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tinkerbell87512

05-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Lilo & Stitch is adorable. Even B/F likes it! What new show/party in Tomorrowland are you talking about?! popcorn::

It's called Stitch's super sonic dance party (or something like that). from what I've read they tore down the theater that was next to CoP to make backstage parking lot and then a new stage. I guess we will have to wait and see.

I watch Disney movies before I go too! My Dad says it is to get myself psyched up, but I don't really need anything to get my psyched for Disney. Just say Disney, and I am already pumped! Kelly and I are planning a Disney movie marathon for the night before we leave. She will be coming to Dallas from San Antonio on Friday and staying with me overnight since our flight is at 9:15am. :) We are planning an all-out Disney marathon that night.

Haha I don't need to be psyched up any more either. I'm like you just say "Disney" and I'm all excited! That's going to be so fun for you and Kelly during your marathon night!

Single digits are the greatest!

I love Lilo & Stitch. Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride has to be my fav on there! :thumbsup2

That is such a cute song! :goodvibes

:banana::banana: SINGLE DIGITS! That's so awesome. I love Lilo & Stitch too. Of course I love *almost* all Disney movies. I tried watching Tron once, and I didn't like it! ;) :rotfl:

I don't think I've ever seen Tron :confused3. But I love just about everything too! There is very FEW things Disney I don't like. ;)

tinkerbell87512

05-04-2009, 07:48 PM

Only 7 days to go!

I'm digging out the VHS tapes and tonights movie selection is...

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/6303534422.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

I just love this movie and I remember seeing it with a friend when it came out in theaters. I think I was about 7 or 8. :rolleyes: Max is just too cute and I love how Max and Goofy's relationship becomes real strong at the end. Oh and anyone who's seen this movie what kind of animal is Pete? I'm thinking a cat but i'm not sure. haha

Anyway hope you all had a good day!

PS: I went to weight watchers tonight and I'm down 11.6 lbs!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

tinkgurl

05-04-2009, 07:53 PM

It's called Stitch's super sonic dance party (or something like that). from what I've read they tore down the theater that was next to CoP to make backstage parking lot and then a new stage. I guess we will have to wait and see.

Oh interesting!

wdwgirl03

05-05-2009, 08:00 AM

Ooh, I don't think I've ever seen A Goofy Movie. :confused3

jewels1916

05-05-2009, 09:07 AM

A Goofy Movie! My old roommate from DC loves that movie. :) You inspired me to watch a Disney movie last night! My pick was Pinocchio! I just got the new Platinum edition on DVD. :banana:

tinkerbell87512

05-05-2009, 06:10 PM

Oh interesting!

I thought so!

Ooh, I don't think I've ever seen A Goofy Movie. :confused3

Really?! You should totally check it out!

A Goofy Movie! My old roommate from DC loves that movie. :) You inspired me to watch a Disney movie last night! My pick was Pinocchio! I just got the new Platinum edition on DVD. :banana:

I'm glad I inspired you! :goodvibes Pinocchio is a good choice! I still need to pick it up on DVD.

DisneyFreak06

05-05-2009, 07:47 PM

One week! :yay::dance3:

I think Pete's a cat too. I can't remember for sure. No Disney movies for me, I put in PS I Love You tonight. I needed something on while I was doing work, I needed some de-stressing! :rotfl: Gerry Butler is so dreamy it's almost like a Disney movie! :lovestruc

tinkerbell87512

05-06-2009, 08:59 AM

tinkerbell87512

05-06-2009, 09:20 AM

Hi everyone! Sorry I didn't post the movie of the day (MotD) today. I figured I woudl do it today since sadly there isn't going to be one today. I have to work the late shift at work so that means there is no time for a Disney movie.

So last night's MotD was...

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This movie is cute and my favorite characters would have to be Dopey and Doc. Snow White has never been one of my favorites. Im hoping to meet the dwarfs next week! But I heard they are only out during MNSSHP...but I don't know how true that is.

Oh if any of you are home today just FYI the travel channel is showing some Disney shows now till about noon!

Anyway hope you all have a good day! 5 more days and I'm on my way! :cool1:

tinkgurl

05-06-2009, 10:17 AM

Yeah, Snow White hasn't been one of my favorites either.

Speaking of movies, last night B/F and I watched two new ones that were on tv....Vacancy and The Strangers. Both were REALLY scary!

wdwgirl03

05-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Oh man, Snow White, I haven't seen that in years! But that is the next Platinum DVD coming out so I'm pretty excited about that!

tinkerbell87512

05-06-2009, 11:25 AM

Yeah, Snow White hasn't been one of my favorites either.

Speaking of movies, last night B/F and I watched two new ones that were on tv....Vacancy and The Strangers. Both were REALLY scary!

Ohhh I wanted to see Vacancy. Haven't heard about The Strangers.

Oh man, Snow White, I haven't seen that in years! But that is the next Platinum DVD coming out so I'm pretty excited about that!

Oh cool! I'm waiting for Beauty and the Beast and the Lion King on DVD. I know they were out before but our family was a little slow hopping on the DVD bandwagon. :rolleyes:

tinkgurl

05-06-2009, 11:27 AM

Ohhh I wanted to see Vacancy. Haven't heard about The Strangers.

They are both good, just really scary. I made B/F keep the tv on last night while we slept! :laughing: The Strangers is that one with Liv Tyler in it and those people are trying to kill them with those masks on. The commericals on tv showed Liv and her man tied up and they're asking the people "Why are you doing this to us?" and they go "Because you were home."

MarinaD

05-06-2009, 11:31 AM

So Cheryl, it looks as though you and me share the same birthday day -- MAY 12th.... :).. although I'm about 10 years older.. I wish I was turning 22! ENJOY IT..

So we'll be in WDW as well... from the 8th -- 17th.. I absolutely CAN NOT WAIT!!!

how many trips a year do you go down there, to have the Annual Pass, is it worth it?

tinkerbell87512

05-06-2009, 11:39 AM

They are both good, just really scary. I made B/F keep the tv on last night while we slept! :laughing: The Strangers is that one with Liv Tyler in it and those people are trying to kill them with those masks on. The commericals on tv showed Liv and her man tied up and they're asking the people "Why are you doing this to us?" and they go "Because you were home."

Now I know which movie that is! I'm like you I would of had to sleep with the TV on too! :lmao:

So Cheryl, it looks as though you and me share the same birthday day -- MAY 12th.... :).. although I'm about 10 years older.. I wish I was turning 22! ENJOY IT..

So we'll be in WDW as well... from the 8th -- 17th.. I absolutely CAN NOT WAIT!!!

how many trips a year do you go down there, to have the Annual Pass, is it worth it?

Ohhhh Happy early Birthday to you!!! :dance3: Yup we sure do share the same b-day!

That's exciting you will be down there soon too! Which resort are you staying at?

About the AP- I purchased it in July of 07 and that year (July 07-July 08) I went down 3 times. I ended up re-newing the pass and in this past year (July 08-July 09) I went in November and then this trip coming up. For me it was worth it plus you get extra discounts on your room, lunch meals at Epcot, spa's and DTD. I think for it to be worth it you need to know you are going to use it for at least 2 trips. I believe the break even point is using it for 11 or 12 days.

MarinaD

05-06-2009, 12:06 PM

at Caribbean Beach Resort (although, we've never stayed there, I heard it was nice!)..

Where are you staying?

jewels1916

05-06-2009, 04:39 PM

I like Snow White! Snow White's Scary Adventures was my favorite ride when I was a little kid. Aren't most kids scared of it? My brother was when he was little, and I was mad at him cause I wanted to ride it again, and he was scared. Hehe. I go to sleep with the television on a lot. It's a bad habit, I know. No Disney movies for me last night. Maybe tonight though. I really need to go shopping for Mother's Day.....:flower3:

DisneyFreak06

05-06-2009, 06:49 PM

I haven't seen Snow White in years! I don't have it on DVD yet. I'll need to work on that I guess.

