Peeps, restrooms & drunks. A hot, sweaty Asian TR-Pt.2 1/21-Under the sea [Archive] - Page 15 - The DIS Discussion Forums

WendyO

01-06-2009, 07:22 PM

:rotfl2: DS says this too! It started with him only saying it to us. Now he says it to anyone who calls him cute. If it's me saying it then his response comes complete with eye roll and a "mooooom!!" :rolleyes1

Funny. Erin is like that when people say "You're just like a little Japanese doll." To that she insists, "I'm NOT A DOLL!!!!". Apparently it's very insulting to her. Ha ha ha.

Wendy, your kids are so dang cute, I don't know how you could ever discipline them!! One flash of their smile and I'd be gone!:cutie:

Again, it's because they're not your children. Believe me, as powerful as those smiles are, Mama's wrath is stronger. Ha ha ha ha ha.

Although sometimes it gets to me... the other day I asked Erin why she likes me to put notes to her in her lunchbox every day and she said, "because when I read them I think of you and it warms my heart."

Aw. :love: :lovestruc But really, what six year old says "it warms my heart"?

lauren_elizabeth

01-06-2009, 07:30 PM

LouDisney

01-06-2009, 07:31 PM

:welcome: I can't believe you read the whole thing....congrats on getting through it...:thumbsup2

Thanks!
I did. Work was slow yesterday and I read it all...lol

jordanyosh

01-06-2009, 10:53 PM

Jordan,

Man do I have some catching up to do. :woohoo:

Welcome Back!!!!!! No worries...I promise to disappear again...just kidding...

I bet we have about the same. Just a hunch. Get crackin'! I bet I'll beat you. :rolleyes1

Did you notice I haven't posted any updates today? I'm took a day off to let you catch up...

Awww! That's about the cutest thing I've ever heard!

I hadn't heard that story either...I LOVE that little girl...

jordanyosh

01-06-2009, 10:54 PM

Thanks!
I did. Work was slow yesterday and I read it all...lol

I wish I had a slow work day....what's that like?

winkers

01-06-2009, 11:13 PM

the other day I asked Erin why she likes me to put notes to her in her lunchbox every day and she said, "because when I read them I think of you and it warms my heart."

Aw. :love: :lovestruc But really, what six year old says "it warms my heart"?

that is too dang cute!!:lovestruc

MAGICFOR2

01-07-2009, 02:02 AM

Caught up again. The pics of the kids are so cute! Looks like you had my kind of day - hangin out at the Beach, wherever that happens to be!:thumbsup2 Your China trip is right around the corner!

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 02:28 AM

Caught up again. The pics of the kids are so cute! Looks like you had my kind of day - hangin out at the Beach, wherever that happens to be!:thumbsup2 Your China trip is right around the corner!

Any beach will do...absolutely, but if I had my choice? Serenity Bay...:thumbsup2

China is right around the corner and I've done absolutely zero packing or much planning....

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 02:57 AM

Chapter 84. Sunday, February 10th. Day 11. Part 6. The park mojo is back!

So when I last left you, we had eaten an early dinner at Hurricane Hanna's and gotten some gelato (well not me). We took our time getting ready and made our way to the bus stop to go to the MK to see Wishes and hit up the EMH hours. Oh...and I had another DIS meet planned with EnglishRosie and Blueyed Girl.....

For the first time while staying at the BCV, we had a looong wait for a bus. Truly it was about 30 minutes and we barely made it into the park to see Wishes. I could care less as I am NOT a fireworks person, but everyone else wanted to see them:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0621.jpg
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It was very crowded immediately after the parade, so we ducked into the stores and made our way up Main St.

I ran into my girlfriends on the way to Tomorrowland:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008556.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008558.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008552.jpg

Meanwhile Flat Winkers had just about had it and took a bunch of drugs and we had to wheel her around:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008575.jpg

a view of the castle:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008594.jpg

into tomorrowland:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008598.jpg

Erin was sooo tired and conked out in the stroller. So we had to kind of pick and choose who went on what rides.

Kim and I went to Space Mtn to ride while I think the rest of the clan did Monsters' Inc.:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008599.jpg

Then Kim and I hopped on the TTA:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008618.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008619.jpg

Look sleep tonguing:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008620.jpg

Then we went back because we had a DIS meet:

I can't remember who saw who first but it was like meeting old friends!!!!
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008602.jpg

Blue and I flashing the tongue:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008603.jpg

The whole gang..who took the pic? was it Mr Blue?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008604.jpg

Why wasn't Erin in the pic? oh that's right...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008612.jpg
Still zonked out.

Flat Winkers and Blue's Pirate getting some private time. I feel like I should look away. ;)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008607.jpg

At least she has a smile on her face...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008605.jpg

It was time to say our goodbyes....life long friends were made that day...:grouphug:

Continued in next post

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 03:20 AM

Chapter 84 continued

Derek stayed with Erin and the rest of us journeyed to COP....no line..
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008617.jpg

Then Derek and Wendy did an Erin switch and we rode on Buzz:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008610.jpg

There was a line but it went super fast..the ride stopped for a few minutes so I was able to get a few pix:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008613.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008616.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008614.jpg

Just what the heck is taking so long
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008615.jpg

After that derek, kim, dylan and I went on Monsters inc:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008609.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008608.jpg

Kim and Wendy went on Stitch:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008548.jpg

We then tried to use our snack credits. If you remember from part 1 of this TR. At first something had to be snack worthy to get us to use a snack credit. Now it was...does a piece of chewed gum off the cement count as a snack credit. Well, we weren't that desperate, but close:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008597.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008591.jpg

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http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008538.jpg

Off to Fantasyland we went. 1st stop Pooh. I waited with the still sleeping Erin:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008601.jpg

It was during the many adventures that Erin woke up. Dylan and Erin played for a bit and then we went to Philharmagic:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008547.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008623.jpg

The last ride of the night was the carousel:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008624.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008611.jpg

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This was our last day in the MK and of course the last stop in the park? The restrooms

Restroom rating alert
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008625.jpg

These bathrooms are usually a 4-5 flusher-crowded, stinky and wet, but at 12:30am not so bad. So take it for what it's worth but it was a double flush.

wendy and I sad that it's our last day together.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008606.jpg

we caught a bus immediately and were back in our room by about 12:50am according to my notes. ESPN was closed. So I took a few cans of beer and walked around the Boardwalk and enjoyed my last night at this resort........

Click here for next installment. (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29632258&postcount=3583)

carissanboys

01-07-2009, 04:58 AM

Did you notice I haven't posted any updates today? I'm took a day off to let you catch up...

So thoughtful. :hug: I plan on doing lots of reading today. :thumbsup2

englishrose47

01-07-2009, 05:31 AM

Jordan Finally our Meet !! Can't believe it eas almost 11months ago:rolleyes1
I sure hope we get to meet again all of us !!:banana:

carissanboys

01-07-2009, 06:04 AM

I'm still around. I am wicked busy (is that an appropriate use of the word wicked?).

I'm in the process of reading and catching up (not quite as far behind as I thought I was - must have just missed an update before because the next one I discovered I had indeed read) and saw this and had to reply.

As a Maine native, I can most definitely tell you that you did use the word wicked appropriately. "Wicked good", or "wicked bad", or "wicked hot" are all acceptable. :teacher:

WENDY!!! I'm not sure if I ever congratulated you on the birth of Ashyln, but just in case I wasn't around and didn't - CONGRATS! I haven't seen a picture of her yet (hoping there's some in here somewhere), but I'm sure she's just as wicked cute as Erin and Dylan. :goodvibes I can't believe she's 5 months old already!

LouDisney

01-07-2009, 06:09 AM

Great update!

coteau_chick

01-07-2009, 07:11 AM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww you got to meet Blue and Rosie. I am jealous. It looks like you had a great night. You sure rode alot of rides. I thought it was usually very crowded on EMH nights. I am glad I got to meet you but I wish I would have gotten to meet the rest of your crew too.

whogirl'smom

01-07-2009, 07:14 AM

I ran into my girlfriends on the way to Tomorrowland:

These just made me laugh so hard!

Look sleep tonguing:

That just sounds wrong on so many levels.....

Flat Winkers and Blue's Pirate getting some private time. I feel like I should look away. ;)

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:rotfl2:

punkin413

01-07-2009, 08:44 AM

I could care less as I am NOT a fireworks person, but everyone else wanted to see them

this surprises me because you always comment on my fireworks pictures! they are honestly my favorite part, i think.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008558.jpg

:rotfl2: i really thought you had your arm around her!

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008552.jpg

nice.

I can't remember who saw who first but it was like meeting old friends!!!!
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008602.jpg

how awesome! hi, guys! :goodvibes englishrose was right before me in my very first coffee maker swap at pop century last year and she left me a really sweet note.

Flat Winkers and Blue's Pirate getting some private time. I feel like I should look away. ;)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008607.jpg

:eek: OMG........flat people porn! although the pirate isn't flat.

you guys got a lot done that night! i'm impressed.

carissanboys

01-07-2009, 09:07 AM

Hey J?? Guess what??

I'm all caught up! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

As always, your installments are so enjoyable and fun to read. :goodvibes I won't comment on everything but I did take a few notes.

Jersey hot tubbers!!! :scared1: 'Nuff said.

It was great reading your installment on lunch at CRT since I'm right now trying to decide if I want to try eating there or not. Perfect timing for me. :thumbsup2

And lastly - TV monitors in the bathrooms at ESPN Zone??? :lmao: Can't miss a second of the games, eh? I wonder if they're in the women's bathroom as well. For some reason, I think not.

Goofster57

01-07-2009, 09:13 AM

Nice updates...

The pictures of you and your girlfriend are great...but I couldn't help but notice that it seems like she doesn't even know you exist..... :rotfl2:

Its good to be back reading your report :thumbsup2 your updates always make me chuckle

winkers

01-07-2009, 09:36 AM

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008556.jpg
:lmao: That is too funny!!! You look like you've been dipping into my happy pills!
We get alot of Japanese exchange students here, and I've noticed that the girls always do the peace sign in pictures...:confused3

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008552.jpg

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I wonder if they later talked about the crazy guy who was stalking them?:rotfl:

FauntleroyFAN07

01-07-2009, 10:26 AM

haha,
i really thought you were touching her as well, would have been funny if she turned around and saw you

:rotfl2:

k_reile

01-07-2009, 10:58 AM

Hey J?? Guess what??

I'm all caught up! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

As always, your installments are so enjoyable and fun to read. :goodvibes I won't comment on everything but I did take a few notes.

Jersey hot tubbers!!! :scared1: 'Nuff said.

It was great reading your installment on lunch at CRT since I'm right now trying to decide if I want to try eating there or not. Perfect timing for me. :thumbsup2

And lastly - TV monitors in the bathrooms at ESPN Zone??? :lmao: Can't miss a second of the games, eh? I wonder if they're in the women's bathroom as well. For some reason, I think not.

As for the tvs in the womans bathroom at ESPN...I think there were tvs there. I am not 100% positive since it was Sept 07 I was last there...but I am pretty sure.

lauren_elizabeth

01-07-2009, 11:02 AM

Hahaha, I'm cracking up at the picture where it looks like you have your hand on her shoulder and you're pointing out a pin! :lmao:

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 11:15 AM

I'll be back to reply later. I'm at church right now and I'm supposed to be working...do you think God would mind that I'm on the DIS?:rolleyes1

wirki

01-07-2009, 11:34 AM

Finally all caught up. You did alot on your last night at MK. You with your "girlfriend":lmao: I love it!!

k_reile

01-07-2009, 11:46 AM

I'll be back to reply later. I'm at church right now and I'm supposed to be working...do you think God would mind that I'm on the DIS?:rolleyes1

I don;t think God would mind at all!!:rotfl2:

java

01-07-2009, 12:19 PM

Knock Knock can I come in?

Oh how I have enjoyed the last 2 days. Reading and reading. So funny and so scary all at the same time(I'm in Jersey:scared1: ) I prefer to come in at the end so I can do a full on power read and get the "big picture".

Wanted to just say a formal hello and that I have so enjoyed the report. Winkers is just well :rotfl2:

winkers

01-07-2009, 12:48 PM

...do you think God would mind that I'm on the DIS?:rolleyes1

if he does, I think we're all in trouble..........;)

carrieannie

01-07-2009, 01:17 PM

Jordan,

Man do I have some catching up to do. :woohoo:

Hi Goof!! :wave:

Although sometimes it gets to me... the other day I asked Erin why she likes me to put notes to her in her lunchbox every day and she said, "because when I read them I think of you and it warms my heart."

Aw. :love: :lovestruc But really, what six year old says "it warms my heart"?

That is the sweetest thing Wendy! :lovestruc

Chapter 84. Sunday, February 10th. Day 11. Part 6. The park mojo is back!

I ran into my girlfriends on the way to Tomorrowland:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008558.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008552.jpg

Meanwhile Flat Winkers had just about had it and took a bunch of drugs and we had to wheel her around:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008575.jpg

I love these pictures! :lmao: It kinda looks like your trying to pick pocket that poor peep!!! :rotfl:

And the picture of flat winkers in the wheelchair is priceless!!! :rotfl2:

I can't remember who saw who first but it was like meeting old friends!!!!
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008602.jpg

Blue and I flashing the tongue:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008603.jpg

The whole gang..who took the pic? was it Mr Blue?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008604.jpg

Aww! great pictures...

Flat Winkers and Blue's Pirate getting some private time. I feel like I should look away. ;)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008607.jpg

At least she has a smile on her face...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008605.jpg

Just CREEPY!!! :scared: :rotfl2:

carrieannie

01-07-2009, 01:21 PM

And lastly - TV monitors in the bathrooms at ESPN Zone??? :lmao: Can't miss a second of the games, eh? I wonder if they're in the women's bathroom as well. For some reason, I think not.

As for the tvs in the womans bathroom at ESPN...I think there were tvs there. I am not 100% positive since it was Sept 07 I was last there...but I am pretty sure.

Yup,,they are in the girls b rooms too! I was there in September 07 and I remember thinking it was funny but odd and I felt like I was being watched....:lmao:

carissanboys

01-07-2009, 01:31 PM

Yup,,they are in the girls b rooms too! I was there in September 07 and I remember thinking it was funny but odd and I felt like I was being watched....:lmao:

Well, at least they realize some women out there are sports fanatics too! ;) I bet they're not in the stalls like they are above the urinals. :rolleyes1

troobabiee7

01-07-2009, 01:36 PM

Those pictures with your girlfriends are HILARIOUS!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao: Your updates always crazck me up! And you guys got so much done, sounds like a fun night!

IndianaHoosier

01-07-2009, 03:21 PM

MAGICFOR2

01-07-2009, 03:22 PM

Any beach will do...absolutely, but if I had my choice? Serenity Bay...:thumbsup2

China is right around the corner and I've done absolutely zero packing or much planning....

Ah...Serenity Bay - I SO wish we had stuck with our original cruise plans this Fall rather than going to Mexico.

No planning or packing? What kind of DISer are you! :rotfl2:

IndianaHoosier

01-07-2009, 03:24 PM

You haven't make a detailed pretrip itinerary???!!!! I would be going crazy! Sometimes the least planned events are the most fun though...............

