cute.
Yay! Antoher update, Jenny you satisfy my Disney OCD evryday with your updates on either your food review or your TR! :rotfl:
Can't wait for the next update, as usual. :laughing:
Thanks!

[AmandaSparks730]

Ahh, a nice update! Hooray! You're doing a fantasmical job with this TR, and I can't wait for more soon! popcorn::

[Hollywoodhaha]

:wizard: :lovestruc popcorn:: princess:

[KristinAnne]

Your writing is so addicting! It sounds like you found that Disney magic as soon as you stepped into the Magic Kingdom!

[IATink]

Another great installment! It sounds like you had great luck with most of the wait times. I also love Splash Mountain! I can't wait to ride it again. Now, if I could only convince my youngest DD that it is not that bad.:goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

Ahh, a nice update! Hooray! You're doing a fantasmical job with this TR, and I can't wait for more soon! popcorn::
Thank you! :blush:
:wizard: :lovestruc popcorn:: princess:
:goodvibes
Your writing is so addicting! It sounds like you found that Disney magic as soon as you stepped into the Magic Kingdom!
We did! It's the best feeling.
Another great installment! It sounds like you had great luck with most of the wait times. I also love Splash Mountain! I can't wait to ride it again. Now, if I could only convince my youngest DD that it is not that bad.:goodvibes
Actually our whole trip the wait times weren't more than 25 minutes. :goodvibes

[reelmom]

Can't wait to read more. You are a very talented writer.

[EeyoreFan1]

Jenny! Officially subbing! Great job. (:

[WDWLIGHTNINGZ]

popcorn:: Loving your trip report Jenny! :lovestruc

[MouseEarsForLife]

I'm really liking this report! It's so much fun to read one from someone close to my age!

[BabyPiglet]

Can't wait to read more. You are a very talented writer.
Wow, thank you.
Jenny! Officially subbing! Great job. (:
Jessieeeeee! I'm gonna mention you in my trip report. :goodvibes
popcorn:: Loving your trip report Jenny! :lovestruc
Thanks!
I'm really liking this report! It's so much fun to read one from someone close to my age!
I thought it'd be nice, too. :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Visit Our Laughin' Place


When we arrived back at MK around an hour before official closing, and headed to Tomorrowland. Some of those most clear memories I have of our trips in 2000, and 2001 are in Tomorrowland. So I was really excited to see it again.

Instantly when walking in, I knew Tomorrowland was going to be my favorite place in all of the 'world'. Anyone else feel that it just epitimizes Disney? It's that vintage feel of what our future is supposed to be. Oy, it's just great.

Anyways, we rode the People Mover (yes, People Mover. Not TTA) one of the attractions I was most looking forward too. I just magic, just very Disney. We rode that 2 more times and watched the park slowly clear out. I could've ridden it more but my mom wanted to get off. We also ran into CoP just before they were closing the doors. How does one explain the feeling of this ride? It was like Walt was right there in the ride with us. :goodvibes

We slowly made our way towards the Speedway while it was getting dark, and when we arrived Wishes started. We stood by the entrance to the speedway with a few other people just watching the show. Granted, it's not the best view, but it wasn't too bad. Even from that view it was the best firework show I've seen...since I can remember.

Nobody was in line so we ran and got into 3 cars. Yeah it's loud, and kinda bumpy...and a bit jerky. But hey, you can't just NOT ride them. While we rode we watched Wishes finish. Made for a bit of a dizzy experience, trying to stare at the sky while driving a car. But we managed. :)

After that we just wondered around doing nothing in particular, and came upon the Haunted Mansion again. We took that for a second go around, but when we came out the exhaustion hit full force. We debated about pushing ourselves, but finally came to the realization that we were just toooo tired.

The bus stops were empty of course, we were back in the room in no time. Changed into our PJ's and drifted off into magical Mickey dreams.

Coming up next...The Day We Visit Hawaii, Disney World Version.

[lexmas]

I love all the pictures! Makes me miss WDW even more! We're holding out until DS is a little older to switch over from DL to WDW, but I still miss it!

We stayed at Pop our last trip, and I thought the decor was so much fun. We stayed in the 90's and we kept commenting on how much we loved all the music...eventually we realized that it was because it was the top hits from the 90's and that's when we were teenagers! Oh well.

CoP is one of my favorite rides. And I too love the "future" feel of tomorrowland, it's kind of like watching the Jetsons...what everyone thought the future would be like, but apparently it will not be.

I look forward to reading more!

[BabyPiglet]

I love all the pictures! Makes me miss WDW even more! We're holding out until DS is a little older to switch over from DL to WDW, but I still miss it!

We stayed at Pop our last trip, and I thought the decor was so much fun. We stayed in the 90's and we kept commenting on how much we loved all the music...eventually we realized that it was because it was the top hits from the 90's and that's when we were teenagers! Oh well.

CoP is one of my favorite rides. And I too love the "future" feel of tomorrowland, it's kind of like watching the Jetsons...what everyone thought the future would be like, but apparently it will not be.

I look forward to reading more!

Exactly! I love it so much as well.

Thank you. :goodvibes

[PrincessEeyore]

Anyways, we rode the People Mover (yes, People Mover. Not TTA) one of the attractions I was most looking forward too. I just magic, just very Disney. We rode that 2 more times and watched the park slowly clear out. I could've ridden it more but my mom wanted to get off. We also ran into CoP just before they were closing the doors. How does one explain the feeling of this ride? It was like Walt was right there in the ride with us. :goodvibes

Finally, someone my age who loves TTA and CoP!!! It just seems that some other teenagers don't understand the amazingness and history or CoP and TTA. :cloud9:
Great update Jenny :)

[Girldreamer02]

Love the updates! MK is my fave too!!! I heart it! I can't wait to hear more jenny!:goodvibes

[DramaQueen]

Great updates Jenny!
I love reading your TR because you can tell how excited you are!!! It's really fun to read!!!!

Tomorrowland is DEFINITLEY my favourite 'land' and I could sit on the TTA AAAALLL day long!!!!

Can't wait for more updates!!

[Mickey2007]

love the updates keep them coming can't wait to hear about mnsshp. :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

Finally, someone my age who loves TTA and CoP!!! It just seems that some other teenagers don't understand the amazingness and history or CoP and TTA. :cloud9:
Great update Jenny :)
I know the feeling, lots of people my age just don't get it.

Love the updates! MK is my fave too!!! I heart it! I can't wait to hear more jenny!:goodvibes
Thanks!
Great updates Jenny!
I love reading your TR because you can tell how excited you are!!! It's really fun to read!!!!

Tomorrowland is DEFINITLEY my favourite 'land' and I could sit on the TTA AAAALLL day long!!!!

Can't wait for more updates!!
Aww, definitely Caitlin. We were very excited.
love the updates keep them coming can't wait to hear about mnsshp. :goodvibes
Thanks. :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

I'll try to update tonight, or tomorrow. Sorry it's been a couple days but I've had a headache and just haven't been up to it.

[AmandaSparks730]

Just as long as you update, Jenny!! Take your time! (I'll hold back the angry mob as they demand updates, lmao) I really really really love your TR. I haven't been on the TTA since I was like, 4 years old (or maybe it was 6?) so I'll be sure to try and get on it THIS time!!

[arieljasmine]

What a magical Disney day. You packed so much in. I think I would have screamed in HM too! Once the CM in the stretch room told me off for giggling - I am always paranoid not to do that again!

I agree about Tomorrowland too. I love the TTA and CoP. Last time we were in MK at night, we sat in Tomorrowland watching the park close up for the evening. We both said we knew then why Walt's favourite time in the park was then, I felt he could have been there that night.

Laur's princess:

[EeyoreFan1]

Wow, thank you.

Jessieeeeee! I'm gonna mention you in my trip report. :goodvibes

Thanks!

I thought it'd be nice, too. :goodvibes

Well of course! That's the only reason people are reading it! :rolleyes:


;)

[BabyPiglet]

Just as long as you update, Jenny!! Take your time! (I'll hold back the angry mob as they demand updates, lmao) I really really really love your TR. I haven't been on the TTA since I was like, 4 years old (or maybe it was 6?) so I'll be sure to try and get on it THIS time!!
Haha, thanks. I don't think I'll have any angry mods though. :p
What a magical Disney day. You packed so much in. I think I would have screamed in HM too! Once the CM in the stretch room told me off for giggling - I am always paranoid not to do that again!

I agree about Tomorrowland too. I love the TTA and CoP. Last time we were in MK at night, we sat in Tomorrowland watching the park close up for the evening. We both said we knew then why Walt's favourite time in the park was then, I felt he could have been there that night.

Laur's princess:
:cloud9:
Well of course! That's the only reason people are reading it! :rolleyes:


;)
Haha. Oh, I did mention you in my food report. Twice. Cause you're that special. :upsidedow ;)

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Visit Hawaii, Disney World Version
Day 4 Part 1

We couldn't help ourselves, we had to go back to MK today. It happened to be my favorite park after all.