PS I Love you is really sad, but I love the funny moments too! I keep wanting to watch it over and over again. I want all my friends to watch it too.

tinkerbell87512

05-06-2009, 10:29 PM

at Caribbean Beach Resort (although, we've never stayed there, I heard it was nice!)..

Where are you staying?

Ohhh I stayed at CBR last year for a night before taking a Disney Cruise! It's a beautiful resort but was a little too big and quiet for me (being a solo traveler I like seeing people out and about) The night I was coming back from the parks and there was no one around it kind of freaked me out. But it really is a beautiful resort!

I'll be at Pop century :goodvibes

I like Snow White! Snow White's Scary Adventures was my favorite ride when I was a little kid. Aren't most kids scared of it? My brother was when he was little, and I was mad at him cause I wanted to ride it again, and he was scared. Hehe. I go to sleep with the television on a lot. It's a bad habit, I know. No Disney movies for me last night. Maybe tonight though. I really need to go shopping for Mother's Day.....:flower3:

I can see how a kind can be scared of the ride. Didn't Disney go back and change it a bit because it was too scary?

Ohh I really need to go mothers day shopping too.

Did you end up watching a Disney movie tonight? I could really watch one now but I have to get up early and be at work at 8 in the morning. I hate doing the back to back shifts.

I haven't seen Snow White in years! I don't have it on DVD yet. I'll need to work on that I guess.

PS I Love you is really sad, but I love the funny moments too! I keep wanting to watch it over and over again. I want all my friends to watch it too.

Your right it does have funny points too! Thanks for reminding me I loaned my dvd to a friend and I haven't gotten it back yet. hmmmm

tinkerbell87512

05-10-2009, 06:40 AM

Hellooooooo everyone! Sorry I've been MIA the past couple days I've just been so busy. Work was crazy right up untill Friday then that night we went out to celebrate my parents annversary. Yesterday was my friends husbands birthday party and today we are going out to celebrate mothers day and my birthday. Phew, busy busy! Anyway I've been up since 5:30 because I have that "too excited to sleep feeling". Can't believe I'm leaving TOMORROW! :banana: As much as I packed last week I still have a lot to do today. :confused3

At 7:15 (less than an hour from now) I'm going to check in with southwest and hopefully get a good boarding pass number. I like to get a good window seat near the front of the plane. Makes getting off the plane a breeze when you are up front. Hopefully if there are no airport delays tomorrow I will be in Orlando at 10:15 and at Pop around 11:15! :banana:

So since It's been a crazy couple of days sadly the movie of the day had to take a back seat. But tonight I will be watching...

http://www.laughingplacestore.com/images/products/9528L.jpg.

This is such a good film!!! Beautifully put together and such a tribute to Walt. With out him Walt Disney World would not exist so I think it's only fitting to watch it in honor of him! :wizard:

I'm sure I will update again sometime to day. And hopefully I can update tomorrow morning when I'm at the airport from my ipod using the wi-fi. Looking forward to being at WDW again and can't believe it's only a little more than 24 hours away!

By the way...Happy mother's day to all you mom's out there! :hug::flower3:

DisneyFreak06

05-10-2009, 09:06 AM

wdwgirl03

05-10-2009, 11:07 AM

I wish I could say I was leaving tomorrow....you're so lucky!!

Happy birthday and have a great time!

tinkgurl

05-10-2009, 01:25 PM

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Take some pics of Tink merchandise for me!

as dreamers do

05-10-2009, 01:32 PM

Can you believe you're mere HOURS away from being in WDW?! How exciting! :banana: Well, I hope you have a fantastic birthday, Cheryl... but then again, you'll be in Disney World, so you know it's going to be fantastic no matter what!!! :woohoo:

OrangeCat04

05-10-2009, 04:18 PM

Hi ive just been catching up on your PTR and it seems like you have a great trip planned! We are leaving in about 2 weeks and im super excited... you must be beyond excited about leaving tomorrow!!! Have a wonderful trip!!:banana:

tinkerbell87512

05-10-2009, 08:57 PM

Wow! You really are busy! I'll say happy birthday now in case I don't get to post again before you leave... so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I've never seen that movie, I'll have to find it. Have a fun, magical and safe trip! I look forward to reading all about it when you are home.

Thanks for the birthday wishes Tina!!!

I wish I could say I was leaving tomorrow....you're so lucky!!

Happy birthday and have a great time!

Thanks girl!!!!

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Take some pics of Tink merchandise for me!

Will do! Talk to you when I get back!

Can you believe you're mere HOURS away from being in WDW?! How exciting! :banana: Well, I hope you have a fantastic birthday, Cheryl... but then again, you'll be in Disney World, so you know it's going to be fantastic no matter what!!! :woohoo:

Thanks Jenny! I really can't! When it gets to be this close I usually can't grasp the fact that in hours i will be all the way down south in the FL sun!

Hi ive just been catching up on your PTR and it seems like you have a great trip planned! We are leaving in about 2 weeks and im super excited... you must be beyond excited about leaving tomorrow!!! Have a wonderful trip!!:banana:

Thanks for joining in! I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip too!!!!

tinkerbell87512

05-10-2009, 09:02 PM

Well the bags are packed, clothes out for tomorrow and ready to go! I'm about to head off to bed to try and get some sleep! It's going to be a long day tomorrow if I can't sleep tonight. The alarm is set for 4:30 in the morning and hopefully will be on the road to the airport by 5. One perk is that it's not to far to the airport and it's a small one so there shouldn't be long lines at security. I'll check in once I get to the airport! Thanks everyone for reading along!!!! :wizard:

tinkerbell87512

05-11-2009, 09:11 AM

hi everyone! I'm updating from the plane! How cool is that?! Southwest is testing out wi-fi on some of their planes. As the plane as boarding I saw a family with a lime green mickey hanging from their bag...another fellow diser! Anyway just wanted to say hello! Hope you all have a great week and i'm looking forward to reporting when I get back! I'll be in the magic kingdom within hours!

bbangel

05-11-2009, 11:46 AM

Totally jealous that you are now in WDW! I hope you have a great time and a very happy birthday!

wdwgirl03

05-17-2009, 10:45 AM

Hey girl, hope you're having a great time! I can't wait to hear all about your trip!

tinkerbell87512

05-19-2009, 11:07 PM

Hi everyone, I'm home!!! Made it in last night around 10:30 and back home around 11. Just wanted to check in and say hi. I'm going through my pictures and trying to get them ready to post in this TR. Hopefully it will get underway tomorrow. :thumbsup2 The trip was great, had a lot of fun. Great weather and some not so great weather but non the less it was Disney so had a blast anyway. Can't wait to start sharing my trip with you!!!!

tinkgurl

05-19-2009, 11:08 PM

Yay for me you're home, but boo for you you're home! Can't wait for the TR to start.

tinkerbell87512

05-19-2009, 11:13 PM

Yay for me you're home, but boo for you you're home! Can't wait for the TR to start.

You are so close to being a month away! I'm so jealous! No matter how long a trip to WDW is I always want to stay longer. I already miss it. :confused3 I'm getting so excited for you though and your trip!!!!!

wdwgirl03

05-20-2009, 07:56 AM

Yay, glad you had a great trip! Can't wait to read all about it. :)

jewels1916

05-20-2009, 09:13 AM

Yay! Glad you are home, can't wait to read all about it! And I hope your birthday was amazing! :)

tinkgurl

05-20-2009, 12:00 PM

You are so close to being a month away! I'm so jealous! No matter how long a trip to WDW is I always want to stay longer. I already miss it. :confused3 I'm getting so excited for you though and your trip!!!!!

Thanks girl. I can't wait either! Kristen (xoktnox) will be doing updates when I text her!

