Innaugural Coverage

[WebmasterPete]

Hi everyone,

We're going to be streaming live coverage of the Presidential Innauguration ceremony starting at 9am eastern on the DIS home page (wdwinfo.com).

Pete

[chirurgeon]

Cool, thanks Pete.

Kim

[Allison]

Great. I'll be watching.

[scarlett873]

Awesome!

[ADP]

Super! Thanks Pete.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

WE are super excited thank Pete!!!!!

[chirurgeon]

Pete, there is still some sort of count down box on the home page. Just thought you should know.

Kim

[WebmasterPete]

You might need to refresh, but it's been streaming for me since 9am eastern.

Pete

[chirurgeon]

It must not like me or my system. I am able to stream it from other sites, but thank you very much for doing this today.

Kim

[lttlmc3]

I'm half watching it from my TV at work. But I'm glad it's on DIS. Good job! :thumbsup2

[loveisinthedetails]

Thanks Pete...what a great surprise. Thanks for thinking of us!:)

[crazydisneyman]

Thanks Pete!

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks, Pete! It's a hopeful day.

[NWOhioAngela]

Is anybody watching ABC? Is it just me or does their theme music for today sound like Soarin?:)

[BeamsofLight]

Is anybody watching ABC? Is it just me or does their theme music for today sound like Soarin?:)

I am. They've been using parts of the Illuminations soundtrack on and off. Caught me off guard at first; I thought there might have been yet another new Disney commercial on. :lmao:

[NWOhioAngela]

I am. They've been using parts of the Illuminations soundtrack on and off. Caught me off guard at first; I thought there might have been a yet another new Disney commercial on. :lmao:

Thanks. I thought I was losing it there for a minute! If I hear them ask him after the oath what he's gonna do next and he says he's going to Disney World, I will know I am certifiable!

[klam_chowder]

Glad the Dis is actively involved - good job Pete! :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:

[Disney Khi]

Awesome! I was so bummed about having to work and missing it. Thanks so much!



(Ahem. Not that I spend my time at work on the Disboards or anything like that.)

[Mouse Skywalker]

What a great surprise! Thanks Pete!

[mikelan6]

Thanks for doing this. We'll be watching on the HD TV at home though. We don't usually watch Fox News for several reasons.

[firsttimemom]

We had an invitation to go watch it from a law firm's office downtown but the logistics of getting there, short of spending the night in DH's office, were too daunting. I'm thrilled to be home with the heat cranked up and watching it all on the DIS.

[BRobson]

Watching it here in the UK - a very important and exciting day for you guys and the rest of the world !!

[WebmasterPete]

Thanks for doing this. We'll be watching on the HD TV at home though. We don't usually watch Fox News for several reasons.

Yeah, I can pretty much promise this is the only time you'll ever see a Fox news feed on my site. Hulu.com (one of my favorite sites) is hosting the stream, that's why.

Pete

[krissy2803]

I am. They've been using parts of the Illuminations soundtrack on and off. Caught me off guard at first; I thought there might have been yet another new Disney commercial on. :lmao:

I was wondering why all of a sudden I started humming Illuminations! I didn't realize why until the next commercial break and heard it again.

[remark44]

Thanks Pete. This is great.:thumbsup2

[exwdwcm]

:) I am. They've been using parts of the Illuminations soundtrack on and off. Caught me off guard at first; I thought there might have been yet another new Disney commercial on. :lmao:
yep, they are playing Illuminations music in between segments......:rotfl:
how great is that?

[Becx N Gav]

I was wondering why all of a sudden I started humming Illuminations! :rotfl2: I didn't realize why untill the next commercial break and heard it again.
Too funny!

I bet it's a subliminal message to make you go to WDW :rotfl:

Can't see the video here at work - hoping to catch it when I get home (is it an all day affair?) Don't you just hate when they block sites!

[dustyraye]

Pete - Thanks so much for doing this. I have been having trouble getting into the video from the major news sites, but once again, the DIS saves the day!! :cool1:

[KatMark]

I'm half watching it from my TV at work. But I'm glad it's on DIS. Good job! :thumbsup2

Me too. I'm glued to my bosses television in his office as he is at the Inauguration itself.

