Live from WDW.....it's puggymom

[puggymom]

Welcome to my first live trip report.

I'm puggymom, gasp 43 years old, and loves Disney, pugs and the NY Jets. I am proud DVC owner and looking forward to another Disney adventure.

This current trip started very early Saturday morning. The alarm went off at 3:30am. I’m getting to old for these early morning flights. I think from now on I’ll take a late flight the night before, no worry of oversleeping either, but that’s next time let’s stick to one trip at a time.

The flight down left on time and arrived early, yes I said early, which is one thing about the first flight out of Newark is they leave on time which results in an early arrival. I made my way down to the luggage and there was my bag, one of the first off. YEAH! I walked over to the garage and headed for the National Emerald aisle and hopped in my car for the week.

I was soon heading out of the North exit, yes I said North, I went to the other place first.:eek: I made Hard Rock Hotel my home for the first night.
In no time at all I was pulling up to HRH and pulled into the self parking. My luggage has the 4 spinner wheels so very easy to bring my own luggage inside, except when I rounded the corner I saw this:scared1:

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Ok I’ll just use the elevator, um, where is it.:confused3 There is none, but then I saw this

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So I called bell services and had them carry it up the stairs for me, I tipped the guy and headed into the lobby to check in.

My room was ready and it was only about 10:30.:thumbsup2 I handed the guy my Visa, you know my Disney Visa, he laughed and said C’MON! Sorry Disney pays me money to go vacation when I use that card.

Some lobby pics

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I headed up to my room to settle in before heading to the parks.

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reminds me of CR

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Nice and clean, so far so good

First up was IOA. I decided to walk which was a good thing as it was raining and I don’t think the water taxi’s run in the rain, at least I didn’t see any. With my lovely plastic poncho.

First up was Hulk., love this coaster. When I got off I realized how hungry I was getting. I decided to walk over to Mythos, a sit down restaurant in IOA. I was able t walk up and get a table with no wait, ahhhh. Remember when Disney was like that, heck I remember eating in an almost empty LeCellier at prime lunch hours recently as 2004. I so wish for those days, in this respect Universal wins hands down. I had a delicious grilled chicken sandwich and for $17 including tip, much better than anything at a counter service place.

With that I walked around a bit, and rode a few more rides, including Dueling Dragons (FIRE side), Jurassic Park, Spiderman and Hulk again.

After riding Jurassic Park and getting rather wet, the weight from the water made my shorts too big, I had to keep pulling them up. LOL!:lmao:

I realized just how tired I was after getting up so early and decided to go grab a nap. When I got back to the room I could take my shorts off without unbuttoning or unzippering! I think I was asleep before I hit the pillow.


Next up the rest of day one

[puggymom]

I slept for about an hour, freshened up and headed back to IOA, snapping a few pics of the hotel on the way out. The sun was now out too, so no more poncho.:thumbsup2

I rode the other side or Dragons (ICE), Spiderman and Hulk one more time.

Some pics from IOA

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I’m really looking forward to coming back in a few years and checking out the Harry Potter land, but will wait until the initial rush of the first couple of years.

The park closed at 6 so I headed over to City walk to get some dinner and stop at Margaritaville, Mom wanted me to shop for something for my oldest brother, but didn’t see what she wanted. I realized how hungry I was getting and had been craving whopper for some time at home. I decided to check out the BK whopper bar that they have at City walk. Little different from the BK’s you are used to, can design your own whopper. I just wanted the traditional kind. It hit the spot. I was starved.

I slowly made my way back to HRH and settled in for the night.

some HRH pics and pics of the walkway

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I work on day 2 later, gotta go get me some Disney Magic and I'm hungry, dinner time!

Just a quick shout out to my Jets who started the season with a WIN!

[mrsksomeday]

I'm in!! I will put a link on the Focker thread for you!

I can't believe there was no elevator, that would have upset me greatly :scared1:. I love that you used a Disney Visa, that was hilarious:lmao:. The room looked nice :thumbsup2.

I have never been to Universal, sounds like you had a good time. I agree with you about waiting until the initial rush has past for Harry Potter, I can't imagine how huge those crowds will be :eek:. Why did the park close so early?

I am loving the pictures. I miss WDW so much! I can't wait until I see your pictures from there!

[Disneyland_Mama]

Hi Mo! :wave2:

Hey, that "other place" looks kinda cool. :thumbsup2 I may have to check it out next year.

:lmao: at using your Disney Visa! I can totally hear you giving him some Joisey 'tude!

[askelton]

HRH is so cool and now I want to go to Universal! :goodvibes Mitch gets in free with the military so we need to go soon. I'll give you a call so we can decide where to meet. :cool1:

[jcc0621]

I'm here:yay:

Jim and jimmy LOVED Universal! I can't wait to go back so I can fo too!

I'm loving the live report!

[Sleeping*Beauty]

I loved your last trip report and I can't wait to hear about this one~!

[puggymom]

I'm in!! I will put a link on the Focker thread for you!


I am loving the pictures. I miss WDW so much! I can't wait until I see your pictures from there!

thank you and I will get to WDW shortly

Hi Mo! :wave2:

Hey, that "other place" looks kinda cool. :thumbsup2 I may have to check it out next year.

