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Tower

06-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Lastly, I've never been to WDW by myself, although at times, I've felt like wandering off alone....I've seen quite a few 'going alone' posts here and elsewhere. I could never bring myself to even think of it. Heck, I even went to a conference at CSR once on my own and did NOT go to any of the parks!:sad2: Thinking about it now, I should have cut out at least for an afternoon to MK just to ride Space Mountain and Splash Mountain. So yet another shameful secret that I had the opportunity to go to MK and did not go!:rolleyes1

Agent1964fem

06-05-2011, 08:28 AM

I don't like Tonga Toast
I've never been to any of the fireworks
Crowds terrify me :scared: ( I know I know !)

Elwood P. Dowd

06-05-2011, 10:56 AM

Hi "Elwood P. Dowd." The wonderful Jimmy Stewart character from "Harvey," right? One of my favorite movies and one that isn't on very often - if at all; haven't seen that one in years...
Why don't they make movies like that anymore?

Anyway, I think fellow Dis'ers wear the lime-green mickey head tags. (?) Look for them.

Lastly, I've never been to WDW by myself, although at times, I've felt like wandering off alone....
YES!!! Good call! I love the character and movie, and I wish they made movies like that now. Sadly, the industry is about getting movies out fast and getting the next one in production ASAP. It's more quantity than quality, I think. Oh well, at least we have DVD!

Not sure I know what the lime green head tags are...but I'll keep my eye out since I will be there very soon! :goodvibes

Missytara

06-09-2011, 10:31 AM

Not sure I know what the lime green head tags are...but I'll keep my eye out since I will be there very soon! :goodvibes

The lime green mickey heads are paint samples from Home Depot.

They are lime green and in the shape of Mickey's head profile.

You get two and paste them together, punch a hole in it and put on your Disers name, then laminate it with clear packing tape in case of rain/wet attractions, like Splash Mountain. Put it on a key chain and hang it off your backpack, etc.

Then wait for people to tap you on the shoulder and recognize you.

You can also post one on your door with a magnetized sign-up board and people will leave messages for you.

countrylady_j

06-09-2011, 04:49 PM

The lime green mickey heads are paint samples from Home Depot.

I used these paint samples in my scrapbook. They worked great for an accent on the page!

shdwstrm

06-09-2011, 09:18 PM

Never been on a vacation without my parents (I'm 31) So my trip in September will be my first time.

Never brought a BF to Disney or anywhere else. Never had one to bring anywhere.

hmmmmm what else... Oh I know. Since I was 4, I've been to Disney twice more and I have avoided It's a Small World due to the fact that I know I'll get that song stuck in my brain(and my friend telling me that she got stuck on that ride for over a half hour)

Dudester

06-10-2011, 02:45 AM

The first time I visited Disney (1969) as just a wee sprout, we took the Pirates of the Carribean ride. I ended up alone in the back of the boat.

We were approaching a bridge. There was an animatronic pirate with a gun. I did the math in my head and I realized that he would fire as I passed under the bridge. My mother said the look on my face was absolute mortal fear as the gun went off-aimed at my head.

Elwood P. Dowd

06-13-2011, 08:10 PM

The lime green mickey heads are paint samples from Home Depot.

They are lime green and in the shape of Mickey's head profile.

You get two and paste them together, punch a hole in it and put on your Disers name, then laminate it with clear packing tape in case of rain/wet attractions, like Splash Mountain. Put it on a key chain and hang it off your backpack, etc.

Then wait for people to tap you on the shoulder and recognize you.

You can also post one on your door with a magnetized sign-up board and people will leave messages for you.
Thanks Missytara! Unfortunately I read this too late to try for my last trip, but I'm going to to do it next time and see if I get any taps. :)

shdwstrm

06-13-2011, 09:32 PM

The lime green mickey heads are paint samples from Home Depot.

They are lime green and in the shape of Mickey's head profile.

You get two and paste them together, punch a hole in it and put on your Disers name, then laminate it with clear packing tape in case of rain/wet attractions, like Splash Mountain. Put it on a key chain and hang it off your backpack, etc.

Then wait for people to tap you on the shoulder and recognize you.

You can also post one on your door with a magnetized sign-up board and people will leave messages for you.

I have 2 of the heads to laminate and pin onto my waistpack (I may pin them on my hat so they're easier to see) but I like the idea of the magnetic message board!! I'll be at the Pop Century from Sept 2-9th. Come look for me!!!! Leave me a message too!

Hogie23

06-18-2011, 08:49 PM

Wow I just spent almost 2 hours ready this thread and didn't make it through everything.

ok here goes:
*I hate strollers ....
*Love EPCOT especially drinking around the world, although I have never accomplished it
*Never been to the Boardwalk area, hoping to make it next trip
*Always stay at the Wilderness Lodge
*Next trip will be visiting Universal so that we can see Harry Potter world
*Will be visiting the world in August with the family and we are going because I want to go :) My DS 9 says he doesn't want to meet any of the characters, I told him we will be meeting characters because i want to meet the characters :cool1:

MKCP1984

06-19-2011, 12:13 AM

YES!!! Good call! I love the character and movie, and I wish they made movies like that now. Sadly, the industry is about getting movies out fast and getting the next one in production ASAP. It's more quantity than quality, I think. Oh well, at least we have DVD!

Not sure I know what the lime green head tags are...but I'll keep my eye out since I will be there very soon! :goodvibes

Hi Elwood P.Dowd, when are you going to the world? (We will be there beginning July 26th) And did you get any of the lime green Mickey heads yet?

Birdman1511

06-19-2011, 12:16 AM

Hi every1. checking in!

MKCP1984

06-19-2011, 12:18 AM

OOps! Silly me... Just reading the rest of the thread and it seems like you've been to the world already.

*sarah*

06-21-2011, 01:50 AM

Bribed DS to go on Pirates of the Carribean ride with me, its really bad cause he was scared to go on it. He's okay now though LOL

Few years back, when me and DH went alone we were in line to meet Pooh and Tigger and I refused to get in the pic with DH cause I didn't know who Darby was. I had to google her when we got home. So thats the only character pic from our trip where DH is alone with the characters LOL.

I was irritated when we were there in January and you could only meet Ariel with her legs, since her grotto is closed. I wanted my mermaid pic!

Never had a dole whip, tonga toast, mickey ice cream or any of the other popular foods I hear about.

I hate all the rides, cause I get to scared and have a weak stomach.

Love that my sons loves the princesses haha so he chose the CRT character meal over many others.

Magpie

06-21-2011, 05:57 AM

My shameful secret?

I thought Universal Studios was just as much fun as Walt Disney World. :laughing:

Edeyore

06-21-2011, 11:56 AM

I really DESPISE Stitch.

I really LIKE Stitch. (the character, not the ride.)

Edeyore

06-21-2011, 11:59 AM

I'll go on Thundermountain railroad... only if I'm in the mood.... and I've really have been wanting to try Primeval Whirl at AK, but you couldn't PAY me to go on EE or RnR!:eek:

I had never gone on a roller coaster with an inversion, just the sight of them put me off, but I have ridden RnR and it is great. Give a try, you will enjoy it.

AuroraWinchester

06-22-2011, 12:15 PM

I am EXTREMELY disturbed by the turkey legs. :scared1:

Tower

06-22-2011, 01:10 PM

I am EXTREMELY disturbed by the turkey legs. :scared1:Never tried them, but I have to try them this November just to see what all the fuss is about.:confused3

Simba22

06-22-2011, 01:36 PM

Hey everyone! Just joining in ...

- I never got to go on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, but I wear a t-shirt for it all the time lol

- I really don't like Dole Whip floats

- I actually really don't mind Stitch's Great Escape

HMin

06-22-2011, 11:39 PM

Wasn't impressed with Hollywood Studios the first time I saw it last year - but then I'm not a big movie/TV fan other than cooking shows. Still...should give it another try sometime.

Have never been to AK

Tried my first Dole Whip in May and did not like it at all!!

At what since became known as our 'infamous' family reunion in the late 80s, my one SIL, her two kids, myself and my step-daughter left the rest of the family at MK after repeatedly telling them we were tired and wanted to go back to the motel. (In all fairness they had their own car and it's not our fault they didn't believe us-looking for us for over an hour before thinking to go to the parking lot and seeing my car gone). Besides, they got even when they woke us up to complain when they arrived back at the motel.

Lastly, during my May visit, if I had seen that paintbrush on the island at the same time as that little boy....well, let's just say he would've been pouting or crying instead of whooping with joy. :lmao:

HMin

06-23-2011, 02:38 AM

...oh, and in my May 2010 visit when I discovered Earl of Sandwich for the first time, I purchased 6 sandwiches over a 4 day period (actually, over 3-1/2 days). :woohoo:

Elcheetah

06-23-2011, 11:47 PM

I hate, loath, detest IASM
Snow White should have choked with that apple

EvilQueenT

06-23-2011, 11:57 PM

Snow White should have choked with that apple[/QUOTE]

LOL and my coworkers tagged me as the evilqueen?...choke on the apple bwaahhaahhaa:rotfl2:

Madisonsmom45

06-26-2011, 05:26 PM

We have never done a rope drop. We like to close down the parks and then sleep in.:lmao:

nblake05

06-26-2011, 06:12 PM

Other than ToT, RR and Toy Story Mania I find HS kinda boring. I've also, never been to Tom Sawyer's Island.
OH! And... Ellen's Energy Adventure actually makes me frusterated because it is such a complete waste of time!

EvilQueenT

06-27-2011, 12:09 AM

i've never been able to sleep in at disney (but at home all i think about is getting to sleep in).

i know i have exactly 5760 mickey park minutes of vacation for my late november early december trip.

oh and since i've been thinking of disney disney disney since i booked the november trip in february but can't seem to wait that long i just booked 3 days in mid august with my granddaughter before she goes back to school. it's just her and i and i've been telling everyone it's to make her summer special...in reality she's fine i just can't wait until after thanksgiving.

pixystickgrl

06-28-2011, 07:24 PM

-DHS is my fav park, my fam spent 2 days there when they last visited

- As a CM I go to wishes all the time but it still makes me cry

- I don't really get the point of AK

- I'm not that into Mickey, most of the time I only see/get my picture with him because Minnie's there and I love Minnie!

- While I love PotC I really hate the hill!

DisneyHawkeye

07-01-2011, 12:04 PM

I often watch Wishes, Fantasmic and other WDW stuff on Youtube... and get emotional

wdwgirl03

07-06-2011, 02:41 PM

I've never had a dole whip...:rolleyes1

Sometimes when I see the letters on license plates I will automatically think of a Disney association. Like once when I saw SSR, I immediately thought of Saratoga Springs. :rotfl:

I don't really get the point of AK

:eek::eek: I love the Animal Kingdom!

ADS2508

07-07-2011, 01:30 PM

Ok my first post after lurking for a few months now.

I am horrified that my husband wants to get a turkey leg while we are there in August, but I am encouraged he is excited about something this trip.

I love thrill rides, but my absolute favorite is the people mover. Not sure why, but I love it.

I have never seen a rope drop, a complete parade or wishes from the hub. I would like to see a rope drop on our next trip.

