Two moms get away to act like teenagers...or do they? The End! (Feb 18-21, 2011)

[SimmerBaggins]

I'm doing it before it's too late...it might already be too late...so I have to make this attempt before it's simply impossible!!

It's been quite a year. I'm a 42 yr old mom from Texas -- my best friend (who currently lives in Florida, but is moving next month!) and I decided that we would book a trip for February 2011 for just ourselves, not with our families! However, I discovered in January that I had breast cancer -- and the doctor was ready to do the surgery that very week we had booked. I told him that I had booked this trip, and his reply:

"By all means go -- drink a margarita or two. Then come back, and we'll do the surgery the next week."

So, it would seem to be a bittersweet trip -- but we didn't want to make it about the cancer. It was about us, and the friendship we had together. For some background and some pre-trip info, here's the thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38799584#post38799584

Of course, when I started that thread, I didn't know about the cancer. But -- let's not make it about that. We got that junk out and I've gone through chemo since then -- radiation starts soon. It's all good from here. :goodvibes

We were so excited for this trip!!! :woohoo:

We began with a simple idea -- the idea of going to Walt Disney World for a weekend get-away...just us women. We had gone to theme parks together before as teenagers, and since growing up and having families, we've gone together as families. But we wondered what it would be like to just be "us" again -- not "mom", or "honey" -- to do what we wanted to do, when we felt like doing it.

It had been a harsh year, monetary-wise. However, God must have wanted this, because as it turned out, I got free airfare with my husband's mileage points, I got a great deal with a 4-day Park Hopper with the military, and we booked with the Disney Vacation Club! (My BFF lived close-by, and has a season pass, so it was a bit easier for her to get there!) Originally, the only place we could get was Saratoga Springs Resort -- but we jumped on a waitlist for Bay Lake Tower...and GOT IT!!

...more to come... ;)

[RD-SOX]

I just read the original thread...
Now I am waiting..popcorn::
Hurry up..;)

[SimmerBaggins]

It was difficult to pack and plan for this trip without my family. Believe it or not, my family was gracious and loving through-out!

I'm sorry, I need to give you my name: Vickie. This is a picture of my DH and I at WDW last year -- I'm a little cheesy...

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The day of the trip, we arrived ridiculously early to the airport -- I had gotten up at 3am! But this is how I am...I will get up willingly that early to get to the airport and sit...and sit...it's okay with me. I would rather be super-early, than sweating it out if I've got enough time.

What I had forgotten is how lonely that trip would be. I knew my friend (Melissa) would be there before I would, and I was happy about that. I wanted her to look at the room in case there was anything that needed taking care of -- neither one of us had ever been to BLT!

When I got to the Orlando airport, it was a little after 1pm. I didn't know what the "traffic" at Magical Express would be like, but when I got there, it was almost clear!! I took my first shots:

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I almost literally had RUN to ME!! And, the reward was that I was first in line for the bus!...but even more amazingly, the ME cast member saw me and put me on a waiting bus immediately! :woohoo: How lucky could I get? I texted Melissa (Oh, this wasn't the first time that day -- we were in almost constant contact), and she was at the hotel already!!

Here's where a surprise comes in -- I am hoping that she will have time to add HER point of view to this TR! We did a dual report before, and it was great. However, she and her family have been house-hunting, and it might be a while...

[SimmerBaggins]

I just read the original thread...
Now I am waiting..popcorn::
Hurry up..;)

Yay, my first reader!! Thanks so much...!! :cheer2::cheer2:

[SimmerBaggins]

It was a LONG bus ride -- the final stop would be the Contemporary, or BLT. Melissa was asking me where I was...which stop...

There was an option...I could get off at the Polynesian Resort, and ride the monorail to the Contemporary. It was funny -- how eager I was to get on the bus, I was even more eager to get off the bus. Should I get off at the Poly? Otherwise, I was left to go to the Wilderness Lodge, and then BLT. What should I do? Which was quicker? I looked down into my bag, and spied my stow-away. Mickey wasn't talking, but it was good to know I wasn't totally alone in this decision.

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I couldn't stand it...!! I had to get off the bus. It wasn't like I had to get any baggage off the bus to drag around, so I got off at the Poly.

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I saw the banner, and was so excited to see the new slogan!! I had arrived...my camera was ready for anything.

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I somehow juggled my things to text Melissa that I had gotten off the bus. What did we do before texting?? A phone call would have been ridiculous...

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I almost felt like these scenes before me were MINE. This moment was mine, and mine alone, to enjoy, to let sink in. Every sound, every beautiful view. To prove that it was mine alone, I took this picture. How else could I take a picture, myself, of only myself in this beautiful place? It was perfect.

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Even though I felt like I should be flying through the resort to prove that I could make it faster to BLT than the bus, I couldn't stop myself from rejoicing. :goodvibes

The problem with this is that I just missed the monorail. :sad2:

[TinksThree]

A report!! I am here!! Now I am going back to read the beginning!!!

[SimmerBaggins]

A report!! I am here!! Now I am going back to read the beginning!!!

:woohoo: Yay, Tink!! I am so glad we are doing our TRs at the same time...although, I am woefully behind!!

[SimmerBaggins]

I had just put this enormous pressure on myself to get to the Contemporary in a "timely" manner. What was my rush? :confused3 I don't know -- other than I was ready to see and do EVERYTHING! So this "waiting on the monorail" thing really hampered my style.

Finally, it arrived (of course), and I jumped on. I don't really recall anyone in the cabin with me...wait, I do. There was a mother/father/little princess, and the little princess was pooped, I think. I remember smiling at them, but they must have thought it odd that a lady was getting on all by herself...looking excited. I don't hide my emotions very well. :)

We came around the bend from the Grand Floridian, and I was met with this view:

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Melissa was texting me. Where was I? Seems like she had had to go to her truck to get something, but was going to meet me in the lobby where the monorail came in.

As we neared the Contemporary, I knew Melissa would try to snap a picture before I did. But -- I had the advantage. She had no idea which car I would come out of, but I had a pretty good idea where she'd be...hmm...

Sure enough, I saw her before she saw me...SCORE!! I had my camera ready to get the first shot, and decided on video!!

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If you notice, she is well aware of the fact that I "got her" before she got me! :laughing: What's funnier is that she's in the "going to get on the monorail" side, and I'm heading "out of the monorail" -- instead of waiting on her, I get confused and just head down! :lmao: What a reception, right?

That's okay...I waited at the bottom of the escalator...!!

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[IheartDDuck]

I'm here!

I was on your PTR. I'm glad you started a TR.

:goodvibes

[MademoiselleKel]

Woo! Let the party begin :yay:

[SimmerBaggins]

I'm here!

I was on your PTR. I'm glad you started a TR.

:goodvibes

:cool1: Hey, Danielle!! I'm reading your TR from Feb -- you have info on the Boardwalk, which I am VERY interested in! Thanks, so much for tagging along! :goodvibes

Woo! Let the party begin :yay:

MademoiselleKel, I am loving saying your username...!! :laughing: Yes, my BFF and I are about to have a GREAT time!! :woohoo:

[kate_wdw]

Subscribing!

I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip!

[jmskinner]

I just read the original thread...
Now I am waiting..popcorn::
Hurry up..;)

Now wait a minute, I should have been first. ;) :laughing: Just kidding, thanks for joining us in our little adventure.

A report!! I am here!! Now I am going back to read the beginning!!!

And I see I was beaten by another. :goodvibes Good to see ya Tink.

I'm here!

I was on your PTR. I'm glad you started a TR.

:goodvibes

And glad to see another.:goodvibes

Woo! Let the party begin :yay:

Party is right!:banana:

Subscribing!

I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip!

:yay: another subscriber!

[jmskinner]

VICKIE!!! So glad you started this TR. Sure wish I wasn't in VA househunting though.

Guess I should have introduced myself before welcoming everyone. I'm a little excited.

So yes, I am the BFF, Melissa. I currently do live an hour away from WDW and sadly in a month I will be leaving to move to VA.

I am having to do this while the DH sleeps, so be very quiet.:tiptoe: And I've been awake since 4am, so if I start rambling you know why. Of course my DH will say that is normal. :rotfl: I may also lose my internet connection, we were having issues with the hotel internet last night.

:headache: For whatever reason, Smugmug isn't letting me see the gallery for this trip. Every other gallery is showing up. I will proceed though.

So while Vickie was getting up at 3am, I was actually sleeping. Got up and did my usual things around the house. I'm trying to remember if DH took the day off work, came home early, or if I didn't see him before I left? Isn't old age just wonderful, I can't remember. Oh well, he isn't really part of this anyway.

I was super excited as I got on the road. I had a couple of stops to make before getting to BLT. I wanted to have a surprise in the room for Vickie before she arrived. I decided on a balloon bouquet and a gift.

Not knowing where a party store is located near WDW, I stopped at one close to my home. But then I got to thinking, balloons pop and oh what fun to have one POP while I am driving I4 (which isn't my favorite road, except it takes me to the happy place.) I realized the foil balloons wouldn't pop so I picked up a couple of those, pics will come later and I want it to be a surprise.

Off to WDW I went. Trip down I4 was uneventful, no balloon popping occurred. My first stop was DTD. Looking for a gift for Vickie. I wandered all over World of Disney. Vickie had told me her favorite character was Peter Pan. I looked all over for something with Peter Pan, but they don't have anything, unless of course it has Tinkerbell too. Only thing I could find was a water globe. Not what I wanted. I decided on a plush Mickey. I wanted Vickie to have something from me, she could take to the hospital and/or her treatments, since I couldn't be there.

Then I thought maybe the pin store would have a Peter Pan pin. :sad2: Seriously Mickey, you have a Peter Pan ride, why not a pin! So I picked out something else, and I was off. Get in the parking lot and can't find my truck. It wasn't like the parking lot was full and my truck is large and has a pirate mickey antannae topper. Why couldn't I find it? Finally did and it was so stupid that I couldn't find it, because it was facing a fence. That should have made it really easy to find. About this time, Vickie texts me that she is on the ME.:scared1: Oh man, I need to get going. Off I went.

Luckily I know a back way to the MK resorts, so I got there quickly. I'm sure the bus driver behind me appreciated me taking photos while driving.:rolleyes1 One hand was always on the wheel and I wasn't really looking at what I was taking a pic of...of man, I need to start getting ready to go do some more househunting.

I will try to write more later, but we are going to see the extended version of Lord of the Rings at the theater tonight, so not sure if I can catch up to Vickie tonight or not.

Have a great day everyone!:goodvibes

[Schmoodle]

What a special trip! I'm looking forward to reading all about it. My BFF and I took a no-families trip together and had a blast. We're planning another for our 50th birthdays.

[SimmerBaggins]

Yay, my BFF made it!! I didn't make it easy on her, starting while she was away from home...I'll have to admit it didn't occur to me that I would get this far along so quickly!

Thanks for your update, Melissa!! :banana:

What a special trip! I'm looking forward to reading all about it. My BFF and I took a no-families trip together and had a blast. We're planning another for our 50th birthdays.

:yay::yay: That sounds awesome!! Thanks for jumping onto our story bandwagon, and I'll enjoy hearing your point of view!

[jessidoll]

just started,but LOVE:lovestruc,cant wait for more

[TinksThree]

Now wait a minute, I should have been first. ;) :laughing: Just kidding, thanks for joining us in our little adventure.



And I see I was beaten by another. :goodvibes Good to see ya Tink.


Hey there!! :wave2: Good to see you too!! I hope that house hunting is going well!! I know you are super swamped!!

What an awesome beginning!! I love the whole picture/monorail thing...priceless!!

Melissa--your little shopping trip sounds like something that would happen to me! But glad you made it in time!!

[SimmerBaggins]

just started,but LOVE:lovestruc,cant wait for more

:welcome: Yay!! Thanks for joining in! :goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

Just a short update! (you'll probably see a picture of me at the bottom of the escalator from Melissa's camera, since it was a "shoot-out" when she got down there!)

We hugged and laughed, obviously! It was good to finally BE there with her -- it hadn't really felt like a beginning until we got together. I was unfamiliar with the surroundings, but Melissa herded me toward the back of the building. I had thought we would have to go across the walkway to get to BLT, but she took me out the back door of the Contemporary!

As we walked outside, my DH texted me, asking if I had arrived. To show him I had, Melissa and I took a pic with my cellphone, and I sent it to him! :hug: Then, I took another couple of pics:

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BLT was impressive!! Beautiful! I couldn't wait to get to it!

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There was a family that was trying to unpack outside of BLT, and the children were trying to get in -- but the parents hadn't opened the doors with their card, yet. Here we came...you know that feeling of "do you really have a card?", just before you use yours to get in? :laughing:

I oo'd and ahh'd over the beautiful entrance, but did I take a picture?? No. There was the token desk with the token person behind it, and then the other desk where the DVC cast member stayed -- we went by it toward the elevators, to the 2nd floor. There was one elevator that apparently was only for the lounge.

And, about 10 feet away from the elevator on the 2nd floor, our door:

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Ain't it purty?

[SimmerBaggins]

Now, I had been in BLT rooms before, when we looked at them (possibly to buy into) right before they opened the facility, and I was in awe of the decor.

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I was still in awe of it. This was so exciting!! But what was even more exciting, was that Melissa had settled on buying these for a surprise for me:

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Aren't they AWESOME?? I was instantly in love with my balloons. She had put some streamers on them, and tied them down with a heavy blue star. The streamers were the colors of our high school and college!

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She had also bought me a Magic Kingdom 40th Anniversary pin. I was overwhelmed, and so totally surprised! But, that wasn't all.

Also in the room was a very special Mickey -- sure, she said the words to you, but when she said them to me, that's what got me. I was due to go under the knife the next week. We weren't sure of a lot of things, but I knew my best friend was always there for me. And when she said, "I know I can't be there, but he can," talking about the stuffed Mickey, that got me. Okay, I'm stupidly crying right now, because we both got emotional.

And, I kept that Mickey with me all through my ordeal -- his home was our couch when we got back -- and that couch was where I stayed after every chemotherapy event. It kept me in the circle of the family, and when there was no family around, there was Mickey. He reminded me of my trip, and my BFF. Sure, I know God was always there with me, too, but Mickey was a bright spot in my otherwise not-so-pleasant bedridden time.

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At that moment, I didn't know what role he would play, but Melissa and I looked at each other after she said that, and then she said, "Okay, I wanted to get that over with -- now, let's have fun!"

And we both laughed through our tears, and that was it!! :woohoo:

My next thing was, "what's our view like???" And the curtains opened, and the door opened -- well, after I figured out how to open the blasted thing -- and there was our view...aaahhhhh!

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I love her. I'm so glad we've stayed friends for so long.

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Next was the kitchen...beautiful. Now, I remember before they remodeled these, that some people were doing bathroom sink things right in the kitchen...eww. Thankfully, we got a remodeled studio.

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That loooooong bar in the back opens up one of those huge shelves that just pull out -- that's where the liquor went.

Liquor?? Did I just say LIQUOR? Oh, Melissa came prepared. That's right -- that was CHEX MIX SNAX on the counter. Don't mess with us.

She also brought us some Krispy Kreme donuts, and some pastries. Oh, yes, all the bad girl stuff. WITH the chocolate Chex Mix.

It was at this time, after discovering all the goodies that Melissa had brought us, that I must have felt beautiful. Or, at least cute enough to take another picture of myself, up close. That's right, folks -- no liquor even needed at this point.

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And now...

What you are about to see...

Boggles the mind...

Enter now...

Into the Twilight Zone Toilet.

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WTH?? Who came up with the spotlight on the pot? LOL :lmao: Melissa and I laughed our ***** off at this!! "Do we turn this light on at night to spotlight our midnight jaunt to the pot?" :rotfl:

I'm just glad that neither one of us ever got drunk enough to snap a surprise pic...

Next up: WHERE ARE WE GOING??? We gotta get going!!

[TinksThree]

You totally had me bawling! That is the sweetest that Melissa did! How awesome to remain good friends for so long!! :yay:

BLT looks really nice! I really wonder at times what they think (a spotlight???). I remember the first time I saw a telephone by the toilet. Why?! :lmao:

[jmskinner]

What a special trip! I'm looking forward to reading all about it. My BFF and I took a no-families trip together and had a blast. We're planning another for our 50th birthdays.

Welcome!!! Vickie, 50th birthday trip?

I'm not going to do an update due to Game of Thrones if about to start and the DH will be upset if he hears typing.:lmao: Plus, I'm buzzed after a margarita, I could end up merging TR's. :rotfl: Plus, we are stressed waiting on a response on a house.

But I will respond on Vickie's portion of the trip. I was sitting here tearing up myself reading about Mickey. I was trying not to cry when I purchased him. So glad it did bring you some comfort. Sure wish I could have been there for you in peron.

I had forgotten about the toilet...throne lighting it. It was too funny. I believe I have a pics with and without the light. And that pullout pantry was crazy. Seriously, would anyone staying at BLT bring enough food to fill that up? The room was nice, but don't think I would want to be in there with 4 people.

We were laughing the old time, just like a couple of high school girls. Such great memories.

Oh, it wasn't Krispy Kreme's, it was Dunkin Donuts. I went with those because they had those special chocolate ones and I wanted to try them, but DH never would let me. "Don't bring those in the house, I'll eat them!" I also had some pastries from Panera. Trying to save a little money.

Ok, showtime, will hopefully do an update later.

And Vickie, you know I love you too and can't wait for another trip, ok two trip, one with family and one without.:goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

You totally had me bawling! That is the sweetest that Melissa did! How awesome to remain good friends for so long!! :yay:

BLT looks really nice! I really wonder at times what they think (a spotlight???). I remember the first time I saw a telephone by the toilet. Why?! :lmao:

Okay, I knew I was crying as I wrote it, but I didn't know if it would come across that way!! :upsidedow She is awesome, and that was perfect -- we had our moment, then for fun! :laughing:

But -- you totally had me going for a second -- I thought at first you said you saw a telephone in the picture by the toilet, and I was like, WHAT? How did I miss that? :lmao: Yes, I believe in elementary school, we were taught to READ THOROUGHLY...!! :rolleyes1

[SimmerBaggins]

Welcome!!! Vickie, 50th birthday trip?

I'm not going to do an update due to Game of Thrones if about to start and the DH will be upset if he hears typing.:lmao: Plus, I'm buzzed after a margarita, I could end up merging TR's. :rotfl: Plus, we are stressed waiting on a response on a house.
But I will respond on Vickie's portion of the trip. I was sitting here tearing up myself reading about Mickey. I was trying not to cry when I purchased him. So glad it did bring you some comfort. Sure wish I could have been there for you in person.
I had forgotten about the toilet...throne lighting it. It was too funny. I believe I have a pics with and without the light. And that pullout pantry was crazy. Seriously, would anyone staying at BLT bring enough food to fill that up? The room was nice, but don't think I would want to be in there with 4 people.
We were laughing the whole time, just like a couple of high school girls. Such great memories.
Oh, it wasn't Krispy Kreme's, it was Dunkin Donuts. I went with those because they had those special chocolate ones and I wanted to try them, but DH never would let me. "Don't bring those in the house, I'll eat them!" I also had some pastries from Panera. Trying to save a little money.

Ok, showtime, will hopefully do an update later.

And Vickie, you know I love you too and can't wait for another trip, ok two trip, one with family and one without.:goodvibes

50? Of course! ;) And, many in between!!

Yes, you're right -- old age and bad memories creeping in -- Dunkin' Donuts it was. See, I guess I am partial to Krispy Kremes, so I just added them in. :laughing: We ended up cutting them in half, most of them, so we could each try the different ones! It was a great money-saving idea, eating our breakfasts in.

What are you doing the week before Christmas? :rolleyes1

[Al and Kate's Mom]

I'm in - now that I'm through crying, I can't wait to hear about all the fun! :wizard:

[IheartDDuck]

Okay you kind of had me tearing up over the Mickey too!

That twilight zone toilet is kind of weird. Good to know since I will be staying there in July.

Cannot wait to hear about the fun!

[heaven2dc]

What BFF's you both are :hug: I have also shed several tears and have smiled so much already and day 1 has hardly begun!

Loved the pic of the "throne" :lmao:

[lbuzz52]

I'm just glad that neither one of us ever got drunk enough to snap a surprise pic...




:lmao::lmao::lmao:

what a sweet friend you have! i'm glad to hear that you treatments have been successful!

this seems like it will be a lot of fun! i can't imagine a better place to giggle with my best friend than WDW!

[MelMel11]

Count me in!!

[SimmerBaggins]

I'm in - now that I'm through crying, I can't wait to hear about all the fun! :wizard:

I was so hyped up and ready to go -- and I almost feel that way when I'm telling this story!! :laughing:

Okay you kind of had me tearing up over the Mickey too!

That twilight zone toilet is kind of weird. Good to know since I will be staying there in July.

Cannot wait to hear about the fun!

Melissa had actually pointed out the "Throne" to me -- I guess I stole her thunder! :rolleyes1 I'm hoping I can get to a next installment today, although I feel badly that Melissa is still away from home and can't properly access SmugMug.

What BFF's you both are :hug: I have also shed several tears and have smiled so much already and day 1 has hardly begun!

Loved the pic of the "throne" :lmao:

Awww!! Thanks!! :flower3: It was truly a "feel-good" time for us -- all excitement, and yet we just fell right into our friendship like an old glove. It was awesome.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

what a sweet friend you have! i'm glad to hear that you treatments have been successful!

this seems like it will be a lot of fun! i can't imagine a better place to giggle with my best friend than WDW!

She is the best -- even when she's mad at you, she's sweet! :laughing: And yes, treatments are kind of a preventative thing for me, and everything is looking good. :)

Count me in!!

:welcome: Yay -- hi, MelMel!! Awesome to have another reader who'll comment and enjoy the "show"! :thumbsup2

Okay...will begin working next installment...!! :banana:

[SimmerBaggins]

Well, now it was time to switch from “arrival mode” to “park mode”. I was eager to get out there and ride something!! I won’t tell you yet what, but it was a very specific ride. :)

I had my backpack to rearrange, and Melissa had to figure out what she was taking. She had her nice SLR camera, but also had another video camera that she and her DH had just bought. I was surprised that she had that one, too, because her other camera also took good video. I can’t remember if she took it with us – and this becomes significant, later. She had bought some bottles of water and had them iced – so we grabbed a couple.

We figured out where we were going to distribute our stuff in the room, and gathered up our backpacks and headed out of the room. She needed to go back to her truck to get her phone, if I remember right (her only charger was the one in the vehicle), then we went over to the bus stop.

Those of you familiar with Disney transportation now know our choices have just narrowed!!

It was a BEAUTIFUL day. I stress this because as I was reading someone else’s TR for earlier in February, it was cold and wet. And now-a-days when a lot of temps are climbing into the high 90’s and 100’s, it’s hard to imagine it NOT being beautiful outside – but it was a true blessing that day for the weather to be as sunny, warm and beautiful as it was. I felt like God was just shining on us and everything was as perfect as it could be.

That was reinforced when, not 5 minutes after we got there, our bus arrived. :banana:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd922dd6edc00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

One thing I’d like to mention, if you aren’t already familiar with Melissa’s other TRs – she takes awesome pics and tells great stories. I’m a little intimidated by her ability to recognize a “picture moment” and be ready with the camera. Therefore, I found myself wanting to snap some random pics when I knew she wasn’t “on point.” Turns out that this isn’t a very effective method of getting those “special moments.”

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9ceeeefa900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

:laughing:

And now – for the moment that we arrive – my very first goal for this trip is:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd825500e8600000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

What am I anxious for? Expedition Everest!!! It is my very, most favorite ride. Before that, though, I had to turn in my certificate for my military WDW pass. We walked up to the window and chatted up the slightly sluggish CM, who took my identification, my certificate, and gave me a fancy little card with a Mickey head and flag in the background – we were good to go!

As we go in, I remember I said something very stupid to the baggage checker. It was actually something embarrassing, and he didn’t waste a minute catching on. Too bad I really don’t remember what it was I said. (it was something like "he was going to check me out," or some such) I’m thinking Melissa probably doesn’t remember, either…

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9adec2e3200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We were in the park!! :woohoo:

[MademoiselleKel]

WTH?? Who came up with the spotlight on the pot?

Ahaha!! I guess it is called the throne for a reason.

[lbuzz52]

Yeah for being at the park! EE is my very favorite too!

I'm tge dame way with my camera. I never have it out at the right moment!

[SimmerBaggins]

My goal – and Melissa was happy to oblige it, I believe – was to ride EE twice. That, my friends, was all I wanted to do at AK. Nothing else. However, it’s a looooooong walk from the front of the park to that ride (you don’t think they planned it that way, do you?;) ), so we did some obligatory sight-seeing, trying to act like we weren’t going commando at this point.

It’s funny to try not to do the very thing you are doing.

As it was, we were immediately accosted by not only a walking duck, but I believe, a flying one, as well. The flying one narrowly missed a lady, and we all got a laugh. Melissa got a great snap of the walking duck who welcomed us to the park, and I got a great shot of what it looked like after the great shot.

In other words, not a great shot.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd948086e3c00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Feeling a little unworthy, I tried to find a worthier shot to take, and liked the blue of this – whatever it is, area. No one was about, and there isn’t anything to really look at, so…fail, again.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8dea34e9000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

This time, I took a picture of Melissa taking what is probably a GREAT picture. At least I got of picture of a great picture in progress.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd856574e2000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We moved along further into the park, and I heard Melissa say, “Oh, I like to take pictures of these birdhouses – I didn’t even know they existed for the longest time!” Great!! Now I can get a picture of something that she is getting a picture of, and maybe it will turn into a great picture of mine!

Not. They are all washed out, and uninteresting from this distance. I’m hoping Melissa will post her far-superior pic.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd975522ee000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

As we are crossing into the Tree area, Melissa convinces me to get a picture together with a photopass photographer. Now, I had a card that had been mailed to me, so I handed it over. I think she got those pictures moved onto her account, but I never bought any of them. Maybe she has some? In any case, here is my version…without us in it.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8a6bd4eb200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

In fact, I wonder what the dude with the cup is thinking. Does he know he has just been immortalized as a central figure in my TR?

We hit into overdrive after this, abandoning any pretense of “taking a stroll” through the park. Our goal was near…! And then, suddenly, a sense of randomness overtook me – I had to do something unexpected! Even as I stopped to take this picture, Melissa’s attention immediately zoomed back at me, with a “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” focus. Sheepishly, I explained I just had to have this picture…but why? I could not answer for it. But, here it is.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9dbb4af6100000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

What will the line be like for EE after all this time? Will we accomplish the 2 ride-goal??

