Celebrating w/D23 as they turn 1! March 10: TR finished! Relive the Magic! updt 11/18 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

MyMuse

02-07-2010, 09:29 PM

Welcome to my March 2010 PTR celebrating with D23!

I wasn't going to plan another trip to the World until Food & Wine in October, but you know how that goes. :lmao: I actually got a ticket to D23's 1st anniversary, which shocked the holy buckets out of me. :eek:

Well, now I have to go! I quickly got together my trip with the help of my neato travel agent. ;) I was able to secure the 5 night/giftcard deal at POP century. I've never been there so it'll be fun, I'm sure.

I just need to book a flight, then I'm (literally) good to go! UPDATE: I'm now good to go! WOOT!

If you would like to know what goes on during a D23 event or any other stuff I'm doing, you can follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MyMuse18. Or you can just follow along via the website without joining Twitter. :thumbsup2

Details:
When: March 3-8
Resort: POP Century
Who: Just me!
(with visit from the goddaughter, I hope!)

I don't have all my days totally figured out yet but I will soon. Planning a trip by the seat of my pants is really quite stressful, yet exciting. :scared: I did get some ADRs done.

Highlights:
D23 1st Anniversary Party
WDW Today Podcast
Backstage Safari
Flower & Garden Festival
ADRs: Tusker House, Biergarten, LeCellier, Crystal Palace (DIS meet!:woohoo:) AND unplanned Tony's Town Square!!

MyMuse

02-07-2010, 09:29 PM

Future Use

dawnbu40

02-08-2010, 05:23 AM

I'm here! I'm so excited for you! :woohoo: That party is going to be awesome and I really can't wait to hear about your tour! :thumbsup2

MainStMandy

02-08-2010, 07:33 AM

I'm in! We are at the same time...we arrive a bit earlier but we leave the 8th too!! Can't wait to read more!

MyMuse

02-08-2010, 10:08 AM

I'm here! I'm so excited for you! :woohoo: That party is going to be awesome and I really can't wait to hear about your tour! :thumbsup2

I'm in! We are at the same time...we arrive a bit earlier but we leave the 8th too!! Can't wait to read more!

Welcome, my peoples! :welcome:

MainStMandy, are you going to D23 too?

MainStMandy

02-08-2010, 10:21 AM

Welcome, my peoples! :welcome:

MainStMandy, are you going to D23 too?

Nope...we aren't D23 members:scared1: I know...:sad2:

MyMuse

02-08-2010, 10:26 AM

Nope...we aren't D23 members:scared1: I know...:sad2:

I didn't mean that you should! I was just wondering. Inquiring minds, and all that... :goodvibes

Do you have a PTR as well? (<-- see, inquiring mind at work...err, play.:laughing: )

Edit: nevermind, I answered my own question! LOL!!

MyMuse

02-08-2010, 12:29 PM

I've been tracking airline fares and right now, JetBlue & Continental are in dead heat.

Same price, almost exact flight times.
Both have first bag checked free

I belong to both programs, though I have not flown JetBlue in 6 years.

Monday night/Tuesday morning almost always have fare wars/time wars. I may want to see if one drops. Though, I hear JetBlue does credit flights if they decrease.

Which to go with? :scratchin

UPDATE: ok, flight done! Booked with JetBlue!

jenseib

02-08-2010, 07:12 PM

dawnbu40

02-09-2010, 05:23 AM

You do have a lot to celebrate! All that testing must have been scary and stressful! So glad to hear you were given a clean bill of health! :goodvibes

MyMuse

02-09-2010, 10:52 AM

Yay for the clean bill of health. I know you have been going to Dr.s but I never wanted to pry. I figured you would share if you wanted to.
Yay for your trip and great ADR to Le Cellier! And you most certainly can be celebrating your b-day 2 weeks later. I have done it the last 3 years that way! Mine is Feb 14th and we have gone the 1st or 2nd week of March the last 3 years, and all 3 trips were my "b-day" gift/celebration!
DH is actually thinking of hitting a waterpark/hotle this weekend for my birthday. Now I really don't like waterparks at all, but at least he is thinking of doing something special...and I know Claire will love it.

That's right! We have birthdays right next door to each other! So, I guess you are not going fo the 4th year in a row. Well, yea for at least going to a park/hotel and not staying home!

I'm super-happy about the doctors. At some point, it wasn't looking too good. While I would have dealt with having the terminal diagnosis, I would rather not. So, now I don't have to super-rush the bucket list. :goodvibes

I wasn't going for LeCellier and was just trying it, so I figured why not. I really didn't make any ADRs, other than this one and Biergarten.

You do have a lot to celebrate! All that testing must have been scary and stressful! So glad to hear you were given a clean bill of health! :goodvibes

It was, in spots. I'm very glad it's done. At least, for now. I do have to do annual testing because both my parents actually passed away of rare genetic terminal disorders fairly young and I'm their kid who got all the genes. Why is it that it's always the middle child? :lmao:

Thank you very much for the support! :goodvibes

MyMuse

02-09-2010, 10:57 AM

To-Do List 2/9/10:
finish planning days
book air - done
order Mobile Magic
buy new hidden mickey book
book car service
pack

I booked air this morning with JetBlue. I'm usually a dedicated Continental FF, but I wanted to shake things up a bit. I've only flown once on JetBlue 6 years ago to San Diego. I can't believe it's been that long! :eek:

MyMuse

02-09-2010, 11:59 PM

Yes, I should be asleep by now, but I'm wide awake and just found out we have a snow day tomorrow!

So, initally I thought I had too many park passes on my trip. My package forces you to get at minimum the 5 day ticket, plus I would another one since D23 comes with a park ticket. This would equal 6.

Now, with trying to look through things, I may need a hopper/extra ticket?

Arrival: head to AK for EMH PM
Day 2: back to AK / Backstage Safari
Day 3: D23 party at MK!
Day 4: Epcot ADR Biergarten / WDW Podcast party
Day 5: Epcot / Le Cellier / Rest of F&G events
Day 6: Departure, wanted to go to MK

Hmm, no DHS? Add on another day or get a park hopper? Or do nothing?

And only 2 ADRs? It seems I'm on a counter service trip on this trip. :laughing:

I want to try:
Beaches & Cream
Peco Bills
Yak & Yeti counter service

dawnbu40

02-10-2010, 05:41 AM

MainStMandy

02-10-2010, 07:17 AM

jenseib

02-10-2010, 10:24 AM

What time does the MK party start? You could alwys go to HS on that day in the morning with the estra ticket, and then do the party later? Unless it's an all day thing. What time does your departure flight leave?

MyMuse

02-10-2010, 01:00 PM

You are up way too late :rotfl:
As for the tickets...What we are going to do is upgrade our 5 day tickets to 6 days,which is just a few dollars. Then we will use the party ticket to "hop" from Animal Kingdom to Epcot one day since AK closes so early. You could always use your party ticket to hop over to DHS on your second Epcot day if you wanted and we always like the boat ride between the two!

I know I just could not fall asleep! I finally did around 2:30am and woke up just before 6am. And it was a SNOW DAY! I wanted to sleep in. It has been snowing since 2:30am and hasn't stopped yet. I shoveled only once so far.

Anyway, I'm having a brain issue, because I don't quite get how I can park hop without a park hopper. I don't have enough tickets for the amount of parks, unless I choose not to go to a park on departure day and do something else. I have 6 days and 6 tickets; how can I go to 2 parks in one day? :scratchin

NO DHS??:sad2: You need at least half a day there!!

Love your ADR's so far! And your "want to try" list has some of my favs. The honey chicken at Yak & Yeti was so great. It was nice to have something hot and fresh but fast!!

We are doing the backstage Safari too! Have you done it yet?

I don't know where to fit it in, unless I go there on deaprture day? I feel I need 2 days for MK.

I will be checking the menu site for the counter service places.

no, I've never done Backstage Safari, so I'm really hoping it's great!!

What time does the MK party start? You could alwys go to HS on that day in the morning with the estra ticket, and then do the party later? Unless it's an all day thing. What time does your departure flight leave?

I can't; I have 6 days and 6 park tickets. No parkhoppers.

The MK party technically starts at 2pm. But I'm going to spend the day there. I think it would worry me about being late.

My departure flight is 6:30pm, so later in the day.

I wonder if it will be easier just to add a "6th" day on my package tickets at some nominal charge and sort of use that as a park hopper? Can I "scan" my package ticket twice in one day? I probably should already know that by now. :lmao:

dawnbu40

02-10-2010, 01:11 PM

kswm30b

02-10-2010, 01:26 PM

Congrats on the clean bill of health! :woohoo:

Our trips overlap a bit, I'll be there the 7-12. We only have 3 ADRs (excited about getting LeCellier lunch, too :)), so you aren't alone!

I wonder if it will be easier just to add a "6th" day on my package tickets at some nominal charge and sort of use that as a park hopper? Can I "scan" my package ticket twice in one day? I probably should already know that by now.

No, that won't work. Otherwise people would add days to their tix to do that since it's cheaper than park hoppers ;)

MyMuse

02-10-2010, 08:36 PM

Your package has 5 days and for a few dollars you can upgrade that to 6. You will then have the ability to visit one park per day. At the party you will get another 1 day ticket. So let's say on your Epcot day you used your package ticket to enter then you could go to DHS (for example) and use your party ticket. Not technically "hopping" but allowing you to see two parks in one day.

ahhh *slaps forehead* Now, I understand. Good Lord! Why couldn't I figure that out?! :lmao: I think that is an excellent idea! :idea:

Congrats on the clean bill of health! :woohoo:

Our trips overlap a bit, I'll be there the 7-12. We only have 3 ADRs (excited about getting LeCellier lunch, too :)), so you aren't alone!

No, that won't work. Otherwise people would add days to their tix to do that since it's cheaper than park hoppers ;)

Thank you muchly. :hug:

I feel like I should do another ADR for some reason. I had an eye on Crystal Palace for Monday morning, but no more early morning ADRs left. Which might be the best, I'm not sure if I want a character meal; I just want to eat inside Crystal Palace! :rotfl:

Actually, it might, like Dawn said above. Only because I will have 1 paper single ticket from the D23 party on Friday, so I could "hop" on Saturday or Sunday. It might actually work to my advantage!

jenseib

02-10-2010, 08:56 PM

Is that D23 ticket good for any park? Or jsut MK?

dawnbu40

02-11-2010, 04:55 AM

We actually have an 8:20 Crystal Palace adr that morning. If you'd like to join us you'd be more then welcome:)

MyMuse

02-11-2010, 11:04 PM

Is that D23 ticket good for any park? Or jsut MK?

If I remember right, at Magic & Merriment, we got a "1 park, 1 day" paper ticket, so I'm thinking it's good anytime, any park. :thumbsup2

We actually have an 8:20 Crystal Palace adr that morning. If you'd like to join us you'd be more then welcome:)

Really?! That is incredibly nice of you! :grouphug:

Ok, I gotta get going on my to-Do List! And I do still have a subscription to Ride-Max, if anyone needs it! :goodvibes

MyMuse

02-12-2010, 07:42 PM

So, I was out & about today since I started by 4 day weekend this morning (almost a 6 day weekend, but we had a delayed opening yesterday at work).

This morning, I headed off to my gym to go to 9:30am pilates class, then 30 minutes of bosu & rubberballs and ending with 30 minutes of running on the treadmill. I felt really good after that, so I went to do errands.

One of those errands, was a stop at my mailbox to pick up....
http://img.twitrpix.com/oda
My D23 Quaertly Case came in! Now I can store all the pretty magazines in it!

I had to stop at the store to pick up a few things including...
http://img.twitrpix.com/odb
I'll guess I'll start taking my vitamins now! (I had a coupon!)

Then I stopped at a local Hallmark store next to my mailbox and picked up this for 60% off...
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http://img.twitrpix.com/odg

to add to my previously posted collection.....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyDec09-PreArrival/P1170049.jpg

Just for giggles...Prozac is not impressed with my latest addition to my Potato Head collection, Sweetheart Spud
http://img.twitrpix.com/odd

I also picked up a bunch of traveling things for the trip at Harmons, also having a 20% off coupon! :thumbsup2

One of those being a BabyBliss travel hairdryer. I had my eye on it, but I couldn't spend $30 on it. My frugal side just wouldn't let me. As I entered the store, I saw that it was on sale for half, plus I had the 20% coupon, so I picked it up. BabyBliss is a teeny tiny travel hairdryer with a direction nozzle, so I'm very happy!

I also picked up some discontinued lines of make-up from Covergirl. I guess their "Clean" line is being retooled? I love this line, so of course, it is. LOL! The foundation and powder was nex to nothing ($2.58!), so I picked up a couple, so that should last me until I find another line. I also picked up travel shampoo, conditioner and other doodads. :thumbsup2

If you have a Harmons near you or a FaceValue (same company), you may want to pop your head in there and check it out. They also accept Bed Bath & Beyond coupons, since they are all the same coupon.

Soon, I will order Mobile Magic and start playing around with RideMax and finalize my itinerary! :woohoo: popcorn::

PrincessCaitlin

02-12-2010, 07:45 PM

I'm here

Sorry it took me a couple posts to jump over!

I am so excited to be able to meet you!

I have never had a planned DISmeet before and on this trip I have couple I am so excited :cool1:

MyMuse

02-12-2010, 08:45 PM

I'm here

Sorry it took me a couple posts to jump over!

I am so excited to be able to meet you!

I have never had a planned DISmeet before and on this trip I have couple I am so excited :cool1:

Glad to see you! :flower3:

Thank you for the invite! So excited as well! :cheer2:

I can't wait to get there and get started! :wizard:

MyMuse

02-14-2010, 12:34 PM

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

http://artiewayne.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/mickey-minnie-mouse-valentines-candy1.jpg

MyMuse

02-14-2010, 09:29 PM

So, I'm trying to get my days sort of finalized, without being *too* scheduled....

This is what I have so far...

Day 1: Arrival: check-in / head to AK for EMH PM
--- potential Beaches & Cream / Jelly Rolls visit?

Day 2: back to AK / Backstage Safari
--- since AK closes early, good night to go to DTD?

Day 3: D23 party at MK! :wizard:

Day 4: Epcot / ADR Biergarten / WDW Podcast party

Day 5: Epcot / ADR Le Cellier / Rest of F&G events
--- potential hop to DHS (using paper ticket from D23)

Day 6: Departure: MK / ADR Crystal Palace DIS meet! :woohoo:

MyMuse

02-17-2010, 09:27 AM

I got me some Mickey Mail!!! :banana: :woohoo: :cloud9:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/MEtags.jpg

Now, I have to drag my suitcase out of the basement and start thinking about what to wear.

I think I'm going to make themed outfits (I sort of did it on my March 09 trip), but since I don't have park hoppers this time around, it might actually work!

dawnbu40

02-17-2010, 09:33 AM

:woohoo: for Mickey Mail! Exactly 2 weeks and we're there :dance3:

Love the themed outfit idea :thumbsup2

MyMuse

02-22-2010, 10:33 AM

Ok, time to rev this up!

I believe I am at 9 days out! WOOT. I have to find a ticker! :goodvibes

I also have to finalize all the plans and share my vacation shopping (well, it wasn't a whole lot but enough).

My online check-in is completed by my neato travel agent, so the room request was the refurbed rooms at POP with hopefully not a parking lot view.

Off to find a ticket and get pics in order! I also changed my avatar in celebration for my trip.

You can also follow me via twitter: http://twitter.com/MyMuse18
Again, you do not have to join twitter, can just visit the link. I don't have my tweets set as private.

MyMuse

02-22-2010, 10:42 AM

TICKER!!!

http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1267599619.jpg
('http://www.mickeypath.com/')

dawnbu40

02-22-2010, 10:50 AM

TICKER!!!

http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1267599619.jpg
('http://www.mickeypath.com/')

:dance3:WOOHOO! :dance3: The next week and a half is going to fly by!

Love the new avatar!

MyMuse

02-22-2010, 10:58 AM

TICKER!!!

http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1267599619.jpg
('http://www.mickeypath.com/')

:dance3:WOOHOO! :dance3: The next week and a half is going to fly by!

Love the new avatar!

WAIT! Is it 8 days? not that I mind.... :wizard:

MyMuse

02-22-2010, 11:02 AM

To-Do List:
finish planning itinerary
book air -done
order Mobile Magic - done
buy new hidden mickey book -done
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack! :laughing:
vacation shopping - ooops! that wasn't part of the original plan! :laughing::wizard:
suitcases up from basement - done
print out surprise for BFF?

MyMuse

02-22-2010, 03:13 PM

Hiya all!

I thought I would give you a bit of a pictorial of my birthday day....:cake:

I opened my eyes that morning and tore into my gifts sent to me from Florida by my goddaughter.

I got some lovely jewelry & sweaters, in which I did not take a picture of. :confused3

Then I opened my birthday cards and loved this fab one I rec'd from a friend of mine that i totally did not expect at all. I was SO surprised!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/BdayCard.jpg

This is the collection with a special guest; I accidentily left out my aunt's..but imagine another one with "Niece" written across it
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/BdayCards.jpg

I decided not to have a frugal budget day, so I bought (gasp!) my breakfast AND (gasp! again) lunch from Starbucks on my way to work.

My birthday breakfast feast
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/BfastBday.jpg
The spinach wrap was delicious! I also tried the skinny cinnamon dolce latte and it was disguisting. Totally not worth it without the fat. LOL! The donut came from my co-worker. :goodvibes

My birthday lunch feast
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/LunchBday.jpg
The sandwich is chicken with cranberry sauce and it was delish as well as the pumpkin bread.

so, the actual day went quite well with a number of text, facebook friends giving me well wishes and a few calls.

This is also my father's 71st birthday as well. :littleangel:

Later that night, I went to babysit CJ and my sister got me these
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/FlowersfromSis.jpg

For those of you wanting to know, CJ is doing better and is happy with all his activities. He is enrolled in an after-school program (we are thrilled!) with tae kwon do and he is builing his muscles and strength. He really enjoys it and I liked the master of the school alot.

He also has basketball league (not special ed!). His coaches and other parents are WONDERFUL! We could not be more thrilled and CJ loves it!. We also manged to secure a behaviorist, social skill classes and a therapist for him. So, he is a very busy boy. My social calendar is nearly as packed as his!

On this particular day, when I went to pick up CJ, we had a big meltdown. He didn't finish his homework and he knew he wold get it trouble. As soon as I walked in, it was danger zone. So, he throw a legendary fit. After he finished, we had to wait because I wasn't about to drive with him in a rage. So, we clamed and I drove to my sister's house. As a consequence, he did not go to his basketball game that night.

However, he did well during the night, because we gave him a choice to stop and think about what he was going to do next. Either deal with his consequence or he could have another fit and take on more consequences. I am very proud to say that he accepted our decision and was calm for the rest of the night. This is great progress as his fits are not as routine as it once was and he is finally understanding that these fits will get him nothing - and he holds in wat happens in his future.

All in all, not a bad day. :goodvibes

dawnbu40

02-22-2010, 03:22 PM

YAY for treats from yourself and others on your special day! :woohoo:

It's good to hear that CJ continues to make progress. He's so lucky to have all of you :goodvibes

MyMuse

02-22-2010, 09:28 PM

So I decided to go on errands and when I go on errands, I usually get in trouble if I don't follow my list! :rotfl:

First thing on my list: new edition of Hidden Mickey book!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/HM-Book.jpg

Now, I need to compare the two and see what other HMs I can find. :thumbsup2

I also picked up these 2 shirts
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2210063.jpg
The one on the right would be perfect for DHS! It ahs the same style as TSM. However, the one on the left is a bit too snug for my liking, so I'm not going to bring it.

Then I picked up these 2 beauties for $1 each, so I couldn't resist
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2210066.jpg
It's so odd since these were the only 2 books they had! Alice will be out soon and I just saw the Lion King on Broadway. Disney Karma. :wizard:

Then onto another stop for a Mickey Heist (ala disneyaddicted)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/MickeyHeist.jpg
I made the nephew come with me to start his life of heisting

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/Cj-chillin.jpg

I also got a few more travel items, but nothing worth taking a pic of. :laughing: I also picked up a few Snow White gifts for the Goddaughter. princess:

I also got more Mickey Mail
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2220068.jpg
I got another magical express tag book, but I'm going to use my first one since my flight information is on that one. I never did figure out how to gt the luggage tags to work. I'm a bit slow.