:lmao: at using your Disney Visa! I can totally hear you giving him some Joisey 'tude!

who me 'tude?:angel:

HRH is so cool and now I want to go to Universal! :goodvibes Mitch gets in free with the military so we need to go soon. I'll give you a call so we can decide where to meet. :cool1:

Can't wait to see you!

I'm here:yay:

Jim and jimmy LOVED Universal! I can't wait to go back so I can fo too!

I'm loving the live report!

MOre coming soon...
I loved your last trip report and I can't wait to hear about this one~!

Thank you and Welcome!

[puggymom]

Sunday morning started around 5:30, which is sleeping late for me. I took my time getting ready and took advantage of having this baby in the room to make a cup of tea. I turned on the local news at 6 and the lead story was Disney's FL annoucement:thumbsup2

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Breakfast this morning was in the Kitchen, you have a choice of a la carte or buffet. I can’t say no to a good breakfast buffet, other kinds yes, but I love breakfast buffets.

I arrived at 7 which is when they opened and had the place to myself which led to some great service and all the fresh hot food with no one to share or mess it up.

With tip it was about $20 but worth every penny. I stopped and got a newspaper (banner headline being Disney again) and another cup of tea and headed back to the room to pack up and get the bags to bell services.

A little after 8:30 I brought the bags down and walked over to US. I arrived about 8:45 and immediately went in the park and noticed the new ride Rip Ride Rockit was opened. I decided to give a try despite telling fellow Dis’ser Janet (jcc0621) that I wasn’t going to . I put my bag in a locker (required to) and headed over to the line which was posted at 20 minutes (later in the day it was 150 minutes). From entering the line to getting off the ride was exactly 20 minutes. Now my thoughts on the new ride, um, yeah, not impressed. It was eh I love coasters and this is my least favorite at US. The initial lift (which is 90 degrees) isn’t as impressive as it looks.

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Glad I only spent 20 minutes on this and my curiosity is satisfied.

On to the Simpsons, which is new for me, was under construction last time.

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Now this one is a winner. Absolutely love this one, great ride and great laughs! Rode this one a few times today.

I also rode Mummy a few times, Jaws, MIB . Went to the Horror Make up show, which was a favorite last time and caught the Blues Brothers, loved them, very high energy show.

I had lunch at Lombard’s Landing and again just walked in and was immediately seated at a window seat. If you find yourself at US I highly recommend Lombard’s. Have the calm chowder, it is probably the best I’ve had. Much better the Cape May’s.

About 3 pm I had done everything I wanted to and then some and decided it was time to go home. Stopped at the Publix on Universal Blvd. It was practically empty, I was in and out in a few minutes with water and breakfast for the next week.

Next up, Arriving Home!

[puggymom]

I arrived at BW a few minutes before 4 and thought what perfect timing check in is 4. I asked bell services to take my bag and the case of water and I took the other groceries and my tote bag. I had done on line check in and despite the fact on one was on line there was a family at the counter taking forever. So much for the time saver. Finally it was my turn and the room wasn’t ready, 20 minutes. YEAH, if they 20 minutes it usually means 40. I asked for a manager who said let me see what I can do, about 10 minutes later I had my room (which since this is a live report no t too many details). Squeaky wheel got the oil. I did get a refurbed room and even one with a flat panel TV.


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I decided to head over to MK to catch Wishes since it was at 8pm and it was already 6pm. For those that know me don’t be shocked, but I took the bus, just didn’t feel like driving and ferry/monorailing over to MK today.

After soaking in the atmosphere on MS, I grabbed a quick dinner at Casey’s. I walked over to favorite MK shop the Christmas one in Liberty Square. I love this store and you know what I don’t think I have ever bought anything in here, definitely the one at DTD, but I don’ t think this one. I do love looking around though.

It was just about time for the next HoP and I was curious about the changes they made. I have to say the new version really got to me emotionally. For those that have seen it, it was during the film part, choked right up.
As HoP ended it was now time for Wishes, walked over and found a perfect spot to the left of the Partners Statue. Yet again I found myself choked up. This is why I go to WDW a couple times a year and US every couple of years. It’s the emotional connection.


With that I grabbed some ice cream and slowly made my way out through the shops just looking for now.

As I got to the busses, BW was just leaving, but Y&BC was still there, well Y&BC is close enough for me, so I hopped on that and walked home from BC.

One thing I forgot from US was a little Irish shop where I got this to hang up at work


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Sorry it didn't come out better but it says, I'm Irish what's your excuse.;)

Well that catches me up to the present.

I will update through out the week.

Night all!

[lazydoxy66]

Hi Mo!!

US sounded fun. That was nice being able to ride the rides more than once. HRH looks nice. I was thinking CR too when I saw your pictures.
Oh my! I think I will need some tissues for HoP. You aren't the only one to say that about it.

[PrincessV]

Welcome to my first live trip report.
Woo hoo!!!
Ok I’ll just use the elevator, um, where is it.:confused3 There is none, but then I saw this

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Okay, that's just INSANE! Works out nice for bell services, I bet. :rolleyes:

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Oooo, it looks nice! It also looks big - how does it compare to a WDW room?