MAGICFOR2

01-07-2009, 03:36 PM

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008558.jpg
Looks like you're reaching into her bag:scared1: Good thing security didn't see this!:lmao:

Hey J?? Guess what??

I'm all caught up! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

As always, your installments are so enjoyable and fun to read. :goodvibes I won't comment on everything but I did take a few notes.

Jersey hot tubbers!!! :scared1: 'Nuff said.

It was great reading your installment on lunch at CRT since I'm right now trying to decide if I want to try eating there or not. Perfect timing for me. :thumbsup2

And lastly - TV monitors in the bathrooms at ESPN Zone??? :lmao: Can't miss a second of the games, eh? I wonder if they're in the women's bathroom as well. For some reason, I think not.

Oh! You reminded me why I was planning to avoid the hot tub in March!:eek:

Simba22

01-07-2009, 04:51 PM

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008621.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008538.jpg

OMG I want to squish him! :lovestruc I do find it funny that Dylan got stuck with the snack credit pictures lol Wendy - your son is, apparently, a snack food :rotfl2:

The same thing happened to us last year with the snack credits! We had like 18 snack credits left, tried to just get a whole bunch of stuff before we left MK...had a huge debacle with that, then ended leaving everything in the dang room when we checked the next morning. :headache: I am so sad for the cheese danish that I didn't get to eat :sad1:

englishrose47

01-07-2009, 08:04 PM

Hi Jordan !! God has a sense of HUMOR ,he has too !! He created us !! So he would have to enjoy the Dis !!:rotfl2:

carissanboys

01-07-2009, 08:24 PM

Oh! You reminded me why I was planning to avoid the hot tub in March!:eek:

:rotfl: Glad I could help!

Blueyed Girl

01-07-2009, 08:52 PM

Chapter 84. Sunday, February 10th. Day 11. Part 6. The park mojo is back!

I ran into my girlfriends on the way to Tomorrowland:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008556.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008558.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008552.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Oh my gosh, what ARE you doing????? Those poor girls. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

The whole gang..who took the pic? was it Mr Blue?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008604.jpg

Yes, Mr. Blue :lmao: took the picture. I LOVE THIS PICTURE!! I'm saving it. :goodvibes

Flat Winkers and Blue's Pirate getting some private time. I feel like I should look away. ;)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008607.jpg

At least she has a smile on her face...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008605.jpg

It was time to say our goodbyes....life long friends were made that day...:grouphug:

Continued in next post

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I forgot about Pirate Pete and Flat Winkers "date".

We had such a great time meeting all of you and hope to do it again soon. :thumbsup2

winkers

01-07-2009, 08:56 PM

:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I forgot about Pirate Pete and Flat Winkers "date".

since we met, I like to keep him in my pocket.................

hlrababy

01-07-2009, 09:03 PM

OH MY GAWSH!!! I was laughing so hard at the pictures of you ahem, "chasing" your girlfriends!!!!! That is hilarious!!!!

Awww, love the dis meet picture!!!!! Hopefully I will get to meet some of you one day!;)
Then I can do my tongue picture!!!!:rotfl2:

Blueyed Girl

01-07-2009, 09:05 PM

since we met, I like to keep him in my pocket.................

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 09:12 PM

So thoughtful. :hug: I plan on doing lots of reading today. :thumbsup2

I bet your eyes are tired....;)

Jordan Finally our Meet !! Can't believe it eas almost 11months ago:rolleyes1
I sure hope we get to meet again all of us !!:banana:

I can't either. It seems like yesterday and at the same time forever ago.

I'm in the process of reading and catching up (not quite as far behind as I thought I was - must have just missed an update before because the next one I discovered I had indeed read) and saw this and had to reply.

As a Maine native, I can most definitely tell you that you did use the word wicked appropriately. "Wicked good", or "wicked bad", or "wicked hot" are all acceptable. :teacher:

WENDY!!! I'm not sure if I ever congratulated you on the birth of Ashyln, but just in case I wasn't around and didn't - CONGRATS! I haven't seen a picture of her yet (hoping there's some in here somewhere), but I'm sure she's just as wicked cute as Erin and Dylan. :goodvibes I can't believe she's 5 months old already!

Wicked cool.

Great update!

Thanks. I barely got it done last night. I was sooo tired.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww you got to meet Blue and Rosie. I am jealous. It looks like you had a great night. You sure rode alot of rides. I thought it was usually very crowded on EMH nights. I am glad I got to meet you but I wish I would have gotten to meet the rest of your crew too.

The mojo was back just in time for Wendy and Kim's last night....

9 rides in about 3 hours. Not bad.

:rotfl2:

I done my job....

this surprises me because you always comment on my fireworks pictures! they are honestly my favorite part, i think.

I love your pics! As you can tell ours did not come out as well. What I love is seeing the fireworks through someone else's eyes. Someone who can appreciate it. So when i see your pix, I know they were taken with special love and affection...and clarity.

:rotfl2: i really thought you had your arm around her!

It does look like it huh...:thumbsup2

how awesome! hi, guys! :goodvibes englishrose was right before me in my very first coffee maker swap at pop century last year and she left me a really sweet note.

that's a coincidence for sure. she is sooo nice.

:eek: OMG........flat people porn! although the pirate isn't flat.

you guys got a lot done that night! i'm impressed.

I feel like I need to take a shower after seeing those pix...;)

We would do EMH at MK again in a heartbeat.

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 09:20 PM

Hey J?? Guess what??

I'm all caught up! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

As always, your installments are so enjoyable and fun to read. :goodvibes I won't comment on everything but I did take a few notes.

Jersey hot tubbers!!! :scared1: 'Nuff said.

I got more than I bargained for there with the NJ tubbers...:eek:

It was great reading your installment on lunch at CRT since I'm right now trying to decide if I want to try eating there or not. Perfect timing for me. :thumbsup2

Maybe Wendy will comment on it since Kim and I didn't go. They like it, but remember we used credits...

And lastly - TV monitors in the bathrooms at ESPN Zone??? :lmao: Can't miss a second of the games, eh? I wonder if they're in the women's bathroom as well. For some reason, I think not.

I think we know the answer to that question now...and no I have never gone in there to look....

Nice updates...

The pictures of you and your girlfriend are great...but I couldn't help but notice that it seems like she doesn't even know you exist..... :rotfl2:

Its good to be back reading your report :thumbsup2 your updates always make me chuckle

We OC people need to stick together.

Many of my girlfriends knew I existed....:rolleyes1

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008556.jpg
:lmao: That is too funny!!! You look like you've been dipping into my happy pills!
We get alot of Japanese exchange students here, and I've noticed that the girls always do the peace sign in pictures...:confused3

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008552.jpg

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I wonder if they later talked about the crazy guy who was stalking them?:rotfl:

They may have talked about me, but I wouldn't have understood.:)

haha,
i really thought you were touching her as well, would have been funny if she turned around and saw you

:rotfl2:

I don't what I would've done if that happened.....

As for the tvs in the womans bathroom at ESPN...I think there were tvs there. I am not 100% positive since it was Sept 07 I was last there...but I am pretty sure.

you have urinals in the women's bathroom?;)

Hahaha, I'm cracking up at the picture where it looks like you have your hand on her shoulder and you're pointing out a pin! :lmao:

That picture could not have come out better....

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 09:35 PM

Finally all caught up. You did alot on your last night at MK. You with your "girlfriend":lmao: I love it!!

I'm glad you're caught up....:thumbsup2

I don;t think God would mind at all!!:rotfl2:

I didn't get struck down by lightning so I guess it wasn't too bad...:)

Knock Knock can I come in?

Oh how I have enjoyed the last 2 days. Reading and reading. So funny and so scary all at the same time(I'm in Jersey:scared1: ) I prefer to come in at the end so I can do a full on power read and get the "big picture".

Wanted to just say a formal hello and that I have so enjoyed the report. Winkers is just well :rotfl2:

welcome!!!!

I'm glad you enjoyed the TR...it's been a long ride

if he does, I think we're all in trouble..........;)

you the most though...
:rotfl2:

I love these pictures! :lmao: It kinda looks like your trying to pick pocket that poor peep!!! :rotfl:

Who says that I didn't grab a Hello Kitty coin purse.....:laughing:

And the picture of flat winkers in the wheelchair is priceless!!! :rotfl2:

Just going back to where it all started.

Just CREEPY!!! :scared: :rotfl2:

Just imagine how it felt watching it all go down...

Yup,,they are in the girls b rooms too! I was there in September 07 and I remember thinking it was funny but odd and I felt like I was being watched....:lmao:

Now THAT would be creepy.:eek:

Well, at least they realize some women out there are sports fanatics too! ;) I bet they're not in the stalls like they are above the urinals. :rolleyes1

go pats.....

Those pictures with your girlfriends are HILARIOUS!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao: Your updates always crazck me up! And you guys got so much done, sounds like a fun night!

It was a fun night. We had so much fun together for the most part.

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 09:47 PM

Great update!!! I LOVE the parks at night...it's my favorite time to be there!!!
I love the pics with your "girlfriends" and the DIS meet looked like so much fun!
Sad to see Wendy's last night, but at least you have a few more days....[/QUOTE

Having worked at Disneyland for so long, the MK is my least favorite park, but on that night, we had sooo much fun.

[QUOTE=MAGICFOR2;29530505]Ah...Serenity Bay - I SO wish we had stuck with our original cruise plans this Fall rather than going to Mexico.

No planning or packing? What kind of DISer are you! :rotfl2:

I know I gotta get on it starting this weekend....

You haven't make a detailed pretrip itinerary???!!!! I would be going crazy! Sometimes the least planned events are the most fun though...............

there isn't much I can do about it as I am the guest. I told my friends kinda what I wanted to do and see and the rest is up to them....

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008558.jpg
Looks like you're reaching into her bag:scared1: Good thing security didn't see this!:lmao:

You should've see what I pulled out.....

Oh! You reminded me why I was planning to avoid the hot tub in March!:eek:

I will never look at hot tubs the same way...

OMG I want to squish him! :lovestruc I do find it funny that Dylan got stuck with the snack credit pictures lol Wendy - your son is, apparently, a snack food

The same thing happened to us last year with the snack credits! We had like 18 snack credits left, tried to just get a whole bunch of stuff before we left MK...had a huge debacle with that, then ended leaving everything in the dang room when we checked the next morning. :headache: I am so sad for the cheese danish that I didn't get to eat

I seem to remember your snack credit story....

Hi Jordan !! God has a sense of HUMOR ,he has too !! He created us !! So he would have to enjoy the Dis !!:rotfl2:

I'm hoping he's laughing and not cringing.

Oh my gosh, what ARE you doing????? Those poor girls.

Just having fun at their expense.

Yes, Mr. Blue :lmao: took the picture. I LOVE THIS PICTURE!! I'm saving it. :goodvibes

I love it too...

We had such a great time meeting all of you and hope to do it again soon. :thumbsup2

me too...

since we met, I like to keep him in my pocket.................

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

OH MY GAWSH!!! I was laughing so hard at the pictures of you ahem, "chasing" your girlfriends!!!!! That is hilarious!!!!

Awww, love the dis meet picture!!!!! Hopefully I will get to meet some of you one day!;)
Then I can do my tongue picture!!!!:rotfl2:

You can do the tongue picture whenever you want or whenever you happen to see some of my peeps....:thumbsup2

scottny

01-07-2009, 11:35 PM

carissanboys

01-08-2009, 05:29 AM

go pats.....

I will cherish those two words from you forever. :rotfl:

jordanyosh

01-09-2009, 12:53 PM

stalker alert. :rotfl2: glad you didn't end up in Disney jail.

great update and pics.

How nice you got to see them. but naughty flat Winkers and the pirate. shame, shame, shame

can't wait for more.

My "Most Wanted" pic is plastered all over Japan....Beware when traveling to the USA.

I will cherish those two words from you forever. :rotfl:

I knew that would get me some love.:)

winkers

01-09-2009, 04:24 PM

My "Most Wanted" pic is plastered all over Japan....Beware when traveling to the USA.

:lmao: :lmao:
I can just see it!!:rotfl:

englishrose47

01-09-2009, 04:33 PM

We WANT you Jordan!!:lmao:

jwwi

01-09-2009, 08:17 PM

I love to end my trip at MK, love to be there at night. I am a Wishes fan, sorry that you don't like fireworks. Erin looks like she benefited from her nap, she really looks like she was having fun.

I must admit that I am positive that there are TV's in ESPN women's restrooms. And yes you can see them when you are in a stall, also when you are washing your hands. I have watched a few NFL games in there:rolleyes1 , oh I don't mean the bathroom, I mean at the ESPN zone.:rotfl:

KathyRN137

01-09-2009, 10:16 PM

Hi JORDAN!!!!!

Long time no see...er...speak...er.....read....

Oh, you know what I mean!!! :goodvibes

You'll be happy to know that one of my New Year's Resolutions is to get back on the DIS. (Wow, do I have a LOT of catching up to do!!!) I haven't been on the DIS since May of '08!!!

Well, we're expecting a snowstorm tomorrow, so perhaps it will be a good day to start!!

TTYL-

Kathy

carissanboys

01-10-2009, 05:16 AM

I knew that would get me some love.:)

:love:

I must admit that I am positive that there are TV's in ESPN women's restrooms. And yes you can see them when you are in a stall, also when you are washing your hands. I have watched a few NFL games in there:rolleyes1 , oh I don't mean the bathroom, I mean at the ESPN zone.:rotfl:

The information you get on the Dis is priceless! :thumbsup2

Goofster57

01-10-2009, 07:44 AM

~Fisharefriends~

01-10-2009, 07:49 AM

englishrose47

01-10-2009, 08:04 AM

Morning Peeps !!

Goofster57

01-10-2009, 08:13 AM

I was watching Japan's most wanted last night and what did I see

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/Goofy4you/wantedposter-1.jpg

DisneyLaura

01-10-2009, 08:24 AM

Although sometimes it gets to me... the other day I asked Erin why she likes me to put notes to her in her lunchbox every day and she said, "because when I read them I think of you and it warms my heart."

Aw. :love: :lovestruc But really, what six year old says "it warms my heart"?

Ok she has this mom of little ones crying over here. How cute is she? I hope she got candy in her lunchbox that day for a snack.

Hi Jordan - all caught up. I was sick for a couple of days so no DISing. That picture of you and your "girlfriends" was priceless. I actually thought you had your arm around her as well.

mrsksomeday

01-10-2009, 08:34 AM

I was watching Japan's most wanted last night and what did I see

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/Goofy4you/wantedposter-1.jpg

:lmao: :lmao: That is fantastic!!

englishrose47

01-10-2009, 08:43 AM

I was watching Japan's most wanted last night and what did I see

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/Goofy4you/wantedposter-1.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

KathyRN137

01-10-2009, 06:50 PM

I was watching Japan's most wanted last night and what did I see

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/Goofy4you/wantedposter-1.jpg

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

This is priceless!! We can always count on you for a chuckle, Keith!!

(BTW, the answer to your question is "yes"!)