Jennifer48

05-20-2009, 12:25 PM

Welcome back!! I can't wait to read all about it!! :goodvibes

DisneyFreak06

05-20-2009, 09:13 PM

Welcome home! Glad to hear you had a good time. Looking forward to hearing/seeing all about it!

as dreamers do

05-22-2009, 08:07 PM

Welcome home (well, your home away from your home-away-from-home... you know what I mean)!! So glad to hear you had a great time, but even gladder that you'll be starting your TR very soon! :banana:

Julie Mouse

05-23-2009, 07:56 PM

I hope you had a magical birthday Cheryl! Can't wait to see pics!

wdwgirl03

05-25-2009, 08:06 PM

Hey Cheryl, just wanted to say hi! Are you going to do your TR right along in this thread? Or have you started it already and I am just missing it?! I am getting antsy over here! :laughing:;)

DisneyFreak06

05-26-2009, 04:44 PM

I think Cheryl must be busy preparing for her trip to Germany! 16 days! Crazy. And probably working, what with 2 trips within about a month!

tinkerbell87512

05-26-2009, 07:41 PM

Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay, can’t believe I’ve been home a week already and I'm leaving again so soon! Work has been crazy and I finally just unpacked and finished the laundry. I think that's the worst part of coming home...is doing all the laundry. lol. Anyway like I said before I had such a wonderful trip and I tried a couple new things like the AI experience, new restaurants, the quick service dining plan, Tink meet and greet and a fun story about the POP arcade. Now like I said sorry for the delay and here is the start of my TR!
Thanks for sticking with me guys!

May 11-

The alarm went off at 4:30 this morning. Any other day I would most likely be very grumpy but today I was a few short hours from being back at Disney World. I took my shower the night before and laid out all my clothes. My goal was to be on the road at 5 and at the airport between 5:20 and 5:30. Everything at the airport went really smooth and I did notice hand sanitizer stations all around due to the swine flu outbreak. Once through security I had about an hour and a half to kill. So I surfed the dis and checked out my facebook. Before I knew it I was boarding the plane and what seemed to be a short while after that I was finally in Orlando!

I made my way to the magical express check in counter and there was no wait. In fact the check in process has changed. You don’t even have to check in at the counter anymore unless your reservation has changed. Where the bus lines are there is a podium and the CM there just takes your ME ticket and directs you which lane to stand in depending on which resort you are staying at. When I joined the Pop century line there was only about 4 families before me but by the time the bus actually came (maybe 25 minutes) the whole line was packed.
All the people waiting to get on the bus...
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Getting close...
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After about a 30 minute ride on the ME bus we were finally pulling into WDW property!

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Pop century is just a short ride from the gates and we were there in a flash. I got off the bus and took in a deep breath of that FL air. It was about 85 degrees today and beautiful. Not to humid…just perfect. I went inside to check in and there wasn’t any line. The woman that checked me in was very nice and handed me a birthday button! I was assigned a room on the 4th floor of the 70’s section. My room was ready so I went to drop off some stuff before heading to the parks.

My room number...
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My first stop after seeing my room was Downtown Disney. I wanted to try planet hollywood since I had a $15 off coupon (by booking a package). I made my way out to the bus stop and I found that all the busses had the Celebration balloons on them (along with the monorails)
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I got to PH around 12:15 and there was practically no one in there.
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Maybe 6 families all together. Let me just say this about PH it was cool seeing all the movie memorabilia but I don’t think I would go back again. The food was ok, nothing special and the service was sooo slow. It was a one time ‘glad I tried it, not going back again’ kind of place.
The place is 3 floors all themed by catagories of movies. I was on the first floor and here's a view looking up.
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I love the movie Titanic and the circle thing on the right (I don't know if you can see it) is a prop from that.
Also I love Hocus Pocus and here is one of the dresses from that movie.
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After lunch I wanted to try the ‘Characters in flight’ balloon but it was down due to the wind. (this seemed to be a common trend in all the times I tried to go up) I was really disappointed. It seemed to be such a perfect weather day but I guess the balloon guys saw it otherwise. I then made my way over to the market place just taking in the beautiful weather and enjoying the moment. I poked around the World of Disney store for a bit and decided I wanted to make my way over to the Magic Kingdom and see how long the line for the Tinkerbell meet and greet was.

Up next...I'm home! Magic Kingdom here I come!

tinkerbell87512

05-26-2009, 07:48 PM

Yay, glad you had a great trip! Can't wait to read all about it. :)

Thanks Girl! the TR is officially started! :banana:

Yay! Glad you are home, can't wait to read all about it! And I hope your birthday was amazing! :)

Thanks! My b-day was fun, even got a suprise from my family!

Thanks girl. I can't wait either! Kristen (xoktnox) will be doing updates when I text her!

Ohhh awesome!

Welcome back!! I can't wait to read all about it!! :goodvibes

thanks!

Welcome home! Glad to hear you had a good time. Looking forward to hearing/seeing all about it!

Thanks Tina!

Welcome home (well, your home away from your home-away-from-home... you know what I mean)!! So glad to hear you had a great time, but even gladder that you'll be starting your TR very soon! :banana:

Thanks Jenny! Haha and yes I know what you mean.

I hope you had a magical birthday Cheryl! Can't wait to see pics!

I did Julie! Thanks!

Hey Cheryl, just wanted to say hi! Are you going to do your TR right along in this thread? Or have you started it already and I am just missing it?! I am getting antsy over here! :laughing:;)

Haha no It's here. I just haven't been on the Dis. :confused3 Work has been crazy and been busy planning our trip to Germany. Anyway it's finally started and it's here!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

I think Cheryl must be busy preparing for her trip to Germany! 16 days! Crazy. And probably working, what with 2 trips within about a month!

Haha you guessed that right! ;)

tinkgurl

05-26-2009, 10:51 PM

DisneyFreak06

05-27-2009, 06:31 AM

I love it! I love reading your TRs. You are so detailed and add tons of pictures. I might try PH this summer too, since I got a package. It might be fun to just try it and to take pictures. Did you just walk up?

Have fun packing for Germany!

wdwgirl03

05-27-2009, 07:58 AM

YAY, you started! I always love seeing the ME pictures. They make me happy for some reason.

I have never been to PH. It looks kind of cool!

Can't wait for more! popcorn::

tinkerbell87512

05-27-2009, 08:40 AM

Whoo! You are there! :banana: The new stuff on the buses look cool!

Okay, this is totally random but...I'm so glad you posted something about "Hocus Pocus" because I was trying to think of the name of this movie FOREVER last night and it was driving me nuts! :laughing:

Haha glad I could help! :lmao:

I love it! I love reading your TRs. You are so detailed and add tons of pictures. I might try PH this summer too, since I got a package. It might be fun to just try it and to take pictures. Did you just walk up?

Have fun packing for Germany!

Thanks! Yup I just walked right up no ressies at all. I was really suprised that there wasn't many people there.

YAY, you started! I always love seeing the ME pictures. They make me happy for some reason.

I have never been to PH. It looks kind of cool!

Can't wait for more! popcorn::

The ME makes me happy too! It just means you are officially there! :banana:

Jennifer48

05-27-2009, 04:39 PM

jewels1916

05-29-2009, 12:28 PM

So the Disney ME check in has changed, eh? Does it go faster this way? When I went in September, I think the line to check in for ME was the longest line we stood in! :rotfl:

tinkerbell87512

05-31-2009, 02:34 PM

Hi everyone! Hope you are all having a great weekend. Last night my brothers and I went to go see Disney/Pixars new movie UP in 3-d. Let me just say it's so good! Such a cute story! If you are looking for something to do this weekend or next definatly go and see this movie! Haha end of my little side note!

From Downtown Disney I took the bus from the marketplace to the Contemporary then from there it was the monorail! I just love the monorail and I could seriously ride it all day and be content. Anyway I made it to the Magic Kingdom and took it all in. You know when you have that ‘I’m here’ moment…well mine is walking through the tunnels and hearing the music of Main St.
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I was home!
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I decided to take the train over to toontown and see how long the line for the fairy meet and greet was.
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When I got to the judges tent there were 2 lines. One for the Princess’ and the other for Tink and her friends. The line for the Princess’ was 20 minutes while the wait for Tink was 35! I was actually pretty shocked because I read on here that the lines were pretty bad at 75+ minutes. So without hesitation I hopped in line.
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When you finally get to the front of the line a CM takes a small group into the next hallway where it is all decorated like a forest and as you go down the trees get bigger and bigger. Making it seem like you are shrinking down to fairy size and you can see a trail of pixie dust flying around.
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The CM then takes you into the next room (Pixie Hollow) where Tink and 2 of her friends are. When I got in there Silvermist, Fawn and Tink were in there. It’s so cute they really take the time to talk to you and they all interact with each other. You basically have the attention of all 3 while it’s your turn. That’s why I’m figuring the lines get crazy long. But I think it’s totally worth it!
They were so much fun to talk to! If you love the Tink movie you have to do this meet and greet!
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Sorry thats a picture of a picture. All the pictures from my meet and greet were all taken with photopass (I totally forgot to ask if they could use my camera too).