I wonder how I can work in a round of mini golf to use my voucher? Hmmm... :scratchin

Tonight, also con'd a bit with birthday celebration, had dinner with my former office. It was lovely and I also got to pick up the Lia Sophia jewelry I ordered.
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2220069.jpg

To end things off, please enjoy a few pic of the lovely Prozac :goodvibes
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2120050.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2120051.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/PrettyBaby.jpg

MyMuse

02-23-2010, 11:08 AM

YAY for treats from yourself and others on your special day! :woohoo:

It's good to hear that CJ continues to make progress. He's so lucky to have all of you :goodvibes

Thank you :goodvibes

CJ is definitely much much better. However his paternal grandmother causes a great deal of stress for him and consequently throws him into an emtional tailspin. I don't understand, but she really gets off on making my sister's life a misery. :sad2:

CJ is actually our cousin's child, not really our nephew, but we call him nephew. His grandmother, when she does actually call or sees him, reminds him of that fact constantly. She is family nad we are really not.

She has already threathened to go to court, which was just a big ol' bluff which we saw right through and we just said "go ahead". She's not happy that it didn't cause strife. So, today she tells CJ to bring his phone to school, which he is not allowed to do and he listened. She called him during program and he got in trouble, which was her goal all along. Get him to do sometihng she wanted, against the rules, get him in trouble and throw him into a tailspin. Sigh.

Today is when I'm babysit CJ, so I am definitely expecting the worst. Oiy.

dawnbu40

02-23-2010, 11:18 AM

It sounds like it's good he isn't constantly around grandma :sad2:

Hope things go better then you're expecting tonight :hug:

jenseib

02-23-2010, 11:37 AM

Wow, I can't beleive how fast your trip is coming along. You need to finsih up your X-mas TR....LOL!

MyMuse

02-23-2010, 02:16 PM

It sounds like it's good he isn't constantly around grandma :sad2:

Hope things go better then you're expecting tonight :hug:

Unfortunately, she lives quite close. And CJ's mom is no better. sigh. i am a little anxious to leave them for 5 days next week. :eek:

Wow, I can't beleive how fast your trip is coming along. You need to finsih up your X-mas TR....LOL!

Yes! I know! :surfweb: I did another 2 updates today and hope to get more done very quickly!

While I am anxious about leaving, I'm also very excited! I downloaded Mobile Magic, so I'll have that while at the parks. I also still ahve a subscription to RideMax, so maybe I'll try to get something together with that, so I can nail down my itinerary for each day. :yay:

flamestarrdust

02-23-2010, 08:51 PM

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 10:12 AM

Joining in. Saw you had a PTR on the Groovier Pop Century Thread so I'd thought I'd check it out. Reading PTRs and TRs to pass the time til my trip. So I have a question, and I don't know if it's been asked and answered yet or not, but what is Mobile Magic?

Thanks for joining in!

:welcome:

Mobile Magic is the new cell phone application for Verizon customers for Disney parks. There's a link around here somewhere about it. It supposed to be a very cool app that tells you everything from wait times to where the characters are to parade times.

Let's see how it does! popcorn::

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 10:15 AM

I didn't any more yesterday as CJ had another epic fit. I wan't able to leave early like I planned to avoid the horrid weather, so I drove home in the middle of the nastiest weather. I drove home white-knuckled the entire time.

So, when I got home exhausted, I just went straight to bed.

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 10:22 AM

To-Do List:
finish planning itinerary - RideMax, etc.
book air -done
order Mobile Magic - done
get cell in order - Lines, etc.
buy new hidden mickey book -done
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack! :laughing:
vacation shopping - ooops! that wasn't part of the original plan! :laughing: :wizard:
suitcases up from basement - done
print out surprise for BFF?
hair appointment - today
cancel doctor appointment - done
make binder cover - done

MainStMandy

02-24-2010, 10:46 AM

YAY!! Are you getting so excited?!?!?

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 02:09 PM

YAY!! Are you getting so excited?!?!?

Of course!!!! :rotfl: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3:

I need to get over to your PTR as well. I visited when you first posted, then haven't had time to go back. :sad2:

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 02:31 PM

I'm trying to get the itinerary nailed down a bit more, so I have a better idea of my time. So, here goes...

Day 1, March 3
- Arrival, take Magical Express; leaving some wiggle room, should be at POP around noon-ish

- Check-in and store luggage
(**make sure I have everything I need for the day!**)

- have lunch and visit giftshop a bit; pick up additonal giftcard?

- Head to Animal Kingdom until 8pm for extra magic hours
May or may not see Parade - Jammin' Jungle
Ride: Kilimanjaro Safaris
Walk: Both trails (since they are not open at night?)
See: Finding Nemo!
Catch: Devine?
Meet: some characters at Camp Minnie-Mickey?
Find: Hidden mickeys!

Open EMH PM rides 5-8pm:
Dinosaur
Expedition Everest - nope, don't do roller coasters
Lion King - maybe
Tough to be a Bug - oh yes
Kali River Rapids - gotta do THIS!
Primeval Whirl - don't know yet
Tri Spin - nah
no Trails at night??

-After I shut down Animal Kingdom, going to head to Boardwalk to meet my BFF Jennifer. Planning to do Beaches & Cream/Jellyrolls/mini-golf or a combination thereof

-head back to POP Century

Program note: I will also be spending Day 2 at Animal Kingdom, however the morning will be spent at Backstage Safari tour

dawnbu40

02-24-2010, 04:06 PM

If you enjoy music, give Jellyrolls a try! Dale and I had so much fun there in Sept with our bffs! :thumbsup2

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 05:58 PM

If you enjoy music, give Jellyrolls a try! Dale and I had so much fun there in Sept with our bffs! :thumbsup2

Oh yes! My concert-going is legendary. And probably a good reaosn why I'm going to Disney again.

Once my peoples go on tour, watch out! LOL!!!

Besides, I want to see dueling pianos; I enjoyed St Mark's Square with dueling orchestras.

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 06:00 PM

I booked thyself into lunch at Tusker House today! :cool1:

With 6 days out; gotta love it!!!! :lmao:

MyMuse

02-24-2010, 07:50 PM

To-Do List:
finish planning itinerary
book air -done
order Mobile Magic - done
get cell apps in order - Lines, etc.
buy new hidden mickey book -done
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack!
suitcases up from basement - done
print out surprise for BFF? - done
hair appointment - done
cancel doctor appointment - done
make binder cover - done
test out new travel hair dryer - done
make cast member "thank yous"

dawnbu40

02-25-2010, 05:23 AM

I booked thyself into lunch at Tusker House today! :cool1:

With 6 days out; gotta love it!!!! :lmao:

I'm hoping that since it was so easy to get adrs, that's a sign the crowds will be low!

MyMuse

02-28-2010, 08:47 AM

I'm hoping that since it was so easy to get adrs, that's a sign the crowds will be low!

You and me both! *crosses fingers and toes*

MyMuse

02-28-2010, 08:56 AM

Making a change, items in RED are completed... :goodvibes

To-Do List:
finish planning itinerary
book air
order Mobile Magic
get cell apps in order (vid, Lines, all in cell!)
buy new hidden mickey book
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack!
suitcases up from basement
print out surprise for BFF (need to pick up)
hair appointment
cancel doctor appointment -
make binder cover
test out new travel hair dryer
make cast member "thank yous"

I had a few bad days, so I didn't get as much done as I should have. February is never a good month, so I'm happy to get away.

Thursday, Feb 25 was my mom's 9th anniversary, so I was very down. The day before, when I went to cancel the doctor appointment, I got a stern lecture from the nurse and had to reschedule for as soon as I get back. Yuck!

I thought my clean bill of health was complete but I guess not. I need to redo my bloodwork as soon as I can get there.

However, Thursday & Friday were snow days, so that was nice. Other than the major snow shoveling. Yuck!

A good thing was that my tax refund came in, which will pay for the trip. I should be paying down my debt, but the heck with it!

2 DAYS BA-BEEEEEEEE!

MyMuse

02-28-2010, 02:09 PM

Got my binder together today, so all my materials are now out of the manila folder I had them in....

My binder cover...I have to see whether I can redo it to add Tusker House to the ADR list....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMarch09-PreArrival/P2280070.jpg

MyMuse

03-01-2010, 09:12 AM

I am going to try to update this like mad for my last 2 days :cloud9: :cloud9:

If you would like you can follow my via Twitter at:
http://twitter.com/MyMuse18

You do not have to join twitter, if you don't want to, the page is open to the public.

I will not be updating the Facebook page. If you want to join me there, just send me a PM and I'll be happy to add you on. :goodvibes

Today, I am trying to get a few loose ends done; I'll update my hopefully smaller "to-do" list later.

We are down to HOURS, my peoples!!!

MyMuse

03-01-2010, 06:34 PM

I just came back and must get EVERYTHING done tonight, so I'll have a little posting party as I pull my hair out.

I have to babysit CJ tomorrow night, and waking up at 4am the next day for my flight, so I want to go hoem and straight to bed!

Be prepared my peoples, be prepared! :lmao:

MyMuse

03-01-2010, 07:06 PM

To-Do = GREEN
DONE! = RED

To-Do List at 8pm:
finish planning itinerary
RideMax plans
book air
order Mobile Magic
get cell apps in order
buy new hidden mickey book
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack! - this is a whole list by itself! :laughing:
start trying on clothes for packing
suitcases up from basement
picked up surprise for BFF
hair appointment
make car apointment for return
cancel doctor appointment
..and then had to resched & visit him today - yuck!
make NEW! binder cover
test out new travel hair dryer
make cast member "thank yous"
write out bills

MyMuse

03-01-2010, 09:14 PM

MyMuse

03-01-2010, 10:37 PM

To-Do = GREEN
DONE! = RED

To-Do List at 8pm:
finish planning itinerary
RideMax plans
book air
order Mobile Magic
get cell apps in order
buy new hidden mickey book
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack! - this is a whole list by itself! :laughing: - started
start trying on clothes for packing - almost!
suitcases up from basement
picked up surprise for BFF
hair appointment
make car apointment for return
cancel doctor appointment
..and then had to resched & visit him today - yuck!
make NEW! binder cover
test out new travel hair dryer
make cast member "thank yous" - have 10 left from last trip, might work
write out bills
registered Photopass card

dawnbu40

03-02-2010, 06:08 AM

Have a safe trip down and as Mickey :earsboy: would say, "See ya real soon!"

MyMuse

03-02-2010, 09:18 AM

To-Do = GREEN
DONE! = RED
Almost there = BLACK

To-Do List at 8pm:
finish planning itinerary/recheck hours
RideMax plans
book air
order Mobile Magic
get cell apps in order
buy new hidden mickey book
compare old & new hidden mickey books
book car service
pack! - this is a whole list by itself! :laughing: - started, done except for the actual suitcase packing; I use the spaceaver bags
start trying on clothes for packing
suitcases up from basement
picked up surprise for BFF
hair appointment
make car apointment for return
cancel doctor appointment
..and then had to resched & visit him - yuck!
make NEW! binder cover
test out new travel hair dryer
make cast member "thank yous" - have 10 left from last trip, might work; will try to make new ones into a craft project for CJ & I
write out bills
registered Photopass card
write out instructions for house-visiting

I was way too tired last night to post again, but this is the list so far! I have to babysit CJ tonight, but I'm hoping to make some more CM thank yous as a project for him and I.

So, all I really have left is to finalize/recheck the itinerary, actually pack my suitcase and set the alarm! :woohoo:

I can compare old & new books on the plans if need be. :thumbsup2

MyMuse

03-02-2010, 09:44 AM

Since it's taking me a million years to get my itin done, here it is in shortened form:

I *might* add on a 6th day to my room card, so I can use the D23 ticket to "hop" to another park.....we'll see....

Day 1, March 3:
-check-in, lunch at resort
-BFF might show up to join me for lunch
-Head to Animal Kingdom for EMH PM, might do Yak & Yeti CS if get hungry
-head to Boardwalk to meet up with BFF for Beaches & Cream dinner / Jellyrolls entertainment
TO-DO:
Ride Kali in the dark! (if can)

Day 2: Animal Kingdom
-Backstage Safari tour
(I shall be wearing my Safari outfit!)
-Tusker House lunch with reserved seating at Nemo
-AK closes at 5pm
-might head to DTD, have dinner, shop, etc, etc

Day 3: Magic Kingdom
-D23 Anniverary Party! :wizard:
-Meet up with Dawnbu40 & PrincessCaitlin & DGM!!!

Day 4: Epcot
-Flower & Garden events
-Biergarten lunch
-WDWToday live show (radio)
-might take D23 ticket & "park hop" to DHS??

Day 5: Epcot
-Flower & Garden events
-LeCellier lunch
-might take D23 ticket & "park hop" to DHS??
TO-DO
Sum of All Thrills
Soarin'
2 F&G events
See every single Flower & Garden on display

Day 6: Magic Kingdom
-Crystal Palace breakfast with Dawnbu40 & PrincessCaitlin & DGM!
-lunch at Peco's Bills ?
-departure for home :guilty:

I CANNOT forget:
Vinylmation! especially the F&G one!
Disney Dollars
Hidden Mickeys
Be a Photopass'ing Fool :joker:

MyMuse

03-02-2010, 09:46 AM

Have a safe trip down and as Mickey :earsboy: would say, "See ya real soon!"

YAYAYAY!!!!!
:wizard: :dance3: :woohoo: :yay: :banana:

MyMuse

03-02-2010, 10:41 PM

MyMuse

03-03-2010, 01:47 AM

MyMuse

03-03-2010, 03:44 AM

I about ready to head off to the airport!

Time to get my Disney on!! :goodvibes :woohoo: :yay: :3dglasses

MiaBella05

03-03-2010, 09:39 AM

Have fun!! can't wait to read the TR when you get back :goodvibes

MyMuse

03-09-2010, 11:50 AM

I'm BACK!

The trip was definitely a successful one, though the D23 party was good, but I was underwhelmed. There was nothing particularly spectacular about it; I guess my expectations were too high? It was good, mind you, but I certainly expected more especially with the price tag.

There was planty of other magical experiences to share! I'm going to finish the December TR, then work on this one. So the updates will be fast & furious! popcorn::

sunnygal041

03-09-2010, 02:49 PM

jenseib

03-09-2010, 04:29 PM

Welcome back! Can't wait to hear all about it

dawnbu40

03-09-2010, 05:36 PM

Glad you made it home safe! We were so happy we got to spend most of our last day together :goodvibes

MyMuse

03-10-2010, 12:56 PM

Hey Muse! It was a pleasure meeting you at the D23 party, eventhough we were all freezing! I agree, I had high expectations about the party and felt it was a huge rip-off! I know WDW had no control of the weather, but to have desserts/drink buffet outside when they could have brought them inside would have been a bonus. No VIPS and DL gets them all, another disappointment. I am not going to spend any more money on future D23 events and I am really sorry that I joined. Oh well, at least I got to meet alot of nice folks!

:goodvibes

HI!! :wave2: Same here!

It would have been nice to use Village Haus and to have fab VIPs. At least Alice for crying out loud! No merchandise to speak of, but the gift pin was cute. For a solo like me, it would have been nice to have Photopass people there to have cool borders. At Magic & Merriment, the D23 people were all over you, for this, it was like they left you out there shaking in the wind (literally!). I'm glad I did it; I won't leave D23 for this one tihng, but I REALLY hoping any other D23 events will be MUCH better.

Did you get a feedback survey link yet? I didn't.

Welcome back! Can't wait to hear all about it

Thanks!!

I'm going to try to get it done ASAP. popcorn::

Glad you made it home safe! We were so happy we got to spend most of our last day together :goodvibes

Yes, THANK YOU!! :thanks:

What a wonderful way to end the vaca & I appreciate all that you had done! :goodvibes

So many great stories to share on the TRs! Peoples, make sure you follow Dawn's TR too!

If U Had Wings

03-15-2010, 01:47 PM

I obviously need to start paying more attention. I didn't even know you had gone to the World again. Glad you had fun, and can't wait to hear all about it.

MyMuse

03-17-2010, 01:22 PM

Happy St. Patty's Day!

http://www.matterhorn1959.com/blog1/leprechauns.jpg

This wonderful St. Patrick's day themed photo is of Walt Disney, Pat O'Brien and Brian Connors promoting the Disneyland TV show "I Captured the King Of the Leprechauns" from 1959. In this scene Pat O'Brien (left) shows a leprechaun pipe to Brian Connors, King of the Lleprechauns and a skeptical Walt Disney.

Credit (http://matterhorn1959.blogspot.com/2006/03/walt-disney-and-king-of-leprachuans.html)

and more contemporarily,

http://disney-kingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/StPatricks-2.jpg

MyMuse

03-19-2010, 10:26 AM

WOOT!

Photopass Cd ordered! Can't wait to show you!! :wizard:

Thanks for hanging in! Dec 09 TR almost done. :goodvibes

kswm30b

03-19-2010, 02:37 PM

Did you see any photopass photographers by any of the topiaries in Epcot? I really was hoping they would be around for the festival, but I only saw one in China (he was great, but it wasn't in front of the dragon), and the typical spots in France. I was pretty disappointed with the amount of PP I saw this trip (and I still ended up with almost 160 PP pics ;))

I think I might be inspired by your TR to do one for this trip (first in about 6 trips) since I was really good at taking notes each night. Can't wait to read yours :)

MyMuse

03-19-2010, 02:55 PM

I obviously need to start paying more attention. I didn't even know you had gone to the World again. Glad you had fun, and can't wait to hear all about it.

Hi1 yes, but it was a hastily planned 5 day only trip.

Have fun!! can't wait to read the TR when you get back :goodvibes

Hi! Weclome! I didn't mean to miss this post. I willb e starting this TR as soon as I can finish my Dec 09 one. I'm allllmost done!!

Did you see any photopass photographers by any of the topiaries in Epcot? I really was hoping they would be around for the festival, but I only saw one in China (he was great, but it wasn't in front of the dragon), and the typical spots in France. I was pretty disappointed with the amount of PP I saw this trip (and I still ended up with almost 160 PP pics ;))

I think I might be inspired by your TR to do one for this trip (first in about 6 trips) since I was really good at taking notes each night. Can't wait to read yours :)

Yes, the front topiary and by the dolphins. I didn't see the one in China and my friend had one taken in Norway and I never saw that one either. I did get a pic in France. :thumbsup2

I don't think I got as many on this trip as I did in Dec 09, but they might be more plentiful for the holidays. :confused3

Oh, do a TR! I would love to hear about your adventures (again!). LOL! It's not the same as tweets.

MyMuse

03-29-2010, 09:32 AM

I got my Photopass CD! :banana:

I got my Photopass CD! :woohoo:

I got my Photopass CD! :cheer2:

LOL!!! :lmao:

MyMuse

03-31-2010, 11:47 AM

I have uploaded my Photopass, so I'm alsmost ready to start!

I am on the last 2 days - Magic & Merriment - of the December trip, then I can concentrate fully on this one.

what a fab problem to have!!! :wizard:

MyMuse

04-04-2010, 11:24 AM

Happy Easter!!!

http://img.twitrpix.com/qts

jenseib

04-04-2010, 10:01 PM

Yay!

MyMuse

04-13-2010, 06:46 PM

I have finished Day 1 of Magic & Merriment in my December trip report, which means there is 1 more day than I will start this one! :dance3:

MyMuse

04-20-2010, 09:45 AM

I started Day 2 of Magic & Merriment, which was my last park day.

Full of wonderfulness!!! :wizard:

I will try my darndest to be done very very soon to start with this TR and ctch up to other March peeps!!!

jenseib

04-23-2010, 12:00 PM

can't wait

MyMuse

04-27-2010, 09:11 AM

I started the Cinderella Suite tour on the December trip report!!!