Remember when Disney was like that, heck I remember eating in an almost empty LeCellier at prime lunch hours recently as 2004. I so wish for those days
::yes::

Have the calm chowder, it is probably the best I’ve had. Much better the Cape May’s.
Don't you mean Campbell's? ;)

I did get a refurbed room and even one with a flat panel TV.

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Um... it sure is PINK! :scared: I'm not so sure about this rehab.
I walked over to favorite MK shop the Christmas one in Liberty Square. I love this store and you know what I don’t think I have ever bought anything in here, definitely the one at DTD, but I don’ t think this one. I do love looking around though.
:rotfl: I do exactly the same thing - I don't think I've ever bought anything in there, but I love going in!


This is great Mo! I just wish it included a note along the way saying "And then I met up with V!" :sad1:

BUT... Thanksgiving's looking good-ish. :thumbsup2

[jcc0621]

I'm disappointed about HRRR. It looks so cool.

Jimmy's absolute favorite ride according to Jim was the Simpsons!

[puggymom]

Hi Mo!!

US sounded fun. That was nice being able to ride the rides more than once. HRH looks nice. I was thinking CR too when I saw your pictures.
Oh my! I think I will need some tissues for HoP. You aren't the only one to say that about it.

That's one thing I love about US is the on site guests get Front of the LIne, you can get so much done without rushing even on a weekend.




Oooo, it looks nice! It also looks big - how does it compare to a WDW room?



From what I remember (been awhile staying at DVC too much) it was very comparable to a WDW deluxe.



Um... it sure is PINK! :scared: I'm not so sure about this rehab.


Not really, more salmony than the pic shows and the rest of the walls are yellow. The rooms are actually very nice. And the looong hallways look good now with the new wallpaper, paint and carpet.


:rotfl: I do exactly the same thing - I don't think I've ever bought anything in there, but I love going in!


Too funny, but I do love walking through there


This is great Mo! I just wish it included a note along the way saying "And then I met up with V!" :sad1:

BUT... Thanksgiving's looking good-ish. :thumbsup2
You can meet Murph! BTW we are at SSR, just sayin':rolleyes1

I'm disappointed about HRRR. It looks so cool.

Jimmy's absolute favorite ride according to Jim was the Simpsons!

I was disappointed too, look like a good thrill ride, but nope!

Simpsons was great, being I have the matuarity of an 8 yo, plus the great ride made it an instant favorite!

[puggymom]

COuple of pics from yesterday that I just uploaded

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Today started at around 7 am, I couldn't believe I slept so late, I never do. Guess I was tired.

Breakfast in the room and then headed over to IG to go to Epcot for the day. When I arrived it was 8:55 and I fully expected to see the rope like normal at the top of the bridge right before heading to the UK. Not today, have they started dropping it earlier to even out with the guests from the main entrance???

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Anyhow, straight to Soarin' grabbed a FP and then rode. SInce no LWTL currently, I headed over to the Seas, skipping the clamshells.

There was a last call for Crush, so I headed in snapping a pic of these guys as I walked past

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I headed over to the manatees, I just love them, I think if they could talk they would sound like snuffleloveagus, or however you spell his name from Sesame Street.

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Next went over watched the dolphins swim around, I could watch them for hours. I just wandered around for a bit after that

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After this I walked over to Art of Disney to see if Jordan was working (she wasn't) and then a ride on SSE.

MY FP was soon to expire so back to the Land for one more ride over California.

I walked over to TT and it was down so I figure a ride MS and I would check back, MS Orange was 40 minutes ( I guess with TT down, everyone headed there). No way was I waiting 40 minutes.

I decided to wander around WS and just soak it in

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I did ride Maelstrom, without a FP;), and no wait. I realized I was starving after riding witht he Trolls, but didn't want to ruin my appetite for lunch. I ended up with smoothie from the Outpost, which was perfect on a hot day like today. WS was pretty empty, it was nice to just wander slowly around. In and out of the shops and just soaking it in. In Italy I did buy a ring and a necklace (will take pics later) and then wandered in and out of the shops in US, Japan, and Morocco.

I skipped France, don't know why, and walked through England

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I had a lunch ADR at Yacht Club Galley and decided to slowly start walking over there.

It was nice and quiet in YC lobby, despite the conventioneers that were milling around. There is always something soothing about the YC lobby.

I had a yummy chicken with Vermont cheese and arugala sandwich and realized how tired I was , this weather just drains you. I walked back to BW, walking past the Swolphin. I uploaded my pics and fell asleep. I was going to hit the pool, but it was looking a bit cloudy, so I did this update instead. Pool is still a ? at this time.

Be back later...

[DisneyJo]

Loving your live report Mo, I'm shocked by those stairs at HRH what happens if you're in a wheelchair or have strollers?

Sounds like a lovely lazy day at Epcot and no TT :faint: :rotfl:

[puggymom]

Loving your live report Mo, I'm shocked by those stairs at HRH what happens if you're in a wheelchair or have strollers?

Sounds like a lovely lazy day at Epcot and no TT :faint: :rotfl:

You know I thought of you when TT was down, you and your family would have been devastated!