[SimmerBaggins]

Ahaha!! I guess it is called the throne for a reason.

Seriously, when you sit down with the spotlight on you like that, it's some serious pressure to perform. :lmao:

Yeah for being at the park! EE is my very favorite too!

I'm tge dame way with my camera. I never have it out at the right moment!

Omgosh, there are so many things I like about that ride !! I just wish we had a longer glimpse of the Yeti!

Hopefully my last installment just further proved how inept my camera skills are!! :sad2:

[IheartDDuck]

Ha ha, I love how you keep talking about taking random pictures. I tend to do that too and people always ask me what I'm doing!

I'm telling you, Disney ducks are dangerous (excluding Donald of course)!

[SimmerBaggins]

Ha ha, I love how you keep talking about taking random pictures. I tend to do that too and people always ask me what I'm doing!

I'm telling you, Disney ducks are dangerous (excluding Donald of course)!

Somehow I keep thinking I'm going to come away with something really profound...but I keep forgetting that there's usually a level of skill that needs to be involved! :rolleyes1

I love how wildlife just roams around in AK, especially around the eating areas! Perhaps Disney should do a short movie on a waterfowl character who lives in the parks? Can you imagine the extra focus that children would suddenly give to all those creatures! :laughing:

...whatever you do, never suggest something like that to Disney. You'll get a nice letter/email from their lawyers, saying that they do not ask nor will they accept suggestions from the public. And "this conversation never happened!"
:rolleyes:

[jmskinner]

just started,but LOVE:lovestruc,cant wait for more

Hey there!! :wave2: Good to see you too!! I hope that house hunting is going well!! I know you are super swamped!!

What an awesome beginning!! I love the whole picture/monorail thing...priceless!!

Melissa--your little shopping trip sounds like something that would happen to me! But glad you made it in time!!

House hunting went well, just emailed all the addendums to our realtor.

Vickie had me so stressed, a good stress, but stressed. Arriving early by air and then catching that monorail. I know I was all sweaty when she finally got there.

You totally had me bawling! That is the sweetest that Melissa did! How awesome to remain good friends for so long!! :yay:

BLT looks really nice! I really wonder at times what they think (a spotlight???). I remember the first time I saw a telephone by the toilet. Why?! :lmao:

I could never do enough for my BFF!!!

I almost looked for a phone by that toilet when I read this.:laughing:

I'm in - now that I'm through crying, I can't wait to hear about all the fun! :wizard:

Thank you for joining us!

Okay you kind of had me tearing up over the Mickey too!

That twilight zone toilet is kind of weird. Good to know since I will be staying there in July.

Cannot wait to hear about the fun!

Sorry we spoiled the surprise about the throne.:lmao:

What BFF's you both are :hug: I have also shed several tears and have smiled so much already and day 1 has hardly begun!

Loved the pic of the "throne" :lmao:

We giggled like schoolgirls the whole time, even though we were crying at the same time.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

what a sweet friend you have! i'm glad to hear that you treatments have been successful!

this seems like it will be a lot of fun! i can't imagine a better place to giggle with my best friend than WDW!

Your right, no better place than the happy place to be with your BFF!

Count me in!!

Thank you for joining us too!

WTH?? Who came up with the spotlight on the pot?

Ahaha!! I guess it is called the throne for a reason.

Hey, there's a reason those deluxes cost so much.:lmao:

Yeah for being at the park! EE is my very favorite too!

I'm tge dame way with my camera. I never have it out at the right moment!

I never get the shot I want, part of the reason I begged the DH for a DSLR. Of course now I can't blame it on the camera.:lmao:

Seriously, when you sit down with the spotlight on you like that, it's some serious pressure to perform. :lmao:



:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

Ha ha, I love how you keep talking about taking random pictures. I tend to do that too and people always ask me what I'm doing!

I'm telling you, Disney ducks are dangerous (excluding Donald of course)!

I use to post on the "Is this you?" thread, so I was always taking random crowd photos.

Those ducks were nuts, guess it was almost closing time and they knew it.

[jmskinner]

Ok, I am home now and am going to attempt to catch up to Vickie.

Here are some of the shots I took while driving:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199061307_33grY-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199061307_33grY-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199062142_HjojY-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199062142_HjojY-A-LB)

Now, I tried to get a pic of the DTD sign when you enter the parking lot, but all I got was the sky.:laughing: Can I blame that on the camera?

POR is my favorite resort, so I tried to get a good pic of its sign as I drove by:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199062454_JrBTp-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199062454_JrBTp-A-LB)

And then the Contemporary:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199064514_jYF4N-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199064514_jYF4N-A-LB)

Space Mountain:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199064783_ZTPvC-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199064783_ZTPvC-A-LB)

Somehow I didn't take one of BLT. I think at this point I was so excited I figured I better concentrate on parking. Which I was excited to find a close spot. Walk up to the door, only to learn I had to check in at the Contemporary. I was so glad I didn't grab those balloons until after I had the room key.

Which I had the CM checking me all confused because I was so excited my mouth was running about 100mph.

Finally had the key, got the stuff out of my truck and was off to find the room. Vickie texted me about taking the monorail while I was in the room, so cleaned up the mess I had created and took off.

I got to the monorail line and realized you could only enter. I asked a CM where I could wait for my BFF (yes I said that, everyone knew I was waiting for my BFF). He had me wait by one of the gates, which then everyone kept walking up behind me and stopping. I kept telling everyone, to go on, that I was waiting for my BFF on the monorail. Again, so excited I couldn't shut up.

Took a couple of shots while I stood there:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199065103_ADwYx-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199065103_ADwYx-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199065324_BwtJH-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199065324_BwtJH-A-LB)
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199065750_fFyLP-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199065750_fFyLP-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199065981_prVBv-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199065981_prVBv-A-LB)

I'm sure I am at my limit, so will continue in the next post.

[jmskinner]

Vickie was texting me where she was as she hit all the stops, so I knew exactly which one she was on

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199067711_SVuFs-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199067711_SVuFs-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199067928_bzwH6-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199067928_bzwH6-A-LB)

And here is Vickie headed down the escalator, "WHERE IS SHE GOING?"
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199068128_f3G2o-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199068128_f3G2o-A-LB)

And where is that great photography she keeps mentioning?:laughing:

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199068748_Q6JS4-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199068748_Q6JS4-A-LB)

I really must start using my flash.:laughing:

Pics from our trip walking back:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199069388_UbgTS-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199069388_UbgTS-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199069768_AmeJ9-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199069768_AmeJ9-A-LB)

The room:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199070919_UPf4V-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199070919_UPf4V-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199071149_2vNec-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199071149_2vNec-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199071573_2TZtc-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199071573_2TZtc-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199072712_QpeBE-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199072712_QpeBE-A-LB)

We knew we needed to make sure to keep the drapes closed when changing.:laughing:

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199073729_YyTGo-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199073729_YyTGo-A-LB)

That picture above the bed looks more like Pac-Man than Mickey to me.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199074256_dPhaV-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199074256_dPhaV-A-LB)

And yes, I even took a photo of the closet:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199074503_haFrL-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199074503_haFrL-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199074720_TFohp-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199074720_TFohp-A-LB)

My pic of Vickie pointing out how the gap in the bathroom door had been fixed, seems this use to be a complaint
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199075187_UyFYS-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199075187_UyFYS-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199075461_iQueT-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199075461_iQueT-A-LB)

And should this shot be called "Dethroned?"
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199076069_fJgTB-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199076069_fJgTB-A-LB)
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199076350_GWwcd-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199076350_GWwcd-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199076680_Ys9M5-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199076680_Ys9M5-A-LB)

[jmskinner]

I promise this is my last post to catch up. Me and the computer have been fighting all day so I don't want the whole "you have too many pics" to come up.

Now Vickie left out her little mean streak. Those balloons can not be found in the park, which is odd because they are such great Mickey and Minnie balloons. The ones in the park, the faces are smaller. Well, Vickie, who I love dearly, puts them in our window so all the kids can see them and want them. I was laughing so hard at this point.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199076948_zVyBs-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199076948_zVyBs-A-LB)

I need a better lens to get a close up.

Something else Vickie left out was while at my truck to get my phone, I realize my little Kodak pocket video camera is gone. I had it under my arm. So we go back outside and then back to the room to look for it. It's not in sight. We go ahead and head off to the bus to get to EE. Surely it will show up, I had to have just misplaced it.

One of my random shots;
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199078021_MUjKp-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199078021_MUjKp-A-LB)

It was almost time for AK to close, so no wait at the windows.
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199079126_PtaMd-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199079126_PtaMd-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199079450_6kiLE-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199079450_6kiLE-A-LB)

Single file everyone:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199080089_QUDLq-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199080089_QUDLq-A-LB)

And I took the same shot as Vickie
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199081309_jwCfm-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199081309_jwCfm-A-LB)

I love the colors on this boat dock. Somewhere I have a photo of the characters arriving here on a boat.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199081843_DaTkb-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199081843_DaTkb-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199082452_gnqHP-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199082452_gnqHP-A-LB)

And no, I didn't purchase the photopass pics either. Could really kick myself in the you-know-what for that.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199083457_evCpM-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199083457_evCpM-A-LB)

And I believe I am now officially caught up. Hope I didn't scare anyone away.:goodvibes

[IheartDDuck]

Putting the balloons in the window like that sounds like something I would do! :lmao: I would say it's an easy way to identify where your room is.

[SimmerBaggins]

Now Vickie left out her little mean streak. Those balloons can not be found in the park, which is odd because they are such great Mickey and Minnie balloons. The ones in the park, the faces are smaller. Well, Vickie, who I love dearly, puts them in our window so all the kids can see them and want them. I was laughing so hard at this point.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199076948_zVyBs-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199076948_zVyBs-A-LB)


Guilty!! Those balloons were so awesome, I wanted to share them with people...then I realized how children would be clamoring for them, and the parents would be like, "okay, okay!" And they would not find them! :lmao: :lmao: This actually gets worse.

This was also the period of time we lost that camera. I left this for Melissa to describe, but then I also was trying to figure out when exactly we might have lost it...but I think it was around the time we were in the back of BLT (or the walk there).


http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199079450_6kiLE-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199079450_6kiLE-A-LB)

And I believe I am now officially caught up. Hope I didn't scare anyone away.:goodvibes


You just did, with that picture!! :crazy2: I'm surprised no one ever asked me how far along I was...

[jmskinner]

Putting the balloons in the window like that sounds like something I would do! :lmao: I would say it's an easy way to identify where your room is.

You fit right in with us!;)

You just did, with that picture!! :crazy2: I'm surprised no one ever asked me how far along I was...

Well, a couple of weeks ago I was walking through a store when a man asked how far along I was? What do you say? I just turned and walked away.

[lbuzz52]

I love both of your random shots. What I do not love is the birds at AK feeding areas. The day we were there last month they were basically attacking us.
I don't think either of you appear to have a belly. I do though, and decided I might as well use it to my advantage. No one has kicked me out of the expectant mother parking yet:rotfl:

[PoohGal05]

I am enjoying your girl's only trip report! And going with a BFF too!! :)

[jmskinner]

I don't think either of you appear to have a belly. I do though, and decided I might as well use it to my advantage. No one has kicked me out of the expectant mother parking yet:rotfl:

:rotfl2:

I am enjoying your girl's only trip report! And going with a BFF too!! :)

Thanks for following along.

[SimmerBaggins]

Well, a couple of weeks ago I was walking through a store when a man asked how far along I was? What do you say? I just turned and walked away.

OMGosh, I have no idea what I would have done!! I would border on wondering if the guy was being a jerk, to deciding to teaching him a lesson to never ask a woman that!

I love both of your random shots. What I do not love is the birds at AK feeding areas. The day we were there last month they were basically attacking us. .

Wow, they've never been that bad for us there, but on cruise ships when we're docked, the seagulls could get really bad. To the point that you couldn't sit outside to eat without a stalker almost coming right up to your plate and helping itself!!

I don't think either of you appear to have a belly. I do though, and decided I might as well use it to my advantage. No one has kicked me out of the expectant mother parking yet:rotfl:

:rotfl: Hey, especially if there are plenty to be had, why not?

I am enjoying your girl's only trip report! And going with a BFF too!! :)

Hey, PoohGal -- thanks for joining in! :welcome: It was something that I had never dreamed we'd get to do, and it was every bit as awesome as I had imagined it!

[mtgirl29]

Awww! I found your TR! So I am here reading and catching up! What a dream come true being able to go to WDW with your BFF! Your TR is soooo great! I have been crying and laughing almost at the same time. :goodvibes Cannot wait to join in on more of your adventures!!!! :cloud9:

[SimmerBaggins]

Awww! I found your TR! So I am here reading and catching up! What a dream come true being able to go to WDW with your BFF! Your TR is soooo great! I have been crying and laughing almost at the same time. :goodvibes Cannot wait to join in on more of your adventures!!!! :cloud9:

:yay::yay: Yay, you are here!! Thank you for the comments... :flower3:

[SimmerBaggins]

What was the line, Melissa, like, 25 minutes? It wasn’t too bad for the end of the day. The park was fairly crowded, although not as bad as I’ve seen it before. We grabbed some Fast Passes for later, and jumped in the Standby line. True to standard operating procedure, I took a poor picture.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd84c104e6a00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

What’s funny about this, I’ve only ever SPED through this line, or gone through the FP line. So, I was unfamiliar with actually lolly-gagging along, looking at everything. There is SO MUCH to look at; and, much to Melissa’s chagrin, too much to listen to. The bell ringing from the kids at various locations in line got on her nerve. I didn’t mind. :goodvibes

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd870904ef400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

This picture I have no idea what I was going for. I need to learn to be focused on something.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd90ad16ec400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Our standby instructions.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd816b4cfd300000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Now, I love the realism that Disney gives – these bushes are actual tea bushes (with tea leaves, obviously). I just realized that there’s a misspelling on this sign. Not that we, as vistors, can reach over from the line to get anywhere close to those bushes.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd810c3cfa700000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We got on the train, and off we went!! I never take pictures on the ride. I’m just too busy enjoying it!! It was as fantabulous as always, and the Yeti was performing. If you’ve ever seen one of the Travel channel’s shows about the Yeti on this ride, you’ll see him actually moving – it is ASTONISHING, how real, animatronically smooth it is. But we just see a flash of him…it’s no surprise that every time I’ve seen it, it’s different.

But I have been on the ride when he was “down” and they didn’t show him. That was a bummer – but this time, he was ON.

I hope Melissa got a picture of the picture...we'll have to settle on shop pics from me.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd95f38afaf00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd828244e6c00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Are the yeti-kitties cute?? I da luv dem.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8572b0ec400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Now, what shall we do whilest we wait for our FP time? I don’t really recall what time the FPs were for, but we both had some hunger pangs. So, we stopped by the Yak & Yeti and had a snacky.

I was up for some eggroll, and Melissa went All-American fries.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8d7770ed800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I take this next picture because this is where Melissa SHOULD be sitting.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd86280cfdd00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

But what happens is (and Melissa can put better fidelity to this story, later), some woman goes walking by our table, looking for a little boy. She asks people if they’ve seen him, and someone had (I didn’t think I did…), and she calls out the boy’s name as she goes on. There’s a note in her voice.

For those of you who are moms, you know the note in the voice. It’s not mad, it’s serious – my son is missing. The picture you just saw is the vapor left behind when Melissa immediately gets up and begins looking with the woman. She can tell you her motivation, but I knew it too, and felt it – but I elected to watch over the stuff while she helped this lady.

Now, in this next picture, you can make out a guy in a hat, in the middle. This is the security CM that Melissa has, in her WDW-wisdom, gotten involved. And, she found him QUICKLY!! I’m sure she’ll explain. Fortunately, they found the little boy walking in the main thoroughfare, in front of the restaurant.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd991042ec400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

In this picture, you can see the woman with dark hair, and her older son, still talking with the CM…don’t know where Melissa was when I took this one.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd982a36ef200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Melissa came back and we finished our snax…was it time for our next ride??

[IheartDDuck]

Wow, that was awesome that Melissa did that so quickly to help the woman out!

Okay, I know what you mean about going through the line at EE. I almost never go through the line and the first time I did and looked at things, I was like "oh wow!" I had no idea this was there! :laughing:

[lbuzz52]

Wow ! wHat a scary moment for that mom. That was quick thinking on Melissas part to get that CM involved.

I had that same eggroll! Yum!!! That's is where we kept having to shoo the birds off our table. In front of Kali by the monkeys, the birds were flying where ever they wanted and they didn't care who was in their way. People were walking and ducking!

Hope the yeti makes an appearance for ride #2!

[jmskinner]

Awww! I found your TR! So I am here reading and catching up! What a dream come true being able to go to WDW with your BFF! Your TR is soooo great! I have been crying and laughing almost at the same time. :goodvibes Cannot wait to join in on more of your adventures!!!! :cloud9:

Another follower. :banana: Happy to have you along. I need to get out here on the Dis more, of course the DH would tell me I didn't.:lmao:

Wow, that was awesome that Melissa did that so quickly to help the woman out!

Okay, I know what you mean about going through the line at EE. I almost never go through the line and the first time I did and looked at things, I was like "oh wow!" I had no idea this was there! :laughing:

I didn't do that much, but I'll tell a little more of what happened in a moment. There are certain lines that when I take newbies, I tell them they have to go stand-by just to see the queue.

Wow ! wHat a scary moment for that mom. That was quick thinking on Melissas part to get that CM involved.

I had that same eggroll! Yum!!! That's is where we kept having to shoo the birds off our table. In front of Kali by the monkeys, the birds were flying where ever they wanted and they didn't care who was in their way. People were walking and ducking!

Hope the yeti makes an appearance for ride #2!

The Yeti lights up, but he still doesn't move like he use to. But I still duck every single time.

Birds at WDW are getting vicious.;)

[xDisneyAngelx]

Awesome TR so ar. I love the pics you took. Also I love the title.....very cute :-)

[jmskinner]

First off, I didn't do that much about the little Boy. Once the mother checked the bathroom and he wasn't in there, that's when I knew we needed to get a CM involved. I didn't find security, but found a CM picking up trash, who then got one of the CM's with a radio to radio security. I've seen this happen enough now that I know the best thing to do is get Disney to work its magic. Those CM's come out of nowhere. (If you have ever been in a Wal-Mart during a code Adam, they work the same way.) I'm getting all nervous just thinking about it. To me that is the scariest thing because most people are from out of town or from another country, and one thing to lose sight in the local store, its another where everyone is a stranger.

Ok, now I will back up and throw in some of my random pics.:rotfl: Here's one of the FP machine area
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199083907_nLLGp-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199083907_nLLGp-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199084338_6ezAr-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199084338_6ezAr-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199084696_4UXQ9-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199084696_4UXQ9-A-LB)

Now the reason Vickie made a comment about not taking photos of the ride is because of me
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199086506_VNoVz-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199086506_VNoVz-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199087247_5R5W3-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199087247_5R5W3-A-LB)

And I was noticing all kinds of stuff I hadn't noticed before
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199088414_Tuwpi-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199088414_Tuwpi-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199088902_erEor-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199088902_erEor-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199090335_JFLkr-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199090335_JFLkr-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199090787_bvhzt-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199090787_bvhzt-A-LB)

Our last trip together, Vickie pointed out that bird that drops down here, so now I play a game of, "Will the bird be there?"
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199092749_nXznM-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199092749_nXznM-A-LB)

Nope, not this time.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199094917_2LNmG-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199094917_2LNmG-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199095469_sd5vx-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199095469_sd5vx-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199096119_meNwd-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199096119_meNwd-A-LB)

I didn't get the ride photo!:mad: Probably came out all blurry. Sometimes me and the camera work well together and sometimes we don't. :laughing:

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199097199_W4sGS-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199097199_W4sGS-A-LB)

And that Yeti shirt Vickie took a photo of, I want that. I love anything showing characters wearing Mickey Ears.

I didn't take any photos while we ate, so that's it for me on this portion. Back to you Vickie.:goodvibes

[Squidgyness]

Very cool TR. Have added to my favorites. Hope you had a nice trip! I'm sure we will all find out!

[SimmerBaggins]

Very cool TR. Have added to my favorites. Hope you had a nice trip! I'm sure we will all find out!

Hi, Squidgyness!! :rotfl: I am loving that name!!

:welcome:

Thank you, thank you, for tagging along and declaring us a fave -- and, on with the show! :banana:

[SimmerBaggins]

It was, indeed, time for our FP ride.

It just occurred to me that, all of you will be riding with us FOUR times...:lmao:

The line had a few things I thought photo-worthy. I saw this kitteh on the desk in the line, and struggled to get this angle -- because, as you know, this line goes faster, so there isn't a lot of lolly-gagging time:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd831598fb500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Then, you'll notice there are idols everywhere, that they have given offerings to. Should have used my flash on this one:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd918d5eff900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Ever noticed these lanterns, that are made from 3 dragons? I know I saw at least 2 of these:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd932556e5c00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

For some reason, this ride wasn't quite as smooth, I felt. Yes, we did see the Yeti...and there's something else. I have never taken my hands off of the bars during a rollercoaster ride -- ever. Until...this ride. :banana::banana: That's right, I got up the nerve on this second ride to lift my hands in the air for the very first time on any ride drop!! And, here's the proof:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd801858f7100000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Kind of. I know, it's dark, and you can't see my face.

I think it's interesting that Melissa, the rollercoaster aficionado, is holding on! :lmao: I didn't plan this act -- it came upon me suddenly. Nor did I realize until I did it, what a significant event it was. Ah, well.

Wait!!! Here's a better one -- I was able to snap a better picture, and just came upon it!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8bcbbcf8900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

And that, my friends, was the end of Animal Kingdom for us. I don't even remember leaving, really...but we went back to the Contemporary, looked for Melissa's camera, and then left again for our next destination. I'm really having a tough time remembering exactly what we did "in-between..."

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd99642ef2900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Here, she's either texting her hubby, or putting something on Facebook. I am so envious of people who can FB away from home...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9eba92e5400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

So...where are we headed next? :) Supper-time is closing in fast, and we want some fast food...and some adult beverage!
:cool2:

[IheartDDuck]

Yay for you taking your hands off the bar on the last ride! :banana:

Disney.....it makes us do things we never thought we could. :lmao:

Four times is pretty impressive, I have to say.

[jmskinner]

Awesome TR so ar. I love the pics you took. Also I love the title.....very cute :-)

Thanks for reading along. Vickie always comes up with great titles!

Very cool TR. Have added to my favorites. Hope you had a nice trip! I'm sure we will all find out!

Of course we had a great trip, we were together.:goodvibes

Yay for you taking your hands off the bar on the last ride! :banana:

Disney.....it makes us do things we never thought we could. :lmao:

Four times is pretty impressive, I have to say.

Hey, I wasn't holding on to the bar, I was holding on to the camera. I never realized Vickie had never let go of the bar, I always do. Well, I may not for awhile, I rode with some friends a few months back and was trying to hold on to my hat and the camera and was pulled wrong, making my back hurt. Not fair!

[jmskinner]

Did we ride 4 times? Geez, I must be getting old and forgetting everything. (Ok, my cursor keeps disappearing off into noman's land, so this may be a weird post.)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199098406_RsvkW-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199098406_RsvkW-A-LB)

You are probably wondering why I took a pic of the number 13?:confused3 That is what row we were on. :lmao: We just knew we were doomed.:rotfl:

But it was a great ride, funny that we should be on row 13 and Vickie takes her hands off the bar.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199099085_4GACy-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199099085_4GACy-A-LB)

And here is my redneck pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199100446_Dm8Pd-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199100446_Dm8Pd-A-LB)

I think Vickie got a phone call at this point or I just decided to stop and take photos, which may be what happened because I love water reflection photos.
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199100760_pXmB3-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199100760_pXmB3-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199100981_jUY6V-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199100981_jUY6V-A-LB)

Eventually we moved again, and I just love these guys
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199101312_MraLY-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199101312_MraLY-A-LB)

One good thing about random shots, you can use them to help you remember details for a TR. Here is my random pic to help me remember we took the bus back to BLT
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199101507_ZTGzy-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199101507_ZTGzy-A-LB)

And Vickie was right in her post, I was probably FBing, or I remembered to let my hubby know I made it.:rolleyes1

Vickie, back to you!

[SimmerBaggins]

Okay, for the record, I just meant that everyone will hear a total of 4 stories about our 2 rides on EE!! :lmao: I should have known Melissa didn't need to hang on to the bar -- that's why she gets good photos of the ride! :thumbsup2

I am grateful for that, because I am normally so white-knuckle gripped...and I did not remember it was #13!! :scared1:

I did a photobook of this trip, and according to the book, the only reason we went back to the Contemporary was to catch the monorail --

To EPCOT! :woohoo:

Update soon...

[SimmerBaggins]

The sun was going down as we made our way to Epcot via monorail. I was wanting to see the Tronorail (is that what it was called? can't remember) -- but we didn't get it to the park that time.

I remember making our way down the big ramp...and there's always a predatory instinct in me about who to walk behind, who to walk around, who will run me over if I get in their way, etc...similar to driving. Melissa was right there with me.

When we got to the line for our passes, there was a family right in front of us (wow!)...a father had his son in his arms, and I can't remember how old the boy was...grammar school, I think...and the boy drops the dad's phone.

It's an iPhone. Melissa and I watch as the dad bends down to pick it up with a grimace...and it's TOTALLY cracked beyond repair. The dad is upset, but keeps it to himself...and we just silently sympathized with him. What can you do? Accidents happen, and they are at Epcot. Why get angry over something you can't do anything about, now, right before "fun"? :confused3

It seems like this "dropping" thing carried through a bunch of times with us, and even between us, all throughout our trip -- but this was the most memorable!

What to eat, what to eat? We knew that the big ride lines would be crazy, and we were going to come back later, anyway. Melissa suggested (I believe) that we eat Nachos -- and a Margarita. ... I just came from SAN ANTONIO!! :lmao:

We went over to the new Mexican fast food place (don't remember the name), and there were LINES of people. Crazy. Melissa kept moving over to the right, away from the main thoroughfare...to the last line, which had like, 2 people in it. SCORE!! :woohoo:

We ordered a plate of nachos and one margarita -- to split! Now...where to sit??

There were SO many people...we kept walking, and walking...until we came to Norway, and there was an outdoor sitting area...we climbed over the low wall and snagged an empty table!