MyMuse

05-03-2010, 03:12 PM

Ok, almost done. I just have the rest of the day to complete on the December trip report - well, for the Disney portion anyway.

jenseib

05-09-2010, 09:09 PM

popcorn::

praisehisname

05-10-2010, 08:30 AM

Jumping onboard! :yay:

MyMuse

05-10-2010, 01:26 PM

Sorry for the wait!

I decided to have a bit of a pity party over the weekend. Mother's Day is always rough for me and it's the 10th aniversary of not celebrating Mother's Day....so, hence the pity party.

But, back to the grindstone, pull up my bootstraps and all that.....

Thanks for the wait! :grouphug:

and for the NJ/NYers, I am planning to host a Vinylmation trading party in NYC on June 19th, along with fellow DISer KatGarcia. :)

BippityBoo

05-10-2010, 05:58 PM

I am here! You def. have some celebrating to do :hug: So glad you are healthy and I am looking forward to reading about your trip popcorn::

MyMuse

05-11-2010, 01:18 PM

Yay!

can't wait

popcorn::

Jumping onboard! :yay:

I am here! You def. have some celebrating to do :hug: So glad you are healthy and I am looking forward to reading about your trip popcorn::

Thank you for waiting! :goodvibes

and thank you for your kind words BippityBoo. :hug: (and as far, as I know, all's well)

I wasn't able to do as much as i tohught last night as I got an email from a colleague at my old office about a new position. So, I spent most of last night applying for it. I'm surprised they didn't want to take a blood sample and fingerprints. :lmao:

I did, however, was able to start updating the December TR front page with direct links to the individual posts in the TR. Boy, do I have alot! I do give people fair warning, though. :rotfl: :wizard:

I also did start transcribing my notes for this March TR. I was also able to upload the first days of photos last night, so I'm getting there! :upsidedow

MyMuse

05-19-2010, 12:13 PM

And off we goooooooooooo! :wizard:

I'll start with the night before....and remember Tweets are in black!

March 2: I still had to babysit CJ after work, so I got home around 11pm. Thankfully, I was able to make my “cast member thank yous” with my sister’s laminator in time as well as I was already packed for the most part. You'll remember them from my previous trip reports. For thse of you who don't know, it is the Home Depot paint samples.

I did all my last minute stuff and unfortunately, just could not get to sleep, so I just dressed in my clothes. I was going to be picked up by the car service in a few hours anyway. LOL! I laid down and shut my eyes anyway just to rest & relax.

packing as I leave in 4.5 hours for the airport to get my Disney on.
11:26 PM Mar 2

all electronicals are charging, space saver bags at the ready, now hopping in shower; might as well dress in my 4am clothes....
11:38 PM Mar 2

off to finish packing & check electronicals....pick-up in 3.5 hours! LOL
12:41 AM Mar 3rd

as tired as I am, vac-sealing clothes in my suitcase is a little fun.
1:14 AM Mar 3rd

March 3: my car service came and off we go to the airport! The guy was nice but talkative and missed Terminal A TWICE. Granted, it’s not the busy terminal, but it’s still there. If you remember, I decided to book with JetBlue instead of my usual Continental, just to shake things up a bit.

good lord! it's early! off to the airport!
4:46 AM Mar 3rd

I was getting nervous as I like getting there early to make sure if anything goes wrong, I’m all prepared. We finally get there about 5:50am-ish. There was a semi-long & slowish line for Bag Drop. JetBlue only had 3 people working (whereas Continental would have had 7-10 people, but granted it would have been a bigger line). I got a regular boarding pass, so I’m not too sure why I had to check-in online, if I had to just get it on a line and get a paper boarding pass, but let’s move on.

I finished and went to get on the security line, which was tucked into a little corner. It was like the country cousin in comparison to the big bustling city that is Terminal C. I passed through and finally got to my gate. I had just enough time to get some Starbuck’s Chai Tea Latte and they started calling the passengers. Boarding took forever (it was going to Orlando, after all), but the employees were very nice & funny. And, the best part was, there was no one in the middle seat next to me! Score!

so far, it has been quite the experience with flying on jetblue; so used to a diff terminal & fast pace. hoping the best for flight!
6:21 AM Mar 3rd

love the annoucement for pre-boarding.."people xtra time for small children.." for Orlando, it's the ENTIRE PLANE! why bother?
6:35 AM Mar 3rd

We were delayed for de-icing and I had a kid behind me really liked knocking my seat. Thankfully, he was then fascinating by the orange goo being sprayed all over the plane. At this point, I’ve been up for 24 hours and I did manage to cat nap on the plane a bit.

so far, flight is on time even tho it doesn't look very good outside my jet plane window....woot! jetblue
6:47 AM Mar 3rd

We land on time and I make my way through the throngs of kids & strollers to the people mover to get to Magical Express land. Apparently, there is no need to stop at the counter anymore; I was told to go straight to the line podium. I was barely there and off to a bus I go. We were soon off and the first stop was POP.

has arrived in Orlando! Let the magic begin! #disneytripstartsnow
10:04 AM Mar 3rd

skipped Magical Express counter! went straight to the bus! woot!
10:33 AM Mar 3rd

has been up for 28 hrs, so surely I will be loopy. But don't call me Shirley.
10:42 AM Mar 3rd

I walked into POP to a ‘80s dance party! So cute! I got into the online check-in, waited a moment and found out my room was ready! How awesome is that?! Now, I don’t have to check-in my carry-on. I asked whether I got a refurbished room and the CM looked at me like I was crazy. I gave up on the question since clearly she didn’t know.

checking into POP Century now! walked into an '80s dance party! lol
11:17 AM Mar 3rd

I got to my room in the ‘70s building, first floor #0105 after getting crazy lost. I thought I know how to get there from the CM’s instruction but nope, I didn’t. I had to ask several people where it was. And no, it was not a refurbed room, but still nice. I took a few pics of the room and then removed my contacts for a few minutes to help my eyes a bit. I got myself ready with my parkbag as I am heading out to a park! But first, the famous food court!

got '70s building but it's not a refurbed room - the first floors are not refurbed! but still very nice :)
11:31 AM Mar 3rd

the room
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030001.jpg

close-up of bedspread
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030002.jpg

cute wall hanging
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030005.jpg

..and this little guy was left for me; not quite a towel animal, but I'll take it
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030006.jpg

At the food court, I had the tuna salad, iced tea and made sure, I picked up the tie-dyed cheesecake!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/POP-lunch.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030007.jpg

The cheesecake was super yummy and the tuna salad very good. The food court is behind the gift shop (those Disney people are smart!), which just happened to still have the holiday vinylmations and there was only 4 left. So, I had to. ;)

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/POP-vm.jpg

christmas holiday vinylmations at pop century! woot!
12:30 PM Mar 3rd

I could not help myself! Help Me! #vinylmations (sent with a pic)
1:52 PM Mar 3rd

Due to my purchases, I returned to my room. My room did end up close & convenient to Classic Hall and the buses. At my room, I discovered my luggage was already delivered. Score! I’m a happy girl now. :woohoo:

my luggage has arrived! yes!!
1:52 PM Mar 3rd

I made my way to the bus and saw this...

how freakin' cute are these? they are gigantic!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030009.jpg

and don't forget my....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3030008.jpg

..and many more POP pics to come!

Ok...I'm finally on the the bus line!

dawnbu40

05-19-2010, 12:18 PM

:woohoo: you started!

The vinylmations are too cute! :cutie:

Nice Pop pics but they needed to vacume that rug :laughing:

Looking forward to more! :goodvibes

MyMuse

05-19-2010, 01:41 PM

I waited awhile, but finally an Animal Kingdom bus made it. I’m heading there to experience my first EMH night at Animal Kingdom. I tried playing around with Mobile Magic application, but one really needs to be in the park.

is finally getting her backside to Animal Kingdom for EMH PM...bus took awhile, must have just missed one.
2:10 PM Mar 3rd

I, of course, went for the Photopass CM in the front of AK. After entering the park, I took the “must do” pic of the grandest tree in the land.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0308.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030010.jpg

I then headed for Kilimanjaro Safari; the wait time was listed as 10 minutes, so I decided to walk the queue line for the first time instead of Fastpass’ing it as I have done all previous times on this ride. I didn’t take as many pictures as I would have liked in the queue as many people entered after me.

is on standy line for the first time at Kilimanjaro Safari - always used a FP - wait time says 10 min!
2:35 PM Mar 3rd

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030011.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030012.jpg

I was seated in the first row and thankfully, our driver was great! It does make a difference! Off to ctch the poachers!

this was in our safari vehicle; thought it was cute
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030013.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030014.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030015.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030016.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030019.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030020.jpg

giraffe hiding
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030022.jpg

baby elephant!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030024.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030026.jpg

relaxin' cats
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030027.jpg

..and she's safe!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030029.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030030.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030078.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030079.jpg

ahhh..that 2 week Safari was refreshing!......
3:05 PM Mar 3rd

I then went to the Pagani Forest Trail and it was packed! But I did find a lot of ….yes, you guessed it, HMs! I know its shocking. :lmao:

PrincessCaitlin

05-19-2010, 01:52 PM

Yay for starting your TR!

I am excited to find out just how many times we just missed you before our dismeets :laughing:

That tye dyed cheesecake is amazing I can't wait to have some in September!

MyMuse

05-19-2010, 01:52 PM

:woohoo: you started!

The vinylmations are too cute! :cutie:

Nice Pop pics but they needed to vacume that rug :laughing:

Looking forward to more! :goodvibes

I know. FINALLY, right? :lmao:

I lurve my Vinlymations; just the little ones. the big huge ones I can do without. Though, I do like your idea of a blank one for signatures.

The carpet in the room? I think it was just cleaned. It had a funky, but not bad smell.

Onward!

dawnbu40

05-19-2010, 01:57 PM

The carpet in the room? I think it was just cleaned. It had a funky, but not bad smell.

No I was referring to the Pop rug only pic. Looked like it needed vacuming.

Nice safari pics and of course cute PP pic :goodvibes

kswm30b

05-19-2010, 05:02 PM

Another time when our trips overlapped (maybe one of these days we'll actually meet! ;)) Love the Pop pics, we stayed there at the beginning of our December trip & it was lots of fun. :D

jenseib

05-19-2010, 09:26 PM

Yay!!! off to a great start!

If U Had Wings

05-20-2010, 01:17 PM

You got so many great safari pics! I'm terribly jealous. ;)

MyMuse

05-20-2010, 02:50 PM

Another time when our trips overlapped (maybe one of these days we'll actually meet! ;)) Love the Pop pics, we stayed there at the beginning of our December trip & it was lots of fun. :D

Sure! All thngs holding steady, I should be back in October. :goodvibes

I'm a hotel snob (sorta) and thankfully, did end up liking POP alot. It didn't seem to be overly filled, so no thousand kids running around, family arguments, etc etc. I was a little scared for that.

Yay!!! off to a great start!

Thank you!! :goodvibes

You got so many great safari pics! I'm terribly jealous. ;)

I have taken alot more in previous TRs, but I took different ones this time. I can never resist if the animals are close or if they are cats. :goodvibes

I'm hopng to get more done today and tomorrow. :cheer2:

MyMuse

05-26-2010, 09:41 AM

The last I left you was heading into the Pagani Forest Trail.

wow! pagani forest trail is PACKED....
3:20 PM Mar 3rd

At the front, it did seem very packed. I got some nice animal & nature pics. Hopefully, a bit different than December's TR pics.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030031.jpg

okapi
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030032.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030033.jpg

Then off to the office! do i spy....???
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030034.jpg

yup, an HM on the desk!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030035.jpg

Then I glance in the corner....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030036.jpg

..and there's another one...hidden!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030037.jpg

Interesting...well....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030039.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030040.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030038.jpg

off to prettier animals - time to leave the office!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030041.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030043.jpg

duck *on top* of water?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030044.jpg

There was only 1 meerkat out & I missed the hippo. I have some cool pics of hippos on previous TRs.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030048.jpg

how neatly written is this?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030047.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030049.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030055.jpg

The greatest was finally a glimpse of the new baby gorilla, plus both her parents. CM was BEYOND excited since this is the first time mommy gorilla came out!!!! The CM was able to tell us it was a girl; she only found out 5 minutes ago when she came on her shift when others told her! The vets have been unable to actually see the baby since momma is not letting go. They were able to tell it was a girl from afar / video surveillance.

I think I was the first to break it on Twitter! I believe her name is Lily. Even new daddy gorilla was out.

disney new flash: new baby lowland gorilla is a little girl!
3:37 PM Mar 3rd

Mommy & Baby
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030058.jpg

she's not letting her go
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030059.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030063.jpg

time for a nap
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030061.jpg

Video of Mommy & Baby Lily
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/th_Baby-Momma-Gorilla.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/?action=view&current=Baby-Momma-Gorilla.flv)

Big Silverback Daddy
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030067.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030068.jpg

Short video of Daddy
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/th_GorillaDaddy.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/?action=view&current=GorillaDaddy.flv)

I spent quite some time here since the excitement was so high. Even the CM was surprised momma gorilla was out for so long.

dawnbu40

05-26-2010, 11:35 AM

We had hoped to see the baby that day but our timing was off! We were so jealous when you told us you had seen her :goodvibes

MyMuse

05-26-2010, 11:55 AM

After the excitement of the new baby lowland gorilla, I head off to the rest of Pagani Forest, hoping to get more HMs...

(different HMs from December trip! if you want to see those, please visit Dec TR, there are many many!)

totally didn't see this last trip, but it's a HM of Jafar at the bridge
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030069.jpg

serene area pics

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030070.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030071.jpg

monkey!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030072.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030073.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030075.jpg

back to school already??
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030077.jpg

pagani forest trail ! i have found all your hidden mickeys! ha!
3:45 PM Mar 3rd

After Pagani, I got a picture of animals in the Tree of life and headed to Maharajah Jungle Trek. Kali River Rapids was at 5 minutes! I was thinking to do this when it went dusky for a different feel.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030080.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030082.jpg

Onward to my Jungle Trek! how will I do on this hidden mickey trek?

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030083.jpg

i need to venture into a giftshop and get a prayer flag
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030085.jpg

relaxin' cat
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030086.jpg

ok, I won't
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030087.jpg

sign belongs to this tree
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030088.jpg

pretty mural...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030089.jpg

...a little closer...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030090.jpg

..and a bit closer...can you see the HM?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030091.jpg

I almost didn't either! that is a truly hidden mickey! There are other HMs in this mural, which I have already posted in the December TR.

This mural is part of a much bigger one; so pretty!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030092.jpg

..but it also holds a hidden secret...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030093.jpg

I also missed the above last trip. It getting harder to look for! The HM continues through the panel as well.

I know it looks a bit worn (gotta love Disney detail!)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030095.jpg

..but in there....is a special surprise!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030096.jpg

There is such lovely detail and photo ops in Jungle Trek

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030097.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030101.jpg

but before I walk under those cool prayer flags.....

MyMuse

05-26-2010, 12:23 PM

....check out the panels!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030100.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030098.jpg

our dancin' man has extra magic!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030099.jpg

I head under the prayer flags to continue my trek. No animals out for me to linger and watch. :guilty:

There's supposed to be a waving hidden mickey here...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030103.jpg

...but after staring at it for many minutes, I had to admit defeat. I just couldn't see it. Later, I found that it was taken out, but it has since re-appeared. Though the white flower (vs the yellow ones) looks like a HM.

mahajarah jungle trek! i have found all but 1 of hidden mickeys! damm u waving mickster, can't see u
4:57 PM Mar 3rd

I saw them! well, everything but the dragons
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030104.jpg

After, I headed to Bug. On the way, I did stop back at Kali to ask whether it would be running during late Magic Hours. It is, so I'm happy. Always should check, just in case! I don't like my plans messed up. LOL!

I just think Bug is super cute. I get such a kick out of it. It was now late Magic Hours and indeed, CMs were checking room keys and did see people arguing. Sad. I can never see the HM at Bug, though I did get more Tree of Life animal pictures.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030107.jpg

david greybeard
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030105.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030106.jpg

It's Tough To Be A.....
5:26 PM Mar 3rd
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/AK-BugGlasses.jpg

the grandest tree in the land
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030108.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030110.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030111.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030112.jpg

After Bug, I decided it was time to tackle Dinosaur.

going to try Dinosaur again; it scared the bejesus out of me the first time...
5:34 PM Mar 3rd

My waiting time pic didn’t come out, but the wait time was 5 minutes & it did hold true. It was a walk-on. I was still a bit scared, but I made it through and it was definitely easier the 2nd time around on this ride. I just don’t like things popping up at me. I was fine with the ride itself. I took a redneck photo, but blurry as usual. They really need to add ride photos to Photopass.

line queue at Dinosaur
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030114.jpg

waiting for big dino head to come at me! loved the dad next to me!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030117.jpg

ok Dinosaur still scared me but not as bad; 8 yr olds fared better than I. sigh. bit embarassing...now time to tackle primeval whirl
5:53 PM Mar 3rd

How do I like Primeval Whiiiiirrrrlllll????????

MyMuse

05-26-2010, 12:28 PM

We had hoped to see the baby that day but our timing was off! We were so jealous when you told us you had seen her :goodvibes

..but there are plenty of photos & vid to look at. :goodvibes I don't know how long she stayed out afterwards.

I think you guys were a few steps ahead of me all day! I did cast my eye around, just in case, I spotted you. :)

MyMuse

05-26-2010, 03:05 PM

After Dinosaur, I decided to try another first, Primeval Whirl. This had a bit of a wait, about 15-20 minutes. It turned out to be fine, a bit jerky, but you certainly get a different view of the park!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030118.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030119.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030123.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030121.jpg

I took a few more area pics of Dinoland before departing. Later on, I did read there were a few HMs on Primeval Whirl, next time!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030124.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030125.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030122.jpg

Finally, it was getting dusky, so I made my way to Kali River Rapids. Only to find out, that the ride was shut down! It was just too cold to run. I guess I should have went on when it was a 5 minute wait. Ah well, we’ll see about tomorrow. And it was getting quite nippy. The CM there was really great about it and explained so diplomatically that I had to give him one of my CM thank yous.

Time to catch up on...some are replies to people....

pagani might have been packed b/c safari was....new baby gorilla is a girl! comfirmed by cast member..got lots of pics!
5:56 PM Mar 3rd

for those who asked..my lunch was excellent..tie dye cheesecake super yummy..hoping to have beaches & cream for din din :)
5:59 PM Mar 3rd

okaayy not sure what i think of primeval whirl...i want to ride kali river rapids in dark & it's NOT DARK YET! argh.
6:17 PM Mar 3rd

went to Kali to ride & they closed it! It's too cold to operate. which does make me giggle.
6:32 PM Mar 3rd

I decided to stroll about - soak the atmosphere & take pictures since there weren’t any other rides for me to go on. I’m not brave enough for Expedition Everest. I also missed the evening showing of Lion King.

this makes me laugh
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030127.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030128.jpg

the world famous....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030129.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030130.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030131.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030132.jpg

In my strolling, it seemed like a good idea to take advantage of a near empty park and find the HMs in the Harambe area, which is typically busy and the HMs are in weird places.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030140.jpg

betcha never noticed this one! on the ground, in front of refreshment place
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030143.jpg

After finding my first HM, a bunch of CMs joined me in my HM hunt! They noticed I was looking for something and asked if I needed help, so I proceeded to tell them what I was doing. They were all super excited and helped me move a table for a better picture. LOL!

I cannot tell you how awesome & grand this was! I gave them all one of my CM thank yous. My main CM who was with me, said it was the most fun she ever had. :goodvibes Even though the park closes at 8pm, the CMs do not leave until 9:30pm. They get a little bored. They even showed me another HM that was a super-secret! sshhh

very large ground HM in the sitting area; CM is standing in front of it
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030145.jpg

closer look
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030147.jpg

another one on the ground in sitting area
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030148.jpg

characters on the wall...Hidden Scar and a lioness
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030152.jpg

there is supposed to be a HM of Baloo, but I couldn't find it.

and, the super secret one! on the side of Tusker House
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030144.jpg

a bunch of cast members & I just went on a hidden mickey hunt!! awesomesauce! #akatniteismagical
6:56 PM Mar 3rd

After this wonderful magical time, I took my sweet time strolling through and taking pictures .....