We woke up pretty late (would become a common occurence) showered, got dressed, all that fun stuff. I called and made an ADR at Kona for around 3. Went out to the busses. Since it wasn't super early, or super late, they were pretty quiet and empty.

We were there and under the train station in no time. This time the station was open and we decided to hop on and ride back to Fronteirland.
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I snapped some pictures while up there. That was the most crowded it looked the whole trip.

Barely ANYBODY was on the train, it was like a ghost town.
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Let's just say I was a tad...annoyed with my daddy. I didn't really mean to do that though, I'm not a parent abuser. :rotfl:

As we were walking off the station I saw this women. She was walking with her husband/boyfriend and had a long skirt on and these...shoes. (If you can call them that. )
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And they obviously hurt because she had those green bandaids on! Wear proper shoes, people!

While we were back there in Fronteirland me and my dad rode Splash and Big Thunder. By this time we were getting a little hungry but our favorite CS was still closed (Pecos Bills.) I went to use the bathroom while my parents waited outside for the restaurant to open.

When I was gone the cute little Toy Story parade came by.
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My mom adored it and took about 30 photos! By the time I got back the Pecos was open, and we went in to enjoy some yummy lunch. That's gotta by me and my mom's favorite counter service place on this earth.

We wobbled out of there after filling up chicken wraps and fries and started to head to Fantasyland. But first, we took some pictures with these...monkeys.
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And also when we were making our way towards the little pathway, and photopass woman offered to take our picture with our camera. Thank you photopass woman!
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Cute, yes? I think so.

We stopped and watched Philharmagic. It was the cutest thing ever! In my opinion, the best 3D show at 'the world'.

My mom wanted to see the Hall of Presidents, and I needed a rest so we made our way over there. But first, my mom had to use the bathroom AGAIN so we took this while we were over there.
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My dad's sad cause we're going to the Hall of Presidents. ;)

FINALLY, we got there and nobody was in there so we chatted with the CM. It went something like this.

"Where are you guys from?"
"Arkansas."
"Did you know that's the only state mentioned in the bible? Yeah. 'Noah got off the ark and saw....' *hilarious laughter*"
"Heh. Heh. Funny..."
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We had to take his picture cause I knew y'all DISers would love it!

The show was alright. Not as boring as I expected, but still not the most thrilling thing to go through. The animatronics look pretty realistic though.

After all the hard work we were getting kinda hungry again. So we left the park and made our way to the Poly.
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Purrtttyyyy.

Coming up next...Day 3 Part 2. Hawaii, and a visit to Mickey's mailbox.

[KristinAnne]

LOVE the picture of the woman's shoes!!! You really have to question the logic of people sometimes.

[Hedy]

Holy bad shoes!

[BabyPiglet]

LOVE the picture of the woman's shoes!!! You really have to question the logic of people sometimes.

Holy bad shoes!


I took LOTS of pictures of bad shoes. Y'all will get to see them all, don't worry. :goodvibes

[EeyoreFan1]

Haha, thanks. I don't think I'll have any angry mods though. :p

:cloud9:

Haha. Oh, I did mention you in my food report. Twice. Cause you're that special. :upsidedow ;)

Are you sure you're not just saying that so I'll read it?? ;)


-goes to read- Either way you got me hooked!

[DisGirlAllie]

The Day We Visit Hawaii, Disney World Version
Day 3 Part 1

We couldn't help ourselves, we had to go back to MK today. It happened to be my favorite park after all.

We woke up pretty late (would become a common occurence) showered, got dressed, all that fun stuff. I called and made an ADR at Kona for around 3. Went out to the busses. Since it wasn't super early, or super late, they were pretty quiet and empty.

We were there and under the train station in no time. This time the station was open and we decided to hop on and ride back to Fronteirland.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c205/Lambchop452/disney/47b7ce35b3127ccebde8133b01ee0000003.jpg
I snapped some pictures while up there. That was the most crowded it looked the whole trip.

Barely ANYBODY was on the train, it was like a ghost town.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c205/Lambchop452/disney/47b7ce35b3127ccebde84200c0550000-1.jpg
Let's just say I was a tad...annoyed with my daddy. I didn't really mean to do that though, I'm not a parent abuser. :rotfl:

As we were walking off the station I saw this women. She was walking with her husband/boyfriend and had a long skirt on and these...shoes. (If you can call them that. )
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And they obviously hurt because she had those green bandaids on! Wear proper shoes, people!

While we were back there in Fronteirland me and my dad rode Splash and Big Thunder. By this time we were getting a little hungry but our favorite CS was still closed (Pecos Bills.) I went to use the bathroom while my parents waited outside for the restaurant to open.

When I was gone the cute little Toy Story parade came by.
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My mom adored it and took about 30 photos! By the time I got back the Pecos was open, and we went in to enjoy some yummy lunch. That's gotta by me and my mom's favorite counter service place on this earth.

We wobbled out of there after filling up chicken wraps and fries and started to head to Fantasyland. But first, we took some pictures with these...monkeys.
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And also when we were making our way towards the little pathway, and photopass woman offered to take our picture with our camera. Thank you photopass woman!
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Cute, yes? I think so.

We stopped and watched Philharmagic. It was the cutest thing ever! In my opinion, the best 3D show at 'the world'.

My mom wanted to see the Hall of Presidents, and I needed a rest so we made our way over there. But first, my mom had to use the bathroom AGAIN so we took this while we were over there.
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My dad's sad cause we're going to the Hall of Presidents. ;)

FINALLY, we got there and nobody was in there so we chatted with the CM. It went something like this.

"Where are you guys from?"
"Arkansas."
"Did you know that's the only state mentioned in the bible? Yeah. 'Noah got off the ark and saw....' *hilarious laughter*"
"Heh. Heh. Funny..."
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We had to take his picture cause I knew y'all DISers would love it!

The show was alright. Not as boring as I expected, but still not the most thrilling thing to go through. The animatronics look pretty realistic though.

After all the hard work we were getting kinda hungry again. So we left the park and made our way to the Poly.
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Purrtttyyyy.

Coming up next...Day 3 Part 2. Hawaii, and a visit to Mickey's mailbox.

Cute. Oh and those shoes are well.....umm........one of a kind for Disney!

[BabyPiglet]

Are you sure you're not just saying that so I'll read it?? ;)


-goes to read- Either way you got me hooked!
Maybe...:rolleyes1

Hah, no. I did.

Read it! It's awesome. Of course, I would say that...
Cute. Oh and those shoes are well.....umm........one of a kind for Disney!
:goodvibes

[Heluvsme]

Oh those shoes....can you even imagine walking around in those??

Great update, thanks so much!

[longneckthree]

As we were walking off the station I saw this women. She was walking with her husband/boyfriend and had a long skirt on and these...shoes. (If you can call them that. )
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And they obviously hurt because she had those green bandaids on! Wear proper shoes, people!

Walking around the world in those.:confused3
What she needs are some nice, comfortable crocs.

And also when we were making our way towards the little pathway, and photopass woman offered to take our picture with our camera. Thank you photopass woman!
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Cute, yes? I think so.

Very cute.

We stopped and watched Philharmagic. It was the cutest thing ever! In my opinion, the best 3D show at 'the world'.

We LOVED all the 3D shows in Disney, but this was our favorite.:love:

Great update!popcorn::

[lauren_elizabeth]

Those are my shoes. I let her borrow them for the trip. She wanted to look nice while meeting the Mouse! ;)


JUST KIDDING! :lmao:

Can't wait to read more!

[duckybelle]

Figured you were from Arkansas when I saw your shirt!!! ME TOO!!!! But Im up north close to Missouri

[BabyPiglet]

Oh those shoes....can you even imagine walking around in those??

Great update, thanks so much!
I can't even imagine walking around in those in real life. Did you notice they were wooden!? :sad2:
Walking around the world in those.:confused3
What she needs are some nice, comfortable crocs.



Very cute.



We LOVED all the 3D shows in Disney, but this was our favorite.:love:

Great update!popcorn::
Thanks!
Those are my shoes. I let her borrow them for the trip. She wanted to look nice while meeting the Mouse! ;)


JUST KIDDING! :lmao:

Can't wait to read more!
:rotfl:
Figured you were from Arkansas when I saw your shirt!!! ME TOO!!!! But Im up north close to Missouri
Wowza. There's barely any Arkansas DISers on these boards! Nice to meet ya. We're in the west (River Valley.) :goodvibes

[EeyoreFan1]

Maybe...:rolleyes1

Hah, no. I did.

Read it! It's awesome. Of course, I would say that...

:goodvibes

I will. :)

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Visit Hawaii, Disney Style
Day 4 Part 2

We hopped on the boat to ride over to the Polynesian. We got there pretty quickly and made our way towards Kona. The beach here is so beautiful, I love everything about this resort.