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Those nachos were SO good...and so was the drink. :)

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Hmm...to recap, quickly -- have we acted like teenagers so far?? : we teased young children with balloons (yes), lost a camera (yes), ran over to AK to ride one ride, twice (yes), helped a woman find her child (no), sympathized with a dad (no -- I think teens might have gawked, gasped, or chuckled), scarfed a table from another restaurant (yes), and shared an adult beverage (no). Four to three. So far, so good...

[lbuzz52]

Way to go!
I never really thought about it because we don't park hop, but I guess there really isn't a great way to get from AK to EP

[SimmerBaggins]

Way to go!
I never really thought about it because we don't park hop, but I guess there really isn't a great way to get from AK to EP

And AK isn't really close to ANYTHING. I think there's one time that we had to go to MK so that we could get "home" (no resort to resort!)!

[SimmerBaggins]

Believe it or not, Epcot was beginning to set up for the Flower and Garden Festival...so some of the topiaries were being set up here and there. We'll get some pictures of these later...

But for now, having finished our meal, we were up for some more drinkage. As we go around the world, what would we have? :confused3

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We decided on Italy, and walked into the wine shop. :love: Melissa had the lemon stuff (not really my cup of tea), and I had some kind of wine that had to do with Roses...seems like someone else in another TR really loved that wine. I thought it was okay -- not over the top. Speaking of over the top, that's how they pour that stuff!! They get those little "glasses" out and nearly pour the liquid right over the rim...it's a struggle to get your gear, your wallet, and the little glass out of the shop (away from bumping people who would rob you of a precious morsel).

I'll try to explain away my terrible pictures by saying I have a cheap camera and it's nighttime.

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We sat down on these benches to enjoy our drink and the beautiful night -- not too warm, not too cold. The men in front of us were talking, laughing -- and at one point, somehow inserted themselves into our conversation. Melissa, do you remember what it was about them, or what they said?? :confused3 I'm getting too old.

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I'm not using my flash, obviously, so this camera tried its best.

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We finished, and decided to venture further into the world showcase. As we came upon Japan, I noticed there was an area in the back that I had never gone through -- in the doorway, there was this fella, who was quite an imposing figure. He had a twin across the way.

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Then, I put my camera back on nighttime mode and got this shot...spooky.

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We didn't go in the store...we weren't in the mood to shop for Kimonos.

Good night, moon...

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I do believe this is a drink in Melissa's hand...I guess I didn't go for threesy's?

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Tired, and ready to go back to the room, we left before a mass exodus. Melissa decided to go check at the front desk to see if anyone had turned in a camera.

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As my knee was hurting, I sat down in the lobby and checked out everything and everyone.

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No phone, though. Slightly discouraged, but ready to call it a night, we went back to the room. For those of you curious -- there was plenty of room in that king sized bed for two people used to sleeping with someone else!! :laughing:

...and, I am well-aware that I snore if I don't sleep on my stomach -- I was hoping not to lose my BFF over it!! :rolleyes1

For my part, I slept pretty well, with one exception -- those stinkin' balloons that I loved so much kept rustling around in the corner, blown around by the air conditioner!

[jmskinner]

Okay, for the record, I just meant that everyone will hear a total of 4 stories about our 2 rides on EE!! :lmao: I should have known Melissa didn't need to hang on to the bar -- that's why she gets good photos of the ride! :thumbsup2

I am grateful for that, because I am normally so white-knuckle gripped...and I did not remember it was #13!! :scared1:

I did a photobook of this trip, and according to the book, the only reason we went back to the Contemporary was to catch the monorail --

To EPCOT! :woohoo:

Update soon...

Duh! Now I get it, we didn't ride 4 times, but the readers of this TR were going to. :laughing: Old age pops up again.

We could have taken a bus to Epcot, but there was another reason to go back to the resort. Silly me thought I could go without some sort of cover, but it was getting a little cool.

[jmskinner]

Now that I had something to keep me a little warmer, we could head over to Epcot. I love the ride to Epcot on the monorail. Wish it went around the WS though.

And that poor guys phone was cracked so badly. You could tell it was there on the ground.

I had those Nachos one other time with Vickie and they were horrible, but that was before they did all those renovations to Mexico. Not sure how that changed the making of nachos though.:confused3

Now, in case you haven't noticed yet, I try not to disturb people with the flash on the camera, so I am always trying to get shots without the flash. Sometimes it works and sometimes not so much. Can't believe I didn't take any photos until Italy, guess we were having too much fun.

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Poor Vickie had to listen to me talk about the trip I had just taken the previous month with the hubby and our tour on Segways. "See those columns, they had us manuever around them..."

I did use the flash for these pics
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I think my drink is Lemoncello or something like that and I can never remember the name of the Rose. It's a wine, but bubbles like Champagne. If you are feeling a little chest congestion, that Lemoncello will open you up. It burns.

We stopped to enjoy our drinks and I can't remember what we were discussing when those two guys jumped in to the conversation. I will probably remember about 3am this morning.

My random photo of the statue
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I had seen this area before due to the Kim Impossible Adventures I have taken with my son.

We did walk through the store and saw this
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:rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

And Vickie did get a drink, here is the proof,
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She acted like an adult and had wine, I went for the Lemon Slushie.

Now I thought on this night we rode Figment and saw the Michael Jackson 3D movie. Before doing so, we sat and talked. It was EMH and I don't think I had ever stayed at Epcot for EMH. While sitting on this bench outside of Figment, I told Vickie how Medium ended. I felt bad afterwards that I may have ruined it if she ever got the chance to see it. And she was so mad how it ended.

Or did we ride Figment? I'm sure we saw Michael Jackson though, because I thought I told her it would make her remember the Michael we all loved. But maybe I have become senile (sp?) also.:laughing:

Got back to the hotel and as Vickie said, asked about my camera, here is my pic of Vickie waiting on me
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(By the way Vickie, you said phone in your post. Old age slips us up again.:lmao:)

I slept well, I think balloons woke me up a little also.

[SimmerBaggins]

And Vickie did get a drink, here is the proof,
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She acted like an adult and had wine, I went for the Lemon Slushie.

Now I thought on this night we rode Figment and saw the Michael Jackson 3D movie. Before doing so, we sat and talked. It was EMH and I don't think I had ever stayed at Epcot for EMH. While sitting on this bench outside of Figment, I told Vickie how Medium ended. I felt bad afterwards that I may have ruined it if she ever got the chance to see it. And she was so mad how it ended.

Or did we ride Figment? I'm sure we saw Michael Jackson though, because I thought I told her it would make her remember the Michael we all loved. But maybe I have become senile (sp?) also.:laughing:
...

(By the way Vickie, you said phone in your post. Old age slips us up again.:lmao:)

I slept well, I think balloons woke me up a little also.


Okay, I THOUGHT I had another drink!! :lmao: I don't even remember getting it!

If we did Figment and Michael, why don't either of us have pictures?? I remember seeing Michael...have no remembrance of Figment, other than a general knowledge of the ride. Wow. Are you sure I wasn't passed out? :rotfl:

I do remember the conversation about Medium...I do remember being mad...I don't remember what you said!!! :lmao: So, I guess that's okay...

Conclusion: We were definitely NOT acting like teenagers during this timeframe!!

[mrssmith06]

What a great story!! :hug: A trip with your BFF...How fun!!!!!!

[Terri O]

Sounds like you both had a great time. Glad to hear that surgery and treatment is going well!

There is nothing like a little Disney Magic to help you feel a bit better about things. I lost my job (with Disney) a few years back and took a trip with my college daughter and her friends to WDW. I had a great time, even though I was mad at the company for all of the lay-offs that were happening.

[SimmerBaggins]

What a great story!! :hug: A trip with your BFF...How fun!!!!!!

:welcome: Thanks for following me over to read our story! It's funny how much we'd kind of talked about this is a joking way, and then it just came together! It was meant to be...! :cloud9:

Sounds like you both had a great time. Glad to hear that surgery and treatment is going well!

There is nothing like a little Disney Magic to help you feel a bit better about things. I lost my job (with Disney) a few years back and took a trip with my college daughter and her friends to WDW. I had a great time, even though I was mad at the company for all of the lay-offs that were happening.

:welcome: Hey, thanks for commenting on our story! We definitely did -- and it is, thanks!

I also had to come back to a place that I had lost my job with a while back...it makes you take a step back and ask yourself who you are. And, WDW is definitely an escape...I think I just forgot about being "cancer girl" for a while, and was just me! :goodvibes

[emma212010]

Such a fun trip!! I'm so joining in!! :woohoo:

[SimmerBaggins]

Our second day was Magic Kingdom day!! :woohoo: We weren't really interested, after our late night, in getting to MK in time for Rope Drop, but we did really want to get there early to ride as much as possible!

After so many years, it was a cool feeling to be getting up and getting ready with my BFF -- I don't know how many times, as teenagers, we spent the night over each other's house and took turns taking showers, putting on make-up and getting hair ready. Those "girl" things, you know? :cutie: The things as a mom that your family looks at (unless you have a teenage daughter) as being the "slow" things, or the things that make you, as the mom, get up first so that you don't make everyone late. We got ourselves put together, and then took a morning pic to commemorate the moment!

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We had a blast trying to get that picture!

I think it was at that point that I decided that the balloons in the window needed an upgrade -- let's put them out on the balcony!! :cool1: We wrapped them around the arms of the chairs and the heavy star kept them rooted...the wind blew them around gently -- there was NO missing these babies, waving at you from our balcony!

We had a good laugh at this, again. I was so mean.

As we were leaving, I was feeling kind of ornery:

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Melissa had to go to her truck to get her phone, which was charging:

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We took the easy walk from BLT to MK. I say "easy", but it was longer than I expected! I was so EXCITED to be at MK!! What would we do first?

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I saw the horse up ahead -- I love these critters. Disney takes such good care of them...

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"Hey, Sweetie -- how you doin'?"

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For a February day, it was absolutely beautiful!!

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As we walked by the bridge, a photographer stopped us and took our pictures in front of the castle. I just have to tell you about this...no pic. :(

We commandeered our way over to Space Mountain and grabbed some Fast Passes...

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...and walked on!

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"Welcome, Space Traveler!!" Why, thank you!! I have come from a galaxy far, far away, to take this trip!

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We were so psyched...I had to attempt to take a pic in the dark.

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We had a great time, squealing one right after the other! Some times I see more on that ride than others -- seemed like this one was the darker ride.

In the shop, I wandered around, looking for something I liked, while Melissa was waiting to talk to the CM about the picture.

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Unfortunately, they didn't put pictures on our Photopass. Hey, no loss, since we didn't buy the pics, anyway! :rotfl:

Hmmm...where do we go from here??

[IheartDDuck]

I think you guys are doing pretty well acting like teenagers!

The wine that you got from Italy is Rosa Regale. I like getting that wine too. Lemoncello is okay, but I get made fun of when I drink that because apparently it makes my nostrils flare. :lmao:

[SimmerBaggins]

Such a fun trip!! I'm so joining in!! :woohoo:

Hi, Emma! :welcome: Thanks for "tripping along" with us!! :yay:

I think you guys are doing pretty well acting like teenagers!

The wine that you got from Italy is Rosa Regale. I like getting that wine too. Lemoncello is okay, but I get made fun of when I drink that because apparently it makes my nostrils flare. :lmao:

THAT'S what's it's called!! It was good -- lighter than I had anticipated. What's funny is that in the "stage" area in Italy, I kept seeing other people's abandoned glasses of that wine... :confused3 ...and no, I wasn't tempted!! :laughing:

(trying to remember if Melissa's nostrils were flaring more than usual... ;) )

[TinksThree]

Has it really been over a week since I was on here!?!?!?!?! I missed so much!!!!

Resort "stuff": I found the balloon/balcony story hilarious!!! Teasing those poor little children...shame, shame!! :lmao: Keith dropped his IPhone in line at Tower of Terror last year and it shattered so I have so much empathy for that poor dad!!

Animal Kingdom: First I :lovestruc EE too and will fit in as many rides as I possibly can! The queue is so awesome. I think it is Disney Imagineering at its best!! And how cool you got to see the Yeti!! I have too and it is weird how realistic he seems! I love how you pretended to go through the park non-commando! Is that possible? You need to train me on it if it is!! :rotfl:

Epcot: I love Epcot!! I am determined to make it there for drinks around the world. Everytime we go it is too hot to feel like indulging in adult beverages... And the picture from the Japan store??? Interesting and made me laugh out loud causing my puppy to think something was wrong!! :rolleyes1

Magic Kingdom: That sky was beautiful!! And Space Mtn first!! :yay: It is one of my faves!!

Teenagers?: I think so far you are handling the whole "teenage" thing pretty well! And sometimes you behave like mischevious teenagers (ie Epcot....;)) So way too go!!

Am I caught up now? :cool2:

[jmskinner]

What a great story!! :hug: A trip with your BFF...How fun!!!!!!

:thanks:

Sounds like you both had a great time. Glad to hear that surgery and treatment is going well!

There is nothing like a little Disney Magic to help you feel a bit better about things. I lost my job (with Disney) a few years back and took a trip with my college daughter and her friends to WDW. I had a great time, even though I was mad at the company for all of the lay-offs that were happening.

Sorry about the lay-off, but glad you were able to still make some great memories.

Such a fun trip!! I'm so joining in!! :woohoo:

:welcome:

I think you guys are doing pretty well acting like teenagers!

The wine that you got from Italy is Rosa Regale. I like getting that wine too. Lemoncello is okay, but I get made fun of when I drink that because apparently it makes my nostrils flare. :lmao:

Thank you, we weren't really trying to, just being our ourselves. Young at heart.

Not sure about the nostril's flaring, but I wouldn't be surprised, it does burn.

Has it really been over a week since I was on here!?!?!?!?! I missed so much!!!!

Resort "stuff": I found the balloon/balcony story hilarious!!! Teasing those poor little children...shame, shame!! :lmao: Keith dropped his IPhone in line at Tower of Terror last year and it shattered so I have so much empathy for that poor dad!!

Animal Kingdom: First I :lovestruc EE too and will fit in as many rides as I possibly can! The queue is so awesome. I think it is Disney Imagineering at its best!! And how cool you got to see the Yeti!! I have too and it is weird how realistic he seems! I love how you pretended to go through the park non-commando! Is that possible? You need to train me on it if it is!! :rotfl:

Epcot: I love Epcot!! I am determined to make it there for drinks around the world. Everytime we go it is too hot to feel like indulging in adult beverages... And the picture from the Japan store??? Interesting and made me laugh out loud causing my puppy to think something was wrong!! :rolleyes1

Magic Kingdom: That sky was beautiful!! And Space Mtn first!! :yay: It is one of my faves!!

Teenagers?: I think so far you are handling the whole "teenage" thing pretty well! And sometimes you behave like mischevious teenagers (ie Epcot....;)) So way too go!!

Am I caught up now? :cool2:

I remember reading about Keith dropping his Iphone, seems like I thought about that when I saw that one crack.

And I apologize to your puppy.:laughing:

[jmskinner]

Love that title Vickie and boy did we ride. Oops, getting ahead of myself.

First random photo of the day
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199105201_SZ6Wc-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199105201_SZ6Wc-A-LB)

My one complaint about BLT, the hallways. Actually I think I have this complaint for all deluxes (or at least the ones I have stayed at). You leave your room to walk down a hallway. I love the moderates since you walk into the beautiful Disney landscape. At least some Disney artwork would have been nice. Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox now.:goodvibes

How many times had we used the elevator the day before and didn't notice this view
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199105854_QpmtX-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199105854_QpmtX-A-LB)

And I am always trying to get good shots of the monorail
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199106245_tJqEu-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199106245_tJqEu-A-LB)

Wow, empty bus stops
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199106686_76MEk-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199106686_76MEk-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199106955_gDEbm-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199106955_gDEbm-A-LB)

In case you haven't heard, all the painting being done on Main Street is to bring Main Street back to the original colors of opening day.
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199107470_Sf4hn-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199107470_Sf4hn-A-LB)
I wouldn't have known they had ever been changed since I only started going in 2005.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199108886_ESUdt-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199108886_ESUdt-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199109539_PDQ99-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199109539_PDQ99-A-LB)

And I always have to get a pic of the castle (As I type this I can hear hubby "how many pics do you need?")
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199110091_L6cfi-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199110091_L6cfi-A-LB)

And this is where we had our photopass pic taken, but didn't order it
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199110443_GLLpw-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199110443_GLLpw-A-LB)

But the very nice CM took one with mine:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199111193_vbmoe-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199111193_vbmoe-A-LB)

He then reminded us to take a photo of our photopass card in case we lost it, which I did.

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199112257_atqY2-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199112257_atqY2-A-LB)

Park wouldn't be looking like this much longer
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199112811_9upeq-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199112811_9upeq-A-LB)

Me trying to take pics of line
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199113145_YYaFn-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199113145_YYaFn-A-LB)

And of course, on the ride :lmao:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199113392_EyvgG-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199113392_EyvgG-A-LB)

Don't worry, I didn't use my flash, that was the only pic I got. I can't remember if it was this ride or the later one, it may have been both, but I think I was sitting in front of Vickie, and we would scream or laugh, but never at the same time. That made us laugh even more.

And I had hoped you could add the photo to your photopass card like at TT, but you have to pay for it and then they add it to your card. At this point we were acting like teenagers without Momma's credit card. :laughing:

[MEK]

Ladies - Love your TR so far. Having just come back from a girl's trip, it is so fun to read about other's experiences.

I stayed in BLT in September - so you mean the sink is actually IN the bathroom now????? That is awesome.

Was that a standard view. I like it. It's a very pretty view.

I will try to get caught up tomorrow.

OH - and I am so happy to hear your breast cancer treatment went so well. That must be such a relief.

[lbuzz52]

Oh my. The iPhone. I would have cried. My iPhone is like my third child.
The crowd levels se nice. I thought they would be crazy for presidents day weekend.

[jmskinner]

Ladies - Love your TR so far. Having just come back from a girl's trip, it is so fun to read about other's experiences.

I stayed in BLT in September - so you mean the sink is actually IN the bathroom now????? That is awesome.

Was that a standard view. I like it. It's a very pretty view.

I will try to get caught up tomorrow.

OH - and I am so happy to hear your breast cancer treatment went so well. That must be such a relief.

The view was nice, I know Vickie was upset that looking directly out was the other half of the resort, but once on the balcony it was a nice view.

Too funny about the sink. I understand why they originally had the sinks outside of the bathroom, makes it easier for two to get dressed at once, but wasn't a good idea to put it in the kitchen area. I did use the mirror in the kitchen and a little cabinet area to do my makeup.

Glad you had a great time on your trip too.:thumbsup2

Oh my. The iPhone. I would have cried. My iPhone is like my third child.
The crowd levels se nice. I thought they would be crazy for presidents day weekend.

I think those of us with smarthphones are all addicted to them. You don't realize how addicted you are until yours doesn't work.

I think this was an EMH at MK and it was still really early, believe me, those President's Day eventually caught up to us.

[SimmerBaggins]

Ladies - Love your TR so far. Having just come back from a girl's trip, it is so fun to read about other's experiences.

I stayed in BLT in September - so you mean the sink is actually IN the bathroom now????? That is awesome.

Was that a standard view. I like it. It's a very pretty view.

I will try to get caught up tomorrow.

OH - and I am so happy to hear your breast cancer treatment went so well. That must be such a relief.

I had heard a lot of flack about BLT -- how the furniture wasn't up to par, things already looked worn, and then the bathroom/kitchen thing. I really cannot say there was anything I was disappointed with, other than the fact that the studio is a bit smaller than I was used to. But we were fine with it!

As for the treatments -- I think I take them lighter than my doc would wish (just got chewed out today for trying to take some days off from them)...I have never had any fear over this thing, and that can be good in a lot of respects, but bad when I don't "feel" the gravity of it, I guess.

Oh my. The iPhone. I would have cried. My iPhone is like my third child.
The crowd levels se nice. I thought they would be crazy for presidents day weekend.

I LOOOOOVE it when the park is like that !! :woohoo:

[SimmerBaggins]

We decided we would head North. You might be wondering, well, to what ride? I think we were really on autopilot at that point, but we knew the other targets -- two other mountains to conquer == were on the other side of the park. We had a long walk ahead of us, and we kept alert for what would make us deviate from our path.

We walked by the go-carts...not even a glimmer of interest. Here come the teacups -- no question, neither of us are fans of getting dizzy and nauseous. :sad2: I took note of the construction, but didn't pay much attention to that.

And around the corner was Pooh!

Construction was newly complete, and not many people were in line, so we dropped by Pooh's house and checked to see if he was home.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8579e8f4100000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Hmmm...by the looks of the honey on the table, he had just left. I felt a momentary bit of envy for the shorter visitors who could just walk on in and make themselves at home, but we would have looked silly going in.

This contraption, I didn't fully understand.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd984b5efd700000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Ah, here was Pooh. He was thinking of things to do. I guess he hired some construction workers after he thought of them.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9b42fef5500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Suddenly, I had a fit, or convulsion or something, and took a weird picture of the sun, rising over Pooh's new spot.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd827388fdf00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

OMGosh -- decision point!! Are we children, or are we adults?? We're in between -- how do we resolve this??

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd83df38f1900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I shall be telling this with a sigh, somewhere ages and ages hence...two paths converged in a garden and I -- I took the path...(sigh)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9c1e02e0800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

...that did not include all the fun stuff. :sad1:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd98f5cafa300000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Look! This section looked all lonely...did we have to take the path more traveled by?

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd97c4fef5100000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We climbed aboard our honey pot, and have a rather eventful ride...isn't it a beautiful story?

We stumbled out of the clever shop, meant to make us go, "aww!" -- which we did -- and found ourselves in the sunshine again.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8bb648fcd00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Nothing else really called to us to ride behind the castle, although I love Peter Pan...don't believe we rode that one. At some point along in this area, Melissa asked me the question for the first time:

"Are we going to eat lunch at Columbia Harbour House?"

Yes!! I love that place, and we eat there every time, regardless. Satisfied for the moment, Melissa led on.

Suddenly, I spied something --

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8ba334e3200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

No, not the stroller parking. It's the house in the background -- that used to be the place where the skyway ride (whatever it was called) would have riders come back to, or get on at. I should know more about this obscure piece of Disney history, but I don't feel like looking it up and regurgitating it like I've always known it. I just LOVE that this is still here!!

Then, Melissa points out a door that CMs use...hmmm...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9cde7af3900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

But back to that house. I'm thinking, what are they doing with all that landscaping and house and stuff now??

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd91e9f6e8000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Part of it looks like it's been chopped off:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8d52a0e8400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

And, the pathway up to it is closed off by items they have just blocking the path. It's really an odd area.

Hmmm...what would we do next?


I know, short update, but I felt like doing something today!! :rolleyes:

[jmskinner]

Now I was excited to check out the new Pooh queue. So here are my pics
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199113692_WMCR5-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199113692_WMCR5-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199114169_LhqpC-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199114169_LhqpC-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199114525_7A4en-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199114525_7A4en-A-LB)

And of course I attempt ride photos, but this is a hard one because the vehicle is always jumping around
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199118123_cyAKW-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199118123_cyAKW-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199118385_p9LkH-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199118385_p9LkH-A-LB)

Random crowd pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199118977_x8PUQ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199118977_x8PUQ-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199119198_ca2xj-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199119198_ca2xj-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199121228_HtV8X-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199121228_HtV8X-A-LB)

Now, the reason I pointed out that door CM's use, is because my DS and I took one of the Science educational classes last Summer and got to go behind the scenes through that door. We got to check out the Haunted Mansion from behind the scenes. All we saw were the computers and stood in the back of the dining room scene. I highly recommend those classes if you can fit them in, but you have to buy a park ticket even though you have an AP. And that park ticket is only good that week. The only downside to the program.

Back to you Vickie.

[SimmerBaggins]

The reason for this title is that I know that we ended up getting FPs for BTMRR and Splash Mountain, but my pictures are sporadic from this point on. So, while I have memories of riding BTMRR, I can't remember when it happened, or how many times. I just know -- and am telling you now -- we rode it and had a great time. :lmao:

Now, I am basing the rest of my story on the photographs, and Melissa will have to tell you where to insert BTMRR or anything else I've forgotten because I didn't take a picture of it.

I know, I'm a sad case. :sad2: Chalk it up to months delay in reporting, and subsequent "chemo brain"!!

On our way to the Mountains, I saw this graffiti that I had never seen before -- too cute!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd979f3af7700000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Melissa likes to take pictures of Splash, so when I saw this interloper, I pointed him out to her:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd97b0d2eb800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9a2b96ef800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Suddenly, there were two!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd93a996e9400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We had our FPs in hand, and came back around to ride Haunted Mansion!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8ebbe8f3f00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

They were just beginning to put the new enhancements to the ride, so I was taking extra pics...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd94e2f6e1800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8884a4e5200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

What a dear old lady with a rose...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8206bcf1700000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Something happened during this ride...did Melissa point something out to me? She had gone through the "behind the scenes" tour. I did read somewhere that the Imagineers didn't take into account mirror images when they created the dancing ghosts -- therefore, the ladies are leading the men! :lmao:

After this, hunger for second breakfast kicked in. Doesn't everyone have second breakfasts? They are suggested for those folks who are trying to increase their metabolism. ;) There was a snack area just outside of Haunted Mansion, close to the Hall of Presidents -- as we neared that area, Melissa worried,

"Did you still want to eat at CHH?" Maybe she thought I was deluding my luncheon appetite.

"Absolutely, yes!" I responded. And so, permission seemed to be granted to enjoy a pre-CHH snack.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd961c3af4b00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Don't be thinking I eat like this all the time. But I like to think I am somewhat healthier than an average Texan...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9d200ef4900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Melissa ate a healthy snack, too, but don't remember what it was.

Next up, making a splash!

[jmskinner]

I need to get busy doing more packing and cleaning out of the house, but thought I would update in case Vickie is waiting on me. I honestly don't remember what all we did either, but hopefully my pics will allow for the story.