MyMuse

05-26-2010, 03:33 PM

After the excitement of the cast member hidden mickey hunt, I slowly strolled through to the exit taking more pictures & enjoying myself.

you know I had to get a letterbox! do this work? hmm
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030150.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030153.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030156.jpg

Safari Mickey & Minnie!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030157.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030158.jpg

a solo disadvantage to character meets when there is no PP CMs. :upsidedow

bird in trees - super cool
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030166.jpg

of course, a night pic..
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar3-2010-AK/P3030163.jpg

and, you know, that I was not going to leave without my precious PP! :lmao:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0326.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0328.jpg

At this point, my strolling was turning into sprinting as I was going to be late for a very important date at the Boardwalk! Day 1 continues!

praisehisname

05-26-2010, 05:58 PM

If U Had Wings

05-27-2010, 09:26 AM

I love all the night pictures from AK. All the details look so much more real. It's just gorgeous, and how much fun having HM searches with the CM's. :)

MyMuse

05-27-2010, 01:49 PM

Oh my goodness, I had a lot of updates to catch up on! I am so amazed at how much you are getting done after having been up for over 28 hours straight! :worship: The night pictures of AK are so beautiful! :thumbsup2

Yes, I wanted to get it rolling. I hope to do more this weekend. :goodvibes

I think it may even be more than 28 hours at this point! I never went to bed the night before, so it's probably more like 36. :rotfl:

Isn't AK at night cool? I'm so happy, I was able to do a EMH PM.

I love all the night pictures from AK. All the details look so much more real. It's just gorgeous, and how much fun having HM searches with the CM's. :)

Thank you. :goodvibes I seemed to have a lamp fetish that night. The illumination was so pretty. Can't even really capture it with a camera.

It was just great to have a HM hunt with the CMs! :woohoo: I was talking with them for awhile. There was quite a few HMs, we couldn't seem to find. I just love that about Disney - the spontaneous stuff. :wizard:

jenseib

05-30-2010, 10:07 PM

MyMuse

06-02-2010, 02:45 PM

What a busy day.
I must admit, I cannot see the spuer hidden Mickey the CM's pointed out to you? Where is it?
You look lovely, but I think you do looked tired in the last photopass pics, like you are running on pure adrenaline. I have alot of pictures like that too. LOL! Can't sleep. I'm at Disney. Sleep when I get home!

It's on the door, going sideways. I think they scratched it in. :laughing:

I was doing ok at that point. When I stopped moving, that's where I got in trouble. :rotfl: and it's started to get C-O-L-D-E-R!!!! :cold:

MyMuse

06-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Ok, so I left you at the entrance of the park where I got my mug on a couple more PP pics. :cool2:

I’m heading out to meet my BFF and her mom at Beaches & Cream, where I really wanted to have dinner! Thankfullly, they agreed and made the drive down. She was calling to let me know that they are there waiting for me.

So, I think, ok, hop on a bus and get to a deluxe resort. Bam, I’m there. I see an Epcot resorts bus loading up people and a run to meet it, got in and proceeded to go to every place on earth except the where I needed to go. Why did I think deluxe resorts have decent bus service? It was just awful! :guilty:

My BFF has been calling and she had no idea whether she was in Yacht or Beach club (and I totally blanked out where Beaches & Cream was). All she knew was that she parked at Boardwalk and walked over to B&C (as we went visiting December).

So, I got off at Beach Club and got totally lost, but finally managed to find Beaches & Cream. My BFF & her mom were sitting at the counter waiting for me and even the CM greeted me with “Hey! You made it!”. LOL! We ordered dinner – me a turkey sandwich and a shake called Frozen Sun – it was goooood. No kitchen sink this time, there was NO WAY even the three of us could manage a dessert like that! Holy Buckets! One day maybe.

inside Beaches & Cream
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For some reason, I only took one picture of the place! It was probably because I was beyond frustrated how long it took to get there.

We then froze our collective gluteus maximuses off by walking back over to the Boardwalk to indulge in some Jellyrolls fun. I always wanted to try this and was glad I was finally able to. It was $10 cover charge and in we go. It a place with alternating sets of dueling pianos and you can write your song on a napkin with a tip and they will try to see if they can play it for you. We stayed on the upper level and had a good time singing along. I was taking pics and got yelled at! Maybe they thought I would sell it to the Russians. Jellyrolls might be on Disney property, but it is not owned by Disney. I did sneak in a video of a song as well. We stayed until 11pm! popcorn::

I really liked the one set of guys playing, not so much the other set. However, both really played to the crowd well and it was a very enjoyable time. Soooo, doing this again! :thumbsup2

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a not so good self-portraits
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video of Jellyrolls
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I just couldn’t go anymore – I was draining fast at 11pm and they had a 40 minute ride home too. At this point, I was up for almost 41 hours. Thankfully, Jennifer drove me to POP as it was FREEZING. I mean teeth-chattering freezing and for some reason, my right knee was killing me. Jennifer drove her two-seater, so she had to go back and get her mom, but it was a very quick trip and I didn’t have to wait for a round of buses. Literally, she was back at the Boardwalk within 5 minutes.

When I got to my room, I was horrified to see purple/blue color under my eyes and my eyes have literally turned red. I must have looked a fright! :rotfl: Thank goodness for dark clubs.

I unpacked (remember, it’s still my first day!), got ready for tomorrow and finally headed for bed after being up for almost 42hours. Pretty safe to say, that I immediately fell asleep!

Late-night tweets while phone charging; it died when I got to Beaches & Cream. I'm also missing a few, so I guess they never made it... :confused3

..i finally met my peeps at beaches & cream at beach club & had lovely dinner, no dessert as i will still stuffed from lunch! went to ....
12:29 AM Mar 4th

I should have sent a tweet out that I went to Jellyrolls & had a great time...

...at my resort, i finally unpacked quickly as i am completely drained. i now have been up for almost 42 hrs. my eyes have turned red....
12:33 AM Mar 4th

...& now i have purple/bluish bags under them! join me 2morrow for backstage safari & lunch at tusker house! nites!
12:35 AM Mar 4th

Yes, tomorrow is another AK day with the Backstage Safari Tour!! :yay: :woohoo:

If U Had Wings

06-03-2010, 12:51 PM

I loved Jellyrolls when I went back in December. It was so much fun, even if it made me realize that I'm getting older. I just don't have the stamina to stay out late anymore. :)

dawnbu40

06-03-2010, 01:33 PM

So glad to hear you enjoyed JellyRolls :goodvibes Looking forward to hearing more about the tour popcorn::

praisehisname

06-03-2010, 02:37 PM

So glad you had fun at Jellyrolls; I'd love to try it! Question: we have been to dueling piano bars where they change the words to the song to make it more "adult." Do they do that at Jellyrolls (i.e. would I be embarrassed to be there with my parents)? :rolleyes1

MyMuse

06-03-2010, 03:09 PM

I loved Jellyrolls when I went back in December. It was so much fun, even if it made me realize that I'm getting older. I just don't have the stamina to stay out late anymore. :)

I can still stay out, just not every night for a prolonged period of time. Then, I need alot of this :surfweb:

So glad to hear you enjoyed JellyRolls :goodvibes Looking forward to hearing more about the tour popcorn::

Yes, should be coming up tonight! I'm finished with yardwork for now, so I can concentrate on this TR. :thumbsup2

So glad you had fun at Jellyrolls; I'd love to try it! Question: we have been to dueling piano bars where they change the words to the song to make it more "adult." Do they do that at Jellyrolls (i.e. would I be embarrassed to be there with my parents)? :rolleyes1

No, not on my night. I never heard of Jellyrolls doing that though, so I don't think you have anything to worry about. It may not be owned by Disney, but it's still a family place.

I did have a good time and so far, my trip in October does include a night out at Jellyrolls again. I still haven't bought my air, so it still can be cancel-able until I do.

BippityBoo

06-03-2010, 03:19 PM

Wow! The bus system is crazy sometimes!! I am glad you finally made it---sounds like a great dinner. COOL pics of Jellyrolls! Always wanted to try it :thumbsup2

MyMuse

06-06-2010, 08:36 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 4 - AK AGAIN!

So, my first day is over and I wake up at 6:40am to get ready for my Backstage Safari tour! I got dressed in my safari outfit, but wish I had a neato hat to complete the outfit. I was out for 7:30am to head back to Animal Kingdom for 8:30am start time for the tour.

good morning! waiting for beastly kingdom bus to a backstage safari tour!
7:42 AM Mar 4th

I only waited a few minutes and I was the only person on the bus!!! And my driver was super talkative. I got there around 8am, so I decided to take advantage of time and do a hidden mickey search. This was hard, there is supposed to be HMs by the ticketing gates, but heck if I could find them!

...is the only person on the beastly kingdom bus!
7:48 AM Mar 4th

is always wearing a cute safari outfit - i wish i brought a safario hat too....
7:50 AM Mar 4th

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this may or may not be a HM by the ticketing gates
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I did check-in for the tour and started tour with CM Paul. Very Good! It was all backstage, so there are no pics to show you for the morning.

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I'm official now!
8:20 AM Mar 4th
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After the initial hello (& rules), we loaded up in a van since it was so cold. I rode shotgun with Paul (solo advantage?). Our first stop was the Elephant Barn. After, we cleaned our shoes; we walked up to the second level of the Barn. A big male was still in his stall and the other stalls were being cleaned out. We also got a talk about the them, their tusks, Disney’s birthing/breeding program, etc. As a side note, no more baby hippos can be born at Disney because they reached their quota.

We also had 2 other Disney CMs shadowing us, Paul’s boss and some other person. CM Paul said he’s been with AK since it opened, practically created the program, but these other CMs were just hanging about. We stayed awhile here.

We headed back to the van and went to our next stop, the Vet Hospital at Rafiki’s Planet Watch/Conversation Station. Unfortunately, no operations going on and could not go beyond the one room because the vets were having a meeting. The cool thing was that we were behind the glass watching people watch us.

Next we head to the Nutrition Center, which is in the same area. We saw what the animals eat – in their original frozen state! – was kinda icky. We were able to see some of the workers preparing the next day’s food. It is all very regimented and controlled. For every animal you can think of! We were again behind the window at Conversation Station looking through the glass watching people watch us.

After finishing at the Nutrition Center, we stopped at the Education Center for a snack. While walking there from the parking lot, CM Paul answered a question by me that migratory birds do indeed come to this back area, so they built birdhouses on top of the parking lights. My snack consisted of a granola bar (of course!) and hot chocolate in my souvenir travel mug. There was tea and a bit of coffee as well.

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While eating and relaxing was able to talk a bit to CM Paul’s boss as he showed us a one of the leaves on the Tree of Life. As you can imagine, it was quite large… and plastic. Very hard plastic. LOL! He also explained that the leaves never fades or bleaches in the sun. Disney owns the patent and will not release it. The leaves have yet to be replaced. This was one of the times I wanted to get my camera out! Plus, the snack room was pretty spiffy too.

Afterwards, we went back into the van, parked in the back of the Safari ride for our own private version. CM Paul didn’t do the script, so we were able to be told about the various animals in our path. He was just as entertaining though. Did you know the chains on the ride are supposed to keep hoofed animals away from the tracks? There are fences around the entire property, so animals aren’t really roaming out there, granted the acreage is thousands. And the “upside down tree” is a “Disney” tree. Sorry, people, it’s not real! And obviously not the ostrich eggs or termite piles. LOL!

now that we r back "on stage" we r going on a private kili safari ride!
10:54 AM Mar 4th

we did elephant barn, vet hospital, nutrition ctr-we rode all over backstage in a warm comfy van!
11:01 AM Mar 4th

We saw a baby giraffe! CM Paul also pointed out all the animal trails and where they come in and out of their barns into the Safari. Also, that the wheels are sprayed with water since they rub against the side so much.

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baby giraffe!
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animal trail back to their barns
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bad guys camp-site!
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has concluded her backstage safari tour! it was great! i was able to tell tour leader that baby gorilla is a girl! 2 funny!
11:50 AM Mar 4th

After the private Safari, he led us to Tusker House to fill out survey and I gave him one of my thank yous. I thought this was a little weird as Safari & tusker are not exactly next door to each other and didn’t tell us anything until we got to Tusker House. What happens if I didn’t want to fill out a survey and I wanted to go on with my day?

scottny

06-06-2010, 11:38 PM

Hi,
Great tr so far. The backstage tour looks like fun. Enjoying the pics.

dawnbu40

06-07-2010, 06:30 AM

Glad you enjoyed the tour :goodvibes

The private safari sounds awesome :thumbsup2

jenseib

06-07-2010, 09:34 AM

Love the picture of the elephants. The baby looks like he is taking a drink with his nose in his mouth. How cool.

disneychic

06-09-2010, 03:51 PM

Yay :banana: So glad I found your new TR! I read your Christmas TR and LOVED IT! Now I'm hooked! I wish I had your TR writing talent! Glad to hear of your clean bill of health :) I've had my share of serious health issues (4 invasive breast surgeries in the last 3 years). So, I know how hard that can be. Looking forward to the rest of your report!

praisehisname

06-09-2010, 06:34 PM

The Backstage Safari tour sounds cool! Another thing to add to my "someday" list... :rolleyes1

MyMuse

06-10-2010, 10:06 AM

Wow! The bus system is crazy sometimes!! I am glad you finally made it---sounds like a great dinner. COOL pics of Jellyrolls! Always wanted to try it :thumbsup2

It was really neat and you can be as involved as you want. We just enjoyed it and sang along. Definbitely on the list to do it again. :thumbsup2

so far, the bus system has been ok with me. For some reason or another, I just got completely turned around. There should not be so many stops!

Hi,
Great tr so far. The backstage tour looks like fun. Enjoying the pics.

Thank you! :welcome:

Glad you enjoyed the tour :goodvibes

The private safari sounds awesome :thumbsup2

It really was nice! I enjoyed it so much!

Love the picture of the elephants. The baby looks like he is taking a drink with his nose in his mouth. How cool.

I need to stop taking photos during the Safari and just look at the animals, but they are always so cute!!!

Yay :banana: So glad I found your new TR! I read your Christmas TR and LOVED IT! Now I'm hooked! I wish I had your TR writing talent! Glad to hear of your clean bill of health :) I've had my share of serious health issues (4 invasive breast surgeries in the last 3 years). So, I know how hard that can be. Looking forward to the rest of your report!

Hi!!! :welcome: and Thank you very much!

I'm not completely done with that one yet! LOL! So glad you enjoyed it. :hug:

So glad you are feeling better! for me, so far, so good. I have to do another physical in July per doctor's orders, but it should be fine.

The Backstage Safari tour sounds cool! Another thing to add to my "someday" list... :rolleyes1

LOL! Sorry! :goodvibes

MyMuse

06-10-2010, 01:11 PM

I last left you as I was completing my survey for CM Paul about the Backstage Safari. It was a great tour and if you are interested in the workings of Animal Kingdom, I would highly recommend it.

As we were finishing, I decided to stay for the dance lesson in front of Tusker House. It is really fun to watch!

it's time for a dance lesson!
11:52 AM Mar 4th
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at least they tried...
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Afterwards, I decided to visit Camp Minnie-Mickey for some Hidden Mickey hunting. As it turns out, they were doing last call for Lion King, so I veered off and watched that.

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Seriously, this is the best way to see the show. I was directed to enter through the exit and a light was placed to see my row. I sat down and powee! Show started. Now, this will not work if you want to be in front row, but it was fine by me. To me, Nemo show is still the better of the two, but I still enjoyed watching this.

oohhhh ...I'm a giraffe at lion king show!
12:05 PM Mar 4th

my section at fest of lion king show
12:12 PM Mar 4th
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do NOT try this at home!
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Best part of this, since we were last out, I was able to catch this….
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there's NO WAY I would have been able to see this HM any other way!

The CMs were tickled pink that I wanted a pic of the HM and I think had the float wait a second for me to take the pic.

here's a closer look at the float!
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Afterwards, I commenced my HM hunt at ...
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Pretty decoration on the refreshment stand, right?
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looooook closer! it's only on one panel!
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Some area pics of the bridge area: sooo cute!
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No HMs above, but there was in the walkway next to it, but I couldn't get near it since some peeps were standing there and never moved off. Next time!

Nice area pic, right?
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yup, a HM waaaaay up there!
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and a side profile HM by the entrance of lion king...took me awhile to find this one!
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Afterwards, I go.....

jenseib

06-13-2010, 06:59 AM

What fun pictures. I loved the Lion King show. But have yet to see Nemo. Hope to someday.

dawnbu40

06-13-2010, 07:07 AM

All your Hidden Mickey pictures have convinced me that we have to get a HM book for August :)

We saw Lion King twice that trip and I must say that it is almost like seeing a different showdepending on where you're seated so next time you go you might want to try and catch it from another vantage point.

Nice update!

MyMuse

06-14-2010, 07:59 AM

What fun pictures. I loved the Lion King show. But have yet to see Nemo. Hope to someday.

Thanks! Nemo is just a great show! Very Broadway quality.

I like Lion King show, but Nemo to me is the much better show.

and if you have lunch at Tusker House, you get reserved seating!

All your Hidden Mickey pictures have convinced me that we have to get a HM book for August :)

We saw Lion King twice that trip and I must say that it is almost like seeing a different showdepending on where you're seated so next time you go you might want to try and catch it from another vantage point.

Nice update!

Hidden mickey hunts are the best! I still have more to find, I'm sure for next time. :thumbsup2

The last few times, I haven't gotten there early enough to pick my seat. This last time, we were told where to sit, since the theater was already dark.

I wanted to say that I've been the lion & giraffe sections.

Thank you so much for reading everyone! I *meant* to do another update (or few updates), but time completely got away from me.

praisehisname

06-15-2010, 08:58 AM

Great update! I love the HM on the float, so cool you were able to get it!

MyMuse

06-15-2010, 12:46 PM

After my fun-filled HM hunt through Camp Minnie-Mickey, I went off to Asia to see if I can catch Devine, but got Flick instead.

Flick decided he wanted a photobook for lunch...
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I also took some PP pics (of course!) and yet more area pics.

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nice area pic.....
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..with a one-legged duck!
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Meerkat!
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By this time, it was my ADR for lunch at Tusker House! Since this was lunch, I also received a reserved seating voucher for the 3:15 showing of Nemo. I checked in outside and had just enough time to watch another dance lesson. One even posed for me! LOL!

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my buddy
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VIDEO - Tusker House dance lesson
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Afterwards, I went into the back area of Tusker House to wait & took more area photos.

it's time for lunch at ....
1:34 PM Mar 4th
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I was called into Tusker House, got my seat, some food and took even more area pics. It wasn’t overly busy, so it was very relaxing.

view from my seat
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food area
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ceiling of food area
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closer look
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040258.jpg

The food was very good. I know most of the reviews are positive about Tusker House and it is most definitely true.

I tried to have a little taste of almost everything – there was pork tenderloin marinated in coffee!, several kinds of rice, salmon, curry chicken, breads, corn nuggets, mashed & roasted wedge potatoes. My favorites were the chicken curry, salmon, roasted wedge potatoes and rice.

my lunch - with my Backstage Safari cup! at Tusker House
1:56 PM Mar 4th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040259.jpg

Speaking of Backstage Safari, I answered this tweet about the tour:
no white rhino on my backstage safari tour - the mom rhino is still too skittish for visitors... :(
2:20 PM Mar 4th

I never did finish this fantastic food as I wanted to leave room for dessert. I chose taste of a brownie, spicy carrot cake, bread pudding with glaze and fruit cobbler. I also didn’t finish, but all the desserts were very well made. Delicious!

dessert at tusker house
2:32 PM Mar 4th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040261.jpg

ceiling above my head!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040260.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040262.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040263.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040265.jpg

I was so stuffed (& $26.42 lighter!), I practically rolled out of the place, but I had a very important date!

If U Had Wings

06-15-2010, 01:04 PM

The safari sounds great. It's definitely on my "one of these days" list. I just need to go more often to fit everything in. :rotfl:

MyMuse

06-15-2010, 01:13 PM

Great update! I love the HM on the float, so cool you were able to get it!