Our lunch was fantastic, and our waiter (Angela) was the sweetest thing ever! And can I just say 4 words. Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tarte. :cloud9:

Well after that we roamed around the resort a little more and decided to go back to Magic Kingdom. This time we took the monorail.

I snapped some pictures as we were entering.
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Just so you guys could see how it was, crowd-wise.

Anyway, we popped up to the train station and decided to go stop at Toon Town and visit Mickey's House. Even though we're all practically adults, we still love Toon Town.
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Where's Pluto? :(

Then we made our way around and ended up at that huge store (my mind is boggled right now as to the name.) where I wanted to pick up some postcards (for the pay it forward thread) and some antenna toppers for my family. We found the cutest Tinker Belle and Grumpy ones. I did come across come cute postcards but didn't buy them then as I had plenty of time to send them.

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Meet my friends, Mick and Minn.

In this process we lost my dad. He might've went to the bathroom, he might've wondered off to people watch, or he might've went to go invite Mickey to a birthday party. I'm still not sure, but we finally found him.

After all that fun...I'm not actually quite sure where we went. I'm almost 90% sure we made our way down the path and ended up in Tomorrowland. Because I sort of remember this was the first time I rode Space Mountain. Never the less, I LOVED it but my dad didn't feel the same. We said it was jerky and made his back hurt. I think it's most jerky in the very very back, because I was in the middle and was just fine. LOVE this ride. If you haven't ridden it yet, go do it now. Even if you're scared, because hey, you only live once.

We were all very tired after this so we decided to just leave and get to bed early. The bus stops were mostly empty, as usual, and we were home in no time.

After getting back to the room (and me changing into comfier shoes) me and my mom decided to go have a late dinner and check on some missing gardengrocer things. I'm not sure if I've told ya, but we had been missing some soda from our order and gardengrocer apologized and promised to send us it right away.

My mom snapped some pictures of the decorations while we were up in the lobby.

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Can you imagine me doing my trip report on that thing?

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Actually she took a picture of every single thing in that lobby, I only posted a few so I would bore you guys. Speaking of boredom, here's me after my mom took 20 minutes snapping pics.
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Mmmm, back in my nice comfy flip flops. (Yes people, my feet are weird. They were very comfy in those cheapo Old Navy flip flops.)

Anyways, we got that whole debacle straightened out and went to get some grub. Oh boy are those POP sundaes delicious and HUGE. Try not to faint when they bring it out to you.

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There must have been an alligator in the pool for it to be THAT empty.

Anyways, I'm not sure about the others in my family, but I was conked out seconds after hitting the pillow. What a wonderful day it had been.

Coming up next...The Day We Betray Mickey Mouse.

[PrincessEeyore]

Coming up next...The Day We Betray Mickey Mouse.

Uh oh... :eek:

[PrincessEeyore]

sorry, double post....but I forgot to mention above,
YAY! ANOTHER TWO UPDATES!!! hahaa, Jenny I loveee reading your TR!

[BabyPiglet]

Uh oh... :eek:
*evil laugh*
sorry, double post....but I forgot to mention above,
YAY! ANOTHER TWO UPDATES!!! hahaa, Jenny I loveee reading your TR!
Thanks PrincessEeyore!

[arieljasmine]

Another lovely busy day. I agree, crazy shoes! I always like giggling at people's outfits when they are so not dressed for theme parks! I rode Space Mountain for the first time recently, and I liked it OK but I kept thinking I was going to bang my head on the tracks!

Laur's princess:

[mdsouth]

Hi! I just read all six of your pages from start to finish in one sitting! You are an excellent writer. :thumbsup2 You include the little details that make it interesting to read and your voice shines through!

Can you guess that I am a middle school Language Arts teacher? I couldn't sleep so I got up early - WAY EARLY and thought I might check out the DIS boards before grading papers! Then I found your trip report and I was hooked. :cool1: Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

We went in 2005 and are making plans to go to WDW again in 2009. I wish it could be sooner!

[BabyPiglet]

Another lovely busy day. I agree, crazy shoes! I always like giggling at people's outfits when they are so not dressed for theme parks! I rode Space Mountain for the first time recently, and I liked it OK but I kept thinking I was going to bang my head on the tracks!

Laur's princess:
I kept ducking, and wouldn't put my hands up! The logic part of my brain was saying Disney gave plenty of room in between tracks and such to put your hands up. But the other side of my brain just wasn't havin' it.
Hi! I just read all six of your pages from start to finish in one sitting! You are an excellent writer. :thumbsup2 You include the little details that make it interesting to read and your voice shines through!

Can you guess that I am a middle school Language Arts teacher? I couldn't sleep so I got up early - WAY EARLY and thought I might check out the DIS boards before grading papers! Then I found your trip report and I was hooked. :cool1: Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

We went in 2005 and are making plans to go to WDW again in 2009. I wish it could be sooner!
Wow thank you! I try to put the little details in, because I know that what I love reading about in TRs.

:blush: Sorry I detoured you from your work. :blush:

[goofyandplutoluver]

Wow! Great TR. All the pictures are wonderful. Can't wait for the next update!

[longneckthree]

I kept ducking, and wouldn't put my hands up! The logic part of my brain was saying Disney gave plenty of room in between tracks and such to put your hands up. But the other side of my brain just wasn't havin' it.

Same here.:upsidedow

[AmandaSparks730]

Oh gosh, oh gosh, oh gosh!!! MAN, I love your TR!! (So much better than my Universal Orlando/Islands of Adventure TR, lol) :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc :love: So haha you better update soon, Jenny!!

And WHAAATT?!?! YOU BETRAYED M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E?!?! :mad:

(Kidding, I'm not really mad!!)

[The Disney Fanatic]

I rode Space Mountain for the first time recently, and I liked it OK but I kept thinking I was going to bang my head on the tracks!

Laur's princess:

Isn't that the strangest feeling? I was ducking the whole ride:rotfl: .
Keep it coming BabyPiglet! popcorn::

[BabyPiglet]

Wow! Great TR. All the pictures are wonderful. Can't wait for the next update!
Thank you!
Oh gosh, oh gosh, oh gosh!!! MAN, I love your TR!! (So much better than my Universal Orlando/Islands of Adventure TR, lol) :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc :love: :lovestruc :love: So haha you better update soon, Jenny!!

And WHAAATT?!?! YOU BETRAYED M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E?!?! :mad:

(Kidding, I'm not really mad!!)
Wow wow wow wow wow. :blush: Thank you so much, you have no idea how much that means to me! :goodvibes
Isn't that the strangest feeling? I was ducking the whole ride:rotfl: .
Keep it coming BabyPiglet! popcorn::
Glad I'm not the only one!

[MrsPiglet]

Did we really betray Mickey Mouse? You better remind me. By the way Jenny's birthday is Monday the 3rd. She will be 16 years old.

by the way Jenny, you need to hurry on this trip report so you aren't writing two reports at the same time.

[PrincessEeyore]

OH OH OH

HAPPY 16th
BIRTHDAY IN 3 DAYS!!!!!!!

:cheer2: :rainbow: party: :rainbow: :cheer2:

[MrsPiglet]

Thanks guy, y'all are so sweet. :blush:

This is Jenny posting not Mama

[DaisyLynn]

I've been enjoying your dining reviews...and now I've found my way over to your trip report! I am loving it! Can't wait for the next installment....

[MrsPiglet]

Come on Jenny, you need to really hurry this up. You have to start planning the next trip. The 180th day is March 24th. How do I know????

Happy Birthday March 3rd :rolleyes1 :bday:

[EeyoreFan1]

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY JENNY!! party:

[longneckthree]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2::bday: :cheer2::cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[disney100666]

Happy Early Sweet 16 Jenny! :D

[AmandaSparks730]

:bday: :bday: :bday: :cake: :cake: :cake: :rainbow: :jumping1: party: :bitelip: :hyper: :clown: pixiedust: :joker: :cheer2: :dance3: :yay: :hug: :hug: :wizard: :banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :worship:

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY, JENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Heluvsme]

HAPPY SWEET 16 JENNY!!!


Great update as usual! Isn't Space Mountain awesome!! We love it!

Sooooo, Mrs. Piglet.....am I right to surmise that you have counted 180 days out because you have already planned the next trip???

Good report Jenny, I'm enjoying it!

princess:

[arieljasmine]

I was so glad to hear it wasn't just me who thought they were gonna bang their head on Space Mountain!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JENNY!!

I hope you are having a magical day :tinker: :tink:

Laur's princess:

[reelmom]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday Dear BabyPiglet,
Happy Birthday to You!!!!!!
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[KristinAnne]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :rainbow:

[srandsr76]

Happy 16th Birthday!!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Enjoy the day!!:banana: :banana:

[PrincessEeyore]

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY JENNY!!!