[Mouse Skywalker]

ARETHA!!!! What a voice!

[BRobson]

ARETHA!!!! What a voice!

I have never heard that song before - DD was why are they singing God Save the Queen :lmao:

[KatMark]

Why can't these people sing the song the way it was written--without their theatrics. They ruin the songs.

[cchev]

Yeah us Americans' kind of stole that one from the Brits :)

[Mouse Skywalker]

Yahoo!!!! It's official! A new era is born here in America!

We have a new President! :cool1:

[BRobson]

Yahoo!!!! It's official! A new era is born here in America!

We have a new President! :cool1:

Congratulations guys :)

[dustyraye]

Woohoo!!!!!

:cool1:

[cchev]

I hope that this feeling of hope, work and sacrifice continue in this country...it would be a great change for the better

[BRobson]

He is certainly inspiring listening to him - I just wish our Prime Minister was :guilty:

[safetymom]

Congratulations President Obama!!! Now the country and govt. need to get behind him.

[dixiegirl]

Thanks so much - this is great!

[cchev]

yeah, Obama gave a great speech

[daneenm]

The whole thing gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes.

[DVCsince02]

What a wonderful day for our country.

[luke]

Was live on BBC (uk) just now, great viewing :)

Good luck president Obama :)

:goodvibes

[nedac]

This media circus is disgusting... I guess they got their man elected, let them have fun with it :)

Thanks anyway Pete for giving those who were interested the opportunity to watch. I want to believe you guys would have done the same had McCain been elected.

[UrsulasShadow]

This media circus is disgusting... I guess they got their man elected, let them have fun with it :)

Thanks anyway Pete for giving those who were interested the opportunity to watch. I want to believe you guys would have done the same had McCain been elected.

Geez, I thought it was the PEOPLE who voted?

[KatMark]

The media circust would have been there if McCain and that woman were elected too. It is the same every inauguration.

[nedac]

Geez, I thought it was the PEOPLE who voted?

Not to get into a debate, but if anyone thinks the media is not largely responsible for his popularity, then they are fooling themselves. This guy is nothing more than a rock star, celebrity, etc. I can guarantee that a majority of the people who voted had no clue where he stood on any subject.

By the way... I hope I eat my words. I pray he proves me wrong.

[nedac]

The media circust would have been there if McCain and that woman were elected too. It is the same every inauguration.

Sorry, but no one would care about another old white guy getting elected. Need proof? Look back at the big deal that was made of the Bush inauguration and there has been NO mention of cost this year, especially considering the economic climate.

I am very proud that our country has overcome its race issues, the media just disgusts me, thats all.

[UrsulasShadow]

Not to get into a debate, but if anyone thinks the media is not largely responsible for his popularity, then they are fooling themselves. This guy is nothing more than a rock star, celebrity, etc. I can guarantee that a majority of the people who voted had no clue where he stood on any subject.

By the way... I hope I eat my words. I pray he proves me wrong.

I absolutely agree that without the media (television, radio, internet), we would have no idea who any of these people are. Do you think media wasn't involved in every single election since the birth of this country? The media was different, (all print, and slow to arrive), but it was the only way people can communicate to one another. Do I think the media doesn't affect the outcome of elections? That would be foolish...of course it does.

But to paint all voters as blindly following the prettiest bauble presented on TV...that's insulting. If that were the case, I can think of someone much prettier that was presented by THE MEDIA, who was outright rejected by the majority of voters.

[jpeka65844]

I watched from 11-12:15 EST and didn't hear any Illuminations! In fact, I dont' remember them every breaking away from coverage....

[Tonya2426]

I'm loving the Illuminations music on the ABC broadcast. It makes me all happy feeling like I am in Epcot. :goodvibes

[DisFhan]

I also heard the music from Illuminations, I think it was earlier. I think it was around 930 or 10 when it first caught my ear...

[Stroller Boy]

By the way... I hope I eat my words. I pray he proves me wrong.

Ditto! I'm not a fan, but he's now our guy and I'm hoping/praying for the best!!!

God Bless America!

[krissy2803]

I watched from 11-12:15 EST and didn't hear any Illuminations! In fact, I dont' remember them every breaking away from coverage....

Anyone please correct me if I am wrong..but I think that music was only on ABC.