The only reason was because I answered the last call for Lion king and where I was sitting was right there. It was Karma. :wizard:

Do't know if I can make that happen again!

The safari sounds great. It's definitely on my "one of these days" list. I just need to go more often to fit everything in. :rotfl:

It as a really nice tour. I'm glad I did it. Plus, there a discount for Visa / AP holders. It did last from 8:30-just before noon so it does take a big chunk out of an AK day.

dawnbu40

06-15-2010, 01:14 PM

Glad you enjoyed your meal at Tusker House! Isn't the theming there great?! So many details to enjoy! :)

Also-thanks for the nice words on the Illuminations thread :goodvibes

MyMuse

06-15-2010, 03:58 PM

At this point, I was hightailing over to the Nemo Theater for my 3:15pm show. My fav! PLUS my BFF and goddaughter were going to join me there.

My BFF had no idea when she was able to arrive at the park, so we winged it. I want to say she called a few times and while I was eating, so I told her just to go to the Theater. Thankfully, she found it but she was nervous about it! LOL!

at Finding Nemo show! love love this!
3:06 PM Mar 4th

I arrived at the theater and they were already there but I sat in my nifty reserved seating and was able to get them to join me. It wasn’t exactly busy, so it was no big deal, plus the show was about to start. So, my goddaughter came to my side, found me in my row (which was empty, I was sitting next to the ramp) and ran into my arms! Love that girlie girl.

my goddaughter and her mom
my gorgeous goddaughter is seeing Nemo first time!!
3:10 PM Mar 4th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/ruh.jpg

I just think Nemo is great! And my goddaughter LOVED it, plus we kept our eye out for the floating Nemo across the bubbles on the stage. It kept her entertained. Of course, I took pictures and a couple of videos through-out the show.

..in a big blue world....
3:26 PM Mar 4th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040266.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040269.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040271.jpg

at the ramp!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040279.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040282.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040283.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040284.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040285.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040286.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040288.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040289.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040292.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040294.jpg

enraptured!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040296.jpg

VIDEOS:I tweeted them out

dude where's my kid?
3:54 PM Mar 4th
http://twitvid.com/B84BF

..just keep swimming....
3:49 PM Mar 4th
http://twitvid.com/DBFE2

Afterwards, we spent the rest of the day at AK together. We stopped to see some monkey trouble on our way out of the theater, you know we had to do a PP! and then went over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. The train ride is very nice and you do get to see a bit of backstage where the animals lay their heads.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040299.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040298.jpg

The PP were so-so..
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0356.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0357.jpg

When we got to Planet Watch/Conversation Station, we saw Vet Hospital & Nutrition Center from the other side this time and made some small talk with the CMs.

on the train....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040304.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040303.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040305.jpg

arrival!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040306.jpg

hospital/nutrition area..
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040307.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040309.jpg

to be continued!......

PrincessCaitlin

06-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Great pics of the Nemo show! I can never get good pictures of the show :confused3

Your goddaughter is adorable!

Can't wait to hear about the rest of your day!

praisehisname

06-16-2010, 08:32 AM

By this time, it was my ADR for lunch at Tusker House!

I don't think I've ever heard a bad thing about the food there; glad you liked it, too!

Sounds like you had a fun time with your BFF and goddaughter. I've never made it to the conservation center, but want to!

If U Had Wings

06-16-2010, 08:35 AM

It looks like you had a wonderful time seeing the show with your god daughter. Some of my favorite memories from my 2008 trip were of watching the Nemo show with my niece. Your goddaughter is adorable. :goodvibes

MyMuse

06-16-2010, 10:35 AM

Glad you enjoyed your meal at Tusker House! Isn't the theming there great?! So many details to enjoy! :)

Also-thanks for the nice words on the Illuminations thread :goodvibes

Definitely going back there! :thumbsup2 My server there was laughing at me the entire time. :rotfl:

I hope your boat is full super-quick! I would take one with you. :goodvibes

Great pics of the Nemo show! I can never get good pictures of the show :confused3

Your goddaughter is adorable!

Can't wait to hear about the rest of your day!

My camera is fairly decent and it helps being close. 3rd row, I think?

Thank you for the kind words with my goddaughter. She is just too much.

I should be posting again soon!

I don't think I've ever heard a bad thing about the food there; glad you liked it, too!

Sounds like you had a fun time with your BFF and goddaughter. I've never made it to the conservation center, but want to!

Tusker is good. I was so full, I wanted to roll out. I don't go to the Conservation Station alot, but with my goddaughter, I thought she would enjoy along with train ride until park closing.

It looks like you had a wonderful time seeing the show with your god daughter. Some of my favorite memories from my 2008 trip were of watching the Nemo show with my niece. Your goddaughter is adorable. :goodvibes

Yes, I'm so glad she liked it! maybe next time, we'll see what she thinks of the Lion King.

for the almost-maybe Oct trip, I'll be watching it with my sis & 16-yr niece. My sis first time, my niece has seen it before but from the way back.

MyMuse

06-16-2010, 11:01 AM

We finished checking out my goddaughter is fascination with insects, so we took awhile looking through all of them. I don’t know what that means!

area pic
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040310.jpg

Then you know it, we went on a massive HM hunt through their mural. It was an AWESOME time! My goddaughter found a few on her own ("Aunt Shell, pay attention!").

We spent a lot of time hanging out, looking at the animals, how they blend into each other and finding the wickedly hidden HMs. I have to start the kid early.

part of their mural
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040320.jpg

beady eyeballs...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040311.jpg

...but look closer; it's a side profile mickey!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040312.jpg

pretty pretty butterfly...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040313.jpg

...got something on its wing....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040314.jpg

come closer said the spider to the fly....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040315.jpg

see it?....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040317.jpg

one heck of a blending...see the goose-y thing?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040318.jpg

it might have sometihng in its eye....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040319.jpg

snakes are dangerous!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040321.jpg

how bad can this one be with a HM on it?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040322.jpg

this one was hard!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040323.jpg

it's the teeny-tiniest HM....on the leaf...little blurry
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040324.jpg

this one GD was standing in front of it
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040325.jpg

..check out aother side profile HM!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040326.jpg

and right next door, was this little guy....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040327.jpg

...with a little something in his eye...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040328.jpg

hey, who are you looking at?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040329.jpg

it's barely there!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040330.jpg

don't get toooo close
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040333.jpg

my goddaughter points it out to me!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040334.jpg

and then my BFF points a really cool one out!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040335.jpg

My BFF & goddaughter were finding them before I could even read the clues out! LOL!

another fairly difficult one...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040336.jpg

there it is, on the side & fairly light...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040337.jpg

and we go on!!!

MyMuse

06-16-2010, 11:27 AM

..and we continue our HM hunt. I cannot tell you how fun this was. I think other people were following us around too & some did jump in. LOL!

Mr Owl...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040338.jpg

has a little somethin somethin
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040339.jpg

Pretty...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040340.jpg

...with a passenger! full face Mickey!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040341.jpg

my goddaughter pointing out another one!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040342.jpg

oohh, it's a hard one!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040344.jpg

there it is!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040343.jpg

can you? can you? my cutie-patootie helps out!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040345.jpg

I know you could do it!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040346.jpg

place is full of murals
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040349.jpg

there she goes again! lol
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040347.jpg

clearer pic
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040348.jpg

another mural
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040350.jpg

another HM on a butterfly wing!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040351.jpg

We finished with the mural section and decided to swing around it near the sound booths....

in a corner
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040352.jpg

This is when Pocahontas decided to help us out since she had a bit of free time. This was great, since the goddaughter didn't want anytihng to do with her earlier.

She told us this was the smallest HM
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040353.jpg

whew! it was teeny weeny!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040354.jpg

carved into the disney tree
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040355.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040356.jpg

..and another one!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040357.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040359.jpg

see a big one in the corner! it was rough to take a pic! it was dark back there!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040360.jpg

the accidental florist....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040361.jpg

...has a deliberate HM!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040362.jpg

Whew! was that a hunt, or was that a hunt! We do meet a special someone next.....

praisehisname

06-16-2010, 03:59 PM

beady eyeballs...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040311.jpg

Wow, they really look like they're popping off the wall! Cool HM hunt!

MyMuse

06-21-2010, 09:48 AM

Wow, they really look like they're popping off the wall! Cool HM hunt!

Oh, the murals are just GORG. :goodvibes

If U Had Wings

06-21-2010, 01:23 PM

I love the Hidden Mickey mural. So cool!:thumbsup2

jenseib

06-23-2010, 08:55 AM

Great updates! I got behind, I've been so busy. But I am all caught up now. It looks like you did so much that day. I am amazed how much you can fit in a day.

MyMuse

06-23-2010, 12:00 PM

I love the Hidden Mickey mural. So cool!:thumbsup2

It was a great time! Cool thing about it was even though we were at it for awhile, there's still more HMs that we didn't get to see! Next time. :thumbsup2

Great updates! I got behind, I've been so busy. But I am all caught up now. It looks like you did so much that day. I am amazed how much you can fit in a day.

I'm glad you all caught up! :goodvibes busy is good, though.

We didn't rush or anything, you just keep on going. It helps that my BFF and goddaughter got there right before Nemo, so it's not like they needed to stop & take a nap. :thumbsup2

I should be able to continue on today!

MyMuse

06-23-2010, 01:20 PM

After our epic & super fun hidden mickey hunt, my BFF spied her fav character of all time! Little Miranda-panda was in somewhat of a good mood, so she allowed her mom to introduce her to Jiminy Crickett.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040364.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040363.jpg

We took the train back to campus and made our way out as it was now past the 5pm closing time.

my goddaughter & i found a bunch of hidden mickeys at rafiki's planet watch! gotta start them early!
5:16 PM Mar 4th

did you ever notice it says "eastern star railways"?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040366.jpg

on the train
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040369.jpg

a bit blurry....europe also uses "way out" instead of "exit"
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar4-2010-AK/P3040371.jpg

Since my BFF drove, I was able to be chauffeured back to POP, where they got to see the resort, visit the food court and rest for a minute in my room.

in the car
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040374.jpg

heading into POP
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040372.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040375.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040376.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040377.jpg

We stopped at the food court for a quick bite. I wsasn't hungry since I was still super full from Tusker House.

waiting for mom to come back w/food
6:20 PM Mar 4th
http://img.twitrpix.com/ruz

the great snack escape at pop century!
6:34 PM Mar 4th
http://img.twitrpix.com/ru1

I lied about food. I had a few of the grapes. LOL!

Since, I had the Arcade game card, and my visitors didn't want to leave :goodvibes, I figure this would be a good time to use the game card for my goddaughter. It was only at 100 points, but we got some magic when the CM gave us an extra 50 points! :wizard: How cool was that?! He got one of my exclusive “CM thank yous”. My goddaughter was more excited about the Arcade than anything else; she could not make up her mind! It was adorable.

she settled with this game & a few others
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040378.jpg

While walking around a bit, I took these pics from Classic Hall

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040384.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040385.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040386.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3040387.jpg

They did leave shortly thereafter, but I'll see them again very soon!

However, my night didn’t end! I caught a bus to....

MyMuse

06-23-2010, 01:54 PM

I caught a bus to …. DTD! Have to visit, right? :upsidedow

I didn’t stay overlong, but I made my round of shops. I ended up purchasing from Art of Disney (dangerous store!) and Mickey’s Mart (aka under $10 store). I’m so disappointed the grab bags aren’t there anymore.

Sometimes, it’s also a little disappointing that the clothing is not available in my size; there were a few good things, I would not have minded. But then again, it might have been good, since I didn’t buy anything more!

My purchases:

Art of Disney

I thought this was great to remind me of my December trip
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160345.jpg

according to my receipt, I bought 2 more holiday vinylmations; snce I don't know which ones, here are all of them!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160336.jpg

..and probably these too (or perhaps, they are from Dec trip??)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160340.jpg

Mickey's Mart

aren't these adorable - me & Prozac!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160346.jpg

..and I spied this! for $9.99!! :woohoo:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/castleblanket.jpg

It was gift from purchase back in December!!! Cinderella Castle all in holiday lights!! and it matches my picture above. How cool!! :wizard:

I have yet to actually unwrap it. So, here's a bigger pic of it, I found on the web:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/castleblanket2.jpg

All together, my purchasing total was $60.49. Not too bad. :thumbsup2

I always get confused getting back on the bus from DTD to the resort. I eventually figured it out and made it back to POP. I want to say we had a longer ride since we had a couple of ECVs, but nothing that was out of the ordinary.

I know I spent quite some time at DTD walking around, going through stores, etc, etc, but surprisingly, I do not seem to have any pictures. :confused3

Iarrived back at POP, probably before midnight somewhere.

My phone must have died since I sent out no more tweets and unfortunately, this is where my journal stopped. So, the rest of my trip report is from memory, tweets, pictures and receipts. LOL!

Tomorrow is back to the Magic Kingdom, featuring the D23 1st Anniversary party!! :yay:

dawnbu40

06-23-2010, 02:11 PM

MyMuse

06-24-2010, 09:55 AM

I think my family packs a lot into our Disney Days but you have us BEAT! You must be exhausted by the time you get home :)

Love all the purchases :thumbsup2 I've thought of buying that Christmas prints many times, maybe in August I'll finally pick it up.

How fun that you got to enjoy Epcot and the arcade with you adorable goddaughter. Sounds like a great day! :goodvibes

I was doing ok. It didn't seem packed in. It was the night before with the 42 hours up that sorta did me in.

At home, I can sleep in. I feel I need to get in as much as possible in while on vaca. :rotfl:

The Christmas print is so pretty! and it was affordable at $20.

We went to AK that day and the Arcade was a HOOT! My little goddaughter is a trip and a half.

I update to updat again soon! :goodvibes

praisehisname

06-24-2010, 02:05 PM

407-W-DISNEY

06-25-2010, 09:06 AM

Hi,
coming out of 'lurkdom' to say I'm loving your report!

scottny

06-27-2010, 12:33 AM

great updates and pics.

The tour has me thinking. That was so nice that he gave you extra credits for the arcade.

I have yet to see Nemo but I will plan into this next trip.

If U Had Wings

06-28-2010, 10:08 AM

I love all the purchases. The castle is so gorgeous all lit up like that.

MyMuse

06-28-2010, 12:13 PM

That was a great idea to share your arcade card with your goddaughter! I'm sure she had a blast playing! :goodvibes

I love the purchases you got at DTD, especially the throw! We got 2 when we were at the party, and they are soooo soft!

My goddaughter was going crazy in there! I'm happy she wanted to use it. I'm not a big Arcade person, so I was happy to watch her.

I haven't even opened the throw yet!! :lmao: I saw it and thought, well, that's a sign and picked it up. Especially since I didn't have to carry it around a park. :thumbsup2

Hi,
coming out of 'lurkdom' to say I'm loving your report!

:welcome:

I'm glad to have you here!! Feel free to join in anytime!

great updates and pics.

The tour has me thinking. That was so nice that he gave you extra credits for the arcade.

I have yet to see Nemo but I will plan into this next trip.

Thank you! :goodvibes

the tour?

oh, it was the best! My goddaughter kept on talking a mile a minute and the CM was just tickled! I was extremely nice of him. :wizard:

Nemo is awesome! i love love love that show. I really wish it would come to Broadway!

I hear that you were almost going to come to our Disney meet on Saturday ;) (of course, I hope I have the right Scott :lmao:)

I love all the purchases. The castle is so gorgeous all lit up like that.

It's the best part of the holidays :santa:

MyMuse

06-29-2010, 11:43 AM

March 5 – Magic Kingdom – D23 party day!

I got up early (probably around 6:30am) & BFF is coming to meet me at the Pop bus stop to join me in a Magic Kingdom morning before I need to head to D23 festivities.

my peoples! heading to magic kingdom for d23 parteeee! yea!
7:38 AM Mar 5th

Jennifer arrives with Miranda-panda and we are at the bus stop in short order. Those girls had to wake early! Miranda is still a bit sleepy and it is rather on the cold side. But I am happy to experience MK with my goddaughter!

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We arrive, get through security and I go to the D23 Special Event check-in and they are not ready yet. It was too funny! There was one other person there waiting. As I walked up, I think it was Matt, who said “Hi! Remember me from Magic & Merriment?” and shook my hand. It was a very warm fuzzy feeling moment.

I told both Matt and Barry who was standing behind him, that I hope to attend again and that they have a lot to live up to. We still waited a bit and Barry went to take a pic of me & this other lady, so I decided to put my closed fists up to my head to imitate a mickey hat and he caught the photo. It was funny!

check-in for d23 ..they r not ready! lol
8:42 AM Mar 5th

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During this time, I had BFF & goddaughter go ahead and go through the turnstiles so that they don’t miss the Rope Drop! I wanted them to see this grand ceremony.

Thankfully, I got checked in quickly and was able to see the rope drop, though I didn’t know where my little goddaughter was. We were able to call each other before rope drop and I was able to tell them exactly where to go when they went through the train tunnel.

The rope drop ceremony was great as always. I can’t believe I didn’t know about these rope drop things much earlier.

Good Morning from the Magic Kingdom!
8:58 AM Mar 5th
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I have videos from previous TRs that you can check out as well.

Afterwards, we met, at another of our experiencing first-time things….the Magic Kingdom trolley! It was great! We snagged the first row (though it would have been better if someone didn’t jump in next to the driver…). We made our way up and we all had a ball. Miranda loved it! I don’t think there is a better way to travel up Main Street.

First Glimpse
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From the Trolley:

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these cool (err..cold) guys are on the Trolley with us, singin'
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Also, did you notice….
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..no, not a horse's behind, but what ON the horse!
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After we got off the Trolley, we took a PP in front of the Castle, in which the goddaughter wasn’t as excited as I was. LOL!

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Afterwards, we headed to Fantasyland. The goddaughter saw the carousel and we headed straight for it! I was then determined she should ride nothing short of the greatest horse there…Cinderella’s horse! Thankfully, I was able to find it! It was awesome to place my goddaughter on Cinderella’s horse and explain to her the meaning. She totally got it! I got a little misty.

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Cinderella's horse!
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Next up was “It’s A Small World” - her mom’s fav and not mine. But for Miranda, I’ll experience it again through her eyes. She thought it was great and we pointed out all the Chinese stuff to her especially the “good-bye” at the end. She was enthralled!

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check out the gloves...
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I didn’t really have a touring plan (shocker, I know) because I didn’t know what the mood would be with the goddaughter.

However, the goddaughter lit up when she saw Ariel’s Grotto, so in we went! This was a good thing considering it’s not there anymore. The waiting time was not bad at all & so I took advantage to catch up on tweets.

[response to a friend] i never had dinner last night - I was still so full from Tusker House, believe it or not....
9:57 AM Mar 5th

[response] i agree; nemo is WAY better than fotlk in my opinion. LOVE nemo musical! i posted some vids & pics
10:00 AM Mar 5th

took the horse trolley up Main Street in Magic Kingdom! it was great!
10:36 AM Mar 5th

Thankfully there was Photopass there! She had such a good convo with Ariel. I think her shirt was mentioned. And she even gave Ariel a hug!!

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love love love this pic!
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major intense hug!
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Next....

MyMuse

06-29-2010, 04:08 PM

After the excitement of Ariel, the goddaughter was on a roll. We actually were able to ride Haunted Mansion together and she did so well! Haunted Mansion is one of my and her mom’s favorite rides, so we were happy indeed.

my goddaughter met Ariel so she's now in a good mood :)
10:49 AM Mar 5th

Haunted Mansion was a walk-on! woot! the goddaughter did well!
10:49 AM Mar 5th

the goddaughter rode carousel on Cinderella's horse! so so so cute!
10:50 AM Mar 5th

It seems that we headed to Hall of Fame tent to meet her princess, Snow White and also Cinderella. According to Mobile Magic, Snow White was supposed to be there. We had a good time talking with others on line. I have never been inside before, so the goddaughter was a good excuse.

Unfortunately when we got there, Snow White was nowhere to be found, but there was Aurora.

we r now at hall of fame tent to meet Cinderella - we missed Snow White :( but there is Aurora :)
11:41 AM Mar 5th

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Then came Cinderella, and they had a wonderful convo about her shirt...