My deepest darkest secret is that while I was so happy my husband proposed at WDW, it kind of bugs me that he did with something called "the royal engagement package" at Cinderella's Royal Table. Just saying... a little creativity and thought goes a long way.

PyxiiDustt

07-07-2011, 01:59 PM

I love thrill rides, but my absolute favorite is the people mover. Not sure why, but I love it. .

Omg, you don't know how much this statement is true for me as well. I'm the biggest thrill junkie ever, but I go on the people mover about 5-6 times a trip. I love it!

monarchs21

07-07-2011, 03:02 PM

jad215

07-08-2011, 07:30 AM

Omg, you don't know how much this statement is true for me as well. I'm the biggest thrill junkie ever, but I go on the people mover about 5-6 times a trip. I love it!

I love it too, but I know why. When my parents took us for our first trip in 1986 and I was 8 I was too afraid to ride space mountain. While my Dad took my sisters on, Mom and I rode the people mover a bunch of times in a row (no fast pass back then)! I have to ride it at least once a trip now just for old time's sake.

boogiewonderland

07-08-2011, 09:02 PM

hmm my secret: In the 70s, before it was fashionable and accepted, I would go to Disneyland alone. I'd walk around and sit around. The day would fly by and turn to night and the parade would emerge and return to from where it came, and I'd start going home. And I never talked to anyone all day, had the time of my life, and never went on a ride.

However, don't get me wrong, there were many times when I went with family or friends and went on all the rides! I just also like doing things alone.

Chernadan

07-11-2011, 12:33 PM

I have several secrets....

I've never seen a rope drop, never seen wishes from the hub, never sat through an entire parade.

Tonga toast makes me sick, its too sweet.:sick:

I'd rather go to WDW alone than with others. Invariably they ruin the magic.

Heelie kids and stroller-troller monsters get the evil eye. Parents, pilot your little darlings. pirate:

I believe in the DSS (disney secret service) and if you're being miserable at WDW you will disappear into the tunnels beneath. :rotfl:

Sometimes when I eat turkey legs I wait and watch for the people that make faces then I wander even closer and just nosh down hard (nom nom nom) :laughing:

I always chant along with the monorail announcer "Por favor mantengan se alejado de las puertas"

It will always be MGM to me.:3dglasses

EPCOT is my favorite place on earth. If I could die happy anywhere it would be there. :eek:

BDL

07-11-2011, 12:49 PM

I have several secrets....

1) I've never seen a rope drop, never seen wishes from the hub, never sat through an entire parade.

2) Tonga toast makes me sick, its too sweet.:sick:

3) I'd rather go to WDW alone than with others. Invariably they ruin the magic.

4) Heelie kids and stroller-troller monsters get the evil eye. Parents, pilot your little darlings. pirate:

5) I believe in the DSS (disney secret service) and if you're being miserable at WDW you will disappear into the tunnels beneath. :rotfl:

6) Sometimes when I eat turkey legs I wait and watch for the people that make faces then I wander even closer and just nosh down hard (nom nom nom) :laughing:

7) I always chant along with the monorail announcer "Por favor mantengan se alejado de las puertas"

8) It will always be MGM to me.:3dglasses

9) EPCOT is my favorite place on earth. If I could die happy anywhere it would be there. :eek:

1) I've never seen a rope drop either. I'd much rather take my time and enjoy my Tonga Toast.

2) Wooops... Probably should've read ahead. :lmao:

3) Never had the chance. For me, I'd rather go in a big group. Then you can escape in the anonymity. (and sneak away, only to be found when you want to):yay:

4) Don't forget those that will drive their LARKs into groups of people rather than ease off the accelerator.

5) Bwahahahahahahahahaha

6) And then bat them over the head with the bone like in the opening sequence of "2001"

7) I thought I was the only 1.

8) Me too. I don't care who and how many times I get corrected, it will alway be MGM and not HS ANNNNNND... Always be EPCOT, not Epcot. :thumbsup2

9) How could you not be happy at EPCOT? If the food and entertainment doesn't cheer you up, you can sample booze, beer and wine from around the world.

standleyent1

07-11-2011, 02:03 PM

Finally some other disers who have the same thought process that we do (scary)
Lets not forget the parents or medium sized children that can't seem to operate the stroller and run into the back of your ankles!
And yes MGM forever
Lol!:banana:

sarcasticfiesta

07-13-2011, 11:51 AM

I would never want to live near Disney :scared1:. It would totally ruin the magic for me.

teekathepony

07-14-2011, 08:30 AM

I hate Fantasmic. I've never ridden the Tower of Terror!

mommycrawford

07-14-2011, 09:14 AM

I think Dolewhips are gross!

DHS and AK are both parks that make me make time for swimming.

I LOVED :lovestrucMinnie's House, and have been reluctant to visit Disney for being slumlords and dispossessing her!

I don't like the inside of Cinderella castle (CRT, not the mosaics.)...The local library that I grew up going to is WAY more beautiful (it, in all truth, used to be a women's prison too!) Cindy's castle interrior reminds me of waffle restaurants I've been to on road trips.

Meeting Jafar, years ago, actually felt creepy.

When DD was 2 she wanted to take a picture with "the old man."...the witch from Snow White in beggar's garb.

We like to go to the afterpart of "Sounds Dangerous," and fake dub the voice overs for Snow White and Roger Rabbit....we come very close to wetting ourselves laughing.

SilverMouseEars

07-15-2011, 07:34 AM

Don't tell my DH, but I'd love to use some of our points to take a few of my best GF's for 4 nights at BLT and do girl things at the parks! Shopping! Smelling the flowers! Spa day! Tea at the GF! :flower1:

EvilQueenT

07-15-2011, 11:24 AM

maybe your husband would be afraid you'd approach the trip like my sister(s) do...we do the things you listed but we also approach our trips kind of like a week long bachlorette party :cool1:

SilverMouseEars

07-15-2011, 11:47 AM

maybe your husband would be afraid you'd approach the trip like my sister(s) do...we do the things you listed but we also approach our trips kind of like a week long bachlorette party :cool1:

LOL, sounds like a fun approach! But nah, my DH loves WDW so much that he would feel left out if I went without him. I couldn't do that to the person who shares my add-on-itis! :lovestruc

BUT I could picture him wanting to accompany me and the GF's. He would definitely enjoy the dining experiences and he wouldn't turn down a spa massage either. Guess he would just have to go hang out at the Tequila Bar while the rest of us shopped and had Tea!

hearts8701

07-15-2011, 12:00 PM

my DH & myself go several times a year without our grown children:goodvibes

sarcasticfiesta

07-15-2011, 03:16 PM

my DH & myself go several times a year without our grown children:goodvibes

DBF and I go every year without our very young children :eek:. Truth is though, they just haven't learned to enjoy it yet. I think it's the whole not knowing the difference between what's real and not real. We took them last summer, and they were terrified of everything! Thinking about trying again next year.

hearts8701

07-15-2011, 03:21 PM

DBF and I go every year without our very young children :eek:. Truth is though, they just haven't learned to enjoy it yet. I think it's the whole not knowing the difference between what's real and not real. We took them last summer, and they were terrified of everything! Thinking about trying again next year.

don't you just love it :thumbsup2

sarcasticfiesta

07-15-2011, 03:29 PM

don't you just love it :thumbsup2

Oh, for sure! It's always tough to get over the guilt that other people put on you though. Every time, we face the "you're seriously going to Disney without your kids?!" questions. We've learned to just ignore it because they don't understand that Disney isn't just for kids, and that in fact, you appreciate it more as an adult IMO. We're going to take the kiddos again of course, but there's not point in depriving ourselves in the meantime ;).

schmamm

07-16-2011, 08:55 AM

I have no desire to ever ride EE again. I just don't like it.

I have been on twice and just don't like it either! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

quirkygal

07-16-2011, 09:06 AM

Double Post :)

quirkygal

07-16-2011, 09:07 AM

I've never seen "Pocahontas."

The summer that the movie came out I was working in a large department store next to the children's department that played a 2.5 minute promo for the movie on a loop from store opening to store close. :scared1:

Everytime I hear the song "Colors of the Wind," I have flashbacks :eek:

Mindy5767

07-16-2011, 11:47 AM

I have been on twice and just don't like it either! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

You couldn't PAY me to go on that either!!!:scared1: or ToT or RnR! Not me no sireee.... you'll find me on the Small World or PoC.

castle1

07-16-2011, 11:59 AM

It will always be MGM to me, also. And I don't like RnR.pluto:

Doorman

07-16-2011, 08:05 PM

My first Disney resort experience was through my job, as a conference/retreat that was some sort of "team-building" exercise. It was... odd. I mean, cool on the one hand. But odd. At Disney, and there's the boss, and all the coworkers, and then there's a meeting after lunch...

Chicago Mo

07-26-2011, 06:33 PM

Very few people know (outside of the disboards itself) that i met my fiance right here on the dis!

this is awesome.

sirabe76

07-26-2011, 06:49 PM

I really hate Snow white. She gets on my last nerve. ( fromt he first time I saw the movie)

SHHH!!! dont tell anyone .. Especially my 3Yr old. That is her favorite

ToddyLu

07-26-2011, 07:15 PM

:thumbsup2 I spend waaayyy too much time working on Disney vacations. I can't keep my eyes open on HM . It creeps me out so bad, especially the Bride in the attic. WTH were they thinking? How is seeing that fun for anyone.... But I take one for the team and ride with DH. He loves HM. I love him. :love:

EvilQueenT

07-27-2011, 02:17 PM

i've been going to wdw since october 1972 but didn't try a dole whip until may 2011...should have kept waiting or it really needed a splash of rum.

i was downsized out of my job just after the 4th of july and my first thoughts were of being really happy that now nothing would interfere with my fall disney trip. AND i'm not really rushing to find a new job job for the same reason.

Chicago Mo

07-27-2011, 04:29 PM

is this a Disney confession?
i am completely addicted to the dis boards. Watching people argue when in the end they believe the same thing, made me giggle :lmao:
I get annoyed at work while i'm reading all the fun Disney stuff and they want me to WORK! the nerve...
i want to quit my job and become a travel agent... a Disney planner...
i tear up when i see the castle and cry when we leave! not setting a very good example for the kids! ha ha ha ha!

Tangled4Rapunzel

07-30-2011, 03:13 PM

I don't like 'The Little Mermaid', soundtrack and all... :/

Stinger5

08-05-2011, 09:50 PM

May be kicked out of 'man-town' for these confessions:

1-never been on Spaceship Earth or Tower of Terror
2-always jumping at the chance to bring my kids to the Little Mermaid theater in HS
3- Muppets 3D makes me feel like i'm 8 again each time i view it!!!

dhorner233

08-05-2011, 11:46 PM

I have several shameful Disney secrets..... I'll start with I'm going twice in 2011!!! I went in Jan. and now I'm going in Sept.! They offered a free meal plan! It's after all the kids go back to school!!! It was so cold in Jan. a lot of plants were frost bit. Oh why make excuses? I'm just going to enjoy it!!!! :mickeyjum

Annadesu

08-06-2011, 12:12 PM

I think the Jungle Cruise would stink if the skippers weren't talking the entire time. XD

dhorner233

08-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Okay, here's another one; I have more Disney pins than I can count! ::MinnieMo pluto: :stitch2: :eeyore: I don't know how it happened but, it has a lot to do with e-bay!

ssuriano

08-09-2011, 11:25 PM

I read, or check for new articles rather, up to 5 Disney related blogs a day. Not to mention sometimes hours on the DIS boards. :surfweb:

disneymomma2

08-10-2011, 12:34 AM

I love to ride the monorail. I hate Space Mountain & the tea cups! I have never had a dole whip, will never ride the Tower of Terror. Rode Rockin' Roller coaster once and will NEVER do that again. I along with my kids love the Carousel of Progress, in fact we sometime will just start singing "Its a great big beautiful tomorrow...". Now that is off my chest, I feel better! I can't wait to go back to the Disney parks, its been 2 1/2 years!