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[duckybelle]

HAPPY BDAY!!!!

BUT if I dont get an update soon I may die LOL!:rotfl:

[BabyPiglet]

Thanks guys! My birthday was fabulous, I had a really great time.

I'll update tomorrow I hope, don't worry!

[PrincessEeyore]

Coming up next...The Day We Betray Mickey Mouse.
I'm still waiting to find out what you did to the poor mouse...
But I'll fogive you, since it was your birthday and all. And you had to suffer through balloon popping...:rotfl:
:upsidedow

[BabyPiglet]

Sorry guys, can't update tonight. :( Our modem is broken and we have to use dial-up temporarily which causes pictures to take forever to load. I also can't get into my shutterfly account because I forgot the password.

Tomorrow, I'll try my hardest. I promise.

(On another note, I'm a highschool graduate now! They graded my last accounting exam, and I'm done with everything! :banana: )

[Girldreamer02]

Oh yay, I'm all caught up on both your reports! I love mk and I am jealous that you got to go two days in a row! :) Looks like you had fun in toon town...did you end up buying the mickey and minnie you were holding? I have that minnie in that size and in the jumbo size. I love her! I call her red dress minnie b/c I also have a princess minnie. To many minnies! Hehe. I actually collect both minnie and mickey plush so you can never have to many! How on earth did you portray mickey mouse I wonder? Can't wait to find out!:goodvibes

[Heluvsme]

Sweet 16 and a High School Graduate all in the same week?!?!?!

WOW!!!

Congratulations!!!!

:banana: :woohoo: :thumbsup2

[longneckthree]

Congratulations!

[BabyPiglet]

Oh yay, I'm all caught up on both your reports! I love mk and I am jealous that you got to go two days in a row! :) Looks like you had fun in toon town...did you end up buying the mickey and minnie you were holding? I have that minnie in that size and in the jumbo size. I love her! I call her red dress minnie b/c I also have a princess minnie. To many minnies! Hehe. I actually collect both minnie and mickey plush so you can never have to many! How on earth did you portray mickey mouse I wonder? Can't wait to find out!:goodvibes
No I didn't actually buy them but I was going to! Maybe next time...

Sweet 16 and a High School Graduate all in the same week?!?!?!


WOW!!!

Congratulations!!!!


:banana: :woohoo: :thumbsup2

It was the best birthday present! :goodvibes
Congratulations!
Thanks!!!

[PrincessEeyore]

Congratulations Jenny!
You're one of the most accomplished 16 year olds I know!
Happy Birthhday (again :upsidedow) and Congratulations!

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Betray Mickey Mouse
Day 5 Part 1

Okay okay, I'll stop teasing you. Today we traded Mickey for Shamu. Fantasmic for Believe. Yep, Disney World for Sea World.

Don't hit me! It was all my mom's idea, I swear!

Enough of that, we woke up early, took showers, got dressed, stared in the mirror and chanted.... I'm getting off topic again. How about a picture of your majesty to get ourselves back on track.

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Good morning, DIS!

Before we left for Disney we bought the cutest DIS shirts. I don't think I actually wore it because the fabric is kinda thick but my dad loved them.
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DIS Sweet, DIS.

So we walked down to the front and checked to see if there were any cabs. Sure enough, there was one waiting. He was a really sweet Hispanic guy who listened to his iPod the whole trip. It weirded me out a bit but he drove fine. It was around 20 bucks, not too bad.

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We had printed our tickets out of our crappy printer and we weren't sure they'd work but they actually went through fine. SeaWorld is...different than Disney. Not sure how to explain it but it's just such a different feeling park. While my mom went to the bathroom I snapped some pictures...
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We just walked around a bit trying to get situated. Y'all know what I mean. Just mosied around doing nothing in particular. I was already hot, tired and had aching feet. :(

Finally we decided to go watch Blue Horizons. A show with dolphins and such. To get there you have to walk up a fairly steep hill. Oy oy oy, my feet were HURTING! It was nice to sit down then I saw that gorgeous water and realized how hot I was.
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It's just looks so blue, cold and wet.

After fighting the urge to run in there and jump in, I decided to take a picture of the crowded stadium.
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Finally the show started and I was a tad confused at first because I wasn't understanding the storyline. There was some girl in a bedroom wishing she was a dolphin trainer? Made even more confusing when people started jumping off the high rises and swinging around like monkeys.
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The whole time all I could thing about was the beautiful water. I should mention it was HOT that day, sunny and didn't rain a drop.

After that interesting show we walked practically back up to the front of the park before deciding we wanted to see the dolphins which was located right next to the show!

While walking we found this stand selling drinks and we were thirsty so we bought their cute little SW refillable cups.
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Wanna know something funny? Once we got back to the dolphin area is was...closed! Funny, huh? Didn't think so.

Then we noticed a stingray lagoon and went over there to check it out. This sweet older lady showed us how to pet them and at first I was hesitant but my mom was loving it! So I decided to join in. Those little stingrays were so friendly they reminded me of my pets. Their texture threw me off a little, it was like wet cantaloupe.

After that we just strolled around looking at the different aquariams and reserves. We saw a humongous turtle, penguins and seals.

By this time we were famished and the closest restaurant was some health food stuff but all the other places were way far off. Once I got in there I knew I would enjoy the food anyways (meaning there were more than ricecakes for lunch) and got some sandwiches and pasta salad.

While eating we decided what to do for the second half of our day...

Coming up next...Day 5 Part 2. You won't be dissapointed!

[PrincessEeyore]

I totally get what you mean. SeaWorld isn't Disney at all. Not that's its bad or anything, just when you spoil yourself with days of Disney parks and then go to SeaWorld, I seem lost and out of the Disney mood.
So did you like Blue Horizons? Personally, I love it. It's just so incredible how they can train the dolphins to be so graceful like that. It really makes me think about going into a career with sea life.

Eagerly awaiting the next update... Wondering what you did that's so darn exciting! Ohhh. Maybe, just maybe, you rode Kraken...

[arieljasmine]

I didn't really get Blue Horizons either. I don't think it's half as good as the dolphin show they used to do. I like the penguins best. Looking forward to part 2.

Laur's princess:

[BabyPiglet]

I totally get what you mean. SeaWorld isn't Disney at all. Not that's its bad or anything, just when you spoil yourself with days of Disney parks and then go to SeaWorld, I seem lost and out of the Disney mood.
So did you like Blue Horizons? Personally, I love it. It's just so incredible how they can train the dolphins to be so graceful like that. It really makes me think about going into a career with sea life.

Eagerly awaiting the next update... Wondering what you did that's so darn exciting! Ohhh. Maybe, just maybe, you rode Kraken...
Hmm, I liked it okay. The whole storyline was a little off, but the stunts were cool. You're right, I think it makes everyone want to be a dolphin trainer!
I didn't really get Blue Horizons either. I don't think it's half as good as the dolphin show they used to do. I like the penguins best. Looking forward to part 2.

Laur's princess:
Wish I could've seen the other one. :)

[AmandaSparks730]

Oh, gosh, I haven't been to SW since...'99!! :scared1: (Cuz of WDW in '03 followed by Mexico 2 years, Dominincan Republic, and USO/IoA)

Still, YAY!! An update for us!! Still reading and loving. :lovestruc (So...just curious...was Mickey mad at you when you got back? Smack you on the head? PAL Mickey refuse to talk to guests as rebellion? :rotfl: )

[Heluvsme]

I know exactly what you mean by it being different.....Sea World, in my opinion, is one of those places you should see at least once. For me---it deepened my appreciation of Disney World. I did like it, but I didn't LOVE it, kwim?

Great pics too by the way!!

[BabyPiglet]

Oh, gosh, I haven't been to SW since...'99!! :scared1: (Cuz of WDW in '03 followed by Mexico 2 years, Dominincan Republic, and USO/IoA)

Still, YAY!! An update for us!! Still reading and loving. :lovestruc (So...just curious...was Mickey mad at you when you got back? Smack you on the head? PAL Mickey refuse to talk to guests as rebellion? :rotfl: )
:rotfl:
I know exactly what you mean by it being different.....Sea World, in my opinion, is one of those places you should see at least once. For me---it deepened my appreciation of Disney World. I did like it, but I didn't LOVE it, kwim?

Great pics too by the way!!
Exactly! I see it as a 'once every 5-6 years' or so type of place. Not that I didn't like it, because I did and had fun. It's just very different. It didn't seem as worth it to walk around with blistered toes in the hot September heat as Disney does to me.

[::Snow_White::]

Loving the report Jenny!
Yours is actually the first one I've really read.
My mom kept telling me to read some, because she loved them, but I never really thought I'd like just reading about it.
I was wrong! You're great at writing. Looks like you had alot of fun! I love it.
My feet are weird too, I wore old navy flip flops my whole trip besides some disney ones. I never wore tennis shoes.
Can't wait to read some more!