Well I did go to the pool, yes the scary clown pool. aka IT.

It was pretty empty, I grabbed a lounge chair by the hot tub.

I read for a bit, sat in the hot tub for a bit, read for a bit and now am in need of a shower.

Not sure what dinner is yet, I'll see what inspires me when I am ready, maybe just pizza on the BW or I'll wander to one of the parks, there is no plan tonight!

[puggymom]

Before I headed out I noticed the Breathless driving around, why did I think the Breathless wasn't used anymore?


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My first thought for dinner was ESPN, love that turkey and brie with cranberry mayo, but then remembered Monday Night Football. Then a PM I got made me think hmmm Chinese so I was going to go over to Epcot to the CS in China, but then I remembered about Sunshine Seasons. I headed over there to get a yummy turkey and muenster sandwich.

I noticed that Soarin only had a 15 minute wait. At 6:30 and still had FP available for 7:15.

Well the sandwich is now turkey and monteray jack, but still very good. They also include a mayo-less potato salad that was delicious! So was the chocolate chip cookie I got.

While walking over to the Land I heard the hum of TT so headed over there and single rider had a 5 minute wait posted, stand by was 20 and this too still had FP available. Single rider was literally a walk on and I would say standby was overstated at 20.

Next up was MS, again orange was a walk on (and so was green)

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I wandered through Mousegears to see what new carp, I mean souveniers are out since I was here last. BTW lots of Halloween stuff available here and the resort shops, including t-shirts.

I do like to bring something back for my staff and was scoping out if there was anything new, (I usually end up with candy, but was looking for something original). No purchases, will wait for WoD and use the discount there.

With that I headed back to Soarin and 15 minutes was overstated, it took as long as the previous ride to finish, yes Soarin, was pretty much a walk on!

It was now 8:15 and I just wandered around noticing things. LIke the backdrops at character connection, I guess I never noticed them as when I walk past there is usually characters and people etc. But, I don't get them, they have nothing to do with the characters that pose in front of them.

Electric Umbrella, I gave up eating there a long time ago, but didn't the paint used to be purple? It's now blue, but my memory could be faulty.

There was plenty of great spots around WS lagoon at 8:30 and 8:45. I walked up to a spot near England and Canada enjoyed the show

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[jcc0621]

Awesome update Mo. Jo's day is now complete that yoou have ridden TT:rotfl:

Wow, Walk on for Soarin and TT. You are mkaing September sound great -- hint hint!

[puggymom]

I thought I would post some observations I have made:

-Jeans - how the heck do so many people tour the parks in this weather in jeans:faint:

-hairdryer - BWV has a real hair dryer, it's in a bag in the under the sink cabinet:thumbsup2

-parents that don't have a clue - no Soarin is not a rollercoaster

-newbies - lots of them and no clue about making ADR's, feel bad for them, I have given out the dining # a few times to folks trying to find someplace to eat.

-CM's not particularly friendly, except Ryan at YCG and the manager that helped get me into my room on Sunday.

-weather - not as oppressive as I had mentally prepared for:thumbsup2

Gotta go get ready for the day, bye

[puggymom]

Awesome update Mo. Jo's day is now complete that yoou have ridden TT:rotfl:

Wow, Walk on for Soarin and TT. You are mkaing September sound great -- hint hint!

No hint needed, it's was my idea originally:lmao:

Girls trip 2010!

[DisneyJo]

Fantastic evening Mo and so pleased you finally rode TT ;) :rotfl: I can't believe so many things were a walk on, hope they still are week on Sunday when I'm in Epcot :thumbsup2

[puggymom]

Today I had a9:55 ADR for puffy goodness at CP. AHHH I could practically taste it when I woke up this morning.

I drove over and decided to Ferry it over today, love a good boat ride.

While walking to the ferry I spotted to cute kids all dressed up... in this heat

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They were adorable, but I hope they were just dressed for a breakdfast ADR and the parents had a change of clothes, that poor boy, puffy shirt, velvet jacket, pants and boots.:eek:

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Soon I was walking up Main Street with 15 minutes to spare for my ADR.

I checked in and was handed a buzzer thingy, which apprantley some worked and some didn't. People were complaining it was past their ADR time and not seated. (I'm talking 5-10 minutes from what I overheard, really it's free dining folks and you are on vacation, chill)

I was seated about 15 minutes after my ADR time. THe hostess wanted to know if this was my first time. Nope, several times, I'm here for the french toast.

I was seated and very quickly the server was there for my drink order. He started to explain about the pancakes or something. I stopped him and said thanks, but just need some french toast. He started to tell me they almost removed it but him and several others talked them out of it:scared1: Apparently I'm not alone. I told him I refer to it as the puffy goodness. He laughed at that one and said he would start to call it that too,

BTW, I have to say the CM's were in a much better mood today.

After filling up on the puffy goodness (and a little bacon, eggs and fruit). I headed to take pics of the Halloween decorations

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I had some business to take care of the Will Call window, including my AP renewal.

With that taken care of, I headed back to the Ferry and the the car. While on the nearly empty tram, the CM at the back told me they were only expecting 9000 at the MK today. Love September! Well except for free dining:rolleyes1

I was off to DTD to let my credit cards have some fun.