Tower

08-10-2011, 08:08 AM

Hey disneymomma2, noticed you're 9 months and 1 week from your next trip! Being a momma already, I see you're 'expecting' within 9 months again! (but not the baby of course!):lmao:

thegoof213

08-10-2011, 12:10 PM

the only thing i like about dhs is the street preformers

im kinda boykoting parades ever since they got rid of tapestry of nations bc all the other parades arent tht good in comparison

hate to admit it as a guy but wishes gets me a little teary

4under4

08-10-2011, 12:32 PM

thegoof213

08-10-2011, 02:18 PM

My family sings "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" all the time. I HATE Vinylmation! And I get SOOO jealous when I see signatures with yearly (or more) trips. Of course I'm happy for those dissers, but I'm still jealous. :goodvibes

omg we sing great big beatiful tomorow i loath vinylmation but fortunatlly we are lucky enough to go twice a year

KateB

08-10-2011, 03:34 PM

I claimed to HATE those Pandora bracelets... I mean seriously whats so great about a charm bracelet? And they are so expensive! Then I found out that Chamilia (basically a Pandora) made Disney charms and I went an bought one! AND LOVE IT!!!

I own more Disney pins than anyone should admit that they have. And have had conversations with random strangers about my pins.

As a school teacher I am sought after by parents who want to go to WDW and need advise. (Yikes!)

I make deals with my DH to go back to WDW, such as I will nag him less if he agrees to go.

Find myself randomly humming "Its a small world," "Great, big, beautiful tomorrow," and others...

The worst may be.... I have told my DH if we ever got divorced the only things that I want are the DVC ownership and all the Disney stuff in our house!

I am sure there are more, but thats all I have for now :laughing:

dhorner233

08-10-2011, 04:55 PM

I admit I love the song "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" and "Memories, Makin' Memories, takin' pictures is makin' memories" and sing those all the time but, my DCuz and mine FAVORITE song is Pineapple Princess from the Sherman Brothers album!! :banana::banana:

If you don't know it, here's a video of Annette singing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h02oh5Ri4Y0

MedicBill

08-11-2011, 01:56 AM

I love Stiches' Great Escape. :confused3

crazylove1610

08-12-2011, 02:42 PM

For my 21st b-day party, my theme was Donald Duck. It was the best! I have no desire to see Fantasmic. None at all. Love the music though lol.

I dream about being at Disney World. When I wake up, I cry.

I think that Walt would be disappointed and embarrassed at some of the Disney Channel shows and movies.

Oh, and...
Dole whips sound disgusting, I enjoyed touring "commando" style, I have a crush on one of the Jungle Cruise tour guides, I didn't like Big Thunder at all, Snow White is one of my favorite rides, I spend more time in World Showcase than in Future World, I haven't been on Test Track, Spaceship Earth, Mission Space, Kili Safari, or Toy Story Mania (and I'm not sure if I will), I went to the American Adventure Pavilion several times just to see Voices of Liberty, and...I <3 Donald, Tigger, Chip, Dale and Prince Eric ;)

Radiorox

08-13-2011, 11:25 PM

I despise 'It's a small world.' The ride, the song... ugh!!! Bulldoze it please! :worship: My plan (seeing as I will be forced to ride) is to take my Nook and my iPod to ease the pain. :music:

My other secret... *gulp* I'm afraid of Space Mountain and am not sure how to rectify that. I've never ridden but, friends/family have scared me out of it. :sad2:

Mickey'sMainMami

08-14-2011, 12:02 PM

1. I too have never seen Fantasmic. I really want to, it just never seems to happen.
2. 2008 was the first time I have seen Mickeys Philharmagic. Love, love, love it and can't belive I kept skipping it because I thought it was just a dumb 3D movie that I could see anywhere and I didn't want to miss valuable ride time.
3. I would love to live in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.
4. I have never had a dole whip.
5. I don't think that a day goes by that I don't think about Disney is some form, way or fashion. I am completely in love and obsessed with Disneyworld.
6. I have been to AK at least 10 times and all I have done is Dinosaur, Primeal whirl, EE and ITTBAB. That's it. As much as I love animals, I just don't feel like seeing them on vacation.
7. I used to love HS, but I find I am annoyed while I am there. I go in, do TOT, GMR, RNR and that's pretty much it. I am dying to try TSM, but the line was too long the last time we were there. I have never seen any of the shows there either.
8. I pretty much stopped watching any new Disney movies that have come out. Last one I saw was Aladdin in the movies and I loved it. I did watch some of Finding Nemo and Cars but only because my 5 year old nephew forced me. I love Disney, but I have this block about seeing the movies anymore. I have no idea why. I have never seen Mulan, Pocahontas, and anything that came out after that.

dsnymnky86

08-14-2011, 05:08 PM

I loved alien encounter, could not believe ME/disney left it so long when it could/might have been very close to home

hate the milo change over, just hate it

lizzi6692

08-14-2011, 05:53 PM

Before I share my secret, I need to give some background. Last time we went(in mid-may) we were waiting outside Crystal Palace to be seated. It was during Wishes and so we took a seat on the steps to watch what we could before we had to go inside. This woman comes up in front of us and puts her child on the railing thing blocking our view. She turns to us and is like "it's really for the kids anyway". Luckily for her seconds later we were seated. My secret is if anyone ever says something like that to me again, I will kick them. I may not be 5 years old, but I enjoy that stuff just as much as, if not more than, those little kids.

My other secrets:
I love the stitch ride, I think its hilarious
I love Tower of Terror, but most of the time I keep my eyes closed.
I have never tried a dole whip, but I'm determined to next trip even though I'm not the biggest fan of pineapple
I could care less about Mickey or Minnie, my favorite characters to meet are Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore
I have been to Disney twice and still have not stepped foot in Epcot. I plan to remedy that next trip(in December), Epcot will be the first park I visit.
Space Mountain is my favorite roller coaster
I love Rockin' Roller Coaster, but I can only ride it a couple times before my head starts to hurt.
When I went to Disney Hollywood Studios I only went on 4 attractions, but TOT and RNRC I went on multiple times.
The Alien scene on the Great Movie Ride scares me.
The only rides in fantasyland that I've ridden are Snow White's Scary Adventure and the Carousel, and I also saw Mickey's PhilharMagic which I loved.
I am so mad that on my last trip I missed the Festival of the Lion King due to poor planning and this time I won't have a chance to see it because my husband is insisting we go to Epcot.

that was a lot longer than I expected it to be lol.

DisneyCrazyMomma

08-15-2011, 09:08 AM

Before I share my secret, I need to give some background. Last time we went(in mid-may) we were waiting outside Crystal Palace to be seated. It was during Wishes and so we took a seat on the steps to watch what we could before we had to go inside. This woman comes up in front of us and puts her child on the railing thing blocking our view. She turns to us and is like "it's really for the kids anyway". Luckily for her seconds later we were seated. My secret is if anyone ever says something like that to me again, I will kick them. I may not be 5 years old, but I enjoy that stuff just as much as, if not more than, those little kids.

:lmao: I don't know about kicking anyone, but I totally agree! I LOVE that stuff too, and am not afraid to nicely ask someone to not step in front of me.

My other secrets:
I love the stitch ride, I think its hilarious
I love Tower of Terror, but most of the time I keep my eyes closed.
I have never tried a dole whip, but I'm determined to next trip even though I'm not the biggest fan of pineapple
I could care less about Mickey or Minnie, my favorite characters to meet are Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore
I have been to Disney twice and still have not stepped foot in Epcot. I plan to remedy that next trip(in December), Epcot will be the first park I visit.
Space Mountain is my favorite roller coaster
I love Rockin' Roller Coaster, but I can only ride it a couple times before my head starts to hurt.
When I went to Disney Hollywood Studios I only went on 4 attractions, but TOT and RNRC I went on multiple times.
The Alien scene on the Great Movie Ride scares me.
The only rides in fantasyland that I've ridden are Snow White's Scary Adventure and the Carousel, and I also saw Mickey's PhilharMagic which I loved.
I am so mad that on my last trip I missed the Festival of the Lion King due to poor planning and this time I won't have a chance to see it because my husband is insisting we go to Epcot.

that was a lot longer than I expected it to be lol.

You will love Epcot. I thought it would be my least favorite, and we love it. I was shocked when on the last day of our trip last year, I told my DS (age 6) we could do ANYTHING he wanted, he chose to spend the whole day in Epcot. Have fun! :goodvibes

hrslvr142

08-15-2011, 11:03 AM

Another Epcot lover here...it is my absolute favorite, especially during the Wine & Food festival.

My shameful secret is that despite having been to the World several times, I have never been on Splash Mountain..don't like to get wet and walk around after-yes I know about ponchos and may try it this year if not too chilly in Dec.

FOLK is one of my absolute favorites..don't care for the safari story line but love the animals.
Fantasmic is too dark and does not hold my interest.

Great thread, btw.

swebby8

08-15-2011, 02:39 PM

While at home, I live by a very low-carb way of eating. Protein, protein, protein (boring, right?). Well, when in Disney, I abide by an extremely high-carb way of eating. Dole Whips, Coke Floats, Rice Krispie Mickey Ears - you name it, I'll eat it!! I SPLURGE on every single meal while at Disney. Whether it's asking for THIRDS of the bread pudding at 'Ohana, or going back for more ice cream with all the toppings at 1900 Park Fare, I am all about the food. Shhh, don't tell!

lizzi6692

08-15-2011, 03:37 PM

I thought of another one. Aurora is my 2nd favorite princess(Belle is my favorite), but it has nothing to do with the movie Sleeping Beauty, which I've actually never seen. The reason she is my second favorite is because of the CM who played her when we went to CRT last September. My husband(then boyfriend) proposed to me at the restaurant and she was the only princess to come back to our table(out of rotation) to say congratulations.

lizzi6692

08-16-2011, 01:50 AM

diswix

08-16-2011, 04:29 AM

The real characters for me are the faceless ones. I still wave to them on the floats, but never have pictures with them.Just love a cuddle with the real makoy.:)

KateB

08-16-2011, 02:50 PM

I secretly HATE that my DH did not propose while we were at WDW. We had our first trip in 2008 and I thought for sure he was prosing while we were there... but NOPE! I was so hopeful during Wishes , and walked back to our room a little mad. He waited until we got home and asked me in our living room (so unromantic). He doesn't know....and he never will!