[scarlett873]

I absolutely agree that without the media (television, radio, internet), we would have no idea who any of these people are. Do you think media wasn't involved in every single election since the birth of this country? The media was different, (all print, and slow to arrive), but it was the only way people can communicate to one another. Do I think the media doesn't affect the outcome of elections? That would be foolish...of course it does.

But to paint all voters as blindly following the prettiest bauble presented on TV...that's insulting. If that were the case, I can think of someone much prettier that was presented by THE MEDIA, who was outright rejected by the majority of voters.My thoughts exactly...

[nedac]

I absolutely agree that without the media (television, radio, internet), we would have no idea who any of these people are. Do you think media wasn't involved in every single election since the birth of this country? The media was different, (all print, and slow to arrive), but it was the only way people can communicate to one another. Do I think the media doesn't affect the outcome of elections? That would be foolish...of course it does.

But to paint all voters as blindly following the prettiest bauble presented on TV...that's insulting. If that were the case, I can think of someone much prettier that was presented by THE MEDIA, who was outright rejected by the majority of voters.


No insult intended. The sad truth is that a majority of voters had no idea of who he was or what his qualifications were, they still don't. They voted for the black guy, or sadly, against him, that's it. They had no idea who McCain or Biden even was.

And yes, they knew the pretty one (no argument here) because she was lambasted by the media regularly.

[JB2K]

Anyone please correct me if I am wrong..but I think that music was only on ABC.

I would imagine that is the case given that ABC News is one of the Walt Disney Company's properties.

[DVCsince02]

No insult intended. The sad truth is that a majority of voters had no idea of who he was or what his qualifications were, they still don't. They voted for the black guy, or sadly, against him, that's it. They had no idea who McCain or Biden even was.

And yes, they knew the pretty one (no argument here) because she was lambasted by the media regularly.

Wow...ye of little faith.:scared:

[SoScary'09]

This thread is just turning silly. He's president now, and the debates have been long since over. If the media disgusts your or you feel the need to blow off some major political steam, then I suggest you go visit a political website instead.

On topic: Thanks for the coverage Pete :)

[safetymom]

Please can we keep this on the topic of the inaguration???? If anyone cares to start a debate please do it on the community board. Thank you.

[cathie1327]

When I saw this, I was wondering how long it'd be before people starting arguing over political matters....:rolleyes:

Thanks so much for the coverage Pete! I didn't think I'd get to see it since I'm working, but I took an early lunch and thanks to the Dis I got to see it!!!!!!!!
:disrocks:

[WebmasterPete]

This thread is just turning silly. He's president now, and the debates have been long since over. If the media disgusts your or you feel the need to blow off some major political steam, then I suggest you go visit a political website instead.

On topic: Thanks for the coverage Pete :)


THANK YOU!!!

[NCDisneyCamper]

Pete picked a topic that was on the polarizing side for this thread.... LOL

[DVCsince02]

Thanks for the coverage Pete!

[NWOhioAngela]

Are you all still watching? Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the luncheon and has been taken to the hospital. It doesn't sound good, but they dont know details yet. How sad.

[UrsulasShadow]

Are you all still watching? Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the luncheon and has been taken to the hospital. It doesn't sound good, but they dont know details yet. How sad.

I feel so bad for the man. He's going through so much right now. Best wishes for Sen. Kennedy and his family.

[NCDisneyCamper]

Are you all still watching? Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the luncheon and has been taken to the hospital. It doesn't sound good, but they dont know details yet. How sad.

WOW...what a day... Robert Byrd too..... hmmmmmm

[msce2]

No insult intended. The sad truth is that a majority of voters had no idea of who he was or what his qualifications were, they still don't. They voted for the black guy, or sadly, against him, that's it. They had no idea who McCain or Biden even was.

And yes, they knew the pretty one (no argument here) because she was lambasted by the media regularly.

I really resent this comment. I helped with the campaign and talked to many people all over this country. They were fully aware of his policies and his qualifications as well as McCain's and Biden's. My husband is black and he didn't vote for either because he didn't like their collective policies. It's wrong to group people together as ignorant because they chose to vote for the other candidate. Should we blame every person who voted in Bush for the last 8 years of nonsense? Right now we need to come together and try to work on the daunting issues we have ahead of us.