I took the same pic as Vickie of the grafitti
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199121835_QX5De-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199121835_QX5De-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199122216_3Bf5v-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199122216_3Bf5v-A-LB)

Love pics of empty parks
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199122837_cRxkb-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199122837_cRxkb-A-LB)

One of the things I will miss about living in FL is the wildlife
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199123417_VwTqA-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199123417_VwTqA-A-LB)

I think we got FP's to Splash and rode BTMRR. I'm really not sure about the FP's but I know those pics of the birds on top of Splash were taken while in line for BTMRR, because this is part of the queue area
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199123770_5uc3D-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199123770_5uc3D-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199124111_xfqUq-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199124111_xfqUq-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199124421_a6AhA-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199124421_a6AhA-A-LB)

And here is the proof that we rode
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199125274_v3AyY-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199125274_v3AyY-A-LB)

Vickie's holding on again!

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199128871_tZcCQ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199128871_tZcCQ-A-LB)

Now, you notice I didn't get pics of those birds on top of Splah, that's because my lens doesn't have a good zoom, I have another I didn't bring this day.

But I had to stop for pics of Splash
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199130266_5UtQ5-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199130266_5UtQ5-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199130640_dYEww-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199130640_dYEww-A-LB)

Or wait, maybe I did try to get a pic of the bird
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199130985_48Zx3-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199130985_48Zx3-A-LB)

Hmmm, didn't take pics at HM, guess I was too busy talking. I was actually pointing out several hidden Mickey's while on HM. I didn't tell Vickie any of the secrets I had learned while on the science tour with Jacob. Part of it has spoiled several rides for me.

And since Vickie posted a pic of me eating my apples, here she is
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199131270_UT2Pn-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199131270_UT2Pn-A-LB)

And I was worried about her not wanting to eat at CHH. I was really hungry and looking forward to it. Guess I am use to the hubby, if he eats breakfast, he doesn't want lunch.

Ok Vickie, back to you now.

[Minnie&Nana]

OMGOSH!! I absolutely LOVE all of y'all's pics!! LOVE!!! And how much fun you had!

Funny, when I saw the pics of BLT hallway, I was thinking how much I missed the CR hallways and it made me want to stay there again (CR, haven't tried BLT yet - which still makes me think of a sandwich.:confused3 ). I like what you said about the mods and the pretty walks to the rooms; My fave walk would be at FQ.

Anyway, what I love about your pics, besides the ones of the two of you:thumbsup2, is that the pics take me back and I can almost hear and smell the MK. My last visit was not so great - no strolling through, taking in all the sights and sounds - next time for sure. ::yes::

Had no idea they were painting the MK so it would look like it did when it opened! Cannot wait to see it in 2012, looking like the old days.

Happy that they've so far kept the old skyway bldgs, but from your pics it's looking to be falling a part, so it may be gone soon. Wish it would be brought back, rather than demoilished.

GREAT TR!!!!:love:

[LuluLovesDisney]

I am absolutely loving your TR!! I hope my best friend and I are lucky enough to have a girls trip together someday!

My mom had breast cancer in 1998 and she is doing great today so I just want to send you some <3 there.

Well you guys made me laugh with your balloons and your teenager drama but also tear up. I am really glad you decided to share this with all of us.

I also LOVE the Contemporary so I was overjoyed to see so much of BLT. It looks amazing!

Those nachos and drinks don't look half bad either!

[burly]

Just Read the whole thing. What fun! Looking forward to more.

[jmskinner]

OMGOSH!! I absolutely LOVE all of y'all's pics!! LOVE!!! And how much fun you had!

Funny, when I saw the pics of BLT hallway, I was thinking how much I missed the CR hallways and it made me want to stay there again (CR, haven't tried BLT yet - which still makes me think of a sandwich.:confused3 ). I like what you said about the mods and the pretty walks to the rooms; My fave walk would be at FQ.

Anyway, what I love about your pics, besides the ones of the two of you:thumbsup2, is that the pics take me back and I can almost hear and smell the MK. My last visit was not so great - no strolling through, taking in all the sights and sounds - next time for sure. ::yes::

Had no idea they were painting the MK so it would look like it did when it opened! Cannot wait to see it in 2012, looking like the old days.

Happy that they've so far kept the old skyway bldgs, but from your pics it's looking to be falling a part, so it may be gone soon. Wish it would be brought back, rather than demoilished.

GREAT TR!!!!:love:

Good to hear from you!!! I thought I saw something about them removing that skyway bldg, but I may be wrong. It's a pretty area and seems like they could do something with it, a ride or show or something.

And is that a goof on your countdown, thought you were going for your 30th birthdays.;)

I am absolutely loving your TR!! I hope my best friend and I are lucky enough to have a girls trip together someday!

My mom had breast cancer in 1998 and she is doing great today so I just want to send you some <3 there.

Well you guys made me laugh with your balloons and your teenager drama but also tear up. I am really glad you decided to share this with all of us.

I also LOVE the Contemporary so I was overjoyed to see so much of BLT. It looks amazing!

Those nachos and drinks don't look half bad either!

Glad your mother is doing great! And you and your BFF should make that trip.

Those nachos and drinks were good!

[jmskinner]

Just Read the whole thing. What fun! Looking forward to more.

You posted just as I was posting. Thanks for following! We still have a lot more to come.

I'm sure Vickie will be out here soon. She has her nephew this weekend and I bet she has her hands full.:goodvibes

[PoohGal05]

I am enjoying yall's trip report! Sounds like it was an amazing trip and I can't wait to read more! :goodvibes

[JacquiBee]

Love this TR. Went back and read the PTR too, sounds just like the way we travel!!! You've inspired me to think about a girls-only WDW vacation. Only problem is I have no friends who have been there as much as me, certainly none who love WDW as much as I do...:eek: Oh well, I'll plan it and then find someone who wants to go...ha ha ha. Can't wait for the next installment!

[TinksThree]

Your chosen path this day sounds much as I would do it!! I loved the new Pooh queue but since we were all "grown-ups" we chose to not play along as we went...plus there was no line!!

I love pictures of empty parks too!! And I :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc CHH!!! It is almost a must for me too!!! :banana:

I hope the two of you are having a Happy 4th!!!

[punkin1763]

I'm in!

[SimmerBaggins]

OMGOSH!! I absolutely LOVE all of y'all's pics!! LOVE!!! And how much fun you had!

Funny, when I saw the pics of BLT hallway, I was thinking how much I missed the CR hallways and it made me want to stay there again (CR, haven't tried BLT yet - which still makes me think of a sandwich.:confused3 ). I like what you said about the mods and the pretty walks to the rooms; My fave walk would be at FQ.

Anyway, what I love about your pics, besides the ones of the two of you:thumbsup2, is that the pics take me back and I can almost hear and smell the MK. My last visit was not so great - no strolling through, taking in all the sights and sounds - next time for sure. ::yes::

Had no idea they were painting the MK so it would look like it did when it opened! Cannot wait to see it in 2012, looking like the old days.

Happy that they've so far kept the old skyway bldgs, but from your pics it's looking to be falling a part, so it may be gone soon. Wish it would be brought back, rather than demoilished.

GREAT TR!!!!:love:

I know what you mean about the pictures -- I really like looking at OLD pictures of WDW, too! Doing this TR really makes me want to get planning on the next great WDW adventure. (I think of the sandwich, too! :laughing:)

I am absolutely loving your TR!! I hope my best friend and I are lucky enough to have a girls trip together someday!

My mom had breast cancer in 1998 and she is doing great today so I just want to send you some <3 there.

Well you guys made me laugh with your balloons and your teenager drama but also tear up. I am really glad you decided to share this with all of us.

I also LOVE the Contemporary so I was overjoyed to see so much of BLT. It looks amazing!

Those nachos and drinks don't look half bad either!

Thanks so much! I love this forum and the ability to share our stories with others -- I know if we had done this sooner (I take responsibility), it would have been a better TR, but so glad we are doing it now.

Thanks for the well-wishes -- I'm amazed how many people have gone through this disease and come through it stronger.

And, omgosh, I would love some of those nachos and that margarita about now!! :cloud9:

Just Read the whole thing. What fun! Looking forward to more.

Thanks for joining! Looking forward to telling more! :laughing:

I am enjoying yall's trip report! Sounds like it was an amazing trip and I can't wait to read more! :goodvibes

Thank you!! I wish I had more detail, but that's the sad part...I've learned my lesson: tell a TR earlier rather than later!!

Love this TR. Went back and read the PTR too, sounds just like the way we travel!!! You've inspired me to think about a girls-only WDW vacation. Only problem is I have no friends who have been there as much as me, certainly none who love WDW as much as I do...:eek: Oh well, I'll plan it and then find someone who wants to go...ha ha ha. Can't wait for the next installment!

Oh, go out and convert them! :rotfl: Thanks for reading up on us! I never would have thought Melissa would have become so hard-core on WDW as she is, but knowing her to be a park fanatic, I knew she'd take to it like a duck to water. Now, if I can just get her to go on a cruise... :rolleyes1

Your chosen path this day sounds much as I would do it!! I loved the new Pooh queue but since we were all "grown-ups" we chose to not play along as we went...plus there was no line!!

I love pictures of empty parks too!! And I :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc CHH!!! It is almost a must for me too!!! :banana:

I hope the two of you are having a Happy 4th!!!

I know, right?? :thumbsup2 I've almost come to think of it as the Mountain tour path... ;)

We had a great 4th of July -- a coworker invited us to his cabin out at Leakey on the Frio River, and we really enjoyed just being outdoors and swimming in the river. No fireworks, tho... :sad2: Too dry.

I'm in!

:welcome: Thanks for hopping aboard...more to come soon! ;)

[SimmerBaggins]

And since Vickie posted a pic of me eating my apples, here she is
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199131270_UT2Pn-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199131270_UT2Pn-A-LB)

And I was worried about her not wanting to eat at CHH. I was really hungry and looking forward to it. Guess I am use to the hubby, if he eats breakfast, he doesn't want lunch.


:rotfl:

I look like I'm singing into that carrot.

Do I look like I skip a meal in favor of another? :lmao:

[SimmerBaggins]

About my title here: Our next three rides (according to my pictures and storyline) are water rides, ironically. And thinking of "drop to drink": obviously, you're not going to drink the water that surrounds you, and then, of course, MK has no alcohol.

There is one dramatic exception, as I'm prone to point out.

Space Mountain teases you with a robot waiter, who tries unsuccessfully to deliver an adult beverage (sorry about the blurry shot):

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d908b3127ccefaeeac90c71500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Why do this to us?? :confused3

In any event, I show us going to Splash Mountain, first. I'm a bit nervous about this ride.

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It's not about the drop, although the drop is kind of intimidating -- it's about the SPLASH from the neighboring ride that comes down while you're going up!! :eek: I had only rode this one time before -- last June -- and that thing coming down doused my daughter and I so much, we were wet the entire day! So...I was not enthused about being wet all day on a February day...

But, Melissa assured me that the splash coming across was subdued...fortunately, she was right about that. ;) I'm not in good humor when wet and cold! We had a good time on the ride.

We wandered into the shop, afterward. I'm fascinated by this shop, because the story of Brer Rabbit isn't much told to youngsters these days, so how do they explain the story and the merch? I'm always curious to what is going on in this shop.

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There was even less of the Brer characters than normal. This would mean that Disney isn't too interested in resurrecting this story any time soon.

You probably have your own opinions of the reasons for this...my DD and I once looked up the story on Youtube and watched it.

Speaking of my DD, she has the Mickey ears that looks like an ice cream. I saw this one and cringed...eek.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9d3f72e1600000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

"Hey, wanna come on over and scratch and sniff my ear?" :lmao:

These were cute.

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Since we are playing Epic Mickey at home, had to take this pic:

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My camera was refusing to cooperate to take Brer Rabbit's house pics:

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Next, we had some time on our hands, waiting on lunch, etc. Decided to run on over and catch a pirate or two...

Now, I have NEVER seen that view in the queue of the two pirates playing a game. Here, I had the best unofficial tour guide in WDW at my side, and did I ask her where those pirates were?? No. :sad2:

I did get a couple of dark pics of my unofficial tour guide. But my camera rejected taking any decent pictures of the ride, itself.

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd99583af7100000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

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Our ride awaits. Too bad there's nothing more exciting from me on this.

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Afterward, we tried unsuccessfully to attract the attention of the star of the show. Must have been our unattractive outfits.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8b7fa8f5500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9c52c2ec600000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Going for three boat rides in a row!!

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Fortunately, we didn't get lost, either.

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Everything tastes like chicken, here...:

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Melissa, didn't something happen while we were in this line? I know you described something getting loose, or something -- the spider was only sporadically active.

Beauty shot (African Queen).

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I have a LOT of pictures of this ride, but none of them very exciting. :) I believe, at this point, we are sufficiently hungry!!

[jmskinner]

I am enjoying yall's trip report! Sounds like it was an amazing trip and I can't wait to read more! :goodvibes

Welcome and thanks for following along.

Love this TR. Went back and read the PTR too, sounds just like the way we travel!!! You've inspired me to think about a girls-only WDW vacation. Only problem is I have no friends who have been there as much as me, certainly none who love WDW as much as I do...:eek: Oh well, I'll plan it and then find someone who wants to go...ha ha ha. Can't wait for the next installment!

Plan it and they will come!:lmao: You might just turn another into a Disney freak.:)

Your chosen path this day sounds much as I would do it!! I loved the new Pooh queue but since we were all "grown-ups" we chose to not play along as we went...plus there was no line!!

I love pictures of empty parks too!! And I :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc CHH!!! It is almost a must for me too!!! :banana:

I hope the two of you are having a Happy 4th!!!

You'd think we would have made a plan, but we really just winged it.

I forgot to mention, in the Pooh queue there is a "honey" wall, that looked like we were suppose to draw in it, but we couldn't figure out if it really did anything. Did you?

Had a nice 4th. Just stayed home and worked on the moving process.


I'm in!

:rotfl:

I look like I'm singing into that carrot.



You do look like you are singing.:lmao:

[jmskinner]

Uh Oh, maybe this should be titled the chapter where the BFF's disagree.:lmao:

My pics tell a different story. I think we went in the Briar Patch while we waited for another FP window to open up, because I took pics on Splash and they aren't until later.

I did get Brer Rabbit's house pic:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199132010_MtUun-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199132010_MtUun-A-LB)

And I was also taking pics of merchandise I found this pin
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199132637_P5eBG-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199132637_P5eBG-A-LB)

It had a surprise
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199132812_uQdMh-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199132812_uQdMh-A-LB)

I didn't take any on PoTC though.:confused3

But after Pirates I remembered a pic we needed to take
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199224833_tLgnz-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199224833_tLgnz-A-LB)

Now, later on we make an even greater accomplishment than that one.

Crowd pic (random pic)
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199133206_N8vyz-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199133206_N8vyz-A-LB)

I found these and thought my DH would like to have one for his car, also going for one of those great pics, just wasn't smart enough to move my shot over a little so no one could walk in it.
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199133458_fv6zf-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199133458_fv6zf-A-LB)

My pic of Captain Jack
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199134210_g3Chr-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199134210_g3Chr-A-LB)

While we waited in line for our Jungle Cruise I noticed something I hadn't noticed before
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199134848_SjQWV-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199134848_SjQWV-A-LB)

Mickey, Donald, and Goofy
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199135943_Vc7nJ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199135943_Vc7nJ-A-LB)

Now I know of one funny thing that involved something getting loose on the JC, but I do remember that happened after our trip when I was with another friend, so I don't remember what I told Vickie.:rotfl2: Or maybe it was, now I am questioning what little memory I have.:rotfl2:

Anyhoo (oops that would be the wrong parck slang), anyhow, what happened that time was while waiting in line they made an announcement that we could help with something very important. We were told to stop both feet, jump up and down and do the mashed potato. After doing all of that the announcement was made "Thank you, a crate of cockroaches had broken and the roaches had escaped, but we had taken care of them.":lmao:

And Vickie you were right, FOOD was our next stop. :goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

Wow, my memory is BAD!! :lmao:

I knew you had that picture of the mountain FPs, and was hoping you would show it!

I should have bought that Jack pen for my DD -- she would have loved it!

[lbuzz52]

I had seriously never noticed that building by the FL stroller parking. But now that I saw your pictures I sort of remember the Skyway. I remember my dad hating it. I think you went across the park one way and then exited the ride and got back in line to go back? I can't remember where the other side was. I wonder if I'm even thinking of the right ride. I guess I need to google.

I have a huge curiosity of the CM doors. They are always unlocked when I see them. I'm just so tempted to sneak in and see what it's about. In my head there's a big locker room full of people have costumed telling stories of that days crazy park guests.

[jmskinner]

Wow, my memory is BAD!! :lmao:

I knew you had that picture of the mountain FPs, and was hoping you would show it!

I should have bought that Jack pen for my DD -- she would have loved it!

I'll keep an eye out for that pin!

Vickie, if I didn't have pics I wouldn't remember either.:lmao:

I had seriously never noticed that building by the FL stroller parking. But now that I saw your pictures I sort of remember the Skyway. I remember my dad hating it. I think you went across the park one way and then exited the ride and got back in line to go back? I can't remember where the other side was. I wonder if I'm even thinking of the right ride. I guess I need to google.

I have a huge curiosity of the CM doors. They are always unlocked when I see them. I'm just so tempted to sneak in and see what it's about. In my head there's a big locker room full of people have costumed telling stories of that days crazy park guests.

The skyway ended by Space Mountain, they finally tore it down when they refurb Space Mountain.

Maybe one day you can take some of the tours and see behind those doors. I will say, they all have a mirror for CM's to make sure they look their best.:goodvibes

[mtgirl29]

Sorry I have been MIA. Summer is very busy with trying to keep the kiddos entertained, so they don't get bored....lol!

Wonderful additions to your TR. A lot of reading and now I am all caught up! :goodvibes It looks like you all had so much fun at really looking at all the sights in the EE line and I think it is wonderful that Melissa jumped to action so quickly when the little boy went missing! :thumbsup2 It looks like you guys had sooo much fun in Epcot. I think both the rose wine and the lemon slushy sounds delish and I am glad you guys decide to put those noisy balloons on the balcony. :rotfl:
I :lovestruc all your pics of the empty park. We didn't have that luxury when we were there in end of May beginning of June. It was shoulder to shoulder the whole week....uuuuggggh! :eek:
I totally know what you mean about getting soaked on Splash Mtn. We had rode numerous times and just got slightly wet... then one particular time the boats were aligned in such a way that the one coming down the hill splashed us with so much water we were DRENCHED! You could literally wring water out of your clothes.... So now whenever we ride it, I get nervous, too!
Wonderful pics!!! Cannot wait to read more!

[okw19]

Joining in on your report! popcorn::
Sounds like you two had so much fun! Your BLT room is so pretty!

[burly]

I LOVE THAT JACK PEN? PIN?

I LOVE JACK.....


kim

[jmskinner]

Sorry I have been MIA. Summer is very busy with trying to keep the kiddos entertained, so they don't get bored....lol!

Wonderful additions to your TR. A lot of reading and now I am all caught up! :goodvibes It looks like you all had so much fun at really looking at all the sights in the EE line and I think it is wonderful that Melissa jumped to action so quickly when the little boy went missing! :thumbsup2 It looks like you guys had sooo much fun in Epcot. I think both the rose wine and the lemon slushy sounds delish and I am glad you guys decide to put those noisy balloons on the balcony. :rotfl:
I :lovestruc all your pics of the empty park. We didn't have that luxury when we were there in end of May beginning of June. It was shoulder to shoulder the whole week....uuuuggggh! :eek:
I totally know what you mean about getting soaked on Splash Mtn. We had rode numerous times and just got slightly wet... then one particular time the boats were aligned in such a way that the one coming down the hill splashed us with so much water we were DRENCHED! You could literally wring water out of your clothes.... So now whenever we ride it, I get nervous, too!
Wonderful pics!!! Cannot wait to read more!


I think we have all been splashed by those boats coming down the mountain. This day we stopped and watched the water and the splash stopped just short of the boats heading up. I knew Vickie would not ride otherwise.

My poor son is so bored, but with trying to get everything ready for our move. At least when we are stuck in a hotel for two weeks we will have a pool and lots of exploring in a new area.

Joining in on your report! popcorn::
Sounds like you two had so much fun! Your BLT room is so pretty!

We had a blast! Thanks for joining!

I LOVE THAT JACK PEN? PIN?

I LOVE JACK.....


kim

I've really started to like Jack myself. And after reading this I had an arguement with myself...pen? pin? :lmao: It is a writing pen, so did I use the correct word?:lmao:

[SimmerBaggins]

Continuing with our story, sometime before our lunch, Melissa made some kind of question/comment about eating at CHH, and it made me laugh -- :rotfl: -- and we were on our way to eat at CHH.

I don't know if there's something that Melissa eats every time, or if she trades out, but I always go for the shrimp. Always have. Don't see me ever changing that...unless they change their recipe for it. I love it. :cloud9:

We went in and ordered, and the place was already filling up. No, I don't remember what time it was...but both of us apparently liked going up on the 2nd floor. It tends to fill up later. And, apparently, we both liked the same area where the windows are. No, I don't think we've ever eaten there together before! :lmao:

We got a great table right in the area where the restaurant stretches over the walkway, and settled down to eat. Gosh, I'd love to be there right now! Here's my fare:

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Melissa likes tartar sauce, too. I think she got the fish, although she can clarify this later. :)

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At some point, both of us begin engaging in one of our other favorite pastimes, looking at the peeps. Or, should we say in this instance, peeping out of the window at the peeps.

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While we're we're stuffing our faces and looking out the window, I began to be aware of one fellow who is, believe it or not, watching us. No doubt we are fairly as obvious as people-watchers to someone who is bored and standing around, looking for something to look at. Or, waiting on someone.... In any case, I pointed him out to Melissa. He was standing by the white fence, facing us.

What's funny is, eventually, we all started to realize that we all knew we were being watched by each other!! Melissa and I would look pointedly at him, and he'd look away, then we'd look back out at him, and he'd be looking back up at us!! :lmao: Meanwhile, we started trying to figure out why in the world he was just standing there for so long, looking up at us...it was cracking us up. I finally got up the nerve to take a picture of him:

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He's just beyond the trashcan in the burgundy, no-sleeve shirt. He finally got fed up and left (he really did act more and more irritated), but he provided endless luncheon entertainment for us.

Melissa would probably never do this without me with her...I'm such a bad influence!! :rolleyes1

Yep, we went afterward to ride Splash. I'm guessing my early pics were dePICting the fact that we went for FPs.

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Believe it or not, we went all the way around the park to ride the next mountain again -- Space Mountain! This was the one where I could actually see more of the ride than before. It also seemed more jerky than before. Here's the pics I got, afterward:

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I know. I'm a goof-ball, and I think I drag along Melissa with me. :upsidedow

We were making our way out of the park for our next destination, and I took some pics of Main Street. Don't these windows look like they have eyes?

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I thought I remembered that sometimes you could hear tap-dancing down this little street, so Melissa and I, trying to not be too much in commando-mode, ventured down the side-street to listen.

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We didn't hear anything.

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We are now headed out of the park...any idea where we might be headed?

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:goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

Sorry I have been MIA. Summer is very busy with trying to keep the kiddos entertained, so they don't get bored....lol!

Wonderful additions to your TR. A lot of reading and now I am all caught up! :goodvibes It looks like you all had so much fun at really looking at all the sights in the EE line and I think it is wonderful that Melissa jumped to action so quickly when the little boy went missing! :thumbsup2 It looks like you guys had sooo much fun in Epcot. I think both the rose wine and the lemon slushy sounds delish and I am glad you guys decide to put those noisy balloons on the balcony. :rotfl:
I :lovestruc all your pics of the empty park. We didn't have that luxury when we were there in end of May beginning of June. It was shoulder to shoulder the whole week....uuuuggggh! :eek:
I totally know what you mean about getting soaked on Splash Mtn. We had rode numerous times and just got slightly wet... then one particular time the boats were aligned in such a way that the one coming down the hill splashed us with so much water we were DRENCHED! You could literally wring water out of your clothes.... So now whenever we ride it, I get nervous, too!
Wonderful pics!!! Cannot wait to read more!


I wonder if they purposely change the amount of that "splash" from the one coming down -- next time you go to ride it, stand there and watch how far it goes!

We went last year during the same May/June timeframe, and it was packed, too. But I still missed going during that time. :)

Joining in on your report! popcorn::
Sounds like you two had so much fun! Your BLT room is so pretty!

:welcome: I would say it was the BEST, but there's always the thought of "oh, my family would have loved this!" Still, we didn't let that stop us or make us feel guilty!! :lmao:

I LOVE THAT JACK PEN? PIN?

I LOVE JACK.....
kim

So does my DD -- I think I remember that I had planned to get that writing pen later, but forgot about it. :( His little body popping out was so cutesy!!

[TinksThree]

I love CHH too! I love the shrimp too!! And I love sitting upstairs watching the peeps below!! :yay:

Why didn't I think of taking pictures of myself at the exit of Space! I like being a goof-ball so I think you were cool!! :goodvibes

[jmskinner]

I love CHH too! I love the shrimp too!! And I love sitting upstairs watching the peeps below!! :yay:

Why didn't I think of taking pictures of myself at the exit of Space! I like being a goof-ball so I think you were cool!! :goodvibes

CHH has turned into one of our favorite places also. Jacob loves it. People watching is an extra benefit.

We are goofballs, but when we get together we really let go!:rotfl:

[jmskinner]

Yes, I was ready for food. Vickie and I are alike in that when we are hungry, for the safety of others, we better find food. :laughing:

I did take this pic coming off of the JC
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199138371_gbLjZ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199138371_gbLjZ-A-LB)

It amazes me that after all of these trips, there are still things I haven't noticed before.

We made it to CHH. And I always get the fish, I may have to try the shrimp on this last weekend coming up. Do they have a basket with both?

Now one thing Vickie left out was before going into CHH, we made one more stop, another FP window had opened up and we had scored a complete set of the ultimate ride FP's at MK
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199060534_Rg9w8-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199060534_Rg9w8-A-LB)

Yup, we had Peter Pan FP's, along with all 3 mountains.:banana:

Here is a pic of the guy looking up at us
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199139721_yezKG-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199139721_yezKG-A-LB)

He did look as though he was waiting for someone, but it was too funny that we kept looking at each other. I'm surprised he could even see us.

Grabbed this shot on the way to Splash
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199140473_5nJHB-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199140473_5nJHB-A-LB)

I love all the birds hanging out at MK. Wonder if they go solo or bring the family?:laughing:

Of course I take shots while on the ride
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199141452_RTeif-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199141452_RTeif-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199142760_ij9V9-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199142760_ij9V9-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199143027_McTQw-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199143027_McTQw-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199143218_uA2LR-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199143218_uA2LR-A-LB)

And this is after the big drop
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199145547_TSjSR-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199145547_TSjSR-A-LB)

And my redneck photo
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199146321_dHzdH-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199146321_dHzdH-A-LB)

Now, I ended up taking two pics and notice how the line in the photo has moved
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199146514_Ejm9q-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199146514_Ejm9q-A-LB)

I wonder if they are trying to stop us from taking redneck photos.