(oh and all of you who did get proposals at WDW I am SO jealous!)

Belleofthehouse

08-16-2011, 04:40 PM

This thread got me to join DIS...I love it!

Here goes:

I detest parades!
Wishes from the Poly is fine with me
I could live in EPCOT
Stitch is wierd...can't stand him
I just do not get vinylmation!?!
I will save an extra 6 months (or longer if necessary) to stay deluxe!
I exercise to eat in Disney!

Camno's Mama

08-16-2011, 05:51 PM

My secret? I keep telling everyone that we have gone back every year for any variety of reasons (good deal, best vacay with little kids, I haven't found a better price on a vacation we want to go to elsewhere, we have always wanted to do it without the kids), but the truth is that I will find ANY reason to go back. I love it.

I love other places, too, but I just feel so good when I'm there. I'm entertained, everything we need is there, I don't really have to think, planning is so.much.fun., etc. I want to take the kids to see the mountains, DC, the ocean and whatever else, and we will. Someday... ;)

So, that's my "not so secret" secret.

dhorner233

08-17-2011, 02:46 PM

Okay I will take this off but, I cannot walk 6 miles and enjoy myself and I do rent a electric wheel chair because I need one.

discnewbie

08-17-2011, 02:54 PM

I hate Space Mountain. Only rode it once and I will never ride it again.

Camno's Mama

08-17-2011, 05:13 PM

Okay, here's a big one: I can walk!! Sure I'm overweight and I'm not in my 20's but, I can walk. But, when I go to DW, I rent an electric wheelchair!!!! :rotfl:

It costs a lot less to rent one for the week, instead of by the day. My DCuz and I take turns riding in it. We ALWAYS have a comfortable place to sit and the best part are the handicapped entrances to the rides! OMG! I ride up to the end of the ride and the CM asks, "Can you transfer?" and I proudly say, "Yep!" and we are both happy! ;)

One time, a CM let me ride right up the the ride on HM and we rode the ride ALL by ourselves! We took all the flash pictures we wanted because we were the ONLY ones on the ride!

We charge the battery every night in our resort room and we are good to go for the next day!

My idea of heaven is living in a Disney resort and rolling around in an electric wheelchair from buffet to buffet while be constantly entertained!!!! :rotfl2:

So, are you saying that you pretend to have a physical disability so that you can get on rides faster and be given special treatment? I'm just trying to understand.

Tower

08-17-2011, 06:17 PM

So, are you saying that you pretend to have a physical disability so that you can get on rides faster and be given special treatment? I'm just trying to understand.Personally, I call that abusing the system and taking away from those who really need it! :mad:

Harvestmooner

08-17-2011, 07:42 PM

:sad2:Okay, here's a big one: I can walk!! Sure I'm overweight and I'm not in my 20's but, I can walk. But, when I go to DW, I rent an electric wheelchair!!!! :rotfl:

It costs a lot less to rent one for the week, instead of by the day. My DCuz and I take turns riding in it. We ALWAYS have a comfortable place to sit and the best part are the handicapped entrances to the rides! OMG! I ride up to the end of the ride and the CM asks, "Can you transfer?" and I proudly say, "Yep!" and we are both happy! ;)

One time, a CM let me ride right up the the ride on HM and we rode the ride ALL by ourselves! We took all the flash pictures we wanted because we were the ONLY ones on the ride!

We charge the battery every night in our resort room and we are good to go for the next day!

My idea of heaven is living in a Disney resort and rolling around in an electric wheelchair from buffet to buffet while be constantly entertained!!!! :rotfl2:

:sad2: I guess you don't know anyone who uses a wheelchair....Thinking this should have been kept a secret!!!!

DisneyFairytale

08-17-2011, 08:57 PM

Okay, here's a big one: I can walk!! Sure I'm overweight and I'm not in my 20's but, I can walk. But, when I go to DW, I rent an electric wheelchair!!!! :rotfl:

It costs a lot less to rent one for the week, instead of by the day. My DCuz and I take turns riding in it. We ALWAYS have a comfortable place to sit and the best part are the handicapped entrances to the rides! OMG! I ride up to the end of the ride and the CM asks, "Can you transfer?" and I proudly say, "Yep!" and we are both happy! ;)

One time, a CM let me ride right up the the ride on HM and we rode the ride ALL by ourselves! We took all the flash pictures we wanted because we were the ONLY ones on the ride!

We charge the battery every night in our resort room and we are good to go for the next day!

My idea of heaven is living in a Disney resort and rolling around in an electric wheelchair from buffet to buffet while be constantly entertained!!!! :rotfl2:

I agree I think it's one you should have kept a secret :sad2:

I spent 3 full summer wheelchair bound because of major bone reconstruction, and was eyed not very nicely, even QUESTIONED by a staff member as to whether or not I was truly wheelchair bound. It's people who fake it and abuse the system I have no respect for.

I wonder what will happen the day, you become unable to actually walk, or you take someone who is truly handicap through a line, and you see a few very fit teens sitting in chairs waiting for their turn...:thumbsup2

dhorner233

08-17-2011, 08:58 PM

Wow. I took it off but, I am old and overweight. I have feet and back problems. I would never be able to enjoy my vacation w/o paying the extra money to rent an electric wheel chair. With it, I'm in heaven. I don't need it in my normal life but, I don't normally walk 4-8 miles a day. I am not parking in a handicapped parking place or taking anything away from anyone who needs anything.

Camno's Mama

08-17-2011, 09:33 PM

Wow. Maybe I will take it off but, I am old and overweight and I would never be able to enjoy my vacation w/o the electric wheel chair. With it, I'm in heaven. I don't need it in my normal life but, I don't normally walk 6-10 miles a day. I am not parking in a handicapped parking place or taking anything away from anyone who needs anything.

That's what I was trying to understand. I don't think it's the use of the wheelchair that is bothersome. It's the way that you go to the front of the line, and let yourself be treated like you have a major disability. That right should be reserved for those who really need it, and for the people who are taking care of them.

Use the wheelchair to get around if you need it...you have the right to enjoy your vacation. Just use some discretion when using it.

DisneyFairytale

08-17-2011, 09:35 PM

1) I can't sing "Celebrate" which was used for the DCA anniversairy without stopping halfway through it with a lump in my throat, form getting emotional.

2)...I also cry every time I watch Wishes and World of Color.

DCuz

08-18-2011, 10:51 AM

Harvestmooner wrote "I guess you don't know anyone who uses a wheelchair....Thinking this should have been kept a secret!!!!" - Is the name of this thread not "What is your Disney Shameful Secret?" If we are to be asked to share our shameful secrets we should feel safe in doing so. Flaming the poster is not encouraging and harmful to the spirit of this thread.

DisneyFairytale wrote "I wonder what will happen the day, you become unable to actually walk, or you take someone who is truly handicap through a line, and you see a few very fit teens sitting in chairs waiting for their turn..." - the poster had stated that she was "Old and overweight" with "feet and back problems". Doesn't sound like a "very fit teen" to me. Yes, we are all upset at "fit teens" gaming the system. Angers most everyone, I'm sure we can all agree. But this poster has stated that she has conditions that warrant the use of the scooter. Who are we to tell her otherwise?

As for cutting to the front of the lines...I've been through that line many times myself, as a wheelchair pusher. Many times I have seen people in the "healthy" lines, who started their trek to the ride same as me, board the ride prior to my party. It's not a direct ticket to the front of the line, it's a semi-secluded area where one doesn't have to worry about the constant stop-and-go movement of the line. No little kids to accidentally run over, legs to bump into, no sharp corners to maneuver worrying about who-is-where. Nobody is getting cheated out of anything, nobody is gaming the system.

How about we all try to be a little bit more understanding of peoples conditions and a little less judgmental in a "Shameful Secrets" thread.

Boncho

08-18-2011, 11:04 AM

dhorner233

08-18-2011, 11:14 AM

Just to clarify, the only thing "shameful" about my "secret" is that I'm so fat that I need a wheelchair. I do not abuse it. Yes, I did ask a CM once where I should go to get on the HM once and she put me right on the ride by ourselves which was a real treat. But, one time I sat with all the other wheel chairs for a long time in a separte room waiting to get on Space Mt. and another time for 20,000 LUTS in DLR I waited forever but, at least I was sitting down while I waited. I didn't give up walking easily but, a few trips ago, I gave up and rented a chair at a park. OMG it was soooo nice. Now I just plan ahead and book one for the week. It really is nice to have. I would encourage any other older, plumper Disney Parkers to give it a try.

Boncho

08-18-2011, 11:18 AM

It was just a misunderstanding. I'm glad you have found a way to enjoy WDW better.:thumbsup2

DisneyFairytale

08-18-2011, 03:15 PM

DCuz, I was not planning to say anything about this, and had dropped it after my only other response, however I want to reply to your post.

The healthy teens comment I made was in reference to those who fake requiring assistance, not meant to reflect the poster. As for the scooter, sure why not not rent one? They are available in the parks for a reason. The problem we have(the other posters on here), is someone admitting to be using that scooter for cutting lines in the park, which is inappropriate. This is a system that was set in place for those with true medical problems, the legally blind, those with cancers, those with prosthetics etc.

As for cutting to the front of the lines...I've been through that line many times myself, as a wheelchair pusher. Many times I have seen people in the "healthy" lines, who started their trek to the ride same as me, board the ride prior to my party. It's not a direct ticket to the front of the line Not the case in Disneyland where the parks is much older. California Adventures would be the only place with a fair system for both park users.

How about we all try to be a little bit more understanding of peoples conditions and a little less judgmental I have no response to that.

Nemofinder15

08-18-2011, 11:23 PM

I think parades are ridiculous and especially hate that they shut down the parts of the parks that it takes me an hour to get to my favorite ride.

I would LOVE to have a little girl right now so I could BBB her cause I wish they had that when I was little.

DCuz

08-19-2011, 09:53 AM

The problem we have(the other posters on here), is someone admitting to be using that scooter for cutting lines in the park, which is inappropriate.

DisneyFairytale - I apologize if I offended you or anyone with my last post. Was not the intention. Reading the postings from dhorner233 I did not see where she stated that her purpose for using the scooter was for cutting lines, only a perk she enjoyed. If I have overlooked an earlier confession...

Why cry about bad weather? Enjoy it
Each moment is a treasure, enjoy it
We are travelers on life's highway, enjoy the trip
Each lovely twist and byway, each bump and dip

If there's a complication, enjoy it
You've got imagination, employ it
And you'll see roses in the snow
Joie de vivre will make them grow
Voila, that's life, enjoy it

Give it up for the Sherman Brothers, everyone!!!

DisneyFairytale

08-19-2011, 02:52 PM

Another one of my shamefull secrets, is that I also own Bambi and Dumbo but never watch them because they are so sad. Great classics, but just to hard to watch :sad2:

Tower

08-19-2011, 08:46 PM

Another one of my shamefull secrets, is that I also own Bambi and Dumbo but never watch them because they are so sad. Great classics, but just to hard to watch :sad2:Well, I don't want my kids to watch Bambi because they already know I'm a hunter and they would not want me to go Bambi hunting!