Jordan! Whew! can it be possible that I am completely caught up with you now??? :cool1: Oh yeah! Go me!

Kathy

VandyFan10

01-10-2009, 08:37 PM

Hey Kathy! :wave2:

Haven't seen you in awhile!

Hope you are good.....you need to come check out my latest TR! :goodvibes

DisMomAmy

01-11-2009, 05:53 AM

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

This is priceless!! We can always count on you for a chuckle, Keith!!

(BTW, the answer to your question is "yes"!)

Jordan! Whew! can it be possible that I am completely caught up with you now??? :cool1: Oh yeah! Go me!

Kathy

Hi Kathy!!!!!!!! Welcome Back!!

punkin413

01-11-2009, 08:25 PM

i think maybe that "wanted" sign got out and jordan got picked up by the disney police. he hasn't been on in a couple of days.

or maybe he's gone missing again! :eek:

i hope not.

anyway, just wanted to let you know, jordan, that i have updated my TR with the teppan edo installment, so there's a good bit of peeps there for you! :thumbsup2

MAGICFOR2

01-12-2009, 01:59 AM

That wanted poster is the best "peep" pic yet! :worship:

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 03:31 PM

:lmao: :lmao:
I can just see it!!:rotfl:

We WANT you Jordan!!:lmao:

I was watching Japan's most wanted last night and what did I see

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/Goofy4you/wantedposter-1.jpg

:lmao: :lmao: That is fantastic!!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

This is priceless!! We can always count on you for a chuckle, Keith!!

(BTW, the answer to your question is "yes"!)

Jordan! Whew! can it be possible that I am completely caught up with you now??? :cool1: Oh yeah! Go me!

Kathy

Note to self...avoid Japan at all costs.

keith..this was too funny...:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 03:34 PM

I must admit that I am positive that there are TV's in ESPN women's restrooms. And yes you can see them when you are in a stall, also when you are washing your hands. I have watched a few NFL games in there:rolleyes1 , oh I don't mean the bathroom, I mean at the ESPN zone.:rotfl:

Can you imagine watching the whole game from the toilet? Oh wait, I'm a guy...of course I can...:rolleyes1

The information you get on the Dis is priceless! :thumbsup2

it is...:rotfl2: :thumbsup2

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 03:35 PM

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 03:38 PM

just saying hi, havent been on for a while, what with christmas and new year and all that goes with it. have also increased my hours at work so not so much free time, am back now though as have to start planning for may.

hope you are well xx

K,

I'm hoping you're back!!!!!!!

Morning Peeps !!

Good afternoon!!!!!!!

Ok she has this mom of little ones crying over here. How cute is she? I hope she got candy in her lunchbox that day for a snack.

Hi Jordan - all caught up. I was sick for a couple of days so no DISing. That picture of you and your "girlfriends" was priceless. I actually thought you had your arm around her as well.

I hope you're feeling better!!!!!

rentayenta

01-12-2009, 04:04 PM

:wave2:

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 05:10 PM

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 05:19 PM

:wave2:

Hola ASFAM.

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Chapter 85. Monday, February 11th. Day 12. Part 1. The one where everyone leaves.

Before I start with this installment. I have a few pictures from Wendy's 40th birthday celebration. We went to Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant in Beverly Hills.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday011.jpg

The men:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday004.jpg

The men and a little friend:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday005.jpg

Wendy and one of her many friends named Kim:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday007.jpg

The whole group:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday014-1.jpg

Our server doing the spinning salad:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday016.jpg

The meat cart:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday017.jpg

Wendy's 2lb slab before:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday019.jpg

and after:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday021.jpg

Dessert:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday023.jpg

My dessert. Coconut Banana Creme Pie:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday024.jpg

Visiting the kids before they go to sleep. Recognize the Wand aka Weapon of Mass Destruction
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday001.jpg

A good time was had by all. I'm sure I gained significant weight...

Back to the regularly scheduled update:

It was Monday morning and everyone but me was leaving...:sad2: :sad1:

Everyone woke up and Derek cooked us breakfast with the grip of food we had leftover. After breakfast I caught a cab and checked back in for the remaining 2 nights of the trip.

This is what I saw when I walked into the resort:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008627.jpg

Dang! My mojo was gone....

But much to my surprise, the line moved VERY quickly and I was up at the front counter in about 10 minutes and guess what? That's right...my room was ready!!!!! Mojo intact!

I was in the 70's section on the third floor. I don't have my room number in my notes...:confused3 But here's the view from my room:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008629.jpg

After I settled in a bit, I made my way over to the bus stop to head over to Epcot World Showcase as I was to meet up with everyone before they left....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008630.jpg

Click here for next installment. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29638312&postcount=3605)

Up next: The one where everyone leaves. Part 2.

carissanboys

01-12-2009, 05:56 PM

[B][U][COLOR="DarkRed"]The men:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday004.jpg

Look at all of those handsome men. :love:

Happy Birthday Wendy! Looks like a great way to celebrate. :goodvibes

I found the update even before the alert in the title! :cool1:

winkers

01-12-2009, 05:56 PM

[B][U][COLOR="DarkRed"]The men and a little friend:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday005.jpg

I didn't realize a man's little friend was his tongue...............:rolleyes1

I can't believe Wendy is 40! She doesn't look a day over 30.......it's so not fair!

Happy Birthday Wendy!!

englishrose47

01-12-2009, 05:58 PM

Hi Jordan!! We never ran into each other again at Pop!! I should have hung out by the bar and followed the drunks they would have led me to you!!:rotfl2:

troobabiee7

01-12-2009, 06:02 PM

Love the pictures. Happy Birthday to Wendy!!! In the picture of Erin and Dylan - is that the Nala and Simba tha have magnets in their noses so when you put them together they "kiss?!" If so I had those EXACT stuffed animals when I was younger and I LOVED them!!! They looked exactly like that, too funny! :laughing:

I'm so sad to see the trip slowly coming to and end! I feel like I've been following it forever :lmao:

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 06:03 PM

Look at all of those handsome men. :love:

Happy Birthday Wendy! Looks like a great way to celebrate. :goodvibes

I found the update even before the alert in the title! :cool1:

Man, you're quick!!!!!!

Wendy will tell you that she looooves Prime Rib......

I didn't realize a man's little friend was his tongue...............:rolleyes1

I can't believe Wendy is 40! She doesn't look a day over 30.......it's so not fair!

Happy Birthday Wendy!!

I would comment on your comment about the tongue, but don't want points....;)

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 06:07 PM

Hi Jordan!! We never ran into each other again at Pop!! I should have hung out by the bar and followed the drunks they would have led me to you!!:rotfl2:

I can't believe we didn't run into each other again either. Hanging out at Petals would've been a good way to track me down for sure.

Love the pictures. Happy Birthday to Wendy!!! In the picture of Erin and Dylan - is that the Nala and Simba tha have magnets in their noses so when you put them together they "kiss?!" If so I had those EXACT stuffed animals when I was younger and I LOVED them!!! They looked exactly like that, too funny! :laughing:

I'm so sad to see the trip slowly coming to and end! I feel like I've been following it forever :lmao:

I don't think Nala and Simba have magnets but I could be wrong...

You have been following it forever. My PTR started in August....2007!!!!!!!

troobabiee7

01-12-2009, 06:16 PM

I don't think Nala and Simba have magnets but I could be wrong...

You have been following it forever. My PTR started in August....2007!!!!!!!

My Simba and Nala looked just like those, it brought back memories :goodvibes And I love how long you were able to stretch this thing out! It prolongs the magic ;) :laughing:

Charleston Princess

01-12-2009, 06:18 PM

Look at that meat cart!!! :eek:

Happy Birthday, Wendy!!!

Last day? That is just so sad. I really don't want your TR to come to an end, Jordan. :sad1:

Charleston Princess

01-12-2009, 06:49 PM

Jordan, didn't you and Kim eat at Flying Fish or was that Spoodles? What post was that?

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 07:02 PM

My Simba and Nala looked just like those, it brought back memories :goodvibes And I love how long you were able to stretch this thing out! It prolongs the magic ;) :laughing:

I never intended for the TR to go on this long...but it does prolong the magic.

Look at that meat cart!!! :eek:

Happy Birthday, Wendy!!!

Last day? That is just so sad. I really don't want your TR to come to an end, Jordan. :sad1:

It's everyone's last day, but mine. I've got 3 more days of updates!!

Jordan, didn't you and Kim eat at Flying Fish or was that Spoodles? What post was that?

Spoodles! We loved it. I might be in part one.

Charleston Princess

01-12-2009, 07:04 PM

It's everyone's last day, but mine. I've got 3 more days of updates!!

Spoodles! We loved it. I might be in part one.

Drag out those last three days, please! We want every single last detail! :laughing:

I am off to go search it out -- I need to read it again as we try to solidify our ADRs (I only have until March 8 when I need to call).

java

01-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Oh my look at the meat! (and yes I am talking about the lawry's meat cart)

Happy Birthday Wendy!

Pop looks nothing like I expected in that picture from your room. Ok now this is going to sound strange- but I think you are the Asian version of my Puerto Rican husband.
My son saw your picture and said"that guy looks like dad" And I have to agree! Now I know why you seemed so familiar to me:rotfl2:

winkers

01-12-2009, 07:26 PM

- but I think you are the Asian version of my Puerto Rican husband.
My son saw your picture and said"that guy looks like dad" And I have to agree! Now I know why you seemed so familiar to me:rotfl2:

:rotfl2:
the guy who does my nails has a striking resemblence to Jordan too......I've thought about bringing in Flat Jordy for a picture, but I wasn't sure how I'd explain that.............his english is very limited.:rotfl:

KathyRN137

01-12-2009, 07:39 PM

Drag out those last three days, please! We want every single last detail! :laughing:

Ditto! ::yes::

At least keep it going until you get a new countdown ticker....

:grouphug: Ticker-less DISers, Unite!!!:grouphug:

Kathy

Blueyed Girl

01-12-2009, 09:04 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DH and I were just drooling over the food pic's at that restaurant. YUMMERS!! Looks like you guys had a fun night.

Great update and pics. Glad the Mojo is still in tact. :thumbsup2

LouDisney

01-12-2009, 09:17 PM

Great update. I have stayed in that building...at Pop. I had the same view.
Happy Birthday to Wendy!!!

punkin413

01-12-2009, 09:37 PM

I saw the update...that food was good.........this Yoko looks waaaaaaaaaay better than the Ono version fa sho.....

:rotfl: definitely! our yoko was a cutie.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday011.jpg

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, WENDY! :flower3: you look awesome!

Our server doing the spinning salad:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wendys40thbirthday016.jpg

that's interesting!

But here's the view from my room:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008629.jpg

nice view! :thumbsup2

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 10:05 PM

Drag out those last three days, please! We want every single last detail! :laughing:

I am off to go search it out -- I need to read it again as we try to solidify our ADRs (I only have until March 8 when I need to call).

Jackie, I'll try and prolong it.....but really it's been almost a year already....:eek: Can you believe it's been that long already? Time flies....

Oh my look at the meat! (and yes I am talking about the lawry's meat cart)

Happy Birthday Wendy!

Pop looks nothing like I expected in that picture from your room. Ok now this is going to sound strange- but I think you are the Asian version of my Puerto Rican husband.
My son saw your picture and said"that guy looks like dad" And I have to agree! Now I know why you seemed so familiar to me:rotfl2:

He's my brutha from anutha mother.....:thumbsup2

:rotfl2:
the guy who does my nails has a striking resemblence to Jordan too......I've thought about bringing in Flat Jordy for a picture, but I wasn't sure how I'd explain that.............his english is very limited.:rotfl:

I'm a triplet?

Ditto! ::yes::

At least keep it going until you get a new countdown ticker....

:grouphug: Ticker-less DISers, Unite!!!:grouphug:

Kathy

I may have a ticker within days......:thumbsup2

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DH and I were just drooling over the food pic's at that restaurant. YUMMERS!! Looks like you guys had a fun night.

Great update and pics. Glad the Mojo is still in tact. :thumbsup2

I also had the 2lb cut...and finished it off. It was my first time at this restaurant and I loved it...

Great update. I have stayed in that building...at Pop. I had the same view.
Happy Birthday to Wendy!!!

It was a great location....wasn't it?

:rotfl: definitely! our yoko was a cutie.

Can you imagine the other one serving you...Doh!!!!!:eek:

rentayenta

01-12-2009, 10:17 PM

I didn't know you could use the words man and little friend in the same sentence. Doesn't that go against some code or something? :rotfl2:

jordanyosh

01-12-2009, 10:17 PM

I didn't know you could use the words man and little friend in the same sentence. Doesn't that go against some code or something? :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Lifelong_Dreamer

01-12-2009, 10:49 PM

Happy Birthday Wendy! You all looked great!

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 01:00 AM

Chapter 86. Monday, February 11th. Day 12. Part 2. Epcot from a different viewpoint.

When I last left you...I was on the way to meet the rest of the gang at Epcot before they all took off to head back home.

I tried to call both Derek and Wendy on their cell phones with no answer. I knew they were going to be in the World Showcase so I just made my way over to that part of the park...

I was alone...well sort of...Do you think it's wierd to talk out loud to a cardboard cut out?
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008632.jpg

I walked over to the World Showcase. I came upon some peeps and was going to talk with them, but they ran screaming when they saw me talking with "her":
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008633-1.jpg

The thing about being on your own....you get to experience the parks from a completely different viewpoint. You have nowhere you need to be..no ADRs to rush off to....I decided to just sit on a bench--this bench to be exact:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008636.jpg

This is what I saw from the bench.....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008635.jpg

Get out of my picture!!!!;)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008637.jpg

After sitting for a few minutes, I decided to head out to try and hook up with the gang. I tried the phones again but still got no answer.

I stopped at the Norway Pavilion. I love the detail:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008638.jpg

My new best bud enjoying the entertainment:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008639.jpg

About this time Derek called and said they were in the World Showcase. Wendy couldn't find her cellphone, but thinks she packed it. I think we agreed to meet at the Germany Pavilion in a few minutes.

I grabbed a seat on the nearest bench and took a few more pix as I enjoyed the view.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008641.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008642.jpg

the said bench:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008643.jpg

after a few minutes I walked over to the Germany Pavilion and saw this heading my way:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008644.jpg

Click here for next installment. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29783139&postcount=3646)

Up next: Now it's time to say goodbye.

WendyO

01-13-2009, 02:28 AM

WENDY!!! I'm not sure if I ever congratulated you on the birth of Ashyln, but just in case I wasn't around and didn't - CONGRATS! I haven't seen a picture of her yet (hoping there's some in here somewhere), but I'm sure she's just as wicked cute as Erin and Dylan. :goodvibes I can't believe she's 5 months old already!

Thanks! You can check out pix @ www.okada-family.net... enjoy! You can also see some pix I posted on post #3211 and #3222 (both on page 215).

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww you got to meet Blue and Rosie. I am jealous. It looks like you had a great night. You sure rode alot of rides. I thought it was usually very crowded on EMH nights. I am glad I got to meet you but I wish I would have gotten to meet the rest of your crew too.