Hmmm, I have more pics of BTMRR
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199147162_Fpf84-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199147162_Fpf84-A-LB)

So looks like we rode it again.

And then Space
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199147550_PcyS2-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199147550_PcyS2-A-LB)

And my goofy photo
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199148747_PGtwu-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199148747_PGtwu-A-LB)

I had heard there was a dance studio door you could hear tap dancing at, but we didn't see a door.
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199149566_Dsjoq-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199149566_Dsjoq-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199149824_sS9zo-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199149824_sS9zo-A-LB)

We caught the end of a performance of the Dapper Dan's
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199150072_quChR-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199150072_quChR-A-LB)

I have caught them performing in the Barbershop many times, but I had never seen those instruments before.

Let's see if Vickie and I went to the same place?:rolleyes1

:laughing:

[SimmerBaggins]

I love this, Melissa. Can you just go with us to all our trips so that we can get pictures in all the right places?? :rotfl: I could have really used your pictures to "flesh out" the picture book I made!

I remember that picture of us right after Splash -- love it!! :goodvibes

[TinksThree]

Awesome on the 4 FPs!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I noticed the same thing when trying to take my redneck photos! It isn't like I will purchase the photo if I can't get a redneck pic...I just will do without unless it is awesome! We even had a CM at Space give us our number to purchase when I tried taking a picture there! :rolleyes1

Great pictures on Splash! They make mine look so blah!! :laughing:

[dilligaf212]

you guys look like you are having alot of fun.i would love to do a trip without kids i just don't see it happening soon.. my kids are 3 1/2 and 11 and they wouldn't go for it:rotfl:. what is CHH? i am so bad with the abbreviations and i couldn't find this one on the cheat sheet :rotfl2:

[jmskinner]

I love this, Melissa. Can you just go with us to all our trips so that we can get pictures in all the right places?? :rotfl: I could have really used your pictures to "flesh out" the picture book I made!

I remember that picture of us right after Splash -- love it!! :goodvibes

You know I would love to be a photographer that just wanders around with families and takes their pics!

I like that photo too!

Awesome on the 4 FPs!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I noticed the same thing when trying to take my redneck photos! It isn't like I will purchase the photo if I can't get a redneck pic...I just will do without unless it is awesome! We even had a CM at Space give us our number to purchase when I tried taking a picture there! :rolleyes1

Great pictures on Splash! They make mine look so blah!! :laughing:

I wish they would just include all the ride photos in photopass. I would probably be more willing to buy the CD's. Or offer one 5x7 for $5. I think they would sell more. I'm sure cellphones are cutting into their money.

you guys look like you are having alot of fun.i would love to do a trip without kids i just don't see it happening soon.. my kids are 3 1/2 and 11 and they wouldn't go for it:rotfl:. what is CHH? i am so bad with the abbreviations and i couldn't find this one on the cheat sheet :rotfl2:

CHH is Columbia Harbour House, across from Haunted Mansion.

Vickie and I were both worried about that. My DH and DS are perfectly fine with it though...it means they don't have to go. :confused3

[jmskinner]

Just wanted to leave a quick note. As of next Monday, I probably will not have internet until the following Monday with this move. I know I will have a lot of catching up to do.

Vickie, take your time.;)


:laughing:

[lbuzz52]

hope your move goes smoothly!!

[SimmerBaggins]

Just wanted to leave a quick note. As of next Monday, I probably will not have internet until the following Monday with this move. I know I will have a lot of catching up to do.

Vickie, take your time.;)
:laughing:

It's funny how about the time you run out of time, so do I! I found some time this evening to do a small update...I think. ;)

[SimmerBaggins]

Title being the opposite of: Hurry Up and Wait!

We had an appointment at one of my favorite parks, Epcot!! :cool1:

This being February, they were just getting some of the lovely foliage out, and there was a lot to see. It was exciting for me, but also for Melissa, I think, because it was new for her, too! That was a treat -- that Melissa didn't know ahead of time what we'd see. ;)

I post these pictures with the resigned knowledge that they won't hold a candle to what Melissa will post, but at least I'm first!! :rotfl:

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While it looks easy to just get a picture of these, realize that dozens of people were trying to get them, too. And that many wanted other people in front of them, so we'd patiently take our time "in line" to wait for our chance just to properly photograph them without a body in the pic.

I like this one the best -- notice the kite in the far left corner!

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It took a lot of time to get Donald. This was definitely the "Slow Down" part of our tour...

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On our way through the Future World into World Showcase, there are some purple martin houses -- I didn't get a good pic of them, but here's what I got:

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We had to stop here for a moment...I don't remember what Melissa was doing, but I waited here in Norway and snapped this pic.

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Some kid walked by and said, "What is that?" to me. Here was my opportunity to prove that age meant worldliness -- that you should know about other countries and their culture, stories and ideals. I paused emphatically and said,

"I don't know."

He walked away with a look of "then why in the world are you taking a picture of it?", and I turned away and hung my head in shame.

I didn't tell Melissa about this encounter when she returned, but again returned to busying myself with taking unexciting pictures.

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The second one might have at least been pretty if that tree was green.

We walked into China, and I distressingly took another lame picture.

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We walked into the shop. Maybe some happy, chubby cats would cheer me up?

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My DH likes elephants, and I saw a multitude on one table...I figured I would take a picture of them and share them in that way. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that a multitude of of multi-colored elephants, taken far away, would turn into little more than a bunch of indistinct blobs with trunks and tusks.

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They had some BEAUTIFUL panda bears under glass, and I couldn't wait to take their picture! :woohoo: I must have taken 5 of them. Those Chinese vendors know what they're doing. This was not an easy shot, what with the glass overhead, the glass underneath, the lack of colors other than black & white, and not the best lighting, otherwise.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9c13c2ed400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Melissa will probably come along behind me with a stunning picture of these.

I once heard that the second floors of WDW places have doll-sized furniture so as to make things look more proportional, as they get taller. Here's a picture that might show that...along with some people hanging out in the 'hood.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9b73cafdf00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I don't know if these kids got into the creepy-looking hotel door, or not.

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Don't ask me why I was stalking them.

There's more to come -- I think I got carried away, anyway, what with my BFF asking me to take it slow!! :lmao:

[jmskinner]

hope your move goes smoothly!!

Thanks! Right now we need all the pixiedust:we can get. I'm ready to walk out the door and never return. At least I have this trip to remember and cheer me up.


Vickie, I didn't know Robert liked elephants. And you are right about that pic, looking at the Ivory (?) ones hurt my eyes. I'm wondering if in person it has the same affect?

[jmskinner]

Well, this is going to be short and sweet.:laughing:

I took the exact same shot as Vickie of Mickie and the gang, but also took these
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199151246_XHWoZ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199151246_XHWoZ-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199151610_GQ7Av-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199151610_GQ7Av-A-LB)

Vickie, was it you and I that kept having to wait for the family to take Daisy's pic and then Donald's? If it was, I just remember thinking "Oh come on!" :laughing:

And too funny about that topiary in Norway. It is there every single year, but I don't know what it is either. If you haven't been to Epcot during the F&G Festival, a lot of the topiaries are reused, but placed in different locations. So, even though you may see the same ones, its fun to see them in a new spot. The entrance, behind Spaceship: Earth and in front of the WS is always a new setup though.

Well, I'm afraid I have let you all down. That's all the pics I took until the next installment. Ok Vickie, hurry up just a bit and I can post too.:lmao: Hey, that title fit me perfect.:rotfl2:

[TinksThree]

Thanks! Right now we need all the pixiedust:we can get. I'm ready to walk out the door and never return. At least I have this trip to remember and cheer me up.



This made me tear up slightly. That sounds so final! :hug: Best wishes on the move! And I just noticed your ticker...are you headed to my favorite resort!?

Isn't that topiary in Norway a troll? That's just my guess. Not much else can be so unattractive! :rotfl: I love F&G and really hope I can be there this coming spring!

Vicky: You crack me up with your comments on your pictures! Madison loves elephants too and actually purchased two on this last trip. The pandas were really cute and loved the chubby cats!!

[SimmerBaggins]

This made me tear up slightly. That sounds so final! :hug: Best wishes on the move! And I just noticed your ticker...are you headed to my favorite resort!?

Isn't that topiary in Norway a troll? That's just my guess. Not much else can be so unattractive! :rotfl: I love F&G and really hope I can be there this coming spring!

Vicky: You crack me up with your comments on your pictures! Madison loves elephants too and actually purchased two on this last trip. The pandas were really cute and loved the chubby cats!!

She is moving right now!! :guilty: I know how that is.

It is some sort of a troll, but I wondered if there is something significant about it? I don't know their stories, I guess.

And, thanks -- thank God we have pictures to remind ourselves of how silly we really are! :rotfl:

[SimmerBaggins]

As we made our way to our destination, we got side-tracked by the Flower & Garden display that China had to offer -- years and years and years of it...

Year of the Tiger:

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Realize, these were made with seeds, beans and such!!

The Ox (don't remember what the sheaves are):

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El Raton (wonder what Remy would think -- or, would he eat it?):

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Um...a really ugly Dog? Too bad I didn't get the names...

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A Rooster! (don't think his head is edible)

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I know this is supposed to represent the Monkey...but man. (almost literally -- I think they made the "missing link")

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Awww...the Sheep! (but it's so cute...it should be the Lamb!)

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The Year of the Horse!

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The Snake! (weird how half of him looks like it died, compared to the front of him)

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The DRAGON!

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The Biergarten!!

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Okay...this is where we were headed, and after our pics in China, I don't think we dawdled much after that. In fact, we were early...can you believe it? We took our time...and hurried up...and now we gotta wait... :confused3

[IheartDDuck]

You totally crack me up, I tell you. I love your "uninteresting" shots.

The troll is significant in Norse mythology and they are a huge deal in many of the folk tales there as well, which is why they play prominently in the Norway pavilion. Did I wow you with my useless knowledge? :lmao:

[jmskinner]

Guess who's here? Yup, movers haven't packed the office yet so I still have a computer. I knew Vickie would post thinking I couldn't respond.:rotfl:


You totally crack me up, I tell you. I love your "uninteresting" shots.

The troll is significant in Norse mythology and they are a huge deal in many of the folk tales there as well, which is why they play prominently in the Norway pavilion. Did I wow you with my useless knowledge? :lmao:

I don't know about Vickie, but I am impressed. Guess that is why it is always a Troll and not a different topiary there in Norway.

This made me tear up slightly. That sounds so final! :hug: Best wishes on the move! And I just noticed your ticker...are you headed to my favorite resort!?

Isn't that topiary in Norway a troll? That's just my guess. Not much else can be so unattractive! :rotfl: I love F&G and really hope I can be there this coming spring!

Vicky: You crack me up with your comments on your pictures! Madison loves elephants too and actually purchased two on this last trip. The pandas were really cute and loved the chubby cats!!

Thank you and yes, we are off to one last weekend at WDW and POR is the closest to the golf course Jonas' tournament is being held. That's not the truth, POR is our home and just had to stay at our home one last time.:goodvibes

[jmskinner]

I took just about the same pics as Vickie, but did try to get some others of China
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And yes we made it to Biergarten early. You notice I was in front, no one gets in the way of me and Biergarten. Vickie, did I push you out of the way?:lmao:

[lbuzz52]

Of all your random pictures. Pretty much the only ones that were familiar were the topiaries. Shows just how much there is to explore at WS!

[SimmerBaggins]

You totally crack me up, I tell you. I love your "uninteresting" shots.

The troll is significant in Norse mythology and they are a huge deal in many of the folk tales there as well, which is why they play prominently in the Norway pavilion. Did I wow you with my useless knowledge? :lmao:

:banana: I have a fan!!! :lmao:

Thank you for sharing your knowledge (!!) -- I used to love to read fairy & folk tales, so I would love to have read some that originate in Norway.

Guess who's here? Yup, movers haven't packed the office yet so I still have a computer. I knew Vickie would post thinking I couldn't respond.:rotfl:

You're right... ;)


And yes we made it to Biergarten early. You notice I was in front, no one gets in the way of me and Biergarten. Vickie, did I push you out of the way?:lmao:


Actually, I was kind of sneaky in that I tried to get pictures with you in them... ;)

Of all your random pictures. Pretty much the only ones that were familiar were the topiaries. Shows just how much there is to explore at WS!

I know, RIGHT?? Disney is so amazing like that...so much detail in all the little things.

[SimmerBaggins]

(Title to be spoken with a German accent, of course...)

I happily let Melissa take the lead in "checking in" to the place. I dislike this part, really. I always feel like there are some people are staring you down, daring you to TRY to get a table before they do. Don't mess with hungry people. Or, most assuredly, hungry German people.

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I don't recall if it felt very intimidating -- there's usually some drama, somewhere, when a crowd of hungry people are waiting. In this particular case, I can only say that my camera seemed unhappy.

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The German boyz who czech'd us in were very nice, if difficult to understand.

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We had a while to wait, they told us. They gave us a device and sent us on our merry way. We were disinclined to sit around, so we went over the river and through the woods -- or, across the cobblestone court to the store.

There, I immersed myself in German lore.

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See? I told you I like folk & fairy tales. princess:

My aunt and her family were stationed in Germany back in the late 70's, and they brought my grandfather back a clock. Dunno what happened to it when he passed, but I've often thought I might like to get one. Makes me think of him.

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These were outrageously expensive, so I had my private musings, and wandered on.

They have the most amazing figurine toys. I took this picture because it reminded me of Anne MacCaffrey's dragon, Ruth. Love those books.

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BUZZZZZZZZZ!!

Much quicker than we expected, we found ourselves going down to the front of the restaurant, right by the dancefloor. There, we acknowledged the fact that we would be seated with a large family...squeezed in by the rail. Well. Not my favorite situation, but, there you have it. :)

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Melissa and I both ordered the German white wine, having witnessed the HUGE, humongous vats of beer that they give you. I realized quickly that I could not manage that horrendously enormous amount of liquid, and hopefully the alcohol content of the wine would make up for it.

The one thing I'll mention is that my knee was hurting badly...it had been bothering me, but what really hurt was going down stairs. Every trip to the food bar was agony, coming back to the table. I tried to keep the grimace off my face...I hoped people just thought I was ridiculously drunk, and trying to keep my balance.

The Oompa band started (sorry, don't know really what they are called), and the children poured down the stairs to the dance floor. We got a great view of this action.

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Can I just say, that guy in the lead of the band is REALLY GOOD! We enjoyed the show. :lovestruc

It wasn't too crowded, seems like.

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I finally remembered to take a picture of my food. I can't say that German food is my favorite, but this was decent fare.

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I have no idea what these desserts were, outside of the chocolate cake/brownie thing.

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Melissa was SO EXCITED about this one particular dessert that came in a cup. She was so excited, in fact, that she promptly spilled it in a celebratory fashion, on the table.

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This side of it really didn't appeal to me, so I declined having one for myself.

:rotfl:

We were goofy. Here's Melissa's appropriate face for this disaster.

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I thought we might be annoying to the family sitting next to us, so I spoke to one of them, at last. Too bad I was already drunk enough that the conversation has now slipped my mind. :lmao:

The band struck up another song, and this time, adults came to play. The kids, believe it or not, were fairly well-behaved. Not so the drunken parents. We actually had people leaning against the rail...the rail that was right up against our table...yes, that's right, we got lots of @$$ and never even cheated on our husbands. :mad:

We were annoyed, but fortunately it didn't last long.

We finished up our desserts, squeezed past the large family, and went out into the night...to play in the World!! :banana:

[jmskinner]

Of all your random pictures. Pretty much the only ones that were familiar were the topiaries. Shows just how much there is to explore at WS!

Epcot was never one of our favorites until me and my DS took our time and really explored it. DH looked over my shoulder that night and kept saying "Where is that?" :laughing:

[QUOTE=SimmerBaggins;41923693
You're right... ;)

[/QUOTE]

Do I know my BFF or what? :lmao:

[jmskinner]

Now I didn't take pics of the store, I was all about the food. But Vickie, wasn't there some man sitting on a bench we wanted who finally left, we grabbed the bench when the buzzer went off. Or did I dream that?

Ok, back to what I know for sure, I love, love, LOVE Biergarten. Sounds silly but I love their tomato salad, potato soup, and the wine sampler. This is important once we hit the buffet.

Once we sat down, I was ready to order the wine sampler...:mad: they had changed their wines. The new sampler didn't sound as good as the old, I like sweet wines, so I decided to try just one glass. Didn't care for it that much.

Got to the buffet and found my tomato salad. I love that stuff and the funny thing is, I fell in love with it when tomato were supposed to be bad and they were being thrown out everywhere.

I get ready for my potato soup, Potato Leak Soup, to be specific and no potato soup. This wasn't going well. I picked out some other nice foods and went on my way.

Vickie, I didn't know you were having such a hard time with the stairs. We were both hobbling, I have feet issues. But guess I should talk about that while eating.;)

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I got video of the "cheer", is that what it is called "Ticka Tocka, Ticka Tocka, Oy, Oy, Oy!!!" One of my Disboard, FB friends loves Biergarten so everytime I go I have to let him know I am there. Don't know what I did with it though.

Now while Vickie was at the buffet, one lady literally sat on the rail. So her "ahem" was hanging over it in our table area. I was contemplating sticking a fork in it...thinking, "If Vickie were here she would.":rotfl: She finally stood up, but there were tables empty behind me, why not stand in front of those tables. Guess I should have had the large mug of beer and then I would have said something.

We still enjoyed the show. The band does a great job. And it amazes me that the number of times I have been it is almost always the same guys.

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And here are my desserts before the great mess
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I love the berries with the vanilla cream, or maybe its the vanilla cream with the berries since I also put the vanilla cream on that lovely cake.:rolleyes1

So, did we drink around the World?

[SimmerBaggins]

It seems like I do remember that issue with the bench! :yay: I remember there was some reason we felt like the buzzer went off too quickly!

It doesn't surprise me that you like German food, since you're GERMAN! :rotfl: But I didn't remember about the wine sampler. I love those things.

I DO remember your telling me that I missed the opportunity to stick my fork where the sun doesn't shine... :lmao: That was a great time. I'm glad we went there, even if my knees weren't happy with it. And, I didn't want to be a complainer and talk about my pain...I figured the alcohol would help me forget it! ;)

[IheartDDuck]

Love, love, love the Biergarten! It is one of my favorites, so I would definitely be knocking people over on my way there. I think it's just everything together, the food, the fun, the beer (for me). Oh the massive beer......:drinking1

I do hate the stairs thought. Although Vickie, it's never my knee bothering me.....it's just the fact that I'm normally drunk......:rotfl:

[jmskinner]

It seems like I do remember that issue with the bench! :yay: I remember there was some reason we felt like the buzzer went off too quickly!

It doesn't surprise me that you like German food, since you're GERMAN! :rotfl: But I didn't remember about the wine sampler. I love those things.

I DO remember your telling me that I missed the opportunity to stick my fork where the sun doesn't shine... :lmao: That was a great time. I'm glad we went there, even if my knees weren't happy with it. And, I didn't want to be a complainer and talk about my pain...I figured the alcohol would help me forget it! ;)

But you know how picky I am, German or not.:laughing: I have been trying more and more foods lately.

I do hate the stairs thought. Although Vickie, it's never my knee bothering me.....it's just the fact that I'm normally drunk......:rotfl:

:lmao: Nothing wrong with that!

[TinksThree]

I have Biergarten on my next trip list. DH loves the Greman beer so I figure that is a plus!! I got people staring at us through the window while we were eating at Crystal Palace. I guess there could be worse things!! :lmao: I could just imagine that lady's face if you had "forked her where the sun don't shine"! :lmao::lmao:

I love WS. The pictures from China were great. Love those topiaries!

[SimmerBaggins]

We stumbled out of the restaurant and looked around...what do we do, now? We focused on the foliage. Not sure if there just wasn't enough action going on that appealed to us, or if we decided to become moonlight gardeners...

I had to get this shot of Mickey & Minnie:

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Then, while we admired Lady and the Tramp, a kind CM offered to take our picture...

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What else should we drink, we wondered. There were many choices available to us, but I remembered hearing that the tequila bar had some of the best tequila (obviously), and we decided to go more hard-core than the little white wines we had sipped in Biergarden.

On our way back, we saw these:

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They seemed kind of shapeless, to me. Like clouds that just happen to look like pandas.

Somewhere along our path back to Mexico, we had to go bathroom. How do I remember this?

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Not a particularly fond memory, but you have to remember that I was slightly buzzed, and it occurred to me that I should capture the memory of what I was always looking at. Now, what was in this particular bag? Where did it come from? You'll have remembered it from the Lady & the Tramp pic. I remembered that there was a t-shirt my daughter wanted from the Japanese store, so we popped in there and I called her up to ask her what it looked like. It was a plain looking shirt that had the name of a Ramen store on it, taken from a Japanese cartoon called Naruto. She was so excited about it.

So...yes. A picture of a bag, hanging in the bathroom stall at Disney World. So many people see it during their trip, yet few have chosen to immortalize it.

We make our way to the Tequila bar in the Mexican pyramid, and the name of the place escapes me. So, at the time, did the courage I thought I had to do tequila shots. I looked at Melissa...did she have the courage to do tequila shots? Would my courage be bolstered by hers?

...:confused3

Yeah, right. We both hmmm'd and hawwed at the menu, and the waiters quickly realized our insignificant selves would not be ordering a lush amount of alcohol from their shelves, and they forgot about us standing there. For some reason, we both decided to have some form of strange margaritas that they were selling. None of them sounded good to us.

We should have taken the hint at the fact that none of them sounded good.

We ordered what we thought sounded palatable, hoping that if we didn't like our own, we could trade.

We sat down at a table, which we were surprised to have gotten one, this late. Our drinks arrived.

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Here's my view from the table, looking at the bar behind Melissa.

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We both regretted our drinks, I think. We tried each others. Not much better...look at the look on Melissa's face.

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Well, it WAS alcohol. It DID have some effect on us. Ridiculously, we both decided that the guacamole and chips that people were eating sounded good.

:eek: Can you imagine how many calories we consumed that night???

No, please don't try to tell me. It's monstrous.

That guacamole was the bomb. We ate it like it was Christmas.

Meanwhile, the little waiter that was flitting here and there was flirting with the little girls over at the table across from us. We were miffed that he didn't flirt with us, too. :lmao:

Eventually, we decided we'd had enough for the night, and called it a night.

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I have no idea why I took this picture, but it was the last of the night:

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I didn't have to put my foot down on the floor that night, but I don't remember much of the "going to bed" process... :confused:

I will say...we had a great time!!

[SimmerBaggins]

Love, love, love the Biergarten! It is one of my favorites, so I would definitely be knocking people over on my way there. I think it's just everything together, the food, the fun, the beer (for me). Oh the massive beer......:drinking1

I do hate the stairs thought. Although Vickie, it's never my knee bothering me.....it's just the fact that I'm normally drunk......:rotfl:

I like a heavy, dark beer, and I think I would have liked to have ordered a mug of beer...but I KNOW I couldn't have finished it, and I didn't want to waste. :( White wine isn't my favorite, especially sweet wine.

:) That's the great thing about staying at the World -- all the little tipsy people can stagger around, and get a ride home.

[jmskinner]

I have Biergarten on my next trip list. DH loves the Greman beer so I figure that is a plus!! I got people staring at us through the window while we were eating at Crystal Palace. I guess there could be worse things!! :lmao: I could just imagine that lady's face if you had "forked her where the sun don't shine"! :lmao::lmao:

I love WS. The pictures from China were great. Love those topiaries!

Don't ya hate those lurkers when trying to eat. Makes you want to chew with your mouth open and look right back at them. :lmao:

[jmskinner]

Here is my pic taken by the CM

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199162442_gUcfv-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199162442_gUcfv-A-LB)

And Vickie, don't you find it funny that we both end up in Japan looking at merchandise for our kids. :confused3

I can't believe you took that pic in the bathroom. :lmao:

Here is my Panda Bear pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199162779_9LJAx-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199162779_9LJAx-A-LB)

And I know the name of the bar, how do I know...I took a pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199162969_uX3XF-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199162969_uX3XF-A-LB)

It was so funny about the Tequila, I have never done shots before, and I have never been sick so I didn't want to get that way, so I did chicken out. Thought I would at least experiment with a different Margarita, but man those were bad. And I never eat Guacamole, but I really wanted the chips and then started in on the Guacamole and couldn't stop.

And Vickie, you ordered your drink and the bartender already had one made. Seriously, as soon as the words came out of her mouth, she had the drink in front of her. We weren't sure if we should drink it or not at first.

My one shot of the drink
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199163128_PXLJJ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199163128_PXLJJ-A-LB)

Why didn't I take pics of the chips and dip, they were soooooo good.

That was it for me this night. I don't remember going to bed that night either.

:goodvibes

[IheartDDuck]

Oh, you got the passion fruit margarita. That one is definitely not so good. My favorites are the hibiscus and the blue one (I can't remember the name exactly, but blue is in it).

[natebenma]

We had to stop here for a moment...I don't remember what Melissa was doing, but I waited here in Norway and snapped this pic.

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Some kid walked by and said, "What is that?" to me. Here was my opportunity to prove that age meant worldliness -- that you should know about other countries and their culture, stories and ideals. I paused emphatically and said,

"I don't know."

He walked away with a look of "then why in the world are you taking a picture of it?", and I turned away and hung my head in shame.

I didn't tell Melissa about this encounter when she returned, but again returned to busying myself with taking unexciting pictures.



:rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2:

[natebenma]

I was a bit behind on your updates.

Both of you got terrific photos of the topiaries. They are amazing! I love the "Year of the ..." retrospective from China.

Fun update from Biergarten. Never been there but everyone always says how fun it is!

Bummer about the passionfruit margarita. Passionfruit is one of my all-time favorite flavors.


Melissa, I hope all is going well with the move and that everything goes as smoothly as possible.

[TinksThree]

The bathroom picture was hysterical!! I could just hear my family's comments if I had taken that one! They make fun of the odd things I photograph!

I am the same way when it comes to ordering new/different drinks. I stare at the menu and then because I am so unsure I just order something similar to teh "same old thing"!