Not to mention this is a huge moment in United States history. I would hope the crowd and the media would be just as large if Hillary Clinton would have gotten elected.

But this is not a debate for a disney board. This belongs on a political board.

[KatMark]

I really resent this comment. I helped with the campaign and talked to many people all over this country. They were fully aware of his policies and his qualifications as well as McCain's and Biden's. My husband is black and he didn't vote for either because he didn't like their collective policies. It's wrong to group people together as ignorant because they chose to vote for the other candidate. Should we blame every person who voted in Bush for the last 8 years of nonsense? Right now we need to come together and try to work on the daunting issues we have ahead of us.

Not to mention this is a huge moment in United States history. I would hope the crowd and the media would be just as large if Hillary Clinton would have gotten elected.

But this is not a debate for a disney board. This belongs on some right wing board where you can find lots of others who agree with your view.


Excellent post--and I agree with you. I worked with the President 20 years ago and have been in touch with him many times over the years. I knew what he standed for and voted based on who I thought would do a better job in leading our country.

[daneenm]

Are you all still watching? Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the luncheon and has been taken to the hospital. It doesn't sound good, but they dont know details yet. How sad.

On the plus side, they have been saying he was awake and 'seemed to be doing better' on his way to the ambulance. Let's hope so.

[KatMark]

On the plus side, they have been saying he was awake and 'seemed to be doing better' on his way to the ambulance. Let's hope so.

I hope so. He has been through so much. I meant to ask my boss if Senator Kennedy was at the party at Ethel Kennedy's last night and forgot. I'll have to ask when he calls later today.

[daneenm]

OK, I must admit, while I am excited about our new President, I just love all of the pomp and circumstance that goes with the inauguration! Just watched the fife and drum group march by and even that gives me chills!

[Allison]

OK, I must admit, while I am excited about our new President, I just love all of the pomp and circumstance that goes with the inauguration! Just watched the fife and drum group march by and even that gives me chills!

I know. It's great isn't it.

I was jealous of my 7th grader who got to spend the day at school watching.

[disneydafty]

OK, I must admit, while I am excited about our new President, I just love all of the pomp and circumstance that goes with the inauguration! Just watched the fife and drum group march by and even that gives me chills!

I totally agree and I'm Scottish !!

:cool1:

[NCDisneyCamper]

Nedac
I feel your pain but this topic , as you can see below, will get no love here.


I really resent this comment. I helped with the campaign and talked to many people all over this country. They were fully aware of his policies and his qualifications as well as McCain's and Biden's. My husband is black and he didn't vote for either because he didn't like their collective policies. It's wrong to group people together as ignorant because they chose to vote for the other candidate. Should we blame every person who voted in Bush for the last 8 years of nonsense? Right now we need to come together and try to work on the daunting issues we have ahead of us.

Not to mention this is a huge moment in United States history. I would hope the crowd and the media would be just as large if Hillary Clinton would have gotten elected.

But this is not a debate for a disney board. This belongs on a political board.

[safetymom]

Senator Kennedy is supposed to be stable according to reports from the hospital.

[BRobson]

Are you all still watching? Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the luncheon and has been taken to the hospital. It doesn't sound good, but they dont know details yet. How sad.

Hadn't heard. I said to DH he was looking really well. Hope he is ok :)

[nedac]

Nedac
I feel your pain but this topic , as you can see below, will get no love here.

Thanks... hope I'm wrong :)

No use crying over spilled milk. Lots of people cry about the last 8 years. I don't think we've seen anything yet.

Jindal 2012 :thumbsup2

[Cyrano]

Congratulations President Obama!!! Now the country and govt. need to get behind him.

:thumbsup2

So much expectation on one person :scared: Even Europe and Africian nations have expectation of changes that Obama will bring.

[cchev]

People just need to keep their expectations realistic...

[Bornteach]

For me, today was not necessarily about Obama, it was about History. It was about the firsts. It was about MLK, it was about how, as Obama said, 60 years ago, his father could not have even eaten in certain places in DC and now, his son, has been raised to the highest job in the country.

It gives me hope for the country about equality and the desire to allow all to have a voice regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation or even MIDDLE names!