EMH was great - Dylan loved Buzz so much that we went on it three times in a row with our fastpasses... it was great because Erin usually used to always get to pick the rides but since she was asleep, it was all about what he wanted to do. So cute.

The pictures of you and your girlfriend are great...but I couldn't help but notice that it seems like she doesn't even know you exist..... :rotfl2:

I guess that's only fitting since Jordan says he treats his girlfriends like they don't exist... hee hee.

It was great reading your installment on lunch at CRT since I'm right now trying to decide if I want to try eating there or not. Perfect timing for me. :thumbsup2

Although I do love the Major Domo's pie entree, it's probably more about the experience than the food. But as long as you don't mind the whole princess thing, it's fun... and definitely if your kids love the princesses, then it's a treat and makes for great photo ops.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/Goofy4you/wantedposter-1.jpg

This is HYSTERICAL. So perfect.

Ok she has this mom of little ones crying over here. How cute is she? I hope she got candy in her lunchbox that day for a snack.

She can be cute at times... sometimes she says things and I wonder where she gets it from... she's growing up too fast.

Note to self...avoid Japan at all costs.

Let's just hope these posters don't make it over to China or you're in trouble.

Chapter 85. Monday, February 11th. Day 12. Part 1. The one where everyone leaves.

This sounds like a Friends episode... "The one where...." Ha ha ha.

I can't believe Wendy is 40! She doesn't look a day over 30.......it's so not fair!

Happy Birthday Wendy!!

Thanks! Well, as it were, I was officially calling it "the 10th anniversary of my 30th birthday" so we can still say I'm 30 (ish....). Hee hee.

Love the pictures. Happy Birthday to Wendy!!! In the picture of Erin and Dylan - is that the Nala and Simba tha have magnets in their noses so when you put them together they "kiss?!" If so I had those EXACT stuffed animals when I was younger and I LOVED them!!! They looked exactly like that, too funny! :laughing:

Nope - just regular old stuffed animals...

~Fisharefriends~

01-13-2009, 02:52 AM

great pictures from epcot. I love world showcase and could wander around there all day(helps there a few drinking spots to stope at along the way!!)

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 03:14 AM

great pictures from epcot. I love world showcase and could wander around there all day(helps there a few drinking spots to stope at along the way!!)

I could too...and the availability of booze doesn't hurt.....:thumbsup2

Charleston Princess

01-13-2009, 04:02 AM

Lifelong_Dreamer

01-13-2009, 04:07 AM

Great pictures looking across the lagoon, looks very peaceful.

englishrose47

01-13-2009, 05:20 AM

Happy 30 and Holding Birthday Wendy!!So glad FW got to njoy Epcot with you Jordan!! Can't imagine why the Peeps ran sreaming doesn't everyone talk to Flat People !!:rotfl2:

DisMomAmy

01-13-2009, 05:46 AM

Beautiful pictures of Epcot... and various Epcot benches. It makes me want to go sit there right now. :cloud9:

carissanboys

01-13-2009, 05:52 AM

Thanks! You can check out pix @ www.okada-family.net... enjoy! You can also see some pix I posted on post #3211 and #3222 (both on page 215).

Thanks Wendy! I'll go check them out. :)

Jordan - love all of the flat winkers pictures. :rotfl: Glad you finally got in touch with everyone. We never have much luck using our phones when in the parks. It's just so loud and I guess we're a bit distracted. :rolleyes1

punkin413

01-13-2009, 08:23 AM

I was alone...well sort of...Do you think it's wierd to talk out loud to a cardboard cut out?

as long as you're not singing to it.

The thing about being on your own....you get to experience the parks from a completely different viewpoint. You have nowhere you need to be..no ADRs to rush off to

i want to do this one day.

Get out of my picture!!!!;)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008637.jpg

FW is a camera hog! :rotfl:

the said bench:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008643.jpg

you should write a guidebook, "a tour of benches at the word showcase by jordan and flat winkers".

winkers

01-13-2009, 09:20 AM

I would love to know what goes through people's minds when they see you taking pictures with Flat Winkers.:rotfl2:
I would love to be able to do WS by myself.....I always feel rushed with the kids.

when do you leave for china? a week?

FauntleroyFAN07

01-13-2009, 10:00 AM

looking forward towhat kind of trouble you got in on your own exploring disney for the next few days

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 12:07 PM

I can't believe it has been almost a year -- your TR was one of the first ones I started reading! :eek: Beautiful scenic photos of World Showcase! Looks like Flat Winkers was in fine form that morning!

I know. I can't believe it either. I said somewhere else--it seems like just yesterday and at the same time, it seems like a lifetime ago...

I love the different feel of the parks when your by yourself. A complete different vibe.

Great pictures looking across the lagoon, looks very peaceful.

Thanks Lessa. The pix can't even compare to those great night time shots of Italy that you got, but I'll take the compliment..:)

It was soooo peaceful.

Happy 30 and Holding Birthday Wendy!!So glad FW got to njoy Epcot with you Jordan!! Can't imagine why the Peeps ran sreaming doesn't everyone talk to Flat People !!:rotfl2:

I must admit people did laugh. As I have mentioned before, I also got asked what I was doing and people said it was a great idea.

carissanboys

01-13-2009, 12:21 PM

Wendy - I just got a chance to check out your pictures on your website. Ashlyn is beautiful! :goodvibes And I can't believe how much Erin and Dylan have changed since this trip! I guess it HAS been a year. :rotfl: Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup2

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 12:32 PM

Beautiful pictures of Epcot... and various Epcot benches. It makes me want to go sit there right now. :cloud9:

Me, too. I never knew there were so many places just to sit and relax because we're always on the go.

Thanks Wendy! I'll go check them out. :)

Jordan - love all of the flat winkers pictures. :rotfl: Glad you finally got in touch with everyone. We never have much luck using our phones when in the parks. It's just so loud and I guess we're a bit distracted. :rolleyes1

We also take walkie talkies, but end up using our cells more.

as long as you're not singing to it.

:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

i want to do this one day.

You can still do this when you're traveling with others. Let everyone sleep in and set up a meeting time for later in the afternoon and just enjoy one of the parks...:thumbsup2

Believe me. People don't mind when you say...you can sleep in this morning...

FW is a camera hog! :rotfl:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

you should write a guidebook, "a tour of benches at the word showcase by jordan and flat winkers".

hmmm....................

I would love to know what goes through people's minds when they see you taking pictures with Flat Winkers.:rotfl2:
I would love to be able to do WS by myself.....I always feel rushed with the kids.

when do you leave for china? a week?

I leave 2 weeks from today.

As I told Dawn, take a morning off when you're there with the fam. Let them go to one park and then meet up with them later....

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 12:34 PM

looking forward towhat kind of trouble you got in on your own exploring disney for the next few days

I was pretty low key, but I do have another drunk story coming up involving a drunk from Minnesota and one from England.

KathyRN137

01-13-2009, 01:12 PM

I may have a ticker within days......:thumbsup2

:yay: Yay!

(Come on, spill the details!!!!) I can plan vicariously at least.....

:rolleyes1 Are you reading this, ED??!!

Kathy

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 01:18 PM

:yay: Yay!

(Come on, spill the details!!!!) I can plan vicariously at least.....

:rolleyes1 Are you reading this, ED??!!

Kathy

Well, the Gang--Wendy and Derek and their 3 kids, her parents, Kim and her boyfriend and myself will be heading down sometime next year. Either February or June.

Goofster57

01-13-2009, 04:39 PM

I really dislike the last day of our trips at WDW and I think I am coming to the realization that I feel the same way about last days on trip reports too. :sad2:

It's sad to see either of them come to an end

Of course with yours Jordan,
we're probably good for another 2-3 months at least :rotfl:

carissanboys

01-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Of course with yours Jordan,
we're probably good for another 2-3 months at least :rotfl:

:rotfl:

I mean :sad2:

:rolleyes1

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 04:48 PM

jordanyosh

01-13-2009, 04:48 PM

:rotfl:

I mean :sad2:

:rolleyes1

I was thinking the same thing....:rotfl2: :rolleyes1 ;)

hlrababy

01-13-2009, 07:07 PM

How cool! Just one week till China!!!! Can I jump in your luggage and go?:rotfl2:

rentayenta

01-13-2009, 08:51 PM

:rotfl2: I think Flat Winkers is a camera slut! :lmao:

Love the view from said bench. :thumbsup2

troobabiee7

01-13-2009, 10:01 PM

I have to say, I'm loving your bench tour ;) Of all the times I've been to the Disney parks, I honestly can't remember a single time that I actually sat on a bench. We're usually always on the go, and if someone has to stop for anything I'm off taking pictures. I'm the biggest advocate of relaxing and taking time to enjoy the atmosphere, so now I've got to find me some benches on our next trip! Love the Flat Winkers pics too :laughing:

scottny

01-13-2009, 11:01 PM

Great updates and pics.

It is great to be solo at Disney, I cannot wait to do it again. Though your not quite there yet.

coteau_chick

01-14-2009, 06:55 AM

I would love to do World Showcase alone. Maybe it will be better this trip because that is one part of Disney that Courtney doesn't appreciate yet. I know she will one day but she doesn't care for it now. She complains the whole time we are there. I love the pictures you took of flat winkers. I can't believe you are going to China. I hope you have a wonderful time. You deserve it. You have been working so much.

jordanyosh

01-14-2009, 05:07 PM

How cool! Just one week till China!!!! Can I jump in your luggage and go?:rotfl2:

Hop on board!

:rotfl2: I think Flat Winkers is a camera slut! :lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Love the view from said bench. :thumbsup2

I did too:love:

I have to say, I'm loving your bench tour ;) Of all the times I've been to the Disney parks, I honestly can't remember a single time that I actually sat on a bench. We're usually always on the go, and if someone has to stop for anything I'm off taking pictures. I'm the biggest advocate of relaxing and taking time to enjoy the atmosphere, so now I've got to find me some benches on our next trip! Love the Flat Winkers pics too :laughing:

When you slow down, you're able to see things that you never knew existed. It's amazing the detail at WDW.

Great updates and pics.

It is great to be solo at Disney, I cannot wait to do it again. Though your not quite there yet.

Nope, not quite

I would love to do World Showcase alone. Maybe it will be better this trip because that is one part of Disney that Courtney doesn't appreciate yet. I know she will one day but she doesn't care for it now. She complains the whole time we are there. I love the pictures you took of flat winkers. I can't believe you are going to China. I hope you have a wonderful time. You deserve it. You have been working so much.

Perhaps you can convince your DH and DS to take some "man" time and you and Grace can go for a bit of "girl" time and just take it slow and easy!:thumbsup2

LouDisney

01-14-2009, 06:03 PM

Great update, Jordon.
I love days at WDW like that, where you take your time and soak it all in.

jordanyosh

01-14-2009, 06:07 PM

Great update, Jordon.
I love days at WDW like that, where you take your time and soak it all in.

Those relaxing days/times come so few and far between when you are at WDW. It's nice when you can slow down and appreciate the magnitude of what Disney does compared to every other theme park out there.

englishrose47

01-14-2009, 06:40 PM

Evening Jordan!!

WendyO

01-14-2009, 11:03 PM

you should write a guidebook, "a tour of benches at the word showcase by jordan and flat winkers".

We've actually talked about this - like how normal (and I use the term "normal" loosely... what? we're not normal?? :rolleyes1 ) guidebooks give ratings for adults, kids, teens for rides, restaurants, etc... We were going to rate them based on comfort factor, sleepability, etc... WDW for old people. We were going to have sample day itineraries taking you from bench to bench to bench.... maybe we'll have a book for the "Undiscovered WDW... from benches to bathrooms." Ahh, what a fun title. :rotfl2:

Wendy - I just got a chance to check out your pictures on your website. Ashlyn is beautiful! :goodvibes And I can't believe how much Erin and Dylan have changed since this trip! I guess it HAS been a year. :rotfl: Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup2

Thanks for stopping by! I know, even just looking at these pix Jordan is posting they seem much younger. Ashlyn is a happy smiley baby... we were blessed with a mellow #3... Hopefully will stay that way...

Well, the Gang--Wendy and Derek and their 3 kids, her parents, Kim and her boyfriend and myself will be heading down sometime next year. Either February or June.

Does Kim know about this? I didn't realize you'd gotten a buy in from her... :confused: Maybe we're planning a trip she doesn't know she's going on....? Hee hee hee.

LouDisney

01-15-2009, 07:55 AM

Those relaxing days/times come so few and far between when you are at WDW. It's nice when you can slow down and appreciate the magnitude of what Disney does compared to every other theme park out there.

I totally agree.

englishrose47

01-15-2009, 08:29 AM

Wendy I like the Bench and Bathroom Tour Guide !! I think you would have a hit !!:rotfl2: People could plan what time of day it would not be busy in all the 1 flush bathrooms and when the benches would be empty !!:rotfl2: I think you have a winner:lmao:

Blueyed Girl

01-15-2009, 08:53 AM

Great update and pics! FW pic's are so funny. I can't believe you are leaving for China in less than 2 weeks!! :woohoo: Can't wait to see some pic's when you return.

We leave for WDW in less than 3 weeks. :woohoo:

jordanyosh

01-15-2009, 04:47 PM

I totally agree.

why thank you!

Wendy I like the Bench and Bathroom Tour Guide !! I think you would have a hit !!:rotfl2: People could plan what time of day it would not be busy in all the 1 flush bathrooms and when the benches would be empty !!:rotfl2: I think you have a winner:lmao:

I too would like to see that guidebook...oh wait...I could probably write it myself...:rolleyes1

Great update and pics! FW pic's are so funny. I can't believe you are leaving for China in less than 2 weeks!! :woohoo: Can't wait to see some pic's when you return.

We leave for WDW in less than 3 weeks. :woohoo:

You lucky dog getting to go to WDW...

I will take pix for sure!

Maroon

01-16-2009, 09:10 AM

Howdy, I have been in and out here.

GeminiAngel

01-17-2009, 06:25 AM

Hi Jordan!!:hyper:

englishrose47

01-17-2009, 07:46 AM

MorningPeeps !!

punkin413

01-17-2009, 09:36 AM

We've actually talked about this - like how normal (and I use the term "normal" loosely... what? we're not normal?? :rolleyes1 ) guidebooks give ratings for adults, kids, teens for rides, restaurants, etc... We were going to rate them based on comfort factor, sleepability, etc... WDW for old people. We were going to have sample day itineraries taking you from bench to bench to bench.... maybe we'll have a book for the "Undiscovered WDW... from benches to bathrooms." Ahh, what a fun title. :rotfl2:

that is great! :rotfl2: i'd definitely buy it.

jordan - when do you leave for china?

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 12:31 AM

Howdy, I have been in and out here.

You're not the only one.....:scratchin

Hi Jordan!!:hyper:

YO!!!!!!!

Where have you been?

MorningPeeps !!

Good evening!!!

that is great! :rotfl2: i'd definitely buy it.

jordan - when do you leave for china?

7 days from today. I'll be at LAX waiting for my red eye flight.

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 01:05 AM

Chapter 87. Monday, February 11th. Day 12. Part 3. The gang's final hours.....