[gatormommy07]

I just finished reading everything you two have up so far, ya'll are so funny!!! The spotlight throne, hilarious!!! Knocking over the dessert is something I would totally do!!! Telling that kid you did not know who the little troll guy was is something else I would probably do!!The bathroom pic was too much!! Other things I can't remember right now!!! Can't wait to read more!!!! I don't think I have enough exclamation points up yet!!!:rotfl2:

[SimmerBaggins]

Oh, you got the passion fruit margarita. That one is definitely not so good. My favorites are the hibiscus and the blue one (I can't remember the name exactly, but blue is in it).

Yes, I think both of those margaritas sounded like someone wandered around in a garden and picked some weird stuff to put in a drink...should have known those would be the good ones!! :lmao:

I was a bit behind on your updates.

Both of you got terrific photos of the topiaries. They are amazing! I love the "Year of the ..." retrospective from China.

Thanks! :)

Fun update from Biergarten. Never been there but everyone always says how fun it is!

Bummer about the passionfruit margarita. Passionfruit is one of my all-time favorite flavors.

I thought that one looked the best, too!

The bathroom picture was hysterical!! I could just hear my family's comments if I had taken that one! They make fun of the odd things I photograph!

I am the same way when it comes to ordering new/different drinks. I stare at the menu and then because I am so unsure I just order something similar to teh "same old thing"!

:laughing: After I took that picture, it occurred to me what someone else in the restroom would probably think, hearing that picture snap!! :rotfl:

I think Melissa and I were so comfortable with each other, there was no one there to "dare" us to try something outrageous to drink! I guess that can be good, too. ;)

I just finished reading everything you two have up so far, ya'll are so funny!!! The spotlight throne, hilarious!!! Knocking over the dessert is something I would totally do!!! Telling that kid you did not know who the little troll guy was is something else I would probably do!!The bathroom pic was too much!! Other things I can't remember right now!!! Can't wait to read more!!!! I don't think I have enough exclamation points up yet!!!:rotfl2:

:thumbsup2 Thanks for the compliment, and for tagging along! We really are hilarious to each other -- good to know our humor is catching!

As a matter of fact, my DD told me the other night: You and Melissa have the same sense of humor -- Melissa, when did that happen? :lmao:

[SimmerBaggins]

Here is my pic taken by the CM

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199162442_gUcfv-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199162442_gUcfv-A-LB)

And Vickie, don't you find it funny that we both end up in Japan looking at merchandise for our kids. :confused3
I can't believe you took that pic in the bathroom. :lmao:

Our kids are both hapless progeny of nerdy parents. Of course we would end up in Japan, shopping for them! ;)
I felt pretty stupid when the flash went off and snap sounded -- in the stall. :lmao:


Here is my Panda Bear pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199162779_9LJAx-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199162779_9LJAx-A-LB)
And I know the name of the bar, how do I know...I took a pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199162969_uX3XF-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199162969_uX3XF-A-LB)

It was so funny about the Tequila, I have never done shots before, and I have never been sick so I didn't want to get that way, so I did chicken out. Thought I would at least experiment with a different Margarita, but man those were bad. And I never eat Guacamole, but I really wanted the chips and then started in on the Guacamole and couldn't stop.

Did you TELL me you didn't eat guacamole?? I would have never known it, the way we both went at it!! :rotfl2:


And Vickie, you ordered your drink and the bartender already had one made. Seriously, as soon as the words came out of her mouth, she had the drink in front of her. We weren't sure if we should drink it or not at first.

OMGosh, I completely forgot about that. !!:rolleyes:


Why didn't I take pics of the chips and dip, they were soooooo good.

That was it for me this night. I don't remember going to bed that night either.
:goodvibes


That was the most HUMONGOUS bowl of guacamole I've ever had. I remember complaining about how much cilantro they put in it, but that didn't stop the chip-to-guacamole-to-mouth repetition ... wait a minute. Doesn't everything taste good when you're drunk? :lmao:

Ahh, me...when can we do this again?

[lbuzz52]

oompa band :lmao:

your epcot evening sounds like so much fun. i dont drink much, but getting drunk at Epcot with my best friend is now on my bucket list!

[SimmerBaggins]

oompa band :lmao:

your epcot evening sounds like so much fun. i dont drink much, but getting drunk at Epcot with my best friend is now on my bucket list!

Aw, we were just silly and had a great time, laughing and wandering around! I'm so blessed that we were able to do that before my surgery. :goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

The next day, we were headed to DHS! We traipsed over to the Contemporary to get some coffee, after splitting some pastries in the room. Melissa did really good with those pastries. :cloud9:

The day was bright and warm...which seems ironic to be nice, seeing as it's been so blasted hot in the U.S. these days... whew.

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Seems like we had to wait quite a while for the bus, that day. But, arrive we did. It was after opening...

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Our first stop, was of course, Toy Story Mania! Our goal was to ride twice, so first priority was the Fast Pass. Melissa, being resident expert, can work those FP lines like nobody's business. I went to the line, giving her my park pass. This is how we always work it.

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We were in a fine mood, that morning! I was so excited to be riding this with her -- we always rode with our family members, before!

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Tomorrowland at Disneyland was an interesting choice for this Viewmaster slide. (Weren't those cool? As close as the movies as you could get, back in the day.)

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The line filled up quickly.

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When I saw this, I freaked!! I actually used to play with these very cards with my then best friend, in elementary school!

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We LOVED playing Old Maid. :thumbsup2

About this time, a plan started forming in my caffeine-riddled brain. I had heard that there was something you could do in this line that you couldn't do anywhere else.

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I told Melissa -- "I want to talk to Mr. Potato-Head!" She was interested in this gameplan.

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We began watching and listening to him. It was difficult to hear him, sometimes, but we could see that he was responding to what was going on around him. People would take pictures, standing in front of him, and he was pose in some ridiculous pose behind them! He would talk to people, and they would ignore him. He would tell a joke, and wait for people to laugh or applaud.

We applauded. He thanked us. But we weren't THERE, yet. In front of him. I wanted SPECIAL attention. Was that too much to ask?

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When we finally got up there to him, he just ignored us. I was so mad. We talked to him, and he just shut up. I was SO frustrated!:mad:

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Ah, well...we still had the ride.

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Speaking of the ride, Melissa beat me, of course. :rolleyes: But the interesting thing was that at the introductory screen, I will swear to you that I hit Woody in the crotch. And,

he reacted.

I know I didn't imagine this -- it was hilarious! It was quick -- he didn't make a big deal out of it, but it still happened.

So, if nothing else, if Potato Talk didn't work out, at least I got Woody in the crotch.

[IheartDDuck]

Well, now the next time I go on TSM, I'm going to have to try to hit Woody in the crotch! :lmao:

What a bummer that Mr. Potato Head didn't talk to you. Stupid spud. :laughing:

[TinksThree]

TSM is Keith's favorite ride. I definitely try the FP/stand-by routine! I love Toy Story in general and just love being surrounded by Woody, Mr. Potato Head and the gang! And I had those Old Maid cards too! I must look for them next trip!!

[natebenma]

Speaking of the ride, Melissa beat me, of course. :rolleyes: But the interesting thing was that at the introductory screen, I will swear to you that I hit Woody in the crotch. And,

he reacted.

I know I didn't imagine this -- it was hilarious! It was quick -- he didn't make a big deal out of it, but it still happened.

So, if nothing else, if Potato Talk didn't work out, at least I got Woody in the crotch.

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What a riot! But now that suggestion is out of the bag (into the bag?), poor Woody and Bo Peep will have no hope of having children. :sad1:

[jmskinner]

oompa band :lmao:

your epcot evening sounds like so much fun. i dont drink much, but getting drunk at Epcot with my best friend is now on my bucket list!

I really don't drink that much, but every now and then it is fun to let loose when you don't have children to worry about. Just being at the parks with the BFF was a high all its own!

Well, now the next time I go on TSM, I'm going to have to try to hit Woody in the crotch! :lmao:

What a bummer that Mr. Potato Head didn't talk to you. Stupid spud. :laughing:

Now I had forgotten about Mr. Potato not talking to us. Maybe he knew we were trouble.;)

And now every time I ride TSMM, I try to get someone in the crotch. Don't think I have done it yet.

TSM is Keith's favorite ride. I definitely try the FP/stand-by routine! I love Toy Story in general and just love being surrounded by Woody, Mr. Potato Head and the gang! And I had those Old Maid cards too! I must look for them next trip!!

I know most skip the standby line to use FP's, but this is one of those you have to stand in line at least once. TSMM is one of my favorites also.

What a riot! But now that suggestion is out of the bag (into the bag?), poor Woody and Bo Peep will have no hope of having children. :sad1:

:rotfl2:

[SimmerBaggins]

Well, now the next time I go on TSM, I'm going to have to try to hit Woody in the crotch! :lmao:
What a bummer that Mr. Potato Head didn't talk to you. Stupid spud. :laughing:

I wonder how often they change stuff in that program, and if those little things are easy to program (Woody's reaction) -- I would love to see and know all the little things that can happen, based on what you hit! (wonder if someone has written up a guide to that effect?)

I'm still mad at Mr. PH. :snooty:

TSM is Keith's favorite ride. I definitely try the FP/stand-by routine! I love Toy Story in general and just love being surrounded by Woody, Mr. Potato Head and the gang! And I had those Old Maid cards too! I must look for them next trip!!

Isn't it a HIGH, when you first start to play? I don't know how anyone could get enough of that ride. :)

What a riot! But now that suggestion is out of the bag (into the bag?), poor Woody and Bo Peep will have no hope of having children. :sad1:

Oy... :eek: no little Woody Peeps? :rotfl2:

[TinksThree]

Oy... :eek: no little Woody Peeps? :rotfl2:

This whole thing could get out of hand.....but Woody Peeps???? :lmao: :lmao: Considering where the story began.......

[jmskinner]

This morning we were well rested and ready for a day at DHS. While waiting on that bus that seemed to take forever I tried to get our pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199060576_8s5ov-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199060576_8s5ov-A-LB)

Also while waiting on this late bus, I realized my coffee cup lid wasn't on correctly or something and I had coffee spots all down the front of me, but it wasn't going to slow me down.

This is my first pic at DHS for the day
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199163367_Nf6Ed-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199163367_Nf6Ed-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199163631_bP3cM-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199163631_bP3cM-A-LB)

Does anyone here remember when TSMM first opened and the plastic toy soldiers were everywhere in the queue? I remember them, but have noticed they are no longer there, not sure if people took them, or if they were removed by Disney.

Funny that I took this photo after our experience with him:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199163841_5pgcY-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199163841_5pgcY-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199164420_szVfZ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199164420_szVfZ-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199164858_UaUoA-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199164858_UaUoA-A-LB)

And our scores:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199165446_wVHMU-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199165446_wVHMU-A-LB)

We weren't near any of the high scores for the day
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199165818_Nh2ub-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_9aGMB#1199165818_Nh2ub-A-LB)

And now...back to Vickie!

[nycdisneygal]

Vickie

wishing you the best during your cancer treatment. Hope your family can celebrate when you're done!! Another disney trip will be in order!

loving your trip with your BFF! looking forward to more!!

[TinksThree]

My scores always vary but the 2nd time around is always worse. I like playing with my kids because I can never beat Keith and he is so competitive! I know I need my game on with him!! :laughing:

Were the plastic toy soldiers small and easily takeable? I love the toy soldiers too. I get excited when they are outside shouting orders!! :goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

Vickie

wishing you the best during your cancer treatment. Hope your family can celebrate when you're done!! Another disney trip will be in order!

loving your trip with your BFF! looking forward to more!!

Thank you so much -- and, you are right! ;)

My scores always vary but the 2nd time around is always worse. I like playing with my kids because I can never beat Keith and he is so competitive! I know I need my game on with him!! :laughing:

Were the plastic toy soldiers small and easily takeable? I love the toy soldiers too. I get excited when they are outside shouting orders!! :goodvibes

I think I do get better the second time, but I'm never very good at all. I think I can get those really hard-to-get targets and bump up my score, but i'm not good enough to get them, so I waste a lot of time! :sad2:

[SimmerBaggins]

And, out we go, to head to the other side of the park for Melissa's other favorite ride. I saw this and snapped a picture. Last time I did this, the movie didn't do so well. I think I'm sensing a trend.

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It was fairly crowded this day.

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Melissa wanted to go into this sad looking hotel. I knew what awaited us, and it made me nervous. I can't get over my nervousness with this ride -- I think it's the fact that each time, it's different.

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We got in a decent, but not obnoxious, line. Don't remember what the wait time was, but it wasn't long. Still, I had to find things to keep my mind busy.

This guy looks like he died a horrible death.

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We went through the lobby so quick, I really didn't have time to linger and get a pic. But, I spotted this workstation on our way to the elevator.

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I think there's always a small hope in the back of my mind that I'll get these pictures home and spot a hidden Mickey. I'm not seeing it, tho.

The ride seemed really short, for some reason. I am always on the edge of my seat for the first part of this ride, and grip the handles to try to keep my butt on the seat on the drops -- like I'm in danger of getting left behind, or something! Then, I breathe a big sigh of relief when it's over. It's the only ride I do this on.

What I really like about the end of this ride is the shop -- you can find a lot of the Spa products, here. I always tell myself I'm going to buy something, and then talk myself out of them. This time, I spotted a bunch of Jack Skellington in the corner, and took a pic of it for my DD.

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For some reason, that spurred us to do some more shopping. I was on a budget, so there was very little I'd buy -- but I love to look. :)

'Cuz --

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And then,

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While I looked at the shirts from the 'hood, Melissa went for the bowling shirts.

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Yep, she was going blue-collar, alright.

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It must have been my turn to suggest the next thing to do -- because we were going to learn about Disney Animation!

We went into the Animation Studio, and decided to try out for the Lion King movie. If you are on Facebook, you should be able to see this -- if not, let me know!

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I love doing that.

The next thing I love doing? Drawing!! We went over to the studio to wait in line. Literally, I was standing right behind the line that the door opened to. Melissa found a seat. It took a while, and people started crowding in.

At one point, some fellow decided he would crowd me. He truly considered trying to crowd me out of my position...you know, by getting really, really close? He was an older man (I was going to say "gentleman", but that wasn't true), so I was surprised at this ploy. I stood my ground, and acted like I didn't even know he was breathing down my neck. I think I swung around and bumped into him, once.

It took a few moments for him to realize that I couldn't be buffaloed, and he finally backed off. The doors opened, and Melissa and I found our seats.

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There was much discussion about which character we would do...

Guesses? :rolleyes1

[jmskinner]

My scores always vary but the 2nd time around is always worse. I like playing with my kids because I can never beat Keith and he is so competitive! I know I need my game on with him!! :laughing:

Were the plastic toy soldiers small and easily takeable? I love the toy soldiers too. I get excited when they are outside shouting orders!! :goodvibes

I've learned that if you ride by yourself, you can score higher.

They were the cheap plastic soldiers you buy in a big. I'm sure people stole them, which is sad because it was so fun to spot them.

[jmskinner]

:lmao: I just had to do that with the title because every time I go to post, I hit "reply" and then have to go back and find the title. I did it this time also and realized Vickie didn't title it.:confused3

I know Vickie doesn't care for ToT, maybe that's why I like dragging her on it.:laughing: Now I'm the mean one, see why we are such great friends.;) I love it and always try to get people to try it at least once, since its not like the drop rides at other parks. I still remember the first time Vickie rode and she was freaking out about what to do with her bag since there isn't a bag or cubby for anything loose. I was hoping it would make her understand that it isn't that bad since you can have loose items on it.

I did get this shot of my BFF
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And the redneck shot
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And this is what the park looked like once we exited
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Now I had been in Disney Animation, but had never done the things Vickie had me doing
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I remember that guy crowding you, it was crazy. And was glad to see the doors open up
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Any guesses on which character we were forced to draw?

[SimmerBaggins]

Phooey...I'm looking for my picture, and can't find it.

I'm beginning to think that people don't like to guess about things!! :lmao:

What's funny is, as many times as we've done this drawing thing, I've never drawn the same character twice!

[gatormommy07]

I am going to guess Daisy or Stitch...:)

[natebenma]

I'm going with one of the big 5:

Goofy or Donald

[lbuzz52]

I'm going with Chip or Dale

[dilligaf212]

I was gonna say stitch but i will say mickey since no one has yet :)

[TinksThree]

I love TOT!!! I could do it over and over!!

I think it was Donald or Goofy!!

[SimmerBaggins]

DAISY!!

I can't believe gatormommy07 got it in the first guess!! :lmao:

I don't have pictures of them, and not sure if Melissa does. I even looked throughout the house, and my stuff from that trip has been moved around... :headache:

I'm sorry I've been away so much -- we've had marathon movie night at our house the whole week, every night...

We watched all of the Harry Potter movies.

We had never seen any of them.

:rolleyes1

I read someone else's thread where they talked about doing this very thing, and then we ended up doing it! :laughing:

Yes, we enjoyed it, but there was a reason we didn't watch them out of the chute -- it had to do with target audience and the way it was marketed to kids -- we just didn't agree with it. Don't really want to discuss that any more, but we finally decided that the time had come where we could watch them. We really enjoyed them.

Okay...back to the story!! :woohoo:

[SimmerBaggins]

Well, we were pretty much done with the park at that time -- doesn't seem like we were there for long, but it was getting close to nap-time. :lmao:

We headed out.

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Melissa decided she would go to the Lost & Found Customer Service place to see if they had found her camera. This was new to me -- she had gone there the last time when Jacob had lost his Nintendo DS, but I hadn't been there. Apparently, it used to be the kennel.

Our bus decided to race the monorail on the way back.

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It was kind of cool, so I snapped a pic of it as it raced away -- we wondered which was quicker.

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Mickey was behind the counter, ready to help us when we got to this Lost & Found building. I don't think I can even remember how we got there.

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I spotted what could have been a hidden Mickey. Well, we were waiting in line, and I was bored.

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Even though it WAS the Lost & Found building, it still had the "vet" feel to it.

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After our wait, the kindly CMs (Mickey took a break) informed her that they would only have her camera if she actually lost it in the parks, not if she lost it in the parking lot of a resort. Sadly, they didn't even let us rummage around in a box to take a suitable substitute.

Discouraged, we headed back to the resort. Lunchtime was upon us, so I'm not sure why we went back to our room. Maybe Melissa remembers.

The view from the second floor, looking to the back of the resort:

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To the front:

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This, I believe, was the time when we decided to try the Contemporary's counterservice, Contempo Cafe. We stood there and looked at the menu a few minutes, and I found myself really disappointed and about to eat something I really didn't want. :confused3 Then I realized, "Why should I do that?"

I mean, I'm at Disney World, right? I might be settling for some counter-service food, but why should I settle?

So, I suggested to Melissa that we jump on the monorail and go to the Poly -- let's go eat at Captain Cook's!

We hopped on over, grabbed some grub, and found a table outside.

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This ended up being far better than anything I was seeing on the other menu:

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Melissa got more healthy food, but I didn't get a pic of it.

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Hidden Mickey:

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It was so pleasant outside -- we had some great conversation and just tarried over our food.

On our way out, these creeped me out. I could say more, but I won't.

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Someone was nice enough to throw their cup into the water so the rest of us could see it.

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We headed back for some relaxation...and to gear up for our night!

[IheartDDuck]

That Hawaiian pizza at Captain Cooks is so good! I had it on our last trip and I was so glad I got it.

[gatormommy07]

I totally can't believe I guessed right!!! YAY me!! I never guess anything right!!! and now for your enjoyment.... a banana dancing suggestively!!!:banana:

[TinksThree]

Oh well, I never get things right and that is why I don't gamble!! :rotfl:

That pizza looked delish!! What a great idea to hop on over to the Poly!! :thumbsup2

[SimmerBaggins]

That Hawaiian pizza at Captain Cooks is so good! I had it on our last trip and I was so glad I got it.

What's funny is that I hardly EVER eat ham & pineapple pizza -- something about the Poly just converted me... ;)

I totally can't believe I guessed right!!! YAY me!! I never guess anything right!!! and now for your enjoyment.... a banana dancing suggestively!!!:banana:

:yay::yay: Me, either -- and thanks for the banana! :laughing:

Oh well, I never get things right and that is why I don't gamble!! :rotfl:

That pizza looked delish!! What a great idea to hop on over to the Poly!! :thumbsup2

As many characters as we COULD have done, the odds are definitely against you, unless you happen to be a lucky gatormommy07! :laughing:

I LOVE the Poly -- it was our first resort. :cloud9:

[SimmerBaggins]

Back to the Studios we went -- it was shaping up to a beautiful night.

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We went to visit Woody and his friends again...

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I really never noticed that Woody had cookies, before.

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I had never seen the One Man's Dream exhibit, so Melissa convinced me to go -- it was great!! :goodvibes

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I hope you don't mind that I share these pictures with you -- there is so much to see.

I am fascinated with Oswald -- the newest game is the reason why.

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See him in this picture?

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This picture just looks wrong, wrong, wrong... :lmao:

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I dunno who's stuffed animals these were:

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Walt's studio:

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Yay, the Mouseketeer drum!!
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This was cool!

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Things to come!

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Where to go after this? Something we hadn't yet done!

[IheartDDuck]

I love One Mans Dream, so there is no way that the pictures would bore me! Every time I go, I visit the model of Tokyo Disneysea and I just yearn to go there.

[natebenma]

I'm sorry I've been away so much -- we've had marathon movie night at our house the whole week, every night...

We watched all of the Harry Potter movies.

We had never seen any of them.

:rolleyes1

I read someone else's thread where they talked about doing this very thing, and then we ended up doing it! :laughing:

Yes, we enjoyed it, but there was a reason we didn't watch them out of the chute -- it had to do with target audience and the way it was marketed to kids -- we just didn't agree with it. Don't really want to discuss that any more, but we finally decided that the time had come where we could watch them. We really enjoyed them.

Okay...back to the story!! :woohoo:

OK, you don't want to talk about it, but I do!!! I am a major Potterhead (Griffendork?), so much so that we visited the "Darkside" a few weeks ago.

Have you read any of the books or was the movie marathon your first exposure? I have read all the book, read them to my oldest son, my youngest and I are taking turns reading the series to him for the first time (he is almost finished Book 3) and we have been watching the movies in no particular order since our return.

Melissa decided she would go to the Lost & Found Customer Service place to see if they had found her camera.

Somehow I missed the part where Melissa lost her camera! :scared1: I went back a few posts but didn't see when/how that happened.

You guys have had a fun day at HS! We haven't been to see One Man's Dream, so I appreciate seeing your photos! We also have not done Animation Studio yet, it is definitely on my wishlist, but the boys are not interested. :sad2:

Great call on lunch!

[TinksThree]

I love One Man's Dream! I could spend so much time in there! So obviously I really liked your pictures!! :thumbsup2 I think I like DHS best at night...it has something special at that time of the day!

[jmskinner]

DAISY!!

I can't believe gatormommy07 got it in the first guess!! :lmao:

I don't have pictures of them, and not sure if Melissa does. I even looked throughout the house, and my stuff from that trip has been moved around... :headache:

I'm sorry I've been away so much -- we've had marathon movie night at our house the whole week, every night...

We watched all of the Harry Potter movies.

We had never seen any of them.

:rolleyes1

I read someone else's thread where they talked about doing this very thing, and then we ended up doing it! :laughing:

Yes, we enjoyed it, but there was a reason we didn't watch them out of the chute -- it had to do with target audience and the way it was marketed to kids -- we just didn't agree with it. Don't really want to discuss that any more, but we finally decided that the time had come where we could watch them. We really enjoyed them.

Okay...back to the story!! :woohoo:

Glad you watched and enjoyed them. We love Harry Potter. Hmmm, we may have to go over to the otherside for our next girls trip. ;)

I totally can't believe I guessed right!!! YAY me!! I never guess anything right!!! and now for your enjoyment.... a banana dancing suggestively!!!:banana:

:banana::banana: And I had never thought that about this guy.:lmao:

Oh well, I never get things right and that is why I don't gamble!! :rotfl:

That pizza looked delish!! What a great idea to hop on over to the Poly!! :thumbsup2

I wouldn't have gotten it myself.

I love One Mans Dream, so there is no way that the pictures would bore me! Every time I go, I visit the model of Tokyo Disneysea and I just yearn to go there.

I love One Man's Dream, and when I learned Vickie hadn't been through there I knew we had to go.

OK, you don't want to talk about it, but I do!!! I am a major Potterhead (Griffendork?), so much so that we visited the "Darkside" a few weeks ago.

Have you read any of the books or was the movie marathon your first exposure? I have read all the book, read them to my oldest son, my youngest and I are taking turns reading the series to him for the first time (he is almost finished Book 3) and we have been watching the movies in no particular order since our return.



Somehow I missed the part where Melissa lost her camera! :scared1: I went back a few posts but didn't see when/how that happened.

You guys have had a fun day at HS! We haven't been to see One Man's Dream, so I appreciate seeing your photos! We also have not done Animation Studio yet, it is definitely on my wishlist, but the boys are not interested. :sad2:

Great call on lunch!

Oops, I said "otherside" a minute ago, guess I should have said we will have to go to the "darkside" next girls trip.

I lost the camera the first 10 minutes of us together. It was so stupid.:sad2:

I love One Man's Dream! I could spend so much time in there! So obviously I really liked your pictures!! :thumbsup2 I think I like DHS best at night...it has something special at that time of the day!

I am hardly ever there at night, but I love all amusement parks at night.

I would do my own update right now, but have been attempting a tile floor, preparing for movers, and watching men work.:laughing: Security guy, cable guy, and painter. I'm afraid that if I attempt an update, it wouldn't make much sense...might be more entertaining though.;)

Have a good day everyone!

[gatormommy07]

:banana::banana: And I had never thought that about this guy.:lmao:



I think it is because I must have a dirty mind!! My husband and I are really just children in adult clothes, we are always making things funnier or dirtier than they have to be!!! :banana:(because the world really does need more suggestively dancing bananas!! :rolleyes1)
Sorry, I am just a really big nerd!! ;)

[mamaboogie]

Really enjoying your trip report!:thumbsup2

Can't wait to see what naughtiness you two 'teenagers' get up to next!:lmao:

[natebenma]

I lost the camera the first 10 minutes of us together. It was so stupid.:sad2:




OK, so it looks like I joined your TR mid-stream! I never read about your arrival or first park visits, so going back to catch up!