Picked up the stuff for work, my dog sitter and a few things for me...

Next was the Christmas store, where they are also offering the Disney Visa discount.

I need to take pics of the purchases still.

Will post those later...

Came home and spent some time at the pool again reading and spending time in the hot tub again.

And now I'm updating this...

Haven't decided about dinner (yes again, see what I feel like when it's time)

Bye for now!

[puggymom]

oops, forgot these from the Christmas store

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[DisneyJo]

No photos of the puffy french toast? And they nearly got rid of it? :faint: They'd better not as I want to try it in December :rotfl:

Wow MK was empty, hope it continues :thumbsup2

[PrincessV]

Then a PM I got made me think hmmm Chinese
:lmao:

-Jeans - how the heck do so many people tour the parks in this weather in jeans:faint:
No way would you see me in them during the day, but I wore them in the evenings in early Aug! Capri length mind you, but denim. Darn Floridians. ;)

[puggymom]

MNSSHP ROCKED TONIGHT!!!

Tons of pics, will upload and post tomorrow!

Janet - you have to come next September, you would love it!!! And that is a huge hint;)

[mrsksomeday]

I can't wait to see your MNNSHP pictures.

[puggymom]

On my way to the MK last night I stopped at the Poly and had one of those yummy grilled cheeses from Capt. Cook's. On the way up to the monorail I noticed a big vrowd waiting to get into Ohana's (is it really that good, has no appeal to me)

Kona looked like it had some tables opened, those folks waiting for Ohana should have just gone there.

Aftera quick monorail ride I'm at the MK, it's around 6. I got my wristband and went to check out the refurbed TTA. OK, the seats weren't refurbed as the car I had seams that needed mending:rolleyes:

THe main reason I wanted to ride I wanted to see if you could get a glimpse of SM.

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the lift at the start of SM

I have to say I'm shocked that Disney opened TTA and area allowing guests to see SM in this shape. It is clearly a construction zone. I'm not going to pretend to know what Walt would think, but in this instance I'm pretty darn sure he would never allow guests to see this mess, it's a disgrace.

Then further down TTA, there was this eye sore

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There is no attempt to cover up with decorative tarps like on Main Street and Fantasyland.

I'm glad the park is getting attention and Lord knows SM needed a this refurb in the worse way, but what I saw in Tomorrowland really left me feeling ticked off that the current mgt thinks it's ok to have the park in this shape for guests. I feel bad for those on the once in a lifetime trip to see this. I'm fortunate that I will see I it again and again after the construction is done

My rant is over...


Before the party started I hopped on Buzz, need to practice so I can take Murph down in November;)

I realized it was close to 7 and I wanted to get a ride on JC before it closed for the night ( and it was almost dark and I love JC at night)

As I approached, a huge clap of thunder and it started to rain, I have no poncho or hat!:mad:

Hopefully it was just a quick passing one and will have stopped by the time I get off. JC was a walk one, the CM apologized for the long wait:laughing: I said it was unacceptable;)

Still raining I ran over to PoC and again a walk on, hopefully it will stop raining by the time I get off.

Nope, I realized I missed a call from Murph who was pug sitting so I called from the gift shop to wait it out. NOPE. I ended up buying one of the darn ponchos. But you know what, I like so much better than the $ store ones, IN this case you get what you pay for and sometimes it makes sense to spend more.

WIth poncho on I headed over to Splash, BTMRR and back to Splash (all walk ons)

I started to walk over to HM and realized it was a few minutes after 8 and the first parade was at 8:15. Towards the end of Frontierland (near LS) I found a spot right at the rope

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THe headless horseman did not ride for the first parade due to the rain, too dangerous with wet pavement. It dried out and he was able to ride the second parade. (I only took pics from the first one, and just watched the second one)

After the parade I headed over to HM

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The lighting effeects on this and the Castle were amazing. (that's fake fog in the pic)

AFterwards I checked out the Villains show (very short, I guess most people go for the meet and greet afterwards). I opted to get ice cream and find a spot for the fireworks.

Now Hallowishes was AMAZING, I suck at firework pictures so I opted to just stand and enjoy and WOW!!!!!!!!

THe parade and fireworks are worth the price of admission alone.

With that I walked around to check out the rest of the park and see the dance parties (eh, nothing worthwile to me) and one more ride on TTA to see if I could get another look at SM, I did see the new track in place.

It was almost time for the second parade.

I have to say I have seen it on MS, LS and Frontierland and Frontierland is my favorite.

It was now 11 and I was tired. I headed out through Adventureland and caught up to the parade on MS. CM's were letting people through still by Town Hall and I was able to get out before getting stuck.

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Snapped this on my way out in front of the park

I fell asleep singing Boo to You, I think I have to get the CD

[jcc0621]

Today I had a9:55 ADR for puffy goodness at CP. AHHH I could practically taste it when I woke up this morning.

I was wondering what took you so long to get there;)

They were adorable, but I hope they were just dressed for a breakdfast ADR and the parents had a change of clothes, that poor boy, puffy shirt, velvet jacket, pants and boots

:faint:

really it's free dining folks and you are on vacation, chill)

But don't you understand that the world revolves around them:rolleyes1

I was seated about 15 minutes after my ADR time.