DisneyFairytale

08-19-2011, 08:54 PM

nice...

kmann728

08-20-2011, 08:45 PM

My "shameful" secrets...
I don't understand the big deal about Illuminations. I've watched it 3 times and I still don't like it but I want to because everyone else loves it. I just find it boring... :(
I love wearing Mickey ears at the park.
I will wait 4 hours for a good place to sit for Disneyland's Fantasmic! I LOVE that version and will watch both shows if they have 2 that night!

SnugglyDuckling

08-20-2011, 11:37 PM

I've lurked around these boards for years to get helpful Disney info, and like a few others, this thread pushed me over the edge into actually registering.

Here are my shameful secrets:
-I think M:S, even the spinning one, is boring. I think I would like it more if you had to do something besides push a button or if failing to complete your task affected the story.
-She may not be royalty, but Mulan will always be a princess to me.
-I don't blame the company or expect it act differently, but I resent Universal Studios just a little for keeping my favorite superheroes out of my favorite theme parks.
-I downloaded a widget to count down to my next WDW trip...in 2015. Only 1230 days to go!

bna16

08-21-2011, 09:01 AM

i have never seen snow white and the 7 dwarfs.

Camno's Mama

08-21-2011, 11:18 AM

I don't like to go to DHS. I like Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania and Rock n Rollercoaster, but that's it. The rest of the day is kind of long for me. I would much prefer to have extra time at the other parks. :)

makneeboo

08-22-2011, 03:57 AM

My shameful secret is.......

I dont like classic Disney..
Never seen Bambi.
Only like Pixar

Never been Disney world /Land.. but am going next Halloween!!!!!!!:yay:

disneygal58

08-22-2011, 06:48 PM

No desire to visit The Enchanted Tiki Room. Always fall asleep at the American presentation in EPCOT....

DisneyFairytale

08-23-2011, 09:23 AM

I don't like the Dumbo ride. It reminds me to much of a fair attraction.

Tower

08-23-2011, 09:34 AM

I don't like the Dumbo ride. It reminds me to much of a fair attraction.Awww, that's our 4 yo's favourite ride, and his brother's and sister's when they were that age. Of course they have moved on to different favourites now, but Dumbo will always be a classic!
BTW, aren't most of the rides a lot like fair attractions? Including the shooting gallery in Frontierland?

DisneyFairytale

08-23-2011, 09:58 AM

Awww, that's our 4 yo's favourite ride, and his brother's and sister's when they were that age. Of course they have moved on to different favourites now, but Dumbo will always be a classic!
BTW, aren't most of the rides a lot like fair attractions? Including the shooting gallery in Frontierland?

:hug: I-sorry. Not sure why I have never been a big fan. It's a beautiful ride, they did a great job with it, but yes I agree, there are a lot of other attractions that are very fair like as well. I think Disney has managed to step them tho in making those magic to most.

ssuriano

08-24-2011, 03:53 AM

I'll throw in two more:

I wore a Beauty and the Best shirt as often as I could as young boy. (with cowboy boots for style points.)

There is a point in every Toy Story movie where I will tear up.

imagineertobe

08-24-2011, 04:09 AM

Whenever I got to Disneyland or Disney World I will always go to each character and ask for their signatures. Even though I already have an autograph book, I always buy a new one. haha.
I'm already like 14 (youngest in the family) and every time we visit I always want to go to It's a Small World. :)

JoShan1719

08-24-2011, 05:35 AM

I don't understand the big deal about Illuminations. I've watched it 3 times and I still don't like it but I want to because everyone else loves it. I just find it boring... :(
I love wearing Mickey ears at the park.
I will wait 4 hours for a good place to sit for Disneyland's Fantasmic! I LOVE that version and will watch both shows if they have 2 that night!

I'm with you. I just don't get the big deal with IllumiNations, and I don't get why people DON'T like Fantasmic!

Joolish1313

08-24-2011, 07:26 AM

Ok here are mine
- neverseen Mulan, nothing against it just haven't
- Im watching YouTube videos when I miss the Parks to much
- Hallowished beats Fantasmic & the MVMCP fireworks any day

Stinger5

08-24-2011, 01:53 PM

Another shameful secret: on my last trip, i was thinking very bad thoughts towards people renting those huge double-row bikes on the Boardwalk and fly around at ridiculous speeds/out of control speeds. Was pushing my DD1 in a baby carriage and some teens came way too close/fast by us. Made a vow to myself that if any of my fam ever got clipped...

Girlfriday17

08-26-2011, 10:30 PM

I fell asleep on Ellen's Energy Adventure and almost peed my pants on the Astro orbiter. If I never go on IASW ever again it will be too soon. I don't like funnel cakes.

ronnmel

08-27-2011, 10:13 PM

I don't like Main Street Electrical Parade. I find the music annoying and the floats kinda boring.

GrumpyCAdad

08-28-2011, 01:44 AM

I don't like Main Street Electrical Parade. I find the music annoying and the floats kinda boring.

Boooooo!!!!! ;)

(That's my favorite parade)

JoShan1719

08-28-2011, 02:13 AM

I don't like Main Street Electrical Parade. I find the music annoying and the floats kinda boring.

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

jennamarie

08-29-2011, 05:00 PM

When I go to WDW in the Summertime, I can't wait to go into the Hall of President's merely for the fact that its a nice, cool, dark place where I usually rest my feet and take a nap ;)

DizDaddy

09-04-2011, 11:45 AM

Mine is that I like going to Downtown Disney as much as going to a park-day. I could easily spend a full day there. It hacks me off when we are traveling with others that end up cutting my day short, because they are so anxious to go home.

Also, another secret....I really want to do the putt-putt golf 'park' once, if for no other reason than to get pics of some experience that we have no pics of yet. How many times can you photograph It's a Small World or Splash Mountain and get something new out of it?

One more that I've seen mentioned already....I think I enjoy the Disney Cruises more than the Disney Parks.

DizDaddy

09-04-2011, 12:09 PM

One more....

I'm not good at all of the acronyms used on this board, and I frequently move along out of frustration, not knowing what the hell was being said in the post. Only just now did I realize that MNSSHP is 'Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party' and I've been on the boards for nearly a year.

Yep, I'm pathetic.

Tower

09-04-2011, 12:44 PM

One more that I've seen mentioned already....I think I enjoy the Disney Cruises more than the Disney Parks.Hear Hear! :thumbsup2 Going to MK this November and looking forward to it for sure, but really can't wait for our Disney Cruise the following November!

RDP

09-04-2011, 02:28 PM

I eat my own body weight each day I'm there!

Chicago Mo

09-04-2011, 03:00 PM

I eat my own body weight each day I'm there!

this made me laugh out loud!!!!! almost spit my coffee out!

kmv1217

09-11-2011, 01:03 AM

Hmmmm.... lets see.....

I have never had a dole whip, though Im dying to

I have never seen dumbo, that mr toad thing, alice in wonderland

I hate buzz lightyear

I hate Toon Town

I saw bambi for the first time a year ago

I hate the HM Christmas

I cant stand going to disney with anyone other than my Boyfriend- we took his sister last year and I was ready to throw her into the rivers of america and leave her there.

I LOVE POTC

I love fantasy land and new orleans square the most.

firstcruise

09-11-2011, 01:43 AM

Never had dole whip and didn't even know it existing until seeing it on the Dis boards.

My all time must do is carousel of progress and I'm talking 3 or 4 times I'm at the park. Riding it without getting off is a guilty pleasure. :cool1:

Hall of Presidents to rest up and take a brief nap. No matter what I will fall asleep and wake up just before the end. Oh such a nice little refresher. :rotfl:

ssuriano

09-11-2011, 03:57 AM

I'll throw in another. :)

Every time I see WoC in person or watch it on the internet I cry like a newborn. :sad:

ChiCat

09-11-2011, 06:29 PM

I bawl every time I see Up

Ooops hit enter too fast. Also I told dh tonight that I'm pretty sure I want to go back to Disney next year, which he started laughing hysterically and said "BUT you haven't EVEN been there yet, what if you don't like it?". I'm pretty sure I will and I think it would be amazing to see the Christmas lights. So yeah I think there's a good chance I will be booking a Princess room at POR when we get back.

DisMomme

09-11-2011, 07:35 PM

DH & I are going without the kids this year. We bought tickets to go to MVMCP without them. Shhhhhhhh

fsmith2845

09-11-2011, 09:06 PM

DH & I are going without the kids this year. We bought tickets to go to MVMCP without them. Shhhhhhhh

DW and I have talked about doing that.. DD17 wouldn't mind so much, but DD9 would be devastated!! :sad2::sad2:

MKCP1984

09-11-2011, 09:55 PM

just an update to my 'shameful secrets' --
---finally had a funnel cake - YUM!
---most parades just tie up traffic when I'm trying to get to an attraction
---may have reached my limit with It's a small world
---did NOT like Expedition Everest

monkistan

09-12-2011, 02:57 PM

just thought of mine. i once accidentally stole a photo cd from epcot. i was transferring photos from my camera to a cd. there didn't seem to be any place to pay. seriously. i kept looking around. i thought maybe it was just a free service. so i left.

wow, that feels really good to get off my chest.

DisneyFairytale

09-12-2011, 04:48 PM

I used to give Dole Whips a bad rep...and I had never tried one....

happysummer

09-12-2011, 04:53 PM

Hate disneyland after first visit to WDW.
Would leave rest of family home to stay longer at WDW
People eating turkey legs make me feel sick
Want to punch people in the face that complain about the heat.
Trying to get dh to buy a house so I can live by WDW.
Could ride soaring all day
Used all 4 of our fast passes on soaring for me last year.

Tower

09-13-2011, 12:20 PM

I used to give Dole Whips a bad rep...and I had never tried one....And now that you've tried them, was it justified????

DisneyFairytale

09-13-2011, 03:10 PM

And now that you've tried them, was it justified????

no....:blush:.....lesson learned. I shall never say something without having tried it...:angel:

stitchlet

09-13-2011, 07:09 PM

*really* wish they would bring back Spectromagic . . . Main St. Electrical just isn't as enjoyable for us . . . :confused3

Joolish1313

09-13-2011, 07:15 PM

*really* wish they would bring back Spectromagic . . . Main St. Electrical just isn't as enjoyable for us . . . :confused3

I was all excited when the MSEP came back, but now that I've seen it again - I want SpectroMagic! The costumes, the lights, the music...it's all better.

Ken_Breadbox

09-13-2011, 09:34 PM

I have to say this, because I feel guilty and ashamed.
I don't like Soarin'.
I've been on a ride just like it in Sudbury, Ontario--and that one at least had a coherent narrative. Soarin'...vineyards JUMP CUT ski hill *jump cut* downtown...*sigh*
I just don't understand why THIS of all things is the most hyped ride in all four parks.

DisneyFairytale

09-13-2011, 09:48 PM

This thread is absolutely hilarious. Love seeing what makes people mad, happy, careless, cry, laugh etc. Looking forwards to reading more.

bonna girl

09-14-2011, 06:59 PM

okay - here's mine...

Never had a dole whip and not sure I want to try one.