After you meet with the fairies you leave the room and head down the exit hallway which is decorated with pixiedust! Disney really doesn’t leave anything unturned.
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I’m sorry I don’t really have many pictures for the rest of the day because I was just so excited to be there and enjoying the moment. (No worries though there are tons for the rest of the tr.)

After meeting with Tink and her friends I headed over to Fantasyland and rode It’s a Small World and saw the Phillarmagic show. The lines weren’t bad at all. Everything I saw was 20 minutes or under except for Peter Pan. Spending some time in Fantasyland I made my way back to Main St just to hang out for a bit and people watch. Spending time on Main St is one of my favorite things to do at the MK. Just the sighs, sounds and smells just bring back so many memories. It truly is one of my ‘happy places’.

It was getting late at this point and it had been a long day. I decided to head back to Pop and go for a swim then head off to bed for my first full day at WDW and my birthday!

tinkerbell87512

05-31-2009, 02:41 PM

Great start! :thumbsup2

I totally agree about PH. I'm glad I went but the food is just chain restaurant food. I never really had a great experience there but the atmosphere is fun and sometimes just too loud.

Can't wait for more! :goodvibes

Thanks! PH was fun to explore but the food and service need some work.

So the Disney ME check in has changed, eh? Does it go faster this way? When I went in September, I think the line to check in for ME was the longest line we stood in! :rotfl:

I thought it was so much faster! All the CM does at the check in is rip out one of the pages of your ME book and write down how many bags they need to pick up. Then your off on your way. Fast and easy!

lauren_elizabeth

05-31-2009, 02:58 PM

wdwgirl03

05-31-2009, 03:19 PM

Hey Cheryl! I just got back from Philadelphia so now it's time to catch up on all the TRs. haha! First off, that's cool you saw UP! It does look like a cute movie. I definitely want to see it. Second, I am jealous you got to meet Silvermist and Fawn! Glad you enjoyed the meet-and-greet. :)

as dreamers do

05-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Loved the update, Cheryl! I have the exact same "I'm here!" moment - walking through the tunnel and coming out on Main Street. As cliché as it sounds, it's like you're in a different world. :cloud9:

And, ohmigosh, you look great! You can definitely tell you've been working hard. :thumbsup2

DisneyFreak06

05-31-2009, 06:29 PM

Ok, that did it! I'm going to meet Tinkerbell! Sometimes it's nice to just be in the moment rather than take pictures. I've been known to do that and I'm always the "unofficial photographer" of anything I go to! Can't wait to see what else you did in the World!

tinkerbell87512

05-31-2009, 06:40 PM

Cheryl! Heeeeeeeey! I'm so sorry I haven't been in contact with you lately. Life had taken a turn for the worse and I have so much stuff going on, that I had no time for the DIS or pretty much ANYTHING! I'm excited to hear all about your trip... I'll have to live through yours seeing as how we weren't able to go.

I'm surprised that the Fairy line was only about 35 minutes long! That's awesome and the picture of you & Tink is too cute! :goodvibes

Hey Lauren! I hope everything is alright with you and Jake. Hoping things turn to the better for you!

Hey Cheryl! I just got back from Philadelphia so now it's time to catch up on all the TRs. haha! First off, that's cool you saw UP! It does look like a cute movie. I definitely want to see it. Second, I am jealous you got to meet Silvermist and Fawn! Glad you enjoyed the meet-and-greet. :)

How was your trip? Hopefully you can see up sometime soon!

Loved the update, Cheryl! I have the exact same "I'm here!" moment - walking through the tunnel and coming out on Main Street. As cliché as it sounds, it's like you're in a different world. :cloud9:

And, ohmigosh, you look great! You can definitely tell you've been working hard. :thumbsup2

Thanks so much for your kind words Jenny! :hug:

It's not cliché at all. I totally know what you mean! Thats part of why I love WDW so much. It's truly amazing the kind of place it is. :goodvibes

Hope you had a good weekend!

Ok, that did it! I'm going to meet Tinkerbell! Sometimes it's nice to just be in the moment rather than take pictures. I've been known to do that and I'm always the "unofficial photographer" of anything I go to! Can't wait to see what else you did in the World!

:lmao: I'm glad I was able to convince you! Seems like I do that a lot. :rolleyes1 I think you will really enjoy the meet and greet. For what it's worth the day I met them it was a Monday afternoon around 4:30 when I got in line. I've also read that another way to hit short lines is to be there right at Toontown rope drop.

DisneyFreak06

05-31-2009, 07:02 PM

:lmao: I'm glad I was able to convince you! Seems like I do that a lot. :rolleyes1 I think you will really enjoy the meet and greet. For what it's worth the day I met them it was a Monday afternoon around 4:30 when I got in line. I've also read that another way to hit short lines is to be there right at Toontown rope drop.

I think you do convince me a lot! I like to see what others think of things. And I get the impression that you and I like the same things, at Disney at least! So yup, you convince me!

Speaking of convincing me, my friend might drive his mom down to see a cousin in Naples, FL, spend some time there, and then drive up and do Disney with me. I may end up at Sea World after all. That's if he can convince his mom to go down there! LOL If I do, I'll take tons of pictures to show you!

tinkerbell87512

05-31-2009, 09:25 PM

I think you do convince me a lot! I like to see what others think of things. And I get the impression that you and I like the same things, at Disney at least! So yup, you convince me!

Speaking of convincing me, my friend might drive his mom down to see a cousin in Naples, FL, spend some time there, and then drive up and do Disney with me. I may end up at Sea World after all. That's if he can convince his mom to go down there! LOL If I do, I'll take tons of pictures to show you!

Yea it does seem like we like a lot of the same things. :thumbsup2 Haha I just hope it's a good thing...all the convincing that is!

Sounds like you are going to have such a great trip! I would love to hear all about it. If you head over to Sea World I would love to hear all about that too! I really hope to make it over there...maybe next time. :rolleyes:

jewels1916

06-01-2009, 10:22 AM

Jennifer48

06-01-2009, 02:14 PM

I still haven't seen the Tinkerbelle movie. I need to put that in my Netflix queue! :wizard:

tinkgurl

06-01-2009, 03:26 PM

Aw, Tink! :goodvibes

DisneyFreak06

06-03-2009, 07:59 AM

8 days to Germany!

:banana: I for one can wait until you come back from Germany for your TR, as long as you make sure to post pictures from your trip there too!

tinkerbell87512

06-08-2009, 07:39 PM

Hey guys!!! I’m so sorry this has been a long time coming. I’ve been so busy but I promise that once I get back from Germany I will be posting on a more regular basis!!!

May 12

So I was awaken this morning not by my mickey wakeup call but rather my family calling to wish me a happy birthday. I quickly got dressed and headed out to Epcot! I was super excited to hit my favorite park (tied with the MK) and see the Flower and garden festival. I made my way to the bus stop and there was no one in line…that usually means you just missed the bus. Sure enough one had just come and went. this trip I noticed something with the busses. They seemed to be like clockwork just about 20 minutes apart. For some reason I remember them coming closer together. Anyway when I made it to Epcot it was a little after 9 and I headed to the ticket window to get my birthday gift. The CM at the window was super nice and gave me the option of a fastpass for the day, a park ticket to use within the year or a giftcard worth the price of a one day ticket. I picked the last choice. The CM wished me a happy b-day handed me my giftcard and a b-day button and I was off to enjoy the park.