[lauren_elizabeth]

Okay, now I really want to go swimming! ;)

[reelmom]

I'm wondering if you headed back to Disney for the second half of your day. That is what we ended up doing one time.

[O_Jr71]

where did you guys get dis shirts?!?!:confused3 :rotfl: thats so cool

[Nicole786]

I love this TR! Can't wait for more

[BabyPiglet]

Loving the report Jenny!
Yours is actually the first one I've really read.
My mom kept telling me to read some, because she loved them, but I never really thought I'd like just reading about it.
I was wrong! You're great at writing. Looks like you had alot of fun! I love it.
My feet are weird too, I wore old navy flip flops my whole trip besides some disney ones. I never wore tennis shoes.
Can't wait to read some more!
Yay, I'm not alone in my weirdness.
Okay, now I really want to go swimming! ;)
Haha. So it didn't have the affect on only me.
I'm wondering if you headed back to Disney for the second half of your day. That is what we ended up doing one time.
Nah, we stuck it out. It was a little bit more fun the second half.
where did you guys get dis shirts?!?!:confused3 :rotfl: thats so cool
From a DISer, she had an online store of DIS things. I think she might be closed now though.
I love this TR! Can't wait for more
Thanks!

[longneckthree]

Okay, now I really want to go swimming! ;)

Same here!:rotfl:

[MrsPiglet]

HAPPY SWEET 16 JENNY!!!


Great update as usual! Isn't Space Mountain awesome!! We love it!

Sooooo, Mrs. Piglet.....am I right to surmise that you have counted 180 days out because you have already planned the next trip???

Good report Jenny, I'm enjoying it!

princess:


Yes you are right, Jenny wanted me to book this trip for her birthday. We were planning. but I had not booked yet. She never caught it on line and I had to give her the book where I wrote the reservations on. When she seen it she looked surprised and ask "what's this?" It was so funny.

[MrsPiglet]

Don't hit me! It was all my mom's idea, I swear!

I am guilty!:cool1: It was all my fault.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


This was a teaser, I want more.

[disney100666]

Lovely. Gosh, I want to go jump in a pool now.

[Beka]

Ok, 2 comments on your TR:

1) Well written! I hate to say this, but many TRs I've read by people your age are poorly written, the grammar is bad, I could go on, but I won't. I think this is a testament to your education. (Go Mom! Or Dad, whoever home schooled you.)

2) It's distracting me from MY homework. Yes, this twenty-(something closer to 30 than I care to admit thankyouverymuch) still has homework because she decided to go back to school. Again.

[disneydance]

Awesome Job Jenny and i'm finnally caught up :D o by the way Happy Late 16th Birth Day :bday:

[BabyPiglet]

Awesome Job Jenny and i'm finnally caught up :D o by the way Happy Late 16th Birth Day :bday:
It's never too late for birthday wishes! :goodvibes
Ok, 2 comments on your TR:

1) Well written! I hate to say this, but many TRs I've read by people your age are poorly written, the grammar is bad, I could go on, but I won't. I think this is a testament to your education. (Go Mom! Or Dad, whoever home schooled you.)

2) It's distracting me from MY homework. Yes, this twenty-(something closer to 30 than I care to admit thankyouverymuch) still has homework because she decided to go back to school. Again.
1) I couldn't agree more. I personally have a huge pet-peeve with bad grammar and spelling. But sadly my generation has a love affair with chat speak. :sad2: And wow, thank you very very much! I'm flattered. (I homeschooled myself, wonder what that says about me. :laughing: )

2) Good for you. I always smile at people who've decided to go back to school, they have guts. :goodvibes Now get back to your homework, missy!

Lovely. Gosh, I want to go jump in a pool now.
Haha, thanks.
I am guilty!:cool1: It was all my fault.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


This was a teaser, I want more.
I'll update tonight, hopefully. :)
Yes you are right, Jenny wanted me to book this trip for her birthday. We were planning. but I had not booked yet. She never caught it on line and I had to give her the book where I wrote the reservations on. When she seen it she looked surprised and ask "what's this?" It was so funny.
Shhhh, you weren't supposed to tell people that! You were supposed to tell them how intelligent I was and spotted your sneaky little secret right away!

[BabyPiglet]

The Day We Betray Mickey
Day 5 Part 2

So after spilling over the maps at lunch we decided we'd go visit some more aquariams, shows and the kiddie part of the park. Some how while walking to some different tanks we ran into those sting rays again! Of course, we had to pet them. Gosh, those things are cute.

Then we looked at the map and saw there was an animal show that was going to play soon so we headed over to that theatre. We got a pretty good seat because the place was practically empty and just watched it fill up. About 10 minutes before the show started we noticed a guy in a striped black and white shirt. It was a MIME! He was hilarious, and we playfully mocked people as they came in the door. Highly entertaining stuff. I wish I could remember it all exactly but I can't. My stomach hurt so badly from laughing!

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See, mocking.

Eventually everyone got in and they started the show. It was dogs, cat, ducks and all kinds of pets doing tricks. Who knew they could train a kitty cat? I have the show on video but I don't think I can put it on the internet. You'll just have to take my word for it, 'twas super cute.

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My mom loves pigs so she got a kick out of the end of the show!

They had the pets up on the front of the stage so you could pet them but the lines were pretty long so I skipped it. It was nice to see them though as I was kinda missing my own pets. :sad1:

After that we finally made it over to see some different water animals. I distinctly remember some penguins, they were adorable!

We stumbled upon some artic show/ride/walk-through thing so we decided to give it a chance. On one side you can do the helicopter version, and on the other you can just walk-through it. The helicopter thing had a back warning (my mom has not such a great back) so we just did a walk through. They show you a movie about artic wildlife and then you walk through the exhibit. The first room is filled with snow (very refreshing) but I didn't really 'get' it and the second room has some big...fish things. I'm sorry, my mind is blank and I can't remember what they're called. Guess that diploma isn't doing me very good, huh? :laughing:

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The next room had a polar bear in it, but sadly the poor thing was hiding from everyone. I kinda felt sorry for it. And that was it! Pointless, IMO except for the snow room.

We decided to walk through the childrens section that had little rides and such in it. It was semi-tempting to get on that little bitty coaster but I passed. :rolleyes: Everything was colorful and all the kids were having a blast.

Now we needed a break so we found a little corner spot with benches and lots of shade to just sit and rest in. Here's me trying to be all artistic. :p

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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c205/Lambchop452/disney/47b7ce32b3127ccebde6581d4ae20000002.jpg

I think it's time for a picture of moi, dontcha think. ;)

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While walking around we happened upon some street performers. These guys were hysterical! They're supposed to be janitors and they're messing around with garbage and stuff, and little things of garbage keeping popping out of the trash can. Some other things happened too, they were highly-entertaining. They kind reminded me of that guy from Scooby-Doo, ya know, the chicken? Scooby's best friend. His name escapes me.

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I was getting a little famished so we decided to stop by a restaurant and grab some fries while we waited for the Shamu show to start. We had decided to go to the last showing which ended after the park had closed.

When I sat down with my food a flock of those big white appeared out of nowhere and gave me those eyes. I just couldn't help but feed them! :guilty: But they were sweet and very polite. One thing I noticed was that these same birds at Sea World seemed dirtier than the ones at WDW. Hm, I wonder why.

Anyways I sat there while my parents roamed off and just waited for the show time. I noticed a line forming near the theatre.

Eventually we all decided to go walk to the stadium. You have to walk over this bridge to get into the theatre and I noticed these big flamingo boats. Looks like they would've been fun. I once again had to fight the urge to jump into the lake, the water was so clean and bright looking!

The stadium was pretty full by the time we got there but we spotted a nice seat in the upper right section. Perfect.
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Oddly, I noticed this one trainer off to the side. She didn't look good at all and her friends were bringing her drinks. She was just sitting there looking ill. I felt bad for her, I hope they didn't make her perform.

Anyway, there's not much to say about this show except it's really corny. Basically there's this boy who dreams of being a whale trainer and carves this little whale fine necklace. They show all kinds of cheesy clips and such. Then you see this guy, a trainer, who's supposedly the kid in the video. They pick an audience (child) member and ask them what they want to be when they grow up. Our little guy said he wanted to play football. Then they take the kid down there to pet Shamu and the trainer presents the boy with a carved whale fin necklace. With the premise of 'you can do anything if you just Believe'. I rolled my eyes a lot, mainly at the necklace thing. Like a future football played really cares about some whale fin necklace. :confused3 Anyways, that's the storyline.

They have these big screens that moved A LOT during the show. They just couldn't stay still. It actually got a bit annoying at the end just because they were constantly moving.

Other than the cheesy storyline they did a whole bunch of tricks with some baby Shamus.