Singledad

09-15-2011, 11:30 PM

disneyygirrl

09-16-2011, 02:22 PM

I used to give Dole Whips a bad rep...and I had never tried one....

i have never had a dole whip either. :confused3

i've finally decided on this upcoming trip that i'm going to give in and give it a try. :thumbsup2

Kona65

09-16-2011, 06:25 PM

We have been to Disney almost 100 times in the last 33 years. No one would understand this, not even our families.:confused3

Tramp77

09-16-2011, 06:32 PM

This one is easy for me. I don't like the modern parade or fireworks music. It's very...feminine. And what really comes to mind is the Magic Kingdom Welcome medley. You know...the song that's "wrapped up in pixie dust". :lmao:

Toy Story Fan

09-16-2011, 07:21 PM

This is sad!!! I went to a movie almost a year before Toy Story 3 came out. They played the trailer for TS3 and I couldn't control myself. I was crying so hard, people all around me were laughing. :sad1:

CaliforniaDreamin

09-17-2011, 09:10 AM

I hate Stich
We never watch the parades or fireworks (perfect time to ride the attractions!)
Never seen Fantasmic and don't care to
Hate turkey legs
I prefer DL to WDW

bonna girl

09-17-2011, 01:57 PM

I just went to my local library and checked out Disney CD's.... I have them playing in my car.... The songs just make me smile! :goodvibes

ssuriano

09-17-2011, 11:23 PM

I just went to my local library and checked out Disney CD's.... I have them playing in my car.... The songs just make me smile! :goodvibes

I've got plenty of Disney music on my iPod that I love to listen to all the time!

CaliforniaDreamin

09-18-2011, 06:04 AM

I just went to my local library and checked out Disney CD's.... I have them playing in my car.... The songs just make me smile! :goodvibes

I don't know if you mean the theme park music or music from the movies, but I listened to my theme park CD everyday at work. It always got me through the day!

I'd listen to Soarin so many times, it would take me right back. And Splash Mountain. I love all those songs. I remember being so homesick for WDW and now I'm finally going back!!!! It's been 3.5 long years! ::MickeyMo::MinnieMo

bonna girl

09-18-2011, 06:57 PM

I would love to find the theme park music but have not yet. In my car I have music from the movies.

I used to listen to imaginearing.com at work until they blocked it.

Any good places I can go to find the theme park music to download to my ipod? Help anyone.... feed my addiction....:surfweb:

princessdawn2011

09-19-2011, 03:10 PM

I don't like when they change food items on menus, especially when they're awesome.
The Luau used to serve Mai-Tais instead of beer & wine.
The chocolate dipped pretzels were Mickey shaped, all of them! Boxed in store cases & even w/ toppings on them.
Dole whips had rainbow sprinkles if you wanted.
Those huge cinnamon rolls used to be available @ Boardwalk Bakery, not just main street.
Also, think the dining plan has brought meal quality down for sit-down meals in MANY of the restaurants.

Good & special food is a BIG part of my Disney trips!

dhorner233

09-19-2011, 03:33 PM

marypoppinswannabe

09-24-2011, 09:34 PM

I assume everyone knows about this Dis radio: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disradio/

:cloud9: I did not...Thanks for sharing!!!

Grammy4Lizzy

09-26-2011, 01:10 PM

I really hate Dumbo ride.
I hate the Tomorrowland Rockets.
I always feel like I am going to fall out of the ride.

Crystal33

09-26-2011, 04:37 PM

I have never been. Gosh joining this site makes me what i've been missing. Life with Disney in it!!

Crystal33

09-26-2011, 04:38 PM

I am planning, which rides are the best?

Crystal33

09-26-2011, 04:40 PM

Lol!!!

bonna girl

09-26-2011, 06:52 PM

:cloud9: I did not...Thanks for sharing!!!

I did find pandora.com has disney music on it. Not the themepark music but music from the movies. I can at least access that at work via my blackberry!:cool2:

pebs34

09-27-2011, 05:03 AM

I dont like soarin.
I dont like The Great Movie Ride.
Iwould rather eat offsite.
I actually like Stiches great escape

Candlz

09-27-2011, 05:45 AM

I don't like the Dumbo ride. It reminds me to much of a fair attraction.

Our first trip to WDW in 1978 - was 6 and my big brother was 12. I wanted to ride Dumbo so badly. My parents made DB ride with me and he didn't want to. So there we are riding Dumbo - me as happy as can be and my 12 year old brother next to me bawling his eyes out. I think of that EVERY time I walk by it :rotfl2:

My shameful secret - I won't stay onsite anymore unless it is a HUGE discount. I can stay offsite, get free wifi, have a bigger room, get free breakfast and a fridge for half the cost... I love Disney - but I can't justify the cost and lack of amenities to hubby any more...

I also envy peoples tickers - which is silly bc I LIVE here and can go whenever I want and don't need a ticker!

ALSO

I am addicted to reading other peoples trip reports and often wish I could vacation with them! LOL

Chicago Mo

09-27-2011, 09:14 AM

I have never been. Gosh joining this site makes me what i've been missing. Life with Disney in it!!

:welcome:
are you planning a trip?
Here is soe pixi dust for you

pixiedust:

DisneyFairytale

09-27-2011, 09:22 AM

We have always wanted to, but have never stayed at a Disneyland hotel. Always stayed off site, because of the cost.

mansionmama

09-27-2011, 11:26 AM

I don't even make it to the first wave of Photopass Photographers before I break down and cry (with happiness). My son gets so embarrassed.

I love a good touring plan, but for some reason, I feel the need to ride HM as my very first ride of a trip, and the last.

The only thing I want to do at HS is ride RnR. Again and again and again. The rest of it doesn't interest me at all.

I've never had a Dole Whip, but plan to remedy that next trip as it's our first time at the Polynesian!

DrDoofenshmirtz

09-29-2011, 12:51 AM

Buckle up, folks...this could get bumpy!

1) Dole Whips. For those of you who don't like dole whips, I say...GOOD! They're mine! Stay away! Those of you haven't tried yet...you can have one. But, if you want more, you have to buy them from me after I perfect my Dolewhippinator...and take over the tri-state area! :woohoo:

2) Adults only. I support the idea of adults only days, but to be fair, we should also have kids only days. Sure, it'll probably turn out like "Lord of the Flies", but you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, am I right, folks?

3) I love those of you who still refer to DHS as MGM and the TTA as the Wed-way peoplemover. I've been going to WDW since 1976, so I can relate...but, you just don't go far enough. From here on, I vow to...

a) Refer to POR as "Dixie Landings"

b) Refer to MS as Horizons

c) Refer to Buzz Lightyear as Delta Dreamflight

d) Refer to AK as "that large grove of orange trees".

4) I have "accidentally" :rolleyes1 knocked over kids on wheelies. Not at WDW (yet...), but at local malls and such. I'm a big guy, with broad shoulders, and look a little...unstable. I usually follow this maneuver by loudly announcing "Whoopsie! Gotta be more careful, kiddo!" :rotfl2:

5) When I ride BTMRR, I sing "Ghost Riders in the Sky" quietly to myself.

6) When I ride IASW, I sing along. Loudly. And off-key. I've gotten some dirty looks, but I've been to Yankee Stadium in full Red Sox regalia. There's nothing that's gonna be said to me at WDW that'll raise my eyebrows.

7) I don't judge anyone else in the park. Not CM's or fellow guests. I have no idea what they're going through. Sure, that meltdown might be caused by being hot, tired or overwhelmed...or maybe they've just lost their job. Or a loved one. I don't own WDW. I don't get to tell people they have to be happy every moment they're here.

8) Those WDW Turkey Legs? They're made from people. ;)

9) I haven't had a vacation in 10 years, but back then I realized that Universal had greatly narrowed the gap to WDW. Now, 10 years later, I'm more excited about the Universal part of my December trip than the WDW portion.

10) I like to tell my friends' kids that I'm the guy who shot Bambi's mother.

DisMomme

10-01-2011, 02:20 PM

My secret? I'm pretty sure DH & I enjoy Disney more than the kids, we just use them as our excuse. DH & I are making our first trip sans kids next month.

EvilQueenT

10-01-2011, 07:34 PM

My secret? I'm pretty sure DH & I enjoy Disney more than the kids, we just use them as our excuse. DH & I are making our first trip sans kids next month.

my husband and i are the same way and if you're anything like us you are gonna love it!!! it's a totally different experience going honeymoon style rather than as mom and dad. have a FANTASTIC time!

ILoveDisney&Cruising

10-01-2011, 08:17 PM

When I go to WDW in the Summertime, I can't wait to go into the Hall of President's merely for the fact that its a nice, cool, dark place where I usually rest my feet and take a nap ;)

Why, that's what the Carousel of Napping ... er, uh ... Carousel of Progress is for! :lmao:

We dubbed it that years ago, when our kids were small. It was a nice, quiet, dark, a/c place where the kids would sit, engrossed in the show, while we had a much needed 20 minute nap!

(I don't think you have to wait quite as long for the next show to start, as you do for Presidents, either. 5 minutes until the next showtime and we're enjoying zzzzzland!)

:laughing:

ILoveDisney&Cruising

10-01-2011, 08:26 PM

lewiswharf

10-02-2011, 05:57 PM

Never tried a turkey leg, but will come January!

Mindy5767

10-02-2011, 05:58 PM

Never tried a turkey leg, but will come January!

the turkey legs gross me out... so I've never had one... and speaking of being grossed out.... I think the tie-dye cheesecake at Pop Century looks icky... so none for me! :rotfl2:

DisneyFairytale

10-02-2011, 06:06 PM

You know what, I've never done that either...

stitches of laughter

10-02-2011, 06:14 PM

the turkey legs gross me out... so I've never had one... and speaking of being grossed out.... I think the tie-dye cheesecake at Pop Century looks icky... so none for me! :rotfl2:

me too!!! i saw a picture of it, it's not all cheesecake! it's red velvet cake within the tie-dead.

ugh. so many other things to get for my credits. yum!:goodvibes

Feckless

10-02-2011, 06:18 PM

Buckle up, folks...this could get bumpy!

8) Those WDW Turkey Legs? They're made from people. ;)

You have to say that in your best overacting Charlton Heston voice!!! :lmao:

DisneyFairytale

10-02-2011, 06:21 PM

I used to really say bad things about the Tarzan Tree. I thought it was quite boring, and wasting space....until I actually did it a second time, and now LOVE it. The soundtrack they play really gets to me and I get shoked up :rolleyes1

DrDoofenshmirtz

10-02-2011, 08:23 PM

You have to say that in your best overacting Charlton Heston voice!!! :lmao:

Precisely what I was going for! Soylent turkey! :rotfl2:

Tower

10-10-2011, 07:11 AM

10) I like to tell my friends' kids that I'm the guy who shot Bambi's mother.Hey! I shot first! (but missed :():rotfl2:

Eclectic Goddess

10-13-2011, 02:38 PM

I've been drunk at Disneyland, Disneyworld, and Universal Studios Orlando. Not sloppy and falling down, but, yeah, I'm a total lightweight.