Once through the gates my first stop is always Spaceship earth.
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I just love this ride! From the music and smells (haha I know that sounds crazy). I really like the new updates to it too with the touch screens and designing your future.

After riding SE I noticed these cute little bird topiaries from fantasia.
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I then saw a sign outside innovations (east, I believe) for the new Kim Possible attraction and I figured I would head inside and see what it was all about. When you go in there are touch screens on the wall and they walk you through what the attraction is. If you choose to do it then you slide your park ticket, enter how many people are playing then a ticket prints out (like a fastpass with a time and location to report to).
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I didn’t have to report till 11:15 in Norway so I still had time to kill.
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I checked out Mousegears and saw so many cute things I wanted to buy but I decided to hold on to my giftcard for now. I thought this was a super cute display...
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The futureworld fountains were going off...
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Though the park had just opened...there seemed to be no one around...
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I made my way up to the Land and the line for Soarin’ was already 30 minutes so I decided to check out the Circle of life film since I’ve never seen it before. I waited maybe 5 minutes before we were let into a huge theater. Who would of thought that huge theater was there…not me that’s for sure. The film was really good and sends a good message. I was glad I took the time this trip to see it.
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After the film the line for Soarin’ only grew so I headed over to Journey into imagination which was a walk on. After riding this I ALWAYS have that song stuck in my head. I still had time before the world showcase opened and I had to be in Norway so I hung around the Kodak photo lab that’s at the end of the ride. I ended up making this dorky picture of myself. Lol
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Outside...
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And I had to take a picture of this stage...I performed there in 2001 with my school choir!
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After spending sometime in the lab I headed over to the World showcase and noticed some beautiful Goofy, Pluto and lion king themed topiaries.
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I made my way over to the Kim Possible check in in Norway and was given my ‘Kimunicator’ (cell phone).
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It runs through some quick instructions on how to use the kimunicator. I was told to head over to China and wait for my assignment. Once in China my kimunicator started talking and sent me on some missions through the country. It was so cool because once infront of what you were sent to find…the item would actually have a reaction. It’s so hard to explain but some would move or things would appear that weren’t there before. Like this one...it appeared in the middle of the pond in China.
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If you are in epcot defiantly give this a try! After my mission I was given the chance to do another or turn in my device at a drop location. I decided to drop it off and continue on and enjoy the world showcase.

Up next…around the world then the craziest weather in Florida I’ve EVER seen!

tinkerbell87512

06-08-2009, 07:45 PM

Cute pic of you and Tink! I'll have to say, I saw the movie TinkerBell for the first time this weekend. I was a little hesitant, but I LOVED it! I watched it with my sister, and she and I both thought it was so cute! Can't wait to read about your birthday! I hope it was full of Disney Magic!

Thanks! Isn't it such a cute movie?!

I still haven't seen the Tinkerbelle movie. I need to put that in my Netflix queue! :wizard:

It's really cute!!! I think you will like it! :goodvibes

Aw, Tink! :goodvibes

:wizard:

8 days to Germany!

:banana: I for one can wait until you come back from Germany for your TR, as long as you make sure to post pictures from your trip there too!

Ahhh it's 3 days away. I have so much to do and I feel so unprepaired. This is so not like going to Disney. haha!

wdwgirl03

06-09-2009, 07:47 AM

Jennifer48

06-09-2009, 10:22 AM

Kim Possible looks like fun!

2 days til Germany!!! I hope you are ready!! :goodvibes

tinkgurl

06-09-2009, 12:30 PM

Wow! I can't believe you leave for Germany in 2 days!!!

The Kim Possible thing looks like fun. But, I'd be mad if someone was also doing it ahead of me and found the thing before I did.

as dreamers do

06-11-2009, 03:21 PM

Hooray, you're on your way to Deutschland! (Or there already!) :banana: Bring us back lots of pictures and, um... spatzle or something! :rotfl:

DisneyFreak06

06-11-2009, 03:51 PM

Have fun and remember to say Bitte (Bit-ta which is please) and Danke (Donk-ka Thank you). :goodvibes I can't remember how to say your welcome though.

disneygirlinnj

06-12-2009, 11:09 AM

I swore I had subbed to this awhile ago! :( I'm in now! So far sounds like you had an amazing time!

tinkerbell87512

06-21-2009, 02:05 PM

Hey guys! I'm back from germany and I had such a great time! I made it back to boston late thursday night(almost friday morn). I uploaded some pics from germany to my facebook so if you want to see them let me know! I have the next chapter to this tr almost done so it will be posted later tonight! Anyway just wanted to checkin and ill be getting caught up on all your tr's soon! Hope you all had a good weekend!

lauren_elizabeth

06-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Glad to hear you had such a good time in Germany! I'm going to look at your pictures on facebook right now! :thumbsup2

wdwgirl03

06-21-2009, 06:30 PM

I saw some of your pics on facebook. So cool!

DisneyFreak06

06-21-2009, 06:40 PM

Welcome home! I would love to see your Germany pictures. I hope you had a wonderful trip to Europe!

tinkerbell87512

06-21-2009, 07:41 PM

So after dropping off my "kimmunicator" I headed off around the world just taking in the sights and smells. I made it to over to the international gateway and decided to get on the boat. The weather was beautiful and I was in the mood to just relax. So a nice boatride over to the studios was just what I was in the mood for.

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The famous Jellyrolls... (I still have yet to check this place out. Hopefully in the future!)
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When I got to the studios I decided I wanted to head over to Downtown Disney to see if the balloon was up. I hopped on the closest resort bus (I don't even remember which one I went to) and switched to the DTD bus from there. When I got to DTD I headed right to the characters in flight balloon and of course it was down. I guess it was too windy for the balloon to fly. Since it was down I decided to just walk around since I had dinner reservations at Saratoga springs at 5:15.

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After some walking and people watching the weather started to turn for the worse...real fast! The sky turned real dark and the wind was really blowing. I was really hoping it was going to be just a quick thunderstorm since I wanted to see wishes later in the night. I headed over to the westside bus stops to catch a bus over to Saratoga Springs (SSR). It was still a little early but I figured I could explore the resort a bit since I had never been there before. As soon as the SSR bus pulled up the sky opened up and it started to pour buckets.
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When I made it to SSR it was still pouring buckets so there wasn't too much exploring to be had. My main goal was to get over to the Turf club with out being soaked. At the covered bus stop I dawned my poncho and then headed off to find the turf club. It took me about 10-15 minutes in and out of covering to find the place. When I got there I decided to hang outside the resort lobby and just watch the rain hoping it would clear. I'm not even kidding when I say this but 5 minutes later it started to hail! Full on marble sized hail...in FL! Some of the resort CM's actually came outside to see it! The hail was boucing all over the place so I figured it would be safer to head inside. So thats exactly what I did and found a nice cozy seat over by the DVC booth. When It was about 5 I headed down the hall to the Turf club to check in.
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All down the hall are Jockey jackets since that seemed to be the theme. I thought this one was really cute...
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I was seated right away at a 2 person table overlooking the outside deck.
Sorry it's blurry...
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My meal here was nothing too exciting. It was good but not great, I kind of wished I planned something at one of the parks or at the Poly. Anyway it had stopped raining during my meal and I was excited that I would be able to see wishes. But when I went to pay for my meal the sky opened again and started to rain. UGH! After dinner I took the bus back to DTD and let me say SSR is HUGE! We must of made 4 or 5 other stops to pick up guests at the resort. When I made it to DTD it was still pouring. I went into Goofy's candy co to make a treat using one of my snack credits. I talked to one of the CM's in there and they said the rain was here to stay for the night. My plans to see wishes were out the window. I decided then to head back to the resort and call it a night. Now I usually don't give up in the rain but it was just pouring too much and I wasn't in the mood to fight the rain.

I caught the next bus back to Pop. When I got to my room there was a suprise waiting for me on my table.
A mickey birthday card, a couple towel animals and a big bag.
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When I opened the bag I discovered it was a cake!
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It even had Mickey's on the side...
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A quick call home and I found that my parents had ordered it for me! I was really suprised and happy. It was really thoughtful of them to call and do that for me.