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mother & daughter...
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Then Belle.....

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She was so happy as pie and chatering away, so we continued on to the judge’s tent to meet Mickey & Minnie and to find my favorite things. *wink*

the godbaby met her aurora, cinderella & belle! then she decided she must say hello to mickey & friends! tooo cute!
12:07 PM Mar 5th

Outside...

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Inside....

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one of those apples are a little off....
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ah....that's why...
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there might be a few in this shot...
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the watermelon..
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..and the cake...couldn't get a great shot
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..and the pie!
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How-DEEE!
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Portrait Gallery
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Guess Who?!

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I took some of my own as well...

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...we finish and out she goes!
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Time for Lunch!

If U Had Wings

06-30-2010, 09:15 AM

dawnbu40

06-30-2010, 11:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed the rope drop and trolley ride! Those are among my favorite things at the MK and I managed to miss them both in March. Being there with the goddaughter must have been really special as there is nothing quite as fun as seeing the MK through the eyes of a child :goodvibes

jenseib

07-03-2010, 01:31 PM

That ARiel is the best looking one I have seen. She LOOKS like Ariel. She almost has a cartoon look to her. LOL! What a fun morning.

I started a pre-pre-trip report (link in my sig) We don't have dates yet, but if all goes well we should be there in the next year. Claire is really pushing skip on it now.:rolleyes1 Ok maybe nudge from me too

praisehisname

07-03-2010, 05:58 PM

Love the HMs on the horse's gear (don't know what it's called). So fun to let your goddaughter direct the activities and order of the day. She's getting to see a lot! And I agree with jenseib--that is the best Ariel! :thumbsup2

MyMuse

07-04-2010, 09:22 AM

Your goddaughter looks like she had a blast meeting the princesses. :goodvibes

I don't think I've ever ridden in any of the cars down Main Street. I may have to put that on the to do list for my next trip.

Oh she was on quite a high. :cloud9: Ariel, all the princesses, then Mickey n Minnie....

The trolley was really very cool. I found out about it by reading dawnb40 trip report. :thumbsup2

Glad you enjoyed the rope drop and trolley ride! Those are among my favorite things at the MK and I managed to miss them both in March. Being there with the goddaughter must have been really special as there is nothing quite as fun as seeing the MK through the eyes of a child :goodvibes

Maybe you get do it on the next trip?

The goddaughter was having a blast!

That ARiel is the best looking one I have seen. She LOOKS like Ariel. She almost has a cartoon look to her. LOL! What a fun morning.

I started a pre-pre-trip report (link in my sig) We don't have dates yet, but if all goes well we should be there in the next year. Claire is really pushing skip on it now.:rolleyes1 Ok maybe nudge from me too

It was a good morning; the goddaughter didn't have a meltdown per se, so that was good. And Ariel was excellent! I think this was one of the last morning the Grotto was there.

Yay! for a maybe trip. It has been awhile,s o maybe he'll give in gracefully. :goodvibes

Love the HMs on the horse's gear (don't know what it's called). So fun to let your goddaughter direct the activities and order of the day. She's getting to see a lot! And I agree with jenseib--that is the best Ariel! :thumbsup2

As long as she behaved, we were a-ok. As a person who doesn't have kids, I really have no tolerance for badly behaved children and that includes my own goddaughter. For the most part she was good, but she was up early and we were doing a good job of tiring her out. :thumbsup2

MyMuse

07-04-2010, 12:01 PM

After we leave the Judge’s Tent, my goddaughter jumps in her stroller and we think it is an excellent time to get some lunch.

I want to go to Columbia Harbour House since the only other time I was there was during the Key to the Kingdom tour. It was very cool being a private area and all, but it was a little rushed.

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So, off we go and Jennifer gets a table upstairs in relatively quite area and I go and get the food. I decide on fish sticks since I got the chicken strips last time.

And someone decided to fall asleep in her soup. So cute, but glad she’s tired. She naps for a bit while we finish eating.

someone fell asleep in her soup....
12:48 PM Mar 5th
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and I did manage to get a food pic! I didn't even realize.

Before we go, I head into the restroom. Normally, I would not tell you this, but the restroom is very small and from what I retained at the Keys to the Kingdom tour, it is technically in Fantasyland since Liberty Square does not have any restroom as per its time.

And, of course, I can’t help but find a few….

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it's the map!
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After lunch, we headed to the Tiki Room; the goddaughter wanted to see the “talking birds”. We waited a little bit but enjoyed the outside pre-show a bit.

lunch was Columbia Harbor House...got me some fish sticks! lol
1:08 PM Mar 5th

according to mobile magic, the wait times are low..but there is a LOT of people in the park!
1:32 PM Mar 5th via txt

The Tiki Room is okay; I really don’t have to see this, if I’m solo. And, if I do remember from the KTTK tour, the outside, is made out of aluminum even through it looks like palm frounds, or whatever they are.

i really hope the tiki room is better the 2nd time around. sigh. the goddaughter wanted to see the "talking birds".....oiy.
1:36 PM Mar 5th

I don’t take any pictures here at all. Outside isn’t overly interesting and I don’t think you’re allowed to take any inside.

We then head to Tomorrowland! And enjoy their Transit Authority. And the goddaughter enjoys some relax-o time. And she never did take off the sticker she has on her hand. She got that from a CM when she first entered the park.

enjoying the transit authority of tomorrowland....
2:06 PM Mar 5th
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And then off to the Speedway! I can’t believe the godbaby wants to go on this but I’m game. I went on it for the first-time last December, so I warn Jennifer the gas pedal needs to some serious weight. Luckily, I was able to go on the car behind them.

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Awww...
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After this we head for the exit, since the goddaughter should have a nap, Jennifer needs to get home and I should be heading to the D23 dinner soon.

And it’s actually getting hot enough to remove the jacket! Woot!

my goodness! it might be hot enough to remove the jacket.......damm orlando!
3:06 PM Mar 5th

Then some pics of the train station…

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just said goodbye to the bff & goddaughter. i do believe i have a date with peter pan...
3:33 PM Mar 5th

While I was at the front of the park, I took some pics as well as get some more PP. Of course.

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I can't believe I got PP pics in front of the park, and there is no one behind me! Yay! :woohoo:

At some point in the morning, I got a FP for Peter Pan, one of my fav rides, hence my date. :goodvibes

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Off I go back into the Magical Land of Kingdoms.....before joining up with D23 dinner.

dawnbu40

07-04-2010, 03:43 PM

Nice update! The picture of the bff and goddaughter peeking through the car seat is adorable! :cutie:

BippityBoo

07-04-2010, 08:56 PM

Great update!! We LOVED CHH :lovestruc The fish sticks and the shrimp were to die for. Ever had tuna there? I hear it is awesome, too. What a great PP picture with no one behind you! Love your shirt!

praisehisname

07-04-2010, 09:50 PM

Great update! I love how you captured your BFF and goddaughter looking back from the race cars!

MyMuse

07-07-2010, 10:11 PM

Nice update! The picture of the bff and goddaughter peeking through the car seat is adorable! :cutie:

Thank you! :goodvibes

Can't quite believe we pulled that off and that they heard me yelling! LOL

Great update!! We LOVED CHH :lovestruc The fish sticks and the shrimp were to die for. Ever had tuna there? I hear it is awesome, too. What a great PP picture with no one behind you! Love your shirt!

Tuna has to be for next time. ;) I do want to try Pecos Bill.

I felt I should wear a D23 shirt to a D23 event. :laughing:

Great update! I love how you captured your BFF and goddaughter looking back from the race cars!

Thank you!:goodvibes

MyMuse

07-09-2010, 11:36 AM

The last I left you was me taking more Photopass pics (of course!) and sad to see my godbaby go, but excited for the D23 day and my date with Peter.

Off I go, did find some of my fav things at Peter's house….

Where can it be?
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oh! there!
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my ride awaits.....
3:42 PM Mar 5th
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I just think this ride is the bestest!

…but absolutely could not find the HM in the Peter Pan sign and trust me, I looked at it for awhile. I’m sure people thought I was, let’s say, special. lol

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Then it was time to hit Diamond Horseshoe Saloon and meet up with my dinner companions, fellow DISers Dawn, Caitlyn, Shirlee (see dawnbu40’s TR for her review too!). We had the 4:30pm dinner slot. We got in, found a table and went off to the food lines.

This time, I sat downstairs as opposed to sitting upstairs like last time. The tables were very squished, so obviously there was quite a few people in this party as well as having 2 dinner times. There was another dinner scheduled for 6:30pm, I think.

Steven Clark welcomed us with a glass of champagne to D23’s 1st Anniversary party and showed a restrospective of the last year with slides.

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at d23 dinner party & steven clark is onstage welcoming us here
4:47 PM Mar 5th

steve clark giving champagne toast at d23 party
4:52 PM Mar 5th

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From what I can remember, food was good and the usual stuff. I remember thinking I was still hungry when I left. I can’t imagine why I didn’t take photos, but probably because there was no room to move and things went quite quickly. I also got to talk with some of the D23 people again. It does give me warm fuzzies that they remember me from a past event.

It was fairly difficult to maneuver around the place, listen and eat at the same time. In fact, the four of us were sill eating when they kicked us out at 5:30pm! They were cleaning up all around us to prepare for the next group.

the d23 dinner was fun & fast with a restropective in slides; food was good! kicked us out at 5:30pm lol!
5:35 PM Mar 5th

After dinner, we split up and there are a few hours until we meet up outside the Hall of Presidents (after Wishes) so we can be walked over to Philharmagic to watch a special showing and learn about the Fantasyland expansion.

I went to Jungle Cruise but the line was super long, so I hit Pirates and it was closed! So, I decided to go back to Jungle Cruise. But before, I do that, I took a quick nip to Swiss Family Robinson to get some shots. I didn’t fully go up. But also got to see uber cool sidewalk art.

have a few hrs b4 d23 continues, went to jungle cruise & line is astonishing! then hit pirates but its CLOSED! ARGH.
5:39 PM Mar 5th

I never noticed they have a cool sign!
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I really like their crest; do you ever notice? (the swiss luggage people has one just like it!)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050462.jpg

uber cool sidewalk art
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050465.jpg

hmm...went back to jungle cruise & line now moving...hoping pirates will be open by the time i'm done. have date w/ buzz later
5:48 PM Mar 5th

The line was better at Jungle Cruise, so I hopped on that and totally regretted it. It was the absolutely worst Jungle Cruise I ever went on. The captain was heavily accented and talked too fast. I heard about every 10th word.

that was the worst jungle cruise that i experienced...could not understand him at all..maybe every 10th word
6:19 PM Mar 5th

After, I went to check on Pirates again and it was indeed open, but there was a bit of a wait. I guess the line built up a bit, but I never really had a wait on Pirates before. Which also makes it difficult to look for the HMs. LOL!

pirates is now open! yay! a bit of a wait..first time for me....always a walk on previous times or a low wait; guess it was building up!
6:21 PM Mar 5th

Then I decided to be super brave and did Splash Mountain. At dusk. With no one sitting I front of me. I’m marking this on the calendar. Check out my scream face.

just did Splash Mtn & it is beautiful at dusk at top & then....u get a big surprise! ack!
7:01 PM Mar 5th

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050471.jpg

After this, I head to Tomorrowland, to use my Buzz FP, which I must have gotten at some point during the day. I completed a decent score. I think.

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that Buzz is a tool! so i decided to join the space rangers too
7:25 PM Mar 5th

I went on a Night Stroll on the Transit Authority (I did a daytime romp earlier with the goddaughter) and Carousel of Progress. I’m not really overly found of CoP, so it must have been starting when I walked up. I’m a sucker for no waits.

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had a night stroll at the transit authority then visited walt'sbcarousel of progress...came out in time to listen to wishes...live.
8:03 PM Mar 5th

enjoying Wishes fireworks at Magic Kingdom..
8:18 PM Mar 5th

I came out just in time to listen & see to Wishes from Tomorrowland as I stroll to Hall of Presidents to meet up with D23.

MyMuse

07-09-2010, 11:58 AM

I came out just in time to listen & see to Wishes from Tomorrowland and I stroll to Hall of Presidents to meet up with D23.

Problem. A BIG one.

I cannot get through! It is blocked off, and the CM will not let me through, even though I show the D23 badge. So I go around the other way and THAT SIDE is blocked off also. So, now I can’t get to HoP at all. At this point, I’m getting angry & stressing out over missing D23. I show the badge again and explain, I’m supposed to meet up at HoP. The CM keeps shaking his head and I ask for a manager. I explain again and the manager lets me in, apologizes and walks me (and a bunch of other D23ers) over to HoP. Apparently, the left hand didn’t know what the right hand was doing and stranded a bunch of us.

there was an very unhelpful cast member who would NOT let me get to Hall of Pres. had to get a manager! argh.
8:18 PM Mar 5th

This is not a nice way to start another round of D23 events. Oiy. I got there and now really really realize there are ALOT of people at this event! I can’t find Dawn & her gang for anything. I do talk to a few people and we are waiting for quite some time outside HoP. In the cold.

Finally, we start moving and load into Philarmagic and I end up about 5 rows from the back. We all settle in and get another hello from the D23 peoples.

currently sitting 5th row from the back...
8:41 PM Mar 5th

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050488.jpg

Guess what?

Philarmagic breaks down! 3 million showings a day and it breaks down. It took quite some time to get it rolling again. Really, it was too funny.

the d23 showing of mickey's philharmagic is about to start!
8:44 PM Mar 5th

After Philharmagic showed, it was time for the gabfest about the Fantasyland expansion. We were so excited to find out what was coming and we got……well, nothing. It was completely underwhelming. The Imagineer kept to the ‘party line’ and basically wouldn’t say anything that was really new new. We did find out that it probably not open until October 2012, princess will be interactive and they will have their own themeing and spaces.

The whole point of the first Anniversary party WAS the Fantasyland expansion explained by an Imagineer portion. It was disappointing. The funny parts were during the Q&A and the Imagineer struggled to give an appripo answer. I wish we could have filmed it, but cameras were a no-no.

The slides of Fantasyland were presented on the big screen (hence having this in Philharmagic) but no pics allowed!!! It was great to see the storyboard.

After our presentation, off to go to Fantasyland, which was closed off for us.

The first thing I see – Bandleader Mickey! Thankfully, there was a CM there and was able to take my photo. I wish Photopass people were around. Just think of the borders!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050491.jpg

Let me stay again – it was cold. Really cold. I probably headed for the dessert & hot drinks table at this point. I know I was walking around just taking in the place and checking things out. I did catch more uber cool sidewalk art.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050494.jpg

I have to admit, being solo & cold (I couldn’t find Dawn & her gang yet), I was getting a little freaked out. There wasn’t any D23 people around to help you around, say which rides were open, no mingling. It was like we were left all alone to figure it out. It was just weird.

I also couldn’t go to any other characters to take pictures because they were no CMs or PP people that I could see, so I settled on just taking pictures of the characters themselves. I also disappointed that there wasn’t any special surprises. I know we are not supposed to expect them, but since it was Alice in Wonderland opening day, I really expected to see them.

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I did ride Snow White and for my first time ever, Dumbo! In a completely empty Fantasyland. I may have been the only one riding it.

..and there is an HM on top of the mirror!
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I know I had some awesome dessert & hot cocoa that hit the spot and did manage to meet up with Dawn, Caitlyn & Shirlee again. They were smart enough to bring blankets. I think the best part of the party, was that there was absolutely no lines for any of the rides!!!

I did notice the photos of the Fantasyland expansion were on display in a corner. The ones that we weren’t allowed to take pictures of a mere hour ago. So, I took pictures.

I now present to you that Storyboard of Fantasyland Expansion: *drum roll*

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What I didn’t know was the Vilage Haus was open and had merchandise! It would have been nice to be told! And to get warm.

con'd.....

MyMuse

07-09-2010, 12:09 PM

con'd..

I met up with Dawn & her peeps again and we slowly walk out of Fantasyland. S-l-o-w-l-y. Why rush? It was beautious, dark, magical and completely empty.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050515.jpg

We got a ticket for a gift to get the gift before we leave Magic Kingdom. A little weird, but there it is.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050517.jpg

As we walk toward Main Street, we stop at the hub, take a few photos and try to take it all in.

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the gang...(thank you for the pic, Dawn!)
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Heading down an empty Main Street...

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a look back....

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We finally head out of Magic Kingdom, load up on buses to DTD, then onto POP.

Our gift was a super size first Anniversary pin.

our gift from d23 anniversary party
11:10 PM Mar 5th
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end of night tweets....

the d23 anniversary was fun but it was no Magic & Merriment. lol! expanded fantasyland will not open until Oct 2012...
12:25 AM Mar 6th

the best of d23 party was that there was no lines for any of the fantasyland rides! lol i also met bandleader mickey; mascot of d23!
12:31 AM Mar 6th

Tomorrow: The Flowers and The Gardens!

join me tomorrow for Epcot & live radio show of wdwtodaypodcast! flower & garden festival!
1:01 AM Mar 6th

dawnbu40

07-09-2010, 12:57 PM

onelilspark

07-09-2010, 02:44 PM

I'm joining in! Saw your tweet about updating (I'm @kat228!)

MyMuse

07-09-2010, 03:10 PM

Nice update! You did a much better job than we did of getting photos of eveything from the party! We really enjoyed getting to spend time with you there :goodvibes

You rode Splash Mountain?! You are far braver than we are since it was so cold that day!

Thank you :goodvibes

I don't know whether I lost photos or whether they kept on saying no photos, no video and I just put the camera away during dinner and again at Fantasyland non-gabfest. :rolleyes:

I do love how the photos came out of the formerly-not-allowed-to-take-pictures-of-fantasyland-storyboard came out.

Yes, thank you for a fab time! I was happy to have company at the dinner and again at the dessert party.

Yup, I rode the monster. I'm trying to get over my fear of open heights. I'm still not riding Space Mountain tho. :scared1: And I'm guessing, I did not get wet. I stopped journalling by that point, but I think I would remember. Plus, the water was probably turned down a bit. It helped to be sitting in the middle.

I'm joining in! Saw your tweet about updating (I'm @kat228!)

Hi! :welcome:

I'm also attending F&W in October and 2010 Reunion in December!!! WOOT!

I'll head over to your PTR.

jenseib

07-11-2010, 10:04 PM

MyMuse

07-14-2010, 01:36 PM

great update. It does seem a bit of a downer this time, but still neat. I don't know why those photos were forbidden, they really ddin't show any sectrets or anything that hasn't been shown about the expansion before. They are really pretty though. Thanks for being the rebel! :laughing:

I don't think anything was released at that point. :confused3

I guess they didn't want every camera going off during the Q&A sessions, but they did make a VERY BIG DEAL about it.

All this pics have since been shown on the Disney Parks blog. so, I'm thinking it was no big deal to take photos during the dessert party. :thumbsup2

MyMuse

07-14-2010, 01:41 PM

As you may remember, a few pages back, I went to Tusker House for their Nemo lunch seating package.

I did a review for DisneyFoodBlog (http://www.disneyfoodblog.com) - a GREAT site for foodies! - and it has ben since published! :woohoo:

You can read it HERE (http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2010/07/06/guest-review-tusker-house-lunch-with-finding-nemo-package/).

Thank you AJ !!! :goodvibes

MyMuse

07-15-2010, 01:25 PM

Thought you guys would enjoy some pictures from the Vinylmation trading meet on June 26th.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Meet-June262010/121262411.jpg

Meeting Marker!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Meet-June262010/121273397.jpg

Cupcakes!
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Peoples!
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My Vinyls
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NYC Disney store to-be
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MyMuse

07-15-2010, 01:30 PM

I thought you might also like some pictures from the more recent July 11 Disney meet at Menlo Park Mall in NJ.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Meet-July112010/128407436.jpg

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Group shot
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and the cute tee I bought for $6 at the Disney store!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Meet-July112010/128554165.jpg

jenseib

07-16-2010, 08:30 AM

praisehisname

07-16-2010, 09:44 AM

OK, finally caught up again! Great update! Sorry the night was sort of a disappointment for you. :hug:

…but absolutely could not find the HM in the Peter Pan sign and trust me, I looked at it for awhile. I’m sure people thought I was, let’s say, special. lol
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar5-2010-MK/P3050451.jpg

Is it more of an abstract one, using the two clouds in the upper left?

jenseib

07-18-2010, 04:03 PM

Thats where I see it too.