Not bad for CP!

He started to tell me they almost removed it but him and several others talked them out of it

No!

I was off to DTD to let my credit cards have some fun.

This took longer than I thought too!:rotfl:



No way would you see me in them during the day, but I wore them in the evenings in early Aug! Capri length mind you, but denim. Darn Floridians. ;)

:faint: What, did the temp go below 75;) J/K V. Mom is the same way. She wear capris and pants all the time now. Even in August in the parks. Lightweight, wtc...but still


Janet - you have to come next September, you would love it!!! And that is a huge hint;)

I know, but I am leaning toward November. September is hard becasue it is the beginning of the school year, lots of back to school stuff, sports, scouts starting. If I go in November..I use less vacation days which I couls use for other things. We'll talk!

[jcc0621]

Your pictures of the parade came out great!

So......What is the plan for today?:surfweb:

[PrincessV]

I have to say I'm shocked that Disney opened TTA and area allowing guests to see SM in this shape. It is clearly a construction zone. I'm not going to pretend to know what Walt would think, but in this instance I'm pretty darn sure he would never allow guests to see this mess, it's a disgrace.
:sad2:

THe parade and fireworks are worth the price of admission alone.
::yes:: ITA! And that's pretty much all we're going for - that plus Trick-or-Treating. I can't wait! :yay:

I fell asleep singing Boo to You
You'll be singing it for WEEKS, trust V! :rotfl:

[castmemberb4]

Hi Mo !
Just found your report and read it through, I so admire anyone who can do a live report.
The boat you saw was the Breathless II, the Breathless I is in permanent dry dock. Broke my heart when they didn't repair it.
I tried to wear jean during Oct F&W once, I almost died! You'd think I would know better, I lived in Orlando for five years !
Can't wait to read this day-to-day !

[DisneyJo]

Fantastic parade photos, sounds as though you had a fun party but where was the candy? :rotfl:

[bob6sims]

Really enjoying your live TR :surfweb:

Looking forward to your next installment :thumbsup2

[puggymom]

Your pictures of the parade came out great!

So......What is the plan for today?:surfweb:

Coming up ....

:sad2:


::yes:: ITA! And that's pretty much all we're going for - that plus Trick-or-Treating. I can't wait! :yay:


You'll be singing it for WEEKS, trust V! :rotfl:


I want to go again, thinking about calling Member Services for Friday...
Hi Mo !
Just found your report and read it through, I so admire anyone who can do a live report.
The boat you saw was the Breathless II, the Breathless I is in permanent dry dock. Broke my heart when they didn't repair it.
I tried to wear jean during Oct F&W once, I almost died! You'd think I would know better, I lived in Orlando for five years !
Can't wait to read this day-to-day !

Thank you!

I thought I remembered reading that Breathless had been dry docked. Interesting never knew about #2

Fantastic parade photos, sounds as though you had a fun party but where was the candy? :rotfl:

I have no interest in the candy they pass out, believe it or not I love he stuff in England's tea shop!

Really enjoying your live TR :surfweb:

Looking forward to your next installment :thumbsup2

Thank you and Welcome!

[puggymom]

Today I had big plans! I was meeting fellow Focker and Dis'ser Angela (askleton).

We were meeting at DHS. I decided to walk over, really not that bad from BW especially if you walk to the end of the wing and go out the back way.

It was a nice walk, though I was warm when I got to DHS.:sad2:

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Angela was going to call me when she arrived. I got through the turnstiles seconds before rope drop, I'm one of those that sneak up through the shops on the right hand side, it's air conditioned and uncrowded. Rope drop in this weather with a bunch of sweaty strangers, no thanks!

I headed to ToT, that's right I rather ToT than TSM. As I was about to enter the Library, Angela called, she just arrived. As I got to the boiler room no one was going to the line that is straight ahead, all going to the right. OK then, the CM told me to sit where I wanted on the elevator as no one else was there. 4 other guests did end up joining me but I had the whole row to myself.

As I excited there was Angela waiting for me. We rode ToT together, then headed over to RNRC. Both were pretty close to walk ons.

From there we did go over to TSM and it too was a pretty short wait, 15 minutes maybe, not sure we were too busy chatting. Angela kicked my butt on the score, she gets more practice than me, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.;)

From there we did back lot tour, again did more chatting then listening.:rolleyes1

Back to ToT and RnRC, which were still remarkably uncrowded, still pretty much walk ons.

It was almost time for the ADR at Sci Fi so we wandered over and checked in a little early, THe guy said it would be 15 - 20 minutes so we went to the writer's shop next door, a few minutes later the hostess came looking for us.

We were shown to our car

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We both had the burgers, :thumbsup2 and I had a chocolate shake, yummy!

After lunch we split up. Angela went home and I headed back to BW. I was going to take the boat but decided after the lunch I had I needed the walk.

It wasn't too bad, but I was tired when I made it back. I put my suit on, grabbed my book and headed to the pool, where I fell asleep. OMG I was hot when I woke up, went in the scary clown pool, taking care not to get to close to IT. Read for awhile before heading up to the room for a shower.