I spent the rest of my night eating a slice of cake and watching the American Idol season finale (night 1). Not exactly the perfect birthday night ending I wanted but it was still nice none the less!

Up next day 3!

tinkerbell87512

06-21-2009, 07:46 PM

Great update! Looks like you had a good start to your day at Epcot. Thanks for the information on the Kim Possible stuff. I can't wait to try that when we go...I don't care if it's for kids or not, I am doing it! :laughing:

It really is fun! I think you will enjoy it!

Kim Possible looks like fun!

2 days til Germany!!! I hope you are ready!! :goodvibes

It totally is!

Wow! I can't believe you leave for Germany in 2 days!!!

The Kim Possible thing looks like fun. But, I'd be mad if someone was also doing it ahead of me and found the thing before I did.

That was the only problem. But it seemed to me that some people were getting other clues too that I wasn't getting.

Hooray, you're on your way to Deutschland! (Or there already!) :banana: Bring us back lots of pictures and, um... spatzle or something! :rotfl:

I'm gonna post a link to my Facebook album so you can check out the pics!

Have fun and remember to say Bitte (Bit-ta which is please) and Danke (Donk-ka Thank you). :goodvibes I can't remember how to say your welcome though.

Oh man I went there not knowing more than 2 words (good morning and goodbye) now I'll say I know quite a bit!

I swore I had subbed to this awhile ago! :( I'm in now! So far sounds like you had an amazing time!

I see you have a TR too! Man I'm so behind. I'll have to check out yours too!

Glad to hear you had such a good time in Germany! I'm going to look at your pictures on facebook right now! :thumbsup2

It was a blast!

I saw some of your pics on facebook. So cool!

Thanks girl!

Welcome home! I would love to see your Germany pictures. I hope you had a wonderful trip to Europe!

I'm going to post the link to the pics! :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

06-21-2009, 07:49 PM

Ok everyone here's a link to my Germany album!

CLICK HERE!!!!!! (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2183427&id=42407784&l=8e311bc65f)

disneygirlinnj

06-21-2009, 10:06 PM

Your pictures are great! Seems like you had an amazing time...is that Mittenwald in some of the photos?

Jennifer48

06-22-2009, 02:48 PM

Welcome home!! I'll go check out your Germany pics.

That cake looks yummy! What flavor was it? That was so thoughtful of your parents. What was in the bag?

hail?! :eek:

DisneyFreak06

06-22-2009, 04:03 PM

So sad that you missed Wishes on your birthday. :sad1:

Just started looking at your Germany pictures! They are so beautiful. I think I'm in the wrong profession, I need a job that either pays more or involves TONS of travel! :lmao: There are so many more places I want to go!

wdwgirl03

06-22-2009, 06:34 PM

Aww, what a sweet surprise (literally!) for your birthday!

SSR is huge. There are 5 different areas and with each one having its own bus stop...it's kinda crazy! But I love it there. :goodvibes

tinkerbell87512

06-25-2009, 07:21 AM

Your pictures are great! Seems like you had an amazing time...is that Mittenwald in some of the photos?

Thanks!!! Yea some are from Mittenwald...you have a good eye!!! :goodvibes

Welcome home!! I'll go check out your Germany pics.

That cake looks yummy! What flavor was it? That was so thoughtful of your parents. What was in the bag?

hail?! :eek:

Ohh sorry I guess I didn't explain it too well. The cake was in the bag. It was chocolate/chocolate. Really good...specially with milk from the food court!

So sad that you missed Wishes on your birthday. :sad1:

Just started looking at your Germany pictures! They are so beautiful. I think I'm in the wrong profession, I need a job that either pays more or involves TONS of travel! :lmao: There are so many more places I want to go!

I was kind of bummed too that I missed them too. But you can't fight mother nature.

I think I'm in the wrong profession too. How about a job that sends you to all these places AND pays a lot?! If you find a job like that will you let me know? :lmao:

Aww, what a sweet surprise (literally!) for your birthday!

SSR is huge. There are 5 different areas and with each one having its own bus stop...it's kinda crazy! But I love it there. :goodvibes

I was totally suprised! It was so nice of them to do that.

SSR is WAY huge! I was shocked at how big it really is. I will say that's a very beautiful though!

disneygirlinnj

06-25-2009, 08:48 AM

Mittenwald was my favorite town that we stayed in! I recognized one of the paintings on one fo the houses. :)

tinkerbell87512

06-28-2009, 07:34 PM

Day 3-AK and Typhoon lagoon

I woke up the next morning excited to head out to the Animal Kingdom. Looking out my window the sky was blue and the sun was out...looks like a perfect day! I got ready and headed out to the busses. I believe I waited about 15 minutes before a bus came.

When I made it to the AK it was already turning out to be a hot morning. I made it a little after rope drop so other guests were already heading into the park.
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My first stop was to head to Asia and ride EE since it was down my last trip.
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The line was posted at 15min standby but it seemed less than that. I love the details in the queue line for this ride.
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Soon it was my time to ride. I was seated in the middle of the train and we were off to find the yeti.
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View of the tree of life...
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Oh no...look what the yeti did...
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Down we go...
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Now after riding I always feel like I left my stomach at the top. And yes I will admit I still scream just a little bit on this ride. I just can't help it. :rolleyes:

Anyway after getting on I jumped in the single rider line and rode 4 more times! :woohoo:

After my EE adventures I headed over to the safari. On my way look who I found...
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When I made it over to the safari the wait time was posted at 50 minutes! As long as it was I was hoping the line would move faster. Well....it didn't. It was getting hot and muggy out so I could't wait to get on the ride and get moving. Well after almost an hr it was safari time!
I took tons of animal pictures so I will try not to bore you and only post a few.
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The driver was really great! One of the best that I've had at this attraction! He was just so into his character and was really excited when the kids spotted the animals.

After the safari I decided it was too hot out so I was going to head back to Pop for a quick lunch then after change and head over to Typhoon lagoon for the afternoon.

So that's exactly what I did.
Here are some pictures from my balcony at Pop.
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After changing and dropping some stuff off in the room I was off to typhoon lagoon. (sorry no pics from TL I left the camera in the room)

When I got to the park there were quite a few people heading in.

My first stop was getting a locker rental for my towel/shoes and clothes. I know it's Disney but I just hate leaving my stuff around. After getting my locker I headed over to the wave pool. Now this was the biggest wave pool I've been in and it was tons of fun! Those waves can carry you pretty far!

Next stop was the lazy river. I must of went around I don't know how many times. It's so relaxing! The next thing I knew the lifeguards were telling us if there was a ride we wanted to see we better do it now because there were storms coming and they will be closing down at the sight of lightning. Ugh! (it acually was ok because TL was going to close in an hr anyway) The sky was getting dark and I decided to just go and change and head back to pop and drop off my bathing suit and head to the MK. I'm glad I did because as soon as I made it on the bus to pop it started to pour! I made it back to my room picked up my park bag and headed out to the bus. At this time the storm had passed!!!

Up next-short visit to the MK and meeting up with a fellow Diser!

wdwgirl03

06-28-2009, 08:12 PM

Great update! You sure are brave to take pictures on EE, I'd be afraid I'd drop my camera! Oh, and you are not the only one who screams on that ride. ;)

We went to TL once years ago and I remember the wave pool being pretty fun.

tinkerbell87512

06-29-2009, 07:24 AM

Mittenwald was my favorite town that we stayed in! I recognized one of the paintings on one fo the houses. :)

Sorry I missed this post before

Mittenwald was such a cute town. We didn't stay there but ended up driving through a couple times. The paintings on the buildings are so amazing! Just beautiful!

Great update! You sure are brave to take pictures on EE, I'd be afraid I'd drop my camera! Oh, and you are not the only one who screams on that ride. ;)

We went to TL once years ago and I remember the wave pool being pretty fun.

Thanks Sarah! I had my camera strap wrapped around my wrist and thumb just hoping it wouldn't go flying off.