MyMuse

07-18-2010, 10:14 PM

How fun. The one guy in the grey shirt looks so much like a guy I used to work with. But last I knew he still lived in Ohio. He was a big Disney fan though too. We used to talk about Disney trips alot.

I forgot his name...Ron? Marc? one of those. :laughing:

OK, finally caught up again! Great update! Sorry the night was sort of a disappointment for you. :hug:

Is it more of an abstract one, using the two clouds in the upper left?

It was what it was. It was still a fun party, but it could have been a bit better planned. I'm not sorry I went or anything. guess I need to lower my expectations a bit.

I guess the clouds can be, but I dont' see it in the book. This is what the book says:

"at the lower right of the entrance sign, a cloud formation is an incomplete classic cloud Mickey. All you can see is the top of the head & ears. It's just to the right of the "t" in Peter & Peter Pan is standing btwn Mickey's ears"

MyMuse

07-18-2010, 10:23 PM

I decided to take a trip to Paramus, NJ (not exactly far... :laughing: ) since I heard there was a Disney Outlet in Bergen Town Center mall. Not a store but Outlet.

So, after driving and getting my road rage on, I finally got there. Argh. :headache:

The mall is very nice, and I did visit Century 21, Whole Foods, Payless and Target besides the Disney store...outlet.

Now, it's definitely not an Outlet. It's a store that has a marked down section. At first, I found nothing I wanted, but eventually picked up these at pretty decent prices. :goodvibes

Originally $24.50, marked down to $.99!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/purchase1.jpg
It will serve to remind me of my December 2009 trip, plus I like snowglobes!

Not marked down, but I love car toppers! $2.50
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/purchase2.jpg

Originally $19.50, marked down to $9.99, cool PJs!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/purchase3.jpg
I like this pattern rather than other characters, will bring this with me in October!

praisehisname

07-19-2010, 06:36 AM

I love the snowglobe, very pretty!

MyMuse

07-20-2010, 02:11 PM

March 6 – Epcot Day!
The Flowers & The Gardens

The last I left you I headed back to POP after a night at Magic Kingdom for the D23 party.

I might have taken these awful POP pics then….
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060529.jpg

the rubix cube & the cell phone

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060530.jpg

I don't think anything notable happened, just getting some shut-eye and setting the alarm.

I woke up ready to hit Epcot! and the flowers, garden within! But before I went, my sister sent me a surprise!

look what just got delivered! wow!
8:00 AM Mar 6th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060531.jpg

It was full of all kinds of good stuff to eat and drink.

And this too. $40 worth of goodness!! Coupled with the giftcard upon check-in, my food was covered. Woot!

..and look what else? SCORE! lol
8:02 AM Mar 6th

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I took the pics and booked it to the bus stop to head to Epcot. And according to my tweets, we made it in record time! And it was cold.

waiting for Epcot to open...it's COLD!!
8:36 AM Mar 6th

Incoming...
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We entered and I took a few entrance photos and headed to Rope Drop to watch the festivities.

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a look back...
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Each park is so different in their drops; MK is in the very front of the park; AK have to walk a bit to the tree-ish area, DHS is front of the hat and Epcot, it’s all the way in the park.

Anyways, we finish with rope drop, which is highly entertaining. ….

Here they come!

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060549.jpg

..and here comes the suits...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060551.jpg

..and the whole gang!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060556.jpg

…and then scoot to Soarin’ to pick up Fastpass! According to my tweet, it was 9:05am when I got the FP and it was already to 9:45am. But then I decide to go on Soarin’ since the wait was non-existent. It felt a little like cheating. But awesome!

got a fastpass at 9.05am for Soarin for 9.45am! going fast! that was CRAZY!
9:07 AM Mar 6th

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never done this before - got a fastpass for later on the ride I'm on! is this cheating?
9:11 AM Mar 6th

you are most welcome! i'll be back soon!
9:34 AM Mar 6th
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After my first ride on Soarin’, I headed for Sunshine Seasons and got myself a kids breakfast of French toast & juice. I had the bigger adult before and it’s just too much. This hit the spot in the belly & the wallet for $4.68. :thumbsup2

After, it was time to use my FP, so off I went! Yay.

After this ride, it is now 10am and I’m happy with my pace so far – a rope drop, 2 Soarin’ rides and breakfast. And then I get another FP for Soarin’. Cause I’m nutty like that.

epcot has been open for 1 hr & i have rode soarin' twice & ate breakfast at sunshine seasons. hehehe
10:06 AM Mar 6th

and then, I'm off to......

MyMuse

07-20-2010, 02:50 PM

I love the snowglobe, very pretty!

Thank you!

I don't think I would have bought it for $24.50, but for $.99? OK! :thumbsup2

MyMuse

07-20-2010, 03:10 PM

After Soarin' & Sunshine, I head over to Innoventions, but I do stop for any F&G topiaries. I like gazing at them.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060558.jpg

closer...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060559.jpg

..and a bit closer...
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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060562.jpg

I need to get over my roller coaster issues, so I decide to get myself at Sum of All Thrills. I make sure I can fit in the seat and the wait is 20 minutes.

hmm,.sum of all thrills has a 20 min wait. i also got another fastpass for soarin for laters.
10:33 AM Mar 6th

This is a virtual roller coaster that you make up yourself, after doing the pre-show that does a math gabfest, but cute. It does take a minute to figure out how to work it, but it’s pretty self-explanatory and there are CMs there. It teaches the math for the ride that you need to go faster to ride faster or do any turns or loops.

pre-show door
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060563.jpg

design lab is where you create your ride experience
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060564.jpg

After you finish setting your ride, you get a plastic card with your information on it and you walk up to here the robotic arms are. Then they harness you in and off you go into a 3d world. You don’t even notice you’re on a robotic arm. It was quite fun!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060566.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060567.jpg

After Sum of All Thrills, I head out to experience more of the flowers and the gardens. I definitely made sure I hit the Fairy garden since I wasn’t able to do that last time.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060568.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060569.jpg

Yay! Pixie Hollow! (Fairy Garden)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060570.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060572.jpg

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060575.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060577.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060579.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060578.jpg

some flowers...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060581.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060583.jpg

..and more fairies...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060582.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060584.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060603.jpg

.......more to come!

MyMuse

07-20-2010, 03:40 PM

Pixie Hollow continued....

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060599.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060600.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060596.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060602.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060601.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060604.jpg

...and that's Pixie Hollow, my friends!

dawnbu40

07-20-2010, 04:02 PM

Beautiful pictures! :goodvibes
My favorite time to visit Epcot is during the Flower Fest. Everything looks so lovely!

praisehisname

07-20-2010, 07:16 PM

You got some really good pics of all the toparies! :goodvibes I want to plan a F&G trip now! :rotfl2:

MyMuse

07-21-2010, 08:54 AM

Beautiful pictures! :goodvibes
My favorite time to visit Epcot is during the Flower Fest. Everything looks so lovely!

Yes, I agree. Last March, I was there I as leaving right before it started and in May, I didn't have a chance to see everything. This time, I took my time, smelling all the roses. :goodvibes

You got some really good pics of all the toparies! :goodvibes I want to plan a F&G trip now! :rotfl2:

It's a nice time to go. You should!!! :thumbsup2 But I have *plenty* more pictures coming up for your viewing pleasure. :hug:

jenseib

07-21-2010, 05:33 PM

Great pictures. I love the pixie Hallow area. I would love to see it some day too.

MyMuse

07-25-2010, 08:23 PM

Merry Christmas in July!!! :santa:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/MerryXmasJuly.jpg

MyMuse

07-25-2010, 08:38 PM

..and got these fab purchases!

you find Disney at the most unexpected places! $8 for this canvas bag *and* it's lined inside. Awesomesauce!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/MickeyBag.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/LafayettePurchase.jpg
-the B&W blouse $12
-the red blouse $15 (a Van Heusen!)
-the white underblouse $8
-the brown rose skirt $20 (was $130, a Jones New York!)

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

for a frugal shopper like me, I was very happy with these purchases.

This was not even planned, we were planning to go for a boat ride in Pennsylvania, but it got cancelled due to rain in the middle of driving there, so we stopped here. As it happens, it stopped raining and we strolled the Village, then headed back home.

jenseib

07-27-2010, 09:23 AM

Great purchases!

MyMuse

07-28-2010, 03:49 PM

Great purchases!

Thank you!

Sorry about the lack of updates! I was super busy last week and unfortunately, got into a car accident on Monday morning. :sad2:

I'll get myself up to date very soon!!!

disneychic

07-28-2010, 04:06 PM

Merry Christmas in July!!! :santa:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyRetail-July2010/MerryXmasJuly.jpg

That is a great card!

MyMuse

07-29-2010, 08:33 AM

That is a great card!

thank you! :goodvibes

I enjoyed making it through Photopass.

MyMuse

07-29-2010, 08:34 AM

MyMuse

08-10-2010, 08:41 AM

So sorry for the lack of updates!

So far this week: I gave half deposit to a contractor to finally repairing my house from damage in March (read: $$$$), had a car accident, my bro still didn't keep his word, found out a dear family friend went into Hospice last night and more than a little bit stunned & hurt that 3 really good friends (for decades!) planned a trip to Italy months ago and "accidentily" told me today. :sad2: And I'm not sure whether it's over yet. So, you know, I've been a little stressed out.

And I still need to decide to AP or not to AP. :yo-yo:

Update:

I'm planning to continue my TR today. :goodvibes

The house damage repair is coming along, thankfully. :thumbsup2 But, my insurance co is being a you-know-what. :headache:

My friend in hospice passed away, so the wake & funeral took alot out of me. :littleangel:

My car is currently half-fixed. :thumbsup2

And yes, I bit the bullet & am now an AP holder. :woohoo:

MyMuse

08-10-2010, 09:09 AM

So, the last time I left you I had finished with The Sum of All Thrills & touring Pixie Hollow. It should be around 11am-ish now.

I probably (this is why one should keep up with journaling! lol), continued to roam around the topiaries since I did have a 12noon ADR and then going to an event. The whole point was to take in all this gorgeous greenery!

how cute are these??? Farmer Mickey & Minnie
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060605.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060606.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060607.jpg

..and their farm...see the signs? :laughing:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060608.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060609.jpg

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060611.jpg

Then came Peter Pan!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060615.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060612.jpg

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060616.jpg

UK's Tea Garden! so cute!!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060619.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060618.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060621.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060620.jpg

just in case you didn't know what was going on.... lol
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060622.jpg

it's a little dark, but I love it...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060623.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060624.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060628.jpg

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060627.jpg

...to be con'd......

MyMuse

08-10-2010, 09:40 AM

The Flowers & The Gardens Festivus Continuous....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060632.jpg

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060630.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060631.jpg

I believe at this point, I stopped and took my latest PP
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0130.jpg

I'm a little unsure why I was standing like this, unless it was supposed to be a magic shot?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0132.jpg

Tonight's performer...my BFF's mom fav xmas singer!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060636.jpg

USA pavilion

this topiary was also used in xmas display; he carries strings of lights!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060637.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060638.jpg

Italy

I quickly saw this in Italy that I don't think I saw before....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060639.jpg

I needed to rush since my 12noon ADR is upon me!
my lunch destination
11:54 AM Mar 6th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060640.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060641.jpg

I'm guessing my noon ADR is one of the first to service because I was finally seated 30 minute late. In the meantime, I tweeted out my purchases.

You know I had to pick up a F&G special Vinlymation!!

got myself a F&G pin! cute!
12:10 PM Mar 6th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160331.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160332.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160337.jpg

my lunch reservation is almost 30 min late.. argh.
12:24 PM Mar 6th

At last, I'm finally called into the Biergarten. I remember being in here once before with my mother years before in the days one just walked up.

jenseib

08-10-2010, 03:56 PM

Great update. I'm glad life seems to be getting back to normal. Congrats on the new AP. I want one! LOL!

BippityBoo

08-10-2010, 05:42 PM

Beautiful topiaries! Just love all of the detail.

GREAT purchases! OH- I can only dream to visit the Disney Store in NYC one day---how great :cloud9:

I thought that you were the DISer that I asked about the Candlelight Package before? Well, getting close to the booking date and I am hoping for Le Cellier! We are planning to see the 8:15 show...do you think dinner at 6:00 is pushing it with the time? I was allowing an hour and 15 for dinner then about a 15-20 minute friendship boat ride to Germany---then in line at America around 7:45. TIA for any advice :goodvibes

MyMuse

08-10-2010, 09:01 PM

Great update. I'm glad life seems to be getting back to normal. Congrats on the new AP. I want one! LOL!

It sort of is. Life goes on & I try. :goodvibes

I was soo nervous with the AP, but with the amount of days I was going and the parking alone made it worth it.

Beautiful topiaries! Just love all of the detail.

GREAT purchases! OH- I can only dream to visit the Disney Store in NYC one day---how great :cloud9:

I thought that you were the DISer that I asked about the Candlelight Package before? Well, getting close to the booking date and I am hoping for Le Cellier! We are planning to see the 8:15 show...do you think dinner at 6:00 is pushing it with the time? I was allowing an hour and 15 for dinner then about a 15-20 minute friendship boat ride to Germany---then in line at America around 7:45. TIA for any advice :goodvibes

F&G is a great time of year to go!

The NYC store should reopen in the "Fall", whenever that will be. :laughing:

CP packages go on sale on Aug 26! Finally, right? I think my friend, her mom & I have to decide which place, but it may be Le Cellier too. I just don't know which day, exactly.

Unless, you have a thing for the boats, I would just walk over, especially if a boat is late or unning slow.

If I remember correctly from last year, we got in line around 7:30pm, it was way back to Japan! We got fairly decent seats, though. I was happy.

MyMuse

08-12-2010, 07:52 PM

Hi everyone,

I decided last night to go to the DIS Meet at Hersheypark this weekend. :thumbsup2

It's in the thread called "Dis'ers Do Disney - Sweet Meet" under the Planning Forum --> Unplugged podcast or just go to my history. :goodvibes

If any other nearby people are around, you should try to make it. It's turning out to be quite the turnout!!!!!!

You can also follow me via Twitter at @MyMuse18, but I'm joining a late comer, I didn't plan it or anything like that.

So, now I need to pack instead of updating my TR! :lmao:

dawnbu40

08-12-2010, 08:02 PM

I love the pictures of the topiaries. Flower and Garden Fest is my favorite time to visit Epcot!

I hope you have a great time at the DisMeet :goodvibes

MyMuse

08-24-2010, 01:29 PM

Sorry that I have been so behind in updating my TR! :sad2:

Hang in there and I will update TONIGHT.:grouphug:

MyMuse

08-24-2010, 09:26 PM

The last I left you, I was heading into my ADR for Biergarten, albeit 30 minutes late!

A quick vid of the clock
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/th_1GermanyClock.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/?action=view&current=1GermanyClock.mp4)

I finally get called and seated with an older couple, younger couple with a small child and two young women. I had small talk with everyone but the young woman; they were talking a different language and seemed disconnected from everyone else, so no one bothered with them.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060643.jpg

Our waiter took our drink orders and we headed to the buffet. At this late date, I don’t remember exactly what I ate but I know I had sausage/brats/kraut of all kinds. And it was good.

I also got some of the bread since it is the same as Le Cellier! Good stuff. I seem to remember being satisfied with the food, though long lines at a buffet is also a bit annoying.

inside biergarten
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060646.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060647.jpg

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060655.jpg

And luckily, I also got to see the show! It was great, I was so excited to see it. A bonus to my day.The entertainment was better than the food. Seriously.

At some point, people were called to the stage area & were dancing. The bells were awesome.

my view of stage
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060645.jpg

RICCOLA! lol
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/Germany2.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060665.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060656.jpg

crowd being festive
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060661.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060663.jpg

being entertained german style!a few quick videos

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/th_3BiergartenEnt.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/?action=view&current=3BiergartenEnt.mp4)

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/th_2BiergartenEnt.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/?action=view&current=2BiergartenEnt.mp4)

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/th_4BiergartenBells.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/?action=view&current=4BiergartenBells.mp4)

I also tweeted out a pic & video. I want to say I was there for over an hour. I was getting a little worried about making my next event, a live taping of WDW Today podcast at Odyssey building.

MyMuse

08-24-2010, 09:33 PM

After the Biergarten, I wound my way around to Odyssey building to go to my next event, the live taping WDW Today podcast. This was actually part of a grand gathering called TentFest, but I was only part of this one thing since they were selling separate tickets. I thought it might be fun to watch.

According to my pics, it looked like I stopped to take a few photos.

Still in Germany:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060671.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060667.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060668.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060672.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060673.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060674.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060675.jpg

China:

do you see it?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060678.jpg

hidden mickey!! (thought I'd forgotten about them, eh?)
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060677.jpg

I got to Odyssey, only to find a big long line, CM placing wristbands and guarding the door. What?? Perplexed, my name got checked off the list and I wait in line. For a long time. As it turns out, there was a greeting line for the guys in the podcast.

While this was great, it caused a horrible bottleneck. I didn’t know what was happening, since the only single door to get in was blocked by a CM and no one said anything. If I had known, I probably would have skipped the line in favor of finding a seat.

I did talk a minute to 2 of the guys in the podcast, while nice, I would have preferred actually getting in, finding a place to sit and grabbing the desserts/drink they had. The guys probably would have done better wandering around and introducing themselves.

As it was, I finished the big long line, said hello, got my drink/dessert and proceeded to stand awkwardly trying to find a seat. Each table was already packed. I already used up all of my reserve just by getting through the line and talking to the podcast guys, forget about trying to ask complete strangers if there was an open seat in the room.

Thankfully, a New Zealand couple was behind me and also didn’t have a seat, so finally someone suggested bringing another table in, so we could sit.

Let me tell you, it was not comfortable standing around, both hands full, hoping someone will help you.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060680.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060679.jpg

The NZ couple were great and fun people to hang with. We all enjoyed the live podcast.

Even though, I had tweeted that I was going and 1 person did tweet back earlier in the day/day before who would also be there, I was at my limit and just wanted to go afterwards. So I did.

dawnbu40

08-25-2010, 05:43 AM

Nice update! We are trying Biergarten for the first time next week so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! :)

MyMuse

08-25-2010, 02:40 PM

I love the pictures of the topiaries. Flower and Garden Fest is my favorite time to visit Epcot!

I hope you have a great time at the DisMeet :goodvibes

I've visited F&G twice now and it's such a nice time to visit! :goodvibes

The DisMeet was meh. They had their core group & weren't too interested in anyone else. :confused3 I had a good time though; we were able to have our tiny group, so it was all good. Plus they seemed to like drinking alot. And I don't. Sooo.... :rolleyes:

Nice update! We are trying Biergarten for the first time next week so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! :)

Oh, you will enjoy! I had a fab time!!!

MyMuse

08-25-2010, 02:44 PM

I should have more updates after the gym tonight1

AND...... popcorn:: popcorn::

....

I decided......... popcorn::

.....

to go to D23 Expo next year!!!! :yay: :woohoo:

MyMuse

08-28-2010, 09:15 PM

After the WDWToday podcast live taping, I headed over to World Showcase. Maelstrom seemed to have a short line, so I decided to visit the Vikings again.

I like this ride, just enough excitement & fun for me! I did post their hidden mickeys before. Please go back and visit my December TR for the photos.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060681.jpg

When the ride ended, I couldn’t get out! LOL! The way out is through the movie (which I’ve never seen) and the doors weren’t open, so we all had to wait and wait, until the trolls let us out!