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And some other really adorable tricks with Shamu. Gosh, he/she was HUGE.
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I love that his fin is flopped over. Kinda gives him some attitude, dontcha think?

I probably wouldn't waste my time on this show again as I really didn't enjoy it at all. And by this time my feet were hurting really badly, I was hot and just sorta cranky all over.

Continued in next post...

[BabyPiglet]

I knew getting out of the stadium was going to be...tricky, shall we say? Wow wow wow. The park was pretty empty all day but you could really tell how many people had been there that day after this show. The worst thing was is that it bottlenecked at the bridge and there was no movement for a few minutes. I was actually a little frightened to be ran over! Sea World really needs to find a better system for letting out this stadium.

Anyways when we finally made it back to the front of the park my dad had to use the bathroom. He came out with this petrified look on his face and said it was flooded. I'll let you fill in the...details of that.

We had a dinner ADR at Raglan Road so we had our cab take us to Pleasure Island. This driver took the long way around and was very quiet, but whatever, we had no other way of getting home. He pulled right up to the entrance, we paid him and got out. It seriously seemed like only a few steps to Raglan Road. My mom checked us in while I mosied around the reception area. I saw a stroller with a DIS shirt on it and my heart fluttered! I wonder who was there that night? It was September 25th, btw.

Anyway they got us seated in no time and the food was all delicious except my appetizer (but that's all explained in my dining review.) The service was pretty good but it was very busy also. The only bad thing was there was some really annoying 12-13 years old sitting on the same bench seat as us (different table of course.) They kept jumping up and down and up and down on their seats and because they were cushioned it made me go up and down and up and down too. They were also very loud, but maybe it's just because they were excited about being at Disney.

We didn't roam around DTD afterwards because we were just so incredibly tired. We hopped on the first available bus and got right back home. We didn't waste anytime getting back to our room. I changed into my pajamas and my parents went outside to smoke. I curled up in the bed, turned Stacy's top 7 on and fell asleep almost immediately.

Coming up next...The Day that Sounds Dangerous.

[AmandaSparks730]

MUAHAHAHA first post!! :rotfl:

It's SHAGGY, by the way (Scooby's friend that is!)

LOL. Gosh, I want to go back to SW now...kinda...

Anyways, glad you had fun there.

And just a guess, the next day is DHS (aka MGM Studios!)..."Sounds Dangerous..." :laughing:

(Still awesome, still rockin' it!)

[arieljasmine]

A great Seaworld day. I didn't like the Believe show either - luckily for us, it started raining really heavily about halfway thru, so we left and I didn't have to put up with the corniness any longer!!

Laur's princess:

[BabyPiglet]

MUAHAHAHA first post!! :rotfl:

It's SHAGGY, by the way (Scooby's friend that is!)

LOL. Gosh, I want to go back to SW now...kinda...

Anyways, glad you had fun there.

And just a guess, the next day is DHS (aka MGM Studios!)..."Sounds Dangerous..." :laughing:

(Still awesome, still rockin' it!)
Perhaps...or perhaps I only said that to throw people off. ;)
A great Seaworld day. I didn't like the Believe show either - luckily for us, it started raining really heavily about halfway thru, so we left and I didn't have to put up with the corniness any longer!!

Laur's princess:
Thank goodness I'm not the only one! I just didn't see any importance in giving a future football player some whale necklace. :confused3 Lol.

[Heluvsme]

Oh good an update!! I like that you thought the birds were dirtier at SW, LOL!!

And another trip planned??? WOOOO HOOOO!! I'm so happy for you all! I knew...ohhhhhh.... 100 or so posts ago that Mrs. Piglet had something up her sleeve, you could tell by her inuendos, her dubtle hints, her not-so-subtle hints, LOL! Have fun planning!

[ehstrojette]

Subbing.. great job on your reports too

[PrincessEeyore]

Guessing by your picture, I'm guessing your large fish-thing in the aquarium was a manatee. They're actually quite amazing, but sadly, are endangered. :sad1:
I agree, the storyline of Believe is a bit corny, but the way they can train killer whales to be so gentle and graceful astounds me!

Looking foward to more. I think AmandaSparks might be on to something...;)

[BabyPiglet]

Oh good an update!! I like that you thought the birds were dirtier at SW, LOL!!

And another trip planned??? WOOOO HOOOO!! I'm so happy for you all! I knew...ohhhhhh.... 100 or so posts ago that Mrs. Piglet had something up her sleeve, you could tell by her inuendos, her dubtle hints, her not-so-subtle hints, LOL! Have fun planning!
Of course, everyone but me would've picked up on those hints! :rolleyes:

I was actually trying to figure out what she was gonna do for my birthday, but I couldn't put my finger on it!
Subbing.. great job on your reports too
Thanks!
Guessing by your picture, I'm guessing your large fish-thing in the aquarium was a manatee. They're actually quite amazing, but sadly, are endangered. :sad1:
I agree, the storyline of Believe is a bit corny, but the way they can train killer whales to be so gentle and graceful astounds me!

Looking foward to more. I think AmandaSparks might be on to something...;)
Yep, manatee. :goodvibes

[disneydance]

Loved the update so... did you ever meet that disser ??

[BabyPiglet]

Nah, I was too shy to look around for them

[morgy827]

[LEFT]



And some other really adorable tricks with Shamu. Gosh, he/she was HUGE.
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I love that his fin is flopped over. Kinda gives him some attitude, dontcha think?


It's actually a result of captivity that makes the fin flip over....I got this info from Wikipedia...Great TR by the way...I've been lurking here as well as on your dining report

Most male captive Orcas, and some females, have collapsed (droopy) dorsal fins. Several theories exist as to why this happens. A dorsal fin is held erect by collagen, or compressed lipid cells. The collagen normally hardens in late adolescence.

One theory is that in deep ocean waters, the pressure the water exerts on the fin allows it to remain supported while the collagen hardens. In captivity, however, shallow tanks lack sufficient water pressure to produce this effect, and the fin collapses before the collagen solidifies.[36] According to another theory, the Orca is almost always in a state of turning in a tank, since it is not large enough to allow swimming in one direction for any normal duration. The constant turning exerts pressure on the dorsal fin, which in turn causes it to collapse.[37]

Other possible explanations include alterations in water balance caused by the stresses of captivity or dietary changes, lowered blood pressure due to reduced activity patterns, or overheating of the collagen brought on by greater exposure of the fin to the ambient air.[38]

In the wild, dorsal fin collapse is rare, and the deformity is believed to have a different set of causes than in captivity. In wild Orcas, it usually results from a serious injury to the fin. After the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, the dorsal fins of two male resident Orcas who had been exposed to the oil collapsed, and the animals subsequently died. In 2002, the dorsal fin of a stranded Orca showed signs of collapse after three days, but regained its natural upright appearance as soon as it resumed strong normal swimming upon release.[38]

[BabyPiglet]

It's actually a result of captivity that makes the fin flip over....I got this info from Wikipedia...Great TR by the way...I've been lurking here as well as on your dining report

Most male captive Orcas, and some females, have collapsed (droopy) dorsal fins. Several theories exist as to why this happens. A dorsal fin is held erect by collagen, or compressed lipid cells. The collagen normally hardens in late adolescence.

One theory is that in deep ocean waters, the pressure the water exerts on the fin allows it to remain supported while the collagen hardens. In captivity, however, shallow tanks lack sufficient water pressure to produce this effect, and the fin collapses before the collagen solidifies.[36] According to another theory, the Orca is almost always in a state of turning in a tank, since it is not large enough to allow swimming in one direction for any normal duration. The constant turning exerts pressure on the dorsal fin, which in turn causes it to collapse.[37]

Other possible explanations include alterations in water balance caused by the stresses of captivity or dietary changes, lowered blood pressure due to reduced activity patterns, or overheating of the collagen brought on by greater exposure of the fin to the ambient air.[38]

In the wild, dorsal fin collapse is rare, and the deformity is believed to have a different set of causes than in captivity. In wild Orcas, it usually results from a serious injury to the fin. After the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, the dorsal fins of two male resident Orcas who had been exposed to the oil collapsed, and the animals subsequently died. In 2002, the dorsal fin of a stranded Orca showed signs of collapse after three days, but regained its natural upright appearance as soon as it resumed strong normal swimming upon release.[38]
:guilty:

[Adrienne]

in regards to the fins:

the curled fin is a natural variation, it happens in the wild as well, more often in those that live in warmer waters (my best friend is studying marine bio at university, and i checcked it with her.). It is not a direct result of captivity otherwise all orcas in captivity would have a curled fin, rather it is a result of collagen and the relative warmth of the water, especially in places like Florida which are very warm compared to orcas natural haitats, it isn't harmful to them however, kind of more like the difference between brown hair and blond hair or brown hair tht gets sun bleached from being out in the sun all the time

[Adrienne]

to add to my post above for a minute, wikipedia is not usually considered a credible source of information by universities etc,as it can be editied by anyone with any agenda without the facts being confirmed. its a great starting pint but don't believe everything uit says as gospel, rather use it as a jumping off point for further research

[BabyPiglet]

Oh okay, very interesting. :)

I'll update tomorrow.