Glad you are with me in the 'I scream on EE club' :rolleyes1

as dreamers do

06-29-2009, 09:36 AM

Jennifer48

06-29-2009, 12:40 PM

Sounds you had great timing missing that storm! :thumbsup2

I scream on every roller coaster. Its crazy. Even Space Mountain! I can't help it, its just so much fun! :laughing:

tinkerbell87512

07-05-2009, 04:04 PM

I dropped some stuff off in my room and made my way back to the busses. I didn't wait long before the bus to the MK came. I wanted to make it in time for the Move it, Shake it, celebrate it street parade. I made it to the MK with time to spare so I made it down Main St to the hub to grab a spot for the show.
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The parade makes it's way down Main St then stops all around the hub for a 15-20 minute show. The weather was perfect and slowly people started to gather around the hub. A few miutes later the music started and we could see the show coming around.
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The floats go all around the hub once so you can see them all. Then they go back around to stop at their respective spots.
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Once the floats come to a stop the characters come off and start dancing with the other CM's.
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Then everyone is invited to join the characters and CM's! It was so fun to see the kids AND adults getting in and having fun.
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After everyone is directed back to the curb and the Cm's do one more number before the floats start off in motion again back down main st.

I know a lot of people don't like the street party at DHS but this one is not to be missed!!! The music is great and it's just a blast! I really couldn't get enough of this! Be sure to check it out!

After the street party I was getting ready to head over to tomorrowland when I got a text from my friend Lindsey (a fellow diser) asking if I still wanted to meet up later in the night. We had talked about it before I left but we kind of left it up in the air depending on her work schedule. I told her of course (specially since it's been a while since we met up). We decided to meet by the balloon at DTD at 7:30. So looking at my watch and knowing Disney transportation can take a while I needed to head over now.

I left the MK and took the monorail over to the GF. I know I could of gotten off at the CR but I had to head over to my fave resort!

I know I've said this a million times here but I just LOVE this resort! When I walked into the lobby the band was playing on the balcony.
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I couldn't stay to listen to them I had to get down stairs and get on the DTD bus. There must of been 3 DHS busses that came but none for DTD. Before I knew it 30 minutes had gone by and still no bus! Finally one did come about 5 minutes later. I was finally on my way to DTD. I got off at the west side stop and made my way over to the Characters in flight balloon. Lindsey was already waiting for me! We were hoping to check out the balloon but of course it wasn't operating...too windy. We walked down to the end of the market place just catching up and figuring out what we wanted to do. We decided to head over to T-Rex and see how long the wait was. It ended up not being bad only 20 minutes. We saw that the bar had a few open seats and asked if we could sit there. We were told we could and were seated there with no wait.

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Octopus legs above the bar...
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Since we were celebrating our b-days (mine the day before and her's 3 days later) we decided to treat ourselves to drinks. She got a cotton-tini and I got this.
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I can't remember what it was called but it was really good.

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The food was good. I would say better than Rainforest Cafe and the atmosphere was really cool too! I would definatly go back on my next trip.
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After dinner we walked around a bit then headed off to our seperate ways since the next day she was starting her birthday vacation. It was so great to see Lindsey again and I'm glad we got to meet up!

I headed off down to the market place to check out the art store again. I ended up getting a nice poster of the castle with Tink. You can see the GF and monorail in the background. I just love it! After that I decided to head back to Pop for the night to get some rest.

tinkerbell87512

07-05-2009, 04:10 PM

Great update! I've never been through the main EE queue - always the single rider line which, let's face it, is nothing to write home about! I've also never seen (or was completely oblivious to) Devine. My To-Do list keeps getting longer and longer. :faint:

Can't wait for the next installment!

Haha I don't even think the single rider line is 10ft long. It is just so boring to look at but hey you never wait very long.

Devine is cool to see but shes not something I would wait and plan my schedule around. I just happen to always catch her when shes out.

Sounds you had great timing missing that storm! :thumbsup2

I scream on every roller coaster. Its crazy. Even Space Mountain! I can't help it, its just so much fun! :laughing:

Haha I scream on Space Mt too! Which by the way I can't wait to see what they have done with it!

lauren_elizabeth

07-05-2009, 05:09 PM

wdwgirl03

07-05-2009, 07:15 PM

Ooh, great update! The parade looks like a blast! We'll definitely have to check that out.

The T-Rex Cafe looks great too. Another thing to add to our list!

tinkerbell87512

07-05-2009, 09:21 PM

Hey guys I was surfing Youtube and found these videos of the Move it! Shake it! Celebrate it! street party. It's in 2 parts so if you want to check it out you can. :goodvibes

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqTM2FJtIpU&feature=channel

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2SaeDF61LM&feature=channel

tinkerbell87512

07-05-2009, 09:33 PM

The Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It parade looks adorable! I love how you can interact and dance right along with the performers! :)

So cool that you were able to meet up and have a birthday drink with Lindsey! T-Rex definitely has a neat atmosphere!

I think when you guys go Jake will really enjoy it! Tons of bright colors, characters and music. Make sure you check it out!

Ooh, great update! The parade looks like a blast! We'll definitely have to check that out.

The T-Rex Cafe looks great too. Another thing to add to our list!

Thanks girl! I posted some youtube links so check them out. not exactly the same as being there but you can get the idea. :goodvibes

DisneyFreak06

07-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Love the new update! Your TR is getting me so excited for my trip... :banana:

Jennifer48

07-07-2009, 04:00 PM

Haha I scream on Space Mt too! Which by the way I can't wait to see what they have done with it! Me too!

I can't wait to see that parade in September. I've heard nothing but good things about it :goodvibes

I haven't seen Lindsey on the DIS much anymore. I used to read her TRs all the time. :confused3

jewels1916

07-10-2009, 12:26 PM

Hey Cheryl! Sorry I have been MIA for so long! I'm glad your trip to Germany was good! That cake from your parents looks way cute! I can't wait to read more about your trip!

tinkerbell87512

07-13-2009, 10:54 AM

May 14

So this morning I woke up and decided to head over to MGM (it will always be MGM to me). Anyway I will admit this is my least favorite park and I didn't spend too much time there. I made it to the park and my 2 main goals were to see the HSM3 pep rally and check out the new AI attraction. I'm a BIG AI junkie.

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I made it to the park a little later than I usually do so I didn't have to wait long for the first HSM party.
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The float makes it down the street towards Mickey's hat then they stop infront and thats where the show takes place. It was quite hot that morning and the CM's did a great job. The music is fun and the kids and some adults really get into it.

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The show was fun and a must see for HSM lovers. I will say though after seeing all 3 I think my favorite pep rally would have to be the first one.

After the HSM show I headed over to the new AI attraction. It was a little early for the show (about 30 minutes) but I wanted to make sure I got in.

Outside of the building there is a huge screen and it plays clips of Ryan Seacrest and some AI alumni asking if "you have what it takes".
There is also a CM outside directing you into the buiding's waiting area.
Everyone hangs around while there is a movie with Justin Guarini (season 1 second place) has a mini idol show.
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Once it got close to showtime an AI worker came out and got the crowd pumped for the show. When everyone was ready the AI music started (the theme song) and we were let into the theater. Now let me say they did a great job! It looks so much like the AI stage.

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I found a seat right up front and when everyone was seated the same guy who pumped up the crowd outside came out again. He explained how everything worked like the 'golden ticket' and how you vote.

Next we were introduced to the host and the judges. I will just say the judges were wayyyy over the top specificly the one who played the "Randy character".

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Next we were introduced to the singers...
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They all sang one song then we were able to vote for our favorite who would go on to the Finale show at the end of the day.

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The show was fun and lasted about 30 minutes. I was glad I checked it out and would definatly do it again.

After leaving the AI theater I headed over to 'One Man's Dream' (OMD).
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I love this picture of Walt he looks so happy and excited talking about the land in FL. I just wish he could of seen his idea of Walt Disney World in it's glory.
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This time around there seemed to be quite a few people checking out OMD. I was glad to see this, since I've seen so many people walk in and realize it's not a ride then walk out. :(

After OMD I headed over to Toy Story Mania and the line was so long. I decided not to ride and just walk around then head out for a bit.