[Grumpy's Wife]

I know I'm a little late to the party but I just finished reading the entire trip report. You two teenagers are doing a great job! :thumbsup2

[lbuzz52]

that pizza looked pretty good.
sorry the camera is still hiding.
i really want to do one man's dream next time. no one ever wants to do it with me though. dh did record a Walt special recently though, so maybe soon he'll be up for it.

[ScotsMinnie]

I can't believe you have almost completed this TR and I missed it! Just read through all 13 pages and it sounds like you both had the most amazing time.

I am so glad to hear that your treatment is going well Vickie. I often wondered how you were getting on.

Really looking forward to the rest of your report!

[jmskinner]

I think it is because I must have a dirty mind!! My husband and I are really just children in adult clothes, we are always making things funnier or dirtier than they have to be!!! :banana:(because the world really does need more suggestively dancing bananas!! :rolleyes1)
Sorry, I am just a really big nerd!! ;)

Vickie and I have never done anything like that.:rolleyes1

Really enjoying your trip report!:thumbsup2

Can't wait to see what naughtiness you two 'teenagers' get up to next!:lmao:

Sorry you are having to wait so long for the naughtiness.

OK, so it looks like I joined your TR mid-stream! I never read about your arrival or first park visits, so going back to catch up!

Hopefully it was worth it and you are still out here. :goodvibes

I know I'm a little late to the party but I just finished reading the entire trip report. You two teenagers are doing a great job! :thumbsup2

Thank you. It's nice that our hearts say we are teenagers, sure wish the bodies felt the same.

that pizza looked pretty good.
sorry the camera is still hiding.
i really want to do one man's dream next time. no one ever wants to do it with me though. dh did record a Walt special recently though, so maybe soon he'll be up for it.

I love the movie at the end, my son even has to watch it now.

I can't believe you have almost completed this TR and I missed it! Just read through all 13 pages and it sounds like you both had the most amazing time.

I am so glad to hear that your treatment is going well Vickie. I often wondered how you were getting on.

Really looking forward to the rest of your report!

Hi! I see you have a trip planned for next July, I know another family from Scotland going in July. Sure wish I could go. Thanks for joining in and Vickie is doing really well, but I will have her comment.

I am deeply sorry for not being here for so long. We are still working on getting this house in order, just got the office set up a week or so ago. Now my desktop is about on its last byte, so it will have to be replaced soon. Been in a non-Disney mood, but feeling the magic today so thought I would Dis for a bit. Update to follow.

[jmskinner]

I'm going all the way back to us leaving DHS in the afternoon, I didn't take very many photos, and those I did were sort of odd, such as this gate:

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199169880_uS5Rt-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199169880_uS5Rt-A-LB)

And my pic of the Tronorail/Bus race, not sure which one won
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199170688_wxZD3-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199170688_wxZD3-A-LB)


And I took pics of the artwork in the Contemporary and BLT:

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199171513_TS6bg-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199171513_TS6bg-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199171743_suZLd-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199171743_suZLd-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199171922_A4E6e-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199171922_A4E6e-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199172351_9eCd2-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199172351_9eCd2-A-LB)

Now, when Vickie recommended the Polynesian, I wasn't too sure. I've always been a picky eater, but have been trying to eat other things, so I agreed. Can't remember what I got, but here is a pic of it (some sort of salad with chicken I think)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199172914_P78Xs-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199172914_P78Xs-A-LB)

And I got a pic of Vickie eating because that is what friends do.;)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199172673_xapiG-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199172673_xapiG-A-LB)

Funny how Vickie and I took pics of different things in the Poly lobby
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199173947_of2XF-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199173947_of2XF-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199174449_ZpCBj-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199174449_ZpCBj-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199174792_5i8Cr-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199174792_5i8Cr-A-LB)

And we made it back to DHS
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199175451_aGnjF-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199175451_aGnjF-A-LB)

TSMM
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199176025_UK68W-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199176025_UK68W-A-LB)

My score
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199176687_tMp8p-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199176687_tMp8p-A-LB)

And on the way out
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199177000_3w3So-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199177000_3w3So-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199178081_u4wwG-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199178081_u4wwG-A-LB)

Ok, have to wait on Vickie, I know she is super busy this weekend, so hopefully she will find time next week. Have a great weekend everyone!

[natebenma]

Still here! :)


Good to see another update from you.

Looks like a really nice spot to eat at the Poly. That is such a fun resort to explore! So much to see in the lobby.

Did you leave HS earlier in the day with any FP to use later?

We have never been through One Man's Dream :( I know, bad DISser!

[jmskinner]

Still here! :)


Good to see another update from you.

Looks like a really nice spot to eat at the Poly. That is such a fun resort to explore! So much to see in the lobby.

Did you leave HS earlier in the day with any FP to use later?

We have never been through One Man's Dream :( I know, bad DISser!

Thought I would respond real quick. The funny thing is, Poly is probably my least favorite resort, couldn't figure out why, but just realized that maybe it is because it is so dark. Which is funny because I sit in a dark house all the time.:confused3

Yes, we used FP's from earlier in the day and I'm sure we used them several hours late.

I have to admit, the only reason I probably ever went in One Man's Dream is because of a CM. On our first trip we were trying to figure out something to do before our lunch ADR at 50's Primetime. A CM (guessing management since he was in a button down shirt) saw us looking at a map and asked if he could help. We explained the situation, he pulled out a Palm Pilot which showed him the wait times. This impressed us, it was 2005 after all, didn't have the smart phones we have now. He recommended One Man's Dream since everything else had a long wait. Wish I knew that man's name so I could thank him again.

I need to check out your TR, but it will have to wait because I really need to get some work done around this house. Will it ever end?

[SimmerBaggins]

I am feeling so guilty for leaving this TR -- :guilty:

I just want you all to know, I've read all your replies and am honored for those who've just found our TR, and glad to say that I am feeling well. :) I'm taking the "years" of medication that is necessary to keep an aggressive cancer at bay, and I believe that I will remain cancer-free! :banana:

And now, to continue...although I have to say -- I am mainly doing this because of the pictures, not because I have a clear memory of what we did, when!!! :sad2:

[SimmerBaggins]

We had some plans for the evening, even beyond the park, so we were hitting the highlights while keeping an eye on the time.

Next up -- RnRC!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8090c0ecc00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I believe we went in the single-rider line, right, Melissa?? I swear to you, just thinking about this ride gets my blood pressure up, my teeth almost chattering -- it is such a rush for me!! I love it, but man!! Right before the music starts, I am almost bouncing in my seat...so afraid they won't play the music before they let us off, and yet, so freaked out that I know that the music playing means we're about to take off!! :yay:

I took a couple of self-portraits, afterward, but didn't get the cheap shot from the ride.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9b7a4af4700000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8a3b10e2400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

This is the only place those shots will be shown. BTW, Melissa -- nice shot of me cramming pizza into my face. :lmao:

Bad nighttime shot, but necessary.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9222aef1b00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I'm like Melissa -- love the parks at night. It's like you can't get enough of them.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd865360ec000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Here's my good-looking BFF, standing in front of her fave ride...I'm sure going to get a good shot of it, herself.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd90437ef1500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Don't teens have an obsession with Jack Skellington? Mine does, so I took some pics for her.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8995d8fe500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9e2d16eb000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

That was it for us...we headed out of the park, to our next destination. Good-bye, balloon man!!

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[TinksThree]

Welcome back ladies! :yay: Missed your updates but totally and completely understand!! I love RnR and ToT is my absolute favorite!

[natebenma]

Good to see you again!!! Vickie- I'm so glad to hear you are feeling well. Take care of yourself!

I love the description of your feeling about RNR. The love and the fear!

[jmskinner]

Welcome back ladies! :yay: Missed your updates but totally and completely understand!! I love RnR and ToT is my absolute favorite!

Thank you for being understanding and sticking around. RnR and ToT are a couple of my favorites also.

Good to see you again!!! Vickie- I'm so glad to hear you are feeling well. Take care of yourself!

I love the description of your feeling about RNR. The love and the fear!

Isn't she a great writer, wish I was.:goodvibes

[jmskinner]

I believe we had FP's from earlier in the day, because I remember sitting next to Vickie on RnR. Why do I remember this so vividly, because something happened that I now think about every time I ride and I can't believe Vickie didn't mention it.

When the ride stopped, we were stopped in the tunnel. Nothing unusual about that, but we sat...and sat...and sat. Now, has anyone else ever realized the trains have actual working headlights? We now know this because as we were sitting there waiting to move to the unloading station, all of a sudden you could see headlights, like a car about to rearend you. :scared1: It was a very uneasy feeling for me. I looked at Vickie and said "That was a little scary."

I didn't get a redneck photo of the ride though.:sad2:

Here are some pics I took in the park that night:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199181556_9pa3k-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199181556_9pa3k-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199182173_M7NEg-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199182173_M7NEg-A-LB)

And my balloon shot
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199183085_4V4Xy-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199183085_4V4Xy-A-LB)

I see all these fantastic pics of balloons, and I keep trying to take one, but you see it never works out for me.

[gatormommy07]

So happy to see updates!! I am glad everyone is doing well. I can't wait to take our kiddos to DHS it will be so fun to ride with them on RnR and tower!!! It looks like you two had a great night!!!

[IheartDDuck]

I love any Disney Park at night. Some of my favorite times to visit.

Teens are obsessed with Jack Skellington! It's so funny to me, because he's a character that's been around for quite some time and is a little obscure, but they love him. I admit, I love him too. :rolleyes1

[lbuzz52]

i'm curious as to what your evening plans were. and i never love my balloon shots either

[SimmerBaggins]

Welcome back ladies! :yay: Missed your updates but totally and completely understand!! I love RnR and ToT is my absolute favorite!

Thank you!! :hug: It's funny -- I have this absolute blood-pumping feeling of scaredness for RnRC, but only fear with ToT!! And my favorite is the coaster, but my DD and Melissa love ToT.

Good to see you again!!! Vickie- I'm so glad to hear you are feeling well. Take care of yourself!

I love the description of your feeling about RNR. The love and the fear!

Thank you -- I'm probably not doing everything I should be, but I am taking the meds like a good girl! :)

I should have someone film me right before I get on that coaster -- it would be HILARIOUS!! :lmao:

So happy to see updates!! I am glad everyone is doing well. I can't wait to take our kiddos to DHS it will be so fun to ride with them on RnR and tower!!! It looks like you two had a great night!!!

I LOVE interacting with the kids right before we get on -- "are you ready??" :rotfl: We did have a great night -- I loved that I got to take Melissa to do the animation studio drawing thing, something she'd NEVER done!! :banana:

I love any Disney Park at night. Some of my favorite times to visit.

Teens are obsessed with Jack Skellington! It's so funny to me, because he's a character that's been around for quite some time and is a little obscure, but they love him. I admit, I love him too. :rolleyes1

The one thing that bugs me about nighttime -- no matter what time it is or when the park is closing, I keep feeling like the park is going to close any minute. I hate that!! :rolleyes: So I feel like I must rush to get everything in...

And, Jack is such a sweet, scary soul...! ;)

i'm curious as to what your evening plans were. and i never love my balloon shots either

I'll be the first to say that I don't think we are going to have FULL disclosure on our evening, but it'll be one we'll never forget... ;)

[jmskinner]

I'll be the first to say that I don't think we are going to have FULL disclosure on our evening, but it'll be one we'll never forget... ;)

I'm debating about the full disclosure. :lmao:

i'm curious as to what your evening plans were. and i never love my balloon shots either

Sorry to hear that, hoped someone else had better luck than me.

I love any Disney Park at night. Some of my favorite times to visit.

Teens are obsessed with Jack Skellington! It's so funny to me, because he's a character that's been around for quite some time and is a little obscure, but they love him. I admit, I love him too. :rolleyes1

I've really started to like Jack also. Sure wish they would do an attraction.

So happy to see updates!! I am glad everyone is doing well. I can't wait to take our kiddos to DHS it will be so fun to ride with them on RnR and tower!!! It looks like you two had a great night!!!

We did have a great time. RnR and ToT are two of my favorites. My DS doesn't like ToT at all, he always goes the chicken elevator route.:sad2:

[SimmerBaggins]

As we left the park that night, we knew we were going to take a different mode of transportation -- the boat!

I had never taken a boat to anywhere but the MK, so this was a treat for me. As we neared the dock, there weren't many people there, which was encouraging. Suddenly, I spotted something -- Donald's relatives were in town!! :cool1:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9c7192ef200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I'm not sure if it was an aunt and two uncles, or what, but I attempted to talk to them, and they weren't particularly interested in what I had to say.

I think we sat down on a little bench just off the dock, and had practically no sooner did that then the boat came...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9e7d12e2a00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We piled in, and managed to find a seat at the front.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd97398af1900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

It was a nice ride...a welcome diversion from the walking. Suddenly, we saw the light!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9de4b6e3400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

It was the ending of the show, I think -- pretty cool to have seen it on the boat.

I believe it was the second stop that we got off -- and as we walked onto the Boardwalk, I realized this was another first for me -- I had never been here before! I'm sure it is far more busy during the daytime, but I was still surprised at the number of people walking on the Boardwalk at this time of night. We were walking toward our destination (I did tell you we were going to Jelly Rolls, RIGHT? :laughing: -- see title), when we saw this fellow, looking like he was setting up to do something. Intrigued, we tried to follow and keep our eye on him, but he seemed to draw a crowd...I stepped back to take a picture of the crowd and Melissa.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd952cd6ef400000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

The guy was doing a balancing act -- he was amazing.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9a3c12e1800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I thought I had other pictures of him, but I don't!! He got rather high in the air, and I really got uneasy, watching him. We finally decided we had enough -- and then I spotted this guy in the window and had to say hi.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd93acf6ec200000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Just a short distance away, our destination was in sight!!

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[natebenma]

So cool to see some of the Illuminations fireworks from the boat.

During the day, if you are taking the boat from HS towards EP, if Mike from Lowell (MA) is driving (captaining), one of the ducks will come onto the front of the boat and it does a couple of silly tricks.

Looking forward to hearing whatever you are willing to share (or remember) about your evening at JellyRolls!

[TinksThree]

I am really hoping for an adult trip next October--just me and DH to celebrate me turning 40 :scared1: and our 10 year anniversary. I hope to take advantage of one night along the Boardwalk and more specifically Jellyrolls so I can't wait to hear more!

I always try to talk to Donald's relatives too and they ignore me...so rude!! :lmao:

[SimmerBaggins]

So cool to see some of the Illuminations fireworks from the boat.

During the day, if you are taking the boat from HS towards EP, if Mike from Lowell (MA) is driving (captaining), one of the ducks will come onto the front of the boat and it does a couple of silly tricks.

Looking forward to hearing whatever you are willing to share (or remember) about your evening at JellyRolls!

Really?? That is so sweet -- I love that the captains are thoughtful of the wildlife and interact with them.

As for JellyRolls -- oh, boy!! :lmao: I do remember it...

I am really hoping for an adult trip next October--just me and DH to celebrate me turning 40 :scared1: and our 10 year anniversary. I hope to take advantage of one night along the Boardwalk and more specifically Jellyrolls so I can't wait to hear more!

I always try to talk to Donald's relatives too and they ignore me...so rude!! :lmao:

That would be so awesome -- I wonder if my DH would consider that... :rolleyes1

...Ok, if you call "duck-duck-duck", you & I are probably related -- too many similarities! :lmao:

[natebenma]

Really?? That is so sweet -- I love that the captains are thoughtful of the wildlife and interact with them.



Since this is kind of a duck post. Here's a picture of Mike and one of the duck:



http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Last%20Disney%20Day%202010/MikefromLowell.jpg


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Last%20Disney%20Day%202010/IMG_2473.jpg


The duck does a few tricks on cue and then flies off as the boat approaches the Swan hotel.

[jmskinner]

So cool to see some of the Illuminations fireworks from the boat.

During the day, if you are taking the boat from HS towards EP, if Mike from Lowell (MA) is driving (captaining), one of the ducks will come onto the front of the boat and it does a couple of silly tricks.

Looking forward to hearing whatever you are willing to share (or remember) about your evening at JellyRolls!

Funny how when you are trying to get to the theme parks, they seem so far apart, but then you see the fireworks and realize they really aren't.

I've seen ducks on the boats, but never tricks. Very cool!

I am really hoping for an adult trip next October--just me and DH to celebrate me turning 40 :scared1: and our 10 year anniversary. I hope to take advantage of one night along the Boardwalk and more specifically Jellyrolls so I can't wait to hear more!

I always try to talk to Donald's relatives too and they ignore me...so rude!! :lmao:


Hope you get to take that adult trip also. The DH and I did one last February and had a great time.

Since this is kind of a duck post. Here's a picture of Mike and one of the duck:



http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Last%20Disney%20Day%202010/MikefromLowell.jpg


http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Last%20Disney%20Day%202010/IMG_2473.jpg


The duck does a few tricks on cue and then flies off as the boat approaches the Swan hotel.

:cool1:

[jmskinner]

First off, love the title of this installment Vickie.

And can't believe you had never ridden the boat before. Now you have something new to share with your family on your next trip.:cool1:

Here is one of my pics of Illuminations
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199184712_RApDm-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199184712_RApDm-A-LB)

And a few of the performer on the Boardwalk

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Anyone notice what he is holding?

He is about to juggle
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199186123_gim76-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199186123_gim76-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199186475_7TbAs-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199186475_7TbAs-A-LB)

He was amazing. I made sure not to use the flash while he did this, but wondered how many times someone does during his performance?

And our destination
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[SimmerBaggins]

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The duck does a few tricks on cue and then flies off as the boat approaches the Swan hotel.

That duck is adorable!! :lovestruc Thanks for sharing.

[SimmerBaggins]

I like bars. Bars and I go 'way back. But it has been 'way back since I've been!! When we walked in, I felt a little nostalgic, even though I'd never been to Jelly Rolls before. There was the little group in front of the pianos, who were all together, and a few scattered here and there -- but mostly empty on this Sunday evening.

Yeah, it was not a regular "night out" night, and we were still a bit early. Being not the party animal at other people's party, I helped Melissa choose a nice table in the back, close to the bar, and close to the door. It had a good view of the pianos, and of course, the bar.

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The other thing that I liked about this view, is that the bartender was eye-candy. Well, when I drink, I don't exactly do anything, but I look -- and he was a looker!!

The dualing pianos were playing some good songs -- of course, some Billy Joel -- and Melissa turned my attention to the drink specials, which come in a red cup. This was something she really was excited about -- and so was I, until I realized two things: 1) I thought it was all you could drink :lmao: , as in, unlimited refills (it wasn't), and 2) the drink special was a rum drink. And, oh, boy, am I struggling with the name of the drink...and I know it...here it is:

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Now, don't get me wrong -- I love rum. And it likes me, up to a point. I get just a little bit of a buzz, and then NOTHING ELSE, NO MATTER HOW MUCH I DRINK.

I know you're thinking -- "RIGHT." Look, I'm not saying my blood alcohol level doesn't keep rising -- all I'm saying is: it doesn't get me happy drunk. Never has. I really don't get it. So, I'm thinking -- okay -- this is the best deal at this bar, so I'm going to go for it. Maybe if I drink ENOUGH, I'll get over that barrier, or whatever it is, and enjoy it.

Well, we both get through our drinks quickly, I think I did my first two quicker than she did. Melissa started paying attention to one of the piano players, so I snapped a pic.

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I also snapped, er, another pic...no flash to give me away...

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About this point, to my second drink, I had to make my way to the bathroom. I always think it's a funny adventure, going to the bar bathroom when you're drunk. They ought to have some kind of obstacle course you need to go through, because it would be funny as heck. Just navigating the stall situation, washing hands and staring bleary-eyed at yourself in the mirror is entertainment enough for the person going through it (me)...in this particular instance, the area which leads to the bathroom is also the "back stage" area for Jelly Rolls. I remember that I ran into someone back there...I don't remember who it was, but I remember thinking, "I need to tell Melissa this!!"

Melissa, did I tell you anything? I have no idea who it was or what happened... :lmao: Ah well...

After this point, my BFF went into overdrive. I swear to you: when we were young, this girl barely drank ANYTHING. This night, she drank me under the table. But then, please give consideration: this rum had had enough with me...at the possible 3rd drink, I not only didn't feel like I was getting anything else out of it, I felt like I had poured fluid into my esophagus to the point of gagging on it...I could not drink anymore. My 3rd cup, I gave to her. I think she drank 2 more on top of that.

Yes.

I hope she doesn't disown me for telling on her!! :rolleyes1

Meanwhile, we SANG...we DANCED...we ogled the men-folk...we laughed at others' antics, and at ourselves. We had a really good time. The dualing piano players were really good.

And at last, it was time to say good-bye. :) We headed out...to a beautiful night.

This was the last shot I took for the night, right before...it all happened. I cannot tell it...it is not my tale to tell. But I will say -- that was a great night!!

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[natebenma]

Very interesting and revealing update! You described a really fun girlfriends' night out!

I'm looking forward to hearing "the rest of the story"

[SimmerBaggins]

Very interesting and revealing update! You described a really fun girlfriends' night out!

I'm looking forward to hearing "the rest of the story"

I think at one time, Melissa thought we might meet up with other Dis'ers that night, and that would have been great -- but. :( Why is it when you have 3, it's a real party? :laughing:

I'm not sure we'll get to the "rest of the story" -- and I really feel badly that I brought it up, although I know my BFF is laughing at me, now!! I tell you -- she has a great sense of humor, and I am so grateful that God gave me her as a best friend.

It's funny -- now that a friend of ours from high school is at WDW right now and posting on Facebook, we both are wishing we could be there right now -- and it just occurred to us that when my family and I go in December, she won't be there!! :eek: It's going to feel weird..."Melissa!!??!! Where are you?" :guilty:

[IheartDDuck]

Sounds like a good ol' time at Jellyrolls! I have never been there before, but it's definitely on my list.

Your story about the bathroom and drinking had me cracking up. When I drink, I cannot stop laughing at myself when I look in the mirror because I look like such a mess! :lmao:

[TinksThree]

This cracked me up!! I can't wait to her about what happened next!! :goodvibes

[jmskinner]

Very interesting and revealing update! You described a really fun girlfriends' night out!

I'm looking forward to hearing "the rest of the story"

I guess it is up to me to tell the rest of the story.:rolleyes1

I think at one time, Melissa thought we might meet up with other Dis'ers that night, and that would have been great -- but. :( Why is it when you have 3, it's a real party? :laughing:

I'm not sure we'll get to the "rest of the story" -- and I really feel badly that I brought it up, although I know my BFF is laughing at me, now!! I tell you -- she has a great sense of humor, and I am so grateful that God gave me her as a best friend.

It's funny -- now that a friend of ours from high school is at WDW right now and posting on Facebook, we both are wishing we could be there right now -- and it just occurred to us that when my family and I go in December, she won't be there!! :eek: It's going to feel weird..."Melissa!!??!! Where are you?" :guilty:

I'm here! I'm here! I'm here!

I going to feel really weird not being there with you again. I have got to get a job so we can have another girls trip (and I promise what I am about to post will not happen the second time around.)

Sounds like a good ol' time at Jellyrolls! I have never been there before, but it's definitely on my list.

Your story about the bathroom and drinking had me cracking up. When I drink, I cannot stop laughing at myself when I look in the mirror because I look like such a mess! :lmao:

It really is a great time and the performers are fantastic.

This cracked me up!! I can't wait to her about what happened next!! :goodvibes

Am I going to tell the truth and nothing but the truth? I'm still deciding as I get ready to do my follow-up.

[jmskinner]

Reading that title makes it sound like I fell down. Oh, if only I had fallen down, that would have been so much better. :rotfl2:

The really funny thing about going to the bathroom at Jelly Rolls is the fact you have been sitting there singing away, not worried about anyone hearing you there in the club because they are all singing and drinking themselves. So when I go in the bathroom I get the giggles trying not to sit there and sing away. :lmao:

And it really seems like a long walk to get to that bathroom, that hallway can be a killer, but at least it is clear so you can bounce your way to the bathroom off the walls.

Now, I was really looking forward to this night with Vickie because believe it or not, we had never BOTH been really drunk together. One of us always had to drive. Well guess what, no driving this night. We had planned to catch the bus from the Boardwalk and head over to MK from here since it was an EMH night and they were to be open until 3am I believe. Isn't that what teenage girls would do, go out until 3am?

Here are a couple of my pics from that night:
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In case you haven't been, the way the performers work is to have two guys up there and then when they are about to switch performers, the other two come out for a song and then they take over the pianos. I love their versions of Bad Romance and Pour Some Sugar on Me. And if you do go, make sure to do a Fast Pass. I didn't do this to Vickie, but my first time there, I was with a couple of Dis'ers (one I had just met earlier that evening) and she did a Fast Pass on me to do the tree dance. In other words, she gave the guys a $20 tip which meant her request was the very next request performed. And guess who performed, that's right, me. Had to stand on stage and do this silly tree dance. I believe they did it this night Vickie and I were there, but thankfully we weren't on stage.

And the guy on the right is the eye candy Vickie was talking about, I think?:confused3
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And yes, I drank a lot more than normal and made multiple trips down that long hallway. We left for MK and look, I wasn't too drunk, I could still take a pic
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Vickie and I are headed to the Boardwalk lobby to use the restroom one more time and catch the bus. And I can't believe I am going to say what happened, but I figure with everything Vickie has been through this last 8 months or so, whats a little embarrassment?

We have made to the stairs leading up to the lobby, when Vickie makes the following statement to me since we both have the giggles, "Don't laugh so hard you wet your pants." As she says it, guess what? Can't believe I am posting this. I know I am older now, and yes I have to go to the bathroom a lot more than I use to but had no idea this would happen. I now realize I take after my Mom because my stepdad is always making her laugh or tickling her until she does the same thing. Don't worry, my Mom doesn't read this.:lmao:

Vickie helps me find a bathroom. Which I'm sure was one that was suppose to be locked but it wasn't at that moment. Of course, no dryer, but I used up a lot of papertowels. I couldn't stop crying, laughing and apologizing to Vickie. Here she was having to take care of me, I felt so bad. At one point she told me to sit down and I tried to sit on the counter, trying to jump up while drunk, laughing and crying doesn't work so well. So I finally sat on the floor. Thank goodness it was a Disney bathroom and was fairly clean. After awhile we decided to just head to the hotel. Thankfully I had really dark jeans on and it was dark outside. Vickie tried to walk behind me or in front of me so no one would see. Very few people were waiting on the bus or on the bus. We finally made it to MK to walk to BLT.