Anyone who thinks the American people do not know who they voted for has to just step briefly bak in time and look at who they voted for in the past.

I am proud to say I brought history to the lives of 700 children today. As I said to a 5 year old as we watched together, 'WHen you are grown and someone asks you where you were, you can say, right here at school!."

Here is to a new day dawning, a new day full of possibilities, where ANYONE can be President of the United States, where ANYONE who has good ideas, a solid sense of patriotism and a HUGE backbone can be president!


::::stepping off the soapbox, dusting it off, and handing it back to Pete::::

[VisualArt]

I think that I will vote for him again in 4 years, he will need the time to unravel the chaotic mess the Bush's have made of everything. Then, I will vote for Hillary for two terms.

[nedac]

I think that I will vote for him again in 4 years, he will need the time to unravel the chaotic mess the Bush's have made of everything. Then, I will vote for Hillary for two terms.

After this post, I can safely say... I rest my case.

[DisneyKevin]

"60 years ago, his father could not have even eaten in certain places in DC"

It was reported on our local news yesterday (1/19/2009) that as late as 1968, minorities were not allowed to use the bridges to cross from Daytona on the mainland to Daytona Beach.

This is not ancient history.

Walt Disney Wiorld opened three short years later.

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[rtobe]

Hi all,
First, thanks Pete for setting up the feed.

I was there at the Mall (in front of Washington Monument) for the actual event (the only thing I saw was a Jumbotron TV and got cold). The mood on the Mall was one of hope and uplifted spirits. It was mobbed, like it looked on TV but there were strangers hugging each other, people who met on the subway coming in sharing blankets to keep warm, taking photos for people to memorialize the event.

It was a challenge getting out of the Mall, the exits were somewhat controlled to funnel crowd but eventually I was able to get to subway and home.

[NCDisneyCamper]

Interesting point.

I wish people would point out more how far we have come and not dwell on the past so much.
The Reverend Joseph Lowery ,at the inauguration today, I thought summed up best way Mr. Obama thinks about race relations.

I wish upon all Americans, to be judged on their actions and not skin color. And I think we can all agree on that. Good luck to all in the coming years and God Bless America.

"60 years ago, his father could not have even eaten in certain places in DC"

It was reported on our local news yesterday (1/19/2009) that as late as 1968, minorities were not allowed to use the bridges to cross from Daytona on the mainland to Daytona Beach.

This is not ancient history.

Walt Disney Wiorld opened three short years later.

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Please keep this thread free from any political debate.

Should you feel the need to discuss the participants and outcome of the next election, please feel free to visit the Community Board.

[jcb]

I am so disappointed in this thread.






87 posts ------ over 1300 views





not ONE mention of CAKE.





Slipping . . . . slipping . . . . slipping

[KatMark]

For me, today was not necessarily about Obama, it was about History. It was about the firsts. It was about MLK, it was about how, as Obama said, 60 years ago, his father could not have even eaten in certain places in DC and now, his son, has been raised to the highest job in the country.

It gives me hope for the country about equality and the desire to allow all to have a voice regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation or even MIDDLE names!

Anyone who thinks the American people do not know who they voted for has to just step briefly bak in time and look at who they voted for in the past.

I am proud to say I brought history to the lives of 700 children today. As I said to a 5 year old as we watched together, 'WHen you are grown and someone asks you where you were, you can say, right here at school!."

Here is to a new day dawning, a new day full of possibilities, where ANYONE can be President of the United States, where ANYONE who has good ideas, a solid sense of patriotism and a HUGE backbone can be president!


::::stepping off the soapbox, dusting it off, and handing it back to Pete::::

The best post I have read in weeks. Congratulations--well done.

[jpeka65844]

It gives me hope for the country about equality and the desire to allow all to have a voice regardless of race, creed, religion, sexual orientation or even MIDDLE names!



Yes, but I thought it was odd that after introducing "George Herbert Walker Bush", "William Jefferson Clinton" they introduced him as Barack H. Obama. Avoid much?

I thought the ceremonies were wonderful. The whole time I'm thinking "How difficult must it be to coordinate all this?" and "What must his daughters be thinking???"

[fakereadhed]

ARETHA!!!! What a voice!