Dinner tonight was a dog from the BW, real exciting huh.

After dinner I headed over to EMH at AK. I don't care for the food selections in AK so that's why I opted for a dog on the BW.

I rode EE and realized how tired I still was, I walked aroud for bit but just didn't have the energy to do anything.

So here I am posting about my day and getting ready to go to bed early. I'm going off site tomorrow so I really do want a good night sleep.After being out to nearly midnight last night I need it.

Good Night!

[askelton]

Angela kicked my butt on the score, she gets more practice than me, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.;)
:rotfl: Thanks again for such a fun day!

What were the names of the Disney books you were telling me about?

[jcc0621]

What a great day.. Love the burgers at Sci-Fi.

Oooh, where you going tomorrow?

[Lauralee131]

Hey Mo!!:yay:I'm here!!

Sounds like you're having a great time!! Glad you and Angela got together - I'm jealous!

And I loved the pics from MNSSHP! I had to cancel next month's trip so yet again I'm going to miss it :sad2: At least your pictures give me something to look forward to next year!

Have a great time and I'll be reading along!!!:surfweb:

:hug:

[Disneyland_Mama]

I'm all caught up!

I loved your photos. Our first visit to WDW was in Sept and yes, everything was a walk-on. :thumbsup2

Glad to read your having a great time!

[Me&3]

Great report can't wait to see and hear more:surfweb:.

[PrincessV]

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So much fun! Wish I was there. :sad1:

Can't wait to read about today's activities! :yay:

[DisneyJo]

Sounds like a great day with Angela and I still can't get over how low all the crowds are :thumbsup2

[puggymom]

I'm back from Seaworld, exhausted but had a great day, tons of pics, uploading them now but it's going to take a while.:rolleyes1

I have made my Christmas list, you all ready...

Dolphin
Manatee
Sea Lion
and don't forget one of those adorable Beluga Whales.

I'm asking Murph for the same things so make sure you coordinate! Of course I wouldn't mind doubles of any of the above:goodvibes

Crowds were very low, all walk ons except Manta which from the time I got on line until I got off the ride was only 20 minutes.

What a great ride Manta is! WOW! AMAZING! You ride face down laying on your belly, even your feet are strapped in.

Kraken is still a great ride and Journey to Atlantis was fun.

I fed dolphins and sea lions today. Loved every minute of it!

Planning on going again next year.

Why did I wait 6.5 years to go back!!!

Pics later!

[qcmommy]

I headed over to the manatees, I just love them, I think if they could talk they would sound like snuffleloveagus, or however you spell his name from Sesame Street.


Loving your report. Thanks to Ariels Beginning now I picture all manatees talk like Benjamin :rotfl:

[puggymom]

OK here are the pics from Seaworld

Rays...

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Feeding the Dolphins
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Manta

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Kraken

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Atlantis

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Sharks

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Manatees

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Blue Horizons show

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This guy was part of the show but didn't go back to the trainer like he was supposed to:lmao:

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Penguins

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feeding the sea lions

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visiting the Clydedales

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my kind of gator

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very hard to get pic of Beluga

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polar bear

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Again, I loved Seaworld, can't wait to go again!!!!

[jcc0621]

Awesome pics Mo. The penquin exhibit is Jimmy's facorite. You are much braver than me,,,There is no way in h-e double hockey sticks you'd get me on that coaster, and I'm usually pretty adventurous.

[castmemberb4]

Beautiful Sea World pictures Mo ! :thumbsup2

[hoffman1]

Hi! I keep looking for us in the background of your pictures! We arrived on 9/14 and were at MNSSHP 9/15. Glad to see you are having a great time!

[lazydoxy66]

Your reminding of the trip last year. Doug and I pretty much walked on everything all the time. It was wonderful.

I'm so glad you and Angela had a great time. I love the picture of both of you!

Sea World has never really appealed to me. Your pictures have changed my mind. It looks like a lot of fun.

I hope your foot is doing OK. You sure are walking a lot!

[puggymom]

Awesome pics Mo. The penquin exhibit is Jimmy's facorite. You are much braver than me,,,There is no way in h-e double hockey sticks you'd get me on that coaster, and I'm usually pretty adventurous.

Manta is awesome, you really should try it, so much fun!

Beautiful Sea World pictures Mo ! :thumbsup2

Very beautiful park and very well kept!

Hi! I keep looking for us in the background of your pictures! We arrived on 9/14 and were at MNSSHP 9/15. Glad to see you are having a great time!

Wasn't MNSSHP a blast, I swear it was my favorite one ever and the greats are great (and the weather isn' that bad either)

Your reminding of the trip last year. Doug and I pretty much walked on everything all the time. It was wonderful.

I'm so glad you and Angela had a great time. I love the picture of both of you!

Sea World has never really appealed to me. Your pictures have changed my mind. It looks like a lot of fun.

I hope your foot is doing OK. You sure are walking a lot!

Foot is ok, Angela and I had a great time. YOu should definately give SW a chance. I went May 2003 and there were so many school groups, I think it turned me off. I decided to give it another try and so glad I did!