I got myself cleaned up and we went to bed.

So sorry we didn't get to enjoy MK that night Vickie, but boy do we have a memory.:rotfl2:

My Dis signon will be changing very soon.:laughing:

[SimmerBaggins]

Awww!!! :flower3:

What's amazing is that we had to be the last 2 people on that Boardwalk that night -- we saw NOBODY but the maintenance man, who was in the men's restroom at the time -- and we thought for sure that the women's restroom would be locked -- :eek: ...nobody walked in on us...no one saw us emerge...

I kept having this feeling like we were in trouble --!! :lmao: But, really -- Melissa just contributed to the wonderful Disney horticulture by watering the nearby plants...!

My BFF -- no matter how much you go through (or how many pairs of pants), I'm there for you. :hug:

[SimmerBaggins]

It was...our last day. We awoke to the traditional "it's your last day" stuff -- in defiance, I took some last pictures of the room, beginning with the bills.

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We were messy. We both were messy, so it worked out. :lmao:
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We had SO many things that we wanted to do. Our plan was to take the truck (Melissa's) to HS and ride the big rides...it felt weird to be in an ordinary vehicle again!

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Ahh...back in WDW transportation!

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I wish I could remember everything we did, but I can't... :sad2: I do know that we didn't get to do everything we wanted. It wasn't starting out to be a good day. Hey, but it's a Disney Day, right? :lovestruc

Some little girl was getting the star treatment!

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Then, we saw a sign...it wasn't a sign saying we would get to do what we came to do, but nonetheless, it was a sign that I hadn't paid attention to, before:

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And, I forgot to get a certificate!! :(

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Subsequently, we both went into the place and got very, very...lost. I could have looked at all those pictures for an even longer time, and I know we spent about 30 minutes in there!

I have always had a thing for this guy:
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This little dude -- did he sign it when he was older? That signature doesn't look like a kids':

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I LOVE GENE WILDER!!! :cloud9:
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I'd love to have this:

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A check signed by Thomas Edison? Rocks!!

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I love her:

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*AHEM* ... :rolleyes1

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Finally, we get out of there -- after Melissa's 10 minute talk with the CM -- still don't know what that was about!! :confused3

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Good-bye, HS!! :sad1:

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[TinksThree]

How did I miss Melissa's update?! This month has been crazy!! :sad1:

That was hilarious and I almost had the same problem reading the post and laughing!! :lmao: How awesome to be on the Boardwalk all alone. I want to stay there so bad!!

I loved the photos of the photos at DHS! :goodvibes

[SimmerBaggins]

Yay, we are going to the Boardwalk this December!! :cool1::cool1:

I am so ready for it...

[SimmerBaggins]

I can't stay consistent with my font! :lmao:

We were off like a shot to the next park -- Epcot! We had some rides we wanted to hit -- but first, lunch!

I think you can guess where we are:

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This wasn't going to be a "Living with the Land" day. Oh, no -- we wanted Test Track, and any other big ride we could get -- but Test Track was down.

We did some shopping, waiting around for the ride. It wasn't going well as a last day.

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I got myself a pink park shirt, with 2011 on it.

TT finally opened, and when it did, we got in the Single Rider line.

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People were kind of pushy -- I think due to the fact that everyone had been waiting on it.

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We had a great ride -- FINALLY! :)

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It was a beautiful day, despite our lackluster luck.

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I was enamored with Spring.

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Can you see Bambi?

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I know we didn't get to do much else, and our plan was to head to MK for a final event -- so we went to the Monorail -- and got the Tronorail!

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As it happened, when we got to the Transportation Center, the monorail to MK went down!! :eek: We were stuck... We were sad...how could our day get better?

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[jmskinner]

How did I miss Melissa's update?! This month has been crazy!! :sad1:

That was hilarious and I almost had the same problem reading the post and laughing!! :lmao: How awesome to be on the Boardwalk all alone. I want to stay there so bad!!

I loved the photos of the photos at DHS! :goodvibes

Glad you didn't have the same problem.;):lmao:

Yay, we are going to the Boardwalk this December!! :cool1::cool1:

I am so ready for it...

We mean you and Robert, because I thought you were staying somewhere different. I am so confused.:confused3

[jmskinner]

I don't have a font problem, I have a color problem...Vickie has been using my favorite.:lmao:

This last day was so hard to face. Vickie had wanted to pack her balloons to possibly blow them up again, but I didn't think that was possible and the only way I knew how to get them deflated was to punch holes in them. Sorry I goofed that up for ya girl.

I had an idea that we could try to hit all the big rides in one, crowds weren't bad we could do it.

While loading up my truck, I noticed this:

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199196400_srroV-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199196400_srroV-A-LB)

I know it's not the best pic, but have never seen a food truck on property before.

I got some pics of the BLT lobby, here is one of the pics when you enter the door
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199196986_PMsYN-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199196986_PMsYN-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199197356_ZCnAX-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199197356_ZCnAX-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199197642_82Whh-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199197642_82Whh-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199197959_kzr3a-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199197959_kzr3a-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199198193_nqEoz-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199198193_nqEoz-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199198757_chtX2-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199198757_chtX2-A-LB)

The entertainers were out at DHS
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199199261_Apwia-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199199261_Apwia-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199200241_G2HCb-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199200241_G2HCb-A-LB)

And I did not realize Vickie had taken so many pics in the store of all the photographs. I had never been there before. And the CM and I were discussing how much we disliked driving on I4.

Seems not many people were heading out to the parking lot at this time
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199200772_PMqJL-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199200772_PMqJL-A-LB)

I was very disappointed with my lunch there at Epcot. I had Salmon there a few months earlier that was terrific, can't remember what the fish was on this day, but it wasn't very good. We weren't having much luck.

But at least we were able to ride Test Track
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199060782_CiPVp-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199060782_CiPVp-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199205125_WwAMQ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199205125_WwAMQ-A-LB)

And I tried to get Vickie's pic while on the ride
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199205924_YsxiS-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199205924_YsxiS-A-LB)
That was the car she was in, does that count as getting her pic.

And while Vickie was purchasing her shirt, I was admiring how they had redone Mouse Gears.
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199203910_Vxz8m-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199203910_Vxz8m-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199204491_HnSFH-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199204491_HnSFH-A-LB)

Of course, I had to take pics of flowers
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199206471_2G5AJ-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199206471_2G5AJ-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199209124_r3avN-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199209124_r3avN-A-LB)

Vickie forgot about our stop in Club Cool
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199212865_Lz5wz-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199212865_Lz5wz-A-LB)

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199213413_8Bbkx-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199213413_8Bbkx-A-LB)

And our next ride: Tronorail
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199213994_LxaX2-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199213994_LxaX2-A-LB)

I'll Vickie post what we got to see while at the TTC that I never even knew existed.

[IheartDDuck]

I saw that harvest truck for the first time too, and it was when we were staying at Bay Lake Tower. They must come out of that area on a regular basis, which is why we haven't seen them anywhere else. I think it's so cool that they do that. :goodvibes

[natebenma]

Well, you two had a fun night at Jellyrolls! Maybe not perfect, but certainly memorable! Thanks for sharing everything with us! Many of us have been in similar situations, I'm sure (I have)- I blame the kids!

Sorry that your last day had some bumps in the road, but it sounds like you are making the best of it. I haven't seen all those autographed photos at DHS. So cool!

Sorry your lunch at Sunshine Seasons was not better. I love it there. My favorite is the goat cheese and roasted beet salad.

Glad you got to ride Test Track!

I haven't been to the TTC in forever (2004), so I am very intrigued about what you saw...

[SimmerBaggins]

I saw that harvest truck for the first time too, and it was when we were staying at Bay Lake Tower. They must come out of that area on a regular basis, which is why we haven't seen them anywhere else. I think it's so cool that they do that. :goodvibes

I guess I haven't been so often that i realize how rare a truck siting is! :rotfl:

Well, you two had a fun night at Jellyrolls! Maybe not perfect, but certainly memorable! Thanks for sharing everything with us! Many of us have been in similar situations, I'm sure (I have)- I blame the kids!

Sorry that your last day had some bumps in the road, but it sounds like you are making the best of it. I haven't seen all those autographed photos at DHS. So cool!

Sorry your lunch at Sunshine Seasons was not better. I love it there. My favorite is the goat cheese and roasted beet salad.

Glad you got to ride Test Track!

I haven't been to the TTC in forever (2004), so I am very intrigued about what you saw...

Yes, I blame the kids, too -- I'm sure everything would still be in its proper place! :lmao:

Wow...did you just say "goat cheese and roasted beet salad"? :eek: I am wondering what that looks like...

We were hoping our luck was changing when we got to TTC...and it was... ;)

[natebenma]

Wow...did you just say "goat cheese and roasted beet salad"? :eek: I am wondering what that looks like...



I can help with that!

I have about a gajillion photos of the salad! I usually get it twice on each trip, often to go - we bring lunch back to our room at the Beach Club for a touring break.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Disney%20Dining%202010/Sunshine%20Seasons/IMG_0499.jpg

But my favorite was the first time I got it. It was the last day of our Tropical Storm Fayecation, the boys had gone back to the room to dry off and I stayed in EPCOT. I ordered the salad, creme brulee and a bottle of water to go, and had a little picnic near the jumping fountains by the Imagination Pavillon. I enjoyed my meal and watched families having fun with the water.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Disney%20Dining%202010/Sunshine%20Seasons/P8220193.jpg

[Schmoodle]

That roasted beet and goat cheese salad is one of my favorite things, although I haven't had the one at Sunshine Seasons. I had a super one at Wolfgang Puck Express, though. Sadly, don't have a picture, but there is one here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2301104&highlight=roasted+beets+wolfgang&page=8
post #116. Described as: Roasted Beets - Goat Cheese, oranges, candied pecans, fresh greens and balsamic $9. I had it for lunch with the butternut squash soup, fabulous!

Really enjoying your trip report, ladies!

[SimmerBaggins]

I can help with that!

I have about a gajillion photos of the salad! I usually get it twice on each trip, often to go - we bring lunch back to our room at the Beach Club for a touring break.


But my favorite was the first time I got it. It was the last day of our Tropical Storm Fayecation, the boys had gone back to the room to dry off and I stayed in EPCOT. I ordered the salad, creme brulee and a bottle of water to go, and had a little picnic near the jumping fountains by the Imagination Pavillon. I enjoyed my meal and watched families having fun with the water.


Okay! You know ... I've never tried one, but the whole experience just sounded great, and I'm game for new things! (I have to admit, I eyed the dessert a little more...) :rotfl:

That roasted beet and goat cheese salad is one of my favorite things, although I haven't had the one at Sunshine Seasons. I had a super one at Wolfgang Puck Express, though. Sadly, don't have a picture, but there is one here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2301104&highlight=roasted+beets+wolfgang&page=8
post #116. Described as: Roasted Beets - Goat Cheese, oranges, candied pecans, fresh greens and balsamic $9. I had it for lunch with the butternut squash soup, fabulous!

Really enjoying your trip report, ladies!

Thank you! I went and looked at your salad, and it's completely different -- love the little mandarin oranges!!

[SimmerBaggins]

Well, there we were, standing at the fence, waiting for our next monorail, when we hear there will be a LONG wait.

A what? :confused3

The CMs there are, of course, ready for mutiny, for disparaging remarks, and any other thing we can throw at them (just not our water bottles and spray fans) -- but the crowd only turns on itself.

I say that, because you know how you "claim" a piece of fence or an area, and soon, someone seems to try to coincidentally crowd you out of it? I usually try to call someone out -- "I'm sorry, am I in your way?"

Anyway... ;)

Well, the CM tells us, they are going to take a monorail out of service.

"Oh," you ask, "How do they do that?"

Well, you know those tracks they run on?

"Yeah," you say, "those concrete tracks with metal on them...yeah."

"Well...they switch them. And move one over to grab up the monorail and divert it."

"Uh-uhh!" you exclaim. "How do they 'move' concrete tracks??"

Well, they just do --

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd83dcb8f2100000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

I actually have a video of this, somewhere, but can't find it... :(

A curved piece of concrete track MOVED over to take the place of the straight one that came from the Contemporary...the monorail went on it, and then the tracks moved back.

It was pretty kewl...we were pretty happy that we got to see something like that happen!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9d79d2e7e00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Why does Melissa look so good, and I look like a dork? :mad:

Oh...wait a minute...story of my life! :lmao:

Magic Kingdom, here we come!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd898dc4ecc00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[natebenma]

That is really cool about the monorail tracks. Glad you had something to distract you during your wait.

[TinksThree]

Really neat to see the tracks switch! Makes the wait a little more bearable!! Yay for Magic Kingdom!!!

[jmskinner]

I saw that harvest truck for the first time too, and it was when we were staying at Bay Lake Tower. They must come out of that area on a regular basis, which is why we haven't seen them anywhere else. I think it's so cool that they do that. :goodvibes

I wish I had gotten a better picture. It was such a cute pic.

Well, you two had a fun night at Jellyrolls! Maybe not perfect, but certainly memorable! Thanks for sharing everything with us! Many of us have been in similar situations, I'm sure (I have)- I blame the kids!

Sorry that your last day had some bumps in the road, but it sounds like you are making the best of it. I haven't seen all those autographed photos at DHS. So cool!

Sorry your lunch at Sunshine Seasons was not better. I love it there. My favorite is the goat cheese and roasted beet salad.

Glad you got to ride Test Track!

I haven't been to the TTC in forever (2004), so I am very intrigued about what you saw...

I'm wondering if I would like that salad.

I can help with that!

I have about a gajillion photos of the salad! I usually get it twice on each trip, often to go - we bring lunch back to our room at the Beach Club for a touring break.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Disney%20Dining%202010/Sunshine%20Seasons/IMG_0499.jpg

But my favorite was the first time I got it. It was the last day of our Tropical Storm Fayecation, the boys had gone back to the room to dry off and I stayed in EPCOT. I ordered the salad, creme brulee and a bottle of water to go, and had a little picnic near the jumping fountains by the Imagination Pavillon. I enjoyed my meal and watched families having fun with the water.

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/natebenma/Disney%20Dining%202010/Sunshine%20Seasons/P8220193.jpg

Now I am really wondering if I would like the salad. Sounds like a nice relaxing lunch.

That roasted beet and goat cheese salad is one of my favorite things, although I haven't had the one at Sunshine Seasons. I had a super one at Wolfgang Puck Express, though. Sadly, don't have a picture, but there is one here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2301104&highlight=roasted+beets+wolfgang&page=8
post #116. Described as: Roasted Beets - Goat Cheese, oranges, candied pecans, fresh greens and balsamic $9. I had it for lunch with the butternut squash soup, fabulous!

Really enjoying your trip report, ladies!

Ok, I may have to try one of those salads. Can you tell I am hungry?

That is really cool about the monorail tracks. Glad you had something to distract you during your wait.

I wonder how many times that has occured while I stood there waiting and the CM's just never told us about it?

Really neat to see the tracks switch! Makes the wait a little more bearable!! Yay for Magic Kingdom!!!

It did make the wait bearable.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9d79d2e7e00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Why does Melissa look so good, and I look like a dork? :mad:




I normally don't like my photos, but I actually like this one. So I need to have my head just about turned all the way around to get a good pic.:lmao:

I don't think you look like a dork, looks like you are having FUN!!!

[jmskinner]

Not much to add here, but my pic


http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199215547_MvQ2Y-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199215547_MvQ2Y-A-LB)

You can see the track and where it split to the right of it. It's really a large piece of machinery to move that.


And my MK pic
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199217074_4nQe5-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199217074_4nQe5-A-LB)

Hmmm, "Let the Memories Begin", it was our last day, they were sort of ending. :sad1:

[gatormommy07]

Just so you don't feel so bad about the whole "peeing in your pants episode" I will share my story so we can be embarassed together.
When I was 19 (shameful, I know) My now hubby, then boyfriend was moving to Gainesville (FL). I was quite sad about this fact (eventhough I was moving up there 2 weeks later!!) So my best friend and I decided to get wasted, I am not even sure they still make the stuff we started with, it was that Jack daniels punch, in the big glass jug, and it was red. Now we only had about half the jug left and we shared it with a few other friends. Then we went to her house and hung out in her garage, while drinking out of three 6 packs of smirnoff ice. I think I had 8-10!!:scared1: Anyway, I sat the whole time, I never got up to get another one or to go potty or anything, I just sat, drinking, (apparently my bladder was stronger then!!) I felt a slight buzz, but nothing major. So we decided we were going to go to her friends house, I got up, and immediately went down!! I totally fell to the floor, which everyone there found extremely amusing!! I finally got up and started to walk, and was doing alright until my bff said something not even remotely funny(which I can't remember) it just struck me as the most hilarious thing I had ever heard, I fell to the driveway and could not stop laughing!! And then I peed in my pants, which just made the situation even more comical!! I got cleaned up(luckily we wore the same size) and went to her friend's house, where I proceeded to get sick all over the poor girl's bathroom. So not fun! The next day we had a store meeting where we worked at 6 am, my brother took one look at me and asked bff what she had done to me!! Good times!! I told my now hubby what had happened and he just laughed!! Good thing he is so cute!!

[SimmerBaggins]

OMgosh -- 8 to 10 drinks!!?? :eek: I think the last time I did something like that, I ended up where you did! :lmao: I still can't drink anything close to what I was drinking that night -- orange wine coolers...ugh. :sick:

I'm sorry that I haven't been back in a while -- I need to finish up this story. In about 3 weeks, my family & I are headed back!! :banana:

[gatormommy07]

That was about 11 years ago, so yeah, no way I could do that now!! I get silly on one now!! So no more adult beverages for me!!!
On another note, yay for another trip!!! We will be there in 3 days!!!! So excited!!

*shameless plug* my hubby started a PTR here the other day, you should look it up, it is called A Birthday, An Anniversary & X-mas at The World.....A December '11 PTR (sorry, I don't know how to post a link...BAD Disser!!). You can see pics of my "babies". *shameless plug done*
And now for everyone's enjoyment....it's our old friend "suggestively dancing banana"!!!:banana:

[SimmerBaggins]

That was about 11 years ago, so yeah, no way I could do that now!! I get silly on one now!! So no more adult beverages for me!!!
On another note, yay for another trip!!! We will be there in 3 days!!!! So excited!!

*shameless plug* my hubby started a PTR here the other day, you should look it up, it is called A Birthday, An Anniversary & X-mas at The World.....A December '11 PTR (sorry, I don't know how to post a link...BAD Disser!!). You can see pics of my "babies". *shameless plug done*
And now for everyone's enjoyment....it's our old friend "suggestively dancing banana"!!!:banana:

Will do!! I definitely want to hear how you guys are going to do your trip -- we have so much to do to get ready!

[SimmerBaggins]

We had one goal in mind for the Magic Kingdom -- one more experience that would cap off our weekend girlfriend adventure...

But that didn't mean that we didn't stop and breathe in the atmosphere...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8fa14cf0500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Or, see the sights. :goodvibes

Or, hear the sounds...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9ec05ef5300000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

...enjoy the wildlife...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd87f330ec800000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd86a694e0000000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

...smell the flowers...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd96e82ef9500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

...and get surprised by a bumblebee!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd81463cf0500000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Where is Pooh when you need him?

It was a gorgeous day...can't you feel it?

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9ee50ef0700000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Aahh...our goal is almost in sight...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd9bdd9af3f00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd94b92af0f00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

We have arrived -- DESTINATION, Aloha Isle! :cool1:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd918c26ede00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[gatormommy07]

I can't wait to hit that spot up on Tuesday!!! We are getting ready to go in a few hours!!!!! The only things I have left to pack are a few bathroom items, toothbrushes and stuff, razors, and face cleaners!! Can't wait!!
:banana:

[SimmerBaggins]

I can't wait to hit that spot up on Tuesday!!! We are getting ready to go in a few hours!!!!! The only things I have left to pack are a few bathroom items, toothbrushes and stuff, razors, and face cleaners!! Can't wait!!
:banana:

So excited for you!! :cool1: I can't wait to go, myself -- two weeks, exactly!

[SimmerBaggins]

As we waited on our turn, it seemed like we were trying to soak in the last of our trip...I watched as Melissa looked for those last, scenic shots.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd866a14ece00000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

Ah, at last -- Dole Whip float!

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I had the Dole Whip ice cream before, but without the "floating" aspect -- it wasn't as good. I was glad to have gotten the famous treat right, this time. :)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd27b3127ccefcd8c2c4cfc900000030O00QaNGjJw0Zsw e3nwc/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

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It was SUPER crowded! I don't know if you could tell by the pictures, but we are actually sitting on a curb. It was hot, and it takes some desperation for a seat for me to decide to sit down on a curb. :laughing:

Goofy was looking handsome in the nearby window, so I tried to get a good picture of him.

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We finished up our floats, and started back to the resort. On the way out, Melissa pointed out Donald's feet, hanging out --

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I am somewhat fascinated by the upper floors of the buildings -- someone once told me that the objects that you see are artificially "smaller" than normal, to give the perspective that they are farther away. So, I frequently take pictures of them:

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On Main Street, we popped into the shop that had artwork -- I preceded to look for some good close-ups...

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See Bambi? :goodvibes

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I used this one in our photobook as an ending pic:

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Mulan (I had a hard time with this one -- wish it had turned out better):

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My fave -- Peter Pan!!

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My last pic of the Mouse:

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I was wishing for one of these:

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And, with that, we left the parks for the last time... :sad1:

[natebenma]

Beautiful pictures from your last morning. Can't think of a better way to end it all than with a Dole Whip Float!

:sad1: on your girlfriends trip coming to an end.

:yay: on your trip in a couple of week. I hope we get to hear about it!

[jmskinner]

Just so you don't feel so bad about the whole "peeing in your pants episode" I will share my story so we can be embarassed together.
When I was 19 (shameful, I know) My now hubby, then boyfriend was moving to Gainesville (FL). I was quite sad about this fact (eventhough I was moving up there 2 weeks later!!) So my best friend and I decided to get wasted, I am not even sure they still make the stuff we started with, it was that Jack daniels punch, in the big glass jug, and it was red. Now we only had about half the jug left and we shared it with a few other friends. Then we went to her house and hung out in her garage, while drinking out of three 6 packs of smirnoff ice. I think I had 8-10!!:scared1: Anyway, I sat the whole time, I never got up to get another one or to go potty or anything, I just sat, drinking, (apparently my bladder was stronger then!!) I felt a slight buzz, but nothing major. So we decided we were going to go to her friends house, I got up, and immediately went down!! I totally fell to the floor, which everyone there found extremely amusing!! I finally got up and started to walk, and was doing alright until my bff said something not even remotely funny(which I can't remember) it just struck me as the most hilarious thing I had ever heard, I fell to the driveway and could not stop laughing!! And then I peed in my pants, which just made the situation even more comical!! I got cleaned up(luckily we wore the same size) and went to her friend's house, where I proceeded to get sick all over the poor girl's bathroom. So not fun! The next day we had a store meeting where we worked at 6 am, my brother took one look at me and asked bff what she had done to me!! Good times!! I told my now hubby what had happened and he just laughed!! Good thing he is so cute!!

I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry on that one. Funny about the "accident" but not getting sick. I have never drank so much that I got sick, one more that night might have done me in though.

OMgosh -- 8 to 10 drinks!!?? :eek: I think the last time I did something like that, I ended up where you did! :lmao: I still can't drink anything close to what I was drinking that night -- orange wine coolers...ugh. :sick:

I'm sorry that I haven't been back in a while -- I need to finish up this story. In about 3 weeks, my family & I are headed back!! :banana:

Orange wine coolers sounds disgusting.

That was about 11 years ago, so yeah, no way I could do that now!! I get silly on one now!! So no more adult beverages for me!!!
On another note, yay for another trip!!! We will be there in 3 days!!!! So excited!!

*shameless plug* my hubby started a PTR here the other day, you should look it up, it is called A Birthday, An Anniversary & X-mas at The World.....A December '11 PTR (sorry, I don't know how to post a link...BAD Disser!!). You can see pics of my "babies". *shameless plug done*
And now for everyone's enjoyment....it's our old friend "suggestively dancing banana"!!!:banana:

I may try to check out that PTR. House is about done and I will have a new computer next week, so I am sure I will be a Dis'in' Fool. :laughing:

I can't wait to hit that spot up on Tuesday!!! We are getting ready to go in a few hours!!!!! The only things I have left to pack are a few bathroom items, toothbrushes and stuff, razors, and face cleaners!! Can't wait!!
:banana:

Oops, looks like you are already there, hopefully having that Float right now. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

Beautiful pictures from your last morning. Can't think of a better way to end it all than with a Dole Whip Float!

:sad1: on your girlfriends trip coming to an end.

:yay: on your trip in a couple of week. I hope we get to hear about it!

I hope we get to hear about her trip also. First time in 3 years I haven't at least been able to drive over and spend the day with the BFF and her family. Think this is really going to make me experience some WDW withdrawals.

[jmskinner]

Sorry I haven't posted, maybe I just didn't want this all to end.:sad2:

Looks like it was a little windy this day:
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199217823_cnwMR-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199217823_cnwMR-A-LB)

We did enjoy the music of the Magic Kingdom, and I tried to do one of those artsie photos

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199219850_R7HCy-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199219850_R7HCy-A-LB)

I never get it right. Spotted this guy all alone, figured he had gotten separated from the rest of his party
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199220361_UbXwX-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199220361_UbXwX-A-LB)

Momma and her babies
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I think this is the photo I was taking when Vickie got that shot of me
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199224108_k6eNM-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199224108_k6eNM-A-LB)

That curb was a little hard, but the float was really good. I took about 30 pics trying to get one good one,
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199061018_AyCYh-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199061018_AyCYh-A-LB)

For some reason I found it really funny and was determined to get one.:confused3

http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199224789_gPbAy-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199224789_gPbAy-A-LB)

I so wanted this pin set
http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/photos/1199224325_Rzr2w-M.jpg (http://jmskinner.smugmug.com/WDW/BFFs-Take-on-the-World/15984764_w5tT9z#1199224325_Rzr2w-A-LB)

Wow, that is the last of my photos.:sad1: I didn't want to see Vickie leave, but I knew she had to.

[natebenma]

Boo-hoo on the last day. :sad1:

A final Dole Whip Float, and a determination to capture it in a photos, is an admirable way to end the trip.

I loved the format of your TR- the dueling narration and pictures!