[disney100666]

Great ! Can't wait for another update !

[disneyfav4ever]

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That's my cute little sign I had for DISers to drop by and leave a message. By the end of the trip it was jam-packed with signings.I'm suprised I never saw that. I was at Pop the same time as you, and in the 50's too.

[BabyPiglet]

I'm suprised I never saw that. I was at Pop the same time as you, and in the 50's too.
I was in room 3135. Hm, wonder if I saw you!

[MrsPiglet]

Jenny, I am glad you like SeaWorld, cause I liked it a lot. Guess what, We are going back in September. Haha!!

I stay offline for a week and only one update. Come on we want this trip finished before we go again.

[PrincessEeyore]

I stay offline for a week and only one update. Come on we want this trip finished before we go again.

:rotfl:
You're such a great mom MrsPiglet!!! My mom doesn't like all too much so I never really get to go with my parents. I've been about 13 times, and only 2 times were with my parents. Luckily, I have a very loving aunt and unlce who take my all the time! :hug:

[AmandaSparks730]

:rolleyes1

Still waiting for another update...

(No rush!)

:laughing:

[BabyPiglet]

:rotfl:
You're such a great mom MrsPiglet!!! My mom doesn't like all too much so I never really get to go with my parents. I've been about 13 times, and only 2 times were with my parents. Luckily, I have a very loving aunt and unlce who take my all the time! :hug:
Awwwww, well I betcha have fun though.
:rolleyes1

Still waiting for another update...

(No rush!)

:laughing:
Sorry! I'm trying to get all my pictures together and figure out what I did this day. :goodvibes


So guess what guys? I got a job interview! Approximately 3 weeks after I turned 16 and I finally have an interview. It's tomorrow at 9:30 am, so I'll probably update tonight to calm my nerves.

If I do get the job though, I promise I won't forget about this report! I'll do it during the times I have off and I'm not sleeping. It's only part-time so I'll still have time to do other stuff.

[arieljasmine]

So guess what guys? I got a job interview! Approximately 3 weeks after I turned 16 and I finally have an interview. It's tomorrow at 9:30 am, so I'll probably update tonight to calm my nerves.

If I do get the job though, I promise I won't forget about this report! I'll do it during the times I have off and I'm not sleeping. It's only part-time so I'll still have time to do other stuff.

Good luck with your interview :goodvibes

Laur's princess:

[Heluvsme]

Sending you lots of pixie dust for the interview today!!
pixiedust:

[ehstrojette]

Good Luck !!!

[duckybelle]

Gl!~!!!

[BabyPiglet]

I am SO SO SO sorry. I've just been so busy doing other things. Every time I think about my TR I feel so guilty, I've just been trying to get some time for it.

I 100% promise at least a small update today.

(And btw, my interview went great. I got the job! They're calling me next week for orientation. :))

[BabyPiglet]

(The DIS is messed up for me right now. I'll add in the fonts and bolds later.)

The Day that Sounds Dangerous
Day 6 Part 1

(I'm sorry, but this will be really short. I'm exhausted.)We woke up late! Ahhh. Usually we're very laid back, and don't care when we wake up. But we woke up later than usual today and had to meet our early lunch ADR at Sci Fi. We showered and got dressed as fast as possible and rushed onto the busses.

It wasn't busy at all when we got there, I was actually surprised at how empty it was. That would change soon, but for right then, it was empty. After a little direction snafu, we finally figured out the way to Sci Fi but still got there a little late. Basically nobody was there so they had no problem accepting us.

Overall we were thoroughly dissapointed but the atmosphere was so amazing that it's tempting us to go back. After sauntering out there very crabby from the experience we decided we should make the showing of Lights, Motors, Action.

It was a little bit of a wait, no big deal though. When they opened the gates to go in we found out how crowded it really was at the park that day! WOAH. WOAH. WOAH. I was very surprised at how many people, basically, appeared out of nowhere. To top it all off, it started raining. Rain. Loads of people. Bad lunch experience. Well, it does not equal a very happy Jenny at all.

We found a seat near the very top and plopped down, waiting for the show. It took a lot longer than we thought and my mom's back started to hurt so she left. So now I was worried about my momma. Well it finally started and it was not worth it at all. I could talk for days on how awful this show is, but I won't. Essentially they do all these really interesting and cool stunts, then freeze it all and show us how they did it.

Totally ruined the best part of the show, because it's always fun to not know how they do it. The way they advertise this show it looks like it's a really cool stunt show with cars and fire, etc. I've never heard a mention of how they ruin it all. I was not expecting it at all and was very dissapointed.
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The fire at the end was incredibly uncomfortable also, but I digress.

We finally got out of the stadium and I found my Mom sitting on a bench, people watching. I'm sure her show was a lot more entertaining. I plopped on the wet bench next to her and we planned out what to do next.

We decided to roam around a little bit and then go see the Muppet show. We wanted to look for some Ms.Piggy items and just soak in the atmosphere.

Okay, I know that was such a tease but I can't keep my eyes open any longer. I promise to update with the rest of the day later this weekend. Probably not tomorrow because I'm going shopping for work clothes, but maybe Sunday. Love you all! I'm going to go pass out in the bed now. Sleep well everyone. :)

[AmandaSparks730]

First post again!!!

It's ok that it was short, we'll forgive you!

And by the way, congrats on the job! (Read about it on the TB)

Waiting for next one :rolleyes1

[BabyPiglet]

Bump, so sorry again. I'll try to update a little tonight or tomorrow.

[BabyPiglet]

Okay, I know. I lied.

I don't blame all you for abandoning me. ;)

I'm having a lunch tomorrow, I'll try to get some up then anyways. I'm just having such a hassle organizing all these darn pictures!

[AmandaSparks730]

Okay, I know. I lied.

I don't blame all you for abandoning me. ;)

I'm having a lunch tomorrow, I'll try to get some up then anyways. I'm just having such a hassle organizing all these darn pictures!

But...I'm still here! I haven't abandoned you! :hug:

BTW-update on my PTR! It's been moved to the PTR section of the TR Boards :goodvibes

[MrsPiglet]

Ok, Jenny, We want an update. Now!!!

[BabyPiglet]

The Day that Sounds Dangerous
Day 6 Part 2

[LEFT]So while sitting there contemplating our next move we met some strangers. These strangers had just told us what a great time they had at the Muppet show. So there it was. Fate! We decided to head to the Muppet show.

...Pit stop first. My mom just lovessss all things piggy so of course she couldn't pass the chance to snatch up a Ms.Piggy picture or such. Before sauntering into the gift shop I snapped this picture.

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My mom adored the billboard.

No luck. Not in there anyways. The cashier said Ms. Piggy was most popular and they had sold out of all of those souveneirs. But she did tell us that the various shops at MGM might have something of interest to us.

Well, we shook that setback off. Time for some Muppppets!

The wait said about 10 minutes but we were in watching the pre-show in absolutely no time. It was cute, but I really want the 3-D stuff! Anyways, my mom tried to take a picture of my with my funky glasses. This happened every single time she tried to take pictures of us with these 3-D glasses. :confused3

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Noseeeeee.

When the doors opened we used that ol' DIS trick. Ya know the one. You let some people go ahead of you, THEN you go into the theatre. You end up perfectly in the middle. On another note, why don't people scoot all the way down? I thought adults didn't believe in cooties.

The show was great, but I couldn't help but compare it to PhilharMagic. Mickey's show is sooo much better, probably because it's newer. Enjoyable still, just didn't have the wow factor.

On to sight see! Isn't it amazing that you can be in Florida and San Fran during the same exact time? I love that set, it's so very realistic if you look at it far away. Here's my mom leaning on some San Fran trash cans, but standing on Orlando ground.

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Here's the other one.

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Shall we take a picture with 'The Umbrella'? Yes, I think so.

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Spectacular. Now off to 'dun dun dun DUNNNNN' Sounds Dangerous. I know most of you are cringing right now, but we actually LIKE this show. Sure it cheesy, sure it's a little tacky. But we still think it's cute and funny.

There was nobody else really in line except for 5 or so people. Predictable. :rolleyes: The guy who did the intro wasn't very Disney at all, he was very sarcastic and just...not funny. The show in itself was adorable, and a great way to get out of the heat. I'm not sure I'll look at it the same way now, since Drew Carry ruined the Price is Right. ;)

Backlot Tour anyone? Climb on aboard and please keep all arms and legs inside of the vehicle at all times.

Ehhhhh, the show was. Kinda boring. When they used to have the houses it was 100% better. I can't believe they replaced it with that thing they call a 'show' aka Lights, Motors, Actions.