[puggymom]

I ended up having a very broing night. I couldn't believe how tired I was. I walked over to Epcot and had an egg roll and shrimp fired rice. Well the egg roll was good, but fried rice is supposed to be fried. I got white rice with some peas and carrots and a few pieces of shrimp. Glad I wasn't that hungry. Next time I'll just get the egg roll.

By the time I walked over there I was exhausted. I walked back to the BW, got a small dish of ice cream and called it the night.

I watched the Survivor premiere.

Here are the purcahses I made at DTD the other day


These are for decorating at work, that is a tree in the green cylinder, it came with a couple of ornaments, but I bought that box for a few extra.

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New pen for work, the brown square thing are stickies for work, I saw them in May at DL and have been kicking myself for not buying them
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Big box for work, chocolate pretzels for pet sitter, and gel pens are for worek too

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[jcc0621]

Ahhhhhhh. Proof that this is a real Mo trip. The credit card got a work out:banana:

[PrincessV]

I have made my Christmas list, you all ready...

Dolphin
Manatee
Sea Lion
and don't forget one of those adorable Beluga Whales.

I'm asking Murph for the same things so make sure you coordinate! Of course I wouldn't mind doubles of any of the above:goodvibes
:rotfl2:

Mo, you're making me miss SW terribly! We had APs when Leo was around 2-4 years old and went often; lower crowd levels and virtually no lines was better than WDW at that time. But we haven't been back in a looong time... we're overdue!

Ahhhhhhh. Proof that this is a real Mo trip. The credit card got a work out:banana:
:lmao: Janet owes me a new monitor!

[jcc0621]

:rotfl2:

Mo, you're making me miss SW terribly! We had APs when Leo was around 2-4 years old and went often; lower crowd levels and virtually no lines was better than WDW at that time. But we haven't been back in a looong time... we're overdue!

Leo seems to love animals as much as Jimmy! He LOVES Sea World!


:lmao: Janet owes me a new monitor!

:thumbsup2:

[puggymom]

:rotfl2:

Mo, you're making me miss SW terribly! We had APs when Leo was around 2-4 years old and went often; lower crowd levels and virtually no lines was better than WDW at that time. But we haven't been back in a looong time... we're overdue!



If I lived in FL I would definately get an AP. Already planning an extra day for next year to go back:thumbsup2
:lmao: Janet owes me a new monitor!

:rolleyes:

[puggymom]

Another fantastic day

I went to Typhoon Lagoon today and had a very lazy day there, did Crush and Gusher a few times, a spin or 2 around the lazy river and spent most of the day sitting on the beach reading.

I got there a little before opening and by the time I got through the turnstiles they were just dropping the rope at the bridge.

Grabbed a nice spot on the beach. I tok a chair and a lounge. Yes,t hat's right chair patrol I took 2. And got away with it. Actually there were chairs available all day so it didn't really matter. I did like have the chair when I was reading, but when I was napping I liked having the lounge. Since you can't prop up the lounges like other places it is hard to read in them.

One thing I do wish they improved the food selections there. Had a so so lunch at leaning palms.

I didn't get back to BW until about 4 and wasin desperate need of a shower before heading over to DHS for the evening. By then I was starving and I looked out the window and saw no line at ESPN. Headed over there and got a yummy turkey and brie sandwich.

I checked in with Murph to see how her and the pugs were and to let her know I wasn't coming home tomorrow.

I wish.

Yes, tomorrow I re-enter the real world and I'm not ready. Yes I will be back for Thanksgiving, but it's just for the weekend and that's it until next September. (planning on Italy in the spring) Yeah I know I don't have a lot to complain about, but I truly escape the real world when I'm here and nowadays is that such a bad thing. LIke I said earlier, WDW and I have that emotional connection.

So this is it. I'm checking out tomorrow morning and leaving for the airport.

I have already started mentally planning next Sept and will be calling Member services in a few weeks to book.

Looking at 8 or 9 nights, including a side trip to Tampa, I'm itching to go back to BG and now with wanting to go to SW again well, I need to make sure I have plenty of time to do it all.

[ScrappyRN]

I've enjoyed reading your report each day. I love the navy shirt with the Mickey's that you purchased. I am planning on getting the re-usable bags as gifts for my co-workers. I love the tree with character one, do they sell that at most of the shops, I read someone else report and they got theirs at AK?

[Me&3]

What A fun Live report I'm very sad to see it come to an end:sad1:. But it was fun while it lasted:goodvibes.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Loved the report Mo, sounds like a fab time!

[Lauralee131]

What??:confused3It can't be over already???

Your pics were great Mo! The time we were at Sea World was probably '95-ish...no rides, pretty much like "you've seen it once, you've seen it a thousand times" and have had no desire to go back since.

But last December we went to Orlando for a weekend and stayed at the Renaissance Sea World and had a park view room...definitely made us consider going back so maybe next time.

Plus M's never been so he'd enjoy it regardless of whether or not they have coasters. But the coasters are a big plus for me, that's for sure!!:thumbsup2

[HomeschoolMama]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us, Mo! :goodvibes

[PrincessV]

:hug::hug::hug: I'm sorry you had to go home!

[DisneyJo]

Love all the purchases Mo, so what does the tree look like? It sounds cute! And you're so kind to buy your office pressies :goodvibes