As I ready myself for my trip to China, I look back on this trip and I miss sooo much about WDW. Someone asked me on Friday how I can go on to WDW over and over again. For me...it's about getting off the plane and immediately feeling that humid air walking down the jetway. It's about walking through that airport. It's about getting to that WDW resort and walking in those doors and being hit with that feeling...you know it. If you close your eyes...you can feel it too. I'd go back for that first initial feeling alone......

anyways.....so as i was checking into the rest of the gang was checking out of the BCV.....and getting ready for a few more precious hours at Epcot before heading to the airport.....

a few last pics on the beach at the Beach Club.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0646.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0647.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0648.jpg

A last look at the view...see you in 2010!
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0650.jpg

So sad to go:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0651.jpg

The kids finishing up their masks:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0652.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0653.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0656.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0657.jpg

The last character pics of the trip:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0659.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0660.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0661.jpg

the whole family
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/IMG_0662.jpg

continued in next post.

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 01:19 AM

Chapter 87. Continued.

We met up outside the Germany Pavilion and continued Wendy, Derek and the kids' last hours at WDW.

We went to the China Pavilion and saw the movie there:

Here's a nice picture of Kim:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008645.jpg

Me doing some tai chi:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008646.jpg

I'll try to take a picture in front of the real thing......

Remember these pics as I will compare them to some of the architecture I actually see in a few weeks.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008647.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008648.jpg

Doing the lion roar:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008649.jpg

We went on Maelstrom...even Erin. She was a bit scared, but she liked it and has recently mentioned that she would like to ride it again.

On our way to Mexico. We heard and saw the mariachi band, but someone walked in front of the picture:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008650.jpg

We went on the Gran Fiesta and saw this:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008654.jpg

Someone already getting back into work mode:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008655.jpg

Now it was time to say goodbye to Wendy, Derek, Erin and Dylan:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008656.jpg

Sadness abounds:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008657.jpg

the Princess poses:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008658.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008659.jpg

Goodbye Dylan:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008660.jpg

We said our goodbyes feeling a bit sad that the vacation was winding down...

then they were off...

Kim and I still had a lunch at Coral Reef and then she was off the catch her plane home......

mrsksomeday

01-20-2009, 01:39 AM

Lifelong_Dreamer

01-20-2009, 01:42 AM

I have that exact feeling when I arrive in Orlando and WDW, just so calming and relaxing and just well magical! :goodvibes

coteau_chick

01-20-2009, 05:51 AM

The way you described getting there and the feeling made me so glad I am going back. I know exactly what you are talking about. I can't wait to see your pictures from China.

GeminiAngel

01-20-2009, 07:43 AM

I've been lurking in the shadows.
:cheer2: 7 days till China!!!! and 14 days till WDW for me!!!

carissanboys

01-20-2009, 08:01 AM

While reading your description of "that feeling", it reminded me of our last trip. We were driving of course - and in Florida - getting close to Orlando. I put my window down and the air hit me - warm and sunny. :goodvibes And then when you see the Disney World entrance - it's just something you can't really explain to someone unless they've been there and experienced it too.

Looks like you all had a lovely last few hours together in Epcot. :thumbsup2

Jordan - I am soooooo excited for you and your upcoming trip to China!!! I mean REALLY. :hyper:

punkin413

01-20-2009, 08:21 AM

As I ready myself for my trip to China, I look back on this trip and I miss sooo much about WDW. Someone asked me on Friday how I can go on to WDW over and over again. For me...it's about getting off the plane and immediately feeling that humid air walking down the jetway. It's about walking through that airport. It's about getting to that WDW resort and walking in those doors and being hit with that feeling...you know it. If you close your eyes...you can feel it too. I'd go back for that first initial feeling alone......

::yes:: i hear ya! i hate it when people ask me how i can go back so often. i don't understand how people go to the beach YEAR AFTER YEAR. humidity, sweat, salt water, sand all over everything.....not my idea of fun! now i do admit that i love laying in the sun on a nice pleasant morning or late afternoon before the sun goes down and listening to the ocean. but everything else about it just doesn't appeal to me. but i don't fault them for it because i know some people enjoy that. i've been to WDW 5 times in the past 2 years and i STILL have yet to do everything! i haven't even come close. and every single experience is always different. besides that, i love that i can just let go of everything else around me and be in my own little disney-fied world. some people just don't get it.

Doing the lion roar:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008649.jpg

look at erin! :rotfl:

Goodbye Dylan:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008660.jpg

dylan looks like he's ready to go!

Blueyed Girl

01-20-2009, 08:43 AM

great pictures! I love your description of getting to WDW and why you return. Some people just don't "get" this and don't understand. I guess you have to be there rather than have someone tell you. My own mother actually said to me the other day...."I think you guys need to branch out and stop going to Disney World". :sad2: None of our family really gets it and that's fine.....but I don't understand the need to tell us where to vacation. :confused3

I can't believe how close your China trip is!!! Have a wonderful time! :wave2:

FauntleroyFAN07

01-20-2009, 09:39 AM

same here jordan, i should ask how they can go to the same golf vacations each year,

i wish people would just get over it and leave us disney fanatics alone.

:thumbsup2

englishrose47

01-20-2009, 09:53 AM

Boy do I know the feeling ! When we first wen in 2007 I was the one who really didn't want to go !! But being the planne that I was I got hooked on the Dis !! My excitemnet was rising I caught itfrom you guys! Well once there I was hooked and haven't stopped plnnoing and dreaming since !! The rest of the family love it but totaly leave the planning to me ! "Just tell us where we are going today etcetc !!" I would be bored on any other vacation , the family do want so day to do a Disney cruise sooo maybe that will be oka!!
Jordan loved the updates and am looking for the China TR !!

IndianaHoosier

01-20-2009, 10:26 AM

Loved the update! You def summed up the feeling of being at Disney....it's magical!!!!
Have a wonderful and safe time in China!!!!

AMVmom

01-20-2009, 10:48 AM

Hello! I accidentally stumbled across the trip report today and what caught me was the title. I LOVED IT and you remind me so much of a cousin of mine (who lives in Jersey) who can just crack me up all the time. Reading your report today just absolutely had me on the floor. Just wanted to thank you for a great trip report! Hope I can read more from you! :goodvibes

wirki

01-20-2009, 11:18 AM

I have that same feeling every time I arrive at DW. It just makes my heart flutter just thinking about it.

Sad to see everyone go. Hope you behave yourself on your own :rotfl2:

winkers

01-20-2009, 11:25 AM

You described why we all go back to disney world perfectly!:thumbsup2 I got goosebumps and butterflies in my stomach thinking about it, and I'll be back there in 2 weeks!:cool1: pixiedust:

wirki

01-20-2009, 11:28 AM

You described why we all go back to disney world perfectly!:thumbsup2 I got goosebumps and butterflies in my stomach thinking about it, and I'll be back there in 2 weeks!:cool1: pixiedust:

See you there!! I can not wait

troobabiee7

01-20-2009, 11:29 AM

Aw Jordan, I KNOW that Disney feeling :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes It's the best, isn't it? You're update actually made me sad that everyone was leaving, even though you all actually left a year ago :laughing: I'm glad everyone was able to enjoy a few last minutes of park time together before it was time to head back home. I can't wait to read what little's left :sad1:

China's going to be AMAZING!!!! What a great experience... have an unbelievable time and be sure to take a ton of pictures to share when you get back! Are you going to be writing a full trip report??

Goofster57

01-20-2009, 03:04 PM

:thumbsup2 Nice updates Jordan:thumbsup2

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 03:44 PM

Jordan, I love the way you describe that feeling of going to WDW, you are so right I feel that way too. It is so addictive, that feeling of knowing you are there, what magic lies ahead. Wonderful pictures as usual. I can't get enough of Erin and Dylan, they are adorable.

Be careful, take care of yourself, and please, please keep us updated on your China trip. Don't drop off the face of the Earth again ok? We have you and Kathy back now, I don't want to lose ya again :grouphug: .

I'm not going anywhere. Remember, I have a PTR to start....:thumbsup2

I have that exact feeling when I arrive in Orlando and WDW, just so calming and relaxing and just well magical! :goodvibes

It's a feeling really like no other.

The way you described getting there and the feeling made me so glad I am going back. I know exactly what you are talking about. I can't wait to see your pictures from China.

There are several moments over the course of the vacation that cause me to have that feeling. Usually when I am out late at night and have the resort to myself, I really feel transported...it's hard to explain....

While reading your description of "that feeling", it reminded me of our last trip. We were driving of course - and in Florida - getting close to Orlando. I put my window down and the air hit me - warm and sunny. :goodvibes And then when you see the Disney World entrance - it's just something you can't really explain to someone unless they've been there and experienced it too.

Looks like you all had a lovely last few hours together in Epcot. :thumbsup2

Jordan - I am soooooo excited for you and your upcoming trip to China!!! I mean REALLY. :hyper:

That hard to explain feeling...I know it well. Sitting on the many benches during this trip, I felt that indescribable feeling of joy, contentment..relaxation....

I can't wait to go..I'm excited, nervous, expectant......

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 03:58 PM

I've been lurking in the shadows.
:cheer2: 7 days till China!!!! and 14 days till WDW for me!!!

And you get to meet some DISers right? What meets do you have planned?

::yes:: i hear ya! i hate it when people ask me how i can go back so often. i don't understand how people go to the beach YEAR AFTER YEAR. humidity, sweat, salt water, sand all over everything.....not my idea of fun! now i do admit that i love laying in the sun on a nice pleasant morning or late afternoon before the sun goes down and listening to the ocean. but everything else about it just doesn't appeal to me. but i don't fault them for it because i know some people enjoy that. i've been to WDW 5 times in the past 2 years and i STILL have yet to do everything! i haven't even come close. and every single experience is always different. besides that, i love that i can just let go of everything else around me and be in my own little disney-fied world. some people just don't get it.

I know what you mean when you say that you still haven't done everything at WDW yet. I've gone 14x and still have more to discover.

I would like to stay at a Monorail Resort
I would like to stay at POR/FQ
I would like to take a tour.
I haven't eaten at Marrakesh, Nine Dragons, Rose and Crown yet.
I haven't stepped foot in Ft Wildnerness since 1992.
I haven't seen Cirque yet.
I haven't been to Blizzard Beach since 1996.
I haven't been miniature golfing yet.
I haven't eaten at Boma yet.

great pictures! I love your description of getting to WDW and why you return. Some people just don't "get" this and don't understand. I guess you have to be there rather than have someone tell you. My own mother actually said to me the other day...."I think you guys need to branch out and stop going to Disney World". :sad2: None of our family really gets it and that's fine.....but I don't understand the need to tell us where to vacation. :confused3

I can't believe how close your China trip is!!! Have a wonderful time! :wave2:

Exactly. don't tell me where to vacation.:thumbsup2

same here jordan, i should ask how they can go to the same golf vacations each year,

i wish people would just get over it and leave us disney fanatics alone.

:thumbsup2

All they see are the theme parks and the crowds.....:confused3

Boy do I know the feeling ! When we first wen in 2007 I was the one who really didn't want to go !! But being the planne that I was I got hooked on the Dis !! My excitemnet was rising I caught itfrom you guys! Well once there I was hooked and haven't stopped plnnoing and dreaming since !! The rest of the family love it but totaly leave the planning to me ! "Just tell us where we are going today etcetc !!" I would be bored on any other vacation , the family do want so day to do a Disney cruise sooo maybe that will be oka!!
Jordan loved the updates and am looking for the China TR !!

The China TR will be integrated with my 2010 WDW PTR/2012 50th birthday blowout PTR.

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 04:05 PM

Loved the update! You def summed up the feeling of being at Disney....it's magical!!!!
Have a wonderful and safe time in China!!!!

I just hope not to have any stomach issues

Hello! I accidentally stumbled across the trip report today and what caught me was the title. I LOVED IT and you remind me so much of a cousin of mine (who lives in Jersey) who can just crack me up all the time. Reading your report today just absolutely had me on the floor. Just wanted to thank you for a great trip report! Hope I can read more from you! :goodvibes

:welcome: thanks for coming on board!!!! I've still got a few more updates til I'm through.....

You described why we all go back to disney world perfectly!:thumbsup2 I got goosebumps and butterflies in my stomach thinking about it, and I'll be back there in 2 weeks!:cool1: pixiedust:

I'm bummed that I won't be going back this year:sad1:

I may try to go twice in 2010.

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 04:08 PM

See you there!! I can not wait

:sad1: :sad1: wish I could be there.

Aw Jordan, I KNOW that Disney feeling :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes It's the best, isn't it? You're update actually made me sad that everyone was leaving, even though you all actually left a year ago :laughing: I'm glad everyone was able to enjoy a few last minutes of park time together before it was time to head back home. I can't wait to read what little's left :sad1:

China's going to be AMAZING!!!! What a great experience... have an unbelievable time and be sure to take a ton of pictures to share when you get back! Are you going to be writing a full trip report??

I am going to write a full trip report.....:thumbsup2 Hopefully it won't take a year to post....

:thumbsup2 Nice updates Jordan:thumbsup2

Thanks to my SoCal/OC brother.

KathyRN137

01-20-2009, 04:31 PM

jordanyosh

01-20-2009, 04:39 PM

Jordan, you are so right about "getting it" (that WDW feeling).

You might like to read this old Mike Scopa article about being in the "Disney Zone", I think it speaks to what you are talking about. :thumbsup2

http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=ms040319ms

I'm so excited for you... China.... all I can say is "WOW!"

Kathy

From just going to WDW every year to going half way around the world...by myself? It's quite a departure for me.

I'll take a look at the article when I get home from work...

KathyRN137

01-20-2009, 04:40 PM

OhMari

01-20-2009, 04:44 PM

Okay, everybody.
5 pages to say something and say goodbye.
250 pages.

winkers

01-20-2009, 04:45 PM

I can't believe you're going to China! I think that is so exciting! I'm sure I'll be thinking of you while I'm touring the china pavilion..........you'll be in the real place!pixiedust:

NotSoEvilStepmother

01-20-2009, 07:24 PM

5 pages left... I wonder if we'll make it...

I love the way you describe arriving at WDW, just as everyone else who has posted has said. I've been once and it was the most elating thing just stepping off the plane and feeling the humidity and making my way through the airport, watching all of the tired little kids who wanted to be excited but were too exhausted, knowing that in just a few short hours, I would be at the Happiest Place on Earth. And as soon as I saw the Walt Disney World welcome sign, I knew this was a wonderful new place. And just being in the crush of people waiting for the parks to open, I felt so elated. It's odd how some people seem to feel it, and how others just don't. How dull their lives must be... (Oh, and I loved that article Kathy. :upsidedow )

Wow. China. That's just...absolutely amazing. It's been a dream of mine to be able to go their for quite a while. The Olympics only heightened that desire. :) One day... How long are you going to be gone? You probably posted that somewhere earlier but I haven't sifted through the dozens of pages that pop up over night.

Oh, and it seems I might be around your neck of the woods in a little under 2 months to go to Disneyland! Whoot! I figure it's one of the happiest places to celebrate a birthday. ;)

In case I'm not around again in the next week, happy traveling Jordan!