Up until about 5 years ago, I was fairly anti-Disney. Then a friend convinced me to go with her to Disneyland for a park-only Nightmare Before Christmas figure release, and now I'm hooked.

I'm a vegetarian, but when in Disney, I eat bacon.

Okay, and the big one...

I like Disneyland better than Disneyworld. No contest, hands down, in every way. As my friend likes to say, "Walt never walked the streets of the 'world."

Jordanblackpool

10-14-2011, 04:18 AM

As long as this stays in here, I dont mind revealing that

1) One of my favourite rides is Goofys barnstormer :cool1: Dont know why, but its a good fun ride!

2) I dont like Disney fireworks. Its not just Disney ones, I dont like Fireworks. But the ones at Epcot...I dont get why everyone watches them and gets in position an hour before they start?

3) I Have been drunk in Disney!

4) As I have got older...i prefer US to Disney. This upsets alot of my family who are WDW mad

EvilQueenT

10-15-2011, 07:06 PM

I've always loved the evil queen...when I was little you couldn't get her costume for halloween like you can now and I loved the idea of being scary but didn't want to be ugly and it just stuck that she's my villain. So now that I'm a grandmother I've enjoyed offering my granddaughter apples...which freaks her out so much she asks if it's a good apple or a sleepy apple. I get the feeling she doesn't quite trust me :confused3.

DisneyDee27

10-15-2011, 09:04 PM

I do NOT like Duffy the bear. Not the idea of it, the backstory, or the actual bear.
Deepirate:

*sarah*

10-16-2011, 01:34 AM

Whenever I am feeling homesick for WDW and wish I was there, I listen to the score from Wishes. It's some of my favorite Disney music. I've been listening to it a lot lately cause I want to go back SO bad!!!

I've brainwashed my son into loving Disney LOL. He now hates all Nick Jr shows and all we do is talk about Disney....who we want to take pics with next time, who's autographs we haven't got yet, what kind of Disney pins we want next, and so on......Dh is now outnumbered, since all we want to do is watch Disney movies and WDW is the only place we want to vacation....he's outnumbered and that is just the way I planned it bahahahah. He can't tell us no. ;)

NMBCFangirl

10-17-2011, 04:47 PM

Secrets, hmm? I'll bite.

In our twenties, my brother and I used to sneak in rum in Disney mugs to drink on Pirates. We accidentally enhanced the ride, as more than once someone else in our boat commented that it was so realistic that they even smelled rum! :laughing:

My family went to DLP so often in my youth that I memorized all the menus and price lists. This was handy as a teen on a budget, and if I brought a newbie friend along. The shameful part is I TRIED to memorize the menus for places our traveling companions might like for our last trip to WDW. This included the FandW kiosks.

I had to BEG DH for our first joint Disney venture in 2008, and now he tells anyone who asks that it is the best vacation anywhere.

bonna girl

10-17-2011, 08:03 PM

Secrets, hmm? I'll bite.

I had to BEG DH for our first joint Disney venture in 2008, and now he tells anyone who asks that it is the best vacation anywhere.

I had to do the same thing with my DH - :love:

burnurcomputer

10-19-2011, 09:44 PM

Okay here I go :)

1) I haven't done tons of things at the MK, even though I am realizing that it might be my fav. park.

2) I hate AK with a passion and will be doing it on my next family trip just so my 2 small kids can be better entertained in Disney while my 2 bigger kids are bored to tears. A 1/2 day of torture and then I can go swimming at my resort.

3) I hate robots and animatronics. I have real anxiety on some rides. My kids tease me :(

4) I love the Muppets and HS. I might knock my own children out of the way if I could get a pic with a Muppet.

5) My love of COP was sealed my last visit. First time to ride, quite kids, A/C....now my family will do random breakouts of "Its a great big beautiful tommorow"

6) Epcot is um, well, okay. Not my favorite but I try to be a good sport. I plan on reminding my DH of where he threw up over the side of the bridge going into World Showcase every time we go. He was a trooper and felt like major crap that day, but the sight of him tossing his cookies makes me giggle. And the fish "snacking" on his gastric contents is gross but hilarious. I think that is why God gave me 4 sons instead of daughters.

7) I might steal other people's kids after mine get older so I can do as many YES programs as I can. I had an amazing time.

DisneylandDenizen

10-20-2011, 01:43 AM

I learn Disney choreography and minimally perform it as I watch the show or parade. Sometimes a performer sees me and gets confused look on their face as to why I know it.

justjohn29

10-20-2011, 07:33 PM

I love reading these! So great! Mine is that I haven't seen Sleeping Beauty and now I'm obsessed with the designer doll of her. I need to see it. I will soon. Also, that I'm way too obsessed with completing this designer set.

wdwnut76

11-02-2011, 11:15 PM

*I really, really, REALLY dislike most of the Disney princesses.

*The world globe at Illuminations is a huge bore.

*I miss the old World of Motion and Horizons at Epcot.

*The last time I went on Space Mountain, I wound up in the first aid office for two hours, vomiting frequently. (And that was even with taking Bonine so I wouldn't get sick!)

I'm sure I'll think of more! This is fun!:woohoo:

Lauralooneyfordisney

11-03-2011, 10:18 AM

I have one. My DH and I hate musicals so we have never been to any musical show at WDW. I love the fact that the rides are empty around them during show time though.:lmao:

EvilQueenT

11-03-2011, 03:24 PM

since my kids have grown up and my 7 year old granddaughter hates fireworks the only time i'm interested in fireworks is if i happen to see them while riding a ride.

Tower

11-03-2011, 03:35 PM

Just have a new one.
Guys are not supposed to cry, but due to DSIL's cancer, we had to postpone and tentatively cancel our DW trip that was to leave this Wednesday (booked before we found out) :sad:.
I would never tell DW this as we both know that family comes first, but I'm dying inside! Was looking forward to this trip since we booked it in March!

One good thing was we did not tell the kids we were going at all, because of DSIL. Did not want to raise their hopes and then squash them.

DrDoofenshmirtz

11-03-2011, 07:09 PM

Tower

11-03-2011, 07:17 PM

I am so very sorry to hear this. I hope your DSIL responds well to his treatment, and you all manage to get back on track to WDW soon.Thanks DrDoofenshmirtz, but it's terminal now. It's just a waiting game and doing whatever we can to make her comfortable. At least we will have the chances to return to the world many more times in our future. (I hope)

*sarah*

11-04-2011, 01:01 PM

Tower, I am so sorry to hear about your DSIL's prognosis. Your whole family is in my thoughts.

New Secret from me....I HATE The Nightmare Before Christmas with a passion and it annoys me to see all the products for it on the DisneyStore website. It all just doesn't seem "Disney" to me. And then there are those dang Muppets (who I do like, just not at Disney World).....

DrDoofenshmirtz

11-04-2011, 06:14 PM

Thanks DrDoofenshmirtz, but it's terminal now. It's just a waiting game and doing whatever we can to make her comfortable. At least we will have the chances to return to the world many more times in our future. (I hope)

Wow, Tower, my heart goes out to you and your family. I've gone through this with several family members (who hasn't, right?), and I absolutely empathize with you.

Disney_Princess83

11-09-2011, 11:06 PM

I don't like Rapunzel at all :sad2: I know she is a "princess" but I hate the fact that she is now replacing Sleeping Beauty/Princess Aurora on alot of merchandise. Belle, Sleeping Beauty/Aurora and Ariel are my favourite princesses!

I hate Snow White's Scary Adventures. It scared the hell out of me! Yes, seriously.

I cried the first time I saw the Castle and get teary just thinking about it.

I wish adults could get dressed up in the parks all the time. I understand why they can't but I'd love to walk around as Belle. :) Hopefully we can do MNSCHP sometime in the future.

I LOVE IASW! At Disneyland, I went on it three times back to back. No lines so I just kept going around. LOVED IT! I then proceeded to sing the song all day and people hate me... :rotfl:

At Disneyland, I had a mega meltdown in the middle of the Bear Making Factory late one evening. The store was so full and you couldn't move. We were midway through making the bears, with the store full of all these little kids and I just started crying and I left.

Chicago Mo

11-10-2011, 06:43 AM

Missytara

11-10-2011, 09:07 AM

My disney shameful secret is I love to go over to the GF when they have the Perfectly Princess Tea and watch the little girls all dressed in their favorite princess dresses and get introduced to Miss Rose Petal.

dgundry

11-18-2011, 12:27 PM

My shameful Disney secret is www.disboards.com... that's right... not even my wife knows about my obsession reading all the posts here!

P.S. And to think, my kids believe I plan all of these great Disney trips for them! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

nichanda

11-18-2011, 12:28 PM

1) I'm scared of the characters. There's something mime-ish about the characters that walk around, and it makes me want to run away. I'm 30...

2) I refused to try and have a baby until DH agreed to go to Disney World with me. We've never been there together, and I wanted a trip to Disney that would be all about us. He gave in, and we are going in Feb. I wouldn't have budged on this one, as terrible as that sounds.

3) DH and I were in Hong Kong last fall with another couple. I wanted to go to Disney there so badly. The other three didn't. Not knowing the area I didn't dare go alone, so I didn't go at all. I was secretly mad about this for months, and I'm not 100% over it. This is a reason behind #2!

4) I'm equally as excited for the monorail as I am for any ride.

5) I feel guilty for spending a day or two at Universal, even though I really enjoy it. I feel like I am cheating on Disney.

6) Every time I watch a "Golden Girls" rerun, I feel proud that I seen the front of the house at MGM as a kid. I've actually caught myself bragging about this to people in recent years.

7) I always completely stop what I am doing/saying when a Disney World commercial is on TV, and just stare in awe.

DrDoofenshmirtz

11-18-2011, 06:12 PM

1)

5) I feel guilty for spending a day or two at Universal, even though I really enjoy it. I feel like I am cheating on Disney.

You do know that Disney cheats on you with millions of other visitors every year, right? ;)

BTW, sorry to hear about you being Disney-blocked in HK. I'd be pretty miffed, too. :mad:

padycustom

11-19-2011, 02:11 AM

I've never seen Fantasia.

Same, here. I missed that during my visit. :(

RadicalDreamer

11-19-2011, 02:20 AM

1) I have to watch Wishes and The Magic, The Memories and You EVERY time I'm in MK. And I cry EVERY time Walt's face pops up on the castle.

2) I've never been on The Tower of Terror :sad2:

3) I can't stand Jiminy Cricket.