Up next Epcot.

tinkerbell87512

07-13-2009, 11:00 AM

Love the new update! Your TR is getting me so excited for my trip... :banana:

Tina sorry I didn't get to talk to you before you left. But I hope you are having a FABULOUS time!!!!

Me too!

I can't wait to see that parade in September. I've heard nothing but good things about it :goodvibes

I haven't seen Lindsey on the DIS much anymore. I used to read her TRs all the time. :confused3

It's so much fun! I was actually talking to a photopass photographer before the street party and he said they are actually reworking the 3pm parade because so many people disliked it but love the street party.

Sadly Lindsey isn't on the Dis much anymore. She has so much going on. I loved all her TR's too hopefully she will get back on the dis. :)

Hey Cheryl! Sorry I have been MIA for so long! I'm glad your trip to Germany was good! That cake from your parents looks way cute! I can't wait to read more about your trip!

Hey girl!!! I was actually thinking of you the other day. I need to check out your TR you must be heading off to Europe soon. :goodvibes

wdwgirl03

07-13-2009, 01:30 PM

Great update! Glad you liked HSM. I agree, some of the people get REALLY into it! :rotfl:

I cannot wait to try the American Idol Experience. It looks great!

OrangeCat04

07-17-2009, 12:47 AM

Great TR so far, looks like tons of fun! I was wondering what area of New Hampshire you are from? I recently visited the Lake Winnepesaukee area and the North Conway area also. (I've got all the touristy areas covered :rotfl:) I love New Hampshire, i hope to move there someday!

DisneyFreak06

07-17-2009, 04:13 PM

I have to say I've never been to OMD! :confused3 I'll definitely check it out in August now that I understand what it actually is! Great pictures :thumbsup2 of the pep rally.

The trip was great, it was tough sometimes because my sister gets motion sickness on any type of vehicle, and is nervous in most of them on top of that! :rotfl: But she made it, and we spent a TON of money. Much more than I had planned. I bought all kinds of Disney kitchen items, like silverware and cooking utensils. We made it to Prime Outlets too and I spent a bunch at the Disney Character Warehouse too. Great prices on Halloween and Christmas items, and anything that had 2008 on it was 1/2 price. It was nice. I bought a Christmas throw for $17.99!!! :scared1:

It was really hard on our 2nd full day/last full day (yes, very short!) when we pulled up at MK to take the monorail to the hotels. I wanted to go to MK. I was ready to pay my sister's ticket too! We didn't though, we stuck with the plan and we toured some hotels and the Boardwalk and then went back to DTD. I just kept telling myself that I'd be back in just over 3 weeks!

tinkerbell87512

08-23-2009, 05:45 PM

Hey everyone!!! Sorry I've been so MIA lately I needed sometime away from the Dis. 2 of my family members have been really sick. My 92 year old grandpa needed emergency surgery a couple weeks ago and it was such a big risk because of his age. Usually at that age you don't want to put anyone under because their heart may just stop. But I'm happy to report he came out of it and is doing ok now. My other family member on the other hand isn't fairing too well. My aunt has had a lot of issues over the past year and has been in the hospital for the last month. She had two ulsers in her stomach the size of grapefruits and one ended up bursting causing internal bleeding which the dr's couldnt control for a while. She is in so much pain and they finally just moved her out of ICU on Friday. The dr's are waiting till some of the swelling in the other ulser to subside so they can operate. Till then she continues to be in a lot of pain. Hopefully you guys can send some positive thoughts her way!

But I didn't abandon you guys and I'm determined to get this TR done. :banana: I hope you all have had a good summer (can you believe it's almost over?). Hope you will continue to join me in this report. Look for the next update tonight or tomorrow! :hug:

DisneyFreak06

08-23-2009, 05:56 PM

Sending some positive thoughts and some pixiedust: and sending you some :hug::hug: . Must have been a tough month for you and your family. I hope everything turns out okay and everyone gets healthy and happy again quickly!

Jennifer48

08-24-2009, 09:33 AM

Prayers and Pixie Dust for you and your family members Cheryl! :wizard:

bbangel

08-24-2009, 12:30 PM

Sending positive thoughts :goodvibes

lauren_elizabeth

08-24-2009, 04:30 PM

Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear that! Keeping you and your family in my prayers! :hug:

disneygirlinnj

08-24-2009, 04:40 PM

*hugs* to you and your family!

tinkerbell87512

08-24-2009, 08:13 PM

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words! Sadly there is no new news on my aunt. She is still in so much pain and so medicated that she doesn't even know whats going on. My uncle is taking it pretty hard and we are helping him out as much as we can. I just want to thank you guys for keeping my aunt and my family in your thoughts, it means a lot! :hug: But enough of all that sad stuff...on to some Disney fun!:wizard:

So where I last left off I was heading out of the park. I hopped on a resort bus and slowly made my way over to Epcot. The weather was beautiful and it's always so welcoming to see the topiary's from the F&G fest.
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Isn't Dopey so cute?!
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I walked all around taking pictures of the beauty of the park.
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After taking a ton of pictures I headed toward the Land pavilion to ride "living with the land". I just love this ride. There is just something about it and I have to ride it at least a handfull of times.

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Always amazed at the pumpkins 'earning their ears'.
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After riding living with the land I headed over to the world showcase to enjoy the country performers. I walked from Canada straight over to Morrocco since I had my mind set on gettin a henna tattoo before the daily afternoon rain shower.

There wasn't a line and I quickly picked out my design I wanted. And in a few short minutes my tattoo was done. The henna (consistancy of mud) has to dry and it will slowly fall off. It leaves a 'stain' on your skin where the design is. Here was my tattoo before the henna fell off.
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I then made my way over to Japan (my favorite pavilion) and caught the story teller. She was really good and very entertaining. She was so sweet and she posed for a picture after she was done.
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Now at this point I realized the Voices of Liberty were going to be performing at the American pavilion very shortly so I hi-tailed it over there. I made it just in time. This was the second time I've seen them perform and they are wonderful! Be sure to check them out! The sky outside was begining to look pretty dark so I stayed around and watched that show in the American pavilion hoping that if it rained it would be over by the time I came out.
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Ugh for the life of me I can't remember the name of the show right now. I will say it's a bit long. Specially for the little kids in the theater, most of them were starting to squirm all around. After the show I headed outside and realized it hadn't rained. The sky was actually darker at that time then before. I headed outside figuring I could head to the next country. Well the wind started to blow really hard and I figured I should head back to future world. Well I got as far as Mexico before the skies opened up. I rushed the rest of the way and headed into innoventions east I believe. (Which ever one is on the left when you are looking at SSE. I found a back door and it was such a nice quiet space with no one around. All on the walls was the history of Epcot and it was really interesting to read and look at the pictures as the rain fell outside. I decided to sit and relax when before I knew it a door was opening and a CM and Marie was coming out. The cm saw me take her picture and offered to take my picture.
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I thought it was such a sweet gesture since I don't get too many character pics being a solo traveler. Since no one was around the CM and marie spent some extra time with me which was really fun. The rain started to get harder at this point so I put on my poncho and headed back over to the land to grab some dinner at the seasons court downstairs. It was getting late at this point and it was still pouring outside. I headed out and decided to ride SSE another time and head back to Pop to relax and call it a night. But before leaving the park I always stop at my leave a legacy tile...
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The trip back to pop was pretty uneventful but I just have to say that when I opened my door I got another nice suprise. A few towel animals and a towel birthday cake left for me by 'mouse-service'!

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It was so sweet of her to make these for me. Everytime I would see the mouse-service cm on my trip she would always say hi and happy b-day to me. So sweet! It's always CM's like this that keep me coming back to WDW. Anyway after seeing my suprises I called home to check in then headed off to bed for my next day! :goodvibes

bbangel

08-25-2009, 12:28 PM

I'm so jealous that you saw Marie!
What a great surprise to come home to as well.

lauren_elizabeth

08-25-2009, 01:15 PM

What a cute towel birthday cake! I've never seen that before.... SO COOL!

wdwgirl03

08-25-2009, 05:59 PM