LouDisney

01-20-2009, 07:33 PM

Great entry, Jordon.
I think you hit the nail right on the head, the way you described "that feeling". It's exactly how I feel, how we all feel. It's a feeling like no other.
Have a great time in China. Oh and your next trip to WDW, make ressies at Boma. It's awesome!

GeminiAngel

01-20-2009, 08:10 PM

First. Great report Jordan!! I just loved it!!

Yes, I get to meet Blue eyed Girl, Winkers, Wirki & Sarilas. We are all pumped!

Hlrababy was supposed to be there too, but canceled her trip. :sad1:

Brenle

01-20-2009, 08:10 PM

Great report, Jordan. Wishing you a safe trip to China - and back home.:flower3:

MAGICFOR2

01-20-2009, 08:24 PM

Nice farewell pics! I'm sorry the gang is gone, cuz your TR is getting close to the end - of course, not that I wanted to remind you, but it is almost a year since your trip! :rotfl2: Please come by and post a couple of China pics when you get back!

carrieannie

01-20-2009, 10:33 PM

scottny

01-20-2009, 11:52 PM

great update and pics.

I get the way you described but for me it is also that I can go there and be fat and people don't snicker at me. :thumbsup2

mrsksomeday

01-20-2009, 11:58 PM

great update and pics.

I get the way you described but for me it is also that I can go there and be fat and people don't snicker at me. :thumbsup2

You are so right about that Scott!! I don't worry about my weight when I am there, it is great :rotfl2:.

jordanyosh

01-21-2009, 01:43 AM

I just realized that you were posting on my report the same time that I was posting on yours! :rotfl2:

Jordan, I remember back when you first started your PTR.... how you always hoped that planning your trip (and eventually going back to WDW) would be much-needed therapy for all the stressfull things that had been happening in your life at that time.

There is such joy in your report and so much love in your family... I know that your hopes for the trip came true. :grouphug:

Now... on to the next PTR!!!!

Kathy

I know what you mean about my PTR.....where I was in my life...I'm hoping to reflect on the whole trip in my wrap up....I guess it'll be in part 3.....

Okay, everybody.
5 pages to say something and say goodbye.
250 pages.

I'm hoping to get to one more update in before hitting 250 and then I'll start on the final leg...it should really only be maybe 5-10 more updates for part 3.

I can't believe you're going to China! I think that is so exciting! I'm sure I'll be thinking of you while I'm touring the china pavilion..........you'll be in the real place!pixiedust:

We can compare pictures....

5 pages left... I wonder if we'll make it...

I love the way you describe arriving at WDW, just as everyone else who has posted has said. I've been once and it was the most elating thing just stepping off the plane and feeling the humidity and making my way through the airport, watching all of the tired little kids who wanted to be excited but were too exhausted, knowing that in just a few short hours, I would be at the Happiest Place on Earth. And as soon as I saw the Walt Disney World welcome sign, I knew this was a wonderful new place. And just being in the crush of people waiting for the parks to open, I felt so elated. It's odd how some people seem to feel it, and how others just don't. How dull their lives must be... (Oh, and I loved that article Kathy. :upsidedow )

Wow. China. That's just...absolutely amazing. It's been a dream of mine to be able to go their for quite a while. The Olympics only heightened that desire. :) One day... How long are you going to be gone? You probably posted that somewhere earlier but I haven't sifted through the dozens of pages that pop up over night.

Oh, and it seems I might be around your neck of the woods in a little under 2 months to go to Disneyland! Whoot! I figure it's one of the happiest places to celebrate a birthday. ;)

In case I'm not around again in the next week, happy traveling Jordan!

PM when you're here.....

I'm leaving in 6 days......:)

I love your description.......

Great entry, Jordon.
I think you hit the nail right on the head, the way you described "that feeling". It's exactly how I feel, how we all feel. It's a feeling like no other.
Have a great time in China. Oh and your next trip to WDW, make ressies at Boma. It's awesome!

I plan to hit at least one or two new restaurants.....

First. Great report Jordan!! I just loved it!!

Yes, I get to meet Blue eyed Girl, Winkers, Wirki & Sarilas. We are all pumped!

Hlrababy was supposed to be there too, but canceled her trip. :sad1:

That's so cool.....what happened with Hlrababy?

jordanyosh

01-21-2009, 01:48 AM

Great report, Jordan. Wishing you a safe trip to China - and back home.:flower3:

Thanks..!!!!!:thumbsup2

I will have a good time in China!!!!!

Nice farewell pics! I'm sorry the gang is gone, cuz your TR is getting close to the end - of course, not that I wanted to remind you, but it is almost a year since your trip! :rotfl2: Please come by and post a couple of China pics when you get back!

I can't believe it's been a year. Posting these last few days up on the DIS has brought up all sorts of feelings.....

I will post pix....

And this is why I am a member of the DIS! Because you all "get it" when nobody around me understands the "IT" I`ve met alot of great friends here, some I have met. :goodvibes a lot whom I hope to meet, and still mean the world to me like I`ve known you all forever...Thanks Jordan! :hug:
have a great and safe trip to China! ::yes::

ED!!!! I feel exactly the same way....

great update and pics.

I get the way you described but for me it is also that I can go there and be fat and people don't snicker at me. :thumbsup2

You are so right about that Scott!! I don't worry about my weight when I am there, it is great :rotfl2:.

I love you both for who you are...not how you look.....

FauntleroyFAN07

01-21-2009, 09:05 AM

I haven't stepped foot in Ft Wildnerness since 1992.

.

this will chang when you visit me in 2010 at FW

Blueyed Girl

01-21-2009, 09:18 AM

The China TR will be integrated with my 2010 WDW PTR/2012 50th birthday blowout PTR.
:cool1: PARRRTAAAYYY!!!!:cool1:

That's so cool.....what happened with Hlrababy?

I think she's got 2 other WDW trips scheduled for later in the year. Bummer that we won't get to meet her in Februrary but still cool that she has other trips planned. :thumbsup2

LouDisney

01-21-2009, 10:15 AM

I plan to hit at least one or two new restaurants.....

Where else do you have in mind?

jordanyosh

01-21-2009, 10:40 AM

this will change when you visit me in 2010 at FW

I hope I go in June...because of weather it might be Feb. Because Erin will be in school, it might be June...it's a 50/50 shot right now

:cool1: PARRRTAAAYYY!!!!:cool1:

I'm looking forward to next year for sure, but I'm really looking forward to my 50th. I've never really had a big birthday party before....

I think she's got 2 other WDW trips scheduled for later in the year. Bummer that we won't get to meet her in Februrary but still cool that she has other trips planned. :thumbsup2

Bummer. At least she's got more planned..

Where else do you have in mind?

Well it's either Boma or Tusker House as I heard they are similar.

Then probably Ohana and/or Kona Cafe.

Then probably a character meal (I don't do character meals generally speaking).

jordanyosh

01-21-2009, 11:30 AM

Chapter 88. Monday, February 11th. Day 12. Part 4. Under the Sea

Kim and I were bummed that the "O" family had left, but we had one more table service meal together and then Kim had to head to the airport for her trip back to Cali.

We made the famous stop at Club Cool:
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Kim enjoying the beverages:
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Kim and Beverly not having a great first meeting:
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Kim did a little shopping. I did a little bench sitting/floor sitting. This is one of my favorite spots to take a breather when it's really hot. It's never got a ton of people going through it....
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http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008663.jpg

Then it was off to the Coral Reef Restaurant:
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Inside:
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Drinks...mine is the purple one called Octopus Juice. It was good..and I usually like drinks with fruit as a garnish:
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Here's Kim:
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Here's me enjoying my drink:
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Here's me checking out someone else's "food":
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My Dinner which was awesome. Not one piece of fat....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008678.jpg

My after dinner alcoholic coffee...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008679.jpg

After lunch Kim wanted to do a little shopping. I happily oblige as Mouse Gear is one of my favorite shops in all of WDW.
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Kim is happy that she found something:
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and sad she's leaving soon:
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Kim wanted to go to the France Pavilion to get some snacks for her trip to the airport. I think we were still at about 18 snack credits.....:scared:

We stopped and took a few pix on the way:
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http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008684.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008685.jpg

While Kim got her snacks, I found a bench what else?

Picture of said bench:
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Picture of me on said bench:
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view from said bench:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008687.jpg

Kim came out with some treats and then I walked her over to the International Gateway and we said our goodbyes:
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Bye Kim....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008689.jpg

And then there was one.

I was happy to be alone, but sad that I was alone.

LouDisney

01-21-2009, 11:42 AM

Well it's either Boma or Tusker House as I heard they are similar.

Then probably Ohana and/or Kona Cafe.

Then probably a character meal (I don't do character meals generally speaking).

Jordan, I have not had dinner at O'hana, only breakfast and it's one of my fav. character breakfast. I am having dinner there in June and I can't wait.

I have heard Tusker House and Boma were similar too. I want to try lunch at TH, I have only had breakfast there.

I have had breakfast and dinner at Boma, loved both, but dinner is my favorite. I think Boma is probably one of my absolute fav. restaurants at WDW.

Kona, I have had breakfast, but not dinner. I want to eat there for dinner one trip as well.

k_reile

01-21-2009, 11:54 AM

I had that meal at Coral Reef. It was Awesome! And those cheesy potatoes were soo good! Though I went against a lot of disers and did not like the chocolate wave...too dry for me.

DisneyLaura

01-21-2009, 12:26 PM

i wish people would just get over it and leave us disney fanatics alone.

Very well said

Jordan - sad it's almost over but then there's China and the PTR :cool1:

FauntleroyFAN07

01-21-2009, 12:37 PM

I hope I go in June...because of weather it might be Feb. Because Erin will be in school, it might be June...it's a 50/50 shot right now

good point, but it is not really that bad in june, not as hot as july and august and september, annnnddddddddddddddddd jordan, both of the water parks are open so you can go to blizzard beach again, anndddddddddddddd, we will have 10 water park days on our passes, so maybe we could meet up at blizzard beach and you can go on the family raft ride with me and candi, and i can race you down the tabogan slides, you can even ride the chair lift with us and i will let candi sit next to you.
:thumbsup2

WendyO

01-21-2009, 12:43 PM

As I ready myself for my trip to China, I look back on this trip and I miss sooo much about WDW. Someone asked me on Friday how I can go on to WDW over and over again. For me...it's about getting off the plane and immediately feeling that humid air walking down the jetway. It's about walking through that airport. It's about getting to that WDW resort and walking in those doors and being hit with that feeling...you know it. If you close your eyes...you can feel it too. I'd go back for that first initial feeling alone......

Jordan and I were discussing this this morning and what the feeling is like... it's like going home for Christmas... it gives that familiar feeling of comfort... seeing your old room... where you grew up... bringing back all those memories of "back in the day when things were simpler"... you know what I mean.

People don't understand why we enjoy going back year after year (and it doesn't have to be WDW, like DH likes to go back to our timeshare in Maui year after year probably for the same reason)... you don't have to think so hard about what to do, where to go, where things are, etc. You can go and immediately be "on vacation" without having to orient yourself and figure out where things are and all that.

Not that it's not fun to go to new places, but sometimes it's a lot of work to situate yourself to a new environment, rather than the feeling of "coming home" to familiar surroundings...

Ahhhhh. I can't wait to go back.

whogirl'smom

01-21-2009, 12:46 PM

Mmm, your dinner at Coral Reef looked great-that's exactly what I had there. I thought their strip steak was better than Le Cellier's.
It does feel really weird to be sad for somebody to be leaving, but still have things to look forward to. I'm an only child, and I still like to be alone sometimes. Dh can't understand why I don't always want to go to the pool with them.....hello, mommy time!

Blueyed Girl

01-21-2009, 01:09 PM

:rotfl2: Great pictures of Kim's final hour or 2.
OCTOPUS JUICE!!!! YUMMERS!!! :goodvibes
I LOVE Mouse Gears!! I could go broke there. :thumbsup2

Blueyed Girl

01-21-2009, 01:10 PM

Jordan and I were discussing this this morning and what the feeling is like... it's like going home for Christmas... it gives that familiar feeling of comfort... seeing your old room... where you grew up... bringing back all those memories of "back in the day when things were simpler"... you know what I mean.

People don't understand why we enjoy going back year after year (and it doesn't have to be WDW, like DH likes to go back to our timeshare in Maui year after year probably for the same reason)... you don't have to think so hard about what to do, where to go, where things are, etc. You can go and immediately be "on vacation" without having to orient yourself and figure out where things are and all that.

Not that it's not fun to go to new places, but sometimes it's a lot of work to situate yourself to a new environment, rather than the feeling of "coming home" to familiar surroundings...

Ahhhhh. I can't wait to go back.

EXACTLY!!!!! ::yes:: :thumbsup2

KathyRN137

01-21-2009, 01:14 PM

Bye Kim....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008689.jpg

And then there was one.

Awwwww. :sad1:

So glad you went to Coral Reef... its beautiful, isnt it? But for some reason, pictures just never seem to do it justice. When you are physically there, you really do get the feeling that you're "under the sea!"

Ah, Jordan. Parting is such sweet sorrow.....

Kathy

winkers

01-21-2009, 01:46 PM

Charleston Princess

01-21-2009, 01:50 PM

Hmmm, it seems so ominous that people keep leaving one by one. :(

What snacks did Kim get in France?

troobabiee7

01-21-2009, 02:14 PM

Aw, Bye Kim! Have you spoken to her since she moved to Jersey?? I wonder how she's doing with her first east coast winter!

How was the Coral Reef as a whole - food and service? I always wanted to try it since it's one of those quintessential Disney restaurants, its the one they all go to on the old TGIF "We're Going to Disney World!" specials :laughing: It's the one restaurant I've heard the most mixed reviews of though, so I'm not sure what to do! Any advice is appreciated!

KatGarcia

01-21-2009, 02:16 PM

3 pages left, time to finish this puppy up! I'm one to talk tho...but I akm almost done with mine too!

punkin413

01-21-2009, 02:37 PM

i return home from the dentist to find an update from jordan. what a pleasant surprise on any otherwise unlpleasant day!

Here's me checking out someone else's "food":
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008674.jpg

you're like the annoying little kid who always stands in the seat, turns around and stares at me from the other table and the parents refuse to do anything about it. :rotfl2:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008684.jpg

that's a great shirt.

Bye Kim....
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/jordanyosh/wdwfeb2008689.jpg

:sad1: so sad!

troobabiee7

01-21-2009, 02:42 PM

you're like the annoying little kid who always stands in the seat, turns around and stares at me from the other table and the parents refuse to do anything about it. :rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

WendyO

01-21-2009, 03:21 PM

Hmmm, it seems so ominous that people keep leaving one by one. :(

It's like "5 little monkeys jumping on the bed..."

Now it's only one little monkey left in Epcot. :rotfl2:

lisalonglash

01-21-2009, 03:23 PM

Aww, what a bittersweet update :sad1: I'm looking forward to your next update - I wonder what kind of mischief you'll get into when you're all by yourself :lmao:

Charleston Princess

01-21-2009, 04:28 PM

It's like "5 little monkeys jumping on the bed..."