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It's just not much anymore. Not impressive. BUT, one good thing did come out of it. The Giftshop.

Inside we found 2 Ms. Piggy thingies and an adorable brown messenger bag. I was so excited to buy that bag. Little did I know that 2 months after I got it home the strap would break. Lovely. I'm not bitter, really.

Plop. We ran into the much loved Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen. My dad ADORES this movie. He's watched it 30+ times I swear. Woot woot, he was super excited to see them there.

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Then we took a stroll down to the Great Movie ride. Man, when I was a child I was TERRIFIED of the shoot out scenes. I thought they were 100% real.

But still, I love this ride. I don't care how corny the 'gangster' part is. That feeling I get as I go through the Wizard of Oz scene or when I hum 'Singing in the Rain' to myself. It's a spectacular kind of feeling.

It's time for a breakkkkk. I've been walking all day long on these pink Mickey crocs. Can't a girl sit on one of these rain soaked benches without being disturbed? I snapped some pictures but my camera was on the wrong setting and the came out all black and white.

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I was so exhausted. What a long day it had been, and I was just worn out. But alas, we had dinner reservations at 50's Prime Time. So...let's go have some time with the Cousins.

When we walked there it was absolutely PACKED. Shoulder to shoulder kinda packed. Ugh, we went back and forth as to whether to stay or eat later and decided to just leave and eat the the food court. I snapped some more piccietures as we were leaving.

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The busses were not full at all and we got home rathar quickly. Honestly I don't remember much about after we got home. I know we stuffed some food in our mouths and I think my dad did some laundry. But I'm 100% sure I fell asleep pretty early and didn't open my eyelids until 9 AM the next morning. But that's a whole 'nother chapter. We'll get to that later on.

Coming up next...The Day that I Meet an Eeyore Fan.

[AmandaSparks730]

Muppets!!!!!!!!!

One of my favorite "must-see-it" things in the World!

I prefer Beaker and Honeydew myself, but Piggy's cool :goodvibes

We'll wait here for more updating...popcorn::

[BabyPiglet]

Thanks Amanda for stickin' with me. I promise to try and update more often. :)

[BabyPiglet]

Updated! :)

[byoung]

Great report.

[ehstrojette]

Still here too!!

[reelmom]

Yeah:yay: Another post. Glad to have you back.

[ang38]

I just started reading the other day and am all caught up, so I missed the span of time with no updates so I'm happy:cool1: Really great report....the food one too is great! Keep it up:thumbsup2

:sad1: Some of y'all abandoned my trip report.

Thanks Amanda for stickin' with me. I promise to try and update more often. :)

[BabyPiglet]

Thanks guys for sticking with me! :)

[disneyfav4ever]

On another note, why don't people scoot all the way down? I thought adults didn't believe in cooties.That's when you "accidently" step on those people's feet. ;)

[BabyPiglet]

That's when you "accidently" step on those people's feet. ;)
Hahaha. I'll have to remember that one. :rolleyes:

[Verity Chambers]

Hello Jenny, I've finally caught up!

Fantastic reports, looking forward to more!

[tinkerbell87512]

Joining in on your TR! Happy belated birthday by the way and congratulations on your graduation!

Looking forward to more of your trippie. :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

Update tomorrow! I have off work until Friday, woohoo.

[AmandaSparks730]

Whoo hoo!

*Does a little dance*

And you're welcome! BTW-updated my PTR a few days ago-read?

[disney100666]

Awesome ! Haha, I just caught up. But update soon please !

[::Snow_White::]

Still reading.
Finally got caught up after missing a few updates.
Looking forward to more!

[lauren_elizabeth]

I haven't commented in awhile, but I'm still reading! I just caught up today! :)

[BabyPiglet]

:faint: Sorry guys! I was a lot busier with work than I thought, it's been very stressing and really taking a toll on me. I'll try to update really soon.

(Ugh, and it doesn't help that my pictures are sorta out of order! :headache:)

[arieljasmine]

Been away on vacation, but am back with you now! Congratulations on the job, hope it is not wearing you out too much - I remember being totally exhausted when I first started working!

I LOVE Muppets 3D! OK, so the 3D aspect isn't as good as it could be, but the show is so funny and cute. Thanks for sharing your latest reports.

Laur's princess:

[Girldreamer02]

Hi Jenny...I haven't been on the dis very much between moving to Va and planning the wedding and everything else, but I am all caught up and anxiously awaiting more updates. Where are you working? I'm not currently working, but I've been working since I was 15 and I am now 24 so I think I deserve a little break. Not to mention planning the wedding is kind of like having a job in itself. Its more work than I thought it would be...not that I thought it would be easy, but you get what I'm saying i'm sure. Hope your having a good week! :goodvibes

[Verity Chambers]

Hi Jenny, I NEED some more!! Come on! ;)

[BabyPiglet]

Hi Jenny...I haven't been on the dis very much between moving to Va and planning the wedding and everything else, but I am all caught up and anxiously awaiting more updates. Where are you working? I'm not currently working, but I've been working since I was 15 and I am now 24 so I think I deserve a little break. Not to mention planning the wedding is kind of like having a job in itself. Its more work than I thought it would be...not that I thought it would be easy, but you get what I'm saying i'm sure. Hope your having a good week! :goodvibes
I work in a pizzeria now! I really like it, the people are friendly. I'm not looking forward to the double shift on saturday though. :guilty:
Hi Jenny, I NEED some more!! Come on! ;)
Hi Verity! Comin' right up. :)

[BabyPiglet]

The Day I Meet an Eeyore Fan
Day 7 Part 1

Goooood morning! And morning it was. We woke up pretty early and decided to hit EMH at Magic Kingdom. We knew it'd be pretty empty since today was the first day of the F&W festival. Shower? Check. Get dressed? Check. Eat breakfast? Check. Arrive at MK? Checkaroonie.

As we though, it was practically deserted. After strolling down Mainstreet we turned right towards my very favorite spot in the entire world. Tomorrowland. But not before snapping some pictures of Tomorrowland Terrace. This is an AMAZING place to watch fireworks!

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On to T-land we go! Wanna know what we did? The logical thing of course. We rode Buzz 7 times in a row. :teeth:

Oooopsie, my computer is about to crash. Will update this soon. Just don't wanna lose this part and I can't open any more windows to save it.

[arieljasmine]

Buzz seven times in a row?! Wow! I bet your arm was aching after that!

Laur's princess:

[Verity Chambers]

I nearly got my update! ;) I hope you are back soon! :rolleyes1

[toledo13]

bump!! :thumbsup2

[Girldreamer02]

bump!! :thumbsup2

i'm assuming since your name is toledo13 that your from toledo ohio? If so I am too! :goodvibes

[toledo13]

i'm assuming since your name is toledo13 that your from toledo ohio? If so I am too! :goodvibes

Well, actually I'm from central Ohio... my maiden name is Toledo :thumbsup2

[Girldreamer02]

Well, actually I'm from central Ohio... my maiden name is Toledo :thumbsup2

ah well...I was off. Thats alright. I was just curious. :goodvibes

[Verity Chambers]

Bumpety Bump!

[AmandaSparks730]

Jenny! You updated! YAY!!

Oh wow, I just got this random old song in my head...

Jenny, Jenny, what's your number?....(can't remember) 867-5309 (etc)

p.s. Jenny, I updated my pre-trippie a few times! C'mon and read!!(this can be applied to the rest of y'all, too!) I currently have an audience of like, 1. Me. That's...not good...for an aspiring author. Having no one read your work. Sad :'(

[Girldreamer02]

Hope your doing well Jenny and that you survived your double shift this past weekend. ;) :thumbsup2

[BabyPiglet]

Ohmygod guys! You don't even know how awful I feel about being so slow with this report. I guess I'm falling back into a disney depression (missing disney and all) and I can't even make myself get on the TPAS board!

I'll have some free time this week so I'll try really hard to get an update.

Please don't be frusterated with me (I would be, lol.) I'm really trying to just suck it up and write this thing.

You guys are all such sweeties, thanks for stickin' with me. :hug:

[Girldreamer02]

Ohmygod guys! You don't even know how awful I feel about being so slow with this report. I guess I'm falling back into a disney depression (missing disney and all) and I can't even make myself get on the TPAS board!

I'll have some free time this week so I'll try really hard to get an update.

Please don't be frusterated with me (I would be, lol.) I'm really trying to just suck it up and write this thing.

You guys are all such sweeties, thanks for stickin' with me. :hug:

You can do it:thumbsup2 :goodvibes

[BabyPiglet]

Hi guys, I'm sorry. I'm just going to have to drop this report for right now. I have a million stresses it seems, and it's not fair to lead you guys on. If/when I decide to start it, I'll be in it 100%.

If you have any specific questions about my trip, or just feel like chattin', please PM me! :) Thanks again.