Tower

11-19-2011, 06:22 AM

3) I can't stand Jiminy Cricket.Awww, no conscience?
Must like the Evil Queens too! :rotfl2:

DefLepard

11-19-2011, 08:31 AM

I don't like any of the "All Stars" resorts

NJDiva

11-19-2011, 03:37 PM

I don't like any of the "All Stars" resorts

I'm with you on that! I have no intention of ever staying there even for the cheaper price. It's too far away and since I normally travel alone there are WAY too many kids there.

ok I have more to add to my list:
I really do like Hollywood Studios, I think mostly for the food
I have the Disney Channels as favorites on my cable box
When asked why I haven't done/learned something (such as why don't you learn to drive a manual transmission) my response is "cause I'm the princess and I don't wanna".....that pretty much stuns them for a few minutes :lmao:princess:

EvilQueenT

11-19-2011, 05:03 PM

i like going with my sister, husband, granddaughter, or daughter (just me plus one of them) better than going with a group.

my sister and i go each year for her birthday and each year i lie to my granddaughter about where i'm going so i don't hurt her feelings.

i also hate staying at the value resorts but would do it if i was desperate.

twice i've convinced my husband to agree to extending our trip (while we're on it) using less than fair tactics.

i've don't get how people can sooooo pack themselves in in front of the castle to see fireworks...doing it once (for me once in a lifetime was enough), yes, but every time they go off...no.

i only like ak because it keeps that many more people out of the parks i actually like.

i call fantasyland ankle bitter alley...hate walking through there without a stroller for protection. i avoid it as much as possible and it's been worse since toon town closed leaving them all bunched up in a small space.

i laugh a little when people walk up to restaurants like le cellier at 630pm thinking they'll get a table.

i like the new show "once upon a time"...yes i know it's not disney but i like it because so far the evil queen is winning :rolleyes:

DefLepard

11-19-2011, 05:51 PM

i laugh a little when people walk up to restaurants like le cellier at 630pm thinking they'll get a table.

:thumbsup2 :lmao:

I Love that

Another shameful secret = when booking restaurant ressies on-line for 2 and nothing appears, book for 4 and you will get a table, when you show up, lie and say they are resting back at the resort :banana: :laughing:

EvilQueenT

11-20-2011, 02:56 PM

my granddaughter is a seasoned disney vet at the age of 7 (she'll be 8 at the end of january) and she's an adrenalin junkie only wanting to ride the mountains, tot, rnrc, and mission space. in fact, her first time riding rnrc (she just scrapped to be tall enough this past august) she rode it all the way through not holding on while sitting in the back. i give you this background because my shameful secret is that i rode tot once back in the 90s and hated it so i won't ride it again BUT i went on a trip with just myself and my granddaughter so i lied to the cm's and said she was 8 so she could ride tot alone. i walked her to the seat and met her where she got off but i lied at disney and abandoned my only grandchild to ride alone...shameful i know lol. it was her big bragging point when we got home how she rode it alone because i was chicken.

North of Mouse

11-20-2011, 07:46 PM

I love Eeyore as much as my 15 yr. old granddaughter - and my DH loves to show a video of me meeting with him with my mile wide smile!! Also a note to CandleOnTheWater - wait till your cute little son is old enough to love Winnie the Pooh and your hate for him will turn to love!!!!!!!! I guarantee it!

nichanda

11-21-2011, 07:47 AM

I've spent the good part of many days watching YouTube videos of everything Disney World. From walking around the parks to actual rides. It helps me get my Disney fix. :cool2:

EvilQueenT

11-21-2011, 02:26 PM

our family is the type that pulls practical jokes on each other so whenever someone new goes with us we always tell them the rabbits and ducks around the parks are mechanical and that their eyes are cameras used by cm's to keep an eye on everyone's behavior. it's amazing how much self control a 5 y/o can have when they think disney is watching their every move.

my daughter (now 22) had a gap between disney visits from age 6 until about 15. so when we took her at 15 there wasn't a lot she remembered from her trip at age 6. we told her that IASM was the only indoor water flume ride which is what made it unique to disney. we told her the drop at the end was bigger than the one on splash mountain (which we'd just rode). you should have seen her reaction when we got to the end of IASM :rotfl2:...totally hysterical (for the rest of us at least).

Tower

02-12-2012, 01:08 PM

Just got back from 'The World' on Thursday after our best week ever visiting Mickey! I spent about 1/2 hour per day (Thanks WDW for finally providing free wifi!) on email and keeping contact with work. DW thought it was a bit much of work, but I spend a lot more time on here and on other Disney sites while home than I spent time working while at WDW! I guess you could say though that I'm a Disney Addict! (and I think DW has figured that out!:eek:)

kimbo0569

02-12-2012, 03:27 PM

I don't like any of the "All Stars" resorts

Me neither. We prefer the moderates and would rather wait til we can stay where we want and enjoy the vacation all the way around.

LoveLIlTT

02-12-2012, 04:04 PM

occasionally will order from the kids menu......:rotfl:

metalis4ever

02-12-2012, 04:14 PM

I feel wicked guilty but I can't stand Goofy :rolleyes1

Tower

02-12-2012, 04:50 PM

I feel wicked guilty but I can't stand Goofy :rolleyes1Well Garsh! Maybe we shouldn't tell him that!:goofy:

Liz&Griff'smom

02-12-2012, 05:36 PM

My husband and I took a trip to WDW without the kids two years ago and told them that we were going to Charleston.

I cry when Tinkerbell flies from the castle during Wishes.

I do not like visiting Hollywood Studios. I have tried it four times and never enjoyed myself.

kgoodb00

02-12-2012, 07:07 PM

I dont tell my guy friends I'm a disney fanatic. I just feel weird about it. God I love disney though.:surfweb:

This is exactly how I feel too!

Koivu

02-12-2012, 07:56 PM

Im 20 and collect Disney Plushes. Im not ashamed. But i dont go around flaunting it. Haha

ashenbiez

02-14-2012, 09:40 PM

this is so fun to read! I love how we all have our dirty little disney secrets

here's mine :)

1 - face characters scare the bejeezus out of me. we ran into Mulan in Epcot 2 years ago and I wanted to run away crying. Saw Mary Poppins and the penguins at MGM last year and was only okay because of the Penguins.
2 - i cannot call it Hollywood Studios... it always has been, always will be MGM to me
3 - it would be the happiest day of my life if there were NO parades or fireworks at MK on a day I was there. although, that's when I hit all the fantasyland rides, so maybe not ;)
4 - i look forward to napping in resort hammocks almost as much as going to the parks.
5 - if my fiance did not like disney as much as he does, i might have said "no" to his proposal!!! would have been a deal breaker ;)

snitchesandmice

02-16-2012, 11:42 AM

Not really a secret, but I refuse to ride Splash Mountain. I loved song of the south when I was little and hate that I can't enjoy the show element of the ride, but the thought of that drop scares the living daylights out of me.

Also, I still pout about 20k under the sea and Mr. Toad's wild ride to this day.

Chuckers

02-16-2012, 03:30 PM

courtneydisney

02-17-2012, 02:07 AM

I admit, I get teary eyed when watching poignant Disney moments in movies, and when walking down Main Street for the first time that trip.

When my 3 year old niece saw the castle for the first time, I almost lost it.

Magic makes me verklempt.

Chuckers

02-17-2012, 02:09 PM

I may have posted this a while ago...

I cry during the fireworks (MK Wishes), at the end of Fatasmic (Disneyland's version only), and DCA's World of Color.

metalis4ever

02-17-2012, 03:05 PM

I fight back the tears while watching IllumiNations....nothing like seeing a 6'4 230 lb dude in Metal shirts whimper over a fireworks show....:goodvibes

JeanetteK

02-18-2012, 12:15 AM

bumping so I can find my place - these are so funny.
(left off on pg. 58) :surfweb:

EsmeCullen

02-18-2012, 01:14 AM

- I did not like Animal Kingdom that much. Skipping it this year.
- I HATE Winnie the Pooh.
- Captain EO scared me as a kid.
- I loved the Figment ride as a kid, and I still do (and I am 30). I LOVE Figment!!!! *sings* imaaaaagination imaaaaagination!
- My favorite Disney movie of all time is Aladdin! I have loved it since the day it came out. I must admit, I cried when I met him and Jasmine at WDW last year because it was my first time "meeting" them. I was 29. Am I weird??

Tower

02-18-2012, 04:47 AM

I fight back the tears while watching IllumiNations....nothing like seeing a 6'4 230 lb dude in Metal shirts whimper over a fireworks show....:goodvibesI hear ya dude! 6'5", 250 lb giant (gentle giant) here and I teared up 2 weeks ago watching wishes!

disney212

02-18-2012, 07:36 AM

DH and I (early 40's) love dressing up and trick or treating at MNSSHP! We are not huge candy freaks but it makes us feel like kids again! We hit every line!
:wizard:

hauntedmansionmom17

02-18-2012, 08:01 AM

I want to throw things at, kick and trip people who do NOT sit down for fireworks in the MK especially if we are around the hub or down Main Street USA. They are up in the AIR PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!! You will NOT see them ANY BETTER than you would sitting down. (and you block it for little kids!!!)

This! :rolleyes1

DefLepard

02-18-2012, 12:28 PM

This! :rolleyes1

^ I concur

Friendly Frog

02-18-2012, 01:40 PM

I really don't like the value resorts. I think the icons at Pop are the worse and super ugly. I still choose that resort because I just can't justify the price difference for moderate since I am just sleeping in a room. ( I am there for the park.) Pop is my favorite value because of the lake area.

I can't stand to go into a swimming pool if there is a kid in a swim diaper. ( Or a place like Disney where I know there has been many.) Especially now that I have read that chlorine does not kill/sanitize a lot of stuff that could be transmitted from a diaper.

Midnyghtchilde

02-22-2012, 10:57 AM

I like this thread! Mostly cuz I share lots of the same "secrets" :grouphug:

-> I tear up at the fireworks shows
-> I tear up seeing main street the first time, or just walking into MK for the first time of a trip
-> I tear up when I have to leave, especially on the ME (I am calling it the not-so-magical-express on the way home!) when the video starts playing and Mickey says goodbye!
-> I always want to be at the front for night time parades so I can both interact with characters and get pictures...but am not so mean as to block little kids, so I wind up in the back instead.
-> I've never ridden Kali River Rapids, I am never in the mood to get completed soaked and always wimp out!

Midnyghtchilde

02-22-2012, 11:00 AM

Im 20 and collect Disney Plushes. Im not ashamed. But i dont go around flaunting it. Haha

I'm 27 and I have a ton of plushies. I don't consider this a "shameful" secret, just a secret ;)

I usually opt for a plushie for a sourvenir - this last trip was the first time I didn't get one! And only because I didn't find any I *really* liked!

Mr Toad was Framed

02-22-2012, 11:09 AM

Also, I still pout about 20k under the sea and Mr. Toad's wild ride to this day.

you tell em!

gunit12210

02-22-2012, 01:13 PM

Swissdog2010

02-22-2012, 02:18 PM

loves HM & I pretend I do also :lovestruc

That I usually don't explore other vacation options when I know corporate greed has transformed WDW & the like ... maybe it is the "layaway" ease or the hope I won't leave with a wound as big in my wallet :mad:

A quote from Walt Disney,and please evaluate his words with the current situations for yourselves:

"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money."

Yup, and that's why the company was constantly in debt until Mary Poppins came out and they made enough money to pay off Bank of America once and for all. It's why Roy Disney spent his professional life running around trying to secure money for Walt's dreams. I love the man but every dreamer needs someone to hold their feet on the ground long enough to keep from going broke. Ask yourself where the next attraction is coming from, or that 5th park everyone is yammering for. Or the money to invest in new movies, shows, etc. Or how about the R&D that gave you the laugh floor, turtle talk with crush or the free walking animitronic dinosaur. If this is all too much for you, I'm sure DisneyKremlin is just around the corner.