Now it's only one little monkey left in Epcot. :rotfl2:

That's exactly what I was thinking while I was reading the update. :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

mrsksomeday

01-21-2009, 04:42 PM

I'm bummed that I won't be going back this year:sad1:

I may try to go twice in 2010.

Ohhh I have to see when you are going and follow you around :lmao:. I am sure I can talk Bill into going back in 2010 :thumbsup2.

It was so sad to see everyone go. Bill and I haven't been to Coral Reef in a long time. I might see if he wants to do that in June, we will see.

punkin413

01-21-2009, 06:34 PM

I'm bummed that I won't be going back this year:sad1:

I may try to go twice in 2010.

i'm jumping on your "bumming out because of no disney in 2009" pity party wagon. :sad: but i definitely think you should go twice in 2010. ::yes:: once in february or june (whichever one you guys decide on) and once in december 2010 when we go!!!!! ;)

englishrose47

01-21-2009, 07:50 PM

Hi Jordan !! I agree Dec 2010 as I wantto go then unless of course I go to Fockerfest in August!!

whogirl'smom

01-22-2009, 12:10 AM

bringing back all those memories of "back in the day when things were simpler"...

Bingo!

FauntleroyFAN07

01-22-2009, 08:11 AM

i'm jumping on your "bumming out because of no disney in 2009" pity party wagon. :sad: but i definitely think you should go twice in 2010. ::yes:: once in february or june (whichever one you guys decide on) and once in december 2010 when we go!!!!! ;)

i think jordan should go on all of our trips with us, he can move down there for a year and get a job at disney, and the visit all of us on out trips...problem solved.

carissanboys

01-22-2009, 08:34 AM

That picture of Kim's expression when trying Beverly was awesome. :thumbsup2

Me loves a good steak!

And I love that picture of you and the "beerholder" t-shirt. :rotfl:

Some day I'd love to be at Disney alone - for at least a couple of hours. :goodvibes

VandyFan10

01-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Great Update. So sorry Kim had to go home :sad: . But I am interested to see your solo opportunities here to come!

I loved eating at Coral Reef. It was some YUMMY food!! :thumbsup2

Have a great time in China. Be safe and return home quickly.

We will be thinking about you :grouphug:

jordanyosh

01-22-2009, 04:38 PM

Jordan, I have not had dinner at O'hana, only breakfast and it's one of my fav. character breakfast. I am having dinner there in June and I can't wait.

I have heard Tusker House and Boma were similar too. I want to try lunch at TH, I have only had breakfast there.

I have had breakfast and dinner at Boma, loved both, but dinner is my favorite. I think Boma is probably one of my absolute fav. restaurants at WDW.

Kona, I have had breakfast, but not dinner. I want to eat there for dinner one trip as well.

I've heard good things about breakfast at Ohana.

I miss the counter service at Tusker House. It was my favorite CS at WDW, but I'm willing to give the buffet a try.

Wendy and gang ate there. They liked it, but didn't love it.

I had that meal at Coral Reef. It was Awesome! And those cheesy potatoes were soo good! Though I went against a lot of disers and did not like the chocolate wave...too dry for me.

I had my alcoholic coffee as dessert...I think...

Jordan - sad it's almost over but then there's China and the PTR :cool1:

I know. I can't wait

jordanyosh

01-22-2009, 04:48 PM

good point, but it is not really that bad in june, not as hot as july and august and september, annnnddddddddddddddddd jordan, both of the water parks are open so you can go to blizzard beach again, anndddddddddddddd, we will have 10 water park days on our passes, so maybe we could meet up at blizzard beach and you can go on the family raft ride with me and candi, and i can race you down the tabogan slides, you can even ride the chair lift with us and i will let candi sit next to you.
:thumbsup2

I'm thinking it's going to be June, but don't quote me on that.:thumbsup2

December and late Jan/early Feb have been my favorite times of year to go

Mmm, your dinner at Coral Reef looked great-that's exactly what I had there. I thought their strip steak was better than Le Cellier's.
It does feel really weird to be sad for somebody to be leaving, but still have things to look forward to. I'm an only child, and I still like to be alone sometimes. Dh can't understand why I don't always want to go to the pool with them.....hello, mommy time!

Yeah, being single and old, I definitely am more set in my ways and need that alone time.

:rotfl2: Great pictures of Kim's final hour or 2.
OCTOPUS JUICE!!!! YUMMERS!!! :goodvibes
I LOVE Mouse Gears!! I could go broke there. :thumbsup2

I don't know what it is, but I find more stuff there than anywhere else on property even more than World of Disney....it's tradition with me to do most of my souvie shopping at Mouse Gear.

Awwwww. :sad1:

So glad you went to Coral Reef... its beautiful, isnt it? But for some reason, pictures just never seem to do it justice. When you are physically there, you really do get the feeling that you're "under the sea!"

Ah, Jordan. Parting is such sweet sorrow.....

Kathy

I love Coral Reef. The food is really good and the ambience is awesome. We went at the right time as it wasn't that crowded and it wasn't that noisy which seems to be the complaint sometimes.

Yeah...everyone leaving was definitely bittersweet.

jordanyosh

01-22-2009, 04:58 PM

I love all the benches and views from "said" benches.:thumbsup2
I'm not sure how I'd do there alone. I like to be alone for about an hour and then I want someone to talk to............I know, me a talker? who would have guessed?:rotfl:

You know as a fellow talker myself I thought it would be hard being alone, but I can strike up a conversation with a rock so it was okay being by myself.
You get to see things you would never see when you travel with a ton of folks.

Hmmm, it seems so ominous that people keep leaving one by one. :(

What snacks did Kim get in France?

I can't remember what she got.

I have one more drunk story coming up.

Aw, Bye Kim! Have you spoken to her since she moved to Jersey?? I wonder how she's doing with her first east coast winter!

How was the Coral Reef as a whole - food and service? I always wanted to try it since it's one of those quintessential Disney restaurants, its the one they all go to on the old TGIF "We're Going to Disney World!" specials :laughing: It's the one restaurant I've heard the most mixed reviews of though, so I'm not sure what to do! Any advice is appreciated!

I haven't really talked to Kim since she's moved. Wendy has.

I think timing is critical. If you can hit off peak times the noise factor might not be that bad. I've sat by the glass before and that's awesome, but we sat in the third and last tier this last time and it was still nice.

Both times I've been to Coral Reef the food is good. I mean it's not Flying Fish or CA Grill, but it's good. I'd go again.

3 pages left, time to finish this puppy up! I'm one to talk tho...but I akm almost done with mine too!

I think I'll have to do a part 3 to the Trilogy

i return home from the dentist to find an update from jordan. what a pleasant surprise on any otherwise unlpleasant day!

:wave2: I hope today was better than yesterday

you're like the annoying little kid who always stands in the seat, turns around and stares at me from the other table and the parents refuse to do anything about it. :rotfl2:

Something like that. I was just so hungry. I was checking out their food to see what I should order

that's a great shirt.

Shoulda bought it.

Aww, what a bittersweet update :sad1: I'm looking forward to your next update - I wonder what kind of mischief you'll get into when you're all by yourself :lmao:

I think I already mentioned there will be a drunk update soon....

jordanyosh

01-22-2009, 05:36 PM

Ohhh I have to see when you are going and follow you around :lmao:. I am sure I can talk Bill into going back in 2010 :thumbsup2.

It was so sad to see everyone go. Bill and I haven't been to Coral Reef in a long time. I might see if he wants to do that in June, we will see.

I wouldn't mind if you followed me around or if you just wanted to hang out.

I think we'll know fairly soon (March) whether we're going in Feb or June 2010

i'm jumping on your "bumming out because of no disney in 2009" pity party wagon. :sad: but i definitely think you should go twice in 2010. ::yes:: once in february or june (whichever one you guys decide on) and once in december 2010 when we go!!!!! ;)

December is a bad time church wise...:sad1:

Hi Jordan !! I agree Dec 2010 as I wantto go then unless of course I go to Fockerfest in August!!

It'll probably be Feb 10 and June 10 if I do 2 trips.....

i think jordan should go on all of our trips with us, he can move down there for a year and get a job at disney, and the visit all of us on out trips...problem solved.

Hmmmmmm......:scratchin

That picture of Kim's expression when trying Beverly was awesome. :thumbsup2

Me loves a good steak!

And I love that picture of you and the "beerholder" t-shirt. :rotfl:

Some day I'd love to be at Disney alone - for at least a couple of hours. :goodvibes

Everyone needs a bit of alone time...

I love red meat.

Kim knew that it wasn't going to taste good, but wanted to try it.....

Great Update. So sorry Kim had to go home :sad: . But I am interested to see your solo opportunities here to come!

I loved eating at Coral Reef. It was some YUMMY food!! :thumbsup2

Have a great time in China. Be safe and return home quickly.

We will be thinking about you :grouphug:

E,

My solo time was rather uneventful....well I do have 1 or 2 more good stories to wrap up the trip.......

Coral Reef hasn't disappointed yet.

I will have a good time in China...I think.....

I'll be thinking of all of you while I'm taking pictures for sure.

englishrose47

01-22-2009, 06:59 PM

Hi Jordan anxiuosly waiting fo the last DRUNK story!!

FauntleroyFAN07

01-23-2009, 08:50 AM

I'm thinking it's going to be June, and you can quote me on that.:thumbsup2

December and late Jan/early Feb have been my Least favorite times of year to go

you heard it here first people, jordan is going in June.
:rotfl2:

Simba22

01-23-2009, 09:19 AM

MY DBF got Octopus Juice when we went to Coral Reef last year! He was upset because in our picture he was the only one with a "girlie drink." :sad2: Your pics from Epcot are nice! Looks like it was a beautiful day!

LiteBrite

01-23-2009, 12:55 PM

Hi Jordan,

Just recently started reading your report, and I've really enjoyed it! I love your relationship with your family and friends, I love the crazy picture taking and the stalking of the peeps, and I love the 1/2/3/4 flush rating system. :cool1:

I had my alcoholic coffee as dessert...I think...

Is it possible that you had the Bailey's and Jack Daniels mousse? I had that when I ate at CR, and it looked just like that.

CaliforniaDreamer

01-23-2009, 10:34 PM

jordanyosh

01-24-2009, 09:17 PM

Hi Jordan! I just discovered your amazing thread tonight. I will be leaving soon for my first WDW trip although we live in Southern Calif. Since you know both DL and WDW, I have a lot of questions for you, but hope it is okay to ask you:

1) I need to buy a souvie for one of my doctors who is a major Haunted Mansion fan. He has never been to WDW. Is there anything that is only sold at WDW that's not sold in DL?

2) We've only got three full days (4 nights) so I'm thinking day one - Epcot, day two AKL, day 3 HS. What are your favorite rides at WDW that you cannot get at DL?

Thank you, Jordan. Loved the photos, the tongue ones, the "getting back to your roots" and more.

:cheer2:

WELCOME TO MY TR!!!!!

There are a few of us on the DIS from So Cal...Goofster, Disneyland Mama and myself....

1. Haunted Mansion is in Liberty Square/Frontierland at WDW. I've never personally seen WDW specific HM merchandise. That's not to say it doesn't exist. But I don't know where you'd find HM merchandise.....

2. If I only had 3 days at WDW......Hmmmm......

DHS can be a 1/2 day park:

Tower of Tower (better at WDW than DCA)
Rock N Rollercoaster
Toy Story Mania (only if you haven't done it at DCA, although the queue is better at WDW)

Shows: They're all pretty good. Beauty and the Beast, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Indy and Lights, Motor...it kind of depends who you are traveling with.

Great Movie Ride (dated but still okay)

So if I only had 4-5 hours...ToT, RocknRollerCoaster, Lights, Motor Action, Toy Story Mania...and then whatever else you could get in

Skip: Sounds Dangerous, Star Tours, Backlot Tour.

Animal Kingdom:

I love this park: Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Everest, Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl,

See either Festival of the Lion King or Finding Nemo...you may not have time to see both. They are both excellent.

If you can do the trails, do both.

You can skip: It's tough to be a bug (if you've done it at DCA) and the Conservation Station( although very educational, it's a time eater).

Epcot:

This is a day and 1/2 park: Test track is a must. Mission Space is you can handle the spinning.

I could go on and on. Let me know. I can devise a whole itinerary for you based on group size, where you're staying etc....

CaliforniaDreamer

01-25-2009, 02:59 AM

This is my updated (1/27) version: (because I don't think Jordan has read it yet). I think it's a pretty good plan now that Wendy convinced me that Cal Grill res was throwing everything off.

Ah, you are truly kind, thank you, Jordan!!
Waving hi to Goofster, Disneyland Mama. :wave2:

Okay, this will help trim things down. Going only with DH (no kids) and we both have bad backs and I'm sorry to say to you who loves these but we don't do thrill or rides like ferris wheels that deal with heights. At DL, we love the visual rides like HM, POC, and we don't do (gasp) Splash Mt, Space Mt, Matterhorn, those rockets. The wildest DL ride we do is Indiana Jones and that's pushing it. We can do rides like Star Tours (just to illustrate our level of comfort) and spinning teacups. I suspect we cannot do TOT but am not sure.

I doubt that test track and mission space are for us... ( can't even picture test track).

We love animals and Africa so AKL is the park I'm most excited about.

We're staying at Beach Club, water view (because it's had the rehab recently and close to Epcot). We'll be there Feb 9-Feb 13.

We arrive late, 9 PM, so I'm hoping we'll have a room with a fireworks view - thinking then we'll order room service and watch it?

Tuesday - Epcot (EMH), Coral Reef lunch ADR. Dinner at Marrakesh. (I know this is not the best day to visit Epcot but I am hoping the slow season will be in our favor)

Wed - AKL Tusker House lunch that gets us the Finding Nemo special entrance. It's late hour AKL but we'll leave for a 5:30 Jiko dinner. Taxi to Yacht club to be there 8 PM for special fireworks cruise for Illuminations.

Thurs - DHS. Lunch at SciFi as DH is a scifi freak. Leave 1/2 day for MK. I'm thinking Haunted Mansion (because it's my fav and I'm thinking there will be some differences in the WDW version), see Main street. Dinner Narcooses.

Fri - we leave :sad: around 10 AM

I did buy sponsor Mike's plan, well worth it but I wish I had bought it months earlier (but it is still helpful!).

I am so tickled you are looking over my plan because you know both parks (WDW and DL) so well. :hyper:
pixiedust:

Cali

WELCOME TO MY TR!!!!!

There are a few of us on the DIS from So Cal...Goofster, Disneyland Mama and myself....

1. Haunted Mansion is in Liberty Square/Frontierland at WDW. I've never personally seen WDW specific HM merchandise. That's not to say it doesn't exist. But I don't know where you'd find HM merchandise.....

2. If I only had 3 days at WDW......Hmmmm......

DHS can be a 1/2 day park:

Tower of Tower (better at WDW than DCA)
Rock N Rollercoaster
Toy Story Mania (only if you haven't done it at DCA, although the queue is better at WDW)

Shows: They're all pretty good. Beauty and the Beast, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Indy and Lights, Motor...it kind of depends who you are traveling with.