Yes, but I was distracted by the hat. Yikes!

[DisneyKevin]

I wish people would point out more how far we have come and not dwell on the past so much.

Not dwelling in the past, but more pointing out that the past was not all that long ago.

Trust me when I tell you that I see how far we've come. We live in a time when I have no fear of letting you who I really am.



P.S. I, for one, was mesmorized by Aretha'a hat.

[cathie1327]

I am so disappointed in this thread.






87 posts ------ over 1300 views





not ONE mention of CAKE.





Slipping . . . . slipping . . . . slipping


I am THINKING of cake, does that count?????? :)

[robind]

Here is to a new day dawning, a new day full of possibilities, where ANYONE can be President of the United States, where ANYONE who has good ideas, a solid sense of patriotism and a HUGE backbone can be president!


I don't know, show me a fat native american lesbian president and then I might believe that statement. :rotfl2:

In all seriousness, I do see this as a very hopeful time but I hope everyone isn't expecting too much too soon and become disillusioned. As they say with weight loss, we didn't get into this mess overnight and we aren't going to get out of it overnight.


Please keep this thread free from any political debate.


Sorry Kevin, :wave2: I couldn't resist.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Yes, but I was distracted by the hat. Yikes!:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Allison]

I read the girls were having a sleepover over with their friends last night while mom and dad were at the balls. Imagine what it would be like to be invited to a sleepover in the White House.:thumbsup2

[mamato3princesses]

I heard that too...wouldn't that be awesome? I also read that someone set up a scavenger hunt for the girls throughout the residence while mom & dad were out. How cool is that?!!

I read the girls were having a sleepover over with their friends last night while mom and dad were at the balls. Imagine what it would be like to be invited to a sleepover in the White House.:thumbsup2

[aspen37]

Thanks Pete! We had a TV here at work so I got to watch on and off. I set the DVR at home. I had tear's running down my face when he took the oath. It was a great moment for this country and the world.:grouphug:

[swald91]

I haven't read all these pages-just the last and I LOVED Aretha's hat!!!

[GenieCat]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/hillary_clinton_mouthing :lmao:

(BTW, this is a joke. The Onion is well known for making up news stories.)

[Allison]

I heard that too...wouldn't that be awesome? I also read that someone set up a scavenger hunt for the girls throughout the residence while mom & dad were out. How cool is that?!!

Do you know what was at the end of the scavenger hunt?


The Jonas Brothers

[Torontogal]

I am so happy you Americans elected Obama. I am just thrilled and wish we Canadians had someone like him. He will make an awesome president.:thumbsup2

[Decorated_Dust]

The inauguration was cool, even though there were certain people there I felt bad for. It was cold!!!

I work at an urban ministry and I meet kids who have been told for years that they have no future because they cannot succeed in a white world. Now there is substantial proof that what they were being taught was a lie. There are a bunch of empowered kids in this ministry and for that reason alone, I'm glad Obama's president. If he would continue Bush's policy on funding PEPFAR, I will have two reasons to be glad. Kids in Africa will be empowered, too!

I've always been a huge political buff and have watched every inauguration since I was nine. This was the first time most people have ever watched one of those things. There was a huge party in the student center and half the students and faculty had gathered to watch the speech. We are a mostly Republican school, and that says a lot that they were there. The daughters looked gorgeous, as did Michelle. They were all so darn pretty. Preeeetty....

Sorry, lost it for a second.

Anyway, I didn't vote for Obama, but I do respect him as president. I will at least respect him no matter what he does, even if I strongly disagree with his policies. After all, that is the adult thing to do, right? (yes, that was meant as a hint)

God bless America!

[thatslygirl]

Let me tell you, working at a 4-star hotel during the Inauguration was not fun. I would rather work holiday retail at Tysons Corner than go through that again. It was sheer insanity at the spa. Catching up on the podcast in the employee cafeteria during my break made it a little easier. And get this... the kitchen didn't supply cake :( Luckily I bought a strawberry cupcake before I went into work. Yumm.

That being said, it was fun to get caught up in the excitement coming home on the Metro. Everyone's sandwiched in like sardines but there was lots of smiling and laughter.

Also, I've never ever seen so many Port-a-Potties and fur coats in my entire life.