I'm currently being held hostage in Norway! lol let me out!
4:13 PM Mar 6th

I was so happy that the trolls let me out that I took a few pictures of him.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060682.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060683.jpg

Afterwards, I visited China and checked out their display of zodiac topiaries. Apparentely, I’m in the Year of the Rat.

the trolls finally let us out - lol- so now I'm exploring China's year of zodiac topiaries..very cool.
4:35 PM Mar 6th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060699.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060684.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060685.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060692.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060693.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060694.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060696.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060697.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060698.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060700.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060701.jpg

Also the dragon was amazing!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060686.jpg

Temple
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060690.jpg

The slab in front of the temple…look reaaaaly close

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060687.jpg

Yup, found some!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060689.jpg

and some pretty umbrellas..
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060703.jpg

I finished with beautious China and head to....

MyMuse

08-28-2010, 09:41 PM

Onto my maternal homeland, Germany!

And during the course of my time in Germany, I notice is that the 3 statues are gone. I don’t have a picture for some reason. But it was weird. The statuesalso had a hidden mickey, so please visit the December TR to see them.

the statutes in germany are gone! all 3. interesting.
5:02 PM Mar 6th

The next thing was to check out one of my favorite things…

It’s waaaay in there…
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060704.jpg

See it? Tilt you head sideways….
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060705.jpg

Area pic, cool lamp!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060706.jpg

…and another of my favorite things….miniature train village!!! themed to the F&G Festival!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060707.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060708.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060713.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060712.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060711.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060714.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060715.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060716.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060717.jpg

..and in the middle of this awesome detailing, a hidden mickey!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060719.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060718.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060720.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060721.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060722.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060723.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060724.jpg

Next, off to....

jenseib

08-30-2010, 01:08 PM

Great updates. The train village is so cool. I never take enough time to look at all the deatails.

Colleen27

08-31-2010, 10:06 PM

Subbing to read more! We're planning on going that first weekend of the F&G festival next year. From your pics it looks like a great time to be there!

MyMuse

09-01-2010, 06:08 AM

Thank you everyone for reading, but recent events have me going through a very intense, very sad personal tradegy.

I hope to be back to continue updating this TR.

Thank you for your understanding! :grouphug:

dawnbu40

09-07-2010, 08:47 AM

Sending hugs and prayers your way Michele :grouphug:

praisehisname

09-15-2010, 07:49 AM

Hey Michele! I finally got caught up on your report. I hope that you are doing well and healing. We miss you, but take your time coming back. :hug:

MyMuse

09-20-2010, 10:43 AM

Sending hugs and prayers your way Michele :grouphug:

Hey Michele! I finally got caught up on your report. I hope that you are doing well and healing. We miss you, but take your time coming back. :hug:

Thank you. :grouphug:

While I'm not completely back back, I can't help that this TR needs to be finished. And, it might be a good way to sort of think about something while trying to get through this.

I'll see what I can do in the next few....

MyMuse

09-27-2010, 01:00 PM

I did have good intentions but it didn't quite make it to this TR.

Hang on and I'll do something soon! I desperately want to catch up on DIS, finish this TR before I leave. :goodvibes

jenseib

09-27-2010, 02:47 PM

I did have good intentions but it didn't quite make it to this TR.

Hang on and I'll do something soon! I desperately want to catch up on DIS, finish this TR before I leave. :goodvibes

Take your time!

MyMuse

09-27-2010, 03:33 PM

Take your time!

Thank you! :hug:

MyMuse

09-27-2010, 08:56 PM

The last I left you, I was walking out of Germany with the miniature train still in my eyes....and heading to Italy!

Here's some scenery pics...
based on doge's palace in Venice
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060725.jpg

bell tower
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060727.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060728.jpg

new pizza place covering in italy at epcot..
5:10 PM Mar 6th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060726.jpg

Of course, Via Napoli is now open & serving pizza galore.

And, what do I find in the gorgeous little wine store?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060729.jpg

..and there it is, amongst the grapes.
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060730.jpg

Some more F&G pics in Italy...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060732.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060733.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060734.jpg

Then I head off to USA pavilion for some americana entertainment...

at american adventure but no voices of liberty. redirected into the exit to enter theatre. bummer.
5:10 PM Mar 6th

whilst waiting,I observe...

i haven't noticed hardly any photopass cm's at epcot :(
5:19 PM Mar 6th

it seems I did nto take any pics at all at the USA pavilion, probably because I already had tons of the theater (see previous TRs).

Ahhhh...finished with American Adventure, I do like this alot and when the 9/11 stuff flashes on screen, the waterworks starts.

now that i feel patriotic ,heading to japan to take a bonsai pic
6:02 PM Mar 6th

Heading into Japan….and it’s lovely bonsai trees and The Torii (aka "The Gate").

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060735.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060736.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060737.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060738.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060739.jpg

Now off to Morocco!

Some F&G pics...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060749.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060748.jpg

And if you go waaaaay int he back, you'll find this mural....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060743.jpg

with a bunch of surprises!!

it's a little hard to see....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060744.jpg

..there it is!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060745.jpg

..and can you see where this one is?...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060746.jpg

..it's right there!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060747.jpg

..and opposite of the mural in this...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060740.jpg

Up Next.....

MyMuse

09-27-2010, 09:55 PM

Afterwards, I pop into the UK pavilion...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060750.jpg

the sign is a HM too!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060752.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060753.jpg

I head toward to Soarin', my fav ride of the place.

More scenery...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060755.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060756.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060757.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060758.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060759.jpg

now off to soar over kaliforneea
6:33 PM Mar 6th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060754.jpg

I also visiting The Land ride...I'm beginning to enjoy this more and more.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060760.jpg

..and look what I found! see it?..
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060763.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060767.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060768.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060769.jpg

hmm...see it here too?
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060770.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060771.jpg

..and here....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060772.jpg

and at the end of the ride, you might see....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060774.jpg

..a HM here too...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060776.jpg

After finishing, I wanted to head to the Bayou!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060777.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060778.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060779.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060780.jpg

con'd.....

MyMuse

09-27-2010, 10:02 PM

the Bayou con'd.....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060781.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060782.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060783.jpg

on my way out.....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060784.jpg

you're welcome!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060785.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060787.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar6-2010-EP/P3060788.jpg

Apparently, I had plans with the BFF this night, hence my shortened time at Epcot.

that was an awful long wait for a pop bus & bff just cancelled our nite so i could have stayed at epcot :( argh. dinner at food court!
8:07 PM Mar 6th

However, before I left Epcot, you know it...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0138.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0140.jpg

went to close my eyes for a minute & promptly fell asleep for 3 hrs! disney 14 hr days are very tiring, i guess.....
11:35 PM Mar 6th

..join me tomorrow for lunch at LeCellier & Flower&Garden events! and gosh knows what else!
11:37 PM Mar 6th

Tomorrow...back for more Epcot fun!

dawnbu40

09-28-2010, 05:18 AM

MyMuse

09-28-2010, 10:43 AM

So glad to see you're back! :goodvibes

Nice update! We saw the Tiana display during the day so I'm glad you posted pictures of what it looked like at night :goodvibes

Wow only 8 days until your next visit?! :woohoo:

Well, yea, kinda, sorta. I do not want to leave without this being done. I'm not entirely whether I'm making the right decision to go while grieving, but I'm going anyway. :confused3

Yea, for some reason, I didn't get there during the day to see the Bayou. The pics at night came out fairly decently.

jenseib

09-29-2010, 06:01 AM

Love the updates. You always take such neat pictures in World showcase. I need to make that more of a priority next trip.

MyMuse

09-29-2010, 09:39 AM

Great updates. The train village is so cool. I never take enough time to look at all the deatails.

It's a very cool thing and Disney themes it! I don't think I even noticed until later. :goodvibes

Subbing to read more! We're planning on going that first weekend of the F&G festival next year. From your pics it looks like a great time to be there!

Welcome! Yes, F&G is such a nice time to go!

Love the updates. You always take such neat pictures in World showcase. I need to make that more of a priority next trip.

I love Epcot. :goodvibes And AK. :goodvibes

There's always sometihng new around to take pics of.

MyMuse

09-30-2010, 09:05 PM

Since I was at POP so early and my night out was canceled, I did go around taking pics of the inside of POP....

My favorite things....
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060789.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060790.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060791.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060792.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060793.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060794.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060795.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060796.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060797.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060798.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060799.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060800.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060801.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060802.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060803.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060804.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060805-1.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060806-1.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar2010-Pop/P3060807-1.jpg

MyMuse

09-30-2010, 09:47 PM

As per my tweets, I think I headed to bed again at midnight after waking up after a 3 hour nap. lol

Today is an ADR at LeCellier! I hope to be amazed by the food.
7:22 AM Mar 7th

Apparently, I was running late and had a run-in with the runners. oiy. See next tweets.

my disney breakfast!
8:54 AM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/brkfst.jpg

the one day I'm running late (for me) & there is a marathon at epcot! oiy. i'm on a bus, so i need to stay positive.
8:54 AM Mar 7th

okay, so no rope drop at Epcot 2day; this bus stopping at a marathon entrance first. sigh. this is what i get for not moving A$$. LOL!
9:01 AM Mar 7th

we r going slow but making progress toward Epcot. sigh.
9:04 AM Mar 7th

i take it back; our bus dropped us at TTC & now have to take monorail to Epcot. THIS SUCKS!!
9:11 AM Mar 7th

right this moment, i do not like marathoners. ARGH.
9:15 AM Mar 7th

after 90 min travel time, a bus & monorail ride, I FINALLY entered Epcot! YAY!
10:04 AM Mar 7th

So, after I entered Epcot, I went for a Photopass!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0147.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0149.jpg

MAGIC SHOTS!!!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0152.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0154.jpg

got my first magic shot of photopass on day 5 of trip! in very front of epcot.
10:35 AM Mar 7th

..and of course, the first ride must be.....

i feel better already...
0:36 AM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/soarin.jpg

After I finished my ultimate fav ride, I went off to Sum of All Thrills again to conquer my fear of roller coasters. I did better this time around.

This is the desk that you create your roller coaster...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070808.jpg

I wanted to see the Wedding Bayou during the day, so I headed over to check it out again....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070809.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070810.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070811.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070812.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070813.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070814.jpg

did another round of sum of all thrills - tried to get more daring...did ok! stopped by princess tiana wedding too
11:06 AM Mar 7th

Then I went off to see mroe of the F&G Fest....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070815.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070816.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070817.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070818.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070819.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070820.jpg

heading to World Showcase....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070821.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070822.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070825.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070824.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070826.jpg

After this, it's time for my lunch destination!!!

dawnbu40

10-01-2010, 04:51 AM

That Marathon really made it a hassle to get around that morning, didn't it?!

Your breakfast looks yummy! I love those :)

Great Epcot pictures! :thumbsup2

jenseib

10-02-2010, 08:49 AM

Wow! Those are great pictures! I got to see a bit of of last trip, but the actual festival hadn't started. I hope to someday really enjoy it all.

Can't wait to hear about your meal. I always hear great things about it.

MyMuse

10-04-2010, 09:12 PM

So, I left you at F&W photos and heading to O Canada for my lunch ADR for Le Cellier.

my lunch destination today!
11:24 AM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070829.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070827.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070828.jpg

So, I check in and head inside...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070832.jpg

lookee what I find!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070831.jpg

Because LeCellier just opened, the waiters got together and sang Canada's national anthem. It was great!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070833.jpg

Inside LeCellier
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070836.jpg

First course! with a snazzy drink! and yummy bread
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070837.jpg

Main Course! filet mignon babeeee
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070838.jpg

Dessert! Maple Creme Brulee!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070839.jpg

The entire meal was delicious! However, the waiter was great but was a little too insistent that I try the mushroom sauce in my main course, which I told him I didn't like. I did because I couldn't shake him, but I got rice to subsitute because lo and behold, I didn't like it.

After my fab meal, I decided to continue with Canada and watch the film. Martin Short is one funny funny Canuck.

From the cave...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070841.jpg

Afterwards, I went off to my next tour. Yesterday, I signed up for the tea tour in the UK.
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070842.jpg

i also signed up for my first f&g event - tea tour! the day is sunny! yay!
11:45 AM Mar 7th

just finished my filet mignon entree & indeed very good! going to have maple creme brulee for dessert
12:28 PM Mar 7th

food & service very good at LeCellier but it had better be! total bill for 1 person: $57! TBA if reaches fullness effect of Tusker House
12:49 PM Mar 7th

a buch of people just figured out that the phone booths in UK at Epcot actually are real! LOL
1:36 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070844.jpg

uk showcase players whilst waiting for tea tour
1:42 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070850.jpg

isn't this Alice/Mad Hatter cup the cutest?
1:52 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070853.jpg

surreal moment: standing behind Mary Poppins to the right & Alice to the left...
1:55 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070854.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070855.jpg

Onto the UK Tea Tour....

MyMuse

10-04-2010, 09:19 PM

That Marathon really made it a hassle to get around that morning, didn't it?!

Your breakfast looks yummy! I love those :)

Great Epcot pictures! :thumbsup2

Thanks!

I love the thought of the marathon, I just want to be in the traffic of one. LOL!

Wow! Those are great pictures! I got to see a bit of of last trip, but the actual festival hadn't started. I hope to someday really enjoy it all.

Can't wait to hear about your meal. I always hear great things about it.

It was very good!!

MyMuse

10-04-2010, 09:33 PM

So, we wait for awhile to get the tea tour started. Our CM was nice, but had some rad sunglasses on and read from a paper, so it seemed a little...off. But I had a nice time and learned bunches of tihngs about tea.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070858.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070856.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070857.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070859.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070860.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070862.jpg

So, we finish the tour, which was cool and I think only done during F&G Festival.

Area pics...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070863.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070864.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070866.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070865.jpg

Guess who I met?

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0177.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0180.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0186.jpg

just got a photo with Mexican Donald! hehe
3:18 PM Mar 7th

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http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070870.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070871.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070873.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070874.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070875.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070876.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070877.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070878.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070879.jpg

just finished with Garden Town..interesting to see the Making of the F&G festival film.
4:29 PM Mar 7th

jenseib

10-06-2010, 08:35 PM

Great pictures. I have heard of the tea tour. Do you actually get to drink tea then?
Where was the garden talk at?

MyMuse

10-27-2010, 10:50 AM

I haven't forgotten about this TR!!!!! :goodvibes

Great pictures. I have heard of the tea tour. Do you actually get to drink tea then?
Where was the garden talk at?

No, but we got a packet of teas as a gift. :goodvibes

The talk was right there at the garden behind the tea store. It wasn't very long, but it was nice to experience.

MyMuse

11-15-2010, 03:07 PM

Thank you all so much for hanging in there...time always seems t get away from me...

going backwards for a moment...I forgot to post my tea gifts from taking the Tea Tour!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160335.jpg

and then resuming the timeline...some merchandise from the Festival Center

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070880.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070881.jpg

while we are on merchandise, did I ever post the F&G pins I got?

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160337.jpg

According to my tweets, I headed over to Sum of All Thrills again!

at sum of all thrills again to challenge & overcome my fear of roller coasters. gonna try to get over 300 this time.
4:36 PM Mar 7th

Choosing & loading my choices up at Sum of All Thrills...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070882.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070883.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070884.jpg

wide shot of Sum of all Thrills area...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070885.jpg

All my Sum of All Thrills cards. For people who don't like real coasters, this is a heaven sent!!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar10-Retail/P5160341.jpg

whoo-hoo! got 299 this time on Sum of All Thrills. getting better.
5:00 PM Mar 7th

Before I left Innoventions, I hit some Segway action. It's only a 5 minute ride, but still coolness.

i decided to stop at segway central. love these things. low wait. all good.
5:10 PM Mar 7th

Then it was time to use my Soarin' FP...

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070886.jpg

time for my date with Patrick Wharburton ;) for the 5th tume this trip. hehe
5:22 PM Mar 7th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/soarin.jpg

After my date with Patrick to wing over California, it was time to visit a dude.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070887.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070888.jpg

say hello to my lil' friend...
6:00 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070889.jpg

he's cooooming...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070890.jpg

dontcha love the microphone?? lol
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070891.jpg

he's left!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070892.jpg

some more pics of The Living Seas....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070893.jpg

found him!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070896.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070897.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070898.jpg

wide shot...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070900.jpg

now that i spent a little time with crush dude, i hope to make the last showing of the candy lady
6:23 PM Mar 7th

more coming up!!!!

jenseib

11-16-2010, 09:57 AM

Great update! Love all the pictures of the merchandise!

MyMuse

11-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Great update! Love all the pictures of the merchandise!

Hi Jennifer!

I know I can count on you to post! :goodvibes :goodvibes

I know you have a PTR and I soooo going to read it. Are you coming down in December?

MyMuse

11-17-2010, 01:56 PM

I left you heading to meet the Lady of Candy, but first...

it's time for a .....
6:50 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/mickeybar.jpg

because I just could not resist. and I didn't have one as of yet!

Whilst I'm enjoying my Mickey Bar, I decide I must have more photos of thyself. LOL!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0215.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0223.jpg

MAGIC SHOT!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0224.jpg

As I head to Japan, I stop for a little Canadian muzak of Off Kilter..

a little off-kilter
6:52 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070903.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070905.jpg

Video: Off Kilter doing Johnny B Good
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/th_5OK-JohnnyBGood.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/?action=view&current=5OK-JohnnyBGood.mp4)

I didn't stay long but long enough to be highly entertained! Ok, now off to Japan.

candy lady in japan!
7:16 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070909.jpg

She is awesome, but so difficult to understand, but I got the gist of it. I have never seen her before, so I'm so glad I caught this.

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070910.jpg

Her artwork
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070911.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070914.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070923.jpg

She poses too
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070924.jpg

Some videos:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/th_4CandyLady.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/?action=view&current=4CandyLady.mp4)

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/th_3CandyLady.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/?action=view&current=3CandyLady.mp4)

Afterwards, I thought her candy was sold inside but it wasn't. She also not allowed to give them away anymore. It's a health issue and it seems people were complaining bout not everyone getting her samples.

Here's some photos of the candy inside!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070926.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070927.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070928.jpg

Afterwards, I stayed in Japan to check out more stuff I never did before.....

MyMuse

11-17-2010, 02:35 PM

After I checkd out the largest store in Japan (and boy, it is HUGE!), I noticed there is a gallery. Did you ever notice a gallery?

Here are some photos:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070929.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070930.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070931.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070932.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070933.jpg

Did you ever notice the lights in Japan? Pretty.
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070935.jpg

More area photos:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070936.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070937.jpg

As I was walking back, I decided to check out Off-Kilter again. Totally fun.

decided to check out Off-Kilter again!
7:41 PM Mar 7th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070939.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070942.jpg

People were dancing away!
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070948.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070953.jpg

More Off-Kilter Videos:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/th_2OffKilter.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/?action=view&current=2OffKilter.mp4)

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/th_1OffKilter.jpg (http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/?action=view&current=1OffKilter.mp4)

Tweeted this out from my Japan store time....

millions of hello kittys have taken over the world!
8:10 PM Mar 7th
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/hellokitty.jpg

Looks like I got yet aother PP pics in front of the Frence Waters

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0225.jpg

I then traveled back to the Future (World, that is).

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070957.jpg

and did yet another PP!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0230.jpg

...and I hold the World in my hands!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070960.jpg

and without my hand...
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070958.jpg

..and I'm walking....and yet another hand pic....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070967.jpg

Some more F&G night pics....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070963.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070964.jpg

....ending of the night coming up! popcorn::

MyMuse

11-17-2010, 02:49 PM

As I stroll through Future World heading out of the park, my night pictures continue....

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070966.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070968.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070970.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070971.jpg

and, of course, I get a PP mainly because they are still there!

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0234.jpg

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/DisneyMar2010-Photopass/Image0233.jpg

I say my good-byes and head to the bus stop....

goodbye beautiful ball - until next time
9:08 PM Mar 7th

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070974.jpg

did you ever notice these projected on walls, etc??

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv12/MyMuse18/Disney-Mar7-2010-EP/P3070972.jpg

good disney karma - pop bus waiting! yea! soon i was be snuggly in bed for magic kingdom on the morrow!
9:08 PM Mar 7th

Hmmm...it must have gotten something to eat (??), then went to bed. LOL! I have no further tweets and I don't think I took more pics of POP Century that night.

popcorn::

popcorn::