Great Movie Ride (dated but still okay)

So if I only had 4-5 hours...ToT, RocknRollerCoaster, Lights, Motor Action, Toy Story Mania...and then whatever else you could get in

Skip: Sounds Dangerous, Star Tours, Backlot Tour.

Animal Kingdom:

I love this park: Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Everest, Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl,

See either Festival of the Lion King or Finding Nemo...you may not have time to see both. They are both excellent.

If you can do the trails, do both.

You can skip: It's tough to be a bug (if you've done it at DCA) and the Conservation Station( although very educational, it's a time eater).

Epcot:

This is a day and 1/2 park: Test track is a must. Mission Space is you can handle the spinning.

I could go on and on. Let me know. I can devise a whole itinerary for you based on group size, where you're staying etc....

WendyO

01-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Okay, this will help trim things down. Going only with DH (no kids) and we both have bad backs and I'm sorry to say to you who loves these but we don't do thrill or rides like ferris wheels that deal with heights. At DL, we love the visual rides like HM, POC, and we don't do (gasp) Splash Mt, Space Mt, Matterhorn, those rockets. The wildest DL ride we do is Indiana Jones and that's pushing it. We can do rides like Star Tours (just to illustrate our level of comfort) and spinning teacups. I suspect we cannot do TOT but am not sure.

I doubt that test track and mission space are for us...

If you can do the teacups, you might be able to do M:S - it's technically only a very high-speed spinning ride (no jolting) but depends on how bad your backs are... they do probably have warnings on the ride, but you can also do the non-spinning version of the ride if you want to experience it...

Test track might be harder because it is much more jarring and whipping around in a real car. TOT is up-down, not back/forth jarring, but if you can't do the drop rides, then maybe forego this. Probably the same for Rock n' Roller Coaster.

Tuesday - Epcot (EMH), Coral Reef lunch ADR. Need to book a dinner

Wed - AKL Tusker House lunch that gets us the Finding Nemo special entrance. It's late hour AKL but I have a Cal Grille Dinner res at 5:50. Can't stay for Wishes though because have a special fireworks cruise for Illuminations. (will taxi to and from dinner) I know this is not a very efficient plan but it's how the reservations ended up.

Thurs - DHS. Lunch at SciFi as DH is a scifi freak. so if you think we can do this park in 1/2 day, we can go to MK for the other half day and stay through Wishes. I'm thinking Haunted Mansion (because it's my fav and I'm thinking there will be some differences in the WDW version), Phantasmic, see Main street and maybe Wishes (we don't have to though as DH not fond of standing, esp in crowds). Not sure where to eat (cal grille is full until very late).

Can you switch your Tusker House and SciFi ressies? Because it would be better if you were at DHS on Wednesday because 1) you won't be there that that long anyway, 2) it's quick to get to being at an Epcot resort and 3) since you have your CA Grill ressies that night, you can go directly from DHS to the Contemporary or take the monorail from the front of Epcot. In any case, it's less convenient to be coming from AK that day, especially seeing as you have the back issues, you might really enjoy more of AK since a lot of that park is just leisurely enjoyment of trails and shows. Not a lot of thrill rides or anything that you'd need to go on. It would be a shame for you to have to cut that day short just to get to CA Grill for dinner.

Also, Fantasmic is at DHS (not at MK like it is at Disneyland). And if you've seen it at DL, it's not nearly as good at DHS as it it here in CA. So unless you're really set on it, I would skip it there. It's in a theatre, which is not as cool as being on the Rivers of America like it is at DL.

Actually, now in looking at the EMH schedules, my suggestion would be this if you can swing it:

Tuesday: AK (see if you can get the Tusker House/Nemo ressies this day). Spend the majority of the day there since you like this park, and then spend some time in Epcot (World Showcase) in the evening (a very short walk since you're staying at the BCV).

Wednesday: Epcot (FW and WS) To see both sides of this park will take a fair amount of time. You'll be skipping some of the thrill rides in FW, but there's still a lot of stuff to see. I would spend the bulk of the day here, and then you can go to your CA Grill ressies @ the Contemporary. If you are not dressing up a lot, you can even take the monorail from Epcot (transfer at the TTC).

Thursday: MK in the morning (Early Magic Hours) and DHS in the evening (Evening Magic Hours). You can hit MK in the a.m., get the few things done you want to, and then head to DHS by lunch. You can make either lunch or dinner SciFi ressies if you can... it's late night hours there, so they're open until 10pm.

Just my two cents. Enjoy!!

rentayenta

01-26-2009, 03:01 PM

I can't believe I missed your update! I hate goodbye to friends and Disney! :sad2:

englishrose47

01-26-2009, 03:44 PM

Justmy 2 cents I alsocan't do thrill rdes butI didolerateTT . ToT and RnR are NO NO& No again!!I love Soarin' Now tis is a Gal wi is petrified of heights and sudden drops .Soarin s ust sooooo relxing !!

CaliforniaDreamer

01-26-2009, 06:09 PM

Wendy, I think I lost my first reply. I wanted to say thank you so much. What I've done is changed Cal Grill to Jiko's. It was crazy all that running around and I was really sad that we were not going to try Jiko's. I've been to Africa twice and I love this type of cuisine. We're not going to be very dressed up as we will stay in the park, but we will have long khakis or slacks and I usually pull out a scarf. It would be hard if it was the heat of summer but with the mild weather now (and in two weeks), I think we'll be fine.

I booked 5:30. Then we'll leave at 7:30 to get a cab to get us to the Yacht Club marina by 8.

On our last day (and I'll PM you details why I can't change the park days), it'll be dhs, then MK, then boat to GF for Narcooses. Will get there around 7:50, watch Wishes from outside, then have a drink and wait for our 8:45 res (unless I am able to get it earlier, which is what I wanted).

I didn't know there was a non-spinning option on mission space - so then we could do it.

Thanks to the poster who said TT was okay for her! Maybe we can handle that...

It was so nice of you to look at my plan. Oh - dh wants to know if they have the beignets at WDW like they do in NO Square at DL?

:goodvibes

If you can do the teacups, you might be able to do M:S - it's technically only a very high-speed spinning ride (no jolting) but depends on how bad your backs are... they do probably have warnings on the ride, but you can also do the non-spinning version of the ride if you want to experience it...

Test track might be harder because it is much more jarring and whipping around in a real car. TOT is up-down, not back/forth jarring, but if you can't do the drop rides, then maybe forego this. Probably the same for Rock n' Roller Coaster.

Can you switch your Tusker House and SciFi ressies? Because it would be better if you were at DHS on Wednesday because 1) you won't be there that that long anyway, 2) it's quick to get to being at an Epcot resort and 3) since you have your CA Grill ressies that night, you can go directly from DHS to the Contemporary or take the monorail from the front of Epcot. In any case, it's less convenient to be coming from AK that day, especially seeing as you have the back issues, you might really enjoy more of AK since a lot of that park is just leisurely enjoyment of trails and shows. Not a lot of thrill rides or anything that you'd need to go on. It would be a shame for you to have to cut that day short just to get to CA Grill for dinner.

Also, Fantasmic is at DHS (not at MK like it is at Disneyland). And if you've seen it at DL, it's not nearly as good at DHS as it it here in CA. So unless you're really set on it, I would skip it there. It's in a theatre, which is not as cool as being on the Rivers of America like it is at DL.

Actually, now in looking at the EMH schedules, my suggestion would be this if you can swing it:

Tuesday: AK (see if you can get the Tusker House/Nemo ressies this day). Spend the majority of the day there since you like this park, and then spend some time in Epcot (World Showcase) in the evening (a very short walk since you're staying at the BCV).

Wednesday: Epcot (FW and WS) To see both sides of this park will take a fair amount of time. You'll be skipping some of the thrill rides in FW, but there's still a lot of stuff to see. I would spend the bulk of the day here, and then you can go to your CA Grill ressies @ the Contemporary. If you are not dressing up a lot, you can even take the monorail from Epcot (transfer at the TTC).

Thursday: MK in the morning (Early Magic Hours) and DHS in the evening (Evening Magic Hours). You can hit MK in the a.m., get the few things done you want to, and then head to DHS by lunch. You can make either lunch or dinner SciFi ressies if you can... it's late night hours there, so they're open until 10pm.

Just my two cents. Enjoy!!

scottny

01-26-2009, 10:10 PM

all caught up

great update and pics as usual.

sad your alone now but I am sure you make the best of it.

Hope you have a great trip to China.

WendyO

01-27-2009, 05:58 PM

Wendy, I think I lost my first reply. I wanted to say thank you so much. What I've done is changed Cal Grill to Jiko's. It was crazy all that running around and I was really sad that we were not going to try Jiko's. I've been to Africa twice and I love this type of cuisine. We're not going to be very dressed up as we will stay in the park, but we will have long khakis or slacks and I usually pull out a scarf. It would be hard if it was the heat of summer but with the mild weather now (and in two weeks), I think we'll be fine. I booked 5:30. Then we'll leave at 7:30 to get a cab to get us to the Yacht Club marina by 8.

On our last day (and I'll PM you details why I can't change the park days), it'll be dhs, then MK, then boat to GF for Narcooses. Will get there around 7:50, watch Wishes from outside, then have a drink and wait for our 8:45 res (unless I am able to get it earlier, which is what I wanted).

It was so nice of you to look at my plan. Oh - dh wants to know if they have the beignets at WDW like they do in NO Square at DL?

:goodvibes

The new plan sounds good. The only thing is that allowing only one day at Epcot will limit you on all you can accomplish. There are so many great things there - especially for you if you like the more scenic, sit-down attractions vs. thrill rides. However, with those type of attractions, they tend to take longer and you have to time it right (for things like "show" attractions). Often we are right by a pavillion and realize the next show is 30 minutes away... so then you have to decide whether to stay there and see the show, or go do something else and come back, but then you might miss the next show... oh, the dilemma. However, since you have late ressies at Narcoosee's you *potentially* could squeeze in a little Epcot (WS perhaps) in between DHS and MK (see my notes below). It’s a lot to fit in, but hey, that’s what you get for only being there for three days. Shame on you (ha ha ha ha ha). But, since it’s your first time I’ll give you that. You will soon learn that, even for “veterans” like us, we stay a minimum of 8 days so we’re not running around like crazy people.

Oh, and I think they only place they have beignets are at Port Orleans resort… not in the parks.

So here’s my comments on the new plan - if it looks ok, then I'll throw in some additional comments re: what attractions I would suggest:

Tuesday - Epcot (EMH), Coral Reef lunch ADR. Dinner at Marrakesh. So you should hit FW first thing and then make your way back to WS since that will coincide with your ressies. I would try to get all your FW stuff in first, and then you can get a few more WS things in on Thursday between parks if you so choose.

Wed – Animal Kingdom (AK) - Tusker House lunch that gets us the Finding Nemo special entrance. It's late hour AKL but we'll leave for a 5:30 Jiko dinner. Taxi to Yacht club to be there 8 PM for special fireworks cruise for Illuminations.

Thurs - DHS. Lunch at SciFi (what time is your lunch?). Get there at opening and then maybe leave after lunch. I would take the ferry over to Epcot (it’ll drop you in the back at World Showcase). Spend some time there and then you can head to MK to go on Haunted Mansion and do some things they don’t have at DL. Then head to dinner at Narcoosees. Or, you can skip Epcot if you feel like you’ve seen enough. We really like Epcot so that’s why we usually spend several days there, but you have to pick and choose for yourself…

Fun fun...

WendyO

01-27-2009, 06:01 PM

Hi all.

Just an update, Jordan arrived safe and sound in Beijing a few hours ago. :cheer2:

He called me from the airport on his cell phone (gotta love technology!! :thumbsup2 ) and was getting ready to go through immigration.

I don't think he'll be posting during his trip unless he has ready access to a computer so I'm not sure...

Just wanted to let you all know... I'm sure he'll be back online after his trip.

Thanks!
wendy

englishrose47

01-27-2009, 06:56 PM

punkin413

01-27-2009, 07:40 PM

wow.....i didn't even know he had left yet. :rotfl: thanks for letting us know, wendy! glad he's there safe. i can't wait to hear all about his trip.

KathyRN137

01-27-2009, 09:17 PM

:thanks: for keeping us posted, Wendy!

Kathy

MAGICFOR2

01-27-2009, 11:14 PM

Thanks Wendy! If you hear from him again, tell him hi from all of us!:wave2:

CaliforniaDreamer

01-28-2009, 12:43 AM

Wendy, you are really kind to help me out since Jordan left. I hope he has a wonderful trip.

It is our big mistake that we only allowed ourselves 3 days, 4 nights. My DH still cannot imagine spending a week there, even though he loves Disneyland.

Lunch at Sci Fi is at 11.
What else is at MK that is not at DL that we would like? We walk to walk around and see the differences. But I hear you, we may like Epcot a lot and want to see more - so your idea of where to do that is very interesting.

(I am sorry this is messing up Jordan's thread since he isn't here now - should we move this to PM? - or maybe it can help others if it's here...)

I only have two more days to talk to you here and get this straightened out as we are traveling first. Really appreciate it! :upsidedow

Cali

The new plan sounds good. The only thing is that allowing only one day at Epcot will limit you on all you can accomplish. There are so many great things there - especially for you if you like the more scenic, sit-down attractions vs. thrill rides. However, with those type of attractions, they tend to take longer and you have to time it right (for things like "show" attractions). Often we are right by a pavillion and realize the next show is 30 minutes away... so then you have to decide whether to stay there and see the show, or go do something else and come back, but then you might miss the next show... oh, the dilemma. However, since you have late ressies at Narcoosee's you *potentially* could squeeze in a little Epcot (WS perhaps) in between DHS and MK (see my notes below). It’s a lot to fit in, but hey, that’s what you get for only being there for three days. Shame on you (ha ha ha ha ha). But, since it’s your first time I’ll give you that. You will soon learn that, even for “veterans” like us, we stay a minimum of 8 days so we’re not running around like crazy people.

Oh, and I think they only place they have beignets are at Port Orleans resort… not in the parks.

So here’s my comments on the new plan - if it looks ok, then I'll throw in some additional comments re: what attractions I would suggest:

Tuesday - Epcot (EMH), Coral Reef lunch ADR. Dinner at Marrakesh. So you should hit FW first thing and then make your way back to WS since that will coincide with your ressies. I would try to get all your FW stuff in first, and then you can get a few more WS things in on Thursday between parks if you so choose.

Wed – Animal Kingdom (AK) - Tusker House lunch that gets us the Finding Nemo special entrance. It's late hour AKL but we'll leave for a 5:30 Jiko dinner. Taxi to Yacht club to be there 8 PM for special fireworks cruise for Illuminations.

Thurs - DHS. Lunch at SciFi (what time is your lunch?). Get there at opening and then maybe leave after lunch. I would take the ferry over to Epcot (it’ll drop you in the back at World Showcase). Spend some time there and then you can head to MK to go on Haunted Mansion and do some things they don’t have at DL. Then head to dinner at Narcoosees. Or, you can skip Epcot if you feel like you’ve seen enough. We really like Epcot so that’s why we usually spend several days there, but you have to pick and choose for yourself…

Fun fun...